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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

The trackless trolley at Athens
was put into operation the other
day. 1t will be used for three
weeks and then removed to Scran-
ton. These trials are simply to de-
monstrate to the public the advan-
tage of that sort of transportation.
Its convenience and its cheapness
are the main points. The cost per
mile for constructing trackless troll
leys is about 81, 600 as against $I2,-
900 per mile for ordinary electric
lines.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
ORGAN RECITAL.

Arrangements are being made for
a recital on the fine organ in St.
Paul's church, by Mr.. William p.
Twaddell, organist and choirmaster
Of Christ S church, Rye, N. Y. He
has selected Thursday November
10TH, as his date. All lovers of
music may be assured Of musical
treat. An offering will be taken
up for the expenses of the recital,
and for the Choir Fund of ST. Paul's
Every body is cordially invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
Will Have Waiting. Room.

The Columbia & Montour Elect
ric Railway Company is negotiating
with the First National Bank peo-
pie for the lease of the frame build
ing on the Square now occupied by
the Bloomsbury Locomobile Club.
If they succeed in securing it, and
the indications are that they will it
will be converted into an Office and
waiting room for the accommoda-
tion of the public. There has long
been a need for room of the sort,
particularly in the cold weather,
where passengers waiting for cars
can take shelter, and it would be
impossible for the company to find
a more desirable building.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
CALENDAR PADS.

Calendar Pads for 1904 will be
kept in stock at this Office, and
will be here soon. We will have
them in numerous sizes, from the
smallest up to large sizes. Those
who want them should leave their
orders early, as it is very hard to
get them near the end of the year
when they are in great demand.
They will be sold as wanted, in any
quantity. 1T.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
Argument Court News
[Continued from Ist page. !

| Rule to show cause made absolute,
+. L. Parker appointed inspector
for West Greenwood election dis.
trict in place Of Arthur H. Ewes,
resigned.
Petition presented by Hon. An
drew l.. Fritz for appointment of
guardian for Ralph ROLAND Smith,
minor child of Sarah c. Smith, de-
ceased, over seventeen years Of age.
c. NJ. Smith appointed and bond
fixed at 81 900.
Petition for adoption of Cora
Adella (Veitz) Hilley, by William
A. Bartlett. John Hilley, the
parent, consenting thereto, the
prayer of petitioner is granted, and
the former order, made April 6.
1908, is hercoy vacated, and it is
ordered and decreed that the said
Cora Adella Hilley shall assume
the name of Cora Adella Bartlett,
and thenceforth have all the rights
of a child and heir of said William
A. Bartlett and be subject to the
duties of said child.
Ada Scott VS.. Jennie Carl ct. al.
Rule to show cause. Rule dis
charged. Defendant to pay debt
judgment and execution within
twenty days from date.
The following deeds were ac-
knowledged by the Sheriff: To
Charles Smith, administrator of
William Shellhammer, deceased,
property in Miffliu township, for
$50
Court adjourned at eleven o, clock
a. m. to meet Thursday at twelve
O'Clock, noon, for counting the
vote.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
Esau, the Snake Eater Dying ola Bite.

"Esau. the snake eater" who
was side attraction with the John
Robson circus and who. when the
circus was in Bloomsbury, exhibit
ed in a wagon, OH the corner of
Market street, is dying at Lake
Charles, La, of a snake bite with
no hope Of recovery. While putting
into his mouth the head of rusty
moccasin, caught few minutes be-
fore on the banks of Lake Charles,
he was bitten on the tongue. When
in Bloomsbury, the writer heard
him offer to put into his mouth any
snake that could be brought to him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Halloween passed off very quietly
in town Saturday evening. There
were numerous jokes perpetrated,
but so far as we know nothing of an
offensive nature was committed and
no arrests were made. The young
er generations were out in full force
during the evening disguised with
all sorts of grotesque makeups. 1t
was the most orderly celebration of
Halloween we have ever known.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

1t was impossible to ascertain
Sheriff elect Blacks official majority
this morning. Prothonotary Ter
williger and clerk, Freeze Quick
were busily engaged on the returns,
but up to the time of going to press
they could not give us the exact
vote. We can state however, that
his majority will be handsome
one, and considerably larger than
he expected. 1t is pleasing testi-
monial of the esteem in which he is
held, and he extends his sincere
thanks to the voters for their sup
port.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
MISS WINIFREU M0MMA.
SUDDEN Death OF Daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
Ellis L. Mumma.

The announcement OF the sudden
death of Miss Winifred Irene Mum
ma, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis
L. Mumma, which occurred at
Huntingdon, Pa. on Thursday, was
q shock to her many friends in
Bloomsbury. During the con-
struction of the Columbia & Mon
tour Electric Railway, Miss Num-
ma, spent some time in Bloomsbury
with her father, who was member
of the firm OF NJ. +. d. Scanlau &
Co. contractors for the road. She
was here on the evening the first
car was run from the car barn to
Jefferson street, which occurred on
July goth 1901, on which occasion
she acted as the motorman. She
was a granddaughter of Hon. B. F.
Meyers, OF Harrisburg, president
of the road. In its account of her
death the Harrisburg Patriot of Fri
day says Miss Mumma only
short time ago spent a week with
her grandparents here, before going
to Pittsburg to attend house party
at the home ofex-Governor William
A. Stone.
When here she complained of
slight cold, but seemed in her usual
good health, but on Monday of last
week Miss Mumma left Pittsburg,
going to the home Of her aunt, Mrs.
B. F. Africa, at Huntingdon. On
arrival there it was found that her
temperature had risen to the alarm
ing height of los degrees, and that
she was suffering from a cevere case
of typhoid fever. DR.. c. A. Rahter
of this city, was sent for, and her
parents were summoned from Sea
Girt, N. j., their summer home,
but in spite of the best medical aid,
she died at 9 O'Clock yesterday
morning. Her brother, Benjamin
Meyers Mumma, studying at the
naval preparatory school in Anna
polls, arrived in Huntingdon only
a few hours before her death.
Miss Mumma was we'll known in
musical life and was a violinist Of
much talent. She was a pupil of
Ysaye, the Spanish virtuoso. Two
years ago she made her debut at
the home of her grandfather and
was very we'll liked among the
younger social set.
The funeral took place from the
residence of her grand parents Sat-
urday afternoon. Many friends
from this city, Huntingdon. Phila-
delphia and Pittsburg were present,
the house being filled.
The services, beside the casket,
which was surrounded by flowers,
were conducted by the Rev. Earnest
f. Smith, rector of St. Stephens
Episcopal church, who was assisted
by Rev. DR.. d. NJ. Gilbert, pastor
of the Zion Lutheran church, and
Rev. DR.. Ellis N. Kremer, pastor
Of the Salem Reformed church.
The services were very simple. Mr..
Smith read the Episcopal burial
service and made a short address
and a quartette singing peace,
Perfect Peace" and the beautiful
words of abide With Me-.
The intermert was made in the
Meyers vault, in the Harrisburg
Cemetery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

The card issued by Mr.. James
Magee end for the Carpet Mill party
last Saturday evening was pretty
folder of four pages. The first page
contained the invitation, the second
page gave a list of committees, the
third gave the musical program and
the fourth a list of dances. The
card was tied with red, white and
blue silk ribbon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Miss Sadie Mari, an attendant at
the Danville Hospital, died at that
institution Monday night of typhoid
fever. She is survived by her
parents. three brothers and a sister.
The latter is Miss Minnie Marr, of
town. One of her brothers was
shot in the eye while out hunting
on Monday. The funeral will take
place today at two O'Clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Charles Mann, it is feared will
loose the sight of an eye, as the re-
suit of a cunning accident. He
and a companion were out hunting
rabbits on Monday and the latter
accidentally shot him. DR.. Brown
treated the eye. but the organ is
badly injured. He resides in West
Berwick.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Jeremiah Berger of lola, was in
town on Wednesday, and made this
Office pleasant call. He is one of
our old subscribers, and carried
away with him a receipt that pays
his subscription up to 1905. He is
the first one who has paid that far
ahead.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Mrs. Ella Crawford, relict of the
late Glen Crawford, and daughter OF
Hon. Alexander Billmeyer. died at
st. Joseph's Hospital, Philadelphia,
Sunday morning last, aged thirty
seven years. The funeral occurred
from the home of her father near
Washingtonville yesterday morn
ing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
A GOOD SCHEDULE.

The Normal School basket ball
schedule as partially arranged is as
follows:
Jan. I2th, Calvary at Wilkes.
barre.
Jan. 10th, Swarthmore at Blooms.
burg.
Jan. 2Ist, Franklin & Marshall
at Lancaster.
Jan. 22nd, Millersville Normal at
Millersville.
Jan. 23rd, Steelton Y. M. c. A.
at Steelton.
Jan. 29th, Plymouth at Ply
mouth.
Jan. goth. Susquehanna Univer-
sity at Selinsgrove.
Feb. 9th, Calvary cfWilkesbarre
at Bloomsbury.
Feb. 9th, Susquehanpa Univer-
slty at Bloomsbury.
Feb. 24th, Plymouth at Blooms
burg.
Mar. 4th, Franklin & Marshall
at Bloomsbury.
Mar. 5th, Ninth Regiment at
Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Some OF the weather sharps are
predicting an open winter, basing
their opinion on the fact that the
witch hazel is in blossom, which
they claim to be an infallible sign
of mild winter. Then too they
say the hornets nests are built up
on the branches of saplings, dead
sure sign of a mild winter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
Trespass Notices.

Notices warning hunters to keep
off the land are for sale at this Office.
They contain the law and are printed
on cardboard. 4 for a quarter or
10 for so cents. at.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

John Best, of Conyngham, near
Hazleton, was married in Septem-
Der, Friday an operation was per-
formed on his ear and a grain of
rice which had sprouted was re-
moved. 1t evidently entered his
ear at the time of the wedding.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
ARTHUR RlGBx
COMEDIAN.

John w. Vogel's Big Minstrels
appeared with the usual success in
Boston and at a matinee perfor-
nance the "spawn image" of Mrs.
Partington, reticule and all, patron
lied the entertainment. All through
the first part she was as frisky as a
colt, attracted the attention of the
entire audience, and was almost as
diverting as Arthur Rigby and Lew
Benedict, the comedians, who were
'on" and played at the old lady
with all their laugh-creating ability.
In the midst of the festiva, of fun
the old lady made a bolt for the
exit, holding on to her sides with
both hands. John Vogel met her
with feigned sternness. Don't
you know, madam, it is against the
rules to go out during the perfor-
mance?" but relented when the
duplicate Of Mrs. Partington i'm
plored; Please, Mr.. Snowman,
let me out. I'll die a laughing or
have conniption fit if l stay in"
John w. Vogel's Big Minstrels
will appear at the Opera House
next Wednesday night. Nov. II.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
A New Law.

A recently enacted law which will
60 into effect November I requires
that all tobacco must be retailed from
the original stamped package, and in
selling cigars merchants must not hand
them out or lay them loose on the
counter but the customer must take
them direct from the box.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Statistics show that fully twelve
per cent. of the deaths in the United
States are due to nervous diseases.
We move too fast, fret too much and
are too easily disturbed about both
trifling and weighty things. Put
on the brake and take things more
calmly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

The Friendship Fire Company's
basket ball team was beaten by
Freeland at that place Friday night.
We wont tell the score.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

A preacher the other day re-
marked, "A swell wedding oft times
is followed by divorce. A quiet
trip to the parsonage may result in
happiness. This is true in many
cases. Live within YOUR means.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05
Half Fare Rates to Williamsport.

The great Dickinson-State foot
ball match at Williamsport. Satur-
day, November IA, 1903, Half fare
rates on all the railroads.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Cigars. The Sweet Yaras are
the finest in Bloomsbury for a SC.
smoke, try them, at Mercer's Drug
and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Vogeps big Minstrels next We'd
nesday night. Watch for the grand
free street parade at noon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

Will Dentler, is preparing to go
west. He expects to leave Cor Los
Angeles, California, next week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-11-05

November 24th is the date of the
Wheelmen's mastodon entertain
ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
CONSULTATION ON
 THE OPIUM BILL
REPRESENTATIVES OF CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND EVANGELICAL UNION HAVE A LENGTHY SESSION.

Manila July a-Representatives of the Chinese chamber of commerce and the evangelical union argued for six hours to- day in opposing the opium bill at the public discussion of that measure on the occasion Of It's third reading. The Chinese advocated that there be no change in the present indiscriminate sale of opium. with additional government supervision of its importation.
 The evangelical union delegates urged the prohibition of the sale of opium by the United States commission and ex- posed the most sensational conditions pre- vaillng. alleging that the Chinese are tampering with the newspapers and rais- ing a fund destined to be used in bring ing about the defeat of the bill.
 The object of the opium bill Is to create an opium monopoly in the archipelago and sell II to the highest bidder. It Is based on the theory that It will restrict the use of the drug to the Chinese who have used 1t all thelr lives and prevent It's indlscrimlnate sale to Americans and Filfpinos, many of whom are falling vic tims to the use of opium.
 Sales of the drug are to be controlled by a concessionaire, who may acquire the right to sell opium in the islands by bid ding for the privilege every three years. There are provisions for licenses and control of the tariff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
Wlnd-Twlsted Trees.

From the Detroit Free Press.
 Every one has at some time or other observed the pronounced effect which wind has on trees growing in some quar- ters. This is particularly noticeable along the shore, where tree growths will be seen twisted and leaning to a remark able degree. This matter has been re- gently given some systematic study by Professor J. Fruh, who has observed the wind action in all parts of the world. The manner in which it is shows itself by the appearance of certain characteristics forms Professor Fruh has classified as follows:
 "Q.) Trunk vertical, but without branches on the side facing the wind.
 "(2) Top of tree inclined in the direc- ton of the dominant wind Branch asymmetric; more developed where shell tered from the wind
 "(3) Whole tree inclined. When grow ing in masses, these trees or shrubs are almost lying on one another. Their di- mensions decrease as we go toward the side of the forest that Is first struck by the wind.
 "4) Trunk and branches may be in- clined in different directions. In this ease the inclination of the trunk may have been due to strong but temporary winds, while that of the foliage keeps the direction of the dominant wind.
 These formations are especially fre- quent in countries near the sea or in flat regions In equatorial regions where vio- lent cyclones often rage. the influence of the dominant winds can not always be noted. for their effects are often hidden by that of the tornadoes"
 Among the trees that are most sensl- tive to the action of the wind the fol- lowing are noted by the author: The cherry, the plum, the walnut the black poplar the service tree, the ash and cer- tain varieties of pine. Other pines, es- pecially the mountain varieties, and also certain Hrs, are very resistant to the wind and are therefore recommended by the author for the reforestation of re- gions exposed to gales
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
Beer and Water Enthusiasm

From the New York Evening Sun.
 One of the forty-seven German agrlcuI- turists who have been studying the United States speaks these words of praise and blame:
 liked your American universities very much. They are very we'll put to- gether But there is one thing that they miss, and that Is beer The students here cant have the enthusiasm we have Tn our German schools by drinking wa ter. It is beer that inspires them"
 Youth is the finest, and a sufficient. inspiration and intoxlcation To toss beer down the adolescent gullets is to paint the lily. Besides, the American student is usually more nervous, sensi- tive, and delicately organized than his German brother, and the American cu- mate Is no friend of Bacchic ardors still, beer is not absolutely unknown in the Yankee colleges Even towns like Cambridge and Evanston, that live in A dry light are not hopelessly far from the comfort that a brewery grants.
 AS to the comparative enthusiasm of German and American students: Have the German visitors heard a good. healthy college "yell? Take all the en- thusiasm and voice of the Goths. Van dals, Huns, Wends, Burgundlans. Franks, Lombards, Vislgoths, Aiemanni. Ubii Suevi, Cimbrii, Tenchtheri. Ten tones and American redskins that eyer howled the war cry, and that volume of sound could not compare with the en- thusiastic tempest of an American col lege yell" and yet the best college "yells' are water-born.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
WARM SPRINGS, GA.

Tn Pine mountains, 1200 feet above sea. Finest bathing in America; no mosqui- toes; no malaria. Warm sulphur and magnesia waters; cures dyspepsia, rheumatism, insomnia and nervous dis eases. First-class hotel with modern com venienees and moderate rates. Summer excursion rates by Southern railway and Central of Georgia; also weekend round- trip tickets $5.96 on train leaving Bir- mingham D. m. Saturdays arriving Warm Springs 10:35 D. m. Write for book let with full particulars
 CHARLES l.. DAVIS, Proprietor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
cRttHBRIsR WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,

WL5I VIItN1INAs
 (The "OLD WHITE' Sulphur, now open Famous for it's sulphur baths. Modern Improvements. with private baths. Orchestra of 15 pieces. Terms. $15 to s25 weekly, $50 to 800 per month Write for illustrated booklet. Address George A. Mills. Jr.. Manager. Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs. w. Va 5-3-S9t su tn tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
SUNNI FER EXCURSIONS.
Rates to New York, Boston and the
 East.

The Central of Georgia railway and its connection now have on sale at all counon ticket offices in the southeast, excursion tickets to New York. Boston and other eastern cities and resorts via Savannah and steamships of the Savannah Line" good returning until October S1, 1903. Tick cts include meals and berth aboard shin. Rates much less than all-rail. The rail ride to Savannah is quick and pleasant: through sleeping cars. The ocean voy- age is smooth and refreshing. Nine new and magnificent ships. More freouent sailings than in previous years. Improved service aboard ship. Evening course din- ners. For further particulars apply to your nearest agent or John w. Blount
 Traveling Passenger Agent. 1921 First avenue. Phone 976 ss-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
THE GREAT SOUTHERN HOTEL
CHILE PORT. MICS.

GULF PORT, MICS.
 Will open for business on Saturday, July 25 This is a thoroughly modern. up-to- date commercial and resort hotel; 250 sleeping rooms, single or en suite. with or without bath. Telephone in every room; hot and cold running water. elec- tric lights. electric fans; all windows and doors thoroughly screened. A full orches- tra will give concerts twice day during the season. We have all of the outdoor amusements. The hotel will be conducted on the European plan. with white help throughout the house. For reservation of rooms. rates, and further particulars address CYRUS H. CLARKE, Mgr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
OUR PUZZLE SERIES NO. 1.

BELOW WE PRINT PICTURES. EACH REPRESENTS THE NAME A WEAPON THE FIRST IS BOWIE IF YOU CAN GUESS THE REST.
 SATURDAY AFTERNOON I'll ANSWERS RECEIVED WILL BE POURED INTO LARGE 5Ask THOROUGHLY 5HUFFIED A Anp MIXED, DRAWN AND OPENED. IF THIS CONTAINS THE CORRECT SOLUTION OF THE SERIES. THE SENDER WILL sE AWARDED FIVE DOLLARS IF IT PROVES INCORRECT ANOTHER BE AND so
 THE CONTEST CLOSES 12 O'CLOCK NooN SATURDAY AND NO ANSWERS RECEIVED AFTER TIA DATE WILL sE PUZZLE CLIPPED FRo.i TIE AGEHERALD ENCLOSE YOUR ANSWERS IN PLAIN SEALED ENVELOPE Ao DRESSED GUESS EDITOR, CARE AeE-HERALD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
LoRINc Springs, raentone. Ala.

LOtfIN0 OPI H'9SI "tSIIeOIICt FNTds LOOKOUT MOUTAIN 2500 feet above sea-level. Health and pleasure resort Chalybeate and freestone water. All nn1usements. Terms reasonable.
 CHARLES A. LORING, Proprietor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
SUMMER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Seashore and Mountain
 Resorts.

Southern railway has on sale round trin summer tourist tickets at very low rates to principal seashore and mountain re- sorts in the Carolinas and virglnias, also to eastern points. via coastwise steam ship lines Final limit all tickets, Octo- Der 31. 1903
 Write or apply passenger office Morris hotel building for Summer Home Fold er," rates. etc. J. c. LUSK. District Pas senger Agent e37tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09

Let us wire your house. We do first-class work only. United Electric Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09

T<HE HOTEL BELLECLAIRE 1 appeals especially to what
 may be called semi-transient visitors: people who desire, for a week or fortnight or a month, the comforts, conveniences and advantages of New York's great modern hotels, but who wish to avoid some of the noise, the hustle and the expense that are inevi- table. in an extended visit. For such people THE BELLECLAIRE has furnished suites of one, two or three rooms and bath, which may be occupied at reasonable rates for shorter or longer periods. It Is an apartment house with the best features of a hotel. It is a hotel with the best features of an apartment house. And 1t is ab- so1ute1y new and absolutely fire proof.
 MILTON ROBLEE,
 Proprietor,
 Broadway, at Seventy-seventh St.
 NEW YORK.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
CROCKETT SPRINGS AND BATHS

opened June IT; cieVation 2O0O feet; arseni bromide and lithia waters; cures nervous prostration, dyspepsia, rheumatic and skir troubles. kidney and bladder diro-ders and female weak ness; clears and benefits the complex. ioa. Write for pamphlet.
 M. c. THOMAS,
 Crockett Springs, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-09
NOTICE.
6-27-tf

Effective Sunday, June 2S 1903, dining cars operating between Birmingham and Atlanta on Southern railway trains Nos. S7 and 3S will be discontinued until fur ther notice. J. c. LUSK. District Pas senger Agent 6-H-tf