Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-08-12
GOVERNOR COMES TO TOWN
Will Go to Camp Tomorrow; Wa
ter Supply Commission Is
Scheduled to Meet

ssz-EH SlStlnS OF SAFETY
HzzE2sszzEys:.-.- 1900 experts, manufac-
turers, employees and dealers, has been
named to meet in Philadelphia on
August "A to discuss a draft of regu-
lations. These regulations will be sub
mitted to the State Industrial Board
and after a hearing will be promul-
gated and all manufacturers required
to conform to them.
Study of accidents and observations
by agents of the department have
shown large percentage of accidents
in which falls from ladders figured
were due to faulty construction or
failure to provide safe ladders. The
idea will be to get the construction
end settled and then TO require all per-
sons using ladders in industrial es-
adjustments to see that they are kept
in safe condition.
Two New Pests.-State Zoologist H
A. Surface is making investigation in
to complaints of two new caterpillar
pests, one of which not only does dam
age TO trees and foliage, but when
drawn across the skin causes a burn
ing sensation like that of the brown
tailed moth. Steps are being taken to
ascertain where they came from. The
caterpillars are very numerous in some
parts of the State and are annoying
farmers. They are the ''saddleback
so called because OF. its appearance
and the 10, the latter being the larVa
of the beautiful 10 moth.
Many at Work.-Approxima H.
900 men are at work on repairs to-
State highways, the work going slow
ly because of the extensive repairs
demanded for bridges and drains.
Most of the main travelled routes
have been put into good condition.
Schuyll<ill Cases.-Seven arrests for
for the sale of adulterated milk and
cream were made in Schuyllxill coun-
ty yesterday by State food agents.
This was the result of some active
sampling by State officials.
Breitinger Busy. j. Louis Brett
niger, the chief moving picture CEN
sor, has shut down on number of
shows and has issued new and strict
rules since the act establishing the
censorship was upheld. The censor
hassbrought practically all of the big
manufacturers and exhibitors to his
aid.
Inspecting Hatcheries-Nathan r.
Butler, Commissioner of Fisheries, is
making inspections of the work under
way at hatcheries. Torresdale and
Erie Improvements are being pushed
along.
Few Licenses.-Thus far only 125
persons have applied for hunters Ii
censes in SchuyllSill county. Over
10000 took out papers last year. Other
counties also report slow issuance.
Employed Boys. - Half a dozen
Philadelphia firms were fined yester-
| day through work of the State De-
| partment of Labor and Industry in
rounding up persons employing boys
under II. In some cases the young
| sters were working without certif-
| Gates.
Must Sewer Town.-State Commits
sioner of Health Dixon has issued a
| decree calling upon the borough of
Jersey Shore to provide for better
sewer facilities. Complaint had been
made about conditions and for some
| time the borough council had been
| discussing the matter with the COM
missioner.
Superintendent Resigns. An
nouncement has been made in Cham
| bersburg that M. K. Burger, of that
place, has resigned as superintendent
| of State highways in Franklin county
! He will become superintendent of the
! Chambersburg Gas Works.
To Camp Tomorrow. - Governor
| Tener, who returned to the Capitol
| to-day for a short time, plans to go
to the camp at Mt. Gretna tomorrow.
He is attending meetings here to-day
Working on Highway.-Charles P.
Walter, superintendent of the State
roads, has a force of men and two
road rollers working on the improve
ment of the State highway between
Middletown and the Lancaster line.
This road is now in the best condition
it has been in years and will be con-
siderably improved.
Marshall to Return.-State Veteri-
marian c. J. Marshall will sail from
England for home within a few
weeks. He has been attending meet
ings of veterinarians at London and
making some researches.
The Federal AIIowance.-The allow
| ance made by the War Department to
the various States is to pay for the am
munition for rifle practice and various
| supplies so that the State troops can
The amount Just allowed to this State
is somewhat higher than year ago.
Canneries Listed. - DIR. H A. Sur
face, the State Zoologist. has listed all
plant handling fruits and vegetables
has been put down. In many cases
the capacity, character and railroad IA
ci!itie of the plant are listed. This list
| is for the use of fruit growers and
orchard men and is destined to be of
great value within a few years. This
year 1t is proving most useful because
of the big crops.
Commission to AIeet. The State
| Water supply Commission will hold its
meeting for July tomorrow and some
reports on the flood warning service
are expected. The work al Pymatuninnr q
is being pushed along rapidly and il
will be in shape for a Legislative report
next winter.