The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-01-25
REFORM IN MILEAGE BOOKS.

House yesterday. 1t was intro
duced by a delegate who refused
a free pass, Aaron r. Anders, of
Frederick county, who states that
he proposes to urge his bill because
he believes in it.
Il would not" he said, Sup
port bill requiring Waterman at
every crossing or any other meas
ure designed simply to plug the
corporations, but this bill, has its
merit"
It provides that every railroad
in Maryland which charges a fare
Of more than > cents a mile for a
frst-class straight passenger ticket
shall keep for sale mileage books
of two classes the one having 500
and the other 1000 Coupons-each
coupon for one mile attached there
to emitting the holder to travel on
the railroad until all ofsaid cou-
pOns are used up, for which the
railroad shall charge a sum not to
exceed 2 cents a mile.
1t further provides that such
railroad shall not charge for
mileage book containing 500 cou-
pons more than $40 and for one
containing 1000 coupons not
more than $40. The mileage books
must be kept on sale at all ticket
Offices and may be used nor only
by the purchaser, but any member
of his family or any employee.
There is to be no time limit to
these mileage books, but they shall
be good until all the coupons are
used.
In the event Of the railroad re-
tusing to issue mileage books on
demand or of their violating any
portion Of the act the person to
whom the refusal is made shall be
entitled to recover as liquidated
damages from the railroad the sum
of $50 for each refusal or neglect
to issue a book or accept coupons.
The bill creating a State rail
road commission, modelled upon the
New York law, is expected to be
introduced next week.
The Senate passed an order re-
curing the Attorney General to
report to that body all informa-
tion in his possession regarding
the suit against the Washington
Branch Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad for back dividends due
the state.
Capt. John r. King had a CON
ference with Governor Warfe1d re-
garding the exhibition of battle
flags at the Statehouse. He favors
an appropriation of $4,000 for a
monument to Union soldiers.
There was a heated debate in
the Senate between Messrs. Brew
ington and Lancaster over alleged
reflections upon the engrossing
committee of previous 1egisla-
ture.
A bill has been prepared for
Simultaneous introduction in both
houses of the General Assembly
limiting the sale of cocaine.
A number of delegates are show
ing disposition to be economical
with the States money.
Senator Goldsborough, of Caro-
line county, will soon submit an
anti-cigarette law.
Among the bills introduced
were:
By Mr.. Ashby-To provide for
the election of a clerk to the Coun-
ty Commissioners of Garrett coun-
ty. Delegation.
By Mr.. Stump-To appropriate
$1,000 per annum to the Maryland
State Fireman Association.
Ways and Means. TO provide for
the return of milk and cream bot
ties to dairymen. Judiciary.
Hon. David Z. Dick was in this
city yesterday en- route from Bal
timore to Homecoming, where he
made an address at the big K. of
P. celebration last night. Mr.. Dick
has completely recovered his
health which was injured by his
recent strenuous campaign for
state senator and looks the picture
of health.
In speaking of his contest for