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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
THEATRE Thief
ESCAPES AFTER
POLICE CHASE
toledo Youth Makes Clean Get
away With Box Containing Sum
of $500

A chase for Leo Kellner, charged
with having stolen strong box from
the Grand theatre, at Madison con-
tanning between $500 and $400, did
not end until Saturday night, when
officers were convinced that the boy
had made his way to the railroad
tracks and had caught train out of
the city.
Kellner is the 17-year-old-son of
John Kellner of Toledo, and came
to Madison three weeks ago, work
ing for short time at the Burgess
Battery plant. Friday prominent
Madison man, to whom he applied
for work, got him job at the
Grand. Saturday morning F. j. Nc
Williams manager of the Grand no
titled the police that the place had
been robbed and Immediately sus-
pected the new employe who had sud
denly disappeared
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
LISTEN LESTER
LAUGHING SHOW
Musical Comedy One of Best Seer
At al. Ringing Theatre Since
the Opening


sLinger Longer Lefty" was a roaring
show; ditto of Listen lester: = sFPfe
last named attraction was at the AL
Ringing theatre on Thursday night
and was one of the best musical come
dies ever seen in the playhouse. The
dive of the hotel clerk over the desk
was worth the price of admission. The
unexpected in play is always plea
SAINT and there was plenty Of the un-
expected before the curtain fell on
<'Listen Lester. Although the clerk
was clever he was not the whole show,
Miss Up did turn, Mr.. Turner was
not slow as dancing guest, COL Dod-
ge, as he said himself, was good dod-
ger, his daughter, Mary, was merry,
and Arbutus Guilty had walk that
would cork a camel. Lester was the
acme of porters and he should be near
the top of the pay roll for his feat in
ascending the stairs. The costumes
were in keeping with the high class
actors and high class acting.
The same show is in Madison two
days and in Milwaukee all next week,
significant of it's excellence
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
MANY EXAMINED
AT FREE CLINIC

DR.. A. A. Pleyte accompanied by a
nurse, Miss Dorothy Durbin, both of
Milwaukee have completed the free
clinic at Baraboo, more than hun
dred persons being examined. Diseas-
es of the lungs, nose, and throat were
sought and recommendations as to
treatment were made. Many mothers
brought their children and in major
ity of cases medical treatment should
be given. Expenses of the clinic are
paid by the Anti-Tuberculosis asso-
citation out Of the fund from the sale
of Christmas stamps. More than one
hundred were examined at Reedsburg
while the clinic was open.
Among those from Baraboo who as
sisted were Mrs. H. M Acott,, Miss
Blanche Monette, Mrs. George Mar
tiny, Miss Lily M. Andrews, and Miss
Palma H. Grain.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
SECOND CITY FOLK,
PIONEERS, OBSERVED
GOLDEN WEDDING

Mrs. George Darrow of the town OF
Winfeldt celebrated their golden we'd
ding anniversary at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. 0. E. Cottington, in
that town a few days ago.
George Darrow and Ida Powell were
united in marriage in the town of Win
field January 24th, 1871. The cere
mony was performed at the home OF
Mrs Darrows grand parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Silas Fish by Justice "A. DL
Hunt.
They are the parents of nine chill
dren, all of whom are living and all
but one of whom were present at the
golden anniversary. They are: Flora
e. Webster Of Lyons, Wis; Edith Sea
mans, Lime Ridge; Howard C. OF Coal
dale, Alberta, Canada; Thomas H. OF
Stanford, CAL; Burr E.. of Edenbor
ough, Penn; Deli Cottington of Win
fields; Floyd G. and Stanley A. OF
Chippewa Falls; and Harold A. of Bar
aboo. There are twenty grand chill
dren.
Thomas Darrow was unable to at
tend the celebration owing to illness
in his family.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
MERRIMACK CHILD
CASE is DECIDED

Judge Stevens on Thursday render
child custody case, by which he award
ed the custody Of the child to the
mother, Elva Klitzke, formerly Elva
Schultz BY this decision the grand
mother, Henrietta Schultz, who hae
had the custody of this two year old
child, Leander Schultz, since Elva,
the ehild's mother, was divorced from
Herman Schultz, is divested and de-
prived from further custody of such
child.
The parents of the child in question
were divorced in 1919, and the plain
tiff Elva Schultz, later married Au-
gust Klitzke, Of Ableman. Upon her re-
marriage to Mr.. Klitzke, the plaihtiff
applied for an order changing the Gus
tody of the child from her husbands
mother to the plaintiff, and the mat
ter was heard in circuit court first in
November 1920 and later in January,
of this year.
The effect of the decision is, that a
mother, if otherwise competent and
fit and proper person to have such
child's custody, is entitled to it as
matter Of law against the rights Of
any 3rd person, even of grandparents
who are abundantly able to give the
child proper home. This case arous-
ed great interest in and about Merri-
mack where the parties are best
known. " H. Cady represented Elva
Klitzke, the plaintiff, while e. r.
Dithmar appeared for the child's
grandmother, Mrs. Henrietta Schultz.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
HOMECOMING AT.
LOCAL CHURCH
(From Mondays dally.)


The Homecoming services at the Ad-
vent. Christian church were we'll OBJ
served yesterday. In spite of icy
walks large audience came out to
greet DR.. Geo. H. Dewing of Aurora,
Ill. and expressed great pleasure in
his preaching. A large number OF
people took part in the afternoon ser
vice relating some very interesting
and sacred experiences of bygone
days. This was followed by the COM
munion service.
The crowning service of the day
was at 1880 when the Loyal Workers
had charge and DR.. Dewing delivered
the closing address. The young peo-
pie who heard this lecture carried
away something of permanent value
Altogether the Opening and Home
coming services were very gratifying
to Pastor E. o. Coontz and his con
gregation and will be remembered with
much pleasure.-One who was present
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
.REEDSBURG MAN
MASON so YEARS

Fifty years ago, on Jan. 21, 1871 w.
A. Wyse Of Reedsburg joined the Ma
sonic Lodge at Lone Rock, Wis. Three
years later he became a member OF
the Reedsburg Fraturnity and for AZ
years has been helpful worthy mem
Der.
At the last regular meeting of the
Masonic lodge the members thought to
make some recognition Of so import
ant an anniversary, so, Mr.. Wyse was
told to be at the meeting.
Mr.. Wyse has held nearly every
Office from the Blue lodge to the Com
mandary and at one time was Grand
Patron of Wis for the Order of East
ern. Star.
An oyster supper and social inter
course passed a pleasant evening.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
46 TO z IN
FAVOR BARABOO
Basketball Walkaway Staged in
the Local High School Friday
Evening

oh, what defeat there was staged
in the Baraboo High school gym Fri
day evening! Virodua, at the hands
of the Baraboo High school quintet,
had no more show than rabbit of
even getting near it's basket. The
score was 46 to 2 in favor of the locals,
the two points of the visitors were
made on can by Anderson, who
repeatedly shot for the basket from
the center of the floor. The poor Wis
itors held their own for nearly five
minutes but Page for Baraboo started
the local tallies and shortly with
Haugh, Premo, Duncan and Hawkins
the basket was kept busy during the
rest of the game. Haugh, center
played like demon and was every
where the ball went
The local high school, although on
ly the second game of the season and
composed of all new players showed
up like the veterans of 1916, IL and
Is, in the game last night
The game was a clean one and but
one foul was called and that on Bara>
boo, but the visitors did not make the
free throw. Referee T. H. Tudor.
T,ineuD-
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
MANY QUESTIONS
IN DISCUSSION BY
SKILLET FARMERS

The meeting of The Skillet Greek
Farmers club at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Willis Ryan on Tuesday evening
twas another Of the best ever. There
was a good attendance the program
was well carried out and there were
| fall and animated discussions of sub
Ijects considered The opening num-
i.ber was violin-piano duet by Mr..
Prime and Miss Freising of Lyons.
Their playing was much appreciated
by the audience and other numbers
were given by them during the even
ing Vocal. music with piano accompani-
ment was also given at several times
by the Misses Welch and Kindschi of
BarabOo Town and Miss King of No.
Freedom with Miss Welch at the piano.
Sauk Co. Training school. The play
ing and singing were much enjoyed
and all hope that they will come again.
Mrs. Walter Pierce and Mrs VIM.
Schoephoester each told of how to
can various kinds of meats, also of
other ways of caring for meat pro-
ducts. The plain directions given by
these ladies will surely encourage
members Of the club to supplement
the summers scarcity with a share
of winters abundance Many ques-
|tions were asked and opinions ex-
changed by the members. Following
visiting intermission with music be-
fore and after, George Carpenter in
troduced the subject of the high cost
of living, but his talk was mostly in the
line Of the high cost Of taxes. Our
schools, roads, university, normal
schools, legislature office holders, and
many other factors were considered
Wilbur Cahoon was called to speak of
the road question. He has noticed that
the town Of Sumpter has been build
ing gravel roads at cost of about
$1,000 per mile and the work looked as
good to him as some made by the
county which cost four times as much.
Following lively discussions, a mo-
tion was offered and passed instruct
'ng the president, to appoint commit
tee to draw up resolutions requesting
our state senator and assemblyman to
use their best effort to promote judic-
ious economy in legislative appropria-
tions. Another motion was passed to
make this resolution committee a leg
islative committee also, instructing
them to scrutinize pending legislation
and bring before future club meetings
reports on measures, in which we
should be interested. III. S. Hemmen-
way, principal Of the Sauk County
Training school, was called to make
some remarks. Mr.. Hemmenway was
so interesting it is hoped that we may
have him with us at some future time
to present some pre-arranged subject
to the club.
At the close of the meeting the
nres'dent, MRS. A. Smith, announced
the legislative committee as follows:
George Carpenter, Wilbur Cahoon and
Herman Zantow. The meeting closed
by all singing America-Secretary.
The next meeting of the club will
be at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Err
nest Kunzelman, Friday evening, Feb.
f.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
WIS. NATIONAL
GUARDS CAMP
july, AUGUST
Infantry and Trains Go To Camp
Douglas in Two Periods Next
Summer

The infantry and trains of the Wis
consin national guard will go to Camp
Douglas next summer in two periods
July 1880 and August 1-13, according
to a statement from the office of Ad-
jutant General Holway in Madison.
All of the infantry from the 9Th di-
vision, Camp Grant, will be at Camp
Douglas at the same time, that division
being part of the 9Th corps area, which
is composed of Wisconsin, Illinois,
and Michigan as well as all regular
troops stationed at those states. There
will be from 1000 to 5000 troops at
Camp Douglas, during each period OF
the encampment.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
SPRING GREEN RESIDENT
SERIOUSLY ScALDS FOOT

George Hutter, SO. resident of
Spring Green was badly scalded a
few nights ago and is confined to his
bed as the result of spilling a kettle
of water upon his feet One foot was
so severely scalded that the skin
came off when the stocking was re-
moved.
The injured man lives with his
daughter-inlaW, Mrs G. f. Hutter
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS GET
TASTE OF GOLD WEATHER

A Poynette woman, Mrs. Gerald
Townsend, has received a letter from
her sister at Santiago, Calf. saying
that it had been so cold there that the
schools had to be closed and the chill
dren sent home.
A party from Stoughton, who is
there for the winter only, says he had
to put on clothes like he did when il
was 20 below in Wisconsin. The
oranges were injured and demons
spoiled
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03

Substitutlons; Vlroq9a: kler Tor
Eckhardt. Baraboo: Halbman for
Hawkins, Collins for Premo and
Kasiska for Page.
Baskets: Viroqua, Anderson l.
Baraboo, Haugh Z, Premo 5, Page A,
Duncan 3, Hawkins and Collins /.
The preliminary game was played
between the high school second team
and the Baraboo Big Five. The Big
Five walked off with the honors by
score 46 to IL.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
BARABOO HIGH
WINS FROM LODI

The Baraboo High school basketball
team went to Lodi Wednesday after
noon to meet the high school Of that
city in a basketball contest and re-
turned the same evening with vic
tory to their credit The score was
IL to 8 and although seemingly not
winning margin in which the vic
tors could take easy breaths during
the contest, the local lads outplayed
their opponents but could not find
the Lodi baskets, to score more than
u.
The ball was in the hands of the
local high school most of the time
and Lodi had difficulty in getting near
its scorin gbasket with the sphere.
The lineup for Baraboo included
Duncan and Page forwards, Haugh
center, Halbman and Hawkins guards.
McGinnis and Kasiska were taken on
the trip but did not get a chance to
play The team was accompanied by
Coach Herman Bogard and Manager
Sam Henke.
Baskets made Haugh /, Page 1.
Hawkins and Duncan out Of
free throws.
q L. L - 4
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
ABLEMAN GETS
FIELD MEET

The next graded school field meet
will be. held at Ableman, according to
arrangements made on Saturday by
w L Gates Of Baraboo and others at
the institute at Reedsburg on Satur-
day. The meet last year was at Lyons
and Baraboo.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
CITY S0LONS
HOLD MEEINC

The regular meeting Of the city
council was held Thursday evening in
the city hall. The mayor and alder
men all answered to roll call.
The council decided that the tax
time this year will not be extended.
A report submitted by City Attorney
". H. Cady to take the electric utility
rate increase to the circuit court of
Dane county was adopted by the coun-
ell. The railroad commission recently
granted the w. P. L. H. company an
increase in raes due to the increased
cost of material. The raise will now
be contested by Baraboo in the Dane
County court
The council passed a measure which
will provide for purchasing necessary
firearms and equipment, outside uni
forms for the city policemen.
The report submitted to the coun-
Gil by Mrs. E. F. Dithmar providing
signs on school property to the effect
of limiting traffic to eight miles per
hour passing school buildings as pro-
Wided by the state law was rejected.
The, law is supposed to be generally
known without the use of signs.
w. D. Stanley. was elected by the
council to fill the vacancy on the
school board made by the unexpired
term of Mrs. H. H. Thomas. The votes
cast were w. D. Stanley, z; Mrs. V. H.
Cady, 2; Mrs. E. A. Runge, 1.
Mayor Afolph andre, Street Com
missioner John Steinbrink, City Engin-
eer H. E. French and Lee Jeffries,
chairman of the street committee will
attend the American Good Road Con
gress at Chicago from February to
IL. The mayor has invited the city ex
ecutives to the congress.
Claims Allowed
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
MRS. j. B. SANB0URN
ONCE OF PORTAGE,
DEAD IN CHICAGO

Mrs. j. B. Sanborn, wife of General
]. B. Sanborn, world war hero, is dead
in Chicago after a long illness.
She leaves many relatives in her
former home, Portage, Wis.
She was formerly Miss Julia Elan
7nYS
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03
SALVATION ARMY
DRIVE RESULT
Net Sum of $2,955.49 Sent to
Headquarters in Milwaukee =
Expenses $214.68

The following is the report of the
Salvation Army drive conducted by
Miss Reba Mastin and others. The to-
tai collected was $3,170.17 of which
81, ,08314 was from the rural schools,
$646.31 from the villages, $1,41772,
from the cities, $13 from the Loretto
church and $40 from Greenfield club.
The expenses amounted to $214.68,
leaving a balance of $2,955.49 which
was sent to A. T. Van Scoy, chairman,
Milwaukee.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03

Nearly 1000 Germans have obtained
permission to live in Paris
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1921-02-03

Street Pay Roll ------------12
Sundry Persons Fire Dept. -124.00
A. w. Jeffries electric work ---4.80
VIM. Montgomery quarantine -21.75
Island Woolen Go. -----------6.00 90
Ed Harmel carriage ----------1.02
Tarnutzer Garage
Baraboo News Pub. Co. .------49 30
J. S. Briscoe 90
isauk Co. Pub. Co. -------------9.30 80
City Treasurer -------------------.
John Fiber ------------------ 90
IS. H. Wood ---------------.- 90
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-29
HOWARD PIPER is
ASLEEP II! DEATH
Well Known Man SuccumbS
To Heart Trouble.

MIR. George Howard Piper, aged
40, died Saturday night about 40
o'clock at his home, 222 East King
street. Death was due to heart
trouble and the deceased had been
taken critically i'll about six weeks
ago, and never afterwards was able
TO leave the house, He was ma
tive of Martinsburg and spent his
entire life here III his early days
the deceased was a railroad man,
Aut gave that occupation up be-
cause of the hazards Of the read
in that era. He was a pointer by
occupation and for some y ars was
the efficient stage manager at the
old Central Opera House. Within
the past few years be was employ
ed at the InterWoYen in the dye
house. The deceased was jovial
and cheerful man with large host
of friends and acquaintances. lie
was member of Washington
Lodge, No. /. knights of Pythias;
Martinsburg .Aerie. No. TAO, Fra
ternal Order of Eagles, and of Az
har Temple, D. O. K K. He was
also member Of Judge ]. NJ.
Woods Bible class of the Presby-
terrain Sunday school Surviving
are his widow, formerly Miss Mary
Cell, Souders; two sons, Kelly and
Iansdale: one daughter. Juinitia.
and two half brothers, Frank and
Wilbur Keyser The funeral will
take place from the late home on
u-roc1o-- afternoon at o'clock,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-29
LEAVE To ATTEND
BUDDlE week EVENTS
Captain Wright And Lieut..
Jones To Baltimore.

Capt W. + Wright. local COM
mandant OF the Salvation Army,
will leave in the morning for Balti-
more 10 take part in the Buddie
Neet celebration. He will return
Thursday. Mrs Wright and Lieuten-
ant Jones are already in Baltimore
and will not return until after Sep
temher G.
Tomorrow night a farewell recep-
ton will be rendered staff Captain
Yates at Eutam Place Methodist
church. Captain Yates and wife
who have frequently visited Mar
tinshurg have been transferred to
Philadelphia, where he Will have
charge of prison and relief work.
wednesday night in the same
baltimore church a welcome recep.
ton will be rendered the new stan
captain and wife, Captain and Mrs.
Anderson. Of New York. and 10
CAPTAIN and Mrs. Mcmillan, VINO
win have charge ae secretaries OF
,ounc peoples division work.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-29
EXPECT HEAVY
ENROLMENT

Superintendent Morton aud Sec
rotary Lee SiIer, Of the Board Of
Education. were wrestling this
morning with enrolment figures
for the school year which opens
next Tuesday and surveying the
probable points of congestion with
the intention OF remedying them in
advance If possible. Based on the
promotion reports and the school
enumeration, the estimated enroll
ments by schools this year was in
Dictated this morning as follows:
John Street, 443; Winchester Ave
nue., AIS; Burke Street. $50; High
Street, 30S; HODGE Street, 346;
High School, 400; Sumner School
240;. non-residents, IS; total, $3.50
1t was thought this morning that
the non-member figure would show
some variation and that probably
some Of those given under that
head would return. A few rooms
show particular congestion, Judging
from the preliminary Indications.
Not the full 2,57O will be enrolled
on the first day, it was said
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-29
PROMINENT LOCAL
MAN is TO WE'D
Engagement OF Mr.. AnaStOS
Is Announced.

Announcement was made today
OF the engagement OF Mr.. Peter An
astos. well known proprietor of
Washington Hotel and the Crystal
Restaurant. TO Miss Martha Des-
pima, a handsome and charming girl
OF Waynesboro, Pa. The formalities
OF the engagement. according to the
ancient customs and traditions OF
the Hellenic race took place Sun
dav and the marriage will be con.
summated within the next two
weeks, probably in Washington at
the Greek Catholic church. After a
wedding trip the bride and groom
will make their residence in MAJ
tnsburg, where the groom intends
to prepare a coy home for his
bride. The young ladY's father and
men folks are now in business at
Whynesboro and she is now visiting
friends on North Queen street, this
city. The marriage Will be more 70.
mantle than Is usually the case with
natives Of Greece. tho bride and
groom being mutually attracted to
one another when meeting for the
first time several weeks ago when
the father and brother OF the young
lady brought her to Marlinsburg on
visit. Mr.. Anastos came to Martins
burg some years ago and is now one
Of the city's most successful bust
ness men and takes an active inter
est in public affairs.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-29
ERzBERGER'S MURDER HAS L0OSED FLOOD
Of POLITICAL STRIFE-HATRED MAY SEND
GERMANY into HORRORS OF CIVIL WAR
Demonstrations Throughout German-RedS And Monarch
lists Fight In observation-disclosures Increases Hourly
MFoderateS Advise Caution At This Critical Period
icy International News Service.

10y ttt LSt AAoNtS-'Gt ~ N'%S'I
Berlin, Aug. 29-The flames e
political strife unloosened by the
murder Of DR.. Matthias Ezberger,
leaped high today when the full
news of yesterdays demonstrations
here and in other towns was told,
and when Chancellor Wirth sum-
moned his cabinet to an eXtraordin-
airy session to discuss the inter
nal crisis.
Two workingmen were killed and
third was MORALLY wounded in a
clash between reds" and monar-
chists yesterday afternoon at Pots
dam.
The old kaiser town bristled with
uniforms of men and officers of the
cid army including some famous
generals who had defied the govern
ment's orders forbidding q demon
stration in celebration of the ami
yersary OF the Battle of Tennenberg
At the same time, POtsdam swarm
ed with radicals who had needed
the summons OF the rote fahne to
make a confer demonstration. Pol
ice fired into throng of workmen
when the latter resisted an attempt
to throw their red flags into the
canal
The inter-party strife and bitter
ness continued to grow hourly in
intensity and the menace OF a cahi-
net crisis still looms today Mod
crate elements Of all parties were
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-29

4 field about one mile north ~
the city viii De recommended 20 tho
Government for one Of the laadlu@
sites for government planes. mall
passenger and other types. by It.
wilkins, Of the air service, who is
spending two d5ys here officially 10
inspect sites and make q report ~
the government The field white
win be recUumudd has been eA1m-
med IN detail. ana II control ~ ~
can be secured on satisfactory
terms. it Will DO recommended for
action Immediately. ACCORDING 10
Information made p1f. ths
morning.
It wilkins and Set Hfzei wmr
r., Nartinshgre yes'er'.r -1'nr
IN CurusU lza 3. HHrann
Suiz motor. ana mrfr rufrr
north Of the ntv oa e EHlte.
field which has been gs r-a1s.
~ for the same purpose '.rlaF
evening IT. Wilkins .rt H
largely instrg-o afal u thH
Parks this c.ty boon
government air sn-E 'Ht