26O MARYLAND MANUAL.

C. J. H. GANTBX, Republican.

Mr. Ganter was born in Manchester, 1851, and received his
education in public schools and Manchester Academy. His
early occupation was that of a printer, but he gave that nr>
and studied pharmacy. Mr. Ganter in 1885 ^w&s candidate for
County Treasurer, and has served one term as member of the
House; also Mayor of Manchester. He was postmaster during
the Harrison administration, and again appointed under
Mr. McKinley, and when the office was abolished and the
Rural Free Delivery instituted he was appointed first carrier.
Mr. Ganter is editor of the Telephone Messenger.

H. F. BAER, Republican.

Dr. Baer was never before a candidate for political office.
He is the son of Captain Joseph S. Baer, a veteran of the
Civil War, and who for many years has conducted a tannery
in Carroll County. Dr. Baer was educated in the public
schools, by private tutors, and at the Hopkins. He gradu-
ated in medicine from the University of Maryland, and for a
time practiced in Baltimore, but on account of his health
removed to the country, where he now practices. He was for
several years a member of the Westminster Board of U. S.
Pension Surgeons.

CSCIL COUNTY— Three Members.
BENNETT STEELE, Democrat.

Mr. Steele was born in Chesepeake City in 1872 and edu-
cated in the High School of that town. At the age of twenty
he became book-keeper for his father, and since 1895 has rep-
resented the Standard Oil Company. He is engaged in the
coal business. Mr. Steele is a member of Cecil Lodge, A. F.
and A. M., and Bohemia Lodge, I. O. O. F.

G. W. COSDEN, Democrat.

Mr. Cosden was born in Elkton in 1854. He attended the
Elkton Academy, and after leaving school entered the service
of an important railroad company. At present he is inter-
ested in a number of business enterprises, and is a gentleman
of high character.

JOSHUA CLAYTON, Republican.

Mr. Clayton is a member of the family of Claytons which
has given three United States Senators to the country, one of
whom was joint maker of the famous Clayton-Bulwer Treaty.
Mr. Clayton was bora near Middletown, Del., about thirty