The Democratic advocate., 1907-06-28
To the Democrats Of Carroll County

is to be chosen by the county convention to be held
at Westminster september the sixteenth.
chosen to support Mr. Michael E. Walsh, the we'll.
known attorney, for the nomination, and to spon-
taneously make what legitimate effort lies in my
power in his behalf In doing SO l consider am
doing what is right, what is just, and am acting
magnanimously. just as 1 think the party should
Years past Mr. David N Henning came to this
county, and q member of the bar was honored by
to this county, and as member of the bar was hon
ored by the party; Mr. j. Milton Reifsnider has been
honored by the party: Mr. Edward o. Weant, who
came to the bar subsequent to Mr.. Walsh, has been
honored by the party: Mr. Guy W. Steele, the present
incumbent of the office, who to the bar subse
quent to Mr.. Walsh, received the honor from the
party.
the nomination, was born in this county his ances
trail graves of noble agricultural caste; his be-
ginning in life the teaching and training of
youth in the public school service; he has built an
honorable of nineteen years at the bar, and
has now reached the age of mature thought. Be-
Sides Mr.. Walsh has for some years past manifested
deep interest in the agricultural progress OF the
county, is prominent member of the Carroll Coun-
ty Grange Ia society of farmers for the advancement
of agricultural, allow me to explain, as this COM
muncation is 10 voters OF all avocatons And right
here with my voice rising louder. as it were drop
thought that 1t is the sweat OF the
crystalized into money that practically pays the
salaries of the public offices.
on the history of the Office and the precedent of
rotation followed during the last several terms un-
der the common law OF common treatment OF fellow
men, to say nothing of the treatment due worthy
and edifyiug member of the legal fraternity; and
with reference TO treatment from political parties
due potent citizens for Mr. Walsh is an honorable
married gentleman which commends him to the
destinies of the commonwealth, am constrained
and reVerentially ask each and all OF you my fe-
low citizens and in especial manner do address
myself TO each member of the bar, to yield to the
dictates of sanity, right and fairness and advocate
that, under the above facts and reasoning, whl"h
are true and eicacious if the Democratic party
rise up and be fair between man and man. accord
treatment due to men of moral and professional sta
ton and to serve the instrument for the common
wealth, to avail of its citizenship to patrio'icay
administer its destinies, then Mr.. Wash's nonlna
tion stands an imperative duty of the party-and
am proud land urge you to imbue the same refined
and generous sentiment) to enlist my name raise
ca pa biIity ii has for its fulfiIlmeut-
In the light of All this preponderance III hs iaEor
for the party to refuse Mr.. Walsh the nomination
would be ethnic, and nothing short OF indecent IN
the absolute-a wretched blow to the bosom OF all
men who pra' tice virtue and cherish aspirations
who lead healthfui private lives and study con-
structveness in its philosophy to leave their impress
after them TO be emulated,
As the members of the bar stand in relation to the
Office of States Attorney and the office in rea ton
TO them. member of the fraternity would not
accept the nomination were 1t given me unanl-
mously, but with spirit OF high ethics woud de-
cline that il might go to Mr.. Walsh to whom II is
due. for l can appreciate his station III tins aalr
as had in my behalf the equity that stands IN n boa
party, would be wounded to the narrow, | sub
nit any lawyer would.
in the fulness of my heart have helped Mr.. Hen
ming, Mr.. Fink, Mr.. Reifsnider, Mr.. Weant, Mr
Steele; have helped Mr.. Grouse, DR.. Shaw. Mr..
Parke, Dr. Herring. Or. Billngslea, Senator Beasman
Mr. Oliver Murray, Mr.. Albert Crawford. Mr.. Smell
ser DR.. Stewart, and hosts of others, and my tenn
perament and nature leads me to endeavor TO help
Mr. Walsh; and during these years M Walsh has
also csmpaigned In remembrance of tho-e days,
hope not to be condemned for addressing myself to
each OF the above named gentlemen, and to all the
others also asking they endeavor TO be complacent
if not grateful: and join with Mr.. Walsh and his
friends in rounding up robust sentiment universally y
for his nomination that the county convention
simply ratify it.
To nutshell the issue-can boy from the ioins OF
the farm-study i'll youth, teach school, study law,
get married. lead an honorable life and have the
people of this county select him for States Attorney
With all the eloquence of the franchise own an
swer yes. Let the party hang its head in shame II
it record no.
In conclusion, confde in me. my dear friends
whoever, and especially members of the bar, comes
to MI Walsh's support. will do a hroadminded
broadhearted and upbuiding service to party and
commonwealth for the party's policy to encourage
men doing right and struggling upward for honor
will be broadened. l hope every member OF the
bar will concur in his nomination.
Respectfully,
THoS ON BAUMGARTSER.