Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-24


Of sending thrill of pride through
every beholder. 1t might have been
labelled views of model city" and
the film ought to be preserved for
municipal advertising purposes.
Governor Promises Assistance
Governor Brumbaugh was present
to speak of THE City and the State
end, as he always does he CROPPED
right into the spirit of the occasion
and gladdened the hearts of all who
heard him by declaring that 1t Is his
earnest ambition to make the new eX-
tension of Capitol park the most
beautiful and attractive spot In all
Pennsylvania
Governor Brumbaugh praised Har-
risburg for what it has done and said
that il reflected credit upon the whole
State inasmuch as what Harrisburg
has been endeavoring to do is directly
in line with what the State at large
must soon do. The Governor spoke
of city improvements and city plan
ming with authority for he was eight
years ago named by the mayor oil
Philadelphia as chairman OF what
amounted to a city planning commls-
sion for that city.
The one great problem OF the iu-
ture," he said. will be the protection
ing their leisure hours"
The Governor said that the State
has been busy with the regulation OF
working conditions and that the ten
dency is distinctly toward shorter
working day. but he declared that the
immediate future will find the State
also legislating for the protection OF
its people during their leisure. Peo-
pie do not get into mischief during
their working hours. he said, but when
at leisure, and it is the duty OF gov
ernment to make it easier for them
to do right than to do wrong. The
creation of public Fairgrounds, parks
and social centers, he continued, are
the answers to this and insofar as
Harrisburg has taken a stand tor de-
Velopment along this line 1t has placed
itself in the front rank of progressive
municipalities and in accord with the
most advanced thought of those who
have the betterment of the people at
heart.
The Governor also referred to the
housing problem and predicted that
the State will go a long way toward
home improvement during the next
few years. I'VE must make 1t So,
he said, that every mother who
brings a child into the world will be
assured of good air, sunshine and
sanitary home"
Capitol Park
The Governor said he rejoiced with
the people of Harrisburg in their ac-
complishments and pledged himself to
do what he could for Harrisburg in
the way of development so long as he
is a resident of the city.
"It is my earnest ambition" he con-
tinued, Ito make the Capitol park eX-
tension the most attractive and beau
tiful spot in Pennsylvania and l teei
sure it is the sentiment of the Board
of Public Grounds and Buildings
including Superintendent Rambo, to
do that thing" The Governor
paid a high tribute to all who
had been instrumental in the pur-
chase of the properties in the eXten-
sion zone and said the State desires
the suggestions and the cooperation
of the people of Harrisburg in its i'm
provement. The park must be made
to fit into and harmonic with the park
system of Harrisburg, he said.
The Governors remarks struck
popular chord and were frequently IN
terrupted by applause.
Ex-senator John +. Fox presided
and introduced the speakers. In pre-
senting each he referred to his part
in the great scheme of Harrisburg s
DEVELOPMENT program of fifteen years.