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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-09-15

M02GANT0WN & BROWNSVILLE
.E--T- "a fgg- y RY&M @

TENUE Subscriber gives notice that he has conn
Il mcnccd running A HACK between Nor.
g0atCwu "rd r'ownovillc no foWo,yy:
viii leave Morgantown every Monday, " cd
nosday and Friday, at C'cIock, a. NJ, via
Lantz's Inn and Carmic cltown. arriving at
Brownsville Mt . O'Clock, =. M. in time for the
evening Boat to Pittsburgh.
VIII leave Brownsville every Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday, at 7 O'Clock, A. NJ, and re-.
turning by the same route, arrive at Morgantown
a. O'Clock, p. NJ. j. +. IRWIN,
July ID, $500. 3-tf Proprietor.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-09-15

Pocerfx1 Style Of Writing.-Some
Yankee editor from away down East,
being on summer jaunt drought the
West, is writing home accounts Of the
country. to enlghten the good people of
Massachusetts,. Witness tho following
explosion Of concentrated bile.
"Erie. Pa, is God fors aken look
ing place, the men looking like bull
dogs and the women like fures. The
boys and girls are ragged, dirty. and
saucy set, and run in.the street with the
pigs and geese. Cleveland is dirtier
and more filled up with foreigners than
had expected to find it. Bushes APP
pears to be overdone, and the place is
cursed with superhuity of lawyers and
doctors. The lower part Of Toledo is
filed up with low Dutch beer shops and
hogs--and every man you meet looks
as if he had been picked in lager beer
then smoked for bacon. Chicago is the
hottest place | have been in this year.
The Lynchburg Virginian announces
the discovery ofan alum spring near
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-09-15
STORE STAND, SAW MILL, &c.
For Sale.


For Sale.
TNIlE subscriber offers for sale his valuable nro-
Il perty, situate on the Monongahela river at
The mouth of Booths Creek, 4 miles South of
Morgantown, on the Fair mont pike, consisting of
About 60 Acres Of Land,
on which arc erected a good frame Store House.
measuring 20 by 60 feet, with cellar and other
conyonlences; also frame Mansion House two
stores high, with kitchen and outbuildings, and
stabling for II head horses. Also,
AN EXCELLENT saw MILL.
driven by the waters of Booths Creek, capable
OF saving 1000 feet Of lumber in a day, by day
nght; having railraad to the river, By which
Ioss are hauled mp and lumber delivered with
great ease. The whole in good running order.
HaVing determined to change my residence, [
VIII sell the above property altogether, or divide
~ 80 suit purchasers. Terms, which will he roa-
5onable, will be made known on application to
VIM. ID. SMITH,
''p'' 10, iSoc'-u On the premises.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-09-15
AGENTS IN VIRGINIA.

;, w. a. Buffers, Richmond. o. G. Sterling 4 Co,
uarrlsonburg. VIM. Bloakmorc and y. G. fIolJi-
gay, Moundsville. Wilde b Bro. John Fisher &
~ Thompson, Wheeling. VIM Holiday, Mar
snani,C. ~ Jacob & Smith, Wellsburg. Dr.. A.
r. Barnes, Clarksburg.
March 10, 1866. t6ml
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-09-15
ESTATE NOTICE.
Straw Wrapping Paper,

From .Redstono Mills good article, for
sale at the Office of this paper.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-09-15
THE AMERICAN UNION.
Agents for the trnion.

Ioryantoson, Saturday, September IS.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-09-15

The Lynchburg Virginian announces
the discovery of an alum spring near
that city.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

CONFESSION OF MURDERER.--Mc-
Donald, lately sentenced to eighteen years
confinement in the Penitentiary for the
murder of Orndorff, in Hampshire county,
has made confession of his guilt. He
went to the place where the murder was
committed with no other design than rob-
berry but be had taken two drinks before
he left home, and liquor, according to his
statement, always put the devil in him.. ,
While engaged in pilfering he heard some
one coming, and as he started to run he
saw the gun, seized it, and shot Orndof.
Liquor was the cause of the murder. Nc
Donald has, we understand, arrived in
Richmond in charge fan officer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27
St5AIH3AGB9

On the 10Th inst, by The Rev. ID. G.
Bragonier, Mr.. .4ndre10 HrigM, TO Miss
Lethe finn Ingram, both OF Jefferson
County.
On the 25lh inst, by the same, Mr.. Jo-
seph NJ Stone6raker, OF the firm of
Rentch IL Slonebrsker, TO Miss finn E.
Hin, daughter of Mr.. Jacob Hill,
all of Shcpherdsiown.
On the 18Th inst, by the Rev. f. Wei.
ty, Mr.. Henry c. Engie, to Miss Sarah
N. Osborne, both Of this County.
In The I'd Presbyterian Church, Alex
sndris, on the 18Th inst, by the Rev. DR..
Danlorlh, Mr.. Robert Il. ". Carnei, of
Essex County, TO Miss Salhe Brooke,
daughter Of The late Samuel b. Harper.
In Berkeley, on Tuesday the 10th
inst, by the Rev. James w ats, Mr.. Jas.
II. Saunders, TO Miss Mar.ha Hedges.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27
Migrating,

A large number Of The citizens Of Har-
pers-Ferry. says the Free Press, left for
the West few evenings ago-among
them, JESSE ScHoFIELD and family. ADAM
YOU'VE and family. and K. H. HOFFMAN
and family, the whole number amounting
TO 81. We learn that they left with the
regrets of their numerous warm friends,
as evinced by the great number at the
Depot 3 or 400 10 take leave Of them,
They bear with them The best wishes o.
the community for their future prosperity
Many other of our good citizens arr
leaving The county for new homes. This
is 10 be regretted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

A ROBBER ARRESTED By A LADY.-A
few months since lady belonging 10 this
city ito New York, and put up at one
of the Broadway hotels. After going 10
her room for the night, she took out her
pocket book and watch and laid them on
the table, and then sat down to read
While engaged in reading she thought she
heard breathing from some ore apparent
ly near BY, bat finally concluded it must
be Imagination. Soon after she began
making preparations TO retire, and in add
jusling her hair, she dropped one OF her
hair pins. While STOPPING TO pick it up
she discovered hat under the bed, and a
closer observation revealed to her sight
the full length fgdre of a man. Without
evincing any emotion, she quickly threw
a shawl over her shoulders, went out of
the room, locking the door alter her, and
stepping into the hall she rang bell which
summoned 10 her assistance the proprle-
tors, who called IN the assistance of a po-
lice officer, and the intruder was arrested.
There was found on the prisoner bottle
of chloroform. He was convicted on the
testimony Of the lady, and sent to the
State prison for six months. The sequel
TO the whole was in dropping the hair pin.
-NeU HaUen Register.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

A correspondent of the Alexandria Ga
ze,le says that John II. Carter, of Prince
Williams county, los. five Of his slaves
by the burning of negro cabin, on the
18th instant. When discovered the house
was so entirely enveloped in flames that
no ingress could be had and, mos! hor-
ribe TO relate, on, Of six persons occupy
ing the house, five were burned 10 ashes.
Two young men, one woman, past the
middle age, and two children, one boy
of ten or twelve years, the other girl
some two years younger. Another case
having its origin in intemperance, as the
adults were in stale of intoxlcailon al the
time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27
FrigatruI AcCidea t.

On last Saturday evening about 7 o.
clock, frighuul accident occurred on the
yard Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
al this place, which resulted in the imme-
diate death of Mr.. Francis McCabe,a very
worthy gentleman who had entered the
service OF the Company only week be-
fore. The particulars, as Mr. McCahe
was not seen when he came TO his death.
are not fully known; though it was sup
posed that becoming somewhat confused
from the great number of engines moving
about the yard, he knew not which way
10 turn. He, however, had stepped from
the main track in order TO avoid train
approaching from tie rear, but in doing
this he got upon the sideling, and not per-
ceiving an engine which was backing up
at the time, he was struck by the tender
and fell 10 the ground. He then scream
ed and the engineer immediately reversed
his engine but he could not stop it in time
TO save the unfortunate mans life. The
tender and four wheels of the engine pas
sed over him, sadly fracturing his skull
besides almost entirely severng his legs
from his body. No blame whatever, is
attached 10 the engineer, as he could not
see in the rear of his tender.
Coroner Chambers held IN inquest o,
yer the body, and The jury rendered ver-
dict of death by accident.
Mr.. McCabe was formerly citizen Of
Harpers Ferry, in which place, at the
hour Of his death, he owned property val
ucd at between three and four thousand
dollars. He leaves family Of four chill
dren 10 mourn his loss. - NarfinSJurg
Berkelcy .3mericml.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27
The Double Murder at Cumberland.

Frederick Miller, the german, VINO
murdered DR.. ]. F. C.. Hadel and Henry
Graft, at Cumberland, last week. was tried
by the Circuit Court of Allegany county,
now in session, on Saturday last, and con
vic,ed Of murder IN the first degree, or
the first Indictment, for the killing Of la
del. The testimony also proved Miller
guilty Of the murder Of Graff, for which
there is separate Indictment. It's ru
mored, that Miller has made a confession
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27
SATURDAY,----------OCT. 81, 1855.
Worthy Attention Land for the Land
less and Location OF Land Warrants.

On another page Of our paper, Will be-
found the advertisement of the Great n
West. Mutual Land Association and A.
gency Of Chicago, Illinois. The grea
design of this association, is 10 render
! land cheap, and within the reach of ALL
By an investment of SO for one share, OF
81 for quarter share, any person may
become a member of the association, en-.
titled TO all its privileges and profits, and
share in the great distribution of Farms,
Town Lots, and cash dividend of $685.,
600 10 be made by the committee OF
Shareholders in. January next.
Here is rare chance for a fortune :;
and no possible risk or 10 5, as every share
is entitled TO, at the lowest, one acre of
land or a town let, which is well worth
his money now, and is advancing every
year, while he may hope TO get a
splendid and profitable Farm. Every
man and women should send for Share
at least, while many have taken the value
of whole Land Warrant to $500 each in
this stock.
This organization is composed of gen.
tlemen of large experience in the land bus
mess who have connections in all the
Government Land Offices of the North
west, and are provided with plals of I'M
entered lands, and are perfectly familiar
with the entire country, and are advised
Of the routes Of proposed railways.
At an outlay OF many thousand dollars
md much laborious research, they have
posted themselves as 10 the
localities for he most profitable invest
nents. They have agents employed
searching gooG localities, and
locating Warrants, or purchasing lands.
Persons having Warrants to locate, can
not do better than TO send them forthwith
to LELAND, BARNES & Co, n. w. Land
gency, Box $50 Chicago, Ill.
They not only locate the lands, but al
tend to the payment of the taxes, &C., as
NAY be desired. Send on your Warrants
at once, and receive the cash a, the high
est market price; Shares IN the great
Mutual association, OF the titles 10 the
land entered.
Minute descriptions of each tract enter
ed, will be furnished their patrons, warran-
ted correct in all particulars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27
Baltimore Cattle Show, &c.

In order TO accommodate all who desire
to visit the Maryland State Agricultural
Fair, and Institute, Baltimore, Round
Trip Tickets al half fare, will be sold al
all The Stations on the Baltimore and Ohio
Rail Road. Tickets will be sold by all
the regular trains stopping al'he stations,
on Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday, and
Thursday, 29th 3Oth, 3lst, October. and
on the lsl of November four days only
and be good to return in Ten days from the
day of purchase.
The Cattle Show opens on Tuesday,
October 80, and closes on Friday ,Novem-
Der 2.
The Maryland Institute is now open,
and will continue so until Monday, No.
vember 9Th. Round Trip Tickets must
be bought in all cases before starting. from
The Agents. or the full fare will be charged
in the Cars.
The above is taken from an advertise
ment by JOHN H. Done Esq, the oblig-
ing Master OF Transportation, for the in
formation of our readers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27
Mistakes OF a Night.

A friend who was witness TO the scene.
describes the fsIlowing ludicrous incident
which occurred on board the night train
from New York. Two married couple
took their seats in the cars at New York,
bound f1r Buston, in close proximity, and
about eight o'clock they both INDUCED III
balmy slumbels, the heads Of the wives
resting on their husbands shoulders
When the cars reached Worcester, the
gentlemen stepped out. and The ladies' ap-
parently exhausted slept OIL. The delay
was brief, and on re-eniering the cars, The
husbands, whose eyes were scarcely open
ed, exchanged seats, and in afew mo.
ments resumed their natural positions, and
were in the land of dreams. Al Framing
ham The cars stopped again, when one OF
the ladies said: "Will you have time 10
ge, me a drink of water here = The
affrighted gentleman. not recognizing the
music of his wife's voice, exclaimed -
"By heavens, have | made a mistake
This isn't you, lilly :" "No," exclaIm-
ed the lady, "and you amt my husband"
"Perhaps we had better exchange Seats
exclaimed the husband in the seat lmme-
Gialely in the rear, who had awoke, "for
there is a slight mistake here. The Sec
ond, lady too fa,igued, did not awake, and
as the temporary husband endeavored TO
shift his burden so as to move, she mere
" calculated, "Do keep still. Boston
Gazette.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

HoNowoy's Pills, certain Cure Tor
termination of Blood 10 the Head.-E-
las Hope, one of the most celebrated adj
vocates of temperance IN the Union, adj
mits that he suffered more than any one
he ever heard of from termination oil
blood TO the head, al though he was most
abstemious both in eating and drinking, al
so in taking rest, ye, he was so bad at
times, that in the midst of his most elo-
quent discourse,he was compelled to leave
off addressing his auditors. and on sever.
al occasions has been carried away from
meeting completely senseless. Having
seen the good effects of Holloway's Pills,
he was induced to give them trial, and
10 use his own words, they acted like
magic. Ii is fourteen months ago since
he commenced taking this celebrated med
icine, which completely cured him IN two
months, and he has not had any return oI
this complaint since. These Pills are
wonderfully efficacious in all disorders Of
the stomach and bowels.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

LIFE IN THE ARCTIC REeIoNs.-We
find in the accounts of DR.. kane's expedl-
ton the following description of the way
in which those intrepid voyagers passed
their time on shipbOard:
Life on shipboarG was regular and Or
DERBY. There was a time for everything,
and everything was III lis place. Or.
Kane and the officers were unurng in the
discharge of the duties Of their posts, and
the men appeared contented and hearty.
The ship was abundantly provlsioned,
and the diet was wholesome and various.
At seven bells, or about "a O'Clock in the
morning, all hands turned out. Break
fas, was taken at eight The duties OF
the ship were then performed the decks
were cleaned, and things put in order Tor
tie day. Siedge parties were then appor-
TONED for the sake Of exercise, and short
trips were made in different directions for
two or three miles. BY the time The par
ties had all returned to the shiplt was near-
" noon. AT four bells two o'clock din
ner was served. After this there was
nothing to do, except 10 read, talk, laugh,
if there was anything laugh at, keep
warm, and be jolly, Another meal pres
entlv followed, and at nine or ten O'Clock
the ship and all in it were silent; the lights,
except those above deck, were extlnguish-
ed, and the watches were set. This, with
very slight variations, was The regular
routine on board the ship during the whole
period of nearly two years. No regular
ralons If spirits were served out. Ii was
very necessary to have liquor in cases OF
sickness, but none was used regularly,
fore or aft
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27
5B49HS.

In this place, on the 2ls, inst. Samuel
UeiSei For, aged II years, sun OF Il. >.
Fox.
In Berkeley County, on the 18Th inst.'
Mr., Hlliuns Lyldans, in tie 32nd year
of his age.
Near Bedington, Berkely Co. on the
l6h inst, Of eorjeslive fever, j. Wesiey
Light, son of iIlc Reg. John Light, m his
22d YEAR.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

~ If the statements we see ~ many oil The
naners. and the names of many highly resPecta-
HE physicians ard citizens of high standing al
Iached to certificates of the good effects of
medicine, can be relied on, it seems TO US The
height of incredibly to doubt Tor moment the
intrinsic rirtus of the .'MEXlCAN MUSTANG
LlNIMENT." The fact is admitted by all, that
it is the best external remedy ever discovered by
the medical faculty; aud that il is certain cure
for ali kids Of Cutaneous diseases, both on man
and beast. We cordially recommend it TO any
of our readers who are troubled - ith any or the
diseases for which il is recommended. S+See
advertisement in another column.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

The Yelled Murderess, Mrs. Robinson,
is behaving badly al SIM Sing. She con.
Quoted herself properly Tor some iine. but
lstterIy she has become as frantic and un-
gGVernable as ever, so that the malrnn has
been obliged to confine her in cell. She
is piIiab,c crea!ure--insane without
doubt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

A COOP REAsoN.--The Warsaw (Mo.)
Democrat has the following: We strike
the names of two of our subscribers from
our books this week, who have recently
been hung in Texas. We DO this because
we are not advised, as yet, Of their pres
ent locality. We shall take pleasure in
sending the Democrat TO their address as
soon as we hear from them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

Late from San Domingo-Dreadful
HurricGne.-BOston, Oct. 22.--Advices
from San Domingo 10 the 18th ut., state
that tremendous hurricane was expert
erced there, which blew down nearly
one-third of the houses ofthe city, tore up
an immense number of cOcoanut and 9TH
er trees. and almost entirely destroyed
The growing crops.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

To PRESERVE MEAT FROM INSECTS
Make solution of black pepper and mo-
Iasses, and rub it well on the meat; then
hang it up and smoke again. The bugs
will not even crawl over it. A tea-cup
full of pepper, finely ground, and thor
oughly mixed with one gallon of molasses,
will preserve over one thousand pounds of
meat
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

AFFECTING SCENE.-Colonel John Oar
ringlon, an officer OF distinction in the war
Of 1912, died at his residence, in Clarke
co., Alabama, on The l2th ult. At his
burial, his slaves collected in large num-
bers near the grave, and one Of them, an
ole man, requested permission "lo pray o.
YER his old MASTER" His fellow-slaves
and lellow-mourners joined in hymn
which he gave on, from memory, when
lie offered to the Throne of Mercy pray
er, which, for deep palhos and profound
humility and alteration, il is said, could
not be exceIIed. The tears OF large
concourse Of white persons present show
ed how deeply they were moved by the
iervor and earnestncss of this good old
slave.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

~ Invalids recovering from the effects Of
Fever, Bilious Diseases, or long continued i'll
ness of any kind, will find Carriers Spanish Mix
ture the only remedy which will revive their
dropping constitutions, expel all bad humors
from the blood, excite the liver TO prompt
and healthy action, and by IFS tonic properties,
restore the patient TO life and Yigor.
We can only say TRY IT. A single bottle
is worth all the so-caled SarsapariIlas in ex-
istence. il contains no Mercury, Opium, or
any other noxious or poisonous drug, and can
be given to the youngest infant without hesita-
ton.
See the certificates Of wonderful cures
around the bottles. More than five hundred
persons in the City Of Richmond, Va, can tes-
tify to lis good effects. "a See advertisement.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

The synod Of Virginia, embracing the
Presbyeries of Winchester, District of
Columbia, and Hanover, commenced its
sessions in the city Of Richmond Thurs
evening. al II o'clock, in the United
Presbyterian Church, corner of Franklin
and 9Th streets. The opening sermon
was delivered by the last Moderator Rev.
Patterson Fletcher.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

A GREAT BATTLE ExPecTED.-A let
ter from Paris under date of October 4Ih,
says that great battle was expected 10
take place in the course of few days.
IL was thought that the Allies would mus
Ter a hundred thousand men, includln :
Sardinians and Turks, and the Russian
IRON hundred thousand to hundred and
twenty thousand. Much anxiety was
fell as 10 The result
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

GENERoUs.-The citizens Of Clarke
county, Va, have contributed nearly 81
600 for the relief of the yellow fever sui
ferers IN Norfolk and Portsmouth and are
now engaged in raising the sum oil 3d.
900 with which TO support and educate
the son of the Rev. Mr.. Chisholm VINO
so nobIy sacrificed his life in mlni'let'ng
to the wants of the scourge stricken ih''ao-
itan,s of Portsmouth some hive weeks
since.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

Robert NJ. Johnson, Of Berkeley coun-
ty, employed as brakeman on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad fell from the cars
on Wednesday week and was killed. Two
cars passed over him, cutting off one Of
his legs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

Nartinsburg and Winchester Turn
pike.-The Board of Public Works has
made the following appointments for this
road: Jos. Z. Payne, proxy; and John
NJ. Magson, John Hartman and Geo. Doll
directors on the part OF the State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

Mr.. Roseby Carr, well known citizen
of Baltimore and contractor for laying the
rails on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
died last Friday at Clarksburg, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

The Madison, Indiana, Banner says
every body in that region is engaged in
building corn cribs. The like Of the crops
in Indiana and Kentucky was never seen
before, Farmers have their hands full.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-10-27

The official majority of Plumer. demo
crat, for Canal Commissioner in Pennsyl-
yania, is 1885. The Know-nOthing
majority for Governor last fall was 81 ,07.
Democratic gain 1898.