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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15
PROPOSALS
FOR
Fresh Beef,,Beef Cattle and Sheep

OFFICE CHIEF G. s. DEPTM T OF DAKOTA,
st. Paul. Mimi, May 10. 1878.
Sealed Proposals. in duplicate. will be received
at this office until l2 o'clock, noon. Friday, May
Meat s. Army. Will. Fresh Beef on the block
ut the following posts from July 1st 1873. until
June 3oth, 1879: Forts A. LINCOLN. Rice. Sllly.
nes3ta; m ), and Standing Rock and Cheyenne Asen-
The Fresh Beef must be OF a good and mar
proportionately, Necks. shanks and kidney tai
low to be excluded and delivered in such q,an.
on such days as shall he designated by the cont
The Government reserves the right to issue
Beef BY slaughter Of any cattle in the possession
of the subsistence Department, or coming into
its possession pis a.; at any any Of the posts named.
may be required to supply expeditions from the
posts. The contractor keeping and caring for
his cattle and furnishing them only when called
The Cattle must average about 1903 pounds.
live weight and % be ste steers froH to Years of
kee and Texas as we as ali Under OF e%eso over
years old; all falling short Of 500 pounds gross
Weight and %h all bulls stars and COWS viii be re-
weighed as prescribed BY army regulations ~
froposals win be received for tile supply and
delivery Of small band Of sheep in good condi-
Buford, $50 head Fort Stevenson, 60 head : Fort
SissetOn, 30 head.
The sheep should average about 1875 pounds
gross, and be composed Of about One.half ewes
| aud One-half wethers.
Similar proposals will be received and opened
on the same day and hour by the Acting Assist
| ant Commissary cf Subsistence at each of tile
| above named posts.
| The contractor for Beef on the block at any
post shall be required to issue from the lst Of
March to the 2Oth Of May. beef that has been
stall fed during one month previous to being
| slaughtered. The grain required for this pur.
pose must be on hand at the post by the 18TH day
Of September previous failing in which the Sub.
sistence Department will purchase and feed to
the catte the requisite quantity of food charging
the contractor for the same.
Blank forms for propoQls will be furnished
upon application to this ONCE, or to the A. A G.
g. at any OF the posts. !.
Proposals must be made OH the blanks fur
nished. and In conformity with the instructions
printed thereon =
1t is expressly understood that the contracts
made under this advertisement, and proposals in
response thereto, shall not be construed TO in
volve the Uuited States in any obligation for
payment In excess OF the appropriation granted
BY congress Tor the purpose.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids,
and bidders are invited to be present at the
opening of the bids.
Envelopes containing proposals to be endorsed.
Proposals for Fresh Beef ior Reef Cattle at
Fort -, and addressed to the undersigned
or to the A. &C. s. of the post bid for
NJ. X. MORGAN,
Major and c. S. U. S. A
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15
Oiled curtains and curtain fixtures of all
styles, at Mills 4 Purdy's.
Full line Of Ladies' Fine Shoes JUS, II
ceiycd at I. Piles 4 co
A TRANQUIL NERVOUS sYsrE.

,e- A TRANQUIL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Can never Le possessed by those whose digestive
and assimilative organs are in state OF chronic
disorder. Weak stomachs make weak nerves
To restore vigor and Quictude TO the latter, the
nrst must be tnvigorated and regulated. The
ordinary scdatives may tranquilize the nerves
for y while, hut they can never, like Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, remove tho causes OF nervous
debility. That superb invig0rant and corrective
Of disordored conditions Of the almentary or
gans has also the effect Of imparting tone to the
nerves, The delicate tissues of which they are
constituted, when weak ened in consequence Of
impovcrishment of the blood resulting from Inn
perfect digestion and assimilation, draw strength
from the fund Of vitality developed in the sys-
TEN by the Bitters, which imparts the required
impetus to the nuritive functions Of the stom-
ach enriches the circulation, and gives tone and
regularity to the secretive an acuative or
gans. S9s''< t-" ~
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15
LOCAL LAcoN,cs.

More rain.
Gov. Pennington offers good house fo
slle or rent. f.
the front Of Coates drug store is receiv
ing fresh coat OF paint.
An advertisement appears in this issue
calling for bids for cattle, sheep and beef fol
the army. -
Maj. Eaton went away impressed with the
necessity for continuous mail service be-
tween Yankton and the Black Hills.
The bid of VIM. Miner, representing the
Excelsior Mill company, Yankton, was the
lowest for -four opened by Maj Elderkin
to-day.
A pair of handsome matched black horses
for Capt. schwan, military agent at Chey-
enne agency, went up on the steamer Black
Hills to-day.
Builders are interested in the announce
ment made by Bonesteel & Turner, of
Springfield, which appears to-day in our
special notice column.
The indications OF the weather for the
upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys
are, warmer, southeast winds, falling barom-
eter, increasing cloudiness and possibly rain
in the Missouri valley.
The Dakota agricultural society is in ses-
sion this afternoon. A resolution was
adopted inviting propositions from various
towns and cities and whichever responds the
loudest will have the fair.
Charles Corby and Mary Catharine Rice,
both Of St. James, Nebraska, drove into
town in great haste this afternoon and halted
not until they brought up at Justice Roberts
Office. As they appeared to be anxious
about something, Roberts married them
off:hand. ts
The number of impressions made by the
presses in the Press and Dakotaian job
rooms during the first three months of this
year were S69,1ss, or an average of nearly
5000 for each working day. We regard
this as good showing for our job depart
ment, and also that our determination to
turn out nothing but frst-class work is ap-
preciated by our business men and patrons
generally.
Minnie Gibson made complaint this after
noon before Justice. White that Madame
Shaw forcibly and wrongfully he'd possession
Of her trunk and wearing apparel, and asked
the interposition Of the law to compel the
Madame to relinquish said wrongful posses
sion. A writ of replevin was issued and
-r1,ced in fhe hands of an officer for service
and doubtless BY the time this item is read
the fair and frail Minnie will be wrestling
with her Saratoga and taking an inventory
of its contents.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15
PROPOSALS WANTED.

Scaled Proposals will be received by the I'M.
derSigncd ut Springfield. Dakota, until Mon
day, May 9th, 1878, for the erection of store
building at Niobrara, Nebraska. Plans AM,
specifications of which can be seen ut Ednllnds
y Wynn's bank, until Monday evening" May Goth
and at our store in Springfield, until Monday
the 27th of May. All work to be first-class
The right is reserved to reject any and all bids
be delivered.
BoNEsrEEL & TURNER.
Springfield, d. T., May Il. 1873.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15
MAIL SERVICE SURE.

Delegate Kidder sends US the following
communication from the second assistant
postmaster general which tells the story 1ol
triumph for the Pierre route in very few
words. 1t reads.
WASHINGTON, May 10, 1873. .
Hon. J. p. Kidder, House Of Representa-
tives:
SIR-Tri-weekly mail service is ordered
between Fort Pierre and Deadwood, TO be-
gin on the 18th inst. :.
Respectfully,
THos. ]. BRADY
Second Assistant Postmaster General
This settles the matter. To-day Is the
18th and the stages are on the ground ready
to begin work under this contract.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

Z The largest assortment Of pocket cutlery
west Of Chicago, At Mills & Purdy's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

o. Saturday sex, John Foessssr's cele
brsied bottled lager beer will b intsoduced
and will take the head OF spy IL the market
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

Milwaukee ueer on draught at Geo Browns
at FIVE cents glass.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

u A full line of ladies' ready made suits at
Eisemau & Co.'S. from 81 upwards.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15
Lsdies Urderclothins at L. congleton.

Ny gallery will be conducted on strictly
cash basis hereafter, or deposit Of por-
ton of the price of cards at the time Of sit
ting. Mr.. Bolton being stranger, cannot
be expected to know persons. hope my
friends will bear this in mind.
S. J. Morrow.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

Get your spring suits made to order q.
Cbss. Eiseman & Co.'s, Broadwoy-a per-
feet ht guaranteed. -
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

One dollar will buy lady's ready made
suit, complete, at Eiscman & Co.'S, Broad
way.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

Ready made clothing in endless variet,
at Chas. Eiseman & Co.'s, Broadway.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

Full line of Dress Goods at l.. Congle-
toms.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

A No. / BUTTER in rolls and crooks
Is cents per pound, at Jenkinson's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

E.em.u & Co. are now receivise she
finest line Of dry goods ever brought TO the
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

Wall paper, fresh stock, embracing al
styles and prices 1t Mills 4 Purdy's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

Late styles Of Ladies' Suits at L. consle'
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15
JAMES S. FOSTER,
Real Estate Dealer

YANKTON, DAKOTA,
Has THIRTY FARMS desirably located,
ranging in price from $500 to $4,000,
according to distance from rail-
road and amount of i'm
proments; also
Desirable Residences and Unimproved
City Property.
Investments made for Nonresident Capital
ists and satisfaction guaranteed. Having been
resident of Dakota for fourteen years, and be-
ing familiar with the southeastern portion OF the
territory, will cheerfully answer letters Of in
quiry with reference to lands will also furnish
free, on application, such printed matter as l am
able to command.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

DR.. H. d. Dodge, uenust, Dewi,t's block
Yankton.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

Large line Of Hosiery as L. Coosleson's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

Eiseman g. Co. have the incest goods and
the lowest prices ever before offered to the
people of Yankton. Call and convince
yourself
Hamburg's large line at L. Congleton's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15
ARMY SUPPLIES. ;

Old papers for sale at this Office.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

Bids we're opened at noon to-day BY Maj.
w. A. Elderkin for supplies for the subsis-
tence department of the army. The follow
ing bids were received and opened:
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15

Goods sent &. o. d. to all
parts Of the country with privi-
lege Of inspection.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15
Late styles Of Hats at I. Piles & Co.

Fifty pieces Pecales at L. Congleton's
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15
spttia, a,otifts.

Two small dwelling houses for rcnt. inaul''
ut once of BARTLETT ihiFf'
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-05-15
SOCIETIES.

st. Johns Lodge, No. Irregular commune
cations on Tuesday evening, on OF before full
moon OF each month, at Masonic Hall, Sawyer's
DiOck. SO1OurnerS cordially invited.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

The Hanaibal Mining Company, McAIillepYille. are making prepara- tion to w0rk their mine. They are now sinking the main shaft to the depth Of 400 feet, and clearing the ground for the ere tion of hoisang and pnaiping work There will be no haItln the work fer the reason that the yeia is an excellent one and the money is on hand .o push t. The same company IS now engaged in building offices, ore houses and quar- teTs f9r F0rkmen.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Messrs Morris and Cock have con- uaeted With the Miann @. to work what ore twenty-five or tan.ty sons is noN ou he dump of the Metlorris mine 1his mine has suilciea5 open sags and ore in sight to give constant employment to the mlll This mine IS regarded as one among the very 6esg mines of Globe district The Miami mil is now Vorking q small but choice lot of ore uom the 0ctil- via mine, for Kerr t Barnes. The company is 80 confident of their afil- ity te han,l!e ehoiae ores that they agreed to extend tRe privilege So k. X 5. to select a man to do the Samp- ling and clean up after the work is done E. Q. Kennedy was named as t h . representative of kcrr < Barnes.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23
- - l'lI'-lIll.

STEAMER DaY Thursdays are our steamer days Every week as regulsrly as the Florence coach comes ln may be seen longing around near the Postoinee wharf persons from all parts of-rhe mines saitipg for their nal matter. Some 'sxpeetiBg letters from loved ones at home telling the rise and fall la maple sugar, others anxious to notst any declne in gold and others sall to consult the mining stock naalssser renort. ets. etc. Steam CT days are hage onts in fact the iargest day of tue week in Globe (titv.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Sunday last the miners Of the Stonewal dickson struck for S 50 per day, an increase of fifty cents. The superintendent informed them that he had no authority to increase their pay: chat he could easily supply thelr places aE the prices paid them, but had rs6her they woald not quit work until the end ofthe month. and by that ame he would aear from headquarers in California what vas 10 be d0ne in reference to 1he matter. At last dates from McMilIenville they Were still at work.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23
Terrible Accident.

Yesterday morning at B.emen' s saw mill, Telesforo Agire, late of El Paso, Mexico, engaged n wheeling saw- dust, while In the saw pit was caught by the saw. His left arm was completely torn off and thrown up in to the mill The ribs of the left side were Lad bare, and he Eas also cut n She head. lie died almost instant
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

We understand that Wells, Fargo ( Go. will establish an office at this place shortly this will supply 8 much needed want now felt by our citizens, and by the lst of July we Rill no doabt be able to record the faet of tri-wreklY line of coaches running to Florence from this place.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Mr. Saryoek, of tbe firm of Shry- ock t Hise, has been rusncating ln the Plnal mountains for the past week hunting turkeys, 6e. He re turned on Sunday looking very vel and feeling much better; he goes out again to-day to uy and catch that internal gobbler which enticed him from one point of the mountains to anotheF until he became almost exr haesied He says if there is any virtue ip perseverance, and good leg muscle he Will haYe aim yet.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23
Nd feeI gratgfuI ta our TarriIorI

Ne feel grateful to our Territorial cotemporarses for their kindly grset- ings. and the aattering mannei' in which they have uoticed the advent of the ARIZONA SILVER BELT, and hope that we shall be enabled to man. tain the good opni0n they have so kindly expressed in regard to our un- dertaSing.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

4 bill has been introduced and passed one branch of Congress es- tablishng a weekly mail between this place and Silver City. 1t should have provided for at least a tri-Weekly. This is shorter route from the East to the Pacific by one hundred miles t9an the one now travelled via Tucson.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Ne are inclined to believe that Citizen in sur last issue in speak .ug of tlle receipt of threatening noFes From our tax collector, has 1onF that officer Injustice, but that
 e3Ihzen done so intentionally we 8c not oelleve t $ che c0lleefof' 8 lnfg to netify dellnQaents tha. they sre lF arrsaFs to the county and Ter sto Ne are assured thas the re- lhIalefs were couchel ia respectful Aasuage and that she unpleasant f Tas as mildly stated IS the na- Lls oI Ihe case N0ald adni9 of.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23
We nofiee at the sfore of Nessrs

We notice at tue store of Messrs. Morrill,, ke.iner < Go. a specimen taken fsem che chlorid mine of Messrs. Hayes { Buck weighing l03 pounds worth S10 per pound We une4.~ stand that these gentlemen have 3 large quantity of tic same kind of ore in their ore house and in the mine.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Members of the Masonic fraternity will meet on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at tile house of James Fresh to take into consideration the propri- ety of forming a Lodge in this place. Brethren in good standing are invi- ted to attend.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

The qnestlon has been asked. who
 aall organize . telegraph company tf
 run a wire from Florenee via Picket
 Post O Globe Citr Globe would he
 greatly accommodated by having eIecuical communication with North
 Aneriea and in view Of such benefits
 an eaorE is nov belng made to in-
 duce the government to extend the lsne from the Gala crossing of the Camp 4 paohe road, to she San Carlos agency This. as we sre informed, would require eighteen miles of poles and thirty-six miles of wre. There is sufficient wire lying along the road not in use. to extend the llne e San Carlos The poles eaa be furnished by Indian labor. consequently al the outlay necessary for the goyanmeDt to make would be for saunders and batttFy The operator could be em- ployea in the performance of clerical duties at the agency Ihis extension made, a connection eould behall with Globe at a cost of about S4 ,O95; the distance in a straight line would I not be over twenty-five miles The [ of aHording lnstapl comma alcaslon from che agenes 70 the mlli- .ary posts is so apparent that wecon- laeIHly expect the goverpment will lr1eT the extension.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Frank Massalethe, of the house of Collingwooa < Go is spoken of as suitable person to fill the office of county Treasurer James Douglas is mentioned n connection with t5e sheriaaitv
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Jas Hamilon has a fine lot of specimens and carlosihes in his eabi neF from various parts Of the country. Among the lot Of curiosities IS 8 pet rihed mushroom Il is complete in all is parts and looks as natural as
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

lt IS currensly reported here that Fred AIedler viii lake charge of the Nlcallllenvi.le mil anu run 1t in the interest of John 4. Miller. Tbe inst ore that nlil be put .hrpugh will Be I'd class from the Sfonewall Jackson. f-ed understands the business.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Tom Kerr, in from Picket Ppst Tuesday, says Mr Chapman frpm San Francisco Informed him tEat concentrations and machinery billed for thls place were only a short dis tance behind Buckingham's. but did not give the name Of owner.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

There ls not an empty house in Globe City neither for dwelling nor business purposes This speaks well of oar new mining camp We un- aerstand that number of brick h0ases will soon be erecsed te be used IS dwelling houses.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Eneouraging nens comes ln from all parts of the mines, some of new rich discoveries, others of the increas- e5l richness of mines heretofore de- teloped 10 some extent-and others stili of mines hitherto unknown to fame.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

hr. Desauer agent for |. Resen- baum in the delivery of flour ar San Carlos lndian agency was in town looking well as usual, and smiles IS often as he did is the fall or 4S or spring of '0O.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Mr Cook of Richmond Basin; dropped in te see us this week, aud informed is char he and AcAIouis were making road to haul ores from theF nine.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

6ulch g,ld from Piap Creek vas sold to Nm. 4. Wilson Monday and ,lext 5ay oughH more fron same lo- eality-the qualitg the god is good aaa mostly coarse.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Ae had fie pleasure of meeting Sheriff Brady on our streets. He is looking hale and hearty and looks as. f he woald make good heahhy run for sheriff again.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

From D. B. Lacy, just in from Silver City ne learh thar Mrs Me Gary of rhat=plSce died on Friday morning at 1 o'elosk, also that Dave Smith of tfeoIgetoKn nssd a stroke of paralysis on lHfE side Thursday and died the following day at 2 o'clock and that Jose Maciag or same place dIed on the 14lh inst. and N. St John of Las Cruces died on or about the 7th inst.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Milaer 6 Hason are taking out very rich ore from rheir nine en Mineral HILL
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Baileg6 Van Wagenens new build ing IS ready for ths roof; whea com ple5ea it will 5e the best building in towRl which with che glass front wili look well, and will be the means of inducing osheIs to adopt the same style.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Jim7 Hamilto has moved his t5lobe saloon to near the centre of sown. He had a grand opening on the nlght Of the Z0Eh and all the boys" smiled and seemed happy
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Jerry had another round1 this week. An fret Of his place of busi- esss teTible alan, but as usual JeT- y vas Ytc50Tloas.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

The rain on Monday and ,gonday night, exanguished the 6re which has been raging ia the Pinal mount aIns fer about ] week
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Messrs. Kerr < Barnes have re- Ived some vel'Y handsome speel- ems for theF new cabinet.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

1dxell { Asheis of AeAlillen- received ten wagon loads of as ei merchandise on Tuesday.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Hon Geo. Seou left for the Pi- geef mine fer the purpose of sink .ug 1e0 foot shaft.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Fred Medler t Co. make tip top lsg beer Ne have tried 1t and kh6E whereof we speak.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

3siEey t Van Nagenen received 00d pounds of assorted merchan- 2 tslfS week.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

ERRATA.lhe article on second pagesn regard to Texas Pacific blll shonld read. come up m the senate on the z1st nstead of 31st inst.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Shwock & Hise unloaded a good soronent ilf goods at their estab- hnent ou Wednesday
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

dr. weei's freight wagons made the fastest time on recora from Florence to this place over the Put Ham ,rosd-tSme five days.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Balldiag seems to be the rage in Globe City, as we eau count twenty odd new houses going up, and vel predict that within SIX months the town will number oyer 300 houses.
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

sIorig. Kellner $ Go. received neN gods this week
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

Ne notice Alr l.. ) Webster hs
 eiYed three bars of silver from tle ami mil weighing 3 .s9S ounce ] same scales they retail sugar, etc
Arizona silver belt., 1878-05-23

.hn Hise has niafed into hls new 3stisls near hls place of business.