The Washington herald., 1911-02-26
Political Pot Is Sizzling in
Prince George.
FOUR OUT FOR TREASURER
Candidates Include e. A. Fuller, of
HyattsvilIe, Who VIII Not Be q
Representative of Either Faction.
Contest for Nomination for Sheriff
Growing More Interesting.


ton of nominees for the various State and
| county offices will not be held until some
time in midsummer. the forces of the or
ganization and anti-organization factions
in Prince George County are lining up tor
battle royal, and the indications at this
stage of the game are that it will be
battle to the finish.
The greatest interest appears to be CEN
tered in the contest for the nomination
for county treasurer. The term or thls
office is four years, and the salary and
emoluments aggregate in the neighborhood
of 5000 per annum. At present the posi-
ton. Is held by c. A. NJ. Wells, son of
State Senator Charles A. Wells, who de-
| feated Richard n. Ryon, Republican. by
| majority of Is votes in the entire
county Mr.. Ryon came back in the
| fan of 1903 and was elected clerk OF the
| Circuit Court by nearly 500 majority, and
had the unique distinction of being the
| only Republican in the county who pulled
through.
In the pending contest. Richard ].
Swami. of Spauldings district, after con-
siderable urging, has been selected to
make the run for the county treasury
ship nomination by the differentiation
people, while DR.. Louis A. Griffith is gen.
orally understood to have the backing of
State Comptroller William B. Clagett, the
leader OF the organization forces. George
W. Hardy, of Surratts district. claims TO
have the support OF Democrats in both
factions although he has always been
looked upon as an organization man.
Fuller Is Unattached.
E. A. Fuller, of Hyattsville, has pub
licly announced that he is not in the
fight as the representative of either fac
ton in the party. For the nomination
for the Office of States attorney to sue
ceed NJ Hampton Magruder, the situa-
ton has been somewhat cleared by the
retirement of the incumbent, who an
nounces that he is not candidate for
denomination. T Howard Duckett of
Bladensburg, supposed to represent the
organization forces, is making strenu-
Gus fight, while Clarence NJ. Roberts, of
Kent district, is the anti-organization
candidate Alan Bowie, of Brandywine,
is also supposed to be depending upon
the organization vote to place him in
office.
For the house of delegates Ogle Mar
bury, a member of the general assembly
of 1910, and James G. Boss, jr-, both of
Laurel, are understood to be in a recep-
tive mood. Marbury will certainly repre-
sent the anti-organization forces, while
it is assumed that Boss will be with the
organization people. W. R C. Connick,
of Orme; Benjamin Hoffman, of Chillum,
and J. ]. Crowley, of Kent district, are
also spoken Of as possible aspirants.
Sherirs Contest Interesting.
The contest for the nomination for the
office of sheriff is growing more inter
esting each day. 1t is said that the anti
organization people have selected e.
Wiley Sansbury, Of Spauldings district,
as their choice for sheriff, with the un-
that Benjamin Ogle is to be
his deputy. Theodore 3. Middleton was
a candidate for the Office, but is under
stood to have stepped aside in the inter
est of Richard ]. Swami for county
treasurer. Both are from the same dis
trict. Arthur B. Suit, also of Spauldings
district, is understood to be an avowed
candidate for the office, and there is no
that Suit will poll a large vote
If he remains in the contest. Former
Sheriff Frank B. HNd, of Mellwood dis
trict, also is an aspirant, and he has
many friends throughout the county, es-
pecially among the younger element OF
the party. r. A. Van Horn and Lloyd
of Chillum district, are said to
be seeking the nomination, while Bladens-
burg has a candidate in the person of
Thomas H. Mohler, of near Tuxedo.
Thomas H Garrison, deputy sheriff under
Sheriff Hurd, is an avowed candidate.
]. Edward Binger,of near Upper MARI
boro, has announced his candidacy,
and states that he does not represent
either faction in the party.
Many Seek Commissionership.
For the office of county commissioner,
DR.. H. NJ. Bowen, of Aquasco district,
who was appointed to fill out the unex-
oired term of the late Luther Brashears,
will be a candidate for the nomination
for the six-year term, while John A. |
of Kent district, is out in a card !
his candidacy for nomination !
Is a judge of the Orphans Court This |
means a fight between Schultz, an anti |
man, and Judge John Chew, |
sheriff Of the same district, who is said |
% be & candidate for another term. It |
S understood that the anti-organization |
orces have selected DR.. Charles A. Fox, |
# Vansville; ]. Enos Ray, jr., of Chill |
um; County Commissioner William B. |
iolmead. of Kent, and Charles Early,<of |
as their candidates for |
State central committeeman, to be elected |
" the voters this fall.
Just who the antis have selected as
:andidates for the house of delegates is
lot known outside of ogle Marbury, of |
-aurel. 1t is said that Mr.. Ray will |
,ring out young Miller, son of the late
ohm Miller, for many years commissioner
If the county.
Crozier Is Mentioned.
He probably will be opposed by Ben
amin Hoffman, who heretofore has been
ne of Rays closest political workers,
nd a lively scrap is imminent. On the
republican side, the name Of County
Horace crozier. Of Spauld-
ng's district. is being mentioned for the
omination for county treasurer, while |,
eports have ii that the friends of Coun-
ilman Herman E. Burgess, of Hyatts-
lille, are urging him to enter the race
James T. Curley, editor of the Laurel
.eader, and George B. Merrick, of Upper
are said to be ready to accept
he nomination for states attorney. A
J. Mcfarland. of HyattsviIle. is a can
idate for sheriff. outside of these gem
ave given the matter of making nom
nations much consideration.
The report that in the counties where
he Wilson ballot is to be used the Re-
ublicans win make no nominations ex-
ept for governor does not appear to be
fell founded II the wishes of the rank
nd file OF the party are TO be con-
uited 1t looks now as though the Re-
ublicans viii nominate a complete ticket
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