Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-11-25

is expected that this appointment will
be one of the first made, as part of
the program of the new Governor is
development of agricultural resources
and a Systematic plan for soil con-
servation.
While the names of a number of ex-
cellent men have been suggested for
appointment to the secretaryship, it is
believed that the man to be selected
will be one who will be closely con-
nected with the teaching of agricul-
ture, and that State College will be
more closely connected with the de-
partment than heretofore. The State
is committed to the policy of devel-
opment of State College and it is the
idea to expand the agricultural end
intimate relationship with the depart
ment especially in the carrying out
of the program for legislation. The
department will become q great insti-
tuition and become as notable in its
line as have the Health and Labor and
Industry Departments in the last few
years.
Many Are Coming. - Many people
are coming to attend the hearings of
Der 4, and it may be that the hearings
Will be held in one of the caucus
rooms. The list will be carried out
as outlined in the Telegraph.
Massa Respited. - Malena Massa,
condemned to be hanged December 2,
has been again respited, and If the
Pardon Board does not recommend
Communication he will be hanged at
Pottsville January 8.
October List Ont Tho liSf Of an
tomobile registrations for October has
been issued, showing big demands for
the tags. The number of motorcycle
licenses runs up to 1850.
Turtles Worth While.-State Zoolo-
gtst II. A. Surface is of the opinion
that the average Pennsylvania does
not know how useful as destroyers of
pests are snakes, frogs. salamanders
and other creatures and he has just
burned up some more midnight oil
in getting out a bulletin on turtles.
The zoologist has issued the bulletin
and says it is the most complete col
lection of turtle lore ever put out,
equalling his famous bulletin which
demonstrated that the snake was
friend of the farmer and that the
bullfrog could do something beside
making a noise. The turtle he says is
valuable adjunct in destroying pests
and that it cleans out snails, grass
hoppers, crickets and beetles, keeps
down toadstools and mushrooms, helps
destroy mosquitoes and keeps the bal
ance of power among fishes.
To Make RepOrt.-The members of
the State Dependents Commission,
which has been making a study of the
whole subject of State care of un-
fortunates for over year, will meet
in Philadelphia Saturday to outline it's
report to the Legislature. The report
is to be one of the most comprehen-
sive ever issued and will deal with
insane, epileptics, feeble minded and
other public charges, suggesting ways
for systematic care and a State policy
in appropriations.
Big TncFease.-Notice of the largest
increase of stock ever made by build
ing and loan association has just been
filed at the State Capitol by the
Phoenix Building and Loan Associa-
ton of PhoeniXville. 1t raised it's
stock from $4,000 to $5,000.00O.
Governor Here.-Governor John X.
Tener will eat Thanksgiving turkey
in Harrisburg tomorrow and so will
his official family. Heads of other de-
partments, except those who haze
residences here, will be away for the
holiday.
Borough Laws.-The third compi-
lation of laws for information of the
Legislature in codifying the statutes
of Pennsylvania was issued to-day by
the State Legislative Reference Bu-
reau. It deals with the acts relating
to boroughs, citing those which are
contradictory which have been de-
clared illegal and which have become
obsolete or which have been repealed.
Previous compilations dealt with tax
alton and corporations.
Not Settled. - Adjutant General
Stewart said to-day that the PROPOSE
tion OF the State Military Board for
the purchase of some 1900 acres at
Mt. Gretna had not yet been accepted
by the owners and that the lines had
not yet been run by the surveyors.
This work will be undertaken imme-
diately TO ascertain meets and bounds
If the land is bought the State will
have over 1900 acres at Mt. Gretna
fofr camp site and rife range.
Increase Made.-The Berwick and
Nescopec Street Railway to-day filed
notice of increase of debt to amount
of $500, 900.
Governor PrOclaims. Governor
Tener this afternoon issued his Off
cial proclamation of the election of
various officers. congressman and legis-
Iators. The law requires this action
to be taken Immediately after the
count is made.