The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-03-03
Special CogrAgpondsHcs Bdjtig,oys County Dsjon.
LETTER FROM ANNAPOLIS.
ANNAPOLIS. Nd, February 18th. 1905.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd, February 18th. 1905.
Messrs. Edis0rs.-One OF the most sensational
features Of the legislative sessions 90 far occur
red this morning when City Solicitor Bruce. at
q hearing of the Judiciary Committee. made the
open charge that Delegate Goodwin. of Balti-
more county, with the sanction and approval of
Speaker Benson. is holding back the bill regu-
lating the condemnation of property for Balti-
more city for the purpose of using the measure
as q means of securing for Baltimore county con-
cessions with regard to the building Of an addi-
tional reservoir in the valley Of the Gunpow-
der. Mr.. Goodwin admitted that he had held the
bill back, but stated positively that he had done
so without any advice from Speaker Benson
who, he stated, had given him no suggestions on
the measure whatever. He was then asked to
state the methods used and as to where the idea
originated. but after some hesitation the name
or names Of his informants was not given and
Mr.. Goodwin plainly intimated that he regarded
1t as no one else's business but his own. Mr..
Goodwin, of Baltimore city, on the floor of the
House made the motion that the order providing
for the bill should be promulgated on Wednes-
day. Here Speaker Benson took the floor and
vigorously opposed the measure it being finally
voted down by So to SO.
When the order was introduced Mr.. Lehmayer
took the floor and explained that there had been
a great many difficulties in even getting the
committee to let the order reach the House. He
made Mr.. Goodwin out in the light of man
willing and eager to oppose good measures and
made strong plea for Baltimore city and her
interests, stating the fact that Baltimore was
very poorly represented numerically in both
branches of the Legislature. when the fact was
considered that the city represented half the
population of the State and paid taxes for over
half the property. He said that all the city
wanted was fair play at the hands of the county.
His speech was heartily supported by several
members.
Speaker Benson then explained his stand on
the subject, and said that in the matter of hold
ing the bill up, as charged by City Solicitor
Bruce, he had nothing whatever to say, but in
regard to the statement that he had held it up
as a club on the water loan contention had no
foundation. Mr.. Goodwin stated that he alone
was responsible for the delay in the bill.
A bill affecting nearly every portion of the
State, except Baltimore city. was almost GER
tainly killed here Tuesday when the bill appro-
priating $4,000 for new armory in Annapolis,
to house the two companies of State militia sta
toned here, was voted down by the Senate. This
bill was the subject of many strong and able
R1AcotAGO
The Governor has signed the bill changing the
name county aims house to county homes.
at the Democratic editors banquet at Carvel
Hall last night the toast to Democracy in the
House was replied to by Speaker Benson In an
able manner.
In the Senate today Senator Biddlson offered
a bill to provide for the indexing of large num-
Der of records in Baltimore county.
Suoahar Ronaon introduced q hill IN oraafa q
new county road in Baltimore county.
Mr.. Roche introduced bill in the House to-
day authorizing the reimbursement of William
E. Cowley for moneys expended on Walker ave-
nue., Baltimore county. 1t was referred to the
county delegation.
Mr.. Goodwin introduced bill this morning
providing for the punishment of those who pro-
cure liquor for minors, or who misrepresent
their age. This was referred to the judiciary
Committee.
It is now finally known that the Committee on
Roads and Highways will report unfavorably the
amendment to the Shoemaker road law, and that
they will report favorably on DR.. Hills measure
providing for road between Baltimore city and
Washington.
under which. if it becomes a law, it will be pos
day for any person accused of violating the
Sunday law in Baltimore county.
At the opening session of the House day OF
two ago lady, child and maid sat in the balcony
of the House. The little one, after while, grew
restless and was taken down to the floor of the
House by the maid. Reaching there she made {
bee line for the Speaker and perched her
self on his knee. The incident caused applause
when it was learned that the little one wal
Speaker Benson's daughter. E. D. r.