Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23

To the Democratic Voters Of Montgomery
County -
Four years ago was defeated for the
Democratic nomination for the State SEN
ate. shall always cherish the loyalty Of
those who gave me their support in that
campaign and have never held III feeling
against those who voted for my opponent.
received a large vote, nearly 1900 ballots,
and many who felt constrained to vote for
my opponent assured me then that my
candidacy at this time would receive their
cordial support. accepted the result and
did all that could by word and act for the
success of the ticket nominated. Success
resulted in a tremendous Democratic ma
jOrty at the November election.
am mindful of the honor in represent
ing this county in the State Senate, but |
have sincere desire for the service apart
from the honor | trust that age. ripper
experience and the responsibilities that
come to a man with definite purpose in
life have better fitted me to serve my
county than when was member of the
House of Delegates in 1908. In that session.
upon the recommendation of Governor
Crothers, was selected as a member Of
the committee that framed the first State
Good Roads Bill and was the author Of
the amendment to the bill that gave to
each county n definite proportion of the
State road money based on road mileage.
Today there are many miles Of good roads
In all sections Of the county, improved and
paid for solely by State taxation. As far
as its resources will permit. the State should
now in conjunction with the State road
system improve local county roads which
connect with the main arteries of the
State system. This would relieve the pres
ent condition of many roads In this county
selected for improvement, and for the
future relieve in many cases the necessity
of district bond issues. providing a respon-
sive and effective method of improvement
demanded in progressive community like
Montgomery county.
II elected to the State Senate. | shall do
my part to make successful the budget
plan Of appropriating money for State needs
and purposes. and shall use my earnest
endeavOr TO do away with useless State
offices and commissions.
believe have the confidence and the
friendship Of those who by the voters Of
this State have been charged with the
control Of the affairs Of the State for the
next three years. Surely cordial co-Opera-
ton between State and county officials
will in practical way best serve the in
terests of this county and Its people.
The Governor Of Maryland has recently
appointed one Of the leading chemists In
this country as member of the Board
OF Trustees Of the new State College Of
Agriculture at College Park. the same gen.
tleman who first interested me in the re-
form Of the State Fertilizer Law II am
so fortunate as to represent this county In
the State Senate. have the assurance Of
this gentleman that he will give me then
even greater assistance than he did in
1908. At that time the fertilizer bill.
which was introduced by me, passed the
House Of Delegates. Of which ! was mem
Der. but was defeated In the State Senate
by two or three votes My opponents four
years ago conceded the sincerity Of my
efforts in behalf Of the bill and to its en-
actment pledge my untiring effort.
Briefly. let me say have an earnest de-
sire to serve my county faithfully and well
and to see reforms established In county and
State government that will make for econo-
my and efficiency. II elected. | will devote
my entire time to my service at Annapolis,
residing there while the General Assembly
is in session, the better to acquaint myself
with the business Of my State and county
in committee. or on the floor Of the Senate,
that may from time to time claim atten-
ton and TO conditions which so rapidly
change in legislative procedure.
submit my candidacy TO the Democratic
voters Of Montgomery county subject TO
the decision Of the primary, and respect
fully solicit the support of the voters Of
my party.
J. DAWSON WILLIAMS.
March ID. 1917.