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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
CITY PLANNING AND TREES

~ AXE or the shade trees of any
city is SO important that the in
~ difference of Harrisburg in the
past to the shade tree law is
almost inexplcable, especially in view
of the fact that within the last few
months the tree butcher has resumed
his activities in way that has aroused
Indignation and fresh interest in the
whole proposition of a shade tree COM
mission, authorized by the act of the
Legislature. 1t may be possible that
the duties of such board could be
added to those Of q City Planning
Commission SO that the important
work of both might be prosecuted
harmoniously.
Citizens who have observed the
careless and disastrous trimming of
fine shade trees throughout the city
are impressed with the importance of
some definite authority over the trees.
Objection to commission which
would have such authority has been
based largely upon the assumption
that there would be interference with
private rights. This is a view so mar
row and unreasonable that the City
GRAFTON.
We realize that our new municipal
administration is engrossed with many
things at the beginning of the year,
but it would appear to require little
thought to reach the wise conclusion
ot1
would be conserved in the creation of
the City Planning and Shade Tree
Commission. Such commission would
relieve the Council of many embar-
raising problems which demand care
full investigation and study and which
are~separate and apart from the rou-
tine duties of any of the present de-
partments of the city government.
Now Is the time that much of the
planning for the year should be under
way so that with the opening Of spring
the work can go forward.
Harrisburg has been advantaged in
"A large way through the expert coun-
.sel provided from time to time by the
several commissions and boards and
the present Park Board, which has so
nnselfshly and efficiently served the
city, ought to be requested to take up
the work that would naturally come
under the supervision Of the city plan
ming department without further delay.
There is ample opportunity for our
commissioners to display their energy
and initiative in the ordinary admin
dstration of the city and it ought not
to be expected that they should also
assume the special work involved in
city planning and the development of
the esthetic features of our municipal
life.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
WELL-KNOWN PEOPLE

j. r. Dimmick, of Scranton,
mentioned as a possible candidate for
senator, is a former mayor of that
city and we'll known in the State.
w. S. Pilling, the PHILADELPHIA
iron dealer, Is in Florida for a short
sojourn.
William Finn may take trip to
Levi L. Rue, who made the
speech for Philadelphia as the center
of a regional rank, is president of the
Philadelphia National Bank and well
known here.
L. C. Flaccus, the South Bethle-
hem engineer, will go to South Amer
lea to design big coke plant.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17

HEN suffering humanity calls,
N/ Americans know no race nor
wv creed. they hold no grudges
and are quick to forget petty
differences. Always they have given
promptly and generously wherever the
pail of disaster has fallen upon any
people. So 1t is not to be wondered at
that they are already dipping deeply
into their well-f1lled pockets to aid
Japan in the hour of her trouble.
The situation is this: Thousands of
people have been rendered homeless
and without means of support by the
terrible earthquakes, volcanic erup-
tions and tidal waves of the past week.
The Japanese are a frugal people, but
not rich. Thousands of them subsist
year in and year out on a wage that
would spell starvation to even the
American. Their national
treasury has been depleted by recent
wars. They are doing all they can for
their fellow-countrymen in distress,
but their means are not adequate to
the emergency. They need the charity
of the world just now and it is pleas
ant to note the generous response to
the call in the United States.
We shall expect to hear that Cali
fornia, rabid anti-Japanese State that
1t appears to be, is sending thousands
of dollars to the aid of the stricken
Japanese. not forgetting how ready
the world stood to assist San Fran
cisco in the dark hour following the
there.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
CHILDHOOD

I'm sick of school and sick of home,
An so I've started out
Acrost the western plains to roam
And be a noble scout
Home amt q bit ad-vent-u-rus,
You can't have any fun,
An my there'd be fearful fuss.
If l should get gun.
An so I've packed my haversack
As skillful as i can,
An 1 ain't never comm back
Till I'm famous man;
TIL l have Stayed 1njun chief
An shot a grizzly bear,
An maybe chased a cattle thief
An ketched him in his lair.
l guess I'm far away all right
An awful hungry, too;
It's awful dark outside Tonight;
I'm kinda scared, amt you?
| want my mamma and my dad
1t amt no fun to roam;
I'm Just a tired little lad.
Please. Mister. take me home!
Berton Braley, In Womans World foI
February.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
HENsEL AT THE FIVE O'CLOCK
CLUB

"These are queer days. To us people
up the State the attempt to work out
the problems that have .vexed states
men for years in fortnight Is almost
inexplicable. When my clients come
to me and ask me to explain the tariff
laws or what think of the income tax,
or the currency bill, l feel the befud-
1ieve that sooner or later the conser-
vatism of Pennsylvania will assert
itself. When 1t does, this conservatism
of the composite citizenship of Penn
sylvania as exemp1ified In the bedrock
Germans of the central part of the state
will come to relieve the Ills of the BODY
polite"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17

xu,E are told that Louis XIV,
| VIZ VINO made war upon his
| " neighbors to crafty an am
bition to increase the number
of his subjects, found himself after
annexing much additional territory
with fewer people to rule them at the
outstart, due to the large numbers
of soldiers lost on both sides during
the conflicts that preceded his acquisi-
tons The princes arithmetic resem-
! bles in many respects that of our
Democratic friends who convinced
themselves and almost all of us that
| If the tariff were removed from wool
the price of clothing would be greatly
reduced to the American wearer.
Take off the duty, they said, and
with true Democratic disregard for
the effect on American farmers and
wool growers) the foreign cloth maker
will come in with his cheap goods,
down will go prices, and everybody
wearing clothing will be benefited.
We confess 1t did sound reasonable,
although a majority of Republicans
were quite willing to pay a little more
for their trousers to the end that an
American industry might not be en-
dangered.
But, like the arithmetic of the am
bilious Louis, the calculations of our
Democratic friends were made with
out considering the natural unwilling
ness of the foreigner to give something
for nothing. Says the Philadelphia
Ledger, an independent newspaper
that has been trying to see the new
tariff law in it's most favorable light:
Notwithstanding the reduction in
the tariff on woolens, the consumer
will not materially benefit thereby,
except that he may get little bet
ter fabric in 1914 for the same
amount of money that he paid in
1918. This is due to the fact that
tho manufacturers abroad decided
to advance prices previous. to the
bill, and again added extra six
pences after the law became an en-
actment. This boost to prices was
expected here because the foreign
producers had always sold their
output to their own colonies, where
they could get better price and
did not try to market IN the United
woolens Now that there has been
a revision of the tariff downward in
woolens, they are in a position to
compete with the domestic manu-
facturers.
Like the European shoemaker, the
foreign wool weaver is going to in
wade our markets, selling his goods
at figure that will enable him to
compete successfully with American
made goods in wholesale way but
he has no intention of selling at q
figure that will be of any material
benefit to the consumer. The big
effect of the now tariff law. so far as
it can be seen now, will be to increase
profits and wages in foreign manu-
factures at the expense of the Amer
lean manufacturer and the American
workman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
President
Will Take
Hand Here
POLITICAL SIDELIGHTS

That Stuart boom seems to be dis
turbing Democratic dreams.
-"Dick" Quay is now being ad-
vanced for State leader of the Progress
sives. Wonder what Finn thinks.
Congressman Palmer has develop
ed a reputation as sphinx. He used
to be the other way.
-Minersville is blessed with two
bodies claiming to be council
Denny O'Neil seems to be stirring
things up q bit in eastern counties.
Democrats on the reorganization
watchtower do not like that keystone
party decision.
The Wares appear to be rather
pleased over the Stuart candidacy.
Thousands of Ryan buttons are
being distributed among Democrats
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
THE IRRESPONSIBLE THEATER
Ill IL. L

The trouble with the theater to-day
is that with many managers II has no
sense Of moral responsibility. Man
ayers, with a few notable exceptions,
do not appear to care what effect on
the community the plays produce If
only people will go to them. They are
In business, buying and selling amuse-
ment, or education, or uplift, or what
you will, but they are primarily buyers
and sellers.
IF someone can tell how to induce
these enterprising business men to un-
derstand the damning effect of some
of the plays the theater will rise to its
opportunities. The theater manager
who presents an immoral play and in
vites young men and women to see it
Is injuring his city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17

respectable element" takes small in
terest in politics, so long will it be easy
for men of the Curley type to win at
the polls.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
NEWS DISPATCHES
OF THE CIVIL WAR
lrrom the Telegraph Of Jan. II, 1864
Battery Encamned Hes.a

battery r, 9Th U. s. Artillery, which
arrived here on Saturday is encamped
here in Fourth street. between Chest
nut and Market streets. 1t will be
heard from tomorrow,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
wHAT'S IN A NAME"

Who is he? Expose him! Some
one with sense of humor has
broken into the staff of the deadly
earnest Telegraph" The public is
entiltd to know Wing Dinger's"
15 1914
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17

A dairyman living near Wapwallopen
the other day found bee tree contain
ing. large quantities of wildhoney. We
had never thought of Wapwallopen as
land of milk and honey.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17

-
umn he edits for the Chicago
- Tribune, publishes a course of
treatment for ~. c." cores
pondent who asks him for "prescrip-
tion to use after q hard days drunk.
or even after several days of spree
ing"
DR.. Evans instructs ~. c." as to the
most modern and scientific methods of
getting rid of a hangover jag, but by
far the most important Of his advice
is contained in the heading to the
paragraph and to a postscript after
thought.
"Cut Out the Rum" says the head
line and then, to emphasize the,
thought-"quit drinking; men of good
judgment have quit that some time
ago.
In other words, the best way to avoid
the consequences of being drunk is
not to get drunk-"Cut out the rum. -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
THORN ISSUES HIS
BOOK ON ELECTIONS
The States Political Guide Gives
Facts and Dates That Are
Well to Remember
EVERYONE MUST BE ENROLLED
Bull Moosers Still Talk of Lewis;
Democrats to Call in
the President
George D. Thorn,

George d. Thorn,
the chief clerk of
the Department of
the Secretary of the
Commonwealth and
the Capitol Hill au-
thority on election
laws. in his newly
issued annual digest
of the e | g C t | o II
statutes, ( o & ether
with the dates of
important events in
the political world
and much informa-
ton gen nerally saws
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
AN EVENING THOUGHT

For as the heavens are high
above the earth,
So great is Ills loving kindness
toward them that fear Him.
Psi. 103:11.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17

A skidding automobile knocked a
Philadelphia woman into a millinery
shop. Few women require such force
full inducement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17

How shall we curb the speed
maniac?" asks an automobile journal.
BY building engines of less speed ca
pacity.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
Receive HAY Bids

Captain j. G. Johnson. depot quar-
termaster at this post, will receive
proposals for furnishing fifty tons Of
good hay. until IL o'clock on the 25th
inst. Each ton to weigh two Thousand
pounds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17

The story of the, Polish millionaire
who swallowed $4,000 of pearls in
mistake for pills, is doubtless true. He
is not an actor and has no publicity
agent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17

Judging from the shop windows it
yet remains for somebody to devise a
safe and sane St. Valentines day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17

Going down in submarine is still
about as uncertain as going up in an
airship.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
Ours Due to Suspender Buttons
IErom the Tnledn Rlada

What Is the most embarrassing posi-
tion you were ever in? Ours came the
other day, when we had to spit out a
green hat feather, in full view of every
body on a crowded car.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17

1t is natural perhaps, for "bone
head to be constantly "butting in"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
EDITORIAL, s1 !! s, Z.,.~ -
eA&z&,eM

Merchants Loss Comparatively Small
tFrom the Indianapolis News.]
New York merchants lose $25,000,00
a year, 1t is reported through CONNER
cial frauds, and goodness only knows
how much visitors to that city lose in
that and other ways
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17

scription?"
about thirty minutes" answered the
druggist; but you can occupv vour
time pleasantly. Here is coipon
which entities you to admission 10 our
Post.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17

Many tired businessman" gets that
way by trying to make prompt collec-
tons
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
IN HARRISBURG FIFTY
YEARS AGO TO-DAY
[From the Telegraph Of Jan. II. 1891
Exchange to Be Effected

Fortress Monroe. Jan. 16.-Ths
nag or truce steamer New York ar
rived from City Point this afternoon.
Present indications admit Of no doubt
that II the exchange business remains
IN the hands Of General Butler, q sat
islactory exchange will shortly be ef-
fected.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
A LITTLE NONSENSE

Mrs. Comeup is a paryenu."
you don't say so! WHY. I sIvayx
thought she was . Smith EBaitimore
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17

We are willing to sell our share OF
winter weather for a nickel and pay all
delivery charges, the more distant the
destination the better
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
Harass Eenemy's Rear

Orange, c. H., Jan. 14.-Moseby is
Sill harassing the enemy's rear. but
Is reported to have been badly whip
pea near Harper's Ferry. There was
ice IN Richmond three inches in thick
ness.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17

that eight political parties have the
right to enter the primaries.
These parties, which are required to
make all their nominations at the pri-
maries. are Democratic. Washington,
Republican, Socialist, Bull Moose,
Keystone. Roosevelt Progressive and
Prohibition, being given In the order
OF the size of their vote last fall.
Other parties must use nomination
papers.
The book says: "All previous regis
tratlons have expired" and IF voters
name is not registered he shall not be
entitied to vote at any election" The
registration days for all cities are Sep
tember 3 and 15 and October 3. In
first and second class cities the regis
tration day for voters who were not
registered for the November election,
1913. to enable them to vote at the
primary this spring, is April Is. In
third class cities this day is April 29.
The assessors in other districts, bor-
oughs and townships. will sit at polling
places March II and IS.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
PRICES OF WOOLENS

v-1 1E are told that Louis XIV,
N who made war upon his
" neighbors to crafty an am
lnaa Ia L., II. 4.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
AID FOR Japan

wv HEN suffering humanity calls,
N/ Americans know no race nor
w creed. they hold no grudges
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17
THE REAL CURE

- r. EVANS, in the health col
\ umn he edits for the Chicago
- Tribune, publishes a course of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-17

Edgar R. Kiess, the Congressman
from the Williamsport district, was
here yesterday on his way home from
Washington. Mr.. Kiess remarked to
friends that he planned to spend to-
day at Eaglesmere, as though a noun
tain covered with two feet of snow Of
fered no obstacles to a trip these DAYS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
MRS. BEATTY TOBE RECEIVED BY HE RUSSIAN EMPRESS Formally Invited by Ruler Who Once Snubbed
 Duchesses QUEEN ALEXANDRA
 ARRANGED AFFAIR Daring Suffragist a Heroine Among Smart Set-Mrs. Astor Anxious About Vincent = Princess
 Mary and Her Charm
By LADY MARY

London, June g-(Special.) Mrs. David Beatty is the most excited woman in Lon don this moment preparing for her trip in Russia, where she is to be received by that very reserved and mighty person.
 the Empress. Her imperial majesty must have changed a good deal since the days when she snubbed two British duchesses who went to St. Petersburg, one, by the way, American born. The truth is the Empress is being influenced by the dem ocratic spirit which is slowly and surely permeating all the European courts. I hear Mrs. Beatty has had the honor of receiving an autograph letter from her imperial majesty, forwarded it appears, at the instigation of Queen Alexandra
 who Is great friend of the Beattys
 Mrs. Beatty is having some of her jewels reset in Russian fashion, notably a won derful tiara which should almost take the shine out of the imperial gems. Admiral Beatty is accompanying his wife. of course and they will make a part of the journey in Mrs. Beattys famous white yacht, which has been completely over hauled and made spic and span for it's mission. As for the dresses the sailor s wife is to wear on the occasion of her Russian visit, they are wonder-frocks, each, from the simplest to the most gor- geous. being designed especially for her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
By MRS. J. n. REID

of battling, using their brush as g weapon. You cannot down them they are determined to hang on'' and to fill their mission in the affairs of the world and that mission is distinct and im- portant;
 Tt is not strength. but art, obtains the
 prize.
 And to be swift is less than to be wise: Iris more by art, than force by numerous
 strokes"
 This is how studio work in art has gained its way into the avenues of Bir- mingham's business life. The people have been educated into the love of the beauti- full and the artistic gradually, but seri- ously. Miss Mosely works systematically and quietly, her pupils find her keen to place them on a firm foundation for study, and the hours spent in her, stu- dio furnish them an inspiration for the highest aim.
 We have a motto in our studio" said Miss Mosely. "a rule We each observe, although we are thoroughly social; no gossip, no unkind word must enter here. And it Is so easy to see the best of life of we only think of it."
 By this time she pointed to the lunch table-equipped for four-and then our dream was realization; the service was of hand-painted china, and the sand wiches and tea sit off beautifully. deli ciously.
 "It takes something else besides work to get all of these good things together; tell mo about the money end of 1t; that is an important question among women today?" I was in dead earnest. knowing reaction was near and expenses contin- ued,/ and 1t Is well to understand how things are carried on the year round A laugh followed; the first time I had looked upon the necessary end of 1t as a joke; the pupils and teacher looked sur prised, even amused. that suggestion was made to making money" but they admitted 1t came spasmodically; but art was first and the coin would come after awhile.
 "Even yet. everything is so new here that china painting has a comparatively small corner; but We feeis encouraged" said the plucky little director. "There Is steady order for gifts. and our Christ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-28
WEEDS THAT CAUSE INSANITY
Danger to United States Troops Lurks
 in Vegetation of Mexico

| One of the things to fbe- avoided by American soldiers in Mexico iss sshe SC z ductive marihuana weed, which groM around Vera Cruz and in the territory l lying between that city and the capital, says the New York Sun. For several years there has been in effect an or der of the Mexican government pro- hlbiting the sale of marihuana to Mex ican soldiers. Notwithstanding this or der the dangerous weed Is often smug- gled into Camps and barracks and is secretly smoked by the men. When much induIged in the smoking of tho dry leaves of the plant causes insanity. {
 People who become addicted to srnok- ing marihuana finally lose their minds and never recover. The plant Is used sometimes In Mexico by allopathic phy- sicians in the treatment of Rheumatism. The tincture of the marihnana diluted with alcohol is the form in which the properties of the weed are
 There are many other plants In Mex leo which are dangerous, among them being the tolvache, kind of loco weed. The seeds of this plant boiled and drunk as tea will make person in- sane for life 1t is asserted. Among some people of Mexico 1t Is believed that Carlotta, Empress of Mexico. lost her mind because she was given tol- vache In a refreshment. Empress Car lotta was the wife of Emperor Max imillan. who was shot in Queretaro. She lost her mind immediately after her return to Europe from Mexico.
 There Is In the state of Mfchoacan another plant the effects of which upon the human organism are very curious. The plant grows wild in some parts of Michoacan and natives observed that whenever they traversed n field where there were many of these plants they lost all notion of direction. being un- able to reach the place to which they were bound An investigation was made and 1t was found that the odor of tho plant in question made temporarily in- sane persons and animals
 Another curious plant Is the weed called de las oarreras. When a person drinks a brew of the leaves or seeds of the plant he feels an impulse to run until he drops exhausted.