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4 20 AcREs-sa.5oo.

The best offer over 81, 800 will bny the
Leatherwood 4 Day Farm, l29 Acres, near
Woodbine. Terms to suit purchasers.
CHARLES f. FINK,
Attorney at Law,
noyl5 If Westminster, Nd.
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EoR COOK BUeGIEs,

Hess Carts and Daytons,
Farm Wagons, Spring Harrows,
Timothy Seed, Seed Wheat,
Fodder Yarn, Paint, Oils, &c.
Go to R00P'S SEED STORE,
aug 80 If Westminster, Md.
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Since our last card in the Advocate, we
have been compelled to enlarge our store
rooms, and even with the acquired addition
we are still pressed for room. We would like
to show all the different patterns of
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If yon throw man out Of window
what does he fall against2 His inelina-
ton.
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NJ. L. STRAUS 4 SONS,

Nos. l0l, 1O3, 113 and 1l5 N. Howard ST.,
Commencing at Corner of Fayette Street,
Baltimore, Nd. ian 81 tt
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CHAMBER SUITS,


PARLOR SUITS,
BUFFETS AND
WARDROBES.
Either in walnut or oak, in any of the stand
ard finishes, bnt we really have to crowd the
goods too much in one building to show them
all together, consequently we were compelled
to add more floors of show room.
Our prices now are as usual the
lowest in the market. The variety
as great as can be seen, and styles up
to the times. We invite your inspec-
ton of our patterns. We don't give
away chromos with our suits, but do
give an honest cash value in the
goods.
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FAMILY GROCERIES,


GLASSWARE, LAMPS, VASES, NOUS
TACHE CUPS, CIGARS AND
TOBACCO, CeNFECTIONERIES.
CAKES, etc. PLUSH GOODS, ALBUMS
OF all kinds, toys. A fine assortment of
Accordeons and Mouth Organs, Stationery,
etc.
When you want pictures framed here is the
place. We have a full line Of moulding and
frames, and will do your framing promptly,
at shortest notice and bottom prices. We
also make window shades to order in all the
latest styles.
Oh, take look at my sc counter and see
the bargains that attract every one. Thank
ing all for past favors and soliciting frequent
calls, we are
w. T. WILSON,
Successor to L. Gladhill.
s9" Highest price paid for Butter and Eggs.
ian3
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We take pleasure in announcing TO the pub
lie that we shall continue to keep ON hand and
furnish all kinds Of Building Lumber and
Coal, at the Old Yards in Westminster, Nd,
and hope, that by strict attention to business
and with desire to please, we shall continue
TO have our share of the trade.
feb28, 1sS5tf Z. LYNCH & SON.
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noN'T WATT FOR THE
IL WORLDS FAIR,

But go right to JOHN W. NELSON'S New
Grocery and Confectionery Store, No. 164
West Main street, where you can get fresh
line of Groceries, Confectionery, Fancy
Cakes, Tobacco, home made Taify, and the
best Cigars in the city, all of which he is
selling cheap for cash. Bacon, Lard, Eggs,
Butter and Potatoes wanted. sept27 6m
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NOTICE.

Having associated with me in the Lumber
and Coal business my son, M. JOHN LYNCH,
the business will, after the LIST day of March,
be conducted under the firm name of E. Lynch
& Son. EDWARD LYNCH.
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Persons desirous OF changing and bettering
themselves in insurance are invited to call at
my office, No. IA Liberty street, opposite
the Depot, Westminster, Nd.
febS If JAMES SHRIVER
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Price is No Object, Cost is Not
Considered.
REMNANTS IN CLOTHING.

By that we mean one or two Suits or Over
coats of kind. On these odd things we have
not put any price worth talking about, and if
there is one to fit you you will be surprised
how little money it takes to buy good reliable
Clothing. We are the people who are doing
the business by strict adherence to business
principles, by giving You fair dollars value
for dollar, and by selling you goods for what
they actually are. We extend our thanks for
all your kind favors of the,past year. Re
member our
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HEADQUARTERS FOR

ngF U RNIT U R E. asa
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Our Grocery Department

our grocery department.
Is stocked with Fancy and Staple Goods.
Sugars, Tea, Coffee, Syrups, Spices, Flavoring
Extracts, Raisins, Currants, Citron, Cali
fornia and French Prunes, Evaporated Fruits
and Canned Goods of all kinds; full line of
C0NFECTI0NERIES.
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Headquarters for Good Goods
and Low Prices.

Truly thankful for the liberal patronage here
tofore received, we hope by continuing 10
sell good goods at the very lowest prices to
merit continuance of the same.
Very respectfully,
g. W. M0RNINGSTAR,
No. SO W. Main Street,
dec27 ly Westminster, Md.
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Heavy-Weight Clothing.

We do not want TO carry over one dollars
worth of Heavy Suits or 0vercoats, and we
will make prices so tempting that yon mnst
perforce buy.
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A large stock Of
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.

Best Brands of Flour at manufacturers
prices, and all goods kept in a first class house
furnishing store. We cordially invite you to
come and examine our stock. 1t will be n
pleasure to show goods, and when you see
our goods and get prices you will be convinced
that we are
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

ton and the shares of stock therein and
the business authorized by this contract
md the revenues and receipts thereof,
shall be exempt from all taxes. dues,
assessments, impOsitions and Licenses of
any kind whatever, whether State, par
isil, municipal or otherwise. The powers
of said corporation shall be vested in a
board of directors to consist of seven per-
sons, who may make aud establish rules
and bylaws for the proper management
and regulation of it's affairs. The per-
sons signing SAID declaration shall con-
shall serve for the term of one year from
the time of the filing of said declaration
and until their successors are duly APP
pointed.
All lotteries other than those author
lied by this article are prohibited in this
State, unless by similar:1amendment to
this Constitution and for not less than
one million two hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars per annum. All provisions
of the Constitution and laws Of this State
inconsistent or in any way conflicting
with this article are declared to be super
ceded hereby.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That it
shall be the duty of the Secretary of
State to publish the foregoing proposed
amendment in accordance with the pro-
visions of article two hundred and fifty
six of the Constitution, within ninety
days after the first day of January in the
year eighteen hundred and ninety one.
SEC. 3. BE it further enacted, That at
the next general election all electors who
desire to vote for said amendment shall
write or print upon their ballots the
words, "For the Levees, Schools, Chari-
ties, Pensions, Drainage, Lotteries and
General Fund amendment," and all cleo
tors who desire to vote at said election
against said amendment shall write or
print npon their ballots the words,
"Against the Levees, Schools, Charities,
Pensions, Drainage, Lotteries and Gene
raj Fund amendment"
SEC. 4. Be it further enacted, That all
officers charged with elections or the con-
duct of the returns thereof under the
general election laws, shall at the time
they give notice Of the said general cleo
ton also give notice Of the election here
in ordered for the adoption or rejection
of the proposed amendment. and shall
without other direction OF authority than
is herein contained make due returns of
said election in conformity with the gen
eral election laws in so far as they are
not inconsistent with or in conflict with
this act.
[Signed] S. p. HENRY,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
[Signed] JAMES JEFFRIES,
Lieutenant Governor and President of
he..Senate.
~ Witness my signature and
Z l.. S. the seal of the State of Lou
(~~\ isiana, at..sthe City Of Baton
Rouge, this. .29th day of August, 1891.
J.. +. MASON,
Secretary of State.
Rolled Beef, Fulton Market and
Picked Beef at Bauer & Wells Nam.
moth Grocery, Front steet, opposite
Ferry landing.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
Come to Us for Cheap
Job Printing,
PERSONAL.

Judge Blackman, accompanied
by his wife, went to New Orleans on
Monday. They are to return shortly.
WIN Polk, Jr., will surely he
nominated for the Legislature from
this Parish. Who will he his col,
league?
MIR. and Mrs. S. Cullen are in
New Orleans. Mr.. Cullen will 60 un-
der medical treatment.
Mrs. G.. o. Watts, accompanied
by her son and daughter, left for Ken
lucky on a visit to relatives last week,
Mrs. Major f. B. Pendleton and
her daughter, Miss Alice, have re.
turned from Shreveport. They had
been away several weeks.
Capt. Thos. G. Wheadon, of the
"free State" of Mooreland, was in the
city on Monday. His friends were
pleased to see and greet him.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

The official anti journal of the
State is rejoicing because, as it pre-
tends to think, the country parishes
are going against McEnery and true
democracy. For the life of US we
can't see where the jubilation comes
in on the Adams side. Twenty-one
have held primaries; eleven have de-
clared unanimously in favor of Nc.
Emery eight have positively gone for
Adams; one is contested, and one,
whilst against AlcEnery, is also in
structed against Mr.. Adams To
sum up from the country parishes, we
have for McEnery liz delegates; for
Apams ll3 delegates; uninstructed, but
against Adams, IL delegates; and
contested IL delegates. We are sat-
isfed with the country parishes.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
In to.day's paper &c ral,lisn

In to-day's paper &c Fahlisn the
announcement of Captain David II.
Stafford, as candidate for reelection
to the office of Sheriff of this Parish,
subject to the nomination of the Dem
ocratic Convention. AS yet, we have
heard of no opposition to the gentle
man, which insures his election-and
we'll it is that such a conclusion has
been reached, for Mr.. Stafford has
made a competent: and faithful officer.
The Convention and the Democratic
party will do we'll to re-uouli4ate Mr..
Stafford.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
WEAK WOM EN-

Such a remedy is Dr. John BUTTS Sarsa-
pariIla. 1t is eminently the best remedy
for the weaknesses and distress incident to
and following condition of disordered
female functions. 1t revives, strengthens,
and regulates the feminine constitution
Mrs. Mary +. Wilkinson, Jackson, Tenn,
writes:
marriage, but dating from a miscarriage,
nv health got to be very bad. My complex.
ion became sallOw. | became nervous and
sieepIess; / grew thin and despondent Ny
appetite was tickle, and what ate laid ike
regular, and / suffered much pain. / used
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
Good Looks.

Good looks are more than skin deep,
depending upon ahealthy condition of all
the vital organs. Ifthe Liver be inactive
you have Il Bilious Look, if your stomach
be 'lisordered you have Dyspeptic Look
and if your Kidneys be affected you have
II Pinched Look. Secure good health and
you will have good looks. Electric Bit
tcrs is tho great Alternative and Tonic
acts directly on these vital organs.
Cures Pimplcs, Blotches, BOils and gives
good complexion. Sold at Eagle drug
store, SOC. per bottle.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
WOMEN.
Tbs hand that rocks the cradle Is tho
hand that rules the world.

The influence of a mother, the influence
of sister, the influence OF wife. The
world feels this influence. 1t shapes the
destiny of men. For mothers sake, tor
a sisters sake for q wifes sake man will
strive to be honorable. He becomes am
bilious He becomes successful. Happy
the household where the women folks are
cheerful, contensed, and happy. How
pitable the home where mother, sister, or
wife lies ill. How grand the remedy that
is suited to the ills Of womanhood and that
will restore nervous, sickly, aching, de-
spondeut women to health and strength.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

Tho Confirmation services at the
Episcopal Church o" Sunday, con
Quoted hy Right Rev. David Ses.
sums, d. d., Bishop coadjutor of
Louisiana, were of a mighty interest
ing nature. The Church was well
filled with ladies and gentlemen. The
Bishop is flushed scholar and one
of the most learned divines in the
South. He is most finent talker,
hence his discourse was greatly en-
jeyed. The Bishop was at Lamourie
on Monday and at Chencyville yes.
terdav.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by al
East India missionary the formula of a
simple vegetable remedy for speedy aad
permanent cure of Consumption, Bron-
chitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all throat
and Lung Affections, also positive and
radical cure for Nervous Debility and all
Nervous Complaints, after having tested
it's wonderful curative powers in thou
sands of cases, has felt it hisduty to make
it known to his suffering fellows. Act
uated by this motive and desire to re-
lieve human suffering, l will send free of
charge, to all who desire it, this recipe,
in German. French or English, with full
directions for preparing and using. Sent
by mail 10y addressing with stamp naming
this paper. W A. MOVES, $40 Powers
Block, Rochester, N. Y.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
m q . Z

prescriptions of several good doctors, but
nv ailments Increased 4 bearing down
pain about my back and loins seemed as il
It would kill me was bject to frequent
headaches and bilious attacks. In this con-
dition ni | began a use OF Dr. Bulls sarsapa-
rdIa 1t seemed precisely, suited to my
condition. Every spoonful seemed to go
to the right spot. soon showed great i'm
movement, and my friends rejoiced at my
Returning health. | used it during the
months OF March and April, and give 1t oil
the credit for my present enjoyment OF life
and good health. 1t Is u boon to weak and
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
District Court.

On Friday last the following par
ties, found guilty at the recent term
Of the District Court, were brought
before Judge Blackman and SEN
fenced as follows:
State VS.. Bob Rnxsdale; assault
and battery, Fined $500 with costs.
State VS.. W. H. Hastings; selling
liqnor to minors Fined $25 and
costs.
State VS.. James 1'higpeu; assault
and battery. Fined $3.50 aud costs.
State VS.. Sim Tycr, larceny. Three
months in the parish prison.
State VS.. John Jackson, concealed
weapons. Fifteen days in the parish
prison.
State VS.. George MiAigan; con.
cealed weapons. Twenty days in the
parish prison and costs.
State vs James Johnston, larceny.
Fifteen months in the penitentiary.
State vs.. Henry Johnston, larceny.
Two years in the pen,tentiary.
State VS. Geo. Butler, concealed
weapons. Not sentenced
State VS.. Andrew Reed, manslangh'
ter. Ten years in the penitent;ary
State vs.. John Simms, attempt tc
rape. Two years in the penitentiary
NJ. Il. Dozier, murder. Penitentia
ry for life.
State VS. John Jackson, perjury
Eighteen months in the penitentiary
State vs. Bert. Thompson, larceny
Two years in the penitentiary.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

Sheriff Stafford, accompanied by
Ills deputy, Mr.. Dnnham, left here on
Sunday with batch Of nine prisoners
tor the penitentiary at Baton Rouge,
among the number being NJ. 7. Do
z'er and Calvin Hayes, who are to
serve the life penalty. The others
sfe to serve from one to two wears.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

Outside of Col. j.. G. Wise, whose
name for Senator was mentioned in
the DEMOCRAT few weeks ago, no
one has pahlicly announced for that
most Important position. The old
Democratic war horse more than de-
serves this high honor in the gift of
the people.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for cnts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Jacob Geiger, Eagle
drug store.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

Ladies' Victoria and Piccadilly
Shirts in fancy colors and plain
white, rs cents and 81, at Bauer 4
Wells.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

Mr.. James Andrews, our efficient
District Attorney, left for Marksville
F" Monday, to be present at the open.
Ing of District Coart there.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

as a candidate for Judge of the Tenth
Judicial District, composed of the Par
ishcs of Natchitoches, Rapides and Avoy-
clles, subject to the action of the Demo
cratic Convention.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

Several burglaries have been
committed in Alexandra of late; it
behooves cur police to be on the alert
and try and overhaul some of these
nimble fingered cusses.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

The commissioners to serve at
'he primary elections to be held in
alexandria and Pineville on the 7th
0l December, ere as follows:
Alexandria-H. II. White, L. B.
baynard, A. P. Williams.
fmeville-C. w. Boyce, Andrew
David, Lcander Smith.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

SO far there are five candidates
for Clerk announced, viz: Messrs.
Ransdell, Fitzpatrick, Maddox, Hick-
man and Beatty.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
fled with the country parishes.

There were two fire alarms soun-
ded last week. On both occasions
our fire boys rushed to the scene, but
luckily the 'blazes' were put out be-
fore they had arrived, hence their SER
vices were not needed.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
Town and Parish News

--District Court convenes again
to-day, when the remaining cases on
the civil docket will be completed.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

Mr.. G. l. Ransdell, deputy clerk
of the District Court at Alexandria,
and whose experience in this special
line of business has earued for him a
reputation and a name, Announces to
his friends throughout this Parish, il,
this Issue, that lie will he candidate
for Clerk at the approaching Parish
nominating convention. If strict Fl.
deity to duty, honesty and integrity
are the qualifications for this position,
then "Kit," as he is called, is the man
of men for the place.
Mr.. James Andrews, onr present
District Attorney and a lawyer Of
ability and prominence, is announced
as candidate for the District Judg
ship of the Tenth Judicial District
composed of Avoyelles, Rapides anG
Natchitoches, in the present issue o.
the DEMOCRAT. The gentleman i:
highly popular throughout the ad
joining Parishes and possesses in ar
ominent degree the necessary qualif
cat;ons to fill this high position.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

as Many a pale and slckly looking little
child has been saved by its good mother
giving it Dr. John Bulls Worm Destroyers.
ffhey taste good. Price rs cents.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

as candidate for Clerk of the District
Court for Rapides Parish, subject to the
action of the Democratic Convention.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

Ducks have been plentiful in
Town the past week; but they have
boen selling higher than usual.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
S r ON c.,

Nelly Davis, Helena, Ark, writes: "Dr-
Bulls Sa1saparlla has improved my health
wonderfully, also greatly improved my
have disappeared, and | was very weak,
with no appetite, and at times suffered great
pain, but now feel quite well again."
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
To The many friends of
w, ], BEATTY

present him to the Parish Democratic
Convention, ard ask his nomination for
Recorder and Clerk of the Court of
Rapides.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
Children Cry for Pitchers castorla.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castorta.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
Whenshehad Children. she gavethem Castoria.

Bauer Il We'll are receiving fresh
Groceries daily, and their prices are
lower than elsewhere. Front street,
opposite Ferry landing.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
Wednesday, : Nov. 25th
A ANNOUNCEMENTS
For District Judge.
JAMES ANDREWS

sY' We are authorized to announce the
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

Dining and Room Chairs in
Wood, Cane and Carpeted seats at
Bauer Il Wells.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

Now is the time to buy your blan-
kets. Bauer & Wells is the place to
bun them. Brown blankets at $l.25;
grey blankets at $l.50 and $l.75;
white blankets at Sl.25 to $500
per pair. Front street, opposite the
Ferry landing.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

OF Nothing makes person feel so bad
as a touch of chills and fever Smiths Tonic
Syrup Is pleasant to take, and cures this
allment quickly.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

We acknowledge the receipt of
the Boyce Headlight, and exchange
with pleasure.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
For Clerk of the pis4ict Court.
C, l.. RANSDELL

~ We are authorized to announce thu
l,aule of
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

Primaries will he held in Aca-
dia Nov. &c; Assumption Dec: Z; Cad
do Dec. 2; Calcasien Dec. 5; Grant
Nov. 81; Iberville Dec. 2; Jefferson
Fov. 2s; St. Bernard Nov. 2s; St.
Martin Nov. 29' Tangipaho Dec. 5;
Vermillion Nov. 20; Vernon Noy. 2s;
Washington Dec. d Webster Dec. S.
There are twenty-six parishes which
have not as set day.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

PERSONAL DR.. Il. l.. Randolph
returned from New Orleans on Sunday.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

JOHN d. PARK & Soss, Wholesale agents,
It's, III and l79 Sycamore ST., Cincinnati, o.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

as candidate for Sheriff of the Parish of
Rapides, subject to nomination by the
Democratic Convention,
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
The new Parish Executive Com.

mittee, recently appointed, is made up
as follows:
At Large: James JefFries, F. Seip,
J. r. Thornton, f. G.. Hunter, w. II.
Roberts, R. l.. Luckett.
Alexandria Ward: W. 7. Sanford,
Thomas Crawlev.
Pineville Ward: G.. w. Bolton and
E. j. Hardtneg.
Rapides Ward: G. Il. Haworth and
j. A. Cruikshank.
Spring Hill Ward: John Gill and
John D. Phillips.
Cotile Ward: w. f. Texada and
G. Fl. Blanchard.
Calcasieu Ward: Israel Perkins and
l.. NJ. Nichols.
Hineston Ward: J. II. Sorrelle and
John Cordukes.
Lamourie Ward: Henry Rogers
and WIN. Harris.
Cheneyville Ward j. w. Stafford
and S. F. Meeker.
Rigolette Ward James P. Hick-
man and w. w. Brashear.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25
For Sheriff.
D, r, STAFFORD

Ey We are authorized to announce the
name of
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

Texas and Pacific Railrcad:
For NarsMU:
Leaves Alexandria. a............. .4:3S p M
For NeW Orleans.
Leaves Alexandria,. 1885 a. nj
Arrives in New Orleans ....... 100 p. nj
Leaves New Orleans. ......... 500 a. nj
Morgan'5 La. 4 Texas r. R:
Leaves Alexandria. a............ .9:05 a. III
Arrives at Alexandria. ........ Cos p. m
70 First class fare from Alexandria to
New Orleans, by either of above named
roads costs $685..
yNToI Nav OEth
The Louisiana Democrat., 1891-11-25

as a candidate for the lower House of the
State Legislature, subject to nomination
ny the Democratic party.