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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-10-03
COUNTY, STATE and GENERAL,
COUNTY HAPPENINGS.
FROM WESTPORT.

FROM wEsTPoRT.
The warm and pleasant weather last
week was the means Of inducing u few
visitors here from Cosmopolis and Mon
tesano, who enjoyed themselves in the
surf, and took home a good supply of
crabs and clans.
Mr.. McKinstry, who went to Astoria
several weeks ago, has requested Mrs.
Mckinstry to join HIM at that place, as
he can do better there than here. She
will leave in a few days, and the best
wishes Of their many friends 20 with
them.
Haptonstall has got new wheclbar-
row, and it corresponds we'll with its
owner. 1t is made of fire wood and is a
yard wide and two yards long, with a
four-inch face wheel, which makes a
track like a sand wagon. He says he
will lend it to any one wishing to borrow
it, on condition that they will keep it
well creased and agree to wheel all they
can put on it.
Rev. J. r. Thompson preached in the
Congregational church here last Saturday
evening and Sunday morning. He ex-
poets to make his home in Aberdeen in
the near future. Brother Nye conducted
services Sunday evening and delivered a
very able and interesting sermon. Let
the good work go on, as we are in need
Of the gospel teaching. We hope to be
able to have services here at least once
every Sunday.
Everything has been quiet the past
week in the house-breaking and petty
thieving business, the culprits being
known. They are a lot of boys-fit sub
jects Tor the reform school-over whom
their parents have but little or no con.
troll. The law-abding citizens have the
whole gang "spotted" and if they are
troubled again, an effort will be made to
have the whole lot Of young hoodlums
sent to the reform school-where they
ought to be now.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-10-03
From HOQuiam WashingtOnian:

From HOquiam Washingtonian:
Mr.. Walker, one OF the pioneer ranch
ers OF AFFORD, came down last Thursday
Mr.. Walker has taken the contract fol
building the bridge across Big creek and
will begin at once. Nj. Walker has the
only saw mill in the whole country north
Of Hoquiam.
John Hood, an old miner, returned on
Saturday from trip to the Trail Greek
mines. He reports that the richest min
ing section he has ever seen, and that q
town Of 1000 inhabitants has grown uI
there this year. The mines are only six
miles over the United States line and are
owned mostly by Spokane parties.
p. Burnes, gardener OF Mr.. Emerson's
garden, has two squashes in which he
takes great deal Of pride. They are o.
the Hubbard variety and are monsters
either of which will weigh fifty pounds
We hope that the suggestion that they be
sent to the Portland exposition will be-
carried out. These, with the big ruta.
baga weighing twenty pounds, from the
Humptulips, will do for starter.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-10-03
From MontesanO Vidette:

From Montesano Vidette:
One day last week Daniel Gleeson saw
six bears on a sand bar in the Satsop
river near his place, all at one time.
This town has no Jail, but one is needed
badly. 1t is of little use for the marshal
to arrest any one, for there is no place to
confine prisoner, and he must OF neces-
sity be turned loose.
Last week we reported a big hill OF
potatoes raised by Frank Click. This
week we can report a yield that "goes him
one better" S. d. West dug one hill OF
potatoes a few days ago OF the Dakota
Red variety that tipped the scales at
twenty pounds. A third OF a bushel is
pretty good for one hill Of potatoes.
Eugene France was up from Aberdeen
Tuesday. In speaking of the proposed
logging road back Of this city, he said
that no doubt existed in his mind that ii
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-10-03
FROM HOQUIAM.

Miss Minnie France is quite i'll.
w. T. Crawford has returned from his
trip to Minnesota.
Mrs. Watson Blackstone has gone to
Tacoma for medical treatment.
Rev. and Mrs. Miller and Frank j.
Furst are attending the Presbyterian con-
vention in Olympia.
Henry Rowland departed on Monday
morning for Portland, Ore. to resume
his studies at the Portland university.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Whitney and
daughter Mabel are with US again. They
pronounce Grays harbor far ahead Of
Colorado.
Miss Mary Ruse, who has made Ho-
GUAM her home for the past year, left
on Monday for Ellensburg, where she
will learn telegraphy.
Maitland Sanford and family arrived
here Monday night, from Ellensburg'
Mr.. Sanford's many friends are pleased
to see him once more at the delivery
window of our postoffice.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-10-03
A Historical Fact.

The Nashville Banner says: "This is
historical statement that can't be re-
futed, and it goes to the very heart Of
the financial issue. No country has ever
circulated conourrently for any consid-
cradle length Of time both gold and sill
YER money when there was free and in
dependent coinage Of both. The attempt
ed bimetallism under such conditions
has resulted always in alternate circula-
ton Of the two metals, the cheaper metal
taking the place Of the dearer as ratios
were varied, either by commercial
causes or by legislation.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-10-03

would be built next spring. The iron for
the road has been secured, and one OF
the parties interested in it's construction
would soon he here from the east.
An apple 1879 inches in circumference
is OF pretty good size, yet this was what a
Red Checked Pippin measured that was
left with us few days ago, by Andrew
Myklebost, and raised on his ranch west
Of town.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-10-03
IN GENEKAL.

The house OF deputies in Rio Grande
has voted against amnesty for those who
participated in the recent rebellion.
A decree OF foreclosure has been signed
in favor OF the American Loan and Trust
Company and against the Oregon Short
Line and Utah Northern Railway, who
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-10-03
AMONG THE MAGAZINES.

Lie complete novel Ill tnc OCtODcr Issue
of Lippincott's, "My Strange Patient"
contains some adventures that are by no
means commonplace. The author,
William T. Nichols, though hitherto
little known, has story to tell, and
knows how to tell it in way to catch the
readers interest in the first paragraph
and hold it unfalteringly to the end.
In an article at once crisp and solid,
Fred Perry Powers discusses ethics and
Economics" and shows that the world g
business must Of necessity be conducted
ON business principles, and that consid.
erations OF philanthropy and sentiment,
while Of value in their proper place, are
secondary, not primary. This paper is
well fitted to prick some current popular
decisions.
Theodore Stanton supplies some facts
concerning French Roads," showing
the vast Improvements made Of late in
the department of the Tarn.
Bishop William Taylor, Ex-Gov. For
aker, Mrs. Elizabeth Grannis, Miss Gym.
thia Westover, Miss Florence Danger
field, and Oliver Sumner Teall repre-
senting the church, politics, law, journal
ism, and society, al have decided
opinions regarding the question "shall
Wheelwomen Wear Bloomers?" which
each answers in characteristic style in
Demorest's Magazine for October. These
opinions are unique and we'll worth read
ing.
Everyone who will take the trouble to
cut out this notice and forward it, with
six cents in postage stamps, to the adj.
dress below, will receive sample copy
Of Demorest's Magazine, containing a
Pattern Order which entities the holder
to any pattern illustrated in it, or in any
number published during the last twelve
months. This offer is remarkable one
and all should take advantage of it..
Demorest's Magazine is published for
81 year, by the Demorest Publishing
Co., 40 Fifth avenue, New York.
The October Atlantic Monthly is rich
in good fiction. Mrs. Wards powerful
serial. A Singular Life, is concluded.
There is further installment of Gilbert
Parker's Seats of the Mighty, which in.
creases in interest with each succeeding
issue. Further chapters Of Charles Egbert
Craddock's Mystery of Witch-Face Mount
ain also appear.
One of the most striking contributions
is another Japanese study by Lafcadio
Hearn, entitled The Genius of Japanese
Civilization. The third of Mr.. Peabody's
papers, An Architects Vacation, tells Of
The Venetian Day.
Bradford Torrey's paper on Lookout
Mountain is of peculiar interest in view
of the memorable gathering there this
summer.
The book reviews, which constitute 80
important part Of every issue Of the
Atlantic, treat OF group OF six stories
much read and discussed at present.
The poems Of this issue are by John 3.
Tabb and Michael Field. The latter con-
tributes Second Thoughts, which, with
Tiger-Lilies, in the September issue, are
the first poems of this popular English
writer to be printed in an American pub
LEGATION. The usual departments com.
plete the issue.
Houghton, Mifflin & Co., Boston.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-10-03
CHURCHES.

lHlST. Meets in the Tabernacle formerly
ne public school building) on Wishkah
reaching every Sunday at IL a. III. and
Y: BY the pastor, Rev. F. X. Van Tassel,
aaay school at 10 a. III. Baptist Young PEG.
Union Sunday evening at $50. Boys Brig
.evefy Monday evening. Literary Society
Maesday evening. Prayer meeting Thursday
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-10-03

Get your milk at the Pioneer Dairy, i
you want good milk and good meaure.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-10-03
from Montesano Economist:

From Montesano Economist:
j. w. Pettyjohn was presented with a
fine baby boy by his spouse this morning.
September was busy month in the
county clerks Office, the cash receipts
being nearly 1925.
Quite number OF colts are being
trained at the driving park, Terry Cham
bers and DIR. knowlton having over a
dozen yearlings in training. WHAT'S the
matter with spring meeting to give the
colts chance to show their mettle.
The ferry boat for the Block House
Smith crossing of the Chehalis river is
now ready at Centralia, and will be float
ell down as soon as the rains sufficiently
raise the water.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-10-03
Kentucky Fashion.

"what win you take?" the Nation said.
Kentucky then replied,
~ guess III have sound money straight
With silver on the side."
-washinaton Post
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-10-03
From Elma Chronicle /:

From Elma Chronicle:
Uncle Phil Kellerman brought us in an
elegant specimen of Northern Spy apple
grown on 4.year old tree in his orchard.
1t measured Tx inches in circumference
and was without blemish. This is a
great country for apples.
The money order business at the Elma
postofiice is estimated at 81, 900 per week.
Pretty good for town Of 600 people.
Much Of this money, however, could be
saved to the business interests of the
town if people would call ON our local
merchants and examine their stock and
obtain their prices before sending away
for goods.
Last Saturday evening as Miss Nettie
Watson was returning to her home from
taking tea with young lady friend, and
was almost at her own door, some das-
tardly coward fired a revolver in her face,
and presumably at her. The identity OF
the villain, and his purpose, are only
suspicion, as yet, but the matter will not
be lost sight Of ard soon as the evidence
can be obtained vigorous prosecution
will ensue.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-10-03

Farmer-Wheat Is only haH q crop
this year.
Free Silver Politician - That's all
right. Well have law passed to make
two pecks bushel, and then you III have
as much as usual
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-10-03

ALH0L!C. Services as usual at the church
aThird street. Father Deichman ofiiciat-
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-06-27

Mrs. g. w. Ellis has for her guest.
this week, Miss Clara Monier, a
charming belle Of Demopolis, Ala.
May she "Alabama" ls the heart.
felt wish of 0. Y.
The date of holding the County
Convention of the Peoples Party
has been changed from the 18th to
the Goth inst.
About 5000 people attended the
Heidelburg picnic on Tuesday. and,
as usual, the Engineers did every
thing up according to a queens
taste. Poplarville were represents
ed by 80 or more young people.
Fun and politics mixed we'll
thousands danced while thousands
listened to the ambitious candidates.
Ex-Gov. Lowry, Ex-senator Hooks
er, NJ essrs. McInnis, Wait, Tackett
and others delivered short speeches.
Nevills could have captured the
crowd, but his talk was postponed
until later in the canvass.
A. W Reed and family, who have
been residing IN New Orleans for a
year or so, have returned to Pop
larville to remain. Mr.. Reed again
has charge of the engine and ma
chinery of the dickson & Go. mill.
DR.. j. M. 'Thornhill, who is known
and loyed by every man, woman
and child in Pearl River county,
throws his banner to the breeze,
this week, with the following in
scriptiOn stamped thereon. "For
County Treasurer. NJ. Thornhill.
The Doctor is now, and has been
for years, the honored mayor of
Poplarville. He has always been
THE moving spirit In all PROGRESSES
i've affairs-political, educational,
agricultural and otherwise. The
Doctor deserves some public exc
preston of appreciation at the
hands of our people, and now is
the time for them to practically lis
lustrate their faith in, and 10 We for,
an honored, upright citizen.
By mutual agreement, DR.. Thorn
hill and Mr.. j. L. Strahan, who are
warm personal friends, will make
no canvass of the county. We can
conscientiously say, that no matter
who you vote for Treasurer, your
vote will not be thrown away wheth
er it be cast for the victor or the
defeated.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-06-27
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
And 8 till it rains.

And still it rains.
Miss Emma Rawls has been ill
for several weeks with an attack Of
fever.
Hats, Shoes, dress goods, etc.
going at hard.time prices at the
RACKET STORE.
Mrs. w. E. Herren and daughter
Miss Jessie, spent several days
with friends in New Orleans.
Mr.. D. M. Graham, of Poplaryille,
is in the city, the guest of his cous'
IN, Mr.. Luther Gressett. Meridian
News Dist,
Night Operator Ford, while i'm
disposed from fever, was relieved
from duty several days by Operator
Spragins, of Ellisville.
A Life Scholarship in the Geor.
gia.Alabama Business College, of
Macon, Ga, can be had on reasons
able terms by applying at this office.
ROSE COLD-Hay Fever and
Summer Colds are promptly pre-
vented or cured by DR.. Humphreys
Snecific '77,' For sale by all
druggists.
Capt. T. r. White, woods mans
ager for the dickson mill, cut one
of his knees with a Ratchet last
Thursday, ard was compelled to
"lay up' for repairs.
1t has been stated by New OrH
leans papers that the chiefs OF the
N. o. & N. E. r. r. will shortly
move their headquarters from Cin-
cinnati to the Crescent City.
Last Friday, while horseback
riding, Master Binion White was
struck by tree limb ana thrown
from his seat. The little fellow
has q broken arm as q result of the
fall.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-06-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Land Office at Jackson, Miss, !
NT,- 7Q6E Z

May, 10, 1895. !
Notice is hereby given that the
following,named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof IN support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk of Pearl River
county at Poplarville, Miss, ON
June 29, 1896, viz: John e. Lee, of
Poplaryllle, Miss, Homestead No.
20579 for the s. sw4 and mel sw4
sec 20 and sci SCI sec 80 2 r
IA W.
He names the following Witness
es to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation OF. said land,
viz: John Beall, Augustus M. Beall of
Hillsdale; Geo. w. Smith, j. Alex.
Smith, of Poplarville, Pearl River
county, Miss.
ROBERT b. WILSON,
30-6.t. Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-06-27
HALF FARE TO CHATT-
ANOOGA.

The Queen & Crescent Route will
sell round trip tickets from all
points on it's line, June 25th to 9th,
1895, to Chattanooga and return,
at half rates, with liberal limits
and conditions.
Ask ticket agents for particulars,
or address
1. Hardy, A. G. P. A, Vicksburg.
r. Fl. Garrett, q" New Orleans.
A. j. Lytle, D. P. A., Chattanooga.
,McGregor,T.P. "A, Birmingham.
W. @. Rinearson, G. PA, Cincinnati.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-06-27
JULY FOURTH.

The Queen u Crescent Route
will sell round trip tickets from all
stations to any point on the system
and to principal southern points in
general, at fare and third iol
the round trip.
Tickets on sale July 2nd and 3rd
and for trains arriving at destina
ton morning Of July -4th. Good
till 7th to return.
Ask agents for particulars or see
9 mall bills.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-06-27
Boost.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Land Office at Jackson, MIss.,l
May %, 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the
following~named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make fDal
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk of Pearl River
county at Poplarville, Miss, on July
10, 1895, viz: William Jones, of Nc
Nell, Miss, Homestead No. 1881
for the WI ne4 and e4 nw4 SET 80 t
4sr17 W.
He names the following witness.
es to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of, said land,
VIZ: Thomas Strahan, Il. R. Spiers,
W.T. McGehe, Peter Mitchell, all
of McNiell P. O., Miss.
RoRERT e. WILSON,
31:6-t. Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-06-27

Owing to the lack of space in
last weeks issue, We failed to men.
ton the exercises of the pupils of
the Methodist Sunday school in
celebration Of Childrens' Day, which
was observed Monday night of the
past week. Unfavorable weather,
church services and other causes
conspired to postpone these exer-
cises, which were appointed to ma
terialize several times during the
course of the past three weeks, On
the night mentioned, however, a
fair sized audience greeted the
children. and we'll were all present
rewarded tor their attendance. The
music, recitations, ETC., were we'll
and entertainingly rendered, for
which the public can thank Mrs. G.
W. Ellis for her laborious and eff
cient training services, and the
children for their responsive ap~
plication. A collection Of $685.,
for mission purposes, and the hearty
appreciation of their friends, re-
warded the children for their laud.
able efforts.
Our old friend, Judge J. P. Mes
Gehee, throws his gauntlet into the
political ring, this week, by an
nouncing himself in the FREE Press
as a candidate for Supervisor from
this, the first district. Judge Nc.
Gehee has served us as Justice of
the Peace for the past four years,
and has always taken an active in
terest in county affairs. He is
fully competent to fill the position
named, and if elected would make a
working, conscientious member of
the Board.
At a recent regular meeting Of
Pine Tree Lodge K. of P, the fol-
loving officers were elected for the
ensuing term:
r.. Howard. @. G..
W. W. Strahan, V. G.
j. @. Gridley, P.
w. M. Austin, M. of A.
j. s. McGehee, M. of w.
W. 1. Thames, K. r. 5. and Al. f.
j. l.. Strahan, NJ. of r.
Knights Thames and Strahan are
hOld.over officers.
We are authorized by Prof. j. r.
Edmonds to withdraw his announce
ment as candidate for County Su
perintendent of Education. He
takes this step because he could
not get the necessary examination.
The Professor returns thanks to
his many friends for their promis-
ej encouragement and support, and
regrets that the law is such as to
lebar him from continuing in the
race.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-06-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at jackson, MISS, |
May, Is, 1896. {
Notice is hereby given that the
followingsnamed settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk of Pearl River
county at Poplarvllle, Mss, on
June 20, 1895, viz: James W. Gill,
of Mcneil, Miss, Homestead No.
21S58 for the nw4 sec % 4 IL
W.
He names the following witness.
es to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of, said land,
VIZ: W. B. Splers, B. F. Lumpkin,
D. A. Watson, A. L. Livings, all of
Mcneil, Miss.
ROBERT E. WILSON,
Boost. Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-06-27

We are authorized to announce
CAPT. I. R. WHITE
as a candidate for Supervisor of
LIST district of Pearl River county.
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party.
we are authorized to announce
j. L. MCGEHEE
as a candidate for Supervisor of
LIST district of Pearl River county,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party.
we are authorized to announce
f. L. FORD
as a candidate for Supervisor of LIST
district of Pearl River county, subs
Ject to the action of the Democrat
ic party.
We are authorized to announce
JOSEPH A. SMITH
as candidate for Supervisor of
LIST district of Pearl River county,
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party.
We are authorized to announce
!. A. Fl. SMITH
as candidate for Supervisor of
9Th district of Pearl River county,
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party.
We are authorized to announce
T. r. MARTIN
as a candidate for Supervisor of
9Th district of Pearl River county,
subject to the action of the Demo.
cratic party.
We are authorized to announce
DAWSON IRELAND
as a candidate for Supervisor OF
9th district of Pearl River county,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party.
We are authorized to announce
BENZ, F. WHEAT
as a candidate for Supervisor OF
4th district of Pearl River county,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party.
We are authorized to announce
w. T. MCGEHEE
as candidate for Supervisor OF
4th district of Pearl River county
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party.
We are authorized to announce
G.. w. SMITH
as a candidate for Supervisor Of
3rd district of Pearl River county
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-06-27
FOR STATE SENATOR.

"a are authorized to announce
G. w. ELLIS
candidate for Senator from
4. Fourth Senatorial District, com
s'.ed of Marion, Pearl River, Gov
p' and Simpson counties, subs
~ ~ to the action of the Democrat.
xparty.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-06-27
NOTICE.

By virtue of the power vested in
me as chairman of the Democrat c
Executive Committee of Pearl Rlv-
er county, a mass meeting of the
Democrats of Pearl River county
is hereby called to meet at the
courthouse in the town of Poplar~
Vile, on Saturday, June 10Th, at 10
o'clock a. M, for the purpose T
electing delegates to the district
convention to be held in the city OF
Meridian on July the II, 1890, to
nominate a Democratic candidate
for d istrict Attorney for the secs
ond Judicial District.
&. W. ELLIS, Ch'm'n. e
Popla rville, June II, 1895.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-06-27

ENCOURAGEMENT FEES.
n;st. and State Candidates, $15
'or 10 ~ntv Candidates, S.
'oI n 0 and Town Candidates, $3.50
% o :. unvuouncements cash in advance.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-06-27
Millinery.

My varied stock of latest styles
and novelties in summer Millinery
Goods, consisting of Hats, Bibbons,
Laces, Trimmings, ETC., will be
sold at the lowest prices.
The expense of a trip to the city
may be saved by calling and inspect.
ing my stock.
MISS MARY COCHRAN.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-06-27
POplarville, Miss.
TO HOMEsSEEKERS.

FOR SALE--Six hundred and forty acres of
land, 40 acres improved, balance partially tim
bered, within four miles of town. Also lots
improved and unimprOved in tOwn--very desir-
able property. bargain can be had for Cash.
Apply to ANDREW SMITH,
Poplarviie, Miss.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-06-27
announcements.
mop DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

40 are authorized to announce
W HON. J, a. NEVILLE
,.rdidste for reelection to the
s w. Of District Attorney for the
= u''"ud Judicial District, subject to
=. .ction of the Democratic party.