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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10
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WASN'T A EVE O'CL OCK TEA.
Class One Of Chess Fanatics Properly
Objected to-, Garrulousnesss OF
Il His Opponent, S5sii

Two elderly chess fanatics were alb
sorbed in, game at the Merchants
institute In San Francisco recently.
Both were experts and rigid follow
ers of all the rules OF the game, writ
ten and otherwise. For nearly FIVE
hours neither had spoken o word.
Backward and forward, moving and.
countermoying. the game swung, with
no perceptible advantage to either
player. Finally one Of the old fell
lows made a fatal break. Quick as q,
Hash his opponent moved his knight.
into position. and softly murmured,
CHECK!
The other player. making no effort
to conceal his displeasure, rose from
the game. y,,5J III s$;s IS
81. What's tho natter" demanded his
] friend. Going to quit7'
II certainly am. I'll be hanged II l
can play chess with q darned old chat
terbox!" Saturday Evening Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10
Though Woman Has More Roundabout :
Way, Her Conclusions Are Con-
ceded TO BE About Right.

:
!. In the American Magazine. Ida M.
rarbell. writing an interesting ar
ticle on women. has the following to
say about young women and young
men:
I'm the first two or three years after
entering college. a young woman VIII
almost Invariably appear superior to
the men Of her age. more grown up.
more interested. surer Of herself. read,
Ter. Later you will find her on the
whols less inclined to experiment with
her gifts. to feel her wings. to make
unexpected dashes into life. 1t begins
10 look as II he were the expertmenter.
she the conservative. And by the
time she is senior, look out! The
chances are she will have less inter
est from now on with mans business
anc more with her own! In any case
she win rarely develop as rapidly In
his field from thu point as he is 90
Ing. =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10
Compares Girls and Boys

y ~
He becomes assertive. confident,
dominating; the male taking a males
place. He discovers that his intellect
ual processes are more scientific than
hers. therefore he concludes they are
superior. He finds he can out-argue
her. draw logical conclusions as she
cannot. He can do anything with her
but convince her. for she jumps the.
process. lands on her conclusion. and
there she sits. Things are so because
they are so. Is And the chances are she
is right in spite OF the Irregular way
she got there. Something superior to
reason enters into her operations
intuition Of truth akin to Inspiration.
In early ages women unusually en-
dowed with this quality OF perception
were honored as seers. Today they
are recognized as counselors Of pro
phetic wisdom. II ! had taken my
wife's advice!' How often one hears
I'll"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10

and her hand stole up to her heart,
and. white and slim, rested against
the black fabric OF her dress. q 81
Don't you be scared. Miss Betty
said Hannibal. [, ,g b
They went silently from the house
and again crossed the lawn to the ter
race. Under the leafy arch which can
opted them there was already the
deep purple OF twilight
do you reckon 1t were Captain
Murrell shot Mr.. Norton, Miss Bet
ty?" asked Hannibal IN a shuddering
whisper. :ssi ss$ n z!
"Hush-Oh, hush, Hannibal! 1t is
too awful to even speak Oft and.
sobbing and half hysterical, she coy,
cred her face with her hands.
But where are we going, Miss
Betty?" asked the boy. &
Il don't know, dear!' She had an
agonizing sense OF the nights APP
proach and Of her, own utter helpless
ness M
" I'll tell you what, Miss Betty. let's
80 to the Judge and Mr.. Mahany!"
said Hannibal.
Judge Price? 2" She had not thought
Of him as a possible protector.
why, Miss, Betty, amt 4 told you
he amt afraid of nothing? We could
walk to Raleigh easy II you don't want
your niggers to hook up a team for
you" IL 4:
Betty suddenly remembered the car
rage which had taken the Judge into
town; she was sure 1t had not yet re.
turned
I'VE will 60 to the Judge, Hannibal!
George, who drove him into Raleigh,
has not come back: II we hurry we
may meet him: on the road"
Screened by the thick s<>tows.
they passed up the path thAt eNged
the bayou; ct the head OF the, inxet
they entered, clearing, and crossinN
this they came to the corNfield which
lay between the house and the. high
road. Following one OF the shock
rows they hurried to the mouth OF the
lane. v 4 4. 81 III h III. 4.
Hannibal, l don't want to tell the
Judge why am leaving Belle Plain
about the woman. mean" said
y Betty. Ell NJ, &. H, 8s I, 81 ss55
You reckon they'd kill her, don't
you. Miss Betty. II they knew what
shed done?" speculated the boy. It
occurred to him that an $ad eQuate ex-
PLANTATION OF their flight would require
preparation since the Judge was at
all times singularly alive to the slight.
est discrepancy OF statement. They
had issued from the corn-held and
went along the road toward Raleigh.
Suddenly Betty paused.
"Hark!" she whispered.
1T were nothing, Miss Betty" said
Hannibal reassuringly. and they hur-
rted forward again. In the utter. still.
ness through which they moved Betty
heard the beating Of her own heart
and the soft and All but inaudibla pat
ter OF the boys bare feet on the warm
dust of the road. Vague forms that
resolved themselves into trees and
bushes seemed to creep toward them
out Of the nights black uncertainty,
Once more Betty paused. y
ut were nothing, Miss Betty" said
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10
NOT IN POSITION TO TALK
colored Mans Theory Might Have
Been All Right, But There
Were Exceptions. RIA

Douglas Fairbanks. out in Chicago,
went into barber shop the other day
to get shine. He found three negro
bootblacks there. AS one of them
rubbed Fairbanks shoes the subject Of
women came up.
"Ah tell yo'," said the negro who
was working on the "Omcer $685. &C
tors shoes, women Is a peculiar
thing. Yo' gotta know Just how to
handle huh or 70 goin' to sit the
worst ufit. Lots Of times she'll git
mad at yo' an then 70 gotta talk to
huh. Talk to huh-that's the way to
mastah huh. She won't stand TO- no
beatin' or nothin' LAX that. Talk to
huh. That's the way All handle ma
WIFE,"
e Another negro working next to him,
looked up. "'Whah did 20 git that
black eye ,yo' got, Rufe?" he asked
well, ma wife done It. but
why didn't 20 talk to huh T.
How could .Ah?" came from the
nrst. "she had me BY the throat VIII
my wind shet on"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10
STRANGER 20 Avarice,

Artists are often very shrewd men
of business; Y 1t is not every painter
who is swindled by the picture deal
ers. But charming story in Mr..
Frederic Harrison's recent book shows
that Millet cared little what was paid
him for his picturesI because he did
not work for money. but for the Joy
Of creating beauty.
Afillet had standing agreement
with a firm Of art dealers. who took
all his work in exchange for regular
payments OF 5000 a month. Somebody
pointed out to Millet that they could
sell single picture OF his for as much
as $4,000.
"That Is their affair."" he said. sim
ply. "As long as have all ! need, and
can paint what I like, and as like it.
I do not mind what they get for my
pictures. Youths Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10
#cuApTER xvliiitIcontInued),

u Z -. q
Whatever the promptings that in
spired this warning. they plainly had
nothing to do with either liking or
sympathy Her dominating emotion
seemed to be sullen sort OF resent
ment which lit up. her glance with q
dull fire; yet her feelings were SO
clearly and 80 keenly personal that
Betty und erstood the motive that had
brought her there. The explanation,
she found, left her wondering lust
where and how her own fate was
linked with that Of this poor white.
you have been waiting some time
to see me!" she asked.
Ever since along about noon"
You were afraid to come to the
house ?'' S :.5s, 81
II didn't want to be seen there"
"And yet you knew was alone"
Alone but how do you know who's
watching the placer"
is do you think there was reason 70
be afraid OF that" asked Betty.
Again the girl stamped her foot
with angry impatience. e. .Js 5
You're Just wastin' time--1ust fool
In It away-and you amt got none 70
spare!
You must tell me what have 70
fear-I must know more or shall
stay Just where am! !3 &
,::W eli, then. stay" The girl turned
away, and then az quickly turned back
and faced Betty once more. Il reckon
he'd kill me II he knew-l reckon
i've earned that already
"Of whom are you speaking?
Hell have you away from here to.
night! "s 3,5
He? who -. and
what II 7 refuse to go .s5s &
Did they ask n Charley Norton
whether he wanted to live or dieY''
came the sinister question.
"A SILVER passed through Betty. She
was seeing It all again Charley Is ne
cropped among the graves with the
hand OF death heavy upon him.
A moment later she was alone. The IN,
girl had disappeared. There were only
the shifting shadows as the. wind
tossed the branches Of. the trees. and
the bands OF golden light that slanted
along the empty path. The fear OF
the unknown leaped up afresh in Bet
tvs soul; in an instant flying feet had
borne her to the boys side. "
Gone come quick, Hannibal"
she gasped. out, and seized his hand,
"yVhat is 1t, Miss Betty? What's
the natter" asked Hannibal as they
lied painting up the terraces.
81 don't know-only we must get
away from here just as soon as we
cant" Then, seeing the look. Of alarm
on the child's face, she added more
quietly, Don't be frightened. dear.
only We must 60 away from Belle
Plain at once.' But where they We're
to 60, she had not considered.
Reaching the house. they stole to
Betty's room. & Her well-tlled purse
was the important thing that. togeth-
or with some necessary clothing,
went into small handbag.
You must carry this. Hannibal; II
any. one sees us leave the house
they'll think 1t something you are tax.
ing away" she explained. Hannibal
nodded understandingly. (,
Don't you trust your niggers, MISS
Betty?",s he whispered as they went
from the room.
81 only trust you, dear!"
What makes you go? Was it some
thing that woman told you? Are they
coming after us. Miss Betty? Is 1t
: :. u. q p
Captain Murrell?" =
Captain Murrell?" There was less
of mystery now, but more of terror,
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BIXAUCliAnk ESTER
zxNN941axS ByRI4EzNxk

Hannibal as before, and he returned
to his consideration Of the Judge. he
sensed something OF that intellectual
nimbleness which his patrons physical
makeup In nowise suggested, since
his face was a mask that usually left
one in doubt as to just how much OF
what he heard succeeded in making
Its Impression on him; but the boy
knew that SIocum Prices blind side
was shelterless exposure.
You don't think the carriage could
have passed us while we were cross
ing the corn-feld 2" said Betty.
s"No, I reckon we couldn't a-missed
hearing It," answered Hannibal. He
had scarcely spoken when they
caught the rattle Of wheels and the
beat Of hoofs. These sounds swept
nearer and nearer. and the darkness
d1sgorged the Belle Plain team and
carriage. iii5 u 4. 4 s.SS
4 "George!"' cried Betty, a world Of
relief in her tones
whoa, you'll" and George refined In
his horses with jerk. who's darY''
he asked, bending forward on the box
as he sought to pierce the darkness
with his glance. 8
George - 4 III q .:.a.@5
oh, 1t you, Missy r IS. &
YES, wish you to drive me into
Raleigh" said Betty, and she and Han.
nibal entered the carriage.
"All right. Missy. Yo',all ready TO-
me to go along out O. here?"
'Y esdrive fast. George!" urged
Betty. #
TITS right dark TO- fas' driving,
Missy, with the road jes amin TO to
bus yo' springs with chuckholes!'
He had turned his horses heads in
the direction Of Raleigh while he was
speaking. Its scandalous black In
these heah woods, Missy 'clar'' ]
never seen 1t no blacker!" ss;$5
The carriage swung forward for per
Yaps hundred years, then suddenly
ltAe horses came to a dead stop.
$50 along on. dar!" cried George.
and struck them with his whip, but
the horses only reared and plunged.
"Hctd on, nigger!'' said q rough
voice tut of the darkness. .4;
5""Whas yo' doin'?" the coachman
gasped. Don 20 know dis de Belle
Plain carriage! Take 20 hans onen
dem hosses' bita!
Two men stepped to the side OF the
carriage. = s.i5 & ~ IN; s,
SHOW your light, Bunker, said the
same rough voice that had spoken be
fore. Instantly q hooded lantern was
uncovered, and Hannibal uttered . cry
OF terror. He was looking into the
face OF slosson. the tavern-keeper.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10
Remarkable Series Of Crimes.

A one-armed native. according to
the Pretoria tSouth Africa) newspa.
pers, has surrendered to the police.
after series Off fiendish crimea.
Quarreling with his fellows, he set
about two dozen huts alight and fed
to the hills. pursued by hundreds Of
men from his own district. They
could not capture him, and he re-
turned by stealth to his kraal. seized
two children of the man with whom
he had first quarreled. and dashed
their heads against a rock in the
sight Of two other children, whom he
bade return to their father and relate
what they had seen
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10

fore this stage is reached it will usu-
ally be found that the jar can be
opened with the usual means and eff.
fort-that Is. by reverse twist on
the metal top. using damp cloth or.
piece OF sand paper, If at hand, to
prevent the hand from slipping. Then
insert thin knife blade under the
rubber. next the jar, and press against
it firmly. This will usually let in
enough air to release the pressure on
the top and unseal the jar.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10
Rather an Open Secret.

A very important citizen was drawn
on jury. q week or two ago, and
met him after he had been discharged.
He seemed to think that he was en-.
titled to be on the bench, at the very
least. N VI h 5 s$< 81
What was your verdict In that
case?" l asked:
The defendant was unanimously
acquitted on the first ballot
Indeed ? And how did You voter
- That. sir. is one Of the sacred Sc.
crsts Of the juryroom.' 20 Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10

No Wife's Cooking Tor Them. III 4.
Mrs. Crimsonbeak This paper says
that rarely indeed is a wealthy Turk
seen at his wife's dinner table,
Mr.. Crimson eak Yes, under
stand the Turks live long time. II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10

One Way to Make Country Level.
The Newly WEEDS were driving along
IS . very hilly road in Northern Missouri
3 Il. Such horried hills! she exclaim-
4 ed. 81 think there are entirely too
many of them, ,s3 Es8
Either that" replied the man, "or
1 there are only half enough" n.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10
To Omen : Scaled Jar.

A safe and sure way to open seal
ed glass jar which defies all efforts
to release the contents without break
ing the receptacle, is to place the jar
in deep saucepan Of cold water:
bring it gradually TO boil: but be-
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1 WoNpERFuL DIscovERY,

IN tntH xH0 Oh fo16atCh ana 0Xp6HH60t, III h6tdfO
10 By the scent cforthe comfort and hap
pinessof mnn Science has indeed made giant sGFideo
Least importsntSdaSoysnsst N medicins e that p
French Hospital. ana that II 10 worthy the attention
81 those Who suffer from kidney. bladder, nervous
piles &c. there 10 NO doubt In fact evident
from tho big stir created amongst specialists that
sho tho remedies that we're tormerly The
sible 70 tell sufferers AL should like to tell the
n this short article, but those who would like 70
HAny.we might almost say, miraeulons cures,
should send addressed envelope for EREH book to
SSnd%Sn Eng and decide f9s
pr No. 10 what thcyfequire and have been seeking
In vain during life Of misery, suffering, Ill health
mall sl.0O. Eougera Co. 80 Beekman St. New YorR.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces innamma-
ton, Allays pain, cures wind collie, &c bottle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10

A man thinks a girl is perfectly
proper who refuses to kiss him--be-
cause he can't think of any other rea-
son why she, should refuse.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10

Garfield Tea puriaes the blood and clears
the complexion. Drink before retiring.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10

"a woman can easily win In any
1 kind Of an argument with q man II
. she knows just when to turn on the
briny fow. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10

When a mans conscience troubles
him he thinks he has indigestion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10

Quality quantity Ifs something to con-
alder in purchasing remedy TOR so on
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10

s5 Il always makes good WHAT Garfield
Tea, the Natural Laxative, composed entirely
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10

The gossip OF today may be the su.
perstition Of tomorrow.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10

France has four classes of roads.
They are respectively so, 40. 33 and
rs feet wide.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10
sion The Pain

!I The hurt Of burner. cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalves Is applied. It heals
quickly and prevents scars. &c and Soc BY
sdruggigts. For FREQ sample write - to
]. w. Cole 4 Co.. Black River Falls, Wis.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10

The man who has something to sell
Is always an optimist.
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ITO BE coNT1NUED.)

Learn From Misfortunes.
To make capital out of our misfor
tunes-that is the philosophy of the;
strong. &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1912-07-10

Failu I Is always spoiled by sue
cess. III +. ~: sys5 \ i's ~ a
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-16
CHARGES FRIEND WITH
ASSAULT AND BATTERY

E d. Whitman; of Ankeny Bottom.
has sworn to complaint against Joe
Bordune, OF the same locality, charg-
ing assault and battery. Whlteman
is so years old, and has made his
home with Bordune, who has leased
the farm OF Whitemans brother.
There has never been any feeling be-
tween the two men until Saturday
night, when they were alone In the
Bordune home, when, 80 Whlteman
says In his complaint, without any
cause or warning, Bordune attacked
Whiteman, and beat him up pretty
badly He was so severely injured
that II has been necessary to remain
In the hospital until yesterday II Is
reported that Bordune was drunk,
and that the assault was made with a
view to forcing the old gentleman
away from his house, as he threatened
him against saying anything about the
assault.
The case was called before Judge
Webster yesterday, and on account OF
some testimony not being available
It was continued until Monday at 10
O'Clock.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-16
OKLAHOMA GIVES
ROOSEVELT TEN


Guthrie, Okla, March 16.-At the
end of an all night session, the Re-
publican state convention Of Okla
homa voted to send a solid delega-
tion of 10 men instructed for Theo-
dore Roosevelt to the Chicago con-
vention.
The Taft workers were outnum-
bered almost two to one, S. s. Deni-
son, Of Lexington, a delegate,
dropped dead at the close of the con
yention excitement having caused a
stroke of apoplexy.
The national committeemanship
went to George C. Priestley of Bar
tlesville, a Roosevelt man, but State
Chairman James A. Harris, a Taft
leader, although he failed to win as
national committeeman, retained his
seat as state chairman.
Charles Hunter, whose resignation
as federal district clork, was re-
quested Wednesday by Judge Cot
terrell declared that If his advocacy Of
Roosevelt cost him his job" he
would willingly sacrifice his position.
A telegram of appreciation for the
conventions endorsement was re-
celved here from Colonel Roosevelt
The convention endorsed the pref
erential presidential primary plan.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-16
Has Been in Prison "a Years
for Murder and Was Pe-
CuIiarly Vicious Doctors
Pronounce Him insane.
OPERATION CHANGES HIM
Doctors Remove Portion Of Skull
Pressing on Brain, and He Immedl-
ately Became a Student and Mod.
eI Prisoner, and Developed Artistic
Tastes-He VIII BE ParOled Next
Year, New Man.


Marquette, Mich, March 16.-Trans
formed by surgery from a desperate
criminal to student and model pris.
oner, Raymond Holshay, aged as, the
bandit, who for years terrorlzed the
northwest country as "Black Bart,
will be paroled from the state penl-
tentary in November. 1913. new
man.
Holzhay has served "a years OF q
life sentence for the murder of a Min
neapolis banker. Because Of his vi
cious disposition, he was examined
by surgeons and declared insane.
The physicians decided that the
bandit was suffering from a malady
Of the brain, which caused his MUIR
derous disposition. A portion of the
skull which pressed against the brain
was removed, and Immediately HOl-
zhay became student and a model
prisoner. He has been closely watched
by medical experts and scientists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-16
BIBLE CLASS HAS
ELECTED OFFICERS

The Young Mems Baraca Bible
class Of the First Christian church,
corner High and Center streets,
wishing to stimulate among young
men the desire for true Christian
knowledge, and to provide means by
which this may be attained, to create
an interest In and to support the
Sunday Bible schools and TO unite It's
membership In practical Christian
sympathey and service, has elected
the following officers to hold office
until the first Sunday in October.
Mr.. W. w Finn, teacher, 1906 Cur
rant avenue.
Mr.. J. W. schrunk, president and
assistant teacher,
Mr.. j, d. Wheeler, vice president
MIR. G. Townsend, secretary.
Mr.. G. II. Hill, assistant secretary.
Mr.. d y. Zimmerman, treasurer
MIR, Russell Thompson, press re-
porter
The following committees we're ap-
pointed:
Hustlers committee-W. w. Finn.
Allen Beeshy and c. H. Hill.
Social commlttee-G. G. Poague, G.
H. Hill and A. l.. Cribbin.
Music ommittee-Francls G. Aline.
j. W. Schrunk and D. r. Thinner
man.
Membership committee =. Clarence
Towensend, j. d. Wheeler, v. l..
Swartz and G. r. South,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-16
WANTS THE STATE TO
ASSUME THE COST

State Forester Elliott yesterday d.
rected a letter to Forester Graves, OF
the federal forestry department In re-
ply to one received from him, saying
that the state forestry department will
be prepared Ii assume considerable of
the work which in the past has been
done by the federal department
Forester Graves says in his letter
that It Is his desire to have the feder-
al department direct It's energies to-
ward scientific investigation, and ex-
pressed the desire that the state or
ganlzation supply private owners of
timber with expert ADVICE relative to
the practice Of forestry, and also sup
ply them with literature on the sub
ject, both Of which, among other
things, have been covered by the fed
eral department.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-16
LANE AND OTHERS
FILE NOMINATIONS

DR.. Harry Lane, of Portland, today
filed with Secretary of State 0lcott
his declaration of intention of becom-
ing a candidate on the Democratic
ticket for United States senator
His platform was brief being lom-
posed of the simple but sweeping SEN
tence. "If | am nominated and elect
ed will render faithful service to
the cause, rights and property of the
people"
VIM. Risley, Democrat Of Albany,
wants to be district attorney for the
third judicial district, and today filed
his declaration.
w. H. Meredith, of Port Oxford, has
ambitions to become representative
from the sixth representative district,
and has declared himself to be a can
didpte for the office on the Democrat
ic ticket.