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Bent County register., 1886-07-24

UNTIL the water works are com
ple.ed the greatest care should be
taken not to let fire get started in
our city. AT present we have no
means of fighting fire and if once
started all that could be done would
be to stand around and watch the
destruction of property. In the case
of fire an ounce of precaution is
worth many pounds of cure.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

The rapid advancement of coun-
try depends on lis natural advantages
and the energy of its people in de
veloping the resources, we OF Bent
county have favored land, and all
that is necessary to make it the
equal of any county is to let people
who are seeking homes know what
can be obtained by work.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

ELsEwuEEE we publish the bill
introduced in Congress to establish
n land office at Lamar, our advIces
are to the effect that this bill will
become law and Lamsr will take
on such a substantial growth that it
will surprise the most sanguine of
our people.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

The land office records show that
more land has been filed on in Ben,
county in the past sixty days than in
all the rest of Colorado, which shows
that emmigration is slowly advanc'
ing on Colorado and will soon claim
all the vacant land tit for farming
east of the mountains.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

THERE are many cattemen who
will come to Lamar to trade if our
merchants make them inducements
in the way of prices. Their trade is
always good and an effort should be
made to get them TO come herr. If
we want the trade of the surround
iug country NC will have To work
for it,
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

"Be qniet old boy" | onlv want
to inform You that LOUDEN & co.
cunsiantlv keep on hand, fresh
supply Of pure drugs, and the most
elegant face powders anil perfumes
On the market Also a fine line nf
stationery, cigars, mixed paints, oils
and window glass-rcmemher the
place-City Drug Store.
LAMAR. Is COLORADO
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

N. b. KLAISE, editor of the Dodge
City Times, has received the nomi-
nation of secretary of state in Kan
sas on the prohibition ticket, but its
lust an editors luck to be put on
ticket that hasn't ghost of chance
of carrying in single county.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

WHAT was supposed would he the
dull season is passing by with new
buildings going up and progress and
enterprise to be seen at every hand /,
with such work now what may we
expect this fall when excursion tick
cts are sold to Lamar from the east.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

PARTIES taking claims will find 1T
a paying investment to SOW hve or
ten acres of alfalfa. This is sure
crop, as well rs moneyed one, and
the expense of getting it started is
not great, once started there is never
any more trouble with it.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

THERE is an abundance of rain
fall in Colorado for all purposes if it
could be regulated a little, the turn :
ing over of the soil, planting and
cultivating will make the rains more
seasonable.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

THE calls for sample copies of the
REGISTER are coming daily by mail
from Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa
and other states, people back there
are anxious to know ething about
Colorado.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

The Denver papers, we will say
through a friendly feeling, will be
more interesting after they have rain
up there, at the present time they
are editorially and locally very wat
ery.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

MINING, live stock and agriculture
is what Colorado depends on for
support, all of which the state excells
in, what more could one ask
for who is seeking a new home in
the west.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

ONE of the murderers of Davis,
the man found dead and robbed
near Garden City, was killed at Fris-
CO, Kansas, while resisting arrest, he
was Texas desperate and met the
usual fate of all such men.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

VISITORS in the country report see
ing great many antelope. 1t is a
bad time to kill them now, but this
fall they will come right handy in
making up the meat supply.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

w. ID. SHAIN, of Dodge City has
our thanks for sectional and de-
scriptive map of Ford county, Kan
sas. 1t is fine advertisement OF
that section of country.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

lr is hard to pick up paper in
the Arkansas valley without finding
notice of Lamar ia it. Lamar and
Bent county is getting right to the
front
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

The drouth has not cut the grass
off so, but what the beeves going to
market from Colorado are in prime
condition.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

WE only have to tell the truth
about Lamar to excite an interest in
our wonderful little city.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

A La JuSrA man is talking about
establishing dry goods store in
Lamar. There is need of just such
a business here.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

THE washouts of the past few
days are the worst that have occur
red on the Santa Fe road in the past
six wears.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

MORE hay will be put up in Colo
RADIO this year than ever before in
one season. last winter gave the
warning.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

Miss Belle Hurley of 29 south I4th
st. ST. Louis, No, wants to find her
brother who is working some place
on n ranch in the west.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

They had killing at Trail City
Sunday last, a cowboy was the vic
tim and James Redmond the man
that did the work.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

MISUNDERSTANDING the dry weather
there is an abundance of hay in the
state this year.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

Pur your shoulder to the wheel
and boom Lamar.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

ENFORCE the laws of Colorado
and they will be found to be strict
and good enough to suit anybody.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

The stock yards at Las Animas
are being moved from west to east
of town and enlarged.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

THE washouts cut us off from the
outside world for Il few days this
week
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

SHOWERS have been very frequent
throughout the state the past week.
Bent County register., 1886-07-24

LAMAR. COLO. SATURDAY. JULY "a. 1885,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
To the Women.

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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

W. A. Paxton, Ben Gallagher. Robt Easson
PAXTON, GALLAGHER & co.
Wholesale grocers; Nos 7O5, 707 7Os, I'll 10th st.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
NOVELTY IRON WORKS.

4. p. Davis. proprietor. Manufacturer and job
Der in machinery of all kinds. Agency of the
Deane Steam Pump Co. Light Novelty man
ufacturing, such seals, stencils, steel and
rubber stamps, etc. 113 to 1T south I4th st.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
DIRECTORY
LEADING MANUFACTURERS
Importers and Wholesale
Houses of
Council Bluffs.
IOWA.

RUSSELL co.
Manuf facturers of all sizes Automatic Engines
especially designed for mills, tubular boilers,
New Massillon threshers. stationary, skid por-
table and traction engines, sawmills, etc. Fac
tory, MassilloD, Ohio. Branch house, $40
Pearl st., Council Bluffs. Send for 1886 annual
MoCLURG CRACKER co.
Manufacturers of crackers, biscuits, cakes, in
every variety, and of the finest quality; $40
Pearl street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
THE DOLLAR COLUMN

advertisements not exceeding an inch Tor ten
tines OF small typel in length will be inserted in
this column for one dollar per week. or fifty cents
the hrst insertion and twenty .hve cents each sd.
ditional linsertton-paysble in advanced
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
SEEDS,

Evans, wholesale and retail agricultural forest
flower, vegetable, grass, and hedge Seeds. N.
W. corner l4th and Dodge SITS. Cur stock en-
braces all varieties, and purchased direct
ly from the growers, and will sell at Eastern
catalogue prices.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
L. W. WOLFE & co.

Manufacturers and dealers in electric supplies
electric machines, and amalgamated copper
plates for mining. Electric. light and tele.
graph. 206 north 10th st.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

Branch 4 Co, wholesale fruits. produce. and oys.
tiers; wint r specislties spples, our own pack
ingi oysters. Plstt, and Booths Baltimore
raWI butter and eggs.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

THE BRUNSWICK -BALKE-CO -COLLENDER co.
Designers and manufacturers of billiard and pool
tables, and artistic saloon furnitures Bar
counters beer coolers and saloon fixtures in
stock and made to order. 500 south 10th st.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

LUMBER, SASH, AND DOORS.
Louis Bradford. l23 South 9th street. Deli yered
prices quoted on al plication.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
CHURCHILL PUMP co,
FIRE BRICK AND CL.

Wholesale pumps, pipe, fittings, steam and water
supplies: Western agents for Racine wind
mills; I'LL Farnam street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
STAR MANUFACTURING co.

Dealers in Illinois Washer, Star bed springs ant
Champion wringers. Rubber rolls replaced
and all kinds of wriRgsrs repaired. 1918 Cap
itol avenue.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
L. G. HUNTINGTON l.

L. G. HUNTINGTON SON.
Highest market prices for hides wool. pelts. furs
and tallow; dealers in leather and findings
lila Jackson st.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

only Wholesale house west of Chicago window
shades for banks, stores, and private houses
all goods at manufssturers' prices Henry Leh
mann, 1903 Douglass st.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

TURKISH AND ELECTRIC BATHS.
Sure cure for lead and quicksilver poisoning
large experience: 1419 Dodge 81. H. A. Wsrley
N. D., Proprietor.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

Agents for Halls Safe and LOCK- Co.'S fire and bur.
glar-proof safes, time locks, vaults. and Jail
works. 1910 Farnam st.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
HALEY, IDAHO SATURDAY, JUNE l2 1885,
Omaha Directory.

Parlin Orendorf Euclid M.r,,,
PARLIN ORENDoRFF h MARTIN.
Wholesale dealers in agricultural Implements cor
10th and Jones streets
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

Jobbers in cutlery, hardware and nails, stamped
and japanned tinware. tin plate, sheet iron
ETC.; agents for Miami Powder Co.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

BAKING POWDER MANUFACToRY.
Warranted pure and the best in the market Also
wholesale cigsrs. Parrotte sweeney, Ills
Harvey st.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

Life In gold for $2t This rcduetions made to
meet demands for fine portraits; half of our
former price. We copy from all kinds of pic
tares, and guarantee satisfaction: make any
changes desired. Colwell l. Cook artists
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
W. L. PARROTTE & CO.
8. A. ORCHARD.

Jobters of hats, caps. and straw goods; manufsc
turers Of gloves and mittens; 1l07 HArney st
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
CLARK BROS. & co.

Importers and jobbers in teas, coffees and spices
manufacturers of baking powders, favoring
extracts. laundry blue, inks, etc; 1414, 14l6,
Harvey street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

OMAHA OIL PAINT co.
Once 1406 Douglass ST., oil house 14Os Saunders at
wholesale carbon and lubricating oils: agents
Manager,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
BROwNELL & co.

Steam, water railway, and milling supplies; 900
922, 924, Farnum street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

Stationary and portable engines, boilers. and sheet
iron works wagons, bug9ies, agricultural i'm
plements, barbed wirs and bail ties; 1913 aud
1215 Leavenworth street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

sLOMAN BROS.
Wholesale leather and saddlery, hides, wool, furs
etc Write for prices.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

Block
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

THE W. G. METZNER STOVE REPAIR co.
Manu- and jobbers of stoves and stove re-
pairs. Office and warerooms, Ill south l4th
st. Our stock includes repairs for all stoves
ever sold in the West. G. NJ. Eaton, Manager.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

G. BRkNDENBURG l. co.
Sole, harness, and upper leather cut half -eoles
and shoe findings; merchants headquarters foI
goods in this line.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
SLOMAN BROS.

The best quality always on hand; orders file,
promptly; W. ]. Kennedy, Is Harney street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

Manufacturing confectioners, jobbers In crackers,
foreign and domestic fruits, nuts and cigars
1922 Douglass street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
LOST.

A LADY's HAND sATCHEL was lost between
Hunter Whites sawmill and HALEY, last even
ing May 2S. 1t contained $5 gold piece and 25
cents, crochet work, ete A liberal reward will he
paid on leaving at this office. m29tf
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

REUMPINd BOLTE
Manufacturers of ornamental galvanized iron COR
nises. dormer windows. window CAPS, metallic
sky-lights. etc; $40 s 18th at.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
GRAFTON 4 pRUMMoND

Established 1858; leading carriage factory; laos
and l4ll Dodge street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
j. A. WAKEFIELD,

y, A. WAhEFIELD.
Lumber and shingles, sash, doors. blinds. moul
dings, pickets, pests. lime, plaster, hair, ce
ment, building paper; Western agent for th
celebrated Milwaukee hydraulic cement; stl
and Jones SITS.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
PARKER, ROBERTSON L co.

General agents for manufacturers of agricultural
implements; Jones ST., between 9th and 10th.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

N. NJ. Marshall, NJ. Milbourn. o. N Ramsey.
President vice-Prest. Sec. and Treas.
OMAHA BARBED WIRE CO.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
For Rent
The Baxter Hotel, Ketchum

PAUL P. BAXTER. proprietor. is the Oldest
and best Kept hotel on Wood River The dining
room is the largest in the Territory and the tables
are supplied with everything the market affords
The rooms are large, airy and well furnished
Charges very moderate. This is a HOTEL, and
when In ketchum don't forget the fact or the locs-
tion Main street. below First National Bank s2tf
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

J. T. ROBINSON NOTION co.
notions, gents furnishing goods, over
slls, etc; 403 and 405 South 10th street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
REED, JONES l. CO

Wholesale manufacturers of boots aud shoes
agents for Boston Rubber Shoe Co., Bay State
Rubber Co., and Parker's rubber leather sole
boots; Eastern prices duplicated; HOS Hsr.
ney street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

HARDWOOD LUMBER,
And Wagon Timbers. Chas h. Lee, Sw. corner OF
9th and Douglass streets
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

McDoNALD's EMPoRIUM OF FASHION.
Importer and manufacturer of ladies' and misses
ready made suits. cloaks, mantles shawls and
underwear; laces. dresses, and mantle trim.
mings; Chas. Mcdonald, 14Os Farnam street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

Wholesale carpets. oil cloths, msttings. curtain
goods, etc; cor. 18th and Farnum streets.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
$1,000 Reward!

Mrs. Gen. Augustus Wilson, of Parsons, Kas.,
who was appointed by the State of Kansas lady
commissioner to the Worlds Fair al New Orleans,
in answer to the inquiry of a reporter, said: 81
cannot speak too highly of DIR. Turner's
Treatment. My sufferings nearly dis
tracted me. Ny stomach was deranged. and my
nervous system was completely broken. suffered
from partial paralysis, rheumatism and neuralgia.
Added to the above symptoms were loss of men,
ory. voice. appetite, and lack of nerve force. MY
family physician did me no good. and by the ad-
vice of friend, bonght DR.. TURNER'S TREAT
MENT. Two packages completely cured me.
think the treatment is wonderful in its effects and
recommend 1t in all cases OF general nervous
debility, and diseased condition OF the stomach
kidneys, liver and blood
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
NJ. H. BLISS, ,
BLISS & ISAACS.

Importers and jobbers of crockery, china, glass
ware, silver plated ware, looking glasses, chan
deliers, lamp chimneys. cutlery, etc; l4l
Farnum st.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

CANFIELD MANUFACTURING CO.
Manufacturers of overslls, jeans, pants, shirts
etc: Il02 and 1l04 Douglass street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

THE wOODMAN LINsEED OIL WORKS.
Manufacturers of Linseed Oil.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
A. ROSENBERG.

A. ROSENBERG.
Manufacturer and dealer In doors, sash. binds,
mouldings. stair rails, bslusters, scroll work,
etc; estimates carefully furnished; 18th and
Marcy streets.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
TOOTLE, MAUI & co,

TOOTLE, MAUI & CO.
Jobbers of dry goods and notions and gents fur.
nishing goods, Omaha; New York office, 33e
Broadway.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
STEPHENS, voEGELE h DINNINa.

sth street and Capital avenue; manufacturers oi
z and 4-point barbed wire and staples.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
FIGURING MILLS.

BuGkwheat. grain, and corn meal. specialtes
Denison Co., 10th ST., near Woodman OF
mills.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
CHAS. F, GOODMAN.

Wholesale druggist; paints oils, window glass and
miners supplies; largest wholesale drug hous,
west of Chicago; 1907, 1909, 10l1 jones st.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
LEE, FRIED & co,

DEWEY h STONE.
Wholesale dealers in furniture; Farnum street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

Q. II. L ]. 3. CULLIINb.
Wholesale dealers in oak and hemlock harness
leather, ssddlery hardware, collars and hames
importers Of English fancy saddlery; omAhs
and Cheyenne, Wyo.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

W. J. BROATCH.
Iron, steel, springs, heavy hardware, wagon stock
hardwood lumber, etc. 1909 and l21l Harney st
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
G. q. & ]. 8. COLLIN

Fine carriages; repairing Q specially; 1915 ant
1917 Harney street.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

KENNARD l. DELLEcKER,
Wholesale cigar manufacturers; 1914 Capitol ave.
Some of leading brands: La Reina del
MuHdo, Virgilio, La Flora de r. Fulton, Rein a
Victoria Extra. write for samples. Ali home
made goods.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

OMAHA MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTI.
TUTE.
For the treatment of all chronic and surgical dis.
eases. Corner 18th ST. and Capital ave. Br
McMenaniy, proprietor. SO rooms for accom-
modstion of patients. Write for book free on
deformities, private diseases, catarrh, etc.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

RECTOR wILHELMN co.
Wholesale hardware; cor. 10th and Hsrney streets
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12

A. L. SrRANa. d. o. CLARK. N. @. ToMPKIss
President. Vice Pres't. Sec. and Treas
A l., STRAN1 COMPANY
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
PACIFIC HOTEL co.

Gus. Icken, Otto Siemssen, Wendell Benson,
ICKEN, SIEMssEN CO.
Wholesale FISH dealers; importers of foreign hsh
Nos. OIL and 913 Jones st. and U. P. Track.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-12
Omaha, Neb.

NIX. FAIRBANK & CO.
Lard refiners, and manufacturers of lard talIow.
neatsfoot oils and soaps. Chicago, st. Louis,
New York, Omaha. Represented in Omaha
by Joseph L. Woods.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-12-17
APPETIzERs


ola Jake Early w. quite @ character
o. 'na carly 1Hv- .' Stockton Jake was
TrHrrI-f.r ~ a bur, and shoe store on
Main street II. was peculiar ln his
ways and dealings. al3 H-= s boxer or
some rpFE.fc
60 vait ter Get n pair % iaots. said
miner entering lGE-s store one day
10 the fall 90 -=g
.' What kind ~ boots DO v7r vaut7r
" ] want "A comfortable pair
pay
Wall. 'or right good pair I might
stand an ounce"
90 What Bind % -aiiF"
habeIumuy Hul-~
90 Cant give YOU pair FOR that Price.
Might give you The box they come IL for
that figure
Wall. give me the box"
All right. come this way"
Jake showed his customer out into the
yard.
Strip yourself, -" remarked Jake. pull
ing OF his coat
All right. stranger" And the miner
from the " Mokelumny" began 20 dis
robe
The scurle was animated for a short
time when the miner dealt Jakea knock
out blow
Thunderation 9" said Jake ru recov-
eIlLE from me ltNW. . f.-LGrt n
man that would offer me an ounce Of
Mokelumuy Hill gold for pair Cf boots
couldn't fight blame bit
'' Yer got kinder fooled OF the bargain
eh p inquired the miner.
'' Nes. I got taken in
Stranger. do yer know who be-"
No"
Wall. I'm John c Hcerar."
Is that q factY Hee-su. Tn par-ic-
ular glad 10 see you J ulwav- did te-
lieve in making friends OF prominent
men Come take scuethIr-.. - Cali
fOrnia Maverick