Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
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Special Correspondence of The Evening Star


ROCKVILLE, Md, January 81, 1908.
There is every Indication that democratic
politics will be decidedly lively in Mont
gomery county from now until the primary
election day, some months hence. The po-
sitions for which candidates are to be
named include the following: Clerk Of cir
cult court, register of wills, sheriff, state s
attorney, four members Of the legisla ture,
two county commissioners, three judges Of
the orphans court and a county surveyor.
Already numerous aspirants for these nomi-
nations have appeared in the field and many
additional announcements are expected In
the near future
The contest that is attracting the most
attention AMI one that Is certain to increase
In bitterness and interest as the campaign
progresses is that for the states attorney
nomination. For this honor there are two
avowed aspirants-H. Maurice Talbot, the
incumbent, and Robert B. Peter, one of the
younger members of the Rockville bar.
These gentlemen are regarded as belonging
to different factions of the party. The for
mer Is a pronounced regular, while Mr..
Peter Is looked upon as being in sympathy
with the independent element. This state
of affairs, it is believed, will produce stub
born factional contest. At present 1t is
difficult to forecast the result Of the fight,
but the conservative opinion Is that the
chances favor Mr.. Talbot.
For clerk Of the court there are al
ready three candidates in the field. They
are John L. Burnett, who has held the
position of deputy clerk for the past fifteen
years: Thomas O. White, one Of the most
promine mt citizens of the upper section of
the county, and Joseph Reading, a promi-
nent Rockvilian. These gentlemen are all
men of character and conceded fitness, and
a lively contest, conducted upon a high
plane SO far as the candidates are con-
cerred, is anticipated.
Among those mentioned in connection
with the sheriffalty nomination are ex-
Sheriff Arthur Williams Leonard Weer.
Thomas B. Howard, William F. Gather
and John A. Selby. There may be others
who will announce themselves, but the pre-
vailing opinion. is that ex-Sherif Williams
is good as nomina ted.
Register of Wills H. Clinton Allnutt will
ask to be renominated for the position he
holds, and there is every indication that
his wish will be gratified. He is popular
with all classes of his party. The only
other name so far heard in connection with
this nomination is that of Mr.. James T.
Bogley.
Candidates for the house Of delegates are
scarce. but it Is understood that Mr.. Cliff
ford H. Robertson, who was a member of
the last legislature. will ask to be returned,
and Mr.. Walter A. Johnston, who was also
member Of the last house of delegates, is
expected to again announce his candidacy.
1t Is stated that Messrs. Samuel D. Wa
tiers, William 7. Wheeler and Meem who
now occupy the bench of the orphans
court, will seek the nominations again.
and that County surveyor CnarleS j. Mad
doX will be renominated without opposition.
For county commissioners there are no
pronounced candidates, but there will prob
ably be a long list before many days pass
by.
The Merchants and Manufacturers Asso-
citation, recently organized here, held a
meeting In the court house last evening.
Plans looking to the establishment here of
one or more factories were discussed and
the opinion was general that the prospects
for building VIZ the business Of the town
are bright. 1t was decided to inquire upon
wcat terms certain manufacturers would
be willing to remove their plants here, and
reports will be heard at the next meeting
If nothing can be accomplished in this way,
it is understC cd, the association will en-
deavor to start a stock company and estab-
lish an overall factory.
DEPUTY Sheriff William E. Welt arrested
Frank Andrews, who resides near Bethesda
upon a Ieacc warrant issued at the instance
of a Mr.. Davis of the same locality. He
was brought to Rockville and taken before
Justice CT the Peace Joseph Reading, who
required him to furnish security in the sum
of 500. Davis alleged that the accused
man threatened his life.