Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-08
Mr.. Martin Explains Mr.. Darby's
Measurements And Errors.
To THE EDITOR OF THE SENTINEL.

10 THE EDITOR OF THE SENTINEL.
Sir :-Reference having been made in a
recent issue of the Sentinel by Mr.. Darby,
impeaching my loyalty as a Democrat in
the last campaign, feel constrained to
state that the National Democratic Com
mittee requested certain prominent. ener-
eetic Democrats. myself included, to 60
into Maine and make plain the achieve
ments of President Wilson's great admin
istration. We did so. reducing the Repub-
lican majority $4,000 or 10000 votes.
The noble American women having been
recognized, many of them friends of our
beloved President, my services were further
demanded. Under the guidance of the
National Committee. Mrs. J. H. Boses and
myself organized the Women's Wilson
Union OF Washington. Our office was the
financial headquarters Of the National
Democratic Committee. and we assisted in
the collection Of many thousands of dollars.
We distributed thousands of Democratic
documents. 5000 alone for j. H. Ralston
and many for Mr.. Lewis parcel post rec
ord. We placed great posters 6 feet by 4
feet, containing President Wilson's admin
istration record of achievements. all around
Baltimore city and the State, after we were
refused assistance by the State head
quarters.
These methods of education carried Mary
land for Wilson and Marshall.
AS to Allegheny and Washington"
was personally advised Of the game to be
played there by combined Democratic
Republican deal 80 days previous to No
vember 7. | advised many prominent
Democrats of the same. and the Incidence
manifested detrimental to the great sue
cess of the national Democratic ticket.
had reports from all over our State. In
our county. Lewis friends had great oppor-
tunities. all revealed in the Etchison vote.
The first Wilson Club in our county was
formed in Wheaton. The absence of some
of Lewis friends was conspicuous, though
notices had been posted in prominent
places. was honored with the presidency.
lNO EdtiICdliOn hiCCtiheo WCiO hOiu ia
Wheaton's two precincts for our great lead
ers- Wilson and Marshall land the State
ticket" excepting at my home. Many
Lewis men were absent. United States
Senators Carter and Lee and Hon. II. Dor
sey Etchison we're the speakers Senator
Eugene Jones presided. Wilson for Presi-
dent, Lewis and Etchison for Senate and
House. respectively. with harmonious ac-
tons. were impressed upon the people.
This ratification re-echoed our loyal senti-
ment in all Wheaton's club meetings-any
statement to the contrary being erroneous.
Mr.. Hilton was present at the Rockville
rally, and distributed literature he gave
me. | acted as usher though did not
receive an invitation from any Of Lewis
harmonious friends to do So
Who has always done the most for the
Democratic ticket, campaign contributions
massmeetings, etc, included-Darby or
Martin Darby's statements in the article
before referred to are caused by the work
ings of the imaginations of an element in
our county Democracy notorious for the
cutting of Presidents. Governors, Senators,
Clerks of Courts and other officers as well
as the creators Of discords and shouters Of
assassination, who are in turn urged upon
the county and State for Offices of judges.
speakers of the house, clerks of house and
other positions. Are they to be continu-
ously rewarded because of this method OF
Tammany Hall Democracy. and the meri- |
torious way in which they work for mutual |
interest and personal gain, to the detri- |
ment Of harmony and the up-building of |
the interest and principles Of the National |
Democratic party in our StateH
Onward. Christian Soldiers" but don't |
march singing with the Democratic Roose-
welt band Of Montgomery county leading the |
parade-Darby, the bandmaster. Huerta
is still alive in our county and State.
Any statement Of Darby's as to my
soliciting votes against Mr.. Lewis at the
polls or elsewhere is absolutely false.
therefore pass cement block, no bricks.
HARRY NJ MARTIN.
Kensington, Md, Dec. |.