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The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14
TO TEACHERS.
Troy, Mo-, March 7, 1879.

NOTICE is hereby given that tho undersigned,
~ Superintendent of public schools of Lincoln
county, Mo-, will, in accor rdance with the school
law Of the State, hold public examination of
teachers, on the LIST Saturday, Of every month, at
the court house in Troy, and on those days only.
Teachers will please bear this in mind.
W. 8. PENNINGTON. Sup't Public Schools,
jnlSx2H kineoln County, Mo.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14
TOBACCO
QUEEN AND GLASSWARE OF ALL KINDS.
Call first and get your Choice. [n11m3
GERMAN AND FRENCH CLASS.

Prof. Hitler will open class 10 Ger.
nan and French for the ensuing season,
commencing April 10th, and ending Sep.
tember 10th. Ladies and Gentlemen de.
string to become pupils are respectfully
requested to enter their names before or
on tho lst Of April, to make arrangements
for books.
Ladies who cannot make it convenient
to attend class, can have private instruc-
tion at their respective residences.
For terms and further information en-.
quire of Mr.. w. II. Young at Parker,
Crews & Co.'S, or at the Circuit Clerks 9
Office of Prof. j. HITLER.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14
Kidney and Bladder CONF Iain,s.
DIR. s'ADWAY'S
PERFECT PURGAT|VE PILLS

perfectly tasteess, elegantly coated with swee.
gum, purge, regulate, purify, cleanse, and
strengthen. Railways Pills, for tho cure Of all
disorders Of the Stomach. Liver, Bowels, Kid.
neys. Bladder, Nervous Diseases, Headache,
sia, Biliousness, Bilious Fever, Inaammstiop of
the Bowels, Piles, and al, arrangements IS Of tho
Internal Viscera Warranted to effect a positive
cure. Purely Vegetable, containing no mercury,
minerals or deleterious drugs.
few doses of RAILWAYS PILLS will free
the system from all the aboye named disorders.
Price % cents per box. SoLp ny DRuoGIsrs,
READ "FALSB AND TRUE" Send one
letter stamp to RADWAY + Co., No. ST Maiden
Lane, New York Information worth thousand,
VIII DC sent yor auSi2ysp3..
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14
Administrators A sale.

nY VIRTUE of an order IF the Probate Court
- of Lincoln county, Mo-, the undersigned
Of the estate Of Matthias Trail
deceased, will on Friday, the 18th day of April,
lS72, and during the sitting of the Probate
Court, sell at the court house door in the town
of Troy, for cash. all the unavailable claims OF
the estate Of said Matthias Trail, decd.
mchl4nll L. G. SlTTON, Admir-
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14
Administrators A Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters Of
" admistraton granted to the under
sisnod on the estate of Henry Cooke, deceased
by the Clerk of the Probate Court of Lincoln
county, Mo on the 18th day of February, 1872
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them to the administrator
for allowance within one year from the date of
said letters, or they may be precludcd from any
benefit of said estate, and if not exhibited within
two years from the date vf said letters they will
be forever barred.
fcb22nS T.. G. SITTON, Adm'r.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of ad-
ministration were granted to the undersigned
BY the Clerk Of the Probate Court of Lincoln
county, Mo, on the estate of Lucy j. Mcintosh,
deceased, on the l2th day of February, 1872.
All rer ons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them for allowance to the
administrator within year from the date OF
said letters, or they may be precludei from any
benefit of said estate, and if not exhibited within
two years fIm the date of said letters, they will
be forever barred.
feb22nS Z. G. SITT0N, Admir-.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14
EinaO settlement.

n Office is hereby given that the undersigned,
~ Administrative of the estate of George c
Bowen, deed, will make n final settlement Of her
administration of said estate, at the next term
of the Probate Court of Lincoln county, Mo, to
be begun and held in the court house at Troy,
in said county and state, on the second Monday in
April. 1872.
mch7Dl0 SARAH j. BOWEN, Admr'x.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

Our young friend G. W. Colbert has
been admitted to the bar, and he and
Prof. Gaff havo entered into a CO part
nership for the practice of law. Their
Office for the present will be in the Cir
cult Clerks Office, at the court house.
See card in another column,
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

The Troy Dispatch made quite an
error in its summary of the finances Of
the county last week. 1t said the
amount now in the treasury Is, ss,573.s5,
when this was the amount in the treasury
February 16, 1871. The amount now iu
tho treasury is only Sl,O5l.971.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14
Democratic Ceutsal Committee.

A. meeting hold in this place on the
10th Of September, 1870, Democratic
Ceptral Committee, composed Of the fol-
lowing stauuch Democrats, was selected
Bedford township, Joha Mcdonald
Union, A. f. Downing Hurricane,
Elijah Mysrs; CLARK, W. II. Martin
Millwood, +. y. Haulou; Prairie, II. II.
Jones, and Wsverly, W. s. Jamisou.
This committee elected A. F. Downing
a. their chairman and Elijah Myers sec
rstary. Whether their authority as such
committee extended beyond the campaign
OF 1870 We do not know but inasmuch
as there is no other organization of the
kind in the county, and no steps have
yet been taken to organize the party as
requested by the State Central Committee,
would it not be we'll for the chairman,
Mr.. A. f. Downing, to call meeting of
this committee, for the purpose Of agree.
ing upon aud publishing some day for
general organization Of township and
central committees throughout the coun-
ty2 Most Of the gentlemen here named
will be attending the Circuit Court noxt
week. and o favorable opportunity for
talking the matter over amoug themselves
will be presented. The coming campais n
will be a very warm one, in consequence of
the National and State tick cts to be elected,
and majority Of the county officers.
There is good deal Of work that the
Central Committee should attend to,
which will be largely benefited by the
assistance of the township committees,
and the matter should be begun in time
in order to perfect it. A week or two
since, we mentioned that the mode of SC
lecting candidates would be one matter
for the consideration Of the committees
As conventions seem to be somewhat in
disrepute among us, We will shortly give
nm article bearing upon the rules of
primary elections.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

THE PRESBYTERIAN REVIVAL The
religious revival at this place, under the
auspices of the Presbyterian Church, Is
resulting in much good to our community.
There have been sixteen additions 20 the
Church since the commencem ement of the
meeting. 1t has been conducted by Rev.
Edward Martin of St. Charles and Rev.
Mr.. Charles Of Boonville, assisted by the
local pastor, Rev. o. S. Thompson. 1t
is reported that this meeting will be fol-.
lowed by revival among the Methodists,
and then probably by the Christian
Church.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

PAINTING j. l.. VanWert is now
prepared for carriage, buggy and orna,
mental painting. While the roads are
too muddy to use your bugeies with
pleasure, is tho time to have them painted
Orders for sign lettering, ornamental
painting, &c, filled promptly. He also
has buggies for sale. Shop south of
court house aud across the street from
Harbum's wagon yard. nStf
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14
81. Louis Time.
BY TELEGRAPH.

Having employed frst.class journey.
man matchmaker, we are prepared to
repair watches, clocks and jewelry; also,
engraving done to order,
j. l.. VAUGHN,
+. & A. Telegraph Office, Bon6ls' build.
ing, Troy Mo nl0w3
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14
Order OF Publication.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned,
Y Executor of the estate of Anton Seppecr,
deceased, on the 18th day of January, 1872, at
the January term of the Probate Court of Lincoln
county, Missouri, for 1872, filed his petition as
such executor for the sale of the real estate of
said deceased, or so much thereof as might be
necessary to pay the debts due by said deccas ed ,
accompanied by the lists and inventories required
by law. and tina, unless the contrary be shown,
an order will be made for the sale Of sail real
estate At TIE April term of said Probate Court for
1872, which term will be begun and held at the
court house in Troy. Missouri on the second
Monday in April, 1872, when and where all per-
sons interested in said estate will appear and
show cause why said order of sale should not be
granted.
HENRY IlEMM SMEIER. Executor
mch1nlO of estate of Anton Soppc er, dec.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

Total valuation fall real est. S2,611, ,140
Average value per acre east Of the
meridian $685. of town lots, S35 90.
Average value per aero west of the mer.
dian So Sc; Of town lots $4,000.
The following is o statement of the
assessed value Of property in this county
for fnnr wears.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

The Office seekers of the county are
already fixing up their slate for the com T..
ing campaign. As yet. VIC believe, only
three have positively been put upon the
slate. We presume they will have the
thing ''cut and dried" by the time their
convention meets.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14
Final settlement,

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersi gn ed,
~ administrator of the estate of Joseph Mar
think, deceased, will make q final settlement of
his administration Of said estate. at the next
term of the Probate Court of Lincoln county,
Missouri, to be begun and held in Trey on the
second Monday in April, 1872.
mch7nlO JOS. b. ALLEN, Admir-.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14
final settlement,

n Office |, hereby given that the undersigned
! administrator of the es ate Of William Black,
deed, will make q final settlement OF his admin.
istration Of said estate at the next term Of tho
Probate Court Of Lincoln county, Mo-, to be be-
gun and held at the court house in Troy, Mo-. on
the second Monday in April, 1872
mehiinll l.. q. SlTT0N, Admir-.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

Prepare for the small pox, which is
epidemic in many places over the Union,
by vaccinating.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14
Administrators Sale.

pf VIRTUE Of an order Of the Probate Court
- of Lincoln county, NO., I will on tie 10th
day of April, 1872, at the court house door in
Troy, MO-, sell all of the unavailable claims of the
estate of Carly Wells decd,
mch7nlO JOS. B. ALLEN. Admir-.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

We have received seven new subscri.
oeEs this week to take the place of the
slr Who had their papers discontinued
last week.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

Remember Collier leaves Troy soon
Persons owing him will please pay up
right soon ullw2
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

The incest things out The beautiful
Bedsfeads and Bureaus at H. W. KEN.
Psr's furniture store.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

The Governor siii not sisn the John
=. G'ay claim, but probably thinks i
S'e,ess 10 veto tho neasvv. y it passed
tns General Assembly with but very few
aisSsatlDg vetss.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14
Assessed Value Of Property In Lincoln
County for 1872.

An examination Of the Assessors books
in the Office Of the County Clerk, shows
the following facts in regaad to property
in this county for taxable purposes for
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

Nothing neater than the Bedsteads and
Bureaus at Kemper's was ever brought
to Troy. Call and see them.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14
FEVER AND ACUE.

FEVER AND AGUE' cured for ftv cent.
There is not remedial agent in this world that
cures Fever and Ague and other Malarious, Bill.
ions, Scarlet Typhoid, Yellow and other Fevers
aided by Railways Piils) so quick as Rad
ways Ready Relief. Fify cents per bottle.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

Ci'cuis Court sounesess ito spring
tenn next Monday.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

Collier leaves Troy about the 18th of
April. Don't forget. nllw2
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

Pictures Pic.uves | get them soon,
for you cannot after the 18th Of April.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

For choice family groceries. go to J.
Wilborn's, on Main street, Troy, Mo.
All orders left with him will be filled
and delivered in good order. nil 3m
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

A fresh supply CT Bedsteads aud
Bureaus at II. w. Kempers
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

Have your pictures madc this m month
Collier 10 going to leave in April.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

This table shows an increase in cattle
and hogs over go '70-'71, and o decrease
in horses and sheep, while the number of
mules and asses is greater than in the
two preceding years, and less than in go.
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

1t will be observed by this table that
Assessor Myers has made lower assess.
ment for the present year than was made
the three years preceding; but it would
not surprise US if the state would raise
it 25 or so per cent.
The number of animals for these years
is as follows:
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14
S1,ll1,366

There are 2,794 persons on the books
to whom this personal property is as
sessed, which makes an average to each
person Of s39776. The largest amount
of personal property assessed to any ono
person is $4,000 and the following are
the names of all persons on the book who
are assessed with S., 600 and over:
Ann withrow $4,000 S. r. Voolfolk, $5,372
J. Pollard's est 5000 J. L. Gladney 5,3lO
j. +. Moore 6,2s5 Ira T. Nelson $500
W. c. Shelton 6,O50 c. r. Morris os.. o, 900
E. Sydnor 5000 J. Motley, heirs 5000
A. II. Williams $3.50
The Real Estate is valued as follows /:
East of Meridian Line.
193, 3,392. II acres, 81 1,137,729
$40 town lots, 30,97l
- s1,16s,700
West Of Meridian Line.
202 2,755 65 acres, s1,332,040
600 town lots, 10000
-- s1,442, 2,44O
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14
Health!
Beauty!!

STRONG AND PURE RICH BLOOD
INCREASE OF FLESH AND
WEIGHT-CLEAR SKIN AND
BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION Sc
CURED TO ALL,
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

FOR CHEAP GROCERIES
Call on j. WilLorn Troy, No., pho uM
for the neat 60 days sell nearly at cost,
COFFEE.
SUGAR,
TEA,
The Lincoln County herald., 1872-03-14

1869. 1870. 1871. 1872.
No. horses, 57S6 5593 6OSO 54l3
No. mules&ass 1901 1173 $50 1899
No. cattle. 10161 1154S 1886 12438
No. hogs 22699 19OOl 2S634 1881
No. sheep 31722 22S4l 1888 1874
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-11-02
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Sentenced To BE EFanCcd.-

WILLIAM CRAIG, colorcd, about twenty
five years old, was on Friday convicted in
the Circuit Court of this county, at Cum
bcrland of rape, in August last on Mrs. LOT
TIE DAYTON, aged seycnty-four years, resi-
ding near New Creek.
During the trial the aged victim appeart d
on the stand and testified to the fact of the
outrage, which took place on the night of
the 25th of last August, at II o'clock while
the witness was in bed. Mrs DAYTON lived
alone, the nearest house to her own being
two hundred yards distant. The prisoner
had been employed by her grandson at his
house on the roads, and he entered Mrs.
DAYToNs house without her hear
ing him, and accomplished his purpose, not
withstanding her struggles. The moon
was shining brightly, and the witness pos
itively identified CRAIG.
The defence admitted that q rape had
been committed on the old lady, but claimed
that there was reasonable doubt that the
prisoner was the guilty party by the I'M
certain light of the moon the old lady might
have been mistaken; and, besides, she was
by the circumstances thrown into a state of
excitement and trepidation that might rel.
der her incapable ofrecognizing the prison
er.
On Saturday, Judge PEARRE sentenced
CRAIG to be hanged at such time as the
Governor may designate
A petition to the Governor is now in Cir
culation recommending communication of
the sentence to imprisonment for life
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-11-02

THE LATEST FROM DIR. LIVING
sToNE.-Mr. Stanley has recently re-
ceived a letter from John +. Webb,
United States consul at Zangabar da-
ted the 25th of August, 1872, in which
Mr. Webb informs him that he has
received letter from DR.. Livingstone,
dated July %, 1872, at Unyamyembe.
DR., Livingstone does not communicate
his intentions. but expresses the high
est gratitude to Mr.. Stanley for his
efforts to aid him. and compliments
his indomitable pluck.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-11-02
MIR. .sJOurnal:''-It WAS my int

MIR. :''-It WAS my inten-
ton to fix p a local for you, but the wet
weather" has raincd down so many meas
ures for our Ten-Dollar Stitched Boots, and
"showered" in the Repairing 50 that to say
ANYTHING about it would be folly. But who
wouldn't take advantage ofthc Cash System,
adopted by ii. ROBINSON. and get pair OF
Boots from so cents to $1.0O cheaper than
Heretofore, Iug-cr-Anyhody would.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-11-02
DRUGGISTS.
McNEi1AY. GG ggJSGE;gs'Y.

III. LIE EEVEsEI & son.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DrssGgiaas,
No. GG, BALTIMORE ST, CUMBERLAND, MD,
And Main ST., adjoining Post Office,
FROSTBURG, MARYLAND,
ATING in store Il varied and full a..
Il sortmcnt Of everything in the Drug
Line are prepared to .5Oi, or Retail them
a! prices which cannot fail to give entire sat,
isiaction. Our stock consists, in part, of
Drugs, OILS, Paints and
Painters Articles,
Coal Oil, Lamps, Lamp Chinncys,
Window Glass, Dye StufTs,
Patent Medicines, Pcrtilmery,
Hair and Tooth Brushes, Fancy Soaps,
Colognes, Pomadcs, Extracts for
llandlcrchiets, etc, etc, etc
n. B-Prcscriptions carefully and accu,
rately compounded,
rs Thankful for the patronage of the past
we promise To use our utmost cndcavOrS to-
merit continuance of the same in the
future, Nov lily
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-11-02

SOLD OUT.-Our former contempt
rary-Mr. j. r. Grove, of the L'bcr-
ahst-has disposed Of his household
goods in Fairmont, and expects to
leave soon for Ravenswood, Jackson
County, where he expects to commence
the publication of newspaper for the
Democracy of that section. We hope
he may be successful West Virninian
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-11-02
Advice
TO THOSE ABOUT TO RUIZ
SEw1xG MAc11pNEs.

When YOU are asked to buy = Sewing
Machine, ask yourself 4 few,
questions like TIE
following:
Whit can he the reason for advising ma.
to get this Machine?
Do they really know any better than my
self which is best, or have they selfish in
tcrcst in the mattcr9
If | buy it and find have not the best,
who will be the loser? Will they, or cam
they, give me all the necessary instructions
for using the Machine and keeping it IN
order?
If l buy this Machine what assurance
have I that can get it repaired without
much trouble should it ever get broken or
any part of it get lost?
Am getting the Machine from party
who Is responsible and reliable, and will do
as he or she agrees
1t is rery natural, and a matter Of course,
that any one engaged in the sale of any one
Sewing Machine will recommend that par
ticular Machine.
Remember this s,ceet tall comes cheap
but if you buy the wrong Machine it is cx-
pcnsivc; portion or all You paid for it
lost money!
Don't to0l a'cay yoHr money nor try erf2sr-
iments to get q gOod Seeing 4Kachine.
We are dealing in all kinds of Sewing
Machines, and ,chat is better, we know ali
about them; how they are made; what they
are made of; what kinds of work they will
Go, and how it is done on them. Also, can
repair and adjust any of them, no matter
how much they are out Of order.
tel as achat you aeant Scring Machine
to do, and aoe qrW tell yom achach is best. and
warrant and defend you in getting that
kind of Machine?
If you buy Sewing Machine from us, on
orr recommendation, we will guarantee sat
istaction to you in so doing, or take the Ma
chine back, and furnish you any other Sew
ing Machine in the market EVEN EN-
CHANGE, and we will do as we agree.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-11-02
Horse Stealing.-Two horses v

Horse Stealing.-Two horses were
stolen from the Consolidation Coal Compa-
ny's stables at Eckhart, and on Monday
night two were taken from the Miller mines
near Homecoming. AS yet there is no clue
to these depredators upon horse-ffesh, but ii
is likely the same party or parties commit
ted both thcfts This is the "epidemic' in
another shapc-one our people should pro-
vide securely against.
Catch the rascals, gentlemen; then, for
justice swift and sure, try them before a jury
cmpanneled of horse-owncrs.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-11-02
LOOK OUT FOR TIE
Root. Shoe and HAT Emporium

n Bank building, opposite st. Miclals
L Church, Main St, Frostbur@, Md
All who want anything in the line of
Shccs- of the hest and finest quality;
Shoes of the best and heaviest make; Shoes
tor poor or rich, young or old; Shoes for all,
no matter what their occupation or profess
ion. Boots for Men; Boots for Ladies :;
Boots for Children Boots for all. Hats
for old and young. TRUNKS, VALISES,
&c.,-all at fair prices, should 20 to
WILLIAM THOMAS
Is Boots and Shoes made to order Re
pairing neatly and promptly done. Leather
and Shoe Findings ON hand IApl 10
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-11-02
MARYLAND C'osr-A feature new

MARYLAND CoAL-A feature new
to the coal trade is the report that
there has been quite a number of or
ders received for Cumberland coal to
be shipped to points where English
coal has been used, and it is generally
conceded that the trade is in healthi-
er condition than at any previous time
this year Several vessels have al
ready left Georgetown with cargoes
OF soft coal for foreign countries, and
others are expected to arrive and
clear before the close of navigation.
THE HORSE EplDEMIC-The ravages
among horses in many cities of the
north seems to be becoming greater and
more serious than was at first supposed.
Almost hour by hour does the calamity
intensity and spread where once it
has foothold, and as it has not reach
ed this locality, it is to be hoped
and 1T seems reasonable to expect it
that we shall be spared the inhiction.
e SUBSTITUTE FOR HcRsErLEsH-
The New York Herald, in view of the
great inconvenience that has resulted
from the disabling of horses in New
York, renews the question of rapid
transit, and advocates communication
by steam cars from Battery to Harlem,
both on the east and west side of the
island.
The horse disease has reached Bal
timore and Washington.
Mrs. Horace Greedy died on Wednes-
day.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-11-02
&. T.. HARTZEEE. & Co.
UNDER journal" PRINTING OFFICE,
Main Street. FrOslbUrg, Md.

VNDEN JVUKN4f1l I Mn IINO VFFINF',
Main Street. FrOsiburg, Md,
SADDLE AND HARNESS-MA
HAVE on hand and for sale Fine and
1 L Coarse Harness Collars, lIamcs, Trace,
Halter Breast and Butt Chains, Mems and
Side Saddles, all qualities Riding and Blind
Brides, Horse Blankets, : leigh Bells, Wag-
on and Buggy Whips, and everything per-
and in this line we defy competition. Best
quality of Mining work always on
hand, and orders promptly Tiled Work of
all descriptions mnde to order. Repairing
neatly and promptly done Prices rcasona-
bic. ~ Orders solicited. Nov ~
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-11-02

SpcaAing.-Col. f, JOYCE, of Balti-
more, Gen. THOMAS |. MCKAIG and 5. A.
Cox, of Cumberland, delivered short ad-
dresses in NcT's Hall on Thursday evening
favoring the Liberal ticket. Hon. ii. W.
HoFrMAN was present but declined speak
ing, as he intends to address the people
here on Monday evening next, when he de-
sircs the attendance of Republicans, partic-
ularly.
The Republican meeting advertised for
last evening was postponed until this (Sat-
urday) evening, when Hon. JOHN CESSNA,
of Pa, LLOYD LowNDEs, Republican nomi-
nee for Congress, and Others will likely
wish to hold q public talk with Democrats.