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Maryland State Archives Jeffersonian, Towson, Maryland mdsa_sc3410_1_81-0467 Enlarge and print image (5M) |
| -Saturday, Decemberr 13, 1924. [IAN, TOWSON, MARYLAND THE JEFFERSONIAN Baltimore County's Progressive Newspaper. TOWSON, MARYLAND Maryland Journal, Established 1865 Baltimore County Democrat, Est. 1885 The New Era, Established.......1913 Consolidated with THE JEFFERSONIAN Published Every Week By The Jeflersonian Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. Entered as Second-Class Matter at the Post Office, Baltimore, Md. Subscription $1.50 Per Year. Payable In Advance. Single Copies, 5 Cents, For Sale At The Following Newsdealers in Baltimore County: Court Iiunch Room - Towson, Md. Hergenrather's Drug Store - Towson C. H. Michael's - - Reisterstown Henry Crumllch - - Dundalk Mrs. Davis', P. O. Building, Pikesville A. C. Davis - - Catonsvllle Rudolph Deihlman's Store, Catonsvllle H. T. Cooper's Store - Owings Mills Frank Zito's Store - Pikesville LOG IE BONNETT, Editor and Manager SAT. DECEMBER 13, 1924. LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE BEFORE MEN, THAT THEY MAY SEE YOUR GOOD WORKS AND GLORIFY YOUR FATHER, WHICH IS IN HEAVEN." Christmas Eve it is to be hoped that every householder in the various towns, villages and ham-lets of Baltimore county wilF. place candles in the windows of their homes, thereby reviving the old English custom, and making the occasion more beautiful. In many communities little bands of men will wend their way through the streets chanting carols, and here in Towson there will be three groups, one to cover the East side, one the West side and one the South side of the town. It is indeed gratifying to realize that our people are drifting back to the quaint old customs of Christmas Eve, for until recently the Holy Night was like all others, but now it is becoming distinctive and individual due to the Christmas spirit displayed by nearly everyone. No more appropriate words for the occasion can be had than those taken from the Bible: "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father, which is in Heaven." CONGRESS AND THE FARMER. When these words are read the Sixty-eighth Congress, in its second session, will have convened and be at work. Events of national importance, far-reaching in their influence and effect, have taken place since the flags last were hoisted on the Capitol. From now until March 4th a busy session engages Congress. Legislation relating to the farm is to tj^e ^front. The Capper-for the crea-board of seven members, five to represent various agricultural associations, and two—the Secretaries of Agriculture and Commerce— to be ex-officio. The plan is that this board provide a staff of men, fully competent in organization and administration of co-operatives, who could give advice on needs and methods of farming welfare. It would have wide powers as to standards, inspection, and certification, and the distribution of market information. Its powers would be further increased by co-operating with the Department of Commerce in expert matters and represent the co-operatives before the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Trade Commission. Still further powers enhance the vitality of this board, having power to give charters to distributing associations. Mr. Hoover said in an address lately delivered, that this proposed organization '' represents in its every part a mobilization of the best of the practical experience of our different marketing agencies by a mobilization of these forces of betterment. The Government relation is of a purely friendly assistance in the development of better practices in marketing." Farming interests are being cared for in several other, though perhaps less ambitious, legislative acts. One is to stop importation of Italian clover seed and to dye all unsuitable seeds. The Purnell bill, which would give more Federal financial support to -experiment stations, is of vital moment to the farmer. Several others, for example, the reorganization of the Reclamation Service, bear directly upon increasing productivity of the farm. In all the farm is to the front in this Congress. However, the most interesting piece of legislation is the consideration of Muscle Shoals. This is the first on the Senate Calendar, having been ordered out "and not to be laid aside until finally disposed of." After long months of talk and talk this matter may be settled. A new angle has been drawn by the withdrawal of Henry Ford's offer. Therefore Government ownership (or the sale to some other interest) is to the front. While Mr. Ford has withdrawn his offer, which he did in a letter to President Coolidge, intimating his regret at waiting so long for an answer, pro or con, from Congress, yet he hinted that; a reconsideration of his withdrawal might be made. If Ford could work Muscle Shoals to a profit for himself and to the advantage of the farmer in producing fertilizer, why could not the Government do the same for the farmer and itself? The farmers need cheap fertilizer, and Muscle Shoals, being near the source of raw materials, is a convenient place for manufacture. This place is a great water-power site, destined some day to be the center of a large manufacturing district. Its completion will likely improve navigation on the Tennessee River. A hundred million dollars is the investment of the Government, The manufacture of nitrates is the object, and it matters not, Government made or private contract work or individual interest, the production should be such that fertilizer become a cheaper commodity to the farmer. This session of Congress is of great interest to the farmer, and he will watch keenly the disposition of legislation relating to himself. GRAND INQUEST REPORTS TO COURT IT MADE DEEP STUDY OF ACCIDENT AT IA7THER-VILUE. ' Says County Authorities Should Consult Immediately With Railroad Officials And See That Overhead Bridge Or Tunnel Is Placed At Crossing. (Continued from Page 1) men who were killed and mangled, recklessly ran into the moving train, the grand jury reported to the court "that it had made a deep study of the accident and conditions at the crssing and recommended that the county authorities consult immediately with the officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad and see that an overhead bridge or tunnel be placed at the crossing as soon as possible." The report then adds: "Because of the danger to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, we recommend tha until the bridge or tunnel is constructed that safety gates be installed at once and a watchman be kept on guard night and day to operate the gates and protect the public." In 1915 the County Commissioners after numerous accidents at this most dangerous crossing reached the same conclusion and ordered gates and watchmen. The Railroad Company appealed from their decision and never took any action to have the appeal disposed of. If the railroad had complied with the most reasonable order the three youn men killed because of no protection whatever at the crossing, would be alive today. Not only did the Commissioners pass on the matter but some years later the Engineer of the Public Service Commission, after investigation, reported to the Board that it was a crossing dangerous to life and property and advised gatles and watchmen, but to this the Railroad paid not the slightest attention and now, after this last terrible accident the grand jury has gone on record endorsing both the findings of the County Commissioners and the Public Service Commission. The question uppermost in the minds of everyone is what action will the Railroad take now. Will it ignore the recommendation of the Grand Inquest as it did the others? We shall see. We do not know what steps the Lutherville Improvement Association j^fel the authorities will now take to TOmpel action, but it seems to us that the practical thing to do and at once, is to have the appeal by the Railroad taken in 1915 heard at once by the Court, and if the order of the Commissioners is affirmed to proceed at once to recover the fines imposed by law. Of course, the right thing, indeed, the only decent thing for the Railroad to do now is to immediately put up the gates and provide the watchmen. Will they do it? (L/aQJJ©(ru- * PERSONALS. DON'T WHINE. I don't mind the man with a red-blooded kick, At a real or fancied wrong; I can stand for the chap with the grouch if he's quick To drop it when joy comes along; I have praise for the fellow who says what he thinks Though his thoughts may not fit mine. But spare me from having to mix with the ginks Who go through the world with a whine. I am willing to listen to sinner or saint Who is willing to fight for his rights. And there's something sometimes in an honest complaint That the soul of me really delights; For kickers are useful and grouches are wise, For their purpose is frequently fine— But spare me from having to mix with the guys Who go through the world with a whine. IF WE HAVE LOYAL FRIENDS. 'Tis a gay old world and a gray old world, And a world of ups and downs. 'Tis a sad old world and a glad old world, And a world of smiles and frowns. But from the cradle to the grave, Howe'er our journey ends, We can be ever blithe and brave— If we have loyal friends. GIVEN XMAS GIFT PREPARE FOR THE WORST. Jones had found a slip of paper on his lawn. It was an accurate and detailed plan of his private office. The exact position of the stairs was noted. Notes showed which doors swung in and which swung out. Even the windows were set down. Jones was alarmed. "Some burglar must be going to raid my office," he told his family. "Oh, that isn't it," cried his daughter, glancing at the sketch. "Those notes are in Jack's handwriting. He's coming down to your office to ask you to let him marry me." United Railway Plays Santa To Employees—5000 Benefit. Wage increases for 5000 shop employes, conductors and motormen and bus operators of the United Railways has been agreed upon, effective January 1, adding approximately $155,000 annually to the company's payroll. The raise, averaging 2 per cent., does not extend to officials or the clerical staff. The decision was reached at the annual conference between the general committee representing the employes' organization and C. D. Emmons, president of the company, and is in accord with the working agreement in force between them. Discussion covered a frank statement of the company's position by Mr. Emmons and its acceptance by the committee as ground for agreeing upon a smaller increase in pay than had been proposed originally. Application of the increase raises the hourly minimum and maximum wages of motormen and conductors from 46 and 51 cents to 47 and 52 cents, respectively. Wages based on daily rate are increased a flat 2 per cent. PLAIN TEEDLE. There was a young man named Teedle, Who wouldn't accept his degree; He said, "It's enough to be Teedle, Without being Teedle D. D." Mrs. Erma R. Payne, of Corbett, has been indisposed. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence M. Hoshall entertained at a dinner on Sunday evening. Mrs. James M. Birmingham entertained the White Hall Book Club at her home on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. S. A. Rawlings, of Towson, who has been quite ill, remains in an unimproved condition. Mr. Adolphus Cole, of Hyde, has returned home following a sojourn in Virginia. Mrs. Pomelia Henderson, of Black Horse, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John M. Wilson, of White Hall. Mrs. Harry S. Reier, of Glen Arm, entertained members of the Home Economics Club last night (Friday). Mrs. F. M. Gorsuch, of Kingsville, has had as her guest Miss Mary Perdue, of My Lady's Manor. Mr. John B. Wyatt and Miss Dollie A. Haskett, both of Anneslie, were quietly married recently. Mr. Jacob M. Swam, rural mail carrier of Route 3 in the "upper end," has returned to work after his annual vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Matthews have been recent guests of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Guthrie, of Sunnybrook. Miss Mary Frigate, of Baltimore city, was the recent guest of her sister, Miss Sallie Barnhart, of Long Green. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wood and family of Parkville, are in Florida, where they will spend the balance of the winter. Wm. Sadler, of the Virginia Aviation Field, was the recent guest of his mother, Mrs. Flora Sadler, of Hyde. Miss Florence Meredith, of Har-risburg, spent the week-end with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. J. Harry Birmingham, at White Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wiley entertained members of the White Hall Aid Society on Thursday evening. Mrs. Virginia M. Benridge, of Baltimore city, has been the guest of her uncle, Mr. J. E. Shaver, of Free-land. On Tuesday evening Mrs. J. J. Smith and Mrs. N. Fryer entertained members of the Ladies' Aid Society of Chestnut Grove Church. Mr. and Mrs. William Baker, of Walkers, had as their recent guest their daughter, Miss Marguerite Baker, of Baltimore city. Mrs. Di Owen Lytle, of White Hall, who has been visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lease, of York, Pa., has returned to her home. Miss Kathryn Berriman and Mr. George E. Slater, both of Johnstown, Pa., wended their way to Towson and were married by one of the local ministers. Mrs. Viola Miller, of Rayville, is now occupying the residence recently purchased at Cockeysville. Mr. Russell B. Hoshall and Mr. Herbert Tracey, of Walkers, enjoyed a hunting trip in North Carolina. ¦ ¦^¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦^¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦nHBnnBK s I Atwater ¦ Kent RADIO THINK OF WHAT IS BACK OF IT EVERY time a purchaser leaves our store, having bought an Atwater Kent Radio set, we feel we have made a life-long friend. We know that we have sold him equipment that is the last word in radio—and we have made sure that its operation is thoroughly understood. How far we have succeeded in winning our customers' confidence can be j udged by the fact that every Atwater Kent set bought from us has stayed sold—and sold others. Before you purchase a radio instrument, come in and talk to us. JESSOP & JESSOP, MASON'S GARAGE, Cockeysville, Md. Towson, Md. MAGNETO MACHINE CO., Wholesale Distributors, 1031 Cathedral St., Baltimore, Md. iliBBBIilHISilBaillliailiBIIIIBPIiaBIBI IN EFFORT TO ARREST MOTORIST COUNTY DEPUTY IS GIVEN SEVERE BEATING. When he attempted to arrest a motorist on Dogwood road, a Balti-morecounty deputy sheriff was attacked hy seven men and beaten, he declared, when he appeared in court against'Charles Smith and Albert Herman, both of Woodlawn. He said that Smith was driving the automobile. Leishear told Magistrate Staylor he had warned Smithnot to operate his automobile because he was using license tags belonging to an automobile owned by Herman. Several hour* after the warning he caught Smith in the act of operating the automobile, and when he attempted to place Smith under arrest the fight started, he testified. . Smith drove away in his automobile, while the other men who figured in the attack on the deputy went in another direction in a large automobile which was standing nearby, Leishear said. Leishear followed the automobile operated by Smith, he said. At the city limits on Garrison avenue Leishear picked up Patrolman Gavin, of the Northwestern district, and after a chase of more than 15 blocks, overtook the automobile at WalbrookJunction,he said. Patrolman Gavin and Leishear testified that Smith was driving faster than 45 miles an hour. Magistrate Staylor fined Smith $11.45 for operating an automobile with markers belonging to another car and $10 for speeding. Herman was also fined $11.45 for permitting Smith to use markers belonging to his automobile. Sergt. Edward Poehlman, of Baltimore county, presented warrants for the arrest of Smith and Herman on charges of assaulting Leishear. Both men were committed to jail in default of the fines. Magistrate Staylor said the men would be turned over to the Baltimore County authorities after being released from jail. NOT SO BAD. Bellhop (after guest has rung for ten minutes)—Did you ring, sir? Guest—Hell, no! I was tolling; I thought you were dead! A NOVEL CHECKING SYSTEM. Two slightly intoxicated gentlemen wandered into a public dance. One asked the location of the cloak room, and was told to take the first door to the right, and to go down three steps. Due to the liker-logged condition of his brain he got the elevator shaft by mistake, and fell eight stories to its bottom. His friend watched his sudden departure, and leaning through the door called out, "What are you doing down there?" After a short pause the following answer came up the shaft: "Hanging up my coat. Look out for that first step; it's an awful one." IT MADE A DIFFERENCE. A truant officer made a call at the home of a pupil whose absence had extended for over a week. "Mikey is now past his thirteenth year," said the boy's mother, "an* me and his father think he's after hain' schoolin' enough." "Schooling enough?" repeated the officer. "Why, I did not finish my education until I was twenty-three." "Be that so?" said the woman in amazement. Then, reassuringly, after a thoughtful pause: "Well, sor, yesee that boy of ours has b-r-ains." BOTH MISSING. The Rev. Guy E. Shipler, editor of The Churchman, told at a dinner in New York a number of church anecdotes. "Late one Saturday night," Dr. Shipler said, "a young divine receive a wire from his bishop ordering him to preach the next morning at a certain church. This church was unknown to the yonung man. Nevertheless he prepared his sermon, took the train, arrive dand preached duly. "He preached from the text, 'Without money and without price,' and, to his astonishment and annoyance, every time he quoted this text—and of course he had to quote it pretty frequently in the sermon's course—¦ the entire congregation shook with suppressed laughter. "Well, after the exercises were over the young divine asked one of the vestrymen the meaning of all that unseemly mirth. "The vestryman gave a loud guffaw and said: " 'Our own minister—the one whose pulpit you are supplying—-is named Price, and he absconded yesterday with a large sum of money.' " EXTRA CONDENSED. When he first came to see her, He showed a timid heart; And when the lights were low They sat this far apart. But when this love grew warmer And learned the joy of a kiss, They knocked out all the spaces Andsatupcloselikethis. YV/E, take this opportunity to extend to our host of friends, the public, our sincerest wishes that this* Christmas will be the merriest you have ever had and that the New Year holds for you a bountiful measure of happiness and prosperity. © Maryland State Archives mdsa_sc3410_1_81-0467.jpg |