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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16

city are made by the commissioners
The board of commissioners is also
the public utilities commission of the
District of Columbia, with full
authority to control and regulate
rates and service of street railways,
gas and electric companies. telephones
and taxicabs.
Nobody in Washington votes on
anything. The people have no voice
in either national or local affairs. In
other words, the city which houses the
seat of government of the greatest
democracy in the world is an absolute
monarchy so far as it's citizens are
concerned. Good or bad as this sys-
tenn may be in other respects, in one
way it is a clear advantage. 1t gives
absolutely equal rights to both sexes.
No woman can claim that she Is dis
criminated against politically in
Washington. She enjoys every right
or privilege enjoyed by a male.
For the upbuilding and upkeep of
Washington every man, woman and
child in the United States, pays six
cents a year, which makes the inter-
est of the whole country in the Cap
ital City something more than mere
sentiment. 1t is a financial. as we'll
as a patriotic interest. Six cents
multiplied by one hundred million
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16
THE STATE FROM DAY TO DAY

Shades of Shadrach! The Ellwood
City bakers are now thinking of rails
ing their prices on bread and pastr-
les, giving as the necessity for the
raise the increasing cost of -four. Well,
why shouldn't the bakers also enjoy
the prosperity that seems to be sweep
ing over the country, thanks to the
blood of our foreign brethren which
so little affects us? Candlestick max
ers, your turn is next.
The population of the United States
having passed the hundred million
mark, according to census bureau ex-
crease between the 1900 and 1910 CEN
sus, Pennsylvania can claim just about
per cent. of that number. We are
a great State. We admit it.
Reading has a new dogcatcher who
succeeds John Weidner in the $500
job. This man Lampe, who is the
new scooper-in of CANNES and the
Blue Beard of Readings four-footed
animals is very versatile. He likewise
holds down the office of scavenger.
Imagination played many residents
of Bloomsbury false the other even
ing when Jupiter and Venus had as
sumed their relatively new positions
in the western sky. Jupe is evident
ly chasing Venus around the block,
and the latter is nearer the earth, but
confidentially. we are placing our side
bets on Jupiter to win. The inhabi-
tants of Bloomsbury and other towns
were firmly convinced of the pres
ence of an aeroplane, probably a Ger
man spy, above their homes. Some
even went so far as to hear the whir-
ring of the propellers. We think it
was dear old Jupiter all the time.
A coal bank, being worked on the
farm of John Myers, near Princeton,
Pa, is doing a good business and the
owners are kept busy supplying the
demand. The bank has been in op-
Grafton only since last Fall.
A dose of formaldehyde instead of
headache medicine was the undoing
of Fred Lord, of jamestown, N. Y,
who was a stenographer at the Penn
sylvania Training School at Morgan
sea. He died from the effects.
A portrait by Leopold G. Seyffert of
the famous preacher, the Rev. DIR.
Russell H. Conwell, was presented to
Temple University, of which DR.. Con-
we'll is president, on his seventy-third
birthday, yesterday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16
IMPROVING MINING TOWNS

TIME annual report of the State
Department of Mines provides
pleasant reading at places for
those who are interested in civic bet
terment and who have long deplored
the hideousness of many Pennsylvania
mining towns. The report says that
while it may seem like far cry from
coal beds to flower beds, the "appar-
ent extravaganza of speech has its
justification in the marvellous trans
formation that has taken place in
and physical environment of the man
who works underground"
The investigator has found that
along with the remarkable progress
in the practical and material side of
coal mining there has come an in
telligent and successful effort to bet
ter the lot Of the miner both inside
and outside the mines. A genuine
humanitarian spirit has been effect
lively at work, not only to throw
around the occupation every possible
safeguard and protection, but to give
to the domestic and social life of the
workers q new interest by improving
the living conditions. This is revealed
in the character of the homes, in the
comforts and conveniences with
which they are supplied, and in the
general appearance of neatness and
cleanliness that marks the present
communal life in many places, in sharp
contrast with the disagreeable and
repellant aspect of former years.
That this is true a trip through the
coal fields will show. Many operators,
recognizing that something was de-
manded of them beyond the physical
protection of their employees while in
the performance of their duties, in
augurated reforms in the living con-
ditions and this movement has
steadily continued, increasing in
scope and broadening in character
from year to year. until to-day many
mining communities compare favor
ably with other communities that
have had much greater natural ad-
vantages. But there is much that re-
mains to be done and that which has
been accomplished should be only in
the nature of an incentive to other
mine managements that have been
grossly neglectful.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16
WILSON, A NATIONAL DANGER

VTTHAT many Americans have
wv been thinking about the VIII
son administration was last
night put into words by Elihu Root,
one of Americas greatest figures, in
his speech at the opening of the New
York State Republican convention.
Even Democrats have been growing
doubtful about the ability of President
Woodrow Wilson to cope with the
problems that now beset the United
States as the result of the greatest of
wars, the Mexican troubles and the
demand for proper defense. Men who
were inclined to let the President work
out "watchful waiting" have grown
weary of the cropping course of the ma
tional executive and reluctantly admit
the mistakes of the man whose cool
temperament was once considered as
able to keep the country on the right
track.
Senator Root has not sounded a
keynote for any partisan campaign.
He has given a warning to the United
States. His speech lays bare the sin
guar course OIL "OOuTO" WllSOh III
dealing with foreign affairs; dispas-
sionately discusses the policy in re-
gard to Germany, to Great Britain, to
Mexico. His references to the future
are enough to make the average
American shiver.
Woodrow Wilson is a national dam
ger. He has demonstrated in almost
three years that he is not the man
TO pilot this country in the stormy
times which are passing over us. Mr.
Root has analyzed him. his acts, his
administration and the verdict on the
indictment, for such is the speech of
the famous New Yorker, must be that
Wilson has been found wanting. 1t is
the spirit of the times to make every
thing safe. What is weak or liable to
be a source of danger is replaced. Mr..
Root has warned the country of the
perils of the future by telling just
where Wilson has been inadequate.
lnadequacy in these times is danger.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16
OUR DAILY LAUGH
ENJOYMENT.

Give me the land
of pure de-
light
That knows no
b o u n d. ry
fence;
Where war dogs
neither bark
nor bite
A n d censore
never sense.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16
OUR WATER DEPARTMENT

T<HE excellent record of efficiency
for which the Harrisburg Water
Department has been noted
nearly ever since its establishment is
being maintained by Commissioner
Bowman, now entering upon his third
year as it's superintendent.
Mr.. Bowmans announcement of
another reduction in the minimum
rate for residences is of prime import
ance to the consumer OF little less
interest is the report of the superin-
Jendent showing that the entire in
debtedness of the department will
have been wiped out by the close of
the year. and that even with the re-
duced rates in force there will re-
main a substantial surplus to the
credit of the department at the close
of business December next.
Few cities anywhere have better
water than that served in Harrisburg
and filtered water delivered in the
house at a possible rate of 81 a year
sounds like a joke in these days of
high prices. Advocates of municipal
ownership of public utilities would
find all excellent illustration of their
contentious in the Harrisburg Water
Department.
But there is another point worthy
of comment and reflection in Mr.. Bow
mans report, and it is this: When
the city faced the problem of filtra-
ton many voters hesitated to sup
port the loan proposed for the purpose
because they feared the financial bur-
den to be incurred would be greater
than the city could we'll carry. That
was in 1902. To-day we find not only
this debt wiped out, but other out
standing obligations met and liqui-
dated, the filter plant enlarged, the
mains extended. an auxiliary reservoir
and pumping station built and the de-
partment not only free of all indebt-
edness but actually earning money
for the city. The lesson in this is
that no false notions of economy
should ever be permitted to stand be-
tween Harrisburg and a needed pub
lie improvement.
Mr.. Bowman is to be congratulated
upon the results be is achieving as SUI
perintendent and the people of Har-
risburg upon possessing such valu-
able asset as their water department
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16
A CELESTIAL LOVE sCRAP9

VTTHAT has happened between
wv Jupiter and Venus? AS late
as st. Valentines Eve they
were to be observed in the western sky
as near as lovers on parlor sofa and
cuddling up closer all the time. But
alack and alas! celestial love affairs
appear to be as uncertain and as
transient as those of this mundane
sphere, for ever since Sunday the dis
tance between the two appears to be
steadily widening and there seems to
be no promise of an early recon-
ciliation. Has there been heavenly
love scrap, or what?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16
WELL. KNOWN PEOPLE

Colonel ]. B. Wilson, of Topton
gives a st. Valentines dinner to rail
road men and heads of enterprises
every year.
Thomas c. Poole, of Philadelphia,
has gone to Florida.
Mayor Kosek, of Wilkes Barre, is
arranging for a big baby-saving show
in his city.
w. A. Redding, new trustee Of the
University of Pennsylvania, graduated
from the university in 1876.
Howard NJ. Newlin, new presi-
dent of the Philadelphia Traffic Club,
is traffic manager of the Pennsylvania
Steel Company.
w. E. Rhine, prominent Philadel-
phia manufacturer, has been appoint
ed to representative place in Lon
don.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16
THE MILITIA
kansas City Star. ]

ITO the Star: In your editorial
The Price of Unpreparedness.' you
charge the American militia with
mutiny and desertion.
This is serious reflection on a coun-
try that has won its wars with a citi-
zen soldiery. VIII you give your au-
thority for this, and the dates when
these things happened? l.. II. NJ"
The editorial made no charges of
cowardice except against the Con-
gresses which did not have the cour-
age to levy regular troops to meet vet
eran enemies. Raw militia, whether
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16
RoTHsCHILD's MAXIMS

IFrom London Tit-Bits.l
Raron Rothsohild the elder had list
of maxims posted on the walls of his
bank Here are few:
Bear troubles patiently.
Maintain your integrity as a sacred
thing.
Employ your time we'll.
Be polite to everybody.
Make no useless acquaintances.
Never try to appear more than what
you really are.
Never tell business lies.
Do not reckon upon chance.
Refuse to be discouraged.
Then work hard and you are certain
to succeed.
The Junior who shows by his meth
DDS that he is following these rulSS
will convince his employer that he go
things as they really are. II
Be loyal to your firm, be loyal =
those who have helped you, and, above
all. play the game.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16
THERE is HOPE"

is making some hot
D claims to its right to be known
as the birthplace of Edgar AL
len Poe. Baltimore probably wants
people to forget that the city also gave
birth to a platform which its makers
and beneficiaries afterwards repudi-
ated. Cheer up, Baltimore. Think on
next November. There is hope"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16

has turned out to be. 1t is only an
other example of the honesty and eff
cheney in the management of public
affairs in Harrisburg of which we
have been for years so proud
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16
EDITORIAL COMMENT

DR.. Cook reports that the inhabitants
OF Borneo are not wild at all. But then,
he has Just returned from Europe with
the Ford pilgrims. and such a Judgment
Is purely reiatiVe.-New York Tribune
A number of newspapers are laying
particular stress upon the fact that Mr
Brandeis Is Jew. So also was that
Moses, If am not mistaken.-New York
Morning Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16
AduIterated Silks

Pure silks are the exception,
not the rule - IL being the trade
custom to add loading for
weight.
Too much loading" means inn
paired wear.
SILK experts know this and
are careful to buy from manu-
facturers of standing.
1t behooves the woman to
choose her silk store with equal
care, for she in turn must rely
on her merchant.
The advertising in the Tele-
graph is a guide to the reliable
stores.
Let it help you to choose
right.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16
WHO SHALL KNOWp

Yea, I hated all my labor which 1
had taken under the sun; because i
should leave II unto the man that shall
be after me. And who knoweth whether
Ecclesiastes ii, is and 10.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16
DO YOU KNOW

That SteeIton products enter
into the making of many big
buildings in eastern cities?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16

HISTORIC HARRISBURG
There were five militia companies In
this city in 1920.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16
WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEB. 16.
We tell Thee of our care,

We tell Thee of our care,
o. the sore burden, pressing day By
dag,
And in the light aid pity OF Th9 face
The burden meltS Gtoay.
SUSAN COOLIDGE.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16

Published evenings except Sunday by
THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO.,
Telegraph Building, Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16

announcement that the Mine
Workers of the State propose to en-
bark in the Legislative campaigns on
more extensive scale than ever be-
fore has attracted considerable atten-
tion at the Capitol and is regarded
as distinctly favorable to Senators
and members who are candidates for
reelection and who are endorsed by
tha miners. Tt is understood that
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-16

A portrait by Leopold c. Seyffert of
the famous preacher, the Rev. DIR.
Russell H. Conwell, was presented to
Temple University, of which DR.. Con-
we'll is president, on his seventy-third
birthday, yesterday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-09
MEMBERS or
MOOSE LODGE
ENJOYED SMOKER
LAST NIGHT

One of the incest and most pleas
ant occasions of the kind was en-
joyed last night by large number
of members of the Loyal Order of
Moose. in their rooms. on West Main
street Thursday evening being reg
Hular meeting time, there was a good
attendance. and considerable business
was transacted. and several short,
and interesting talks made, occupying
about two hours. Several members
from the Tampa lodge were present
and expressed themselves as much
pleased. with the appearance. the
conduct of business. and the general
good condition of this lodge.
1t had previously been quietly
planned to have a little entertain
ment, so after the lodge closed. the
members repaired to their smoking
rooms and enjoyed a few boxes of
Joe Bass's famous, high grade Lake
land Club cigars, which are always
just right. A menu of Swiss cheese
and ham sandwiches, pickles, crack
ers. etc, was served and greatly en-
loyed-after which they smoked and
smoked and smoked.
Such gatherings as that of last
night is most pleasant and helpful
TO the members, and arrangements
are being made to have a suite Of
parlors. for the ladies. so that mem
bers may bring their wives, mothers,
sisters or sweethearts, and be enter
tanned with music. and an occasional
dance.
Much credit is due the present Off
lcers, for both, the good financial and
social status of the lodge and as
Lakeland always excelA in every
thing, she will soon have one of the
best, If not the very best Moose lodge
in the State.
The members unanimously tender
the Tampa visitors, a large vote of
thanks, for their material aid in max
ing last nights meeting success.
REPORTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-09

trimmed them three to nothing. And
j. Hatton, the pitcher that did the
trimming, played in center field yes
terday. We wonder why?
Again Sawyer's trusty stick saved
us from a shut out.
Wonder who win be next to come
back.
Barlow leads the league.
Winter Haven will be here Tues
day and Barlow Thursday next
week.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-09
OFFICIAL MINUTES
TWO MEETINGS OF
CITY COMMISSIONERS

Lakeland, Fla, June 7, 1916.
Regular session of the City Com.
misioners with Messrs. Cox. Keen,
Weeks and Flanagan present. Min
utes OF May is, % and 81 were read
and respectively were approved. Pc
tition for opening Lake Drive around
the south side of Lake Hunter was
referred to the Commissioner Of Pub
lie Improvement with power to act
Petition from property owners for in
stallation of water main on e. Rose
street was referred to the Bond
Trustees for compliance. Petition OF
A. C. Malpass for aid was referred tc
the County Commissioners. Monuhly
reports from officers we're read and
ordered filed for reference Current
bills were ordered paid.
Ordinance No. 1874 entitled. "An
Ordinance to provide for the Protec
ton of Food Exposed for Sale in the
City of Lakeland" was placed upor
cts second and final readings, and was
duly passed; all members Messrs
Cox, Keen, Weeks and Flanagan vot
ing, yes.
| Ordinance No. 1876. entitled. "Ar
Ordinance Regulating the Construc
tion of Dry Closets in the City Of
Lakeland" etc, was put upon its fl
Inal reading, and was duly passed; al
members Messrs. Cox. Keen, Weeks
and Flanagan voting, yes.
Ordinance No 1877, entitled An
Ordinance Regulating the Sale or De-
livery Of Milk and Certain Other
Dairy Products in the City of Lake
land. etc. was introduced and put
upon its first reading, taking the reg
ular course. On motion the commits.
sioners adjourned to meet in ad-
journed session at 10 a m. Thurs.
day, June 8. JOHN F. COX,
Chairman.
Attest:
H. L. swlATTS. City Clerk.
Lakeland, Fla June 8, 1916.
Adjourned session of the Commits
sioners with Messrs. Cox. Keen and
Flanagan present. On motion the &C
tion heretofore investing powers II
the Board of Hospital Trustees was
sustained, and the recommendation
of H. d. Bassett to revoke same was
declined. Letter under the date Of
May 20, 1916, from the Medical STAT
of Morrell Memorial Hospital waa
read and referred to the Board Of
Hospital Trustees. On motion this
Commissioners adjourned to meet In
adjourned joint session with the
Medical Society and Board of Hospi
tai Trustees at 2 p. m. Monday
June 10, 1915.
JOHN T.. cox, Chairman.
Chairman.
Attest:
H. L. swATTs. City Clerk.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-09
Mr. T d Ellis has nurcb..aa A.

Mr.. T. D. Ellis has purchased the
grocery and meat market Of Tucker
Bros, at sos North Florida avenue,
and will conduct same in a strictly
first class style, keeping new, fresh
goods and selling as cheap as can
possibly be done. Mr.. Ellis has
been with W. B. Marcum, grocer. for
he past three years, and is well
known here. He will be glad to have
his old friends as well as new. call
on him, examine his stock and get
his prices.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-09
Lakeland Loses at KiSSif1nlee;
Barlow Takes Lead in Race

lock, Story two bagged it scoring
Rogers. Carson singled and Story
scored. Barre popped to second !.
THREE RUNS.
NINTH INNING
For Lakeland-Sawyer opened
with two-bagger. s. Meharg out at
first Sawyer taking third, j. Hatton
hit long fly to center and Sawyer
came home, Smith took first on Bur-
docks wild peg to first, Franklin hit
to Barre and Smith was out going to
third.
The box score:
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-09
In Society
Miss Edith Lasher Entertained
In Honor Of Miss Bertha Lasher
of Kansas City

Miss Edith d.asher entertained
most delightfully."- at her home in
Dixieland yesterday afternoon In
honor of Miss Bertha Lasher OF Kan
ses City The afternoon was pleas
antly spent In playing 500 after
which dainty refreshments were
served. Mrs w. X. jackson won the
prize.
Those who enjoyed this pleasant
afternoon were Mrs. ]. M. Woods,
Mrs. C. e. Todd, Mrs. G F. Blue,
Mrs. w. G.. Lasher, Mrs. Carpenter,
Mrs. ]. L. Meyer, Mrs. C. o. Wheel
er. Mrs. VI. X. jackson, Miss Edith
Roper. Vera Meyer. Bertha Lasher,
Kate Mcleod, oliver Woods.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-09
4 new BUSINESS FIRM

sae Fort Meade Grocery Co. is
4 ffn having just been organized
~ nl4Hsked by R. L. Mayes. Jr., Of
sland Ihe location for this new
eeas il il the aylor block near
uderct q q the purpose of the
a Meaas efocery Co. to deal only
,iAoles4Iz sroceries, and among the
| the< NiII carry will be cigars,
setfea zokaccos and heavy and
i Kroteries Fort Meade Leader.
and Afz Mayes have moved to
Meade. 10 the regret OF their
sAIahA friends, who wish them
u their new home.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-09

= Ixammell, one of Governor
nzneII'4 Mothers, is secretary of
0e1Ia be4rd of trade. He hasn't
4 10 Iox I'd in the shadow of his
n6nIz1e1 kinsman, but has struck
tor hiozzelf He has a big share
- Tf1uzneil good looks and is a
working and conscientious young
azess uan. He is an excellent
i of tT4ds secretary and made a
place for himself in the good
~ tie people of Ocala.-Ocala
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-09

! case a sc phone 5000

E. en4 Sra. ~ ]. Perkins and
zzran <Fe spending several weeks
= reIHsixes and friends in Bruins
=. and 81 8alamo. Georgia. i
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-09

ar. p 3 Jones left on the noon
n TODAY Cor St. Louis. where he
! 10 atfsAN khe Democratic Ma
lei cou seation as delegates to the
y<1&ioa Az stated before. the
eatas could not have gotten to
Louis fn lime had their names
. "a tie ticket, and they were
sekore chosen by lot.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-09

IN + 3 Horing. ST., of Brooks
=. a Waiting her sons. Messrs. A.
71ne end VI. Boring. Jr., here
{*o weeks Mrs. Boring was &C
? apanled ~ her little grand-daugh-
Miss 4aAh1a Davis.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-09
Mr.. Percy Green
Entertained

MIR. Percy Green entertained a
number of friends at his home In
East Lakeland, music and social
conversation furnishing a pleasant
diversion. Misses Ella Green and
Miss Eula Dale rendered several Sc
lections which were Approximately
received. Tempting refreshments
were then served. Those who were
present and enjoyed the hospitality
of Mr.. Green were Mr. and Mrs. ID.
Crockett, Mr.. and Mrs. p. Green,
Misses Eula Dale. Azalea Dale and
Ollie Green, Messrs. Thomas and
Howell Dale.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-06-09

fiaH aaAF Daniel is now fitted up
eIr ~ Her new quarters at the
dome i having been necessary
Hsf ~ naore her location from
ieasae where enlarged lobby
q &sA ieana necessary to handle