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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-11-28
Mr.. Frank p. Hockinc. Of this

Mr.. Frank p. Hooking, of this
city, general agent for the McCor-
mick Harvesting Machine company,
writes from Fond du Lac and re-
cites this phenomenal Instance:
"While in the country the other
day my attention was called to a
COW that has been giving milk for
two years although she has Heoer
given birth to calf, Her flow and
quality of milk are equal to that Of
the other cows, of which the owner
has seventeen. How does thp COW
compare with some of the prohibit
ton COWS of Iowa couuty?' As
the name "Fond du Lac" in an an
Gent language, signifies milk, it
wouid not be strange if all the cat
tie in that county gave milk in one
continuous fow.-DodgegHe Chro,,-
tcle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-11-28

Why is Or. Martins Stomach Cure for Dys-
pepsia diseases Of the stomach and blood.
Dr. Martins Bladder cure for adiseases of
the bladder and kidneys. Or. Martins Lung
Cure for La Grippe and Consumption. DR..
Martins skin Cure for all skin diseases and
Oeautitying the complexion. DR.. Martins Cat
arrh Cure for catarrh and all diseases of the
throat Or. Martins Kidney and Nerve Cure
Tor diseases peculiar 10 women. DR.. Martins
Pain Cure for Cholera Diarrhoea, Pain and
rheumatism. DIR. Martins Liver Cure for sick
headache and all discusses Of the liver The
best made? BECAUSE. the have cured over
five thousand cases after all other remedies
failed; stood the test of hospital pracrice;
staple as flour; sold On their merits Che old
reliable remedies can be relied upon very time
aud never fail to effect a cure. Manufactured
by O. MARTIN, NJ. D., Eldon, Iowa. For sale by
W. II. PBIDEAUN, Mineral Point, Wis. 27m6
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-11-28

~,TATE OF WISCONSIN, - IOWA COUNTY
y Court-IE Probate
Notice is hereby given that at regular term Of
the Iowa county court, 20 be held iu and for said
county at the court house in the eity Of
D0dgeviile. iu said county, on The lst day Of
December D. 1897 being the Ir.t Tuesday ol
said month at eleven o'clock iu the forenoon %
said day. the foilgaag matters WiL De heard
and considered.
The application Of Laura Ketrum, adminisira.
trix and ". a Flint administrator Of the estate q
liver K Be,rum, late OF said County deceased, for
the examination and allowance Of their admin
strafion account. and the assignment Of the
residue Of snid estate % such persons as are
by law entitled 20 the anne.
And tits further ordered that public notice
thereof Doe given to al persons interested uY
publishing 4 copy Of tLit notice for three weeks
successfully prior % said day % hearing IN the
Mineral Point IHlBusE s Weeaig newspaper
published ira said county
By thr Goart,
CHARLES S.. NCILH0E,
County 8dge.
Dated Dodgeyi.le. Wis, November 3rd, 1891
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-11-28
GTeat Bargains in Flour

Being the sole agent in this city
l.' Tenant Brothers, Merchant
AZ '.ef,, Of Mortified, Minnesota,
am enabled to sell, quality consid-
cred,
1pT than any other Dealer il,
the County,
A Re my prices for Tenant Bros.
Brands:
AoarHFIED SrAR-(FANcY PAT
l.--i have backing to show it is
EeeiIed in quality; and the
only 52.75 per hundred.
NoaIHFIELD STAR-(A Choice
only $3.50 per hundred.
N9ETHFIELD FIFR-Warranted 10
4lsfaction, s2.l5 per hundred.
1a.so have two car loads Of Flour
-" "a route from Faribault and
deId, Mimi, which | offer At
.agiy low prices. Now is
TINE to save money BY secur.
ONE Of the staff Of life cheap.
DAVID JACKO.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-11-28

MANY old soldiers, who con-
tracted chronic diarrhpa while in
the service, have since been per
maneutly cured Of it by Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhpa
Remedy. For sale by w. II. Pri-
deaux.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-11-28
5ucklen's Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts bruises
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains corns, and all skin
euptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required 1t is guaranteed TO give perfect sat
isfaction, or money refunded. Price p cents
per box. For sale by w. II. Prideaux. ely
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-11-28

In Australia there is manufactured a
hat which is said to resemble the Paua-
ma hat very closely. It is made from
the uneXpanded leaves of native
plant, which are immersed in boiling
water, and then dried. The fiber OBJ
tanned by this treatment is plated as in
South America.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-11-28
BeEgs, Liver Pills

are put up in two sizes, large and
small. They are giving wonderful
satisfaction as q laxative and regu-
Iator. They do not grippe, or leave
the bowels constipated Try one
box, and you will use no cher,
Sold aud warranted by w. lI.Pri-
deaux.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-11-28
DA K O T A

No. Flour--a great bargain
leads the city in quality for price,
$3.50 per hundred. ID. JAcKo.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-11-28
A POPULAR FAMILY.

TgNNrr; e How silt, Kate, That you always
scrm 90 catch ou Co the last now thugY 10
what may, yuu always sccm 10 gtt ubctd
OF me-
khrE o. dout know I certainly do not
make uuN tNortiuu iu that direction
JrNviE: We'll during the hast few months,
Cor example, yvu have t4kCu UP painting,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-11-28

w. q. IInIcs. ID. ID. -.

q, RADUATE 90 the Pennsylvania College 90 Dental
\ ] Surgery Philadelphia. Gold Filings and crown
work speciality Nilrou1 Oxide Gas and Ether adj
mnisisrrd for the painless extraction OF teeth. o.
fee n Cusd's corner block over ]. Deller's store,
Mineral Point Wis
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-11-28
CHAIN AND POLES

For lace curtains! You want
them? Then 60 to Ilanscoms'. 20
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-11-28
J. M. Esnlcs. u. %. =.

,. ". EGalcs, ~. ID. \.
$ RADUATE OF Pennsylvania College ~ Dental
Surgery, Philadelphia, Pa Office over Guudry,
Gray a Co.'s store, Mineral Point. Wis
NrRors oxIDE administered FOR the painless eN-
traction of teeth
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-11-28

County u1ge.
Dated Dodgeyile Wis, November 3rd, 1891.
45
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-11-28
1IIDDLE-AGED MN
PRIVATE DISEASES,

OFFICE HOURS "a. "a. g PIP. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-08
TIE UELIHER REPORT.
roproAsr r1LLsp NJ. WEDNESDAY.


Washington. July For Maine. New-Hampshir. Vefs
mint Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and Eas
ern New.York frequent showers slightly cooler eaesp
stationary temperature at Albany; south winds
For the District OF Columbia, Eastern PennsyiVsna,
New.Jersev. Delaware Maryland and Virginia. heaaeAt
sbowers: slightly cooler except stationary temperature
on tho NeyJersey coast south winds.
10, West Virginia Western Pennsylvania Ohio ans
indiana frequent showers slightly cooler north "lnos'
FOR Western New.YOrk. frequent showers Sauonafy
temperature; north Winds =
For North Carolina and South Carolina showers sA'
tionsry temperature. ..
For Georgia Alabama and Western Florids' trequeh'
sbowers. stationary temperature; south winds
Fo, Eastern Florida fair except showers IN nofn p0r
tim stationary temperature except slightly cooler ~
Jacksonville and TtusviIe ..,
For Mississippi showersi slightly warmer eASep"
stationary temperature on the gulf
For Iouisiana showers; stationary temperature
For Eastern Texas fair; stationary temperature,
For Arkansas and Missouri, showers slightly cooet'
oxren, stationary temperature South Arkansas. "inds
OecSnps and Kentucky frequent showers; slightly
coa,er eXcem stationary temperature in extreme west
Eor illinois frequent showers In south. fair WedheS'y
stationary temperature IN nV,I
E6r Michigan and Wisconsin, genefaN iSlr $50
,cr Ncept stationary temperature % Grand Haven
Scr North Dakota ana south D"hVN"' 49,
prally fair: slightly warmer 49, ,,,,.s,t .ish,ly
For Nebraska and Iowa. fair Wednesday '"sH''
warner. - ,,.u.,- ,,,-,ror excent stationary
temperature az Wichita.
WI FoF Colorado fair; slightly warmer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-08
ORGANIZING IN BROOKLYN.
VISIT OF REPUBLICAN LEAGUE OFFICERS.
DISCUSSING THE FORMATION o. CLUBS THROUGH

DISCUSSING THE FORMATION o. CLUBS THROUGH
OUT THE CITY.
The subject Of the formation Of Republican clubs
in Brooklyn was presented 10 the members OF the
BROOKLYN Republican Executive Committee last even
ing by representatives Of the state and National re
publican Leagues at the monthly meeting Of the COM
mlttee at No. ISL Lawrencest. They Included Colo
mel e. A. McAlpn, chairman OF the Republican
League Of the State JOB +. Hedges secretary OF the
State League Andrew D. Humphreys, secretary OF the
National League Henry Gleason, organizer Of leagues
for tte State: r. E. Byrnes organizer OF National
Leagues; James G. Blanchard chairman Of the snb'
Executive Committee Of the National League. and
Others.
". W. Goodrich, chairman Of the Republican Cen
eral Committee Introduced the visitors TO chairman
Hirsh. of the Executive Committee. Among those
present were ex-senator s. NJ Griswold, collector
Ernst Nathan W. II. Lcayeraft, 1. l.. Bragdon Naval
OFFICER r. b. Willis, Senator James W. Birkett, David
A. Baldwin, |. F. Fischer, J. X Davis W. il. n.
Cadmus W. j. Butting, James Taylor, Warren T.
Tredwell anu DR.. W. II. Pendry.
Colonel McAlpln was the 1rst speaker and he de-
tailed the success OF the recent tour OF the state
which he and his associates had made lie set forth
the need Of a llve working club OF Republicans in
every ward and town in the city and county Through
erxanzaton Oh the part of Republicans would enable
them to elect the next Governor Of this state and the
next President. (Applanse) The plan would be
erectual in redeeming Brooklyn and Kings County
from Democratic control. The members OF the Re
publican League the rank and file OF political
army and could be depended upon TO carry out the
orders of the controlling committees. (Applause)
Mr. Humphrey set forth the good work done by
the National League, especially In Ohio. The plan
and work of the organization had been supported by
Senator sherman, Major Mckinley, Secretary Foster
and Ex-Governor Foraker. The work done there
would lead to victory and the same work was needed
in New-Yorh.
The other speakers were listened to with close
attention aud resolutions were adopted providing for
cooperation with the state League the part Of the
committee In the organization OF clubs In all parts OF
tho county, and the chairman was authorized to APP
point subcommittee to take charge Of the matter.
The Executive Committee subsequently held session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-08
THE rDrr0R NOT GUILTY OF CONTEMPT.

Freehold ~ j., July (SpeciaD.-Frank VI. Taylor,
Editor of The Long Branch Record appeared in
court to-day to answer to the charge Of contempt Of
court upon which he was arrested ten days ago.
He was represented by George NJ. Robson. +. w.
Arrowsmith and ex-Judge McCarter, of Newark. Tay'
Tor had published articles in The Record" in which he
declared that certain persons had Dragged that Judge
Conover was behind them in their efforts 10 control the
votes of the LIQUOR dealers Of Long Branch. CHER
Justice Mercer Beasley presided at the hearing to-day
Mr. Taylor had subpoenaed nearly thirty witnesses 10
show that he was justified in publishing the article
contained in his paper.
Justice Beasey quashed the rule requiring Mr.. Tay.
Tor 10 show cause why he should not be committed
for contempt of cout and thus threw the case ont OF
court Mr. Taylor's counsel alleged that the aHuaV'
unon which the rule based was defective peeanse
~ aid not set forth sufficient cause u JUSTIFY inc
granting Of the rule
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-08
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
COMING RAILROAD MEETINGS.

Trunk Line Commissioner Goddard will to-day hear
the arguments of the roads upon the question OF the
proper derentls rate 10 be allowed to the Delaware
Lackawama and Western by its rail and lake route
from New-York to the Northwest At the last meeting
OF the executive committee Mr. Goddard had delegated
TO him authority to consider the question as to what
roads we're entitled to less rate than the Chicago rail-
basis and under this resolution Of the other trunk
lines which have steamer connections across Lake
Michigan, will doubtless ask for recognition. Nothing
win be decided by the commissioner probably for some
tne.
Tomorrow the trunk line executive committee VIII
meet to consider the condition Of lake and rail rates
from New ngland TO Northwestern points
The Western Traffic Association will hold It's regular
quarterly meeting at the Windsor Hotel next tues
day From present indications full attendance is
promised but no vitality important question Is TO come
before the meeting far as is known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-08
mHr rensr IN RI THE STATE FLOWER.

Albany, July THE result Of the vote on the state
Flower which taken In tho schools OF the s'a's
on Arbor Day. May g. wes announced BY the super
,ute,dsnt Of Public Instruction to-day, as follows:
In the 11s school commissioner DISTRICTS ros
l42 o36, golden rod 59,94o.
In the thirty-two cities, rose 1ol, ol2' golden roo
15o56s.
rod 1871.
In the two Indian reservations, rose "A, golden
rod 81
Miscellaneous, rose 394, golden rod $3.50.
Totals rose 294,s16 golden rod 2o7,4o2' Inc
majority Of the rose over the golden rod is therefore
"a Ala thus establishing the the State Flower
This was the second and last vote taken TO determine
the question Of a State flower. In the hrst vote
taken on Arbor Day in $780, Of total OF Slso'S'
the golden rod received 81 30s votes 10 1855 voes
cast for the rose As the total vote for these two
sorers in 1890 DID not equal half the entire vote
cast the superintendent OF Public Instruction decided
on second ballot, TO be taken this year on Tue I"o
favorites of 1890.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-08
AT THE STATE CAMP.
RAIN SPOILS SEVERAL PLANS.
CAPTAIN eoULD's INTEREST IL RIFLE PRACTICE
AN ENGINEER CORPS FORMED.

AN ENGlSEER COhPS TURNED.
State Camp Peekskill, y. Y, Juy fspecaD.-rhs
first touch Of genuine list Regiment weather Of the
week was experienced in camp to-day. Luckily the
rain began TO fat after all the drills finished but
1t stopped an exceedingly interesting baseball game
and spoiled the afternoon sport Of the soldiers The
rain also frustrated tie plans Of the engineer corp
Of Company B, Of the list Regiment Two or three
Of the members OF the company civil engineer
and many architects They formed an
engineer corps and have done much practical work.
All the modern instruments for typographical work
have been bought and paid for by the members Of the
corps individually, and they able 10 make an
accurate map Of the country through which hts pass
at rapid rate. Leutcnant-COlone Dennison, who
is West Point graduate and has had practical ex.
perence In the Rebellion and In Egypt an engineer.
is considerably interested In the corps. He promised
to give the members the benefit OF his experience tbs
afternoon, and they expected 10 m ont and make q
map OF the country surrounding the camp. The rain
spoiled all of these plans however and the scheme was
put OF until another day.
Captain Edwin Gould. the son Of Jay Gould, and the
inspector Of rife practice Of the list Regiment Is max
ING good many friends In the regiment by the en-.
tslslasm he has shown for the work which he has
taken up. lie was formerly a member Of Troop A.
but he injured badly by falling of horse that
he could not ride any more. He stll walks with the
aid Of cane. Since he Joined the list Regiment he
has offered two splendid rifles prizes for rife shoot
ing One for the man who had never qualified
who made the largest score general practice days
at Creedmoor and the other for the largest
made by the class Of in any Of the matches
at Creedmoor this The result Of the interest
which Captain Gould has infused in the mon Is shown
in the fact that l05 qualified on the general
practice days the present season. while only sxy 70
ceived medals last year.
Adjutant Homer Bostwfck has also offered rife a.
prize to the member OF the non-commissoned stad
who makes the best score at Creedmoo- the present
season
CAPTAIN J. j. Goblin elected to command Com.
pany G. a few days ago and, although he has not yet
received his commission, he Is hard az work instruct
ing his company lie was formerly identified with
the Mobile Cadets which the crack military
ganzaton Of that city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-08
CENTRAL TRAFFIC QUESTIONS.

Chicago, July IA long list Of subjects to be CON
sidered at the freight meeting Of the Central TTaie
Association next Tuesday Is attached to the call that
was issued to-day by Chairman blanchard. Among
the more important are the following Proposed legal
physical division Of traffic adjustment Of divisions on
Missouri River traffic via functions between Chicago
and st. Louis; rates to be charged east OF functions
with Western lines wool from transcontnental ana
trans-M Missouri points rules under which ADVANCED
rates sbar be mt into effect revision of the per
centage basis OF eastbound rates petition OF Clncln'
natl grain dealers relative TO eastbound rates on wheat
from Cincinnati request that milling in transit rules
shall appy TO the stopping Of 8onr for the purpose OF
mixing proposition for the establishment Oh uDIoF'n
rates on oil from the Ohio fields.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-08
4 NATIONAL FUBysrURr EXHIBITION.

Cincinnati. July 7.-Music Hall was crowded us
afternoon with people, who gathered to near an organ
concert which marked the opening of National furni-
ture exposition This Is tho ougrowth OF an idea that
had its origin year ago, when Cincinnati manutactur-
ers brought their samples together in one place for the
benefit of BUYERS. 1t found TO be convenient ana
profitable, and II IS enlarged until there are III
exhibitors from thirteen States with samples covering
10000 feet Of space and valued at 100000. The
plants represented have an annual output valued az
900 Joseph q. sextrO, Of this city, is chair
man OF the executive committee OF five who are IN
charge OF the arrangements. Furniture men say the
plan Is likely TO rev0lut0nzc the methods OF trade
ii IS said that carriage manufacturers are eontempat
Ing a similar course.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-08
PROHIBITION CANDIDATES NAMED.

The convention Of the Prohibition party Of NewYorh
County, for tho nomination on candidates for the
several county ofcos TO be elected 10 the fall was
held last night at Lyric Hall. The convention was
called TO order by William T. Wardell and Joseph a.
Bogardus was chosen chairman and William s. Culver
secretary. The candidates selected without ex-
element OF opposition Of any kind. Most OF the
candidates proposed declined the honors thrust upon
Them but after persuasion they were induced to serve
as standard bearers The following are the nomina.
tons:
For Judge Of the Supreme Court-Charles e. Mamere
Judge OF the Superior Court-James Fl. Laird
Judge of thu Court Common Peas-Coleridge H. Hart
Judge Of the City Court-Henry II. Hanley.
Coroners-pr Herbert D. Durham. J. Howard Yarnell
DR.. William L. Jennings
For President Of the Board Of Aldermen-James II.
Hardy.
collection was taken up TO pay for hall rent and
Ice water and after resolution had been passed tax
ing the members of the different organizations one
dollar head for campaign expenses, the convention
adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-08
WESTERN PASSENGER MEETING.

Chicago July (specaD.-Wheh the Western Passenger
Association this nornne p. s. Ensas' n the Surfing
ton was elected chairman pro tenn 1t did not take the
members long 20 what Threatened Co be stormy ses'
son Before the roll call had been ended somebody moved
TO take lp the report sbolshns unlimited tickets and adopt
IT, on this motion the Chicago, ST. Paul and kansas Cl
representative voted no until he could be miorm ~ 70
what position the Alton would take.
At that George HoOord proposed that the association al
ourn TO meet again Friday Eusts ruled everybody
out OF order and proceeded with the roll call the ATOMS
rame dld not appear letter from General Manager ST.
John 81 the Rock Island then read protesting against
Chairman Feys rcdvon Of percentages for association
cypense and ordering him not 20 draw on toe Rock Island
for June similar letter from the Kansas City people was
also read.
HcaIord OF the Milwaukee,, called up the subject OF
Grand Army rates Detroit and Sebastian objected to It's
consideration until the Alton matter had been settled
Finally the chairman called time ana reverted 70 inc
ooular order q, business S. Boyd OF the Rock Island.
was elected auditor july after which an adjournment
was taken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-08
DEL nGArEs CHOSEN AT osWEGO.

oswego. n Y July 7.-At the Republican 1st AS
senbly District Convention to-day, the following dele
gates were elected
state-N y. Stranahan, H. d. McCanrey; p w.
Cuinan T. S. Mott r. H. Lyman, II. A. stacy lr,
A. W Wiltse. Alternates-H. II. Merriam, L. b. Bah
cock J. X Stochwell, George A. Glynn, II. l.. Hart
Amos Airport, NJ NJ. sweet. - o,.
senateEH A. Wilcox, J. s. Parsons, Henry Quonce;
George Hay, George c. Webb, A. A. Wellington ana
The convention permitted NJ L. Wright, candidate
for supreme Court Justice TO name the delegates 10
the judicial convention. Tho nomination Oh an ASSEM-
bynnan was postponed until October 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-08
THE NETWORK NAVAL mL1TIA's DRILL.

Washington, July 7.-As a result OF correspondence
between the Navy Department and Acknowledgement
porter OF the state Of NewYork Fishers Island has
been selected as the place and July - as tne oate
Cor the drills Of the New.York Naval Militia. Fishers
Island IL off the Connecticut coast at the entrance 10
onp Island Sound and is one Of the most important
strategic points connected With the defence OF The
eastern approaches TO New-York from naval attack
II was selected as the place for the drills at the
reouest Of Adutant General Porter and the Navy
Devartment has sent the necessary Instructions to
ton ioonng 10 his cooperation in the drills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-08
GOVERNOR HILL SATISFIED.
he SAYS THAT ELECTRICAL EXECUTIONS HAVE
COME TO STAY"

he SAYS THAT ELECTRICAL EXECUTIONS HAVE
COME TO STAY"
Governor David b. Hill arrived in the city from
Albany last evening and made the Hoffman House his
headquarters reaching there owing 20 detention TO his
train only @ little before O'Clock. He was accom-
panied by Assistant Adjutant General John McEwen.
Of his staff and clerk from the Executive Mansion
Mr. Hill was Joined at dinner, which was necessarily
a late one by Major Hinckley, Of the Democratic
State Committee, who. with Colonel MeEwen and few
other friends will make mp the Governors party IN
Yachting cruise 10 begin to-day and continue probably
the remainder of the week. The Governor does not
look much I'm need Of recreation, being 10 all appear
ance in the most robust health and as soon as he had
dIned met most afsbly group Of reporters VINO were
awaiting him. Naturally the first topic touched upon
was Yesterdays electrical executions In sing elhg
prison.
MIR Hin was asked IT, as had been rumored, he ex-