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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-02-23
Salmagund
FROM TUESDAYS DAILl

Treasurer Miller has compiled
a list Of all the officials and en-
pIoyeCs Of the county for Governor
eddie to be forwarded to the L. S.
Civil Service Commission at Wash
ington.
Judge Morgan continues to i'm
rove. He put on his regular
harness today and walked about
the house and yard. He says the
sunshine and fresh air made him
feel good.
Judge Klatle sent Johnny Johns,
an Indian, to Jail today for 30
days and fined him $50 beside.
Johnny was so drunk and dis
orderly that he made a nuisance Cf
himself.
Treasurer Miller has received
$7,&O6.92 from the government
as Elko county's share Of the
National Forest Reserve receipts
Of this state. This money all goes
into the county school fund.
Mr.. W. s. GrisgoId Of Ruby
valley arrived last night. lie in.
forms us that his son, Arthur, is
still in the hospital at Salt Lake
and tnat he is improving slowly.
Mr.. Griswold reports everything
quiet and orderly in the valley.
The Presbyterian church will be
open this evening and Thursday
evening for social games and
recreation. Young people are
cordially invited. Mrs. Nugent
will be much pleased to meet many
Of her youGg friends there.
DR.. Paradis, the deputy health
officer at Montello, is in town. He
reports a case Of small pov under
his charge with n prospect for
more. Every prc.aution is being
taken to ]porvont an epidemic Of
the disease.
President Taft has named
Mahlon Fitncy of New Jersey to
fill the supreme court vacancy,
caused by the death of Justice
Harlan. President Taft has APP
pointed a chief justice and five
associate justices of the supreme
court since he became president
IN the ith Of March 1909. All the
appointments were to I'll vatau.
cics, caused by death.
Constable Happier brought four
prisoners from Carlin this morn.
ing. Three Of them we're sentenced
for petit larceny and n for
v]agrancy. James Common, one Of
the men sent up for stealing,
was not dressed for winter
weather. He had on a pair Of
lov%cralls, a coat, hat and shoes.
His shirt and un dcrclothes were
missing.
Thieves raidcd Mr.. James
Russell's clothes line last night
and took everything in sight.
Thcir plumber consisted Of two
new suits Of underwear beloning
TO Mr.. Russell, two Of George rs,
some Of Miss Dollie's clothing,
socks, etc. Mr.. Russell paid $40
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-02-23
Salmagundi
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY
teen


.JYdop Tancr returned last NIGHT
from Clark county. where he held
a term Of court. He lost none of
his ayoirdvpois while away.
Ns'o
's o,"
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haa 49, -
eastern connections were made.
In the interview with the Carson
Appeal, found elsewhere Governor
Oddie disposcs Of the rot about tie
special session Of the legislature
t~inkcring with the gambling law.
He says that matter will not be
submitted to the special session.
rot limo. and Ass,r,hryr,or
Miller and Scboor wore
on M 2 this a~fteyDoon for Carson
to attehd the special session of the
legislature. Senator Coryell is on
his way from California.
The o2rd If Fpbrparv &c ono NJ
the dav the Americans peoplc will
Devcr forget. On that dav $50.
wears ago. George Washington was
born. Tomorrow being the
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-02-23
Salmagundi
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY

William Short of Ruby valley
is in town.
The republican state committee
will meet in Reno on March 2nd.
The Southern Pacific pay roll
at Sparks was over 100000 last
mon tn.
For shears AL scissors go to
the w. 7. Smith Company. See
the new ad. 1t tells about these
useful articles.
Attorney Van Fleet and Sheriff
Harris have returned from Jar
bidge. 1t took them three days to
make the trip.
Merchants and their families are
invited to meet with the Baptist
church for Worship Sunday even
ing Feb. IS.
= The counting of ballots in the
Springmeyer-Baker contest is still
going on. The people have lost
interest in this contest and but
few care who wins it.
The flag Of the Chinese republic
is flying in Chinatown today. IL
this way. EIko's Chinese show
their loyalty to the new order Of
things in their native land.
Sunshine. cloud and storm fcl-
lowed each other in quick success
sion today. At thi, writing, the
clouds are heavy and the indica-
tons look good for a storm. A
heavy fall Of snow in the noun
tains would be worth millions to
the state.
Tempest and Sunshine" did not
attract IA very large house last
night. Iris was not the fault Of
the play or the company as both are
above the average, but was I'M
doubtcdly due to so many plays
coming so close together.
Fridays Sparks Tribune says
that there is a rumor on the streets
of the town that there is about to
he a settlement effected in the
strike between the shop men and
the railroad companies How
much there is TO this, the Tribune.
was unable to soy.
There are about thirty albino
trout at the Verdi fish hatchery.
They are freaks from eastern
brook spawn and are pure white
with pink eyes. They seem healthy
and are growing fast, and are now
about six inches long. 1t is be-
licved th't spawn can be taken
from them this year.
The Southern Pacific company
has Issued orders to many Of its
agents 20 settle direct with con.
signccs on ordinary loss and
damage claims, Claims for shortage
and damage over which there is
no dispute and which do not exceed
a given amount can now be settled
within a day or so after they have
been filed with the agent. This
If a good move OF the part Of the
railroad company.
Constable Ouderkirk seems to be
criticised if he does and if he
don't. He is elected to enforce
the law against all persons without
fear or favor. He. alone, is the
judge of his duty in making ar
rests. II he stopped to ask this
one or that one what his duty was
in each case, tho town would be
ovcrrun with trdmps and crime
would go UNPUBLISHED. He should
not he deferred by criticism fr nm
doing his full duty. Keep the town
clean anG orderly, Constable
Ouderkirk. and you'll find the
people with you.
A very pleasant surprise and a
generous pounding" was admins.
tered to Rev. and Mrs. Wilbrrt r.
Howell last evening by the mem
bors and friends Of the Baptist
church. The event was In rec
ognition Of the occupancy Of the
new bungalow home, corner Of
Seventh and Oak streets. The fact
that the gathering was a compile &c
surprise add cd TO the good cheer
~ NHn ,.g-. IL H....11
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
Asks AIinony.

A petition for allmony and tenn
porary alimony was filed in the COM
mon pleas court by May Joliff against
Edward Joliff and the Erie railway
company.
Mrs. Joliff states that since her
marriage to the defendant, he has
been guilty of extreme cruelty TO her,
repeatedly knocking her to the floor
kicking her, using harsh and abusive
language, calling her vile and pro-
fahe names. choking her. and using
other methods of extreme cruelty. Sho
also states that he turned her out in
the cold on January IS. and after
wards left her. The plaintiff states
that she is in poor health, caused
by the treatment OF the defendant,
and she is not able to earn money
Tor her own support. She stated the
defendant is strong, able bodied
man, who is employed by the Erie
railroad company, at wages of from
$55 to SEQ a month. She also says
that the Erie company owes the de-
fendant S45. which he has threatened
to 1raw and leave his employment in
order to evade his duty of caring for
his wife.
She asks that the railway company
be enjoined from paying the defend
ant wages, and that she be given
alimony. A temporary in
junction was granted by Judge Sco-
field
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
PERSONALS

Mrs Daniel Evans attended the ma
tinee performance of THE slim Prin-
cess" at the Hartman theatre in Co.
lumbus Saturday.
Miss Anna Orthmeyer, OF Column
but, is visiting relatives i'm this city
Theodore Mitchell. formerly of this
city, and now of st. Louis, arrived
last evening and will spend few
weeks here before returning
w. r. Warrington. OF Hammond,
Indiana, was called here by the seri.
GUS illness Of his mother, Mrs w. IL.
Warrington, on John street.
Mrs. Addie McGinnis has returned
home after spending a few days with
relatives at Kcnton.
James Reynolds went to Van Wcr,
yesterday, where he will spend few
days.
Miss Helen Kramer, Of south State
street, returned home Sunday after a
visit with friends In Columbus.
Mrs. G. H. Allen and little son
Lorin Of Paulding arrived Saturday
and win spend twi weeks with Mrs.
r. G.. Allen on East Center street.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
Many Orders Issued.

Monday morning. Judge Scofield is
sued the following orders in the
cases on the docket of the common
pleas court:
In the case of Lucinda Miller VS..
Susannah ConclSlin, the cause was
dismissed for failure to comply with
orders as to security for costs.
In the case OF Alfred II. Tallman
VS.. II. ID. Beaver ct al, leave was
given to answer by February 10, 1912.
In the damage case of Thomas
Peeling VS. the G. c. c. & st. l.. rail-
way leave was given the defendant to
plead by February 10.
Joseph owens against the c. c. c.
4 st. Louis railway, leave was given
to plaintiff to plead
Elizabeth Hemphlll against Mar
garet Bruce, for damages, the cause
was dismissed by the plaintiff at her
own costs.
James w. Vinson against Lydia
Noyes, the death of the plaintiff was
suggested.
Samuel W. Abel against Henry n.
Oberlander ct al, leave was given to
plaintiff to reply.
Roy Frye against John ]. Lewis
ct al leave was given to answer by
February 10.
Cecil Haner against the Marion
Steam Shovel company, damages,
leave was granted to file an amended
petition by February 10.
Emma Lenora Weirwlch against
John w. Robinson, leave was grant
ed to file am answer and cross-peti.
tion for j. A. sutton, executor.
Home Building. Savings & Loan
company against E. Il. Bush, leave
was granted the plaintiff to plead for
February TO-
Joseph II. Shetterly against Henry
Streliz, rec. ct al, leave was granted
the plaintiff to plead by February 10.
Amanda Keeler vs. William NJ.
Keeler, divorce, cause ordered left on
the docket because of death Of plain
tiff.
p. W. Turner against Clinton Hos
letter, leave was given to answer by
February 10.
LenoN Reber against George w
Clark, leave was granted the plaintiff
to file petition within 80 days.
John III. Dwyer against John Car
ter ct al, the death of the plaintiff
was suggested
Calvin G. Stoltz against Ethel c.
Chase, leave was granted to plead
by the plaintiff until February 10.
The divorce cases of lPiger against
Piper and Foos against Foos viii be
tried next Monday.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
Clyde Blair, Expressman,
Falls Under Moving
Train.
PULLS HIMSELF TO SAFETY
Without Second to Spare.
Shock Makes Him Nervous
Wreck.
Superintendent Dunlslc is Back Here
Again---F'inds Marion Best Center
10 Work From---Iittlc Improve
ment I'm Local Yards.

Clyde Blair, an American express
man, barely escaped the death. last
evening, that to a trainman is the
most gruesome i'm the world, that Of
being crushed under the wheels of a
moving train.
Blair is the night man at the
American office and Is expressman on
Erie train No. 43. At about o'clock
No. 43 was pulling west and No. 1G
was picking up speed to go east. The
eXpressman had loaded the trucks
and was endeavoring to push the
heavy truck over the icy platform.
His feet slipped from under him and
the man fairly skidded under one Of
the coaches. Luckily he landed sew
eral feet from the rapidly approach
ing wheels and In the brief seconds
that meat life or death, Blair pulled
himself from under the car, escaping
by a hairs breadth the wheels.
Following the accident the man
was practically a nervous wreck from
the shock of fright and was unable
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
ASK Carrying out of Contract.

An answer was filed in the court Of
common pleas in the case Of Minnie
Spiedel VS. Jacob Spiedel, and Joseph
Spiedel. whereby the latter asks the
decision of the court in the following
matter. In September. 1911, Jacob
Spiedel and his wife. Minnie Sjiedel,
agreed to exchange the property on
which they then resided for farm
owned by Joseph spiedel. In accord
ance with this plan they entered into
n written agreement for the exchange.
In October of the same year, Joseph
Spiedel was stricken of paralysis, and
became impaired mentally, and is now
incapable Of transacting business. and
for the same reason is not capable
Of carrying out the agreement. Now
the defendant thinks that II Jacob
Spiedel were Of sound mind. that he
would carry out the contract. There
for the defendant prays for the de-
clsion of the court in the matter.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
Mrs. II. y. MccolIey CnrprIsed.

Mrs. II. T. McColley's birthday an
niVersary was the excuse for "A social
gathering OF friends at her Waterloo
street home Saturday evening and the
affair was planned and carried out In
a surprise way that proved most
agreeable to the hOsvess
The guests included the members of
S. n. ID. club which the hostess Is a
member and they called about eight
o'clock showerlng Mrs. McColley with
congratulations and a number of pret-
~ gifts as mementoes OF the day and
occasion.
Music and dancing were enjoyable
issues of the evening and tables were
placed for cards for those who pre-
ferred this diversion. After ten o'clock
o buffet lunch was served.
Those present; Mr. and Mrs. Ora
Danner. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Lust.
MIR. and Mrs. John Francis, MIR. and
Mrs. William Monahan. Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. X.
Davis, Mr.. and Mrs, Harry Craesap,
Misses Catherine Francis, Mabel and
Helen Danper, Grace Monahan, Hazel
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
GRAND JURY IN
SESSION TODAY
Number Of Orders Entered
on Docket in Common
Pleas.
Railway Company Sues
Simon DeWolfe For
$547 .25.
Mrs. May Joliff Asks Ali
mony and Restraining
Order

The grand jury for January is In
session at the court house. George
w. Hinamon was sworn in as foreman
Of the jury, and the following Jurors
reported thit morning: William
Klnamon, of Bowling Green townships;
Michael Ulmer, Of Pleasant town.
ship; ]. Luddane, of Big Island town
ship; Samuel Blocksom, Of the First
ward; G.. w. Hinamon. of Grand
Prairie township; Norman h. Brooks,
of Scott township; f. NJ. Fairchild. OF
Marion township: William Gabler, Of
Waldo; w. L. Cox, of Prospect, and
Il. L, Marsh. Jurors chosen at ran
dom from the city are L. l.. Lewis
George Mckinley, b. i. Bigford Roy
Chapman and c. Il, Gilbert Jurors
who failed to report were w. F. Tor
rance, w. S. Slack, Jacob Moore, A.
S. Downs and John +. Kinamon.
The cases on the docket are as fol-
lows Carl McI,ain, for larceny;
George Gaffney, petit larceny; Red
mond Lawrence. petit larceny; Arch
Manlcy. rape, Edward Mortel, petit
larceny, Michael Shea petit larceny;
Carl Lee, petit larceny, Roy Berry,
bailed, assault and battery; Frank
Phillips and Joseph Martin burglary
and larceny. The following have all
been bailed: Matte Welch. Della Fra
Itch, Goldie Black, Presley Wingo,
Mrs. Presley Wingo. Presley Wlngo
Jr., Carrie Wingo. Lizzie Cramer,. and
John Doe. all of whom are concerned
in the charges filed by the minister
Of the chapel in the north end OF
town.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
oalIers at La NIarche Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles La Marche
on South Prospect street have with
them for the week Miss Gertrude La
Marche, the formers sister from
Cleveland. About a dozen young
folks called to meet Miss La Marche.
Among the callers were: Mrs. Uhl-
man, Of Pittsurg; Mr.. and Mrs. Ho-
ward Stoll, Mr.. and Mrs. 5. Eugene
Golden, Mr.. and Mrs. Friedrich Ha-
herman, Jr., Misses Rosdlie Strelitz,
Olga Morganthaler, Hazel Killing,
Messrs. clifford Stoll, John Sells,
Frank Longshore and clifford Gill
lette.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
Erie Agents Meet.

The monthly meeting of the Erie
Agents association of the Cincinnati
division was held in Dayton last
week. There were 25 agents and di-
vision officials in attendance at the
meeting, and they were very well en-
tertained by the company. Car de-
murrage, an address on which was
delivered by Mr.. Derby who Is in
charge of the car demurrage bureau.
handling of local freights and the
new pension system were discussed
by the agents. The Cincinnati di-
vision agents are not satisfied with
some of the terms OF the pension sys-
TEN and want 20 be informed on GER
tain phases of It. An inspection of
the Erie yards and terminals was
made In the morning, and a trip was
also made to the National Cash Reg
ister company plant.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
SEY&OUR'S CANINE
ACTORS At The sun

Possibly the only dog in the world
playing a musical selection on set
OF chimes, with orchestra accompanl-
ment and singing the chorus will be
seen with Seymours canine actors at
the Sun theater for the first three
days OF this week. This Is without
any exception the greatest trained
animal act in vaudeville Special
stage settings and magnificent cleo
trical effects will be used I'm produce
ing the act. Mr.. Seymour has made
lifelong study Of educating CANNES
and prldes himself on the splendid act
he Is Offering at the present time.
There will be three other feature acts
and a comedy motion picture Matt
nees Win be given daily and will no
doubt be largely attended by ladies
and children.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
LODGE NOTES
Final Round Up.

The regular meeting Of Companion
Court Unity No. s /. o. H., on Thurs
doy, Feb. 1st. will be the "Flnal
Roundup" Of Supreme Deputy r. W.
Harris work in Marion, and all For
esters Of the city are urged TO be pres
ent.
on Tuesday evening, Jan. 80, De-
putty Harris gives a euchre party to
the younger set, and their friends at
which suitable prizes will be contested
for. and dainty lunch will he ser.
we'd.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
Sue Dewolfe For judgement.

A petition has been filed in the com
non pleas court, by the Cleveland, St.
Louis and Cincinnati railway COM
pany against Simon E. DeWolfe The
petition states that a shipment of mix
ed live stock feed was sent over the
road to DeWohe. from the Northwest
mills which shipment was to be de-
livered to DeWOlfe upon his present
ing a bin Of lading which snould be
purchased by him, according to in
structions given by the company. The
plaintiff claims that DeWolfe unload
cd the shipment without the bill of
lading, and that the railway company
has since been compelled to pay
$54725, which was the cost of the
shipment. The railway company now
pi dys for a Judgment of the afore-
said sum to be brought against De-
Wolfe, also the interest on the money,
and the costs. Attorneys for the
plaintiff are II. n. Qulgley and Car.
hart and Warner
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29

corner South and East Main street. in
u very serious condition.
Mr.. Gelsbach, who Is employed in
the floating gang at the shops was
engaged In unloading some wheels this
morning, when pole that he was us
irg became caught in the center of
the wheel causing the pole to fly,
striking MIR. Gesbach in the back
of the head and rendering him uncon-
ciOus.
HerLold's ambulance was called and
the injured man was hurried 10 the
Gallon General Hospital, where II was
found that he was suffering from a
bad laceration to the back of his
head and concussion of the brain. Aft
er the Injuries had been dressed, Mr..
delsbach was removed TO his homo
where he remains in serious condl-
tlo.
Mr. Gelsbach is II yearn Of age,
which makes his recovery an uncer-
tainty. When seen tnis afternoon by
Dr' brlckiey the patient was resting
es wei as could be expected. Gallon
Leader Saturday JAN "a.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29

MISS TREECE ENTERTAINs FOR
CHESTS

OI E6IG.
Miss Mollie freezes dinner party
Saturday evening at the pretty old
home Of her uncle, Mr.. william Bland
was given complimentary to her sis
ter Miss Laura Treece and two guests
from Plymouth, Misses Vera McGrew
end Lucy Boris. These girls are EN-.
ployed as teachers in the public schools
Plymouth and came over to spend the
weekend with Miss Treece.
The hostess has quite a genius for
planning such affairs and the dinner
was completely appointed and original
in many ways. A center piece of red
carnations in pretty arrangement
iressed the table while place cards
were prettily toned I'm red.
Following the dinner hour the young
folks made up a party for the Sun
theatre. Upon their return tables
were filled at cards, the games being
played informally.
Those present; Misses, Vera Nc
Grew, Lucy Boris, Laura and Molly
Treece, Messrs. Clarence Whitney Of
Mt. Gilead; Frank Young Of Rich
wood; Charles Mason, Arnold Hough-
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Snyder.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
Clover Leaf Club.


Mr. and Mrs. Andy Bratton received
the members Of the Glover Leaf club
Saturday evening at their Waterloo
street home and for the pleasure of
their guests placed tables for progress
sive euchre.
There were twenty players and the
series of progressive euchre resulted
IL Mrs. William Clark winning the
honors Of the evening ana pretty
piece of china as we'll Mrs. Harry
Zachman who is conceded quite pro-
foient at this game, made an enviable
score and carried away pretty piece
of burnt wood.
There was business session and
Miss Cora Ream who was present at
the meeting was invited to become a
member OF the club.
A card lunch Of dainty viands was
served at the evenings close
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Sargent will re-
ceive the members in two weeks.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
Work Of oothIo souIptora.

The Gothic sculptors produced crude
and grotesque carvings from techni.
cal standpoint, but they were the first
to attempt intimate speech In art ad-
dressed to the common people, and
both Rossellino and Giotto with their
clever followers are heirs OF the hum,
bier craftsmen who broke the bonds
Of convention to iInmortallze the
homeliness and variety OF daily expe-
rienoe and common types Of human
nature.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
Petition is Amended.

An amended petition was filed in
the court Of common pleas by Lizzie
Pnie against John On owens and
Clifford owens, partners doing bus-
ness under the name Of John ID. Ow-
ems & Son. The amendment was
made in the petition already filed by
Lizzie Pine as nearest relative Of
Leonard Pine, a minor, who was hurt
In an explosion which occurred at
owens station last summer.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
A School of Love.

lUPID
Ia
" that Schools of Love about instituted
goomly contemplates retirement
thought that teaching scientifically
teaching
longer special train service. ...ls.
s %
divorce
depths, probably
unhappy marriages shpwreked homes. NH
Says who
People Of today mott sevenl
crudey 70
This scientific the
that nothing the world could break the bond.
THE trouble with all the public
marriage thing talked
like investigating
expression OF a wrong Happy marriage is the
love life
the
present
oure eyes 10 he of
Marriage needs
marks the from the
prevent even
applied to marriage"
a { wbne
attitude
make making the marriage. And
look hopefully prosperous
business
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29

II. O. Dunkle went to Huntington
Saturday morning and finding Ma
rion to be a better vantage point
from which he could direct the yard
and operative work here and attend
to foreign business besides, returned
last evening and is today back at the
work of supervising yard work.
The condition of the Erie yards Is
reported practically the same and
at present there is small chance for
improvement.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1912-01-29
DINNER AT GoMpr HOME.

Mrs. J. c. Gompf was the honor
guest at dinner at her home on
South Pearl street last evening. Cow
ers were placed for
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allmendinger,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Gompf Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Gompf, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nervin Gompf Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis
Gompf. Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Gompf, MIR.
and HRS. Ray Smith. Misses Hazel
Gompf. stella Heller, Mary Allswaw,
David e. Gampf, Lloyd Gompf, Her
bert Gompf