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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19
MoKERS AND CHEwERS

wiz hnd full supply. of prime Chewing and
Smokins Tobacco, Imported and Domestic Cigars,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19
Fine Cutlery,

Comprising general assortment of dining knives
and forks, dessert knives and forks, and carving
knives and forks, pocket and pen knives. razors,
shears. scissors, shoe knives and many other ar
ticies. Also dessert tea and table spoons, and
plated forks in great variety and of the best man
ufacture. Also Brittania and silver plated ware.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19
NEW BOOT AND SHOE SHOP.

Z D w A R'D ACK.
Market Street nearly opposite the residence of
IL. b Swoope. Esq,
CLEARFIELD, Pa,
Would respectfully announce TO the citizens of
Clearfeld and vicinity. that he has opened
BOOT And SHOE SHOP, in the building lately
occupied by l.. Cutie ,as la Office and that he
is determined not to be outdone either in quality
of work prices Special atte n tion given to the
manufacture of sewed work. French Kip and
Calf Skins, of the best quality, always on hand.
Give him a call. IJrne "a. '64.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19
DIED:

At WiIliamsport. or Friday, August :,
1868, of Cholera Infantum, HARRY S, son
of A. f. and Emma Boynton, of Cleartield
borough, aged months and 10 days.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19

Rr11GIoUs.-Divine services will be held
-. sobhath. in Clarified. as follows:
Bv Rev. Nixdorff in the Lutheran church
in the morning and evening.
!" No s.. service in the Court House (Presby-
.,-;o.i wing to the absence of Rev. Archer
By Rev. Guyer in the Methodist church,
III By Rev. Hayes, in the Baptist Church,
IN the morning.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19
IIn-Wdro

In great variety, and of the best manufacture al
ways ou hand. among which will be found buck
cts of every size, tin-cups oil Gems, sprinkling
cans, dusting pans, miners lamps; gallon qua
and pint measures, and many other articles in
the tin.ware line which are wanted by everybody
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19
Geo H. Zeigler & Co.,

The attention of Mechanics Builders, Farmers.
Lumbermen and Buyers generally, is invited to
the fact that we are now offering a better assort-
ment of goods in our lire than can be found else
where in this part of TIE Sta at prices to suit
the times Our stock comprises general assort-
meHt of Tools and Materials used by Carpenters.
Black smiths, Carriage and Wagon max ers Join
ers. &C.. together with a large stock of
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19

CLEARFIELD CEMETERY.-S,tnr
- day, the 18th day of August next, has
been fixed upon for cleaning and patting in or
der that sacred place. All feeling an interest in
!, II VIII please attend with the necessary tools
hememo Der the dead. J0NA. B0YNTON.
July 10, 1868 ELLIS IRWIN Trusteas
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19

A FULL lire Of corigateG Water Coolers,
"A and Ice Cream Frcezers for sale by
JuIy Is 1868 g ii ZEIG LEk j. co
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19
IU S 7 | n T | NJ E !
THE NEW GOODS AT
A. K. WRIG II L L SO \ S ,
CLEARFIELD. PA,

Having Just returned from the eastern cities
we are now opening a full stock of seasonsbie
goods at our rooms Second street to which
they respectfully invite the attention OF the pub,
lie generally. Our assortment Is unsurpassed
in this section, and is being sold very low for
cash The stock consists in part of
DRY GOODS
of the best quality such as Prints peiaines Aipa,
cas- Merinos Ginghams; Musiins bieached and
unbleached; Drillings Tickings, cotton and wool
Flannels Cassmers. Ladies sbawis, Coats, Nu-
bias Hoods Hoop skirts Batmorals. &c. &c all
of WI ich will be sold Low FOE CASH. Also, a fine
assortment of the best OF
NJ s. W R,
consisting of Drawers and Shirts. Hats and Caps,
Roots and Shoes, Handkerchieftt cravats. etc.
Also Raft Rope. Dog Rope, Raltina Augurs
and Axes Nails and Spikes. Tinware, Lamps and
Lamp wicks and chimneys, ETC., etc
Also Queensware. Glassware. Hardware, Groce
ries and spices of all kinds In short general
assortn ent of every thing usually kept in retail
store. aH cheap for cash, or approved country
Nov 28-ja1e-noI3. WRIGHT 4 SONS,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19

DOTY'S Clothes Washer and Gales Cop
~ per Strip Feed Cutter for sale by
july Is 1888. G II ZEIGLER & co.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19

JAMES MULLEN. with l. p Chalfant
= x Co, Auction Jobbers of Hosiery, No
mons bite Goods, Embroideries Gents Furnish
ing Goods, etc. No 81 North Third street. Phiia
delphia Orders solicited. [Apr %; ;6S.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19

q Fl. ZETGLER & CO., at their large
- Hardware Store, in Philipsburg, buy
for CASH, sell for CASH. and consequently they
sell CHEAP. July l5 1858.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19

GROUND AND UNGRoUND SPICES. Citron
H English Currants Essence Coffee, and Vine
gar of the best quality, for sale by
Ian 10 HARTSWTCE 4 IRWIN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19

EVERYTHING in the Hardware line
IL kept and tor sale, at FAIR PRICES, by
July Is 1868. q. II ZEIGLERi CO
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-19
BIacksniths

Can be supplied with Anvils, Bellows. Vices,
sledges, hammers, horse and mule shoes. herse
nails and all kinds of Hat and ronnd bar iron,
nail rods etc and with cast, shear, spring and
blister steel from the best manufacturers IN the
United States, or of foreign manufacture
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-10
TILE YOSEMITE VALLEY.

To he Edit0r Of TIE TIt1fH%
SIR; Allow me to correct misstatement of
Mr. Jullans IN regard 70 the Yosemite Valley, and
which has an important bearing the question Of It's
alienation This gentleman declares that the valley
ta,us about $500 acres" say that 1t has been
ratey surveyed by authority OF the Commissioners, and
under immediate SUPERVISION, ana that II contins
LA acres instead Of $500 or hese La acres Gy 40
arc meadow land, adOrding gaZlng TOT animals But IN
point fact, the lands selected by the squters d.
auestiOn-Messrs Hutehngs ana an tne heiy
hest I'm the valley and If they Obtain uncontrolled author
ity over Them ali hope is forever gone Oh any ss"cloy
Satiyonai PARK II Messrs Hutchngs and Lamon are
receive each OF the best situated andn the val
ley, there are plenty OF other clana 10 te u, nu
thew can make Just about as good showing as uOo gen
tleen So that II any portion OF the Ncy Is gwen up
all must be. The Commissioners are all OIL one opinion
ON this point: 49,. ,,,ors,r, ocroed 40 %
the desrabiity Of having Mr. Lalnon chiy Dus ns "a
yOe idea OF cutting down the superb Datutal IoesS Oi
the valley and replacing mem Wy atRe ynsrmjte into a
cattle ranch, he has peislsenlly ehdehloIcd 10 no
They regard the exquisite Wild flowers OF the yaey as
too precious 10 be sacrificed, even TO me very uI1aDc
ca of raising beef half cent pound cheaper thah IL
And would here repeat what has been already stated
Officially by the Commissioners, that MI. hut t
moved into the Yosemite Valley about month before
was given 10 State by Congress- 70 keep otei Dmt
years before by other parties, ana that an hS
improvements and expenditures on MS own clhIh nil
been made since the Governors proclamation was Issued
and posted in the valley taking possession Oh u Ill 'no
s 10 the right Of the United States hold and use Its
unsuryeyed lands for national purposes conceive ta
neither forts nor military reserves nor lighthouses nor
n other institutions OF the kind but should be en-
trely NJ the mercy OF any squater On land wnch was
sbsdIutey needed by the Government for any purpose
rio ehs Of sanatters begin after the land has Deen sur
yeyed and Government has decided what IL wishes 70
reserve for national use. ,,ho. N,oss.s
We have high legal authority for asserting that aessrs
Hutchings and mon and the other claimants 70 .ne
semitic Valley have egGt rights Whatever In e prem
es and h K probable that their lawyers have also gwen
the same opinion TO their cets otherwise .Iey Toa
have inainaued their claims IN the courts u oS ~
resOrted 10 the very difficult and expensive methoa OF
getting hold OF tbs Yosemite Valley by acting on Ihe
State Legislature and Congress am veg uSufrSTy
| yours, ,,. ~ ., H. ~. 'rnnn;srs 6c
| NorlLaBl ton, Mass, July o, 1865
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-10
Cod al 14Os.

The clearings Of the Gold Exchange Bank were
$5l94OO and the balances 9O2 100 60 The Deutch-
land took ont $3SOOOO in specie.
Government bonds opened steady at the closing
quotations Of yesterday, but the transactions were
light at the opening Board. Afterward there were
heavy purchases of SOS of "a by operators who
assured that Mr. Chase would receive the nomina
ton advancing the prices to 1884, fully per cent
from yesterdays opening quotation. Tho rest
of tho market did not sympathize with this
advance and after the nomination of Mr
Seymour was announced the purchasers showed
a desire to sell, and the market closed weak
State bonds were firm on Iennessees, which were
moderately dealt in at improved quotations. Rumors
continue 10 be circulated TO the dscIed Of the state
finances but can be easily traced 10 Interested par
ties short of bonds and coupons to break the prices
in order to cover before the meeting Of the Lcgsla
ture on the 9th. The State officers will ne every
effort to pay the overdue coupons immediately, and
will undoubtedly succeed in doing So North Caro-
linas were dull Virginia ard Missouri per cents
were steady. Railway bond continue firm. Mis-
celaueons and Express sharcshave disappeared from
the list with an occasional struggling sale. Pacific
Mail was active advancing q 100 The Railway
share list was dull the larger portion Of the list at
declining rates Tho exceptions were
Illinois Central which sold at l5Sl. Michigan
Southern was excited opening at on selling at ~.
and closing at g2.. Southwestern shares continued
10 maintain great hImuess. with small offerings.
Toledo sold at 1854. Fort Wayne advanced 2pcr cent
from the lowest prices of Yesterday. AT the Second
Board Tcnncssecs and Nirgiuias were strong Idcih,
Mail sold at 1905. Harlem ~ Northwestern Com
mon 7Ql and the Preferred 10 s2l. After the call
the market improved fraction IN sympathy VITA
Erie which under skilliul manipulations was adj
yanccd IA pcr cent. without bringing in any orders
to buy outside Of it, present involuntary prop1eiof
At the close Pacific Mail sold AZ 1911! Fort wayne
lOsl The balance OF the list steady.
Tie following are VIM. Heath q Co.'S last quota
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-10

Holders of certificates Of the Pittsburgh, Fort
Wayne, and Chicago Railroad are called to notice
in another coumn affecting their interests.
The annual meeting of the stockholders OF the
Western Union Telegraph Company was held on
Wednesday, The number of directors was increased
to %, and the following new members were added I:
the Hon. j. d. Cation. Ottawa, H.; H. ]. Summons,
Kenosha, Wis. Il. Creighton, Omaha, Nebraska IL.
A. Lancaster. Richmond, Va; A. ID. COrnely. Ithaca,
N. Y; Gen. Marshall Leferts, NewYork. at a subse-
quent meeting of the new Board of Directors, the
officers of the past year were unanimously reelected
as follows: William Orion, President; Hiram Sibley,
n. Green, and b. r. McAlpn, Vice-Presidents; o. II.
Palmer, Secretary and Treasurer.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad has
declared a dividend of 10 per cent on the capital
stock, payable in cash, providing the injunctions
now holding over the Company are removed imme-
dately Should the Courts decide not to remove the
njunctions, the officers of the Company will issue
certificates of dividend, bearing per cent interest
payable ON the settlement of the suits.
The earnings Of the New-York Central for the
months of May and June show an increase of about
$4,000 last year. and its friends report that the
Company have nearly three millions of dollars on
hand at the present time.
Tho earnings of the Western roads show heavy
gains for the first week in July, and explain why
railway property is so firmly held. The Chicago and
Northwestern Railroad earned in the first week in
July:
1867 s192024 4s 1868. s23o,s5O 80 I25 81
being nearly 80 per cent increase.
The Michigan Southern Railroad earned in the
first week in July:
1868 S7G05 ,92s Ine..... HOG7
being increase of 10 per cent over last year
The earnings Of the Toledo, Wabash and Western
Railroad for days ending June 80, were:
1868 . slO2,l73 3s 1867 S9sS0 % Inc sl229S 80
The Golden Age, from San Francisco June q, took
ont treasure consigned as follows:
S.lrnsn 4 ... I7g Oo0 On First National Bank Of
b. Davidson Go..... lOi2 Ut NeVada....... SIjs 20
London and San Fran Other shppefs'.''.'' loVVo W
Bank .......... 6l.s5 p
por0uut kely Co. 1000 oO Total @'<'o' W
Wells. Fargo 4 Coz. $500 ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-10

..st
a. iII,FS President ~ National Psrk Bnnk 81 Ne~.
York tosurJ that hc above saig-r !, & W. %
..-.... De- ali h.Hri W D. d. H',
8 cent St Of N0r I0re county ~ No ga" S'"n 70 au'
.''''' n D. NOlsSEN. Notary Public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-10
ToPE1GN CORRESPONDENCE.
FRANCE.

,rxr LEcrIoNs-IBERAL TE Ild1E TuS
THE NEXT I1Ir GoTERSTrST PAETYI MONTANA 1NT
NV pr PRrsS LAW woEKs-Two lhioNi-''-'-
ovprCTAI REPORTS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-10

stat, ~ y,r YORK cpp'B Of Tort-l, JOHN NJ CRANt,
Cashier of Shoe ana Leather Ban do iocmuy swear mat rue
ABOVE 'I@''i'H' - ""'' ~ Wv j NJ CRANE. Cashier.
ti. 1th diy OF July. 1903
o""iA )" AN' ''''''1 yIIIIA BAiKER Notary PubHe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-10

Money continues in demand at f@5 per cent. A
large number of loans were marked up TO . per cent
to-day and no new business IS done at less rates Oh
miscellaneous securities. Dealers IN Governments
continue fully supplied, at per cent
Sterling Exchange was in good demand AZ quota-
tions We quote London, 20 days, liOt0llOs; Lon
don. sight, 1l0.G1lO. London, prime commercial
lO0lal1O; Paris, long, 5.l3ia5lsl Pans short
51Osa5iO; Antwerp 51Gi a515; Swiss, 5.lts055;
Hamburg, SGl G3G. Amsterdam. 4l!a4ls Frankfort
1a4l!; Bremen, 40. asO Berlin, MAE.
The transactions at the Office OF the Assistant
Treasurer were Receipts-For Customs, s3GjOOO !;
for Gold Notes sl,lOOOOO; total receipts sl"992l9 ;
total payments $ll3j0S0 So: balance, $sif5s4S3 r.
Freights-To Liverpool, by steamer, 1900 bush
corn. at I'D To London 1900 bush. Peas, at sd.
A clever forgery was discovered in Fort Wayne
certificates yesterday Gperson who has been an
outside operator the street for some time ordered
tbe purchase of 50 shares of stock through highly
respectable firm connected with the New-iork Stock
Exchange requesting them TO have IL transferred into
lots of five shares EACH and certificates made out IN
their name as he said the stock was purchased for
number of persons and he desired to deliver 1t in the
name of a well-known house. Three OF these certif-
Gates have appeared at the transfer once altered to
100 shares each and are so ceyerly done that they
would deceive any one but an expert, ana there Is
bnt little doubt but that the other seven Will appear
before long The same party also purchased 100
shares of Cleveland and Pittsburgh through another
house ordering certificates in ten share lots IN their
name Up 10 the present moment no certificates
bearing the numbers on the certificates rendered
have been presented at the transfer Office OF that
Company .'I -H
The regular weekly exhibit of the Bank OF Eng
land, made public to-day as we learn by Atlantic
teogranb shows that the amount of bullion in vault
was decreased since last report E9s.OOO sterling.
The LoriIlard Fire Insurance Co. have declared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-10
n1.AnrrnIN REpORT AID the condition Id

u T' ii1tti pas BiSE OF NEyYOES. ia Nes.Yort.
- state o the Of The hii Monday Of July,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-10

semi-annual dividend of five per cent, free of
Government tax, payable on demand.
The following arc the footings of the Boston banks
as compared with those of the two previous weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-10
EIGHTIETH DIVIDEND.
OFFICE NORTH AMERICAN FIRE ms. CO.,

4 ORILLARD FIRE INSURANCE Co., No.
l52 BmadwaT-Tbe Board II Direcos haye this dag declared
%, 80, 1870 a. ds,aa1d JOHN C. MILLS. Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-10
frrartial.
A J. BLEECKER, son & Co., AuctiOncers.

t..tsrs. Ntnr-I Bank................ 100 e1c
h. II 900 U4ss ,r OF N.a-York.......... -
\. l g., ,.t g.r. Ga IL .......... lOu eac
t 80 .. N..I rsrt ttr af sen Yu ......... 10 cas
. y..s N,,t-rs, H1HkrE a1l......... . eac
..-... ................... 80 cac
.............. 20 csc
M @ ys C.rtr. Railroad Coup4uT............. 100 eac
. - LII, go. u.U. .................. no r1r
81 49, Id. rt rod ,....... o eac
Ufurtraf IA" A"D IA"l ~ ti'i,'N.ol'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-13
A M U S E M & ~ T S :.

srErNwAy HAL.-Harriscn's fifteenth Sunday concert
crowded last night Tho artstes Mr.. and Mrs.
Bowler, Miss Clementine Barnard Mr.. G. W. Colby aud
Mr. Caulneld. Mr. Bowler is a new arrival from Eng
land and a very fine tenor, although The "Cujus AMI
mann Of Rossin entirely beyond his reach. In bal
lad she has good deal OF the Sims Reeves STYLE and
very successful. Mrs Annie Kemp Bowler made poor
hand Of aria from "Dnorah and needs good deal Of
training before she sing in . first class
Miss Barnard is On admirable pianist and she gave
Thalbergs Stranera" fantasia and Pattisons 'Faust
with much deicacy and artistic feeling Her technique
might be improved somewhat, but there Is doubt
that she will yet make mark in piano playing. When
she gains power and is better adapted TO bring
out the full tones OF the magnificent grand piano she
will be welcome addition to already plcthorc sup
ply OF piansts. We have spoken Of Caulled's organ
before and not obliged TO alter opinion
from last nights performance. Colby Is excellent
accompanyst proved il particularly the selection
from the 'Stabat Mater"
MADAME RIsToRI's AREwELL WEEK During tho fare
well week OF Madame Rstoris engagement in Now York
the great ragedienne will appear in her unsurpassed
role Of Elizabeth both this Monday evening and at .
special matinee on Wednesday. Tho regular saturday
matinee viii also DO given. On Thursday evening
Madame Ristori will appear Tor the fret time IN America
the y6le Of Norma, and her farewell benefit will be
Fri day evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-13

Governor Geary, or Pennsylvania IS strongly urged
candidate for tho Vice Presidency by the republicans
Of that state. Ex-Governor Buckingham Is the eau.
didats Of the radicals in Connecticut
Western democratic paper urges the party in the
too dSocsnzed States TO send delegates to the National
Democratic Committee, and says:"In recognizing the
southern States the COMMITTEES We do not necessarily
recognize the bogus state governments now bong
adopted by military power aud negro sunrsg 20 They
genuine slstes whose governments are at preSe1s
suppressed, but which propose In good tsne 70 re-
cover"
The Montgomery H,u states that cheering NJ va for
tho conservative s bang received from III parts
OF Alabama Tho against tho bogus coma itu-
ton, TO be taken Ee1t month Il % expected will DO
overwhelming.
conservative state Convention IS to NEE. IN Raleigh
n. C., on tho 5th OF February
Union Convention, 70 place in rnna,ion cant
date for Congressman 10 tho Eighth OHIO district, in
place OF tho iass J. Hamilton will meet on the I4tb or
February.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-01-13
SHIPPING NEW S.
Almanac for New York-This Day.
, s,s i msi" ~ s'ssssys II II
PORT OF NEW yORK, JANUARY ~, 1865.
ARRIVALS

nEroRrrp ny rHs HERALD STEAM YACHTS.
Steamship America ,Brelnl Ernst Bremen Dec ~ ana
rchs 60. Experienced heavy gales from NV TO sw the
Steamship Marmon Fardoth, Savannah. with mdse to
Lowden Had continual gss from w during the whole
steamship Herman rlvnts,on. Eaton, Savannah. 81
s.snhp Son.S shsssSsa cSaresos % hours Win
md.e and passengers 70 wheerr Liaaard.
and navel stores Murray retr. Co nsd westerly and
ny with schr Madison Holmes, Tor New YORK passed
.tee mers ~ cd miles noth q hatieras and Terry
Hewhern saw an unknown schr ashore . miles 70 tho
steamship Niagara Brakeman, Norfolk, with mdse and
sicanshIp Acasbnet Nelly new Bedford with mdsc and
os9siS us.ts NV ey co Rssa f day.
ssG Ts ss Dec Hsl % spoke pol sS ~.
at " s lon IS ok fc6r idy sntm tof norfolk from
Eiassia ey ios Asisasj lsn Ii D. lon 70 ship
g.ft ssPlsns s.s a. ,iysssrSol 81 days with
Bris KsisRdin tof Basgor saunders. Lisbon 50 days
with cork salt tc. 10 i " Loud Go. sailed u company
days no1h Of liailcr.s VI N strong ana NV gales.
scar r xcapy, Marshal, vrslna FOR Farhav.n.
sssr ynes Sos ~, mof s'i,.s New s Ns
ss ss bs syoe v.w ns S or Harsp
ssrr SeiIie Bioom8td iicbbe stamford
scbr o Aekea uoobie Stamford
BELOW.
Bro ssFy Or, ,r2r 'arSs Islands
Brs .hief t6y 1ia' BE-. charlotte we0b, 80 81.
SAILED.
sz- tne steamships Nagoeoo ~ fgr ti.srr Dstmars.
asi lis AZ Is conseiasncs Of tie i5w STATE o. te de
Tic sehr Q stephens stephen, sailed ON Harlem
DAY of PfOridshce
Wind al suusetSw.
Marine Disasters.
Beo lt'gr,,-Faesrswn Jan 1.-the nu.ss biis tett