The Washington times., 1938-05-03

~: $$ GICS, running
for unity
commissioner
Buck" O'Nsin in Montgom-
cry county, Maryland. Johnson
will be a candidate on the Re.
publican ticket.
Right at the moment he is
a bit undecided on the matter.
There is a lot Of work to be
done on his farm at German.
town, and he has business in
terestS. But pressure is being
applied, and the chances are
that the Big Train will summon
his followers to his standard.
Strike out inefficiency" will
be Johnson's slogan, and he will
turn loose the thunders Of his
oratory-well, anyhow he'll
make at least one speech in his
own behalf. The way they have
1t figured up there in Montgom-
cry county is that when the COM
mons read the announcement of
Johnson's candidacy, he won't
have to make speech.
Great Popularity
johnson, in his self-effacing
manner, did some work on be-
half of ALT Landon. A meeting
was held at the johnson farm,
and Walter tried to remain in
the background.
Now that was fine, except for
one little fact. The good Re
publicans of Montgomery county
tlocked around Walter, shaking
hands with him, demanding his
autograph, and listening to his
soft spoken endorsements of
Landon. The good Republicans
forgoG all about the speakers
who pointed with pride or
viewed with alarm and waved
the American flag until they
became appoplectic in hue. No
body knew exactly what they
were saying, although there was
a rumor that Harry LIE Gore
talked about the cattle industry.
Everyone knew Walter John.
son, and those who didn't
dashed up to become acquainted.
They brought the kiddies to
shake the hand that had struck
out Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. It
was a great triumph for Walter,
but no one knew that florid COM
plexioned Senator from some.
were or his topic.
Prophetic Remark
walter, you should run on
the county ticket" grey haired
Lady said to Walter.
well nam, that's real nice,
Er, er;; won't you come up to
the house and have cup O. tea.
My mother will be right glad
to meet you" Walter said,
hlushing to the roots of his hair.
The words of the grey haired
little lady took root. The leaders
had used their eyes and their
ears. They had a leader in
home spun right in their midst.
And pretty soon, if Walter
really wants the job, it will be:
Walter Perry johnson, County
Commissioner"
Fred Hume, who began pick
ing Kentucky Derby winners
when gallant old Exterminator
was a colt, is in town today
touting Fighting Fox to lead
the pack at Churchill Downs
Saturday afternoon. Fred has
two hobbies in this world. One
OF them is the Giants, and the
other is horse racing. He knows
them both from a to z.
Great Colt
"Jim Fitzsimmons is satisfied
with Fighting Fox" Hume said
today. "The colt ran a great
race on Saturday, and showed
the qualities sought by his
great trainer. He was rated off
the pace set by Opera Hat un.
der orders by FitzSimmons..
Jim wanted to be sure that the
colt could be rated, in spite of
his preference to run on top.
"Stout rode without a whip,
and merely clucked to the
brother of Gallant Fox when
the time came for him to make
his preference to run on top.
stretch.
Fighting Fox has developed
into a beautiful horse" Hume
said. His gait is smooth. He
has lost that rough stride that
marked him as q two-year-old.
Study the Woods Handicap
and you'll see testimony to the
ability of Fighting Fox" Hume
continued. HE turned the mile
and 10 yards in 1:43 with his
head in Stout's lap. No one
knows how much faster he
could have gone, but we do
know that he was full Of run
ming at the finish"
Sure of Victory
Mr.. Hume is squarely on rec
ord that Fighting Fox will beat
Stagehand, which has been q
bit lethargic in recent trials.
The word is out that when
Harry Basin, Georgetown first
baseman and slugger. reports to