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The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
EDITORS FOR TEMPERANCE.
Indiana Democratic Association
FaVors Local Option Law.

indianapolis. Feb. RESOLUTIONS in
dorsing Bryan for the Presidency. favor
ing a local option law, and economy in
the administration OF affairs Of state. and
rejoicing that Democratic hope is bright
that the Democrats, through the State
committee, are 20 be the aggreSsors IN
the cunning campaign were unanimously
adopted to-day by the Indiana Democratic
Editorial Association in annual meeting.
This is the first time In the history of
the Indiana Democracy that any repre-
sentative body of its members has taken
a stand in favor of temperance legisla-
ton
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
JAPANESE COUPLE TO WE'D.
Yale Divinity student and New
Haven Girl Get License.

Haven Girl Get License.
New York, Feb. IA license to marry
was issued to-day at the City Hall to a
japanese couple. The license was the
first of the kind since the new law went
into effect. The applicants were Kanno-
suke Kawanaka. native Of Japan, and
a student of the Yale Divinity School. ana
Miss Yud Kitamura, twenty-three years
old, of New Haven, Conn.
In filing up the application blank she
said that she was born in Matsumati.
Japan, while the bridegroom-to-be stated
that he was born in Toba, province OF
Shima
Mr. Kawanaka told City Clerk SculIy
that he and Miss Kitamura were TO be
married in a few days by a japanese
minister, who had recently been gradu-
ated from the Union Theological Semi
nary.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
ITALY F0RBIDS SALE.
Exercises State Rights Over Sar-
cOphagus Belonging to Church.

Rome, Feb. Cardinal SatoIi, who is
Bishop of Frascati, has asked the council
Of state TO authorize the sale of a sar-
cophagus Of Grecian marble with inlaid
oak doors, which originally belonged TO
the Colonna family, bat is now in the
episcopal palace.
1t was intended to apply the proceeds
Of the sale toward the repair of the
palace.
The case was debated by the council
to-day 1t decided against the request.
The decision is significant. 1t shows that
the rights Of the state extend to church
property.
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IncnI Temnerntnre-

Midnight, 35 m, 3 : a. m. SO a. m. q;
a. ~, 26 10 a. H., 2 L noon, 30: D. m, 3: 4
p. m. 50; p. H.. 81: p. m 50; 10 D. m. q:
maximum, 81 minimum, Relative humidi,v-s
a. m. q . . m. 20; 8 p m. g. Rainfall Is D
III. to S p. M. 0. Hours Of sunshine las Per
cent Of possible sunshine, 100 Temperature same
date last year Maximum q; minimum. 8.
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SPECIAL EXCURSIONS

To Mount Vernon every Saturday
for scnooi children. Round trip, 2sc.
For Mt. Vernon, Alexandra, and
Arlington, Washington, Alexandra
& Mt. Vernon Ry. Sta, 18th & Pa. av.
TRAINS FOR MT VERNON WEEK DAYS..
&C. II a. NJ. u NOON. / AND L. 81
TRAINS FOR ALEXANDRIA AND ARLING-
TON (DAILIl EVERY ~ MINUTES
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STANDS BY HER SON
Widow Of Feud Leader Har-
giS ReyOkeS Vow.
WILL SEEK TO FREE CHILD
Widow Entertains No Bitterness
Against own FIin-Aged Leader OF
Opposition Breaks Down and
Weeps When Told of Tragedy.
Funeral To he Held at Noon To-day.

Jackson. KY Feb. I'm the great front
room of the Hargis home here lies the
body of the late Judge James Hargis in
the magnificent mahogany coffin which he
had chosen a fortnight before his death.
In the Breathitt County Jail is the un-
natural son who killed his parent, now
for the first time realizing the gravity Of
his deed, and over all the town is felt the
masterful authority of the mother of the
slayer and widow of the slain, who has
assumed command of the situation, steel
ing herself against emotion and preparing
for the burial of her dead while at the
same time planning for the defense of the
living Mrs. Hargis is determined to
stand by her son to the last, and the ex-
preston. I Will spend every cent I have
and sell the house over my head to pun
ish the man that kills my jim" ascribed
to her long ago, is now reversed. She has
not visited her son as yet
Funeral at Noon To-day.
The funeral viii take place at noon to-
morrow. the services over the body Of the
dead feudist being conducted by Rev. A
c. Cooper and the burial being in the
Hargis family burial plot From miles
around friends and relatives Of the de
/ ceased viii come by hundreds to attend
the last rites over his body
To-day Mrs. Hargis sent word to Jailor
Little. asking that her son DE handcufed
and brought over TO see his father. but
this request was denied on instructions
from Judge Taulbee.
Beech fiargis said to-day that his
father had endeavored 10 strangle him,
when he drew his pistol and fired. This
statement does not tally with any OF the
accounts Of the witnesses.
Late last night according to report,
Beech Hargis took morphine in an en-
deavor to commit suicide. Ills mother.
however, had sent a messenger to the
Jail 10 ask the jail officials 10 watch her
son closely, and Dr. W. ?. Hogg was
summoned as soon as il was discovered
that the prisoner was acting strangely.
He had taken only little Of the poison.
and was soon revived.
In House of Sorrow,
In the house OF sorrow. besides the
widow. are her mother Granny" Day.
and her mOther-tn-law. Granny" Hargls
each near the fourscore of years The
elder Mrs. Hargis has lost four sons by
assassination or violence Of some kind.
1t developed to-day that no one about
here seems to know who the coroner Of
Breathitt County is. II was stated that
be is q man named Turner. who lives
miles from here. and residents OF this
place express surprise that a visitor
should ask about him, saying that the
facts of the killing are well enough
known to need no inquest, and none VIII
be held
Thomas p. Cardweu ST.. aged leader OF
the opposition TO the Hargls faction. broke
down when told OF the killing. and wept
for the memory of the man he had op-
posed al his life.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08

Under the will of Bridget Doyle, of
Biltmore. the Rev. William T. Russell.
secretary TO Cardinal Gibbons, who will
succeed the Rev. Dr. D. J. Stafford, is
bequeathed $500.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
ROOSEVBLTHI GUIDE
Judge Gary Admits Admins
tratiOn's Influence.
FINDS PERSONALITY IN JEST

Declares Presidents Policies Have
Been Considered i'm Administration
of Steel COrpOration-Annua BAN
quet of Illinois Socsety-BOuteII IL
HumOrOus-Judge Gary Answers.
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Ocean Steamships.

New York, Feb. Arrived: Kaiserin AuVusts
Victoria from Hamburg Jsmary %
Arrived out: Amsrika. at Cherbourg; Campania.
at Queenstown; Adriatc. at SOUTHAMPTON.
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New York, Feb. 7-seuator Hopkins. of
Illinois. and Representative Boutell. OF
the same State sat beside Judge Z. II.
Gary. chairman Of the board Of directors
OF the United States Steel Corporation. at
the annual dinner of the Illinois Society
tonight
Senator Hopkins spoke on the Senate of
the United States. and Of how the fathers
of the Constitution had instituted it as
a check on the House Of Representatives
and on imDulsive Presidents as well.
BoutelI, in humorous speech, took
Senator Hopkins up on this, and called
for "a reform in after dinner speeches
Boutell referred TO the President and
some Of his propensities in this humor-
Gus vein.
Judge Gary Answers.
/ Some surprise seemed to be caused
when. at the close Of his speech, Judge
Gary, president of the society. got up
and, speaking seriously, said some things
which had been said in jest seemed TO be
Of personal character.
Il never deal in personalities he went
| on. II don't believe in throwing stones
/ Neither do ] believe ia too much praise
"There are questions under considera-
tion at this time of the greatest i'm
portance. want TO state that the policy
/ of the present administration. whether Il
/ be criticised or praised. whether its meth
| DDS be regarded as satisfactory or un-
/ satisfactory. has had a great and per-
sonal influence on your president. who
/ happens 10 occupy a position of great
/ responsibility.
Feels responsibilities.
In making this personal application 10
myself / know that the reiteration Of the
officially stated principles of the Presi-
dent of the United States has increased
my feeling OF responsibility toward the
/ stockholders represent, toward our COM
petitors toward business men, and to-
ward the public, and that our relations
/ have been improved
Il don't hesitate 10 make this confess
/ sion. According to my belief. business is
/ done on a better basis and on a higher
plane because OF what I have referred
/ to-"
Judge Gary's remarks were followed by
/ some cheers.
! George ". Perkins Stuyvesant Fish,
! Lyman J. Gage. Judge Charles II. Truax.
/ Richard Trimble, George G. Boldt. Robert
+ J. Collier and Melville Z. Stone We're
I among the guests at the dinner The men
from Illinois made great time OF it.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
10 PREyENT THE CRIP

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE removes the cause.
There is only one "BR0M0 QUININE'' Look foT
signature Of E. w. GROVE &c
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Temnerntnres In other CitIe.
Rain

Temperatures in other cities together with the
fm0Unt Of rainfall for the twelve hours ended at
D. N. yesterday are as follows:
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MacLEAN TO RETURN.

VIII Again Take Up Service as Sui
tan's BOdyguard.
Tangier. Feb. 7.-Kaid Sir Harry Mac
Lean, who has been released by the
Bandit RaisuH after seven months cap
tlvity will, after he has taken a short
rest go 20 Rabat, where he will resume
his service as colonel Of the b0dyguard
Of Sultan Abdul AzZ
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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
DRAUGHoN'S
SPEAcERIAA BUSINESS COLLEGE
Academy of Music, Cor. 9th and ID n. w.
WASTTNGT0N

ACADEMY OF Music Cor. 9th and ID NJ We
WASHINGTON,
By Railroad Companies, thereby giving
students mainline practice. BUSI-
NESS MEN say DRAUGHONS is THE
BEST. Three months studying Book
keeping by DRAUGHONS COPY
RIGHTED methods equals SIX else
where. SENENTH-FIVE PER CENT
of the United States Court Reporters
write the system II Shorthand q
DRAUGHON teaches. Write for prices
on lessons in Shorthand, Bookkeeping,
Penmanship. &C, By NAIL POSI-
TIONS secured or money back Cata-
lOgue FREE.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
WASHINGTON PEOPLE INJURED
-Four Residents Of This City in
Wreck at Franklinvillc, N. Y.
Eugene De KIeist, of North Tona-
wanda, Seriously Hurt-Twenty-
four Persons Injured.

Buffalo, n. Y. Feb. THE Pennsyl-
yania Railroad Companys train known
as the Washington Express, due in Buff
falo at 10 a. m, was wrecked at o'clock
this morning at FranklinviIe. The en-
gine, tender, and two passenger coaches
jumped the track and landed IN ditch
alongside. No one was killed. but several
persons were injured. some Of them seri-
ously
Only three persons were seriously hurt
They We're Eugene De Kleist, mayor Of
North Tonawanda A. z. Mercy. of To-
ronto, and Mrs Minnie TRULY Of Olean.
They are in an Olean hospital
Twenty-four persons were injured alto
gether The only Washington people
hurt were Train Conductor b. F. Mar
berry Miss Carrie Johnson. c. p. Town
send. and the negro Pullman porter.
Their wounds we're very slight.
AT the time OF the wreck the train,
which also is known as the Morning
hour. Investigation after the wreck
showed that the rails had spread
Among those injured in the Pennsyl-
vania wreck yesterday morning near Buf-
falo was the Hon. Eugene De ILIe!st. who
had been in Washington recently. Mr..
De Kleist Is mayor Of the city o. North
Tonawanda, n Y. president Of the De
Nleist Musical Instruments Manufactur-
ing Company, and is a prominent man IN
the business and political world Of New
York He was i'm Washington looking
into the copyright bills pending before
Congress, in which his firm is much in
terested. His counsel. George ". Pound
received "A message from Buffalo late last
night saying that Mr. De Ileist's condi-
ti0n was serious
The Washington herald., 1908-02-08
NATIONAL PARK SEMINARY
For Young omen. Washington. D. &c. Suburhsl

THE GLEN SCHOOL. Tie story u tnis school.
Of lis phenomenal growth its remarkable equipment
Ct Is buildings, attTdCIFey grouped Iu college fash
lon, forming miniature village. It's unique sIbdi-
vision into eight groups Of girls is training 10 home
uaslug aid social graces lis DEVELOPMENT q special
talents, its provisions for pleasure sight seeing and
study q our National Capitai-can only be tod fully
IN cur catalogue. Address BOX a. Forest Glen. Nd
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26
WE'RE STILL PAUsING.

Times without number, Astoria
has propounded the simple question
"Why should not the grain ship
ments Of the Northwest be done iron
this port, the sea-base of tue water
ievel-down- -grade-haul from the far
thest inland field of production, rath'
er than from Portland, lO0 miles II
the interior and up two rivers, and
rather than from Seattle or Tacoma
Il67. and 1877, miles respectively, IRON
the seaboards. We are still pausing
for a reply; in fact, pausing for re-
plies Of succinct, tangible, rational
unselffish and satisfactory character
to this living question, has become a
fixed habit down here, and runs ITS
cheerful course along with the GUS
toms and pursuits and common in
dulgences of the place and the day
But. all the same, we would like to
have some friend, or even an enemy,
attempt to answer it logically and
concisely. if only to give us new
cue for contesting it.
The blamed thing is so simple and
honest and self-evident, that we are
distraught for want Of real bases OF
argument and discussion and shall be
glad to have hunch. We have not
only asked, but have answered, it
myriads of times in myriads Of ways,
but always with the same plain, car
dinal terms, expressed as differently
and as fancifully as our poor knowl-
edge of English permitted; and we
shall be thankful for some suggestion
that will open up new line OF argu-
ment heretofore unused by us. Get in
somebody.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26
A coMMoN-sENsE LEVEL.

The Morning Astorian voices .
very general idea when 1t declares
that the casting of the local option
feature into the present political hight
is to say the least, inopportune' anu
frauQht with large chances for dis-
appointment, that will not begin %
Be placated by any advantages as
cruino from its success. On the other
hand we are just as free, and irank'
to confess that the invasion has Deen
deliberately invited by those saloons
that have boldly and badly broken 'he
sundav-closing law. This is the
status Of the whole thing, in poiiu-
cal sense.
We cannot, as a public policy, en-
dorse the local option program az
tb;s ;uucture; we will not, at this, nor
at anv other time, even countenance
net alone endorse), the raw inirac-
t;on Of a plain and desirable statutes
we can but insist upon the use OF the
conmon-sense level in Strengthening
out the confusion and disadvantage
certain to arise, if those in interest
cannot reach compromise whereby
the law, and the business OF the com
rnunity. shall be best served, and the
people, generally be satisfied.
We are forced to disparage tne
doctrine Of paying, or praying any
man. or set OF men, to obey the law
n the land; the idea is repugnant al
vavs. and utterly illogical We pre-
FER to let affairs take their course
and if the law-breakers can stand Inc
results we. and all other business
men in the community, will have e
stand them. 1t may be that loca
ootion is the only effective agency al
the command Of the people to com
Del the saloonrnen to fulhl lne "a"
il so. we'll and good, let it do its work
Something must operate to DO TINS
one thing; and if it is invoked hers
and wins out at the polls on the mrs
Monday in June, the offending saloon
man may shake hands with himsen
and blame none other for the con
tretemps. ),
We are warning both sides, witf
the best grace possible, and what 2
untoward reaction ensues, may o
charged where it belongs But, con
cluding, we wish to say, with I'M
kindliest emphasis, that it IS strange
indeed, the saloonmen cannot oDe!
the laws that permit them to liv'
and do business with rational sue
cess; yet rather invoke that law whicl
crushes that business out OF exist
ance without question, without appea
and without recourse.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
Trouble Grew Out OF "Overcoat In
cident' at West Point Academy.

WASHINGTON, April 2s--Army
orders announced the resignation of
Second Lieut. Fairfax Ayres Of the
Seventh Cavalry, son Of Lieut. Col
Charles G. Ayres of the Fourteenth
Cavalry Regiment, Lieut., Ayres re-
signation has been accepted by the
president, to take effect May IS next,
No reason for the young mans act
| in resigning is given in the formal or
ders announcing the fact, nor do the
officers on duty at the war depart
ment make any explanation OF IT. ex-
cept to say that some months ago
an affirmativ reply had been given by
the department to an inquiry address
sed to it on behalf Of young Ayres
asking whether he would be permit
ted to resign after he had received a
commission, Lieut. Ayres was a cadet
at West Point last spring, when the
Easter overcoat incident" occurred,
on which occasion several OF the
cadets loaned their heavy coats to
girl visitors to protect them from the
weather. This was contrary to orders
and met with the disapproval OF the
commander of the cadets Col Howse
Miss Ayres, sister of young Ayres,
was among the girls visiting the Ac-
ademy at the time. Her mother took
up the matter and controversy
sprang up, the finale Of which was the
issuance Of an order from the War
Department forbidding Mrs. Ayres
admission to the West Point military
reservation Thereupon Col. Ayres,
father Of Cadet Ayres, espoused the
cause of his wife and in an interview
was alleged to have criticised army
methods employed in dealing with the
trouble between Mrs. Ayres and the
West Point authorities. He declined
to answed whether he had made GER
tain in that interview upon demand OF
the War Department and was order
ed before a retiring boad and retired
on account Of disability incident to
the service July "a last
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26

State, She has learned her lesson and
is prohting BY il, Clatspp viii get
round to the day and opportunity for
taking over the policy Of paying as
she goes, and when the taxpayer
realizes the absence and weight OF the
Interest charge" he will be grateful
to the men who have wrought the
relief, And by the way, It Is up g
every candidate before the people
these days, to win their hearts and
votes upon just this same honest
simple predicate.
Time brings its lessons and bless
ings, as we'll as its accumulations OF
senseless and useless INTEREST,"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26
cLATsoP's ALL RIGHTl

With a public debt of $5O,OOo, with
her warrants but ten months IN ar
rears and 100000 court house built
and paid for, save a few thousands
for furniture and site-improvement,
clatsop county is in very wholesome
condition financially considering the
fact that two years ago she was prac-
tically 100000 Sin the hole" with no
public buildings.
The policy Of paying for what we
get, and barring the curse OF long
drawn interest is just as valuable IN
public as in private businesses; and
the taxpayer will gladly assent to the
operation of this doctrine whenever II
IS necessary to acquire any public
utility.
II is the eternal interest charge thai
ties the hands of the community JUS
as It binds the private operator II i
that element Of finance that strength
ems the hands Of the banker anc
broker, and capitalist seeking invest
ment: and the interest bills OF th'
people today comprise the vast bull
Of their public and private obliga
tons.
There is but one county in al
Oregon that lives on the "spot-cash,
basis, and that is "old Marion" tht
richest and most beautiful IN tht
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26
RECEIVERS ASKED FOR.

oWENsBoRo, April rs. = The
Owensboro Savings Bank & Trust
Co, Of Owensboro, KY, has applied
for the appointments of receiver
The bank is capitalized at $4,000 and
has deposits of over 100000. o.
this amount $5OO,OOo is held by de-
positors residing in six states and sis
foreign countries. The Davies Coun'
ty Bank & Trust O. is suspendinG
cash payments yesterday is capitaliz
ed at $5000O0 and has about $6OOOW
in deposits.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26
FAVORABLE REPORT.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-The
house judiciary committee has order
ed a favorable report Of the senate
bill conferring jurisdiction upon the
circuit court of the United States Of
the ninth district for determining the
rights of American citizens under the
award of the Bering Sea arbitration
Of Paris and to render judgment
thereon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26
Piles curd at Home by New Absorp'
ton Method.

If you suffer from bleeding, itching,
blind or protruding Piles, send me
your address, and | will tell you how
to cure yourself at home by the new
absorption treatment; and will also
send some Of this home treatment
free for trial, with references from
your own locality if requested. I'M
mediate relief and permanent cure
assured. Send no money, but tell
others Of this offer Write today to
Mrs. M. Summers, Box P, Notre
Dame, Ind.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26
First Lutheran.

Morning service in Swedish, lo:45;
theme, "The Divine Presence. Lu-
ther League Circle meets for devo-
tional exercises at $50 p. m. Evening
service in English at 7:30; theme.
"There is no God, or an Unbelieycr's
Confession" The evening service as
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26

Christian Science.

Services in |. o. 0. I. building.
Tenth and Commercial streets, rooms
S and 6 at 10 a. m Subject, "Proba-
ton After Death" All are invited.
Sunday school at 1880. Reading
room same address, hours from IL
to S daily. except Sunday.
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Presbyterian.

Morning worship. II o'clock, Il Am
Debtor" Sunday school, l2;ls; Y. P.
S. c. T., $50; evening worship, 7:3O,
subject, "The Aswer.' Quartet at the
morning service. Miss Simington viii
sing solo in the evening. All are
invited VIM, S. Gilbert, pastor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26

Germany's big armored cruiser just
launched the Bluecher, will cost $o,-
ol5,O00. but another has been de-
signed, to be fitted with turbines, that
calls for $1o,0OOO00. The modern
lump in the outlay on single ships re-
quires careful figuring on the part OF
the watchdogs OF the treasury
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26
SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES
First Norw Ev. Lutheran.

Morning service, lo:45; evening ser
vice, 7:30; Sunday school meets at
$50 a. m. The choir Of the church
assists at all evening services. All
are cordially invited. Theo. P. Neste,
pastor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26
First Methodist.

Sermon themes for Sunday. Morn
ing, Living Religion" Evening, "The
Courage Of the Coward Other SER
vices: Class meeting at lO:ls; Sun-
day school at l2;ls; Epworth League
al $50. c. c. Rarick, pastor
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26

well as the Luther League Circle Is
held at the German Lutheran Church
on Grand avenue near Fourteenth
street. All are cordially invited
Gustaf 4. Rydquist, pastor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26

So the St. Lawrence River has been
dredged to a depth of 80 feet for a
distance of 1000 miles, what is the
matter with providing deep chan
mel in the Mississippi at similar mod
crate cost?
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26
Baptist.

DR.. c. A. Woody, superintendent
Of Missions for the Pacific and
Northwestern States, will preach at
the morning service and at the even
ing hour will give an address on
"Home Missions" At $50 p. m. the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-26

In 1892 the Populist party worked
up to 041,467 votes and score OF
twenty-five in the electoral college.
Then is fused with the Democratic
and has seen nothing but goose eggs
since that mercenary flop.