One of our countrymen, John A. Swanson, is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Senator in the 13th district of the Legislature at Springfield of the State of Illinois. Mr. Swanson was born in Chicago in 1874 of Swedish parents, who emigrated here in 1869. He was a member of the House at Springfield during 1910-1912. He has made a good name for himself as a prominent attorney.