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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
TIE winters Amusements Begin with
the Bandit King.


The amusement season was inaugurated
last night, at the Opera House, by the pre-.
sentation OF the "BIndit King the best
melo dramatic ana equestrian drama ever
produced" as the bills announced. The
house was literally packed from pit to
d, me, and standing rooE- was even at a
premium. The play is a very good one, OF
It's class but the class is not much to boast
OF. IL is founded on fact, but the fact has
been terribly exaggerated 10 make the
anna. There is much OF the history OF Jesse
Tair,s embodied in the play, and much less
bic cd and thunder than might have been
expected, while cons lerable comedy hls
been woven in TO lesven it. The horr IS
Bay Raider" and "Rnan Charger re
fine specimens Of equines, and divided the
hCrofs. The various characters were very
well sustained, ani the machinery OF the
play moved smoothly. 1t will be repeated
10 night, and will no doubt draw another
large house.
The Opera House has been "revamped"
from top 10 bottom and looks we'll. The
absence OF the boxes is not noticed, aud
additional stage room is valuable. The sid 9
chandeliers have not yet arrived and old
ones were substituted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
A CHANGE OF SIGNALS.
The Ascending Boat Must Whistle First
Hereafter.

herehlteEs
The pilots on the Ohio river re- dice, for at
noon yesterday an important change took
place in the rules governing the running Of
steamboats,. While it is general in its ap
plication-covering ali rivers and lakes-it
will have particular and peculiar bearing
on the navigation of the Ohio river. 1t is
the abolition OF the new and Objectionable
Government rule regarding whistle signals
and the replacing OF the old rule that had
been in use for decades prior TO its amend
ment.
Prior to 1850 the rules governing the
navigation OF rivers gave q steamboat as.
Cenoing the river the right to chose either
side of the stream upon approaching a
down boat and specify her choice by whist
ling first for starboard or larboard side.
About three years ago, after much agtta.
ton, this was amended, entirely reversing
the order Of things. Under the new sys'
tenn the descending boat vas required to
make first choice Of the channel and give
the inst signal, tie ascending boat b.ing
expected to comply i'll accordance with
the choice. In less than year it WAS
practically demonstrated that this rule
would not work successfully on
the Ohio river, although Mississippi
pilots and those OF a few other
rivers claimed that it operated much bett4I
with them than the old rule. Oar pio:s
wsged liter fight against the contin
uauce of what they termed q dangerous
requirement and held public meetings -
sgilate its repeal. For long time their ef-
forts were unwilling Several steamb >at
collisions. among them the terrible S,ioto
Tomas disaster, occurred in the meantime,
and all being attributed 10 the rule. they
exerted an influence in favor Of the argu.
ments OF the Pittsburgh ma liners. At
length they were successful, and in spite
Of the opposition of Western pilots and in
fluentisi men on the Board OF Supervising
inspectors. they secured the repeal OF
the defective rule aud the restoration Of
the old one, all Of which went into effect
yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
Cslsp enKErsaCEs.
TIE Paehsse .Lsehy yssk- 1ssstve1
" Expre,s-One nsa Fsrsane Dsss

Ths Paehage sLaeky Jssk" 1seetve4
~ Expre,s-Oae naa Fortune Dsss
Ass MAKE Feel eE gAeY
Asalsree plumber Of inquiries have tssn
| &. Mt 10 the American to Know II Mr.. JACK
Graves. the driver OF Stockell Engine No.
| 4 hid received the $40, QUO which IL vas an
poupced he drew ON ticket No 81, 563 In
| N q asst drawing of the Louisiana State
| Lottery, q reporter visited the gentle msn
| yesterday for the purpose OF ascertAininS
| The fact The fortunate man was found In
| Cui.f Stockrll's Office talking TO him soont
| tuyirs q residence for himself end ~,f-
| srd daughter, which he intended 10 pur-
| chase with bis newly gotten wea t..
The scribe announced the object OF his
visit to Lucky Jack" as Mr.. Grave, Is
now called.
Ibid lie get it," replied the chief OF tn.
| Nashville Fire Department He Certainly
did, Ihr9ugh the southern ES"ress Com
Isnv, to whom he gave the ticket for oil
lection. He was rotifed last Monday ID
rsl aid get his money. and he askef me-
:, 10 ui'h him. Together We called on Mr.
Dorsey c. Pierce. the agent Of the express
con pany, who handed over to Jack the
usu ] v, How package, with the usual nun
ttr,t brown seals uDpu IL, but q very N.
u ual amount in 1t Jack cut il open and
We took ont ten packages Of greenbscks,
each containing one Thousand dollars III
twenty dollsr bills.
"Nr Pierce counted for the company ana
counted for Jack. IL wss correct 10 u iol.
lar We. Jack and /, went TO the bank TO
g.ther, aud he deposited ~ 500 OF the
money. What did he do with the rest, y III
all? IN tell you" srid the kind hearted
chief, in a whisper, as he led The reporter
out into the hall Jack sent $500
rs q present 10 his father and sis.
kA IN No aud NJ
rot IN the best of circumstances. He would
not like il if he knew t,ld you" "Licxv
Jack" told the reporter that he was still
going to keep his position as engine driver,
rs be had been in the business for twenty
Years, and would not know what TO do out
If il. He says his wife will still do all her
housework, but he is glad that he drew the
$40 600 in The Louisiana State Lottery, as
be can buy himself fine home and put
IS GOO out at interest hesides.-Ndshrii!e
tT,un) american, .iuyUst 25.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

STRENGTH to vigorously push business
strenEth 10 study for profession, strength
to regulate household, strength to do a
days labor without physical pain. Do you
desire strength? II you are broken down,
hsve no energy, feel as il life was hardly
worth living you can be relieved and re-
stored to robust health and strength by
taking Browns Iron Bitters, q sure cure
for Gyspepsis, malaria, weakness and ali
diseases requiring true, reliable. nou-al.
coholic tonic. 1t acts on the blood, nerves
and muscles and regulates every part OF
Ire system.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
THE mYsS kRiUUs KID.
Capt. Plankey Comm ntcates and the
Hoard Refers.

Supt Plankey, Of the County 1nhrmary,
sent in a commun ication to the Comnrs
>ioncrs yesterday, relative to the child LETT
there some time ago. IL was aS follows:
WHEELING, July 81, 1888.
On the lstn day OF June applied Mr.. VI.
Stein, in company with a certain man, with
an application for the admittance OF an in
FAINT female child, named Mary Becker,
supposed TO be about two weeks old, a.
about IL 30 p. NJ, Mr.. Si.in telling the cap.
tain that the mao ac' onpanying him
STEM had given him tStein) SO with the
pIonlse OF S25 more, when lie (Steih
would in day or two turn over TO said
captain the other s25, As soon ne he would
receive them. The man accompanying
him acting in a singular manner, evidently
rrying to conceal his identity. What his
object was in so doing is TO me a mystery;
il naturally leads me 10 suppose that every
iii , is not in such condition as il ought
10 lie and causes me To believe that there is
.oncthirg criminal connected with II
Wherefore make this statement, in order
to properly place me in just light
Carr F. PLAINLY,
Overseer OF Poor House and Farm.
CGpt Planky's communication was sent
10 the Committee on Poor House and Fam
Tor investigation and report" on motion
OF Capt. Boring.
Mr. Stein has not yet turned over the
money, and has nothing mt present TO ss'
in relation to the matter. The COMMITTEES
will meet on Friday TO investigate IT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
A BIG LIST
0fEntrIes In the Various Trials OF
Speed
Fer the State Fair-Board Of Commission
srs-court and Grand Jury Busi-
ness The General Run
Of CITY News.

The entries for the trials OF speed at the
State Fair next week closed last evening,
but the list is not yet made public, for the
reason that several entries, noticed by tele-
graph and sent by mail, have not Yet ar
rived and will not be here until this even
ing. AT IL o'clock last night fitty.two
horses had bsen entered aud classed, and
-tKsnty-fiVe more will be enrolled in the
entry books this eve:.ing. The total OF
seventy seven is much larger than at any
preyfC US fair, and the prospects for some
Unusually fine races are very bright.
The entries for the base ball tournament
on the first day closed last night, with the
following clubs in the arena: GloDe ami
Lilly, Of Bellaire; Riverside, Regular,
Healy and Standard, of Wheeling.
An important feature at trials OF speed
is that the judges, starters and committees
of award will not be announced, but will
remain q secret until such tine as they are
required at the ground. IL may be said,
however, that the Directors are deter
mined TO allow no hippodroming, in the
races, but to have all ss square and above
tusId as possible.
The exhibit OF cattle and sock, general
", will be by far the finest yet. Not only
will our own county and State be better
represented. but Eastern Ohio and West
ern Pennsylvania will each send down
choice exhibits. Director LeMoyne says
Washington county will fairly Guido it.
self, while Col. Exley teleg apis from Co.
lumbuS, yesterday, to have sixty stalls re-
served for cattle from there.
The attention OF exhibitors OF all kind OF
articles is called to an advertisement this
morning, notifying them to have their ex.
AiSits promptly in position by next Satur.
day. This is important, as there was too
much delay in the past When the fair
opens on Monday, all building, arranging
and settling of exhibits should be over and
the fair fully under way. This may easily
he done and the directors will see that
nothing is disturbed or molested on Sun
day. A force of watchmen will go on duty
tomorrow.
This is the last week of preparation and
The committees should not lose sight OF this
fact. The reputation of our city and our
people is staked on these fairs and not one
No 81 paOlarTaH
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
A seTiORs Charge.

Yesterday afternoon, William, son Of
John McGsnnon, was arrested and taken
before Squire Ankle on a charge OF assault,
ing Annie Heating, with intent TO outrage
Tie Squire required AcGannon to give u
$500 bond for his appearance next Thurs
day, when the case will be tried and the
true facts ascertained. The crime is sup
posed to have taken place about three
wee ks ago. The plaintiff is about Ii years
old and the defendant about Is
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
IF YOUR WATCH don't run
right JACOB w. GRUBB can
repair aid warrant it. No
charge IL not satisfactory.
weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, September 4-l:3O A. NJ
For the Tennessee and Ohio valley, tair
weather, winds shifting to east aud south,
rising temperature and higher barometer.
For the Lower Lake regions, slightly
warmer and fair weather. winds generally
from south to west, lower barometer in
eastern and southern portions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

! have sold At retail in four months over
10 dozen s. s. S. snd have watched its et.
fects very closely, and to every one who
has used il it has given entire satisfac. ion.
4 have seen il used in the primary, in TN .
secondary and IN the tertiary stages. AMI
in each with the mos wonderful effect.
have seen ID stop the hair from falling out
in a very short time. / advise all sufferers
TO take il and ne cured.
W. II. PATTERSON, Druggist
Dallas Texas
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

adjourned it was engaged on the Elm Grove
snd Seibert's Gsrdsn riots. Il was szid
there were no saloon, gambling or house
OF ill-reyute cases before the jury. The
list OF hue bills will undoubtedly BY q
long one. s,t
US DISTRICT coURT- +fs .
The fsll term Of the District Court began
yesterday, with Judge Jackson on che
beuch.
In the case of the U. 8. VS.. Henry Dico,
upon an indictment Tor violation of the
Internal Revenue laws, the defendant, on
motion of Mr.. Jones. his attorney, with
drew the plea heretofore entered by him,
and entered plea of not guilty, and case
set for TO day.
Jane Davidson vs. T. Whitman ct al ; ia
sssumpsit. In this case w. p. Hubbard,
ESQ presented the record OF this case re-
moving this cause from the Circuit Court
of Ohio county TO this Court and or his
notion, il is ordered that tsis cause De
dockeIed and continued until tl-day.
The 6ocket of this Court will be called
this morning at 10 O'Clock.
Court adjourned until 10 o'clock TO day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
EpiIepsy OF Nine Years

II thank the giver Of all good gifts
writes \. Marshall, of Gran0y, Newton
County, NJ, "fOr giving me Samaritan Ner.
rtne. IL cured my daughters epileptic fits,
Of 9 years standing" Get at druggists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
index to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Wantsd-Nurse Girl
Fer Rent-DwehIng.
Wanted to Borrow Money.
Clothing BOught-JuS,h.
FOund-Bunch Uf Keys.
State Fair Notice.
Excelsior Baking PoWder-R H. List.
ReduCtiOns-G. Mendel 4 CO. Local
Page
New Fall StoCk-Henry Jacobs : Head
of Local
Wedding PresentS-A. A FranZheim.
Wedding PrsssntS-E L NiColl.
Paints, Oils and GlaSS-W. A. Wilson.
Refrigerators-3. w. Johnson's Sous.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
I.R0tea,

II you want a real comfortable aud sty.
'ish shoS, get q pair of pOngois Baton, at
L. V. Blends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

VIZ do not hesitate to say that for q year
past We have sold more OF Swifl's Specific
Is S S. than all other blood purifiers cum
bined, and with most astonishing results
One gentleman who used half q dozen bot
ties saws that il has done him more good
than q treatment which cost him 5000
Another who has used il for q Scrofulons
afft ction reports permanent cure from its
use. Van SHACK, STEVENSON & Co.,
Chicago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

MCLAIS's Wheeling Plus ace sure cure
for tyspepSis, biiousnesS, COstiCene-s, ami
sll diseases Of the stomach and bowels. Be
sure you get the genuine article, as they
are q vegetable pill
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

If you are frequenter or a resident OF
a miasmatic district, barricade your system
against the scourge of all new countries
ague, bilious and Intermittent fever-by
the use of Hop Bittsrs.
LUDINGroN, Mich, February 2, 1880.
have sold Hop Bitters for four years
and there is no medicine that surpasses
them for bilious attacks, kidney com.
plants and many diseases incident TO this
nalarial climate. II. T. ALEXANDER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

lam receiving my Fall stock Of Womeu's,
Misses and Guilds shoes, TO which invite
an inspection l have added several new
lines 10 those have been keeping hereto
lore, making conpleie sssortm snt of fine
al medium goods l. V Blond.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

HAMLIN's cholera specific never falls to
cure diarrhoea. cholera rorbus, chronic
diarrhoes, and all diseases Of that nature.
McLain Brothers man ufacture the genuine
Article.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
COUNTY COMMIsSIONERS.
Regular Session of Yesterday-BUsi.
ness Transacted.

TIE regular session OF the Board OF Com.
missioners, yesterday morning, was very
short and devoid of anything of specia! in.
tertst Ali of the members we're present
except Mr.. Speidel, who came later on.
The routine business of reading the min
utes was disposed of and the following
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

FoR a genuine article of vanilla and
lemon extracts, be sure you ask for Nc.
Lain's. They are made from tho frui. aud
are perfectly healthy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

A LARGE lot of remnants of Carpet and
Oil Cloth below cost, at Larkin's, lll3lMain
street,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

Best Indigo Bu- Prints (uo seconds) Tor
81 &, at Larkin's, lll3 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

The closing sale of Silk, Lisle rhrssd
Gloves ard Hosiery at 10 per cent below
cost At Larkin's, 1ll3 Main Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
PIANO INSTRUCTION.
A WORD To THE VICE

ICSTBt Skkr1ICAL, REA ~0N TIE AGA.
n AMI kNfEbItN " r. CJ>tIkMS IiIIr
tARkhN.n sELTZE4 APEkIENr IS
AND ALL DISORDERS rHESrDN t,'H
IlN kh AND BOWELS A TENSPO ~ III :
IN A GL, 49, OF VA En- EVERY MuSy.
M. b. FORE EATING, ~ NOi DSLh TX.
hi ME'N b. ME- lClAL, BUT A PkOrE,'
1hN AGAlNNT plSEASE WHICH Su DVs
tAS Al FORD 10 ni~NCGARD. FORSA a
Ia al lRC9Gls1S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

DR. J. ?. NEWMAN, Tvccua, City, Ga,
says: Browns Iron Bitters are very pop.
ulsr sni their use always results satisfac.
rilyn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
WATER " AIfS,

DIS. NEWTON & BLAIR, Buckhsnnon, w
Va. report that Browns Iron Bilters are
giving general satisfaction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

NEyER be'or' wee better bargains offerCd
in Dry Goods, NouOns and Carp Its, than 4,
the closing sale at Larkin's, Ills Min
Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

We have tho hest Jersey Jacket in Wheel
ing at 81 % French elastic. Lsrkin's, lll3
Main strtel
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

CANTON FLASSIL as &c 10 1Oc, at Larkin's,
Ills Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
TIE SEASON OPENED.

MEN's fine calf hand sewed shoes ju't re-
ceived. Gail aud examine my stock before
purchasing J. V Blond.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

A REDUCTION If l0c TO %; per yard on
CAshmerss 81 Lsrkin :. lll3 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

Bro Bargains in Corsets from IS csnts to
81 %, nj L rkin's, Ills NAN street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

MoRNISG Glory Baking Powder always
fresh and pure. Ask your grocer for 1t.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

Best Home Made Comforts for 81 62H,
weighs SIX pounds, at LsrKin's, lib Main
Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
A Drowning Case.

GREATEST bargains ever offered in Dr.
Goods and Notions at Larkins' closing Out
sale at lll3 Main sire. I
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

EHE CHAs. HAMMOND and Miss Maggie
ESEseF will be married at the Cathedral, TO-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

A--Aoy,usmed Roach was fined 81 By
iutucsLAtkle yesterday for abusive lang
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
FOR SALE OR LEASE

A LARGE HOTEL IN GOOD REpAtp
"A in t.thriving town, within n few stsp, !,
= iailroad partly furnished. IL desire a..
sessisn nj once. Terms reasonable. Pr.t.D'
proprietor Las other business. For paTlc,.
lars address J. HUNT s 80.
Au2.eodc Warrington, W
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

JESSE JAMES again tonight. 90
No school in the First ward until Thurs.
day.
TIE Automatic City Is drawing big
houses.
ToxoRRov is pay day at the Belmont
blast furnace.
TIE heaters on night turn at the Top
mill did not work yesterday.
TIA Committee on Health was called for
last night, but no quorum appeared.
Ar late hour last night only two arrests
were reported at police headquarters.
MRS MAB1s, who has been visiting friends
at ST. Joseph, Mo-, returned home yester-
day. -'-'-'~-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

= MEssEs. McGsnuen, Kress and Daily, Of
The Healytclub, hayssgone turtle hunting
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20

thereupon applied to the United States Court
for mandamus compelling che council to
levy tax to meet the judgment, and the
judge has granted her petition. The obdurate
city fathers declare that they will refuse to
obey the mandamus, some of them announc-
ing that they prefer to go to Jail rather than
to pass such an ordinance. Mrs. Gaines has
repeatedly offered to compromise, saying that
she did not wish to unnecessarily distress
her debtors, and that having vindicated her.
self she was willing TO take less money than
the law gave her. These offers have been
scornfully rejected, and it is to be hoped
now, for the benefit of these worthy citizens
who contemplate small rebellion, that she
will demand her pound of flesh. 1t has
taken years to teach the lesson, but New
Orleans must finally be convinced that Mrs,
Gaines has rights which must be respected.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20

Galveston Special.
The subject of Major Wasson's losses is
still general topic OF conversation here. It
has leaked out that Major WATSON divulged
the names of all the gentlemen who had
played cards with him in Galveston, and it is
alleged that Chief Paymaster Terril addressed
a communication to each one. threatening
exposure unless their winnings we're re-
turned. One gentleman, who had only won
about $780, was induced to give up 81 900 for
fear of his playing cards becoming known to
the public. Some few refused to give back
any that they had won, and Others claimed that
they were losers in the game However, the
necessary amount of money was raised. but
during the last few days there has been a
very general condemnation of the method
used to induce the gentlemen to make good
Major Wassons deficit, and the word "black-
malp' is used quite frequently in this connec.
ton. 1t now appears that most of the games
were played in Major Wasson's room, and
several Of the gentlemen who took part went
to the room at his request, and as none OF
them won large amount the opinion is ex,
pressed that Major WATSON lost only por-
ton of the money he was short at gambling,
and that the greater part of it was spent in
fast living. The exposure of the friends who
played cards with HIM in his own room has
done much to remove the sympathy which
was felt for him here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-20

lished principle in the government from the
earliest days, and that it is folly to argue
that the Democratic party was defeated in
1880 because voters were not educated
on the merits of the tariff question.
The Republican party Is in favor of a
reasonable protective tariff, and it is certain
that a number of influential Democrats
would like to see their party take the same
wise and patriotic stand. Possibly those
whose personal ambition is great may be
compelled to deny their convictions and
still follow the party; but the men who vote,
whose only ambition is to live, and live well,
who have no aspirations to hold Office, these
men will vote their honest sentiments, and
their ballots will go to sustain American in
dustries in preference to those of any other
country in the world. But their votes will
not be in favor of the free-trade Democratic
party, be it never SO dishonest and tricky
with its plausible promises.