Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-29
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
Speculation Regarding the Outcome Of
the Democratic Primaries.

Special Corr. spondence OF The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE. Md. July %. 1903.
A large crowd Of democratic politicians.
including nearly all the candidates for the
various nominations to be made next Sat
urday visited the county seat today, and
the usually quiet old town was made de-
cidedly lively. Today was the day when
the sinews of war were distributed and the
final orders issued by the leaders OF the
various interests. Numerous conferences
were held but 1t is not believed that any
thing was done that will change the condi-
tons that have apparently existed for some
time past.
1t was apparent from e preSsions heard
on all sides that the nomination of Mr. Rob
ert B. Peter as states attorney is prac-
tically assured. He is being opposed by Mr.
H. NJ. Talbot the incumbent. but the pre-
vailing opinion among those who ought to
know the sentiment of the county was
that Mr. Peter cannot lose. Mr.. Talbot.
however has not given up hope and still
expresses himself AS confident OF winning
1t was also the prevailing opinion that
the contest for the nomination for clerk OF
the circuit court is about settled, and that
Mr.. John l.. Burnett is g good as nomlnat-
ed. Mr.. Thomas o. White however. claims
that he will win. while Mr.. Joseph Reading
who is also making a contest for the honor
has not lost hope by any means. To an
unbia sed observer it looks if Mr. Brunett
Will carry the county by large plurality.
The contest for the shrevalty nomination
was much discussed. That the fight is be-
tween Messrs Samuel d. Waters and Ar
thur Williams was the opinion of all, the
others not being regarded as having
chance. This has all along been regarded
close contest, but the reports from diff
ferent sections of the county today seem
to indicate that Mr.. Waters chances have
improved very greatly within the past few
days One well-known politician and sup
porter of Mr. Williams privately expressed
himself believing that Waters will carry
the county by probably three hundred plu-
ralitv Mr.. Williams has made a remarka
BILE campaign, however and many think he
will land the prize.
The fight for the nomination for county
commissioner from this election district
has, 1t is believed. narrowed down to
Messrs. John W. Carroll. John II. Bogley
and Julian Griffith. Opinions differ as to
which has the best chance but the more
popular idea seems to be that either Bog
ley or Carroll WILL win. There is little doubt
that Mr.. Griffith will receive a handsome
vote all over the county and his selection
would not be much of a SURPRISE
Strange to say. little interest appears to
be taken In the contest for the nominations
for the house Of delegates The aspirants
for these honors have made active cam
vases. but have apparently failed to arouse
the slightest interest in the outcome of the
struggle. 1t is believed. however. that the
voters Will wake up In regard to this fight
between now and election day.
Licenses have been issued by the clerk of
thes circuit court at this place for the mar
riage of Mr.. Thomas O. Bren and Miss Luz
cha Mary Gottsman. both of Washington.
and Mr.. Joseph Allison Williamson of Chi
cago and Miss Laura V. Robbins of Mem
phis. Tenn.
Mr. Turner Wilson OF Beane. this county
who some time ago announced his cant.i-
dacy for the democratic nomination for
county commissioner from this collection
district. and who has since been canvassing
the county for votes. has withdrawn from
the contest and has so notified his friends
throughout the county. This leaves six in
the field-Messrs. John H. Bogley. John w.
Carroll. Julian Griffith Charles Veirs. Sam
uel X. Bready and 8 Wade Magruder. The
withdrawal of Mr.. Wilson Is generally
taken beneflting Mr.. Bogley.
The summer boarding house Of Mrs. Re
becca T. Viers at Rockville was the scene
last night of an unusually merry incident.
The son of the late Cluskey Cromwell. who
of Washington. celebrated his sixth birth
day anniversary, under the patronage OF
his mother and of his grandmother Mrs
Viers. Fifty children of Rockville. in their
gayest summer frocks and suits. participant
ed in the event
The beautiful lawn OF the Viers house
was brilliantly illuminated. and the chill
dren's enjoyment of the anniversary cake
and Ice cream was expressed in merry
laughter and rollcking fun. Master Clus-
kew Cromwelrs sixth birthday anniversary
will long be remembered by the participants
I'm the festivities.