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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22
BUSINESS SATISFACTORY
Republic Iron and Steel Company Ras
 ing an Extra rkiVsdpmA

mS 8m E1Er8 DEH1UG0U
 Business is satisfactory and inn proving" was the comment of John A Topping, chairman of the board of tha Republic Iron and Steel company in announcing the extra dividend of ] per cent on preferred stock, imfOrma- ton of which was received in RirmiRg ham several days ago.
 The Wall Street Journal says-
 Republic Iron and Steel company declared an extra dividend on I peu cent on preferred and regular quarterly of IA per cent, both payable April 1 to stock of record March 10
 This payment wipes ont all accumm. lated dividends on the preferred stock and brings the $50 y000. 900 common in line for dividend. Action was taken q month in advance of the regular timt because of the contemplated absence 0a a number Of the directors during Feb ruary.
 John A. Tophing, chairman of thu board, said: -'Eusiness IS satisfactory and improving"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22
ISSUING BONDS TO
 IMPROVE STREETS February F Sale to Be Made,
 S15O,OOO Sum Involved

City commissioners will authorize by resolution the sale of $15O.OOO in street improvement bonds, to be sold at the city hall February 12, noon, at their regular weekly session Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock
 The bonds bear interest at 5n per cent. The securities are on a ten-year basis to allow property holders lsng payments on improvements to streets Actual liquidation of the bonds extends over the decade by virtue of a prUvi- sion which allows the property holders to pay on the improvements at will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22
CLOE'S HOUSE DAMAGED Defective Furnace Is Said To Have Caused Blaze Monday Morning

Fire, caused by defective furnace, resulted in several hundred dollars dam age to the home of Police and Fire Commissioner W. B. Cloe's residence at 901 Thirty-ninth street, south, early Monday afternoons
 The flames, gaining headway on the roof were discovered by a neighbor at 1 80. o'clock and a, few minutes later firemen from departments Nos. 2 and 10 had the blaze under control
 Commissioner Cloe's home, which was but recently built, is one of the handsomest in the Avondale- Mountain Terrace district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22
DEATHS

Mrs. Ida Heath-Remains of Mrs. Ida Heath, 62, who died early Monday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Fred c. Brown, 2720 Florida avenue. will be sent to Gads- den Tuesday by Vice for interment. Henry BedweII-Remains or Henry Bed- we'll, night watchman for the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com r pany, who died Monday afternoon at a local infirmary, will be sent to Jackson, Tenn, Tuesday by Echols & Angwin for interment.
 Alfred waIts-Funeral services for AL fred Waits, 86, who died early Mon day morning at the residence in Gardendale, Ala, will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the residence. followed by interment in Moncrief cemetery, with Brown in charge. He is survived by bis widow. Mrs. PaImerIee Anne Dempsey-Fu- neral services for Mrs. PalmerIee Anne Dempsey, "A, who died late Monday night at local infirmary, will be announced later by Ridout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22
PLENTY OF CARS
Railway Association Announces In
 nrOVed Railing Stack

ka1fWay Association Announces Im.
 proved Rolling Stock
 Freight cars of American railroad. in need of repairs on January 1 rep resented only 6.9 per cent of the tota owned, as against 9.5 per cent on Jan uary l q year ago, according to thu American Railway association, the rec ord showing much better condition oi rolling stock this yeaE than last. :.
 The total of cars needing repairs was 15S, ,175, q decrease of 57,S36 dur ing the year.
 Car shortage has practically disap peared, according to industrial inter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22
WANTS REAPPONTMENT
Postmaster Smyer Will Take Civil
 Service Examination

Postmaster R. B. Smyer announced Monday that he would take the civil service examination February 19 for reappointment, following the expiration of his regular term February t. The salary is 5000 a year.
 Appointment of postmasters through civil service examinations is provided in a special executive order issued about three years ago by the late President Harding. Its purpose. according to MT. Smyer, is to take political appoint ments out of politics and obtain the best men and women for governmental posts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22
DEFER ARBITRATION City Commission Wants More Time to Study Tidewater Line Problem

Arbitration by city commissioners and representatives of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power compaa. and the Tidewater company receiver ships over proposed changes in the present Tidewater line, scheduled for Monday morning at 10 o'clock, was postponed at that time by President D. F. McLendon.
 The postponement was made to allow the city more time for consideration of extensive data on the question submit ted them Monday by the traction off cials, it was announced.
 City Attorney W. J. Wynn, wk will make a thorough investigation ol certain details involved in the citI commissions decision, said that his port would be submitted within q sho time. Certain phases of its legal poets, he declared, prevented an ir mediate report.
 Officials of the utilities expresse themselves as willing to meet hte cit. commissioners at any time the latte1 might elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22

These facts led dental science to seek for film combatants. Eventu- ally two were found. One disin- tegrates the film, one removes it without harmful securing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22
OPEN FEDERAL COURT siens Set This Week For Anniston
 Gzds6en Naxf

Judge W. I. Grubb of the United States court. and several other federal officials left Birmingham Monday morning for Anniston, where they are holding federal court this week. Next week they will hold court in Gadsden.
 Officials going to Anniston, besides Judge Grubb, include c. B. Kennemer. district attorney; Jim, Smith and Charles R. Robertson, assistant district attorneys; T. ]. Kennemer, United States marshall, and Ross Yarbrough, deputy marshaIl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22
You Owe
Yourself this dainty habit.
 Fight the film on teeth.

You men and women owe to yourself prettier, cleaner teeth. Teeth free from dingy film. Mill lions have learned the way to at tain them If you don't know it, please try 1t now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22
Protect the Enamel

Pepsodenf disintegrates the film, then removes if with an agent far softer than enamel. Never use a film combatant which contains harsh grit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22
MAY CHANGE CODE
OrHiEznee ea Electrical Fixtures Ds
 far NsTe CensisSerzfiau

U1NAAzAEEG 04 EAEGAFMzth ELMI4fE4 Hue
 fsr 1zaEe CeaSiserafion
 Rarmlmg&amfs new electrical ordi- mAmre- whleh recently was passed by the city c0mnniss5sla after q heated de bate over ltS proposed enforcement pro vEs5Dass may yet undergo a radical e&amge- lit WIS imtinaated Monday af- tsHm@@m-
 The city commission may act upon sIggsasrlDMs of the Birmingham eIeetri- cal workers tlhaE the code be altered, at a HneeTing Tuesday afternoon Iat . 50 o'clock i'm the auditorium 0S>f the edTy haIE, President sIeLendon said Monday
 The eAectrSezI wuRkeTs will offer q SmbS1lHmte amendment eH1bodying es- semuEaHIy the same provisions of en- farc<memt as were suggested by Com missioner Harrison fer the previous cOsRe- they Sa6d-
 The provisions eall for q board of examlmerSs q heeHsse for electrical con tr:aeT@rS nmd FeazileFss and license fees, bOgmaS amd @dher ekzmgeF-
 1mvemaDr of nn0HdT6& eandIes Is said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22

Summary of observation made at sta
 tions of the United States weather bu- reau, during the "A hours ending at z
 ?. m.. 90th meridian time, January 21, 1924:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22
THE WEATHER

Extreme northwest I1erila, Alabama. Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky: Fair Tuesday; "Wednesday warmer.
 Virginia: Fair Tuesday, r1stng tenn and much warmer.
 North Carolina, South Csrolina and Georgia: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday. warner Wednesday.
 Florida: Fslr Tuesday and probably Wednesday; warmer Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22

A piano played in Liverpool recent ly was heard clearly in Garden City N. Y., by radio. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22

Thus the use of Pepsodent brings astonishing results. They are quick and convincing. You VII not, when you know them, ever go without them.
 Send the coupon for a 10-Day Tube. Note how clean the teeth feel after using. Mark the absence of the viscous film. See how teeth become winter as the film-coats disappear.
 You will realize then how much this method means to you and yours. Cut out coupon now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22

Able authorities proved these methods effective. Then a new type tooth paste was created to apply them daily. The name is Pepsodent.
 Leading dentists the world over began to advise this method. Now careful people of some 50 nations are employing it every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22

ImVs@tor of nneEdTsa candles is said to be Saewr le Brvx of Pnris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22

MRs1let@e was believed in the mid dNe agess to be of heIhefit for epilepsy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22
1t brings many new
 effects

Pepsodent does other things which research proved essential It multiplies the alkalinity of the saliva-there to neutralize mouth acids It multiplies the starch di- gestant in saliva-there to digest starch deposits.
 Soapy tooth pastes reduce thess great protective agents. Pepso- dent gives them manifold power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22
The First National Bank
 Of Birmingham, Ala.

StAtemenf December S1, 1928 RESnER6yES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-22

For the 2l hours ending at ! ?. m..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
THE HOME HILLS

After long days when come
Once more from far rowing, home,
While l watch with eager eyes
Old loved landmarks, friendlywise,
Sudden bursting into view
Sharp etched on the skies clear blue
Lo, the hills of home arise.
Always round the curve they lie
Waiting hid as l draw nigh,
Till I pass the angled bend,
And the last long slope ascend,
And the shortening road runs streighti
There to welcome me they wait
Hills Of home and journeys end.
Hoofbeats quickening on the trail
Grind of train wheels on the rail
Motor swerving sharp and sheer
Steamboat reaching for the pier
Curve or headland, break or bend
! must pass, and at the end
Stand the home hills, clean and clear.
Thus when fate my spirit brings,
To the ordained end of things,
! shall come as now l come
Through far spaces wearisome.
Through the shrouding wells that lie
'<wixt time and eternity,
Till Thsre blaze against the sky,
Geld and Jade-the Hills of Home.
&C. T. Davis in the Arkansas Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
2*NN6N
Ireland Hunts Wrens
Day After Christmas

ElN IRELAND Boxing Day (the
day after Christmas) is known
as st. Stephens day. On this
RE- day there Is practiced an old
custom that has come down
through the ages and which Is called
hunting the wren" A crowd of
grown boys with blackened faces and
dressed in the most grotesque cos
tunes seek out a wren, which is the
smallest of all birds in Ireland, and
carrying 1t with them 60 from house
to house all over their particular part
or the country, asking, or rather sing
ing request for little help with the
celebration which takes place in the
village that evening. There are sew
eral verses which they use, the fol-
lowing being a sample of their kind:
The wren. the wren, the king of all
birds,
st. Stephens day. she was caught in
the furze,
Although she Is little her family is
great,
SO please try your pocket and give
US a trate (treaO
Sing holly, sing Ivy, sing Ivy, sing
holly,
Just a drop to drown melancholy,
And IL you draw II Of the best
I hope in Heaven your soul will rest
And II you draw II of the small
1t will not agree with the wren boys
at all.
And so much is the spirit OF hospi-
tality and good will in evidence at
Christmas time that they very seldom
meet with a refusal and by evening
the pile CT small silver pieces has
grown into large enough proportions
to warrant big celebration at which
all the young folks In the district
make merry.-Katherine Edelman.
20. 1923. Western Newspaper Union)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
With Christmas Love
Came Understanding

.I~lELL. girls. I have made 1t up
sslENY with Beatrice" Ann. "the
~ hard-boiled" Of the Office,
yanked of her coat and hat
and placed them In the locker
that ranged across the end Of the
room.
No one paid much attention to Ann
usually. She was Of such an explosive
nature, and said such irresponsible
things, that she was not taken seri-
ousiy. But the break between Ann and
Beatrice had been Of long standing
and had been commented upon so
much by Ann that her announcement
caused the other girls to look up
Questioningiy.
That's a fact" continued Ann,
"and am so ashamed of my treatment
of her this long time"
''How did 1t come about?" asked
Sadie, assistant to the department
manager.
WELL" exclaimed Ann, II will have
to confess my beastly nature before
can tell you how it happened. In a
spirit of spite sent Beatrice a Christ
mas present, which no one but good
little Bea could ever have accepted
as anything but an insult 1t makes
no difference what it was. Today
noon l met her on the street and she
stopped me to thank me for the pres
ent.
cit was not the present so much,
Ann, that came by mall said she.
What made me feel good was that
you had been thinking of me- Then
she took hold of my hand to caress it
and said, 1t was not any kind of
present that I wanted most from you,
Ann, but your love and companionship
and sympathy. I have been hungry for
you, Ann, and you had no right to
take yourself away from me. | give
you my love for Christmas-will you
give me yoursY And little Ann, the
hard-boiled, cried right on the street.
What do you think of that, girls?"
''The day of miracles is not past, it
seems" commented one.
''And now do you know what? This
from Ann. The girls waited expectant
ly for further information from the
erratic one.
"Well, l always thought Christmas
was to get people to spend lots of
money to send things to other people
that they did not want" ratified off
Ann. Nov have a new understand
ing of Christmas since my most loyal
friend has asked me only for my love
and she sure is going TO get
H."-C. f. Wadsworth.
90. 1928. Western Newspaper Union.)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
''Merry Christmas" the
Big PoIiceman's Wish

E~lHE big policeman standing In
~ the middle Of the road there
where two streets cross isn't
Just a part Of the street furni-
ture like the hydrant or the
bridge, of course but had seen him
there so many times a day. week In,
week out, season In, season out, | had
quite forgotten that he was human
like myself. perhaps little more
tired. but perhaps q little happier.
But I woke up on Christmas day last
year to his reality as human being.
was crossing the street with a
very gloomy heart. Everything with
my life seemed to have gone wrong,
and the crisis had been reached this
Christmas day. My eyes were down
cast at the dirty, slushy snow under
foot, and l gave glance at no one.
Then suddenly, out of the sky, out
Of the nowhere, came deep-voiced,
hopeful, Merry Christmas!" Yes,
there was the big policeman merry
Christmaslng me, and as though he
IupdHL IL, LOO. III my pLAfoC1 saw
it back heartily, Merry Christmas,
yourself"
And with that cheerful spoken word
bursting automatically from my sur
prised lips the day changed There
was a miracle for you! Not out of
the New Testament but out of today,
this day of policeman and hydrants-
and the Christmas spirit. On the OPP
posite curb l met happiness face to
face. In what form it came does not
matter That is my hearts secret.
But it came! And this 1 know, it
would not have come, or coming, l
would have surely missed it, had I
not lifted my eyes to return the big
policeman's Merry Christmas" and
had not the surprised smile stayed
with me until l reached that curb.
The policeman this Christmas is to
me symbol. Never again will he be
part of the street furniture.-Ethel
Cook Eliot.
20. 1923. Western Newspaper Union.)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
A PAINFUL EXPERIMENT

Having his Christmas joke, Harry
Simpktns changed the road sign just
a little, to more perfectly express his
holiday sentiment. The reading had
been, Go Slow. School Ahead" but
when Harry left it the wording ran.
go Slow To School Ahead" But
afterwards the teacher taught Harry
that this was too much.--C. G.
Hazard
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

A Chicago doctor says he would
like to take the corsets off every wo-
man in the United States. And there's
lot of fellows right in Lancaster
who would like the job of assisting
him.
Don't get mad at the editor who
sends you a statement He has only
dun unto you as others have dun I'M
to him.
Six year old Mary woke about two
o'clock in the morning. Tell me a
story, mama" she pleaded. Hush,
darling" said mother. daddy will
soon be in and tell us both one"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

A woman pleases another woman
by admiring her hat. She offends
her by getting one like it.
Many man who married a beauti-
full girl would gladly trade her for
a homely cook.
It's sad and disappointing world
ana nobody gets to be as important
as he feels at 16.
one of Lancaster's newlyweds in
4ieireo of Ora Sitter the other day
rao ne Kept his cows in pasture. Upon
marLat s an affirmative reply she re-
she had sne was glad to hear it for
much the ba that pasteurized milk is
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
CLOSING OUT SALE KNIT GOODS

On Saturday next, Dec. Is, 1 will
close out the balance of my samples
of Bradley Knit goods. These con-
sist of wool and silk sweater coats,
blouses, tuxedos and pull-overs, caps,
tams and scarfs at HALF PRICE. /
will give one garment to each person
who. will tell me he or she is unable
to pay for ii. Sale one door east of
Baxter & Draper hardware store
John Howe, Lancaster, Wis. 43c1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
S$XFS
CHRISTMAS CANDLES

1t is a pleasant CUSTOM when the
Christmas tree is lighted and its many
candles fail to give all the needed
cheer, to light candle from its fires
and give the taller candles on the
shelf and on the table a share in the
happy illumination.-C. G. Hazard.
C@. 1928. Western Newspaper Union)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
A PRESENT FOR KITTY

I'D like to give my kitty a radio"
declared small Lucy.
What for? inquired her father.
80 she can enjoy all the cat-con-
certs over the worldr- NJ. B.
Thomas.
&c. 1898, Western Newsnanar 1rr.on
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
SAMMHL AT ICE POND

For the convenience of the farm
ers and others who wish saving done
will have a power sawmill at the
ice pond property to remain all WIN
ter.
App
FRED AUPPERLE. Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
THAT MONEY QUESTION

Unfortunately, those who have the
most Christmas spirit to make others
happy are shy of funds; and prob
ably If they had the funds, they'd be
shy of the spirit. The reason lots
Of folks have piles of money is be-
cause they are careful about spending
81
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
%S%31F
THE KINDLY STAR

THE little boy was afraid of
Uthe dark, but, as he looked
out through the low window,
upon the panes of which Mr..
Frost was making his pictures,
he saw a bright star that was
winking at him with a most
friendly and assuring light. 1t
shone through his tears and
seemed to say that 1t would
watch over his sleep. So he shut
his eyes, and, stilling his sobs,
the better to hear the carol sing
ers across the street, was safely
away to slumber and a dream.
The dream lady looked like his
mother. all dressed in a robe that
glistened and sparkled like snow,
and she was bringing him the
hope of his heart, the sled that
was to take him so delightfully."-
down the hill. And when he
woke so early on Christmas
morning he found that his dream
had come true!-Christopher G.
Hazard.
(0. 1921. Western Newspaper Union.)
aSASAS.<n<4<~Se<nr.<~<j
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
1T TAKES COURAGE

The true diplomatist is one who can
say "Just what l needed" while specu-
lating on his chances at the exchange
counter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
THE oPTIMIST's VIEW

The optimist reflects that the shop
ping rush would be much more uncom-
Portable If Christmas came on July
rs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

FOR SALE-Purebred Jersey bulls of
serviceable age. Dams have c. 7. A.
and A. R. records from 400 to 600
pounds of butter fat. Good individuals
and priced right. Altheim Farm, Carl
J. Alt, Prop, Lancaster, Wis. 41tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

Ridiculous! Why throw away your
shoes. wore my regular shoes ana
still got rid of my bunions-wltn
FAIRYFOOT Bunion Plasters. 4ScI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

FOR SALE-Farm of 124 acres miles
north of Lancaster on Trunk IL. VIII
trade for Lancaster property. Roy
Knapp, Lancaster, Wis. 42p3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

POSITION WANTED-As Herdsman.
Ten years experience. Frank Day;
Cassville, Wis. Rt. l. 41p@
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
ALWAYS SOMEONE THERE

When man tries to sneak a few
gifts into the house it seems that the
family is always congregated around
the front door.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

FOR SALE OR TRADE-2OO acres in
Little Grant. Also offer 80 acres and
100 acres one mile from Lancaster.
Harry F.. Barnett. 42c2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

ACCOUNTS SOLD AT AUCTION
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That
a public auction of the accounts of
the firm of Glennon & Webb, bank
rupts, will be held at the Runkell
drug store, in Potosi, Wisconsin, on
Saturday, Dec. 20, at two o'clock p. NJ
PERCY B. RUNKELL, Trustee in
Bankruptcy. 42c3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

FOR SALE-Small all modern house
nice location. Priced reasonable. w
C. Cartwright. 38tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
NOTICE!

Bids will be received for quaryying
1000 yards of rock at the city quarry.
Bids must be in by JAN 5th, p. m.
For particulars call F. P. Barnett,
City Clerk. 43tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

statesmen dairy and hog min
erals, sheep powders to farmers. Big
season on. Splendid opportunity.
Warner Remedy Co., .705 West Van
Buren,, Chicago. 42p1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

wANTED-Married man for general
sorn work. year around. Leslie
Deakins, Rt. 8, Lancaster, Wis, Far-
Ulers phone.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

Wonderful! Martha's ugly protrud-
ing bunions have vanished ]. D. Hatch
said they would if she used FAIRY
FOOT Bunion PIasters. 43c1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

FOR SALE-One Poland China stock
hog, coming two years. old. Inquire
of Alvin Vesperman, Rt. Z, Lancaster,
Wis, Farmers phone. 43c1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

YocT-one chain for small Overland,
between Lancaster and hurricane: =
turn to Earl Gelbach, Potosl, WIS. 4Sc1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

You can't tell much of anything
about a child at months except that
it gets its temper and queer looks
from its father
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

M HUNTING OR TRAPPING on my
farm without permission. arthur
Flitsch. ootic