Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-02-10

"ENie. InlS was tne result OF the
submission to the board of the ten
tatiNe plans for an addition to the
capitol They were made by Super
intendent Rambo for the information
OF the board, and as the State has not
mlch money to spend, comparatively
speaking, it was decided to let the
matter rest and to work out the prob
lem when the Legislature adjourns.
The matter of landscape gardening
Tor the park extension will be taken
up before the Legislature adjourns
and in all probability a competition
ny architects may be held for the best
ideas in treatment OF the property
The details will be worked out later
and the best results obtained
Governor Brumbaugh presided yes
terday for the first time and took a big
interest in the details of the work of
the board.
Policemen Asked.-The State Police
Department has been asked by Sheriff
j. q. Cott, of Sullivan county, to send
detail of state police to that county
and for a station to be established at
l.aporte to curb the depreciation
blamed upon a large number of for
eisners who have lately taken up their
residence in that section and who are
annoying the people.
Board Reorganizes. - The State
Board of Pardons has elected Lieuten-
ant-GoNernor McClain president: Geo
-. Ihorn, secretary: John l.. Kendle-
mart clerk; James 5. Hiatt, recorder:
James Il. DeLany messenger. and c.
ii. Hay. tipstaff. Mr.. DeIany's cleo
tion was the result of faithful service
in the plac' and he was congratulated
day.
Borough Bill Out.-The bill to give
borouShs the right of eminent domain
TO take property for public buildings
ana works was aftirmatively recon-
mended yesterday.
Costs On Prosecutor. - The West
moreiand grand jury has ignored the
charge made against Private John f.
Donahue, of the State police who was
accused of furnishing cigarets to
minors. The costs We're put on the
prosecutor. The accusation grew out
Of the activity of the State police in
breaking up the illegal use of cigarets
IN the county and was a countercharge
which the grand jury quickly put out
of business.
Called OH BigelOw.-State Highway
Commissioner Bigeiow had a busy
morning receiving delegations. SEN
ator washers and a party of four from
ork county We're the first to call
Senator Lynch. of Lackawanna coun-
", then dropped in to pay his respects
The commissioner then received a
delegation from Edwardsville headed
by Representative Richard Powell and
Oui-SlStluS OF TWO COulCllmen from
Edwardsville, the borough surveyor
and Borough Attorney Brennan. This
delegation sought to interest the com
mission in project for State aid for a
road in Edwardsville borough.
Oppose Steam Filters Bill.-The bill
to provide for steam and hot water
pipe inspection in third class cities
was opposed in the House municipat
corporation committee to-day. The
bill was advocated by steam filters.
but members from the cities kicked on
the creation of more officers.
Governor NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Brum-
baugh was to-day invited to attend
the Methodist conference meetings at
Shamokin and promised to give the
matter consideration. George G.
Hutchison, Charles III. Hoffman and
j. r. Rote extended the invitation.
Butler TO Speak.-Fish Commissioner
Butler will speak tonight at the big
meeting in the interest of fisheries at
DoylestOwn
Spangler Bill Hearing.-The hear
ing on the Spangler county fee bin
has been postponed until next Tues
day.
Charities Meeting. - Heads of in
stitutions under the State Board of
Charities met with the board TODAY
to discuss appropriations.
Talking ReceSs.-Owing to the con-
gestion of printing and the big bills
ike codes which have been introduced
there is sentiment among members for
taking recess late this month. The
House is up to its work now