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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
TAXATION AND REVENUES

~ ECENTLY Congress imposed on
the nation an income tax and
= y followed it with an obnoxious
war stamp tax" Now the
Legislature is turning it's thoughts to
taxation.
Revenues we must have. certainly,
but not by adding fresh burdens to
businesses that are already bearing
their maximum of burden. There is
in truth as we'll as in fable last straw
that will break a camel's back.
The legislative leaders have done
splendidly in pairing down appro-
priations. This is a step in the right
direction. Hundreds of thousands of
dollars might be saved to the State by
the formulating OF budget. to carry
all expenditures. Numerous economies
might be effected by this means. Let
US think more of saving money than
of getting it. The thing TO do is TO
cut down expenses and to pass fewer
new tax laws. A proper move is the
shifting of primary election expenses
from the State to the counties.
The States revenues are depleted
1t is true, and we must have money
with which to build and maintain
roads. Numerous other worthy enter
prises are calling for funds. The needs
of the State are growing with tbs
population and the constantly increas-
ing response to public demands. II
used to be politicians who created
offices; now politicians are having
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
PROCLAMATION IS
ADDRESSED To STATE
Governor Gives Some Practical
Hints in Regard to Fighting
Future Fires

Governor Brumbaugh last night is
sued his proclamation calling upon
the people of the State to turn out and
tight forest fires whenever they APP
pear. The proclamation was issued
in response to the appeal of the Wild
Life League and the Governor points
out the way the people can help in
future fires. He uses the recent fires
as the basis for call for cooperation
with the State.
The proclamation is as follows:
Whereas, 1t has been reported to
me that great fires are sweeping over
vast acres of the mountain lands of
this State, destroying growing forests
to such an extent as to menace the
present and future timber-and water
supply. and to the great damage OF all
wild life generally;
And whereas. the organized fire
fighting force of the State Is made
quate to cope with the emergency.
which must be met with immediate
and energetic effort;
And whereas, the House of Repre-
sentatives, on April %. 1915, has by
! resolution called specific attention to
the Importance of prompt action in
suppressing forest fires;
Now, therefore, l. Martin G. Brum-
baugh, governor of said Common
wealth, do earnestly urge that heroic
| action be taken by the officers of the
State charged with the specific duty of
locating and combating forest fires,
and especially by the game protectors
and the fish wardens. who are made
eX-officio fire wardens by the provisions
of an act approved by me on April 21,
1915.
II would also call upon all public
spirited citizens of the Commonwealth
to cooperate with such officers, and
render all possible assistance TO them
in the carrying out of vigorous and
effective measures to the end that the
! confiagrations may speedily be extin-
| guished."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
AND NATIONAL THEATERs
MONDAY, "RUNAWAY JUNE"

At the Royal and National theaters
on Monday will be shown the thirteenth
episode of the great. new, mysterious
serial by George Randolph Chester, the
first of this writer's stories to appear
in the newspapers and in motion pic
lures. Norma Phillips, well remember
ed as the Mutual Girl" was selected
to fill the leading role in Runaway
June" the new serial. This film is be-
ing shown at this theater every Mon
day, the full run being for ffteer
weeks. The story is one of love, doll
lars and mystery, with plenty of thd
latter. The man with the black Vanl
dyke, a prominent character of thd
story, saw something in June" which
he liked. and he followed her and madJ
her life miserable. The mystery tina
follows is left to you to solve Th1
thirteenth episode at the Royal Third
street above Cumberland, and at th1
National Theater, Sixth and DauphiI
streets, on Monday night-Advertise
ment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
NEVER A BITE
BY Wing Dinger

My two wee boys are out Of town
Enjoying country life,
And yesterday l got a note,
Penned to me by my wife,
Informing me what fun those kids
Are having every day
Down by little stream. that through
The meadow wends its way.
A little tree branch for a rod.
A thread as fishing line,
A bent pint for a hook. some worms
And those two boys of mine
Will sit down by this shallow stream
The whole day long and fish.
Although there's not the slightest
chance
That they will get their wish.
The waters not three inches deep
There are no fish to bite
But to these two wee boys of mine
That matters not a mite.
Imagination brings to them
The joys reality
Refuses-if we'd do the same
Like them, we'd happy be.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
SATURDAY EVENING.

difficulty finding the wherewith to
provide for new Offices that the people
want and will have. The situation is
difficult beyond question and those In
charge OF the work OF making both
ends meet are proceeding intelligently
and carefully They should bear con-
stantly in mind when it comes to reve-
nue. raisers that there are those in the
State who are taxed now almost to the
limit OF their capacity to bear-while
there are others who escape very
lightly indeed-and act accordingly.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
JUDGES EXEMPT IN
NONPART|SAN ACT
Tompkins Bill Is Amended So That
They VIII Not Come Under 1t
After Next January
BILL is IN THE SENATE
Consolidation of State Offices in
Philadelphia Brings Out Much
Discussion

Reprinted copies of Senate bill No.
5S1, which proposed to repeal the
whole nonpartisan ballot act of 1918
relating to elections of judges and sec
ond class city officials. show that it has
been amended by the Senate commit
tee on elections to apply only to
Judges of courts of record"
The bill was presented by Senator
II. a. Tompkins, of Cambria, and was
intended as an out and out repeater,
but so much objection was made by
people in Pittsburgh that the bill was
sent back to committee and has turned
up as reported out on Wednesday so
worded as to. repeal the nonpartisan
act of 1912 insofar as it relates to
judges of courts of record.
The effect of the change would be
that after January l, 1916, all nomina-
tons for judges of whatever court of
record, including the supreme and SUI
perior courts, would be on party tick
cts. None of the places to be filled
in November would be affected.
The bill will be on the third read
ing calendar for Monday night and
could be passed finally and sent to the
House.
Representative Bill Adams is
expected to announce his candidacy
for sheriff of Luzerne in a day or two.
trip TO that county to speak in his
behalf.
Vance C. Mccormick made a
statement last night giving his views
on the local option contest, but care
fully saying nothing about the twenty
FIVE Democrats who voted against the
bill.
j. Denny O'Neil will he candi-
date for county commissioner of Allie
gheny again.
The Brotherhood of Andrew and
Philip at Philadelphia yesterday en-
dorsed Governor Brumbaughs local
option fight and pledged support.
Mayor Blankenburg is organizing
the independent campaign for Phila-
delphia. He says a whole ticket will
be in the field.
Philadelphia people are working
hard to get passed the bill for con-
struction of a State office building in
Philadelphia, pointing out, that there
are n number of offices existing there
which could Inc put under one roof.
Governor Tener always contended that
such offices should be brought here
However. 1t is doubtful if, in the pres
ent fiancial condition OF the State. that
anything will be done toward an APP
preparation. Pittsburgh and Scranton
will likely present similar claims
Philadelphia city officials are COM
mending the Governor for his ap-
proval of the semimonthly pay bill. II
will end considerable trouble in the
payments.
-Chsmbersburg people are out with
resolutions commenting the Governor
for his local option fight.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
We'll KNOWN PEOPLE

-Ex-President Taft is to speak at
Altoona next month.
George S. Eddy. the secretary for
the Y. NJ. c. A. in Asia, in a speech at
Pittsburgh said there was great chance
for Pennsylvania products as a result
of the war.
Warren VanDyke, the new deputy
revenue collector, is a native of Car
bon county.
u. S. Litzenberg. president of the
Livingston Club of Allentown, was
given a reception in honor of his
birthday anniversary.
Senator Penrose is back in Phila-
delphia and taking 2 big interest in
the transit development.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
"TMIN REDSo

Home-loving husbands who, after a
hard days work at the office, lean
toward slippers and a cheerful fire.
CRATE a lounging robe. the evening
paper. a pipe and an easy chair. will
understand the mental attitude of
Harry Hawkins. the young husband in
Twin Beds" Wives who are left alone
all day while the money-getter is on
the job, will sympathize with Mrs.
Hawkins, who wants to go out of an
evening and seek and enjoy excitement
No player who laughs with and at
Twin Beds" can fail to ina gine the
complications which would arise be-
tween such divergent natures, but Mar
garet Mayo, the clever author of Twin
Beds" gives the situations an unex-
pected twist, which fools your imagina-
tion. and at the same time ticlSles it.
There in lies the subconcious enjoyment
of the farce.
Twin Beds" will play a return en-
gagement at the Majestic next Friday
afternoon and evening.-Advertise
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
LIGHTS FOR VEHICLES

WYE hope the Lantern Trust, If
N/ there be one. will send its
w lobbyists TO the Capitol to
induce legislators to pass a
law requiring alb manner of vehicles
to carry lights at night
Two accidents occurred in New
York State Saturday night, due to the
fact that one autoist ran into a wagon,
and an ash-cart driver was badly in
jured when his vehicle was struck by
an auto on the road. Both could have
been avoided had the wagons carried
lights.
What influence is it that leads legis-
lators 10 vote against such bills as
regularly as they come before the
House or Senate?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
McINTYRE AND HEATH

Thomas Kurton Heath was born in
Philadelphia in a Spruce street home
in 1850. At the age of IL he packed up
all his earthly possessions in a carpet
bag and small box and started out with
his uncle's concert company, which
Heath and another youngster by the
name of Miller did what was known as
a statue clog" They left for Texas,
where Miller died of yellow fever, leav-
ing Heath without either dancing
partner or a meal ticket. 1t was then
that Heath met Mcintyre and the two
practiced all night so that they could
accept and fll an engagement in San
Antonio, where they both had been
stranded with a combined capital Of
eight cents That was about forty
years ago. and the two comedians have
been inseparable ever since. They will
be seen in their revival OF THE Ham
Tree" at the Majestic this evening. -
AdVertisemen
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
RECORD CROWDS SEE BACHELOR
DINNER"

The crowds that have been attending
the Colonial Theater the last few DAYS
have set a new standard of capacity.
Wilmer and Vincent struck the public's
fancy. This is n big musical comedy
girl act. with lots of life and ginger to
holds up to what is looked for, the
past three days will probably go TO
make new record at the Colonial. The
Monday will present as a headline
feature the Kolonial Kids Band, an ag-
Sregation of youthful Harrisburg musi-
clans who have been trained by Rich
Colonial Theater, and Edward NJ. Fisch-
ler a member of the Orpheum Or
chestra. This band is forty pieces
strong, and now ranks with the best
Juvenile bands in the country.-Adver-
tisement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
PHOTOPLAY TODAY

Marc McDermott. the finished Edi-
son actor. appears to-day in three
act drama. The Deadly Hate" No one
better than Marc McDermott could
play the double role of the Twin
Brothers" and in one. be a kind, cour-
teous man and the other. a man filled
with hate for his brother. Both de-
wonderful production has been adapt
ed from the play. by George Roberts,
and is a masterpiece in itself. The
Justice of Omar Khan" two-reel
elig drama, and the second of the
Road O'Strife Series made by Lubin,
THE Face of Fear complete the pro-
Anita Stewart and Earl Williams in
His Phantom Sweetheart" Advertise
ment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
THE REGENT

&C. o. d." comedy in four parts.
is to-days attraction at the Regent
Theater and is sure to please the many
photoplay house. &C. o. D. is a story
of rural life and it's dozens of funny
situations make 1t one of the best NOV
ing pictures on the market to-day. But
the big comedy is not all that is in
store for the Regents patrons to-day.
The Hearst-Selig News pictures No. 81,
are also booked, and they portray all
of the interesting events which have
taken place in the United States and
foreign countries during the past sew
eral weeks. Then, too. the funniest
man in the movies" will be on the
program. He is Charlie Chapman, and
he will appear in THE TRAMP" Isl and
Sue Acrobats" will conclude the pro-
ram.-Adyertisement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24

IN yesterdays news relating TO
I the local option situation Of
more than ordinary interest.
One was the reported determination
of the leaders of the movement to
keep the prohibition constitutional
amendment resolution in committee
and the other the announcement If
Governor Brumbaugh that Republi-
can leaders favor a local option plank
is next years platform.
Taking a vote on the prohibition
amendment would serve no good pur-
pose now. The sentiment of the
House is undoubtedly wet" The
only purpose to be served. as has
been pointed out, would be to give
members an opportunity to square"
themselves with angry constituents by
voting for the resolution. This meth
I'd of hedging is not unknown in
the House Members were guilty of
it two years ago. 1t is a cowardly
thing TO do, but there are Representa-
tives on the Hill, who dread coming
before their constituents next year,
who would not hesitate 10 adopt it.
The committee is therefore justified
in shelving the resolution for the re-
mainder Of the session.
Party lines were badly split on the
local option vote on Tuesday. and
while blame for the defeat of the
bill rests largely with the Republican
side, because 1t is greatly in the ma
jority. it is nevertheless a fact that
A larger percentage of the Demo-
cratic membership voted against the
bill than voted for it. and this in face
of the fact that the Democratic plat
form pledged its candidates to local
option, while the Republican platform
was silent on the subject.
All signs point to another big Re-
publican majority in House and SEN
ate next session. It is therefore largely
TO the Republican party that the
voters must look for the passage of a
local option law in 1917, although not
a few Republican members unques-
tionably will fail of reelection be-
cause of their stand on the local op-
ton question this year. The thing
to do is to put good, strong local
option plank in next years platform.
and the sooner that intention'is made
evident the better for the party. Good
Judgment would have been displayed
if that had been done a year ago.
The people of this State want local
option. That is as evident as that
the sun shines, and they are going
to get it one way or another They
are Republican in their tendencies
and would rather use the Republican
party as an instrument than not, but
get it they will, and it is entirely up
to the leaders to say whether they are
to have this issue jangling with ma
tional issues in a Presidential year or
whether the party in Pennsylvania is
to stand firm and united on both State
and national questions in 1916.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
"RUNAWAY JUNE" AT THE VIC
TORIA

The thirteenth episode of the new
serial in motion pictures will be shown
at the Victoria to-day. This new work
by George Randolph Chester, writer
of hundreds of interesting fiction
stories, is Runaway June" story
of girl who married the man she
loved but who left him two hours
after she married him.
After running away she meets the
man OF mystery. the man with the black
Nandyke. who offers to assist her but
she refuses to accept aid from a
stranger. The man with the black Van
dyke was attracted by June" and con-
tinually followed her about filling her
life with fear. This story is growing
more interesting as II progresses and
all the mystery is gradually made clear
in the pictures.
on Tuesday and Wednesday we pre-
sent for the first time in Harrisburg
that sensational drama of thrilling love
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24

More power to the Civic Club. This
admirable organization of active and
public-spirited women has already done
much for Harrisburg and the plans for
the present season indicate still further
activity along the lines OF improve
ment
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
Thousnn,ls yie,r RofIv

New York, April 24.-Business was
suspended to-day in the city during
the time that the body of President
Lincoln passed through. Hundreds
of thousands of people jammed in
Broadway to view the funeral pro-
cession.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
The Strut
And Gobble

when l buy a turkey I don't
pay for the strut and the gobble."
says Billy Sunday.
Some men do that when they
buy advertising. They pay for
excess baggage on trip to no.
where.
The manufacturer or merchant
who puts his money into news
paper advertising buys met
weight"
He gets his message before
the people he wants to reach.
He is introduced by a medium
in which they have confidence.
And returns follow to a GER
tainty
Newspaper advertising is not
an expense. 1t is an investment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
|AWUSeMGOrS'
MAJESTIC

This evening Mcintyre and Heath
in THE Ham Tree"
Thursday afternoon and evening. April
20 : Harrisburg Choral Society and
Russian Symphony Orchestra.
Friday, afternoon and evening, April so
Twin Beds"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24

Palace, 10 a. m. to IL p. m.
Photoplay. 10 a. IN. to IL y. m.
Regent, IL noon to IL y. m,
Royal. 8 p. m. to / y. m.
Victoria, 10 a. m. to IL p. IN.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
NEWGSf s. PIG FRA43IReeTTSSHE&S E&SAR
n the Telegraph, April "a, 1861
Names DIV of Mourning

Washington, April "a. President
Johnson to-day set May 25 as the day
of mourning throughout the country
because of the assassination of Presi-
dent Lincoln.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
BARE ARMS AND COVERED Weeks

The May Womans Companion says:
Arms are bare and necks are COW
cred these DAYS. The sleeveless dress
is in vogue, accompanied by a dog COLI
lar of tulle. velvet or brilliants."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
Prisoners Semi Homo

Fortress Monroe. April 24.-Twelve
hundred parCled prisoners were sent
home from here to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24

In five parts and ESQ scenes. Miss Made
line Traverse. who plays the part of
the temperamental queen, is reported to
be one of the most attractive stars in
motion pictures.-Advertisem
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
COLONIAL
MOVING PICTURES

Every afternoon and evening - Vau-
deville and Pictures.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
COUR DAILY LAUGH
UNLUCKY.

UNLUcKY.
I once knew q
fellow who gave
a girl an engage
ment ring of
opals.
G r a c I o ST
Wasn't it un-
lucky?
You bet II was!
She married him.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
Canal to Be ODened Soon

Men are busy cleaning the canal,
which will be opened for traffic within
the next few weeks.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
IN HARRI SBURc Fifty
YEARS AGO TO-DAY

tFrom the Telegraph. April "a, 1861
Williamsport Wants Fair
Residents of Williamsport are max
ing every effort to have the State
Agricultural Fair held there this Fall.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
Snow i'm Mountains

Snow fell in the mountains through
out the West, in some places piling
up several inches deep.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24
SATURDAY EVENING. APRIL 20
LOCAL OPTION PLANK

. HERE were two developments
in yesterdays news relating to
/ the local option situation Of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24

]. A. Smythe. who was selected as
one of the arbitrators of the Wilkes
Barre strike, is well known TO many
Harrisburgers because of his activity
in other mediation matters. He is
native of this state and has been in
federal service for long time.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24

~ ECENTLY Congress imposed on
the nation an income tax and
= y followed it with an obnoxious
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24

q SPEAKER at one of the noon
"A day luncheons of the Harris
I ! burg Rotary Club recently told
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-24

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and playground system, none
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-02-27
POStsfice Transfer Hung Up
On Account of The
Fixtures.
ARE EXPECTED EVERY DAY.
Everything In Readiness To
Move As SeOn AS The
Lights Are In.

Although Postmaster Williamson
expected to move into the new gov
ernment building on the 2sth, the
change has not yet been made. The
delay is caused by an unexplained
delay in the arrival of the electrical
fixtures. They have been looked for
every day. but until they come the
office cannot be occupied. Every
thing is in readiness to make quick
transfer and the move will be made
just as soon as the obstacle is re-
moved.
There is also a persistent rumOr
that new postmaster will be ap-
pointed before March ith.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-02-27
BEN WINFREE
DISLOCATES ARM
White Doing a Dance at The
ElkS' MinstrelS Wednes-
day Night.

Just as everybody expected the.
minstrel show given by the Elks un.-
der the direction of Gov. Bowen,
was the drawing card of the season.
The show was financial success As
well, bringing in something over
$500. The program. with which the
public had been made familiar, was.
carried out with but one change.
Early in the evening Ben Winfree
was hurt and Tot Kuykendall took
his place in an important role with.
out previous preparation. Cant
Winfree had just sung his SOM.
You've Got To Rag 1t" and was do
ing a dance in response TO an encore
when he slipped and fell, dislocatinp
an arm, He recovered his feet anG
pluckily finished the dance before
receiving surgical attention, but was
unable to appear again.
The show closed with a roaring
farce The Recruiting Station" IN
which the most luminous stars were
Gov. Bowen, Claude Clark, Tot Kuy-
kendall, Alvan Clark and Harry Ieb--
kuecher.