The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-11

superb appointments and lavish display,
so far rs known, never expended the mu-
nifcent sum Of $4,000 FOR the building OF
pigsty and hen house. And yet that Is
the modest sum asked for by the Norris
town hospital, so that its pigs and chick
ems may be properly cared for during the
inclemency Of winter and the heat Of sum-
mer
There are other striking calls made up
on the diminishing revenues of the state
by this institution which are just as inter
esting and peculiar. Thus, the sum Of
5000 is asked for fruit and shade trees,
vases and fountains Whole farms of fruit
anh shade trades can be purchased for this
sum In rural Pennsylvania. Then there
is the demand for $4,000 fora refrigerator
and Ice plant The items In detail are as
follows:
For the extension of the waring sewage
system, the sum of 5000, OF so much
thereof rs may be necessary.
For tho equippng and the completion
OF the water plant the sum of $50, 900, or so
much thereof as may be necessary.
For two additional ward buildings, in
lieu of present frame barracks, the sum of
$4,000, or SO much thereof as may be ne
cessary.
For rebuilding the piggery and hennery,
the sum OF $4,000, or so much thereof as
may be necessary.
For fruit and shade trees, shrubbery,
vases and fountains, the sum of s., 900, or
SO much thereof as may be necessary.
For erection'of barn for hospital proper,
the sum of 5000, or so much thereof as
may be necessary
For refrigerating and ice plant, the sum
OF $4,000, or so much thereof aso may be
necessary.
That the above items will attract un-
usual attention from the legislators who
arc pledged to economy and reform goes
without saying
The Taia of Capital Removal.
The proposed removal of the capital
from Harrisburg to Pittsburg has had the
effect of stirring up the sluggish current
OF Harrisburg life as it has never been
stirred up before. A paid fire department
Is certainty. Not only has the volunteer
hre department been notoriously inefll-
cient, but the supply of hose has never
been adequate to the demands of the city
Chief Gaverich, of the fire department.,
can give testimony to this fact. A propo-
sition to remove the capital would never
nave an instant's standing If the advance
ment OF Harrisburg in municipal ranks
mad been left In the hands of such IN en- as
the chief magistrate and the chief Of the
fire department.
Lieutenant Governor Walter Lyon Ia
working up sentiment regarding the pro-
posed move OF the capital to Philadelphia.
he said to reporter: "If the state capitol
were located in Philadelphia 1t would be-
reached by many more peo-
pie than it is at present, and for that rea-
son l believe that II put to vote Of the
people it would carry"
A great deal of adverse comment upon
harrisburg as state capital has been
largely due to the fact that members OF
the legislature and state officials have
been regarded during the past twenty
years as outside barbarians' who are
tolerated simply because Of the revenue
hat they bring to the city. There is not
liberal instinct or n social qualification
20 recommend Harrisburg to anybody in
he commonwealth as a state capital Har-
'isburg apparently regards state officials,
legislators and everybody having busi-
less within her borders as individuals
INIT"
Mr.. Wanamaker's Suggestion.
The Hon. John Wananaker, in a COM
to a representative of Harris
'urg, suggests q possible solution to the
'exed question Of the rebuilding of the
capitol in this city. The ex-postmaster |
general says:
AN evidence of Harrisburg's good faith |
night be permanently demonstrated by
Ter insuring the new Capitol building A |
'aid fire department will be, of course, re-
'arded as an evidence of good faith on the
'art of her citizens; but If she wishes to
impress upon the rest of the state her ap-
OF the honor conferred upon her
" the erection of the new state Capitol In |
Ter midst, 1t can be most effectually done
" her city officials guaranteeing the pay |
nent of the premium upon the utmost !
INIT OF insurance that can be placed upon |
he proposed new Capitol"
The great event of the week Is the Tues- |
lay evening reception to the members of |
he legislature, a feature of the reception |
'eing the presence in the receiving line Of |
hree visiting state executives They are
Governor Griggs Of New Jersey, Lowndes
4 Maryland and Tunnel Of Delaware, as |
veil as Lieutenant Governor and Mrs
,yon, President Pro Tenn. and Mrs. Nc.
FARRELL and Speaker Boyer.
Chairman George Kunkel, Of the house
judiciary general committee, has prepared |
bill making the wife competent wit
less against the husband in actions for
lienating the wife's affections and in cases
or action for assault and battery.
Senator Walter Merrick, of Tioga
ounty, has drafted an important piece of |
egislation which he offered when the sem
to reconvened this morning 1t is an act
o provide that when evidence shows con-
lusively by the certificate of a reputable
MUSICIAN or the superintendent of state
insane hospital that a man or woman is a
opeless lunatic, this shall be sufficient
rounds for divorce.
Senator Walton's Taxation Scheme,
Senator Walton, of Greene county. has
worked out bill to reduce tax on real es-
ate by making properties now taxable
My for state purposes subject to local
axation, except school buildings He has
lso prepared an act changing the system
4 paying the officials of Greene county.
he senator's scheme is to pay them a
xed salary, with reasonable sum for
expenses, and require the fees of office to
10 covered into the county treasury.
The rural members are quietly organiz-
ng to prevent the proposed reduction in