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| THE LARGEST REWARDS GO TO THOSE WHO ASSUME THE GREATEST RISKS. IT WILL PAY YOU TO PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE JEFFERSONIAN Equal and exact justice to all men of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political. —Jefferson. **1 ^TH THE PEOPLE, B¥ THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE" VOL. IX. No. 34 'It Covers The Community Like The Dew' TOWSON, MARYLAND, SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1920. MARYLAND JOURNAL ESTABLISHED 18*51 CONSOLIDATED 1015 BALTIMORE CO. DEMOCRAT ESTAB, 1880» WITH THE JEFFERSONIAN. t< Increased Taxation And Failure To Safeguard The Public Interests Read This Article By Former Judge Burke On Page 6. » STRIKING SENTENCES From the Democratic Presidential Nominee's Speech of Acceptance. "I t«ke up the standard of Democracy, a free man unfettered by promises." "We are in a time which calls for straight tbinkins, straight talking, straight acting. This is no time for -wabbling." "This plan (separate peace with Germany) would not only be a piece of bungling diplomacy, but plain, unadul-terat^d^dishonesty." "Senator Harding proposes in plain words that we remain out of it (the League of Nations). I favor going in." "The first duty of the new Administration clearly will be the ratification oi the treaty." "One of the first things to be done is the repeal of war taxes." "Profiteering is today the most sinister influence in American life." "The necessity for the drastic laws -of war days is not present now. There is no condition that warrants any infringement on the right of free speech and assembly, nor on the liberty of the press." Collective bargaining will be helpful to the general in-tcrcst " GOV. JAMES M. COX, OF OHIO. ^_ "We should not by law abridge a man's right to either labor or to quit his employment, but neither labor nor capital should take action that would put in jeopardy the Public wTelfare." "There is no one thing that brings us to critical conditions more often than the insufficiency of our transportation facilities, . . The Government and the public should render every co-operation in the utmost good faith to give thorough test to private ownership. VI feel deeply that the rehabilitation of the disabled soldiers of the recent war is one of the most vital issues before the people, and I pledge myself and my party to do all in my power to secure for 'them the immediate training which is necessnry to fit them to overcome that physical handicap incurred while in the service of their Government." "The women helped win the war and they are entitled to a voice in the readjustment now at hand. . . . They are entitled to the privilege of voting as a matter of right and because they will be helpful in maintaining a wholesome and patriotic policy." INSTITUTE AUGUST 30 State Normal School Here Will Be Scene of Annual Teachers' Gathering. At the State Normal School, South Towson, on August 30, at 9 A. M., the annual institute of Baltimore County Public School Teachers will begin, concluding on September 10. The announcement was made by Supt. of Schools Clarence G. Cooper this week that the white schools of the county will open on September 13th\ and the colored on the firsit. The teachers' institute will be in charge of Mr. Cooper. He will be assisted by Dr. V. V. Anderson, of New York; Dr. Wm. Burdick, of Baltimore; ProlL W. W. Hatfield and Prof. John R. Clark, both of Chicago. I PLANT HAS STEADILY GROWN "BY LEAPS AND T Black & Decker Mfg. Co. Will Increase Capitalization By Selling $250,000 Preferred Stock Issoe—Employees To Have Opportunity To Become Stockholders. In order to provide swfncient working capital for their rapidly expanding business which, through the efforts of its wonderful organization has been -doubled for the past two and a half years, reaching for the first six months! of this year a total of over $1,000,000, the directors of the Black .&. Decker Mfg Co., of Towson, have decided to sell $250,000 worth of a, new issue of 8 per cent, cumulative preferred stock. It is the idea of the Company to dispose of this stock to employees first, HERE'S YOUR CHANCE Congressman Linthicum Is Desirous of Disposing of 1919 Agricultural Hand Books. Congressman J. Charles Linthicum advises The Jeffersonian that he has on hand a large number of 1919 Agricultural hand books and that he will be glad to send one to any person who will make the fact known that, one is desired.. Mr. Linthicum represents a city district. Consequently he has very few calls for the publication. If you want one of these books adress him at the House Of^ce Building, Washington, D. C. then what is left, to outsiders;. The first block of $250,000 preferred stock will carry with it a bonus of 25 per cent, of common stock of the Company, or for every four shares of preferred stock purchased, one share of common stock will be given free. In other "words, the par value of the new preferred stock will be $25.00 (redeemable at $27.00) and for each four shares^ or $100 worth purchased, one share of common stock, also having a par value of $25.00 will be given. The dividends of 2 per cent payable each three months, on the preferred stock come first out of the earnings of the Company and if there are sufficient earnings a dividend will be paid on the common stock. The amount of percentage of the dividend on the common stock will depend entirely on the profits of the Company and may vary from zero to any amount. In line with the Company's general policy of encouraging the interest of every member of our organization in the work of all and the business in general and. in order to provide an equitable means of sharing the profits of the Company with the deserving of our employees, we are going to arrange to make t easy for them to become stockholders First, we will accept as large a cash subscription as each one can arrange to pay for within thirty days, in sums, however, of (Continued on Page 4—Col. 2) "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 paper •, 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, he can use his cancelled checks as proof of payment Do you pay by check? It is the safe and businesslike wajr! Second National Bank of Towson OFFICERS— THOMAS W. OFFUTT President. ELMER J. COOK HARRISON" RIDER Vice-Presidents. JOSEPH B. GALLOWAY Cashier. THOS. 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 LRK OSBORNE I. TELLOTT H. COURTENAY JENIFER CAWPAIGN OPENED Roosevelt Mokes First Speech In Chicago—Cox Starts On Stumping Tour Through West. * --------- (Special correspondence to The Jeffersonian.) • Governor Cox has started the travels of his presidential campaign, which are expected to continue with but few interval^ until November. The Democratic candidate left Dayton on Wednesday and spoke at Camp Perry, where he presented the "Governor's Cup" for the national rifle competition. The Governor worked Tuesday in his office for several hours after voting in the State primary, but went to Trails-end later, because of a nervous headache due, it is said, to the severe sftrain of recent strenuous days and overwork.. Besides his telegram to Tennessee woman suffragists, the Governor had further consultations on the Tennessee fight. He was asked to send a representative of the Democratic Campaign Committee to Nashville and sought to reach Wilbur W. Marsh, of Iowa, for the mission. After sjpending several hours at Democratic headquarters in conference with National Chairman George White and other party leaders, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Democratic candidate for Vice-President, left here Tuesday for Chicago, where he is to deliver the first speech of his campaign. A large portion of the time not actually spent in discussing his candidacy with his advisers Mr. Roosevelt devoted to reading telegrams and letters which have poured in by scores congratulating him on the text and spirit of his speech accepting the Vice-Presidential nomination. Among these Mr. Roosevelt said", was a telegram from Governor Cox, of Ohio, wishing him a pleasant trip and good luck on his 15-day tour of 17 Western States, including short stops in many of the principal cities. Before boarding the night train for Chicago, where he will be joined by other speakers/ for the Western swing Mr. Roosevelt declared he had absolute confidence that the Democratic party would triumph in the coming elections. MET ON TUESDAY Ministerial Association Holds Session At Hereford. Attendance Large. The thirtieth session of the North Baltimore County Ministerial Association met on Tuesday la's* at the M. E. parsonage at Hereford, and was largely attended. Rev. Dr. Ensor, Superintendent of the Baltimore Conference, was a visitor. THIEF AT CATONSVILLE _ Attempt Made To Burglarize Three Homes. Loot Taken From One. CatonsVille, this county, has receiv ed the "kind" consideration of thieves recently, for one night this week three dwellings were entered and much loot secured. At the home of Joseph P. Smyth, on Overhill road, a number of articles were taken, including an engagement ring valued at $350. In the residence of Dr. J.- Carroll Monmonier, on Oak dale avenue, the thief was discovered by Mrs. Monmonier in an adjoining room and made off through the front door. Noisfes made by the intruder in gaining an entrance to the home of Geo. P. Schube, on the Rolling road, aroused the occupants. Consequently the thief was frightened off. YESTERDAY "HOODOO DAY' Bit Superstitious Folks Are A Afraid Of Friday The Thirteenth. i Yesterday was Friday the 13th, "Hoodoo Day." The Mystic and horrific number 13 has been an omen of evil fortune since early days—yes, long before the Irish conquered America or John Mays Little became a millionaire. The ill repute of Friday .dates from creation, according to the Moslem belief, for Mohammed taught that Adam was createed on Friday, entered Paradise on Friday, was "chucked" out on Friday, repented on Friday and died ton Friday. At any rate yesterday was the second and last Friday the 13th in 1920, and now that it has passed no one seems to care. AEROPLANE SMASHED On Way From Washington To Dundalk It Crashed To Earth On Farm Near Colgate. Flying from Boiling Field, Washington, to Logan Field, at Dundalk, this county, Lieut. Geo. M. Brown was compelled to make a "forced" landing within a few miles of his destination one day this week. The pilot was flying low over the farm of Mr. J. Alonzo Merritt, near Colgate, when his engine went dead and the machine crashed to earth, smashing the propellor and demolishing a wing. Two French planes of the Morane-Saulnier type have arrived at Logan Field, and will be demonstrated by Capt. Temple N. Joyce, the company's representative here, this afternoon. THE CHAP WHO WAITED LONG ENOUGH TO GET HIS NUMBER. There was! a time when the telephone was a convenience. Now it is a darned nuisance. UNUSUAL SUIT FILED Is Outcome Of The Bulging Of A House Upon Another Man's Lot In This County. Quite an unusual suit was filed in the Circuit Court at Towson Wednesday. It seems that in the early part pf this year the Golden Ring Permanent Land and Loan Association loaned to Charles F. Heiner and wife $2,990 to be used by them in building a home on a lot designated as No. 137-A on a plat of Merridale Little Farms, just west of Ten Hills, Baltimore county, and took from them a mortgage on said lot as security for the loan. Instead of building their home on lot No. 137-A, however, Mr. and Mrs. Heiner, through what appears to have been an honest mistake on their part, built on lot No. 137-B, the title to which they did not own, and the mistake was not discovered until the house was nearly completed. Lot No. 137-B had in the meantime been sold by the land company to Domenicco Pasquell, 1016 West Pratt street, subject to the lien of two existing mortgages held by the Title Guarantee and Trust Company. The officers of the loan association were naturally very much disconcerted when they learned of-the mistake, and through Henry P. Pierlert, their attorney, they have asked the Court to require Mr. and Mrs. Heiner to return the loan of $2,990 on or before a certain day to be fixed by the court, and in default of payment that the court give them some kind of a line on lot No. 137-B and the house thereon by which they can collect their money. The rights nf the various! parties in interest present some nice legal questions, the determination of which will be followed with interest. Perhaps the easiest way out of the difficulty would be for Mr. Heiner and Mr. Pasquell to "swap" lots. If they cannot agree to do this, it will probably be necessary for them to retain the services of "Philadelphia lawyers" to untangle the affair. ITALIAN ARRESTED "Joe" Was Caught Copping The Corn Of Residents In And Around Ruxton. "Caught with the corn," Joe Brocato, a native of sunny Italy,was haled before Justice of the Peace William P. Butler, of Towson, on Thursday morning on the charge of larceny Brocato, it is believed, for some days had been making "sorties" into the corn patches of various residents in and around Ruxton, but his operations were halted late Wednesday afternoon when he was discovered with his basket by Edward Ray in the cornfield of W. Cabell Bruce, helping himself to a dozen or more fine roasting ears. When asked by Justice Butler why he had committed the theft the Italian, in a pathetic sort of way, rapped on the top of his head and indicated that his mental machinery must have failed him, as never before in his life, he decclared, had he done anything wrong—and been caught. It was suggested at the hearing that Brocato might ha*ve been attempting to imi^ tate some of the get-rich-quick schemes of his fellow-countryman, the wizard Ponzi. Mr. Bruce and William Fraser, two of Brocato's1 victims, appeared at the hearing, but they told the magistrate that they had no desire to prosecute the "wop" provided he left the neighborhood at once and gave no further offense. Magistrate Butler thereupon assessed him $25 for the corn, $3.80 for costs, gave him a lecture on the Eighth (?) Commandment, and told him to skiddo. —Mr. John E. Raine is on a business trip to Chicago. —Father Phillip H. Sheridan is a, patient at Mercy Hospital, Baltimore. -—Mr. and Mrs. August C. Deichel-man left Thursday by automobile for New York. —Miss Marie Troutman, of Potts-town, Pa., is the guest of Miss Lyda May Watkins. —Miss Edith Martin, of OWings Mills, has been visiting her aunt, Miss Lottie Martin. —-There was no community dance here last Monday night due to the inclement weather. —Miss Helen Woods\ of Washington, D. C.i is visiting Misses Emily E. and Isabel R. Dunphy. —Justice and Mrs. William P. Butler spent the week-end with relatives in Wilmington, Del. (Continued on Page 8, Col. 3) The Annual Statement of the receipts »nd expenditures of Baltimore County for the fiscal year is published elsewhere in this issue of The Jeffersonian— but owing to the crowtted condition of our columns it was impossible to print the summary. This will be published after the itemized account has run the three times, as the law requires. CELEBRATION TOMORROW Record Breaking Crowd Expected At Old Emory Grove Camp For Jubilee Exercises. The Golden Jubilee service will be held tomorrow at Emory Grove Camp, this county, with Bishop Joseph T. Berry, of Buffalo, N. Y., occupying the pulpit. Bishop John W. Hamilton, of Washington, and the Rev. Dr. Carlisle L. Hubbard will also take part in the exercises. Crowds attended the services at the historic old camp last Sunday, and the tabernacle for all three services was taxed to its capacity. ARTILLERY COMING Battalion Will Pass Through The County Over Belair Road Next Wednesday. Under Major B.F. Broune, the Second Battalion of the 19th Field Artillery, armed with three types of guns-used on the battle fields of France will pas* through Baltimore county, down the Belair road, on Wednesday next enroute from Camp Dix to Fort Myer. The column will be nearly a mile long. It will contain three batteries, the horses of one being all bays, one all blacks and the other all grays. VISITS FAIR Congressman Benson and Senator Smith Are Well Received At Taneytown. In company with Congressman Car-ville D. Benson, of Baltimore county, Senator John Walter Smith visited the Taneytown fair in Carroll county on Tuesday last. The two, who are candidates! for re-election, were greeted by representative citizens from all parts of the county. On the way back a stop was made at Westminster, at which place a large number of voters gathered to welcome the veteran Senator. CONGRESSMAN BENSON DESCRIBED BY BALTIMORE . NEWS US "HMD-WORKING, SYSTEMATIC SPEAKER" As Chairman Of Baltimore & Ohio Investigating Committee He Brought About Sale OF Washington Branch Fnr State, Sum Realized Was $2,500,000. * (By Gustav A. Ludloff.) Fourteen years. ago Congressman Carville p. Benson, then speaker , of the House of Delegates at Annapolis,, was appointed chairman of the B. <£ O. Investigating Committee to look into the financial relations and translations of the Baltimore & Ohio R. R. with the Washington Branch. DuringNthe trying hearing, Mr. Benson showed himself to be not only an excellent presiding officer, but in the investigation of the affairs of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad he gave the crack lawyers employed to conduct the examination some points in cross-questioning that go to prove his ability as an attorney. The way he bored into the witness booth, and brought out the fact that the Washington Branch was "the hill horse" that hauled the money into the Baltimore & Ohio camp and dumped it into the company's treasury was a revelation. He let no opportunity pass to prove that he intended to force some one connected with the B. & O. to admit that some of the business transactions between the Washington Branch and this railroad were inequal, and in many instances so ridiculous as to provoke profound disgust. When he asked what was the share of the receipts by the Washington Branch, the answer showed that it received much less than was due. He further brought out the fact that the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company was depriving this stretch of road of all its rights as a sharer in the profits of the terminals which its money helped to build, which was serious indeed. This testimony was the most important produced, and the impression among the . lawyers was that in a court of equity the railroad company could offer no defense. Another important admission at that time by the company's witness was, that while the money used to construct coach yards, roundhouses, etc., had been supplied by the Washington branch, the property was held in the name of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and the principal owner had no interest in it whatever. All of the testimony was the result of M» Benson's keen aggressiveness and showed that he was an able and well qualified statesman and representative and further convinced his people that he possessed a fitness to occupy a. high executive position. In order that the readers may get an idea of just how hard our Congressman worked in those days, and is still working, let me quote the following from the Baltimore News of March 13, 1906: "No one at the State House works harder than the Speaker. Between the hours when the big mill is officially grinding out laws the Speaker has a hundred and one things to attend to, and if the job lasted for more than three months the State would be utilizing the help-wanted columns of the newspapers. The Speaker is paid $8 a day, so his salary is not enough to pay for the vacation he will need when the Legislature is; vover. "In addition to the usual duties of the presiding officer of the House, Speaker Benson has undertaken the chairmanship of the Baltimore & Ohio investigating committee. Throughout this month the House has been adjourning about 3 o'clock each afternoon. The Baltimore & Ohio committee has been meeting at 3.30 each afternoon and continuing until 6. The House meets again at 7.30 or 8 P. M. From this schedule an idea can be had of what the Speaker has to do. "There are 101 men in the House. To have questions fired at you from every corner of the big chamber and to rule on them promptly and fairly is no easjs- task. Mr. Benson thinks quickly, and his rulings are always prompt. From no faction of party has come any complaint on his decisions, everybody in the House is satisfied with the Speaker. "Clerical employees; of the House say that the work is remarkably well advanced; that the files have been kept clearer than during any year of which they have knowledge; that business has been expedited, and that the whole manner in which the Speaker hasi worked has resulted in system and order. "Mr. Benson was elected speaker under fire. No one will be more ready to give him credit for a good administration than those who opposed him in the contest for the Speakership. Mr. Benson, as Speaker, has worked with a single purpose—to expedite legislation. He has kept hand* off, he has shown no favoritism and he has worked hard. "The general satisfaction that followed the announcement of committee appointments by the Speaker at the beginning of the session has continued, and Mr. Benson bids fair to leave tile Legislature with the record of a hard-working, systematic Speaker, and one of the best presiding officers that the State House has known." How many men of today would, be willing to work the long hours he did then, for the paltry pay of $8.00 per day? Evidently time necessary to accomplish things for his State had no limit, nor did the pay occupy any part of thought by Mr. Benson. He seemed to have but one desire* and that was to earn a record of "Well done, Carville." Passing time has in no way lessened the Congressman's ambition to work for his community, State, or party; on the contrary, one finds him a harder worker than ever, every day's business being completed in full. If anyone feels that it is, an easy job to be a Congressman and fulfill the duties of this office as Mr. Benson does, let me say that they have a wrong impression, for he has a sense of duty to State and Constitution that is equaled by few. Judge not a man by the mistakes he makes, for he profits thereby, and improves when he again faeces the crisis, as Carville D. Benson^has done. Newsy Letters Written By "Jeff Correspondents From Every Nook And Corner. JACKSONVILLE. There will be services at the Reformed Church Sunday at 3 P. M: by Rev. J. N. Hauser. All welcome. Mrs. Mamie Butts, of Frederick city, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Walter Holloway. Mr. Cecil Medairy entertained a number of friends on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook and son spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willam Rider, of Baltimore. There will be a lawn fete at the Reformed Church August 21. Bring your friends and have a good time. GLYNDON. Miss Pauline Smith is, spending the week at Ocean Grove, New Jersey. Although pre-camp services have been held for the past month at Emory Grove, the big camp meeting season opened on Sunday. Bishop Luther B. Wilson preached at the morning service and Bishop Charles Meade in the afternoon and evening. Large crowds attended the three services. Misses Aralou and Katherine Campbell have returned home after visiting friends at Woodbine. A number of the members of the Glyndon Grange attended the meeting of the Baltimore County Pomona Grange, which met at Sparks. Mrs. Annie M. Berryman is visiting her sister in Virginia. Mrs. Arthur Geist, who wasi badly scalded, "is improving. . 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