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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
RATS BLAMED FOR fire. GEN. ALLEN TO RETIRE
Choice of Next Head of SiqnaI
Service Lies Between
Three Officers.

Brig. Gen. James Allen, chief signal
officer of the army. will retire for age
February 13. and it is expected that
President Taft will nominate his sue
cessor within the next few weeks. There
spective vacancy, but it is generally
conceded that the probable choice lies
between Col George p Scriven, Lieut..
Col. William A. Glassford and Maj. Sam
uel Reber, all of whom stand high in the
corps for service and ability.
Col. Scriven Is now on duty at the War
Department and has acted as head Of
the corps in the absence Of Gen. Allen.
He is from Illinois and was graduated
from the Military Academy in June. 1873.
He served a year in the infantry and
eleven years in the artillery. In Decem-
Der, 1880, he was transferred to the Sig
nal Corps and has served therein to
date. reaching the grade of colonel in
January. 1912. During the Spanish war
he served in the volunteer Signal Corps.
Lieut. Col. Glassford is from Indiana
and has had thirty-eight years contin-
uous service in the Signal Corps. He be-
gan as a private in 1874 and five years
later was commissioned a second lieuten-
ant. He rose steadily in the intervening
grades and became lieutenant colonel in
FEBRUARY. 1906. During the Spanish wal
and the Philippine instruction he served
in the volunteer Signal Corps. He is now
stationed at Manila, p. l.. in charge OF
important works. He reaches the retir-
ing age nearly year before Col. Scriven
Maj Reber is from Missouri and is a
son-in-law of Lieut.. Gen. Miles. He was
graduated from the Military Academy in
July. 1885, and had served eight years in
the cavalry arm, when he was transferred
to the Signal Corps in January, 1894
Like Coils. Scriven and Glassford, he was
in the volunteer signal establishment dur
ing the Spanish war and the Philippine
insurrection. He is now on duty at Gov
errors Island, n. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
YALE BANQUET JANUARY 20.
Alumni Association to Hold Annual
Meeting at Raleigh Hotel.

The annual banquet Of the Yale Alumni
Association of Washington is to be held
at the Raleigh Hotel the night of jam
uary 30 according to notices sent out to-
day by the association. President Arthur
r. Hadley OF Yale University will come
here from New Haven to attend the ban
quet
A notice was sent out also to the effect
that the Yale University Dramatic AS
ISOLATION would give a performance. pre-
sent ng Tolstoi's comedy, ''The Fruits OF
Culture" at the Columbia Theater Fri
day afternoon at 3 o'clock. The .associa-
ton urges the Yale graduates, almost
800 strong in Washington, to give the
college players their hearty support.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
Gnaw Matches in Store of
W. J. MiIIoff, 416 o Street,
Is Belief.

Rats gnawing matches are blamed Tor
a fire in the store of w. ]. Millof, 4l6 y
street northwest, this morning about "
O'Clock. Persons occupying the second
floor Of the building temporarily absented
themselves, returning soon after the
blaze was extinguished. About $500 DAM
age resulted.
No. ) engine company responded to an
alarm this morning about o'clock ana
found a blazing automobile in the barn OF
the Capital Traction Company at 320 NJ
street. The automobile was only slightly
damaged.
Fire in Unoccupied Houses.
A slight fire occurred in unoccupled
houses at 24O2 and 24O4 18th street north
west last night about o'clock. The nre
was OF unknown origin, and about -
damage resulted.
An automobile belonging to Frank
Shore. 1913 New York avenue northwest.
was damaged by fire last night ABOUT
o'clock The car was at New YORK ave
nue. and 10th street northwest when inc
fire occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
Memoranda.

Schooner Mabel and Ruth is due at this
city with lumber from Newbern. n. c.,
for local dealers: Standard Oil Company
barge No. 81 has arrived at Baltimore
in tow of tug No. IL from this city;
schooner Eta is at lower river point
to load oysters in the shell for the mar
ket here: schooner Mildred will return
to Nomini creek to load pulp wood or
railroad ties for Alexandria,; schooner D.
P Milford is due at Alexandria from a
down-river point; schooner William II.
Mcguire is at a river point to load for
this city; tug Kenmore has arrived at
Baltimore with light barges i'm tow from
this city; schooner Alma Stubs is at
Baltimore from Coan river, with lumber:
schooner Eugie is at Chain Ferry, Va, to
load lumber; schooner Lanclott will lay
up at this city for the winter; schooner
Cherubim is on her way from Baltimore
to Leonardtown. Md. to load: schooner
j. b. Anderson is at a Potomac point to
load lumber; schooner Clara Leonard Is
due at this city with cord wood from
NOn1ini creek.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
LOCAL MENTION.


National-John Drew in THE Perplexed
Husband" S:15 pm.
Belasco-"The Bird of Paradise $50
pm
Columbia-John Hyams and Leila Nc
1ntyre in The Girl of My Dreams, S:lo
pm. .A6'
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. S:15 pm.
Poh's-Refined vaudeville, SID pm
Academy-"The Shepherd of the Hills, :"
S:1b pm
C;ayety-"The Bon Ton Girls SIS pm.
New Lyceum-"The Monte Carlo Girls, !"
S:15 pm
Casino-Vaudeville and motion pictures,
10, >, go and $50 pm
Cosmos-Vaudeville and motion pictures
/ pm. TO IL pm.
Misunderstanding rink; morning, after
noon and night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
WANTED TO BE "OUT" XMAS.
William Eggleston Returns to Deco
guam Before Holidays, However.

William Eggleston, colored. a resident
of the southeast section Of the city, re-
Gently took French leave of the work.
house at Occoquan and returned to the
city. When Detectives OBrieh and Spring
mann arrested him on suspicion, he gave
his name as William Walton.
The prisoner declared his name was not
Eggleston and denied that he had ever
before been arrested. Later he admitted
his identity, said he merely wanted to be
out Of prison during the Christmas holi-
days and added that he would willingly
return to OccOquan. He was returned
there today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
Discuss Shakespeare Plays.

Whether Shakespeare or Bacon wrote
the plays attributed to Shakespeare
formed the subject for an impromptu de-
bate by some members of the Collegiate
Club at their clubhouse, 1230 18th street
northwest, last evening. Prior to the de-
bate Louis Greenburg, an architect OF
the Navy Department, read Il paper on
1.-The History of the English Drama
Announcement was made that the club
viii hold an informal smoker Tuesday
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
G. E. CRANE DIES SUDDENLY.
Widow, Two Sons and Daughter Sur
vive Employe of the Zoo.

George E. Crane, fifty-three years old,
who was employed as a keeper at the
Zoo, died suddenly last night about ii 40
o. clock at his home, 241S street Randle
Highlands His death probably was due
TO an attack of heart disease.
Mr.. Crane had been employed at the
Zoo more than fifteen years. He was a
member of BriShtwOod Chapter, NO. -
Royal Arch Masons, and was connected
with citizens associations and other or
xanjzat!on He is survived by his widow,
two sons and daughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
Frat to Entertain.

The annual entertainment of the
Washington members of Delta Kappa
Epsilon Fraternity is to be held at the
University Club the night of January 8.
II was announced today. 1t will take the
form of a supper and smoker beginning
at. o'clock. Rear Admiral Robert r.
Peary Is to be one Of the guests Of honor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
DELIVERS YIDDIsH LECTURE.
DR.. Reuben Finckel Discusses "The
Tariff"

The second OF course of seven lee
lures. delivered In Yiddish. was given yes
terday afternoon ut Flynn's Hall. Sth
and * streets northwest, before the Jew
ish Eulturverein Culture Club. The
speaker was DIR. Reuben Finckel, former
editor of Washington Life, his subject
being 'sThe Tariff"
Prominent speakers from various parts
of the country have been secured to de-
liver the lectures in this course. all OF
the addresses being made in Yiddish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
Widow of Gov. Gilpin Dead.

Mrs. Julie P. Gilpin, mother of Sidney
J. Dickerson of this city and widow OF
former Gov. Gilpin of Colorado, died in
ST Louis Saturday night after a long
illness. Mrs. Gilpin was seventy-nine
years of age. Mr.. Dickerson has been in
ST. Louis for several weeks past and Will
accompany the body of his mother &C
Denver, where interment will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
Portugal's Wireless Stations.

Portugal has just made contracts for a
series of wireless telegraph stations to
connect her insular possessions with the
mainland. The plans are for stations at
Lisbon. Oporto. the Azores, Madeira and
Cape Verde Islands. The cost Of the in
stallation will be more than 100000
francs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
Follow the Crowd

To the Panama canal. You can't see it
later as it is now. The greatest Of engi-
neering feats now nearing completion and
at it's most interesting stage. Best and
most attractive route via Southern rail-
way through New Orleans. Consult
agents. 7Oo 18th st. and 800 f st. NV
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
welsbach Lights, Mantels, Etc.
sic 18th st. C. A. Muddiman & Co. l@O4 @ st
Your Rooms Easily Rented.

The Star Is the connecting link between
Won and the desirable roomer. my rooms
are rented comes to us by postal or
phone and the "ad'' is stopped-house be-
ing full Try IL. The cost of an ad under
Rooms For Rent In The Star is only
one cent word each insertion. Minimum
charge OF 15c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

IL Lbs. White Meal, 1Sc; 15c Cans
Peas, 1Oc; 1Jc cans Herring Roe, 1Oc; 12c
cans Sauerkraut. Sc; Cranberries. 1Oc ct. /:
Mixed Nuts, 12lsc h.: Figs, 15c h.; Fruit
Cake, 16c h.; Pound Cake, 16c h.; White
Potatoes, 2Oc PIX; Apples, BIC PIX. Onions,
lie pix: Eggs, PIC doz.; Pure Lard. 121sc
h.; Compound. 91zc h.; can Star Of the
East Cocoa. 25c. Sd and Md. ave- ne.
and ]. T. d. Pyles Other Stores-1a in all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
Struck by an Electric Car.

James c. White, forty years old, OF
Langdon, D. c., was struck by an electric
car near Hyattsvile, Md. yesterday aft
ernoon. He was taken to Emergency
Hospital. He received cuts over his left
eye and on the back of his head
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

The Stars Auto For Sale Column
has been the middleman when used auto
mobiles have changed hands. II you want
to sell your car, at q fair price. use this
proven method, an ad in The Stars Auto
For Sale column. The rate is only one
cent word, minimum charge Of 1oc each
day, for three or more days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
CITY ITEMS.

Silver Brook Whiskey, &c Per Qt.;
Sweet Catawba, 81 per gal; Port and
Sherry Vine, 81 to $3.50 per gal. Eugene
Schwab, 525 Sth st. Sc. PHI. Linen. 921.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
Another Appeal
Woodrow Wilson, Here lightning rod in either
hand impatient be struck told you how I'd bleed and die
By WALT MASON

doggone luck! I told you if had chance I'd
be your minister to France, ditto to St. James
turn down the patriots who shirked, but don't
neglect the ones who worked until they broke
their names! You well may shudder when you
think of how you'd be upon the blink had I no:
toiled and shaved for you throughout the long
campaign; wore out body, boots and brain
and how have you behaved? Long since you got
my courteous note; no answer to the same you
wrote, but left me here to pine, and all my enc
mics in town predict that you will turn me down.
that I'll get soup for mine. I don't insist on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

rn~ Service Rendered by the Union
Trnst CO.. 18th and II sts.. stands second
to none in this city in point or saIety
and efficiency; 3lo PAID on sa'ihss'-|Au
yertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

New Fast Afternoon Train to Richmond
Leaves terminal daily, 4:45 PM, with
diner, club car, parlor car and coaches
Due Richmond 7:3O pm. with stop at
lba-Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
Wants Tunnel Kept Clean.

bers of the. association regarding the con-
dition of the tunnel on II street northeast,
through which street cars run under the
railroad tracks, the committee on streets
was requested to notify the street clean
ing department and ask that immediate
action be taken to remedy the faults al
legged by the association. 1t was said
that the viaduct is flushed every day. and
that deep puddles dangerous to traffic are
formed. because the water has no run
Off.
Members of the association. on the mo-
ton of Leo Rover, delegate from the Or
ganization to the clean city committee,
resolved 10 keep their sidewalks clear of
snow all winter. and To request their
neighbors to do SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

When You Want Special MillwOrk
jobs rushed see Eisinger Bros, 2109 9Th
st. Machines and material on premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

Bicycles for Christmas.
Special prices: attractive stock. Boys
wheel, SIS.
H. W. Higham, jr.,
iOj Bst. Sc. Open to pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

Special Xmas Tree Lighting Outfits.
lights, S1.S9. Webster Electric Co, III 9tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

Cuba. Florida, Savannah, Augusta.
:; ltd trains daily. All steel. Electric
lighted Pullmans. Atlantic Coast line. 14O6
New York ave. n.w.-AdvertiSement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
Have Plenty OF Heurich,s Beers

ON hand throughout the Xmas season. The
best beverages with which to pledge Yule-
tide toasts. Strictly pure-6 to 10 months
old. doz. Maerzen or Senate. SITS. ia
ger, 1.JO) Bottle rebate soc. Phone w 1900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

j. F.. SheetH
Homemade Candy Shop, 1873 18th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
Departures.

Schooner Martin Wagner. light. for
lower river point to load oysters in the
shell for the market here: schooner Ella,
light, for Upper Machodoc creek to load
back to this city; schooner Wave, light.
Tor lower river point to load back to
this city: schooner Mary Ann Shea, light.
for Aqua creek to lay up until after the
holidays: tug George W. Pride. towing
lighters to Piscataway creek to load sand
and gravel for the District; tug Rosalie.
towing lighters from the 18th street
wharf for digging machine opposite
Alexandria: scow Fannie from Alexan-
dria for a river point to load cord wood
back to Alexandria: power boat Daisy.
from Alexandria with merchandise for
Pennington, Nd: tug ID. NJ Key, with
lighter in tow for Alexandria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

The Great Tear Ia an Ideal Table
water. Office, 326 r ne. Phone N. 4372
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

Special Xmas Tree Lighting Outfits.
Sights, 81. 50. Webster Electric Co, I'll 9th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

Schooner Ella, at Alexandria with grain
from Upper Machodoc creek for dealers;
schooner Majestic. oysters in the shell
from a river point, at 18th street wharf,
for the market; tug Capt. Toby. towing
lighter from Alexandria to Dad oyster
shells for the crushing plant at Asexan-
dria; tug Miller. towing lighters from
Little Hunting creek to the Eastern
branch: schooner Rita Gator. oysters
from Potomac beds, at King street wharf.
Alexandria for the market; tug Gen.
Warren, with lighters in tow, from Dis
trict workhouse at Occoquan. Va:
schooner ]. E. Skylight. at Alexandria,
with oysters from dOwn-river beds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
Order Your Snarkling Ale

Now by the case. Serve it with the
Christmas dinner. - bottles, S1.JO. Your
dealers or phone l.. 254, Washington
Brewery Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

A Low Price for Quality Butter.
Pure Elgin creamery, only 3oc- Id. James
F. Oyster, 9th & Pa. ave. ALI markets.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

"The Secret Of Monte Carlo
Magnificent. Today. Virginia. , reels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

Phone Your Want Ad to The star.
kfafn 2440.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

Phone Your Want Aa to The star.
Main A4O.
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Carried From Pulpit.

NJ. G. HaZen. surveyor Of the District,
and several other men from the cOngre-
CATION carried the unconscious minister
from the pulpit, while others hurried in
search of physician. DR.. Thompson ar
rived before Mr.. Gallaher was taken from
the church, administering restoratives and
directing that Mr.. Gallaher be taken home
and put to bed. DR.. Thompson this morn
ing said the attack was angina pectoris,
brought on by overwOrk and highly
wrought nervous system, and that Mr..
Gallaher would be confined to his bed for
week or SO.
Mr.. Gallaher has occupied the pulpit at
Ryland NJ. f. Church since last spring,
coming to Washington from Baltimore,
where for five years he was pastor Of
the Union Square NJ. E. Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

Ideal In Every Respect.
Made from the pureSt and best inSrcdi-
cnts, and with light flaky crusts Con
necticut Pies are all YOU could desire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23

most-ost any Job any snap beneath
you've not forgotten did much for you the
who for YOU yelled other fellows held
or Bill I am drilled dubs, organized
Wilson clubs Mudville- Hill
.s==:: :sssa ~ * NaexH(e1c&,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
IS STRICKEN
WHILE IN THE PULPIT
Rev. Edward GaIIaher Attack
ed With Heart Trouble
During Sermon.

Rev. Edward Gallaher, pastor of Ry-
land Methodist Episcopal Church. was
stricken with an attack of acute heart
trouble yesterday morning while preach
ing his Christmas sermon and was borne
from the pulpit in an unconscious condi-
ton. Physicians. hastily summoned,
aided members of the congregation in eff
forts to relieve the stricken pastor. who
was later removed to his home, 412 10th
street southwest. His physician, DR..
Willard F. Thompson, who attended Mr..
Gallaher yesterday and last night, re-
ported that the patients condition was
much improved today, though he will be
confined to his bed for several days.
Mr.. Gallahers attack occurring in the
midst of his sermon, threw the congre-
cation almost into panic. The minister
suddenly halted in the delivery of the
sermon. staggered and clasped his hands
to his side. grooming my heart, oh, my
heart" and collapsing in a chair on the
rostrum. Members of the choir. seated
behind the pulpit. beckoned members of
the congregation to hasten to the aid of
the pastor. but before help reached him
he became unconscious and slipped from
the chair to the floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-23
BOARDS ACT SCORED
Central Citizens Association
Against AboIishing 'GroWIer.'
is NOT SEEKING NOTORIETY
William J. Neale Calls Charge IAN
Absolute and Unqualified
Falsehood."
IS NOT SEEKING NOTORIETY

The recent action of the excise board.
ordering the abolition of the ''growler'
trade after the first of the coming year,
was condemned by the members of the
Central Citizens Association at it's annual
meeting yesterday afternoon in the North
Capital Savings Bank. The resolution
adopted by the association expressed the
belief that the cutting off of the sale of
beer in buckets would work hardship
for the laboring classes. The sentiments
of the association will be conveyed to the
board of Commissioners and the excise
board.
Secretary Leo Rover caused considera-
BILE excitement by reading letter from
Thomas B. Eckloff, the gist of which was
an accusation directed at one Of the men,
bers. claiming that he had fathered the
Jim crow" street car resolution in the
association for the purpose of getting
cheap notoriety" for himself. The letter
suggested that the purpose of the asso-
citation was not to further the personal
ambitions of any one member"
When the reading OF this letter was
concluded Neale arose and said: THE
statement that l fathered the Jim crow
resolution to gain notoriety is an abso-
lutte and unqualified falsehood."
Called Cruel and Inhuman.
On the motion of Acting President I1or-
ace Sheehan a resolution was adopted
protesting against the order compelling
the white wings to wear their usual
uniform in winter time. Mr.. Sheehan
said that to compel the street sweeping
department employees to wear this uni
form in the winter months was "cruel
and inhuman."
The association passed resolution in
troduced by r. A. Dorr instructing the
secretary to send letters from the asso-
citation to William G. Eustis. Eldridge.
r. Jordan and III. r. Dulany, congratulate
ing them on their various appointments
to places of honor on the inaugural COM
mittee.
w. ]. Neale. who is the representative
of the association in the Federation OF
Citizens Associations, reported that the
federation had not as yet taken action
regarding the George report and some
other matters of moment now before it.
but it expected to take up these matters
at it's January meeting. which will be
held the first Saturday in the month.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-06-22
THE tiAvIs STANDARD.

Republicans of this congressional district in convention at Pine Blun selected Ferd Havis, Pine Blur ae. gro. and c. M. Wade, Hot Springs negro, as delegates to the Chicago convention.
 Hayis has been in the limelight Wade stuck with the Arkansas ma joTity and was a regular" but Hayls took the free-lance route
 Said Pine Bluff paper: "Havia made the statement before his de- parture for Chicago that he was for Roosevelt IN PREFERENCE to Taft but that he did not feel enthusiastic ever either of the presidential pos- abilities. He made the statement that if he was to be sent INSTRUCT ED he would decline the delegate ship.e
 Now, about the best thing the Chi- cago convention. and particularly the Arkansas delegation. can do. is to try to reaoh out and find man Dig enough for the Pine Bun negro to support.
 According to his statement he don't think so much of Theodore or Bnl. If he is forced to choice between them, and he was forced to vote in measure as between them on the matter or organization. he will take Roosevelt. as the lesser of two evils
 We'll Roosevelt as the lesser of the two evils. as viewed by our congress sional district negro delegate, is not view that will be acquiesced in by aII of the people of this congressional district; and his stand might be sub- jected to criticism but for one prom inent fact standing out like rock of Gibraltar, and that is:
 If he (1avis) was to be sent ia- structed, he would decline the dele gateship'
 Now, Havis, our negro congressional Republican delegate. plainly put 1t up to the Republicans of this district that they could not indicate to him what he should do in the matter of nam ing presidential candidate, and if they did not want to select him for his superiority of judgment, they could pick up some other person
 Of course the other person would in all probability have been some white man who felt an interest in Re- publican party affairs. and who would have also felt honored as a delegate 10 the national convention from this congressional district. either sent to vote his own sentiments, or to vote the sentiments of the Republicans ef his district.