Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-11

the primary ana DallOL laws. 1T is
likely that he Will make extended
reference to the subject in his message
to the next Legislature.
The experiences with the primary,
registration and other election laws
the last two years, especially the long
delays in ascertainment of official pri-
mary results this year, have convinced
the Governor that the subject is one
which should be seriously considered
by the next Legislature. Last year.
following the primary on judicial
nominations. the Governor wrote to
judges and men in public life and
asked them for their ideas on changes
in ballot laws. Numerous replies have
been received and they have been
studied by the Governor and Attorney
General during the last six months.
The subject is one in which there is
much popular interest and the Gov
ernor's ideas for simplfication of the
election laws will find general support.
Returning to State.-Attorney Cen
eral Brown and his family will return
from Lake Placid to-day. Mr.. Brown
was able to take about fortnight's
vacation, all told. But that is long for
him.
Ready for Scalers.--State seaIers Of
weights and measures are to be ad-
dressed by Secretary of Internal At
at their annual convention, opening
tomorrow in the Senate caucus room.
Some OF the sealers will arrive to-day
and will have conferences with Chief
Sweeney.
Big Pittsburgh Case.-The hearing
In the case of the proposed Pittsburgh
Tunnel charter will be held by the
Public Service Commission this after
noon. This tunnel is to go through the
hills south of the old city and oppo-
sition has developed.
Commissioners Here.-Several men,
bers of the State Forestry Commission
are here to-day for an informal meet
ing before going on the farming tour
with the Governor.
Few Appeals Taken.-Figures COM
piled by the State Compensation Board
show that but eleven appeals have
been taken to court from decisions Of
the board. The number of appeals to
the board from decisions of referees
was also comparatively small when 1t
is considered that SO, 900 compensation
claims have been filed.
More Egg Suits.-Philadelph news
papers tell of marked activity by
agents of the State Dairy and Food
Bureau in bringing charges against
sellers of bad eggs in that city. In
some cases old offenders were arrested.
Baker in Philadelphia. - Secretary
w. Harry Baker of the State Senate,
is in Philadelphia to-day.
Local Hearing Held. r e e
Saylor to-day held hearing in the
compensation claim of Thomas ].
Blaze, of this city, against the Harris
burg Bag and Box Company. He
claims he was injured in a fall last
month, ribs being damaged.
Electric Cases Listed. - The Hall |
fax and other electric charter cases
are listed for hearing by the Public |
Service commission to-day.
DR.. Dixon Hopeful. - Commissioner /,
of Health Dixon in a statement issued |
at Philadelphia last night stated that
he was hopeful of getting the better
of the infantile paralysis outbreak. He
said that the decline of cases could |
be expected soon.
Compensation Board. - Mem bers |
of the Compensation Board held their
first session following the vacation
here to-day and arranged for some
hearings and other matters. Mem
bers of the board will accompany the
Governor on the farming tour to-
morrow.
License Revoked. The State
Board of Undertakers has revoked |
the license of John f. Doughrey, a |
Philadelphia undertaken, who was
charged with failing to properly care
for body. This is the first time such |
action has been taken in years.
Clay Investigates. A. S. Clay, as
sistant engineer of the State highway |
department has been detailed to make
an investigation into the charges about I
State workmen being used for private
purposes in Luzerne county. He will |
report to Commissioner Black.
Hunter in Charge. First Deputy
Highway Commissioner Hunter will
be in charge of the State Highway De-
partment during the absence of Com
Black and Chief Engineer
Uhler on the Governors farm region