The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-17
rne Bonding Plan to Raise Money for

| Road mprOVemont.-IneO OOO ROADS AssO
citation of Baltimore county, in outlining tn
plan of the committee shows that it is neces
sary to have 81, SOC, 600. This is to be divide
so that there will be an equal division anon
the fifteen districts. In providing for the re
demption Of the bonds the committee does nc
think more than 100000 annually could b
judiciously expended. and the bonds would b
! issued annually covering period OF i've years
The committee further states
These bonds should be issued in series @
five-that is, made redeemable in 10, 20, 30, a
and so years. In this way we would hav
series A, 100000, redeemable at the end of 1
years; series B, redeemable at the end OF 2
years, and so on.
1--WE believe that a per cent. bond issue o
this character could be easily foated at par
Assuming this to be the rate of interest, it j
seen at once that we must raise by taxation Il
meet the interest for the first issue of bond
$12 900, but as we must also provide for tn
payment of these bonds at the end OF ten year
we must raise one-tenth each year, or $5O, 0OO
''At the end of five years, when the bonded
debt will be at its highest figure, and for tiv
years the annual interest charges would b.
$50, 000 thus requiring an additional tax rat
of 81 cents on the $780, or total of about 8;
cents on the 500. This calculation is upor
the assumption that the taxable basis will re-
main on the present basis without estimating
any increase at all, and we earnestly submit
that the bonds can be reduced as follows:
THAT a thoroughfare constructed under thu
bonded fund shall include both roadbed anC
bridges. As the present district fund is not tc
be interrupted it can surely maintain the high
ways built and provide for other roads not in
cluded in this plan.
1.-THE returns from stocks and bonds of for
eign corporations at 80 cents on 100provides
fund in the county according to the 1909 state
ment of S89, 1880, which is rapidly increasing
as, city residents move into the county. This
fund can be made subject to current expenses
but should be so changed as to respond to gen.
eral benefits.
1.-THE estimated return from automobile tax
apportioned to the county, according to the
mileage of macadamized roads, will be source
of income and should assist materially. The
report of the Roads Engineer shows that with
$4,000 year for five years he can rebuild
every bridge in the county not already per-
manent structure, other than the six largest
bridges.
1.-The sinking fund of $4,000 annually will
be drawing interest, and if there is a reassess-
ment of property the basis will be at least $3.50,
100000 and will lessen any possible burden
imposed by the adoption of the PLAN"
GENERAL PLAN OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT.
The committee appointed by the association
to prepare general plan ofroad improvement
has, in addition to suggesting bond issue, de-
cided that in order to safeguard the money so
raised it must be removed from politics and ex-
peuU6U Oh b DuSlQ6SS DdSlS
The plan Is to make the roads engineer OF the
county a member ex-officio of the Highways
Commission and to have a vote on all matters
appertaining to the roads built and money ex-
pended under the bonding plan. 1t is also
planned to enlarge the Highways Commission
by the addition of two members selected from
the minority party by the judges of the court,
to serve for a salary not to exceed $3.50 each.
The committee further recommends that no
bills shall be paid or contracts made involving
the expenditures of the bonded fund without
the approval of the roads engineer, and that
the roads engineer shall have the power to re-
move the district supervisors, but they may be
reinstated by the Highways Commission that
appoints them if it can be established that the
engineer has acted nnjustly. 1t is pointed out
that the time has come when the rural districts
can be aided by the suburban districts, as road
development in the richer districts is so adj
vanced that with 100000 added it will COM
this plan provide for at least 20 miles in dis
tricts without improved roads.
Work of the Orphans Court.-The will
of George G. GantZ, late of Govanstown, was
filed for probate on Tuesday. He gives to his
widow q life interest in his house and lot on
Rosebank avenue and at her death to his
daughter, Lucy Catherine Gantz, absolutely.
His oil paintings are also given to his daughter.
His watch and $50 is given to his son, George
Clement GantZ, and $50 each to his other chill
dren-Albert Dale CAN'T, Charles R. Gantz
and Mrs. Gertrude Gatchell. The residue of
his property is given to his widow. Mrs.
Gantz and her daughter are named as execu-
trixes without bond. A clause in the will
states that "it is my express wish and will
that my wife and children wear no mourning
for me-"
By the will of James Holden, admitted to
probate on Tuesday, he gives to his widow all
IF for nd at n
heirs. His sons, John W. and Charles A.
Holden, are named executors without bond.
By the will of John Marx, which was ad
mitted to probate on Wednesday, 800 is given
to his daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Wilhelm, and
the residue of his estate to his widow for life,
and then to his children. Mrs. Marx is named
executrix without bond.
The will of Mrs. Rachel 81. Bay was also ad-
mitted to probate on Wednesday. She gives to
her daughter, Fannie Bay Helm, $780, her
granddaughter, Fannie B. Thompson, 500,
and grandson, James Holmes Bay, 500. Her
lot in Greenmount Cemetery to her daughter,
Mrs. Helm, and also the residue of her estate.
Her daughter is named executrix.
Boat Upset-Lost His Life.-Mr. c. Louis
Cross, q man we'll known in Baltimore county,
lost his life on Tuesday morning last under
very distressing circumstances. He, in COM
pany with his friend, George w. Bokee, and
his son, Thomas Rosser Cross, aged 10 years,
had taken a launch and were on their way
down the Patapsco river for days fishing
When Just off Thompson's Sea Girt House
their small craft was struck by large excur-
sion boat and upset, all the passengers being
thrown into the water. Mr.. Bokee and young
Cross managed to cling to the upturned boat
until assistance arrived and they were rescued
but the strength of the elder Cross failed and
he was drowned. The body was recovered
soon afterward.
Mr.. Cross. who lived in Waverly, was o.
years of age and leaves a widow, three daugh-
tiers and one son. He was a native of Balti-
more county and q son of the late Thomas
Cross, of Govanstown. He leaves one brother
Mr.. John T. Cross, of Towson. During the
Civil War Mr. Cross served in the Confederate
army in the command of Col. Harry Gilmor
At the close of hostilties he returned to Balti
more county and for some years was record
clerk in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court at Towson. Later he became an inspec
tor in the service of the Baltimore City Water
Board and was thus employed when he los
his life. Mr.. Cross had many friends at Tow
son and they were much shocked to hear of his
tragic death. Only few days before he wa
here and in the enjoyment OF his usual gooC
health.
Activity Among Volunteer Firemen.-
Owing to the increase in building at Laura
Vile the volunteer fire department has decided
to erect new engine house and equip th'
company. The ground on which the presen
building stands belongs to the company anC
already a fund has been started to erect tht
new building. To increase this fund lawI
fete will be held August 10. II and IL at Web
err Park. Mr.. William Frankton is chair
man of the committee of arrangements an(
Mr.. Charles E. G. Sack, assistant.
With membership of 25 the Violetville Vol
unteer Fire Company was organized last Sat
urday night. The members of Relay Volun
teer Fire Department presented the new fire
men with hose reel and line of hose. Al
appeal has been made to the County Commits
sioners to have headquarters built at Violet
vile.
Boring Volunteer Fire Company will holt
its picnic and festival on Saturday, July 18th
in the grove of A. W. Armacost, at Boring
The new chemical engine will be on exhibi
ton and it will be christened by young lad.
of Boring. There will also be a drill by tn
| firemen.
Candidates Showing Up Expense Ac
counts.-Clerk of the Court William P. Col
and County Commissioners Mann and Matt
| feldt have filed in the Clerks Office their re
| ports of receipts and expenses at the late Dem
ocratic primary, which show that Mr.. Col
spent $236.90, Mr.. Mann $153.40 and DR.. Matt
| feldt $S7. %.
Mr.. August Weis, one of the defeated candi