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Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-10
BEND HAS FOREST FIRE

Bend. Ore, July 10.-FTre Of un-
known origin which started Tues
day in timber in the Forest Rock dis
trict in the Deschutes national forest
was under control today.
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Accident on Highway

Accident on Highway
While blasting on the new Pacific
highway between Cow Creek and
Wolf Creek. after shooting several
charges. workmen returned 70 the
place and five minutes later were
preparing to shoot more when a de-
layed blast went Off. blowing one
man 40 feet. He was badly cut
hurt internally and sustained a
broken leg. Another man. the fore.
man. had several ribs broken
Roseburg News.
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he CAREFUL

he Careful
When you start to burn that dead
grass and weeds around your prem
ises you had better first notify the
fire department that YOU intend do
ing so; such information to the fire
department might save your proper
ty. AT this time of year only spark
is needed to start serious blaze-
be careful
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Personal AND LOCAL

Harry Sordy. operating mine
near Galice. is in the city today.
White Line Taxi. G. p. Hotel. IA
Miss Dorothy Booker. OF Medford,
arrived this afternoon to spend a
few days here with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Smith and son
left today by auto for Klamath Falls,
where they will camp and where Mr..
Smith has work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Mansfield.
of Crescent City, arrived here last
night from Yreka. where they Wis
tied.
"Prophylactic" Tooth Brush. sa-
bin has Il.
c. w. Courtney, superintendent
OF the state lime plant. returned to
Gold Hill, after spending some days
here with his family. y
DIR. and Mrs. M. r. Britten and
family left today in their car for
Long Beach, Cal. where they will
visit during the month OF July. They
will also visit other California cities.
Sterling Mazda lamps at Cramer
Bros. 80
Miss Duella Painter. en- route
from California to Idaho. stopped
of here last night to visit Mrs. Per-
key. Miss Painter continued north
this morning.
Miss Lydia H. Briggs, who spent
the past four weeks with her mother.
Mrs. Lois orme. and other relatives,
left last night for her home at Sc
attic.
]. L. Scott, of Glendale. is trans
acting business here today. having
come down on the train yesterday
to get his automobile which has been
undergoing repairs at olding's gar
age.
Mrs. j. NJ. Anderson, who spent
the past two years with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Geo. M. Esterly, left this
afternoon for her home at White
water, Wis. Mrs. Anderson will
stop OF at San Francisco and other
points.
Miss Leah Parker went to Seven
Oaks this afternoon to remain with
her parents. Miss Parker spent the
greater part OF the time for the
past three years with her grand
mother. Mrs H. B. Alverson. and at.
tended the high school from which
she graduate in 1918.
Miss Olive Courtney and her
brother. Bruce Courtney. U. 8. A.,
who has been here for the past two
weeks. left this afternoon for San
Francisco. where they will spend a
few days with Cuthbert Courtney.
now In the U. s. hospital recovering
from serious wounds received in
France.
DIR. and Mrs. Fl. G. Parker and
daughter, OF Portland, and the doc
tors sister, Mrs. Miller. stopped of
here to spend a few days with the
DR.. IL. o. Clement family. The Or.
Parker party made the eastern Ore
gon trip through The Dalles, Bend
and Crater Lake by automobile and
leave tonight for Portland.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-10

Come in-Water's Fine
Aside from those more modest
mortals who hied themselves to their
faSorite private swimming hole yes.
terday. about $50 people, big and
little. old aud young. visited the
Riverside swimming pool--aud wen,
in and stayed there for awhile, The
water of the Rogue Is said to regis,
ter 60 degrees.
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Many Visit Caves

W. @. Fixley. of Williams, is in
the city today. He reports that
tourists are going to the caves every
day and that the Fixley home is ac-
commodating quite a number to
meals and lodging as well as horses
for the trail trip. Their charge for
horses is $3.50 per day each.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-10

Meeting Postponed
The regular meeting OF the Past
Noble Grands club will be postponed
until the third Friday OF the month.
when dt win be held In the park.
followed by picnic lunch. The
Committee.
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FIVE BIG TRANSPORTS
BRING 10000 TROOPS

New York, July 10.-Ffve trans
ports. the Nansemond. from Brest;
the Marica and De dTtalia, from
iMarseilles, and the Santa Olivia and
Deepwater from Bordean, arrived
here today with sol officers and 1O,-
S54 troops.
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Ing is under way and II Ia impossible
TO get through. violators win bs
prosecuted for trespassIng. g. 8.
Scheii, Is
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W. r. G. Regular Meeting

W. II z. HeRuIhr MeetInR-
Gen Logan w. r. c. will hold
their semi-monthly meeting Satur-
day afternoon in the W. o. w. hall
where all future meetings OF the or
der will be held. The courthouse
rooms being too small to hold the
large and increasing membership.
General Logan g. "a. r. wilr hold
their meetings in the courthouse
rooms as usual.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-10
COMING EVENTS

July 16. Observation-Disclosures
ladies win give lawn social.
Aug. 11-29- Josephine county
teachers training school.
Aug. 23, Saturday-Civil service ex-
animation for postoffice clerk-car-
rier postponed from July IL.
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Five Dollars Reward
Five dollars reward will be paid
for the arrest and conviction of any
one stealing the Daily Couriers from
residences or mail boxes.
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Highway Closed

Highway Closed
The highway on the south side OF
the river to the town OF Rogue River
is closed by order OF the county court
and the highway commission. Paw
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Excursion Rates 20 Coast
Grants Pase to Crescent City. by
easy riding cars. for $3.50. Grants
Pass and Crescent City Stage com.
pany. Phone 26. 74tt
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Office Closed
The Office OF DR.. NJ. Il. Britten
will be closed during his vacation.
which will extend over n period OF
80 days. "a
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Ministers Visit Applegate Valley

Ministers Visit Applegate Valley
A party composed OF Rev. W. C.
Finley. OF New York City, Rev. j.
w. Hoyt and Rev. c. II. Koeler, d.
D.. OF Ashland. Rev. l.. Myron
Boozer. Of Medford, Rev. J. II. Gam
mons. of Jacksonville, Rev. ]. X.
Baillie, OF Phoenix, and T. p. Cra-
mer Of this city, spent the day on
a tour Of the Applegate valley to
investigate the conditions with a
view to placing a Presbyterian min
lister in the valley for a five year
period. The above named gentle
men with the exception of Mr.. Finley
compose the home missionary CON-
mittee Of the Southern Oregon Pres
bytery. Mr.. Finley representing the
board in New York.
Surprise for Recent Bride
Wednesday evening a large group
OF ladies gathered at the A. Bartlett
home on North Fourth street, and
upon the arrival of the guest of hon
or, Mrs. Robert Harris, all strolled
aroond to the side OF the house,
where a reproduction Of a certain
honeymooners' camp met their gaze.
Upon investigation the tent was
found to contain. as we'll as the US
ual camping articles, a table upon
which a shower for the bride was
placed. After Mrs. Harris had ex-
pressed her surprise and pleasure,
all Joined in visiting and merrymak-
ing until late, when they gathered
around the piano and sung a few
songs before departing for their
homes. During the evening refresh
ments Of punch and cookies we're
served.
Would You Bconomize?---
Then buy letter paper by the
ream; 500 sheets for 81. Courier
onice. 41tf
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Dancing Party
Waldorf Hall Saturday, night, ls
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Would You Economize?---
Then buy letter paper by the
ream; 500 sheets for 81. Courier
office. 41tf
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BORN

BORN
DEWELHYN-To Mr. and Mrs. c..
W. Lewellyn. Thursday, July 10,
a son.
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NEW TODAY

INSURANCE Of all kinds. Isaac
Best. 15
The state herald., 1919-07-18
CHAPTER VI.
The Mysterious Sail,

Where I leaned alone against the
rail my eyes followed the Spaniard in
doubt and questioning. nor could ]
entirely Danish from mind Haley's de
scription Of that buccaneer bearing a
similar name. Yet, In spite Of my un.
conscious desire to connect these two
together. I found 1t simply impossible
to associate this rather soft-spoken, ef
Terminate dandy with that bloody vii
lain.
1t was already quite dusk when we
finally drew In beside Travers' mari
and made fast. Our approach had
been noted and Travers himself
white-haired. white-bearded man. yet
still hearty and vigorous. attired 10
white duck-was on the end Of the
dock to greet u. together with nu
merous servants Of every shade OF
color. who Immediately busted them.
selves toting luggage up the stesr
path leading toward the house. stand.
Ing conspicuous amid a grove Of trees
on the summit Of the bank. The 9th.
ers followed. four fellows Juggling with
difficulty an iron-bound chest. the two
older men engaged In earnest conver
sation. thus leaving Sanchez apparent
ly well satisfied with the opportunity
alone to assist the girl.
Except to render the sloop com
pletely secure for the night. there re
mained little work for us to perform
on board. The four Of US passed the
early evening undisturbed smoking and
talking together. So the time passed
quickly. and II must have been nearly
midnight before We brought out blnn.
kets from the forccastle md lay down
In any spot we chose on deck.
II wns fair. calm night. but moon.
less. with but little wind stirring. and
q slight haze In the mir. obscuring the
vision. The others must have faller
asleep Immediately. At last, despair.
INK Of slumber. and pcrchnnce urged
by some premonition Of danger,
arose to my feet and moved silently
aft.
My startled eyes caught glimpse
Of n speck Of white emerging from the
black shndows-the spectral glimmci
Of q small sail. The strange craft
swept past. 80 fur out that those on
board no doubt believed themselves
beyond sight from the shore. heading
apparently for a point Of land. which
! vaguely remembered ~ jutting es'
TO the nOrthwnrtl.
The state herald., 1919-07-18
\ You Need I Medicine
VOC Should ulvO tho Best

Have you ever stopped 70 reason why
II 10 that % many products that are e.
tensively advertised. al st once drop out
Of sight and are soon forgotten! The
reason is plain-ths article did not fulAn
the promises Of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly 10 . medicine.
A medicinal PREPARATION that has real
curative value almost sails itsslf. - hks
an endless chain system the remedy y
recommended BY thoss who have beeA
bess6tsd. to those who are In need Of Il.
A prominent druggist ays Take for
example d. Kilmer's gwamp-Root,
prspssstion I have sold for many yean
end nsvsf hesitate to recommend, for b
almost every case II shows excellent ~
suits. - many Of my customsrs testify.
sale"
According 10 sworn statements and
verified testimony Of Thousands who have
ussd the prepaation. the success Of d.
Kilmsr's Swamp Root u due 70 the fact,
% many people claim. that Il fulhlls a.
most every wish In overcoming kidney.
liver and bladder ailmsnts; eorrects uri
nary troubles and neutFalisss The urse
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive . sample bottle OF
Swamp Root by Parcels Post. Addreas
d.. Kilmer 4 Co., Binshamton. N. T.,
and enclose ten cents; also mention this
paper. Large and medium siss bottles
Tor sals st all drug stores.-Adv.
True love ia founded on the rack Of
Peyerence
The state herald., 1919-07-18
BIC P0IAT0 YIELD
Western Canada Man Raised GOO
Bushels on Two Acres
He Thinks Hs Did Pretty Well. but
There Were Even Larger crops
In the Nelghborhood-llvs
Stock Men Prosper.

A. a by-product the yield Of potatoes
on the farm Of Ben Pawson of Coal
dale, Alberta, was somewhat Of pay.
ing proposition. Coaldale Is In the
Medicine Hat district Of Alberta. Med
icine Hat Is a place, pictured In the
mind Of many Americans. where the
weather man holds high carnival. ana
when he wants to put little life or
spirit into the people Just moves the
mercury down q few notches. The
rascal has thus given Medicine Hat .
rather unenviable place on the map.
But It isn't half as bad as 1t is pic
tured. Anyway. Ben Pawson likes 1t.
Last year he grew six hundred bush
els Of potatoes on two acres Of land
that had no special preparation. and
only the usual precipitation. or rain.
as the less cultured would call It
When he couldn't work at his hay or
grain, because Of the damp mornings,
he gave them some attention. And
then evenings between supper and
chores and bedtime he gave them some
work. Anyway his yield was six hum
dred bushels, and he sold the whole
lot for $285. Ben Is satisfied. Still
there were larger yields than this In
the neighborhopd.
If one might speak Of hogs IN the
same breath In which you speak Of po-
tatoes, there Is nothing In the ethics
Of literature that would create q de-
barment. Taking advantage Of this
license 1t will not be out Of place to
state that large potato yields are not
the only feature Of interest In this
new and interesting country. Amongst
others hogs are having good deal OF
attention. Not long ago. hogs reached
the $500 mark on the Calgary market.
It doesn't cost much to raise q hog
and very little to bring him to weight
Of 200 pounds. Don't cost muchl Ger.
tainly not. But what about the man who
recently paid $3.50 for = Duroc Jersey
Boar7 That was all right. That man
knew what he was doing. He was do
ing what great many other farmers
In Western Canada are doing today.
He is acting on the old "saw," that
cit costs no more to raise good crit
ter than poor one" That Is the rea-
son that Western Canada Is looming
large in the live stock world. The best
is none too good. The same may bs
said of horses, cattle, yes, and sheep.
too. The very best sires and dams
Of the best breeds are purchased. And
while big prices are paid, 1t Is felt that
the demand for pure-bred stock at
home and abroad will bring returns
which will warrant any reasonable
price that may be asked.-Advertiss-
ment.
What man has done woman thinks
.t ru, a. k~s&n,
The state herald., 1919-07-18

In toward the point of landing. The
great majority Of the prisoners re-
mained on deck, chained together and
helpless, yet surrounded by armed
guards. while the few who had already
been purchased by passengers hum
bly, followed their new masters ashore
the moment the gangplank touched
the soil Of Virginia. There were five
Of US altogether thus favored, but
was the only one owing allegiance to
Roger Fairfax. The rude landing
wharf along which we lay was already
densely crowded. Altogether It was
bustling scene. full Of change and
color, the air noisy with shouting
voices, the line Of wharves filled with
number of vessels, either newly ar
rived or preparing to depart. It was
with no small difficulty we succeeded
in forcing our way through this JOS
tllng throng until we attained to an
open space ashore. followed closely
behind the three composing our party,
Roger Fairfax and Sanchez. with the
laughing girl between them for pro-
lection. Fairfax was evidently well
known to number present. for he
was being greeted on all sides with
hearty handshakes and words Of vel
come:
We boarded the Fairfax sloop. The
baggage was transferred. worked
with the Fairfax servants and 1t cut
my pride to the quick. Out in the bay
I was sent to the wheel.
Not another sail appeared across
that surface Of waters. not even fish
erman's boat. the only other vessel
visible along our course being a dim
outline close in against that far-away
headland toward which had been In
structed to steer. 1 stared at this OBJ
ject, at first believing 1t a wreck, but
finally distinguishing the bare masts
Of medium-sized bark. evidently rid
ing ut anchor only few hundred
yards of shore.
The Spaniard presently pointed out
to Fairfax the position Of the bark.
Surely strange place In which to
anchor. Lieutenant" said Fairfax.
Bark rigged and very heavily spared.
Seems to be all right. What do you
make OF the vesself"
The Spaniard twisted his mustache
but exhibited little interest. although
his gaze was upon the craft.
Decidedly Dutch. should say" he
answered slowly. "The beggars seem
quite at home there. with all their
washing out. Not n usual anchoragef'
mo. nor a particularly safe one.
Travers' place Is beyond the bend.
The state herald., 1919-07-18

$4,000 residue of his estate
10000 with mother and attends the
Ogontx school Of Philadelphia.
spend $250O
$4,000 schedule Of Miss Caros shows:
5000; clothing including evening
shnmpoong 5000; household
5000; and
railroad hotel bills and
parties medicines
Meeker statistics Investigated s4s
in Of
under a year to more year.
a and
The state herald., 1919-07-18

you see re name ov xe sheen, But
We not sail frum thar dis time-no
We cum here from re Barbados" he
explained brokenly. "wix cane sugar
an hides. We Walt here for our agent"
'But why anchor in a place like
this7 Why not 60 on up to the
wharvesf"
wye notf For xiz-I NO trust my
crew ashore. Zay Vest Indy niggers,
an vud run away ven 70 chance cum.
I know vat FAY do"
In spite Of my efforts the two ves-
sells were drifting rapidly apart. Dor
othy appeared at the door Of the
cabin and stood there gazing In sur
prise at the bark, while the moment
he caught sight Of her Sanchez went
hastily forward. removing his hat with
SO peculiar a flourish as he approached
as to cause me to notice the gesture.
Fairfax waved his hand to me to
resume our course. Shortly after he
crossed the deck to the wheel. There
he stood watching the bark for some
time.
"What do you make Of her, Car.
lyle7" he asked finally. II believe that
fellow lied"
$50 do !. SIR" I answered promptly.
"Whatever else he may be, he's NO
peaceful Dutch trader. That fellow
got his accent from south Europe. II
he was loaded with cane sugar and
hides for market he wouldn't be near
ly SO high out Of water. That bark
was in ballast or I miss my guess. Be
sides II he was a trader where was
his crew. tell you the men on board
that hooker had orders to keep down."
II believe you are right" he admit
ted frankly. 'There is something
wrong there. I'll tell Travers and
have him send a runner overland to
give warning below"
The state herald., 1919-07-18

Wen put up with him tonight. D-n
the. Sanchez. I believe I'll hail the
fellow and find out whnt he Ii doing
In there"
Sanchez nodded, cnrclessly striking
flint and steel In an effort TO rclight n
chcroot.
We came about slowly. The dis.
tnnce to be covered was not great. and
In less than ten minutes we were
drawing In toward the high stern Of
the anchored vessel.
No evidence OF life appeared on
board. although everything looked
shipshapc allow and aloft. and rather
extensive wash tapped In the wind
forwnrd. bcspcaking n generous crew.
A moment Inter my eyes mndc out the
nnme painted ncross the stcrn--Nn.
mur OF Rotterdam.
Fnirfnx leaned fnr out across the
rnil ns we swept In closer, but the
spnniard exhibited no particular In.
tcrcst In the proceedings. A hundred
feet distant l held the dancing sioop
TO mere stccrnrc.way. while Fnirfnx
hnllcd.
A rcd.fnccd man with blnck beard
thrust his hcnd up above the nftcr
rnil and answered. using English. yet
with faint accent which was no,
Dutch.
1--WE ran down to scc II you were
In nny trouble. This is n strnngs
place 10 nnchor. What nrc you
putchf"
The fellow waved his bnnds In q
gesture indicating disgust.
''Dats Get. ve'-e ov Rotterdam
The state herald., 1919-07-18

Of the officers
al furess
hat; epaulets fulldress
The following prescribed uniforms abolished order:
Especial full white full
full dinner
expense
vii be worn
honorable
will be missed
about&5 Is this
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The Namur of Rotterdam
Ship Of Mystery.

Synopsis - Geoffry Carlyle.
master of sailing ships at twen-
ty.six, Is sentenced to 20 years
servitude in the American <ol-
Onies for participation in the
Monmouth rebellion In England.
Among the passengers on board
the ship on which he is sent
across are Roger Fairfax,
wealthy Maryland planter; his
niece, Dorothy Fairfax, and Lieu
tenant Sanchez, Spaniard, who
became acquainted with the Fair
faxes in London. Carlyle meets
Dorothy, who informs him her
uncle has bought his services.
Sanchez shows himself an enemy
Of Carlyle.
The state herald., 1919-07-18

machine throw
nlcd
To- ionnim
will made the each
delivery will
incident
communities.
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GRO BE coNTINuEp)
Bad for Ojsclpjlne.

II understand there's tendency to
drop Aye. nyc. SIR In tho navy"
'Thnt would never DO" "Of course
not It's one Of the traditions Of the
service. II TINT sort Of thing were
encouraged II wouldn't be long before
n 'gob' would bc saying Yep to m
adinirnl."-I,irminghnm Agc.Iicrnid.
The state herald., 1919-07-18

Alone In the darkness, Carlyle
battles against tremendous odds.
10 gains the upper hand. vlo-
tory seems assured. and then
but read about Il for yourself In
the next Instailment Of this un-
usual story.
The state herald., 1919-07-18

cult problem presented by the fact
that the requests for trophies NO far
received from several thousand cities.
towns, villages, counties, parks.
schools. organizations, etc. etc. are
considerably In excess Of the supply.
Under Senator wadsworth's plan
the secretary Of war will apportion to
the states and territories md the Dis
trict Of Columbia In the same proper
ton ms that borne by the number Of
men serving from cnch state to the
toinl armed force Of tho United Htnten
The state herald., 1919-07-18
Use for Broken oIsss.

There II n use even for broken
glass. Some Of II IN ground Into f,ns
powdcrllkc particles md used for ".
rious purposes. Some is melted and
mnde into Dew glass oLjecta
The state herald., 1919-07-18

Pean has already States
and an Invitation to do will be extended Marshal
The first
October win bring
all Of the distinguished who the
negotiations
Visits
United States in the
promise be frequent The
of the importance Of the United States
Moreover since Is diplomatic
the Of the visited President will obligated
visit the United
personal Interest.
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keep an American girl sufnciently well
fed, dressed and housed.
Yet In New York Miss Lorena
Carroll. nineteen. has petitioned the
surrogate's court to increase her an
nual allowance from $l5. 900 to $4,000.
She says the increased cost Of living
makes II impossible for her to keep
up her social position on the $4,000.
Miss Carroll Is the only daughter
Of Joseph d. Carroll. millionaire horse
man. Her father willed her the In
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reads:
"As result Of the lessons learned
during the war. during which officers
Of the navy were only required to
wear the ordinary service uniform, as
the result Of which this uniform was
found to meet the requirements for
both formal and informal occasions,
to effect economy and space on ship
board and facilitate case in travelling
from one station to another, a general
order has been issued abolIshing as
The state herald., 1919-07-18
CHAPTER v.

The Namur Of Rotterdam.
m, brig. with MI rnils set md 70.
rnt.d ty a .t-ong wind. drew rapidly
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Ideas Of Living Expenses Seem to Vary Widely

United
n District Columbia SIS
Different establishing minimum have decided rule
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Navy Dress Uniform Knocked Into a Cooked Hat


officers minimum.
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Demand for Captured Hun Cannon Exceeds Supply

machine and other devices
which neatly trnnsfers tho the an