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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
WEST CORNWALL.

Sleighing gone and colder at this
writing.
Mrs. Abbie Searle is spending few
days at o. A. Fields.
Miss Malvina Shackett has lately visit.
ed her sister, Julia, in Rutland.
Mrs. Amos L. Atwood went to Bur-
lington on Tuesday to visit friends.
Katherine Griswold is spending few
days with her sister Mrs. f. G. Farm
ham.
Mrs. Thomas Bingham of Brooklyn,
n. Y, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs.
o. A. Field
Mrs. NJ. f. Twitchell has lately visited
relatives and other friends in Burlington
and Ferrisburg
Mrs. Washburn. Mrs. |. G. Wooster
and Mrs. a. l.. Atwood visited Mrs
Frank Sheldon in Shoreham Friday last
Mrs. Charles Adams was taken serious.
ly i'll while at a party at A Highter's
on Monday night; appendicitis is feared.
Mrs. O. A. Field and guest, Mrs.
Thomas Bingham went to Bridport on
Tuesday for visit with their cousin,
Mrs. Laid Miner.
Report of school in district No
FOR term ending Feb. %, 1906: Pupils
of full attendance for the term are Jessie
Foote, Flora Pierce, Raymond Murray
Walter Dixie and Martin Dixie. Those
absent two days or less are Jessie Murray
Alice Pierce. Estelle Foote and Carl
Pierce. Miss Clara b. Smith, teacher.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
LINCOLN.
w. York was in Brandon last week.
Lewis Kelton and wife were in Bristol
On Saturday.

w. York was in Brandon last week.
Lewis Kelton and wife were in Bristol
on Saturday.
Maud Estey and brother. Rogers, were
in Burlington last week.
Will Martell has moved into the
Cushman house.
Mr.. Fairs has gone to live with Joe
Martel.
Walter Brown of Starksboro was in
town Feb. 16.
Myrtle Wright of Starksboro is work
ing for c. c. Balm.
James Turner was able to return to
South Starksboro the ODD.
Friend Guindcn is taking orders for
wire fence.
Louis Green is at work for S. Bull.
Justin Tucker Walter Murray, George
Cook, Frank Bruce, and Mrs. Edith
Palmer and husband of Warren were
in town the last of the week
George Garland was in Vergennes one
day last week
DIR. and Mrs. BRANDON and Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Tucker were at Charlie Dow's
in New Haven Friday.
Lucy Lathrop has been caring for
her sister, Mrs. Joe Lathrop.
A party will be given at ID. Davis
tonight. A bountiful supper of pie and
cake will be served.
Frank Thompson called in Starksboro
last week
Eliza Thompson who has been staying
with her grandmother in Starksboro has
returned home
The c. f. will give supper at the
hall tonight. Music both vocal and
instrumental and speaking by young and
old. All invited.
Peter Come and wife, Mrs. Mary
Geary and son Ed. A. K. Murray and
wife, Miss Nellie Wheeler. w. f. Pierce
and wife and daughters were at E. s.
Stearns. on Feb %.
Wallie Clark and family were at the
Center on Sunday.
V. James and wife, E. II. James were
in South Lincoln Feb. %.
Irenes Moore walked to the Center
on Monday with a cane
Mrs. NJ F. Estey and daughter, Mae,
were in Huntington Feb. 90, the guest
of Mrs c. Derby.
R. Frank moves this week to the
Center.
John Clark, an old soldier, died Feb.
20, aged about 20 years. Mr.. Clark had
been i'll several months. The deceased
is survived by widow, three sons and
two daughters. The funeral was held
at the Union church on Feb. %, Ref
Mortar Hall officiating. Mr.. A. Nerd
had charge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
CORNWALL.

Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Otis visited in
Addiso the first of the week
Mr.. and Mrs. Friend McMurtry have
returned from Wheeling, N. Y.
School No. taught by Miss Eva
Foote and school No. Z taught by Miss
Clara Smith held a joint exhibition at
the No. school house last Friday even
ing. The children all did nicely. Re-
freshments were served at the close.
The Young Ladies' Missionary auxil-
liary will give a social at the town hall
on Friday evening, Mar. 8. A program
will be rendered, choice home made
candies, and aprons of all kinds and
styles, will be disposed of also choice re-
freshments will be served. A small adj
mission fee will be charged
On this Friday evening a free lecture
will be given under the auspices of
Cornwall Grange, at eight o'clock on
the Y Yellowstone National Park, by Rev.
Thomas Simms who has recently visited
it to which the public are most cordially
invited to attend. Come one, come all
and hear about one of the most wonder
full and interesting parts of our country
Members of Grange please notice change
of meeting from Thursday to Friday
evening.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
sTARKSBoRO.

Guy Sears is moving ntoJake Seniors
house.
The G. c. G. met with Mrs. George
Grey Wednesday afternoon
DR.. Henry Wade is moving into the
house he lately purchased Of T. H.
Bruce.
Master Carl Sears. who has been visit
ing relstives in Middlebury returned
home February "a.
Mrs. Guy Bushey has returned to
Monkton. She and her husband expect
to begin work at Albert Baldwins
March /.
Mrs. William Hanson of Thompson
vile. Conn.,, former resident here, who
has been seriously i'll with pneumonia. is
reported as improving,
The donation given for the benefit of
the Rev George Grey was well attended.
About $50 was received
Mrs. Frank Brown has returned from
Worcester. Mass, where she has been
spending the winter. f. K Eddy. rural
free delivery carrier. attended the rural
free delivery carriers meeting in Middle
February %.
Fred Gotta, who has been working at
Edward Sprague's in Bristol, and ate
some of the poisoned pork, has returned
home and is now sick. He has the same
symptoms as the rest of the family and
is supposed to be stricken with the same
disease.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
EAST MIDpLE1URY.

Archie Watson was home from Proctor
over Sunday.
About 80 couple attended the Washing
ton ball at Green Mountain House.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
E. +. Ross Thursday evening Feb. %.
Miss Flora Hunt of Burlington was the
guest of Miss Emma Lafarier during the
week.
Mrs. Geo. c. Ross of New Haven, Conn,
was with her people for few days dur
ing the week
The ladies of st. Barnabas' Guild will
meet with Mrs. B. G.. Peck Wednesday
afternoon, March l. A cordial invita-
ton is extended.
Mrs H. w Dewey has received the
sad intelligence of the death of her aunt.
Mrs. II. II. Marsh of Dennison, Ohio.
The deceased will be well remembered
in this vicinity.
The remains of Mrs James Fem were
brought to the home of Noble Fem on
Wednesday of this week. Funeral SER
vices were held at the NJ. f. church on
Thursday. Burial in Foote st. cemetery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
NArOLEoN.s FANoRIrE CHAIR

NAPOLEONS FAVORITE CHAIR
WHILE AT ST HELENA.
low. and apparently of light frame.
Seen in the accompanying picture, it
looks very similar to the chairs one
is likely to see on the front porch"
OF many houses.
Regarded from the point of its as
sociations, however this particular
chair is of immense Importance 1t
was from this modest throne that
the dying emperor dictated the fam
Gus memoirs to his secretary, Las
Cases; and doubtless he occupied it
very shortly before his death. The
chair was evidently made especially
for Napoleon's short and at that time
rotund figure. for it's dimensions are
suggestive of this fact, the seat being
broad (19x16 inches), while the legs
are only II inches long.
Unlike most relics, this one is par
ticularly well authenticated. re,
Gently discovered inscription under.
meath the chair records the fact that
This chair was used by Napoleon
Buonaparte and purchased at the sale
Of his effects at Longwood by Mr..
Andrew Darling, st. Helena, 1921. "
Mr.. Darling lived at St. Helena dur
ing Napoleons lifetime, and published
a memoir of the French emperor.
After buying the chair, Mr.. Darling
had a brass tablet placed upon it,
which is shown to this day, and is
conclusive evidence of the fact that
the chair is the actual one used by
Napoleon, and no other. 1t has been
pointed out that the spelling of Ma
poleon's nan Buonaparte,' instead
of onaparte-further authenticates
the chair, as the first spelling was
that used by the British government
of that day in their dispatches.
Great interest generally attaches to
the chair, and doubtless the bidding
will be exciting.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
TORTURINC PAIN.
Half This Mans Sufferings Would
Have Killed Many a Person,
But Doan's Cured Him.

Thousands Of grateful people are tell
ing every day how Doan's Kidney Pills
cured them of distressing and dangerous
kidney and bladder troubles.
Yet other thousands are suffering every
day from these same ills. Why? They
are either very negligent or very skepd-
cal. Neglect Of kidney disorders leads to
dropsy diabetes, Brights disease and
other fatal diseases.
Sincere, honest testimony like the fol-
lowing should convince every skeptic.
a. c. Sprague. stock dealer, OF Normal,
ILL.,, writes; For two whole years l
was doing nothing but buying medicines
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
COUNTY NEWS.
5RIDpORT.
Smoke Prince Carl Cigars, ct.

Smoke Prince Carl Cigars, cts.
E. r. Colum is improving slowly.
Mrs Emma Hibbard is very little
better.
James Guyett and family are moving
into town this week.
Every voter in town should be on
hand Tuesday, March 6.
The Endeavor meeting March 4th will
be led by Miss Maude Nichols.
TONY, the Convict" was delivered at
Cornwall last week to small audience.
Tony" the Convict was presented at
Shoreham Wednesday evening to a good
crowd.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Moore of Shoreham
were visitors at w. NJ. Grandevs last
Sunday
The drama "Our Jim realized up
wards of $40 at Crown Point last Friday
evening.
Monday evening Mr.. Furguson gave
an address at the Masonic Hall in the
interest of the Anti-Saloon league.
The temperance addresses delivered at
the union services last Sunday morning
and evening, were expressive of much
eloqurnce and truthiulness.
Union services were held at the Con-
gregationa church last Sunday morning
preaching by Rev. II. C. Lamb. In the
evening union services Were held at thu
VI. E. church preaching by Rev. A. j.
Pcnnell.
Smoke Prince Carl Cigars. cts.
| The ladies of the Methodist church
will serve "A dinner at the church for
all those who attend town meeting on
Tuesday the 9th of March A good and
wholesome meal for the small sum of
| Is cents.
! The grange meeting Feb. 10, was well
attended and Bridport was well repre-
scented at Brandon Feb. IA. The Bird and
4th degrees will be given at the meeting
Feb. 81 and refreshments served. Crown
Point grange is invited to be present.
A genuine good time was had at the
Washington supper held at the vestry by
the ladies society of the Congregational
church. The literary program and the
well filled tables, were gratifying in the
extreme. The hall was prettily trimmed
with the pictures of General and Mrs
Washington, flags and small decorated
card board hatchets, which were sold
during the evening as souvenirs of the
occasion. The receipts of the entertain
ment amounted to upwards of $3l.
Services next Sunday will be held
in the Methodist church as follows -
Preaching by the pastor at II O'Clock
subject. "Afterward;' Sunday school
- o'clock noon; Young peoples meet
ing o'clock p. M, led by the pastor,
subject, True Happiness" Preaching
in the evening at 730 by the pastor,
subject, License or No-license, Which
is Better A fair an unpredujiced pre-
sentation of this all important question
Proceeding the regular morning sermon
the pastor will speak to the children on
"What a Child can do
Smoke Prince Carl Cigars. s cts.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02

To any Farmer who will write US
mentioning this paper we will send free,
postpaid, several formulas for making 10
tirst-class fertilizer at home, together
with the cost of the ingredients, direc
tions for mixing, etc.
The Vermont Experiment Station in
its bulletin No. 116 has the following to
say with reference to the value Of home
mixed fertilizers as compared with the
ordinary commercial brands: ION every
account, however. financial. educational,
agricultural. it is better to buy the crude
stock and home mix if one uses a ton or
more.
Every up.to-date farmer should be in
terested in the subject of home-mixed
fertilizers and we are in position to help
them. Address,
CARROLL S. PAGE, Hyde Park. Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
ET7. Agents Wante d.

We want the Calfskins, Hides, Sheep
Pelts, Tallow, Bones, etc. collected in
your vicinity.
Can't you arrange to purchase these
goods for us this spring? We will furnish
the cash with which to buy: we will also
furnish tags, advice sheets. taking off
directions, cloth posters to enable you TO
advertise the business. etc. etc
We pay highest cash prices and keep
our customers thoroughly posted on the
condition of the market and nav the
freight.
To anyone writing us and mentioning
this paper, we will mail full particulars.
Address,
g. CARROLL S. PAGE Hyde Park, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02

a horse and sometimes was unable even
to ride in a car. My condition was crit
zeal when l sent for Doan's Kidney Pills.
l used three boxes and they cured me.
Now l can go anywhere and do as much
as anybody. l sleep we'll and feel no dis
comfort at ALL
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Sprague will
be mailed on application to any part of
the United States. Address Foster-AIil-
burn Co.. Buffalo. n. Y. Sold by all
dealers price, fifty cents per box.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
MONkTON RIDGE

Charles HOag lost horse last week
Kesiah Williams of East Monkton is
nursing for Sarah M. Hazard. who is still
very low at her son-in-law's, F. A. Miles
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Eddy visited friends
in Montpelier for week and returned
on time to escape the bare ground. Mrs.
Vanselett kept house for them in their
absence.
A. II. Miles has hired the s. Rathborn
place but not the house. He is now
saving wood for Mrs Asa Smith. He
found several holes where some one had
shot through his boat on the pond.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02

birthplace OF 'Old Glory Which
Children Have Bought for Nation)
Glory" for it was there that Mrs. Ross,
more than 100 years ago, designed the
flag which was later approved by Gen.
Washington and carried by the CONT
mental army in the famous battle of the
Brandywine. where it received its bap-
tism of fire. For seven years the Ameri-
can Playhouse and Betsy Ross Memorial
association labOred to acquire this in
teresting relic. and the pennies and
dimes of more than million
American children have helped to
make up the $4,000 for which it was
purchased. While the papers have been
signed and the property transferred, the
ceremonies of turning it over to the ma
ton will take place on June IA next, at
which time President Roosevelt will be
present.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, as

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner of the firm of f. j. Cheney q
Co, doing business in the City Of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case OF catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of Halls
CataIrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day OF December, A. d. 1856.
(SEAL) A. w. GLEASON,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Send for testimonial
free. F. CHENEY X Co, Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, price zoe
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
CHAIR TO BE AUCTlONED.
Interesting Relic of Napoleon's Days
of Exile at st. Helena Will
Re Sold.

London. - Probably before these
lines appear in print one of the most
interesting Napoleonc relics in Eu-
rope will have been sold at Sotheby's
auction rooms, London. The object
consists in the actual chair in which
the great emperor passed his last
days at St. Helena.
The chair is not much to look at
a small broad-seated cane affair. very
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02

Many sufferers from nasal catarrh say
they get splendid results by using an
atomizer. For their benefit we prepare
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Except that
it is liquid it is in all respects like the
healing, helpful. pain-allaying Cream
Balm that the public has been familiar
with for years. No cocaine nor other
dangerous drug in it, The soothing spray
relieves at once and cure is certain. All
druggists 75c, including spraying tube or
mailed by Ely Bros, Sc Warren St., n. Y
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
LEICESTER JUNCTION.

0. \. Briggs was in Bristol Monday
Fishing ice from the creek Is a common
amusement these days.
Miss Nellie Wilson went to Burlington
Friday to be gone a few days.
Mrs. Judson Severy spent Tuesday in
Middlebury guest at Ray Bumps.
Mrs. Bert Alden of st. bloomsbury is
expected in town Thursday, March LIST.
On March LIST, Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy
Alden had been married fifty years.
Congratulations are in order.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
PoDe Uses Cigars.

The present pope is the first pontiff of
the Roman Catholic church to indulge
in cigars, his predecessors, notably
Plus IG. and Louis XIII. having content
ed themselves with snuff.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
SAILS BURY.

Albert Perkins of Middlebury spent
Tuesday night at Mrs. c. f. Boardman's.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Nelson were guests
of friends in Rutland the first of the
week.
Mrs. A. E. Whitney. who has been the
guest of Mrs. Morgan in the west part of
the town recently, returned home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02

to cure my kid
II e Y $. L d o
not think that
any man ever
suffered as 1
did and lived.
The pain in my
back was so
b a d { h a t l
could not sleep
at nj z h t. l
could not ride
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02

COMBINES when people get specta-
~ Giles which suit them, they 20 on
wearing them for years without having
their sight tested to discover whether
any change has taken place. This is
wrong. all who wear glasses should have
their eyes tested at intervals. even if the
necessity be not apparent to them As "A
general rule spectacles for old sight re-
duire changing about every three years.
but 1t is desirable that the sight should
be carefully tested every two years.
Whenever you feel uneasy in your spec
tacles, don't hesitate to call and see Us.
We are always glad to help you; and If
no change is necessary we will tell you SO.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02

Indigestion is much OF a habit. Don't get
the habit. Take a little Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure after eating and you VIII quit belching.
digests what You eat and makes the stomach
sweet Sold by w. ii. Sheldon, Middlebury
South Side Drug Store, Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
SAVE BETSY ROSS HOUSE
Place Where First American Flag
Was Made, Purchased by Pen
MES of Children.

Philadelphia. - Betsy Ross histor-
street in this city, which has
just been purchased by the nation,
was really the birthplace of "Old
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02

The best safeguard against headache. CON
stipation and liver troublesis peWitt's Little
Early kisers, Keep vial OF these famous
little pills In the house and take dose at
bed time when you feel that the stomach and
bowels need cleansing. They don't grippe.
Side Drug store, Bristol.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
Philinnine Holiday.

In the Philippine islands the natives
have public holiday which in date
comedies exactly with our Christmas.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
CERTAIN CURE OR CAlLeLA,Ns.

Shake INTO your shoes Aliens Foot Ease, a
powder. 1t cures chilblains. frostbites, damp.
sweating, swollen feet At all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. sample Free. Address,
Allen 5. Olmsted. Leroy, NJ Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02
rutland Railroad Co.
TIME TABLE
IN EFFECT OCT. o, 1909.
NORTHBOUND.
SOUTHBOUND.

Daily. Daily except Sunday. Pullman
sleeping Cars attached. | Sundays only.
Pullman Parlor Cars attached. For de-
tailed time tables consult folders
ItGEO. T. JARVIS, General Manager.
G. y. DAILY, Passenger Traffic Manager
c. A. NIMMO, Grand Passenger Agent.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1906-03-02

Yours for business,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-10-12
Dozwell Hubs.

Son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Hubbs,
was born Jan. %, 1889, and died
Oct, 3, 1906, aged II years, 6 months
and 8 days.
He was on his bed of affection
four weeks and two days, but dur
ing that time he never murmured,
always just the same affectionate,
loving little Dozwell. When he was
first taken sick he prayed and cried
all one night. We feel assured he
fell asleep in the arms of Jesus.
He told his mother in the presence
of loving friends that all was right
and that everything was bright,
and that the loving Savior would
take care of him. He expressed
himself as willing to 60, as he had
a loving sister over there.
We all deeply sympathize with
his heartbroken mother and father.
A FRIEND.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-10-12
West Tennessee SYNOD.

There being legal questions rails
ed as to the regularity of the Sy
nodical proceedings in changing the
place of the meeting of West Ten,
nessee Synod of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church from Lexlng.
ton to Milan, Tenn, and there be.
ing likelihood of the Synodical &C
tons in some phases involving
questions of law, and there being
no legal objection, whatever, and
there being no possible irregularity
in the Synod's meeting on it's own
adjournment, /, the Moderator OF
West Tennessee Synod of the c. p.
Church, beg to recall my announce
ment as to such change, and do
hereby request all members OF the
same to meet and be present at
Lexington, Tenn, on Oct. 10. 1906,
at 7.30 p. m.
S. H. BRALY, Moderator.
Henderson, Tenn, Oct. 5,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-10-12
De pew.Burdette Stock Company.

The attraction at the Opera
House tor one week, starting Mon
day night with matinee Saturday,
will be the DePew- Burdette Com
pany, one of the very best stock or
CARNATIONS now en- tour.
This company is said to be a
large one, and they claim to have a
larger clientele than any other SIM
liar organization. Few plays have
enjoyed such enduring popularity
as The Power of Truth, Monday
nights offering, and the cause of its
popularity is very apparent. The
story of the play is one that APP
peals to all classes of theatregoers
and it would be callous nature in
deed that did not respond to the
sentiments expressed in the clever
tale. The company is augmented
by coterie of vaudeville artists
whose between-act-stunts are fea-
ture in themselves. Ladies will.
as usual. be admitted free Monday
night.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-10-12
d. CLAY EVANS.

This distinguished Republican
spoke to an audience which nearly
filled the Circuit Court room at
the courthouse here last Tuesday.
He took for his text principally
the temperance question, basing
his appeal, not on his record, but
upon the Republican State plat
form. Some very stale issues re.
lating to the Democratic admins
tration were revived and infused
with all the keen satire and Re-
publican flavor with which that
trenchant artist is capable. When
be came to the Force Bill the
scenes we're shifted suddenly and
he landed on Temperance. He
stated that he did not vote for the
Force Bill until its fangs had been
extracted, and with that evasion
hurried to another and more at
tractive subject. The speaker took
occasion to advertise the Hermit
tage Democrat, thereby undertak.
ing to confuse Democrats and
strengthen his own candidacy. We
it was success from
Republican standpoint, but from
the eye of a Democrat it was as
palpable and grotesque as a croco-
die shedding tears.