Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1895-06-01
LOCAL POLITICS.


are Thinking About.
There has been more political talk
in Snow Hill the past week than has
taken place for some time. The pres
ent term of court, which began Mon.
day of last week, brought together
people from every section of the coun-
ty, and the fact that the coming elcc.
ton is one Of considerable Importance,
naturally caused more or less talk rs
to candidates for the various offices
to be filled. There seems to be plenty
of candidates and the past week de-
ve.oped several names that had not
been previously mentioned; at least
the names of several gentlemen were
announced by friends as being pros
pective candidates" and one by one
the number has increased, until the
'crop" is getting to be large. All the
offices in the county will he filled this
year, except register of wills and State
senator, consequently much interest
will I've manifested.
We here it rumored OF the streets
that Mr. William +. johnson has
announced that he will he candi-
date for the Legislature this Fall.
lie will seek the nomination at the
county convention of the Democratic
party and will abide by the convcn-
tons decision. Mr.. johnson is an
honorable gentleman, against whose
good name no man can say aught.
He is scholar and should make a
Statesman of no mean ability. We
wish him success in securing the nomi-
nation, which, of course is equivalent
to an election. Another gentleman
whose name we have heard mentioned
for Legislative honors is Edward III.
Taylor, Esq, of Stockton, success
full young business man and very
popular wherever he is known. Thi.
rumor may be without foundation,
but if it is true and Ned gets the
nomination he will receive hand
some vote in Stockton District, and
be elected by a big majority. 1t is
more than likely that a candidate will
be named in West Berlin District
who it will be, we have not heard, but
there is no lacks of good Legislative
timber in that district and the wisdom
of the leaders there is proverbally
good.
For Sheriff the candidacy of James
Henry Young, Esq, has been author
itively made public and it looks now
as if Mr.. Young would carry off the
prize. lie is resident OF Pocomokc
City. Pocomoke District claims the
distinction Of furnishing Worcester a
Sheriff this time and as all the fac
tons of the party have united on Mr..
Young, his chances for success are
very bright, and everybody admits
that he deserves such generous recog.
milton from his party. He has been
a consistent Democrat. Has asked to
be put on the ticket several times,
and failing in getting his desires did
not sulk in his tent, but worked for
the success Of his successful rival.
Mr.. Robley ID. Jones is the only
candidate for States Attorney we hear
mentioned. The nomination seems to
he conceded him in recognition of
the marked ability with which he has
filled the office He is attentive to
his duties and although they are not
always the most pleasant, he does not
allow friendship for others to stand
between him and his duty Il, States
Attorney. There is little doubt hut
what he will be rcnominated, and be
elected by an increased majority.
Clerk of the Circuit Court, Fran
els Henry Purnell, Esq, has made no
public announcement that he is Il
candidate for re election, but il is
generally conceded that he can have
the nomination. He has made >plen.
did Clerk. Gives strict attention To
the duties of his office and is Demo
crat you can swear by.
Candidates for County Commission
er>, three of whom will be elected this
fall, are slow in coming ont to the
public gaze, although there are a
number of candidates who will soon
announce themselves.
The Orphans Court Judges are
keeping quiet rs to their intentions
and the MESSENGER is not informed
whether the present occupants will he
candidates for reelection or not.
As to the candidates of the other
two political parties, we have heard
of none being mentioned. Harmony
seems to be so thick it might he cut
with knife.
The Democracy is in better shape
than it has been for years and will
poll bigger vote than it has done at
an election Of this kind in ten years.