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The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
LITTLE CREEK.

The farmers in this vicinity are
vhleshing wheat; their crops are good
and the yield is better than it mas been
for years.
Corn is looking well and promising
Notwithstanding the dry summer.
Miss May Lowber is visiting Miss
Draper in Wilmington.
Miss Lizzie Carson is spending a few
weeks in Wilmington.
William Burris is this week laying
the foundation of his new residence on
Main Street.
w. S. Hendrickson, a merchant at
Mahon's River, has recently purchased
the Sullivan property on Main street
Many of our property owners are
fixing their side walks and paving.
Miss Anna Lowber is home from the
Wilmington High School on her vaca-
tion.
Mrs Fannie Joseph and son Willie,
of Wilmington, have been visiting in
Little Creek, but have now gone to
Rehoboth for few weeks.
Benjamin Donovan, who has been
sick for several weeks with typhoid
fever, is out and around again.
John Davis, Jr., who has had typhoid
fever, is now convalescing
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
PENINSULA NOTES.
Sand Hill campmeeting will begin
July u. and continue 10 days.

Sand Hill campmeeting will begin
July p, and continue 10 days.
The members of the tribes of I'M
proved Order of Red Men Of the lower
part of the State have been visited
by Great Sachem James Hargis,
who has been guest of several of the
new tribes as we'll as the older ones.
AT the Great Council in October James
II. McGlothen, will probably be elected
to succeed Mr.. Hargis as Great Sachem.
Sakimas Tribe of Milford listened to
a sermon last Sunday morning by Rev.
T. G. Eiswald, pastor of Milford Baptist
Church, on "Who is my Brother?"
The following letters testamentary
have been granted by Register of Wills
Causey of Sussex county: On the es-
tate of William G. Hearn, deceased, late
of Little Creek hundred, to Samuel j.
Lowe; on the estate of Job aBrber, of
Pennsgrove, N. j., to Asa G. Turner.
There is much interest manifested
by the pilots and steamboat men of
Low % IL NlAS dNNAutul W lltl OtGull Gu
ito the tug Pilot while coming into the
new pier. built for the Cape May and
Lewes transportation. recently The
tug struck something in the water,
near the pier, and while much Jared,
was not damaged. Captain Futcher
and many of the oldest steamboat men
are of the opinion that there is a wreck
lying near the pier. of which there is
no record, and it is possible that there
may be some sweeping done to learn
the cause of the collision.
Rev. G. G. Hopper of Georgetown
Presbyterian Church, will leave the
first of September for Philadelphia to
become pastor of the West Park Pres
byterian Church.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
WYOMING.

All members are requested to attend
the meeting of Wyoming Castle, X. G.
e., next Friday night, at which time
the installation of officers will take
place.
A rain is needed in this section.
Mrs. Hyatt of Clayton, and Mrs.
Moore of Wilmington, who have been
visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Carton of Wyoming. have re-
turned TO their respective homes.
Mr. and Mrs Whitlock of Clayton.
have been the guests of Mr., and Mrs.
Charles .Joles.
Smoe of the young folks of this town
had an enjoyable trawride Wednesday
evening, those included being Misses
Myrtle McCommons, Lillian Fisher,
Mary Simmons. Mabel Cole. Nellie
Gray, Mary and Bessie Colston; Messrs.
Wilmer Benson, Roy J. Bradley, How
ard Berry, Frank ]. Thomas, George
Fisher and Luther Mills.
The first peaches of the season were
grown by Mr.. Saxton of near Rising
Sun, and shipped from this station.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18

TOURS IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
The Scenic Line of the World" the
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, offers
to tourists in Colorado, Utah and New
Mexico the choicest resorts, and to the
trans-continenta traveller the grandest
scenery. Two separate and distinct
routes through the Rock Mountains, all
through tickets available via either.
The direct line to Cripple Creek, the
greatest gold camp on earth. Three
daily trains each way with Pullman
palace and tourist sleeping cars be-
tween Chicago, Denver, San Francisco
and Los Angeles. and Denver and
Portland. Superb dining car service
on all trains. The best line to Utah,
Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washing
ton via the ogden Gateway" Write
S. K. Hooper, G. P. & T. A., Denver,
Colorado, for illustrated descriptive
pamphlets.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
UNCLE SANS HOT BATHS.

The Hot Springs of Arkansas are
owned by the United States Govern
ment and have its endorsement for the
cure of rheumatism, malaria, nervous
troubles, chronic and functional all
ments and a score more of human ills.
Tie climate of Hot Springs is cool and
delightful in Summer, owing to it's
elevation among the Ozark Mountains,
and is the best time for treatment.
One hundred hotels for all classes.
Write Bureau Of Information, Hot
Springs, for illustrated book giving full
information.
For reduced excursion tickets and
particulars of the trip address, Chas.
L. Hopkins. D. P. A., Southern Rail-
way, 1928 Chestnut ST., Philadelphia,
Pa.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
A THOUSAND TONGUES
Could not express the rapture o

Could not express the rapture OF
Annie E. Springer, of 1925 How
ard ST., Philadelphia, Pa, when
she found that DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption had
completely cured her of hacking
cough that for many years had
made life a burden. All other
remedies and doctors could give
her no help, but she says of this
Royal Cure-"it soon removed the
pain in my chest and I can now
sleep soundly, something I can
scarcely remember doing before. l
feel like sounding its praises
throughout the Universe" So will
every one who tries DR.. Kings
New Discovery for any trouble OF
the Throat, Chest or Lungs. Price
soc and $I.oo. Trial bottle free at
Clarke & McDaniel's drug store;
every bottle guaranteed.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
CHAUTAUQUA.
Last LowRate Excursion via Pennsyl-
vania Railroad

last A4oN -ledte bAculSlOu via PennSyl-
vania Railroad.
On July 27 the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will run the last special ex-
cursion from Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, Reading Altoona, Belle
fonte, Lock Haven, Shamokin, Wilkes
barre, Sunbury and Williamsport, and
principal intermediate stations. ana
stations on the Delaware Division.
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti-
more Railroad, and on the Cumberland
Valley Railroad, to Chautauqua. n. Y.
Special train will start from Harris
burg at 1l.35 a. m. Connecting trains
will leave Philadelphia $40 a. M.
Washington 7.45 a. M, Baltimore S.55
a. m, Altoona 7.15 a. M, Wilkesbarre
73O a. m, Lock Haven 1125 a. m.
Round-trip tickets, good to return on
regular trains not later than August
%, will be sold at rate of $1,000 from
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washing
ton, and at proportionate rates from
other stations.
Passengers from Atlantic City,
Bridgeton, Vineland, Clayton, N. j.,
and stations on the Delaware Division
will use trains to Philadelphia on day
preceding date of excursion.
For specific rates and time of con-
Meeting trains apply to nearest ticket
agent.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
EXCURSION RATES TO AS WELL.
AS FROM THE EAST.

The Trans-Missouri Committee OF
the Western Passenger Association is
holding its annual meeting at the
Brown Palace hotel. A surprise was
sprung on the committee at the morn
ing session, by General Passenger
Agent Sebanstain, of the Rock Island.
Beginning about June 20, the Rock
Island will run four excursions from
Chicago, st. Louis, Kansas City and
Omaha to Colorado common points,
making a rate of one fare plus 50 for
the round trip and return limit Of Octo-
Der 31st on the tickets. These excur-
sions will be run as special excursion
trains and about the same dates return
excursions will be run from Denver,
Colorado Springs and Pueblo to the
Eastern points, the same rate prevail
ing, thus enabling Colorado people de-
string to do so Ito make tourist trips
East during the summer, with the same
advantages granted Eastern tourists
who come West.
ss d
Subscribe for THE Deiawarean," Si.os
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
SUMMER TOURS TO THE NORTH

For the Summer of 1900 the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company has arranged
to run two personally-cond tours
to Canada and Northern New York.
These tours will leave July 81 and Au-
gust II, including Niagara Falls, Thou
sand Islands, Rapids of the st. Law
renee, Quebec The Saguenay, Montreal,
Au Sable Chasm, Lakes Champlain and
George, and Saratoga, occupying fifteen
days; round-trip rate, SIPS.
Each tour will be in charge of one OF
the Company's tourist agents. assisted
by an experienced lady as chaperone,
whose especial charge will be unes-
corted ladies.
The rate covers railway and boat
fare for the entire round trip, parlor-
car seats, meals en- route, hotel enter
tainment, transfer charges, and car
riage hire.
For detailed itinerary, tickets, or any
additional information, address Tourist
Agent, Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany, 1876 Broadway, New York; $50
Fulton Street, Brooklyn; 7S9 Broad
Street, Newark, N. j.; or Geo. w. Boyd.
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
LOW RATES TO REHOBOTH AND
OCEAN CITY.

One-Day Excursions via Philadelphia.
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad.
The Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad Company an
nounces an excursion to Rehoboth
and Ocean City during the present sea-
son-July 10.
A special train will be run on the
schedule given below, and excursion
tickets, good only on the special train
in each direction, will be sold at rates
quoted.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
NEW YORK WORLD.
Thrice-a-Week Edition.
Best Paper at he Lowest Price.
A YEAR for UNE DOLLAR.
AS good as daily at the
price of a weekly.
price of a weekly.

During the Spanish-American war "The
Thrice-a- Week World" proved its great value
by the promptness, thoroughness and accura-
cy of its reports from all the scenes of impor-
tant events. 1t was as useful as daily to the
ing the great and complicated questions
which are now before the American people.
1t prints the news of all the world, having
special correspondence from all important
news points on the globe. 1t has brilliant il
lustrations, stories by great authors, capital
humor page, complete markets, departments
for the household and women's work and
other special departments of unusual interest.
We oder this unequallsd newspaper and
THE DELAWAREAN, together one wear for
$l.60; six months for 80 cts, and three month
for 40 cents. The regular subscription Or.
of the two papers is $500.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
INAUGURATION OF REHOBOTI
SPECIAL.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti-
more Railroad) announces that begin
ming Saturday. July Z, and continuing
until Monday, Sptember 8, inclusive, it
will run the Rehoboth Special on Sat
urdays and Mondays, between Will
mington and Rehoboth, as follows:
saturdays Mondays
only. only
Ala pm, lv. Wilmington ar O.O5 m.
456 pm, ar. Middletown .ar 9.15a.m.
5.O4 pm, ar. Townsend ..ar 9O6 m.
BIS pm, ar. Clayton lar $50 am.
5S9 pm, ara. Dover ...ar S33 am.
sos pm, ar. Harrington ar sos a. m.
$40 pm, ar. Milford ...ar 745 am.
$40 pm, ar. Georgetown ar ZIG am.
TIA PM, ar.... Lewes ....ar GAS a. m.
7.25 p. M, ar. Rehoboth ..lv 6.33a.m
On Saturdays a combined baggage
and smoking car and two coaches will
be run through from Broad Street Sta
tion, Philadelphia, on train leaving at
1923 p. m, to Rehoboth on the Reho-
both Special from Wilmington to Re
hoboth.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
A Frightful Blunder

Will often cause horrible Burn, Scald,
Cut or Bruise. Buclllen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures old sores,
fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns.
all skin eruptions. Best Pile cure on
earth. Only % cts. box. Cure guar
anteed. Sold by Clarke & Mcdaniel,
Druggists.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
Must Be Able to Write.

There is constitutional provision
which will become operative before the
next general election, which says: "No
person who becomes of age or who is
naturalized after January 1, 1900, shall
be permitted to vote who shall not be
able to read the Constitution in Eng
lish, and be capable of writing his
NAME
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18
lDaily. sDaily except Sunday.

a. Stops to leave passengers from Wilmington
and points north. or take passengers for points
south OF DelmaT.
''f' Stops only on notice to conductor or agent
Stops OF leave passengers from Middletown
and points south.
p" Stops to leave passengers from points south
of Delmar or take passengers from Wilmington
and points north
It Stops to let off passenges from points south OF
Harrington.
BRANCH ROADS,
New Castle Accommodation Trains-Leave Will
mington S:lS. m. 3;03. 4:27 and 6:58 D. IN.
week days Leave New Castle S:3l, 1858, 11:Ol a
m :; and 6;39 pm, week days. =
Express train leaving Harrington $40 am. and
arriving at 4: p. m. week days, run through solid
to and from Baltimore via Porter and Newark.
n, ,Delware. MARYLAND 4 Virginia R. R.-Ieave
ia harrngton for Franklin City and way stations
lO.3S IN and $50 weeks days. Returning, traiu
leaves franklin City 60J m and 81 pm week
days.
Leave Franklin City for Chincoteague
steamer ,33 p m week days. Returning leave
Chincoteague 1 52 m week days.
Leave Harrington for Georgetown, Lewes and
Rehoboth at 10 rs a M 6.5Op M week days. Re-
turning leave Rehchoth 6.S3 a IN and PSI M
Leave Harrington for Berlin 1888 M and 6 so
p pm N week sc days Returning. leave Berlin 6.56
and 2.33 p m week days.
Queen Anne & Kent r R.-L5av Townsend
tor Centreyille agd way stations 9.ZS m and 5.54
a N and "a p m week days;
Delaware \ Chesapeake X R.-Leave Clayton
Tor oxford and way stations 8 IS Q m and 5.5S m
week days. Returning leave Oxford 100 m and
l.56 m week days.
Cambridge and Seaford r. R.-Leave Seaford
for Cambridge and intermediate stations II, ~ m
and % p m. week DAYS. Returning leave Cam
bridge 100 m and 2 81 IN weet days.
Connection-At Porters, with Newark and Del
aware City. Railroad at Townsend. with Queen
Anne and Kent Railroad; at Clayton, with Della
ware and Chesapeake Railroad and Baltimore and
Delaware, Maryland and Virginia Railroad at
Seatord, with Cambridge and Seaford Railroad;
at Delmar, with New York. Philadelphia and
Norfolk. WicOmico and Pocomoke and Peninsular
Railroads.
j, B. HUTCHINSON. Gen. Manager
j r. Wood. Gen. Pass-Agt
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18

Returning, special train will leave
Ocean City 450 p. M, Rehoboth $50
p. m.
Children under twelve years of age,
one-half the above rates.
The Delawarean., 1900-07-18

. . .
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-08
Auction Sale.

Mrs. Geo. ID. UT, residing ,iN mile,
south of Lancaster on the Potosi road
near the Rock School, will sell At quc.
ton to the highest bidder on III,
terms mentioned below, c5mmencino
at 10 O'Clock A NJ, the following de.
sclibed property, on
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 22nd. 1900.
HEAD OF HORSES; mare eioht
years old, ! mare seven wears old. l
mare twelve years old. / horse sever
years old.
II HEAD Or CATTLE Z COWS. 5 calv.
es, 5 yearling steers. 1870 shotes.
FARM MACHINERY: Minneapoli,
binder, l Mccormick mower. hay
rake, 2 disc corn plows, ? double sho.
vel plows, l corn planter and check
rover, l riding pillow, hay rack,
3 stubble plows, . bob sleds, corn
binder, seeder, , wagons, three
horse harrow, l canopy-top road wag-
on, two-seated canopy-top buggy,
| potato digger, feed cooker, hog
racks, tank heater, set Howe's scales
3 wood-racks, / reaper, fanningmill
cutter, 3 sets double work harness.
2 grindstones, ice saw. / cross-cut
saw, one roller.
GRAIN: 10 tons shredded fodder,
one straw-stack, 1000 bushels corn,
800 bushels oats, 10 bushels potatoes,
10 bushels seed corn
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; Stoves.
tables, chairs, dishes, lamps. carpets,
etc, etc.
TERMS Ten dollars and under
cash; over that amount, one year.
time on approved note at per cent
c. j HYDE, Auctioneer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-08
Mrs. fenru F. Carroll Deceased.

On Saturday, Feb. 5, 1900, occurred
The death of Mrs Henry F. Carroll at
her home in this city.
Ida NJ Hayden was born March -.
1873. at Beetown. In May 1894 she
was united in matrimony to Henry f.
Carroll Of this city. Three children
blessed their union. all OF whom are
living Willie. aged years. Lille.
aged years and Tommy, aged :
months.
The sympathy OF the entire COM
munity is extended 10 the bereaved
usband and to the little ones bereft
OF kind and loving mother's care.
The deceased had been sick about a
month. She leaves to mourn her loss
besides a devoted husband and three
small children. father and mother.
two brothers and four sisters.
The Catholic knights assem- bled in
a body and acted as pail bearers and
had charge Of the entire funeral cere-
monies. The funeral ceremonie :
were held from the Catholic church
and the remains were laid to rest in
the Catholic cemetery Monday, Feb.
! 9Th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-08
Patch Grove Items.

James A. DaYis, an old time resi-
dent Of this place has sold his extern
sive farm and will rest from his labors
hereafter in Bloomington having bar
gained for the hoHse now owned by
p. BARLEY, Esq.
A. X. Alien, proprietor Of rhe cream
cry, removed with his family early in
the week TO Des Moines, Ia, where he
will make his future home for a time
There is report that Henry Adams
will leave his farm, three miles east
of the village. and occupy the house
purchased by the Thompsons from
the Wollenden estate.
Another report is that Capt. Young
and family will go to reside in Bloom
ington in the coming spriug.
w. O. Goodman intends removing
to Iowa for his future home
Arthur Robertson win take charge
Of A. Il. Aliens business interests.
Mrs. Mary b. Humphrey has been
i'll and under the care Of physician;
she is now with her daughter, Mrs. j.
Geiger of Bloomington
w. f. Lewis has been i'll and under
the Doctors care the past wcek he
was threatened with pneumonia.
There have been no more cases Of
diphtheria since the death Of Mary
Anderson The Andersons live three
miles or more from town and their
isolation perhaps prevented spread
Of the disease.
Clara Wagner has not recovered so
as to be able to return to Lancaster
to resume her school work; She has
had catarrhal fever.
A New England supper will be Civ
en- under the auspices Of the w. G..
I. US on the eve Of Friday, Feb. 9th
at the hall.
The entertainment furnished us by
the Projecting Co., was highly appre-
ciated and should they come again,
they will be well patronized b.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-08
SHORT LOCAL HAPPENINGS

The Big Masquerade on Wednes-
day FEB. llth
Read the .5lub" advertisement
% a Nineteen Gent Sale
Lcwi- Bcitlcr, n MI Hope. was a
Ti~itor in Lancaster last week.
WAIVED Girl Il Wright House
todo Kitchen work. 51t2.
Musroda'- leading citizen, Jacob
srrmmcr. wa, ii HE city Tuesday.
Remember the entertainment on
The 22nd. Y The city Opera house.
The Ladies' Aid society viii meet
% Friday afternoon With Mrs. Trow-
bridge
Marshall Eli of Madison, former
u . Lancaster boyepcot several days
n howe in Lancaster
Mr. Cha stralton drove to
5aodgcyiac, Wednesday III business of
3hc lniou telephone Company
Ma~tcrr I. Ba,ford entertained
aboa' dfly u his friends Monday
evening in honor d his tenth birth
CAV.
tttorneys CubeIas Of Muscoda
one Sa'ehe aud Doan ot Plaitcyille at
@rn5od O. business IN county court
Tucsday
'iu. Hyde ha, returned home
9?ooo slilwuhce where hc has been
oaelploytd a. q lireman on the Chicago
99lwMlkec y So Paul railroad.
An entertainment will be given
% thc lily Opera house On Feb 22nd
a1dcF .hc auspices 81 lhc ladies 81 the
Eastern star Further notice next
week.
Mr. and Mrs Il. g. ShowaItcr
aud Mr.. Geo Wheeler accompanied
NIi'- Myrtle Hughes ~ her home IL
Mu,calongc on sunday aud spent the
day with relatives
Auction SALE y Eastman, re-
siding near Montforl, will sell on
Eaesela}ss Feb ~; b horses 9ocattlc,
ll6 hogs@sarge quantity Of grain. AL
machinery. See bills.
.gst Friday was ground-hog day
and that gay and festive animal came
sut of his winter quarter, to take a
view Of .hc weather. According 10
Tie weather he must have seen his
he,low and returned q his sleeping
quarters for siN.wcek's snooze
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-08
LICENSED TO MARRY.

-N-o-o-o~0o-o-o-o-0~o-010 No-o-o-o-o
Feb. 1, Gus Wetter and Margaret Lull
both of }oScObel.
Feb ,. John Hesling. Harrison and Dora
Short Platteville.
Feb ? Neil Clements Of Enenboro ana
Minnie Baker Of Harrison
Feb ,, John Heiuricks of Lancaster ana
Mary Morgan of Woodman
Feb 3. Guy r. kempthome and Minnie
Nodolt loth of Platteville.
Feb. >, G. w, Middagh OF Preston andMrs
Ameline ] Born of Fennimore.
Feb g. ChaS A. Bremmer and Sophia
kovarS. both OF Muscoda.
Feb 6. Henry Jacob OF jamestown and
Louisa splinter of Grant county.
Feb. 8 John w. Edge and Sarah ButSpn.
both Of Lima.
Feb Z Robert Warren Munns of Fem
more and Alberta Miles of Lancaster
Feb = Arnold Brewer of CaSSville and
Anna Mumm Of Aatteyille
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1900-02-08
fiiah School Notes.

The following exercises were held
in the High school last week Thurs
day morning, essay, Character
sketch on Cicero Helen BROKER;
defamation, America Unconquer-
able Allen Vincent; Friday morning
essay, Events Of the Day Charles
lockwood; Defamation, ''Rienzi to
the Romans Frank Orion. Teach
ers and pupils viii be pleased to see
parents present at any of these exer-
cises On Thursday and Friday morn
ings Of every week.
Miss Lena Jeide has resumed part
of her studies after being absent for
some time past on account Of sickness.
Chas Watkins has returned to
school after several months absence.
Ray Flynn is absent from school on
account Of sickness.
Sam Stephens is seriously i'll with
pneumonia.
DR.. Barber has placed his fine cabi-
net Of geological specimens in the
High school for the use of the pupils.
1t Is very valuable in minerals and
salts gathered from all parts of the
continent and one from celestial re-
gions. There are specimens of historic
value: A piece of cordage with red
silk thread running through the cen
ter was obtained from the Esquimauv
on tie Great Fish river in 1855, and is
relic of Sir John Franklin's expedi-
ton; there is a piece of wood, the
history Of which runs back to the 18th
century, taken from the scene of one
of the most tragic incidents in the
life Of Wallace, the hero of Scotland:
there is stone from the locality
which witnessed the early Indian
troubles with King Philip; then there
are many other historic and prehistoric
relics, carrying us back to the stone
age The school viii be greatly in
debted to Dr. Barber for it. Prof
Clark appointed Ralph Kinney, Louisa
Winchell and Bessie Moulton to ten
der a vote Of thanks in behalf of the
school. A library Of value equal to
to this collection would be of great
use to the school Let others follow
DR.. BARRIERS good example. Follow
ing is the report Of the committee:
I'VE. the members of the Lancas-
ter High school, hereby tender our
sincere thanks to DR.. Barber for his
kindness in presenting us with the
cabinet Of geological specimens.
Respectfully submitted,
TIE COMMITTEE"
TANK.