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Maryland State Archives Jeffersonian, Towson, Maryland mdsa_sc3410_1_63-0232 Enlarge and print image (6M) |
| A GRAIN F FORETHOUGHT IS WORTH A TON OF AFTERTHOUGHT. IT WILIi PAY YOU TO PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE Equal and exact justice to all men of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political. —Jefferson. it THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE" "VOL. IX. No. 33 "It Covers The Community Like The Dew' TOWSON, MARYLAND, SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 1920 MARYLAND JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 18«51 CONSOLIDATED 1915 BALTIMORE CO. DEMOCRAT ESTAR. 1885 f WITH THE JEFFERSONIAM. Opponents To New Charter Many-Supporters Few—Measures Drastic NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS SHOW HOW BENSON DEMONSTRATES POWER AND DOTY TO STATE Through His Efforts Many Worthless Bills Were Eliminated In 1318; Laws Made In 1916 Covered 1681 Pages In Volume, While Those Of 1918 Were Curtailed To 1031. By Gustav A. Ludloff. When anyone reads! of the wonderful achievements of Congressman Benson during his political career as a member of the Maryland Legislature of which every newspaper in the state commented favorably on, like the writer they are convinced that he possesses the qualifications^ necessary to make a man worthy of his constituents' cocnfidences in future advent to office. Last week I promised the readers of The Jeffersonian that I would submit to them some very interesting articles; that would show the usefulness of Mr. Benson's life in the past sixteen years and it is with profound pleasure that I recall to the voters' minds, the creditable things he has OLD CONFEDERATE DEAD Great-Grandson Of Francis Scott Keu Dies At Old Soldiers' Home At John Francis^ Key, an inmate of the Old Soldiers' Home at Pikesville, this county, a grandson of Francis Scott Key, the author of the "Star Spangled Banner," died of the infirmities of age early Monday morning. Up until a few years ago Mr. Key enjoyed the best of health, and was extremely active considering his 92 yearsjt He was the oldest Confederate .soldier at the home, besides being one of the oldest warriors who fought for the Southern cause. During the war between the States the veteran served in Company D, of the First Maryland Infantry, under Major General Arnold Elsey, and took part in the defense of Richmond, which wasi threatened by Federal troops. He participated in the different battles and skirmishes in which his command was engaged, namely at Manassas, Mason'si Hill, Rappahnnock River, Front Royal, Winchester. Harrisonburg, Cross Keys, Mechanicsville and other points. \t the cloa(e of.the strife, when peace red iii ning pursuits in Anne Arundel count as a son of the late John Francis Key. He entered the Pikesville institution July 3, 1894. Two other grandsons of the venerable poet who penned the National Anthem, the late Daniel Murray Key and Clarence Key, were inmates of the Confederate Home. A few s/urviving relatives of Mr. Key remain. They reside in New York. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock from Memorial Hall of the home. Impressive services were conducted by the Rev. C. M. Yost, pastor of Ames Chape M. E. Church, Pikesville. Burial wa^ in the Confederate lot in Loudon Park Cemetery. FAIR AUGUST 27 AND 28 Proceeds Will Be Devoted To Building Fund For New Rectory At Kingsville. There will be a fair under the auspices of the Ladies' Auxiliary, August 27 and 28, at the Upper Falls Casino for the benefit of the building fund of the new rector of St. John's P. E. Church, Kingsville. The attraction includes a punch and Judy a(how, dancing, and confectionery, fancy articles, country produce and flowers for sale, and a bountiful supper served. The officers of the Ladies' Auxiliary are Mrs. N. A. S. Keyser, president; Mrs. C. A. Moore, treasurer; Miss Lida E. Dilworth, secretary, and the members include Mrs, Harold Walsh, Mrs. "C. J. Bonaparte, Mrs. Wm. Marye, Mrs. W. J. Chapman, Misses Gittingsf, Mrs. .John B. Rumsey, Misses Rumsey, Miss C. B. Day, Mrs. T. C. Blair and others. accomplished by all means overcome any efforts politically to lower his laurels as a statesman. First above all things Carville D. Benson is a true Democrat and not a prejudiced one, for he has never asked a man who sought his assistance politically what his politics were, desiring at all times to be of service to all in his district. He is absolutely sincere with his constituents and will leave no stone unturned to do a good deed for his friends, all of which is characteristic of his intimate friend and political tutor, Hon. J. Fred C. Talbott. Mr. Benson is in the prime of life and though yet quite a young man, he has had a broad legislative experience. He has displayed wonderful ability with legislative work and is a proven leader of his party, which is clearly shown by the following quotation from the Baltimore Sun of April 3, 1948: "The closing session of the House did not add anything to the record of the party in control. There was no rowdyism or riotous scenes, but the Speaker allowed the members to crowd around him on the rosttrum and with them were a number of melo-dorous lobyists. The crowd interfered with the work and disorder prevailed for hours before adjournment, the Speaker seemed unable to make members keep their seats and keep the lobbyists! from annoying himself and others. In this disorder Benson steadily kept his place beside the reading clerk and seemed to be the only man in the chamber able to keep exact Jtrack of what was going on. He worked with Bryant and Mcintosh, keeping them informed of what the bills were and approving or disapproving every measure as it appeared. The House followed him as sheep follow a shepherd. All right," said Mr. Benson, and the bill went through. "It's a bad bill," he would declare on another measure, and the members! would lay it on the table with a shout. It was a remarkable demonstration of the power of intelligence and quickness 0f perception, and it. also apparently was done solely on the sense of duty to the State. With Mr. Benson worked Mr ¦ it, one of the most useful and conscenntious members who ever sat in the General Assembly, and not only the most influential member of the House, but one of the most powerful good influences ever known in Annapolis." Mr. Benson has had sixteen years of legislative experience and this counts for a great deal when a candidate for office is placed before the oeople He has the knack and ability t0 accomplish any undertaking and he rarely attempts to accomplish a thing but what he succeeds. , ' I believe that it always pays the voters to keep a man in Congress* who nas had the necessary experience and trials by his former term as a servant of the people than to elect a man who while he may be older than he, lacks the qualifications so essential at Washington which are built up on actual experience. The Congressional record of the past session gives* one a vivid idea of the ability of the present incumbent, Carville D. Benson, and this serves to create a wonderful admiration of this cool, collective, executive of Congressional duties. I have seen during the last two weeks many persons in Mr. Benson's office, seeking advice and assistance in many forms and I was particularly interested in one man whom I had known to have been at one time antagonistic to the Congressman and I was prompted by the fair and cordial treatment this man received from Mr. Benson to remind the Congressman that I knew nf this fellow's attitude. Mr. Benson in turn reminded me that regardless of this man's past attitude towards him, he was inclined to help him because he s>aid "He is one of my constituents in the district and I represent him as well as the loyal voters of the district and I feel it is my duty to serve all of my people at any and all timesl." This is a worthy characteristic possessed by Mr. Benson and is impressive to anyone as well as sufficient to convince that he is whole-hearted and fair to all. Democrats of the Second district should lay aside all prejudiced feelings and execute a duty to the party and its candidate by voting for Carville D. Benson. A UNIQUE APPOINTMENT Towson Colored Bell Had Engagement With Man Who Wished To Kill Her. Patrolman Schmidt and . Constable "Sam" Grason were on a "wild goose chase" one night recently when they hid in the bushes down near the car-stop at Rogers' Forge, waiting for a negro man who had an appointment with one of Towson's colored belles to kill her. The negro came along at the appointed hour for the "brutal deed," but did not get off the car. Consequently the officers boarded it, and upon the slight of Patrolman Schmidt's brass buttons and blue ccoat, the negro got off at the next stop, leaving by the front door, and when the "arms of the law" left by the rear door their "prey" had disappeared, notwithstanding the moon was shining brightly. "I Have Lost The Receipt" Thus spoke the man who was asked to settle a bill that he claimed to have paid a month previously. He had placed the receipt in his pocket with other papei* and now could not find it. He had paid cash, so could do nothing- except pay the bill a second time. That man learned a lesson from this incident—he now pays his bills by check. In case of dispute about a paid bill, be can use his cancelled checks as proof of payment. Do you pay by check? It is the safe and businesslike way! Second National Bank of Towson OFFICERS— THOMAS W. OFFUTT President. ELMER J. COOK HARRISON RIDER Vice-Presidents. JOSEPH B. GALLOWAY Cashier. TH06. J. MEADS Assistant Cashier. DIRECTORS— THOMAS W. OFFUTT ELMER J. COOK HARRISON RIDER CHARLES H. KNOX W. GILL SMITH NOAH E. OFFUTT GEORGE HARVMAN ALLAN McLANE GEORGE H. STIEBER J. H. JARRETT LEF OSBORNE I. YELLOTT H. COURTENAY JENIFER MISS Til NAMED Former Supervisor Of Grammar Grades lo Baltimore County To Head Slate Normal School. On Manday last the State Board of Education named Miss Lida Lee Tall the successor of Dr. Henry S. West, as head of the Maryland State Normal School, South Towson. The State Board of Education had difficulty in securing Miss Tall for the position^not because she was averse to accepting it, but on account of her having agreed to serve as assistant superintendent of schools at Des Moines, Iowa. The Des Moines board was reluctant to release her from her contract, but after the situation had been made clear through the exchange of messages, State 'Superintendent A. S. Cook received a telegram from Superintendent Studebaker, of Des Moines, which said: Toil are .right. Maryland offers g.rea rtunity to Mis)s Tall for • -Will- therefore release her. The guided largely in its selection of; Miss Tall by the recommendation given, her by Superintendent Cook, and. when' the Waiver of the Des Moines officials was received, her election came quickly. Miss Tall is now at Columbia University, New York, where for a number of years she. has taught in the summer scchool. She was supervisor of grammar grades in Baltimore county before coming assistant superintendent whch position she resigned to become head of the Lincoln (New York) School of Teachers in 1918. Miss Tall was born in Dorchester county, Md., and except for the two years at Lincoln School, her professional activities have been almost entirely in id. She gra'di from Western High School. Baltimore, in 1891; took normal extension courses at Johns Hopkins University, 1896 to 1900; University of Chicago summer sessions, 1907, and was given the degree of Bachelor of Science from the teachers' college at Columbia Univer-ity in 1914. Miss Tall was a teacher and later critic teacher in Baltimore city schools from 1891 to 1904; instructor in education, literature and history at Teachers' (Continued on Page 4—Col 2, AT THE FERRY. NEW SCHEME OF GOVERNMENT WOULD MEAN "A HOUSE DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF" It New Charter Is Adopted We Will Have A Board 01 County Commissioners Exercising Important Powers, Which A Coooty Council That No Authority Established Has Power To Withdraw. SNAP SHOTS AT NEWS Current Events In Briet Paragraphs From Many Sections Bearing On Various Subjects. Edward C. Shafer was elected mayor of Frederick. Rear Admiral Thomas W. Kincaid is seriously ill- at Annapolis. The Universal Negro Improvement Association opened its first convention in New York. The Greeks have extended their outposts in Asia Minor on account of reported massacre. The Republicans hope to increase their Seriate majority by seven at the Nevember elections. Governor Cox gave notice that he would not take sides in any Democratic State primaries. Bshop Gallagher, of Detroit, has been elected national president of the Friend^ of Irish Freedom. The Pope outlines the evil conditions in the world today in a circular letter to the Catholic faithful. British interests have secured control of the three largest ccooanut oil companies in the Philippines, (Continued On Page 4—Col. 2) Negro Editor's Brazen Effrontery Should NM Go Unnoticed Editorial Publis American n Recent Issue Of The Afro-;rty" Piece Of Journalkfn Is A Reflection Upon Chief Judge Offutt, Associate Judge Duncan-And Former Judge McLane The Afro-American, a weekly newspaper printed and published in Baltimore City in the interest of the colored race, had the brazen effrontery in its issue of July 23 to print the following editorial: REMEDIES CONDITION United Railways Treats Towson Fair And Fixes Cobblestones On The York Road. On Monday morning a United Railways service car dropped some drums of road oil and some heaps of gravel along the York Road between the overhead crossing of the Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad frnd Pennsylvania Avenue, and in the afternoon the workmen of the United got busy with the result that we now have a filling between the car tracks on the York Road which is rideable. The old cobblestones have not been removed, but the stone has been filled in over the cobbles to give a level surface and the road oil used as a binder. This will not wear as/ well as though the cobbles were removed and a new roadbed established between the tracks, but will be in the neighborhood of a 500 per cent, improvement. In a recent interview, President Emmons of the United Railways) & Elec-siiO }^m }OT3j aqi p8z;si3udma "oo o?-H improvement was not expected to be permanent and it is understood that when it becomes necessary for the United to renew its rails on York Road in Towson, that the cobbles will be removed entirely and a new roadbed with a smooth surface put in. In the meantime, however, the situation is so much improved that all Towson is wearing a happy smile and many of us are beginning to believe that President Emmons and the other official* of the United are regular fellows. JUDGE McLANE AND FOUNTAIN CASE. A story, which closely followed the resignation of Judge Allan McLane, has been in circulation for some weeks that the jurist resigned because he and the two other judges who tried Isaiah Fountain at Towson were told that the accused had to be convicted in order that the judges before whom he was first tried and convicted at Easton would be upheld. Fountain's) hasty conviction occurred while mob surged in and around the courthouse at Easton clamoring for his life. The Court of Appeals ordered a retrial. It will be recalled that Judge McLane resigned after the man's second 'conviction. A peculiar aspect of his resignation was! that he gave no reason therefor. It is said that a large number of intelligent and fairminded white* around Easton were convinced of Fountain's innocence of the rape charge. It is alleged that just before his seccond trial that orders were given from some source that he was to be found guilty in orrder to save the "faces" of the judges before whom he was first tried, as well as> to satisfy those who were clamoring for his life. As commutation of his sentence would be forthcoming, it is alleged. According to the rumor spreaders, Judge McLane became astounded when he was apprised of the "orders" that [Fountain must be convicted at all hazards. Having the highest opinions : of the standards of the judiciary, it is I said that he resigned as a protest I against what 's alleged to be intimi-' dation. Whether or not the foregoing be true, Fountain was convicted and | Judge McLane's unexplained and sur- | prising resignation quickly followed! the second trial. When John Snowden wasi tried at Towson, and the jury had been sent out to deliberate, it was reported that a messenger was sent to one of those interested in the Snowden case to ask if Snowden had any money. "No, he isi a poor man" was the answer. "Then we will let him hang," said the messenger as he left. The story of the connection of the Fountain case with Judge McLane's resignation may not be true, the search of the Snowden jury for money may not be true, but the very fact that sjuch things are talked about by reputable persons in the community i indicate that the great majority of j persons'-shave no faith in the courts i of this state as at present consti- !tuted. If capable colored men were eligible for jury duty, if capable colored lawyers like Judge Terrell of the D. C. Municipal Court and Magistrarte John Collins of Sharon, Pa., were appointed to presfde over the courts of the state, there would never be any reason for such rumors or for the prevalent belief that colored people cannot get a square deal in the courts of Maryland. The butcher's bill alarming grows; The grocer's in the plot; The cost of living upward goes Like mercury -when it's hot. "We only buy the things we need Say people on the street; "The game is up: -we're all agreed, We cannot make ends meet." Oh fierce it is, these days to live! The price one has to pay, For everything Is like a sieve, That saps one's coin away. "We cannot save a single cent," The struggling masses cry; "For simple food and clothes and rent Our pantry earnings fly." While the Afro-American, as might be expected, has a very limited circulation among the white people of the State, a copy of its issue was exhibited at Towson on Thursday and created quite a sensation. The intimation that Judge McLane resigned, because of the circumstances slurrounding Fountain's conviction, is considered by lawyers at Towson as nothing short of a criminal libel upon the Court, and it is\ expected that the editor or publisher of the colored publication will in the near future be summoned before the Court to show cause "why he should not be punished for contempt. Or, on the other hand, the matter may be referred -to the September grand jury for investigation. The editorial is at best a "dirty" piece of newspaper work. While the writer very carefully refrained from making any direct charge against the court, basing his comment upon stories, rumors and allegations (the source of which he does not disclose) it is plain enough as to what he had in mind, and the purpose he had in view. And that was this;: To show that the Court, as the result of intimidation, had been led to convict an innocent colored man. Not only is the editorial a serious reflection upon Judge McLane, who is mentioned by name, but also upon Chief Judge Offutt and Associate Judge Duncan, who sat with him in the caste. (Continued on Pase 4, Col 4) ELEVEN ARRESTS MADE Roads Commission Determined To Enforce law Which Prevents Auto Trucks From Overloading. The Maryland State Roads Commission is determined to enforce the state law which requires that no truck with a maximum net weight of over ten tons shall operate on the state high-ways> Also that all trucks must carry capacities within the limit of their licenses. The officers of the State Roads Commission are operating on the different highways and are checking up loads carried by trucks. This is done by the aid of four weighing jacks, which are called loadometers and are manufactured by The Black & Decker Mfg. Co., of Towson. By placing four of the loadometers under the front and rear axles of a truck, and jacking the truck off the ground, the net weight of the truck and load is thereby obtained. Eleven arrests were made on the York Road near Towson on Augusit 3. It was found that the truck operators are paying absolutely no regard to the law. Trucks with license registration .of one tpn were found to be carrying as high as four ton loads, and in one instance, a five ton Pierce Arrow truck wast found to have a net load of 22,250 pounds or a load of 2250 pounds beyond the maximum amount allowed by law. In all such cases where truck owners are violating this law, they are taken before a Magistrate and fines imp/bsed. Our state roads are being protected against over-loading abuses. (By Ex-Judge N. Charles Burke) I wish to call your attention to the fact that, notwithstanding the adoption of the proposed charter, we must still have a Board of County Commissioners exercising important powers, which the County Council and no authority established under the charter has the power to withdraw or assume to exercise. In my first letter I pointed out in a general way the limitations and restraints imposed by law upon the action of any form or plan of government which might be established under a charter. I propose in this letter to deal more particularly with that question, and I hope to convince you that this charter attempts to confer upon the County Council powers which it has no right under the law to exercise. I here transcribe from Article XI-A of the Constitution and from the Act of 1918, Chapter 456, which contains the grant of powers to such counties as might adopt a charter, certain limitations and restraints which operate as a denial of the exercise of certain powers by the government created by the charter, and will then point out the clear usurpation of power attempted by this charter. If adopted: 1. "The said charter from and after the thirtieth day from the date of such election, shall become the law of said city or county, subject only to the Constitution and Public General Laws of the State."—Section 1, Art. XI-A of the Constitution. 2. From and after tiie adoption of a charter the County Council, "subject to the Constitution and the Public General Laws of the State, shall have full power to enact local laws for the county," subject to certain prohibitions specified—Section 3, Art. XI-A. 3. "The power heretofore confer*.d upon the General Assembly to prescribe the number, compensation.pow-ers and duties of the County Commissioners in each county . . . when expressly granted as hereinbefore provided, are hereby transferred to the, voters of each county."—Section 6, Art. XII-A. No such express grant of powers has been made. 4. "Nothing in this Article or Section shall be construed to affect in any manner any of the powers and duties of the State Board of Health, or any of the Public General Laws of the State relating to health."—Act. 1918, Ch. 456, Sec. 3. 5. "To provide for the appointment and removal of all county officers, except those whose appointment or elec- tion is provided for by the Constitution, or Public General Law."—Act. 1918, Ch. 456, Sec. 3. It would seem to be clear from these constitutional and statutory declarations that there is an express denial of power to any government established by a charter to appoint or remove any officer whose appointment or election is provided for by the Constitution or public general law, and further that the Constitution and public general laws are in no manner subject to the action of such government. Now, the Constitution provides that: "County Commissioners shall be elected on general ticket of each county by the qualified voters of the several counties of the State, on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in the (ontinued on Page 9—Col. 3.) Newsy Letters Written By "Jeff" Correspondents From Every Nook And Corner. HYDES. The Ladies' Aid Society of Fork Christian Church are arranging a peach festival for August 21 on the church lawn. Miss Julia Matthews is chairman. Miss Rose Marshall is spending her vacation in Baltimore with her aunt, Mrs. W. C. Mars&al. Mrs. W. W. Smith gave her daughter Louise a delightful birthday party on last Friday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock. Twenty-three children were there. The tables were arranged on the lawn. Each child received a favor. (Continued on page 3—col. 1) WILL ENTERTAIN GRANGE Sparks' Organization Will Be Host At The Agricultural High School Thursday, August 12. The Sparks Grange will entertain the Baltimore County Pomona Grange at the Sparks High School Thursday, August 12. This) will be the first Pomona meeting to be entertained by the Sparks Grange, and the meeting is looked forward to with a great deal of interest. The Pomona meets every three months at the respective subordinate Granges in the county and as this meeting will be held during the sjack season on the farm, the Sparks Grange anticipates entertaining a larse representation from the other Granges. . The meeting will be called to order at 10.30 A. M. by Worthy Master Paul S. Goodwin, o Randallstown, Md. The morning session will be devoted to the business matters of the Grange. During the afternoon session a degree team composed of members of the Pomona Grange, under the direction of Mrs. John rA,1 of Glyndon, will con-^ ih P°?ree upon ,1.7 5 me'< of Sparks Grange. The entertaining of the Pomo: being supervised by Mrs. Shadrach G. Sparks, and a delightful luncheon will be served on the grounds surrounding the High School. The Sparks Grange will meet Tuesday evening, August 10, to complete the arrangements for the Pomona meeting. HORSE SHOW AT TIMONIUM Will Be Best Ever Held At Fair Ground In Many Years. The exhibit of horses at the new Ti-monium Fair on Friday, September 3 should be one of the best seen for years. The derfrand for hunters by members of the Elkridge, Green Spring Valley and Harford Hunts is a constantly growing one, and recent acquisitions, will be shown for the first time at Tmonium. Particular interest attaches to the class for horses) four years old and under suitable to become hunters or cavalry mounts to be shown under saddle. The class for combination riding and driving horsed owned by non-professionals should also attract many entries, and the display of ponies should be even greater than last year. Entriea should be sent to D. Sterrett Gittings, chairman, 350 Equitable Bldg. Baltimore. |