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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-10-29

THE steady increase in the business
Of the Northern Pacific railroad, at a
time when nearly every other road in
the country shows a decrease, is note
worthy evidence of the value of its
traffic and OF the thrift and prosperity
Of the country along its line. The earn
ings for October promise to exceed a
million and a half dollars. and to be the
largest in the history Of the road. The
increase is partly attributable to the
heavy live stock shipments, and partly
to the large shipments Of grain to Du-
luth made this month, in anticipation
Of the closing Of lake navigation.-Pio-
neer Press.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-10-29
THE RIVER E

pleasant "reminiscences of maladmlnls-
t~ration, they have but to vote the dem
ocratic ticket and the wish is granted.
IF, however, good government,
taxation. faithful and courteous officials
are considerations worth attention In
this contest, they will vote the republic
can ticket and give us the benefit or a
change. The ''old party as it stands
in this county, is not worthy OF contln-
ued confidence and support.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-10-29
"THE IL PARTY"

The democratic managers of this
county, who have been in a paralyzed
condition for some weeks, have recover
ed sufficiently to cry out, "Stand by the
old party!n Having regained voice
this is the full burden of their song:
"Stand by the old party, the old gang!
Keep the republicans from getting a
single foothold by electing the whole
democratic ticketW This is the only
democratic argument offered; the only
democratic appeal made-and the voters
in response are expected to march up to
the polls and do the bidding of the fell
lows who want to maintain their places
at the public crib. They offer no salts
factory explanation Of the d%eDlorable
financial condition Of the county under
democratic rule; they do not attempt to
explain the report of the democratic
grand jury that denounced in such
scathing terms democratic methods in
| this county and pilloried in public print
some of the candidates on the demo-
cratic ticket; they do net promise q re-
form administration they do not pledge
themselves to reduce expenses and cut
| down as fast as possible the burdensome
county debt. These things are of Sec
ondary importance a compared with
the proposition: I'VE must stand by
the old party and keep the republicans
down ~ The chairman Of the demo
cratic central committee sWears by
heavens that this must be done, show
ing the state of desperation he has
reached. Will the tax payers of this
county, who must bear the burdens OF
mal-administration, be deceived by clap
trap Of this kind? We certainly think
not. They have, or at least ought co
have, a surfeit of democratic local rule,
and in the hope Of better things will
vote for the republican candidates. For
tunately, these are men deserving Of the
cordial support Of every citizen Of the
county. They are pledged to reform,
to good government, to economy, to
courtesy, to a faithful performance OF
duty-and if elected will keep inyiolate
these covenants. The citizens Of this
county will have. on the 4th prox., an
opportunity to make their choice. Il
! they want the "old party" with its I'M
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-10-29

w. ). M1SAR has made a dignified
and successful canvass of the county
and met -.h a kindly and favorable
RI ution everywhere. There are a
great many democrats who believe Mr..
Hunsberger has been treasurer long
enough, and they will take this very
favorable opportunity to vote for a
change. The prospects Of Mr.. Minar's
election are most encouraging, and bis
friends will rally for him heartily on
Tuesday Of next week.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-10-29

THE local election is really of more
importance to the citizens of this county
than the territorial or national contests.
Whether it is Blaine or Cleveland or
Knowles or Toole can make but little
difference to any of us-but there is not
a tax payer in the county who should
not be deeply interested in the selection
of good men for the several local posi-
tons. H is upon their action and adj
ministration that depends the prosperity
and fair fame of the county, and no vo-
ter can afford to be disinterested in the
result.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-10-29

SAM. T.. KELLY, the republican can
didate for clerk and recorder, is now
interviewing his friends in the country
and we are certain will make votes
every day. IF ut. Kelly is elected he
will attend faithfully to the duties of
the position and make an excellent Of
ficer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-10-29

CHAs. FL. BOYLE is just the mar Che
teau county wants for commissioner.
He is d oommon-sense, l~evel-headed
gentleman, ana his success in managing
his own affairs is good evidence Of his
capitalization the very important office
In naaIr
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-10-29

IT is to the interest Of the tax payers
of this county to elect the entire repub-
lican ticket. The "stand by the old
party" theory is a vicious one as regards
local affairs.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-10-29

The republicans will have big meet
ings Oh HighWood and Shonkin Gatur-
day and Sunday evenings Of this week.
All the candidates and o large delega-
ton from the city will be in attendance.
These precincts will poll 9 handsome
vote for the republican candidates.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-10-29

BELvA LOCKWOOD has taken the
stump. She addressed an audience of
500 persons in New York, recently, set
ting forth what would be her policy if
elected president.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-10-29

The two great political parties are
now getting down to work again, New
York and Indiana being the battle
ground.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-10-29

The contest Of special interest in Lewis
and Clarke. county is that for the sher-
ifs office. between Dave Churchill and
Jim Halford. The chances seem favor
able for the election Of the former.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-10-29

The tide is in favor Of the republicans
in this county, and with good, earnest
work from now until the 4th prox., a
great triumph can be achieved.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16
Adjournment Of the Legislature.

The extra session Of the 18th lcgis.
ture expired by constitutional limita-
tion on the 9th instant, after acting
upon the most important measures
suggested In Gov. Ireland's call, aud
how we'll the legislature did Its work
remains to DO seen. The following is
synopsis Of the bills passed and
aigned by the governor
A bill to regulate tue public roads
A bill authorizing county comma
sioners' courts TO ok the terms of
county courts, tho same to DC done at
a regular session,
A bill to extend for six months the
time 10 which lands sold to tho State
for taxes, may DO redeemed,
A bill making fence cutting fel.
ohy.
A bill giving the governor. $50, 600
with which to hire men To repress law.
leesness.
a OH reducing the AL Vaiofem rev
enuo tax to III cents, and the al valo.
rem school tax to l2i cents VA the
slO0. The poll tax is not changed.
Bills changing the teTms Of the
courts in various dislIieta.
Bills providing for deficiencies in
the appropriation bill Of the regular
session.
A bill amending penal laws as to
conspiracy to commit ofle1se, so IA t,
include fence cutting,
A bill making l, misdemeanor only
90 iDelose land not ones own, sppro,
priatior bills, etc.
This is what the legislature did at
ITS extra session, and to have this dons
coat the people $50.0s0.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16

Public Roads.

The extra session of the Legislature
last week paseed the following law in
reference to public roads,
e" House bill No 25-Amending the
rond law so as to read: Article 1850.
The commissioners courts OF the sew
sral counties shall have full power and
1t shall be their duty TO order the lay
ing out and opening of public roads
when necessary, or to discontinue or
alter any road Whenever 1t shall be
deemed eApedient' ns vhereinafter
prescrioeu PROVIDED mat hereafter
no road snail be altered or changed
except Tor the purpose Of shortening
the distance from tue point OF neg'n-
ming 10 the point oi ueSiihht"h'
lhe commissioners court VI Dan
saba county Is III session tnls week
Anu there mas oeeh cohsiuetao'o "''N
about the various changes ana the
proposed changes IN ne" fo'd' ofo"sh'
ABOUT oy tue ieheinR III oi JANUS III thr
county iheSe cnanges naturally
give fise 10 great ueni oi leeilns' ana
""a SUBJECT 'hst ueuianus 'ho most
earnest consideration anu an impair
tai spirit 81 the banus oil the people
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16

TuE contest that has divided the
Legislature WAS far from Nettled by IT,
adjournment The question of II herd
law OF free range viii bo transferred tn
tho broader acld of state politics, The
occurrence of the fact that this Ia u
Presidential year, when national Qucs,
tons will enter largely into polilieal
discu ssionN, will serve in some degree
to subdne the question to a snberll
uate place. but IN local legislative
eouteais it viii enter largely, aud will
affect the complexion of the Ninetesn,h
Legislature.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16
State News.

Benumnot Inns an ordinance ngainet
trHmps aud Gro nrms The tramps
must go OF, but the Firearms must
not.
The Sherman school hoard has con.
tracted for four hundred and Nriy seats
tor the schnol housc-, IN Gus, sl4,000
Twenty saek, NJ peanuts, Nlscd In
'ho Wichita valley, we've hrouGht into
Wichita FAlls recently aud sold ut Ave
cents u pound,
Georgc liclHengcr farmer living
ut Davonpnrt station IN thu |, & g. N.
railway, shielded lat week by shoot
ing himself In the head,
The grand jury Of Hunt county has
found $50 Indictments, the hrsost
number of thvm are against fence.eu,'
terra,
The Alvarado bulletin says the loea.
tlon VI {, $, Walters, the man suppus.
I'd to have been murdered at tia,
place, has been aseeilaiuod. lilo Ia
nat dead,
The mayer Of lIopstou has served the
city fur yenrs aud has never accepted
a dollar of hls SALARY, though he sees
that every other official Is promptly
paid,
A child of Mr. C, Y. Thomas of Gain.
es'iile apparently died aud was robbed
far the grave, but shortly after reviv-
ed, and at last accounts was In a fair
Was Ia tecot-r.
Tho ,py, "Brlle Boyd," who, at the
brvakiug out Of the ,rhelli"n, was NJ.
teen yeats at age, is the naiTonly wife
NJ Cal john Hammond Of Texas, who
dwellS on ii ranch near san Antonio,
Major Pcun was Mt Gonzales last
week. The Inquirer man gays the
uaajor has changed his style If speak.
ing, formerly he was brusqne and ter
r"riEingi now his manner is mild, gen.
tie aud persuasive.
A bog at Bellville Accidentally un.
hi,ehed a horse. and retaining the hri-
die In lite month, led the s,esd away.
M arrests, Int the everlasting srots
were knocked OF that hog when the
owner discovered the theft.
Nr. Simpson, who was in the stage
robbery tho other day between Whites
So'o and Gainesville, repor,a that the
robbers secured about $l.O00 and
three gold watches, and that they
were masked So ne to be nnreeoenisa.
bile. Their trail was followed ten OF
fifteen miles, eui finally losi.
just as the lion Mountain train pull,
led out from Tcxarkana last SRndsy
the conductor observed a lady run.
ming in hreaihlees haste toward IL
Thinking she wanted 20 get aboard h,
, stopped the train, wheH he lady rush
"a aD to a ear window. kissed lad,
fEiend and waved adiea - tho gailau
eoEduetor.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16
STATE TROOPS cALLEp FOR.


SAN AvToSto. Feb jO-Telegrnms
we're received here to-day from Capt.
Oglrsby, sheriff Of Maverick COUNTY,
nsking assistance from the state troops.
int giving M reasons. It IA supposed
there Il n prospective raid from Mrxi.
co to recover two American citizens
who killed Mexican few days ago
acrnss the river. Others supponrd
that Oslcsby ia resisted by dance
honse and gambling 81, mrut, which
he has been Try ing To wipe out. Some
twenty men leave here fo.nieh, armed
to mid the sheriff. headed by FeIdi.
maud Niggli.
LArgR.-Capt. oslcshv, shcriff Of
Maverick county, aud formerly com
mander If company + Of the state
troops, Ia mnn who would not ask
nid from the outside unless there WINS
good cnuso Considering tile f,ot nl-o
that there arc nearly one thunsand
United States troops stationed at the
posts Of Forts Duncan, Del Rio aud
Clark, Duncan being ut Eagle Pass
aud the other two within fnriy miles.
it ia thought there could be troops
enough brought 10 the scene, If needed.
without calling for state aid, aud
which troops wonll be- called ON In
any federal affair The governor,
however, has been communicated with,
and all available sinte tronps On the
ruilrohdH 10 this section nre repUfted
ns ordered to the Identity. Uuitcd
States Marshal Gnsling has been wired
to for armed aid, hls chief Deputy
Niggli leaves here at the head of the
San Antunio crew. 1t is aaid tNo
men. claiming American citizenship,
are held ut Eagle Pnsa, who killed one
Rodriguez NJ Zarago2a, eighty miles
west of Eagle Pasa IN Mexico. on the
7th instant. Rodriguez was shot early
IN the morning, five buckslOt taking
effect, aud Causing death. The mur-
derers were tmilrd to Piedras N,gras,
where they Crnssrd the Bio Grandr
to Texas. The Mexican killed WIS an
Influential politician, md lis friends
arc reported ~ determined to reernr
his murdrrers 10y force Of arms. The
Mpxicans are certainly ciently iriiint-
ed over the recent release uf Trim
ble. the Mexican train rnhbcr, and
have much stmpnthv an the hordcr
which, on both sides NJ the Rio Grnndc.
ia unw Mt the mercy Of the bad men on
either side.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16
Pretty Nu1s IN Peril.

Washington Paper.
There was thrilling scene in the
Georgetown Convent Saturday night
This convent is one Of the oldest In the
country. 1t has within its mysterious
and closely guarded portals upwards
" one hundred sisters who have taken
the black veil. Qnitea number Of them
are young aud beautiful, once petted
daughters of noted families. Within
nne block ufthe building is the George =
town College, II Catholic training school
fora crowd of hulhesdcd Southern lads.
Late Saturday a., ip 4slar', =. Gre
wa. sounded and the report VIVA sent
ont that the Georgetown Convent was
on IRE. The first alarm was soon fol
lowed by general alarm. While stal-
wAft iiremen tore open the doors and
poured through the most sacrcd pre-
cihts Of the convent, where no wicked
man had ever before been allowed to
enter, womcn's Shrieks were heard up
and down the corridors, aud the ut.
most decentralization rcigued. The fire
was accustomed by chimney burning
out The chimney FIRE communicated
to the roof and if it had not been for
the prompt action Of the Gremen the
convent would certainly have been de-
stroyed. The most thrilling incident
of the Gre was when a crowd of young
Southern palladins. to the number Of
fifty or sixty, came charging down from
the college, their hearts throbbing,
each resolved to save pretty nun.
even, ut the peril Of his life. The
boys charged through the first part of
the house, spurrcd on by the slrieks
Of the nuns, who were running about
in disordered dress In the corridors,
but " hen they reached the door of the
nunnery proper they found in their
path cool Lady Superior who said to
the mob ~ fiery enthusiasts; "Thete
are already too many men In this
house," and drove them out like q
flock Of sheep. In few minutes the
fire WAC out, and then the fremen
were hustled ont. But the convent
has not. even up to the present time,
Iegnined the old spirit Of sacred pri-
Nncy.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16

The following. from the special cor
respaBdenz Vt the CiHeiHnaii CONNER
eiaI GaR,re at New York. is luminous
Of serious trouble in New England;
hTo-day brings the flrst emphatic
ard dissstroua pfoof that the estnb-
Ii,hment Of cotton nsyils ia tAS sS=ih.
al the home Of the raw material, will
drive ths eneton mills Of New England
into bankruptcy. The growing losses
Of shs Eastern manufacturers eulmin-
atsd yesterday, whea The operative. AZ
Fall Eives. 5000 siEoug. we're called
10 decide between diarhargs OF Iuiasa.
ssdnrfisu in wagcs- uader the psu'-
psasd redastisn Is was shawn the neu
wsaid hs aasrhle 10 makr mpFo than
" peE seek. Aiisr debating The mat
Ter ias tHs Asurs, . ballst uss tzksn,
cad s~s4ltsd go 10 favor ee a asrlks
cad - assiaai Il.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16
Give Us Good Roads.

The economic advantages and ele-
waiting influences upoH ciVilizaIian of
good roads cannot 10 g'dn-said, Tho
question of ghod road comes home
directly to every one-they are OF
practical utility to the farmer, the mer-
chant, the manufacturer. the profession
al mau, the lahuFer aud the man oil
leisure. 1t would seem then that a
matter Of so mush Importance to all
classes would receive instant attention
and secure from the best minds in the
country plan that would result in
the best kind OF ruads. Bat it ia not
true, Year AFTER year the same old
~ s,em is kept up. Just SefOre the
ennvening Of the district eouTts the
farmers aud laboTing men are SUM
moned FROM their farm and labor to
throw away f,om three to 1--WE days in
"wosking the roads, The road over.
seers have little practical knowledge
of making good Foads; the points augh'
10 be attained is simply to put the
road in saeh q condition as to prevent
Indictment for dereliet Of duty. The
hrst rain Afterwards renders the road
almost impassable. What is needed il
a law that will make good roads,
instead OF half way patching up OLD
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16
Ben rAsarpsaa ". Tszas slnIrss.

BrTaa Fi1st
Texas Srffings has been removed to
Neu York City, and. as we are inform
ed. vii he mansgpd in fstare By Rich-
ard n. For. sic Police Gszstts man.
As a haziness traRsaetiHH, the removal
10 New York may beH@6t Texas sift
ipgs, and perhaps eossidsrssisHa Of
thia kind ied to the removal Bss a
fsiend 81 aars assures ~ that ether
eaasea moved ,aessrs- Sweet & Kno1
cot Of TsEss- Ben Tks-npssa i. aaid
to he the man from whasm they rseeiv-
al their orders 10 aEa." They had
ahuasd him ia Sssy IidienIoaa ani
ssvrra nnnEsr fax laug tiias before
Ae nasiesd thsir ssEsrtsi bat hnaliy
hia pafisnt eanisnpt fsasasek him.
na2 hs epiied "a Nr. knax and iufarIa.
"a hhu sAaf sassi a Knax asa nei,
ra@mpsus cpaId uat nss IN the sams
Fs<s< thar 10 eeatt give thu pFsprie-
1s<s dirty tag4 10 -ns.s sss. = esd
ma tbey mes' .sass sAs ssass 4iskin
~, laas
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16

Probably the laziest man on record
lie a prisoner in the Lockpor,, y, Y,
Jail. The sheriff wanted him To help
ah0yei OF tho snow FROM the streets,
but he absolutely refused TO do 80. lie
was then given the alternative Of show
cling or being shut. He ehose the lat
ter. The authorities then proceeded
10 shoot him. He was then placed
in a corner Of the cell with his face tn
the wall. A gun uas loaded With a
blank cartridge and was discharged at
him AT the same time the sheriff
threw q book at tho ealprit's head,
and he dropped In the haor with all
tho appearances OF being dead man,
and be probably thosgiat he vas. lie
sosa rseovsred, bot his dislike for
shaxeiinx snow WAS fslly proven.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16

PcRr SluTH, Ark, Feb. "a Che
rnkee In'lttp rystched here to-day Oifh
the report sfa big taht Among thetws
tsesisans Of Greeks uPaa the Zig viea-
ne Inst ra~ssiay. An Indian feast was
iuaalRed Ia BY q HHmhsr u cssek. in
The UIlds of lhriF Ea'ian- A cemhat
followed, tud th' Sighting heeame geR-
esal. NehaA, killed amt several slhrrs
we're dssgrse'asly wsuDdsl. and the
end "a not } 81, siE bath fsstisas aeelarv
shey will aneihilais each ether. and
ssse sles,S all rarely ~ sFils.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16

THE growth of Texas stands as n
miracle, Tho increase In her taxable
property last ear WA $3.50 600, 600, or
neatly hnlf the entire taxable property
If Georgia, Last yrarsiSty eight new
counilcs were organized, giving 900
new counties Ia all, Benldrs there IL
u territory not yet carved into counties
twice ma large va tho State Of Georgia
In extent, IA IN resources, Texas Is u
superb empire,
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16
Impure hnier in Holy Well at Mecca.

st. James Gazette.
A terrible calamity has just happen
ed which ought to shake the Muhnm-
medan religion to its foundations, The
distinguished annly ST, Professor Heat
on Inns been making u chemical exam
inntlon of the holy well Of Zcm.zcm,
At Mecca, aud has discovered 1t to bu
fall OF the worst kind of impurilies.
Since its rediscovery in the sixth cen.
tury by tho grandfather Of tho prophet
Muhammed, this we'll has formed the
emoi supply Of water to the millions
of pilgIims Who annually resorted to
Mecca ~ pay their respects to tho ia
muus black stone that ndOrns the cur
urr Of tho Kaaha. There was aud il
no Rilmon. for which Iem gem water
IA not u sovereign remedy and its ef-
foe,a upon tho mental powers are
equally remarkable, 80 that u cnlebrut-
rd MUslom ocurder OF theological ira.
ditiuns traced his Wonderful meM0ry To
his enpinus drufts from Hagar'r we'll,
1t iSa huniiliating reflection that ow-
ing Ia the carVlossness of the iuhabit-
ants 1T Mecca In sanitary matters, ,his
miraculous we'll should be charged
with all sorts Of impur!i!rs, But it is
some consultation to reflect that II the
we'll water could work such wonders
in 40 impure state, there wonld prob
ably DO no limit to its powers IL il
were clransed.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16

The Importance Of securing lands
upon which to Craze cattle has been
demonstrated, it would seem, to every
sensible person. The man who Is
caught with cattle and no grass to put
them on one year hence, is likely to
regret his action.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16

THE Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows,
which has been IN session at Fort
Worth, adjourned on Friday Of lasI
week. The consideration Of petma
nent location was postponed until the
next session.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16
A Fatal cattle disease.

A Dallas Dispatch says; A strange
and fatal disrase ia reported to have
brrkea out amanE the cattle in the
WESTERN part Of thai suaDty. Large
numbers have died. TAs disease G.iIs
To isld 10 treatment.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16

The Ilays County News, Of Saturday
last, says; Judge G. W. Walters, the
life aud soul Of San Saba, and one of
the best laNyers in the country, hon
ored our snnctum with his presence
lnst evening.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16

Tue nopal or priekly pear, after the
epincs have been removed, Is used with
great success as milk producing food
one weeks feeding producing mn in.
crease Of three quarts from single
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16

THE citizens Of Lnmpnsas are stirred
up over the nomination Of J. c Oglce
10y the Presiuent rs postmaster, in
place Of Mr. lllmou. Who has held the
pusilinn for .ix Nenrs.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16

THE late rains in this state have been
The heaviest for several years. and
have washed out largs number of
places On the railroads, and stopped
travel Tor several dnya.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16

DUNNO the pnst year Texns had
1896 indictments for fclonics and
mi-dcmennors. or the total nnmhci
6,s3i were convicted and 1898 &c.
quilted.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1884-02-16

Ir's about eight months before elec
tiop. hut not too emily for the wise
politician tn be asiir.