by a large majority to the State Senate. As a member
of the Senate he took an active part in public measures.
It was largely due to his efforts that the Australia ballot
system became a law. He wrote a review of the pro-
ceedings of the Maryland Legislature which attracted
attention from people throughout the entire country,
being quoted in all the leading papers of the United
States. In 1892 he was a candidate for United States
Senator, but withdrew in favor of Gibson, who was
elected. In his chosen field, the law, Mr. Wirt is a
recognized authority. Learned in the law and well
equipped for his profession, ho is ready to cross swords
with the best. As a public speaker he has been heard
with pleasure upon many important occasions. For many
years he has been vice-president of the Civil Service
Reform Association of Maryland, and is also vice-presi-
dent of the Maryland State Bar Association. He has
often been a delegate to State Congressional and county
conventions.

WILMER D. THOMPSON.

Wilmer D. Thompson was born in December, 1865,
being a son of the late John Thompson, of Fair Hill. He
was educated at the public schools, and at the age of 17
went as a blacksmith's apprentice. For the past ten
years he has been one of the head wheelwrights and
machinists at Providence Paper Mills. He has never
before been a candidate, although always an active Demo-
crat.

JOHN H. JENNESS.

Dr. John H. Jenness is a practicing physician of Rising
Sun and a gentleman of excellent standing in his com-
munity. He was born in the Sixth district in 1863, and
has made his home there since. He is a graduate of St.
John's College and of the medical department of the
University of Maryland, and is a widely read man. He
possesses many qualities desirable in a legislator.

CHARLES COUNTY—Two Members.
JAS. DEB. WALBACH, G.

James DeB. Walbach, G., was born in Charles county
in 1863, and is a son of the late T. Elzare Gardiner. In
1885 Mr. Walbach changed his name, assuming the maiden
name of his mother—Walbach. He was educated at