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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-10-28

is no better section than Orange
county in the whole state for the cul-
ture of this splendid fruit.-Orlando
Reporter.
Large shipments of Indian river
fish are going forward from Titus
vile. Sixty-six barrels were shipped
one day last week.
Mr.. C. B. Knott, superintendent of
the Flagler hotel system, will insti-
tute bicycle academies on the tennis
courts here, at Ormond, Palm Beach
and at Miami. ST. Augustine and Or
mond have natural speedways. Palm
Beach is having additions made to
the roads for bicycling, and at Miami
unusual efforts are being made to
give cyclers miles of coraline cover
ed speedways. Bicycles can now be
wheeled from Ormond over shell
roads to New Smyrna, and with fer
riage at st. Augustine and Matanzas
inlet an uninterrupted course on the
beach could be had from Pablo to
New Smyrna.-Cit1zen.
The FLORIDA East Coast Homeseek-
er offers much excellent advice to in
tending immigrants. In a recent ed
itorial addressed to them it said:
''Florida is often called the poor
mans home, and this is true in one
sense. But people take for granted
that, because the climate is fine, be-
cause man can work all of the year,
because but little warm clothing and
but little fuel is needed, settler can
begin on little Or nothing and make
living. Here is just where most of
the failures in Florida have their
source. We say that you cannot get
something for nothing here, any
more than in other parts of the coun-
try"
At the invitation of Mr.. w. w. Rus
sell an Advocate representative paid
visit to the headquarters Of the Sc
bastian and Cincinnatus Railway on
Monday. 1t was too wet that even
ing to view the road and the work
done, but the following morning Mr..
Russell ordered two of his men to get
the hand-car ready, and it was not
long ere we were whirling along the
new railway at merry pace. A cur
sorry glance around showed us that
the work was still being pushed for
ward. All the ties have been laid for
ten miles, and the rails laid a dis
lance of four or five miles, to the Sc
bastian river, where some delay was
caused by the difficulty the men had
in finding bottom for the bridge
piles. This was eventually overcome,
and the laying of the rails is now
proceeding. There are about sixty
men still employed on the road, and
some 400 tons of rail still to lay.
County Surveyor j. O. Fries is also
busily surveying and stalking out the
routes where the canals will be dug
to drain theva body of $4,000 acres
of muck and other lands owned by
Mr. Russell. It seems to us that it
will yet take a year to complete this
great and expensive drainage of land,
which will eventually be divided up
| 80 - III
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
PERSONAL.

Sheriff S w. Wilcox of Kauai is
back from the Coast.
L. c. Ables returned by the Austria
liza from a visit to California.
c. A. Spreckels and w. w. Dimond
arrived by the Picking this morning.
Martin Smith arrived home last
night from short run to the Coast.
DR.. j. NJ. Topmoeller, prominent
practitioner of Cincinnati, is visitor
to Honolulu.
j. w. Lenhart and bride of Hawaii
returned by Friday nights steamer
from Chicago.
Manager C. L. Wight of the Wilder
Steamship Co., returned by the Aus
tralia Friday evening.
j. F. Eckardt, superintendent of the
Queens hospital, returned by the Aus
tralia from a visit abroad.
Brothers Albert, Edward and
Joseph are booked to leave by the Aus
tralia on Tuesday next to undertake
an extended trip to the East.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18

bookkeeping" led by Mr.. VIII. Covell,
of Louisville, Ky. All are welcome.
Parties in Honolulu who have per-
sonal acquaintance with Mr.. Bryan,
the nominee of the Democratic party.
assert that he is a ''silver tongued
orator"
a letter received in this city today
states that Nolney V. Ashford is still
a very sick man. His complete res
toration to good health is no longer
hoped for.
The mother of q, II. Gere of the
Public Works Department arrived by
the Australia Friday evening from
Cripple Creek, Colo... and will remain
permanently in Honolulu.
c. S. Bradford returned Friday night
from San Francisco. after having pur-
chased the plant for new Hlo paper
to be known as the Hawaii Herald.
He will be the editor
Wilfred Burns was around to say
that he is very rapidly recovering his
health and will rejoin the Hawaiian
circus upon the return of that insti-
tuition to Honolulu next week.
The Stokes party of New York, who
arrived by the Australia Friday night
did not get away for the volcano by
the Kinau. They will wait over for
the next trip of the same vessel.
Letters received from members of
the Hawaiian National band state that
the band is doing so well at Manhat-
extended two weeks, ending August
1St-
Col. Mclean wants ten men from the
volunteer companies to build the new
shooting butts at Kaliaako. Work
will begin Monday morning. The men
will be selected by the company cap
tains.
c. r. Collins has an ad in this issue
calling attention to the fact that it is
about time you were getting your horse
a new harness, and that he keeps i
full line of whips, saddles and riding
boots.
Sylvester and Sam johnson will
make their run around Oahu tomor-
row instead of Monday on account of
the inability of the former to get
away on the date last named. Sylves-
ter will make the trip alone later
The Rams and First Regiment at
the base ball park at $3.50. The game
will undoubtedly be one of the clos
est and best of the season. Both
teams are in excellent trim and can be
depended upon to put up fine ball.
Company ID MINISTRIES have the Ha-
waiian Tramp Car, seen in the Fourth
of July parade, out this afternoon.
Two genuine Chinese actors were in
side and Henry Vierra was driving.
The car will attend the ball game this
afternoon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
A TALK WITH ,. c. JONES
THE FINANCIER'S VIEWS ON THE
MONEY MARKET.
Hawaiian Securities Are Held in Favor
Can BE Readily Placed-Sugar
Trust and Market.

Mr.. p. c. Jones arrived by the Aus
tralia Friday evening. His family will
remain in Philadelphia until a second
trip of Mr.. Jones to America in Sep
in fact, has been ailing most of the
time since he left Honolulu. He says:
'On the train across the continent
| was taken with a severe cold from
which | have not yet fully recovered.
The weather was exceedingly hot,
which added greatly to my discom-
fort. At times the thermometer stood
at 40.
Finances? Well, / have nothing
special to report. My trip was princi-
pally on private business. Mr.. Rithet
travelled across the continent with me-
He anticipates no difficulty in placing
the refunding bonds in London. With
a view to seeing what could be done
i'm America I consulted leading firm
of brokers of Wall street. They spoke
assuringly of the matter and request
ed more information regarding the ma
ture of the refunding bonds.
I'm New York consulted with Mr..
Searle, the head of the sugar asso-
citation. He informed me that he was
not in position to. make contracts at
present. Mr.. Searle gave as the rea-
son for the depression in sugar, the
unloading of stock by European spec
ulators, who We're forced to realize by
July |. He said these spectators
brought up sugar in December and
January in anticipation of large adj
vance. As the time limit drew near
they were forced to let go, throwing
an immense amount of the commodity
on the market. He thinks prices will
not hold down very long"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
TWO CHURCHES.

The congregation of Central Unior
church will have the pleasure on Sun
day evening of hearing a sermon by
the Rev. H. H. Parker. KawaihaC
church, which is usually closed on al.
ternate Sunday evenings will be open
ed tomorrow night and Rev. ID. p,
BRINE will preach in the English Ian
guage. The, theme of the sermon is
THE Present. Opportunity of the
Young Hawaiians," The usual union
Hawaiian service will be held at Kau-
makapili.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
NOTICE.

The adjourned annual meeting of
in this city this day the following Off
GERS were elected to serve during the
ensuing year:
S. G. Wilder, President.
G. =. Wilder, Vice-President.
c. j. Falk, Secretary and Treasurer.
c. l.. Wight, Auditor.
The above officers, together with f.
w. MacFarlane, constitute the Board
of Directors.
C. j. FALK, Secretary.
Honolulu, July 16, 1896.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
NOTICE.

| have made over all the stock and
merchandise in the business carried on
by the late j. 7. Warehouse, and also
the good will and all outstanding ac-
counts thereof, to my sons, f. T. p,
f. c., John and G. S. Waterhouse, who
henceforth carry on said business and
assume all liabilities from this date
July 1st, 1896.
ELIZABETH BOURNE WATER
HOUSE, Sole Legatee under the Will
of John L. Warehouse. / mo
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
NOTICE.

Honolulu, H. l., July Is, 1896
At the annual meeting of the stock.
holders of w. G. IRWIN & Co., Ltd, held
at its Office on Wednesday, July 18th
elected to serve as officers during the
ensuing years!
President and Manager-Wm. G. r.
win.
Vice-President-Cla Spreckels.
Secretary and Treasurer-W. M.
Giffard.
Auditory. c. Porter.
H. NJ. WHITNEY, Jr.,
Acting Secy. VIM. G.. Irwin g. Co, Ltd.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE.

The undersigned, each residing in
Honolulu, in the island of Oahu, of the
Republsc of Hawaii, have formed CO.
partnership with each other in the
business of buying and selling general
merchandise and as commission mer-
chants in said Honolulu, under the
firm name or style of j. Il. Water
house, being the business heretofore
carried on by j. T. Waterhouse, first,
and his successor, J. T. Waterhouse,
second
Dated, Honolulu, July 1, 1896.
Frederick T. p. Waterhouse,
Ernest Coniston Waterhouse,
John Warehouse,
George S. Waterhouse.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
AFTER A YEAR.

Col. George w. Macfarlane, wife and
baby arrived home on the Australia
Friday evening after trip of nearly
year abroad. All are in fine health.
While in England Mrs Macfarlane Wis
tied her old home. The Macfarlanes
stopped several weeks in San Fran
CISCO
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
JUDGE DEAD.

Judge w. A. Kukamano of Molokai,
died at Kalaupapa on Tuesday. On
Wednesday morning the dead body
was transferred to Pukoo for inter.
ment. Deceased has been judge since
the Provisional Government came into
power.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
No Time Should Be Lost

Printed lawns at 12Rc, and figured
Dimities at 15c , all fast colors, are not
every day chances. At the same time
look at the 56-inch Black Alpacas at
55c, 75c and s5c per yard at Kerr's,
Queen street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
MIR. BIRNIE'S VACATION.

Rev. ID. p. Birnie will spend the
month of August on Hawaii. During
that time the Central Union pulpit will
be occupied by Rev. Mr.. Palmer, a
Presbyterian pastor of Oakland. I'm
til the arrival of the latter, following
the departure of Mr.. Birnie next week.
Mr.. Lewis will preach at Central
Union.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
KID GLOVES.

An Al Kid Glove for $1.OO. They are
4-button, tan shades, good for shop
ping or driving, the best value ever
offered at N. S. Sachs, $40 Fort street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
MARRIED.

HEYWOOD-TORBERT.-At San RAJ
fael, Cal, July 10, at p. m, in the
FIRST Presbyterian church, Rev. Nc
Donald officiating, Mrs. Lulu Hey
wood to James L. Torbert of Honolulu.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
FOR RENT.

VERY DESIRABLE HOUSE ON
Slope of Punchbowl. Magnificent
view. Pure air. House contains Par
Tor, Dining Room, two very large Bed
Rooms, Splendid Bath, Servants quart
ers, Large Yard. House Furnished.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
All Outdoors

is yours when you ride a bicycle.
70 rent by the hour, day, or wee,,.
HAWAIIAN CYCLERY, Way block,
King street
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
STRUCK THE ROCKS.

The steamer Lehua, Capt Nye, went
on the rocks at Makena, Maui, but
luckily ecoaped without very serious
injury. A wave lifted her off. Re-
pairs win take couple of weeks.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ON ICE.
AT PALAMA GROCERY.

Fresh Frozen Oysters, Halibut, Sal
mon, Smoked Finnan Haddies, Stur-
geon and Salmon, Halibut chucks, Tip
Bits in Kits, Salmon Bellies, Celery,
Caulifiower, and usual Fruits. Tel
ephone 1855.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
G. d. CHASE
SAFE DEPOSIT BUILDING,
400 Fort Street.
Ever have
headache?

There are great many remedies
for headache. Different people have
different remedies which they take
for relief. Most people know that
nearly all headache medicines con-
tain poisonous, dangerous drugs.
Therefore people hesitate. They
would rather have the pain than the
unpleasant after effects of remedy
composed of narcotics. But
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-07-18
NOTICE.

l have several very
desirable pieces of prop
erty in and out of town
that will pay investors to
look at.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12

IT is somewhat surprising to learn
from the report of the geological sur.
vey, that one-third of the area Of the
United States is still public domain, un-
occupied and open to entry. This Is
exclusive Of Alaska, with its vast
stretches of territory UNEMPLOYED and
unknown. This large proportion Of
the country, however, is land which
1t is not worth while to settle upon. 1t
Is either arid or mountainous, and Of
fers little or no inducement to settlers.
There is hope that the desert plains
will be reduced to cultivation eventu-
ally by irrigation. Efforts have been
made by settlers to make the desert
smile and blossom as the rose. and
these efforts have been successful 10
some cases. Ia others, the settlers
have undergone great h~ardships and
suffered much misery. The report OF
the geological survey, however. takes a
hopeful view Of the irrigation problem.
Large areas will be made afable when
reclaimed by the proper use Of water.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
None But Ayers 1t the worlds Fair.

Ayers Sarsaparllla enjoys the ex
traordinary distinction Of having been
the only blood purifier allowed an ex-
hibit at the Worlds fair, Chicago.
Manufacturers of other Sarsaparillas
sought by every means to OBTAIN a
showing OF their goods, but they were
all turned away under the application
Of the rule forbidding the entry OF
patent medicines and neasrums The
decision OF the " lids fair authorities
in favor Of Ayers9S arsaparilla was in
effect as follows: ayers Sarsaparilia
Is not q patent medicine. II does not
belong to the list Of nostrums. It u
here on ito merits.u
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12

IT is understood in Las Vegas that
Governor Thornton will leave Santa
Fe, tonight, for Washington City,
whittier he goes ~ostensibly to fight the
measure proposed to validate a lot of
Santa Fe county bonds, but primarily
to look also after the New Mexico en-
abling act, and which there is a chance
now Of passing. The democratic Of
ficials are not in favor Of statehood for
New Mexico, at this time, or under a
administration. They fear
the new state will be republican and
that their occupations will be gone.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
IMMUNITY OF pERJURnRs.

Time and again, particularly when a
new case comes TO the front, THE OPTIc
recalls the remarks Of the late Samuel
b. Axtell, pointing out the dangerous
frequency OF peijuryin the courts OF New
Mexico, and the immunity which the
perjurers appear to enjoy.
In his opinion, 1t was a shocking and
shameful state of things when men
could 60 Upon the witness stand and
commit the most unblushing perjury
with IMMUNITY. But that Is the exist
ing situation. Is there no punishment
for perjury Search the court calen-
OARS and there will be found but few
convictions for the crime. Yet there
Is not a session Of the court when wit
nesses are not convicted out Of their
own mouths Of having borne false wit
ness. The offsnse has become so com.
mon and so v%enial, that conscience
less men have no fear Of being
punished for Il, and prosecuting
officers apparently account it TOO
trivial for notice. What is worse, per-
haps, the deliberate perjurer Is not
made TO feel the force of public scorn
and contempt he so richly merits; and
men Of good standing In the commun-
ity continue to treat him as though the
crime Of false swearing was a trivial
matter.
II the law cannot be enforced II the
prosecuting officers and the courts
think the %offense too slight for their
notice, and public opinion tolerates 1t,
why not repeal itP What earthly
meaning has the up-llfted hand, the
empty formula, the mumbled adjura-
ton, or that relic of superstition still
chung to In some states, the book
kissing, if after it men can 60 right on
lying with impunityp Better, a great
deal, put the witness on his honor as a
man, with social prescription as the
penalty for lying, than to 60 on as
now, letting perjarers make a religious
solemnity Of a crime against God and
man.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12

Precinct committees are instructed to
make all proper arrangements for the
holding of precinct conventions, or mass
meetings of republicans and the selection
of delegates.
Under existing rules, alternates are not
allowed, and proxies cannot be recognised,
unless held by a resident Of the same pre-
cinct as the delegate for whom the holder
Of the proxy acts.
The county convention will be composed
of delegates chosen at precinct mass meet
ings.
Precinct macs meetings must be held not
later than Thursday, March 18th, 1896. The
chairman and secretary Of precinct meet
ings will certify the list Of delegate elected
to the chairman of the county central
committee Immediately after the election.
By order Of the republican central COM
mittee. JOHN s. CLARK, Chairman.
j. HILARIO MoNToYA, Sec'y.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
specisl Notice..

LAS VEGAS DAILY OPTIC-Delivered by mail,
post paid, $40. 90 per annum $500 Tor six
months; $3.50 for three months, by car
rier, rs cents per week,
Las VEGAS WEEKLY OPTIo-S2 columns, de-
livered by mall, post. paid, $500. per. an
num-, $3.50 for six months, $500 for three
Sample copies OF both daily n weekly,
mailed free when desired. Give p~ostofico
address in full, including state.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NEWS, solici-
municatlons adore sed to the editor. or
THB OPTIC, to insure attention, should be
accompanied by the writer's full nane
and address, not for publication, ppt as q
guaranty of good faith.
REMITTANCEs-May be madeb by draft money
order, postal note, express or registered
letter at our risk. Address all letters
kilograms to u OPTIC,
East Las Vegas. New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12

FROM Taos county, m the news
that Hon. Pedro Sanches, a we'll
known and shrewd politician, will
represent the county of Taos with the
proxies at the forthcoming republican
convention at Albuquerque. This
may indicate that Hon. Tom Burns
will not be a candidate for delegate
honors and that the stories to the
effect that he will be such may have no
foundation in fact.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
The u S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior to MI Others.


The Blake Ranch, on the head Of the Rio
6apsllo, is now prepared to receive . limit
cd number OF boarders. This ranch Il
located In the heart Of the mountains, amid
the most beautiful scenery In the world,
where brook trout and wild game offer
ample diversion for the nimrod or anyone
seeking outdoor sport. II Is located only
within eight miles OF the Rio Pecos, and
only three miles from the. headwaters OF
the Rio Gallinas. Address,
Address Mrs. j. r. Blake, Rociads, or In.
Quire for c~onyeyances and rates OF w. Il.
Critics, East Las Vegas. N. N.
J. r. BLAKE,
77-tf Rociada. N. n.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12

JOHN O'CoNNoR, better known in
New Mexico as "Capt. John P. Hy-
land" formerly OF Kingston, down the
country. has luckily escaped with a
light sentence at st. Joseph, Mo. where
he was fined 800 and costs for the ap-
preparation Of p~ost-ofice money at
Marysville. No., fifteen years ago
What has become Of the grave charge
of bigamy is not known in these parts.
but it has perhaps been adjusted in
some way. as O'Connor alias Hyland
is once more out OF the clutches of the
law and at will to again prey upon I'M
suspecting communities in the land.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12

JUDGING from his ece unguarded
utterances, President Cleveland would
seem to have forgotten that be was
nominated for the presidency, three
years ago. by the vote and influence Of
the New Mexico delegation. Perhaps,
though, this is but another reason why
the Territory should be damned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12

THE Rincon Weekly furnishes the
information that e. L. Jordan, who
has just been elected president of the
agricultural college at Las Cruces,
this Territory, was born in Roanoke,
Virginia, in 1855. He was educated
at Roanoke college and later took a
special course at the University Of
Virginia. He was superintendent of
public instruction for Augusta county,
president Of the state teachers ASSOC
citation, assistant superintendent OF the
Miller manual labor school, which has
the largest endowment and is the best
equipped school in the south. He has
also been connected with various other
institutions in Virginia.
For some time, he has been doing
special government work In the land
Office at Las Cruces.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
PROPERTY FOR SALE:


House and lot, next to Central Hotel
cheap.
Store house, on leased lot-good
business property.
Ranch, 154 acres; under ditch
good wire fence; fish tank. eight feet
deep-two miles from Las Vegas.
Restaurant, complete fixtures; seven
rooms, three furnished--doing good
business.
Two good lots in Dallas, Texas-to
trade for Las Vegas property.
Small ranch, 16 acres, under ditch,
tank, all wire fence. 4-room house,
stable, II mile from Las Vegas-a bar
gain. ~
Ranch, 800 acres, 1875 cultivated,
los pasture, good orchard. 4-wire
cedar post fence, river water, large 6.
room house, furnished; n half cash.
n half notes or trade. " mile from
depot.
All letters Of enquiry promptly an
swered, Office. New Optic hotel.
GEO. Fl. HUTCHINSON & Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12
A Sound Basis.

The testimonials published by the proprietor
OF Hoods Sarsaparilla arenot purchased, moi
are they written up in their office, nor are they
from their employees, but they are facts from
truthful and grateful people, who are reliable
and as worthy Of confidence as II they came from
your most trusted neighbor.
Hoods pills are the best family cathartic
snd liver medicine. Harmless. reliable. sure,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-12

The decision OF Judge G. D. Bantz,
in the Raymond. Ascarate contest case,
down in Doia Ana county, is just and
right, and is hailed with delight by every
law-abiding citizen Of New Mexico. It
means an era of reform in affairs OF
that county, and that the s~ix-shooter
and the Winchester will have to dis
appear and law-and-order citizens will
be able to walk the streets of Las
Cruces and travel on the roads of that
in safety. 1t is understood that
the redoubtable Pat F. Garrett Is to be |
Mr.. Reymond's chief deputy, and it
may even BIZ that he will be ap.
sheriff by a republican board
II county commissioners, should Mr..
Raymond see fit to resign that office.