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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08
HELPLESS WOMAN BURNED.
Mrs. William Blake of Madison Suf-
fering from Terrible Injuries.

Madison, Wis. June Airs. William
Blake, an old woman who is partially
blind. met with sad accident yesterday
and is in a pitiable condition. She was
lighting the kitchen stove when her apron
caught fire and all her clothing was soon
ablaze. When found the old woman was
lying by pail of water with which she
was vainly trying to eXtinguish the
flames. Mrs Blake's face and almost
her entire body is covered with great
blisters while the skin peeled from her
hands and her left side. She is not ex-
pected to live. The family is in poor cir
eumStanceS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08
IN JAIL FOR LIBEL.
Editor of Menominee Vo1isfreund
Loses Confidence of Bondsmen.

Menominee Mich, June 6.-TSpeciaI.l
Julius Geiger is in Jail for an alleged
libelous article printed in the Voiks-
freund, upon complaint of Catherine
Blink. who sues for damages in the sum
of $4,000. Joseph Sporer and Wolfgaung
Gressel gave bail for $1,000 and every
thing went smoothly until the bondsmen
discovered that Geiger had sold his news
paper plant, when they informed the au
thorities of their unwillingness to contin-
lie to act as security for his person.
Immediately thereupon Geiger was ar
rested and lodged in jail in default of
other bondsmen
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08
Bitten by a Rattlesnake.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, June John
Baensch, an 11-year-old boy residing in
the town of Wheaton, while working il
the hay field with his father, was bitten
in the leg by huge rattlesnake. A ply
sician was summoned from this city, and
although the boy was still alive last
evening, his death was momentarily eX-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Hugh Chaplin, Living Near GAINESVILLE,
Kicked by Horse.

q well-known resident of the town of
GAINESVILLE, whose home is on the river
road north of the city, met with painful
accident He was out in the barn at
tending to his duties when a mare, who
recently gave birth to colt and had been
worried by other animals, kicked him as
he was passing The small bone of the
left leg near the ankle was fractured and
several of his ribs were cracked. His in
juries are very painful. He is 70 years
of a 90
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08
SENTENCE COMMITTED.
Harry McMaster, the Eau Claire
Bank Embezzler, Has His
Sentence Shortened.

Waupun, Wis, June 6.-LSpecial !
Warden Roberts of the state prison re-
ceived an order from Washington last
evening committing the sentence of Harry
B. McMaster, the Eau Claire bank en-
bezzler, so that it will expire on Febru-
airy 49, 1899, instead of August Is, 1900.
McMasters, who was cashier of a bank
McMaster, who was cashier of a bank
cult court of embezzling the funds of the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08
POISONED BY HEMLOCK.
Two Farmers Unwitting1y Partake of
the Fatal Weed.

Boscobel, Wis, June 6.-ESpecial.l-
A strange case of poisoning took place
near here Saturday. Ed. Curtis, age II,
and James Welch, age 40, had been
planting corn in the hot sun all day and
were taking a rest by the roadside. when
Curtis took his knife and dug up a plant
and he and Welch ate the root. In about
twenty minutes both were taken very
i'll with commissions. On examination the
plant was found to be hemlock, which
GROWS in abundance here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08
STABBED HIMSELF.
F. c. Krantz, a Sa1oonkeeper Tired of
Living, Tries to Commit Suicide.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, June 4.-Consid-
cradle excitement was created in the vi
cinity of the Star mills last evening by
the announcement that T. G.. KraEtz. the
proprietor of the saloon on Bridge Water
avenue near the elevator had attempted to
commit suicide. He stabbed himself In
the right side and cut both of his wrists
in a most horrible manner. Mr. Krantz
has been ill for several months ard for
week past has been very Respondent DR..
Nussle was called and dressed the wounds,
and at late hour the physician stated
that the patient was still alive but that
it was difficult to determine whether he
would survive or not.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08

The German Emperor is now in that
part of Lorraine which used to be France.
The chateau of Urville, near Metz, is his
favorite hunting seat. He also calls it his
schoolroom, for his evenings are mostly
passed in the study of military devices.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08
IaneSYilIe Leads

Rockford, H., June 4-Of the twenty
eight bands that competed for honors,
GAINESVILLE came out ahead with first prize.
Over 5000 uniformed woodmen were in
the parade and there are said to be over
10000 visitors in the city,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08
PRINCE is SUBMISSIVE.
Thousands of Racine People Turn Ont
to See the Elephant Off.

Racine, Wis, June 4.-[Special. This
morning early the attaches of the Wallace
circus succeeded with much precaution in
getting Prince" the elephant that killed
his trainer yesterday, on board train.
The elephant was still ugly, but he sub
mitted to the coaxing of his new keeper.
Thousands of people turned out to see
the elephant off The animal was taken
to Whitewater and it is said that he vii!
be punished severely for his misconduct.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08
ELECT NEW OFFICERS.

Madison's Woman's Club Closes a Sue
cessfu1 Years Work.
Madison, Wis, June 4.-The annual
meeting of the Woman's club held yester-
day afternoon elected the following Off
GERS: Mrs. r. G. Thwates, president;
Mrs. H. w. Hillyer treasurer; Miss Ag-
hes Keenan,, corresponding secretary; Mrs.
w. II. Hobbs, member of advisory board
to succeed Mrs. G. r. Barnes. The hold
over officers are Mrs. e. G. Updike, first
vice-president; Mrs. J. w. Stearns, Sec
ond vice-president; Mrs. G. n. Brown,
secretary; Mrs. +. w. Hoyt and Miss
Cora Gregory, members Of advisory
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08
FIRE AT LA CROSSE.
Water Supply Runs Short and a Fire
man is Severely Injured.

HdH Is OCFGTCIy I'M uTGUs
La Crosse, Wis, June 6.-B. G. Sig
gins furniture store was Quilted by fire ON
Saturday afternoon, and one of the largest
blocks in the city is ruined. 1t was inn
possible to get water to supply the fire en-
gines. One of the fremen came off badly
cut by falling piece of plateglass. The
covered by insurance.
Menomonie, Wis, June 6.-The entire
plant of the coffin box and lumber COM
pany at Irvington, three miles south of
this city, was destroyed by fire. Loss,
$50 600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08

H. A. Tagatz of Beaver Dam cap
tured royal eagle, which is now on eX-
hibition there Tagatz was badly injured
about the hands and the left wing of the
eagle was broken. 1t is a eautiful speci-
mon
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08
River I'm provement Rests.

La Crosse, Wis, June 6.-[Special.l-
Capt w. a. Thompson announces that
the river Improvement work that was
to have opened for the seasons run on
June Z has been postponed indefinitely,
owing to the heavy draft made by the
war on Uncle Sans finances. The regu-
lar contract work on the Upper Missis-
siDpi will go or i',e+ ~" san"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08
FALLS INTO A CISTERN.

The Son Of Emil Me1chert Meets with
Fatal Accident.
Neenah, Wis, June 4.|[Special. 1.-The
little 1l2-year-old son of Mr.: and Mrs.
Emil Melchert was drowned in cistern
at his parents home yesterday afternoon.
The funeral will be held tomorrow after
noon from the residence
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08
Bursts the Mill Dam

Grantsburg, Wis, June 4.-[Special i
The Hickerson roller mill dam went out
last night. Wood river has reached the
highest level ever known.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-06-08
Madison Boy Seriously I'll.

Madison, Wis, June 4.-John Duffy, 4
Madison young man who is studying for
the priesthood in Washington, D. c., is
reported in a critical condition and not
expected to live.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
BEsET BY ANGRY spANIARDS.
Minister woodford and Party Have an Ez-
ting Time Leaving Madrid-Hls
Coach Stoned BIZ Q Mob.

BAYoSNE. France, April 2s.-United
States Minister Stewart L. Woodford
Is now safe on neutral territory, but
in getting here he came near losing
his life. Spanish mobs, incensed at
the action of the United States, gath
cred around the train at Valladolid
and threw stones at the minister's car
riage. Only by the most strenuous eff
forts were the guards able to prevent
the rioters reaching the ambassa-
dor and dragging him from the
coach. An effort was made to
a We Gen. Woodford's secretary,
MI. Moreno, from the train,
but the correspondent Of the Assoc
ciated press hoodwinked them by q
clever ruse. Thousands Of excited
people attempted TO invade the railroad
station, and 90 civil guards, who 40
companied the train, were compelled
TO form In front Of Gen. Woodford's
carriage with drawn swords. The
guards did everything possible TO keep
back the mob. whose yells and shrieks
resounded on all sides. Stones were
thrown at the train and windows bro
ken. A newspaper man was wounded
In the face by broken glass.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

call for volunteers This apparently
inexplicable delay Of the executive
gave color to tho rumor which soon
grew into q "semi-ofiicial statement
that Spain had executed coup and
had ceded the island Of Cuba to Aus
tria. For time II was thought that
there might be something In the
rumor and that this would ex.
plain the presidents rather puzzling
movements since the refusal OF
Spain to answer our ultimatum. Sem
ator Davis, chairman Of the senate
committee on foreign relations and
one OF the best authorities on interna-
tional law In the United States, said;
''The story is without foundation and
was instigated for the purpose OF caus-
ing the United States to relent ut this
period. Even II It wero true that
Spain had coded Cuba to Austria, such
o proceeding would not be tolerated,
as II Is in direct violation OF the Mon
roe doctrine. In 1885 Henry Clay de-
clared Spain might retain possession
OF Cuba, but should never relinquish
her authority to any Other nation"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
WAR MEASURE COMPLETE.
House Ways aud Means Committee Ere
pares Biii Expected to Raise About
q Hundred Millions Annually.

WASHINGTON, April 23.-The rcpub-
lican members Of the ways and means
committee completed the war revenue
measure yesterday and sent 1t to the
printer. 1t will DO gone over again
to-day and probably submitted to the
full committee on Wednesday. Sew.
eral questions are still open. The bill
as now prepared, 1t Is estimated, will
raise between sos, 900, 600 and 500, o0o,.
600 annually. The principal decision
made yesterday was the definite de-
termination not to place q tax upon
either of the substitute propositions,
railroad and other transportation
tickets or petroleum. 1t was decided,
however. to place n tax Of one cent
upon chewing gum and two and four
cents on mineral waters. ginger ale
and foreign and native wines, two
cents on pints and four cents OH quarts.
Three additions are made to the stamp
act OF 1866, which is re-enacted with
notifications. A tonnage tax, which
Is expected to raise s., 500, 900, Is also
Incorporated In the bill. The addition
of 81 per barrel upon beer is expected
to raise $50, 100000. The question OF
allowing a rebate on beer stamps Is
still open. The doubling of the tobac-
co tax and the provision for retail
license of $3.50 are expected to raise
$50, 900. 900, and the provisions Of the
stamp tax over $50, 100000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
SPANISH FLEET HEsrTATEs.
II They Cross the Ocean 60 Americas
Waters They WIN ne Cut on from
. Coal Supply.

WASHINGTON, April 0a-The belief
among high officials is that the Span
ish will hesitate before sending tho
pick of their navy into American or
Cuban waters It must be realized, u
Is said, that, cut of from coal supply,
they would be at great disadvantage
and would run the very risk of total
annihilation. Nor Is II believed that
Capt Gen. Blanco viii be In hurry 10
precipitate q conflict and therefore
It Is not expected that Capt Samp-
sons feet will have very much TO do
during the next few days but to pre-
vent supplies from entering Havana
Nevertheless II II believed that hostili.
ties viii not be delayed longer than IL
necessary 70 get our army within sup
porting distance When that IL &C.
complishod our navy viii mot delay an
hour, but viii immodiately attack the
iortihcstions around Havana
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
DOCTORS DON'T DENY IT.
The frank testimony of a
famous physician.

afiicted with the rheumatism for thse@
years, and had taken as she had informed
me, more than one hundred dollars worth
OF medicine TO obtain relief. yet without
any beneficial result. advised her 70 try
bottle Of DR.. Ayers 6arsapafiila and told
her that II II failed TO do her good. would
refund the money. A short time after.
ward, ] learned that Il had cured her, and
q neigibor OF hers similarly afflicted was
also entirely relieved OF his complaint by
It's use. This 10 the universal result Of the
administration Of your sarsapariila. Il
Is without exception, the best blood puri-
fer with which am acquainted"
There 10 no other similar medicine can
show a similar record. Others have imi.
tatcd the remedy. They can't initiate the
record. DR.. Ayers safsapariiia has the
friendship Of the physician and the favor
Of the family, because II cures. II fuihlls
all promises made for II. II has healed
thousands Of people OF the most malignant
diseases that can mutilate mankind.
Nothing has ever supe rceded II and moth
ing ever will until n medicine is made
that can show record OF cures greater In
number and equal In wonder 70 those
wrought by DR.. Ayers sarsapnrilla. pr.
Ayers cufebook. q story Of cures told BY
the cured. 10 sent free on. request BY the
]. c. Aver Company. Lowell, Mass. Write
Tor II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

Now" said the lawyer who was conduct.
ing the crossexamination, will you please
state how and where you frs. met thil
sharp nose, "that Il was" Never mind
what you think" interrupted the lawyer.
"We want facts here. We don't care what
you think, and we haven,,t any time to waste
In listening to what you think. Now, please
tell US where and when Il was that you first
met this man.. The witness made no reply,
Come, come" urged the lawyer. IT dc.
mand an answer to my question" Still nc
response from the witness. "Your honor"
said the lawyer, turning to the court, II
think ! am entitled TO an answer to the ques-
ton / have put" "The witness will please
answer the question" !, said the court IN i'm.
.'Why not!" "The court doesn't care to
hear what think, does III" mo" "Then
there's no use questioning me any further.
/ am not q lawyer. I can't talk without
thinking" So they called the next witness.
Cleveland Leader.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
500 Reward $500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure Is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being q constitutional disease, requires q
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous 81. surfaces Of the
q the dsasey and GIVING 'ns the pasent
strength BY building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have 30 much faith in its cura.
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that It fails TO cure.
Send for list Of testimonials.
Address +. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
SHERMAN MAY RETIRE.
Rumor of the Secretary Of States Early
Resignation Revived with Apparent
Authority -Day WIN Succeed Him.

WASHINGTON, April 23.-The Post 70.
day says: There is every reason to
believe that Secretary Sherman will
resign from the cabinet within the
next few days. 1t is felt by the friends
of the secretary that the present crisis
is too severe a tax upon his failing
strength, and for this reason he will
retire to private life. His successor
will be Assistant Secretary Day, in all
probability, but 1t can be stated that
Judge Day has no desire to remain in
public life. 1t Is the presidents natu-
raj desire to promote Judge Day to the
position which Mr. Sherman will va
cate, but II he persists in his desire to
leave official life, there will be reor-
ganization of the department to the
extent of a secretary and new assist
ant secretary.
Flaw Discovered In Volunteer Bill.
WASHINGTON, April ga flaw has
been discovered in the bill authorizing
the president to issue call for vol
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

when DR.. Aver announced his sarsapa.
riiia 10 the world, he at once found the
physicians his friends. Such remedy
was what they had looked for. and they
were prompt 70 appreciate It's merits and
prescribe II. Perhaps no medicine-known
As patent medicine-is 50 generally ad'
ministered and prescribe by physicians as
Or. Ayers Sarsaparilia for blood diseases,
ana diseases Of the skin that indicate q
tainted condition Of the blood. Experiences
has proved Il to be q specific IN such
diseases, and sores Of long standing, old
ulcers, chronic rheumatism. and many
other like forms Of disease have yielded 10
the perseveriug use Of DR.. Ayers Sarsapar-
lila after other medicines had utterly Jailed.
The testimonials received from physicians
10 the value OF this remedy would NIL 9
volume. Here Is one leaf signed by Rich'd
II. Lawrence. N. D., Baltimore, Md.
"It affords me pleasure to bear testimony
10 the success which your preparation OF
sarsaparilla has had In the treatment OF
cutaneous and other diseases arising from
a vitiated condition Of the blood. Were u
necessary. might give you the names OF
at least fifty individuals who have been
cured Of long. complaints simply
by the administration OF DR.. Ayers Sarsa-
pa.riiia. One very remarkable instance
was that OF q quite old woman who had lived
at catonsviiie, near this city. She had been
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

(Ranlsing oficer Of the United States Navy)
now in command Of the North Atlantic
squadron. rear admiral. By this ac-
tion the department will "jump" Capt
Sampson, who stands third In the list
OF captains, not only over two captains
preceding him, but over ten COM
modores Of the next grade above and
below that of rear admiral. It Is ex.
planned, however, that, the appoint
ment being only temporary, the supe'
rior officers will lose nothing by this,
for when he relinquishes command Of
the squadron. Rear Admiral Sampson
will again become Capt. Sampson and
retain his number in the register.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
Shake Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
Il cures painful, swollen, nervous, smarting
feet and instantly takes the sting out oil
corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort
discovery Of the age. Allen Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot. tired. ach.
Ing feet. TRY Il today. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
From Baby An the High Chair

From Baby In the High Chair
to grandma in the rocker Grain-0 10 good
for the whole family. 1t is the long desired
substitute for coffee. Never upsets the
nerves or Injuries the digestion. Made from
pure grain il is food in itself. Has the taste
and appearance Of the best coffee at I the
price. 1t is a genuine and scientific article
and is come to stay. II makes for health
and strength. Ask your grocer for Grain-O.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
Danrer OF Revivinw Memories.

Danger OF Reviving Memories.
Jewelcr-You say your wife's musicianf
] should think something in the form Of
Tyre would please her. !.
Customer-Did you ever try to explain al
two o'clock in the morning? Then how can
You suggest such q thing? - Jewelers
Weekly.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

my son." said the philosopher, "ycu
know the adage, don't you? Never put oil
your eggs in one basket. Then II an accident
happens only portion Of them will be
broken. So with your money. Don't put II
all in one bank"
Eyes" returned the son, who knew few
around among banks you only Increase the
chances Of getting left by cashiers. "-Chica-
20 Evening News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

Since the discovery and introduction Of
Dr.. Mcfe,ts TEErnINA tTsething Porders)
the death rate of small children has largely
decreased TEETnINA Aids Digestion, Regu-
lates the Bowels and makes teething easy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

untesrA tits probable that the meas
ure will have 70 be sent back 10 con-
gress to be passed again by both
houseA This will have to be done. or
else . supplemental bill will have 10
be passed. The latter course may Be
adopted, - Il would probably save
time.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

We often wonder what some women would
do if they couldn't talk.-Washington Dem.
ocrat,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
CAPT. SAMPSON PROMOTED.
Commander OF North Atlantic Squadron
VIII he Raised TO the Rank OF
Rear Admiral.

WASHINGTON, April 2s.-The secre-
tary of the navy has finally decided to
temporarily appoint Capt Sampson,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

I believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my boys life last summer.-NIrs. Allie
Douglass, Leroy, Mich, Oct. 20, '9i.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
Masculine Morality.

Because a man fools away great deal Of
money il no sign Of immortality. Many q
man has spent all he earned all his life whose
idea Of q highly wicked time was to chuck
q girl under the chin.-Atchison Globe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

Every woman has hooks and corners about
the house in which to hide things that her
husband can never find.-Washington Dem.
ocrat
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

A woman ticks the envelope to make the
stamp stick, and the man ticks the stamp
Washington Democrat.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use Of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle d
treatise. DR.. Kline. 933 Arch st., Phila., Pa.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

A mans way Of expressing his utter con.
tempt for thing is by saying he wouldn't
give chew OF tobacco forit.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

People who can't buy things good enough
In their own town often are the poorest
dressed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30

Take care Of your pennies and some one
Of your dollars for you.-Chicago News.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-04-30
THE GENERAL MARKETS.

Many people get up Early and do nothing
else all Washington Democrat.