The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-01-12

| sweet Air, 10th District. The lyceum
continues to be the social and Intellectual re.
lure of the neighbofhood Last Saturday night
a we'll filled hall listened to debate on the
resolution: Resolved. That the Government
should own and operate the Tallroaas II W.
and Wilbur H. Riddle for the affirmative, ana
Messrs. Elmer r. Halle and Edward J. Colgan:
Jr.. for the negative The judges. by TO
vote, decided in favor of the negative. me
debate was 'spicy' throughout and aoounoeo
in good natured thrusts. In short. II was
contest of farmers versus lawyers, and the law
yers. by very narrow margin, won out
Mr.. COlgan, in pointing out the dangers OF
public ownership, insisted that the politicians
would select men of inexperience and lgnor'
ance to fill responsible positions in order 70
further their own political ends. He cited the
appointment of Judge Taft, as Secretary OF
War, who, he asserted, had scarcely seen
musket, and created some amusement by say
ing that when President Roosevelt wanted
Secretary of the Navy he didn't look around
for man who had been brought up in the at,
mosphere of naval operations and acquainted
with the tins and OUTS Of naval warfare, but
went over to Mount Vista land asked our dear
friend, Mr.. BOnaparte, another lawyer, VINO
couldn't point gun straight IT the crown OF
France depended on it, to come down TO WASH
sisted that like results would ensue all along
the line If the control of the railroads was
placed in the hands Of politicians.
Mr.. Riddle, with good natured sarcasm. al.
mitted Mr.. Colgan's assertion, but claimed that
Mr.. Roosevelt had selected men eminently
qualified to fill their respective. positions.
why. Honorable Judges" he continued, tine
President selected lawyers; they can do any
thing" The crowd enjoyed this JOKE Inn
mensely, and when Mr.. Colgans turn came ne
told little story that put the laugh on Mr..
Riddle. He disclaimed knowing all things
about the railroads or railroad ownership and,
on the other hand, said Mr.. Riddle could not
claim omniscence. He told the story. OF
young farmer from the Eastern Shore who APP
great railroads He was questioned closely as
to his habits, education, etc. and finally was
asked to state what experiences be had had in
railroading. why" he began. apparently
somewhat astonished at the impertinence, II
know all about railroads. there's one been rum
ming through our farm ever since was boy"
With this joke on MIR. Riddle the speakers were
square" On the whole it was an intelligent
and interesting discussion, and many remarked
that it was the best debate of the season.
Solos were sung by Mrs. w. L. Schmalhorst
and Miss Mary Wilson; Rotations by Miss
Alice M. Price, Miss Katharine M. Patterson
and Miss Bertha Burk and readings by Mr.. Ed
ward " Donovan and Miss 81. Silver Wilson.
Great interest is centered in the debate be-
tween the fancy Club of the Baltimore Law
School and the lyceum Saturday night, 18th
instant, on the resolution: Resolved, That
the Federal Government was justified in inter-
San Francisco The Taney Club is expected
to come in body, and will journey from Tow.
son to the hall in an omnibus. The ladies of
the lyceum have arranged to give them refresh.
ments ard an enjoyable evening is assured to all
who come. n.