The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-08-15

or Democrat. Until the latter par
OIL April, IL did not know who was
discharging the duties OF the office
By my serious illness there was q
temporary vacancy in the Office
The Court, as was it's duty appointed
a States Attorney. I am informed
that the Court gave consideration to
the names Of three attorneys, two
Democrats and Republican, and ap-
pointed the man 1t regarded as most
efficient and available. He filled the
position from the time OF his ap-
pointment until August list, when he
resigned and Presumed the duties of
my office.
I believe that fair minded Republi-
cans, when they learn of this I'M
fair, untruthful, and unjust attack
upon me. should and will take the
trouble to go to the Primary on the
Sth Of September, and rebuke such
underhanded political methods by
giving me their support.
LIE NO. 2
It is being stated that every mem
Ter Of State Central Committee and
County Central Committee is opposed
to my nomination.
THE TRUTH.
Some Of the members Of each Of
these committees favor Mr.. Browns
nomination: some OF the members Of
the State Central Committee land
many members Of the County Cen
trail Committee favor my renomina-
ton. Some of those who are counted
as supporters of Mr.. Brown, have
assured me that they were induced
to promise him their votes by being
told months ago that did not desire.
to run again; that they were bound
to keep their promise, but hoped
that I would win
LIE NO.
That 7 would not do my duty in
the persecution Of those who violated
the Antisaloon law, and that it be-
came necessary for the employment
OF other attorneys to prosecute these
cases.
THE TRUTH.
have done my duty in relation to
this law as to all others. Many in
ilictments were found by Grand
Juries. The Anti.SalOOn League re- !
auqSted me to allow II to employ
assistant counsel consented pro-
vided they would employ two Of the
best criminal lawyers at the bar. and
Mr. Steele and Mr.. Weant.
They were employed Some Of Mr..
Browns friends. because he had been
a leader i'm the campaign in the coun-
ty seeking to put the saloons out of
business, asked me as a special
20 RI oil RI
Dearance with me. I consented, and
part is bearing fruit in their efforts
% 'discredit me before the people
Tor doing the very thing they ASKED
ne to do.
LIE NO. 4
That I have had to have assistance
N the preparation of indictments !
md discharge of other duties.
THE TRUTH.
T have from time to time consulted
almost every member of the bar '
when L have been i'm doubt as to the |
proper mode of action, and all have !
been most generous i'm their assist |
lnce. No other man has prepared
IN Indictment for me. Every indict-
nent drawn for every Grand Jury
have prepared myself.
A REQUEST.
Without unduly neglecting the
1uties of my office, I cannot see rs
many Of the voters as 7 would like
o visit before the Primary. am
leeply appreciative Of the assurances
" support which T. am receiving from
every section of the county, and will
De most grateful if the Republicans
who read this letter will take the |
trouble to 60 to the Primary, Sep
,ember 8th, and give me their votes.
The experience I have gained during
he past four years qualities me the
better to serve the people of the
county in the future, and. If re-
elected L pledge myself to cont niue
faithful in the performance Of every
duty.
Respectfully Yours,