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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
THE RIVER AND LEVEES.

The water in the Mississippi had
reached a point last Friday night
at Vicksburg of 52.5 and some
Ievee had to give way. The levees
we're only expected to stand, at
the outside calculation, 50 feet,
and the rapid rise above that
figure from the overflow of the
Yazoo rendered it certain that
some of our levees were to go. Our
people had done all that could be
accomplished by energy, patience
and the lavish expenditure of
money, and when the news came
that the large levee at Biggs, a
few miles below Delta, in Madison
parish, had broken at ten o'clock
Friday night, no one here was-sur-
rrised. The levee there is about
is feet high and with a slope from
tho levee into a low country Just
hack of it, the water came out
with a rush that was terrific. The
levee, being built of river deposit
and sand, melted away on either
side of the break until, from last
reports, it is over $500 wide and
pouring in a flood of water that
rapidly extended many miles to
the North and South of the break
besides pouring a great volume of
water into. Roundaway, Cross and
Vidal Bayous and thence into Ten
sus River, assisted by the flood
through the break in the Reid levee
which took place Saturday. 1t will
probably overflow all the Southern
part of Madison and a great part
of Tensas, Concordia and Cata-
houla parishes. From the fact
that the vast basin extending from
the Tensas river to- the Bayou
Macon, averaging 10 or IL miles
vide and some 40 miles long, will
have to be filled with the waters
OF this flood before backing over
on cultivated lands East of Tensas
River, many of opr people have
BATTERED themselves that we will
have about as much water in Ten
sas IS in 1898, but we must re-
member that now the plane of the
Mississippiis three feet higher than
then, which will change the con-
dition. It is true that in 1893
that basin was filled before the
waters from the WHY crevasse en-
tereu IL, Dy the Hoods from the Ar
kansas breaks, and Red River was
higE, but we must not forget that
the Biggs crevasse is many miles
nesrer US than the WHY break |
was and that the Atchafalaya has
about all it can do to, carry off the
flood from the Mississippi river
pouring intoit through Old River
Our people should not deceive
themselves by delusives hopes, but |
prepare for greater and more ex-
tended overfOw-tAan in 1898. We
err 0niy trust the river. will fall |
enough to- shut off the water in the
'rsaks to enable us to plant in
Hay, but the prospect for that is
Tot good.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
ESTISAY SALE

DUBLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
l. BY virtue Of the authority conferred os ne
By law, will. on
Saturday, the sth day OF NAY.
A. ID. 1897,
offer for sale ct the Court House door In the
Town Of ST. Joseph. La, at public section to
the highest bidder for cash, tho following
described property, taken up &c esirsy BY
James n. smitha, Jr., - this parish,
as per his stsdavit on fIe In my once, to--lu
One RED co W, branded NJ EB or
M y r on left hip; with split in left ear
and hole in right ear. Said COW has
calf by her side about months old.
W. YOUNG,
sherid.
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Saturday, the 2oth day Of
Nav, a. .. 1897,

offer for sale at the Court House door IN
the town of st. Joseph, in this parrish.
within the hours prescribed by law, thss
is between the hours of II O'Clock, a. m.
and 4 o'clock p. M, to the highest bid
der, the following described properly
situated in this parish, to-wit:
The southwest quarter ga Of section
twenty-one elk the northwest quarter
ga Of section twenty-eight- (2S), the
north half Q-2) of section twenty-nine
(29), all in township twelve l2), north
rsnge eleven M east, containing SIX
hundred and ninety-three (693) acres,
more or less.
Terms Of Sale: Cash.
= w. C. YOUNG, Sheriff.
ST.. JOSEPH, La, April is, 1896.
T. P. Clinton and II. A. Garrett
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

Breech and muzzle loading shot
guns, rifles, loaded and empty,
shells, shot, powder, also. full
line of pistol and rife cartridges
always in stock at Kershaw's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

We notice that the Police Jury
Of Franklin parish, at the sugges-
tion of Hon. s. H. Cordill, will
make an arrangement with some
bank torcash all bills due by the
parish, so as to save the discount.
The revenues of the year are
pledged for the means. This is a
good move and will result in great
gootl to the parish.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
Artesian Wells Bored.

We are prepared to bore ARTE-'
SIAN WELLS in this parish for
the free supply of water for stock
and gins. We guarantee water to
the satisfaction of patrons.
Apply to
BLANCHE BROS,
St. Joseph, La.
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p. p. WILLIAMS Co.,
vICKsBURG, MISS.

We have choice stock PLANT
ING POTATOES, Rose, Peerless,
Burbanks, Triumphs; Red Rust
Proof Oats; Clay, Mixed Whip
Peas; Onion Sets; German Millets;
New Madrid White and Yellow
Seed Corn mch6. .
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
LharbOR Cure.

We have for sale Anthrax (char-
bon) Vaccine (Pasteur) Prevent
i've for Charlton in horses, mules,
cattle, sheep and goats. In tubes
of 10, 20 or so doses until May 1st
Is cents a dose. After May 1st
10 cents per dose. Mail orders
solicited.
NATCHEZ DRUG CO.,
Natchez. Miss.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
Strayed or Stolen.

Strayed away from New Found
land plantation, one BAY MARE,
White Stocking Feet, Flat HoOfs,
Blaze Face, Long Tail, four year
old. Also one Bay-Mingled-R Roam
COLT, two years old. Last seen
on lakewood plantation. $500 re-
ward for any information leading
to recovery of same.
S. MARKS, e
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

With the exception Of the
review of the armies at the close of
the civil war, it Is promised that
the array of military at the dedi-
cation of the Grant monument in
New York next Tuesday will be
the most imposing ever witnessed
in this country. General Horace
Porter says it will be Che biggest
demonstration of the kind since
the remains of Napoleon were
brought home from st. Helena to
be buried under the dome of. the
Invalides. -
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
SECRET ORDERS.

Knights of Pythias Pamela
Lodge No. al meets at the Castle
Hall every 1st and 3rd Wednesday
of each month.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

Kershaw is head quarters for
pure and fresh family groceries,
drugs, medicines, etc. go to Ker-
shaW's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

Just tell them that you saw me,
on my way to the Poor Mans
Friend; he's call right"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
r. & n. NJ.

st. Joseph Lodge No. 20, F. 6 A. NJ.
st. Joseph, Ls.-Meets LIST Wednes-
day of each month.
SOL. ELGUTTER. w. NJ.
MAYER LEvINsoN, Secretary.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.
CHRIST CHURCH.

Services at st. Joseph on the LIST, End
and 4th Sundays in each month.
- Newellton at 1890 A. NJ. on the Sd
Sunday. THOS. w. SMITH,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
NJ. ia. CIIURCH,

The REPORTS from above are a
little more favorable.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
iSuceession Of Archibald Bland, decd

PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given
that Lucian Bland has applied obe APP
pointed Administrator of above
succession.
Now, therefore, unless written oppo-
sition thereto be filed in my Office with
in ten days from publication hereof, the
said appointment will be made as
prayed for.
Witness my hand and seal this 30th
day of March, 1897.
JOSEPH CURRY,
lsEM.] Clerk-2Srd Dist. Court.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
JUDICIAL ADvERrIsEMENT.
SEIzURE AND SALE.
State of Louisiana, Parish Of Tensas,
23rd District Court.
EQUITABLE SECURITIES co.
LIMITED.
No. 4563
VIM. G.. KLINE.

DUBLIC NOTICE rs HEREBY Civ
l. en- that By virtue of an order 81
Seizure and Sale to me directed by the
above named Honorable Court in tho
above styled suit. 1 have seized and
will, on
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
5. MARKS,
Waterproof, La.
ICE! ICE!
ICE
l\E!

he! lie! lie!
THE PUBLIC is hereby noti-
fled that have open my Ice House
at the Livery Stable on the Plank
Road. 1 keep the best article
on hand at all times and my pat
rons will be served day OF. night
OH call. l deliver TO patrons
in town. l specially solicit the
country trade and would call at
tention to the fact that have full
control of the Natchez ice, which
l shall handle exclusively, and
which is far superior to any other.
HOLMAN j.. SAlITHA.
feb26-tf
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23

DUBLIC NOTICE is HEREBY CIV
u ell that by virtue of writ OF
Seizure and Sale to me directed by the
above named Honorable. Court In the
above styled suit, have seized and
will ON
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
IUCCEssION NOTICE.

State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Tensas,
23rd District Court.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
FOR SALE

NEW AUTOGRAPHED MAPS
OF Tensas parish. Price: $3.50.
Apply at this Office.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT.
- EiZuRE AND SALE.
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Tensas
23rd District Court.
UNION MORTGAGE, BANKING
AND TRUST CO., LIMITED.
va No Ago
ALEX. ELTRINGHAM.

No. 1859.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1897-04-23
JUrCTAL ADVERTISEMENT.
1EIZURE AND SALE,
State of Louisiana. Parish Of Tensas,
23rd District Court.
JOSEPH MOORE
FRANKIE WATSON.

VS.. No. 1866.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26
POGTaGE STAMP ITEMS.

Canadian dealers and spectators are going frantic, ia tlci; efforts 10 work off the jubilee stamps at high prices As result. vriccS are steadily falling and before many weeks they may be selling at thc:r face value.
 -hn American who is ;ra;ciiag in Eu- rope at the present time. reports hay ing seen q block of 2J of tEr ftve-cent 1851, unused and with full original gum X German dealer recently secured this unique treasure. and has refused an offer Of sj2D for it.
 At the second congress Of the Olym- plan games. which meets ;n Hayrc, France. il is likely that Paris and the year 19G0 will be decided upon for the next revival of tine O,ympian games. The occasion will also he marked by he issuing of new series of postage stamps.
 \ collector of confederate stamps has given it as his opinion that the ten-cert 1sG3 with blue outer line is a very scarce stamp on the original coycr the propor- ton being very small 10 t;r co7rmoncr variety. + was this gentleman who dis covered the rare Livingston Cila.) local. which turned up in the south some years ago.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26
ON THE JUDGES BENCH.

The opinion of the court is held. in Martin vs. Evans (MdD, 3G L. R. A. 2l-. to be intellectual 10 limit the broad terms of decretal order dismissing q bill in equity on the merits.
 The conversion of all existing single track horse ear railway into a double track electric railway under legislative and municipal authority is held. in Reid vs. Norfolk City Railway company (Va.). 3G l.. R. 4. 274. 10 be rot an ad- ditional servitude on street for which abutting owners are entitled to com pensation.
 \ decision that judge commissioned by the governor was not elected with en order for new election which is not, in fact, held because of certain leg islation passed about the same time. is held. in Jams vs. Duyall CNd). 36 L. R. A. 127. not 10 create vacancy which can be flied by appointment by the gov ernOr.
 The destruction of house by an ex- plosion of powder caused by stroke of lightning is held, in German Tire h. surance company ys. Roost (OD. 36 l.. R. A. 23G. 10 be within the4rotcction of a fire insurance policy which had q special clause covering damage by lightning, although in the printed part there "as q provision against loss by explosion.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26
A New Years Gift Il.- aide d

The measureless popularity of Hos- tetters Stomach Bitter, has been the growth of more than a third of century A m the past, the coming new year will be ushered in by the appearance of a fresh Almanac. clearly setting forth the nature, uses and operation of this med.- Cine Of world wide fame. IL is-~en worth peru>al. Absolute accuracy in q astronom' Cal calculations and caler dsr will, as before, be valuable characteristics, while the reading matter will include statistics, humor and ce..eral informa- ton, accompanied by adn irabIy executed illustrations. The Am mac is 'ssued from the publishing department of The Hostetter Company al phIsuursh, and will be printed on their presses in Eng fish, German, French, Welsh, Norwegian Swedish, Holland. Bohemian and Span ish All druggists and country dealers furnish it without cost.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26
WHEI STOAE MINES.
A Piomlsins Prop rtv to Be
 Developed.

Anoti CT nine has been b. naed in th!s county tu aid ln the dcve ophlent O. eur II in Ia. re ouree.. N.gotia- tons w'Ir e -td < tur!ay. and the -f"up 0 'Eper mines in the Wh.t.
 t"Le h':onging to Hesrrr. Loudon
 Id Ga!lcn sal hr opened and deyel-
 red ~ M'--f,. II rdy auu Sanders hoe aTr''sl he ( Was al eady noted the tGp P. cToa. !!
 h. -tnll mrn who have secured i'r' mISi Pr.I ety are mining nen "f cxEeti rc, a q lina' cialIy able to th":uuLtiy i'an lie the property. llter Ii tt, the mines they wee muc'i Impre- :, i witi the shnwIng and ? '~>ibili'ir>, 't.i innT.riiat-ly entered Into and clo-ti tie tenl. Ii is under. -rood the figures are S20,0o0, and O cash paymer { made ai-O. By the terms of the agreement {, rec of men will be put to work by the first of th, y.ar.
 This pr'p-rty hes long bee% con- siderei q most promising one, and certainly was an inviting opening Tor capital. Tn indications and showing oi ore on the surface impressed all miners who have seen it as having a great future and the making of q pro- ducrr If prop riy ope ,ea up. Some excellent ere has been tas eu from here, and we hope Co see these ptle- men deve! P t into a proposition of m"gnitu .e
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26
COURT MATTERS.
Proceedings of the District
 Court.

Jas. McNair vs. Lutley & Bryant Order of sale issued of brand., cattle, t,c., of the Swisshelm Cattle Co.,, by trustee.
 Order issusd for the release of Luria Romero, a prisoner confined in the couriy jail.
 Williams vs. Williams-Divorc granted.
 Brsvin vs. City Decision to be given during recess.
 City vs. Cummings-Notice of sp- peal given.
 Css'elle v.. Gibbons ct al -Case continued to adjourned term.
 Gibbons vs. B!acaburr-Dismlse at plaintiffs costs.
 Chapman vs. Chapman-Rs!erred 10 the clerk for testimony.
 Wills vs. Wills-Continued.
 Mason vs. Crouch-Leave grant. d plaintiff to file amended complaint.
 Adjourned to third Monday in Fet- ruDry.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26
FOR THE SAKE OF HEALTH.

Never omit your regular bath.
 Never go to bed with cold or damp feet.
 Never rest the back on anything cold.
 Never start on journey without eat ing breakfast.
 Never go out in the cold just after drinking something warm.
 Never ride in an open carriage, or near a car window, just after cXcrcis- ing.
 Don't continue 10 expose your back 10 heat after it has become comfortably ' warm.
 Keep flie-. mouth almost entirely closed, in going from warm atmos- phere into a colder one.
 Eight hours sleep will prevent more nervous Arrangements in women than any medicines can cure.
 Never stand still in winter, especial ly just after exercising; and never stand on ice or snow, if you are exposed to cold winds. A noted physician, when treating pa tients who require a diet cure, insists on their eating along or with similar patients. He asserts that not one in a thousand can resist temptation. if rich dishes are served at the table where the patients take their meals.
 Scientists have recently discovered that many deaths fromburns are caused by the development of ptonlain poi son, which can be prevented from spreading by removing the burned DOT tons immediately after the burn, have been rcceiyed-IIouse
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26
Free of Charge ro Sufferers,

Cut this out and take il 70 your drug gist and get sample bottle free of Dr. Kings New discovery, for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, They do rot ask you to buy before trying. This will show you the great merits of this truly wonder ful remedy, and show you what can be accomplished by the regular size bottle. This is no experiment. and would be dis astrous 10 the proprrietors, did they rot know IL would invariably cure. Many of the best physicians are now using il in
 heir practice with great results, and are relying on it in most severe eases. IL is guaraT ,eed. Trial bottles free at rcmb- stone Drug s,ore. Regular size so cents and sI.oo. For sale by all Druggists.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26
T he On,iur Women.

Who goes 10 the dub while her hus- band tends 10 the baby, as well as the after her home, will both a, times ge, run
 own m health. They will be troubled with loss of appetite, headaches, sleep lessness, flinting or dizzy spells. The most wonderful remedy for ,hess women is Electric Bitters. Thousand of sufferers from Lame Back and Weak Kidneys rise up and call it blessed. It is the medicine for women. Female complaints and Nervous troubles of all kinds are soon relieved by the useof Electric Bit ters. Delicate women shoJld keep this remedy on hand to build up the system Only soc. per bottle. For sale by Tomb- stone Drug Store and all druggists.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26
BlSBEE JOTTINGS
BIs BEE, Dec. 22, 1897.

BIsBEE. Dec. 9, 1897. COVERINGS. klondyke has reached us at last. The ground was covered with susw this morning. Tho Capitol saloon is adorned with handsome new sign. Jne. Mobile, the efficient proprietor, says "It is for Nnas."
 The addition 10 our school is near ing completion and is great improve ment.
 Mir. Edward Land. our poprlar at torney, wa, an outgoing passenger this morning for the county seat.
 It is very chilly. Where's that overcost now, boys?
 Wood is a scarce article in our town. That speaks well for our coal msr- chants.
 Our many merchants aye still busy getting iu holiday goods.
 A number of prominent oa,tlemsn are in the city.
 A big time is anticipated in Bl.bee Xmas.
 A building and loan office is to be opened in Bisbee very shortly. Now is the time fl you want to build or borrow.
 Be Gaoi people and go to church Nmss. It rays in the long run.
 A number of drummers were in- coming passengers this evening.
 Snow" has accepted the posi.ion of office boy for Mason & Land.
 A dance is on the docket for Friday evening.
 The company is putting off num- Der of men until after the holidays.
 II you want to do 6 good business you must advertise. Advertise in the PRosPEcToR.
 There is q great demand for houses, If you have any to rent or cell, call a. Lands office for full particulars.
 Read the PRosPEcToR for all local news.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26

The Pioneers have asked bids from attorneys with a view Of commencing actien against the Territory for the purpose of recovering the money em = bezzled by their late pre-ident, Fred c. Hughes. Under the act the de- msnd ehould have been signed by the preside 1t and the trustees, but as two trustees only signed the warrant there is possibility that the Auditor ehould not have paid it-Ci.izen.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26
4 AluatCCmplaiRt.

The Cook-Arrah, mum! Oi wish ye'd kape out uv the kitchen, entoirely!
 The Mistress (faintly)-l only wish to make few biscuits for my husband s supper, Bridget-that's all.
 The Cook (bursting into tears)-Oh! thot's all. is it? An yishterday avening ye only wantid to make few bus- cults for my boosban's supper" an Danny Brennon. the cop, got hold av wan av thim boi mistake an ate ut; an God only knows will he iver call here again ut all ut all.-ouck.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26

Thewell-known novelist. Gabriel d'An- nunzio, has been successful in his cam paign to be elected deputy for Franco vile in the Italian chamber.
 A Herald cablegram states that Henri Rochefort, the well-known editor of the lntransigeant, has married his young niece, Marguerite NervooTt.
 Jean de Reszke and ". k. Vanderbilt were among the purchasers at the sale of yearlings from the Joyenval stud. The tenor brought the colt Ormcson for S4,O40, while Ontario for S3.3OO and Oasis for S4.OOO went to NIT. Wander bilt.
 James Abram Garfield, son of Presi- dent Garfield, is to be married Text month. His bride will be Miss Reba Williams. of Glenville. O.. friend frcn. childhood of the Garfields. The young people travelled through Europe last year in company with Miss Williams parents.
 Tomagno. the tenor. has lost ,7G0. 900 francs in real estate speculation at Rome. according 10 thc Figaro. He bought a building and the adjoining land at high price On lip from an Italian deputy that the government wanted the property for a noyy ministry of commerce building, and found that the deputy had unioadcd h:s own com paratively valueless land on him.
 How It Happens.
 There don't seem to be any young in- fidels."
 "No; nearly all infidels are old fail ures s"-Chicaro Record
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26

The rnbber kill. d at S,ein's Pass was identified ss cowboy known in New Mexico ari Arizona bv the name Of Edward Cullum, but l.tters found cn his person indicate the dead rob be.'5 real rqme was ]. 4. Hespaih, formerly of Colorado City, Tex, where tis mother still resIdes.-Leming Headlight.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26

Garnets as large as walputs and of great value are often found in the Grand Canon of the Colorado. Two were recently blasted from a granite ledge coco feet below the -irroundiDg country. The Indians fpd them in the hills, where the ants bring them them to the surface and the rains un. cover tbem.-Fx.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26
An Impreassoniat,

II am told that artist is very hard worker" said the young woman. Yes" replied Miss Cayenne. "To what school does he belong?r He is an impressionist."
 Are you rure?'
 "Yes. He lHbors under the impres- sion that he is a great st."-Wash- ington Star.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26
A Doubtful Caae

friend met Dr. Soonover. a prone inent physician, and asked him:
 How is your patient, Jones, coming on tO-day?"
 He is delirious. When I was there this morning he was completely out of his head. heard him say my medi- cines didn't do him any good."-Tsn- many Times.
Tombstone epitaph., 1897-12-26
news.
BIsBEE, Dec. 23. 1897. COVERINGS.

The PRospEcroR is up 10 date ir every respect.
 Mr. w. E. Mst,h5w., who has been experimenting the erection of the blowing engine here for the company has left for his eastern home. The Copper King has closed down until after the holidays.
 Who said snow. We have it. Dc you want to go to Klondyke.
 The boys are happy new thst there Is lots of snow to snowball.
 No Tyre was published last nigh, owing to the absence of both editors in Tombstone.
 Mrs. E. A. Wittig, who has been been sick. is rapidly improving.
 A window of the Queen restaurant was broken today by the boys and ths snswball.
 A number of Bi-beeites were incom- ing passengers this evening.
 Miss Edith Granville, Arnold Smith and Bert Warner all returned this evening from Tucson University, and will vi-it friends and relatives until after the ho!idays.
 Another wedding is On the tspis and will be surprise to all.
 T. D. Johnson returned this evening from the county eeat.
 Boys, mske hay while the sun shines. The snow will soon be gone.
 Don't forget to read the PIosPECIoR if it is news you want.
 Rex Hall of the Tyre came in on tte trsiu this evening.