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The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
SHERIEE,S SALE.

Under and by virtue OF an execution is-
sued out of and under the seal of the Cir
cult Court of DeSoto County, Florida,
dated the Dist day of March 1920, in case
The Town of Punta Gorda a muntctpal
corporation VS. A. Symonette | have
levied upon and will offer for sale to the
highest and best bidder for cash during
the legal hours for sale, on the first Mon
day in May 1920 at the front door of the
Court House in Arcadia. Florida the fol-
lowing described property to-wit: All of
block 103. less lots 8. l3 IA and is in the
town OF Punta Gorda, Florida as per re-
corded plat in the Clerks office of said
County. Said property levied upon as the
property of the defendant and will be
sold to satisfy said execution and costs,
Given under my hand and seal at Ar
April 1920 j. l.. DTSHONC Sberiff
BY MILTON NJ. DISHONG, Deputy
Sheriff j. H. HANCOCK
lb-6t. Plaintiffs Attorney.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
FOR SHERIFF.

herepy announce myself as a candi-
date for re- election to the One "a
Sheriff Of DeSoto County, Florida, subject
20 the will of the voters at the primary
election to be held during June this wear
nave given to you seven years service
as your Sherin and my record is before
tulIy l shall make a clean honorable an
peal Io the voters of DeSoto County nnG
II they appreciate my efforts to maintain
law and order and feel that I have full
nlled my duties fairly and impartialy |
WIN appreciate your vote. I want it
clearly understood that / have no promis-
es to make to anyone for their assistance
that would embarrass me in doing nv
duty. and If elected I will fearlesslv en-
force the laws as l have in the mast
j. L. DISIIONG
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Under and by virtue of an execution is
sued out of and under the seal of the Cir
cult Court of DeSoto County Florida,
dated the 31st day of March 1920, in case
The Town Of Punta Gorda. a municipal
corporation, vs. Ernest Fulford / have
levied upon and will offer for sale to the
highest and best bidder for cash during
the legal hours OF sale. on the first Mon
day in May 1920, at the front door of the
Court House In Arcadia. Florida the fol-
lowing described property to-wit: Lots
16. In Block 40 in the Town of Punta Cor
da, Florida, as per recorded plat in the
Clerks office in said County. Said prop
Defendant and will be sold to satisfy said
execution and costs.
Given under my hand and seal at Ar
cadia. Florida on this the first day of
Anril 1920. J. l.. DTSHONG, Sheriff
Bv MILTON NJ DISHONG. Deputy
Sheriff. J, II. HANCOCK,
l5-6t. Plaintiffs Attorney.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX
DEED.

Notice is hereby given that L. o. Sim
mons purchaser of Tax Certificates No
1886 Dated Aug. 5, 1901 and No. 26 dated
Oct. 7th, 1901 has filed said certificates
in my office, and has made application
for tax deed to issue in accordance with
law. Said certificates embraces the fol-
lowing described property situated in De-
Soto County, Florida, towit Cert. No.
1886 embraces Lots l, 2, 3, 4 and Blk
IA. Sec. 81, TIP. 33. r. %. Ger. No. 26
2S the said land being assessed at the
date of the issuance of such certificates
in the name of A. C. Cook and Emma NJ.
Crosby Unless said certificates shall be
redeemed according to law, tax deed will
issue on the q day of April A. D. 1920.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the % day of March A. D. 1920.
A. L DURRANCE, Clerk of Circuit
Court of DeSoto County,
BY j. J.A.HENDRY, d. c. Florida.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX
DEED

mons purchaser of Tax Certificate No.
1927 dated Aug. 3. 1896 has filed said GER
tifcate in my office, and has made ap-
plication for tax deed to issue in accor-
braces the following described property
situated in DeSoto County, Florida to-
wit: Lot 3, Blk II. Sec. Is. TIP. SO. R 2S.
Town of Avon Park. the said land being
assessed at the date of the issuance of
such certificate in the name of James
Dickenson. Unless said certificate shall
be redeemed according to law. tax deed
will issue thereon on the 9th day Of
April A d. 1920.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the % day of March A. d. 1920,
A. L. DURRANCE, Clerk Circuit
By J.A.HENDRY, DC. Court of De-
Soto County Florida
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
IN JUSTICE COURT, 7th JUSTICE DIS
TRlcT DE SOTO COUNTY. Ella.

The Town of Punta Gorda, a municipal
corporation. VS.. J.. j. Edwards.
Enforcement of tax lien.
To the above named defendant and all
other persons interested Take notice
that suit has been instituted against
you to enforce a tax lein against lots
|, 2, and in Block ia in the Town of
Punta Gorda. Fla, for taxes due for the
years 1916-1917 and 1918 and you are re-
qured to appear in said cause on the
rule day in May 1920 same being the
day of said month or judgment will be
entered up against you and your prop
erty sold to pay said taxes and cost
Given under my hand and seal on this
the l day of April 1920.
S. F. ], TRABUE. Justice Of Peace
(SeaD ]. H. HANCOCK, Pitts. Atty. Is
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX
DEED

Notice is hereby given that Norton T
smith purchaser of Tax Certificate No
certificate in my office, and has made an
plcation for tax deed to issue in accord
ance with law. Said certificate embra ces
the following described property situated
in DeSoto County, Florida, to-wit: Lot 8,
Block 8, Sec, "a. Tp 49, r. 28 the said
land being assessed at the date of the is
suahce of such certificate in the name of
{. A. Altman. Unless said certificate
shall be redeemed according to law. tax
deed will issue thereon on the 10Th day
of April A, d. 1920
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 18th day of March A. D. 1920.
12-5t A. L. DURRANCE,
Clerk Circuit Court of DeSoto
BY ], A. HENRY, DC. County. Florida
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

To the Democratic Voters of DeSoto
County:
Unsolicited l hereby announce myself
as candidate for the office of tax coll
leGtor of DeSoto County, subject to the
aIndti mtd 1l tne people at the coming primary
election to be held June next. Having
taught school in the county and in close
touch with public life during residence
OF 80 years in the county, / believe that
/ have insight into public affairs that
MN WIN enable me to efficiently discharge
the duties of this important office !
VIII appreciate the support of all voters
Respectfully,
V. O. RUSSELL,
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
IN JUSTICE COURT, 7.h JJsricE DIS.
TRICT DE SOTO COUNTY, FLA.

The Town of Punta Gorda n municipal
corporation. VS., Rufus johnson.
Enforcement of tax Her.
To the above named defendant and all
other persons interested Take notic-
that suit has been instituted against
vou to enforce a tax lien gainst Lot 6 in
BLOCK 40 in the Town of Punta Gorda
1917 end 1918 and YOU are required to an
near in said cause on the rule day in
NAV 1920 same being the day of said
month or judgment will he entered I'M
against you and YOUR property sold to
pav said taNes and cost
Given under my hard and seal on this
tho l dav Of April 1920
s. F. j. TRARTTF Justice of Peace.
(SeaD J. II, HANCOCK. Pitts Atty is
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
IN JUSTICE COURT, 9TH JUSTICE DIS
TRICT DE SOTO COUNTY, FLA

The Town of Punta Gorda, municipal
corporation, VS., Charles Smith.
Enforcement of tax lien.
10 the above named defendant and all
other persons Interested Take notice
that suit has been instituted against
you to enforce a tax lein against lots
19 27 and 2S in Block in the Town Of
Punta Gorda. Fla, for taxes due for the
years l9l6-1917 and 1918 nnd YOU are re-
quired to appear in said cause on the
rule day in May 1920 same being the 8
day of said month or Judgment will he
entered up against you and your property
sold to pay said taxes and cost.
Given under my hand and seal on this
the l dav of April 1920
s. F. j. TRABUE. Justice Of Peace
(SeaD j. Fl. HANCOCK, Pitts Atty. Ii
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FINAL
DISCHARGE

Ann Fine, deceased. Notice is hereby
given that on the first day of June A. D.
1920, the undersigned will present his
final accounts and vouchers as admins
traitor of the estate of Roxie Ann Fine,
deceased, to the Honorable j. Irwin
Walden, County Judge of DeSoto county,
Florida, at his Office in Arcadia, Florida.
and ask that they be approved and that
he be granted a final discharge from said
Enthusiastically. ANDREW NJ. CAR
PENTER, administrator of the estate of
Roxie Ann Fine, Deceased. Lake City,
Florida. WALLACE CHADMAN, Atty.
Dated March %, 1920. 139t.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
NOTICE.

To All Whom it May Concern:
You are hereby notified that the under
signed as administrators of the estate of
Johnathan /. Roberts deceased will on
the 9th day of September 1920, make
their final report to the Honorable ].
Irwin Walden. County Judge of DeSoto
County, Florida, at the court house in the
city of Arcadia, in DeSoto County, and
will on said date make application to said
Judge for an order discharging them as
such administrators of said estate
s. f. ROBERTS,
MARY A. ROBERTS
Administrators of Estate of Johnathan
I. Roberts, deceased Zolfo. Florida
l1th day March 1920 -20-6m-TTST r
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX
DEED

Notice is hereby given that L. o. Sim
mons purchaser of Tax Certificate No
2409 dated July 4. 1898 has filed said Ger
tfcate in my office. and has made ap-
plication for tax deed to issue in accord
ance with law. Said certificate embraces
the following described property situated
IN DeSoto County. Florida to-wit: Lot g.
Blk. 3, Sec "a, TIP. SO, r. 49, Town of
Avon Park the said land being assessed
at the date of issuance of such certificate
in the name of D. II. Kellogg. Unless
said certificate shall be redeemed accord
ing to law, tax deed will issue thereon
on the day of Nav A. D. 1920.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the 20 dav of March A. D. 1920
A, L. DURRANCE, Clerk of Circuit
Court of DnSoto County, Florida
by }. a. HENDRY, d. c. 14-5t
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
IN JUSTICE COURT, 9TH JUSTICE DIS.
TRICT De SOTO COUNTY, Ell

The Town of Punta Gorda. q municipal
corporation. VS.. William Crouch.
Enforcement of tax lien
To the above named defendant and all
other perso% interested Take notice
that suit has been instituted against
you to enforce tax lein against lots
&. 7. ID. 15 and 16 in Block 6S in the
town Of Punta Gorda Florida for taxes
due. for the years 1915-1916-1a17 and 1918
and you are required to anpeer in said
cause on the rule day in Nav 1920 same
being the Z dav of said month or iudg-
ment will he entered up against YOU and
your property sold to pay said taxes and
cost
Given under NV hard and seal on this
the dav Of Arril 1920.
s. F. J. TPARTTF Tusticn Of Peace.
(SeaD j. II. HANCOCK, Pitts. Atty. II
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
l. W. WHITEHURsT.
FOR CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

To the Voters of DeSoto County:
l hereby announce myself a candidate
Tor reelection to the office of CLERK of
the Circuit Court, subject to the Demo-
cratic Primary in June.
wish to express my gratitude to the
people of DeSoto County for the honor
ana trust reposed in me and If nominated
and elected, | promise to continue to
give the people the same courteous and
efficient service, as in the past
l shall be very grateful for vour sum
port and shall try with all my might to
be worthy of the trust and confidence
you oestow upon me- Faithfully yours,
A. L. DURRANCE
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FINAL
DISCHARGE,

In the Matter Of the Estate of William
Macarthur. deceased. Notice is hereby
gwen that on the first day of June A. u.
1920. the undersigned as executor of the
estate of William Macarthur, deceased.
will present his final account and vouch :
ers in the said estate to the Honorable
j. Irwin Walden, County Judge of DeSoto
county, Florida. at his office in Arcadia,
Florida. and ask that the same be ep-
proved and that he be granted a final
discharge from his executorship. W. NJ.
PAAZIG, executor of the estate of Will
lam Macarthur, deceased. Mt. Vernon,
Ohio. WALLACE CHADMAN, attornev,
Punta Gorda, Florida. Dated March %,
1920 ,,gt
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
FOR COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR.

/ desire to announce that am a candi-
date for the office OF Tax Assessor for
DeSoto County, subject to the Democrat
tc primary in June
Having been reared in this county, /
am familiar with land and personal prop
erty values of the county, which, to-
gether with my qualification and exper-
lence. enables me to assure the people of
efficient work
If elected will try to serve all with
equal fidelity and impartiality, assuring
each OF you that l will do all in my power
to merit your support.
Respectfully, J.bH. WHIDDEN.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR Ftr,Ai
DISCHARGE

In, the matter Of the estate of Paul p
Mooley, deceased. Notice is hereby Civ
en- that on the first day of June A n
1870, the undersigned will present his
mai account and vouchers as administra-
tor OF the estate of Paul D. Moblev. de-
ceased. to the Honorable ]. Irwin Walden.
county Judge of DeSoto county. Florida
at his office in Arcadia, Florida. ana ask
mat the same be approved and that he
De granted final discharge from said
administratorship, w. f. MOBLEY. ad-
mIalnlstrator of the, estate of Paul D.
MAN, Atty. Dated March %. 1920 t3-9t
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

l hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of county commissioner
from District No. 3. DeSoto county. and
solicit the vote and influence of all
voters who think that I am capable of
dischargng the duties of the office satis-
factorily and to the best interests of all
If elected / pledge myself to use my best
efforts to represent the entire district
fairly and efficiently. B. G. LETTERING
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
NOTICE OF ATTACHMENT

In Justice Court, 7th District, DeSoto
County. Florida.
A. C. Caldwell
VS..
E. G. Ashworth
Attachment.
To E. G. Ashworth. defendant in above
entitled cause:
You are hereby notified that a writ of
attachment has been levied upon your
goods and chattels in the above entitled
cause. Now, unless you appear at above
or before the 18th day of April A. D.
1920. judgment by default will be entered
against you and the cause will proceed
exparte.
This the 18th day of March, A. D. 1920.
12-5t. II. ]. SPENCE.
Plaintiffs ATTORNEY
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
NOTICE.

To Waddie Murphy or any other
persons interested, having any claims
of whatsoever nature against the estate
of Fannie Murphy deceased:
You are hereby notified to present
them. well authenticated to the under
signed within six months from date. here
of, or they shall forever be barred.
Any persons indebted to the estate OF
forward and make settlement within the
above date-FLORRTE OWENS, Heir at
Law Of Fannie Murphy, Deceased. Pun
ia Gorda, Fla. Oct, 16. 1919. 9oct1tmoGm
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In Court OF County Judge, DeSoto
County. State of Florida.
Estate of late Stella L. Gould
To all creditors, legatees, and all per-
sons having claims against said estate:
You are hereby notified to present any
claims which you may have against the
estate of Stella L. Gould Of Punta Gorda,
TO the undersigned eXecutrix of said es-
tate, within two years from the date here
Of
Dated March 17th 1920
12-St. F. L. CAREY, Punta Gorda, Fla.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
FOR CLERK CIRCUIT COURT.

am candidate Tor the office OF Clerk
q the Circuit Court of DeSoto County,
SUBJECT TO the Democratic primary to be
heid June Sth, 1920 If | am elected to
this important office | pledge to see dis
patch in the admins tration of the busi-
ness of this office; to answer all cores
pondenee promptly; to record all instru-
ments with prompt dispatch as well as to
attend TO all tax matters and business
generally with promptness i solicit the
consideration. confidence, vote and sup
port of every elector. r''
Respectfully.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
FOR MEMBER SCHOOL BOARD

10 the Voters Of District No 3:
take this means of announcing NV
self as a candidate for member Of the
board of public instruction of DeSoto
county, subject to the Democratic prim-
ary of June Sth. and solicit the votes Of
people of district No. 3. appreciate their
past support and in the future will en-
deaVor to merit their continued Govt
dence. Respectfully, H. A. WARE
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
FOR SHERIFF.

70 the Voters of DeSoto County:
hereby announce my candidacy for
me office of Sheriff for DeSoto County,
subject to the Democratic Primary Of
J9he Sth. II elected l promise my best
enorts to the faithful performance of
these duties, and assure you that | will
Try to serve the whole people to the very
pest OF my ability. Hoping to merit your
support, I am,
Very respectfully,
/ I. NIpr,CAN-
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
IN The COUNTY COURT, IN AND FOR
DE SOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA.


L VS..
| w. T. Howland.
Under and by virtune of an execution
issued out of and under the sealsof said
court, shall sell at public outcry in front
OF the court house door in the City of Ar
cadia, DeSoto County, Florida, on Mon
eaay the Bird day of May 1920, between the
legal hours of sale on said date to the
highest and best bidder therefor for cash,
the following described property situate
lying and being in the County of DeSoto
and State of Florida to-wit: The south
east quarter of the northeast quarter of
the northwest quarter of section "a. in
township "a south of range 25 east
said property being levied upon as the
property of w. T. Rowland Purchaser
to pay for deed. j. l.. DISHONC;
Sheriff DeSoto County, Florlua'
By MILTON NJ. DISHONG, Deputy Sher-
III 14-5t.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
FOR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR.

| hereby announce myself a candidate
tor the office of County Tax Collector,
June, and feel that | will need no intro
aduction to the voters of the county as I
nave been teacher in the schools here
Tor 10 years. ] would like to see all the
soteTS personally. but that is impossible,
one. CEGI II I1TT ~
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
FOR MEMBER COUNTY SCHOOL
BOARD.

l hereby announce my candidacy for
nomination to the county school board
from district No. 3, subject to the will
Of the voters to be expressed in the prim-
airy, election on June 8th If elected.
pledge my best efforts in behalf of all the
SCHOOLS of the district. Will appreciate
the votes and support of all electors par
ticipating in the primary. RespectfuIIv
L. L. BARNHIIT.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SENATOR.

hereby announce myself a candidate
for State Senator from the 9th District
OF Florida subject to the decision of the
democratic primaries to be held June
Sth, 1920. II elected shall favor County
Division as outlined by the campaign
committee on county division of DeSoto
county in its platform.
FRANK NJ. COOPER.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

| hereby announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the office of county
commissioner from District 8 of .DcSoto
county and ask for the vote of all who
think that my service in the past has
been in the best interest of our county
and this district. VIM NJ WHITTEN
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the office of Tax Assessor of
DeSoto County, subject to the action of
the Democratic Primary, June Sth, 1920
The vote and influence of every voter is
respectfully solicited c. A. CREWS
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15

To have a fine healthy complexion
the liver must he active, the bowels reg
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brought about by using HERBINE. 1t
thoroughly scours the liver stomach and
bowels, puts the body in fine condition
and restores that clear pink and white
complexion so much desired by ladies.
Price 5Oc. Sold by all druggists. adv,
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF
PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.

:. respectfully announce myself n can
didate for reelection as County Super-
intendent of Public Instruction of De-
Soto County. | solicit the support of the
voters at the Democratic primary en-
June Sth If reelected, l will nndeavor
10 discharge the duties of the office with
the same zeal and fidelity as hrs char
acterized my administration in the past
Very respectfully.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1920-04-15

The Peoples Candidate for Governor.
GIVE him your first choice vote. He
is for all the people all the time
adv
The Washington herald., 1920-12-05
COLBY STARTS
ON TRIP SOUTH
Florida Carrying Secretary
Passes Harding Ship
On Way In.

FORTRESS MONROE. Va, Dec. 4.
Secretary of State Colby started
today on his long delayed trip to
South AMERICA. The battleship
Florida, earring Colby , and his
party, steamed out of Hampton
Roads shortly aftern ooon.
The travel-stained United Fruit
liner Pastores, carrying President
elect Harding coming in, passed the
Florida, outward bound. There was
no formal exchange of salutes.
Colby sent the following message to
Harding by radio from the May
flower:
II sincerely hope you are return
ing home much benefited and re-
freshed by your trip"
The Florida got under way amid
the firing of nineteen guns from
cannon on its upper forward deck,
The warship, commanded by Capt
P. n. Olmstead. was in spick-and-
span condition The Presidents
yacht Mayflower passed as the Flor
ida was getting under way. Bugle
salutes were sounded and Marines
stood at attention on the Mayflower
while nineteen guns barked from
the warship and seven from the
yacht. As Colby boarded the Flor
ida the band played and a Marine
guard received him with present
arms.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-05
TABLET DEDICATED
TO CIVIL WAR HERO

WINCHESTER, Va, Dec. "A
bronze tablet in memory of Lieut..
Col. Richard Snowden Andrews and
the officers and men of the First
Maryland Artillery of the Confed-
crate army, was unveiled this after
noon at a point overlooking the
Winchester and Martinsburg turn
pike.
The tablet was erected by Mrs.
Carolyn Snowden Fahnestock, of
Washington, widow of Gibson
Fahnestock, and her brother,
Charles Lee Andrews. of New YORK,
daughter and son Of Col. Andrews.
The ceremonies, which were plain
and simple. were featured by an ad-
dress by r. Gray Williams. of Win
chester. Short speeches were made
by ]. W. Owens. of Annapolis, Md,
and r. T. Richardson, of Baltimore.
two of the men who served the guns
over fifty-seven years ago.
Col. Andrews was a native of
Washington. He became an archi-
tect and moved to Baltimore in 1S4s.
He planned the governors mansion
at Annapolis. the United States Gus
toms House in Baltimore. the south
wing Of the Treasury in Washing
ton. the Eastern High School in
Baltimore and NUMEROUS churches
The Washington herald., 1920-12-05

ELECTION LISTS
Statements ofSenators-elec,
Cameron, Shortridge and
Stan6eld Missing.

Statements of campaign expendi-
lures of Senators-e ELECT Ralph H.
Cameron. Of Arizona. Samuel n.
Shortridge. OF California and Rob-
ert N. Stanheld. of Oregon, were
found to be missing when the period
of 80 days provided by law for their
return to the Secretary of the SEN
ate closed yesterday.
Senator Shortridge telegraphed
that his statement Of expenses was
mailed on November 20. which
would come within the legal re-
quirements. but II had not been re-
received from Senators Cameron
and Stanfield up to a few minutes
before the expiration of the time
limit
The law stipulates that all candi-
dates. unsuccessful ones as well as
those who were elected, must make
returns or be subjected to trial and
fine of $4,000 and two years i'm
prisonment IL found guilty Of will
full neglect.
The difficulty OF proving wfllful-
ness makes the law practically void
according to oficials. In another
respect the law has an appearance
of being Intellectual, IT was said. be-
cause its demand that no Senatorial
campaign shall cost more than Sl0.-
900 is not strictly observed. Sem
$27.s35 as his campaign expenses.