The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-03-01
SENATOR CoBouRN GIVES our.
!. LINE OF LEGISLATIVE BILLS
To the Editor:

citizens in what Is taking place at
Annapolis, and since the efforts of
my colleagues and myself are In their
interest, consider 1t advisable to
give you a memorandum of the bills
introduced with a brief statement of
the situations they are calculated to
correct.
The Marriage Bill.-Senate Bill
No. "a.
This measure was introduced to
correct the marriage evil existing in
our County. When passed by the
Senate 1t differed from the form In
which 1t was introduced although /
am OF the opinion 1t will, In its pres
ent form, eliminate in large meas
ure the racket that now exists. II 1t
does not, then 1t can be strengthened
at the Session of 1886.
The Bill prohibits billboards, signs,
posters, etc. and the issuance of mar
riage licenses except between the
hours of and o'clock, under
severe penalty.
Some of those most severely criti-
cising the measure must not believe
what they contend, otherwise they
would not have left their homes and
businesses to come to Annapolis to
lobby against this measure.
Investigation Electric Rates-Joint
Res. No. 2
This Resolution makes 1t manda-
tory for the Public Service Commits
sion to investigate the rates charged
| for Electric current in Cecil County
within the period of six months. 1t
passed the Senate on February 14th.
anticipate no difficulty with this
Resolution and l believe 1t will re-
suit in drastic reduction in rates
for the people,
Tags at County Seats-Senate Bill
| No. II.
This Bill passed the Senate on
February 10th. 1t provides thai Ii
censes for pleasure cars shall be is
sued by the Clerk of the Court of
the various Counties.
Gasoline Tax License-Senate Bill
No. 40.
This measure is receiving consid-
|
Grafton by the Finance Committee
and If enacted into law it will re-,
quire the wholesalers in gasoline 20
procure license from the Comp
troller, at nominal fee. One of the
conditions to the granting of the Ii
cense is that the wholesaler will see
retailers at the same or lower price
they receive for their product in
Pennsylvania and Delaware. Upon
failure to comply the license Is re-
voked, etc.
| This measure is not a revenue pro-
ducer but is designed to secure gaso-
line for our citizens at the same low
rate prevailing in Delaware and
Pennsylvania. have hopes this will
be enacted into law.
Retention Dirt Roads by State
Senate Bill No. 6S.
| This measure is designed to have
1.-THE County roads retained by the
Estate. 1t is an economy measure
and my reasons for this conclusion
were set forth in the County papers
recently. There is an honest differ
ence of opinion on this Bill although
believe most of the representatives
agree with me that the duplication of
service, the cost of machinery, etc,
would place upon our people bur
den they are not prepared to. bear.
have hopes, therefore, this will be
enacted into law. Under this Bill
the dirt roads will be returned to the
County Commissioners in two years.
Supervisor of Observation-Disclosures
Bills Nos. 10 & 157.
Senate bill No. 10 provided for
the elimination of the Supervisor in
Cecil County. On second reading,
upon unfavorable report of Commit
tee, it was defeated Opponents of
the measure took the stand that by
eliminating the Supervisor in Cecil
County it would destroy the Tax
Commission set up.
Senate Bill No. 157 has been in
troduced and referred to Committee.
1t provides that Supervisors reeeiv-
ing salary of $1,000 per annum. or
more, shall not be engaged in, any
other gainful occupation. 1t is now
in Committee.
Imay add that will not cease in
my efforts 20 save the taxpayers of
Cecil County from this yearly dona-
ton of $500.
Taxes by Treasurer and in INSTALL
ments-Senate Bill No. .1O2