Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-04


a chahce TO redeem his pledges. and final
~. because all the democrats in the state.
from Candidate German down to the most
humble ward worker. are scared stiff and
working as they have never worked be-
fore.
Big Prizes at Stake.
AS to state affairs. this election is equal
of more Importance than any that has
been held for long time. For one
thing, it takes place on the eve of
presidential campaign, in which. for the
first time in many years. the national
democracy is looking forward with hope.
and even confidence, to a sweeping vic
tory. Consequently the leaders of the
party in national affairs are particularly
anxious that Maryland shouldn't injure
the cause by jumping over into the re-
publican column.
As to state affairs, thi selection is equal
~ important and involves every agency
of government Upon the election of
governor depends the police force of Bal
timore city, the liquor license board. the
supervisors of elections in city and coun-
ties and through them the cont, oil of the
election machinery of the entire state.
the county school commissioners and
through them the control of the whole
public school system in all the counties,
the police justices of the city of Balti-
more and all the justices of the peace
throughout the state, the cOHtTOl OI the
house of correction and the state peni-
Tertiary, the pubic service commission.
tobacco inspectors, motor vehicle, COM
missioner. insurance commissioner and
road engineers in one or two counties, be-
sides a great number of boards controlling
institutions. In the city a judge of the
court of appeals and three members of
the supreme bench are to be elected. II
Judges Bond, DawkinS and Stump should
be defeated, the supreme bench of the city
for fha frcf iy,n ha dor "
control.
Many Jobs in Counties.
In the counties the sheriffs, states at
torneys. members OF the Legislature and
the county commissioners who levy the
taxes and govern the counties are to be
elected. Upon the complexion of the
legislature will depend the treasurer,
who. as a member of the board of pu lie
works along with the governor and con-
troller. will control the oyster navy AMI
shellfish commission. The senators to e
elected Tuesday will be in the senate at
senator is to be elected. The whole state
government and every agency thereof are
now in democratic control.
The election of Goldsborough would un-
do,ibt edly mean a tremendous upheaval.
1t is for this reason that the repu Leans,
encouraged by the fraud handicap under
which the enemy labors, are making -uc.l
bid for control. 1t is for this reason
that democracy is fighting with the BIT
terness of despair.
The campaign in the city and state is
practically at an end The democrats
wound up last night with a big rally at
the Lyric Theater and half a dozen over
flow meetings outside. The republicans
will turn loose their final blast with
mass meeting at the same place tonight.
Senator German Senator John Walter
Smith. Albert c. Richie. Attorney Cen
erdi isaac Looe ST. e,u., ana r.usar Aiien
Poe spoke at last nights meeting. There
were marching clubs and bands and
tranSparencieS on hand and enough APP
parently genuine enthusiasm to carry
half dozen elections. In addition to
the 5000 people in the hall there were
probably three times that number at the
overflow rallies outside
specter of Negro Rule.
All of the speakers called up the specter
of negro domination and steered clear of
personalities. Indeed. the present cam
paign has been remarkable in that neither
Mr.. German nor Mr.. Goldsboroush has
been subjected to personal alta ok. Sen
ator Smith dwelt on the record of re-
publican rule in the past. Mr.. Richie
declared that the judges and clerks of
both parties We're equally responsible for
the recent ballot frauds, Mr.. Stratus
praised Senator German and reviewed the
promises he had made. and Mr.. Poe sug-
gested that Mr.. Goldsborough in the role
of reformer was a joke. Senator Cor
man himself spoke briefly. expressing
confidence in his election and promising
to make very good as governor.
The big rally was interesting chiefly as
an exhibition of strength by the demo-
cratic city organization. At no previous
meeting have the ward clubs turned out
in such numbers as last night. And they
purposely arrived late in order that the
seating capacity of the Lyric might be
filled by democrats not affiliated with the
machine. AS result it was the business
element-and a thousand or two Of women
that filled tie big hall.
The marching clubs kept tramping into
the Lyric and out again, from o'clock
until considerably after 8. Then the
speaking began. The size and enthusiasm
of the meeting was such that the leaders
feel more hopful today than at any time
since the campo gn begun.
At tonight's republican meeting Mr..
Goldsborough and his running mates.
John H. Cunningham and Morris A. So
per- will make their final effort to hold
the Independent vote, employing here. as
they have elsewhere throughout the state.
the charge that Senator German, by I'M
fair election methods and ring pol. ties. is
trying to obtain for the ring a strangle-
hold on the CITY and the state. l. c. N.