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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
THE PROTECTIVE POLICY.
1t Makes Good Times, Good Wages and
Good Citizens.

Good Citizens.
An unanswerable argument in favor
Of protection is that it maintains a stand
ard OF high wages for American work
men. An American producer cannot
compete with an English producer unless
he can get his labor at the same wages
that are paid in England, or is in some
way protected against low-wage compe-
ttion. No true American wants to see
the British standard OF wages introduc-
ed in this country. The security and
tranquility OF the country in time OF
peace and its honor and safety in time
Of war depend upon the maintenance OF
such a standard of wages as will make
the workingman feel that he has a stake
in the country. When you put hope out
OF his heart; when he sees no promise
Of improved conditions for his children
when he sees that his wages mean mere
~ daily sustenance, as is the case in
most European countries, he is not apt
to have that interest in his country that
comes from n wage scale that enables
him to feel that he has a chance to get
on in the world and give his children a
better chance in life than he has had
himself. The Republican policy of pro-
lection makes good times, good wages
and good citizens. The Democratic
policy Of free trade creates the reverse.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
WHYP WHY9 WHY7
Is Parker a Free Trader5 Would He
Protect the Labor Element

Protect the Labor Eietneuts
why did Judge Parker forget to send
a telegram to the ST. Louis convention
about the tariff? He must have known
that the same platform which failed to
mention the money question did not fail
to declare that the Democratic party be-
lieved protection is the robbery of the
many to enrich the few" Does Judge
Parker believe protection is robbery? If
he does not why did lie not telegraph
his views to the st. Louis convention!
If he does believe that protection is rob-
berry, how can he expect to secure the
votes of the great mass of the working
men of the United States? Would Judge
Parker, If elected President, veto a free
trade bill if passed by Democratic Con-
gress? He sent no telegram about the
tariff, aud therefore it is fair infer
ence that the platform is entirely salts
factory TO him. He must have known
when be sent his gold standard tele-
gram that the same convention had al
ready adopted platform which -eclared
that the Democratic party, including OF
course Judge Parker himself. favors "a
tariff limited to the needs of the govern
ment. economically administered" This
is nothing in the world but free trade.
and no one knows better than Alton b.
Parker himself that the very men who
failed to declare for the gold standard
were unanimous in their declaration for
free trade. Why did Judge Parker, in his
speech of acceptance, fail to allude to
the labor element at all? Why has he
failed to pledge himself TO protect their
interests? Why did he not send tele-
gram to the st. Louis convention assert
ing that the policy of protection to Amer
lean industries is established quite as
irrevocably as the gold standard? Why
has he not yet pledged himself on the
tariff question. as he pledged himself on
the financial question? Why was not
the protection OF the American laboring
man against the competition of the pau
per labor of Europe worth a telegram?
Is not Judge Alton b. Parker free
trader? is he not bound by the platform
of his party in all eases where he does
not send kilograms? Does he not believe
that protection is the robbery of the
many to enrich the few? Would he
not sign any bill which came 10 him from
Congress passed by Democratic votes for
the express purpose of providing a tariff
for revenue only? Why are Judge Par
sAer's rich New York friends any NOR
80 kilograms of explanation thai
Ii Judge Parker bq
Tree trade, why Ia
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

"Inf1uences back of the Parker can
didacy are so intimately associated
with the trusts and great corporations
that the Democratic party could not
appeal 10 the masses. The second
objection is that he cannot win. with
such a candidate the battle will begin
with foot race and end with a rout."
w. ]. Bryan.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

1t must seem little awkward foa
Democrats to ask for power, not ~
own record, but on the strengSs
Republican party's record.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
First to Mention Irrigation.

One of the first acts of President
Roosevelt was to send for the men who
had been working for national irriga-
ton. He discussed the conditions with
Them and told them OF his belief in action
by the national government. and his in
tention to make irrigation one of the
topics of his first message to Congress.
No President Of the United StatealHt
ever mentioned irrigation in md
before.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
CLARk'S INNOVATION.
The Honorable Missourian's Throat
Cutting Threat.

Cutting Threat.
The Honorable Champ Clark is al
ready adding to the gayety of nations
by the scintillations of his razor-back
wit. He promises to introduce into the
fall campaign a new species of spec
tacular exercises combining pleasure with
usefulness.
Heretofore the efforts of oratory have
been accompanied by stirring music, en-
livening pictures and sometimes "a
grand display of fireworks in the even
ing" such as Koko' promised Nanki-Po
should celebrate his youthful hearers
execution.
''You won't see 'em." adds Koko re-
ferring to the fireworks. but they'll be
there
Some such thought occurs to the in
nocent bystanders in connection with the
Honorable Champs invitation to an au-
ditor who raised the question of the
Honorable Champs truthfulness when
dealing with public affairs in his recent
speech at New Albany. Indiana
IF you will meet me after my speech
is over" beloved the Honorable Champ,
Il will cut your throat from ear to earl"
or was it. I'm cut out your heart ?"
DoinE Sutn NbIlS VI WlSuOH anu earn
est thought fell from the lips of the
champaign champion, Missourian.
1t is a great idea, this of setting up
throat-cutting contests after the. intox-
icating speech of the Democratic spell
binder has done its work upon the hearts,
brains and nerves of an audience 1t
offers new field of industry. for the
honest toiler whose costume consists of
a red shirt. pair of jeans and a bowie
knife.
For all the speakers will not be ready,
like the Honorable Champ, to do their
own sashing and cutting, but such ora
tors can be furnished with the neces-
sary functionary. heavily armed. and so
be ready to hurl bloodthrsty threats at
whoever among their auditors so far for
gets himself as to comment unfavorably
upon any Of the speakers statements or
opinions. We may expect to see among
Democratic announcements, some such
features as this:
RALLY! RALLYi RALLY!
DEMOCRATS OF SHAGBARK,
At 3 p. m. Speech by the Honorable
J. Cricky Mossback.m
Music by the Shagbark Bandl
At p. m. razor-cutting contest be-
tween the Honorable j. Cricky Moss
back or his deputy, and any discontent-
ed member of his audience,
OF. S.-Razors ground free on the
premises)
This is indeed, great country, and
it is inhabited by all kinds of curious
people of whom the Honorable Champ
Clark. who was chosen as permanent
Chairman of the Democratic Convention
at st. Louis. is only one example.
And this man was chairman of the
Democratic Conventions chairman. also.
of the committee which notified the
Democratic candidate Of bis election,
and may possibly be a member of the
cabinet If Parker shall be elected.
How the tone of party indicates
itself In snife of itself
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
RALLY. RALLY RALLY
DEMOCRATS OF SHAGRAREr

Music by the Shagbark Bandl
At 6 p. m. razor-cutting contest be-
tween the Honorable j. Cricky Moss
back or his deputy, and any discomfort
ed member of his audiencei
OF. S.-Razors ground free on the
premises.)
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03
THE PANAMA CANAL.
DEMOCRACY DESERVES NO CRED
IT FOR PROPOSED WATERWAY.

It's Declarations Are Incorrect in at
Least Two Particulars Strenuous
Policy Advocated in Platform ON
Which Buchanan Made His Race.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

Gen. Mcclellan repudiated the Demo
cratic platform Of 1864, just as Judge
Parker has repudiated it in 1904. The
results will be about the same -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

(From the Pueblo Coli Chieftain1
The prominence given TO the tariff in
the Democratic platform and the open
declaration in favor OF tariff for rev.
enue only. AID against protection. en-
phasizes the Importance Of that issue.
and affords ground for the declaration by
prominent public men that this is the
most important issue of them an
But the real issue Of the campaign is
not any one of these, and the verdict
Of the people will not be given upon
any one OF them, though they may all
be considered. The question to be
judged by the people is that OF Repub-
lican performance versus Democratic
promise; Republican principle versus
Democratic inconsistency; Republican
success versus Democratic failure.
Every one knows what the Republic
cans have done in the administration III
- government. There is no EVIDENCE
at the Democrats could do 80
There Is abundant eyida&
\
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
ASCOT PARK RESULTS.
Golden Rule In Fine Form and Won the
Feature Race,

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 15.--Golden
Rule was in fine form and won the
feature race of the day at Ascot park,
over the Slauson course, In track record
time. With 122 pounds up, he stepped
the distance in i;lO1a winning pulled-up
from Americana. Blissful, the second
choice, was never a contender In the
race. Three out Of six favorites won
and the 10 books quit the day about
even.
First race, Slauson course, selling
Rag Tag won, Mexicanna second, This.
be third. Time, l:ll&.
Second race, one mile, selling-Ewood
won, Ellie second, Folle third, Time,
I:i9&.
Third race. mile and 10 yards, selling
Labor won, Flourish second, Farmer
Jim third. Time. 1iS.
Fourth race Slauson cOurse-Golden
Rule won, Americana second, Golden
Mineral third, Time, 1907.
Fifth race, six and n half furlongs,
selling-Little Margaret won, Montana
Peeress second, Piquet third Time,
1;22h.
sixth race, seven furongs-Evander
won Glenrich second, Jingler third.
Time. 80.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
RACES Ar OAKLAND.
Heavy Fog Prevailed but There Were
Several Good Finishes,

San Francisco, Jan. IA full view
Of all the races at Oakland today could
not be had, owing TO the fog that pre-
vailed, There were three good finish.
es, one OF them being In the six .furlong
handicap. Gold Money, the fayorlte,
won by thrce-quarters OF length from
Fossil, who suffered interference on the
back stretch Rockaway was only
beaten by a nose for second money, and
sad Sam. the pacemaker, was close up.
Mount Mc0rcgor II, after being retired
for five years started In the third race
and Cousin Carrie beat him by only n
nose, Nigrette beat Telephone neck
IN the last race. FillIe dor proved a
surprise by winning at odds OF 80 TO 1.
Travers, who had the mount on her,
was suspended for thirty days for rough
riding az he was responsible for Past
Master being thrown into the fence. The
entry Of Royalty has been refused for
inconsistent running. The ruling IL
the result OF sudden Improvement
shown yesterday, Results:
First race, Futurity course, selling
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16

Standing stones on the vacant Wine
red moor.
Hills Of sheep and the homes Of the 81.
lent vanished races.
And winds austpre and pure.
BE II granted me to behold you again
In dying,
HIS OF home, ana to hear again the
call,
Hear about the graves OF the martyrs
the peewees crying
And hear no more at all!
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
MARX OF APPRECIATION.

The widow was taking her first look
M the bust OF her beloved husband,
The clay is still damp, Pray examine
A. we'll madame said the sculptor,
m there is anything wrong can alter
IT,"
The widow looked at IL with a mix
ture of sorrow and satisfaction
ut IL Just like him, she said "a per-
feet pOrtralt--his large nose--the sign
OF goodness" Here she burst into
tears. "Hc was so good Make the
nose A little arger"--Tit-Blts
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
Going After Rabbits.

There promises to be large turn out
OF local Nimrods at tomOrrUws rabbit
hunt TO come of at lndianola, Frank
Groesbeck reports that 100 may be
looked for. William McConahay offers
a Jewel box as a prize for the man who
kills the most bunnes and the man
who scores the least number will be
awarded a rabbits foot mounted on a
thermometer The hunters leave on the
mornings Rio Grande train.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
RETURNED MISSIONARIES.

Have you friend or acquaintance
IN your former field OF labor, 10 whom
you would like to send copy OF the
Semi-Weekly News? II so. take ad-
vantage Of our special offer. made to
aid the great missionary work. We
send the paper one year to any point
In the United States Canada or Mexi-
co at half price, Sl.OO. This docs not
apply 10 points whore there are regu-
lar wards or stakes. Foreign postage
extra,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
College Boat Race.

University Of Califrnia, Jan. lj.-Rac-
ing with the regulation eight.ore she'll
Is the proposition just made by repre-
sentatlyes Of the university Of Wash
ington TO the University OF California
Boating association The northern oars
men are willing to purchase the eight
oar II the Berkeley men signify their
intention Of doing the same.
This will mean the placing Of inter-
collegiate rowing on the Pacific coast
on the same basis as that of the east
ern colleges, whereas now, with second
class equipment the universities inter-
ested in the sport are far behind their
brothers on the Atlantic coast great
lakes
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL.

a leap-year party at which num-
her Of young girls VIII be- hostesses will
be given at Lolselles dancing academy
next Wednesday night, The Misses
Clayton. Emily Hardy, Eva Barton,
Florence JenkInson, Geneva Young,
Emily Hardy and Alberta Barton, will
BE- the entertainers and Mrs. w. w.
calder, Mrs +. a. Barton and Mrs
Hal Moore will be- Chaperones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dunbar gave a pretty
children's party on Thursday In cele-
bration of the eleventh birthday ami.
yersary OF their son John.
Mrs. Fred Hornung was hostess at an
informal card-party this afternoon at
her home on Third street,
Or. A. D. Melvin viii arrive here to-
morrow for a short stay with his fami-
ly before going south,
Tho hop and concert AT the post last
night was a delightful affair
Miss Edna COIN will leave next week
for the east.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. NJ II. Walker entertain
a few friends at dinner this evening.
There was a gathering Of the friends
and relatives Of Mrs. NJ. j. Wiley at
the family residence, 2i5 west Fifth
North street. last night, on the occa-
sion of the lftIeth birthday Of the hos.
tess a most enjoyable evening fol-
lowed, old-time games, dancing and
other amnsements being among the fea.
lures. At midnight refreshments We're
served Among those present were Miss
Wiley, Mr.. and Mrs. J. II, Hamlin, Mr.
and Mrs. II. A. Brown, Mr., and Mrs. Il.
Brown. Mr.. and Mrs George +. Car
penter, Mr.. and Mrs, j, S. Morgan, Mr.
and Mrs. 7. S, Butler, Mr. and Mrs, 81.
clair and Jay +. Sturgis
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
Spokane Ball Meeting.

Spokane, Wash, Jan l5,-Presldent
Lucan of the Pacific National Baseball
league and Manager McCloskey OF Salt
Lake are in the city to attend the meet
ing Of directors The indications today
strongly favor four club league, con.
sIsting of Spokane, Butte, ogden and
Salt Lake. leaving out the coast cities.
The season is expected to open about
April 90 and last sixteen or eighteen
weeks with five games per week.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
PERSONALS.

Bishop Seaman is on business trip
10 Portland,
c. L. Cleveland has gone to Callfor-
MIA for his health.
Rev. H. G.. Kemp has returned from
Wyoming, and IS holding a local busi-
ness position for the present
General Manager II. G. Williams or
the Utah Fuel company came up from
Carbon county this afternoon, and Will
be in town for few days.
First Lieut., L, V. Smith Of A troop
Is taking the place Of Asst. Adjt-Gen.
II. NJ. H. Lund In Carbon county, as
Col. Lund Is not able 10 be there,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
WANTS $4,000 DAMAGES.

Samuel McFarlane has filed suit In
the federal court against the Southern
Pacific Railroad company, in which he
asks for $4,000 damages for injuries
sustained while performing his duties
as brakeman on the Lucin cut off.
Plaintiff alleges that on Nov. .. 1903,
near Hogup, Utah. he had occasion to
step upon a ladder that was unsafe
and unfit for use and that in doing so
the ladder broke, hurting him a dis
lance Of Is feet, causing permanent in
juries to his back and lower limbs.
First carload Newhal Oranges lust
arrived. Ask your grocer for them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16

held UP crowd IN which were no less
than four notorious Killers He gen
orally did his jobs arrayed in a mask
and linen buster
I'm Spokane he once held up faro
bank and made all the men face the
wall As he was leaving the room he
noticed that one Of the inmates was a
man who had severely beaten friend
Of his with a pistol, Shercilife there.
upon began TO kick the fellow and beat
him with his gun remarNng at every
thwack. This IL reminder To you
that I'm friend of Jim's,
Dennison has run gambling houses
in Omaha, Denver, Leadville, Cripple
Creek and Pueblo,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16

Algaretta won. My Surprise second,
Rosebud third, Time, l:l0is.
Second race. Ave and a half furlongs,
selling-The Cure won, Lustig second,
Scherzo third. Time. l;O7h
Third race, Futurity course, selling
Cousin Carrie won. Mount McGregor II
second. Rustic Girl third. Time, Iii.
Fourth race, six furlongs, handicap
Gold Money won, Fossil second, Rock
away third. Time, ll2h,
Fifth race. mile and a furong, selling
File dor won Expedient second, An
gle third. Time, l:55ia.
Sixth race, one mile, selling-Nlgrette
won, Telephone second, Ayenger third.
Time, 1:3sh.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
CHANCE FOR MARKSMEN.
'', a OF Denver Club Proposes
brlng Crack Shots TO Salt LIKE.

..r 'ersldent A. II. Mckenzie Of the Den
iss Gun club is at the Kenyon. He
s,, S d SCheme for bringing to this
wy OF ogden the next Pacific North
tvs no., snoot' the date being some time
yor e' me grand American shoot at Den.
ssv rms would bring TO Utah not n
do Do" me nne mbarksmen from the Colora-
m. 'o,,est ana with others entered for
r ro snot mere, would make quite an ag-
ttesatloh OF crack sportsmen. Mr.. Me.
i, ,.hl anticipates q great time I'm
bAs,a, u There Is a meeting here. and
hers, y wiz "e'p colorado Out In
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
rrAIi-1nAHo- TIE WORLD.

Three new maps. Just issued, Utah
and 'lho on one side. the World on
the reverse side. including population
OF countries and towns according TO
the 1900 census, with a brief sketch OF
every country In the world. Size PIX
3lia inches, valve Is cents; sent to any
address for 2ic, Address Deseret News
pook store, Salt Lake City. Utah.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
STEvENS0N'S LAST POEM.

Blows the wind today and the sun and
rain are flying,
Blows the wind on the moors today
and now,
Where about the graves ~ the martyrs
the whaaps are crying,
My heart remembers how!
Gray, recumbent tonbs Of the dead In
desert places,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
BASKET BALL GAME.
NV OF Logan Defeated weber stak
Academy, 40 tOII

mn basket ball team OF the Brig.
weh, Ioung college Of Logan, beat the
tIseer sta Ike academy Yesterday. in
wsa w." ~ rsrk' Ogden, 20 to H. The play
,na,1in ~ minute halves, the first half
rouug with II to 5 IN favor of the
northern team. Goot team work and
,zed ,h playing generally character
lows. '"e contest The line was ms fol-
Ue1 Ia so Position W. Ali.
Dshi1c'soh" E, &C, >. ., Belknap
"sH''' - A." '.r"R Fn ., >. ,,Crogun
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
Fifteen Round Draw.

Baltimore, Jan, l5--Danny Dougher-
~ Of Philadelphia boxed Tommy Fet2
of Brooklyn Is rounds tonight to draw
before the Eureka Athletic club, The
Philadelphia clearly had the better Of
the argument on points,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16

nopp :. =. "...u,L F. .. =. Thompson
Blair 80. " ...."R. BE-. :. go, Doxey
Merkeley. -. IL, b.. -. =. Berlin
Nelson. referee; Jorgensen, umpire,
Young and Kemp tlmekeepers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16

SALT LAKE TURF EXCHANGE,
Kenyon Hotel.
California and Eastern Races.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
Underwear at Half Price.

Broken lines OF Combination Suits one
half or .-...,,, -
BROWN, TERRY & WOODRUFF co,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16
Colonel Bill Dead,

New York, Jan. l6-Colonel Bill a
race horse owned by J.. V. Bell and
valued at $4,000. ia dead from spinal
meningitis at Shecpshead Bay track
He was injured at Aqueduct last fan
and the weight he had up at the time
was the cause of a wordy war between
Mr. Bell and official Handicapped Vos-
burgh, which precipitated a wide dis
cussion among horsemen.
Colonel Bin was the stable mate Of
Hermis until the latter was sold to Il, II.
Thomas for 100000, and was believed by
his owner to be only few pounds the
inferior Of that horse.
Newhal Oranges now In market,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16

Nothing so delicious as the Ne~hall
Oranges. Ask your grocer for them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-01-16

Newhall Oranges now In market,
Your grocer has them.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-07-07

Negroes who shoot into the
cars and rock the same will be
punished and the white men who
insult women and assault the
children by throwing rocks from
the cars are entitled to the same
dose; both ara outlaws and
should be punished.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-07-07

Persons who get the paper this
week, ana who are not subscrib-
ers, will understand this is an in
vitatiOn to subscribe or renew as
the case may be.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-07-07

Reports come from wytark,
that there are some outlaw Me-
groes there who are making an
awful bad record for the race. if
this is true, The good people who
live there should Zee that the
guilty ohes are let suffer and that
innocen. ones be not blamed. It
is your duty as well as right to
inform the officers of the persons
who violate the law, no matter
who they are, otherwise the
whole race will bear the blame
for the wrong doing of few ir.
responsible devils.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-07-07

Let us ALL get to work and
Ross Shackelford will capture
Momyer just az his father did
the rebel General. John Morgan,
years ago. There is not much
difference in a rebel ard a demo-.
crat and hence this look like the
good old days have returned.