SKETCHES OF MEMBERS OF HOUSE OF DELEGATES. 213

WILLIAM A. JOHNSON, Democrat.

William A. Johnson is the son of Thomas Johnson. He
was born in 1863 at Centerville, Queen Anne's county, and
come to Baltimore at the age of 12 years. He is employed
as a nickelplater by the Viaduct Manufacturing Company, at
Relay.

BALTIMORE COUNTY—Six Members.

E. W. S. CHOATE, Democrat.

E. W. S. Choate has already served two terms in the
House of Delegates. He was a member of the last House.
He is a representative farmer, residing at Randallstown, and
has made a careful and capable member of the Legislature.

REDMOND C. STEWART, Democrat.

Mr. Stewart is a member of the bar, residing in Green Spring
Valley. He is a son of Mr. C. Morton Stewart, and is a gen-
tleman of ability and influence. Mr. Stewart is a forcible
speaker. He is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University,
and of the Law School of the University of Maryland. He is
a member of Troop A, of cavalry.

GEORGE W. TRUITT, Democrat.

Dr. Truitt is a druggist at Roland Park. He has served
twice as a member of the House of Delegates from Wicomico
county. Later he was clerk in the, State Insurance Commis-
sioner's office.

HENRY P. MANN, Democrat.

Mr. Mann resides at Orangeville, and has been engaged in
the coal business.

JOSEPH SANDMAN, Democrat.

Mr. Sandman was a member of the last House of Delegates.
He resides at St. Denis, and is a successful business man. He
was a faithful and efficient member of the last Legislature.

JOSEPH JEFFERS, Democrat.

Mr. Jeffers is a foreman of track hands on the Pennsylvania
Railroad.

CALVERT COUNTY—Two Members.

OLIVER D. SIMMONS, Republican.

Mr. Simmons was born in Calvert county, June 11, 1869.
Since his majority he has followed the occupation of farmer,