Evening star., 1924-02-29
EMPHASIZES STAND
FOR STATES RIGHTS
Resolution introduced at Annapo.
lis Opposes Federal Sheppard.
Towner Act.
Special Dispatch TO The Star.


ANNAPOLIS. Nd. February as
The general feeling Of opposition
current in the Maryland general as
sembly to what Is termed federal
encroachment on states rights" was
definitely expressed yesterday when
Senator John w. Mccullough of Gar
rett county introduced a joint reso-
! luton designed to withdraw the ac-
ceptance of the state from the fed
eral Sheppard-Towner act.
This act. which offers federal fnan-
cial aid equal to the amount ad-
vanced by the state for the promo
tion of welfare and hygiene OF ma
ternity and infancy. was accepted by
the last legislature after q bitter
fight. The acceptance came on the
last night OF the session following an
eight hour filibuster. Since that time
the provisions Of the law have been
in effect under the supervision Of the
had practically the consolidated back
ting Of the different women's organi-
cations In the state and the resolution
to reacind its acceptance will cause
severe dght In tho present session.
Prince Georges BILL
An annual income of 5000 to be
spent by the commissioners Of Upper
Marlboro a. they SEQ At is provided
yesterday by the Prince Georges dele
Eation. The measure directs the
county commissioners Of Prince
Georges county to levy $500 additional
sa o ths Ssd .ewa sxst
primary object Of tho bill 10 to al
low the town authorities to purchase
tho necessary Are equipment and
make some urgent improvements.
out that the county fall and q number
Of other county buildings were
located In the town and that protec-
tion from nre was urgently needed. :
A blu changing the game laws Of
Delegate George j. Hess Of that
county was killed yesterday when the
house adopted an unfAvorahle COM
mittee report: The bill required all
persons who desired to maintain sink
ply TO the clerk Of the county circuit
court for . license, the cost OF which
vas established at 20, and fee Of
Tho Bill further provided that no
aink boxes could be constructed in
waters opposite the property Of any
one without the written permission of
the owner. and At least 500 yards
from another sink box. It would have
been lawful 70 shoot ducks any week
day during the summing season. &C.
cording to the bill. but no sportsman
could sheot from . licensed blind
without the consent Of tho owner.
BoslevarA Bill Advanced.
The House yesterday advanced the
bill introduced early In the session
calling for the construction Of $780,
900 boulevard on eastern shore from
Love Point to Denton. when 4 favora-
bic report Of the house ways and
means committee was adopted. The
construction OF this road would
shorten the distance from Washing
ton to tho various points on the east
trn shore OF Maryland by At least
three hours.
According to reliable information. it
Is understood that the senate fish and
game committee, which Ia consider.
ing the bill requiring gout-of-the-state
fishermen to pay q ten. dollar anglers
license will be unfAvorabiy reported
to the senate. This biil has raised q
storm OF protest from the numerous
sDortsmen Of the District who have
been In the habit OF. fishing in the
various streams OF tho state.