The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-09-13
JUDGE CROTHERS AT MT. AIRY.
Governor WarsisId Enthusiastically
Praises Candidate At The Big
Picnic.

At Wildwood Park, Mount Airy, which
will be remembered as being the scene OF Inc
notification of two Governors, Saturday ap'
peared Judge Austin l.. Crothers, Democratic
nominee for Governor ofthe State; DIR. Joshua
w. Herring, Mr.. Isaac Lobe Straus and Mr..
C. C. Magruder, candidates for Comptroller,
Attorney. General and Clerk of the Court OF
Appeals, respectively.
Their visit will undoubtedly be recorded, at
least in the memories of those who were
present as being the feature OF one OF the most
pleasant occasions ever held in this grove.
The attendance, which is always large. the
grounds being on the boundary lines OF four
enthusiastically Montgomery, Frederick ana
Howard-was in excess of what 1t has Deeh
for several years. This may be attributed to
the ideal day, desire for outing or to look
upon the Democratic standard. bearers Tor the
coming election. Be this as it may, the &C.
casion was a great one. Although the picnic,
which is being held under the auspices OF
the farmers of the comfy, has been IN pro-
gress for two days, the attendance was con
ceded to be about three times as large as the
attendance Friday, when the Republican can
didates were the guests of the ASSOCIATION.
Judge Crothers made decided hit win
those in attendance, and the address he made
in thanking the association for the courtesles
that he and his associates on the Democratic
ticket had received at their hands was listened
to with marked attention. -,
Governor Warield, who presided, should
certainly feel complimented at his reception
and the proffers of support in his coming hght
for the United States Senatorshlp. Inc
Governor is no stranger to the people IN TINS
vicinity, and his supporters and admirers make
up "a large proportion of the population
Judge Crothers, when introduced by Gov
ernor Warhed, caught the attention OF the
crowd from the moment he began his remarks,
and carried it along. His earnest, dispasslon-
ate but impressive manner and voice struck
d most responsive chord among these sturdy
men and kindly women. AS an evidence OF
this, at the conclusion of his remarks he re-
ceived the congratulations of scores.
The Democratic candidates arrived at Mt.
Airy, about mile from the picnic grounds,
about 10 a. IN. They were met by com
rnttee headed by Mayor f. |. Lewis, OF
Sykesville; Capt. lgnatius Dorsey, Thomas +.
Davis, j. NJ. DeLashmutt, A. w. Hall, Z. A.
Runkles, Albert Dorsey, State Senator j.
Beasman. R l.. Runkles, Humphrey ID. Wolfe
and DIR. j. W. Downey.
To the crowd waiting at the station the COM
mittee presented Judge Crolhers and his
mates. After shaking hands with the crowd
the candidates were escorted toa carriage ana,
accompanied by Mayor Lewis and Senator
Beasman, started for the park. They dis
covered that arrangements had been made 10
take them up with parade. Chief Marshal
Caleb Hobbs and assistants, Rigg, Dorsey,
Gustavus Riggs, Nathan Dorsey, Roland
Dorsey and Chester Hobbs, headed the pro
cession, followed by the cornet band OF Sykes
Vile, behind which was driven the conveyance
in which the candidates were seated, and to
lively airs the procession moved to the ground.
Their arrival here was but repetition OF
what had occurred at the depot, and the can
didates were taken about the grounds to meet
the people After about two hours of mission
airy work the candidates were entertained at
luncheon in II pavilion by Mrs. Frank Lewis,
Mrs. K. l.. Runkles, Mrs. Albert Dorsey, Mrs.
William Selby. Mrs. G. A. Runkles, Mrs.
Parker and Mrs. Williams. They were as
sisted by Misses Runkles, Lewis and Bloom.
Immediately after dinner Governor Warted,
who had driven from his home, arrived and
was warmly greeted. Mayor +: l. Lewis Sc
iected Governor Warfield TO introduce the
candidates
The Governor after making "a very impress
i've address. turning to Judge Crothers,
took him by the right hand and said :
This mans career has been very much like
my own. He started upon the farm and then
taught a school in his native county. He then
was chosen by his people to till one Office OF
responsibility after another until, like myself.
he was finally nominated by the people OF
MARYLAND for the highest office, the Governor
of the people"
Judge Crolhers said
ut gives me the very greatest pleasure to
be present and take part III these delightful
festivities am not here TO make political
speech. In fact. do not know as yet officially
that | have been nominated for any ofhce
TApplnuse. OF course ] have suspicion
that | have been nominated; indeed, u very
strong presentment. 1t is pleasing to me, as
it must be pleasing to amy man, to see all
these happy and contented faces. Gatherings
of this sort give immediate pleasure and recre.
alton to the people, but they serve useful ends
in social AS well as in other ways. There IS
no stronger and more substantial element OF
our people than the agricultural element.
They stand with the labor element at the
source of productivity and of State and national
wealth.
"A gathering such as this and these fair and
hourishing fields about us point unerringly to
cause of this country greatness. The strong,
intelligent and patriotic men who are gathered
here, accompanied as they are by these many
fair, gracious and interesting ladies, furnish
US splendid illustrations OF The superior type
and quality of our people. These are the type
of men who fought for this couutrys indie.
pendence in l776 and today the country needs
as much us ever men of the same character
and the same splendid patriotism. And the
country has such men, and they abound IN
Maryland.
They are the strength and substance of the
country.
Ill fares the land, to fastening ills prey,
Whore wealth Ac,lmuateS and men decay;
Princes and lords may flourish or may fade
breath can make them, as u breath has made;
But bold peaSantry, Its countrys priue
When once d stroyed can never be supplied.
81 am not unmindful, as Governor Warheld
has said of himself, that this is al historical
spot in Maryland. | cannot fail to remember
that here in this beautiful grove and amid these
magnificent hills. two ofthe most distinguished
Governors aud Publicists of Maryland were
notified of their nomination of Chief Execu-
tive of the State-I refer to the late William
T. Hamilton and Governor Edwin Wartield.
[Appause.
Like those two great patriots, recognize
no distinction among the men OF Maryland
they are all Marylanders. No matter whether
they come from the Eastern Shore or from
this magnificent section, or from the great
metropolis of the State. | recognize and APP
preciale in them all the high type and citizen
ship of the Marylander. lApplause.J am
a firm believer in the people. | trust in their
intelligence, integrity and patriotism, and my
maxim is. and shall be always, ''see the people
first" Great applause.
At the close Of his speech, Judge Crothers
was surrounded by throngs of ladies and
gentlemen who warmly clasped his hand and
showered congratulations upon him for his
earnestness and patriotic sentiments.
Governor Warfeld next introduced Mr..
Straus and paid high tribute to bis ability
and attractive personality. He led Mr. Straus
forward by the hand and Mr.. Straus bowed
in acknowledgement to the applause with
which he was greeted. After the applause
had subsidized Governor War6eld introduced
DR.. Herring, saying. Il have introduced
to you already two gentlemen who are bache.
lors. know that they are particularly in.
teresting to young ladies, and we know that
young ladies can do much for US. | will now
introduce DR.. Herring who is benedict, as is
also Mr.. Msgruder, the candidate for clerk of
the Court Of Appeals" Both DR.. Herring
and Mr.. Magruder were warmly received by
the audience