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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Bismarck Tribune of Tues
day:-The Minot Reporter says
that Sheriff O'Hara left Tues
day for Washburn with a war
rant for the arrest of John Sat-
terlund and j. III. Taylor. The
warrant charges criminal libel
and issworn to by Major j. s..
Murphy, present representative
from that legislative dietrict.
A deputy sheriff appeared in
Washburn, and the LEADER
man accompanied him to Minot,
where a preliminary hearing
was had before justice Murray,
and 5000 bonds given to appear
before.justices court in Minot,
June 3rd. when the matter will
be given an airing to the satis-
faction of all concerned. AS
far az Taylor was concerned,
while hs probably would gladly
have accepted the honor Of. ac-
companying the overland party
to Wards capital, it seems he
lacked thsinvitation if such was
to have bec.s rendered.
4 = fs ss ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

a second edition of "Frontier
and Indian Life" containing
nearly 800 printed pages, is
about completed by ]. H. Tay-
ior. author and publisher of the
work, and who has got out the
new edition in Washburn. The
first or original edition
printed and published by the
author at Pottstown, Pa, in
1889, has long since been ex-
hausted by ready sales, hence
the necessity for the new edi-
ton. A second and distinct
book on personal experience of
a trapper's life and methods,
entitled "Twenty Years Oh the
Trap Line" printed and pub
lished by the same author at
Avondale, Pa, 1891, which ed
ition is also nearly all sold. Mr..
Taylor is now turning his atten-
tion to a third book; a his
tory of the Fort Berthold In
dians entitled Gin the Shadow
of an Indian Agency" and ex-
poets to make a trip to Elbo-
woods, shortly from this place,
for information in furtherance
of his new book project.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

j. O: Bletchfeldt, of the Yer
mont NJ Loan and Trust company
OF Grand Fork, N. OAK, who
has been writing to Mclean
County parties about the prac-
tibiiity of beaver raising, re-
Gently wrote j. Fl. Taylor after
reading his book that deals
largely on the habits of fur
bearing animals of North Da-
kota, saying: 81 beg to hand
you enclosed sixty cents in pay
ment of your book "Twenty
Years on the Trap Line" and
thlnk 1t would have been cheap
at five times the price for the
tains.''
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

A shooting nffair occurred in Bismarck
another man named Ross with shot gun.
burying some shot in his scalp. In a
second encounter Ross shot Bowers with a
revolver the ball preforating the muscles
Of his arm. A man named Morris was
also mixed up in the shooting. All were
arrested. Bowers sent to Jail. Ross and
Morris let out on. bail. The shooing took
place w slasslay m ,:nin,.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Ept.eptio Infancy Of Great Men.

Sir Andrew Clark is quoted as say
ing at a meeting recently held in Lon
don to promote the founding of q
colony for epileptics: "It was singu-
lar fact and has been proved by
specialists, that u large proportion of
our great men, from Newton to
Charles Darwin, were siclzly in their
infancy lin fact, they had been epilep-
tics-and yet when they had attained
to manhood they were capable of great
things."
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
A Narrow Escape.

"A farmer in Camden county, lass
week, fell asleep under tree. While
slumbering, with his head against tho
tree, his dog got after large gray
squirrel which, in its haste to reach q
place of safety, jumped in the farr..
er's mouth, taking it for a ls11<.hole.
The farmer, not being used to raw
game, disgorged the squirrel with an
effort, and it is said has not fully re-
covered yet.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Milwaukee, April 6,-The annual con-
yention of the American Protective Associ-
alton of the United States and Canada will
meet in Milwaukee May 8 to IA. The
committee on arrangements has cssur-
anccs that there will be between 400 and
500 delegates present, and that every
state in the Union will be represented.
The Western railroads have granted q
swecial rate of fare and onethird for the
round trip to all delegates on the certifi-
cate plan, and associations III other parts
of the country have made the same or
lower rates.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

k/Martin Holtan. son of Hans Holtan, of
Sverdrup, ard at one time the spry and
accommodating clerk of the defunct Robin
con & Casselman store at this place is now
teaching school at Nettle creek school
house No. 2. About one month ngo
Martin returned from students course in
a Wisconsin high school and is thoroughly
prepared for the trials and duties Of a
pedagogueic career. f ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
s,,amrafsh and shatnrocx.

Those who believe that one Of the
lost tribes, OF Israel settled in Iyssand
lay stress on the fact that .shamrakh"
is the Arabic word for trcfoil. which,
under the name of shamrock. has been
made tho national bloom Of Ireland.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

There Will be term of district court on
May 9th at Washburn at o'clock p. IN.
BY order of Clerk of Court.
&C. RAIAno,
Clerk of Court.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Tho. American Furniture Agency retails
all kinds-ot faraiture st25 to so per cen
less than regular retail prices, and ships it
direct to its customers from the world s
largest furniture factory in Chicago.
Large illustrated catalogue for the asking.
Address, American Furniture Agency,
Gulcna, Kansas.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
FOR SALE.

Three hundred and thirty acres of good
and medow land located on the
south shore OF Turtle lake. Section 2G
Twp. LAT Range 81, will be sold on reason
able terms. to suit purchaser there is
a large meadow bottom from which there
cnn be cut 100 tons of hay each year. 1.
good dwelling house and stable and n
yer failing we'll of water. Absolute title
given. For further particulars apply TO
owner at Turtle Lake. PETEG MILLER.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Notice.

Strayea from our place at Hancock, N
D., one yearling colt; mare. dark gray
Has roman nose information will be suit
ably, rewarded. s. q. RoHEER Is Bios.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

A meeting will be held in
Washburn On April 9th for the
purpose Of organizing a Gun
Club. This will mean in the
end a move for the protection
OF our game animals, birds and
fishes, and the organization
should be encouraged.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Seed Corn for sale near Hancock, N. D
s. D. RoHRER Bros.
Hans Holtan, of Sverdrap, was doing
business at the county seat, Saturday.
" Erick Anderson, OF Painted Woods crock
dined at the Merchants, Thursday.
Judge Falconer, of Falconer, returned
from trip to Coal Harbor Thursday.
~ A little daughter came into the homo of
Merchant Wahl, Friday afternoon. v l.
" A young sSn of Erick Anderson wac re-
ported sick Thursday and DR.. Forbes was
seu' lo''
| Printer Gaylord and Chas W. Billows
talk of making an overland trip to Du-
luth in few days, success to the boys.
T X
Joe Brown, of Preparation and Hans
Fritz, os Nettle creek, were doing business
at the county seat FridaS'xx y
Ths stsamer Castalia is now in the
hands of & U. s. marshal, at the Bismarck
landing. Clerk Fa1rman is placed in
charge as watchman.
Otto Waliin accompanied by George
Heifner came over from Cathay, Tuesday.
MI. Wallin intends to move his family to
that place in tho near future. III
Edmund Kirkey. of Painted Woods. has
been ailirg for the past two months but
hopes to rocuperatc when the warm SUM
mer days come.
Postmaster Ws,lin informs us that he
has received information from the postal !
that new post Office has been
established at Snake creek. this county
and will be called StaIey. ~ "
The Minot waite rworks plant is sur
prising its friends and bids fair to be
snccess after all. 1t was a question of
water at one time, but pleniy of liquid is
to be had now.
y.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
SEED BARLEY FOR SALE.

SEVERAL HUNDRED bushels of good
seed barley for sale at our place near
Hancock, Mclean County. Price so cent,
per bushel. Will trade tor steers
S. D. RouREE Bro.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Ed. Thomas noted bronco buster and
horse salesman of Tswaer. arrived IN our
burg Friday, in com pany with W. Il:
Clark. who has been on a business trip to
the above named place.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

IDr. Forbes has opened up his drug
store Ill the old billiard room of the
Merchants Ho:ol. Through tho skill of
Artist Lorentson, the room was nicely
painted and re-papered aud the DR., is
rapidly filing his shelves with a first class
lot Of drugs, chemicals &C, sc.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Mr.. satterlund returned from trip of
observation over in Ward coupty, Thurs
day noon. He received the same kind and
courteous treatmont as of y0re from rep
resentative citizens of Minot, and Mouse
river valley.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Send us namesanJ T. o.
address Of 17'f;stElers
and we will send you
free every two weeks
our Grocery Price List:
and II soh return THIS
AID; we will also send
you a Cataloy Of Harness
and
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20
Local News,

,,,os s.brnnk. of Grass Lake, was
visitor in Washburn, Wednesday.
[Na,. Nelson, tho Turtle Lake cett1e
lin, ,1incl at the Merchants, Wednesday
Thomas DOYLE. of Strawberry Lake.
s+n,ped at the Merchants, Wednesday.
c,,J. G. pvyer. returned from An ex-
.,.a.a business trip to Emmons county,
Tuesday.
chas. +. Billows. of this place. made
ayine trip to Coal Hnrbor the forepart 81
ths week.
lake Bureaus, of Falconer, is now Ia
Bismarck undergoing treatment Tor
bad case of neuraliGn.
Nls Everson, jr. came up from Dis
marck, on Tuesdays having just return
ed from an academic course of schooling
in Wisconsin.
Rev ia. Diesen will hold services and
communion at Neetle Creek School house
lFritz) Sunday April 2l, liza. M. and AZ
Sverdrup school house No Sunday April
2Sth IL q. M.
Ed. Thomas noted bronco buster and
horse salesman of Tswaer. arrived IN our
burg Friday, in com pany with w. Il:
Clark. who has been on business trip to
the above named place.
Mr.. Satterluud returned from trip OF
observation over in Ward county, Thurs
.day noon. He received the same kind and
courteous treatment as Of yore from rep
resentatiye citizens of Minot, aud Mouse
river valley.
!. Charley Staley, the snake creek ransh
man, passed down through Washburn
Saturday with a lot of fat cattle for the
Chicago market. Mr.. staley will see his
beeves through safely by accompanying
them in person and expects at the same
time to take in some Of the sights in the
Windy city.
-
Speaking about s'green old ago" amsng
residenters being test of the hsalthfull-
moss of the localities where longevity i'll
live reaches beyond the exceptional, We
refer to the credit of the valley of Painted
Woods creek, where Mrs. Hanss, mother
of Ranchman Hanes, resides with him.
She has reached the age of SO and is still
spry and intellectually clear and blessed
with gsod eyssight.
N1
A LEADER reporter took "aying" trip
to the Painted Woods neighborhood,
Bnrleigh county two or three days this
woek. Found Handy's saw mill working
under fvll head of steam, turning into
lumbsr tho magnificent cottonwoods that
once adorned Point Preparation. Farmers
Mercer, Adams and Brown were putting
in the usual diversified crop. AtFalconer
Postmaster Fairman, Judge Falconer and
Baron Won stieger we're each improving
thsir surroundings; new out-buildings
erected and some artistic fence work be-
ing done. J
81
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Rev A. Diessn will hold services and
aommuuion at Nsetle Creek School house
(Fritz) Sunday April 21, liza. M. and AZ
Sverdrup school house No Sunday April
2Sth II q. m.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Ranchman Pace Of Painted Woods
creek, says cattle are fattening nicely on
the green grass in his neighborhood.
For Sa!e--Early Ohio and Early Rose
Potatoes John j. Robinson.
Coal Harber.
Early pluck ed. selected and smoke.
dried seed corn for saic - =. W. Adams.
of Painted Woods Landing.
Nels Anderson passed through tho CITY
with large load of freight for g.. L.
Robinson, the Coal Harbor merchant.
~ q sa'f..,,,'
+ Austin Logan, fhe capital city merchant.
returned through Washbuvn, Thursday
from "trip to Coal Harbor and the Snake
creek range.
Ii you contemplate purchasing any
Household Furniture sond for catalogue
of American Furniture Agency, Galena.
Kansas. They represent the most extern
slve furniture manufacturers on earth,
and sell to anybody at lowest factory
prices.
y The prairie of Mclean county arc now
beautifully carpeted with green grass, |
already two or more inches in hieght,
Buffalo grass has lowered since the 10th
OF tbs month and wil6 flowers are casting
their fragrance from every sheltered nook
weather for early April.
''--N
A meeting will be held in
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-04-20

Charley Staley, the Snake creek ransh
man, passed down through Washburn
Saturday with lot of fat cattle for the
Chicago market. Mr.. Staley will see his
oeeves through safely by accompanying
them in person aud expects at the same
time to take in somo Of the sights in the
Windy city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-01
Mr. Vending on stonewaIl Jackson.

The Hon. George T.. Vending IS more
than an orator. He Is master enter
tainer and no matter what subject he
handles he does so In an appealing and
mastery manner.
Last night a large audience nned the
Y ". g. A. Hail, and heard Mr.. Wend-
ling talk about "Stonewau Jackson.
I'm the audience was "A decoration OF veie-
rams from the Soldiers Home and they
took am Unusual interest I'm the lecture
Mr.. vending held the closest attention
Of those who heard him. and the realistic
manner in which he treated ms subject
appealed with telling force 20 his listen
ers as was shown by their frequent ap-
plause.
The orator has magnetic manner that
charms. and he makes his subject the
magnet with which he draws his audi
ence along with him.
SIR. Vending has a pleasing appear
ance. a resonant voice and graceful ges-
lures 70 Is needless 10 say that his
lecture wac a polished Grafton. q pleasing
chapter Of facts drawn from the life OF
one Of the greatest generals OF the
world.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-01
Two Small Assignments.

Two deeds Of assignment were ycs'el
day fled I'm the clerks office OF the N"a"-
Gerry Court. -
Mr. @. ~. Hilsman, heretofore DONG
business as a retail grocer ana h4uo'
merchant at 80 north sixth street. APP
pointed r. l.. Montague trustee, WIN
liabilities of about 500. The assighiheht
includes the entire stock OF goods anu
store nxtIres. together with a wagon
and harness. After the payment OF the
trustee for his services. the ioioWlnS
are the preferred creditors: James w e
BlantOn. s3@51. Or j. a. h'llsman' NV'
and j. e. Hillsman. $50. The S2iance IS
TO De divided among the other creditors
pro rata.
Mrs W. W. Woody. doing business IN
tho grocery line at 300 east clay street,
also made an assignment yesterday 20
Nlinitree Folkos. trustee. Liabilities AlJ.
The assignment consists of the stock or
goods and an fixtures, one gray Morse
and set OF harness. and one delivery
wagon After the payment for services
rendered by the trustee, the sum OF @i21l
Is 20 be paid 20 James T.. Phillips, ana
so 10 Ncstal & CO.. all other creditors are
10 be paid i'm proportion 10 their claims.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-01

flies OF mind and heart which prouHn'
round her at once an ever-lncreaslns ~
Gle OF warm friends among CON- ~, M In
women How NAVY there are IN this city
to-day who win remember with plehsun..
t.nged with pain. the fresh ana .ili,' ~
delight. the buovant and coniaSious ~
riness which literally bluminsd nsI ~ ~, r.l
fuses 20 believe that Finis has oeen, VI ,t,,,
ten by the hand Of God at the en- 1t - 10
brleat sum OF human history. fcaee p'
with thee. sweet and gracious s.l.fd
with An tho love IL might have siN@n
thee could never have bestowed ~ Orr
own sorrow IS selfish, az iaS, I'm
alone IS the pain now: for ne iS.r,',er
His beloved sleep" -Edgeworth D.
in Augusta tGa.D Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-01
.r,NnINa sErrrAnrn 9O. Isgl.
NLrnS HN-fCING ".
Trinccton'- Foot-Ban Team Playing With
ItftIr ~rnp ar i'm.

PRINCETON. n. j.. Sept. 29.-The
usual game between the varsity ana
scrrD football teams WAS played yester-
day. "a hard practice " twenty minutes
was giNcn the men, and one TOUCHDOWN
Was made hy the first eleven, ny EDsen-
garifn. 20. The general play va, the
poorest seen here this season. Oh" var
slty failing 20 gain repeatedly. lumDies
we're frequent. and the whole game was
characterized hy loose work.
The only man who seemed TO De play
ug the game with any snap was Church.
~ who is showing improvement every
day. lie Is being drilled al running with
the ball ana is learning his new lesson
ike a master. Barnard. 'N. az lui!-
back. was tried again To-day and made
"a poor showing. Ills form is far below
his last years work, and unless he taxes
strong brace be will have 10 give way
TO his freshman opponent Bard, VINO
has shown excellent ability.
The exchange OF positions made hy
Riggs. 90. and Gayley, j. g., is likely
Go prove a wise move. Gayley rs doing
fine work at centre. and Riggs is fast
learning 10 play left, Wheelers old place.
under the latters tutoring. Freshman
Ayrss was given another trial az half-t,lck
but failed to distinguish himself Ayres is
showing Up well as linc-bucker, but
fumhlcs at critical points. and is weak on
catching runts. IL is the general opin-
ion that hc wi. have one o. the back
positions before the season IS over. but
bis play VIII have 90 improve considera-
biz.
In fact. the play OF the whole team
needs bracing up. The mon do not
play so much as team as they do as
individuals, and instead OF training ID
teamwork for the approaching big games.
the daily object seems 10 be 10 defeat
The scrub.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-01
FREDERICK AND SnEyINDO1H.
Unless These Two Counties Heal Their
Differences - Republican VIII slip In'

WOODSTOCK. VA. Sept. @.-Spcciai' u
The Democratic convention Of the Tenth
senatorial district. composed of freder-
lex and Shenandoah counties, nominated
last Saturday Clark Purcell, Of freoer-
lex county. Shenandoah county did not
participate. It's chairman having refused
10 unite in the call. The Democratic
convention of Shenandoah endorsed Hon.
NJ. l.. Walton.
The Republican convention OF the same
district to-day endorsed James q. NC
cunc. OF Shenandoah. he having been
nominated by committee Of the Hon
est-Electlons party.
Unless there Is some COMPROMISE ne
tween the Frederick and Shenandoah rae
lions. McCunc will carry the district.
The fourteen-year-old daughter OF
James Sine. living about five miles east
OF this place. was thrown from wagon
yesterday. Her skull YVES fractured, ana
she died in about two hours.
The shenandoah county fair begins mere
tomorrow. The exhibit promises 10 be
fun. and a large number OF good horses
for the races are here. Large crowds
usually attend this fair and 1t is eVl-
dent that the people VIII give an exhibit
ton Of farm products and manufactured
articles which will be an honor 10 the
State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-01
Pretty Marriage in Nan,emond.

LONG VIEW, VA, Sept. 3)-Special.-
A tastefully-dccorate church. filled with
"a gay congregation of friends and ac-
quaimtances. aignalled the contamination
of a pretty marriage ceremony AT @o9
O'Clock Thursday afternoon, In Nanse-
mond Baptist church. near Drivers, va,
the principals being Mr.. Clinton C..
Brock. OF Isle of Wight county, and
Miss Page +. Wilroy. o. Nansemond.
10 the strains of wedding march
skiIfuny executed by Miss Florence T..
Mayo, the bridal party assembled the
aisle. and were met at the chancel by
pr Il. ". Rattle, OF Petersburg, who
pronounced the words that made one a
twain of happy hearts.
Miss Lydia Wilroy, the brides sister,
was maid of honor. and Or. Leslie
Brock. a brother of the groom, was best
man. There ushers were Messrs. James
II Jordan and Abram Wilroy, Jr.
Mr. Brock resides at Long View, Isle
Of Wight county. where ne is wcii-known
as prosperous farmer. lhe bride IS
the daughter of Mr.. \. T.. Wiroy. and
Is ing lady of varied attractions.
Mr. arr Mrs. Brock left on a late
train for northern tour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-01

Arrangements Being Made to 'i'e i"'"'
n Glorious Time.

Military officers and citizens held an
other meeting at noon yesterday III Wy
Chamber OF Commerce 20 arrange TOT Wv
reception OF the Ancient and honor,,o,s
Artillery OF Boston. A good many p, -
were discussed. but nothing DEFINITE ""7
decided upon. .a,,ars NJ
the First regiment met az me biueS
Armorv and held an extended discussio Oh
upon the best methods OF receinl,'' ''''''
entertaining the visitors from boston. and
The Committee on Arra.l.o',s' IA mart.
Entertainment were appointed IN f,hc
and suggestions were made as 70 va a
best means of assuring the Bost2hi .i al
first-class time. The officers inen a.
i0urned to meet again next . mu ~
Committees win be completed and the pro
grdmme irade public
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-01

Louis James has become a full-hcigcl
star. ana. judging from big performance
of .'N irg.nius" last y ght. he is fully ca
Krowios' tra'edy was most artisucally
rendered The stage settings were real
site anl pretty
or James wo~ 81 Fan be said that il IS
what may be expected OF a consclentious
and pafnsfai, ny actor Miss Alma Kruger
as virginia was thoroughly pleasing IN
that role. Mr.. james was forced torcspond
10 a curtain call at the end OF the NTH
act.
raat'nee to-day. and "Othello' at the
nfeht performances
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-01

No living person ever attained such a
hold on the affections Of the peopl" OF
Europe as Buffalo Bill. During his
tours of the Eastern Continent for many
seasons ne was fairly idolizcd Every
where he was q most respected as well
as most exalted parsonage He hob
noADed with princes and potcatates cf
every degree ANA was an uacrownod
king among thom. With none of the en-
barrassing features Of royaltr. and was
looked upon as q manly American. He
will be hero with his wild West Eyhibi-
ton on next Friday. October 9Th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-01
The old pump-Works Shut Down

Owing 20 the sudden fall OF the water
I'm the race that feeds the water works
al the old nump-house. on sunday AFT .r-
room pumping had 20 he is'Outindcd
temporarily. The water fell over TWO
feet in one hour soon after the water
from the river had been iurlcl into the
canal ut thrcc-mile locks. which have been
undergoing repairs. and the almost unpfe-
ccdanted low stage OF the water In the
.tnr