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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

The minis are away behind in the
production Of pennies, dimes and
nickels. Strange, considering how lit
tie you can buy with any Of these coins
| these days.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

The woman driver of an automobile
who takes both hands of the steering
wheel to fix her hat is going to wonder
some day what happened to her.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

They say girl babies learn to talk
more easily and quickly than boy ba-
bies. And they never relinquish the
head start they are blessed with.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

The French doctors are trying to
break up kissing because Of the dam
ger Of germs. We don't believe the
Germans can prevent the French from
kissing, much less mere germs.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

The confidence Of the politician in the
common sense Of the people is Jared
now and then by finding that the COM
mon ones know more than they have
any business to know.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

They talk about billion-dollar loans
now and say It's a great thing to be
able to loan q b1lion. but just think
Of being able to borrow billionl
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

In Scotland 23.S per cent of illumi-
mating gas is made in municipal works,
to 51.4 per cent in Ireland and 3O.6
per cent in England.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Receipts for cooking eggs should now
be made like the famous old rabbit re-
ceipt-first catch the egg.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

And now pretty girls are to be used
to win recruits to the United States
army. A call to arms, as it were?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Let the young take heart. The first
cost Of marriages has not gone up, H.
censes to wed being as cheap as ever
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

ITO keep warm In winter eat plenty
Of nourishing food" says an eastern
physician. And the bills will keep you
In hot water most Of the time.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

At the present price Of shoe leather
the chap who wears spats over his sum-
mer low quarters comes out as true
economist.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Opera House is for rent to any
responsible parties for shows,
dances, etc. Inquiie of Chas.
Hegman or the Ely Finnish Stock
Co.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Cheerfulness is like money well ex-
pended in charity; the more we dis
pense of it, the greater our possession.
Hugo.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

A good many of us are just begin
ming to find out how fond we really
have always been of potatoes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

There is no more poverty In the
West, declares an automobile tourist
True. Not even q poverty Of words.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09
New York finds $4,000 Of its school
children suffering from heart disease.

California's 1915 oil production is
estimated at 93O00,000 barrels, lyat-
ued at $49,0O0000
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

If chap wants to preserve the trag-
edy of his life intact, he should never
meet the girl that threw him down
20 years ago.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Household economies are not tempt.
Ing anybody to go TO Europe where
the food is said to be slightly cheaper.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

The price of airplanes is reported
as going up, which will not be so bad
II the airplanes themselves will stay
up.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

The vision Of the Ideal guards mo-
notony of work from becoming monot.
ony of life-WestcOtt.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Wool 10 inches long has been shorn
from a Merino sheep which had been
lost for four years In the wilds of
Australia.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

We suppose the fragility of eggs ex-
plains why the jewelers. can't use them
In making ornamental jewelry for the
rich.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Anyway, as loose change for the
movies, it's easier to carry potatoes
around In the pocket than eggs.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

In the newspaper Offices, anyway,
there is no longer any inclination to
sheer at the ancients who used stone
tablets instead Of paper.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09
INTERESTING BITS

Allen II. Jordon of Upper GlOuces.
ter, Me-, has taken 30 large pumpkins
from a single vine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

The mercury has gone down and
,oal has gone up. but as usual, the
money Just goes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Cicero made puns. 1t is true, but he
had the good sense TO make them In
Latin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Paris has forbidden evening dress
at the opera. Were that done in this
country there would be little left to
60 for.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

You can get great deal farther by
following a pillow than you can by fol-
lowing q forlorn hope.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

If a man cannot make life success
In the United States, can he anywhere
else on earthf
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Unconsciously to become prig
an easy and fatal thing.-Bennett. =
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Japanese Drill, "Folk Dances, /"
1.-The Sailors Hornpipe Dance, !"
"Dumbell Drill" and "The Old
English Maypole.' The main
characters. in the browning Of the
Queen are as follows:
May Queen-Agnes Beckstrom.
Bridesmaids-Eva Rosenbloom,
Sonia Kero, Helen Laurence, EN-
lily Written, Sylvia Heikkala and
Myrtle Homer.
Flower Girls-Ethel Russell and
lola Desjardins.
Ring Bearer-Serphine Fran
zetti.
May King-Marco Slobodnik.
Canopy Bearers-Matt Helix
kala and William Kolstad.
Announcement Written.
Trumpeters-Raymond Bari
beau and William Gallagher.
Jester-Herman Koski.
Solo Dancers-Eois Anderson,
Katherine Gianotti and Eva Ros-
enbloom.
Locals.
The Senior Glass Of 1861
has chosen their design for pins
and rings. Those on the commit.
tee are Sonia Kero, Helen Lau.
revie, Rena Hanson, Douglas Nan.
kervis and Walter Carlson.
Mr.. Ink of the County SchooI
Board was in the city Jan. 80
1917. He visited the Norma
School Department and assigned
the students to teach in the
| country schools for two weeks
This is practice work for those
| who intend to teach next winter
Those who have gone are Kath
effne Hartfiel, lima Rautio, Lydis
Koski, Elmo Starkman, Albert,
Kitto and Florence Eikrem. Mis-
Keefe, the normal instructor, il
also out of the city as she spends
the time visiting the various
schools where students are work
ing.
Miss Cotter of the Ely Higl
School gave her Algebra class
speed test>1ast week. Each per
son had set of twenty-sevel
problems to work in one minute
Wenonah Written had the high
est grade, working twenty-one il
the given time.
| There was basketball game a
the Washington Auditorium Fri
day, February LIST. The M eight
and the N eighth boys played an
both sides had good teams. TIL
N eighths were the victors. 4
party was given by the girls of tn
two rooms after the game in tn
Kindergarten room. They had
good time until dark playin
games and doing justice to the re
freshments.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

1t required one and One-quarter
pounds of leather to double tap and
heel one pair Of q Bath (Me.) police
mans shoes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Profits Of six principal meat cOmpa-
MES of Argentina in 1915 were report
ed at 100000 United States cur
rency.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

To aid in walking on icy sidewalks
an inventor has patented sandals of
a nonslipping material that can be
clamped on shoes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

The worst thap about cold-storase
eggs at 70 cents a0ozen Is that they'r"
not worth Il.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09
BRILLIANTS

Happiness is not the end Of life;
character is."-Anon.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

"a weapon that no enemy can parr,
Is mild and cheerful spirit" ANON
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Everything is blamed on the war
and the war is blamed on everything.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

United States in the past five years
has had 4S,79S suicides.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Woman holds nonstop records in 9th
er fields than aviation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

A project has been started at Win
nipeg, Canada, for the manufacture
Of starch from potatoes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

The task that is dreaded in advance
Ii the hardest to perform.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

We fling our dollars away-but they
don't 60 as far as they used to!
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09
EARLY CLOSING NOTICE!

pISSSAI~u W
chants of the City by the Retail Clerks Association
Ely the aforementioned Stores will be closed on anu
after February 18th P. M. from Monday to FRIDAY
inclusive.
The hours of closing Saturdays, the two pay
DAYS and the day following, the day Immediately pre-
ceding Public Holidays, and the week before Xmas
will remain in force at present.
The Public are asked to kindly assist in this move
ment by placing their order with thkir usual store
keeners not later than P M for delivery the same
day.
The Stores affected by this arrangement are
The Miller Store Co.
Ely Mercantile Co.
LANG Hardware Co.
Ely Finnish Stock Co.
-" Thomas Harri
- Brownell & Co.
A. ]. Fenske
= Berglund Bros,
Matt Herranen
Slogan Bros
Kovall & Sons
Mark Zoretic
Frank Jenko
n. J. Murphy
Ely Table Supply Co.
Ely Hardware Co.
Sam Cohen
P. Rosenbioom
P. Beck
J. Forth
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

The best way to stop wagging
:ongue is to stop your ears.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Bad weather is responsible for lot
If bad humOr.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

To prevent shade tapping when a
window is opened, an inventor has
combined holding clip and rubber
vacuum cap.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

In politics a good loser has a chance
70 come back.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Heaven helps those who help others
% help themselves.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

Speaking Of beautifiers, what's tn
natter with soap and water?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09

A fool at forty may have known /
Ill at twenty.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-02-09
BROKEN OFF SHORT

Are you above suspicion or below
t?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

and reservations for seats have
been asked for Winton, Section
Thirty, Tower, Soudan and stations
along the line on this side of
Aurora. The Commercial Club,
who are sponsors for the
appearance of Mr.. Miller, decided
on free admissions believing the
talk from one who has been there
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Two tons of whitehsh were sold
in Mesaba range cities the past week
by the state at 12R cents per
pound. These fish were taken
from Red and Cass Lakes. Lake
Superior whitehsh sold at Is cents
per pound. 1t is expected that
home caught fish will be on the
market here shortly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

VIM. (Nit) Griffin, of Duluth, at
one time a resident of this city,
was here Wednesday in connection
with his position with the adjust
ment department of the Standard
Oil company. Nit" has not been
here for nine years and was very
much surprised with the changes
in the city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and for years it was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors pre-
scribed local remedies and by constant
ly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Catarrh is a
local disease, greatly influenced by con-
stitutional conditions and therefore re-
quires constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. ].
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is consti-
tutional remedy, is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces of the System. One Hundred
Dollars reward is offered for any case
that Halls Catarrh Cure fails TO cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

The address by Congressman
Miller Sunday evening promises
to tax the seating capacity of the
Auditorium. The greatest of
interest is being manifested in the
address by people of outlying towns
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Two cars of ore per week from the
Soudan mine are being shipped
each week to the Steel Plant at
Duluth: Sibley ore from this city
is also being shipped.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Hodgon of the
Webb mine at Hibbing arrived
Saturday evening for a Christmas
visit with relatives and friends in
this city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Gordon Trythall of Nashwauk
was in the city several days this
week on visit with friends.
Gordon formerly lived here but has
not visited Ely for II years. 1t is
needless to say be found some
changes in the town.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Volunteers since the declara-
ton of war in April now number
337 PAT. exceeding by 153, $40
the number called for by President
Wilson.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

The sale of Red Cross stamps at
Winton was success and the
success of the sale is largely due to
the efforts of Arthur Strand who
had SIS to his credit up to Satur-
day evening. G.. G Denning has
charge of the sale in Winton.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Mrs. M. BEDFORD and son, Grover,
of Virginia left Wednesday for their
home after Christmas visit in this
city a guest at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Baribeau.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

The LaRue property on Arm
strong bay on Lake Vermilion is
driving a drift at a depth of 1S5
feet which is said to be in ore
resembling the Soudan ore. Ed.
Wallbank of this city is superin-
tendent at the LaRue.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

HAROLD Vince who is with the
Motor division of the service at
Indianapolis, Ind. was here Mon
day for short visit with friends.
Harold says he enjoys his work
and is with the prestolite section
of the Liberty motor department.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Arvid Suoja, Frank Harper and
Arthur Sheridan with the Fourth
Regiment at Duluth and Two
Harbors were in the city for
Christmas visit.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Mrs. G.. 7. Ayres and children
left Tuesday for Los Angles, Cal.
where they will spend the winter.
DIR. Ayres accompanied them as
far as Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Veranth
spent several days this week in
Chisholm attending the funeral of
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Veranth. =
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Miss Elizabeth Western arrived
from Duluth Saturday to spend her
holiday vacation with her mother
and sister. Miss Beth" is en-
ployed as stenographer in the office
of the Lake Superior Tax
Association.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Miss Kate fairfield who is
teaching in the western part of the
state is home for the holidays with
her parents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Hagerman
of Superior were in the city over
Christmas, guests of Mrs. Hager-
man S sister. Mrs. H. J. Lockhart.
Mrs. Hagerman remains for a few
days with her sister who is quite ill.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

This morning was by far the
coldesl experienced here in years.
The thermometers registered "A
degrees below zero during the
night.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs w. A. McCurdy
are spending a few days at the
home of Mrs. McCurdy parents at
Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28
Jan. 9th
Fatty Arbuckle in
: "A Country Hero


LOST Waltham, nickel plated,
IL jewel, watch. Finder leave at
this office or return to Kasper
Rom and receive reward.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Tonkin left
Saturday for Duluth where they
spent. Christmas at the home of
Mrs. Tonkin's parents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

and who knows, will be of more
benefit than the money to be
secured from admissions. Every
one is invited TO attend and make
this gathering one of true ElY
patriotism.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Misses Marie and Louise Kaiser
of Hibbing arrived Saturday for a
visit with their aunt, Mrs. L.
Seraphine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Power left
Sunday for Duluth where they
spent hristmas with their relatives
and friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Trezona were in
the city from Eveleth over Christ
mas guests at the home of Mrs.
Trezona's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Pethrick.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Stillman are
in the city for a visit with Mrs.
Stillman s parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. J. Thomas.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

The larger partsof the Ely young
people teaching in outside districts
arrived home Saturday and Sunday
for holiday visits.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Lambert
left Sunday for Pine City to spend
Christmas at the former home of
Mr.. Lambert.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Misses Vida and Audrey Williams
are home for the holidays, the
former of Virginia and the latter
of Chicago. -......
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Joe Seraphine was in the city
from Virginia for few days to
spend Christmas with his family.
The family expect to remove to
Virginia shortly where Mr..
Seraphine is now assistant to David
Foley chief of the Oliver police.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

For SALE-Stove, :; either for
wood or coal. Inquire of Abe.
Savolinen, the Jewe1er. -, -
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Owing to the raise in prices of
all classes of lumber, sales at the
lumber yard will be for cash only.
GRANT MCMAHAN.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Lumber will be sold for cash
only. This step is found necessary
owing to the constantly increasing
prices.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Mrs. F. James and son ,Raub
spent Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs
F. F. lanes at Two Harbors.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Your choice cigars at the Ely
Candy Kitchen at $500 per box.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Don't forget your brick of ice
cream for the New Year. Order
at the Ely Candy Kitchen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Bobby Connolly Comedy will be
shown Saturday nights and Sun
day matinees commencing Jan. 5th
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

GRANT MCMAHAN.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

|k8 Tho BID
|M WTTLI[KoS 4
|lNWQIlY@SZ
Frank Bracco returned Wednes-
day from visit in Tower.
Harry A. Chinn was up from
Virginia over Christmas.
Frank Gianotti came home from
Gilbert Sunday for Christmas.
Capt Frank Kent spent several
days in Duluth the past week.
Miss Elaine Fenske is home from
Ironwood, Mich. for the holidays.
For SALE - Second Hand
Furniture and Stoves-H. Kornfeld.
Order your brick ice cream for
New Years at the Ely Candy Kit
chen.
Leroy Schaefer is home from
Aurora for a Christmas visit with
his parents.
Miss Ruth Toms is home for the
holidays from the St. Cloud
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. M.
Cherne, Saturday, son. Every
body happy. -. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Hodge went
to Duluth Monday to spend a few
days with relatives.
Don't forget your brick of ice
cream for the New Year. Order
at the Ely Candy Kitchen.
Mrs. F. James and son ,Raub,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Hodge went
to Duluth Monday to spend few
days with relatives.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Frank Gianotti came home from
Gilbert Sunday for Christmas.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Capt Frank Kent spent several
DAYS in Duluth the past week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

Miss Elaine Fenske is home from
Ironwood, Mich. for the holidays.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-12-28

For SALE - Second Hand
Furniture and Stoves-H. Kornfeld.