The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-03-18
MANY LOCAL MEASURES
Several Have Been Killed But Many
Are On The Way For Consideration.

his influence to have 8 per cent. beer
manufactured in Maryland, notwith-
standing the fact that the Federal
Government is against such a PROPOSE
ton, were the main features that &C.
cupied the attention of the Legislators
| here.
In some quarters the Governors po-
sition was hailed with delight, while
in others, especially in the Garrett
county delegation of the House, the
law makers frowned down upon it and
the expression among some was not of
highly complementary nature.
Local measures in the House and
Senate, applying to Garrett county,
are standing as follows:
House Bill No. 1874 (Mr. Shartzer)
Creating new polling place in District
No. IL of Garrett county. Unfavor-
ably reported by the Elections Com
mittee.
House Bill No. I'll (Mr. Shartzer)
Empowering County Commissioners
to provide ways and means for land
owners to acquire private roads over
property of adjoining landowners. I'm
favorably reported by Roads and
highways
In the House the Senate bill to Dor
row money to improve the schools of
Garrett county, has been passed and
is now in the hands of the Governor.
The bill authorizing bond issue for
the construction of a sewerage system
for the town of Kitzmiller, which was
introduced a few days ago by Senator
Speicber, has passed the Senate and
now goes to the House for its action
House Bill No. 452 (Mr. Naylor)-
Permitting hunting in Garrett and AL
legany counties in open season when
snow is on the ground, has passed both
the House and Senate.
Mr.. MAYORS bill providing for a
bounty for the killing of certain wild
animals in Garrett county, has passed
in the House.
New bills have been introduced in
the House as follows:
Mr.. Kendall-Amending laws con-
corning levying of taxes by poll. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Constitu-
tional Amendments.
By Mr.. Kendall-Preventing per-
sons convicted of larceny or other in
famous crimes from voting unless par
doned by the Governor Referred to
the Committee on Constitutional
Amendments.
By Mr.. Shartzer-Authorizi Com
missioners of counties to find WAYS
and means for owners of land to ac-
quire private roads through property
of adjoining landowners and submit
ting question to a referendum. Re
ferred to Committee on Constitutional
Amendments.
By Mr.. Kendall Protecting fox
hounds while trailing or pursuing fox
es in Garrett county Referred to
County delegation.
In the Senate the several bills au-
thOrlzing the State Roads Commission
to construct seven sections of State
road in Garrett county, which were in
troduced about ten days ago by Sena-
tor Speicher, have all passed the Sen
ate and are ready for the action of the
House, which will no doubt be favora-
bic and speedy
On Thursday afternoon memorial
services were held in the Senate
chamber in memory of the members
of that body who had died since the
adjournment of the last session.
To Senator Speicher, of Garrett,
was assigned the honor of speaking
upon the great legislative work of the
late Hon. Peter j. Campbell, for a
long term of years member of the
House and later President of the SEN
ate, he having been a close personal
friend and colleague of the senator
frop Garrett.
lr his remarks upon the life and
work of the deceased Senator. Senator
Speicher, among other things, said:
"Mr President: In speaking upon
this resolution, | believe have served
more years in the Senate of MARYLAND
with our departed Presiding Officer
whose memory we have met here to-
day to commemorate, than any other
member of the Senate of MARYLAND.
And l cannot refrain from saying
something, or giving expression of
tribute to the memory of the Hon.
Peter ]. Campbell who, on the goth
day Of December, 1919, was ushered
into the great beyond. Back in 1910.
when | became a member of this BODY,
l found m among its membership
and l soon learned the value of his
service and experience he had gained
in public life. | shall always remem-
Der the great interest he took in oys-
ter legislation during the session of
1910. During the debate on this ques-
ton | soon learned that he possessed a
great knowledge of the oyster indus
try, and he presented his arguments
so effectively that he had the majority
with him. He was a man among men
Always ready to help and give advice
te-anyone that would ask it. By his
honesty and fairness he won the re-
spect and esteem of every member of
this body that had the honor to serve
with him. His wonderful knowledge
of the condition of affairs of this State
was great asset to the members of
this body. His highest aim was to