Evening star., 1895-07-22
ROCKVILLE.

After weeks Of almost uninterrupted work
among the voters the democratic primary
campaign in this county came to close
Saturday by the selection Of ticket to be
voted at the election in November. The pri-
mary campaign was conducted this year
with less than the usual vituperahon and
abuse that was witnessed two years ago.
and this state of affairs 1t was hoped by
the thoughtful leaders Of the party would
be continued until the ticket had been final
ly settled. But in this they were disap-
pointed. On the day before the primary
election a card. signed by Mr.. John Q.
Bently, made its appearance, in which it
was charged that Mr.. Josiah ]. Hutton,
one of the '.anti-ring" candidates for NOM
ination to the house Of delegates, had ad-
rnitted to the writer Of the card that he
had not voted for w. H. Lamar Tor the
legislature at the election two years ago.
The publication Of this card was also ac-
companied by statement from Mr.. Hut
ton that he had voted the democratic ticket
on that occasion. This being the first open
attack made by the ring" 1t caused consid-
erable bad feeling, and led to such con-
cerred action among the friends of Mr.. Hut
ton that he came out a winner next day.
The election here and in the other districts
Of the county passed OF In comparative
ly quiet manner, although large amount
Of "benzine' was partaken of and many
voters returned home in a coEditton not at
all consistent with local option communi-
d
number of skirmishes took place, but none
of the beligerents were badly injured. The
returns from the thirteen election districts
show the following result: For governor
Spencer G. Jones had no opponent, and Will
name the delegates to the state convention;
James B. Henderson, candidate for associ-
ate Judge of the circuit court, having no
opposition, will select the delegates to the
judicial convention to meet here in August.
The county ticket will be as follows: For
the house of delegates, Edward j. CHS
WELL Josiah j. Hutton and Elisha c. Etch-
ison; orphans court. Laurence A. Darby,
Chas. H. Griffith and Charles r. Murphy;
courty commissioners, Remus R. Darby
and Samuel K. Bready; sheriff. Jno. w.
Collier; county surveyor, Charles j. Mad
dox. For states attorney the vote Is very
close between Samuel Riggs of Rockville
and Alex. Kilgour, the latter claiming the
nomination by q majority of eleven votes.
The friends of Mr.. Riggs claim that a re-
count of the votes will be necessary to
definitely settle the question. OF the three
rominees for the house Of delegates two are
antiGorman men.
,Ex-Judge W. veIrs Bouic, ACCOMPANIED
by Mr.. and Mrs. w. V. Bouc and daugh-
ter, Isabel left here on Saturday for a
sojourn at Atlantic City.
During the prevalence of thunder
storm here Yesterday evening the lightning
entered the signal tower at the railroad
station, doing some damage to the appa-
ratrs.
Tie lawn fete given at tho residence of
MI l. Is. WarO, near hunting Hill, w ed
nesday evening last was nest enjoyable
affair, ard a success socially as well as
financially. The residence and lawn were
handsomely decorated with flags and ever
greens, and hundreds of Chinese lanterns
added brilliancy to the scene. The supper
table, presided over by the charming hos
tess. was laden with all the delicacies of
the season, served in true old Maryland
style, to which all the guests did ample
Justice. Refreshments of all kinds were in
abundance, On beautifully decorated tables,
and served by the charming young ladies,
who fitted here and there like gay butter
flies. making the scene one of fairyland.
Mr.. George Garrett, wife and son of ST.
Joseph. Mo-, are visiting his mother, Mrs.
Frances Garrett, at Hunting Hill.
Mrs. George Gartrell, Misses Allie and
Gecrgie GartreIl of Washington and Misses
Bessie and Flick Stewart of Martinsburg,
w. Va, are enjoying the hospitality Of
Mrs. 1. B. Ward at Hunting Hill.