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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25
Monday Afternoon Club.
The members of the club W

The members of the club were
pleasantly entertained by Mrs.
George Tyler at their regular meet
ing on Monday. January %. In
the absence of the president Mrs.
Tallman presided. Books were To-
Gated and exchanged and then the
ladies enjoyed immensely Oberam-
mergau and the "Passion Play"
with Mrs. Gates. whose story of the
quaint little village and quainter
people and interesting description
of the plav made it all seem very
real and sacred. Afterward the
trip was continued to The Hague,
Amsterdam. Brussels, and Paris.
London was but lightly touched, so
England and continuation of Lon
don and its countless places of in
terest are pleasures in store for the
club. The hostess served deli
cious menu and at the close of this
pleasing feature Mrs. Thomas en-
tertained the club with we'll given
review of Herman Rosenthal's ar
ticle in The Outlook, 1.-THE Martyr
dom of the Persian Jew" At the
business meeting it was decided to
study the life of Alexander Hamil-
ton and contemporaneous events;
and this with current events and
magazine reviews will make up the
program for the work the re-
mainder of the year.
February 9Th, Mrs. Moore will be
hostess. Mrs. Tyler Magazine re-
porter and Mrs. Gates will resume
her pleasing "reminiscences of her
summers outing. The lesson for
the day will be assigned by the
president.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25
. OBITUARY
MRS. MAREN SONSTEGARD.

1t was not only the Sonstegard
home in Burbank but the whole
community that were cast into q
gloom of sorrow, when the sad news
was announced that at II o'clock,
Jan. 10, the beloved mother and
kind neighbor, Mrs. Maren Sonste-
gard, was called from this life.
Mrs. Maren Sonstegard, nee Carl
son. was born in Modom, Norway.
Oct. 3, 1841. In 1867 in company
with several other people she came
to this country. In that company
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25

The serving committee Of the
Housekeepers' Club for February
4th are requested to meet in the
basement of the library building
next Saturday afternoon at three
o'clock. The following are the
committee: Mesdames Jens Olson
Tom Olson, C. w. Odell, N. M.
Mossberg. VIM. Nelson. A. F. Nor
din. l. Nordstrom. j. D. Parnell.
A. Pursley and H. S. Peterson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25
PARK ASSEMBLY
TN line FOR 1911
Season TO Begin Midsummer Day
and Close on Fourth of July.
New Board is Elected.

The stock holders of the Willmar
Park Assembly held their first an.
nual meeting last Monday evening.
There was good attendance. The
financial statements showed that
the amount paid out for grounds
and improvements thereon amounts
to $l4.961 .89. In spite of the un.
favorable conditions which arose
last season by reason of the lateness
Of the dates, the receipts of the
1910 assembly covered all expenses
of the session. When it was pos
sible to get receipts amounting to
$3,Ol7.31 in the dead of harvest.
when the cutting Of grain was brot
on by abnormally warm weather,
the result proves that the institu-
tion is one in which the people gen.
orally are much interested. The
amount Of cash paid in on stock
amounted to $6, 10000.
The following were elected as
members of the executive commit
tee during the ensuing year: Rus
sci Spicer, V. E. Lawson. G. H. Ot-
terness. E. G. Weliin, Thos. H. o.
son. F. G. Handy, and H. J. Ram
sett. .--.
This committee met Immediately
after the meeting of the stockhold-
ers had adjourned. and organized
bv electing the following officers
Russell Spicer, president; J. Ram.
sett, vice president; V. E. Lawson,
secretary; F. G.. Handy. treasurer
The dates for the 1911 assembly
were fixed from June "a to July 4,
inclusive. The price for single ad.
missions was fixed at the same
rates as last year; the season tickets
at $500, and family commuta.
tion tickets good for Is admissions
at $3.50. The committees on pro.
gram. finance. and grounds will be
announced by the president in 8
few DAYS. With a strong and at.
tractive program the 1911 assembly
will no doubt prove. one of the
greatest events that Willmar has
yet seen. .. y
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25

Claus Hultgren Of Cokato spent
Sunday with MIR. and Mrs. D. Elm
quist. , az sl. -.
Miss Annie Larson of Granite
Falls was the guest Of Miss Thora
Thunstedt Sunday.
Miss Jane Thorpe has been home
since Monday for a three weeks
stay at New I London.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin johnson of
Roseland are visiting at the An
drew Johnson home.
Miss Eta Odell pleasantly enter
tanned small group of her friends
at supper Sunday evening.
Jonas Monson went to Granite
Falls Monday for couple of days
visit with relatives and friends.
J. B. Field. cashier of the State
bank of Rec. arrived from Kasmer.
N. D.. on Monday for short stay
in Willmar.
The G. E. society will give ten
cent musicale at the Presbyterian
church next Monday evening. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
Miss Sibyl Sullivan is spending
the week with Miss Emily Reed. in
town of Holland. Miss Reed was a
guest at the Sullivan home last
week. -
St. Agnes Guild will have quilt.
ing party at the Parish house on
Monday evening. January 80:
Misses Achterkirch. Hess. Connors
and Paulson will serve lunch.
The Willmar Dramatic Club has
decided that liberal amount o1
the proceeds of their coming plays,
Feb. 9Th and 7th, shall be donated
to assist the flag pole project o1
the Housekeepers' Club.
The pupils ofsthe sixth grade il
the Central building celebrated
their victory in the ticket selling
contest of last week by a joli,
sleighride and a lunch at the Bostor
Candy Kitchen Monday evening.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25
Young People Wed.

Married by Rev. J. N. Andersen
at the parsonage of the Synod
church Tuesday evening. January
"a, at seven O'Clock, Miss Marie
Slaaen to Karl Engen, both of Cot
tonwood. They were attended by
Peter and Anna Amundson. The
bride is relative of O. Amundson
of this city, and she and the groom
came to this country from Nor
way in October,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25
A NEW FIRST-CLASS HOTEL
IN SIGHT FOR WILLMAR.

Tentative plans for $50. 900 ho-
tel for Willmar were announced to-
day by The North Dakota Improve
ment Company, of Fargo. N. D..
This Company, which is in the real
estate and hotel promotion busi-
ness, has been considering Willmar
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25

Pink carnations and ferns decked
the lunch tables at the home OF
Mrs. George Sanderson on Friday
afternoon when Mrs. Sanderson as.
sisted by Mesdames E. D. Wood,
cock and Kelly gave a coffee fol
the benefit Of St. Mary's church.
A large number were present and
the ladies added quite a sum tc
their treasury.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25

as the proper place for q new hotel
for some time and Mr.. E. A. Will
son. the president of the company ,
is here today looking over the vari-
Gus sites which may be obtainable
for the new venture. Further de-
tails regarding the new hotel will
be published next week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25
Remembered BY Her Friends

Mrs. Harold B. Lidstone was the
honor guest at a delightful surprise
given by Miss Nora Elfstrum as
sisted by a group of girl friends
of Mrs. Lidstone. Monday even
ing. It was parcel shower
and many dainty and beautiful
gifts were presented the guest
Of honor by her friends, whose SYM
pathy in the destruction of her
home and contents was manifested
not only in words but in deeds.
Mrs. Lidstone's hearty appreciation
of their kind thoughtfulness added
much to the pleasure of the donors.
The service of elaborate refresh
ments by Mrs. Elfstrum and her
daughters was an enjoyable part of
this happy affair.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25
Opening of New Parish House.

AS the parish house of St. Luke's
parish has now been completed, it
has been decided to appropriately
celebrate the opening by giving a
Delicatessen supper. one that will
be sample of those to follow.
Special pains will be taken to have
plenty for ali, consequently the La
dies Guild will serve to the public
on Thursday. February 9. from $50
p. m. on, for IS cents. the follow
ing menu: Hot baked ham. with
brown gravy, roast veal loaf with
brown gravy. mashed potatoes, cab
bage salad, jelly, pickles. cake and
coffee, to which all are most cordi-
ally invited.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25

Ole E. Oslie, who owns fine sec.
tion of land in Edwards, made his
annual visit to the Tribune office
yesterday. He was accompanied
by his brother, P. Oscar Oslie. who
has purchased half section of land
adjoining that Of his brother and
expects to make his future home
UPON the same. Kandiyohi County
warmly welcomes all home builders
to share in it's advantages. . !.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25
Personal Mention.

Miss Katherine Haley returned to
Fergus Falls on Friday.
Harold B. Lidstone was here from
Minneapolis over Sunday.
Miss Mabel Odell was a weekend
guest of Minneapolis friends.
Miss Katheryn Mossberg was
here from Benson over Sunday.
Miss Emily Reed of Raymond Wis.,
tied Willmar friends last week.
c. H. Rowell arrived from Mil
waukee on Thursday for a few days
stay.
Miss Emma Eastlund has gone
to her home at Roseland to spend
the week.
Mr.. and Mr.. George w. johnson
were weekend guests of Minneapo-
lis friends.
Miss Edith Parsons came from
Spicer on Wednesday to visit Mrs.
Tom Downs.
Mrs. Dou9herty attended the fun
eral Of Mrs. Ann Spain at Morris
on Wednesday.
Mrs. J. D.. Parnell and Emery
Parnell were guests Of Minneapolis
relatives last week.
John Phiefer. of Larimore, N.
Dak.. was Sunday guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Phil Haley.
Mrs. Henry Winblad was in WILL
mar Friday returning from visit
with friends at Litchfield.
Supt. G. A. Foster attended the
Educational meeting at Granite
Falls Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. G. W. Odell joined Senator
Odell in St. Paul on Friday and re-
mained until Sunday evening.
Miss Hilma Englund enjoyed a
vacation from Thursday until Mon
day at her home in Whitefeld.
Oscar Elmquist. of Willmar,
spent Sunday here with his friend,
Geo. Eneh.-Kerkhoven Banner.
Attorney Samuel Porter has been
at Rugby, N. D.. since Sunday
evening on professional business.
D. w. Haley and Misses Martha
and Katherine Haley were guests
of Kandiyohi relatives on Wednes-
dav.
Rev. Andrew Nelson conducted
services and preached in the Swed-
ish M. E. church at Litcnfeld on
Sunday.
Mrs. J. A. McKinnon and Master
George McKinnon have been home
since Saturday from their visit al
Melrose.
Walter B. Crosby and Miss Olive
Crosby went to Minneapolis or
Friday to spend the week end with
friends.
Mrs. N. T. Thompson and child.
rem were here from Harrison last
week the guests of friends for sew.
eral days.
Mrs. Aug. Olander of New Lon
don is spending a few days at the
homes of her bro hers. Peter anc
Alfred Bergeson.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. R. Simons have
had for their guest for several day.
Theodore Thompson. who is enroutt
from Montana to his home at Ora
mite Falls. Mr.. Thompson is Mrs
Simon's brother.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25

and friends and above all her undy-
ing and unfaltering faith in the re-
deeming blood Of Jesus Christ.
Mrs. Sonstegard was a faithful
supporter and attendant Of the Lu-
theran Synod church. On Jan. H..
1886. she was at the first meeting
of the Bethania Ladies Aid elected
president of that organization, q
position she held until her death.
During all that time she missed but
one meeting until last fall when she
visited her boys at Sisseton, S. D.
A message from Mrs. Jua S. King.
who could not be present at the
funeral. was read at the services.
3
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25

E. c. Wellin. president, and Atty.
Ralph Stanford, secretary of the
Willmar Commercial Club are rep
resenting Willmar at the Fedora
tion of Commercial Clubs in St.
Paul today. '
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25

Ruben Edgren and Miss Helen
Edgren entertained a sleigh|oad of
High School students at their home
south of town Saturday afternoon
and evening. An elaborate supper
was served and the affair will long
be remembered with pleasure by
all the participants.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25
LOCAL BREv1TIB

Mrs. R. Butler will be hostess to
the members of the Eyelet Club
Thursday afternoon.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. M. R.
Swenson of Svea on Monday Jan
uary %. daughter.
Misses Amy and Marion Hanscom
made a pleasant time for the
Hooligans Monday evening.
Mrs. George Tyler will represent
the Willmar Red Cross society at the
annual state meeting in Minneapolis
today.
Miss Ella Gould was a pleasing
hostess to the members of the ST.
lent Club at her home Tuesday even
ing. a= ..#..
Randall Srockwell celebrated his
18th birthday anniversary on Satur-
day by giving a fine supper for IL
Of his friends.
J. 7. Carruthers entertained the
Cribbage Club Saturday evening.
A delicious menu was served late
in the evening.
Twelve ladies were informally
and delightfully."- entertained by Mr..
Mrs. P. L. johnson at her. home on
Saturday afternoon.
The Willmar friends of Mrs. w.
W.. Wright will regret to hear that
she is seriously ill at the home of
her daughter in Duluth.
Mrs. Stansberry is convalescing
rapidly from her recent operation
and expects to return home some-
time next week, which will be
pleasing news for her maEy friends.
We are pleased to state that W.
]. Phare. who has been very seri-
ously i'll for sometime, is beginning
to improve. Each day shows a
change for the better in his condi-
tion.
Mrs. George Tyler entertained
charmingly at bridge on Thursday
afternoon. Three tables were
played and at the close of the
games dainty refreshments were
served.
The. young people of the Swedish
Mission church entertained their
friends very pleasantly at the church
parlors Friday evening with fine
program and enjoyable refresh
ments.
+ Mrs. Albert Larson and Miss Ma
mie Peterson expect to go. to Das-
sci today to attend the funeral of
Walter Eldred who died on Monday.
MIR. Eldred was brother of Mrs.
Albert Larson, Jr.*
John Ahlstrom of Spicer, far
famed as a most successful market
gardener. when in Willmar on Thurs
day announced that be would soon
have home grown tomatoes to put
on the market. -.
D. N. Tallman was host at an ele-
giant seven o'clock dinner at his
home Saturday evening. Brilliant
red carnations centered the table
and dainty cards marked each place.
Covers were laid for twelve.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Costello Jr.
have the sympathy of their many
friends in the loss of their baby
daughter, Phyllis Marie. who died
on Friday, January 13. The little
body was taken to Browns Valley
for interment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Smith who
were married at Huron. S. Dak.,
on Tuesday. January II, spent Fri
day in Willmar. MIR. Smith is we'll
known in railroad circles here and
his many friends extend hearty
congratulations.
Walter Luzius of Kerkhoven, who
has recently recovered from an at
tack Of typhoid fever. has taken a
position at the G.. N. station in this
city. Four or five members of the
Luzius family have been i'll with
the fever hut are all recovering
nicely.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25
Boy Scouts Benefit Concert.

Wednesday. Feb. 8, is the day
set for the recital-concert to be
given by the pupils Of Miss Ethel
E. Reed, of St. Paul. The recital
will be at Bonde hall and will be
given for the benefit of the Boy
Scouts. Tickets are Is and Is cents.
Complete details will be published
next week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25
Coal Gas Victims.

A. G. Carlson and his son. about
II years of age. were found dead in
bed at their home in Litchfeld
Wednesday morning. Everything
indicated that they were sufocated
by gas from coal stove. It was
decided to hold an autopsy but the
bodies were found to be frozen
solid which showed that the death
of the two had occurred several
days previous.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25

A model department, to relieve
the crowded condition of the first
and third grades, has been opened
in the Lafayette building. The
students in the high school normal
department will have charge under
the supervision of Miss Dyer, in
structor in that department,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25

Mrs. Richard Behrens and son
Peter arrived from Litchfield on
Monday for a weeks visit with
Mrs. E.. D. Woodcock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25

Inc IOllOWlng O1ncerS were elecC-
ed: Rev. J. o. Lundberg. presi-
dent; Rev. A. J. Ryden. vice presi-
dent; Rev. ]. E. Inner. secretary
and Rev. C. Swenson. treasurer.
Rev. G. Peterson of Willmar. who
has served as president during the
past four years, refused to stand
for reelection.
Of the matters considered the or
ganization of Luther League
among the Young Peoples societies
Of the district was perhaps that of
most Importance. A committee of
five consisting of Rev. j. E. Lin
ner, Rev. B. Walters. Rev. j. o.
Lundberg, Samuel Nelson of Will
mar and Miss Alma M. Swenson of
Spicer, were appointed to take the
preliminary steps. It is understood
that several invitations will be
forthcoming for the first meeting
of the League, and we trust that
Willmar will be on the list.
The following are recommended
as delegates to the Synodical meet.
ing in Duluth in June: Revs. B.
E. Walters and J. o. Lundberg and
Messrs. Aug. FaIk and Bengt Carl.
son.; alternates. Revs. G. Swenson
and A. J. Ryden and Messrs. John
Vass and 0. A. Norman.
The District voted to make ap.
plication for aid for small congre.
cations in the sum of 1928.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. D.. Elmquist are
entertaining Mr.. Lindquist Of
Litchtield during the district mis-
sion meetings. I'll.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25

A mothers love! In all this world
There is no kindred tie so dear;
There is no love DER earth unfurled,
Comparing with her love sincere.
The infant slumb'ring on her breast,
The children older grown in years,
Have in unnumbered ways expressed
That living truth as truth appears
There is no love like mothers love.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25

Miss Marie Erlandson is spend
ing 9 six weeks vacation at her
home in Mamre.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25

Miss Emma Paulson entertained
her sister Mrs. Robertson of Cot
tonwood on Thursday.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25
Ministers present:

Rev. J. o. Lundberg, BeckviIlc
Rev. G. o. Schoberg, Atwater
Rev. J. E. Inner, Litchfield
Rev. Christian Swenson, New London
Rev. A. J. Ryde'n, Svea
Rev. E. Norse'n, Benson
Rev. B. E. Walters, Benson
Rev. Axel Peterson. Lake Lillian
Rev. G. Peterson, Willmar
Rev. TheO. Steinert.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25
The several congregations of the
district were represented by the
following lay deleQates:

Tripoli, N. o. Johnson,
Atwater, E. anderson,
Spicer, F o. Swanson,
Grove City, J. e. Dime
New London, F. Borgeson,
Beckville, G. o. Nygren
Cosmos, ]. GoransOn,
Willmar, o. A. Norman,
Mamrelund, p. J. Carlson,
Svea, J. A. Engvall,
Litchfeld, ]. E. Lidquist,
Benson, s. Sandstrom,
Bethesda (Swift Coz, Louis Peterson,
Zion, (Swift Coz, H. Wallin
Murdock, Sven Hillman,
Christine, p. S. J. Johnson.
Rosendale, A. Swan,
FridshOr1 AlpOt Rer0
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-01-25
LUTHER LEAGUE
TO BE ORGANIZED
Swedish LutheranS Conclude an
Important District Meeting
at the Bethel Church.

The annual meeting of the Will
mar District of the Minnesota Con-
ference of the Swedish Lutheran
Church has been in session at the
Bethel church in this city and at
the Mamrelund church since Mon
dav afternoon. and comes to close
at Willmar this evening with an ad-
dress to the young people by Rev.
Linner of Litchfield. and brief re-
marks by other attending pastors.
The meetings have been inspiring
and we'll attended. The following
constituted the working body Of the
meeting:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09
SHARPSBURG NEWS.

r. d. Fisher, who left here about six
weeks ago and caused quite acommotion
among his many friends, returned home
last Friday night. He. as we understand,
spent the most of his time in Oklahoma.
Mr.. Fisher is looking well and has gone
back to his family and resumed his work
on his farm as before he left. II is hoped
that all will be for the better in the future.
Quite number of distant voters came
home for the election.
II. M. Johnson, who has been section
boss on the c. & o. canal, has resigned
after twenty years service. Mcclellan
Renner is now boss.
William Donaldson, son OF Walter A.
Donaldson, former superintendent oil
the National Cemetery, spent Sunday
here at the Antietam Hotel.
John HouSer, from near the Dunkard
Church, is on the sick list and confined
to his bed.
Mrs. lanes Marrow has been very Sick
the past week and belfast.
Elias Spong and Charles Wintermoyer
spent last Sunday with their friend,
Thomas Reel, and all took walk over
the battlefield and also sampled some OF
Mr.. Reels cider, and report it as being
very treacherouS.
MIR. Palmer was shooting birds in Cy-
rus Munson's berry patch neal the Dun
kard Church, and one of the shot struck
VIM. Houser in the face, causing very
sore wound. A shot from the same gun
at another firing hit Thomas Houser in
the back.
Charles Swain, who is employed in
Washington, sold his household goods at
public sale and his house to August Low
man tor $3.50. Mr.. Swain will move his
family to Washington to reside in the fu-
ture.
Frank Hoffmaster has had new con-
crete sidewalk built in front OF his resi-
dence on Main street.
The historic Mcclellan signal station
arounds on the highest peak on Elk
Ridge of the Antietam Battlefield will be
sold by George Snavely, agent for the
M. E. Snavely estate, on November 18th.
Raleigh Sherman, of Washington. is
here on hunting trip and looking after
his farm interests.
Hunters have been making good use OF
the hunting season, although rabbits have
been rather scarce.
Delaney Bros. have painted q. F.
Smiths residence on Main street.
Frisby Smith, who is employed in the
large orchards near Hancock, spent sew
eral days at his home here this week.
Hays Cronice, of Philadelphia, is
spending a week with his wife and chill
dren at their home here.
Miss Gussie Nose is spending some
time with her aunt, Mrs. Gertrude Cox,
in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. S. Myers left on Tues
day for Freeport, Illinois, to spend some
time and to recuperate his health. Dur
ing his absence his brother, ]. w. Myers,
of Hagerstown, will superintend his bus
mess. A. K. MeGraw, of Half Way, and
T. R. Blackford will conduct the store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1911-11-09

DEMOCRATS generally greatly regret
that Maryland has swung into the Repuo-
lican column again, and that young Mr.. Cor
man, very able and substantial man, has
been defeated for Governor by Mr..
Goldsborough. The Democrats, how
ever, are themselves responsible Tor the
unhappy state in which they now lind
themselves. They persisted in nominal
ing Mr.. German, an opened and avowed
candidate OF none too popular political
machine, turning down Senator Blair Lee,
amuch more acceptable candidate. Then
on top of this came the revelation OF
primary frauds in Baltimore and political
crookedness that disgraced the party,
alternating the independent voters and
conservatives. While the Republicans
were no better than the Democrats, the
latter, being the party in power, were
held responsible for everythingthat went
wrong, and so suffer the loss of the State.
We honestly believe that the whlskey
saloons of Baltimore are responsible pri-
marily for the Democratic defeat. They
have undertaken to run the party-and
on very low level-and the party has
been subservient to them. The Democ-
racy of Maryland will never have the re-
spect and confidence of the people until
it boldly cuts loose from the saloons.