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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20
One Every six Minutes.

Col. STEVENSON, the First Assistant
Postmaster-General, and at present
acting Postmaster-General, seems to
have settled down to his work with
determination and vigor. He has
been very busy since he succeeded Mr.
Hay, and promises to be still buster.
A sound Mugwump authority, the
Boston Advertiser, reports him as say
ing that "the month Of August would
show change of $500 Postmaster,
and that this ratio would be increased
when the weather became COOL" If
the Post Office Department can turn
out $500 Postmasters in August, its
monthly production from October to
June ought to be 2,7O0, which seems
to de about the limit with the present
plant. For we learn from the Mug
wump authority already quoted that
''it keeps all hands busy ten hours q
day to turn out and in 100 Post
masters" Ten Postmasters an hour
doesn't seem a very high rate, but it
is 100 day, 900 q week, and 81 200 a
year. There will be mighty few Re
publican Postmasters left to turn out
in 1887 if Mr.. STEvENsoN's machine is
kept in good order.
All anxious candidates for Post
masterships should pluck up heart
and remember that Republican is
turned out every six minutes of overy
working day.
We may say candidly that the re-
moval of about all the Republican
Postmasters in the United States and
the substitution of Democrats is &
very good thing Just as soon al
these Republican are put out they vii
cease to have any interest in civil ser
vice reform, and will pant after the
"spoils" even as the hart panteth afte
the water brooks. If the Republican,
ever get in again, the Democrats vii
have to get out with all coiiict speed
and rotation will continue to rotate
and the golden cycle OF the Eatonian
win still be bashful about beginning
to revolye.-N. Y. Sun.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. livery lit
tie of general interest has developed
in the Maxwell case to-day. He had
number of callers during the day,
but the police authorities restricted
permits and allowed but a few persons
to see him. The chief events of the
day was the retaining by Maxwell OF
John l. Martin as counsel, who says
when formal action is taken against
his client, he will not waive prelimi-
nary examination. Maxwell is still in
the police "holdover," and it has not
yet transpired when he will be turned
over to the Sheriff. His attorney has
given him permission to write fol
newspapers, and in all likelihood he
will make engagements at once, and
thus derive little revenue. He
claims to have $4,000 invested in En-.
glish funds, and expects to arrange
for the transfer OF some of it here, but
Just now he is without dollar, .ant
wholly dependent upon the police
authorities for everything he re
quires.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20

We cheerfully agree with the Bris-
toll Courier that Col. 0. G. King made
powerful and effective canvass as a
candidate for Congress last tall. But
we do not assent to the statement
that he made it alone, or that not
single man in the district made a
speech for him. COL King made his
canvass as Democrat, and stood
squarely upon the Democratic plat
form. Every speech made in the
district for the cause of Democracy,
and there were many, was a speach
for King. Did the Courier expect
Democratic speakers to confne them
selves to the Congressional campaign,
and ignore the race for Governor and
PresidentP Besides we do not see
how the circulation Of Democratic
tickets with the candidates for Rail
road commissioners left off could lose
him many votes. If the Congression-
al part OF the ticket had been left off,
there would have been some ground
for such an assertion. We do not
think Col. King will claim as much
for himself as the Courier is disposed
to claim for him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20

We owe the Goodson Democrat an
apology for not noticing its column
comment of few weeks ago, on AN
article that appeared in THE CoMEL.
Our attention was not directed to the
Democrats criticism until few days
ago. The article that appealed in
THE COMET concludes with these
lines
"Giye us the best men out of fifty
five millions and we will not ask
whether he is Republican or Dem
ocrat.
The whole article was clipped from
q Northern paper and brought into
this affice by our friend, J. w. Truslow,
and published without being credited.
The editors of THE COMET did not
notice it until the Democrat called at
tention it. The lines quoted do not
meet our approval, and do not con-
tain our sentiments, We want good
men in Office but we belive they can be
found in the Democratic party.
"Turn the rascals out"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20
Washington News.

WASHINGTON, August 18.-John
Norris, porter in the Montgomery,
Ala, postofiice, was arrested last night
for rihing registered letters.
WASHINGTON, August 16.-The Sec
rotary of the Treasury has sent Sc
cret commission to New Orleans to
investigate the United States Mint
there. In order to preserve secrecy,
no one of the party was informed as
to who the others were to be. They
have started by way of New York,
Not until each and all arrive at New
Orleans and produce authority will
the veil be lifted.
WASHINGTON, August 1.-THE State
ment that Chief Examiner Lyman, OF
the Civil Service Commission, had an
interview with the Postmaster Gener-
al on the subject Of requiring appli-
cants for appointment as post Office
messenger under the special delivery
system about to be inaugurated, to
Lyman, He says the matter has not
been formally considered yet The
manner of appointing the boys, he
says will be upon the recommends
ton OF postmasters, who will send
the names of applicants to the Post
Office Department, or to the Civil Ser
vice Commission, in case the boys are
appointed under civil service rules.
WASHINGTON, August 17.-Orders
will be sent from the Navy Depart
ment in u few days directing that
work shall be resumed at all the navy
yards. Already work has been begun
in the yards at Mare Island and
Brooklyn. AT the remainder it will
be begun as soon as the reorganiza
ton of the forces has been completed
The appointment Of new foreman, it i:
expected, will be made in a short time
at the yards where they have not vel
been named. On June l many mer
were discharged because OF lack o.
funds to continue work. The new ifs
cal years give new appropriation
with which work can be continued
and offers an opportunity for furnish
ing employment,
WASHINGTON, August 16.-Tht
State Department has permitted the
correspondence between this country
and Austria relative to Minister Keily'I
rejection to be made public. The
most interesting fact is letter O
Secretary Bayard to the Emperor
Francis Joseph. 1t says that this Re
public not only does not recognize
but has profound contempt for q
race or religious distinction; that not
recognizing them ourselves we can
not be expected to consider them fol
the purpose of humoring other people,
prejudices. Mr. Bayard intimatei
that while the Austrian Ambassador
will be treated with social courtesy sc
long as he remains here, the United
States Government would not be Of
Tended if that gentleman were callec
home. The Emperor's reply to thi
letter has not been received at tn
| State Department.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, August IT,
Work was begun to-day on the cree
ton OF new holder for the new gas
works and for the laying Of four miles
additional mains. The Chattanooga
furnace went out of blast to-day for
repairs. The furnace will be entirely
remodeled and greatly enlarged
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20

THE COMET agrees with W. IS,
Dickson, Esq, Chairman of the Dem
ocratic congressional Executive Com
mittee, that the conventions which are
to nominate candinates for Supreme
Judges and Governor next year should
be held separately. Supreme Judges
ought not to be nominated as parti'
sans, and ought not to be required to
to run on political platform. Be
sides there should be no opportunity
for dickering and trading as there
would be if both conventions were
held together.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20

The Best Salve in the world for cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblaine, Cornes, and all Skin Erup.
tions, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refun'
ded. Price 25 cents per box. Foi
sale by ]. B. Hash.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20
THE COMET.
johnson City. Tenn. Aug. 20, 1885

Senator Howell E. Jackson is about
right when he advises the Democrtic
convention next year to ignore local
questions and leave them to be setteled
by the Legislature. Railroad com
mission may be very proper thing,
but it ought not to be forced upon the
Democracy as party measure.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20

JACKSON August IL 1SS5.-The Dem
ocratic State Convention which meets
tomorrow, will be the largest ever
held in the State, 1t is the general
opinion that Governor Lowry will be
renominated. The contestants for the
other Offices are numerous and the
results uncertain.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20

A special from Knoxville says that
Major John f. 0'Brien, one of the
abiest railroad managers in the South,
will resign his position with the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia rail-
way September /, much to the regret
Of e host OF warm friends all along the
line Of the road.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20
3. 8. 3.

J. N. Eliis, Atlanta, Ca, writes: have had a
severe form of Eezems, ten years, and have fail
ed 10 secure relief from various doctors, and
about lao bottles d 9 noted remedy. 1t was pro
nounccd incurnbk but the use of b B has
affected permanent cure, and ] refer TO DR.. d.
o. c. HeeFy, DR.. Y, F. TabeT, Atlanta, Ga.
W. II. Cheshire, ht w. II. Brotherton's store,
Atlanta, writes: II have had q large eating Ill
Ger on my leg cured BY the une Of B. B. p"
II Is decidedly most wonderful medicine for
the cure OF blood diseases, and 1t win please
everybody"
NASHVILLE. TENN. Nov. s, 1884.
One of my customers, Mrs. l. Williams, has
been using b y D 9 short time and reported to
me thai its ELECTS weFe simply marvellous, and
shat 1t far surpassed all other blood remedies
she has used. and that she esuid heartily sane
ton anything said in is favor, as Il had given
her more relief than anything she had ever used
before. w. u. 0wEs, Druggist
Asa page book filled with information about
your blood, your shiR. kidneys. rheumatism
old nleeFz and sores, blsod poisons. etc, mailed
free 70 aayOne. Address,
HOOD BALM CO.,
Atlanta, ca.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20

If Walt Brownlow is proud of his
campaign work with his Herald g.
Tribune, he will comply with the re-
quest of our advertiser B and send the
copy desired.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20

All kinds of Watches, Clocks, Jew
elry, and Sewing Machines cleaned
and repaired on short notice. Satis-
faction guaranteed or no charge made.
Point forget that | can repair read
just, or rebuild as good as new, any
machine ever made. S4dec20ti
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20
SIM II YD Err,
Bottled Advertising.

1t has been demonstrated that bottle advertis
ing 10 superior TO any and all made.
We bsye adopted the plan Of placing the bull
Of our advertising INSIDE of the bottle and
sorking It up. while the othors do all their ad
veStisins On the outside.
That l. the reason tina. B. B. b. proves so val
liable In the cure Of sll blood diseases, scrofu
iOus SYsllings and sores, Rheumatism, Catarrh
Skin and Kidney affections. Merit Ia in the bot
tie and the patient IL at once convinced OF thu
fact. Large bottlea 81, three for $3.50. Address
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1885-08-20
y, G. HARRIS,
CITY. Tenneggee,

WATCH-MAKER AND JEwELRR.
Room over the Postofice, johnson
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

Subsequent to the resignation of
Premier Gladstone, the head of the
British government, last week, the
Queen summoned Lord Salisbury,
the head of the opposition party, and
requested him to undertake the for
nation of a new Cabinet. Glad
stones resignation was accepted and
he and his entire ministry will be
superseded by Cabinet of Tories.
The downfall of the late Premier
was brought about by the Parnellites,
or Irish members. Our English
cousins across the pond seem to be
having a regular "monkey and par
rot" time.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

Littell's Living Age. Thenumbers
of The Living Age for June 9th and
18th contain Modern Geneva, Quar-.
terly; Gainsborough, London, Quar-.
terly Count Cavour's Letters, British
Quarterly; How the Blind Dream
and The Duke Of Wellington, as
Prime Minister, National; French
Views on English Writers, Macmil.
Ian; London in May, Blackwood; A
Summer Day at Stratford-on-A Avon,
Temple Bar; DR.. Liddon on Progress,
Spectator; The IIuguenot Society,
Saturday Review; In the Florida
Pine Woods, All the Year Round A.:
The Dangers Of the Indian Jungle,
Chamber; Death of Lord Dudley,
Telegraph An indigo Plantation in
Bengal, Field Chinese Insect White
Wax, Nature Glass in China and
Japan, Pottery Gazette; with install
ments of "a House Divided Against
ITSELF" "Mrs. Dymond," and "For-
tunes Wheel" and poetry.
For flfty-two numbers of sixty
four large pages each Cor more than
$500 pages Year, the subscription
price ($S) is low; while for $1,000 the
publishers offer TO send any one OF
the American $500 monthlies OF
weeklies with The Living Age for a
year, both postpaid. Littell & Co.
Boston, are the publishers.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

Assistant Secretary of State Nc
Carly was in the city yesterday. IIC
explains that he came down to learn
the law in regard TO the appointment
of storekeepers and gaugers in the
revenue service. Col. McCarty has a
fear that Collector Cox will find diff
fculty in securing the voluntary SER
vices of a sufficient number of men
TO fill these positions, and he wishes
to know if the law of CONSUMPTION
will permit the Collector to enforce a
charlottesville Courier journal.
Christian county stands ready to
furnish her quota if the Collector
finds it necessary TO go outside of his
District in search of patriots who are
willing to immediate themselves upon
the altar Of their country.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

Booker Reed, Mayor of Louisville,
has procured the Indictment by the
grand jury ofthe Louisville CONNER
cial, for criminal libel, because the
Commercial charged that Reed was
i'll collision with the gamblers whom
he permitted to resume business after
they had been closed for a month.
Y. E. Allison, managing editor, and
Geo. w. Smith, reporter, were also
indicted. The penalty is u fine and
imprisonment in Jail, or both. The
best citizens Of Louisville and decent
people everywhere are with the Com
mercial in its war against the gam
blers and law breakers. The Com
mercial is not a bit scared by the
Mayors bluff.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

L. S. Marshal Gross and Detective
Bauer captured Alonzo Puget one of
the most notorious counterfeiters in
the country, near Versailles last
Saturday, Fuget's record covers pages
in the books Of the governments
secret service, and he has produced
some Of the most deceptive currency
ever issued.
lie began operating in New York
sixteen years ago and has since turn
ed out his spurious coin in nearly
every state in the Union. lie was at
the head of the notorious Crabtree
gang and was reported killed when
most Of its members were captured
in 1879. His work was afterwards
recognized by experts and many eff
forts were made to discover his
whereabouts, which Marshal Gross
learned a few days ago. Puget was
living in lonely hut near Versailles.
The officer arrested him at night
just as he was leaving home in a
buggy. Hundreds of tools of the
finest pattern were captured, and also
the dies Of the treasury notes that
have given the most trouble to the
banks. Puget has recently been call
ing himself Fuzine. lie is 60 years
old, and looks old and decrepit,
though he is still active and strong.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

The New York Sun, the Democratic
organ that supported Butler, has
come to the conclusion that, "Oflen-
sivc or in-ollensive, Republicans
ought 10 CO." The people have de-
mandcd change and every Repub,
lican and every Democrat or indie
pendent who has been holding office
under the Republican administration
should be replaced by a Democrat al
once. If we are to have q Democratic
ADMINISTRATION it should be run by
Democrats. This position taken by
the Sun will find many indorsers
throughout the country.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

Hon. Attilla Cox who was appoint
ell Collector of the Fifth District last
week will succeed Col. Lewis Buck
ner, who has filled the office for a
number of years. The Louisville
Post pays the retiring Collector the
following handsome compliment:
"Coloncl Buckner deserves the
highest praise for his accurate and
straightforward business methods,
for the courtesy and promptness with
which he has met the wishes of those
who had official dealings with him,
and the highly meritorious manner
in which he has discharged ever re-
quirement of his trust. 1t is well that
the department has selected so worthy
a gentleman to fill his place"
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

Miss Melicia Merriman was engag-
ed to Jno. K.Mourey,of Youngstown,
Ohio, and they were to be married in
the autumn. They intended to attend
a picnic together Friday, but at the
last moment the young lady was de.
tanned. She suggested that her
younger sister, Mollie, 60 with Mou
rey in her place. This was done,
but the couple did notreturn to-day.
Miss Mcrriman received a telegram
from her sister, Saturday, ANNOUNCE
ing that she and MOurey had gone to
Pittsbnrg, where they were married
and they would return in few days.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16
HOpkinSville Retail Market
Corrected weekly by MCKEE \ co,

Corrected weekly by MCKEE \ co.
FLouR-Patcnt process, sO.75; choice XXxX
best family, 1915.
CORN MEAL-Unbolted, OOc; Pearl, or bolted
$.lO
BRAN-75c per cwt.
PROVISIONS.
Forks to lOc nett sc gross.
Bacon-Clear sides, 0 to lOc; hams, II to he
Sugar cured, lie; shoulders 10 to lie.
Lard--Country, 10 to lie; snowflake, l9lIc.
GROCERIES.
Conee-Choice, 10 to 1890; prime, l2ll to Ice
Sugar-Standard graduated, ~ to SO; pow
dered, III to l2Kc; coffee A, ~ to Sc; rural C
"a to Sci extra c, to nc; New Orleans
GlSc.
Molasses--35 to T5c.
Syrups-lj to soc; kegs, l.75 to $500.
Snlt-7-bushel barrels, $40; 5-bushcl, Sl.O5
Soap-Per box, White Russian, 1915; Blue In
dia, 1925; Irish, $3.50; S. h. $500.
N.OO; 2-ib, lightweight, SLIGO.
Oysters-Per dozen, lib cans, full weight
Sl.l5; 2ib FULL weight, 81. 10; ID. light weight
Sardines--lg boxes, 2jc; French, 3jc; a boxes
loo; French, 2jc; lsboNes, Mustard, 1884 to 200
Nails--3,OO lOd. 25c additional smaller sizes
Soda to 10:
Candles--lS to 90 c.
Oils-Lard oil 70
Coal oil l2 to 2oc; Turpcnune SOC.
CANNED GOODS.
Corn, doz. Sl,25 to l.5O; Tomatoes 90 to / ,25
Pine Apples 200 to 1850; Pears l.5O; Strawbcr,
rics l.50; Blackherrics l.5O Peaches 2.OU to $50
Pickle, per gal. so.
Cheese-Factory 1915 to 10; Young American
Is to 20; N. Y. Chedda l7lGto 2Oc.
Rice-7l9 to $50
Lemons 25c per doz.
Oranges 20 per doL.
Teas-Choicc 10 Fancy G5c to LOO; Mixed I,
good 80 to Use.
Chewing Tobacco-Grecnville 81 to 5Oc
Gravely so to zoe; Stonewall 40 to SOC. IIavanns
Clippings for smoking 81 to loo per package.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Blackeyed Peas $500 to 2.25 "
Potatocs-Irish 75c;N Y. State Early Rose
$50 bbl.- l.sO bu.
Eggs ljc.
WHISKY.
Nelson County Bourbon $50 gal; Anderson
County Bourbon 800; Monarch Davies 9.g5
Tennessee-woodson's make, Sour Mash 1T
$50: Browns Robertson County l.5O to $50
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

Adjutant Gen. Drum has completed
list of the casualties in the Federal
army during the late war. The az
gregate number of deaths is shown
to have been 3j9, 49j; of these 29,49S
occurred among the Union soldiers
held as prisoners of war. Total num-
Der of troops reported as furnished
by various states under the various
calls is 2,772,40S. Some of the re.
turns were duplicated, and it is es-
timated that the actual number was
about 100000.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

The Republicans Of Ohio have re-
nominated Judge Jos. b. Foraker,
for Governor. lie headed the state
ticket two years ago and was defeat
cd by Gov. lIoadley by about $4,000
majority. The nominee entered the
Federal army at fifteen years of age
and fought through the war, coming
out captain. lie is only 3S years
old and is resident of Cincinnati.
His party carried the state last fall by
10000 majority.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

The first train will pass over the
new bridge at Henderson on the 20lh
inst, and the formal opening will oc-
cur on July LIST, with great pomp and
display. The running time from
Nashville to st. Louis will be reduced
from twenty to thirteen hours, when
the bridge is ready for business.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

We are glad to learn the beautiful
little staiucttcs prepared by the COM
mittee of the Statue of Liberty are
being subscribed for throughout the
length and breadth of our Country.
This is as it should be, for it is the
noble gift Of France to the United
States. Every lover ofliberty should
subscribe $l0O, which, if sent to
Richard Butler, Secretary, 80 Mercer
Street, New York, will secure one OF
these artistic statucttes, being a fac
smile of Bartholdis great work.
Let the good work go on until
every home in the land shall possess
this proof Of ownership in the grand
est work of modern times-"Libcrty
Enlightening the World"
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

The Illinois Legislature still con-
tinucs to attract the attention of a
disguised public. Last week the Speak
or dared one of the members to go into
an ante-room to fight him, in the
course q a quarrel on the floor of the
House. The date ofadjournment has
been fixed for June Doth.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16
That Sums It Up.

We could use all sorts of extrava-
gent words about the effects of Par
ker's Hair Balsam. But the simple
truth is enough. 1t is the best thing
of its kind. Cures falling hair, dan
druff, dryness, restores original color,
is a delicious dressing and perfectly
pure and clean. 1t will satisfy you.
The only standard SOC. dressing.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

Col. j. W. Tate, the present incun-
bent, was rc-nominatcd Friday, by
the State Central and Executive
Committees, as the Democratic can
didate for State Treasurer. lie had
no opposition and there was no need
OF convention. His only opponent,
50 far, is +. Il. Fox, Prohibitionist
nominee.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

Hon. Boyd Winchester, Minister to
Switzerland, sailed for Europe last
week. lie was accompanied by his
daughter and Miss Milbrey Waiter
son, daughter of Mr.. Henry Wat
torSOn
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16

Gen. S. b. Buckner was married
on the 10th inst, to Miss Della Clai-
borne, Of Richmond, Va, a strikingly
handsome brunette, young enough
TO be his daughter.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-06-16
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We are authorized to announce
James Breathitt as a candidate TO rep
resent Christian county in the Legis-
lature. Subject to the action of the
Republican party.