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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1891-10-16
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sy6sl RI These, wings are
moya6( & An the ship is rising
they are low "a few degrees, and when
they ship is decending they are raised, so
as to afford the.least possible resistance
to the air, while still serving to maintain
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1891-10-16

1t is said that the Farmers Alliance
have 80, 900 lecturers in the teld, Dc
side number of volunteers, who are
giving the people light on all economic
questions.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1891-10-16

The Headquarters of the National
Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union
is in the National Economist building,
2S9 North Capitol Street, Washington,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
Discoveries

There liz great excitement 10 Corsca just
now, In consequence of the discovery offs
grotto forty i've milss In length, aud con
sidsred, on account offs immsnss depth and
width, IS the most rem arksble in the world
1t Is situated about mile and half from
the railway station st Ponte-Leccia. Il is
not easy OF occess. fer the entrance to it Ia
narrow, but this preliminary difficulty hsv-
Ing been overcome one enters an extensive
vsult, at lesst twenty five yards high.
Prof g W Williaton. professor of geology
and psleonto!ogy 10 the Kansas Uai7e'sity,
has returned from Cove county. where be
haa beea for two weeks past securing spsci-
mems for the Natural Historic Museum.
Near Monument Rocks, in the Smoky River
Valley. he found the skeleton of pterodsc-
tyl, whose skull measures three feet in
length. This specimen is the most complete
Of any In existence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
HEws oY TIE DAY.

It is reported in sly that United States
MiDie.er Porter, who mas left Rome for Lon
don, has been recalled.
Richard L Law, captain In the United
States Navy 90 the retired list, died at his
late reeideuce in Warrington yesterday.
Police station-keepsr Oliver D. Rowlea,
of the Ninth precinct, Washington, was
locked up yesterday on q charge Of grand
larceny, accused of stealing SO from the
money draw OF the Ninth precinct.
Bishop knight. of the Episcopal Diocese
of Milwaukee, died yesterday a. Lis resi-
dence adjoining the Cathedral in Milwaukee
He was attacked with the grip several
weeks ago, and on Friday suffered stroke
OF paralysis which fastened his erd. The
deceased was eighty years OF sge.
Secretary Foster and the President yes.
terdsy discussed the proposed extending Of
the four.and-a-haf per cent. bonds at two
der cent, but no dsfuite decision was
reached. One offer Of 5000 600 at two per
cent. was made. OF the S26 GIL, $50 OF these
bonds, Sl3, 7S4 900 are held in the West.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
VIRGINIA Politics

Congressman Lse, of Virgins, wss in
Washington yesterday for few hours.
While at the Ebbltt House, talking With
some OF his friends, he said the political cit
uation in Virginia lie becoming more active
as the legislative campaign draws near. He
says there will be no opposition to the re-
election of Senator John W. Daniel In the
democratic party. His brilliant record in
the last Congress-, especially his active par
ticipation In the midnight struggles over the
force bill, has swept out of eight any oppo5i-
tIon that might have arisen to block his
pathway to second term. Gen. Lee Gays
his cousin, ex-Gov. Lee, will make no con
test with Senator Daniel, as they are warm
personal friends, and the Ex-Governor ia de-
lighted at the prominence attained by his
friend. Referfing to the Presidential qnes-
tion, Gen. Lse saye the democrats in Vir.
GINA, at least those With whom he came In
contact, are not advocating any particular
man just now. They are nov interested 10
the success of the party. They are pee
pared to support any good democrat who
NAV be named by the convention. There is
a general desire in Virginia to zee the DEM
ocsatio party in ell sections bury eli faction,
al fights, erect strong platform and place
the best man 10 the party upon it.-Bals'
3u0re San
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
The Melon Season

The watermelon season In the South
opened yesterday aud reports from that sec
ton state that this years crop will be the
largest on record. This s good news for
the eaters but for the melon growers the
superabupdsnt harvest has decidedly ain
lister Significance, for it means gutied
markets arc en unsatisfactory distribution
threatening financial collapse to many
hand to mouth farmers. The farmers have
an association, and this body met a few
DAYS ago and decided 10 ship no melons
Weighing eighteen pounds, nor any that
are sunburned, green deformed or oyerripe
The railroad companies sre requested to Co
operate with the association in this matter
by refusing 20 handle melons not up to the
Gxad standard unless freight charges are
o: e9eil. Il ia said that ;hs roads have
ayr. Ell to do GO. This year feds Is 600 acres
under melon cultivation In the South, end
every acre Ia loaded with fruit, The first
shipments will probably be made next week
end from then until late In September the
watermelon Will reign In the gastroncm!c
ELECTIONS of the multitude. Florida and
Georgia melors are frsJ in the field. a
uooth lst or North and S,uth Carolina serd
their crops TO the fron', aud New jersey il
the last ct lie TO be heard from.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIEs.

The London papers seem to regard S'r
John Thompson as thesmost likely successor
to Sir John Macdonald In the pr; miership
of the Dominion of Canada.
John w. ssunders, Professor OF Ancient Lac
gusges at Rockland College, N. Y, died to day OF
pneumonis and heart disease. He was native OF
the Shenandoah Valley of VirgiLi,.
The California Athletic Club last night matched
George Dixon, colored, and Abe Willis to fight
July %, for a purse of f We thousand dollars.
General John Mcneil dropped dead from heart
disease last evening in branch post Office in the
southern part Of St. Iouir. He WAS " years old
He became generally known through what il
sometimes called the Palmyra IN assacre, he hav-
ing ordered the execution Of ten Confederates be-
cause of the refusal of Confederate General Porter
to release one Andrew Allsmau, whom Conceal
Mcneil clsimed had been unlawfully imprisoned
A water spout burst near Gan Luis Psz, in the
State of Guauajuato, Mexico, Sunday, the w'ter
from which swept away many houses and cate
uprooted trees in fact for space of three miles
| the width Of the current, the country was COM
pletely devastated. 1t il not known how many
lives have been lest. Hundreds of pecple are
homeless and In destitute condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09

SENATOR QUAY TALKS WITH THE PREsI-
DENT.-Y tsterdsy Senator Quay, OF Penn-
sylvaris, accompanied by Collector Martin,
OF Philadelphia, and Judge Gilksrson, the
second comptroller. called On the President
and had Icing talk. To start with, be
handed the President he resignstion Of Mr..
Martin az collector at Philadelphia. He
thea talked with the President sbou; the
appointment of Mr.. Msrtin's successor. ard
about the appointment Of successor to
Judge Schoiald, Of the Court of Claims, who
is soon to retire. He urged tbs appoint
ment OF Judge Gikerson. and /: is expected
that be will be appointed. In that event
Senator Quay will probably suggest some
one for second comptroller.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
A Pretty Wife's Flight.

There m W BIO tragedy, as there certainly is q
roman CO behind the m sterious disappearance
from hsr parents homs in Scranton Pa, on May
26, of Clara the 81. yesr.old beautiful branette,
wife OF William Smith, formerly of Brooklyn
She Is daughter of Csptsn William Call, one of
the best known and at one time one Of the wealth
lest tiszsus OF Scranton. Welded three years
ago. Mrs Smith, her husband and child lett Brook
lyn year since The husband went on to Hunt.
ingdou, Kan. The vile stopped ovr at her for
me- home. He WAS to got settled and send for
than bat he IN at with an accident thai laid him
up. Not hearing fr IN her husbsnd, pretty MIS-.
Smith began to behave as if she weiea widow in
deed. The name of young man about town has
been intimately associated with hers. BE admits
that she wrote him letter before going away on
May 26 Fut, although she was sent $40 with
which 10 rejoin her husband in Chicago, she did
not 20 there Mr. Smith lost his Tsiwsy ticket
and had hard tina getting home He talks Of
arrests for the murder Of his yonng wife. Bodies
of water theIeabouts have been dragged for be.
remains. in vain. She left letters indicating sui
eide
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09

CRUSHED TO DEATR.-A terrible accident
occurred on the Virginia Midland road near
Montreal, in Nelson county, Sunday morn.
ing, whereby the bady OF colo,ed man
named Wright was cut to pieces and strewn
along the track for more tbsn a quarter Of a
mile. Il seems that the man was walking
along the track, and despite the engineers
repeated warnings by blowing his whistle
be failed to get Off The engine, which was
going at q rapid speed-the train being the
"cap non ball" tra!n-was reversed snd the
air brakes put ou. but the iron monster
struck the man and crushed him to death.
The traiDmen state that bis body Was cut to
pieces and scattered along the track fer
nearly half mile. Word WAS sent to Mont
real and the dismemoered corpse Was gotten
together and taken to that place, where it
was prepared for burial 1t is thought that
the man was deaf aud Gid not hear the sp-
proach OF the train or the blaets from the
Whistle.- Lynchburg Aduance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
a Card.

To the Editor ofthe Alexandria Gazette:
In the GAZETTE of Saturday last tho 9Th inst
in Police Report" it is stated that Officer Price
was suspended for ten dsys for characterization. y
Will yoa kindly allow the privilege Of your COL
umus to explain matters? For reasons entirely
satisfactory to myself, and exercs NJ the priv
lege accorded every man, in tho last democratic
primary voted for such persons as sui cd me,
among thu number being Mr.. Henry strauss My
action in this matter as mads no effJrt to hide
it, must have offended the present Mayor, as an
euage of this import reached me as viii be prov
en- at the proper time, snd IN proper plscel,
That he (dr. Downham) did not wish my father,
the W.T. ter, or any member of my fathers family
to speak to him, or to continue the relations,
soci Al or personal, which had previously existed
Acting upon the intimston OF Mr. Downham's
wishes 40 carly indicated sslf-respect demanded
that when We met in an unofficial way that l
should not intrude upon him On Saturday last
upon the conclusion OF trial in the Mayor 8
court, in VIII CHI j was witness, l was detained
by the Mayor, who informed me that 1 was sus
pended for ten dsys. the CAUSE given WAS that
did not sreak to HIM the Mayor on DE street which
was deemed discount, Gus. / remons rated at b ing
saspenied for any such cause, IS bad done as re-
quested ] he only satisfaction received for this
defence was simply, II suspend you for ten days"
have been on the police force for nearly four
years ! think can say without self-p also thst
my record will compare fsvoraby with that ofmy
brother eff ers. l request my icilog-ctiz,Ds Tho
may bs inclined to Judge me harshIy, to visit I'M
til can BIO heard before the City Council 70 whom
/ will appeal when promise the proof ihst was
NV ''' NOV NV wv VII. PRICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
VIRGINIA MIXES.

the apuua commencement exercises OF
R1sDoke College, Salem, began Sunday and
will continue Tor several days.
The firm o! CrAnshew & Bros, Wholesale
lauor dealers of Richmond, made an assign
msn; .oid.y. Liabilities SIT 600, ss'e's
unkuow0.
Secretary Foster hss appointed ". A.
PAYNE, Of the Little Island LfeeaVDg Sts-
tior. keeper OF the Sea Tack Station, to cue
coed Capt. Dfinkwater, resigned.
An attempt was made last Thursday
night TO burn st. George Church, FEEDER
okshurg. Friday morning the janitor dis
covered lot OF burnt paper on the inside Of
the front Guor and the door and flor c1n-
sidersbly charre6. In the paper which for
tunetely failed to burn was a quaotity Of
unburned matches. Had the mstches
taken fire Ills likely the whole ed fec wcnId
have been destroyed.
10 williamsburg yesterday Judge Earth
iug rendered his decision in favor OF the pc
,itoner in the case Of Mrs. Caroline FL.
Kearus, who recently instituted habees cor
pus proceedings TO secure her release from
the Eastern Lunatic Asylum, where she
claimed to be LEGALLY detained The court
held that Mrs. Kesrns Is pot ipssne and
SQOuiU uo oS tho iS4uSor VI
counsel for responder | The order Of dis
charge was suspended for thirty days to al
low counsel to prenere petition for writ
Of error, and M.s. Kearns in the meantime
was admitted to bail In the sum Of one hum
dred dollars.
The Census Bureau yesterday made pub
lie advance sheets Of bulletin In relation
to the minor mineral industr C; of the United
States by which 1t was shown that barium
sulphate or bsrytes, as 1t is commonly
known, was mined in Virginia last year.
10 7O2 short.tons having been produced,
valued at S57 29S Ochre WAS produced 10
VirsiDia IN 1889. 1,65S tons being mined a.
value Of SIS 755 The product In Virginia
in 1880 was 9S7 short tons, at value OF
S106. 74O, showiog the decrease 10 the value
Of the mineral. Gypsum was produced In
Virginia to the extent of 6 S3S short tons at
q value Ct $25 600 Virginia also produced
soapstone to the extent of /, 260 short tons at
value of $40 $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
BIG RAILROAD soHxME.-Ramor In Oh

BIG RAILROAD soHEME.-Rumor In Chi
csgo ssss great new railway scheme is on
foot, which includes new lire OF steamers.
The plan is to connect Lake Superior with
the Atlantic Ocean, the terminal cities be-
ing Duluth aud Norfolk, Va. One of the
L'uls and MilEankee-aas just been bought,
Instead of rucnipg it to south haven, O.
Holland, 1t will be extended 20 Muskogcnr
and the line OF stsameIs will p'r between
Muskegon end Duluth. TIE corporation
naHegng the s hoie scheme is the Duluth,
South Shore and Atlantic Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
TrvA NDRIA. V "A
TUESDAY EvEEIse, JUNE 8
THERE WAS buried here this afternoon.

TgERE WAS buried here this AFTERNOONS
with az much respect as II she had osen OIL
esteemed relative OF the family, an oid COZ
orad woman who had been slave OF me
people with whom she lived, but who nae
been treated 30 kindly by them that eoe re-
fused to leave them when freed, and had
continued to be their servant until she olea'
Daring her Illness che received the constant
attention OF every white member of the fam
lilo her death was sincerely regretted oy
all of them, and her remains were treated
sith every mark of respectful consideration
Her seryices had long since ceased to De
y .lnabls, but as che had always oeen goou
s,ryant abe bad won the respect other MASTER
when slave end the affection OF his Child
ran whom she would not leave and wnom
cha loved as devotedly as II they
had been her own, and her love was re-
clDrocated by them. Old servants may
have been treated az we'll in the North, oos
If 40. no m ,ution of that fact has been mlde
In the newspapers of that section. And yet
these papers say southern negroes are treat
"a outraeeouyy by their former owners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
Gillian Affairs

A dispatch from Iquiqus, Chill, says: The
torpede-boets Almirante Lynch and Almi-
raute Condell, accompanied by two armed
transports, attempted to lombard Pisagus
at long range yesterday. Very few shels
reached town. and the two ves;es coon re-
tired. Congressional chips have gone in
pursuit. The British steamer Sirius. from
San Francisco, with provisions, arrived yes
terday. She reports that an agent OF Bal
msceda attempted to detain her at Callao,
but the British minister at Lima opposed
such sc ion unless the agent deposited go
600. The Itats will he ready to call for
California Saturday. The Panama Railroad
Company recently Supplied the GILLIAN in-
surgent steamer Esmersda with cea at
Panama.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09

IT Is reported that the Kansas Farmers
Alliance has determined to establish cub
treasury of their own, by taking stock In AL.
lance banks, which banks shsll lend money
{, farmers, with no interest, on land, and On
crops deposited In their etorebouses. But as
farmers are as intent upon getting interest
for their money as any other class of peo-
pie, and So the scheme referred to provides
only for the borrowers, and makes DO pro-
vision for the profit OF those who subscribe
to the stock OF the banks, 1t Is hardly prob
able 1t will succeed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
The Seal Fishery.

Tho government has notified its agents on the
seal islands to stop the killing of Goals By the
North American Commercial Company when it
Il g taken 7 500. the number of sesls which the
administration in t8 ,rresp ondenco with the
British government for "close season" made one
OF tho conditions of agreement on the ground that
it was necessary to permit the seal company
to txke this number compensation for the ex-
pense Of supporting and provi ling for the welfare
Of the three hundred and odd natives who live on
the islands and derive their livelihood from the
sealing industry. When this number has been
taken seal-klling is to be stopped and further or
ders awarded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09

Sunday morning several hours before a.,
A respectable woman thirty or forty ~
cd, wife OF an honest rsilrord mar, vas a..
saultsd By q nogro. When the sc,urd..,
arrived in the part of iowa whnre 81 a l,r.'
be went to hcu'e nea- by and o. faal,s
1t impossible to gain AT entrance to ,ha hon.s
of the lady 10 qlestion, b, walkei scr
ti'usly to the back door, pulled of b. hoe.
and stole into her bedroom. Sac agok. ;.
fud soma Que near her You mus, bo E,
tn wrong room" chs said, az soon as .ba 70
covered from the fright of the moment
mo, sm just where thought wa4 aod
we are alone; so If you move wi kin Won,
was his reply. He then accomplished hi.
hellish deed and want away aa he cane
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09

The MASONIC JOURNEY To GLASGOW Va
The arrangements for laying the cornerstone Of
the Masonic Hal at GLASGOW next Thursday are
completed. The M,st Worshipful the Grand
Master, Mr.. ]. Howard Wayt, will oficiste, and
Rev Hartley Carmichael will be tho orator.
Grand Secretary William &. Issacs has charge OF
the arrangem, Among those who will 60
from Richmond, in addition to the Grand Score.
tsry and the orator, are Grand Treasurer Allen
and Mai r 4. 3. Courtney. General Fitzhugh
Lee is not Mason Though be hopes to be in the
no4r future) but he will be on hand to welcome
everybody .-Richmond Slate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
Fire at Richmond

RICHMOND. Va, June 8 TIE P. H Man
T ,bacco Company'e estabiiahmeo, was bn,r.
ed early this morning, Causing lo-. IN
buildings, machinery and stock OF SO ono
The fire ia one of the biggest Which Rcs.
mond has experienced for many years b..
sides the loss to the firm large number Of
persons will necessarily be thrown out q,
employment. as several buud,ed bands .re
employed daily Ia the es abishment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
THE KEYSTONE BANK AFFA1R.-Presi-

THE KEYSTONE BANK AFFAIR.-Presi-
dent Harrison says he will facilitate the ex-
animation OF the affairs of the Keystone Ma
tionsl Bank, Philadelphia. Postmaster
General Wanamaker yesterday reed a state
meut before the Philadelphia councils in-
vss,iea'iug COMMITTEES, explaining bis con-
nection with the bank. The grand jury OF
Philadelphia found eiRl ten bills OF indot
ment against ex-Oity Treasurer John Balds-
ley, charging him with mi-approprlatinR
oily and State funds. The u. 3. Treasury
officials are very reticent on the suit aot Of
the Philadelphia back entertainments. 1t
transpres that the Comptroller of the Cur
rency wss warned shout the Keystone Bank
In April last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
Col. RuppsRr's s14 600 Docs -colone

Col. RUPpeRT's s14 600 Docs Colonel
Jacob Rappsrt, jr., of Gov. Rll's staff, Is N
enthusiast on the subjec. of thorough hred
dogs During his recent trip abroad he pun
chased three magnificent ST. Bsrnares,
which we're bred in England. and for which
he is ssd to have paid S14 600. The three
dogs arrived at New York yesterday from
England, In charge Of Samuel Mamie, by the
Gnion Line steamer Ariz, ns, and 90 they
were led down the gang-plsnk to the dock
they excited the admiration of all who saw
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09

& FIEND's sUICiDs.-Lsonsrd Ssferf. o.
Apr!ebeohsvilIe. Backs county, Pa, is lying
at tho point OF death with hole through his
abdomen, where ball from pistol in biz
hands passed through. SeiferL's acts stamp
bin az fend. Lat Wednesday ne COM
milfed sn assault on the 10-year-old daugh
ter Of Paul Applehach. He was arrested
and committed to jail. After the hearing be
requested {, be permitted TO change his
clio, hing, and while In room shot himse!f
Sc f.rt will die. The little fir.'s condition
is dangerous
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
Threats of LvnchinU

LOUISVILLE, KY. Juae 9--N.ay s1arps
burg. Mrs. d. F. Rsvelseso!t was dscoysd
from home by three negroes VINO sail htr
husband was lying on the roadside d uok.
When out of reach OF hsip she was seed
and outraged. Ole negro, a bay, vas cen.
tured and thare ats threats OF l5nening
him. Toe negroes threaten to fight il the
IynchiDg ia attempted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09

AS THE Harrison Standardization he'd pre-
viously secuted and fouted civil service re-
form in every particular, the fact that It has
Just transferred the signal service officer at
Charlotte, North Carolina, where he was
agreesb'y located. to an uncomfortable posi-
aion at Duluth. because he refused to run
his Office as part of the republican ma
ohiue, is not at all surprising. Bnt 1t is
sitt!e snd mean. all the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
The Mexican Minister.

NEW ORLEANS. June 9.-Mexican dis
patches say that President Diez has tele-
graphed to senor Matias Romero, Mexican
Minister at Washington, to come to Mexico
Immediately and sssnme the Sscretsryship
OF the Treasury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
A swindling Portrait Company

CHICAGO, June 9.-J. Fred Rarting srd
F. @. Harrington pleaded guilty yesterday
OF using the mail for fraudulent purpose.
They formed the Pacific Porr &C., nd
sheir scheme was to send out whal hey
called free" picture. aud when q vas
finished big bill was ssnt, whIch ssBer. y
had to BIS settled. Sentence wss deferred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09
Dis atisfed Poles .

CHICAGO, June ga colony OF sbout 25
Poles left last evening for New Yors, en-
route to the LAID OF their nativity. They
said they were induced to leavs The F.. her
land by reports sent ous of country fu'I Of
gold mines, lucrative positions, ffse ho.aes,
ato
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-09

IT Is estimated that one million dollars
will be paid by the government to New Eog-
ianders rs bounty for their this years crop
of maple sugar. No bounty will be paid
Virginia farmers for their this years corn
CROP, but they are taxed to raise the money
that will be given to their fellow citizens
whose lot vas cast In section more favor
ed BIZ q republican Congress.