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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21

CAMEL. SHow.-The camels which
are to be placed on exhibition In Vir-
ginia City, arrived this morning, and
will be exhibited this evening at the
Brooklyn restaurant, % South Z street.
There are In the lot three full grown
camels. two baby camels and three
dromedarys. The animals have been
taught to perform a variety Of inter-
esting tricks which will be we'll worth
seeing by those who are not familiar
with the habits Of these "ships OF the
desert" The exhibition will be con-
tinued two evenings and all day to-
morrow. For further particulars see
advertisement under the heading Of
New To day.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL To-NIaHT.-
We acknowledge the receipt OF COM
plimentary tickets to the Strawberry
Festival Of the Sons and Daughters Of
Temperance, to be given at Miners
Union Hall, 3 street, Virginia, this
evening. They have secured a splendid
lot of berries, which, like the Ice cream
and other good things, has to be
eaten. Tickets admitting a gent and
wha. ladies he Is gallant enough to
bring are only fifty cents, obtainable
at the door.
The BLOCKADE RAIsEp.-The snow
blockade OH the Union Pacific railroad
has been raised. The regular west
ward-bound train on the Central Pa
cifc, having OH board all of the back
mail and express matter, arrived
at Reno this morning six hours late.
The mail and express matter belong
Ing to Virginia ami Gold Hill will
probably be brought up from Reno on
a freight train this afternoon.
SUDDEN CHANGE OF WEATHER.-At
about 9 o'clock, this morning, there
was a slight fall Of rain, which was inn
mediately succeeded by snow. which
fell to the depth Of half an inch. The
weather at the time was intensely cold,
and continued so until after sunrise.
GET REGISTERED At ONcE.-Three
days hence tho time for registering
expires. No person is entitled to vote
at the approaching municipal election
unless his name appears on the regis
tration books now open at Justice
Wright's office.
No LACK OF PuYsIcIANs.-At the
present time thirty disciples Of Es-
culapius are practicing the healing
art, in Virginia City.
Hoas.-Yesterday, a a load OF live
hogs, from Iowa. arrived at the rail-
road depot, Gold Hill, consigned to l..
L. Fox, Of this town.
RsrURsEp.-Constable Tom Harkin
returned from the Genoa Hot Springs
las evening, very much improved in
health.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21
WESTERN DISPATCHES
rsrEcrAL TO n GOLD HILL DAILY Srws.l
FROM SAN
Rpizeotic smallpox Delinquency
OF Whitsey- BogRrt Case Fire
Commissioners Ne Courier Ar.
rived From Lava Beds-Gsld.

SAN FRANCISCO, April al p. NJ
Nearly all the cars of the Suffer road
are off to-day, owing to the ~epizootic.
Thus far the animals belonging to the
Omnibus and Central road companies
have escaped. There were several new
cases this morning among carriage and
express horses.
Two of the seven Chinese smallpox
patients, from the Colorado, died in
the p%ost-house. No new cases are re-
ported.
The delinquency Of A. w. Whitney,
stock broker, ia set down at $l20, 900.
Judges Sawyer and Hoffman have
lust rendered their decision In the
habeas corpus cast of r. d. Bogart,
and remanded him to the custody Of
the naval authorities. He was taken
into custody by Colonel Flnnegass and
will be taken to Mare Island this after
noon.
Up to 2:15 p. N. to-day no courier
had arrived at Yreka from the Lava
Beds.
Gold, ll756; Greenbacks, s64@S7,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21
The Phenomenal African.

A city correspondent of the San
Francisco Alta says in yesterdays Is
sue of that paper:
have been to see Blind Tom. 1t Is
the fashion to put on your good clothes
aud go there not that Tom has any
appreciation for them. but there Is n
something In their very .troa.frou that
sets an audience OIL good terms with
itself. All the bright particular stars
Of fashion were there. but sat unheeded
while the blind gibberins idiot let his
soul out through Its only avenue-hls
finger tips. The papers are rather
prone to sheer at Toms music. 1t may
not equal Gottschalk or Anna Mehlig,
but there is certainly something Won
derful about the playing of this crea-
ture, whose senses are numb to all else
that Is beautiful in a beautiful world.
The week closes on me with the sound
Of his "-Eolian Murmurs lingering
In ms ear,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21
Railroad Business.
The San Francisco Alta, speaking Of
D.&f-~.1 .auo


The San Francisco Alta, speaking Of
of the Central Pacific Railroad says:
There is-a continued and largs. In.
crease in the business Of the road, aud
the earnings are very important from
the increased amount Of travel In this
direction. The number OF persons
who arrive In California from the East
by all routes Is now much larger than
ever before. Both the travel and i'm
migration are greater than, when the
currency at the East was gold and,
therefore, on a par with that here. The
travel to Europe this year has been
very great Notwithstanding the rise IN
Gold, which makes European trips far
more expensive than last year. 1t Is
the local business springing up on the
lines of the roads that adds mostly to
the increasing earnings particularly
the movement of the crops. Tho In
crease of receipts Of tho road for the
first tree months Of this year over the
same period last year Is $4Sl, 6l3.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21

To THE FRoNr.-Thc reinforcements
for the Modoc war, consisting Of sew
enty-seven mel of Battery B, and fifty
men of Battery G, Fourth Artillery,
under command of Colonel Menden-
hall, says the Sacramento Record OF
Saturday, passed through on a special
train tor the Modoc front yesterday.
The horses were carried in eight stock
cars, the saddles and equipments being
brought up the boat the night before.
The troops have been stationed at the
Preside and Black Point, San Fran
cisco, and all express themselves as
eager for the fray.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21

CLEARING OUr.-M. F. Waller, the
popular clothing dealer nearly oPpo-
site the News office on Main street, in
DIR. Halls new building, has COM
menced a grand clearance sale OF all
his splendid Winter stock of clothing,
to make room for the Spring supplies,
the entire stock will be sold at cost.
Now Is the time to get bargains pro-
ft or no profit, Waller is bound to sell.
Drop In and select az outfit at your
nrire
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21
MAZE NoyrY fast and h%onorably,

MAKE MONEY fast and honorably,
BY at once applying for a territorial
right (which are given free to agents.
to sell the best, strongest. most useful
and rapid selling Sewing Machine,
and Patent Button Hole Worker. ever
used or recommended by families, or
buy one for your " $ 1t Is only
IS. Sent free everywhere BY express.
Address. for particulars. A. CATEr.EY,
ESQ, corner Greenwich and Court
landt streets, New York.
n0l4-Hm
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21

LUNG TROUBLES must be treated at
once. Neglect Of them brings sorrow.
main and regret. Thousands have told
IF the almost miraculous effects OF
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry. for
coughs. colds, bronchitis and all lung
troubles it is unequalled.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21

MORE MILLINERY GooDs.-Mrs. Fan
ny Mayer, of the well known and pop
ular millinery establishment on North
G street, Virginia, opposite the Inter
national. left for San Francisco on
Saturday evening last in order to re-
plenish her stock with all the latest
and most fashionable Spring styles Of
millinery goods. She will return
shortly, and meanwhile 1t would be to
the advantage of the ladies to wait till
they see her new goods instead of pur-
chasing elsewhere. APT lw*
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21

WANTS MORE GooDs. - Wolf. OF
Reinsteiu Sc Co., the we'll known
clothing firm here in Gold Hill, starts
for San Francisco this evening to make
heavy purchases Of Spring goods. In
order to r~eplenish his stock for a fresh
run Of trade. In order to make plenty
of room fer reinforcements, the goods
now in store will be closed out at such
vastly reduced prices that nobody can
refrain from buying. unless they are
resolutely determined to wait TILL the
new goods arrive.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21
R.rrr.r FOR A FINE COLD WATCH

RAFFI.E FOR A FINE GOLD WATCH
A genuine hunting cased' gold watch,
the movements Of Swiss manufacture.
a good time keeper and in perfect run
ming order, is up for rattle at the Co.
lumbus Brewery, a few doors north OF
the NEWS office. There are only l25
chances at 81 n piece. and the winner
will get at least 800 In value for the
investment Of 81. Who will be the
lucky man.?
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21

A CAwKER City bride had the mis-
fortune to lose her wedding dress last
week but this :rifling matter did not
nreyent the interesting ceremony from
taking place. She faced the music In
n tattered riding suit, while the wild
winds of the prairies made frolic with
her silken gowns.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21

BEHOLD how great a fire a little
matter kindleth." A cold Is often
called a little matter. But 1t is such
little matters that often lead to con-
sumption, disease and death. Do not
neglect a cold. 1t may be cured by
wiStar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry,
which will also cure coughs, bronchitis,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE.

Happy Relief for Young Men nom the effects
Of Errors and Abuses In early life. Manhood
restored, I~mpediments to Marriage removed.
able remedies. Books and Circulars sent tree,
Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No.
South Ninth street, Philadelphia. Pam lnsti-
tuition having . high reputation for honorable
conduct and professional skill. mh97 On
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21
IsrEnNAr1oSAL CIGAR SroRr.-At this

INTERNATIONAL CIGAR SroRE.-Atth this
popular establishment in the lnterna-
tional Hotel, C street, Virginia. can be
found the finest assortment Of genuine
Havana cigars, meerSchaum pipes.
cigar holders, fancy cigar cases. cut
lery, etc., at wholesale and retail, at
the most reasonable cash prices. Also
all tie most approval brands Of manu-.
featured tobacco, Scotch snuff and
other goods pertaining to 4 first class
cigar and tobacco store. Saloons anu
general dealers supplied. miss
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21

COLDS AND CouoHs.-Sudden changes
of climate are sources of pulmonary
and bronchial affections. Take at once
Browns Bronchial T'roches, let the
cold. cough or irritation be ever SO
SLIGHT.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21
EASTERN DISPATCHES.
.rrcrAI TO Il GOLD HILL DAILY Srws.l
DOMESTIC INTELLloEnc E.
Affair. In spain.

AuuiE1 n EPesSs ... H
NEW York, April 2l.-A New York
correspondent has had an interview
with DON Carlos, who justifies his
present course by saying that the actby
which the throne Of Spain was given 10
Isabella, was in violation Of the organic
law of the kingdom, and therefore IL
legal. and he proposes to continue the
fight for the rights OF his house. begun
by his grandfather. His programme
Of government Is that everything shall
be done through free Cortes. There
shall be complete decentralization In
everything but general politics. Cos
THAR and Figusras, Carlos holds are men
Of great ability, but a republic is never
possible in Spain without assuming the
widest socialistic character. OF Theirs
Carlos says he has not much reason to
fear his intrigues or hostility. As to
Cuba he holds the abolition Of slavery
to be indispensable, but gradual, and
not at the expense Of proprierors. No
Government, however. dare allude in
Spain to the alienation of Cuba.
Coavon,ion Of Producers nnd Con.
sumers.
A call has been issued for a National
Convention ~ofproducers and consumers
In the United States, to be held in this
city May 9th, next. to promote by CO.
operation the interests of producers
and consumers, also to consider what
can be done to reduce the cost OF trans
portation by rail- land water between
the West and the seaboard.
Prnys for tho Iudinns.
Henry Ward Beecher in his sermon
last night, invoked the Father OF all
mankind to remember in mercy the
children of the forest whose pcnt up
wrongs had driven them to bloodshed
and diabollcal murder.
school War.
The public school war In Jersey
City is becoming bitter, and the inter-
ference Of the School Board has been
Invoked.
Cuban Guubsat.
A vessel has cleared from Philadel-
phia which 1t is believed will be turned
into a gunboat to aid in freeing Cuba
from Spanish dominion.
Louisiann Troubles.
CHICAGO, April 2l.-A Washington
special says the present attitude of the
Government in regard to the Louisiana
disturbances, may be summed up MS
follows: The acting Secretary Of War
has instructed General Emery, in CON-
mand of the Department Of the Gull,
not to use troops In any local troubles
except to enforce the decisions Of the
U. S. Circuit Court, and In the event
of the disturbances becoming general
to await q requisition from the Gov
ernor or President for troops.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21

DIR. ABoRN, Oculi,t. Aurist, Ca
tarrh, Throat and Lung Physician, and
operating Surgeon forchrontc diseases;
Offices, laboratory aud residence. 2l3
Geary street. San Francisco. jals Sun
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21

HITHERTO worn. out straw hats have
been considered things utterly beyond
utilization. The world advances, now.
ever. and now = profound ECONOMIST
to chop them up by macnihe
and feed horses with them.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21
Too Late,

Too Late.
How often do we hear this cry Of anguish
nom those who ind themselves sinking fast
under the pressure Of disease, a. they look back
at tho lost opportunities TO regain their health.
To all such we say It 10 not too late! Try
Bristol's Sarsaparilla and Pills; they have cured
hundreds OF sufferers. Try them! try thom
FoR tho very best Photographs, 70 10 Bradley
& Rulofson's Gallery without STAIRS
~ ASCEND IN TIE ELEVATOR, No. -
Montgomery street. San Frsneises.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21
U STOCK,

OUR STOCK,
Complete in every department, consists Of:
BLACK AND coLoRRD SILKS,
NEW sUMMER SILKS,
JAPANESE AND FRENCH POPLINs,
DRESS GOODS, all tho New shadssj
A FULL LINE OF WHITE AND COL
DRIED PIQgEsI
FIGURED AND STRIPED LINEN
LAWNsj .rr
A large Assortment OF FRENCH, ENG.
LISH and AMERICAN CALICOs.
Also, HOSIERY, wHITR GOODS
LINEN, UNDERWEAR, and In fact
everythiug In detail appertainins 70 =
FIRsT-CLAS5 DRY GOODS EsTAB.
LlsHMENT. DOB f .
LADIES. give US the frst call, examine our
Stock and Prices, and judge for yourselves.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21
NEW STYLES, PATTERNS AND
sPECIALTIKs OF THE SEASON.

Also an extensive variety Of Fancy Geeds.
being our own direct and exclusive imports
lions. can be hid In no other rtote In Virginia.
Owing to the recent heavy decline In gold,
and our Ok d policy as to profit, VIC have much
pleasure In stating that We are enabled 10 marx
the goods At . Reduced heRle Of Prices.
note. rs.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-04-21

A vessel has cleared from Philadel-
phia which 1t is believed will be turned
into a gunboat to aid in freeing Cuba
from Spanish dominion.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
DIVIDING New castIe county.

DR.. Lesley, Speaker of the Senate, has given ro'
tics that he will introduce a bill to amend the
Constitution and divide New Castle county into
two counties. This is only another mode of keep
ing the people of this city out of their full and
proper voice in the making of the laws under
which they are required to live. There Is no ne
eessity whatever tor dividing this county. But
the gentlemen about New Castle see that the
weight of the argument for the removal of the
courts to Wilmington is against them, and Is gath
ering strength every day, and are determined 10
attempt TO prevent this removal through q bill
for the division of the county We hope no such
bill will pass the Legislature. Such division
would do injury to the people of the lower hun
dreds and bring no benefit TO Wilmington.
1t will not be ten years before nearly every far
mer within ten or fifteen miles of Wilmington
will be represented in eur markets twice a week
with produce; it will therefore be so much more to
their interest to have the courts here. There is
more frequent communication with Wilmington
Trans often pass New Castle without stopping
Aud persons who live at Delaware City or Middle
town and other plces below. can arrive in our city
At OF 10 o'clock, aud have the entire balance of
The day to do business and return home at $50.
Should the county be divided by the Christiana |
liver, it may be the means Of declaring the people
Outh Of that stream of the supply of Brandywine
Eater aud gas from the works in our city.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

GRANT IN DELAwARE.-The Wilmington
papers Of Thursday evening contain long ac-
counts of the recent visit of President Grant
to that city. The proceedings were conduc-
ted with the customary formalities but were
enlivened by one of the Presidents brilliant
addresses. We quote it entire: at affords
me great pleasure to visit Delaware, and
particularly the city of Wilmington, the chief
commercial and manufacturing site of the
State, especially as the invitation TO do so is
not a partisan one. l will, with pleasure,
visit your manufacturing establishments, and
accept of the hospitality Of your people" 1t
is pleasant to be able to contribute SO easily
to the preservation OF gems ofeloQuence from
our public men.-Bdlttm0re Gazette.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

CoLFA1's DIsGRACE.-The New Haven Palla-
d'a'', Republican paper, is very candid with the
Vice President, and refers TO him in this wise
Mr.. Collar explains too oflen, and every tinle
makes his case worse. His most recent story
that he said nothing before the committee about
the number of checks he had received from his
New York admirer. who had large Government
contract because his counsel told him be need not
is Sneaking subterfnge. He is to escape impeach-
ment, but he should have the decency to resign
and leave the country soon as possible. We ad-
wise all mothers who have named their children
after this disgTaced man TO apply TO the next GEN
erai Assembly for permission tochAnge the appel
lations Of their offspring No one has a right to
allow child TO grow up under the burden OF a
dishOnOred name
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

The Lord Mayor Of London will, On the
aesh el hsssA sntsisaln t1e May9Es q AL
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
The Poland Report

The discussion OF the Poland Committee Re.
port is set down for Tuesday. Bot there is little
doubt Of its being cut short and deferred if this
can be done under the rules of the House. There
is now only eight days Of the session remaining.
and advantage will be taken of this to curtall the
debate or defer it altogether There is much
necessary work yet before the House, as a mum
ber of the Appropriation bills have 10 be con-
sldered and passed
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

Nor TRUE.-As VIC expected and stated, In a
previous number Of the GAZETTE, the statement
In reference 10 the loans by Mr.. McConkey in this
State turns ont to be false and unauthorized. The
Wes Chester Local Ness has published a letter
from D. NJ. Mcfarland, agent for the McConkey
estate, in which that gentleman says:
take this method of informing your many
readers and the originator of this false piece Of
news, that there is not a word of truth in his
statement, and my many friends in Delaware
know L. Yours &c
ID. NJ MCFARLAND
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

The ship King Of AIgisrs from Philadelphia,
with cargo Of coal-oil, bound to AnfHerA came
INTO BrGahwalera = few days ago, Tie crew retns-
Ing 10 proceed on the voyage in consequence Of
the ship leaking badly. AiIer holding survey
in duo form of law the ship was pronouBccd, sea-
worthy, and Notwithstanding the Threats OF the
crew not 10 make the voyage, q number of per-
sons were obtained at Lewes to weigh anchor and
make sail. Afler getting the ship 20 sea the crew
resumed their duty. All that remains is for the
owner or consigueca TO pay additional expenses
and let her wagl 4 O.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24
cheering News 70 Postmasters.

The Washington Star says The President,
Ia inconVeraatiOn ON Thursday stated that be had no
intention 70 make any removals In POstofiess be-
canss the present incumbents had held ths posi-
tions fOr four years Of eight, twelve years
Thero - eonslderable pressure upon Senators and
members &C this moment by aspirants for ONCE
% tAs pOGlnl service. Unless better reasons than
thost stated can be given. the parties may as we'll
aave thsmeelves any luTther anxlety or trontls."
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

M. William SineF, membsr Of the Philadel-
phis Common CouncIls, aud very common mem
Der in the bargain, has been imPeached BY that
hOdy ~ unWOTehy 20 st IN thsir midst, on account
OF hig hsinRaa q common and nstOrlOns gambler.
IL is now announced that SinsR has resigned has
seat, for the simpfs reason that lander existing
circumstances" e is Impossible for him 20 attend
the meetings either Of Councils Or the Court Of
Impoaohmsat-th0 circumstances being that he
ts, ut ths present time, serving oat . Two years
and = halt ssntencs IN tho psnilSntiaTy.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

HEAVY WoRK.-At the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad COmpanys rolling mill, On Thursday,
in Cambridge, Nd. six huRdred and thirty seven
30 foot rails Of ever hundred and eighty tons
aggregate weight, we're made and finished ready
for laying in twenty hours. All the iron used
was supplied from eight first heating and two
reheating furnaces
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

The DELAWARE GAZETTE. established l7S4,
is the largest and most aourishing weekly in the
State, and has larger circulation than any other
the Peninsular. Published every Friday morn
ing at 81 q year, in advance.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

The New York Commercial Advertiser asks
whether man can import goods under fraudu-
lent invoices, until he has made million or two
and when found oct compromise the fraud by
giving the government a one fifth share of his
profits? 1t says, "lf yea, then sell out all your
Credit MObilier stock, and 60 into buIiness as an
importer"
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

THE DAILY GAEErTE is published every afternoon
except Sunday at 4l6 Market street. and served by
carriers to subscribers in all parts Of Wilmington
and the surrounding towns and villages, for six
cents week. payable weekly. Yearly subscribers
AZ In advanea
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

A humorous speech on political corruption,
says the Philadelphia Press, in these days, is a
performance good deal like that Of Nero's on
the violin when Rome was burning. The whole
fabric Of society is threatened, and corruption
appears universal; politics are nothing but q
consPirncy to plunder the people; and yet all
this is 4 matter to be funny about
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

The PhiiadelpiiA Inquirer is unhappy be-
cause the West Point cadets are 10 lie sent 10
Washington By night, and very reasonably wants
70 know Why they are 10 be smuggled through
in this surrePtiIiOus manner to the coming fets
al the capital.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-02-24

BEDS OF MAMMOTH OYsTERs-Y yesterday, We
were shown an oystor shell measuring 22ES inches
which had been found by Cinnamon on the coast
Of Lower California. Quite a number OF other
mammoth oyster shells were brought up by the
same parties from the same locality. 1t is eald
hat extensive beds of these shelhsh exist there
San Diego (CdL) Union.