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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

LAST SATURDAY. Parkersburg
had regular boom in business last
Saturday, at least in one branch of
lawful trade. Indeed sales were so
very large that many were unable
to get out Of town with their pur-
chases. We saw one man lying in
the mud in 18th street, overcome
with his burden, also several BOYS
about the depot with flushed faces
and swollen eyes, staggering with
their load of goods, who had to be
helped on the train, and also down
street we observed whole squads of
old men and young reeling and
struggling, so overburdened with
their purchases of "choice goods"
as advertised by the friends OF this
particular trade, that the policemen
had to help them on their way. If
business men doubt that Parkers-
burg had boom, inquire Of the Re-
corder and police.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

MARRIED.-At the residence of
the brides parents on Lynn street,
Wednesday evening, at 7 O'Clock,
by Rev. C. G. Conway, Mr., Ray
mond Rowland to Miss Sophia
Fleming. Among the many hand
some presents we notice the fol-
lowing: Silver Castor, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. P, Bartlett Lamp, Mrs. B.
S. Toothman and Miss Ida Roach ;
Pitcher, Mrs. S. Wilson; Pitcher,
Mrs. B. J,Dils; Sett Glassware, J. H.
and Mamie Wise; Majolica ware,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Toothaker; Pre-
serve dishes, Miss Biddie Glynn ;
Silver napkin rings, Miss Sallie
Glynn; Silver butter knife, Miss
Fannie Fleming; Float dish, Mat
tie Jones Silver teaspoons, Mr. and
Mrs. w. r. Senseney; Silver spoons,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fleming
Table linen, Mrs. Huff and daugh-
tiers.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30
What we License.

CIRCUS AND WHIsKY.-An Allan
ia, Ga, dispatch says: After the
performance at Coup's circus last
night, at Gainesville, Ga, diff
Guilty occurred between some of the
circus men and others. A negro
was shot in the head and killed.
Other persons were badly beaten
and bruised. Two of the circus
men were shot. Whisky was at the
bottom of the whole trouble. A lion
and bear escaped from the cages
during the melee. The bear was
shot and killed. The lion is still at
large.
CINCINNATI, Nov, 26'-Theodore
NUM- was found this morning in
sensible in cellar. He had gone
into the shop while in state Of in
toxication, Intending to spend the
night there, and while wandering
about the building in the dark, fell
through hatch-way to the cellar.
He struck some hard pointed sub
stance with the top of his head,
tearing the scalp back several
inches and splitting it in three di-
rections
CINCINNATI, Nov. 26.-Jas. Rol-
ander, an Italian, was found at
Fifth and Mound Streets by po-
lice officer at eleven o'clock last
night, suffering from two ugly cuts
in the head. He was taken to
Third Street Station, where Police
Surgeon Armstrong dressed his
wounds. Rolander was drunk and
unable to tell how he was cut.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30
A Tangle of Trials.

This is what happened in Par
kersburg:
Mr.. johnson, a licensed liquor
seller, who was accused OF selling
unlawfully, was tried three times ::
First, He was tried by the Recor-
der, convicted upon his own con-
fession, and fined.
Second, He was tried by the
Council for the same offence and ac-
Quilted, but the fine he had paid
was not returned to him.
Third, He was tried by the Court
for the same offense, convicted and
fined again.
The Recorder was tried twice
First, He was tried by the Coun-
Gil and convicted Of unjustly con-
victing Mr.. Johnson upon his own
confession.
Second, He was tried by the
Court and acquitted, the Court de-
Gliding he had justly convicted Mr..
johnson.
The Council was also tried twice,
and convicted both times;
First, 1t was tried by Public
Opinion, and convicted of being OPP
n6sed to the enforcement of its own
law and also, of confusion in the
head and weakness in the back.
Second, 1t was tried by the Court
and convicted of unjustly justlfylIng
Mr., Johnson, whom the Recorder
had convicted upon his own con-
What cross-fre of trials Was
there ever before such doubled,
twisted and knotted tangle? 1t
beats fe the fifteen puzzle out of sight.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

TEMPERANCE AT ST. XAvIER.-
H;oI. sunday evening Rev. Father
Ta, uNey announced to his congrega-
;nt a Lecture on the evils of the
ffrnor,o,,AIIc:ating cup, to be delivered
in YnI ms pulpit next Sunday even
t566' al = o'clock. He said it was
, mS uqty of every minister of the
S Sb5PS to raise his voice against
tb n'teyer was sinful and hurtful to
e ,%n people. He urged young men
day. psclally to be present next Sun
W. II evening. All are cordially in
will viii and we hope the large church
''' De more than filled.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30
Barbour County.
PHILLIppI, w. VA, Nov. 20, 81.

PHILLIPpI, w. VA, Nov. 20, 81.
If the arrangements already set
tied upon are carried out, the first
gun of the temperance campaign
in this county, for the ensueing
winter, will soon be sounded.
The manner in which the work
is begun-its character at the be-
ginning-will serve as an index to
future operations. The very first
words and the very last, uttered by
the opponents of rum, rags and
ruin, will be set to the music of
Prohibition.
We believe it to be the only rem
edy bv which individual and social
interests, as well as those of the suf-
fering state and nation, can be lift
ed from the dangerous atmosphere
of the growing drink-traffic; and
believing this, we will push our
columns on undaunted, and regard
less of the opinions of those who
have never, in this respect, walked
in the light of reason, until the end
we are laboring to reach is gained.
| have seen some notice in the
newspapers of the letter sent to the
National Temperance Alliance at
its New York City session, few
weeks ago, by Senator Blair, of New
Hampshire, in which he advises
the accomplishment of the work Of
Prohibition by working within
the old party lines. Now, l do not
know how matters stand up in New
Hampshire in this regard. 1t may
be that distinct Prohibition party
there would have an unpleasant eff
feet upon Republican majorities
and seriously embarrass Senator
Blair's official aspirations, in which
case it may of course be clearly seen
that prohibition party would be
an outrageous imposition. But be
that as it may, / am quite certain
that in West Virginia, we might
strive on until our hairs were
whitened by our three-score years
and ten, without being able to Sc
cure a reasonable hearing at the
hands of either the Democratic or
Republican party.
And besides, / have no faith In
promises made under constraint,
and they are the only kind that
can be drawn from either of the old
parties. | have seen the matter
tried, here and elsewhere. No bet
ter evidence of the growing power
and Importance of the prohibition
element that has been springing
up in this country during the past
few years, can be found than such
suggestions as that rendered the
National Temperance Alliance by
Senator Blair and when you couple
these with the fact Of the eternal
howl raised by party organs in
every State, county and community
when the question of prohibition is
agitated, you have still stonger evil
dence that Mr.. Blair and those who
believe with him are not nearly so
much interested in the promulga-
ton and acceptance Of, the princi-
pies of prohibition as they are in
the perpetuity of corrupt political
combinations and organizations.
TAFT
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

We solicit orders from the trade
throughout the State, and upon re-
ceipts CT money or satisfactory ref
erences with the order, will careful
ly select the goods ordered, and send
by registered mail or express and
guarantee satisfaction. Any goods
ordered in this way, will be ex-
changed or money refunded, if they
do not suit. Letters Of inquiry
promptly answered.
J. WEEHERELL & Son.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30
What we License at Home.
HIS THANKSGIVING.

Last Thursday evening haggard
and badly demoralized laboring
man staggered into one of our Mar
ket street stores, and fumbling
through all his clothes, found some
thing less than one dollar nchange,
which, with an effort to steady
himself, he exhibited to the grocer,
saying in muttering words and re-
morseful tones, there's (hic) what's
left of fifteen dollars (hic) this
morn'n. This 'ere's to buy thanks
glvln for the old woman and chin
(hlc)-the rest of it's gone to hell, SIR,
dye hear me?" And then he went
OFT into extravaganza praises of the
best wife in all the town." and
just the purtiest chin (hic) in all
the county"
And with mutterings of compli-
ments upon his family and curses
upon himself, he proceeded to try to
stretch out the few dimes left to
cover the many wants of his hun
CRY, cold and waiting family. A
few sticks of candy for the little
ones, a little coffee and sugar and a
pound or two of bacon, and the
scant remnant of his fifteen dollars
was gone, and he staggered on home
to still deeper agonies of remorse
and home Indebtedness.
Fourteen dollars to the licensed
law-eXalted saloonists, and one dol.
lar for his dependent family! Or
still worse, as the poor wretch put
it himself, fourteen dollars gone tc
contributed to hell in Parkersburg
and one dollar toward making
heaven in his home.
This is about the usual proper.
ton, as we license it.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

Refinement in the domestic circle
is often due to the elegance of home
adornment. The harmonious blend
ing of color and light in room has
powerful influence on the mind,
and the tea-table with its glittering
silver-ware tacinates the eye and
imbues the mind with satisfaction
and comfort. Our stock of silver
and tableware surpasses all pre-
vious exhibits.
WETHERLLL e. Son.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

STILL STAND.-The Council I'M
derStand as we understand it, that
the famous resolutions still stand.
Such being the case, we rise to in
qulre whether the City Attorney
reported to the Council that partic-
uIar conviction last Monday week,
as as required by said resolution; and
II not, why not?
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

The little birds are whispering
to each other in exquisite notes
about the coming Social at the NJ.
E. Church, Thursday evening of
next week. Miss Vincent, of Ma
rietta, who will sing with the Col
lege Glee Club on their Vacation
tour, will contribute to the musical
delights of the occasion.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

If any ofour country readers want
watches or anything in the jewelry
line, we take pleasure in commend
ing them to J. Wetherel & Son, as
in every way reliable and strictly
honorable in their dealings. You
can confidently depend on their
representations of their goods. See
their announcement.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30
West Virginia News and Notes.

W HSA a hSADEM - lie Dullu-
ing Committee, Rev. S. T. Westfall
Secretary, advertises in the Buck
harmon Banner for bids for the cree
ton of the Academy building, set
ting forth detailed specifications
occupying over two columns. We
are glad to see this grand enter
prise of our Z. B. friends taking
tangible shape with such commend
able progress.
FINE BRIDGE.-A very fine iron
bridge has been built over Middle
Island Creek, at Middlebourne, Tv-
Ter county. The bridge, exclusive
of approaches, is 800 feet long, and
has cost in all over. $4,000. This
was an improvement much needed,
especially for the accommodation Of
the people of the lower end of the
county, to enable them to reach the
county seat.
TYLER's School CAsE.-The hide
pendent informs us that the Lincoln
District School case, growing oat of
a movement for months school,
is now pending in the Supreme
Court, Judge Stealey, in the mean
time restraining the collection of
taxes assessed for that purpose.
New COURT HousE.-The brick
work on the Court House will be
finished this week, with the excep-
ton perhaps of the arches. The
building already presents an admi-
rable appearance.-Border Watch
man.
NG.-Although immense
quantities of lumber, slaves, tan
bark, &c, are being daily shipped
form this place, there seems to be
as much on hands as ever. Bust
ness on the wharf is brisk. Tyler
Independent.
Rev. James D. Moffatt, Pastor of
the Second Presbyterian Church, OF
Wheeling, has been elected Presi-
dent of Washington and Jefferson
College, Washington, Pa.-MarshaU
Herald.
GAVE THANKs.-We note with
interest, that our friend, John C.
Morrison, of Sistersville, gave
thanks on the Oath inst, for . wife,
whom he was happy enough to find
in Wheeling
Sheriff Smith was the first Sher-
if to make payment in full Of taxes
to the State Treasurer of the taxes
falling due Jan. LIST, 1882. Score
one for Tyler.-1yter Independent
FILTH.-The Grafton Sentinel
says, every case of typhoid fever
prevailing there, is traceable to the
filthy condition of the surrounding
premises.
Big STICK.--Messrs. Lorentz &
Withers have stick of poplar tim
Der at the mouth of Long Shoal
Run which contains 500 cubic feet
-Gilmerite.
CHRISTMAS TREAT-The Richie
Democrat promises a rare musical
treat to the good people of Cairo,
during the holidays.
BIG BIRD.-We are told that DR..
Bryan, Of Cabell county, caught an
eagle recently, that measured 8 feet
from tip to tip.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

10 FREEMAN FRIENDS AND Work
ERs'-Let all our friends push for
"ard their subscription lists, ''in
season and out of season." and espe-
tlalIy at every meeting. Note our
SefmS IN every number, and remem-
Der that we will always send the
FREEMAN l. on trial at yearly rates,
aC least two months for Is cts.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

Our business men in full exercise
of advanced business common sense
are acting on business principles
in advertising their business
among the business people who
make the business of our business
community. See New Advertise
ments."
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

TYGART's VALLEY.-Dr. Warner
went out to address a Temperance
Rally, at Tygart's Valley Chapel,
last night, where, from arrange
ments made, we are sure they had
good time.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

CorTAGEvILLE.- Rev. G. G. Wild
ing preached on Temperance at
Cottageville, last Sunday evening,
and had most enthusiastic meet
ing. He reports the people there
wide awake.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

MISSION WoRK.-The excellent
address by Mrs. DR.. Lasher, of Gin
cinnati, in this number, should be
read and studied by every christian
woman in West Virginia, and then
handed to all their christian breth-
rem and friends.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

The Parkersburg FREEMAN is en-
thusiastic in supporting Hon. c. 7.
Caldwell for Congress, and seems TIC
calmly accept as proper our state
ment that Wood county would be
left out of the First District, in the
re-districting Of the State.-Ritchie
Gazette.
That's an enthusiastic 'whop-
per-" We're not supporting any
body for Congress, and never accep-
ted anything Bro. Morris said as
proper.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

1t sadly turns out to be true that
it was poor unfortunate Mr.. A. L,
Stringer, so widely known, who fell
off the boat near Ravenswood, last
week, and was drowned, while in
toxicated.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30
STATE Journal please copy.

Gold and rolled plate Bracelets,
Rings, both plain and sett, Scarf
Pins, Lace Pins, Sets, Ear Drops,
Studs, Sleeve buttons, Fob Chains,
Collar Buttons, Gold and Silver
Thimbles, Gold Spectacles, &c, in
Great Profusion at
J. WETHERELL & Sons.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

Gold and Silver Watches for la
dies and gents; gold and fine rolled
plate guard and vest chains-some
Of the handsomest designs ever ex-
hlbited, and all goods warranted
precisely as represented at J. Weth-
erell & Sons.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

PRoPRIETARY.-The Postmaster
has provided for the parties wish
ing to use them, Proprietary stamps
Of the denominations Of 1, 2, 3, &
4 cents. All can be supplied by
calling at the Post Office.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

CIRCUIT CoURT.-The court has
been busily engaged the past week
diSposing Of unimportant law and
cLancery cases, the particulars of
which would not specially interest
our readers.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

}. Wetherell & Son have a very
line line of elegant and chaste de-
signs In solid gold and fine quality
rolled plate necklaces, lockets, pen
dants, &C., to match.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

J. Wetherell & Son, the live Jew
elers, have everything in the Gold
smiths art to please, and quality
always of the best. See their stock
before purchasing.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

Council failed to revoke in Eng
fish. We had them try it in Latin
and they still failed. Now let them
try it in Dutch and give it up for a
bad lob.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30
Reward.

Lost, on Saturday afternoon, II "Combina-
ton Gold Pin and Locket," being part of
watch chain slide. The Pin was set with
pearls, with pink cameo in center. A re-
ward of $500 will be given the finder by leav
ing the same with Dudley Bro's.,,on Market
street, or JOHN l.. MORRISON,
At residence of A. G. Leonard.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

"A friend counted AZ loaded
ipgs. on the little boat going up the
Kanawha yesterday.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

FREEMAN at yearly rates, at least
for two months, for 25 cts, on trial
at any time.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

Be patient, dear friends, about
the mails. Uncle Sans Star Route
scamps ought to be hung, and no
mistake. But then they'll plead
insanity.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

Attorney Ingle has pear tree in
full bloom. 1t will likely get nip
ped in the bud.-W U. Record.
How get nipped in the bud after
being in full bloom ?
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

Notes from Virginia" by Rev.
T. Whitley, will be greatly en-
loved by his many friends next
week They came too late for this
issue.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

T. R. Barrett will be glad to
slash you offa choice steak or roast
at any time.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

A superintendent" boldly "tes-
titles of that he hath seen," in an
other column.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

The grand old Singer sings right
on and the music of its vioce never
knows a discord.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

First-class Mercantile Printing
at reasonable rates promptly exc
cuted at this office.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

200 REVERSIBLE OVERCOATS
JUST RECEIVED AT EPSTEIN
& FELSENHELD'S ONE PRICE
CLOTHING HOUSE, WHICH
WILL BE SOLD AT THE MOST
POPULAR PRICES. ALSO, 100
FINE AND MEDIUM ULSTER
ETTES, COMPRISING ALL COL
ORS, TO BE SOLD AT EQUALLY
LOW PRICES. BE SURE AND
GIVE THEM A CALL BEFORE
YOU BUY ANY WHERE ELSE.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

-, we do not propose to boast OF a
5.o ! degree of honesty, but
W We 10 assert that we are too honora-
r ols TO sell goods by making false
representations. Our solid silver
goods, Of the Gorham Manufacture
b Lug co. S make, are absolutely the
I III l: standard silver goods made
IN This country, and having a very
s s%,6? stock of them, we have made
special reductions in price.
}. WETHERELL & Son.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

Let us have a grand introduction
TO the winters campaign, at the
Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30
WESTVIRGINIA FREEMAN.

Send for sample copies of FREE
MAN to get up clubs,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

v, LOST LETTER.-A letter from Rev.
'. w. N. Weekley, New Haven, to
s s FREEMAN, handed to a friend
i 5of delivery, was lost in this city
t l Saturday. We are not prepared
70 say that there was a thousand
uoIIar bill in the letter, but pre-
sumo 1t contained list of new sub
SscfIoers, and we will be thankful
lof 1t, should any one run across it.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-30

Is this a free country?-Ritchae
Democrat.
1t is too free for some people, and
not free enough for others.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-03-17
LEGAL.
NOTICE FOR BIDS,

CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
- ceived at the Office of the CO. clerk up to
the hour of 10 o'clock a. IN, of Monday April
A. 1881 to care for the INDECENT sick of Nez
Perez county, l, T., for one year from the 18th
day April the contract to furnish medical treat
ment, food, lodging and incidentals. Tie sick
to be taken care of at either Moscow or Lew
ston. Bids will also be received for caring
for the INDECENT sick as above with the excep-
ton of not furnishing medical treatment. The
bid to specify the rate per diem charged for
each person.
Also at the same time and place sealed pro-
posals will be received for furnishing medical
treatment to the INDECENT sick of Nez Perez
CO., for one year from date of contract at a
specified amount, regardless for the number of
patients. Bids will be received for furnishing
treatment at either Lewiston or Moscow, The
board of County Commissioners reserve the
right to reject any and all bids. Those to
whom contracts are awarded will be required
to give bonds in such sum as the board may
determine. By order of the board of the coun-
ty commissioners. JNo. Ii. EVANS
Clerk.
Lewiston I. T., Mar. 5, 1881. 222w.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-03-17
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Prospect In Congress.

A Washington correspondent to the
Tacoma Ledger, under date of FEB. 3,
1881 after speaking of the efforts of
Mr.. Brents in behalf Of the admission
of Washington as state, and the non
action of the committee upon the
question of admitting new states says
The want of sufficient population
may be sufficient objection to these
b lis, but it may be insinuated that
there is a much stronger objection
than want of population that prevents
favorable action by the present Con
gress. The Senate, with republican
to come from Pennsylvania, will stand
81 republican and 81 democrat and
two Independents Of Illinois
and Malone of Virginia The demo-
Gratis rely with some confidence OH
Malone, and Davis sometimes votes
with the democrats and sometimes
with the republicans.
The House is republican beyond
doubt. Now with a Senate thus con-
stituted we need not wonder why the
present congress is averse to further
the admission of one or two states that
would at least elect republicans to the
Senate and make it republican as well
as the House. A prominent demo
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-03-17

cratic senator said within few days
that the admission of republican states
would not be looked upon favorably
at this time Mr. Brents was the au
thor and principal promoter of the law
recently passed extending the legisla-
tive assembly from 40 to 60 days for
the territories. These things, it seems
to me, sufficiently show that Mr..
Brents is in no way answerable for the
non passage of the enabling act, which
is no doubt strongly desired by your
people, and in which | of course wish
they could be gratifed.
Thus we see that the present house
and senate are in interest opposed to
the admission of republican states in
order to retain control Of the senate.
The next House will be just as anx-
ious to admit republican states for the
purpose of obtaining control of the
senate, and so | think your people
will hardly fail withthe next congress.
j., r..