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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14
EVERYBODY is INTERESTED

"HE Pennsylvania Good Roads
Association, in appointing a
4 State organizer and announcing
it's intention of making State
wide effort to popularize the good
roads movement in Pennsylvania, is
taking a course that will commend it
to the friends of better highways.
The good roads movement is, or
ought to be, essentially a peoples
been lost sight of in the perfectly
natural effort of the farmer to exert
his utmost effort for rural roads, the
automobilist to demand main highways
and the city people to insist on i'm
proved avenues of travel to and from
their suburban homes. 1t is un-
doubtedly fact that the general bet
terment of the roads in Pennsylvania
has been retarded by the pulling and
hauling of conflicting interests.
These interests need not conflict
They will all fare better by taking the
larger view of the good roads ques-
ton, as voiced in the announced policy
Of the Pennsylvania Good Roads Asso-
citation, to the effect that better high
ways have an economic and ethical
value to all the people far more i'm
portant than any benefit that may ac-
crue to a particular class of road
users.
The man who never himself ira
verses the public roads. If there be
any such, is vitality interested in this
matter, because of the Improvement
to the whole community that follows
the improvement of it's highways. A
piece of literature put out by the
aforementioned association contains
the following pointed summary of the
situation:
Everybody everywhere is all the
time paying something for roads.
Everybody everywhere Is paying more
for poor roads than for good roads. ;"
1t has been estimated that bad roads
are costing the people Of Pennsylvania
at least s20,000.000 year. Every
citizen bears a part Of this needless
burden, and it is the duty of every
citizen, from the standpoint of his
own interest as we'll as that of the
community at large, to lend hand in
the effort to pull Pennsylvania out Of
the mud"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14
WELL-KNOWN PEOPLE

Ex-senator James L. Mitchell, of
Jefferson, who is here for the Pro
gressive conference, is living on his
farm in that county and enjoying life.
John A. Rigg was elected head of
Chester railways.
Mayor Armstrong, of Pittsburgh.
is busy avoiding banquets.
DIR. G. ID. Schaeffer, former mayor
of Allentown. has given $4,000 for
medical research.
Hugh e. Crilly, the Allentown
Democrat, has been chosen to head
the Lehigh Hibernians.
Joseph b. Mccall, head of the
Philadelphia Electric Company, is one
of the youngest electric chiefs in the
country. !.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14
Letters to the Editor
PASTOR FOR PLAYGROUND

To the Editor of The Telegraph:
I want to add a word of endors .ment
to the move for a playground at Third
disposition Of the plot 1 think the
School Board could make no better
move than place 1t at the disposal of
those who are interested in this mat
ter. / am happy to add this word in
favor of the outdoor movement in be-
half of the boys and girls.
Sincerely yours,
GEORGE F. SCHAUM,
Pastor Harris Street United Evangeli-
cal Church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14

~
~ which the Wilson administra-
y ton is attempting to keep its
prediction promises of politi-
cal reform, one need no more than
quote the following rider from the
post office appropriation bill reported
tee dominated by Speaker Clark, Rep
resentative Underwood and President
Wilson:
That hereafter any assistant post
master to secure faithful perform
pointed by said Postmaster Gem
eral, who may require such bond
without regard to the provisions of
o III a9d mprove ths cv ai
service Of the United States ap;
proved prsHnS,osnta January oIao ls, 1882 and
power to revoke the appointment
of any assistant postmaster and
appoint his successor at his discre-
tion without regard to the act
amendments, rules or regulations
aforesaid.
A more brazen attempt to eliminate
the merit system in order to grab offices
for greedy Job-hunters was never
of the rider" is indicative of its de-
sign. There is no attempt to conceal
the fact that it is the purpose of those
who framed 1t to throw out of office
hundreds of assistant postmasters who
have attained their present positions
as the result of competitive examina-
tions.
Selected on account of especial fit
ness and qualified by long experience
for the work they perform, they are
to be thrown out to make place for
those who happen to be the political
favorites of local Democratic bosses.
There has not been a national DEM
ocratio platform in a score of years
that has not protested against the
"spoils system in national govern
ment and that has not declared in
vigorous language for the perpetuation
Yet we find Democrats elected upon
such platform openly trying to jam
through the most fragrant violation of
Civil Service pledges that has ever
been attempted by any party.
President Wilson has been fond of
telling visitors to the White House
that he can do nothing that the Balti-
more platform does not endorse. We
fancy he will find 1t difficult to make
the program of his lieutenants tally
with his own requirements in this re-
spect.
At all events It is gratifying to note
that Republican Congressman are
fighting for the retention Of the merit
requirements and it is to be hoped
that they will find sufficient consistent
Democrats to stand with them In pre-
venting the wholesale distribution Of
what Democrats used to be so fond of
describing as pap" and "pie."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14

Gus in the past year. We can certainly
that you will find that our side rooms
will compare very favorably with some
Of those that are now running in Mar
ket street In order to do justice to
our customers. our house is open for
inspection at any or at all times, and
think you will find this place con-
Quoted about as well as the average
saloon. I say this because we have
been misrepresented.
January 13, 1914.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14

l am positive that the information fur
nished the police department is abso-
lutely untrue. When the present pro-
prletor took charge Of the hotel I
business, and I have been very careful
IN doing that so far as knew. dc not
know Of this house ever having a reg
ister and l think you will find four or
nVe other houses that do not use one
our trade is about one-third white and
two- thirds colored, and they are not all
Ihe lowest class of Harrisburg, either.
and cutting have been numer-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14

Surely this is peculiar ground for
encouragement" We are delighted
to hear that industrial confidence and
courage are improving in New Eng
land, but we should like to feel that
there is a more substantial cause for
1t than that ascribed by the Ledger
correspondent.
If, as result of increased Ameri-
can demands for their goods, English
woolen cloth weavers are raising their
prices, that must mean the sale of
English goods in home markets pre-
viously supplied by American manu-
facturers. 1t must also mean that so
long as the condition exists, there will
be reduction in the output of Amer
lean mills and corresponding reduc-
ton in the number Of jobs for Ameri-
can wage earners. AS one tariff expert
pithily put 1t, You cannot expect to
get wages at home for work done
abroad"
OF course, 1t is not to be supposed
that the English manufacturer will
raise his prices to our protective tariff
level. To do that would be to build a
wall against himself. His chances of
driving us out of our own market
would be no better than they were
before.
If he is to get in and stay in, he
must sell just little more cheaply
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14

Automobiljsts should not rejoice too
much over the discovery that crude oil
can be used as motor fuel. About the
time 1T becomes popular some good ex-
cuse for raising the price will be
found.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14
THE LANCASTER HOUSE

To the Editor of The Telegraph:
In answer to a statement published
by the Telegraph yesterday, 1 want to
correct an error concerning the condf-
tion of the Lancaster Hotel I have
been an employe of the Lancaster
House for nearly eighteen years, and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14

Many young man who tells his girl
that he would gladly lay down his life
for her is careful not to come in the
front gate until he is sure the dog is
tied.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14

Secretary Bryan says he is at loss
to understand unseen and unexpected
attacks" made on him. May be they
are some Of his chickens coming home
to roost
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14
A LITTLE NONSENSE

"Have any packages been brought to
the house, mar"
only the one your father brought
home last night."-Baltimore Ameri-
can.
OF all inane slang 81 should worry
takes first prize
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14
NEWS DISPATCHES
OF THE CIVIL WAR
tFrom the Telegraph of Jan. IA, 1864. ]
Heavy Cavalry FiRht

Chattanooga, Jan. IL. Affairs in
East Tennessee are very exciting. A
heavy cavalry fight occurred near
Strawberry Plains on Saturday last.
The enemy were repulsed with serious
loss. as
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14
Troops Crovs ON Ice

New York, Jan. IA. = special dis
patch from Sandusky on the 18th inst,
reports the arrival of General Terry
and staff, with the First Brigade, Third
Division of the Sixth Army Corps. A
portion of the troops have crossed on
the ice to Johnsons Island.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14
EDITORIALS ~
CONTENT OR AXES
q At& &>eM
Room For Repentance

[From the st. Louis Dispatch
George F. Baker is member of fifty
seven directorates. William Rockefeller
of forty-nine, and James Stillman of
thirty four. is the J. p. Morgan house
cessions @ % to i the % "spirit oofp Of unrest" % and
the new phases of public sentiment?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14

1t develops that Democrat is first
class reformer-when he is not in office
Civil Service publications please copy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14

, Those who have been "on the water
wagon" since the first of the year will
doubtless now take opportunity to get
off and skate.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14

A man may be perfectly straight and
still follow his natural bent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14
One of the Reaufrements

One of the Requirements
lFrom the Albany Knickerbocker
Press
A retired army officer says he knows
enough about draw poker to fill a book.
but that was q foregone conclusion. A
man who did not know draw poker
could not be an army officer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14
IN HARRISBURG FIFTY
YEARS AGO TO-DAY

[From the Telegraph of Jan. IA, 1S64.1
Gas Pipes Frozen
A member of the City Council in
forms us that many of the gas pipes
in the streets are frozen up, and that
this accounts for the failure to have
the proper lights burning at night. Eff
forts are being made to remedy the
evil.
Declare Dividend
The Harrisburg. Lancaster and Mt.
Joy Railroad have declared a semi
annual dividend of 31s per cent, pay
able after the 10th inst.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14
QUEER ENCOURAGEMENT

IN long dispatch from Boston set
ting forth the new spirit of opti-
i mism which is said to have taken
possession of manufacturers and
businessmen in New England, a cor
respondent of the Philadelphia Public
Ledger accounts for the alleged change
of sentiment in this MaY:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14

. found also in the reports from Eng
land that the woolen cloth weavers
there have been raising the price
of their goods. They say the lower
tariff will open our markets to
them, and that the demand for
their goods here is so great that
they cannot afford to sell them at
home at the old price. If the Eng
lish wooden cloth men are doing
this, they are doing only what the
Canadian lumber men did when the
duty on lumber was reduced a dol
lar a thousand feet, and what the
Canadian farmers did when the
duty on eggs was cut down to re-
lieve the high cost of living
The price of eggs did not come
a9wh o9s ans mere, any cut II went up an IN can,
lumber dealers added a dollar a
thousand to the price of their lum-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14
CIVIL SERVICE

4 s an example of the manner In
~ which the Wilson administra.
& = ton is attempting to keep it,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-01-14
DIPLOMAS FOR BRIDES

A CERTIFICATE of proficiency
~ in the domestic arts should be
4 y given away with each and every
hrida accordiuo 70 III T 49,.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-09-16
Opera House Tonight.

Special feature program for this week
For tonight "wednesday we will show
THE Final Reconing," IA Broncho two
reel feature; one reel Princess film 1.-THE
Deooy," with the Princess feature play
ers, and Reliance comedy How Izzy
Was Saved" Thursday night we have
the fifth episode of 1.-The $1,000, 600
Mystery" entitled 1.-THE Coaching Party
of the Countess" our Mutual Girl inter
viewing Walter Damrosch, America
greatest musician, and Keystone come
dy Laughing Cas-" Friday night we
will show the last episode of the Kathlyn
series entitled 1.-THE Court of DEATH" a
Kay-Bee two part feature entitled THE
Feud of Beaver Creek; Princess one reel
1.-The Girl of the Season, and one reel
American Natures Touch" Saturday
night Reliance two part special "Blue
Pete's Escape" Majestic comedy THE
Militant Suffragette in Nuttyville." and
a Keystone comedy Love and Salt Wa
ter" on the same reel with the worlds
oldest living things. Come every night
and see a real show of reel pictures and
don't forget that the last episode of the
Kathlyn series will be shown Friday
night.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-09-16
Free Poland"

There comes to US under the title of
semi-monthly, published by the Pol
ish National Council. in Chicago. 1t is
edited by group of public spirited, ed
ucated Poles, who donate their work to
the cause of their unhappy nation. Po-
land is the territory upon which the ar
mics of Russia, Prussia and Austria are
trying to NOV each other down. War
saw, the capital, of Poland, is being
turned into one great hospital. The
American consul in Warsaw, together
with leading citizens of the town, have
established hospital and calls for help
to the citizens of this country. All the
proceeds of the publication, Free Po-
land" are to 60 TO the alienation OF
of these most terrible sufferings
and to help the destitute widows
and orphans. The magazine gives US
the account of the war from the point
of view of Poles, that are not politically
represented, yet take part in the bloody
struggle, since 100000 Poles are en-
gagged in fighting, 400, 900 on the side of
Russia and 200. 900 on that of Germany
and Austria. 1t gives also descriptions
and historical sketches of Polish towns,
whose queer names mean so little to the
American reader. 1t contains certain
news not published anywhere else, that
comes from the blood-soakcd fields of
atives in this country. The first copy
offered for sale is of an Introductory
character and will give every reader
food for thought. 1t costs only l0c and
is on sale at Perry's, the Richmond Drug
Store, Middelton's and Miss Culton's
news stand.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-09-16
SiIo Building in Kentucky.

The number of silos in Kentucky is
rapidly Increasing. A few years ago a
silo was something of a curiosity in this
part of the world. Now there are hun
dreds of them and the activity in con-
struction indicates that in the near fu-
ture there will be thousands.
A vigorous silo-building campaign is
being carried on by the Kentucky Agri-
cultural Experiment Station. Both the
Federal and State Departments of Agri-
culture are encouraging the building Of
silos in every way The farmer who
wants to build a silo may secure all the
necessary drawings from the Expert
ment Station. IL he so desires he may
secure forms for building concrete silo
at small rental. Furthermore, the sta
ton will send an expert to supervise the
erection of the silo.
The officials of the Experiment Sta
ton recommend that silos should be
built of concrete and the reason they al
vance for the use of this material being
that the concrete silo may be built by
the farmer with his regular help. using
stone and gravel obtainable, perhaps, on
his own farm; that the concrete silo is
the strongest and most durable and is
not subject to decay; that it does not
blow down; that it does not need paint
ing or repairs; that it is freproof. rust
proof and vermin proof and that it isn't
unduly expensive. Most of the concrete
silos built in Kentucky, it is stated,
have cost little more than other kinds,
and in many instances they have been
built for considerably less.
Some instances of the cost of concrete
silos are given by the Experiment Sta
ton officials A farmer in Harrison
county built one at total cost of 1928,
but he secured the stone from his own
farm and did the work himself with the
assistance of his farm help. A concrete
silo 12x32 feet was erected under the SUI
pervision of the Experiment station on
farm near Lebanon at a total cost of $50.
Another silo 14x33 cost $3.50. One l6x30
cost 500, including foundation, roof and
all materials and labor. An average of
large number of silos constructed in
Kentucky shows that the cost ranges in
the neighborhood of s2.75 per ton Ca
pacity, though some have bsen built at
much less cost.
The uses of the silo are more general
ly understood by the Kentucky farmers.
The live stock industry is much more
profitable through the use of ensilage
and the interest in silo construction
foreshadows a material increase in cat
tie raising.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-09-16
James Ha9ein Dies.

James Ben Ali Haggin, the largest
land owner and the wealthiest man in
Kentucky died Saturday night shortly
before 10 o'clock at his home, Rose Villa,
at Newport, r. |. of infirmities incident
to old age, being in his Cpd year. He
was born in Harrodsburg, this state,
Dec. 9, 1922. He was of Irish origin, his
paternal ancestors having settled in
Virginia and thence to Harrodsburg,
where many of them were buried in
Spring Hill Cemetery. He was educat-
ed as a lawyer and first practiced at Nat
chez, Miss. In 1849 he went TO Calf
ornia where he accumulated a vast es
tate in mining proper ties. In 1897 he re-
turned TO Kentucky, locating at Lex
ington, and purchased farm of about
500 acres which has been largely added
to, until now his lands, known as Elmen-
Elmendorf dairy is known all over this
country, its products being used in many
of the largest hotels. He was also lar
gely interested in fine race horses of
which he was owner of large number.
He also had large real estate holdings in
Lexington. His entire estate is estimat-
ed varionsly from fifty to one hundred
millions of dollars. He was twice mar
ried and leaves grand son and mar
ried daughter by his first wife. The
burial which was private was in the
family vault at Woodlawn Cemetery,
New York, City.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-09-16
Mr.. Turley'S Bible Class.

Tuesday evening of last week there
was special session of Mr.. R. E. Tur-
leys's Bible class of the First Christian
church. This class is one of the largest
Bible GLASSES in the State numbering
in its embership old men. young men
and men of middle age. Short but en-
thusiastic speeches were made by Hon.
w. B Smith, Attorney John holland,
Ed. c. X. Marshall, DIR. E. G. McDou-
gle, Rev. E. B. Barnes, Editor T. Fl.
Pickles, and Mr.. Z. e. Turley, teacher
of the class, and John w. Arnold, Supt.
of the school. Hon. w. 4. Smith has
the honor of having been a member of
the Christian church and Sunday
school worker probably longer than any
man in Madison county. more than three
score years. Mr.. Elmer Deatherage pre-
sided with his usual good cheer. A de-
lightful luncheon was served in an ad-
joining room and social chat INDUCED
in. All were made to feel it was my
home" and went away with happy
hearts and pleasant recollections of the
occasion.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-09-16
Potatoes Bound To Be Higher.

The crop of potatoes in Illinois, owing
TO the extremely dry summer is bound
to be way below the average. Iowa is
more favored and, according to govern
m ent report, the State has LAT, 900 acres
planted in potatoes, and the yield is es-
timated at 10, 377, 900 bushels. which is
81 per cent of full yield. In the Uni
ted States there are 3,70S, 900 acres
planted to this product, and the govern
ment estimate of the yield is 800, GA, 600,
which is thought to be high, as the
drouth in some of the potato rails
ing states has cut down the prospects
for a full crop. Last year this country
produced 333, 525, 900 bushels of potatoes
that sold for an average of 80 cents a
bushel. making a total valuation OF
S227, 9O3. 600.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-09-16
Long Tom Chenault For
Sheriff.

It's long time off but Long Tom
Chenault is a man who believes in TAX
ing time by the forelock and therefore
comes out and advises his friends thro'-
out the county that he wants their sup
port in his race for Sheriff. Long Tom
is too well known for US to say any thing
new about him, man of large acquain-
lance, successful in the conduct of his
own affairs. land why not in the conduct
of the county business), man of cour-
age, who can be relied on to do his duty
in any emergency. Democrat under all
conditions and has never asked for office
at the hands of his party. Think OF him
before you make up your mind.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-09-16
School Board Opens Caldwell
High School For Night
School Work.

The great movement, known as moon
light schools. to bring the advantages
of schooling to all people of Kentucky,
has been inaugurated in our town. On
Sept. 4, when Madame Piotrowske ask
ed the school board of Richmond for
the use of Caldwell High School build
ing for the purpose OF opening night
school, the board unanimously and en-
Enthusiastically granted her reques t..
Madame Piotrowske is the representa-
tive of the Uplift Club of this city. She
has entrusted to her the duty of organ
izing the school, while Mrs. Mary Dean,
of the English, and Miss Frances Har-
verlo, of the Domestic Science depart
ments, have already signified their will.
ingness to help; Mr.. Pullen and Mr..
Smith, Also of the Normal, are schedul-
ed for practical talks on chicken, corn
and fruit raising. The subjects taught
will be reading, writing, spelling, arith-
metic, simple questions in civics, by.
glene, sewing. %
The school will open Oct. 6, Tuesday
night, at Z O'Clock. The session will be
held twice a week-Tuesday and Fri
day, from 7 to 9 p, m, for ten weeks,
closing on Dec. 18th.
The night school work can prosper
better if there are strong men to take
charge of older men and youths, there
fore Madame Piotrowske desires any
man of Richmond who wishes to offer
his service as night school teacher to
communicate with her at E. X. State
Normal, Phone 166. No professional
qualifications necessary; no pay. This
is christian service work.
Besides two regular teachers, several
substitutes are needed, so everybody
will have a chance to help. First come
first served