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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-12-24

Washington. ID. g, Dec. - The
new bill affecting the currency, bank
ing and finances OF the country. watch
was signed by President Wilson last
nisht, is one of the most far ea ching
measures relating TO finance that has
been enacted in many years. The
magnitude OF the subject. the diversity
OF interests affected, and the length of
the debates for the ordinary observer
To follow the changes and grasp the
essentials OF this highly technical
measure In It's important bearing on
money. finance. banking and the en-
tire range OF fiscal subjects. public
and private. which IL affects. With a
view, therefore, Of presenting succinct-
~ and in non-technicsl language an
epitome 81 the salient features OF the
ing summary is given Of the bill as a
whole and of It's principal details;
Generally speaking, the first steps
"a he taken TO bring into operation
the nations new financial system will
be through an organization committee
Of three members 10 be named soon
by President Wilson. Banks have 60
days within which 10 file their appli-
cations for membership in the new
system; and one years time is al
lowed before the government viii COM
pei the dissolution OF any national
bank that refuses to join,
L.
change in the operation Of the present
national hanks. except Ia allow them
To loan certain amount Of their
funds upon farm mortgages. Its chief
purpose Is 10 add a new piece Of ma
chinery To the banking system that
will take up the slack" during the
changing business conditions of each
year, that will give the banks a place
10 quickly convert their assets. into
cash IN time Of need, and that will
bring ont new federal currency when
IL is needed, and retire IL when money
becomes cheap"
Banks are now required to keep a
certain percentage OF their deposits as
reserves part in cash In their own
vaults and part Of which may be re-
deposited In the banks OF New York.
Chicago. 81. Louis and other deslgnat-
ed cities. In times of sudden financial
demands, when banks have loaned up
TO the fun limit of their resources
these reserves furnish little relief, be-
cause If they are paid out TO meet de-
mands, the banks are left in a pre-
carious condition.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-12-24

Despite the fact that the strike has
now been IN progress for five months,
DURING which period the strikers have
received only meaers benefits. we be
Iieys we are safe m saying that not a
family among them will be without a
houotfll measure Of Christmas cheer
md tu,s also is true Of unfortunate
families outside the ranks OF the strtk.
ers. Through the philanthropy Of the
Prince Of Good Fellows, other md
viduaIs OF his noble fraternity
churches and various organizations, all
needs will be provided. Food, clothing,
shoes, TOYS and candy will be distrib
uted before rightfaIl.
So then, reader, you can picture the
Joyous scenes in the homes Of Calumet
sna oe9rbor,ns v,Ilages tomorrow
morning. The true spirit Of Christmas
and IT, accompanying JOY viii abound
,o them.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-12-24

Continued on 7th Page. 5,h Column.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-10-24
} OUTSIDE CHICAGO
WHAT HAPPENED o

Attica, O.-Five yeggmen locked
dozen residents in their homes, cut
all electric light and telephone wires
and blew two safes in postofice. Got
$4,000 in stamps, $500 cash.
Columbia, Mo.-SimpIified spelling
will be used in all official correspond
ence and publications of School of
Education of University of Missouri.
Denver.-CIarence -Fider, n, ar
rested on suspicion of being hold-up
man who shot and killed T. ]. Chase
and seriously wounded Ed Clark.
Mankato, Minns-chester Hous-
ton, %, Pipestone, broke neck in
wrestling match with Jay Merritt,
fellow student in commercial college.
New York.-Declaring character of
MAC" in wife's novel Hbels him, JUS
tus P. Sheffield is trying to stop cir
culation of "The Golden Hollow"
Sheerness, Eng-Winston Church.
i'll, first lord of admiralty, made three
aeroplane flights in one afternoon
testing government aircraft.
New York.-Bernard SIobodkin
hit girl on head with tomato when
she asked for nickel change. Cost
him 1895.
Greenwich, Conn.-Rat that dis
lodged pawn ticket from rafters in
home of Clifford S. Mallory led to
capture of maid who had taken jew
els and silver from home.
London.-G. Bernard Shaw said
iconoclast of today finds task hard
as modern idols are flesh and blood,
not wood and stone.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of poll,
tics, members of House agreed to
"chip in" for wedding present for
Miss Jessie Wilson, White House,
bride of next month.
Troy, O.-Theodore Roosevelt ask
ed to make search for Howard
Cromer, young civil engineer lost for
civ y,ionfhc in WiIds 0f Par3I :.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-10-24

Pane, Pa.-Father, mother and two
brothers contributed blood to Gust
Gustafson, to save him from dying OF
pernicious anemia.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.-Bertha Boliski
Is, killed; .Tillie Noyak seriously in
jured, when run down by switching
engine.
SpringfieId.-Auditor of state is.
sued call on all state banks for state.
ment of condition at opening of bust.
ness Oct. o.,
Somerset, Pa.-After gaining three
hours of life 80 he could eat chicken
dinner, John Maus, condemned MUIR
dered, went, to gallows leaving meal
untouched.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of cur1
rency issued call for statement from
national banks on their condition on
Oct. 81.
New York.-Mrs. EmmeIine Pank1
hurst left for Cleveland, starting first
trip of tour in interest of English mili%
fancy. ,-.z
Ray, N. DC. L. cuIbertso1
charged with murder of Mrs. D. T..
Dillon and daughter, Leila, IL. Cul1
bertson was divorced by Mrs. Dillon
II years ago. a
Galveston, Tex.-city recovering
from damage caused by fall of IA
inches of rain in two hours. Water
stood foot deep in many places. "
St. louis.-Body of Adolphus
Busch will lie in state today for
friends to ca1 and tomorrow .for
employees.
Clinton, la.-Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Finke swindled out of $500 by Ma.
dame Lorenz, clairvoyant, who es-
capped.
Sioux City, la.-Pet cat in KnowI-
ton home climbed on gas stove and
turned on gas. Alarm clock saved
family from asphyxiation.
NaM nrIaane cfiooafod 40 Iiuac
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-15

pairing to combat every reason and
every allegation advanced by the de-
Tense.
The large number of aff1davits OBJ
talned by the defense has complicated
the work OF the Solicitor Franks
lawyers not only obtained dispositions
charging that Henslee and other Ju-
rOrs had expressed their belief in
Franks guilt before the trial took
place, but they rounded up scores of
other leading citizens to testify to
the trustworthiness and veracity of
the original atlantis.
II is believed that ths Solicitor, IL
he pursues the thOroughgoing policy
that marked his conduct Of the Frank
trial, will investigate the character
and reputation of practically every
man who has made a sworn state
ment before he goes into court to
argue the question of a new trial.
viii Not Make Forecast.
Solicitor Dorsey would not express
his opinion Wednesday as to the
probable outcome OF the argument for
a new trial. except to say that he was
well satisfied with the work he hac
been able to accomplish while IL VAL
dosta, where he went so as not to be
subjected to the usual Office Interrupt
tons. He is still working on the
charges Of bias against Henslee but
would not disclose the results Of his
investigat
Franks lawyers have been ready to
go ahead with the hearing for some
time, but during the delay necessi-
tated by the Solicitors review Of their
reasons they have continued in their
investigation of Henslee's attitude to-
ward Frank prior to the trial and
claim to have uncovered a great deal
more evidence of his bias and preju-
dice against the defendant
They assert that on Henslee's re-
marks before the trial q new trial
should be granted without the aeces-
sity Of producing any other reasons.
They are confident they will win in
their fight.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-15
DORSEY BACK WITH NEW
AFFIDAV|TS; MORE DELAY
IN APPEAL FIGHT LIKELY

Solicitor General Dorsey entered at
once into the fight to prevent a new
srial for Leo NJ. Frank on his return
70 Atlanta Wednesday morning. He
came to this city to complete his
PREPARATION for the arguments set for
hearing next Saturday before Judge
L. S. Roam For a week and a half
ne had been working almost contin-
uaily on the case in Valdosta, where
he went with his assistant, A. E
stephens, TO avoid interruption.
The Solicitor was immersed Wed
nesday in a flood of letters and court
documents that had accumulated dur
ing his absence. He was fearful that
ne would be unable to complete his
preparations in time for the hearing
Saturday, the indications being that
. further delay would be asked until
Wednesday or Saturday of next week
He made arrangements soon after
his. return for a conference with the
attorneys for the defense to whom
ne expected to suggest certain
changes in the brief of evidence be-
fore it was brought into court.
Will Require More Time.
These changes, if agreed upon, will
require some time to complete, and
the Solicitor also has yet to follow
up several lines of investigation
which the allegations Of the defense
have compelled him to look into.
Dorsey turned to the city with
a sheaf of affidavits relating to the
alleged bias of Jurors Henslee and
Johenning, but he has still a number
of persons to interview on this mat
ter, which is being given eXtraordi-
nary stress by the defense. The So
liCitor would not say whether he had
found any grounds for the charges of
prejudice against the jurors, but the
energetic manner with which he
plunged into the case on his return
appeared to indicate that he was pre-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-15

he heard. When I was turned out Of
the church DR.. Pierce could have
cleared my name of the stain, but he
just stood by and looked on"
Devoted to Daughter.
While Mrs. Pierce was talking her
s-year-old daughter. Jeanette, came
nome from the grocery, her plump
little arms loaded with groceries. Mrs
Pierce, a MISUNDERSTANDING woman
with a checked Bingham house dress
and wearing glasses, took the gro
ceries from the child.
One could hardly look upon the
Bingham apron, the eyeglasses an6
that pretty little child and connect
them with a petition for divorce.
What have you to say concerning
the trouble at church," Mrs. Pierce
was asked
Mrs. Pierce hesitated, then sent the
child from the room and told the
story. There were tears in her eyes
Aeouser Now Dead.
"A man now dead" she started,
went to the minister OF the Ponders
Avenue Baptist Church where l be-
longed and said he had seen Gus
Thomas, also member OF the church,
and myself in company at Peters
Park. An investigation followed and
we were asked to leave the church.
con the night 1 Was supposed to
have been with that man / was with
my husband. and II he had wanted tc
he could have proved my innocence.
"If my husband will not try to ger
possession of Jeanette l do not think
l will fight the case. l told him wher.
We separated last April that II he
would leave me the child he could get
a divorce and l would not fight 1t. l
think he could have been kind enough
to have sued for one without trying
TO disgrace both of us"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-15

SAVANNAH TO INVITE WILSON.
SAVANNAH, oct. ia strong
delegation will invite President Viii
son next Monday morning to attend
the National Drainage Congress,
which meets at Savannah next April.
Senator Hoke Smith will head the
delegation.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-15
AFFINITY CHARGE
IS DENIED BY
MRS. PIERCE
Dentists Wife, Sued for Divorce,
Calls Husband WeakIing-Not
to Fight if Given Child.

Il am infatuated with no man. My
twenty years of married life with Dr.
Pierce was enough to last me until
die. 1 wouldn't even smile at the
finest man in the world A child
burned, breads fire"
So said Mrs. Susan B. Pierce, wife
OF DR.. ]. NJ. Pierce, a dentist, who
brought suit for divorce, charging his
wife with being infatuated with an
other. The petition also sets forth
that Mrs Pierce and a man member
of the POnders Avenue Baptist
Church were turned out of the church
because of her infatuation.
MY husband was a jealous, nag
ging mana weakling who would not
defend his wife or even try to pro-
tect her. Always suspicious. he was
ready and willing to believe anything
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-15
.Venable, Atlanta
Banker, Praises Golf
Champion, 0uime t.

"ouimet is not overrated Bit" de-
clares w. P. Venable, OF the Travel
ers'' Bank and Trust Company, who
returned Wednesday from the Bos-
ton Bankers Convention.
When l went up to Boston l was
anxious to play with him, and a mu-
tual friend, a Pittsburg man, had the
match practically arranged.
The next day We were playing
when Ouimet and two other men came
up from behind. 1t was plain We
were delaying them. and we let them
go through They went by like whirl-
winds. / saw him get on the putting
green in two on a 53O-yard hole
Il decided right then that he would
get no fun out OF playing with me,
and We called 1t Off"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-15
Cotton Suit Pending
8 Years Reopens Here

Eight years ago, at Columbus, Hav-
ems & Clemens, New York cotton
brokers, brought suit against d. w.
Gaines for $4,000 alleged losses in cot
ton dealings. Tuesday arguments in
the same case were heard here.
The plaintiffs now ask $40, 145, as the
interest, they claim, amounts to over
$4,000. The case has resulted in two
verdicts for the plaintiffs. The first
was reversed and the second and
present argument represents the car
ryinS out of q writ of error to the
Court of Appeals
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-15
Miss Caperton Breaks
Down from Dancing

NEWPORT, R. l., Oct. 15.-Miss
Marguerite Caperton, daughter of
Admiral and Mrs. Caperton. is under
physicians's care in her home at the
naval station here, and complete rest
has been ordered.
Although 1t is announced she is
suffering from a cold, the impression
prevails that she has broken down
under the strain OF the seasons
dancing. The Grand Duke Michaelo-
witch declared her the best dancer
here.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-15
Praise Services for
Good Crop Yield

Special services win be held in all
the Sunday schools of Atlanta the
Sunday preceding Thanksgiving Day
to give thanks for the bountiful crops
which were Georgia's this fall.
This was announced Wednesday
morning following the monthly meet
ing of the Sunday school superintend-
ents' congress at the First Christian
Church Tuesday evening. Musical
programs and special addresses will
feature the services.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-15
Germans to Observe
Founders Day Here

American citizens Of Al
lsnta will celebrate on Wednesday
night the fourth centennial of the
landing Of German immigrants at
Germantown, Pa, the first German
colony in America, The principal Gel
ebratiOn will take place at Turn We
rein Hall, No. 261-2 South Pryor
street.
An elaborate program has been pre-
pared
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-15
Club Organized to
Aid Jewish Youths

The Young Israel Club has been or
ganized under the auspices of the
Ahavath Zion Sunday school to pro-
mote the moral and physical welfare
Of Jewish boys.
Applications for admission are in
charge of Morris Sheinbaum. super
intendent Of the Sunday school.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-15
Engineer Lectures
Here on the Canal

A. W. Wyndham, g civil enginee-,
who spent many years in the Panama
Canal Zone, delivered two lectures
Tuesday at the Wesley Memorial
Church.
Mr.. Wyndham said the canal toll
question had been settled in favor
OF the shipping trust, and that to pro-
tect the canal so American ships
might go through free, would cost the
American people millions of dollars
In taxes for soldiers.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-15

MERCER LAW JUNIORS ELECT.
MACON, Oct. l5.-OfficerS elected by
the Mercer Junior law class were Franc
Mangum, Macon, president; j. Monroe
Lanier, Hawkinsvilie, vice president.
Hubert Rawls. Dublin. secretary and
treasurer; Charles Huguley, Macon.
athletic director.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-15
COLUMBUS MERCHANT DEAD.

COLUMBUS, Oct. 16.-The body of
John A. Westbrook, a Columbus mer-
chant A years Of age, who died at
the City Hospital here, was sent to
McDonough, his old home, to-day for
interment.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-15
Miss Wilson to Have
A Mum Wedding

WASHINGTON, Oct 15.-A chry-
santhemum wedding appears to be
the plan for the White House nup-
tials OF Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson
and Francis b. Sayre on NOvem-
Der %.
Thousands of the beautiful NUNS
are being grown in the White House
conservatory for the event.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
DETROIT.

A Christmas program will be Civ
en- at the church Wednesday even.
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Conant called
on Mrs. Bolton Sunday.
Hayes Blair house east Of torn
caught fire Sunday while they were
away but close iieighbors saw the
fire and went to extinguish 1t. BY
the help OF telephones more people
were called and with hard work the
building was saved and little dam
age done.
Mrs. L. @. Long returned home
after a few days stay at Miltonvala
with her daughter, Mrs. Clifton
McCosh.
G. F. Klamm has taken charge Of
the elevator for the coming year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25

Mrs. Minnie Sprung died at her
home in Abilene, Kan, Dec. 16.
l1S1S, at the age Of 70 years,
months and days. Minnie Balm
han was born at Lingric, near Ber-
| lin, Germany. May 7, 1884.
Her mother dying when she was
an infant she came to America at
the age of 16 years with other rel
atives. In 1852 she was married
to Henry Sprung Of Cincinnati,
Ohio, who passed away 16 years ago.
TO this union eight children were
b6rn, five of whom died In early
life. The three surviving children
were with their mother when called
to her home. They are Mrs. Lizzie
iCowperthwait Of Silver Lake, Kan,
and Mrs, Minnie. Schwendeher' Of
Abilene, who has been with her
mother in her declining years, and
Henry Sprung Of Abilene. /. Three,
grand children also survive9s
"a a
The family moved from western
Missouri to junction city III 1859
and in 1874 moved to Dickinson
county to farm. and a few years
later to Abilene where the family
has since resided.
Mrs. Minnie Sprung united With
the Presbyterian church in early
girlhood and later with the Luth- !,
eran church OF Abilene. she was
an Invalid for many years. she
lived in the Christian faith and was
ready when her Master called her
home,
'Sweetly be her. silent slumber,
Quietly in her grave 80 low,
She no more viii Join our number,
Dr. no more our troubles know.
Nay she watch upon us \
While on this lonely earth we roam;
We will try and Be contented.
FOR God knows best and took her
home. b,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
P0sTOFFICE rs DOING BIG
BUSINESS THIS CHRISTMAS

98The parcel post has turned into
the postoffice hundreds Of packages
that formerly went BY express and
the local force has been kept mighty
busy. But extra help has cared for
every patron as usual. The fact is
that the postoffice handles Christ
mas mail as promptly and AZ accu-
rately as that Of any time 81 the
year Every employee makes spe-
ciai effort to see that all packages
are properly and promptly sent and
delivered. The chance Of 4 proper-
y addressed and wrapped package
failing Of delivery Is not o1s n
1890. u sent late they may Be de.
layed but people are learning to
send early.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
LANEY DISTRICT.

Mrs. A. L. Ramsey and son left
Saturday for Nemaha county for a
visit with relatives and friends.
Kenneth Lavender spent several
days OF last week with his grand
parents, s. A. Romberger's.
Elmer Whitney came home from
Lawrence to spend his Christmas
vacation.
Mrs. Foster and daughter Hazel
were shopping in Abilene Monday.
Mrs. Collins and children from
Weber are spending the week with
Mrs. Collins mother. Mrs. staehli.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. McGinnis loft
Monday for wichita where Mrs.
MeGinnis win go to the hospital for
treatment.
Fred staehli and sister were
shopping in Abilene Tuesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
SOLOMON.

The third annual poultry show
opened Tuesday in the Hollis build
Ing and closed Saturday night -Four
hundred birds were on exhibit
coming from all parts Of the coun'
ty. There were not Us many birds
on exhibit this year as last, but
they were Of better grade. All who
visited the show pronounce 1t to be
the best ever held here.
Mrs. r. s. Morgan came home
from Kansas City Friday, where
she has been visiting her son and
his wife for a month.
Mrs. Louis Supple went to Her
ington to spend Christmas with her
parents.
Mrs. George Spaulding was In
Abilene Friday. t
Dale Deweese and wife returned
to their home in Kansas City after
visiting a week with Mr.. Deweese's
brother, Will Ddweese, and Mrs.
Deweese. t'
Mr.. and Mrs. Rolley Lee and chilli
dren vent to Randolph Saturday toll
visit relatives. VS.
Mrs. Elmer Ellrich and little
daughter came from Abilene Thurs
lay to visit her parents, Mr.. andI
Mrs. Mike Sullivan. g
Dean Walbern and Davis KILLER
we're in Abilene Thursday on BUSH
less.
Judge Tappen of Abilene visited
Dr.. and Mrs. 0. F.. Scarf Thursday.
Prof. Ashcraft arrived Saturday
rom Nebraska to spend Christmas
nth Mr.. and Mrs. G. N. Heavener.
Mrs. B.. o. Kanehl and sister, Miss
sther Province, shopped in Abilene
riday,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur weirmaI
aoft Tuesday for a visit with hons
folks in Nebraska and ncrttherE
Kansas.
Several from this vicinity were
Abilene shoppers Saturday.
Mrs. Gibson and Eleanor attend
ed the Christmas program ct Tai
mage Friday.
The Harvey school win have on
" Thursday and Friday for vaca-
ton.
Ben Stewart shipped a car load
Of hogs last Wednesday.
Hal Ilifrs and Ben Stewards
helped George Gibson's butcher last
Thursday.
Earl Gibson and Earl Edwards
will spend their vacations on the
farms with their parents.
Jay Rees is home from Manhat-
tan where he 10 attending school.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25

northeast corner of section one, Liberty
township, thence south to southeast
corner of section 16 of said township
thence south westerly to center of sec.
ton "a of said townhip, thence south two
miles, thence west to Woodbine, goine
In on Broadway and west on Sixth street
thence in southerly direction about miles
to connect with the east and west road
from Harrington to Hope. Also road be-
ginning at northeast corner of section IL
Willowdale township, thence north
miles to northeast corner Of section a.
Flora township thence west 3 miles to
northeast corner of section Fl, Flora
township, thence north miles to county
line.
Board adjourned to meet Friday. Dec,
5, 1918, at 8 a. m.
Friday, Dec. s, 1918.
Board met at 9 a. m. and checked
books of county clerks with daily state
ments Of county treasurer.
Board made an appropriation to Wheat
land township Of $4,000 for roads and
bridges.
Adjourned sine die.
Attest:
County Clerk.
s. H. MCCULLOUGH,
Chairman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
KkKsroNE

Mrs: Moore called at cIafsnei
plekfenbaueh's one day last week
George Miller Of Junction CITY 4
spending q few days u lhee'
parts. 800 s,
Robert Broadfoot and family
spent sunday with Mrs HABYsSs,,
The pupils Of the Keystone school
will have a christmas program Dec
18th. 3
Mrs. Judson Alden and children
spent Sunday afternoon with VIII
Hoefling's. ~
Carl Botz called on Clarence DEF
fenbaugh Tuesday night. ,4g
Miles Huitt and wife made =
business trip to Abilene one day
last week.
Milton Reese spent Sunday aft
ternoon with Oscar Botz.