he matriculated in 1897 in the Law Department of the Baltimore
University, taking the night lectures and working during the
day to support himself. A breakdown in health obliged him
to give up his legal studies, and on the urgent advice of his
physician he devoted himself to the outdoor life of a farmer.
At present he is engaged in fruit culture, and in partnership
with his father conducts a successful and rapidly growing
strawberry plant nursery at Allen, Md.

ERNEST B. TIMMONS, Democrat—Pittsville.

Mr. Ernest B. Timmons was born September 12, 1872, near
Berlin, Worcester county, Md.; moved to Wicomico county in
1884 with his father and engaged in trucking and farming;
took charge of farm when 14 years old and has been engaged in
farming ever since. In 1893 he entered the fruit brokerage
business with Baker Timmons & Co. In 1003 they dissolved
partnership and at present he conducts the business alone.

JOHN W. WILLING, Democrat—Nanticoke.

Mr. John W. Willing was born at Nanticoke May 15, 1840;
educated in the county schools; commenced the mercantile
business in 1863, succeeding his father, William J. L. Willing,
deceased, at Nanticoke. Also engaged in farming and oyster
culture since 1863; commenced the manufacture of lumber and
building material in 1806, continuing for 10 years. Now en-
gaged in general merchandise, canning of fruits and vegetables,
and farming. Married in 1866. Elected to the House of Dele-
gates in 1885 and again in 1907.

WORCESTER COUNTY—Three Members.
HENRY B. PILCHARD Democrat—Pocomoke City.

Mr. Henry B. Pilchard was born in Worcester county No-
vember 6, 1864; has been living in Pocomoke City 26 years;
learned the carpenter business and has been contracting for
the last 20 years, the last six years on the road contracting for
public buildings.

ROBLEY D. JONES, Democrat—Snow Hill.

Mr. Robley D. Jones, son of Dr. Charles P. Jones and Cath-
erine D. Jones, was born at Newark, Worcester county,
Md., December 31, 1860. He was educated in the public