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Maryland State Archives Jeffersonian, Towson, Maryland mdsa_sc3410_1_81-1007 Enlarge and print image (6M) |
| *y, May 24, 1924. THE JEFFERSONIAN, TOWSON, MARYLAND /ERS0N1AN yunty's Only Sunday Newspaper ^JON, MARYLAND Journal, Established 1865 e County Democrat, Est. 1885 ^w Era, Established.......1013 Consolidated with THE JEFFERSONIAN Published Every "Week By The Jefiersonian Printing; & Publishing; Co., Inc. ESntered as Second-Class Matter at the Post Office, Baltimore, Md. inscription $1.50 Per Year. In Advance. Payable Single Copies, 5 Cents, For Sale At The Following Newsdealers In Baltiomore, County. Cmrnxt Drug Co. - - Towson Mergenrather's Drug Store - Towson C. H. Michael's - - Reisterstown Henry Crumlich - - Dundalk Mrs. Davis', P. O. BuUding, Pikcsville A. C. Davis - - Catonsvllle Rudolph Deihlman's Store, Catonsvllle M. T. Cooper's Store - Owings Mills Frank Zito's Store - Pikesville State that should give him high standing in the great councils of the National Democratic Party. A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTMENT. LOGIE BONNETT, Editor and Manager SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1924 RITCHIE FOR PRESIDENT. The State convention which met in Baltimore city on Thursday at Ford's Opera House selected an iron-clad Ritchie delegation to the National Democratic Convention which will convene in New York City on June 23rd, and unanimously passed the following resolutions: "Whereas the Democrats of this State take unbounded pride in the consideration which has been given in other States in this country, as well as in Maryland, to the name of Governor Albert C. Ritchie as the Democratic nominee for the President of the United States; and "Whereas Governor Ritchie's record for executive efficiency and economy, his reduction of the State tax rate by more than 25 per cent., which is unprecedented since the Civil War; and "Whereas his sound views on the right of the States to determine their internal and domestic affairs for themselves are among many outstanding qualities which equip him splendidly for the high office of President; and "Whereas his re-election for another term as Governor by a majority of more than 40,000 was both unprecedented in this State and shows the esteem in which Governor Ritchie is held by all our people; therefore be it "Resolved, That the Maryland delegation to the National Democratic Convention be hereby instructed to vote at said convention for Governor Ritchie as Democratic nominee for President of the United States." Governor Ritchie will be the first bona fide candidate for President of the United States from Maryland to go to a National Convention with a solid delegation behind him in the memory of anyone living in Maryland. The Governor is of the right age, has the necessary ability and has a record as Governor of his native The County Commissioners are offering bonds and certificates of indebtedness this week covering two loans authorized by acts of the Legislature. The Bond Issue, amounts to $1,000,000, is known as the Metropolitan District Bonds and pay 4% per cent, and are exempt from Federal, State or county taxes. The Certificates of indebtedness amounting to $100,000, is known as the First Sewerage Loan of Baltimore County. They pay 4% per cent, and are also free from Federal, State or county taxes. The Bonds and Certificates of Indebtedness are issued in denominations of $1,000. Here then is an opportunity to invest in home securities about which there can be no possible doubt. Our county people are losing thousands of dollars annually in worthless wild - cat schemes. They are influenced to invest by smooth-tongued promoters with a promise of enormous interest rates. An inquiry at any bank in many instances would elicit the information that tA offerings were worthless. There is no gospel truer than "the greater the yield of interest, the greater the risk." In these securities offered by the county the full faith and credit of Baltimore county is pledged for the payment of principal and interest and the taxable basis of the coun ty is $149,000,000, so there could not be greater security. They are as good as Government bonds. Don't permit the opportunity to go by without securing as many of them as you can carry. CONGRATULATIONS. It is great to be a helper in life, especially a helper of children. Yea, the world needs such men and many of them. The Superintendent of a Sun day School has the opportunity that no other man has, to be a force for betterment, both physi cal and moral, for lo, he holds a vital situation in his hands. These few impersonal remarks are capable of personal application and they are to be applied to the man whose name this community holds in tender memory, James E. Dunphy, for in him these things are being fulfilled. This week "Uncle Jimmy," as he is affectionately known to his intimates, was elected head of the Sunday School of the Towson M. E. Church for his 49th year, and there is in his devotion to duties, a lesson for us all. A kindly, courteous, christian gentleman, a spirit for helpfulness that finds expression in all his paths through life and a true friend, characterize "Uncle Jimmy's" make-up. God grant that he will be spared for a long, long time to carry on his good work. A PROPHECY. erals? To receive communion the radio fan must have bread and grape juice within reach?for the purposes of the other services, merely substitute a baby, a girl or a corpse. We can visualize the day when each denomination will have its own powerful broadcasting stations with ministers, organists and choirs working before the microphones in eight-hour shifts. The atmosphere will be kept continually charged with services of all descriptions and to fit every human need, so that at any moment of the day or night one may receive communion, christen the baby, marry off the daughter or say a final farewell to some fortunate relative who has listened in for the last time. THE BLACK SHEEP. The season of the straw lid is upon us, and in accordance with custom and precedent and the pressure of the hat makers. and vendors, we men, with hardly an exception, will soon be wearing them, hence the fellow who sticks to his old derby, will be looked upon as the black sheep. There will be a weak attempt at variety and individuality?a certain percentage will depart from the regular shapes for a Panama, a Leghorn or Bangkok, but on the whole we shall look more alike than ever. This sameness, however, would not be so disturbing if it extended only to hats, but the uniform straw hat is symptomatic. Look us over?we are all, except for a few mustaches, clean shaven. Most of us wear Klassy Kut Klothes, turn-down collars and tan or black low-quarters. If we haven't all got our B. V. D.'s on now, it's only the matter of a few days. Even the home-brew made by some, looks the same, even if it doesn't all taste the same, but it's not for the want of trying. What goes on underneath our straws is neatly summed up for us every evening in the latest sporting news. Yea, for the sight of just one guy in a pearl gray derby! A NEW SORT OF CRIMINAL They've been broadcasting sermons by radio for some time, but now comes communion by radio, and the last bulwark of the old order requiring church attend- The man who uses his automobile for the purpose of outraging the womanhood of the country and whose activities are spreading so rapidly that no section seems safe is the newest type of criminal. In driving over the rural roads these pests offer assistance to women and girls whom they find walking. Polite and suave they tender the pedestrians "a lift," especially when she has some distance to go, and the offer is accepted in the same good faith in which it appears to be extended. Once within the machine the innocent victim is subjected to insults or overtures that would make the blood boil in the veins of any decent man, with rage. It is easy for the driver to make his escape before the affair can be reported and for that reason but few are apprehended. All sorts of crime, ranging up to murder, are being committed by men who use automobiles for degrading purposes. The only safe thing for a woman to do when offered a ride by a stranger is to decline. There are thousands of honorable men who are really sincere when they offer a pedestrian "a lift," but since there is no means of identifying them from the curs, the best rule to follow is to say "No, AMP THE W6RL9 LflB&fi (By D. P.) QUIT YOUR KIGKIN'. There ain't no use in kickin', friend, when things don't come your way; It does no good to holler round and grumble night and day. The thing to do is curb your grief, cut out your little whine; And when they ask you how you are, just say, "I'm feelin' fine." There ain't no man alive but what is booked to get his slap; There ain't no man what walks but what from trouble gets his rap. Go mingle with the bunch, old boy, where all the bright lights shine, And when they ask you how you are, just say, "I'm feelin' fine." ----------o---------- THE ROGUES' GALLERY. An elderly man of ultra-convivial habits, but withal learned and bookish, was hailed before the bar of justice in a country town. "Ye're charged with bein' drunk and disorderly," snapped- the magistrate. "Have ye anything ta say why sentence should not be pronounced?" "Man's inhumanity to man makes countless thousands mour\i," began the prisoner in a flight of oratory-"I am not so debased as Poe, so profligate as Byron, so ungrateful as Keats, so intemperate as Burns, so timid as Tennyson, so vulgar a5 Shakespeare, so?" That'll do, that'll do," interrupted the magistrate.- "Ninety days. And, officer, take down that list of names he mentioned and round 'em up. I think they're as bad as he is." IT BEATS THE DEVIL. A colored preacher called on a white minister. He found the white man busy writing. "What you-all doin'?" he asked. "I'm preparing notes for my sermon for next Sunday." The colored gentleman shook his head. "I certainly would newer do dat, sir," he said. "De debbil am a-lookin' right over your shoulder and knows everything you gwine to say, 'an he am prepared for you. Now, I don't make no notes and when I gets up to talk, neder me nor the debbil hisself don't know what I'm gwine^to say." ----------o---------- THE EXPRESS FROM MONTREAL. The express from Montreal had just pulled in and the nervous, heavily-laden passenger had accosted a porter. "Careful with those suitcases now, young man," he warned him. "Suh," replied the redcap, drawing himself up proudly. "Ah's toted hundreds of dese, an' nevah once does Ah let de bottles rattle." TAKINK NO CHANCES. A woman went into a photographer's to have her picture taken?naturally. While the photographer was adjusting the camera, the woman wrapped a clothesline ground her skirts. "You'll have to take that off, madam," said the photographer. "I can't take your picture that way." "You can't fool me that way, young man," she replied. "I know you see me upside down in that camera." ----------o---------- EXACTLY THAT! Little Willie, taking a long walk with his Dad one day, saw a sign, "Painless Dentist." Said Willie, "Dad, what is a painless dentist?" "A painless dentist, my son, is a liar." ----------o---------- GET SET! GO! George?the boss offered me an interest in the business today. Phil?He did? George?Yes. He said that if I didn't take an interest in it pretty soon he'd fire me. ----------o---------- PAT KNEW THE ANSWER. An Irishman was newly employed at a lumber office. The proprietors of the company were young men and decided to have some fun with the new Irish hand. Patrick was duly left in charge of the office, with instructions to take all orders which might come in during their absence. Going to a near-by drug store they they proceeded to call up the lumber company's office and the following conversation ensued: "Hello! Is this the East Side Lumber Company?" "Yes, sir. And what would ye be havin'?" "Take an order, will you?" "Sure. That's what I'm here for." "Please send us up a thousand knotholes." "What's that?" "One thousand knotholes." "Well, now, an' ain't that a bloom-in' shame, I'm sorry, but we are just out of them." "How's that?" "Just sold them all to the new brewery." "To the brewery? What do they want with them?" "By golly, an' they use them for bungholes in barrels." HIS HAT IN PRESIDENTIAL RING. MORE THAN 500 BALTIMORE COUNTY MEN WILL PARTICIPATE IN BONUS. Figures Show Tha Many Veterans Will Soon Receive Material Benefits Prom New Legislation?How Totals Are Arrived At. Governor Albert C. Ritchie, who w as endorsed for President by the Democratic State Convention. WE BREED PEDIGREE CATTLE, HORSES AND DOGS, BUT CHILDREN JUST COME. Congress Authorizes Immense Sums To Make Conditions Safe For Hogs And Talks To Death Measure To Protect Youngsters. anee goes co-flooey. If communion by radio, why'thank you-? and trudge wearily not baptisms, marriages and fun- on. HER INTENTIONS. Mrs. Elfins met Mary Smith whom she had recommended to a neighbor for a situation. "How are you getting on at your new place?" asked Mrs. Elfins. "Very well, thank you," was the reply. "I am glad to hear it," remarked Mrs. Elfins. "Your employer is very kind, and you can't do too much for her." "I don't mean to ma'am," replied Mary. (Continued from Page 1) imprisonment; a newspaper takes the finer instincts from people, especially the younger generation, and it is applauded as a "good strike," and some one gains promotion and a bag of silver. Were they "thirty pieces of silver?" ** But this young girl has made a far greater challenge to the modern American social organization, the body social. Say what you will, she was more "sinned against than sinning." We are not excusing her? only accusing those who made hei< what she was. Was her's a typical American home? We are not willing to admit that. Anyhow, her home was one of thousands of like character. Her father was a shiftless, indifferent man, a perpetual drunkard and mostly out of work. Her mother was ignorant, heartless, cruel. There was no home life, little food, poor shelter. She had to find some place elsewhere to sleep; and for her it was a basement coal bin, where she nightly slept until an agent of the Children's Aid Society found her and gave her a better place. From fourteen until she married her work was in a steam laundry. No home, no training, no education, no preparation for life. How about the smug indifference on the part of the American mothers who care only for the one child who sleeps on downy pillows, under linen sheets? Who cares about the coal-pile children? But to continue. This young girl's companions were like herself?or worse; and no uplifting influences cast their shadows over her. From a poor bed to a steam laundry; from work to the dance halls, the cheap resorts, or the streets. Her life shadowed by the prison, into which she had seen many go, and from which few had returned. Her good looks tended toward her harm. Naturally she should want good clothes and a good time; silk stockings and cocktails, and the downward road. How to get them? How to get anything when you have no money? How to get the money? "A rag and a bone and a hank of hair." Turn the rags to silk, the bones to plumpness, then bob the! hair, and with some nerve, plus a strong love for a man, "somewhat worse and more daring," then a little gun, and the modern girl bandit is complete. No background to teach her "the thing is wrong." Only her own code, and the code of the thousands like her, "it is right if you can get away with it." . The long trail, which ended for her in the prison, where a new trail begins, reaches backward to the group of companions whose association helped her on; reaches backward to the home, which was not a home in any sense, where she never had what was her due; reaches still backward to pre-natal condition, which made a strong negative hereditary stain in her life. This unfortunate girl robbed a few people (of some high profits they had made, perhaps) and set the police in many cities on their ear. But she has done even more than that?she has asked society "Why did I not have a better chance in life?" Ask this of the forces of hereditary. Have we not a responsibility in pre-natal conditions? Let's think clearly. We breed good cattle, swift horses, pedigree dogs; but children just come. Congress will pass immense sums to make conditions safe for pigs, and talk to death a measure to protect childhood or a child labor law. Ask environment. Has society any responsibility in the surroundings of such girls as this young adventuress? Up-town New York cares little for the East Side. The country lets the town alone. The homes of proper environment are ignorant or indifferent to the homes where poverty makes want and crime. The long trail of this young girl reaches backward from her prison into the homes of our land?into the consciences of our people. If we want less crime, insure a better heredity and a safer environment. Who's to blame? CONVICTED BOOTLEGGER ASSIGNED TO DETECTIVE WORK BY WARDEN OF "PE]f." Sent To Blue Rklge Mountains To Bring Hart, The Assassin, Back? Why Socolow And "Country" Carey Weren't Given Job Remains Mystery. (Continued from Page 1) legger, knew all the mountain passes and caves and hiding places of that section, and also being familiar with all the moonshiners, might be able to locate the fugitives and induce them to come back and apologize at least for their unpardonable breach of hospitality?and so equipped with lanterns and compasses they emerged from the gloomy prison walls on one of the most important missions ever intrusted to con-victs in a prison. They struck the trail to Hagerstown, where they arrived on schedule time and at once began their search. In order that Hart might be prepared for the homecoming and have his laundry and other effects ready the Baltimore papers, as is their custom, immediately notified him through their columns of the coming of Ruby and Reese and their mission, and of Warden Sweezey's hunch. Advices from Hagerstown are most satisfactory and shows that these brave public spirited gentlemen are on the job and are working together in a most systematic and painstaking manner; they have spent the first week in a search of the pool rooms, the theatres, the hotels and restaurants, and no person on the public squares has escaped their scrutiny. Next week, if the weather is good and the moon is in the proper quarter as shown by the Hagerstown almanac and the mountain roads are in fair condition they will proceed toward the Blue Ridge. In the meantime no doubt Hart's cell will be renovated and a lock that will stay locked will be put on the door and everything will be in readiness for his return. The Jeffersonian does not criticize Col. Sweezey for the selection of Ruby and Reese for this mission, but wouldn't Socolow and "Country" Carey know more of Hart's associates and of his possible hiding place ?and it is quite possible they might have undertaken the job and have given their promise to return if they failed in their mission? Still, if Ruby and Reese find they need more help there are a thousand or more convicts in the two big prisons who would doubtless volunteer to assist. When Ruby and Reese come back with Hart and his pal there should be some public demonstration, and we are sure this county would be glad of an opportunity to participate. And in the event of their returns with their prisoners this paper will be glad to unite in a petition to the Governor for their parole. (Continued from Page 1) 60 days he served, whether all spent in this country or parrtly in America and partly abroad. No bonus of any kind is granted for this first 60 days. The cash each veteran received on leaving the service is assumed to cover this period. The rest of the method is simple. Figure the remaining number of days at $1 for each day of home service and $1.25 for each day of overseas service. If the total of the two sums of money is $50 or less, the veteran will receive the bonus in cash as soon as the law becomes effective and can be administered. If the sum is more than $50, it should be multiplied by the factor number set opposite the age of the veteran at his nearest birthday in the accompanying table. The result will be the face value of the 20-year endowment policy which the veteran will receive. If, for example, the applicant has 100 days' home service to his credit and 200_days' overseas service, the face value of his paid-up policy will be $735.73. This figure is arrived at as follows: One hundred days' domestic service minus 60 days accounted for by his discharge pay, equals 40 days. Two hundred days overseas at $1.25 per day, the amount allowed for foreign service, equals $250. Add the home service and foreign service together. This equals $290. This figure is multiplied by 2,537, the factor number to a person 25 years old, and the total $737.73 is obtained. The service man would receive a paid-up insurance policy valued at $735.73. For the computator's guidance, it may be said here that the highest in face value of such a policy can run under the terms of the law is something under $1,600. The primary bonus returns, which are converted into insurance by multiplying by the factor number cannot be greater than $50 for home service orr $625 for both home and overseas duty. No home service which began before April 6, 1917, the date of the declaration of war, will be counted, nor any service at home or abroad after June 14, 1919, the date of the official declaration of peace, service in this country after service abroad is to be counted at home service, while "service abroad" is figured to begin with the day the veteran left this country aboard ship. Now for the explanation of the "factor numbers." The principal on which the insurance due the veteran is worked out is as follows: Theoretically the Government takes the total of the "bonus" due him in cash at the dates of $1 and $1.25 a day. Then it adds a fourth of this total of the original sum. This addition is a purely arbitrary matter. It appears in the bill solely because of the presence of a similar provision in the insurance option clause of so-called "fivefold compensation" bill offered last session by the American Legion. It was put in at that time to make the insurance option more attractive that the cash payment option?in other words, "sweetening." Congress simply picked up the idea bodily in drawing the present bill. The resulting sum is then considered the amount the Government has available to buy a 2 0-year endowment policy for the veteran, assuming that the total premium is paid in one lump. The age of the veteran determines the amount of insurance which can be bought, the older he is the less the face value of the policy he will get, as compared with a younger man who has had the same amount of service. This, naturally, is because the older man is liable to die sooner, making the full face of the policy immediately due his heirs. The amount of variation in the face of policies due to difference in ages is not great, however, for instance, a cash bonus sum of $500 is due him would get a policy for $1,260, while a veteran aged 40, having the same primary sum due him, would get a policy for $1,235, only $35 less. The mysterious "factor numbers" it now remains to be said are only an elaborately worked out but quick method of applying the Governments computation to the "primary sum" due the veteran on the basis of his factor number also includes the one-fourth "sweetening" provision so the veteran should not add this to his primary sum. One feature remains. Beginning two years from the date of the issuance of his policy the veteran may obtain bank loans on it up to the amount of 90 per cent, of its reserve value at the time. Providing this is not more than 60 per cent, of the face value, as it will be when policies have been in effect 16 years or longer. The Veteran's Bureau will issue a table in the near future showing what these reserve valuess are. Numerous statements about the new bill have referred to the "4 per cent, interest" feature. The veteran should disregard this completely in computing the face value of his policy. It is not a factor entering into the relations between the policy holders and the Government. But solely a factor in the Government's own computation of how it is going to raise the policies when they become due through death or maturity. |