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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
JOIN q. CONWAY. Attorney

JOHN q. CONWAY, Attorney.
&s TATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR
~ JEFFERSON CoUNTY.-In probate.
Notice is hereby given that al a special term
OF the county court to be held in and for said
son, in said county, on the first Tuesday of July,
being the eth day Of July A d 1896 at II 80
O'Clock III the forenoon, the following matters
will be heard and considered
In the matter of the estate of
CHARLES (. PARKS. deceased
The application of Lila l.. Parks eXecutrix
OF the Will and ct the estate of Charles E Parks,
late OF the city of Watertown, in said Jefferson
county, deceased, foI the examination and al
IoWance OF her final account of her admins
tration of the estate OF said deceased which
accouN is now on file in said court. and for the
assignment Of the residue of said estate to those
who are entitled to the same.
Dated this 18th day OF May, A. D. 1896.
BY the court:
37w1 HENRY COLoNIUs, County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
GOAL AND WOOD

Scranton coal, all sizes, a.
lowest market prices. Indiana
Block, Brazil lower vein, $500.
Selected hard maple, $5.25 per
cord; hard wood slabs, So. so per
cord; oak wood, $3.50 per cord;
pine edgings, 1913 per cord;
pine slabs, So 90 per cord. Wood
sawed, per cord, Soc Bring in
your orders.
VIM. GORDER,
Office COS Main street.
Telephone 33.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
H'U1 M PHREYS'

Nothing has ever been produced to
equal or compare with Humphreys
Witch Hazel Oil as a CURATIVE and
HEALING APPLICATION. It has been
used 40 years and always affords relief
and always gives satisfaction.
1t Cures PILES or HEMoRRHoIDs, External
or Internal, Blind or distinguishing and
Burning; Cracks or Fissures and Fistulas.
Relief immediate-cure certain.
1t Cures BURNS, Scalds and liberation and
Contraction from Burns. Relief instant.
1t Cures TORN, Cut and Lacerated
Wounds and Bruises.
1t Cures BoILs, Hot Tumors, Ulcers, Old
Sores, Itching Eruptions, Security or Scald
Head. 1t is Infallible.
It Cures INFLAMED or CAKED BREASTS
and Sore Nipples. 1t is invaluable.
1t Cures SALT RHEUM, letters, Security
Eruptions, Chapped Hands, Fever Blisters,
Sore Lips or Nostris, Corns and Bunions,
Sore and Chafed Feet, Stings of Insects.
Three Sizes, 25c., soc. and 500.
Sold by Druggists sent postpaid receiptof price,
HUMPHREYS MED. CO.. III IL William ST. New York
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
An EMPRESS, Clock.

The empress of Russia has carriage
clock Of tortoise shell, mounted in gold,
having the handle incrusted with
diamonds, and above the dial the i'm
perial crown in brilliants, with the
initial "A' below it, also worked in
brilliants. The clock was given to the
Princess Alix upon her marriage by
English ladies residing in ST. Peters
burg.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
Attention HOrsemen
kaNZER BOY

No. 1926 Wallace's Register, Standard Breu,
sired by Harry Blandy, No. 1899, by Volunteer,
sire of twenty-seven ? 50 and better trotters.
sire of horses with records from 2:ll14 to PIG,
sire of SIX sons who have produced forty trot-
tiers with records from 2;1615 to $50. He is a
seal-brown stallion. fOaled June %, 1884, seven
teen hands high in the withers like the Voiun-
teers has plenty OF depth through the girth. has
broad, arched ribs and strong, powerful loin,
he is broad across the hips, and MS quarters
are excellent.
This horse will make the spring season of
1896, com mencing March l. Terms S25 for sea-
son; one leap $40 If mare has to be returned
owner can take the season term on paying SIS
extra If he so chooses: money due after service.
Will be Kept at barn formerly owned by r.
Sauter. southeast corner of Second street one
block south of Nam street. Watertown Wis.
H ROGERS Prom
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
A VALUABLE RAT, THIS.
Keeps the House Free of Mice and Plays
the Violin Nicely.

Keeps the House Free OF Mice and Rays
the Violin Nicely.
1t is a we!l-known fact that rats and
mice dc not infest house at the same
time. Working upon this hint as to
the nature of rodents, n. K. Laureson,
of Vicksburg, has adopted a scheme
by which he keeps himself rid of both
pests. This he accomplshes, says the
Philadelphia Times, by capturing a
Young rat and training him to catch
mice. This singular mouser, whose
name, by the way, is Gar, is doubtless
the most successful one on record. He
has been taught to pOunce upon a
mouse on short order, without fear and
without favor, and he shows no mercy.
Of course, he can follow the mice into
close quarters, and never has been
known to lose his quarry. Strange
to relate, large rats have given the
house the go-by also, seeming to under
stand that the place belongs to Gar,
and that there must be no encroach-
ment upon his prerogative.
Laureson is very fond of his queer
pet, and has taught him many interest
ing tricks. Among others he has
trained him to handle bow, and with
a miniature violin Gar manages to
Ecrape the strings in a way that is not
-unmusical. Of course it has been i'm
possible to teach him really to play
piece, but sitting up on his hind legs,
with his fiddle grasped in his tiny claws,
Gar produces a sort of half-screeching
sound that is altogether weird and
fantastic. Laureson is himself vio-
linist of no mean order, and Gar likes
nothing better than to sit on his mas
ter's knee and listen to his playing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
CHARLEs H. GARDNER, ATTORNEY.

g. TATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT FOR
AZ JEFFERSON CoUNTY.-In probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a regular term
of the county court to be held in and for sa id
county at the court house in the city of .Jeffer-
son, in said county on the first "sday OF 1uly,
being tne fh day of July. D. 1896, at O'clock
IN the afternoon, the following matters will be
heard and considered:
In the after of the estate of
LoTTIE NJ. SEAMAN deceased (
The application of Viola NJ Stahl executrix
OF the estate Of Lottie NJ Seaman, late of the
city of Watertown, in said county, deceased for
the examination and allowance of her final ac-
count OF her administration of the estate of said
deceased, which account is now on file in said
court, and for the assignment of the residue of
said estate, according to law.
Dated this 9th day of June, A. D. 1896.
By order of the court:
37w4 HENRY CoL0NIUs County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
CHEAP EXCURSIONS TO THE WEsz
AND SOUTH.

On June 9 and %, 1896, the North
western line will sell home-seekers'
excursion tickets, with favorable time
limits. to large number of points in the
West and South at very low rates. For
tickets and full information apply to
agents Chicago & Northwestern railway.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
A Fiendish Deed.

The murder of the queen of Corea
Is now known to have been a most
atrocious one. After being tied hand
and foot, oil was poured over her and
then set afre. The murderers kept
up the fire until the body was literally
reduced to ashes. Several men and
women shared her fate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
Annual Reunion

The committee ofarrangements ofthe
Dodge County Veterans association
met at Horizon and decided to hold the
annual reunion on June 81 at Horizon.
Another meeting of the committee,
to complete arrangements, will be held
in the near future.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
BICYCLE TOURNAMENT.

For the bicycle tournament under
the auspices of the L. A. w to be held
at !OconomoWoc. June II to 20, the c.,
nj. q st. z. railway will sell excursion
tickets at a fare and one third for the
round trip. Return coupons good I'M
til June o.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, CONVEN
TON.

For the above occasion the Northwest
ern line will, on June 1874 and Is, sell
excursion tickets tosSt. Louis, No. and re-
turn, at half rates-one fare for the round
trip-good for return passage until June
81, 1896, inclusive. For tickets and full
information apply to agents Chicago &
Northwestern railway.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10

The breadstuffs markets yesterday
were weak, and wheat declined &c,
closing at 58$sc cash or July, and 58Bc
September. Flour was unchanged.
Barley closed at SIC, rye at 34c, corn
at 26&c and oats at 1876. Hogs were
dull at $3.1O(M3. 35.-Sentinel
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
EXCURSION RATES FOR JULY 4.

On July and 4, the c., NJ & ST. P.
railway will sell excursion tickets to
all points on its lines within distance
Of 200 miles at fare and one-third for
the round trip. Return coupons good
until July 6. No excursion tickets to
be sold for less than 90 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
REPUBLICAN CONVEN-

For the above convention to be held
at st. Louis, Mo-, June Is, the c., NJ.
& st. P. railway will, on June 10, IA
and 10, sell excursion tickets at one
fare for the round trip. Return coupons
made good until June 81.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
INCONSISTENCIES. EXCURSIONS.

Special homeseekers' excurs ion tick
cts, on sale via the c., NJ. & ST. P rail-
way June 8 and % to various points
West, Northwest and Southwe est For
further information apply at ticket of
fee. @. ". WEBB, Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
Candidate for Senator.

To the Republicans Of the Taoenty-Sec-
0nd Senatorial District:
| shall be candidate before your
next convention for your nomination
for senator, and respectfully ask for
your support.
JOHN NJ WHITEHEAD.
GAINESVILLE, April IA, '96.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10

People with hair that is continually fall
ing out, or those that are bald, can stop
the falling, and get good growth Of hair
by using Halls Hair Remover
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
RAILROAD DIRECTORY.
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul.
GOJNtS

Train No. IS stops at Wstertown Junction
only.
Train No. arri res from Chicago at 3:39 P M
Trains arrive from Milw9sIkee and depart for
Madison at 9:27 A NJ aud 6:33 Nj
Trains arrive from Madison at 9:n3 A and
2:20 M.
Trains Nos. l. 2, 3, and run daily be-
ween Chicago and Minneapolis
No. and run daily except Sunday between
Chicago and Minneapolis.
Trains Nos. 22and % run daily except Sunday
between Chicago and Portage.
Sunday excursion arrives from Milwaukee at
10 rs NJ. returning. departs at 6:23
No. 81 arrives from Chicago at P. NJ return
ing departs at 5:26 P. M Sundays only.
AIothe TT rains run daily except Sunday.
G. w. WEBB, Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10

-"White Fawn" flour, per 4o=lb.
sack, $I.o5, delivered to any part OF
city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-06-10
WITCH Hazel. OIL
Wanted An Idea " ~ :s$ ssa . ss!ss

Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN WEDDERBURN & CO., Patent Attor-
neys washington, d. Co. for their 81 800 prize offer
and list or two hundred inventions wanted.
The Lamar register., 1896-04-11
SALE OF STATE LAND.

RY VIRTUE of "A order Of the state Board u
- Land Cesaitn ~ tuuefs- ssili scu a. fuhtie
snctig' 20 The h,ghssi rs-l,,nshle hiiier On the
haar of o.elock. 2, NJ, ~ the oiiee - said
Hoard In the state Capitol BallainE - the tity
soribssi land situate ia ProScrs Couniy. IN said
s.,atIs~t-t ! 81 Southwest !. Section =. Taua-
ship = south. RaHsc 10 sszt, eentairlnE y AIRS.
VaiIsc Of improvements. s4talN
Southeast : % Southwest :. seciian p Iop'n-
ship = south, Range "a west containing - aerrs.
valus ~ iHpFvs e1u.nt@. s&A4uu.
-oothNezi : - Sogthsast \ sectinn =, fqru-
ship = sotth. kAzc it urss- eluthlniuz g srycs.
value % improvements. Sse4t-
Soutbpest = ~ fsoatheasi :, Section =, Topn-
xaiee % improvements. st41.fo
Southeast l II southeast h Section 81. Town
ship = south, Range ~ west. containing 20 scrss-
value of improvements, stta-psh
Southwest ! % Southwest 4, section -
Township = south, hanzt ~ ~cs', euutaiutng
II - acfc-, raius uf improvements. sttlfa-
Southeast = 1f soutilNc-; = ssecsipu -, Town
ship 2. south, Rsnc a. west. esutaiuins t9 aeFvs,
value q improvements. sl1l-7s
Northeast ! II Northwest i, Section ~
Township :. south. ksnsr ~ west Containing 40
acres. value II imprys eIslenfs. siiun.
NoFthWrss i 81 NorthNcsi L. seetson N.
Township = south, Range a E0st, cuutaiaing
ss.e5 acres, yalae ot improvements, siiIlsQ-
Northeast = OF Nosthaas. u. SECTION 81,
Township = south. Range a. west, containing -
acrsS, value ui tssistiy efnsats, silgoo
Township = south, Range ~ west, containing ~
seIes. value Of improvements. siie0e
Township = soath, Range a Nrst. containing ~
acres. value Of improvements, sfin.aa
Northwest / pf Northwest q, Scction -,
To oSuship - south, Hansc u west. containing 80
acFts. value of improa ouncntS. Sfultu
h.OrthNes. Of Northeast \ Section -.
Tow wnfbp = south. Range ~ west. cas,tainanE 80
acres, value 0f improvements, tii0.ls-
Above land hoinc appraised at the minimum
price of so per acre, below which no bad VIII
be received.
an of said above described lan,is being sold
subject TO all rirhts Of way and other easements
heretofore granted hy said Board them.
The Boari reserves the riesif 10 re;ect anJ or
all bids aud also the right 10 stop or adjourn
TKENs or SALEl
Timber lands cash day of sale, on other
lands selling for three dollars and nfty centz
10 rwenf y-hFe dollars per acre, ten pcr cent
cash day Of sale. the balance in eighteen
equal annual payments al six per cent. psT an
nnu. lands selling al more than twenty y-nye
dollars and less than seyenty-fye dollars per
acre. twenty per cont cash on day OF sale, tho
balance in fourteen equal annual pay Dctts at
seven per cent per Hnnum, or the purchaser
may make full payment with aeeFued interest AZ
any time.
wards thirty per cent. cash and balance 10
seven e,fu Al annual payments at seven per cent.
interest, or the purchaser may make fnli pay
ufent with accrued interest at any time. II tho
purchaser does not own tho improvements he
must pay for them at the appraised price. Pur-
cbashef must also execute bond rs required by
law.
BY order of tho Board.
y. II. NELDRuM.
Register State Board Land Commissioner.
The Lamar register., 1896-04-11

Cleveland has announced that he
will not accept third term a. least
not under present circumstances.
When the republican party has paid
off the debt he created, and accumu-
lated another reserve, he will again
tender his services
The Lamar register., 1896-04-11

The resolutions in favor of grant
ing the rights of beligerency to Cuba
have passed both the senate and
house, and the action of the presi-
dent is all that is necessary now to
place the prtriots on footing of
equality with their oppressors.
The Lamar register., 1896-04-11

Ex President Harrison was mar
ried last Monday. Having settled
this matter satisfactorily to himself,
his friends say he viii now be pre-
pared to make trouble for other can
didates for the presidency.
The Lamar register., 1896-04-11

The first county conventions in both
Colorado and Wyorning instructed
for Mckinley for President How
happy this must make the Denver
Times feel.
The Lamar register., 1896-04-11

At the Rhode Island state election
on Monday the republicans succeeded
in adding several hundred to then
phenumenal majority Of last year.
The Lamar register., 1896-04-11

The elections over the country gen
orally this spring indicate that the
republican tidal wave Is gaining force
at rate which threatens to make
even Texas doubtful territory.
The Lamar register., 1896-04-11

The Mckinley boom has swamped
the fayorits sons of Nebraska, niinne-
sofa and Kentucky. 1t seems as il
nothing can stop its swelling tide.
The Lamar register., 1896-04-11

Rocky Ford voted wet this year.
Having long been leaders in surface
irrigation the citizens propose to try
the internal variety.
The Lamar register., 1896-04-11

The La Junta papers are complain
ing because there was only one ticket
in the field, aud they couldn't pull
hair.
The Lamar register., 1896-04-11

Las Animas went democratic. Who
said the democratic party was dead
in Colorado.
The Lamar register., 1896-04-11
THE LAMAR REGISTER.

Battered at the Postolfiee nj Lamar, Colorado.
a. second-clAss Mall Matter
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-04
An Extra Session.

Next week Congress will meet
and anxious eyes will be turned to
Washington to see if anything will be
done upon the all-absorbing ques-
tions of the day. 1t will be difficult
for any special legislation to be accom-
plished during the expiring hours of
the present Congress. For this reason
many regard it as an established fact
that we will have an extra session of
Congress. Thus upon the very start of
the Mckinley administration dangers
will confront it of the most serious
character. Some legislation must be
enacted regarding the finances of the
government. At present the resources
of the government are not sufficient to
meet its expenditures and speedy ac-
ton must be taken. Yet, strange to
say, the Republican leaders are by no
means united upon any single question
regarding the national finances. Va
rious plans and numerous bills will no
doubt be introduced in the Senate and
House. The question is bound to in
volve serious trouble and no little en-
barrassment.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-04
THE BRUTAL CUBAN-SPAN-
ISH WAR MUST END.
The President in His Message
to Congress will SO Recon-
mend and Advise The
United States Will Only
Interfere After Peace
able Means Have
Failed.

A special dispatch from Washing
ton, ID. c.. TO the New York World,
Decemb, 1st says:
The purpOrt of what President G eve
land will say to Congress OH the Gu
ban situation, either in his annual
message to Congress next Monday OF
in special message later. has been
learned to-day He will depreca the
granting of belligerent rights to the in
surgents or the recognition of their in
dependence or any official act of SYM
patty in their cause.
But he is likely to point out how
disastrous the conflict has alrt ady
been to the commerce of this country
and the business interests of many OF
is citizens, and he is likely to express
the opinion Of the American people
that this turmoil at their very d ,ors be
ended.
He will d. C are that he has already
warned Spain OF the strong public SEN
timent of the United States in respect
to Cuba, and will announce that
Spain has re piled by giving assurances
that the rebellion shall be entirely
suppressed within short time
But the President does not rely en-
tirely upon Spanish promises. He will
make it very clear that he is willing to
wait reasonable time, and that if the
promise is not kept, he will then rec
ommend that a definite period of
thirty, sixty or ninety days shall be
fixed, at the expiration of which Spain
may expect interference if there is at
that time any armed insurgents still
unamenable to Spanish authority.
That interference may be made 10y the
United States in concert with other
powers or by the United States alone,
but it will be certain, and of such a
character as to insure the restoration OF
peace on the island.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-04
SENATOR BURROWS ADVICE
Wants a Conservative Tariff Meas.
ure-No Cabinet Suggestions.

Senator J. G. Burrows, of Michigan,
was in Washington recently. He said he
thought it time for this government to
recognize the insurgents in Cuba.
zone decisive victory by Maceo over
the Spaniards," he said, "would prac-
tically compel us to extend recogni-
ton. 1 believe the reports of the re-
cent engagements between MaceO and
Weyler are correct. Still, tie govern
ment needs official information before
it should act"
With reference to the extra session
of Congress to consider tariff legisla-
ton, Mr.. Burrows said:
81 think it should be, and / believe
it will be the policy of the Mckinley
administration to call an extra session
Of Congress. would like to see the
tariff taken out of politics and con-
sentative measure, satisfactory to busi-
ness interests. passed by July /. One
of the obi ctiOnable features OF the
Wilson bill, 1 believe, is the ad valOrem
duty. / would like to see the Repub-
licans, paying due respect to the sound
money Democrats who supported Nc
Kinley, pass a conservative tariff bill
as soon as possible, so that it might
have fair trial before the next Con-
gressional election. believe session
will be called within two weeks from
March A.
''As to the new cabinet, have no
knowledge. We have good timber in
Michigan. But the making of cabi-
net regard as the Presidents per-
sonal business, and l would as soon
think of advising a man whom he
should select as his wife, as to advise
whom he should put in his cabinet,
unless my advice was asked. think
it is bad taste for State organization
to make recommendations unless its
advice is asked"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-12-04
The State Campaign.

The Baltimore Sunday american
says: Perhaps it is because of the few
FEDERAL offices available that rather
earlier than usual I'll e preliminary ak
about the State campaign of 1897 is
much more general than usual at this
season. In various counties candidates
for the several positions on State and
local tickets are being discussed. When
one considers the many important OFF,
ces to be filled it may not he too early
to discuss them.
Eight judges are to be chosen. The
terms of Chief Judge George M. Rus
sum, serving by appointment in place
of the late John M. Robson, and of
Judges Joseph A. Wickes and Freder-
lex Stump expire in the second circuit;
of Judge l. Thomas Jones, in the fifth;
of Judge John A. Lynch, in the sixth;
of Judge J. Parran Crane, and the sue
cessor by appointment to Judge John
b. Brooke, in the seventh, and of
Judge Charles E. Phelps, of the Su-
preme Bench of Baltimore city.
Clerks are to be chosen for tue Court
of Appeals, and in Allegany, Anne
Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline,
Carroll, Cecil. Charles, Dorchester,
Frederick, Hal ford, Kent, Montgom-
cry, ST. Mary's, Talbot, Washington
and WicomicO, and for the Circuit,
Criminal and Common Pleas Courts in
Baltimore city.
Registers Of Wills are to be chosen
in Baltimore city. Calvert, Caroline,
Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester,
Frederick, Kent, Montgomery, Somer-
set, st. Mary's, Talbot, Washington,
Wicomico and Worcester, and all the
sheriffs and surveyors.
The Republicans have already a ma
jority of the commissioners In ALE
gany, Baltimore, Calvert, Charles, Gar
Washington counties. The terms OF
one Republican in Allegany, one Dem
Ocrat III Anne Arundel, of the only
Democrat in Baltimore, of one Repu6-
lican in Calvert. of one Democrat in
Caroline, of one Democrat in Cecil, OF
one Democrat in Carroll, of one Demo
crat and one Republican in Charles,
of one Democrat in Dorchester. of all
the Democrats in Frederick, of two
Republicans in Garrett, of one Demo
crat in Hartford, of one Democrat in
Howard, of two Republicans in Kent,
of three Democrats in Montgomery, OF
one Democrat in Prince Georges, OF
one Democrat in Queen Anne's, of the
only Democrat in Somerset, of the only
Democrat in st, Mary's, of one Repub.
lican in Talbot, of two Republicans in
Washington, of three Democrats in
WicomicO and of two Democrats in
Worcester end next year.
The Republicans, while absolutely
retaining control of seven counties.
have opportunities to gain the majority
in six and to maintain it In. three, max.
ing a total of sixteen The Democrats
will retain their majority in Anne
Arundel, Carroll, Cecil, Queen Anne's
and Worcester; may maintain it in
Caroline, Dorchester, Frederick, Har.
ford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince
Georges, Wicomico and Worcester,
and their only chances of gaining ii
are in Garrett and Kent.
Republicans certainly have the ad.
vantage where are considered the van.
tage ground already held by them, and
the way the once debatable counties
have been going during the past two
years.