The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-10-24

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be attempted in Baltimore county this year,
like those used in other counties heretofore.
1t would be well for all to be on the lookout
just now. Since our Democratic friends have
determined that we shall not have fair cleo
ton if they can help it, every man needs to be
on his guard.
On Saturday night last several of the Demo
cratic candidates and two officials from the
Court House drove from Freeland to Middle
town to address meeting announced for the
latter place. Before reaching their destination
they came in disagreeable contact with small
animal that is seen rarely except at night.
When they got to the meeting they found
thirteen Democrats and ten Republicans-not
large gathering, to be sure-but by common
consent it is said to have been the "loudest"
assemblage the old 9Th district has ever ex-
perienced.
A man who came to Towson this week on
business said that, although a Democrat, he
felt very much down when the outlook for
his party was considered this year. He says
the demand for "a change" is so great that
there is simply no use in trying to stem the
current and that he. with the rest, might just
as well make up their minds to accept the re-
suit as gracefully as they can. He added that
the party had been "bossed" to death and that
possibly it might be resurrected if present con-
ditions were improved.
An election for Mayor was held in Baltimore
last May and they don't know today who was
elected to that office. Mr.. Germans election
law, backed by Gov. Smith and endorsed by
the Democratic ring, is responsible for this
state of affairs. Unless you get rid of these
barnacles such thing as an honest election in
Maryland may not be known in the next
twenty-five years. Unprecedented men should
bear this in mind and vote the ticket that they
know will bring about better order of things.
A certain Democratic newspaper sets up the
claim to being the mouthpiece of its party in
Baltimore county and yet it has not had a
word to say of Mr.. George l.. Van Bibber, the
only candidate for the Associate Judgeship in
this Judicial Circuit We invite attention to
the fact that THE UNION cheerfully endorses
Mr.. Van Bibber, who is a Democrat nomina-
ted by Democratic convention. We favor a
non-partsan Judiciary, hence Mr.. Van Bibber
is entirely acceptable to us.
1t is pleasing TO know that THE UNION has
been in great demand in this campaign-in
fact greater than at times we have been able to
supply, although printing a large extra edition
each week. Some rabid people have found
fault with US because we have not handled
some of the opposition candidates in the way
we should have done-according to their pecu-
liar ideas. But this is not campaign of abuse
and this is not paper to engage in that, even
if it was.
Those Democrats in Baltimore county who
are opposing Mr.. Talbot this year call them
selves the 'straights," while they designate
those who stick to Mr.. Talbot and his ticket as
the crooked fellows. They declare that the
ticket was not nominated by the delegates
sent to Towson, hence the ticket cannot be
straight and they find plenty of justification
in doing all in their power to down it.
A close observer who lives in one of the most
densely populated sections of this county said
this week that it was a matter of general COM
ment that the Warfield campaign buttons were
disappearing. He said the reason of it was
that Warfeld stock was declining and that the
splendid campaign that Mr.. Williams is max.
ing is having telling effect and winning votes
to his side, and that's the way it looks
All that honest men of all parties wish for is
fair election. If they are sure that the end
has been reached by honest means they have
not word to say when the result is made
known, but when they feel that they have
been tricked by crooked ballots, false counts,
or no counts at all, then there is discomfort and
a fixed belief that the law under which the
election is held is sham and a fraud.
The Republican ticket has been in the field in
this county since the 18th Of August and not q
word has been said against il, so far as we know
The party has never had a better ticket, taken
as a whole, and if the voters don't turn out and
elect it they will have only themselves to
blame They are constantly clamoring for "a
change" Here is the chance to bring it about
The official ballot to be voted on the Sd OF
November is published in THE UNION today.
Please bear in mind that THIS is NOT FAC.
SMILE OF THE REAL BALLOT. 1t is simply a
make believe. All the names are on it, but its
size is much larger than that of the official
ballot that will be used on the day of election.
You can vote for TWENTY-ONE NAMES
on the official ballot but if you should, by
mistake or otherwise, put on twenty-five cross
marks your ballot will be thrown out. Or if
you should vote for three County Commission
ers instead of two-the number to be elected
this year-your ballot will not be counted.
Congressman Jackson, talking to newspa-
per man, said II don't sing until the hymn is
given out, but you can say for me that the
choir is in practice and that before we get
through with the coming election our Demo-
cratic friends will think a grand opera is being
sung" And that is about the size of it.
An Sth district Republican, in a letter to a
Towson man this week, said; 1.-THE present
outlook is very encouraging indeed. Never in
my political career did see such bright pros
pect of carrying our district. If every other
seCEOn OF Vne county VIII 40 as well as InlS tne
victory is already won.''
Old man Troubles only son was a sad and
detected looking sight, but he was still bril-
liant luminary compared to some of the men
on Mr.. Talbotts ticket today. They really ap-
pear to think that with them the jig is up and
they are only running now to keep themselves
warm.
The Baltimore County Reform League is a
newly organized body, but it is very much
alive. 1t should have members or branches in
every section of the county. Its aims are high
ly commendable and every good citizen should
extend it the hand of fellowship.
To meet straight" Democrat these days is
an exception. If they haven't 'pick" at the
whole ticket it is usually growl at one or
more of the candidates and as one of them
said this week There is no telling where
the thing is going to end"
Republican prospects are bright in Baltimore
county Just now. In fact the outlook could
not be better and this should encourage those
uho ara ootive IN redouhle their efforts No