The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1895-08-02
THETI(kET...STATE AND LOCAL.

We publish at the head of our columns
this morning the State and county tickets
of the Democratic party for 1895. With
the exception of the Hon. VI. Dek. Smith
the personnel of the State ticket is some
what of Il surprise, but we trust will be
cordially endorsed and enthusiastically
supported by the Democracy. The cause
of re assessment is safe, for not only is
the party pledged to it in its platform, but
in strong and significant language the
Hon. Bernard Carter, Il native and a tax
candidate and speaking for him, said:
while making no secret that he was OPP
posed, in the condition of the country as
it was during the last session of the Legis-
lature, to the provisions of the bill which
was then before the Legislature, Mr..
Hurst has now said himself that he is
cheerfully, heartily and thoroughly-and
every word that he says he means-in ia
vor of thorough rcassessment of the
property of this State in order that all
property that ought to pay taxation and
that now escapes taxation should be
brought under taxation in order that
throughout this State all people, accord
ing to the constitution of the State, should
contribute to the taxation of the State &C
cording to their fair worth in real and
personal property"
This ought to be full assurance to the
voters of this county-particularl as it
comes from the lips of Mr.. Carter, and has
the ring of candor-that our next Cover
nor will not veto an assessment bill.
The County Convention, as was antici-
pated, did its work we'll The ticket is
strong, and is conceded to be so on all
hands
Our Legislative ticket will command the
respect of the voters. Mr. Stephen is one
of the most highly esteemed citizens of
Bladensburg district and is very popular
He has served as one of the Election Su
pervisors for several years which is the
only public position he has ever held
Richard f. Brandt, Esq, is so well known
to our people, whom he has most efficient
" served as States Attorney for twelve
years, that it is almost unnecessary to
speak of his nomination. He adds strength
to the ticket, and will make useful repre-
sentative in the General Assembly, Col
Hall will represent the farmin" interests
at Annapolis, and see that we get a fail
and equitable assessment bill passed He
has twice served in the capacity of law
maker, and his honesty and integrity are
guarantee that he will serve the people
faithfully
The nominee for the Clerk ship, Mr.
William B. Clagett, has for some years
been prominent in local politics He is
descended from one of the original settlers
in this section of the State and for sever
al centuries his family name has been a
familiar one in Prince Georges. Hold
ing "A prominent position in the party, be
ING at the present time Chairman of the
Central Committee he has been active and
useful in past political contests, and has
served many friends who will rcciprocatc
in according him most generous and en-
thusiastic support.
Mr.. Pinkney \. Scaggs, the party's
choice for county Treasurer, belongs to
the gallant band of earnest, ambitious
young Democrats who form the bone and