Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-04-10

Price Jackson, State Commissioner Of
Labor and Industry. The code was
drafted by committees representing
the American Society OF Mechanical
Engineers in conjunction with officials
from various States. PENNSYLVANIA
having been represented by Richard
tehnock. The code was drafted after
three years of study of the subject by
EXPERTS from all parts of the country.
Inc state authorities have DELAYED
adopting code for boilers, pending
the completion of the work of the
socetys committee, and il is probable
that II Will be accepted for this State
The board has adopted almost a
score of codes governing safety and
sanitation in industries and dozen
committees are working on codes for
their particular lines.
Pardon Board. = Twenty-four. new
cases and five continued cases are
listed for the meeting of the State
Board of Pardons on April 81. No
capital cases are on the list, this
being the first time in months that
such applications have not been en-
tered.
Wanted State Flag. - Among the
requests made to Governor Brum-
oaugh this week was one from Co
lumbus. Ga. for a State flag, TO be
used in celebration of the fiftieth
anniversary of the battle at that
place. The Governor regretted tLat
the State had no flags to loan for
such uses. The Columbus people de-
side to obtain the names of all people
from that town who live elsewhere.
so that they can return for the cele-
bration.
Orders For Militia. - General or
ders will shortly be issued from Ma
uonal Guard headquarters announc-
ing the arrangements for the summer
cruises of the State naval militia. The
matter is being taken up with the au-
thorities at Washington. The ar
rangements for the enCampments of
the organizations Of the Guard are
now in negotiation with the railroads
and the place for the Second Brigade
encampment will be announced later.
commissioners for Brigadier Cen
erals c. NJ. Clement. W. G. Price. Jr..
and {. 7. O'Neill and the lieutenant
colonies of the Governors staff are
now being prepared and will be
mailed in few days. II is expected
that at least two additional appoint
ments of aids will be made
The departmental officers of the
National Guard are not affected by
the appointments made this week, as
they are appointed for varying terms
and their commissions do not expire
with the Governor.
Unusual Offense Charged. - The
first requisition to be issued by the
State for return to Pennsylvania of
men accused of removing railroSd
appliances from cars has just been
sent to Albany for authority TO bring
to Armstrong county two men
charged with that offense under n
re -ent law. The act prescribes heavy
fines or Imprisonment.
Governor Takes a Rest.-Governor
Brumbaugh is taking a rest to-day.
The Governor spent the day at the
mansion and will stay here to-mor-
row. 1t is his plan to attend services
at his denominational church.
The Last Week.-NeXt week is the
last week for the orchard demonstra-
tions. The attendance has been
greater than ever known.
High Schools Hcre.-One hundred
students of the high school of Lam
caster, n. Y, went through the Capt.
tol to-day Bradford city students
went through yesterday and to-mor-
row Franklin High School will be
here.
Investigation Lively. Reports
reaching here from the legislative in
vestigation of charities in Pittsburgh
indicate that ii was lively affair.
The effort to have counsel admitted
to back up charges was refused. The
fight will likely be transferred to the
floor of the Legislature.
More Men to WoFk.-It is expected
that by the end of next week over
5000 men will be at work on repairs
TO the highways of the State system.
Chief Engineer Uhler has made ar
rangements for pressing work in
every district.