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The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-12-14

"Your letters are very matter-of-
fact" said the girl.
~ can't help It," replied the man.
"you never feel sure now whether you
are writing letter for the informa-
ton OF the recipient or for the enter
tnlnment Of jury"
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-12-14
Victor BERGER placed on TRIAL.

ChIcagO.-victor l.. Berger. congress
nan-e.pct from Milwaukee, with four
co-defenuaits, is on trial here in the
federal district court before Judge
Lands on charge of violating the es-
pionage act.
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-12-14
Ever Think Of in

Electricity can run through very
slender wires. And the energles OF
sayfng grace can enter the life through
the medium OF a very unfinished creed
Christian Herald.
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-12-14
Too Much for the Birds.

"what happened to Jimf" asked one
crow Of another.
Tried 10 do some OF the stunts those
aviators have been doing, lately and
fell and broke his fool neck"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04

tongue of the three tribes. He perse-
vered until he was able TO speak the
language fluentH and indeed until he
had compiled the first and only die
tionary and grammar OF this language
His initial work was made more diff
ficult by reason of the hostility of
Chief Peo of the Umatillas. Peo had
been handling the land set aside for
the support of the mission and did not
propose to give up the graft without
fight. His enmity grew bitter and
he sought by creating suspicion among
his people, by threats and even by hir-
ing white attorneys to intimidate the
young minister into giving up his work
here. In the end Peo was defeated,
and only few years ago just before
the old chief died. he atoned in nea-
sure for his former antagonism by ris-
ing in a meeting. at tho Tutuilla
church to tell the CONGREGATION that
what their missionary told them was
good"
In the 9 years Rev. Cornelison has
labored among the Indians of the
reservation he has accomplished won
derful results. From the little hand
ful he found when he came. he has in-
creased the congregation 10 several
hundred men, women ann children
and he has been instrumental in re-
claiming not few red men from lives
of sloth. paganism and immortality.
Some of his converts have been. con-
spicuously successful as farmers and
a "Cornelison Indian" is generally ac.
oepted as an honest and trustworthS
citizen. He has built new church
and mission buildings at TutuilIa and.
though he should never return to con-
tinue his labors here, his influence
will live on. During his absence the
work at the mission will be in charge
OF Rev. william Wheeler. the Indian
minister.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
INTENSE BOMBARDMENT ON I
MILE FRONT THIS morning
is REPORTED BY BR|T|SI
MoUe is Apparently Preparatory to Re-
sumption of DriUe Against Ypres. Al
lies HaUe Improved Positions Slightly.
Most of Land is LoUland.

LONDON, May 4-Haig reported the Germans opened
an intense bombardment on the northern half of the
Flanders front this morning and also Metern IS
apparently preparatory to simultaneous drive against
Hazebrouck and Ypres thanking Ypres from the west.
The Hazebrouck bon1bardment extends over a seven
mile front from Neppe forest norhward to Meteren and
the other bombardment from Locre eastward to Ypres
Most of the terrain between present line and Hazebrouck
is extremely low The only important heights are Kate
Hill and Monte de Merrs just south of Meteren Between
the two bombarded sections is four mile stretch Hin
denbrg has selected the comparatively easier sector for
his attack. Possibly no infantrying is intended.
Haig said: "The enemy opened an intense lombard
men early this morning from the neghborhood of Locre
TO southwark of Ypres Enemy artieryng showed acti
vity from the Nieppe forest to the Meteren sector The
French took several prisoners in successful local attack
Locre We improved positions slightly north
west of Hinges attacking locally and captured two
chine guns"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
ALLIES ARE ALERT.


WITH THE BRITISH ARMY. May
1.-The allies are aEer1ly waiting Hin-
denburg's next mighty blow, the first
and second drive failed. bnE BY mar
row margins. The third has beem al
ready delayed by sound 1llrashinG.
necessitating a FAR more complete re-
organization Of the Germans than was
previously supposed 1gie siimaaiwn
today was better than seena b possible
during the offensfyc's early sanges.
Realizing the colossal stakes. tlae
high German command Is today per-
fecting the next stroke wliicIP may ae-
eide the German chances. The blow
may come momentaFiIy. have beard
many stories of French gaiInnfry on
the Flemish hills Following repeated
assaults the Germans failed TO gain an
inch about ScherpcnbeFg. Wheneser
the Germans advanced the French
simultaneously charged with bayonesa
IeveIcd. Ten big German shells feIA
every second. verSiun veterans deciaf-
cd the Flemish Fighting 20 be the hot
test they had ever seen
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
PENDLETON STUDENTS
take MOST PLACES
Local Debaters and Orators
Receive Three De-
cisiops.

Pendleton won highest honors, taxi
ing two firsts and one second place in
the annual county defamation and
oratorical contest held at the high
school auditorium last night, and had
the distinction of receiving the only
unanimous decision given. This was
awarded to Lowell stockman who de-
livered President Wilson's Baltimore
address.
Quito large crowd turned out for
the contest, which was held In the
high school auditorium.
The music which interspersed the
ofations and declamations was an en-
toyable feature. The sonss'were Civ
en- by the fifth, sixth and seventh
grade children of this city and vocal
solo was rendered by Master Elmo
Russell OF Athena.
The contest winners are as follows
Division D--FiEst, Alzora Nelson OF
Pendleton. second. Leila Williams o.
Milton.
Division c-First. zona Bensel Of
HermIston; second. Ruth Snow Of
Pendieton.
Division B-First, Ward Rice OF
MiIton; second. Jane Gum of Hermis'
ton tA
Division A-First, Lowell stockman
OF Pendletcn; second, Harold mildly
OF Milton.
The winners OF fish places were CIV
en- gold medals and those OF second
silver medals, the awards being made
by Rev. r. Il. Gornall
Judges were Rev. D. a, warren, rec
tor OF st. Paul's Episcopal church al
WalIa Walla, Professor w. c. Wells OF
Whitman college and Professor II. NJ.
Drew. superintendent OF the Helix
schools.
The event is conducted each year by
the schoolmasters' Glib Of Umatilla
county. OF which the executive COM
unittee Is as followsi President. John
y. WRshhurn. superintendent of NIL
tom Freowster schools. secretary
treasurer. James o. Russell. superin-
tendent OF {he Athena schools; and II.
". Drew. superintendent OF the Helix
schools. II. n. Gum, superintendent
of the Hcrmiston schooH. and I. f..
young. ex-officio member Huperintend-
cnt of schools Of Umatiiia county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
SUPPORT GIVEN FOR
BLANCETT MEMORIAL
BROCK AND HAMLEY
WANT SUGGESTIONS
Ben Brown of Gibbon Sends
Subscription for Blan-
cett Fund.

So strong has sentiment appeared for
a monument to Dell Blaneett al
Roundup Park. IN line with the sug-
gestion~made by Mr.. Gin of Spokane,
that there is promise of action with
a view TO providing for such a memo
rial
J. ]. Hamley, who is I'm close touch
with the Roundup cowboys and an
admirer of good performers has Of
fered to help w. E. Brock with pro-
posai for raising money for the affair
AS matters now stand. Niessrs. Brock
and Eiamley are now in charge of the
move and are inviting suggestions as
to the money raising and as to the
character of memorial to be secured.
The East Oregonian today received
a letter from Ben F. Brown Of Glib
bon in which he says;
Received the East Oregonian this
evening with Mr.. Gill's letter to Mr..
Boek. I think it a very good idea. 1t
would not only be an honor to the
Round Up but would be a fitting tri-
butte to the boys of Troop D as Dell
Blshcett was the instigator of the COM
pany. Push this along. You may
Put myself and wife down for IS just
to show our appreciation OF this move-
ment.a I will take the matter up with
the boys here for donation Hoping
to see this movement completed. l am
Respectfully yours.
BEN F. BROWN,
"Gibbon. Oregon"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
CRUEL BRIGANDS WITH AN HONEST
TO GOD CAMEL ARE AFTER BLOOD

Clark OF Portland, imperial represen.
tative; Leslie Crouch OF Portland.
grand chancellor commander OF the
grand lodge Of Knights OF Pythias;
Walter Gleason. keeper Of records and
seal OF the oregon grand lodge. c. n.
Humphreys. royal prince. Is secretary
% the La Grande temple and Is mas
ter of the yellow ticket troute today.
Among the visitors from east OF the
nc'intainS today are the following:
Royal VIzier II. p. Oliver Grand
Emir Ciyde Hopple. Treasurer william
Miller. Secretary c. n. Humphrey.
Satrap Wilson OF Elgin. Sahib Riley of
La Grande. Saruk Marian Dawes ior
Union. Mokanna F. T. Baker OF Wal
Iowa. Mahedia J. M. Natotf OF La
Grande. Master OF Work Delile
Green: Votaries A. W. Nelson. Ken.
meth AicCormick. Earl Kessler. Jack
Mccarthy. J. II. Keeney. Harry Ehl-
man. jess stiles. of La Grande; J. AIc-
GinBis OF summerville; Dexter Nell
roy. jess Robertson of Ia Grinds: I'd
Kline. George Fefgusou. less Spencer.
Tony smith. Ralph Hutchinson and
Henry McCaiinm OF Union: Lodts
Christ. Jack Ruby aud Wesley Harri.
son OF la Grande. Theo Mayo Of
Union Is a Onion county tyro that VIA
be biistered along with the umaClia
county folks tonight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
REV. CORNELISON HAS DONE NOTABLE
DURING 10 YEARS AS MISSIONARY

Nineteen years ago tomorrow Rev.
j. NJ. Cornelison arrived at Tutuilla
mission on the Umatilla Indian reser-
walton TO take UP his work of Chris
tianizing the red man and. by singu-
lar eoincidcnces the nineteenth ami
versary of hist arrival is marked by
the announcement that he has been
granted an extended leave of absence
in order to take up Y. NJ. C. A. work
with the army
Rev. CorneTison came to the Una
tilla reservation direct from the San
Francisco Theologioel Seminary and
he became the first and only direct
successor of Marcus Whitman Not
since the martyred missionary of
Wailatpu had paid with his life for
his devotion to his task of building
Gods temple among the Indians OF
this part of the northwest had there
been a white missionary among the
Cayuses. Umatillas and Walla Wallas.
More than so years had elapsed since
the historical massacre and the young
missionary found on his arrival here
only a little handful of Indians faith
ful to the teachings OF Whitman. one
of the little band was the last sur
viving pupil OF whitman, an old
wrinkled squaw called Ip-sa-nol-a-tolt
by the Indians and Sarah by her Eng
llsh friends. She 1t was and her step
son. Philip Minthorn (ISash Kash),
who had petitioned the Presbyterian
missionary board 10 send a white min
ister among them, which petition had
resulted in the sending OF Rev. Cor
nelson here.
on hts arrival. Rev. Cornelison
found himself confronted by a diff
cult task. The biggest disadvantage
was his inability TO converse with the
Indians but this he oveHcame by ASST
duously devoting himself to a study Of
the Nez Perez language. the common
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04

With truck loads of cooling zem zem
waters. and a herd Of frislSy camels.
and gallons of cameIs milk, coupled
with acres of boiling-hot sands. the
La Grande temple. Kahied No. 17O.
Dramatic order OF Knights OF Khor-
assam. arrived today noon from l..
Grande. About 40 constitute the par
~ which will be the central figure In
tonights ceremonial in which about
80 Knights Of Pythias OF Umatiua
county viii journey that periious
route OF the sunshine department Of
l ythianism. The La Grande temple
brigands are a cruel and viood-thirsty
lot. and once they get their ire up.
there is no guessing at the punishment
they can and Will inflict.
Festivities beggin at this evening.
A parade in which costumes that cost
a cold thousand dollars will be worn
by the dJvan and hrigands. snd an
godness camel VIII he a
part and the tyEos viii be another
section. will open things up. Then. at
: o'clock In Moose hail. comes ban
quet. After that the main show.
The arrival Of the la Grande tenn
pie Is also the stinulant for the com.
ing Of many notshies from other
points. These include Gus Afeese Of
spokane, who Is Imperial Kadl: Jack
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
AMERICANS CAPTURE
HUNS ON BATTLE line
SEVENTY TWO TOTAL
TODAY'S CASUALTIES
Three Killed.in Action, Five
Die From Wounds in
Battle.
Erred EERGIrsnN

WITH THE AMERICANS ON THE
FRENCH FRONT. May 4.-The Am
orleans have captured their first pris-
oners pm the big battle front Two
Boches in machine-gun positions were
surprised and overpowered by a pa
troll, while another captured a she'll
hole.
Intelligence officers examinations
revealed no important changes in the
Germans battle plans. There have
been minor patrol encounters for the
past several nights. Americans are
under heavy intermittent lombard
ment Of shrapnel and in the rear areas
are heavily gassed. The weather has
cleared and is warm and sunshiny.
Anti-aircrafters. are busily shelling
German planes.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
ANTI SEDITION BILL
WRONG SAYS JOHNSON

WASHINGTON. May 4.-senator
johnson OF California in attacking the
sedition bill to-day declared II would
make great and veriIe people tinid. 3"
The bill imposes. 20 years imprison-
ment OF $4,000 fine for using pro-
fame. scurriious or abusive language
about the government. army or navy
or spreading false rumore melting
resistance 10 the government or favor
ing Germany's cause by a NVEitten or
spoken word. Il empowers the post
master general 20 stop the malls to
persons writing or publishing im-
proper matter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
COMMISSION LOOKING
At AVIATION SITES

The silte- offered by Hermiston for
an army aeronautical school is to re-
ceive further consideration. according
to dispatches from Portland. A sec
ond government commission is now
In oregon inspecting the different
sites offered and it is reported the
commission will arrive at Hetmiston
during the weekend.
The comission is travelling without
publicity but. according to the Port
land papers has been In eastern ore
-gon several days. Besides the site at
Hermiston. there are several others
proposed in eastern Oregon. one be-
ing at PEND. Medford also is advanc-
ing arguments for the location of an
aero school near that city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
PRESIDENT WILL
ORDER PROBE OF
lA|RCRAFT WORK
Military Investigation VIII
Get at Facts of Charges
Made by Critics.
TO PUNISH GUILTY
PROTECT PATRIOTIC
Sculptor Borglum's Report
Features in Aircraft
Charges.
(ROBERT BENDER.l


WASHINGTON, May 4.-Presldeni
Wilson has decided to tear the lid of
the smouldering suspicion of graft in
Americas aircraft work He has de-
termined upon military investigation
Of charges intimating that leading
military men and civilians have prof
tied from the $40 million appropria-
tion.
The Presidents purpose is two-fold.
He wants to punish any betrayal OF
government trust. He wants to insure
future protection of the army and pa,
trotic civilian volunteers from ire
sIonsible reports He decided on a
military Investigation because 1t is be-
lieved more thorough. All develop
ments will a prompt publicity He
believes that military men are better
acquainted with aircraft conditions
than are congressman. although the
President does not object to a stimuli
taneous congressional investigation,
The presidents probable decision was
reached as a climax to published
charges of Gutzom Borglun. It de-
veloped that the President never ask
ed Borglum to investigate. 1t is de-
clared that Borglum wrote the Presi-
dent several letters outlining his sus-
picions, bringing charges and asking
an inquiry. The President told Borg
lum the aircraft board was open to
personal Investigation by anyone. II
Borglum believed matters were bad
he might investigate them himself.
Borglum during the present inyesti-
cation, intimated he was the Presi-
dents personal Representatives
High officials declared that Borg-
lum's report is utter recklessness,"
the charges unfounded, except on
fearsay merely.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
"Will He, Help in the War;
is Washington Question
Asked Of Candidates.
ADMINISTRATION HAS
NARROW MAJORITY
John Lathrop Says There is
no Issue Now But
Warfare.
BY JOHN I1ATHRoP.
Especial correspondence from Wash

ington.)
WASHINGTON, May As in no
recent year, washington has keenest
interest In Oregon's senatorial elec-
tion--indeed. 1t has now in d pending
senatorial contest in any state. The
war has magnified an hundredfold
the vitality OF the choice OF even one
member of the upper house-one vote
might mean at any moment the de-
cision on crucial issue of war pol
fey "a vote In the senate or in COM
ff1ittee meeting. Several instances OF
this have lately been noted.
The democratic majority now Is only
four. and changes have been rapid
since the personally. beloved Harry
Lane passed .awayfi in a san Francisco
hospital. These have died:
Seven Senators In q Year.
Lane. May 23, 1917; Hastings OF
Wisconsin. oct. 81, 1917; Newlands OF
Nevada, Dec. "a. 1917; Brady OF Ida
hoJ an. 13, 1918: Hughes OF New Jer-
sey Jan. 80. 1915: Broussard OF
Louisiana, April IL, 19I8a and Stone
Of Missouri. ApriI Ia, 1918.
believe that the prevailing sentl-
ment here and through the country Is
that there Is only one question involy-
ed in current senatorial contests-will
the newcomer buiwark those who are
fighting this WARP win he stan1
firmly for putting the entire force OF
the government. the people. back OF
the President and his cabinetg VIII
he help win this war;
Other issues7 There "aIn't no sech
animal. MIfandy." For this nation has
only one Job just now--the vindication
OF the democracy for which we stand
and which we have to great degree
attained.
scrutiny OF Aspirants.
Hence. every man who Nannounces
his aspirations for the senate of the
United States at this critical juncture
is scrutinixed with a care that is al
most cruel in it's penetration. This is
OF course proper. 1t Is not in the
slightest the interference with the in
dependence that should attach to q
eommonwealth's selection Of it's repre-
(Continued on Page 81
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
e = loan is
.ONERSUBSCRIBED
SIXTY PER CENT
Hope Held That Five Billion
Mark May be Reached Be
fore Books Close.
PENDLETON STANDS
100000 OVER TOP
Between Is and 18 Million
Subscribers to Third
Loan.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Haying
crossed the three billion mark. the
Liberty Loan il sweeping toward four
billions. There Is strong hope for five
billion.
Between is milIions and eighteen
million people have Subscribed. Wide
spread reports indicate that thousands
of subscriptions are flooding in at the
eleventh hour. Today's campaign IL
the greatest eyer. IL Is stated. Last
minnie rumOfS Of a probable extension
of the campaign are declared to be
enemy propaganda designed TO de-
stroy the psychological effect OF a suc-
cessrul finish. There is probably a 90
per cent oycr-subscription.
Pendleton's oversubscription to the
Third Liberty Loan will be in the
neighbophood OF 100000, according to
the bankers. but the exact amount of
the total win probably not be known
before Monday Pendleton's quota was
$3.50, 600. and this amount was reached
two days after the campaign opened.
Since then a good many small SUBJ
scriptions have been coming in but
nc organized effort has been mace
TO increase the oversubscription.
The campaign Officially closes to,
day though It viii probably be pos
sible TO secure bonds for several days
yet. The bonds themselves, dated
May 3, are expected to be here ready
for delivery Monday. only those who
have made their subscription in full
can receive their bonds at this time.
The banks viii keep them until final
payment is made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04

VIENNA. May 3-The pro- Germans
are bOycotting the emperor because
llc is showing the independence of the
Hohenzollerns.. IL Germany should
win the war the young emperors po-
sition would be precarious-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
FOCH OPTIMISTIC IS
ALLIED ANNOUNCEMENT

PARIS. May 4.--The interallied
war council meeting for two days at
Versailles Is in fun agreement on all
military questions. They announced
the. results are entirely satisfactory
General Fooh is optimistic. That's
all we can say" wes announced
Premier Clemenceau presided. Ans
ong the men present were Premier
Lloyd Sc gorge. General F'Och and Gen.
eTal Pershine, and General Bliss.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
0. ". R. & n. WRECK
KILLS z TRAINMEN

KENT. Wash. May Engineer
Elliott and Fireman Carnes were kill
ed when an o.-w. r. & n. passenger.
southbound. was ditched this morning.
The trains run is between Seattle
and Portland. The engine, fish car
and two express cars went down a 10
foot embankment The enginemen
We're crushed under the engine. The
ctalers were unhurt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04

PARIS, May 4.--Iiyely artiIlerying
in the Avre region is officially an
nounced today. surprise attacks be-
yond the Disc and the AiIette and west
of Pompcllo resulted in the capture of
several enemy prisoners
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04

WASHINGTON. May 4.-Today's
American casualties include three kill
ed in action and five died from
wounds. Fourteen were severely
wounded and fifty slightly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
GALIlINGER INoUIsITTvE.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Republi-
can Leader GalIinger of New Hamp-
shire to-day demanded an investiga-
tion Of tho use made of war appropFi-
ations. He introduced a resolution in
the senate authorizing the expenditures
committee TO inquire, sIlInmoning wit
nesses and compelling the production
of records.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
SHIP IN a7 BAYS.

SEATTLE, May 4.-Skinncr and
Eddy launched the West Lianga 81
days following the Ixeel's laying. This
establishes the world speed record.
1t is a government vessel.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
HUNS TRY TO ESCAPE

ATLANTA, Ga, May Am at
tempted wholesale delivery of intern
ed Germans at Fort Mcpherson failed
when the guards today discovered a
so foot tunnel from the barracks tow
camp.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
TO WATT FOR ALLIES

WASHINGTON May 9.-Anibassa-
dor Isbi told the United Press that the
Siberian intervention question was far
frWm settled. He pledged Japan not
to act without the allies fun approval.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
RAID /. ". w,

SPOKANE, May 4.--The police to-
day raided secret i. w. w. headquar-
tiers, arresting four men and two wo-
men. They are believed 10 be at the
head of a secretly reorganized body,
following recent wholesale arrests.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
OK TALIAN FRONT.

VIENNA, May 4.--It is officially an
noHnced that fighting has increased TO
IA considerable violence along the
whole Italian front between Guidica-
ria valley and the Adriatic since Thurs
day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
NEW ftANAnIAN CAIf.

OTTAWA, May 4.-1Ile Canadian
government today called men aged 10
to military service. They arc 10 reg
lister at the nearest post office. Twenty
Thousand men are expected.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
HnIIlANn ISSUE SETTLEn.

THE HAGUE, May "A German
news agency declares the entire Ger
man-Holland controversy is settled
Satisfactorily to both parties.s
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-04
mr. long RANGE Gun.

PARIS, May 4.-Paris newspapers
today received the Information that
y lucky shot hit one Of the Gcrman's
long range guns Friday.