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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
S0AasoN's Portrait.

IN ITS Sir Joshua Reynolds painted
mat portrait Of his friend, DR.. John
eon, which represents him as reading
and nearsighted. This was very dis
pieasing to johnson. who. when hs
saw 1t, reproved Sir Joshua for paint
ing him In that manner and attitude,
saying. 1T Is not friendly to hand
down to posterity the imperfections Of
any man" But on the contrary. Sir
Joshua himself esteemed it a circum-
stance in nature to be remarked as
characterizing the person represented
and therefore as giving additional
value to the portrait
OF this circumstance Mrs. Thrale
says, II observed that he would not
be known by posterity for his defects
only, let Sir Joshua do his worst" and
when she adverted to Sir Joshua's
own picture painted with the ear trum-
pet and done In this year for Mr.
Thrale, she records Johnson to have
answered. He may paint himself as
deaf as he chooses, but will not be
blinking Sam"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Arsenic.

Excepting possibly the bich'o~'7n of
mercury, few toxic substance a.r. so
common as arsenic. for the urscnates
and arsenites are not only much used
In medicine but are likely to be en-
countered In commercial Substances.
wallpaper. dyeStuffs. etc. Arsenic has
been known since ancient times. The
word mea rs masculine or powerful. IL
the sixteenth century 1t was used foe
homieidal purposes In the form of aqua
tofana and In literature has been tho
most celebrated Of poisons. Although
considered one of the most powerful
poisons, 1t is less so In its ordinary
forms than potassium cyanide and the
alkaloids. though in combination with
hydrogen 1t becomes one Of the dead
lest substances known. the slightest
Whit Of the gas being sufficient to in
sure death. In the common form. the
trioxide or white arsenic" one or tws
grains cause death.-Boston Herald
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Action Misunderstood.

An English Tommy" while sta
toned in Flemish village, wanted tt
buy toothbrush. Being unable to
speak either French or Flemish he
could not manage to make the people
understand what he wanted. After
several unsuccessful attempts, he hit
on brilliant idea and, entering little
shop, he proceeded to initiate the &C.
ton of brushing his teeth.
At first the old dame shook her head
then her face suddenly lit up with a
smile. Placing a ladder against the
wall, she searched several minutes in
some cardboard boxes on top shelf
She at last found what she wanted and
triumphantly handed him, not a tooth
brush, but jew's-harp!
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Wounded Sailors.

When q soldier lighting on land ID
wounded be Is generally carried out Of
shs firing zone without much delay and
. soon made as comfortable as posi-
bic In q hospital out of range Of the
enemy's guns. Not so the sailor on
board warship. Warships are, above
everything. lighting machines There
b very little spare room on board. and
In the confusion Of battle the wounded
sailor cannot get the best attention all
ut once. nor can be be carried out Of
range Of the big guns of the enemy.
But efforts are made to carry him to a
place OF safety. Such places, easy OF
access and not too hot. are scarce
enough OF course all that can be
done Is done. The wounds are dressed.
and the men are made as comfortable
a. possible In the circumstances. Then
az soon a. an opportunity presents It.
self they are transferred to q hospital
shin-Pearson's Weekly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Philippine. Produce Rattan.

Though the war has cut of the Ger
man supply of rattan for furniture and
baby carriages, with little help the
Philippines islands can produce this
material. An agent of the bureau of
foreign and domestic commerce has
been studying the problem of getting
the Philippine rattan to the market.
In most of the island provinces there
Is . good grade Of rattan. according
to tho bureaus agent, John R. Arnold
The matter Of getting 1t to Manila and
exporting it regularly is the principal
problem in the situation to be solved,
says Mr.. Arnold.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Peculiar 1ncuhatore

China is probably the only country
where an incubator and bed are en-
pioyed in combination, but in the
Shantung district this sight is com.
mon. Chickens are for the most part
Matched by native process of incu-
baton. consisting In placing eggs IN
earthenware jars. which are set upon
kongs or beds built of brick and clay
and within which slow fires. generally
Of coke or charcoal. are kept burning.
The eggs are carefully turned from
time to time. The kongs used are
generally those which serve the family
Tor beds. each family throughout the
country districts rearing number Of
chickens In this way
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Lake winnipeo.

OF the lakes Of Manitoba Lake Win
nipeg Is the largest being 275 miles
long and nom 40 to 70 miles wide, its
area being about 1900 square miles
and its total coast line longer than that
Of any Of the great lakes except Lake
Superior. No other province or state
has entirely within its boundaries a
body of water at all approaching it in
magnitude. Great Salt lake, in Utah,
is only One-ffth of the extent Of Lake
Winnipeg. The largest Of its tribu-
taries Is the Saskatchewan river, one
Of the four great rivers Of the cont.
nent east of the continental divide. Its
total length Is 1000 miles, The Red
river. TOO miles in length. and the Win
nipeg river. 300 miles in length, and
many minor rivers also pour into Lake
Winnipeg. The Nelson river IL its
principal outlet and connects It With
Hudson bay.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20

The Godavari dance Of the malayeis
" drummers. of Malabar Is a very pop
ular function when the uative farmers
are taking their ease after the hard
work Of harvest. The principal charac
ter Is a weird figure supposed to repre-
sent the sacred COW of the gods, Kan
achenu. A small boy carries this about
while the other performers, decked out
n primitive fashion with painted bod
es and hideous masks. go through y
weird dance. accompanied by much
!rum beating and singing Wherever
goes the COW is supposed to shower
blessings and prosperity. and SO. osten
sfbly to please the animal. but In reali
y to satisfy the dancers, presents OF
money. paddy or rice are given to the
performers. This custom has been In
Existence from time immemorial and u
likely to continue as long as agricul
ture endures among the Hindus OF
halabar.-W Wide World Magazine
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Greatly Reduced Excursion Fares
to Niagara Falls and Return

Southern Railway will have on
sa e at Principal points in Virginia
special round trip excursion fare
tickets to Niagara Falls, July %, %,
August 5, II, 10, 26, Sept. End, 9, l6,
%, 30, Oct I and IA, bearing final re-
turn limit of is days For detailed
ioofrmation rs to fares, schedules,
etc.. consult Agents or writes C. W.
Wes'bury, Gen Agt. Washington.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20

~ ~ SUfpAe Aop WnAte 0Ao0o AVHnAPs
The Handsomest and. Most Profitable
Turnip for Home or Market. 1t is large,
rapid growing sort with globular- shaped
roots. Flesh pure white The skin Is
white and purple. On account of its shape
it will outyield any other sort:
Bolgiano's New Imperial Very Curly
Long-Standing Kale
Beautifully curled and crimpled sort;
strong, vigorous habit, perfectly hearty,
bright green color; very attractive in ap-
stand longer without shooting to seed than
any other variety.
Bolxiano's California Mammoth Radish
Solid and juicy as an apple; pure white
riety. We never sent out Winter Radish
that gained SO much popularity in SO short
a. time. Sown any time after July. LIST to
the LIST of September, it will keep all Win
brittle. Never gets woody as do most Win
ter varieties. Market gardeners have found
it to be a splendid seller and have always
made money with it.
Other Delicious Vegetables
Bolgiano's "May Queen" Beans, Enormous
Bush Limas, Emerald Isle Pole Limas, Deep
Bleed Bleed Beauty Beet, new "sqnare- Deal
tury taulioWer Eariy 1 Fortune ec cuen an
Der. "Long Lost" Lettuce, wonder Work
err Peas, "Plucky Baltimore" Potatoes.
New Improved Long Standing Spinach,
American PurpleTop Rutabaga.
Bolgianos Field Seeds for Summer
Planting
Crimson Clover, Cow Peas Dwarf Essex
Rape, Red Clover. Hairy yetch. Alfalfa,
all varieties domestic and imported Grasses.
Bolgiano's Summer and Fall Catalogue
for Market Gardeners, Truckers, Farmers
and Poultrymen. Now being mailed. Send
f fSr San eSPy , Oday II W5 sa
big Crop" Seeds, send US a postal and we
Will tell you where you can secure them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
German Entry Into Paris.

A neutral correspondent Of the Petit
Parisien, who has been travelling in
Austria-Hungary, has brought back a
picture postcard representing the
entry Of the German troops into Paris.
The postcard, which is reproduced
by the Petit Parisien, shows uhlans
passing in column under the Arc de
Triomphe. In the background are the
Eiffel tower and Notre Dame.-London
Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Cut This Out
It Is Worth Money


Cut out this advertisement, enclose
cents to Foley 4 Co., 1885 Shefhele
Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,, writing your nam
and address clearly. You will re
ceive in return . trial package COZ
tanning:
"a Foley's Honey and Tar Con
pound. the standard family renee
Cor coughs, colds. Group, whoopin
cough, tightness and soreness Ii
chest, grippe and bronchial coughs.
81 Foley Kidney Pills. for over
worked and disordered kidneys an
bladder ailments. pain in sides an
back due to Kidney Trouble. sor
muscles, stin Joints. backache a.
~ Foley Cathartic Tablets.
Wh13ooome ana thoroughly cloansin.
mfknrGle. Uppec1ally comforting t
6651k pGfnoa4 an1 : purea1ive neede
~ oTopy6o4Y WITH sluggish howell
y 49, - - = - =. ~ 81 = -
= GaGpoE
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
soIxea Secret Of Ane.

A New York mar advertised the 9th.
n day for red-haired girls. and a wom-
n writer asked him why he preferred
,irls with red hair. Surely they are
lot prettier." she ventured to remark,
and the ages have not proved them
letter or brighter. In fact, they are
oted for their tempers." well. it's
his way explained the employer.
There are 30 many brunettes and
blondes. and when you have a red
haired girl in your ONCE you feel as
though you had a girl who is Just
little different from the common run
'omething exclusive" But are they
iifferent?' asked the woman. mo-"
aid the man. But you always feel
hey are going to be-" So the secret
4 the ages 10 solved.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Ancestry Of the Han.

Darwin believed that our domestic
fowls are descended from the jungle
rows o. India. As other authorities
have sometimes disputed his view. the
statement Of Charles William Beebe
curator OF ornithology at the New
York geological park. is especially in.
teresting: After studying all four spe-
cies OF feral Galius In their native
naunts as well as many examples OF
natural and artificial hybridizing and
reviewing the evidence from ali point.
Of view ! can tind no reason Is a.
frapnte the ancestry e an vaxls12s, =
CIR eonese1e oswb - &C., 80 -
- - = - -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Curious characteristics.

Axel Swanson of West Concord, N
h., a granite cutter, possesses two pc
culiar characteristics. His hands work
In unison-that is a movement of one
1nvoluntarily causes the other hand
to perform the same function, and
while he has an abundance of hair on
his head he has never had to use a
razor on his face.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Notice.


Advertisements are out for the sale
Of the Ritter farm aud personal prop
erty near Saumsville. 1t is expected
to sell on Saturday, August 28th, at
the home on the premises, the 40 acre
Ritter sr' ct, the % acres of timber
land, and the tract of II acres ad
joining the 40 acre tract.
AT the sane time, there will be sold
a large amount of personal property,
consisting of horses, Jersey COWS
hogs, wheat, corn, hav, straw, farm .
ing 'mpl' ments, consisting of wagons
carts. rea pers, mowers, harrows, etc
These1are valuable lands. An ex.
animation by prospective buyers il
invited.
F. s TAVENNER.
Agent and Attorney in Fact.
Aug. 9-4t
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Quite Sufficient.


1t was on a long railway journey,
and for six hours be had sat opposite
a solitary travelling companion. and
not a word had been spoken. Excuse
me-" was his opening. but are you an
EnglishmanY'
yes" raped out the stranger.
"Oh. then beg your pardon"
And after that the long journey was
completed in silence.-London Answer
Music Of ths Drum
Musical authorities seem agreed thar
when used In proper way the drum
Il thoroughly musical The common
snare or side drum Is freely used in
musical composition A large numbAr
Of drummers performing simultaneous
y out Of doors produce good music. In
this connection Berlioz. the composer,
pointed out that q sound that was In
signincant when heard singiy. such az
the clink Of one or two muskets at
shoulder arms o. the thud a. the butt
comes to the ground at ground anna
becomes brilliant and attractive II
performed b. . thousand men toeethse.
-0DeAAAoA
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Church Directory.
METHODIST EPISCOpAL sol

METHODIST EPISCOPAL SOUTH.
Every Sunday at IL A. NJ. and s zoo
+. M. Rev. ). r. JACOBS.
Pastor
PRESBYTERIAN.
Woodstock-Every Sunday Ii A
NJ. and 500 P. M, except End Sunda,
Mt. Jactson-Second Sunday IL A
M. and 100 P. M.
New Market-2ud SUNDAY at 3n m
REV. j A. MCMURRAY.
Pastor
LUTHERAN,
Every Sunday II An and 20
T. M. Rev. s. W. KUHNs, Pastor.
CHRISTIAN.
Second Sunday, II A. M. and = 40
r M. Rev. ]. D. HAMAKER
EPISCOPAL.
There will be services in the Enis-
copal Church every Sunday mornino
At II o'clock-nntil fu, Their notice.
REV. g. B. PALMER. Rector.
REFORMED
st: Paul's Woodstock--2d and lsh
Sundays Am. Every Sunday night
Calvsry-1st and srxl aunaav. ! -
INV. - y. lloanxn 49,. !
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Tima,a Chandaa.

"You don't seem to bold me In the
same regard that you did when you
married me-" said the sentimental
woman.
"You must remember" replied her
tactless spouse, that you don't look
the same as you did then. Fashions
change SO remarkably that don't see
how any man and woman can feel
really we'll acquainted. Variety.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Quick Decision,

my gas meter is out of whack-"
whats the matter with it?"
1T lies. 1t doesn't register cor.
sectiy."
That's what they all say"
But 1t doesn't register half the gas
We use"
Then It's lying on the wrong sidsI
Well send man right Houston
Post
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
The Strides Of Science,

The giant strides made by science,
the handmaiden of civilization, In the
last half-century have rendered DOS
sfbie In the present war a much higher
death rate among neutrals, noncom-
batants, women and babies than was
+yer before attainable.-New York
Sun.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
To Help the Insane.

The National Committee for Mental
Hygiene is said to be one of the most
important of the national betterment
organizations. Mrs. w. K Vanderbilt
read a book by Clifford w. Beers
called "A Mind That Found ITSELF and
became interested in the work. She
will give $4,000 annually for five
years to the organization and Mrs. A.
A. Anderson of New York will give
the same amount. One object Of the
committee is to bring about the enact.
ment Of more enlightened laws for
the treatment Of the insane
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
To Our Subscribers.

The date of the expiration of your
subscription will be found on every
copy of the Shenandoah Herald.
Please remit without waiting for
statement to be sent from this office.
BY so doing you will greatly oblige
THE HERALD PUBS
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
The Buffalo.

The hump OF the buffalo IL not a
mass of fat as some people suppose
but is formed by neural spines In
cattle and by the huge muscles which
lie alongside and oil up the angle be
tween these neural spines and the ribs
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20

There is only one snake In the far
sast-that is. India. Burma. Siam and
the Malay peninsula-that will always
and at all times attack a man ON sight.
That Is the hamadryad. Justly more
feared than any other animal that
crawls. Fortunately for mankind.
they are not common except in limited
districts. They are so feared by all
that the native shikarris or hunters
will go miles out Of their way to avoid
the locality In which they are known
to exist. The hamadryad will stalk q
man as tiger stalks his prey.-Med-
ical Journal.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20

UouaUte I0h0f1n6os
Tne Kansas City Girl--Don't you
Fave any jitneys here?
The Cleveland Girl-What are they?
The K. G. Girl-Why. they're fve.
cent automobiles.
Inc Cleveland Girl Oh, yes. I know
the kind. Our NEXT door > - 49, -,
ono - ~ lporo hin ehoue
4ehne - - 1rouUe
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Little Mixsd.

eportsman-I wonder what's becom
81 Mikes J told him to meet me here
9rfver-Ach. It's no use tellin' hin
anything Shure. sort. ut just goes
In at wan ear and out at the other
IKE watner of ducks back!-Lop
ssa II; Pits
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
No Late Houra rhaee-

Guest-What possessed you to move
ray OF here to the extreme edge Of
city?
dost-The trolley cas- stop running
4 10 p. m.
what Of thatT
Walt I'll you see my pretty daugh
n-Nsu York Weekly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Fine Combination,

Vlho Nomotn1ttoU.
"She spoke In Gathering way of you
the other day."
did she? That was nice. What did
she sayT
-She said II she had POUR assurance
with her brains shed run for presi
dent Cleveland Plain Dealer,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
RussIans Join Allies In Eoypt.

A Russian legion, composed exclu-
sively Of Jews who were making pill
grimaSe in Palestine at the beginning
Of the war. has been formed beside the
French and British soldiers in Egypt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Conservation.

HrA Knicker-I thought you prom
I'D to stay on the water wagon while
] was away7 Knicker--I did. but tn,
plants rsed It all 9p.-New York Sun
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Same Thing.

Wife (bitterly)-How can you talk
that way7 You know that I never
Dester you for money Hub-No, but
the people you buy things from d.
Boston Transcript.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Had II Lowered.

Sir Augustus Harris once settled the
pitch question In his own offhand fash
ion A famous prima donna Of his
opera company came to him complain
ing that the piano nsed for vocal re
hearsals was too high and asking that
1t might be lowered
Certainly" replied Druriolanus With
bow Here. Forsyth. have a couple
Of inches sawed OF the legs OF this
piano"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Another Meanest Man.

! Burton-Mean man. isn't hei Robin.
I son-Mean? He's capable of going
into barber shop for shave and
then getting his hair cut Just to keer
other people waiting.-Boston Globe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Complete Understanding.

Il understand that you are . great
peace advocate, Mr.. Dolan?"
Il am that" answered Mr.. Rafferty,
AN might ! inquire what you're 60
ing to do to preserve peace?"
4 don't have to do anything. Man
an boy I've met about everybody
that thinks he's fighter in this neigh.
horhood. There's none Of EN- that
k9nt ad1ik Tn the best MA -
AAS4> tr -
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Wanted a IA Sur.

Man Tin water)-"Help! Help!" Pat
ION shore)-"Be yez drowning, or col
ectin' fer tn Beijins?-Town Topics.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
What Allied Him.

Beet What's the matter with old
( Bean? Turnip-The cook broke him
all to pieces. and then be found out she
was only atringing him.--Chic4ao Post
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
Removing Labels,

To remove the label from a Jar q
bottle is often rather difficult This
method Is always successful: Wet the
label thoroughly and then mold 1t near
fire for q moment. The steam thus
generated Immediately acts on ths
paste or gum.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20

I Best Kind Of One.
why do you call Rowley philan.
thropist: He never does anything"
; lob. yes. be does. He abstains from
neddling with other peoples affairs.'
st Louis Post Dispatch.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
st. Helena.

One Of the rocks OF the island Of st.
Helena bears distinct resemblance to
the great Napoleon. SO distinct. indeed.
that In the old pre-Suez days passeD
gers on ships bound from India to
England were wont to crowd the decks
at sunset In the hope Of catching a
glimpse OF the marvellous likeness OF
the emperor whose facial contour used
to appear every evening clear cut In
the last rays of the sun.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-08-20
English Coins.

English Coins.
The sovereign. value 20 shillings, was
frst used In 1926 In 1900 .ae largest
coin In general usA N England was tho
hobla. value Is shillings.
Detroiter Abend-Post. (Detroit [Mich.]) 18??-19??, 1915-07-03
Gnglano indt @elb in
9lmerifa.
9lnleibe poa S1OO,OOO,OW ioG bicr
anfgelegt iperben.

g cn gorf, 8. 2Suli. 2nlit elmer
bei,tigen Mteloung iirlD llnterbonb
litngen Sniiden 8eorlten bes britt
i6en S6asan1tes l,nb einer @rliprc
BON gfep gorfer @onfiers nit 5. =.
0foreon & 60. on Der Spise i'm
@ange, I'M cine britiIhe &riegsnr.
Ieibe in Der Sobe BON $100,000,000
in ben Ser. Stooten 5u pereeben.
Die 8eri9te liber Die gtot1ir Der ge-
planter glnleibe lpei6en boneinonoer
oh. gfo6 ben einen Suellen io1 bic
Inlcibe elm Seil Der eroben britifhel,
&riegsanleibe bon $9,000,000,000
iein, Die fiir5lidJ alitoriiiert ipurbe,
DGbrenb nod onoSren Suellen Die
anleibe cine ieparute lit linb fiini
Ero3ent tragen ioa.
@s beiBt. bnB Die glnleibe aui
$300,000,000 pergrobert perben
mag, fpenn Die Bombs bon umerifn.
niiden Sntereiien gut aiiieenommer
meroen. 8dnfiers eIoiiben, oob Die
@nleibe in 5ebn Snbren 5uriidge5ohll
iein ion. Der grtroe Der 4nIeibe
beibt es, miro in @nerifo bleiben
liro BON Der britiifen &egierui1e
5ur geaoblune bes 9lnfoufes boz
4riegs 8orroten n[ler 9lrt nerper-
bet Derben 4