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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-08-30
20 ACRES OF LAND
more or less, and the other containing
9 Acres, 3 Roods
and 30 Perches of Land

more or less, and being the same trac, 6
of land which were conveyed unto tile
said Eugene Proctor by deed from Rif ii.
ard L. Hyde and wife, said deed be ing
duly recorded among said Land !aec.
ords in Liber No. 6 folio 314 ct SEQ.
and will next offer all that tract of land
containing
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-08-30

Fly knocker, Lice killer and disin-
ectants-guaranteed to satisfy or mon
ey refunded. Also a fresh supply of
Quaker Patent flour just from the mill.
All goods guaranteed.
GUY B. RIDGEWAY
Phone %. Opposite Catholic Church
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-08-30
Wanted for 1913

A N experienced farmer to rent farm
n of l3) acres in Prince George s
County convenient to Cannery and K.
R town Address
] A O. TUCKER,
4O5 CORTLAND St, Baltimo re, Md
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-08-30
ORDER OF RATIFICATION
RUFUS E. RAWLINGS ct al
VS.
HATTIE WEBSTER, ct al
In the Circuit Court for Prince
Georges County,
Maryland.

Equity No. 4053
ORDERED on this 9th day of
" August, 1912, by the Circuit Court
for Priuce Georges County in Equity
that the sale made and reported by T,
Van Clagett and George B. Merrick
Trustees of the 100 acre fam mentioned,
in these proceedings, be ratified and
confirmed unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before Sept
ember 23rd., 1912, provided copy of
this order be inserted in some weekly
newspaper published in Prince Georges
County, Md. once in each of three
successive weeks before the said 23rd,
day of September, 1912.
The RepC rs states tie amount of sale 10
be SIS. an acre.
RICHARD N. RYON,
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Prince
Georges County, Md.
True Copy Test
RICHARD N. RYON, Clerk.
Aug3O,4t
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-08-30
IS ACRES OF LAND

more or less, and being the same prop
,rty which was conveyed unto the said
Eugene Proctor by deed from William
A. Witherell and wife, duly recorded
in Liber J. B. l folio 260, and will then.
offer those two tracts of land one CON-
tanning
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-08-30
Gnral atth prrannal
Friday, August 80, 1912
Premiums Awarded at Fair

The following list of premiums were
awarded :
HOUSEHOLD.
Quilts, silk patchwork, crazy and
worsted-Mrs. r. M. McGregor.
Quilt, cotton-Mrs. Ed. Tolson.
Counterpart, knitted-Mrs. A. T.
Brooke.
Counterpart. crocheted-Miss Nan
ME H. Bowie
Darned stockings-Mrs. r. M. Nc
Gregor.
Knit slippers in wool-Mrs. Weddie
Dnckett.
Hand sewing-Mrs. Booth Bowie.
Infants dress-Mrs. Booth Bowie
Dressed doll-Miss Alice 0 Roberts.
Cotton embroidery-Niss Kate Mer-
rick.
French embroidery-Miss Alice o.
Roberts.
Crochet in silk-Miss Mary Nc
Gresor.
Crochet in cotton and handmade
lace-Miss Ida B. Waring.
Sofa cushlon-Mrs. r. M. NcGregor.
Toilet pin cushion-Miss Kate Ner-
rick.
Hemstitching-Miss Mamie H Bowie
Shadow embroidery-MIss Kate
Merrick.
Button holes-Mrs. BenI. Suit.
Braidlng-Mrs. Richard Hereford.
Outline embroidery-Mrs. VIM. r.
Clagett.
Fancy work by ladies over 70 years
Mrs. Imogeue Perrie.
Special prize IN same class-Mrs.
Ed Tolson:
Fancy work of child under II years
Miss Isabel Weed.
Irish crochet-Mrs. c. VA. Cla-
gett.
Stenciling-Miss Sadie Ira band.
Tatting-Mrs. N. r. Nicholson.
WORKS OF ART.
OIL painting, water color-Mrs. Per-
cy DuvaIl.
India ink-Miss Grace Morton.
Penciling-MIss Mary w. Merrick.
Crayon-Miss Katherine Jarboe.
China painting-Ml Grace Morton.
HOME MADE WINES.
Catawba, strawberry, cherry bounce,
cordial-Mrs. R. M. McGregor.
Grape-Mrs. Reverdy Sasscer.
Specimen fruit in brandy-Mrs. R.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1912-08-30

Treasurer and Collector of Sta
and County Taxes for Prince George
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20

haven't given many parties. Du'
/ have attended quite a few OF
them no think I can plan an en-
joyabie evening II ] we're TO give
n party.
One could give a leap year party.
At such a party the girls should
dress In old fashioned clothes and
act grouchy AZ old maids. The
boys should wear clothes With
clumsy patches on them and wear
bachelor button as buttonhoie
bouquet. Az 20 the games TO be
played cannot say approve Of
the kissing games and believe
that very enjoyable evening
can be had without them. There
are many nice games that can be
played. such as Ring on the String.
bright Ideas, Cross Questions and
silly Answers. Consequences, Re
marks. and many others too nnmer,
Gus 10 mention. Post cards OF ODD
shapes can be cut into halves and
distributed among the boys and
girls. then the cards should pc
matched. and In this way you could
have partners for supper.
FLORENCE PALM.
fssaquah, Wash. Box iSi.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
PRIZE LETTER

This In how | would give party
and what would do about kissing
games.
would first get few pretty
things for decorations and decorate
the room or place In a nice, neat
manner.
Then would get few pretty.
inexpensive little articles for prizes.
When the guests come I would
have few games. such as the pig
moldIng contest and the candy
sucking contest. and few other
nice games. The candy sucking
contest is played by giving each a
stick OF candy and they are asked
20 suck one end OF II until asked
To remove IL. The one having suck
cd Il into the sharpest point gets a
prize.
Tho pig moldng contest played
by giving everyone stick OF gum
and asking them 20 chew II. After
a few minutes they are asked 10
remove IT, A square piece OF card.
board In then given them and the
one who molds the beat likeness Of
a pig IN awarded prize.
After this ! would serve light
lunch and would play few more
games before retiring for the
night I don't approve OF kissing
games. ALICE BuYkEN.
si2 18th Ave. 8.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
In the EditOr'SMail

change her citizenship by virtue of
her marriage 10 an alien. she must
withdraw firm her native country
and renounce her former citizen.
ship as a consequence of her mar.
riage.
This rule has been established az
FAR back as ShaDks Va. DUPONT. ard
Peters y. s. 243. wherein n IL SAT-,
that In 1881 Anna Scott was mar
rled 10 Joseph Shanks, n British OF.
ficer. and az the time OF the evac.
uation OF Charleston, IN December.
1852. went with him TO England
where she remained until her
death. In 1901. Justice Storey de-
livered the opinion OF the court. and
stated In substance that neither did
the marriage with Shanks make her
an alien or lose her citizenship. be-
cause marriage with an alien.
whether friend or enemy, produces
no dissolution of the native al
legiance OF the wife.
IL Is only by virtue OF the Revised
Statutes 1901, sec. 1894. page 1868.
that an alien female marrying n
native or naturalized citizen OF the
United States becomes citizen.
Sprung w. Morton, 1872 Fed. $40.
but the statute does not provide
that a female citizen OF the United
States, married to an allen. shall
become an allen. The statute was
made to encourage the citizenship
OF females who married native or
naturalized citizens. but it was not
intended that when native or
naturallzod female married an
alien, and remained a resident OF
the United States. that she forfeit
ed her citizenship. Therein Is the
distinction.
At this time II is an important
question before the people OF the
state OF Washington because many
native born or naturalIzed females
are married to aliens and reside In
the state Of Washington, and each
and every one of them are citizens
Of the United States, and remain
citizens Of the United States
as long as they reside in the
United States. and they are
entitled to vote the same az
IT. their husbands we're natural.
lied or native born citizens OF the
United States or as II they were
not married at all.
Respectfully,
JOHN II. HUMPHREYS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
An Ominous Historical Parallel

lanes Buchanan assumed the presidency March 9Th,
1857 when the country the Of national crisis
over slavery and territory after struggle OF 20 years
lie "he middle of the road but secretly allied hni
self with slavery and against liberty
rase was pending and having been privately informed by
Justice rer that the decision would be IN favor OF slavery nc
laid in his inaugural address -
~The question will be speedily and FINALLY settled To
their decision he supreme court N common wh az sooo
Mos, happy will i be for the country when the public
mind shall be diverted from this question others OF more
pressing aud OF practical Importance should the agitation
continue it may eventually ENDANGER THE PERSONAL
SAFETY Of large portion OF eounymcn where the in
stution exists Let every Unonoving therefore exert
his best influence SUPPRESS THIS AGITATION which.
object"
Could there be closer historical parallel between the
attitude OF James Buchanan and that OF William H. Tat
Taft in 1912 like Buchanan in 1857 is a, the head OF the
government the OF national crisis. after 20 years OF
Taft like Buchanan. pctends TO take the middle OF the
road" though secretly allied with the Interests.
Taft like Buchanan points the people the courts and
preends believe that the decision Of the court in
the oil and tobacco settles the question speedily and
finally" He says:
Il love judges and love courts They are my ideals
earth OF what shall in heaven under just Cod He
against those who would question the d'etum OF the
courts great issues Of human liberty.
Taft ike Buchanan virtually commands suppress
the agitation lest harm 10 the but TO the
property Of "a large portion Of counymen and he adds
Pho threat OF panic and hard times
TAFT. LIKE BUCHANAN. CRIES PEACE WHEN
The pusiIanimous OF Buchanan brought the
try revolution the very verge OF from which il
only when the decision OF the IN FAVOR
OF THE MASTERS AND AGAINST MEN had been
tramped into the dust under the feet OF million marching
Buchanan. himself, when remembered at all, is remem-
Erred with pity and contempt
What the American people need today as they did in
1857 is pusilanimous trimmer trembling the feet OF
the property interests but leader who EVERY INCH
MAN and who stands firmly for the rights OF the
people against the aggression OF organized wealth
Evidently they beginning look for soft place for
Humphrey to light. but not the bench
BY the way the Parish camp accepts the cot,er chal
lenge who viii do the taking7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
GARVIN'S CORNER
LADIES, MASTER THIS LITTLE TRICK
Bv REV. JOSEPH L. oARvlN, 3. D., N. A..
Pastor Of the First Christian Church, Seattle.

Nv Nt&Nt
don't let the shop windows allure
your eye nor the family marketing
delay your step. Go straight to
the Prefontaine building. at juno
ton of Third and Fourth ayes.
THERE BE HUMBLE and follow
the kindly disposed gentlemen who
will direct your further way. Soon
you win stand before the open
book-big business looking vol
umes. Be not afraid. Gentle
voices win ask the few proper
QUESTIONS. ANSWER obedient-
ly and sign your name In the place
assigned. IL will all be over and
you have done the trick. AS you
come out into our wholesome Sc
attic weather your heart will glow
with good feeling and A SATISFAc-
TON WILL ABIDE in your mind.
You went in woman. you have
come out citizen. You went In
as powerless to help your city go
forward under a good administra-
ton as Charles w. Morse Is help
less TO voice his right as an
American citizen in this great re-
public. You will come away with
as much power 10 do good as the
wealthiest or brainiest or most so
cially prominent man. In your judy
ment. In this city.
WHAT HAVE you DONE? you
HAVE REGISTERED. You have
become n voting individual. You
have obtained the privilege of suf-
frage. You have become a living
yoice-politically.
TAKE THIS TO HEART. Regis
ter, Register. Register, Trick No. |
Ia all important. Those who are
worthy of praise-I gladly give
them my commentator.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20


THE WOMAN CITIZEN has yet
10 learn TO play the game or poll
tics" II is a game. ladies. but
grave consequences follow each
play. Until you take part the men
will haggle things--do their best.
There 10 just ONE LITTLE TRICK
that you must master. II Is not
difficult. II requires only short
space OF time and tiny trip as
journeys so In this West OF mag
nlficent distances. Put on your
shawl and start out the first thing
MONDAY MORNING. Make up
your mind to do IT, When a WON
nm makes up her mind there isn't
a professor OF logic In the United
States who can reason her out OF
whatever IL is--let alone her
husband-poor husband. / speak
Ia complimentary terms. For
take you TO be women Of sense and
Judgment. Making up your mind
means both history and progress.
/ wish you would make II up
oftener, at least In this fascinating
business OF electing MAYORS AND
CouNCiLMEN. They all want To
be elected and some. wish you
wouldn't care. When they know
you are considering their fitness
they will all put their best foot
forward, even as all men select
their language
IN THE PRESENCE of the
ladies. They want your approval
BE sure of that. They don't worry
what you think so long as you do
not possess this simple trick 50
necessary In our political games
WHAT IS THE TRICKY Guess.
When you start out next week
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20

How would you 10 about giving
a party7 I would first write the
Invitations and send them out
Next would plan what games we
would play. | do not favor kissing
games. AS think there are plenty
Of other games. such AS Drop the
Handkerchief. Miiler'E Boy. Beast.
bird or Fish. that are better for
children to play. would also have
charadcs as I think there Is lots Of
fun guessing what they represent
In the meantime would not forget
1.-The refreshments would bake q
mice cake and make some tarfs and
have some dainty sandwiches. with
some nice hot cocoa and a dish OF
lice cream. think this would be
sufficient for an afternoon party for
children.
ALBERTA KuNZ.
SIiserdnie, Wash.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20

Wrinkles are caused by the skin
becoming loose. Obviously the rem
edy Is to tighten the skin. Equally
It IL obvious that the only thing
which will tighten the skin Is a
powerful astringent
Now, 1t Is well known that the
only powerful astringcnt which Is
absolutely harmless and beneficial
az well. Is pure powdered saxolite.
obtainable from any druggist. Dis
solve one ounce In half pint of
witch hazel. Battle the face In II
daily and--behoId The result Is
almost magical. The skin be-
comes firm and smooth, the face
feels SNUG, comfortable and solid,
instead Of loose and flabby. Sim
pie. isn't it7
One should be careful, however,
90 use no other astringents than
pure saxoIite, as the former do no
good and are really injurious more
often than not.---Adyt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20

Looked pirtier Than Seven Years
James Mcneil Whistler aud q
friend. strolling through 4 London
suburb. met small boy. Whistler
asked him his age
Seven" the boy replied.
oh. you must be more than =,
said Whistler. doubtingIy
"Soven." insisted the boy, rather
pleased at being taken for older.
Turning TO his friend. Whistler
said: no you think Il possible that
he really could have gotten as dirty
as that IN only seven years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
eTATus or FEMALE CITIZENS
MARRIED TO ALIENS

Editor Seattle Star: The law
has long been well settled that a
native or naturalized female, mar
rying an alien and remaining In the
United states, does not lose her cit
izcushlp. An alien woman marry
ing a citizen OF the United States
and remaining In the United States
becomes citizen thereof by virtue
OF the statute and her marriage TO
n citizen OF the United States, but
the converse OF the proposition Is
not true. In order for female to
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
: The Star g circi,|
NEXT CONTEST

Can you tell funny story and
an original one7 n 80 you are
offered the opportunity Of winning
a prize. Any kind OF a real funny
story ~ acceptable, as long 40 It's
funny. Everybody has a funny
story which they tell when the oo-
CASTOR demands. so the Circle ex.
poets there will be considerable
competition for next weeks prilea.
The word limit is 1850 words,
Don't forget your comieai tale
must be original. Three prizes VIII
be awarded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
cooo-eY POWDER

Editor OF Star: Dear Sir.---Just
4 line TO thank you for the interest
you have taken in regard to the
powder house. ! congratulate you,
for the powder house was moved
on january IS, In the afternoon.
Wishing you great success for
the future. ! remain.
Yours very truly.
SUBSCRIBER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
The Magic of Water

quarter Of century ago. there rush OF settlers
into southwestern Kansas Towns with expensive public
buildings and fine business blocks and thousands Of homes
the land sprang mp in few months Five promising
counties Stevens Morton Grant Stanton and Haskell
organized.
Then discovered that while climate and soil
excellent the district lay beyond the ainbclt After few
years OF desperate struggle the region dpopuated In
Morton $4,000 house left
But the is changed again Artcsian
discovered and settlers rushing by the thousands The
abandoned pusng with life 1t will be OF the
farest parts OF Kansas
There is magic like water in dry land.
Cummins in the for president Now where is the
black in the wood pile?
Pity poor Ole, it's lonesome where he is
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
YOUTHFUL WISDOM

Fathsr- Why did my little boy
send his papa letter with only
n capital r written on the page
while he was away
Little Because I thought
you'd 10 around among your friends
with 1, and say: My boy 10 only
4 years old. and just see what a
capital letter he writes' Judges
Library.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20

Dear Uncle Jock
please put my naue -
list Of nieces and n>vhnS
a boy OF IL ap1 I've \
here at zszs n. Gls( Z I
younger sister thal b ~
! have about serenGao
some chickens ~ 3 -
am In the seyenfh e,.iR Il
We get The Star evey ~
| think II IL the ~ mi
attic. At first { ~ ~ ~
Star Circle" bot m I
every Saturday.
Your affeclionsle ~
hkU I
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
HIS OWN PROVISION

by commission
smiled
ngly.
he said providing OF am the
mission"
withdrew.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
AN ORGY or DESPAIR

4 Two women were leaving ,
= the theatre after a perform ,
4 ance OF THE Dolls House" I,
= "oh. don't you love ibaeng" I
4 asked one OF them. ecsfaticaIly. /,
4 Doesn't he uss take all OF ,
4 the hope out Of lifoy"-Ssc- I
4 ccss Magazine. +,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20

Tho Farmer-Hey you noticed
how purity Silas Corntassle's daugh
ter Is getting to be?
The Parson--tsomewhat of an
ARTIST Why. she's as beautiful az
Hebe.
The Farmer No: she's a hear
sight purifier than he be. She gifts
her beauty from her ma.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
A CRUEL BLOW

He was stage a asplrant. and
had managed somehow to gain an
introduction TO well known man
ager, who agreed to fix a date for
a trial. This duly came off, and
expoctantiy the aspirant awaited
the verdict.
What do you think OF it?" he
asked, after deep silence.
Well" replied the manager
slowly. "all | can say Ia that II
ever you are put In prison for act
ing. II will be grave miscarriage
OF Justice"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20

4 And did your wife die
4 natural death7'
= oh, yes. She was talking +,
4 when the end came. "---Cleve- ,
4 land Leader.
4 4 4 4 4 = ~ 4 4 4 4 4 I
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
ALWAYS SAFE

provide stocks appreciate How
do what will be good from nowy" I'll Il
might thousand OF coal In suggested
the family lawyer "a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
JUDICIAL ADVICE

judge. he said You sce
under influence OF liquor when done IT,"
the something equally
studied During the moments thar you
permit yourself TO Indulge udicous study OF the
begin wthsxty
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20

breach OF potse taAe?"
specimen humanity decided vulue
ainIat ted her onlO
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
3NVrHlNG SERIO USk
M0Sf
AHYhi4g
JOSH WISE

io4H tR1
SAYS;
"pud Fride
nush, who col
loctcd 5000 irsur.
anoc from a fire
caused by light
MIN. won't rebuild
in IN same place.
Ne wants ter give
Ilohtnin' another
chance"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20

AoMon nolL
Elva Henoersea
Mary Casueroa
Marx NoIi
Marion Ross
Jimmie Fsirbeni<s
Alvin Bjornsee
Jennie Mohr
Helen Cherniek
Florence Horn
Pearl Loucks
Grace May Reyns
Hazel Hsuck
Eleanor pober
Agnes Peppin
Edna Sullivan
cheaster Teaeasdss
Baker HiIimaD
tiilds Hosford
Elvey Lovsren
stella Rosfosd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
GLASS

"Joe. you look down In the
mouth. Don't allow yourself TO get
to much cut mp about your girl
throwing you over. She isn't worth
II. you know. old chap"
You don't think I'm worrying
over that. do your She sent mo
back my engagement ring marked
Glass, Handle with care,"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20

Evidently they beginning look for soft place for
Humphrey to light. but the bench
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20

90 Her ONE BETTER

AN ono other thing | want you
TO remember when you build the
house Is 10 put one of the finest
elastic steps on It that money can
build"
An elastic step. madam
Yes: I was rcadin' how Miss
Blubind had a fine elastic step. an
! want one just like II or better
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20

Dance at Dreamland tonight. go
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20

WOW,
Ella-Iic that tho light OF hts life
Steila-Thats
ON THE DOCK AT OSTIA
suspicion dig your
Indignantly paid York Sun
WHY NOT1
Cerald-Papa are micef
0erald-Then they pair OF trousers ircey
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20

Pity poor Ole. it's lonesome where he is.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20

BY the way the Parish camp accepts the coeri cha
lenge who viii do the talking7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-01-20
THE BRUTE

4 4 tA+t++ 4
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-31

:" 80 filthy language used by one of the Republica
ia yesterday may sound funny in dive, but WI
soa eing on public street. should land the offent
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-31

- = ,ratic stump orators are using my camp
the Rwelcome, provided they vote for me.