line Whigs, and Mr. Ashby has always been active in pro-
moting the interests of the Republican party. He was born
near Oakland in 1867, and obtained his education in the
public schools of the county. After teaching several years he
engaged in merchandising and is still conducting a successful
business. He is highly esteemed by the people of his county,
which appreciation was fully attested by the large majority
accorded him at the November election.

PATRICK E. FINZEL. Republican.

Mr. Finzel resides near Frostburg, and for some years was
a successful teacher. In 1898 he was chief engrossing clerk
in the Senate, and in 1900 a member of the House to which
he was re-elected by an increased majority. He is thoroughly
conversant with all details of legislative work. Mr. Finzel
is a merchant.

HARFORD COUNTY— Four Members.
G. W. McCOMAS, Democrat,

Mr. McComas was born in 1841,and acquired his education
principally in private schools and Newton Academy, Balti-
more. He is a farmer and canner of farm products.

NOBLE L. MITCHELL, Democrat.

Mr. Mitchell enters upon his fifth session as a member of
the House. He has always served on the Ways and Means,
Education, Election and other important committees. He is
regarded as a careful, painstaking and hardworking member.
Mr. Mitchell studied law at the University of Maryland, and
practices at Belair. He was Secretary, Treasurer and Exami-
ner of the School Board until elected to the House.

HOWARD PROCTOR, Democrat.

Mr. Proctor is president of The Proctor Slate Company,
the largest slate producing company in that region. He is
also extensively engaged in farming and other business enter-
prises. He was a member of the legislature of 1900, and
re-elected by a large majority. Mr. Proctor is thirty-two
years old.

DANIEL H. CARROLL OF P., Democrat.

Mr. Carroll is engaged in merchandising, having relin-
quished milling, in which he was interested for six years.
He was born near Belair in 1878, and is a graduate of Eaton &
Burnett's Business College of Baltimore.