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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
G ON THE FARM,

Information as to the extent of the
progress made on Montana farms dur.
ing the past ten years, ia presented in
q bulletin issued by the federal census
bureau. The data were gathered by
agents employed for that purpose, and
give a fairly accurate estimate of
agricultural development that will be
q surprise to people not familiar with
the rapidly changing conditions. The
bulletin says In part:
Between 1900 and 1910 the value OF
farm lands and improvements in the
state of Montana increased 355 per
cent, or from S55, 026, 600 to $3.50, 1885,.
600. This increase is probably not
equaled in any other state in the west
and is attributable, not only to devel.
opment by irrigation, but to the open
ing of Indian lands and the extention
of dry.farm agriculture to q large
portion of Eastern Montana.
In 1910 the census bureau reports
that there were Is, 946 farms in Mon.
tana, embracing a total of l3,499 600
acres of land. The improved acreage
is returned as 1851 900, the average
acres per farm being $40.
AS stated, the value OF lands and
buildings was $3.50. 485, 900, the value
of the lands alone being 1925, SlS 900.
The average value per acre Of farm
land in Montana was $l6.S3
The total acreage reported in 1910
was 3,499, 900 acres, as compared with
S,344, 900 in 1910. an increase Of 5,l55,-
600 acres, or 62 per cent.
1.-THE statement shows In detail tina,
the number of farms reported in 1910
was %, GAG, as compared with 1880 in
1900, an increase of II, $40, or 81 per
cent.
The principal rates of increase If
Montana in 1910 as against 1900, are;
In the total value of all farm land
alone, 1874 per cent: in the total value
of farm land and buildings, 1855 pei
cent; in the average value per acre o
AoT" Iouu oAOue, Soo per Cout, ~ Vn'
total value of all farm Implements ant
machinery, 1877 per cent; in the aver
age value per acre of farm land ant
buildings alone, l64 per cent; in tn
total expenditures for fertilizers, Is
per cent; in the total expenditures TO
labor, ia per cent; in the total i'm
proved farm acreage, ITO per cent; II
the whole number of farms, 81 pc
cent, and in the total farm acreage
81 per cent.
These data show remarkable agri
cultural development during the pas
ten years, aud the next census will tel
q still more interesting story.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
He Guessed 1t Right.

A captious traveller in northern Ar
kansas stopped by q fence to ~criticise
q scar cornfield. "Mighty small corn
you have there" he shouted to the
man experimenting the growth from
a shady corner.
yep" said the Arkansan. "Plant.
ed the small kind"
"Looks mighty yellow to me for
this time of the year."
"Yep. Planted the yellow kind"
"Well," said the traveller, II can't
understand your method. You WON'T
get half Q CROP"
"Nope," said the Arkansan. cheer
fully. "You are shore q good guess.
er, stranger. Half q crop exactly.
that's mine; l planted this crop on
shares.H
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
IN EGGS.

Anybody a tell a good egg from
q bad one, but it must require q re-
fined discrimin alton to distinguish
five graduations ranging from the e.
tremely fresh to the contrary, and have
the eggs remain within the limits OF
salable commodities, says the Mon.
tana Lookout. They do it in Chica.
go, and the fact suggests that the
food inspectors of that city either neg
lect their duty or the egg is a CONTEST
ible of exceedingly elastic nature. In
Chicago trade reports five grades are
quoted, extras 32c, prime irsts 29c,
frsts 2Sc, ordinary frsts 26c and sec.
onds Is to Tic. Reading the list, there
is q decided impulse to call the atten.
ton of the pure food inspector to sec-
onds: there Is q Suspicious air about
the price of seconds emphaticaliy sug-
costing this course
In the opinion OF people disinclined
to split hairs there are only two kinds
of eggs, good and bad, and the dealer
in good eggs should receive q fair
price for his goods, and he who bar.
ters the other kind should be removed
to the bastile. Even admitting that
extras are eggs Immediately from the
henhouse, prime first merely Invested
Of their pristine bloom, first q week
old, and ordinary irsts the kind sold
for baking purposes, second-if the
price ia q true sign-must be half bad,
in which case the dealer il q trespass.
er on the law and ripe for punishment.
This assumption seems admirably
founded 10 reason, and wherever these
grades OF eggs exist, doubtless there
is a need for the Offices of the food in.
spector. The pure food authorities
of Montana are respectfully requested
to ascertain If the Chicago classified.
lions have taken root locally, and il
they find such to be the case, they are
urged to be swift and drastic in the
application of corrective treatment.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
Congress Makes New Record,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-The Sixty.
first congress tonight rounded q total
of approximately $4,000 public and
priv ate bills, with four days remain
ing, against a total of 2S,440 for the
Sixtieth congress.
Besides these bills, the present con.
gress at its three sessions has record.
ed the Introduction of almost LOCO
house resolutions, 275 joint resolutions
and 81 concurrent resolutions, while
committees have made reports on g.
250 of these bills and resolutions.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
MONTANA'S NEW SENATOR.

The political prophets who express
ed the belief that the democratic
twelfth assembly would send Mr..
Walsh or Mr.. Conrad to the United
States senate, guessed it wrong.
Those who predicted a deadlock, also
guessed it wrong. Those who made
no predictions at all are now in a
position to declare they entertained
the belief that q dark horse would
win.
The winner is the darkest kind of a
dark horse. Judge Henry L. Meyers,
of Ravalli county, was chosen to sue
coed Thomas h. Carter to assist in
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
Auction Sale,

On Thursday, March 16. 1911, at our home
ranch, one and one-half miles from Geyser, be.
ginning at III o'clock .. m. sharp, the following
will be auctioned:
Eight head work horses.
Seventeen unbroken horses and colts, all I'm.
der i've years old. Halter broken.
One stallion, three years old.
Eight mich cows.
Seven head mixed yearling and two-yearo old
cattle.
Four calves.
Wagons, harness, machinery, fence posts,
blacksmith outfit and numerous other articles
generally used on a ranch.
CHAMBERLAIN LAND & SHEEP COMPANY,
Owner, Great Falls, Montana.
Col. c. H. KELLY, Auctioneer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
Opposed To Direct Election.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.-The United
States senate today rejected the reso.
luton calling for the election of sena-
tors by direct vote of the people, by
failing to give it the necessary two
thirds majority. The vote was 81 in
favor and % against the resolution.
Senators Carter and Dixon, of Mon
tana, favored the adoption of the
resolution.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
800 Reward.

One hundred dollars reward will be paid for
evidence aud conviction of parties driving of
from their accustomed home range, on head
waters of middle fork of Clear Creek,
injuring, killing or unlawfully brand
ing any cattle or horses bearing brand ~
on left hip for cattle and left shoulder
for horses. / desire to return all above stock
and will pay a fair reward for information lead.
FRED H. SCOTT, warrick, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
Of District Court, 1911.

CHOUTEAU COUNTY.
Tuesday, April 1.
Tuesday, July IL.
Tuesday, October 81.
VALLEY COUNTY.
Tuesday, May 8.
Tuesday, September 5.
Tuesday, November IA.
TETON COUNTY.
Wednesday, May 81.
Monday, July 81.
Wednesday, November 20.
FERGUS COUNTY.
Wednesday, March s.
Thursday, June 5.
Friday, September s.
Friday, December 5.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
EStray Taken Up.

Taken up, a bay horse about four years old
branded % on left hip. Has been with my ont
fit about m three years.
E., P, KILROY. Alma. Montana,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
Notice Of EStray.

Small dark bay horse or colt came to my ranch
one mile northwest of Carter, about February l,
and will not leave. Has two white spots on
forehead and clipped name and tail.
j. P. MCMAHON. Carter,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
STATES LAND OFFICE

Fly office is in a position to handle all kinds Of
Land Office business, and if youneed information
quick or any work done in the Office. You can
have it attended to by writing. wiring or telephon-
ing TO me. My Office is in the same building as the
United States Land Office and all work can be
taken up and attended to without delay. .
"TALK"WITH CARRUTH"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
Sheep For Sale.

For April delivery, about 1900 head of young
ewes, to start lambing May /, heavy shearerS
and bred this season 10 thoroughbred Delaine
bucks. Alec about 600 head of eve lambs, same
grade % the ewes. Write or call on
DUNCAN & SARGENT, Aim Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
Stallion For Sale.

A thoroughbred stud colt, old enough for
service, pedigree furnished. Win sell or ex-
change for good team. Can be seen at ranch
quarter mile south of Kershaw.
G, L. DECK. Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
Girl Wanted,

ranch to help lady do cooking. etc. Liberal
wages for six or seven months. Address
MRS. j. II. EVERS, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
Alfalfa Hay For Sale.

Baled alfalfa hay for sale free on hoard the
cars at Fort Benton for ST.. so per ton in carload
lots. l guarantee it to be first class in every re-
spect. Inquire of P. H. SCHWARTZ,
3l09 7th Ave N. Billings, Montana.
Phone 3O23 Mutual,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
EStray Taken Up.

A bay mare with four white feet; and branded
c J on right shoulder. Owner may recover by
calling for her. Address
F. Z. B~RUNSKILL, Hawarden, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
For Sale.

A couple of mich cows and some chickens.
NORTHWESTERN LIVE STOCK CO.,
Fort Benton,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
Hay For Sale.

Alfalfa, red clover and wild hay in carload
lots. Very reasonable.
P.S HILLEBOR, 7ls 4th Ave. s.,
Great Falls, Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-03-08
Sheep For Sale.

About 100 head of heavy shearing, breeding
ewes for April ! delivery. Extra we'll wintered
at East butte, in the Sweet Grass hills. Will
cell or rent my range.
LOUIE SARGENT, Alma, Mont.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
More Good News
More Proof That Hyomei Ends the
Misery Of cstarrh. Read u.

This IL TO certify that ! was a
sufferer OF catarrh in its worst
form OF the head, throat, lungs and
stomach for almost ten years. hnv-
Ing been treated by nine different
doctors, all OF whom failed to give
me any relief, saying nothing Of a
cure. Seeing your HYOMEf advcr-
tlsed, procured an outfit five years
ago last March. and 70 the surprise
Of myself and friends ] was bene-
fitted before the frat bottle was
used. have been able TO work
every day since. When have a
cold | breathe through my inhaler
and take no medicine. have not
used fifty cents worth OF any other
medicine since that time. Hoping
that many others afflicted with this
same disease or consumption viii
give II a fair trial. Very respect.
fully. w. w. Kigner. Beach Haven,
Pa. H. ID. 1911.
For catarrh. asthma, catarrhal
deafness. bronchitis. Group, coughs
and colds HYOMEI Is guaranteed.
Complete outfit, which includes in
haler. 800 Extra bottles II need
ed, 80 cents. Sold by the Quaker
Drug Co. and pharmacists every.
where.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10

AcQuaintaucas were there with
questions to ask. and n kimmei did
not answer correctly he would have
been branded an impostor and
driven from town. Editor y. NJ Cook
and Richard Dugan had known him
from hoyhood.
Let's see your left wrist" said
Cook.
Yes, the old scar Is there"
Cook seized the prcdigal's hand.
George. IFS you. Say. YOU see this
scar on my headF Rms ember how !
got that asked the editor.
Sure. down ri the swimming hole
at Browns eddy. ! saw you take
the dive that cut vour head.
why, 81. the most utter non.
sense ever heard Of &c say u IL not
Won. George. you darn KID. replied
Cook. warmly.
Meanwhile friends Of the mother
hurried 10 tell her that her son had
arrived: that they knew him 10 be
her own George kimmcl The
mother had not met him on his ar
rival
We'll. I suppose mother IL just u
little way from here. t-I-i--ahs has
thrown me down. said kimmsl. and
his voice fsitercd.
Remember where the old home
is,~ aKkcd Fox.
Harry. are you asking foolish
questions. too Yes and ! suppose
IT'S there yet--on Hickory lane"
''Ha, ha' That's where VIC got
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10

NILES. Mich. Oct. io--Missing IL
years: returns convict. recognized
BY almost the whole town. spurued
By his mother as an smpostor and
not heF son.
Like fairy tale reads the story
Of the strange coming Of man who
says he IL George A. kimmei to
Kimmel's boyhcod town. fmpostor
or son. That IL the question raised
BY his pathetic rejection by his
mother. Hut almost all Of Niles
answers positively. lie Is her son
SIuSged by holdup men after leav.
Ing his country home years ago. his
mird rendered blank by the blow
and bis brain affected SO that later
he landed In Auburn prison. New
York. then 20 return pifeously TO
find syn. patty la \ mothers bosom
and TO be brushed aside into the
street that is kimusei's story.
Kimrnci was declared legally dead
rs st. louis courts. His mother col
lected s.. 600 insurance on bis life
and she is now trying to collect
$40 GOO more.
Seldom has such a crowd greeted
q prrd'xRi anywhere. Observers
saw the eager face OF the ey.rrnvic'
as he sfepped from the train and
scanned the crowd. among them
many of his alleged boyhocd chums
His face lit up with recognition. but
Harry 4. Fox. his euesin. vho lad
recognized him at Auburn. hurried
hin, ~ the F>ox h0rue
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
FOLKS PAST FIFTY
MUST USE CASCARfTS
What Glasses Are 10 Weak Eyes
cascsrsts Are 10 Weak Dowsls--
focsnt nos VIII Truly
Amaze You.

Most old people must give 10 the
bowels some regular help, else they
suffer from constipation. The con
dition II perfectly natural. II 10
Just as natural ma II II for old people
10 walk slowly For sgc Ia never
10 active ~ youth. The muscles are
less elastic. And the bowels are
muscles.
20 all old people need cascarc,s.
One might a. well refuse 10 aid
weak cycs with glasses ~ to neg
lecf this gentle aid 10 weak
bowels. The bowels must be kept
active. This In importan, nj alt
ages. but never % much ~ at
fifty.
Ago 10 not . time for harsh
physics. Youth may occasionally
whip the bowels into activity. But
lash can't BE- used every day,
what tho bowels OF the old need IL
gentle and natural tonic One
that can be constantly used With.
out harm. The only such tonic Is
Caacxrets and they cost only 10
cents per bon ~ any drug store
They work while you sleep.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
LABOR NEWS

The Federal Labor Union has en-
dorsed George y. Cottcrili for the
office OF city engineer
A new union OF upholstercra and
mattress makers haa boen organ.
ICED ia Seattle,
The first annual ball OF the MN.
mems union will be held NJ Dream
land October 20.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
COLUMBIA RIVER uAR. inss,

COLUMBIA RIVER BAR. Insert
Not bad record. 10 II. saving 10
lives n year,
On both sides ~ the Columbia
river bar. closing in a seven aud a
bali mile bay. are stationed tho
Point Adams and Cape Disapposnt'
mcnt life saving crews. The Point
Adams station ID on the Oregon
side and the Cape disappointment
ON the Washington side.
Near the shore on each side they
patrol tho river whan the tide Gibbs
when boat capsiscs or Is swamp'
ed. II usually takes about three
minutes before the crew can reach
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
ARE INUNDATED

LONDON. Oct. io.--Rich Tory
members OF parliament are so lin.
censed" and Inundated" at having
10 accept pay for their Legislative
services that many Of them are
either returning their checks 70 the
government psymaster or turning
them over 70 charities. Alfred
Bird, member for wolyerhampfon
sent HIS check TO the town council.
which returned II 10 him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
HERE'S FAIRBANKS AGAIN

ny United Fresr Irf-ed NHel
TORONTO, Ont, Oct. 10.--Chas.
w. Fairbanks, former vice presi-
dent Of the United States. was one
Of the speakers at the Methodist
conference here today. He de-
clared that II there was ever to be
a cessation OF strife between labor
and capital II would have to he the
church that took the initiative. Re
lIgion has done much. he said, In
the last year, especially, In helping
the child labor problem.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
picture Of o. 8. wioklsnd.

Picture Of o. 8. WiokIand.
the spot and efforts be made TO res.
cue tho Fishermen. Often they are
beneath the boats. while many
times they are carried away By the
current. sucked under the surface
and never rescued. Then about
four days after the accident the
sea gives up its victim and he IL
cas-, ashore. miles south on the Pa
ciflc ocean coast Many times the
life saver himself Is drowned.
swept away from help when the
life boat turns turtle"
Forty-eight men have been saved
this year alone by each station.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
Pinchot on
His Way Back

Especial to The STAR
coRDovA, Alaska, Oct. TO-
clifford pirehos was = passcn-
Ger on the Admiral Sampson
yesterday. bound for Seattle.
Ne has completed q thorough
Investigation Of conditions In
this part OF Alaska. Every
where, according 10 reports re
cslvsd here. the former ehisf
forester was given = cordial
welcome.
Senator Miles Poindsster board
I'd tho steamer Bertha today \
where he has been iookinl
over the possibilities OF Coniroilc
bay.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
IRIS DANGEROUS WORK. GUT
MEN WILL STICK TO THE
SERVICE As LONG As THEY
LIVE. WHICH MEANS UNTIL
THEY ARE DROWNED.
LIFE sAvCRs ON THE

POINT ADAMS. Ore. Oct. To-
Captains Wiekland aud Stewart are
the lie savers OF the Columbia
river bar. the great stream that
divides Oregon and Washington
In 70 years these two men have
saved al least 1899 persons from
watery graves.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
Prayers sAIEs; IA FAIL e.. 70

WASHINGTON. Oct. lo.-Despite
the prayers Of all the Chicago pas.
tors and their congregations. who
were asked TO pray for Secretary
OF Agriculture Wilson yesterday,
the secretary's attitude toward pre-
siding at the Brewers convention.
Oct. ~ TO 20. remains unchanged
today. Wilson is honorary vice
president OF the Brewers organiza-
ton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
Stretches University Course 10 "a
Years by Changing Studies.

Robert O'Neal suddath. n. has
been taking a tenyears course at
the University Of Georgia. but will
not finish for three years more.
He started In studying agricul-
ture, switched to other studies. and
has now gone back 10 agriculture
again
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
who's Loony Now Chaloner
Makes Curtains Reach for Him

Editors Note when we
read that John Armstrong Chai-
oner recently testified Ia hts
insanity suit that he attracted
curtains and rugs as a magnet
attracts steel. we wired him
for an explanation. he says
the statement IL true and sends
along his explanation.
Charlottesville Va. Oct. 10, 1911.
Replying TO your wire. ! would
say that II is true that ! did have a
peculiar magnetism or some such
hypothetical force In me In the
winters Of 1863 and 1904. which
attracted heavy cloth curtains
weighing about 10 pounds or more
each. so that BY merely sweeping
one curtain and overlapping an.
other could cut off the draugh.
In cold winter nights !.
The superimposed curtain would
remain suspended several inches
from the floor and off the perpen
dicular. contrary to the law Of
gravity, for hours nj time.
was then on a purely vegetar'
Ian diet. From 1907 to 1910 ] re.
sumed a partial meat diet and said
power completely left me. In 1911
began TO shut down on meat and
am now a strict vegetarian and said
force has returned. but only In a
modified form and much weaker.
cannot now fix a curtain In
any position By merely passing my
hand over il. but nov have to rub
the curtain apparently TO generate
said force. which used to be spon'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10

n short distance away grasped the
lever and threw his weight upon H.
One Of his thumbs was caught IN
the mechanism. but Graham contln,
ued TO bear down and saved tho
train.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
Cut or His Own Thumb 20 Save
Train From Wreck,

by cutting off his own thumb. n.
r. Graham. Santa re railroad
brakeman. saved train from being
wrecked by running into an open
switch nj San iBernardino. Cal.
lie saw a switch had been thrown
wrong. and with the locomotive only
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
let's Bees sting Him Every Day 70
Cure Mammalian.

In hope OF curing his rheumatiam,
WillIhn y. Fitzgerald OF Anaonia,
Conn spends two hours day Ia.
citing n hive Of honey bees 10 sting
him.
The bees have been Installed In
the attic and they sting him all
over the body. -Four months ago
he could not stand up; now he can
walk with crufches.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10

Their chauffeur seems a sober,
careful fellow"
Well, for the wages they pay
they cant well expect anything
else. Puck.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10

Bad Drinking Water causes Vic.
tory for Saloons az Election.
ny 1000 majority the VETS" car.
rird Torsington. Conn. In favor ~
iiccnecd saloons. people who never
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
Bullets Of Pure Gold Fired BY YaquI
indiana Into Mexican 9oIdiers

Bullets OF pure gold we're used by
the Yaqui Indians In the recen.
Mexican revolution.
In Mazailan hospitals golden bnl.
lets were frequently extracted from
wounded Mexican soldiers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10

taneous.
My explanation Is that have
found that certain tempcraments
have so-to-speak magnetic or cleo
trio power a. above described.
whereas cold phIegmatic tempers-
monts have no such power.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
IDENTIFIES HER EAR

CLEVELAND. Oct. 10.--Mra. An
tonella Fusto was called upon TO
identify her own ear In court. An.
other woman bit off the ear during
a quarrel, she said She identified
It by an ear ring.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-10-10
QUEER THINGS IN THE NEWS

voted before for licenses doing II
this time.
One reason IN said TO be that
there are $50 cases OF typhoid fever
and there have been nine deaths.
due 20 contaminated drinking wa.
ter.