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F>tual and exact justice to all no*'*n <*f whatever estate" or per-ettuuiion, religious or political!. —Jefferson.
"WITH THE PEOPLE,'BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE"
VOL. IX. No. 42
"It Covers The Community Like The Dew'
TOWSON, MARYLAND, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1920
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Big Guns To Be Turned On Charter Next Wednesday Night—Opposition To Launch Campaign Against Measure
What's The Matter With The Republicans ?—A re They A fraid To Go Before The People ?--Have They No Issues To Discuss ?
UNDESIRABLE SUBST1M
Cockeysville Man Says Proposi
.Scheme Of Government Just
Be Defeated
r The Jeffersonian:—
the time approaches for the 3 of Baltimore county to deter-at the polls whether they wish to change the form of government of this county, which has existed since its formation, and set up therefor a most radical, and in my judgment, a most undesirable substitute, they should consider carefully the expressions of those who have made a thorough study of the Charter form of government, and they must be convinced that had it all the merits which are claimed for it by its sponsors some one would have discovered it long ago. Asjide from the legal aspect and objections what is to be gained by the adoption of the Charter? Even though the saving to the taxpayers would be all that is claimed by those advocating it, which is extremely doubtful, the saving to the largest tax payer in the county would be hardly ten dollars per year and to the average tax payer probably fifty cents or a dollar. E>oes this justify any such, action on the part of the people of this cotinty?
I sincerely trust that the voters of this county will show their appreciation of the best form of government they ca nhave, and overwhelmingly defeatatthepolls on election day any attemptto substitute the charter form of government.
The old adage "Don't swap an old friend for a new one" equally applies in thial case.
Respectfully,
NOAH E. OPFUTT.
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! Why" Republicans Da Not Face People And Presint Issues Is Cause For Speculate.
•What is the matter with the Republicans in Baltimore county?
This is the question that is being *j* tasked in and around TQwson, the gen-*t* eral concensus of opin|on being that *t* | they have no issues to" present to the *t* ! people—therefore they are "gum shoe-*t*[ing" it in this campaign.
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TO MEET OCTOBER 12
Monthly Gathering; Of Sparks'
Grange Will Be Held On
That Day.
The Sparksf Grange will hold its regular monthy meeting at Sparks High School Tuesday evening, October 12. Mr. William R. Whittingham, of Cornell University, will give a demonstration on poultry selection. Mr. Whittingham has specialized on poultry, and a very entertaining lecture is looked for.
"*The meeting will start promptly at 8 o'clock, and it is hoped a large attendance will be present.
Bishop John Gardner Murray, head of the Protestant Episcopal Church, stated recently that the fair sex should enact their right of franchise.
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DESERVE CONGRATULATIONS
Earnest Efforts Being Put Forth
By Democratic Women
Commendable.
Newsy Letters Written By "Jeff"
Correspondents From Every
Nook And Corner.
ROCKLAND.
Master, Edw. Smith, who is a patient at the State Sanatorium, spent a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Smith. (
Mr. Harry Warner, of Baltimore, spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hook.
Mrs. Tipton, who has been ill, is improving.
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nieces,
Mrs. Kate Cole visited her Mrs. Fred Dickmyer and Mrs. Bollinger last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. William Stultz and two children apent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wherley.
The funeral of Mr. Levi Sterner was held here Sunday afternoon. He died at his home at Woodberry.
The Democratic women of Baltimore-county deserve to be congratulated upon the earnest efforts being made by them to effect an organization in each precinct of the county for the purpose of having all members of their sex register as voters and exert their influence for the good of the county, State and Nation.
WMie many of them were opposed to woman's suffrage, now that it has. become an established fact they are determined to do their duty, as voting-citizens, and are working in harmony with the men's organization in the hope of achieving a notable Democratic victory at the polls on November second.
The good women of Baltimore county may naturally be expected to take a stand on the moral side of every important political question, just as they have always taken the moral side of non-political questions, and such being their natural inclination they are now supporting, with more than ordinary enthusiasm, the election of a Democratic President and Senate, because they believe that only by so doing can the United States be assured of membership in the League of Nations, the gretest movement in history for the moral welfare of mankind. They are disposed to brush aside the strained and captious objections raised by certain Republican Senators, in-Emma j eluding Senator Harding, to the phraseology of certain articles in the
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GliENARM.
Don't forget to come to the box social which will be held toight at Oak-wood school, near Baldwin station, by the principal, Miss Lucy Burton. Come and have a good ttime.
Some of the folks of this vicinity attended the dahlia show last week.
Mr. and Mrs; William Briedenbaugh had as their guests on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John Russell and their daughter, Ethel.
Rflisses Elizabeth Base, of Catons-ville, and Ethel Russ/ell, of Glen Arm, visited Miss May Burton on Sunday at Greenwood.
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COX AIDS FARMERS
Himself A Farmer Democratic Candidate's Record Of Agricultural Legislation Will Benefit.
(Special Correspondence to The Jeffersonian). As a practical farmer whose childhood and young manhood were passed on the farm where he was born, James M. Cox, Democratic nominee for the Presidency, realizes the needs and problems of the farmer at first hand. He knows of the compensations, material and otherwise, of a farmer's life. As Governor of Ohio, Mr. Cox has been an originator of legislation in the interests of the agricultural industry. This is told in the Democratic Campaign Textbook, just issued from national headquarters, Grand Central Palace, New York City. One of his first acts as Governor was to order a survey of roads in the State. The era of road building in Ohio began with this survey, which resulted in the mapping out of a complete network of 10,000 miles of inter-county roads to tie together the 88 county seats of the State. Of this, 3,000 miles, connecting the larger cities, were designated as main market roads. The latter are to be constructed entirely at State expense, while the remainder are to be built, half at the expense of the State and half at the expense of the county in which the road lies. The program calls for' an expenditure of $30,000,000 annually, including Federal aid.
Another achievement of the Cox administration which was of vital concern to agriculture was the enactment of the school code. This legislation was designed by the Governor to reorganize the rural school system, P^$^^^S^^$^$^$^^^0 *"L*X*?t0£tT^£2g Jt' centralizing and
Albert A. Blakeney, the Republican canddate for Congress from this District, is traveling with the Price, Watson & Dietz (Jin^ited) charter show, and talks at each stand, but never has he said a word concerning the great issues of the day, those which affect the nation greatly.
Why don't the Republicans hold a big mass meeting at Towson and let the people know just where they stand? Not one word has been said. The Republicans are rigidly following the rule that "silence is golden," but the people want to know where the local G. O. P. stands on the big questions. On the other- hand Congressman Carville D. Benson, the Democratic nominee for re-election, has been extremely active, traveling all sections of the Second District, letting the people know just where he stands. He is not "gum shoeing" it around with a sjide-show, but is speaking earnestly and forcefully -to audiences, discussing the vital issues- which confront the people and whh-h must be solved by the men sent to the next session of Congress
ANOTHER DASTARDLY OUTRAGE.
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MAKING AN AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN.
MONSTER MEETING TO BE HELD BY
NON-PARTISAN ANTI CHARTER LEAGUE
The Jeffersonian,
Towson, Md., Gentlemen :—
I am glad to see by your columns the names Of some of our Baltimore county citizens as to their position regarding; a change in our methods of, local government.
I am satisfied with our present form, and do not wish to experiment -with a new one; for that reason I shall vote against any change.
Yours truly,
S. BALDWIN, JR.
Have You a Family Budget ?
Have you a family budget, or do you manage your household and living expenditures in a haphazard, hit-or-miss fashion?
If you really want to get ahead and at the same time make the money that you' spend do full duty, start a budget.
Plan your expenditures beforehand—so much for this, so much for that, a certain amount for unforeseen demands, and a certain aii#)unt for savings. Then stay within your estimates.
You will need both a checking and a savings account in connection with the family budget, and that's where Ave can help you.
Second National Bank
of Towson
HARRISON RIDER, Prest. ELMER J. COOK, -NOAH E. OP PUTT,
Vice-Pres'dents.
JOS. B. GALLOWAY, Cashier. THOS. J. MEADS,
Asst. Cashier.
consolidating districts, improving educational standards and methods and giving the country boy and girl the educational advantages possessed by pupils in the larger centres, to remove the causes of discontent with life on the farm from the movement to the city which was imperiling its existence.
The roster of agricultural legislation enacted during Cox's three administrations, includes the following:
A law combining all agricultural activities under jurisdiction of an agricultural commission; provision for study of and establishment of a farm credit plan; protection against sale of untested fertilizer; provision for destruction of and remuneration for diseased cattle; compulsory orchard spraying law, with spraying material under license; establishment of breeding aervice at institutional farms, and the building up of pure-bred herds throughout the State; passage of a pure seed bill; establishment of a producer-to-consumer market bill; provision for proper seed corn when Ohio crop had failed; securing 6,000 tractors! in war time to keeP UP production; enlargement of agricultural aid through the experiment station and State Agricultural College.
How much in sympathy have been the agricultural aims and policies of the Democratic nominee and his party is shown by the record of the Wilson administration.
The roster of national legislation is a long one, filled with measures of a constructive nature. One of the most (Continued on Page 4, Col. 2.)
Congressman Carville D. Benson, who lisa candidate for re-election, is active in "stumping" the Second Congressional District.
WORKERS TO GATHER
Democratic Executive Committee
Will Hold Meeting- At Hotel
Rennert, Baltimore.
There will be a meeting of the Baltimore County Democratic Executive Committee and workers at the Hotel Rennert, Baltimore, on next Saturday, October 16, at noon, after which a luncheon will be served.
BOOZE CARRIERS ARRESTED
County Police Apprehend Men In
Motor Truck On Reisters-
town Road.
Three men were arrested by Baltimore county police after an exciting chase on the Reisterstown road, near Reiaterstown, Tuesday, and were turned over to the Federal authorities, charged with transporting 50 cases of liquor in violation of the National Prohibition Act.
The men were enroute to New York f'.a. motor truck.
Hobert Smock; Prominent Republican, To Preside—^Osborne i. Yellolt Anil W. Irvine Cross To Speak-—Membership Of Organization
OppBsed To New Charter Increases.
Preparations are being made for a, such, is in any way connected with the
monster meeting to be held Wednesday LfeafU^ altn°uSh Prominent members -. „ . ;. A „ , , , .of both parties are fiakmg an active evening, October 13, at 8 o clock, m interest in its work.f They believe— the courtroom at Towson under the and properly sp—that the-question of auspices of the Non-Partisan Anti- *he adoption or rejection of the char-_,*•.,. „ ter is a matter of such great moment
Charter League of Baltimore County. I to the people of the county that it Former Judge N. Charles Burke, ought not to be treated as a party chairman of the League, will call the ! question. _
meeting to order, and will introduce-; _ Certain members of the so-called
1 Taxpayers League, who are advocat-
DEFECTS i CHARTER
Baltimore American Says Proposed
Form Is No Government
All.
(Editorial from the Baltimore American of October 1, 1920). ihis time, when the attention of ople is engaged in the consideration of great national questions, it appen that matters of purely local and domestic concern may not receive the careful consideration and scrutiny which their importance demands. An illustration of this may be found in the movement to change radically the form of local government in Baltimore county and to substitute therefor the form offered by a charter prepared by a commission of five citizens of that county.
The difficulty with the plan offered by this? proposed charter is that it really is not a plan of government at all, but a mere headline charter, which, leaves the. actual form of the local government of the county to be determined by a county council which cannot even be elected until a year after I the charter isi adopted and the existing form of government discarded, and which council may be composed of men wholly inexperienced in public affairs and quite incapable of formulating a satisfactory or effective plan of government for such county.
The home-rule amendment, of course, contemplated that the Charter Board should offer a complete plan of government for the county, so that the voters might know for what they were voting, and whether the proposed plan would be better or -worse than the existing form of government. It was not thought that the voters would be asked to take a "pig in a poke" and adopt a charter that they would not be able to know for at least a year afterwards what they had let themselves in for.
Yet that is what the proposed charter asks the people of the county to do for while it offers a "plan" for local government, this plan is merely a list of chapter titles which really tell nothing. It does not describe, limit or define the powers of the officials who are to administer the county government, but all these vital and essential matters are left to the chance judgment and discretion of the men who will not be elected for at least a year after the adoption of the charter.
Unclpv such nirrwpstances it ia i»k-ing too much of the people of the county to vote for such charter. Their existing form of government"" is the cheapest, most flexible and efficient yet devised for such a territory, and has been tested by time and experience. It would be neither good judgment nor' sound sense to change it for the proposed experiment, the final form of which no one can now foretell.
OFFERS TREES
State Board of Forestry Announces Stock Is Available For Planting-.
-The State Board of Forestry has sent a communication to The Jeffersonian stating that stock is available at the State Forest Nursey at College Park,
Hobart Smock, the well known singer j ing "the adoption of the Charter have oTt^eeVfoTforest^ VoTdsJde plan? as the presiding officer. \ repeatedly made the charge that it in..-
of Towson, Mr. Smock is a Republican, having filed his papers as a candidate for the Republican nomination for State Senator last summer, but later withdrawing in favor of Henry P. Pielert. Mr.
was being opposed slalely by the Democratic politicians and officeholders in the county, but the political complex-on of the Anti-Charter League proves the falsity of this charge. Among promnent Republicans in the county who have come out in opposition to
ADDmONAL STOCK OFFERED
Black & Decker Has Decided To Open Another Block 01 $100,000 0 Per Ct. Cumulative Preferred.
The Black & Decker Mfg. Co., who have recently increased the?r capitalization to $2,000,000, one million of which is) 8 per cent, cumulative preferred stock and one million common stock, advise that the first allotment of $250,000 worth of the preferred stock wasi immediately oversubscribed by Black & Decker employees, making it necessary to ooen up a second block of $250,000 worth, and that in the 45 days ending September 30th the total half million dollars worth of preferred stock has been taken up; $368,500 worth has been taken by the Black & Decker organization alone and the balance of the half-million dollars by friends of the Company, principally throughout Baltimore county.
Practically the entire organization and many friends and neighbors have acquired a financial iinterest in the Company, and, as the demand for this stock continues the Company has1, decided to open up another block of $100,000 worth of the 8 per cent, cumulative preferred stock, which will carry with it a bonus of one share of common stock with every six shares Of preferred.
The preferred stock pays* a fixed dividend of 8 per cent, per annum, payable at the rate of $2 on each of the following dates: March 31st, June 30th, September 30th and December 30th of each year.
No regular dividend is guaranteed on the common stock, although in the past this has paid as high as 8 per cent. al^o.
Smock is not only a noted singer, but the charter are General Felix Agnus, is also an entertaining speaker, and publisjher of The Baltimore American; . . . , . ,. i., . „, former State Senator Newton D. R.
he is expected to have something of Allen; Henry P. Pielert, late Repub-interest to say in opposition to theilican candidate for the State Senate; charter j Laban Sparks and William H. Law-
m. ' . , _ -, irence, both former Republican candi-
The two main speakers of the even-ldate? for Congress, and Mr. Hobart ing will be W. Irvine Cross and Os- i Smock. No one will question the borne I. Yellott, both residents of the ! "Republicanism" of any of these men. ™„^+„r „v,/i v.r.4-^ i ji v, J And besides them are several Inde-
county, and both leading members of j pendent, typical of whom is S. Duncan the Maryland bar. Mr. Cross is a Re- Black, president of the Black fz Deck-
The State Nursery, since its establishment a few. years ago, has rendered great fjervice'to the people of the State in furnishing home grown trees of proven worth at a nominal cost.
DOCKET PREPARED
publican and Mr. Yellott is a Democrat, although neither has permitted ! his party affiliation to interfere when it became necessary to speak out upon some important question affecting the welfare of the people of the county or State.
Mr. Cross enjoys a very lucrative law practice and during the last twenty years or more nasi appeared in some of the most important trials held in th^ State. When the recent Annexation Act was before the Courts he was engaged as spedial counsel by the County Commissioners to argue agains* its constitutionality. A great part of his practice has concerned constitutional questions, and what he has to say concerning the constitutionality of the proposed charter is awaited with interest.
Mr. Yellott was for several years People's Counsel before the Public Service Commission and was recently appointed by Governor Ritchie to fill the office of State Employment Commissioner, created under an act of the last Legislature applying the merit system to State employees. .Mr.. Yellott is a fluent and interesting talker and what he may have to say in opposition to the charter is also awaited with interest.
Quite a number of influential men and women of the county have recently joined the Anti-Charter League—both Democrats and Republicans—and an aggressive campaign will be conducted throughout the county during the next three weeks for the purpose of impressing upon the voters the importance of defeating the charter.
The meeting to be held at the Court House is intended not merely for the residents of Towson, but for the whole county as well, and delegations from different sections of the county—men nnd women alike—are expected to attend.
The Anti-Charter League is strictly non-partisan. Neither the Democratic nor the Republican organizations, as
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