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BALTIMORE CITY—(First Legislative District).

Six Members.
ROBERT J. BEACHAM, Republican—927 S. Patuxent Street.

Mr. Beacham, republican, was born in Baltimore City No-
vember 3, 1877; attended public schools until thirteen years of
age; was employed in a box factory for one year, subsequently
was employed with Messrs. Likes, Berwanger & Co., of Bal-
timore City for twelve years; studied law at night and attended
the Law Department, University of Baltimore, while in their
employ; graduated with the class of 1902, carrying off all the
honors of the class. Resigned position with the above named'
firm on February 22, 1903, to accept the position of Assistant
Secretary of the Merchants and Manufacturers Association of
Baltimore, which position he now holds. In 1902 formed a
partnership with Horton S. Smith in the practice of law, with
offices at 207 St. Paul street. Was a candidate for the House
of Delegates in 1903, and a candidate for the First Branch
City Council in the spring of 1905, being defeated both times.
Has always been active and prominent in party affairs in Bal-
timore City. Is married and resides at 927 Patuxent street.

ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM, JR., Republican—319 S. Ann St.

Mr. Cunningham was born in Baltimore, Maryland, Septem-
ber 21, 1875, and received his education in the public schools
of Baltimore City. Was employed for nine years as conductor
by the United Railway Company of Baltimore City. Has.
been a staunch Republican, and has always taken an active part
in politics. Resides at No. 319 S. Ann Street, and has always
lived in the First District of Baltimore City.

Louis E. MEWS, Republican—400 S. Bond Street.

Mr. Melis was born in Baltimore City in the year 1862, and
after finishing a public school education in that city entered the
Maryland Institute for a special course in bookkeeping.

He is now entering upon his second term as a member of the
House of Delegates from Baltimore City.

WILLIAM C. WATTS, Republican—2626 E. Baltimore Street.

Mr. Watts was born in Baltimore City, April 10, 1873. He
is the son of Henry R. Watts, M.D., who was a surgeon in the
Navy in the late Civil War; now U. S. Examiner of Drugs for
District of Maryland. He was educated in the public schools
and City College of Baltimore. At the last inauguration of,
President Roosevelt Mr. Watts was appointed colonel on the