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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-19

AN amusing incident is related in
connection with those fellows from
this county who were arrested re-
Gently by the humane society of
Chicago, for shipping cattle and
hogs in the same car. 1t is this:
one of the party became so alarmed
and anxious to dodge the officers,
that in the morning following the
knowledge of the uncomfortable
position he was in, he 50 hurried to
dress and "skip" the metropolis, that
he started off without having his
pants on.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-19

THE Boss 80 ct, Tea at the Nimble
Nickel Store VIM. Teasdale.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-19

MARTIN d ToAY have several farm
wagons, one twos open buggy,
one single top buggy, which they
offer for sale cheap for cash or on
good notes. iowa
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-19

THE moment Of adjusting the
type for the press, we hear of a
painful accident having happened
down the railroad this morning. 1t
appears that George Carson, son Of
freight conductor Carson, jumped
from the train for some cause, and
pitching on his hands, dislocated
both wrists badly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-19

WE have been considerably de-
layed in getting out the TRIBUNE
this week owing to the large adver-
tisement Of DR.. Wood, who is com
ing here next week. The advertise
ment came in about the time we
ought to 60 to press. Read it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-19
'act

The genuine pebble lenso can be
secured at Church ~ Co, s for about
one-haf the price asked for the
Strassman goods.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-19

MI
S. E. SHEPARD will establish a
cheese factory on his farm just
southwest of the city. We under
stand he will prepare for it at once,
An hour of literary entertainment,
refreshments of coffee and cake and
lots of amusement at the Good Tenn
plars' hall on Friday night, and all
for ten cents admission. Cheap
enough.
WHEN you have proven from ex-
perience that you have competent
County Judge, be content; admit of
no change. Heed not the claims to
the contrary of Office seekers and
political bosh. Vote for John T.
Jones.
THE Wisconsin Prohibitory
Amendment association no longer
recognizes Col. C. S. Ellsworth as
an accredited lecturer for that Or.
ganization. Col. Ellsworth has for
three years been in the employ of
the association.
GONG to Platteville-Prof. Strass-
man who has given such universal
satisfaction in fitting glasses in Min
eral Point, can be consulted on and
after the oath Of this month at
Platteville. Those who missed see
ing him can easily reach him.
TINS must be a great -four center.
Within one week John Had6eld has
handled three car loads of the
"staff of life" about sixteen hun
dred in all. Besides this we under
stand that the several other dealers
have been kept active.
WE have been considerably de-
layed in getting out the TRIBUNE
this week owing to the large adver-
tisement Of DR.. Wood, who is com
ing here next week. The advertise
ment came in about the time we
ought to go to press. Read it.
THE moment Of adjusting the
type for the press, we hear of a
painful accident having happened
down the railroad this morning. 1t
appears that George Carson, son of
freight conductor Carson, jumped
from the train for some cause, and
pitching on his hands, dislocated
both wrists badly.
TINS season Mr.. VIM. Prideaux,
the druggist, will keep for the i'm
provement of stock a fine young
horse which is the get of the thor
oughbred Stocking Chief and Fan
ny o, the fine trotting mare owned
by Jas. A. Owen. Surely the day of
the scrub horse is falling back into
the dim distance.
MARRIED, March II, 1885, at the
brides residence, Mr.. Isaac Downs
and Miss Clara Wearne, Rev. Chas.
Dawson officiating. A goodly num-
Der of guests were in attendance and
very pleasant time INDUCED in.
The presents were many and beau
tiful. Our good wishes attend them
through the journey of life.
THE 2. NJ. society will give an en-
tertainment in their church on Sun
day evening, March Goth. No
charge will be made but a collection
will be taken up. The entertain
m ent will consist of music, essays,
readings and recitations. All who
attend will no doubt be highly
pleased.
MORE new type and machinery
have been added to the TRIBUNE
outfit. When otner Offices claim to
be the best equipped of any in South
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02
ROCKVILLE.

The farmers are busy somiDg wheat
and cutting the buckwheat and corn.
John T.. Benson is visiting the parental
roof at Confluence, Pa.
Some Of the folks attended Tho biz
punkard meeting at Salem, near GIado
Farms, last Saturday and Sunday week.
Our people, both young and old,s hould
take more interest In tho Sunday school.
The attendance is not what II should be.
Lot all come, and let US have a good
school until it closes.
Fruit is a bountiful crop this year, and
apple cuttings are all the go.
James w, Gibson ia at home. lie has
been working at the stone mascn trade
in Garrett county, Md, the pqst two
months. He will return back to his
work Ia a few days again. J.. NJ. Gibson
will take care Of his crops while he Is
away.
Cidcr mixing seems 10 be the tago
with our farmers at pi osent,
Tho big dance came of vt Bruceton
last Thursday night week. Several from
a distance we're present,
Newton Groves and Miss Miranda Lee
were united ia tho holy bonds Of matrI,
mony "A few days ago. Mr.. n. never
talked 70 the young lady before they
were married, Here H9wb is our NJ
We wish you = long aud a happy life.
There was q picnic At LAUREL Run,
September 28th.
Those who pasIod the examination at
Brucoton last week we're ~ follows
Misses !. j.. Gale, r.. !. Liston, Eotia and
Emms Guseman. Esther F-rankrouser.
messrs. = NJ Gibson, }. a. Reckard, q.
w. Matthews, 4. l.. Gibson. J. o. Jon-
kins, j.. r Glover, W. r. Ringer. W. II
Jenkins, q. Nc Jenkins, b. s.. Gibson.
W. IT. thornton, d. O.. Smith, T.. y,
Cuppett Josiah Dihnore, r. r. speol-
man, :, s.. Martin, j.. r. Marin, j. J..
Kelly. G. W. Blshon, Elias Thomas. O..
B. Hil, Ezra Kelly, p. r.. Burke. "A
Vol, s.. H. Cuppot,, W.. ". shoonyor.
Randolph Protznan.
THg Lovely FLOWERS
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02
BRUCETON.

Shocking Understanding up COED.
Miss Lizzie Kantnor is visiting friends
and relatives at Somerset, Pa.
Rev. George Listen IS a Brucoton visi~
tor.
Mrs. Kate Armstrong returned from a
WI weeks visit to friends at somerset
last Saturday.
Monroe Beason, Of U~nioDtown, has
been buying large numbers Of cattle in
this section the last few days.
DR.. O. b Hardy aud lady, Of Terra Al
ta, were IN town Saturday aud Sunday.
J. NJ. Crane, Roy G. Stone. John Graz
ham and Mr.. Lantz, OF Kingwood. made
Va a pleasant call one day week before
last.
Oar little town was liyened up last
Wednesday and Thursday by the pres
ence of a fine corps Of school teachers.
frank Hine met with p painful acci-
dent last Saturday morning While in tho
blacksmith shop, and slightly intoxicat,
ed. lie was scuming with some boys
and was &C identaly thrown across the
horn Of an anvil break ing two OF bis rits.
Dr. Fuller was called iu and reduced the
fracture and the patient IS doing as well
~ can be expected.
ooh why should the spirit Of mortal be
proud ~ Give y up. Oh Why should
s. W. Fea1er be proud Bocause Of bis
fine boy baby.
Several oftbo BruoetOn folks attended
preaching as Salem c5urch yesterday.
The Bruceton sunday school - a thing
81 tbe past.
We police In the 5Osy,a{ a couple
weeks ago a graphic description OF a
'crucifcuon" that shouh havo taken
once "upon a tiine" In our history
upoq q char bottetn and Of which we
have no recollection. Tho great and i'm
"Otbo" seemed 70 be suffering
tho hereditary effects o. tho collie or
heart ache, Ono WIS nct positive which
vas .urulg h.mJ tie Jesuit ~ his ezis-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02
ALBRIG HTSYILLE.

Editor Kussart was in town Friday.
COL. j, w. Rigg was in own Saturday.
Our town was flooded with drummers
last weak.
William Bishop, of Braddock, Pa. ia
visiting friends in Albrish;sville and i,
cinity.
- w. Blakor was given, possession OF
the store formerly occupied by D.. r.
Jackson. Friday.
A singing class was organized here
Saturday evening, with Prof. Tut as
teacher.
Rev. d.. A. Friend Is attending c)nfer~
ence at Charleston.
Row, T, II. Faulkner cond Icted the
services in the NJ, y. Church here on
last Sunday.
A, G.. Mason has been improving his
LOT by the addition ofa new fence.
B, l.. Brown made several trips to
Kingwood last week. HE ct uJiq.e.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02
HOPEwELL.

As have not seen anything in the
columns OF your paper for some time, and
I suppose the Stranger len for parts
unkuo~n after ne succeeded in fitting
opt n patient for DR.. j. +. Fuller land we
will rot have the pleasure Of reading his
letterR) i will take II upon myself to dish
up the locals. and as they are scarce, |
will not have much dishing 10 do.
The cor crop in this section is going
to bo good but buckwheat is not so good.
Pasture is very scarce. Fruit is abun-
dant and cider is so. cheap that it docs not
pay to gather the apples, and make it..
Rev. George Liston preached here last
Sunday.
Our Sunday school closed !ast Sunday
for this year.
Elias Thomas will WELD the birch at
dis place the coming winter. Saccess,
lGlias.
There was a sale at the residence of
Mrs. ]. C. McNare last Thursday. Mrs.
McNaro sells out for the purpose OF go>
ing 10 her husband. who Is in Nebraska.
J. w. IL in need of = hal: dozen owl
claws, He says "any one that will fur
nish him with them shall be literally
rewarded
Has anybody told you
That the stranger" is a crank
That j. ". il a b1aggaIt2
That "brag'' isa good dodge but "bold
fast" is a better oneY
That my follow lives at Possnm Hol-
low
That j. Y. is going west aud Maggie is
sad e?
That +. X. Speelman is glad ?
That Il. NJ. called him darling9
MINNIE myrtle,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02
PORTLAND DISTRICT,

OAK GRoyR.-As we have not
place for some time, we thought we'd try
and dish uP" a tpw locals. We may not
be as expert as your Old correspondent
but we'll do the best We can, hoping the
many readers of your valuable paper
will excuse errors.
Our farmers are busily engaged in har>
vesting their buckwheat. which is gener-
ally a light crop in this section,
Gr%asshoppers arc not so numerous as
they have been. The recent rains and
cool weather have shbdued them,
Mr.. S. Il. Lee. one of our NEST enter
prising farmers, is building a large dwell>
ing house.
Mr.. Clinton ID. Feathers, of Craborch>
ard. was among his friends in. this set =
Element last week. Mr.. Feathers is one
of the bright youths OF C-aborchArd.
Freeland's steam threshing machine is
doing its work for our farmers this week.
Messrs. VIM. Shaner and, viii Denny,
OF Terra Alta, were in this vicinity last
Sunday.
Miss Belle Albright was visiting friends
in Terra Alta last Saturday and Sunday.
Apple cuttings are the order Of the
night at present.
John W. Ereeland sold several head of
fine t~wo-year-old cattle. to MIR. Bayard
last week. The price OF cattle is very
low at present.
NJ l.. Metheny and Miss Zenia Virts
were united in the holy bonds OF wedlock.
week before last, Rev, Friend ofHciated.
Here Mitch is our GS-. Accept our
congratulations. May you have n long
and happy Journey through life. About
8 O'Clock in the night the sereasders ar
rived at.th9 residence of the brides pnr-
ents where the happy couple aud their
many friends were having a %jovial time,
but 10 their soLrows, Mr.. Virts was op.
posed to their coming AID when the SER
enaders commenced their noise, be ian
out to them with a double- ba rreled
breech>loadiug shot gun and declared
that he would shoot some of them if they
leave. The boys Immediately left
disturbing a single thing. But
they say Mr.. Yirts had better keep quiet
after this, or they will "tap his Jacket
CATO.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02

perntiug attempt 10 blow mp a bubble
company to soil our reputation as a Ia
dies man. lie. like a drowning man,
gr,b lbs nj the last straw and snstcheB up
am old sopbistical, thread bare tale that
has been handed back and fourth 10y the
gnssips and at last condemned "a being
~ seuseless ~ tho cackle of n flock OF
geese upOntbe common. Nothing comes
out Of a sack but what is in IL. And as
his sack IS empty no. shakes nothing but
wind out Oflt. But on this subject we
forber. We arc not anxious for a cons
troversy In the papers for the amusement
OF an admitting public, but bear in mind
that while you arc clawing gnata out of
our bonnet you n,ny, perchanco, be har>
boring "a humble~bce in your own. Med>
dlers are cure TO hurt their own cbarac.
ters. II you scrub your neighbours pigs
you will D need scrubbing yourself.
Blu again, christianity - Yes, just
listen, land whispered in a loud whisper
htust az though man Is responsible for the
condition in which God placed him in
the world. But what a fine flow of words
you have. We don't envy your christi>
anity, much less your reputation. II we
were N Of you wonderful fellows we
would inquire the shortest way tn where
nobody knows us. And now, dear shall
low-pated "Otho,' II you don't want
your cleyeEnesa TO cost you Your charae-
ter, stop this slsnderous ridicuIo. Blu II
you envy our popularity aud wan noto-
riety just come again and we will kindly
take you by the hand and gently lead
you beside the still waters of which you
think is the secret past, in our next.
Rusty BILL.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02
WHITE.

Squire Daniels and vito passed here
on last week fr)na a visit TO Bey eriy,
They report things prosperous.
j. w. MsItin, OF Albrightsyille, is in
this neighbprlood paInung.
T.. b. Lipscomb is building himself
quite a mansion. There are no slouches
on Wolf creek.
G. s. DoaRins Is enlargirg his dwelling.
Gabriel Pulliam is erecting himself a
big barn, in remembrance of his thir-
taenth SOD.
Macarthur Mason has quit fishing for
Minnies and is bull ling a pig sly for g..
w. White.
II. w. Mason is gathering in his hogs
which he lRS had on the h%uckleberry
mast during the summon season.
l.. j. Pifer and Rebocca Bonfire had a
battle with words recently.
A.. J, tinehart's pirl that hirted with
hin SOME months ago has now Tilted him,
What reason have the young ladies' To
burlCsqpe VIII with the name OF "cow
gaitT' We suppose it is because he
walks like a cow,
We would like 70 hfar from the, cob
server" again but we suppose he is busy
winding 1T his spool OF q. N. r.. Clark,
MIR. Editor. we are quite glad to see
the great Improvement In The ARGUS,
We think every Democrat in the county
should become a subscriber, BY so do
ing all could be happy, CRACKERS.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02
REEDSVILLE

There is not a rush ofschool teach
ers this fall as there generally is.
Quite q number OF the schools in this
district have no teachers yet.
Robert Guseman, who went to
seek his fortune in the hourishing
West about one year age. arrived
home last Monday on a visit to. the
old folks. He will remain a few
weeks after which he will again re-
sumo his position at williamsburg,
Mo. Bob is a good fellow and has
many friends here who are interested
in his success.
While q storm was raging last Tu.
esday night, a tree was blown down
killing one Of j. w. Guseman's fine
cattle.
5. T. Guseman has enlar. ed and
improved his store room in order 70.
make room for his fall goods which
are arriving now.
Miss Fannie Wheeler, of Pied
mont, is visiting Miss Hattie Wheel.
er, of this place. Also Miss Carrie
Welton, of the same place, is visiting
her brother.
One of the Gases of life was found
on last Thursday evening at the resi-
dence of j. S. Loar at a reception
given on the return, and in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. Cobun who arriv-
ed that evening from their wedding
tour in the East. There were forty
five guests present and a Jolly, en-
tertaining crowd they were. Re.
freshments were served at nine
O'Clock, also at eleven, and it was
not until the guards of the barnyard
called out "third watch that they
folded their cloaks about them and
very reluctantly wendell their way
homeward. The following is a list
of presents received Miss Minnie
Hartley, Turkey-red table clcth.
Frank I%rotter. China syrup cruise.
M. Lorentz, of Baltimore, gold lace
pin. Orve Watson, one.half dozen
dessert dishes. George Cobun clock.
Jennie Ioar, embroidered pillow
cases and one-half doz N
goblets. Olivia Fairfax, towel.
Hattie Cobun, chair tidy.
A. +. McMillen, cake stand Smith
u Shackman, of Baltimore, cabinet.
size photograph album. LoLJie NC
Millen, bread plate. Ida Guseman,
n dozen salt cellers. Lottie Sni.
der, glass dish. Leopold 81 Co., Of
Baltimore, handpainted lamp Mr..
and Mrs b +. Cobup, sewing ma.
chine. George Graaam, covered
glass dish. Florance Cobun, half
doz. napkins. Mrs. j. S. Loar, bed
springs. Eddy Wheeler, bread
plate. Kate Wheeler. celery dish.
Belle Loar. silver butter knife and
sugar spoon. Will Gusemaq, silver.
butter knife. j. s and Il T. Loar,
parlOr organ. David Tay lor, Balu.
more, spittoOn. Il. Nj. Me iliun
glass pitcher. B,rLle Cobuu,. bead,
plate. Neal SmalleS, pickle dish
Christie Guseman, half doz. desert
dishes. w. G.. Cobun, one bouquet.
covered fruit dish. w. +. heeler.
glass dish. Tedie Boremsn, Of
Middlebourn, elegant lamp. S. d.
Snlder, cut'glass cream pitcher.
Misses Ella and Hattie Reed, tea
set. Louie Cobun, sugar bowl. Mr..
and Mrs. 5. >. Loar, of Kingwood,
toilet set. Mrs. .. ID. Snyder, fran,
ed motto, "Atter clouds Sunshine"
Dave Loar, one n IF doz. knives and
forks, tea and table spoons. John
Hartley, glass pitcher.
o. u. KNOW.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02

THOSE who, knoH themselves to
pc in arrears on subscription must set
tie at M as we are in need ofmon.
ey to meet our obligations. We
have a great deal of money due US
on subscription that ought to have
been paid months ago. Our friends
are kindly reminded that we can't
publish a paper without money, and
1t is nessary that they be prompt in
settling subscriptions. We hope
tbs gsAtfe reminder will awake our
delinquents TO a sense Of duty.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02

WHILE John Sherman and Fora
ker, of Ohio, and John s. Wise and
Malone, in Virginia, are waving the
bloody shirt, many leading Republi-
can of Virginia are quietly making
up their minds to vote for Gen. Lee
whose election by a Yery handsome
majority is already assured. They
know that no such state of affairs as
Sherman and Wise describes exists
in the South, and, az a pronnens
Republican put it, they are ready
and willing to take the pledges Of
the party with Lee at tie head.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02

lN February, 1883, Murat Hal.
stead, the bloody shirt editor Of the
Cincinnati Gazette, wrote Gov. Chase
a letter in which he said "our noble
army Of the Mississippi is being
WASTED by the foolish, drunken.
stupid Grant. lie cant organize
or control or 6ght an army I have
no personal feeling about il, but 1
know he is an ass in The same
letter be said also "How is il that
rant, who was behind at IT. Henry,
drank at Donelso1 surprised and
rhipped 90 Shiloh. and driven back
rom Oxford. Is still H. command %
s'ead is now spsoisased worship
per Of Grants achievements. Com.
ment In such a case as this sec ms 20
re unnecessary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02
PISGAH.

Our armera arc busy cutting corn
sowing wheat, and cutting their bucks
wheat. Our buck wheat and corn CROPS
are good this season.
Our timber men are very busy cutting
and hauling timber. Ehov are doing a
very extensive business as we'll ~ the
s'w mill men. The firm Of Walls Bros
received bills on last Saturday Tor 1900
feet Of dressed lumber.
We were down at Bruceton The other
day during examination, and cast our
eye down street aud saw Parson Brown
low Cuppe.t in his new buggy with his
new horse, and by his siue his dearest
dear, Miss --. OF Sugar Valley
We do not know how no felt when he
mot thar school Miss that oaus cd him 80
many trips TO Pisgsh last spring.
CITIZEN.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02

TEE New York Republican Con-
yentiOn nominated a man by the
name of Davenport for Governor.
He possesses some elements of
strength personally, but is a very
weak man intellectually. With
Hill at the head of the Democratic
ticket, inevitable defeat stares the
Republicane in the face.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02
I'M IS E.ACT

.Ihat }. II. ROdeheaver, Of Terys Alta.
has just received tho largest Stock or
Brand -now Furniture ever brought int +,
preston county Ho has acted wisely iu
purchasing This took HOW tor prices are
now way down at tho bottom rOuu d. AMI
is thus enabled 10 offer inducements
VIII astonlsh any one. He handles
nothing but hrst-ciass work that is worth
cVcty cent he asIs for 90. aud moro %.
such an endless variety of ~grticf.s b.
would be- needless for biui tu undeft Ike
to quote prices What no asks H. fr tue
people TO- oall tnd see his stock and earn
prices. Market price viii be- paid Tor.
buck wheat Iur and cbostnuts bon OK
change iOr goJds.
J ~. RODEHEAvER.
Terra Alta, Sept. I'D, 1850.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02

Gov. Hill, of New York, was re-
nominated last week by the Demo-
cratic Convention of that State for
Governor. He is a very strong man
in that State.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02

MIR. Eaton has resigned as a mem.
Der of the Civil Service Commission.
Hereafter the Commission will be
composed of two Democrats and one
Republican. After darkpess there
is light.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02

AN Indiana minister has fallen
from grace and taken to the exces.
sive gse Of alcohol as a beverage.
AN exchange p~ertinently remarks
that he will soon take the stump for
the Prohibition patty.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02

USEEH, the new marrieg law in
Pennsylvania the prospective BRIDE
groom must apsTer under oath
nineteen question. Heretofore all
that has been necessary has been for
the gentleman interested to ask one
question and then call on the parson.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02

The mill men down about Wheel
ing and Martins Ferry were on a
riot last Saturday. The trouble
grew out of a reduction in wages.
Two men were seriously wounded
and will probably die.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02

The Prohi ition movement out in
the Western States S=s been and is
giving the Republicans a deal OF
trouble.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02

The great Snowman, p. t. Bar
mum, is now writing a biography of
Jumbo. 1t will occupy place in
American Literature alongside of
Logan's great work, "The C~onspira-
CIV"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-10-02

THE New Aiartinsville Messenger
has been bought by Mr.. II. Grouse
and its politics changed from Re-
publican to Democratic.