Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-04-12
The Republican Candidates for the
House Of Delegates.

Solomon s. Brown list DISTRICT is a coiored
man, native Of the city, and for over 20 years
resided In the First Ward, but lie now a citizen
OF Uniontown, and at present one of the school
commissioners.
Captain J. Hall ed district) is a SON in-law
OF Mr.. u. Z. Lewis, and was during the war in
the army, having entered ss a private. He is
low engaged in qusrrying on Piney Branch
Mr.. d. ). Worthlngton sd dstrict) is a popu-
which he resides.
SIr. John T.. Cox 9th DISTRICT is the well
Known tanner, and has resided III Georgetown
nearly his entire life.
MIR. Charles l.. Hulse 18th DISTRICT is the
Present efficient secretary OF the Board OF AL
deTmeD, and an assistant assessor OF internal
revenue.
Mr.. John F. Murray 10Th district is a grocer.
doing business al the corner of 10th and X
street,; Il at present a member OF the Common
Council. and 10 one OF the most popular young
Rev. James A. Handy 9th district is tie min
ister OF the African NJ. T.. Church, was ed
ucated IN Baltimore, and has q good English
education. He has never tax len part in politics,
having spent his time in study and professional
duties.
mo nomination has been made liz the Eighth
Mr.. A. 5. Solomons, 10Th district,) of the book
hrm of Philip & SolOmoRs, is gentleman too
well known TO need any notice in this connec-
fourteen years; is an upright, capable business
man, and has always been republican.
DR.. ID. w. Bliss Il 9th district) is we'll known
sui oi and
here during the war, and being stationed in
charge OF Armory Square hospital made many
friends here, when after the close of the war he
concluded To locate here permanently. He Is q
native OF Michigan. He is . gentleman OF great
vIgor OF character, good business man, and
will give entire satisfaction to his constituents
MIR Edward Champlin 9th district) is mu Oh
esteemed both as . citizen and as a business
man. In business he has for some years been
the efficient book keeper Of the extensive
planning estab lishnnent Of Draper & Co., and he
Is well known as . most useful and energetic
school trustee for the Fourth district.
Gen. Joseph Gerhardt u2th district) has
known republican Of the orr inai school. He
as among the first to come up TO offer his SER
vices for the defence OF this city against the
rebels in ls6l, aud Afterwards commanded a
New York German re giment In the field.
Bnsbrod Robinson 18th districD was raised
IN this, his native city, and has been in
active business here all his lfe. By industry he
nss raised himself from poor boy to success
ful merchant. He fs q partner in the well
known firm OF Wall & Robinson; q good bust
ness man and valuable citizen, and cannot
fall OF winning In this contest.
Mr.. Peter Campbell Oath district) has re-
sided here for several years, and for some
time Was the wood measurer for the Potomsc
district. he is an active, energetic citizen; is
8 thorough republican in politics. He was born
In Schenectady, n. Y, and with the exception
OF four years spent in farming has devoted
himself to mercantile pursuits, being now .
wholesale wood dealer.
Warren Choate 18th districtl has been con-
nected with the book and stationery store Of
Messrs. Philip & Solomons for many years past.
He Is the eldest son of DR.. w. @. Ohoate. an
esumable citizen, and for high character and
business qualifications stands No. In this COM
munity.
MIR. Mcknight (i6th district) is compar atively
young man but has many friends. He has
served one term In the City Councils. having
been elected on the Bowen ticket. He 10 q
thorough republican, and his friends predict his