Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-10
CUMBERLAND DEMOCRATS,
Greatest Activity in Years Among
Politicians Up the State.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND. Nd, september 1O-The
democrats of the county are now showing
the greatest activity in years. There will
be spirited contests for nominations on their
county ticket, which a few years back
went a-begging. They are very hopeful OF
success because of republican discussions.
and they will aim to put up the strongest
ticket possible, both geographically and in
personnel.
Conservative democrats Of influence, here
tofore inactive. are lending their advice.
The democrats in this county, generally re-
publican by 1000 majority. profited by dis
sensions two and four years ago. getting
nearly all the big Offices. now hope to make
a clean sweep, as the facdonal differences
among the republicans have not only not
been healed, but appear to be growing
wider
The primaries will be held in this county
tonight, and will be warmly contested in
all the districts Every indication points to
George E. Deneen Of Cumberland carrying
the six city districts for sheriff. although
Daniel ]. Moran of Homecoming. candidate
for the same office, will put up a ticket in
South Cumberland Moran hopes to make a
showing In the mining region.
Other candidates for the nomination the
Frank Spates and P. T. Mccain of Frost
burg, John p Riedel and ]. A N. Clary Of
Cumberland. Deneen is very popular with
the young men. and as he has the ear
Of the leaders it seems assured that the
nomination will go to him.
Austin A Wilson, incumbent, an ap-
pointee of Governor Smith to fill an unex-
pired term, will likely be nominated for
states attorney Richard T. Semmes Of
Cumberland and George Stern, a merchant
of Frostburg, are also aspirants. Mr..
Stern has strong backing in Frostburg
where republicans are said to be disgruntled
because that place had little recognition in
forming the republican ticket. He is a
graduate of the Harvard law school, and
while q member of the local bar has not
practiced law for years. Some Of his friends
fear that his not having been an active
practitioner will initiate against him.
The democratic nominating convention
will be held in Frostburg. Never before
has a convention been held there.
Mr.. Ashahel Wilson. aged eighty-five
years, the recognized German leader here
for years, is very active, is also his son.
Mr.. Jasper N. Wilson, who is chairman
of the state central committee for Allie
gany county. 1t is conceded that the Will
lisons will have much to say In making I'D
the ticket.
F. Brooke Whiting who claimed to have
been the republican nominee for states at
torney until the decision of the court Tues
day. made David A. Robb the nominee, says
he will give Robb enthusiastic support. 1t
is claimed by the leaders that the dissatis-
faction shown by republicans Of the con-
vention is fast disappearing and that the
democrats will reckon wide of the mark II
they expect to land again on q big repub-
lican cut. Republicans, they say, despite
party differences. have became tired of yot-
| ing democrats into Office.
Mr.. Wilson. the democratic leader, will.
| 1t Is said, see particularly that legisla-
| tive ticket of his friends and entirely to his
| liking is selected.