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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29

I found myself a moment later cling.
ing to the seat of the overturned boat
with my head humping against the
bottom, but with more space for
breathing than / had enjoyed for some
time. 1t was total darkness there, but
the air was fresh and invigorating
Jock was fawning by my side and
whimpering with delight.
I reasoned out the explanation Of il
in flash. In turning over so sudden
ly the boat had imprisoned a lot Of
air and the rising water had held it.
The bottom and sides of the boat were
both air and water tight. Jock had
found the place of escape either acct
dentally or by instinct.
| II breathed easier and found my po-
sition more comfortable. There was a
good six inch space for the head, and
could rest my elbows under the seat
of the boat. 1t was all question now
of whether there was sufficient air TO
support the two of us for half an hour
or less. By that time, judged, the tide
would turn, and We could crawl out.
The water could not rise up higher
| under the boat on account Of the i'm
prisoned air. but our breathing steadily
L
added to our discomfort.
| Slowly, but surely, / realized how
quickly the human lungs exhaust the
air of its life supporting principle.
| vaguely thought that If Iever escaped
would never live in closed room
again. Nay, more, should live forever
out of doors in the fresh air where the
lungs would never pant for oxygen.
| My nerves grew tense and snappy
and my senses began to reel. Jock
too, ceased to bark and whine. A great
slumber appeared to possess us. How
long we had been there had no way
to judge, but when my head seemed
ready to split could stand it no longer
| I must have fresh air!
1 ducked my head under the gunwales
of the boat and crawled out. There
was a moment of sputtering and gasp
ing and then a deep breath of fresh
air that sent the blood tingling through
my whole body.
| The tide had turned, and there was
space enough under the dock TO live
and breathe in comfort. | filled my
| lungs until they ceased their painting.
Then remembering Jock, l reached I'M
der the boat and hauled his nearly life
| less body up to the fresh air.
When the tide fell low enough for US
to crawl upon the bottom of the boat
/ flung myself at full length on it and
rested. Jock spread himself out by
my side ready as ever to rest and
! sleep.
Later I examined the high level OF
the tide under the dock and found that
the water had come up to within half
an inch of the boards. No man could
have lived there, and had Jock not
/ found the fresh air under the boat
neither of us would be here to testify
| to the truthfulness of this tale.
But Jock doesn't pose as a hero. and
| I'm not saying that he is one, but you
must admit 1 owe my life to him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29

making close examination Of the
dock, I decided at noon to eat lunch
under the, cool shade Of the mammoth
wooden floor and then take a quiet
sleep.
Jock made no objection to this un-
spoken proposition, but wagged his tail
with intuitive appreciation of my plans.
/ pushed the small, fiat bottom boat,
which carried our days supplies, UNI
der the dock and proceeded to enjoy
myself
The tide was very low, and I pushed
the boat halfway UP the shelving shore
and left II with anchor thrown over the
bow. Jock ate all the dinner / could
not swallow, and then patiently snug
gled up to my side and blinked his
eyes sleepily.
"You lazy dog" said, patting him
on the head "You know how to enjoy
life in this part of the earth"
The place was very conducive to
slumber. and I was soon fast asleep,
and Jock was no better off. We must
have slept for hours. woke with
start and found darkness around us.
For few moments ! was too puz-
zIed to make out my position. could
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29


their heads up out of the pockets that
hold them. They are like human ba-
bies that have outgrown their cribs.
No stranger sight can be imagined
than q Srrinan toad hopping about
with swarm of young ones thrusting
their tiny heads and arms out Of holes
all over. her back.
When they get big enough to take
care of themselves the Surinam toad
babies just jump out of their mothers
back pockets and go about their own
business. The walls OF the depressions
In the mothers skin, having nothing to
fill them any more. gradually level
down even with the-rest of the skin
again, and there is only. left the smooth
back OF the mother toad. These facts
about the Surinam toad are some Of
the most curious and Interesting in
natural history.
In the Seychelles islands. In the In
dian ocean. is a queer little frog that
carries its tadpoies upon Its back in
the funniest way.
A remarkable fact In connection with
batrachians IL that many frog fathers
take on themselves the whole care Of
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29

run from a bigger dog. yelping Tor
dear life and curling that tail between
his legs like an ostrich burying Its
head in the sand.
Jock simply came to me. and toll
Grated him because he showed so much
affection for a forlorn, homesick en-
gineer doing duty in distant land.
without chick or kin in half civilized
country mans bound to take to some
thing-dog, horse. mule, cat or pet
bird. I've even seen stranded derelicts
IN the Philippines make a pet OF an
ugly water buffalo and lavish an
amount Of affection on him sufficient
Tor a whole houseful OF children.
Jock and / went everywhere, slept
together, ate together and tramped the
country like two old outcasts. But he
wasn't good for much else than COM
panion. He was too lazy to keep
awake at night to watch out for dam
ger and too big coward to stand be-
tween me and another man or animal.
Still, Jock was what he was made.
and nothing more. I don't think you
can ask for anything greater Of any
creature. He was just simply little
homeless cur, and he was honest
enough to realize 1t and grateful
enough to lavish his affection upon me
for protecting him.
When / was commissioned to inspect
the new docks and piers that the gov
eminent was having built in Manila
bay, Jock and ! prepared for sundry
little excursions along as pretty coast
as any man laid eyes on. 1t was sort
of holiday for both Of us. We had am
pie time on our hands to fish and loaf.
On the fifth day out from Manila we
reached the new government dock
where heavy supplies for the army
were to be landed for shipment to the
interior. This was large wooden az
.air running 500 feet into the bay. The
contractors had just finished their
work, and the government was wait
ing for my final report before accept
ing 1t.
The dock was firmly built Of huge
piles driven into the soft mud and
sand and boarded up on both sides tc
Keep the floating debris from collecting
under It. There was an entrance under
the dock at the extreme end, but one
could enter 1t only at low tide.
1t was a very hot day. and, aftel
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29
Useful Chinese ChiIdren,

The Chinese are a wonderfully in
dustrious people, and their children
learn very early to make themselves
useful.
In the streets of Chinese town it -
no uncommon sight to see two chill
dren, who are so young that they can
hardly talk. trotting along with BAN
boo pole on their shoulders by which
they are carrying home pail of water.
Ii one child is stronger than the other
the pail is hung near his shoulder, FOX
thus he takes the heavy end of the
pole"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29

for there was no possibility OF any one
being within five miles of the place.
So Ididh't waste. much strength in that
way. tsa
There was only three feet Of space
between the boat and the boards over
head. At the rate the tide was rising
should have nearly an hour before
the climax could be reached. tried
to console myself with the thought that
1 was safe. The water would force the
boat up toward the roof, but by lying
down in it we could wait for the turn
Of the tide. took measurements and
found that with six inches of space we
could escape il We took care not to
rock the boat.
On the other hand, if the water crept
up beyond that point the boat would
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29
LOOKING UP AND LOOKING DOWN

The little flower set in the grass,
Where 1t doth lowly lie,
AS one by one the bright hours pass
Looks upward to the sky
So must child's thoughts upward soar.
So must my soul take wings
And, to grow wiser than before,
Reach up to lofty things.
The little stars set In the sky,
AS night by night they show,
Though shining in their home on high.
Look down to earth below.
So must stoop to Iowly things,
To gentle deeds of love,
Fen though my thoughts soar upon
wings
And climb to heaven above.
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y .--,. 81
be swamped, and I would have no
choice other than to sink like log.
Jock might swim around and eventual
Iy escape, but for me there was no
escape rs .,'l:.s
The thought Of such an end sent the
cold shivers down my spine. 1t was
difficult to sit there and wait for the
end 1 lit my pipe and tried to smoke
but my courage oozed out slowly, and
twice the pipe went out. Then T put ii
away and took another measurement.
turned pale with apprehension. The
tide had gained a foot and half. BY
aid of. the dim light 1 looked at my
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29
sURINAM TOAD.

1t is an odd sight to behold him hob
bling clumsily about with the great
egg pouches swelling out his sides
Even after the eggs are Matched and
their place is taken by young tad
poles, papa frog carries the WEIGHING
little creatures in his side pockets till
they are able to hustle for their own
living.
A not uncommon sight in Africa Is
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29

This impression was apparently veri-
fed a moment later. L heard Jocks
bark in the distance. The sound was
far away and muffied, but it seemed to
come from overhead. He had escaped!
Then the impossibility Of it dawned
upon my mind. There had been no
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29
A PaImins Puzzle.

1t Is very simple matter to palm
coins in the palm of the hand, but
there are certain muscles Of the human
hand which viii not assist in the trick
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29
CIeaning House.

Dolly's clothes are on the line:
DoIly's dishes fairly shine;
Dolly's home is swept all through.
Chairs and tables look like new.
Dolly's little mother, May,
rdas been cleaning house today
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29

to which this number is the key. Can
you find out in how many differerI
ways and directions and combinations
seyenty-eight may be counted up?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29

arms form and begin to wriggle. Final
ly they wriggle so much and grow so
large that they burst through the COW
ering that pastes them in and stick
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29

What II the difference between a
brewer and flea? One buys and the
other takes hops.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29
A Moorish Magic Square.

Among Moorish Mussulmans sew
enty-eight is a mystic number. Hero
is cleverly constructed magic square,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29

not believe that night was upon US, for
il had been high noon when l lay down
to rest. This impression was confirm
ed by few stray beams Of light filter
ing through the roof over my head.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29

toad travels or jumps she carries these
pocketsd eggs upon her, back till they
hatch. They swell and become larger
and larger. The young toads' legs and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-08-29
copyright, 1906, by George Ethelbert
Walsh.l

us isn't a dog story,
but come to think of 1t
a little brindley mon
grel cur figures pretty
prominently in it. Jock
never posed as a hero,
and / guess he isn't
one. I'VE seen him
The Press., 1906-06-13
MONSON,

The family of Charles Bradway has been released from quarantine of scarlet fever and the house fumigated.
 Charles A. Bradway, treasurer of the Monson Savings bank, has gone to Greensboro, Vt., for ten days vaca- tion.
 Ernest Reese has moved from H. N. Buffers house on Harrison avenue to Heimann & Lichten's house on Main street.
 Bert Fales has moved from B. l.. D. Moons house to the cigar shop block.
 w. H. Cavanaugh, superintendent of the Heimann 6 Lichten hat shop, has gone to Maine for a vacation of two weeks.
 Homer Booth has moved his family from Miss Chaffee's house on Wash ington street to A. H. Bennett's house on North Main street.
 William Rogers and Miss Laura Pickering were married lat the Metho- dist church Sunday, the Sd, at the close of the morning service. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. A. B. Clifford. Walter Naughton was best man and the bridesmaid was Miss Anna Pickering, sister of the bride.
 The second monthly handicap club cup contest was played at the Quaboga Country club links last Saturday aftarnOon The summary
The Press., 1906-06-13
Tact and Policy.

A high fence should be built between the words tact and policy for the bene- fit of those who cannot see the border ing line.
 "Oh, I have no tactv' they say with a satisfied air. ''Tact and policy are things know nothing about"
 And yet the two qualities are as dis tinct as north and south. Tact comes from the heart, and policy from the head. Policy is inspired by selfish inter- ests and is a treacherous!a quality that one might we'll boast the lack of. Tact springs within from an unwillingness to hurt feelings, and 1t is the mark of innate kindness that has no personal motive Tact is no enemy to truth. 1t offers truth on a salver instead of throwing it in the face, that's all.-Phil- adelphia Press.
The Press., 1906-06-13

A settlement has been made with B. E. Campbell of Brimfield, who drove off the oulvert near Flynt's turnout May 25th. The selectmen were able to settle for $1O and wer quite prompt about voting the order as that amount does not go far in law. At the time the accident happened MT. and Mrs. Campbell had been over here to attend a church service, and were returning in the darkness. Both occupants of the wagon were hurt, the horse was injured and the wagon dam aged. While there is some difference of opinion as to the liability of the town, the settlement seems a very for tunate one.
 The program for commencement week at Monson academy has been ar ranged as follows: Sunday, June IF, at 8 p. m., baccalaureate sermon by Rev. F. s. Hatch of Newton in the Congregational church Monday, June Is, examinations at academy from 9 a. m. to 12 m., ? to 4 p. m. class day exercises at z p. m. Tuesday, June 19, graduation exerises in Me- morial hall at 10 a. m. alumni din- ner at 12. 80 D. m. at Holmes gymna- sium; senior reception at 8.3O in academy hall. The program for the exercises Tuesday morning is: March, "Deed of the Pen," (Moret); over- ture, "Moonshine," (silvio Hein) i; Selection, "Cupidetta, (Tobani), or chestra; processional, orchestra; h. vocation, "Felice, Langey); Salu- tatory, with essay, "High ideals and their worth," Katherine Ellen Dill lon; oration, Progress through suf fering," Harry Lees Oldfeld; essay, "The American from foreign stand point" Elizabeth Cecelia Oonnell; 1; cornet solo, selected, Joseph Detriech i; oration, "Mark Antony" William Edward Hynes; essay, "A little child shall lead them," Lucy Belle Horton i; oration, "The American farmer of to- day." Frank Squier Holloway; over- ture, "Castle Gate," (schlepegrelD j; essay, "The influence of beauty" An na Gertrude Hannigan; oration, Evils attendant upon reconstruct tion," Howard Enoch Page; oration, with valedictory addresses, Automo- biles,'' Ralph Boyd Purinton; "On the Riviera," Gruenwald) ; presenta- tion of diplomas; benediction. The class numbers 8 members, as follows: !: Marion D. Clark, Elizabeth O. Con- nell, Katherine E. Dillon, Edward A. J. Hanley, Lucy B. Horton, Blanche M. Ritter, Frank s. H olloway, Will liam E. Hynes, Alrfed B. Norcross, Howard E. Page, Mary l.. Pendergast, all of Monson; Anna G. Hannigau, Frankford, Me-; Harry l.. Oldfield, Saylesville, R. l.; Kathleen Nye, Stafford, Ct. Avlin H, Briggs, Woon- socket, R. l.; Kenia May Carew, Hampden; Carl N. Homer, Somers- vile, Ct. /; Ralph B. Purinton, Fair mount, West Virginia.
The Press., 1906-06-13

had brought bottle, and my nega- tive. This gin and whiskey was put in the hands of the prosecuting agent. Then strange thing happened. When this case was taken into court, and tho 'chill story" was brought for ward with all the flowers and frills and furbelows that word juggling can make stay up in the air on nothing To, my fellow townsmen pretty gen. erally seemed to believe it. From the gentle and cultured arose a vail of sorrow that a Christian man" should descend to such depths of in- iquity. From others arose howl of rage against trickery, deceit and dou- ble dealing, and all the threats down which the camels of arrogant lawless- ness have been smoothly and quietly slipping for. months contracted with mighty spasm. I am told that l ana marked man," most terrifying threats reach me, am eyed with sort of expectant curiosity, as if the earth might open at any time and swallow me down. also understand that the state detectives who have been working for the conviction of tho law breakers have been unmerci- fully criticised. I know nothing of state detective methods; some may think it wise at Rome to do as the Romans do. know nothing of the degree of ethical culture Stafford re- quires in the men who have to deal with the criminal element. I only know that made no misrepresenta tions or representations of any kind to get the whiskey bought, and that have been vilifed and threatened. Men come up to me and insolently de- mand "What is it to your" What is it to me? "This is my own, my native land" whose soil mingles with the dust of my ancestors.
 B. W. Brooks.
The Press., 1906-06-13

Ware, o o 2 0 0 2 o 0 O-4
 Sacrifice hit, Holmes. Stolen bases, Cartmill, Riley, Connors, Lewis. Two base hit, Dauphinais. First base on balls, by Sullivan 2. Left on bases, Mon son 3, Ware 2. Struck out, by Sullivan 5, by Cartmill 4. Time, 2h 45m. Um- pires, Finn and Keefe. Attendance, 700.
 Stafford beat Chicopee Falls last Saturday on the fair grounds, 12 to 5. The game was won in the first inning. Six hits and poor playing on the part of the visitors resulted in eight runs for Stafford. Lathrop was kept in the box until the third inning, when Stafford added two more. In the fourth Murphy was put in and pitched the rest of the game. The visitors put up the worst game of ball that has been seen on the local grounds for long time. The score |:
The Press., 1906-06-13

It is the perpetual effort to attain the ideal that enlarges the whole life. The moment the ambition begins to wane or tends to become sordid or selfish the individual begins to shrivel.-Success MapNZlne
The Press., 1906-06-13

Sacrifice hit, J. Lynch. Stolen bases, Shaw, Mclean 4, Carcon, Wallace, Will liamson, Barnum. Left on bases, Indian Orchard l, Ludlow ?. Struck out, Crow ther, Martens, Finahan ?, Barnum, Chickery. Batter hit, Chickery. Dou- ble plays, Crowther to Mortens Mar tens to J. Lynch. Time, 1h Son. Um- pire, F. H. Foster. Attendance, 621.
The Press., 1906-06-13

Stolen bases, Stafford 12, Chicopee Falls 1. Three-base hit, Hickey. First base on balls, Smith, Horrigan, Waite, Lynch, M. Hannifan, Longtime. Struck out, by Collins 3, by Lathrop l, by Mur- phy 3. Hatters hit, Barker, Ginley, Smith. Passed balls, Longtime. Wild pitch, Collins. Time, 1h Som. Attend ance. BOO
The Press., 1906-06-13
SUMMER EXCURSION TARIFF In Effect June Ist, via. B. & A. and
 New York Central.

Boston 6 Albany R. R. agents are receiving 1906 issue of Summer Ex- cursion Tariff in effect June 1st, naming rates to principal Summer resorts reached by the New York Gen. tral Lines, which include the Adiron- dacks, Thousand Islands, Niagara Falls, resorts on Lake Michigan, etc.
 Gall on A. J. Carroll, City Agent, 4O4 Main St., Springfield, Mass, for further information,
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1906-02-22
9nnei,mprs in sllabama.

rYuuf" Gibaroiou, elm 6arbi9er,
Der unter bem Geroaft, am 10. Suli
lsstsu Sabres i'm Serein nit Orei ais
Osren iarbisen Sdurfen auf cine 6rau
Sarab Smith eiusu perbreheriiden
2lnsriii semadt unO lie ermoroet Su
baben, i'm @aosben, slla., 9eiGn9niB
inbuitirt mar. wurOe uOu pier mastirten
WtGuusrn aus bem YerlieB 9ebolt uno
an benz 9eldnoer Der Souisuille & 9iaib'
pile Giisnbabnbriids aufsefuiipit. 3wei
Der WtOroer liuo bereits uor GINGER
3eit uuf seri6tlihen Sefebl 9ebdnSt
wrrOen; Der brittle mar 3war gum
2obe uerurtbeilt, aber pon Dem @ou'
psrueur su lebenslausliher SaIt be-
snuOist worben. Dieie Sesnaoisun9
usrieste Die Sewobner Der Stabt in
iOlde 8utb, baB iis bsiHloiien, nit
BEN 8isrtsu. RidarSion. Der nod niAi
tinmul BON ben @roBselhworsnen ar'
seflast morben mar. furien ProjsB 3u
MAIDEN uuo ibu ~ lgu9en.
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@ar nur 3ufdn.

Capt. BsuOell 6. Simpion, @apt. u.
9. Billiams uub 9eutnant Z. .. @abs
bel, bic Otitsliebsr Der 8ebOrbs, mel6e
ernannt iporben mar, um bic urla6en
oes 6euers auf Dem 8unoessErans.
portSampfer pWteabe" gu unteriu6eu
uno feit5uitellen, baben ibren 8s.
ridt betaunt seseben uub oarin er.
flart, oa6 Oas 5euer bur6 9ieibung
pom lei6t ent3iinbbaren @esenitGnben
entitanoen lit. wofiir ytemanS perants
mortlid sebalten merOen fam. Die
6euerwtbr bat, pie es in Dem gsri6t
wsttsr bsiBt, bel Der Sefdmpfuns bes
5euers, oas nur einen serinsen Sda,
ben uerurIadt bat, anerfennensmsrtbe
Dienlte geleiitet.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1906-02-22
ut jest unaemiB.

3rOs aller acknowledgment lit man
in Serlin betrefiS ocs aussanss Der
internationalen 9Oufersnj in Maroito
belorstsr 9ewOroen /; benn ss 1T iett
iibsr jeosn 3weiisl flar, oas in Der auf,
iaIiuns Der bsuti6eu unO fran,0fi6en
Oelesaten iiber bic YOliieiirase in
Dfaroffo elm itarfer @essnias ~ 1a9t
setreten lit. Sn maBsebsnosn Sreiien
1T mon Der Gniidt, baB Sranfrei6s
6orbeiunssn binii6tlif Der Srsani.
iation Der Polijei in Marotio Elm ab.
iolutes llsbersspidt oieI.s ganbes beoeu.
ten unO OuB bic Ssuillisuns bieier Scr.
oernn9en tbatla6lih elm Yroteftorat
iduffcn piiroe. sIus aussbli6 suuer.
ldiii9er Quelle lit in @rfabruna ae.
braht wOroen, caB bic beutibsn Dele.
saten in alseciraS ansenieien poroen
lino, oaruui S6t 5u seben. ,oaB es
Sranirsid ni6t selinst, Our6 seI6id.
ts SOridldse uuO idlaue 5Oroerunaen
cine 9esaliiiruns Der Ginuerleibuna
Wiarofto's iu crimin9en, uno oa6 Iie
an Der oeutiben Yolitif Der ofienen
Gbiir uuter allen llmltdncen felt boil
ten."
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1906-02-22
Mfaiien 0phn 10 ad,be,ahlcn.

Otit srO6em 9ntereiie bot man iu
Baridau oas llrtbeil oss Sfsot9sridts
uon WiOieno, elmer beoeutenssn Staot
in @aridau. Ruiiiid'Polen GOuuerne.
ment, eut9c9en senOmmen, oemsHiOIss
Die Seiiser Der Coates 3pirnfabriten
gcbalten iino, ibrsn ahtbunoert slrbet
tern Die yObne pom 30. 0iouember an,
ieit wel6em Gage Die Sabrit sei6loiisn
lit, ;u bejablen. Die BETTER battsn
als @ntitn ci9uns sclteno ssmadt. ouB
iie pe9en Utan9els oil Soblen i6lisBsn
muBten bod Der Gerihtsboi la9t in
Der @ntlheiOun9, OaB nidt Soblen.
man9el, iOHOern bObe Soblenprsiie bic
5abrifbeiiser, wslhs iid wei9erten. Die
boben Preiie gu beSablenL ueranlaBten,
ben Sctrieb ibrer Sabrif einsuitellen.
Oieies aber fonne ME als 9eleelide
@ntibuloiguns ancrtannt nerbsn.
wesbal5 es pom seissli6eu une psb
niiniti9en Stanbpunft nidt mebr oils
sere6t uno bilig iei, penn Die 6abrif.
beiiser Sur SlusiabluHs Der 2Obns &c.
Smun9en meroen.