The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1896-07-24
IN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS.

The Sunday American says: After all
the silver sentiment has been developed
in congressional districts rather than up
on state lines. To such an extent has the
props uganda advanced on the Eastern
Shore that grave doubts are expressed
about the success of Hon. Joshua w. Miles
Democrat,, in his candidacy for renomi-
nation for Congress. 1t is pointed out that
he is inclined to sound money. and conse-
quently, that he could not very well run
on the same ticket as a tree silver cand-
date for president. This of course may
be the expression solely of those who
would prefer another candidate. But in
connection with it is mention of the name
of Mr.. Henry r. Lewis of Caroline, who
not only supported the platform as a
delegate of Chicago. but was one Of the
five MarvlanderS who voted for Bryan.
Mr. Lewis was the leader of the Demo-
cratic minority in the last House of Dele
gates, at Annapolis, and he has Il large
following, not only in his own county or
Caroline, but in other parts of the Shore.
Other possibilities are Maj William r.
Stewart and J. Frank Turner. of Talbot,
who were in the apparent minority IN the
state convention. Whoever may be the
Democratic candidate. he will be opposed
bv Abraham Lincoln Dryden, of Somerset:
I)I. Isaac y. DdIDcl. VI dlpot> vi lNi'ob
Wilbur F. Jackson of Dorchester
Silver has not developed much strength
in Baltimore, but there is nevertheless,
every Indication that the regular Demo
cratic nominee in the Fourth district. at
anv rate will be free silver man. Mr..
Archibald H. TAYLOR, once a member OF
the legislature, of an independent leaning
under old conditions, is being talked OF
in this connection, but there is also much
mention of the name of MIR. William >.
Ogden. The latter has the distinction OF
having cast the only vote of all the wards
representing his Fourth Congressional
district for the silver resolution i'll the
state convention, and he is, therefore,
looked upon by the regular party organ
ization which has already endorsed the
national ticket, as the logical candl-
date
In the meantime Mr.. W. W. Mclntire,
the Republican nominee, is doing a great
deal more that saving wood. He IS max
ing thorough canvass of his district,
and leaving no stone unturned in his
desire to secure success for his party in
November. He is also much in demand
in other parts of the city than the Fourth
district as "a speaker. With Mr. Ogden as
his opponent, and both being good takers
some interesting debates may be expect
ed.
Friends of Mr. James Duncan, cX-presl-
dent of the Federation of Labor and gen
eral secretary of the National Granite
Cutters Union, are urging him to go be-
fore the Democratic primaries as a silver
candidate for Congress in the Third Con
gressional district Mr.. Duncan has for
merly voted the Republican ticket and he
is strong protective tariff man. He says
he will vote for Bryan for President
Mr.. William B. Clagctt, of Prince
Georges, one of the original BRYAN men
at the Chicago Convention, has Il strong
call for the Democratic nomination, with
Robert Moss, of Anne Arundel, close
second, and Judge John B. Brooke, DR..
Charles A. Wells and B. Harris Camalicr
following. Should Mr.. Clagett receive
the nomination, he would certainly make
close canvass of this district, as he is en-
thusiastic for young Bryan, and an ar
dent silverite.
In the Sixth district the nomination
still seems to be a-beggng among the
Democrats. Doubtful before, the free
silver question has made Democratic
success there even more so. On the other
hand, every county in the district except
Garrett, has "a candidate for the Republi-
can nominations: Montgomery, Arthur
staber and Capt. John Mcdonald;
Frederick. DIR. Samuel T. Hatfer, John G.
Motter and Reno S Harp; Washington,
Alexander r. Hanger and NJ. L. kecdy,
and Allegany, George A. Pearre. 1t may
| be that a dark horse like State Senator
Ravenscroft of Garrett, may be trotted
out as solution of the difficulty,
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