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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-04-17
Thirsty Kansas "IItop,ans. !"

Topeka, Kan (special) .-"The Kan
sas Utopian Association is an illegal
organization says the State Supreme
Court i'll decision handed down i'll an
appeal from Brown county Stripped
Of its subterfuge and pretense, it is simp-
ly whisky saloon The decision will
result in putting a ban on 200 lodges"
of the association, with $4,000 members
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-04-17
A Lone fiighwaymau.

Grass Valley, Cal. (SpeciaD The
stage running between Nevada City and
Townsville was held tip by lone high
wayman about seven miles from Nevada
City. There were five women and two
men aboard. Three shots were fired by
the robber, but no one was hurt. The
Wells Fargo box was taken. brt the
amount of treasure it contained is not
known. There is no clre to the identity
Of the robber.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-04-17

Mobile, Ala (SpeciaD While super
intending the removal of a FOUNDER
gun from the wharf to tie United States
barracks here John R. Burns, aged 20,
an electrical engineer, was instantly
killed by the gun, which broke from its
fastcnings and passed over Burns body,
The remains will be inferred il the Ma
tional Cemetery here.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-04-17
ON A DYING INSECT.

futterng few simmer
A few mecstase in air
from Nene Agoden scott THINGS
days Not nd
On thy small
this world Was wel Who asketh
John Hall Ingham Lppncott'
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1903-04-17
Hilary Bell Drops Dead.

New York (speciaD.-Hiliary Bell
tie dramatic and musical critic Of the
New York Press. dropped dead in tins
Barge Office. Heart failure is believe
10 have been the Cause OF death. Hiliar,
Bell was born nea- Belfast, Ireland, il
1857 He took tip portra;a ltin,
alter coming to this coun u. :,
went into newspaper wos H. :
IN the Press about the - +
ccptlou as musical 49,
and has been Their = s
"ss ei.itos OF TIE
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25
MINNESOTA
CHURCH APPOINTMENTS
Made by Northwestern Conference OF the
limited EvanneIIcaI Church,

Made by Northwestern Conference Of the
United Evangelical Church.
NERSTRAND. 'NIINN.-At the annual
northwestern conference of the United
Evangelical church the following appoint
ments were made for the st. Paul district:
Ackley, Iowa, F. A. Williams; Belmond
and StiIshon. Iowa, J. Koths; Charles City,
Iowa. j. Burkhardt; Coster, Iowa. j.. c.
Bender; Geneva. Iowa, P. L. Hahn; Nora,
Spring, Iowa, Fl. M. Trumbauer; Otter
Greek, Iowa, W. F. Brecher; st. Paul,
Iowa. William Jonas: Nerstrand. and Nor
ristown. Mimi. C.. C1erhardt; Kimbell and
Rices, Mimi. j. A. kremer; Wheaton.
Mimi. P. Belzer: Bowbells. Mimi. Theo,
Pfenning; Drake. Mimi, P. Knuth; Wash
ington Mission, J. Sass; Auburn, Iowa.
J. H. Freduni: Rockwell City and From
ola. Iowa. Thomas Koch. - - ::
The Le Mars district received the fol-
lowing assignments: LIE Mars German, K.
Knupp; LIE Mars English G. Huelsebus;
Allendorf. Iowa. II. w. Hotter; Defiance
and CARING, J: D. Klosz; Floyd, F. Nick
el; George, Iowa. c.. "A. Maerz; Odebolt
Iowa, S. Fl. .DunSelberger: Hinton Iowa
/. A. Ferch, Stanton, Iowa. F. A. Schmalle
Sioux Falls. S. D., A. II. Thuran; Big
Stone City, S. D.. D. C. Hauck: Armour
S. D.. r. Bruins: Fairfax. 8. b. J. P. Gar.
man: Booge, S. D.. to be supplied: Odes-
sa, Mimi. J. Haehlen and J. A. Haehlen
Slayton, Mimi. F. A. Erase; Lake Wilson
Mimi. T. S. Weber; Heron Lake, Mimi
Oswald Mehnert. &=f~,
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25
IOWA
CENTRAL SCHOOL SYSTEM
Taylor Township In Marshall County De-

Taylor Township In Marshall County De.
tclares for It. -.-
H1AESfIALLTOWN, IOWA--A special
election was held in Taylor township in
this county to determine whether or not
the township should vote tax Of $4,000
for the erection Of a central school. The
proposition carried by five votes. This is
the first township to adopt the central
school system.
The Office Of the Standard Oil company
was entered by burglars and the desks
rif1ed of their contents. The safe was not
molested. A pair Of gloves and cotton
mitten were left by the burglars and are
the only clues. = $751;:
The new Carnegie library building will
be formally dedicated on April o. Pro
fessor r. M. Cunden, librarian of the St.
Louis public library. viii deliver the dedi-
:catory address and President johnson
Brigham. Of the Iowa Library association
the congratulatory address.
- A division Of the International Broth
erhood Of Engineers was organized yes
terday. There are twenty y-seven charter
members and the division win be known
as George D. Brooke, No. 900, in honor Of
George D. Brooke, Of Minneapolis, super
irtendent Of motive power for the Iowa
Central and N1inneapo polls & st. Louis
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

and composition one and two seconds,
thus making him winner with Larkin sec
ond. He will represent Redfield college in
the state contest which will be held at
Huron in May. ~..s :. 49,. r.;
RedAeld college never had a brighter
prospect than at the present time, as there
will be a gymnasium built the coming
summer with all the modern improvements
and with rooms for the. commercial art
and musical departments or the second
floor. This, with the prospect for new
students, Q1akes the city of Redfeld
proud Of her institution. -~.~,.,.. e.. :. I
: The Methodist Episcopal church is lay
Ing plans for a new edif1ce this year which
will cost $4,000. This will be one Of the
largest. and best churches in the state:
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25
"DAvlD coPPERFiELD"
Dickens Masterpiece Enacted by Thes
plans Of Princeton.

Dickens Masterpiece Enacted by Thes-
plans Of Princeton.
PRINCETON, MINN.-The talented
thespians Of the Princeton high school
put on a creditable production Of Dickens
David Copperheld'' and Cinderella" at
Jesmer's opera-house last week. The sue
cess Of the presentation was due largely to
the excellent coaching Of Professor II. E.
White, superintendent Of the Princeton
public school. and to Miss L. G. Patter-
son, principal OF the high school.
Special mention Is due Earl Kaliher as
Micawber. Roland Northrop as Uriah
Heep, and Miss Aris Wheaton as Agnes
Wickfleld. The stars that shone bright
est In "Cinderila" were Miss Grace Byers,
who assumed the title role, and Avon
Whitney, who proved himself a natural
born comedian, as Pedro. -
A pleasing feature Of the entertainment
was the singing and dancing Of the school
children.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25
TO THE COAST
Rev, MIR. Culow of Branerd Changes Pui.
D, % pits with Tacoma Pastor: .-


BRAINERD. .N1TNN.-Rev. James Clulow.
pastor Of the First M. e. church, has been
transferred to the Puget Sound conference
and will be sta toned at Tacoma by order
Of Bishop Andrews Of New York. He will
become pastor of the Central AZ. E. church
Of Tacoma. REV. G. G. Ferguson, the
present pastor Of the Central church. Ia
coma. will succeed Rev Mr.. ,Clulow here.
There was some little trouble in the con-
gregation Of the church last fail when Rev.
MI. Clulow, was reappointed at the con-
ference at Morris. The news Of the trans
fer was therefore received with much sur
prise. -" .."~& =. -
Frank Hanley. while working at the
landing near the M. &. yards, was seri-
.ously injured. His left foot got caught be-
tween two logs and he was wrenched be-
tween them. He sustained injuries to his
abdomen and hips and was made .llnconsci-
Gus. A switch engine and a nat car
brought him to the Northern Pacific sana-
+oriun. ...%E 49,. Il. >,@ >
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25
THAcKERAY AT THE HEAD
Next Meeting OF Humane Society to BE
Held In GrInnelI. =.

GRINNELL, IOWA--At the recent meet
ing Of the State Humane society at Des
Moines, F. w. Thackeray Of Grinnell was
elected president. Mrs. J. II. r. Main
was elected one Of the vice presidents and
Charles Porter was made member Of
the executive committee. It was decided
to hold the next meeting Of the society
in Grinnell on the last Thursday In May
1904. ...
At--the meeting of the Southeastern
Iowa Teachers association, to be held in
Burlington April 214, several Grinnell citi-
zens will appear on the program. Presi-
dent Dan F. Bradley will speak on "The
Higher Ideals in Education; Dean Main
on THE Immediate Needs Of Correlation
of the High School and the College; Miss
Julia Grurbl:ng on "Grade, Studies In the
High School, and Miss Kate Lisor On
Educational Papers and Magazines"
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25
THEIR FIFTIETH
Golden Wedding Celebrated by the VII.
e. a. % sons or Lake CIty


: LAKE CITY. MINN.-Mr. and Mrs. VIII
liam Wilson celebrated their: fiftieth we'd
ding Anniversary. Mrs. William Duffus,
who was the bridesmaid fifty years ago,
was present and helped receive the COM
pany. There was also one great grand
child present and many relatives from
away, among them George Russell Of Cot
tonwood. Mr.. and Mrs. Lind and son and
Miss Malde Russell Of South Dakota. Mr..
and Mrs. James Lawrence and Edward
Lawrence, Of Marshall. Mimi, Mrs. Clash
on and Mr.. and Mrs. George Lowe of Cot
tonuood, Robert Glashan and DR.. and
Mrs. j. G. Armand, Mrs. John Russell,
Miss Jennie Forest Miss Katharine For
est and Mrs. Ramsdell OF Minneapolis,
Miss Jean Armand of st. Paul, Mrs. Thovis
Of Wabasha, Mr. and Mrs. j. D. Smith Of
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25
BIG PAPER PROJECT
Vests Largest Plant Will Be Started
Next Month at Sault Ste
Marie.
New York, Milwaukee and Detroit
! Men Interested in the New
Enterprise.
Special to The Journal

Special to The Journal
Sault ste Marie, Mich, March 25.-of-
ficers and directors of the American 500
Pulp and Paper company held a meeting
here to-day and approved the plans that
have been drawn for new project, which
includes the development of approximately
20,0 horse power of the Chandler Dunbar
water power on the rapids opposite the
ship canal ~
Among those from the outside interested
are J. P. Hummel and Cassius M Paine
of Milwaukee, Hoyt Post and w. K. Ken
ny of Detroit and C. E. Wallace OF New
| York. 81
The plant will be the largest Of the kind
in the United States located west Of Mag
"a Falls and will have a capacity Of 125
! to $50 tons Of paper daily. Print paper,
wrapping paper and high grade manila
| fibre and box board will be the principal
| product Of the mill.
The contract with the Chandler Dunbar
company calls for 1000 horsepower. The
plant entire will comprise group Of
buildings one thousand feet long and 200
| wide, the: largest Of which will be the
power building Ses feet long by 90 wide,
| forming the dam.
| The active work of construction, 1t is
| announced will begin next month and the
| plant Is expected to be ready for occu-
: patton in May, 1904. The company owns
! a large tract of pulpwood in the upper
peninsula and Ontario that will furnish
raw ma terial for many years to come.
| The project will be the second largest in
| dustrial enterprise here.
It Is estimated that three million dol.
! lars or more will be spent in building
operations here this summer. About
third Of this will be expended in the con-
struction of the pulp and paper mills. A
white metal works costing In excess Of
100000 will be erected on the Michigan
Lake Superior power canal by the Craig
Metal & Chemical corporation, Connecti-
cut concern.
1 Four hundred thousand dollars will be
spent by the government this season in
ldredging work in the West Neebfsh cham
mel, which expenditure will directly bene-
fit the 500. The six-story block to be
erected by Representative r. N. Adams
will cost 100000, Hickler Bros marine
railway will mean an outlay Of about $780,
|ooe, the proposed public library will re-
|auire the expenditure Of a like amount
! and the Petosky Rug company's building
/ will cost $12, 600 more. s:
In addition several business blocks are
in prospect and many dwellings will be
CONSTRUCTED, while the proposed railroad
to, st. Ignace will give work to several
hundred men,.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25
ANOTHER RIDE WITH BULLOCK
President May Take ft Wter, He Visit,
~ r-..- . Sioux Falls, .,,, .,...,.-,'

- -... ~ Sioux Falls. g.,, .,..,.e. b.
SIOUX FALLS, s., D.--Amotig the fea-
lures Of the visit of President Roosevelt to
Sioux Falls next month will probably BE- q,
horseback ride in the afternoon of Sunday,
April 5, in company with Captain Seth
Bullock, Of Deadwood. In tue forenoon
the president. accompanied by Senator
Kittredge, will attend services at a local
church. It is planned to have him address
the school children Monday morning, April
s, prior to the parade: :, i ~ l.:,{s. +.
+ During the regular March meeting Of the
state board Of railroad commissioners P.
j. Rogde of this city was engaged as at
torney for the board in cases where legal
assistance IS necessary. The contract be-
tween the Doard ana r. 3. McMartill OF
this city. expired about a year ago, since
which time Mr.. McMartfn has been acting
as attorney for the board in special cases.
Mr. Rosde will not be paid an annual sal
ary. but will receive compensation for
work actually performed.
A naval recruiting party, under Lieu.
tenant Ryan. is meeting with good sue.
cesss., An aggregate Of twenty Ave apr,li-
cants have thus far put in an appearance.
OF these fifteen succeeded in passing the
physical requirements.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

: From Frisco and Los Angeles, where
they were jollied and praised BY the news
paper writer's and artists, the North Da-
kota editors started on their return home
by the way of Salt Lake City, Denver and
Omaha. At Salt Lake q Herald artist
Caught" q. bunch Of the visitors, as
shown herewith, indicating some start
ling changes in physiosnorny since the
company was pictured In Los Angeles.
These are reproduced with apologies to
the originals r<+" - Il
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

Saltair train. With true newspaper in
stinct they bombarded the Salt Lakers
with more questions than the local frater-
nifty would have been able to answer In
weeks. They saw the beach lines left
on, the mountains Of the old. Bonneville
sea and wanted to know what road that
was" They saw the square heaps Of salt
piled up in the brine ponds near the lake
and wondered If they were the granite
pyramids for the Lucin cutoff. ,
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

Several delays interfered with an elab
crate program which the Press club, Of
Salt Lake City had arranged. The car
riage drives, moonlight rides, ball par
ties and banquets had to be "cut OUT
because the party could not remain. A
delegation from the Press club took the
visitors in charge and told them What
would have happened II they had made
preparations to stay longer.
THE party was dined at the Commercial
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

of the speakers will be Mayor Seth Low
OF New York. Senator Beveridge and
Booker r. Washington. '..e.>
Post A Of the T. P. A. is making prepa-
rations to entertain the coming state
meeting of the Travellers Protective AS
sociation on Saturday. April Is. There
Mrs. John L. McMillen. wife Of the first
white settler in Shibboleth, the former
name of Mason City, was buried yester-
day. She died at her daughters home In
Cedar Ra pids. -. -. .--.. =: e..
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

FAULkToN, 8. D.--The funeral of
Mrs. e. Cole, one IT the first settlers OF
Fau1k county, took place this week.--P. Fl.
O'Neil was taken to St.. Luke's hospital,
st. Paul, for treatment. having been very
sick for six weeks with grip and other
troubles.-The regular March term of cir
cult court convened yesterday. There ane
sixty four cases on the calendar.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

GRIkNELL, IoWA-At> the republican
primaries the following county ticket was
nominated: Representative, Thomas Far
ris; treasurer. John w. Vest; superintend-
ent, P. A.. McMilIen: sheriff George W.
Binesar; supervisor, G. d. Will<inson; cor
oner, E. r. Talbot; surveyor, 8. J. Buck.
The proposition to return to the delegate
convention system of nominating county
officers was rejected by a large vote.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

NEGAUNEE, MIcH.-Negotiatio are
practically completed whereby c. G. Grif-
fey will dispose of his controlling interest
in the Negaunee Iron Herald to Fred
Dougherty,; associate editor Of the MIL
waukee Evening Wisconsin. Mr.. Griffey
founded the paper thirty years ago.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

cILAs, $. D:-Joseph Meyer was run
down by an engine OH the Milwaukee
road four miles east Of here last evening
and killed. He was going from Winfred
to Howard on a railroad Velocipede.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25
SUES WITNESS FOR DAMAGES
Dickinson Would Collect Paltry 100000
from Hamilton Browne.

INDEPENDENCE, IOWA.--W. P. Dick
ir1son, who has just been acquitted Of the
charge of embezzlement, has sued Hanil-
ton Browne, the prosecuting witness, for
an accounting Dickinson asks for money
due him and for personal damages to the
extent Of $10t. 900.
The First National bank also sues Ham
ilton Browne for the $4,000 note in ques-
tion in the embezzlement suit.
Owing 20 almost impossible roads, the
rural mail carriers aband doned Their routes
to-day.
Warren r. Miller, formerly part owner
oS the Conservative, has purchased the
Courier Democrat of Seneca. Kan
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

.MARQUETTE,- MlcH.-The Michigan
Land and Iron company, which controls
the remaining lands of4the old Marquette,
Houghton & Ontonagon railroad grant, mas
decided to close the: independent office
it has maintained here for years. =.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25
RIVAL FOR A TRUST
Feeding and Shipping Yards for a
New Livestock Concern Pro-
jected at West Superior.
Chicago Men, Backed by Western
Roads, Will Wage Campaign
on the Meat Combine.
Special to Tho Journal.

Special to Tho Journal. E.t
West Superior. Wis. March 25.--Repre-
sentatives Of eastern and Chicago capital
will be here next week to put through a
deal for locating big feeding and ship
ping yards for a live stock company which
is to be q rival Of the meat combine in
Chicago.
The people already have under option in
Indiana. just over the Illinois line. a site
upon which are to be be built stock yards
and packing houses. The concern figures
on getting first into the cattle country OF
the northwestern states and Manitoba.
which country Is expected to develop at
once into the leading meat producing Sec
tion Of the country. 'a '-..
Superior Is to be the point through
which the new company will get its hold
on this territory. Deals for large tracts
of land in this country are now on.
Through It's location near Chicago the
land company expects to be able to con-
tend with the Union yards, and through
it's connection here it expects to be on the
ground floor in the northwestern business.
It IS said that Northern Pacific and Great
Northern interests are backing the
project.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

BOONE, IoWA-A sensation was caused
by the confession ct Ralph Leonard, aged
16, the son Of respectable parents, that he
set fire to four barns. He said his ac-
completes compelled him to do it,
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

Cottonwood, Mrs. George sNorthneld Of
Duluth and William Foreman OF Dufries.
The house was decorated with smilax and
cut flowers and refreshments were serxed.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

BELLE PLAiNE, IoWA--well dril1ers
have opened another lne artesian well
the water gushing many feet; above the
surface. -
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

RED LODGE, MoNT.-Report of a
rich placer strike comes from the head of
Sand creek, where operations for tapping
a subterranean stream have been In prog
.ress:: !. It is said the auriferous sands show
forty good colors to the pan. !; :: - :
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

HokAH, MlNN.-W. F. Weber one Of
the early citizens and business men, was
buried yesterday. He died at the home
Of his daughter, Mrs. II. H. Snure, In
Caledonia. at the age of 70 years. He
was the first treasurer Of the village of
Hokah and the third postmaster. He was
also a county commissioner and served
one term in the legislature.-Mrs. Mckay.
wife of John Mckay, Sr.. one Of the Oldest
residents Of Holah. died suddenly yester~
day Of heart disease.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

HASTINGS, MINN.--J. A. johnson was
reelected engineer Of the fire steamer and
W. s. Walbridse has been reappointed
deputy under Coroner Kramer.-George
and Fred Carisch left yesterday for Helena
to join the Pacific Northwest baseball
league.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

IOWA FALLS, IOWA--william Young
has been bound over on charge Of ma
liciously defacing building. ss::..sa, ,
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

WEST BEND, ioWA-F'ire yesterday
caused a loss OF $4,000. The losses: Rink I
saloon $4,000; insurance, $1,000. Delano's
restaurant, $1,000, no Insurance.. j. ). Wat
sons land office, 81, 900; no insurance
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

MILWAUKEE, WIS.-Judge Halsey de-
cided that So called blacklists are priv
ileged communications. The libel suit OF
Valentine Gerhart against Armour & Co
and William G. Lloyd. the Milwaukee rep.
resentative of the combination Of packers
for $40, 900 damages was non suited. 1t
will he apnealsd.. ...s-.- =.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

BUFFALO LAKE, MINN.-Rev. E..
Knorr, pastor of the German Lutheran
church, dropped dead yesterday from
heart failure. He had had charge Of this
congregation for ten years
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

NORRIS. Enthusiastically the most
important case ever tried in district court
here is in progress. It Is brought by Ar
vid Linden. a minor, by Emil Lundblad.
his guardian ad litem, against the Great
Northern Railway company for $4,000 per-
sonal injury damages. The. injury was
sustained last December at Howard Lake.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25
WILLIAMS FoH REDFiELD
Annual oratorical Event at the consre
national College.

REDFIELD, s. D.A-The fifteenth annual
contest in oratory at Redfie1d eollege was
held. last evening and there WAS & large
crowd present. The following partici-
pated: Daniel Mann" A. A. Pickler;
Napoleon Bonaparte,' w. n. Becknan; ;
The Spirit Of the Age, JAY 4, Larktn;
Determining Forces OF History" George
Williams. =. a ... s.s
The Judges on delivery. gave Nj. Will
lianas three frsts. and the Judge OF thought
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

MoRAvlA. ioWA-The forty-ninth ses-
sion Of the Iowa annual conference Of the
United Brethren church has just closed.
Among the resolutions adopted was one
one indorsing the movement for organic
union Of a number Of churches similar In
doctrine and polity. Gladbrook. was Sc
+ lected as the place for holding the next
conference. .~!.s .-~s: ..-s. ~ i
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

SPRINGFIELD, MINN. - Theodore
Metzke, a clerk in Gustor Nuessle's gem
eral store, has mysteriously disappeared.
His wife Is much alarmed and citizens are
preparing to drag the river. He Is about
40 years old.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

BELclT, WiS.-L. II. Parker Of Beloit
has been appointed national bank exam
liner Of the district OF Wisconsin and Min
nesota. to succeed S. H. Culver Of Super
ior, who resigned.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

lSHPEMlNG, MIcH.-The labor uarty
has decided to put a city ticket in the
field this spring. Municipal ownership
and similar planks will be its slogan.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

DULUTH, MINN.-George Shea, fore
man Of a crew at the banking ground of
the Alger, Smith :! Co., sawnill on Rice S
Point, was instantly killed by a log.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-25

REDDlNG, loWA.--The Iowa Land
Credit and Investment company has been
organized. with capital stock Of $4,000
The officers are: A. NJ. Schancke, presi-
dent, Gilmore, Minn,; w. G. Schanoke, sec
retary and treasurer, Reddif1g.