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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27

ut was paved as the old turnpike, [
suppose"
How did the city proceed?"
by ordinance of Council 1t was
paved just like any other section of
street may be paved-upon petition of
the property owners because the people
wanted il paved" answered Mr.. Seitz
Then the Park Bugaboo
Another point upon which the eX-
ceptants had based a lot of their
strength-that the city's purpose in
opening the street to low water mark
was not to widen the street at all, but
to secure "Hardscrabble" for park
purposes-was argued between court
and city solicitor.
Wasn't 1t suggested that the city
began this proceeding to acquire this
ground for park purposes" asked
Judge Kunkel.
Where is there any evidence of
was submitted before the viewers.
That question was never raised until
short time ago, when City Clerk
Charles Miller mentioned that the
property above and below Hard
scrabble is now used by the city for
park purposes. And that statement
was made when depositions were
taken.
The Ancient City Limits
And" pursued Mr.. Seitz, what is
there to prevent the city from devot-
ing a portion of street for other pur-
poses except traffic alone? Wherever
the entire width is not necessary for
the travelling public, the city is per-
mitted by law to set apart what 1t
deems necessary for grass plots, for
park purposes, and so on. We did so
in State street and in many other sec
tions. But, even so, doesn't the
abutting property owner benefit?'
The presentation of the plan of 1871
showed conclusively what had been
designated as the line of Front street.
The street extended from the eastern
lin to low water mark of the Susque-
hanna for a mile above and mile
below "the then city limits"
What were the then city limits'?"
inquired Judge Kunkel.
Spring creek on the southland
Maclay street on the north" answered
MIR. Seitz.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27

the city should pay all the damages
Incurred there was another little dis
cussion. Mr.. Seitz argued that point
thus:
Who Pays for Improvement?
'lf the city is improving and bene-
fitting these abutting properties from
80 to 10 per cent, why shouldn't the
owners pay for it? The assessments
were made according TO law"
The question as to the legality of the
act OF 1871, which approved the layout
of city streets as recommended by the
commission of 1869, was threshed out
too. b. Frank Mead, of counsel for
the eXceptants, argued that the city
hadn't accepted the plan by ordinance
in 1871. This ordinance revealed the
fact that Council in this late day isn't
exactly original in letting matters
drift; the city fathers of old Harris
burg never passed an ordinance ac-
ccpting the plan until 1874. Mr.. Mead
however, persisted that no mention Of
the 1871 act had been made at the
sittings of the viewers. He hadn't seen
nor heard of the act before, he said.
Mr.. Mead Gets Into 1t
Did YOU look it up afterward ?" de-
manded Judge Kunkel.
"Oh. yes, I did,
Did you appear before the viewers
with this objection them"
Mr.. Mead admitted that he hadn't
raised the point, but added that no op-
portunity had been offered.
"Ah." interjected Mr.. Seitz warmly,
that's all silly twaddle. He was re-
quired to do what the law requires him
TO do in appearing before the board of
viewers" Mr.. Mead still insisted that
he hadn't heard any reference before
the viewers of the act of 1871. He
hadn't heard that it was offered, he
said.
"SilIy TNyaddIe"
do YOU say it wasn't?" demanded
Mr.. Seitz impatiently.
Certainly / do
Then you're saying something you
don't know anything about"
Whereupon both judges commented
on the fact that the viewers must have
known something of the act because
mention of the date of its approval is
specifically set forth in the report.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27
High Points in City's
''Hardscrabble" Answer

If it is contended that the
'Hardscrabble" condemnation ordi-
nance does not provide how or by
whom the damages for the i'm
provement shall be paid, then the
exceptants have wholly miscon-
ceived and misconstrued the
proper, logical and legal import of
the ordinance.
Under the act of 1891, when a
street is opened, If compensation
for damages or benefits has not
been agreed upon, the court shall
appoint viewers, and the viewers
shall estimate and determine the
damages and benefits, and they
shall, with the approval of the
court, assess said damages in whole
or in part, upon the properties
benefited, and the balance, If any,
upon the city. The report of the
viewers shows that this was done
in this proceeding.
The plan shows this street to be
OF irregular width as laid out by
the commissioners of 1871 and any
one interested can see from said
plan what the width is at their re-
spective properties.
The proposition that the city
cannot avail itself of the provisions
of the act of January 2, 1871, be-
cause buildings and other improve
ments had been regularly taxed,
etc, is untenable because the pub
lie authorities cannot barter away
or surrender the rights and fran
chlses OF the people granted them
py the sovereign. Land within the
limits of an unopened streets is
taxable.
Exception is taken to the validity
or the proceedings because bonds
have not been filed to secure dam
ages. Viewers, according to pro-
vision of act of Assembly, NAV be
appointed before taking the prop-
erty. The city may tender its
ponds at any time before the taxi
ing, but 1t cannot proceed with the
improvement until such bond is ac-
eepted or approved by the court.
The city has not yet taken the
property. When II does. proper
security will be provided.
Exceptants raise the question of
cohstltutlonality of the acts of 1859
ana 1871 upon which proceedines
are based and declare that the nm
constltutionality has been so de-
clded by the appellate courts. We
are unable to find such decisions
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27
PETERSOKS OINTMENT
BEST FOR ECZEMA
i Know It's the Best Remedy In the
World for Eczema, Salt Rheum,
Old Sores and Piles

Live and let live is my motto" says
Peterson. Druggists all over America
sell PETERSON'S OINTMENT for 25
cents a large box and l say to these
druggists, II anyone buys my ointment
for any of the diseases or ailments for
which / recommend II and are not bene-
fited. give them their money back"
"Ive got a safe full of thankful let
ters testifying to the mighty healing
power of Peterson's Ointment for old
and running sores, eczema. salt rheum,
ulcers sore nipples broken breast, itch
ing scalp and Skin, blind, bleeding and
itching piles"
~ used Peterson's Ointment about
two years ago. 1t healed up a running
sore on my leg."-J. A. Southern, Ham
ilton, Ont.
"Peterson's Ointment is very success
full in treatment of Salt Rheum.'-B.
Whaley, Emporium, Pa.-Advertise-
ment
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA NEWS1
News Items of Interest
in Central Pennsylvania
Special to The Tcirerabh

.Hazleton. - Joseph Prefito, OF Ha-
zleton Heights, was fined $50 in the
police court here for carrying a revol-
Yer equipped with a Maxim silencer.
Birdsboro. - At a special election
the voters approved a $4,000 school
Hazleton, Andrew Wurisko, of
Jeddo, fell seventy feet down a strip
ping near his home, put escaped with
a few bruises. Men who went into the
excavation to bring him out dead met
him coming up alive.
Mountville. - Cyrus Wilmer, aged
60, committed suicide by shooting
himselfin the head on the porch of the
Mountville post office, dying shortly
afterward.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27
DISGRACEFUL PEACE is
WORSE THAN WAR
[Continued from First Pagel

of the city were assembled at dinner
in the Gold Room of the Adelphia
Hotel, and were thrilled by the earn
estness of General Wood in his plea
for national preparedness.
Major General George Barnett,
Commandant of the United States
Marine Corps, also voiced strong
sentiments in favor of the growth be-
yond Philadelphia of the citizens army
idea in an address following General
Wood.
A. ]. Drexel Biddle, chairman of the
Campaign Committee, presided The
other addresses were made by William
r. Nicholson, chairman of the Exec
utive Campaign; DR.. Clement Biddle,
L. S. y. (retired, and) Edward James
Cattell the city statistician. The Rev.
DR.. w. IL. Roberts offered the inNoca-
tion. Amid scenes of enthusiasm to-
tai reports aggregating $13,359. au-
spiciously to inaugurate the effort for
the half a million dollars, which is the
goal, were announced.
Interest centered in the appearance
of General Wood, who as former Chief
of Staff of the United States Army
and the patron of the Plattsburg train
ing encampments, has taken a great
part in the development of the Citizen
Army idea.
Applaud General Wood
General Wood at one point OF his
address aroused much applause when
he related the story concerning the
Apostle Paul, of whom the Centurion
said to those who were about to lash
the disciple-"Be careful of that man,
he is n Roman"
Let us make the opinion prevail
broadcast throughout the world, be
careful of this man for he is an Amer
icann" he said. During the course of
his address he said:
'This work impresses me as being
work in the right direction in arous-
ing the interest of the people in the
great question of that kind of organi-
zation, that type of preparation, which
are above everything else an insurance
for peace in that through these or
ganizations and the work of kindred
organizations, will come an interest
in the great problem of preparedness
for defense, which cannot fail to have
a far-reaching effect.
Citizen SoIdiery Important
'1n a country such as ours, with a
small standing army and a small Ma
tional Guard, it is most important that
our people should realize that the Ma
tion's main reliance in case of a great
war must be upon its citizen soldiery,
trained to arms and under some sys-
TEN similar to the Australian or Swiss,
interfering not at all with the educa-
ton or careers, yet giving them the
training essential to make them rea-
sonably effective soldiers.
''In a democracy, or representative
government, there must be, If that
government is to stand the shock and
strain of a real war. an appreciation
by each and every one that with the
privilege and opportunities of citizen
ship go its obligations, not only in
peace, but in war
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27

[Continued from First PageJ
were pretty nearly of one opinion that
the attorneys had gone out of their
way to find points upon which to base
exceptions was indicated from time to
time when Mr.. Seitz expressed his in
ability to grasp the meaning of some
of the stated reasons.
''As to this exception" said Mr. Seitz
on one occasion as he read and reread
one of the statements. "Ill confess /
don't comprehend what is meant"
NO" mused President Judge
Kunkel, I'VE don't quite get that
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27

either"
And again. in referring to tbe a,,,
dent attempt 10 raise the ouestion of
IiesaltN or an ordinance passed nv,
Clty Council in 1S74-which accente3
me city plan of the commissioners ~
Iell-Mr. Seitz asked if il were the
court intention to set aside the ordi-
Won't Search for Objections
OF course. If your Honors are hunt
ing LOT reasons began tentatively.
No. smiled President Judge
kunkel. from the number of eycep-
uons. / don't see how we could find
any more. You can rest assured that
we do not mean to search for any"
hir' Seltz talked nearly all afternoon
and the entire history of Hard :
scrabble was recalled from way bacI,
in the days when that section was lust
being considered as a little suhurh
down to the sittings of the viewers.
Wants All Information
President Judge Kunkel intimated
from the beginning of the argument
that the court wanted all possible in
formation on the subject. I'VE might
as well know all about this" com
mented the president judge when he
asked for copy of the ordinance ac-
cepting the 1871 layout. While Mr..
SeltH sucClnCtly aimed legal Willard
swings at the exceptions, some in
teresting phases of the whole question
were developed in the discussions be-
tween counsel and the judges. Judge
Gillan's decision several years ago in
the John Q. Denny case was cited as a
precedent. For instance, on the uues-
ton of agreement between the city and
property owners, Judge Kunkel asked :
Does the ordinance authorizing the
opening of this section direct that YOU
make an effort to agree with the prop
erty owners on the subject of bene-
flts?"
Mr.. Seitz explained that this was so.
The !City's Efforts
Was such an effort made?"
Certainly, your Honor. The prop-
erty owners were asked to submit their
figures"
Was there any response?"
None"
On the question of whether or not
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27
MORE RHEUMATISM
THAN EVER BEFORE
CIergymen, Lawyers, Brokers, Me
chanics and Merchants Stricken

Our old friend Rheumatic is having
his inning this year, and few words
of caution from one who knows all
about it may not be amiss.
Wear rubbers in damp weather;
keep your feet dry; drink plenty OF
lemonade, and avoid strong alcoholic
drinks
If rheumatism gets you, or sciatica,
and you have sharp twinges, gnawing
pain or swollen joints or muscles, you
can get rid of all agony in just a few
days by taking one-half teaspoonful
OF Rheuma once a day.
All druggists know about Rheuma
it's harmless, yet powerful; cheap,
yet sure, and a 50-cent bottle will
last long time. Ask II. c. Kennedy
or any druggist.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27
GRAIN OF TOADS"

Sfe6idI 10 Nc eIcgFdPH
New Germantown, Pa, April 21.-One
morning recently after several thunder
gusts during the night, the yard and
porch at the residence of Russell Watts,
who lives on the Milo n. Willhide farm,
one mile south of town, was full of
small toads, thousands of them. They
climbed the porch in front of the house
and then climbed up the sides of the
windows. This is vouched for by both
Mr.. and Mrs. Watts and also by Mr..
Willhide, who was present the next
morning. Where they came from is a
mystery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27
PETITIONS ron ooMMIrrEEMEN
Special TO the TeIferdbL

Mechanicsburg, Pa, April 27.-Among
those from Mechanicsburg and vicinity
who filed petitions at Carlisle on Tues
day for county committeeman are:
Mechanicsburg, J. J.. Fisher Second
ward; Lafayette N Wood, Third ward
J. z. Brindle, Fifth ward; Monroe, ]. A.
Coover; Silver Spring. II. C. Sadler;
Lemoyne, J. w. Reeser; Shiremans-
town. r. ]. Strong; Lower Allen, w. s.
Guistwhite; New Cumberland. Hugh l..
Hertzler, Republicans. Silver Spring, F.
NJ Bowers; Lower Allen, James G. Ken
dig, Democrats
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27
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Geo. A. Gorgas, 16 North Third
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Steelton; II. f. Brunhouse, Mechanics
burg, - Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27
LECTURE ON "HUMAN wRECKAGEa
Special to the Telegraph

"FVVI"' 10 TIt tItBFufW
Mechanicsburg, Pa, April 27.-To-
morrow evening a lecture will be given
in Columbia Hall, Irving College, by
DR.. Samuel C. Schmucker, of West Ches-
ter State Normal School on, Human
Wreckage." 1t will be a sociological
study by Thomas Mott Osborne and his
honor system at Auburn prison. DR..
Schmucker has recently had expert
ence in working with Mr.. Osborne and
is well qualified to speak on the sub
ject. The lecture will be given under
the auspices of the Magazine Club.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27
UNIFORMS FOR PIONEERS
Special to the Tsleeyobh

Annville, Pa, April 27.-Preparations
are being made to obtain uniforms for
the Pioneer Boys Club of this town in
readiness for the G. A. r. parade on
May the 30th. Each member will con-
tribute and the businessmen of the
town Will be asked to help the boys
raise the amount. Eighty uniforms will
be purchased.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27
LENKER-LEBO WEDDING
Special TO the Telegraph

Millersburg, Pa. April 27. Norman
M. Lenker, of Millersburg, and Miss
Elizabeth A. Lebo, of Halifax, were
on Tuesday evening, the Rev.
A. l.. Haeseler. of Millersburg. per-
forming the cermony The wedding
took place at the newly furnished
home of the young couple on the Lenk-
er farm midway between Miuersburg
and Halifax, where they will live and
where the groom will engage in farm
ing
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27
JOINT CoNsIsToRY MEETING

Special TO the Telegraph
Blain, Pa, pril 27.-On Saturday the
annual joint consistory meeting of the
Blain Zion's Reformed charge will be
held in the Trinity Reformed Church
at Sandy Hill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27
MARRIED IN CALIFORNIA

Sunbury, Pa, April 81. - Miss Lysle
K. Chetnutt, formerly of Sunbury,
and John Flesher, both of San Jose,
Cal, were married there to-day by the
Rev. John Boyer. The bride went
West three years ago.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27
DR.. G. W. H. Frew Made
Deputy Coroner of Lancaster

10
Marietta, Pa. April 27.-Dr. G. w. IT.
Frew. of Paradise township, has been
appointed deputy coroner of that sec
tion, of Lancaster county, succeeding
the late Amos l.. Eshelman. The ap-
pointment was made by Coroner Il. K.
Miller, of Ephrata.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27
Publishers of State Hear
Speech on Preparedness

Philadelphia, April 27. - Prepared
nes, advice was given to editors of
PENNSYLVANIA in various ways yester-
day at the Hotel Walton, at the forty
fourth annual business meeting of the
State Editorial Association. The Penn
sylvania Associated Dailies Society and
the Association of Weekly Newspa-
pers met in joint session with the
State Editorial Association.
Major General Wood made a war
preparedness address at a luncheon
at the hotel.
citizen army of 100000 men,
and the Federalization of the National
Guard were suggested by General
Wood
"The need of realizing the necessity
of preparedness is great" said the gen.
eral. I'VE have made the mistake Of
teaching the children in the public
schools that the United States has
been a successful nation along mill
tary lines But we have never met
a first-class Power in war.
1T VIII Take Time
at will take time to develop train
ed men. Money and good will are well
in their place, but 1t requires time for
men and arms, artillery and ammuni-
tion. An army and navy do not make
war, but they get the nation out or
trouble. We all believe in arbitration
but peace cannot be secured without
preparation for war.
I'VE hope that we may continue to
remain out of the sphere of war, but
we have no right to assume our ability
to do so. The simple question in front
of us is, have We anything worth de-
fendinfi, and can we defend it against
just as good people as we are?"
These officers were elected for the
Weekly Newspaper Association: Pres
ident, John G. Zook, Lititz Express;
vice-president, J. f. Trescher, jean
ettej secretary treasurer, c. IL. Bress-
Ter, Lock Haven Times.
Following the banquet, a joint ses-
sion of the daily and weekly newspa-
per editors was held. These officers OF
the Pennsylvania Editorial Association
were elected: President, w. l.. Bind
er, Pottstown News; vice. president.
C. H. Bressler, Lock Haven Times;
Observation-Disclosures, r. Z. Habgood,
Bradford Star-Record.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27

the city should pay all the damages
Incurred there was another little dis
cussion. Mr.. Seitz argued that point
tliIc.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-04-27
HARDSCRABBLE
REPORT ATTACKED

[Continued from First Pagc1
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-12
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To James Howell, George Prossef, J. H. James, Charles Christensen, H. B. Russell, your heirs, execut- ors, successors or assigns:
 You, and each of you are hereby notified that the undersigned, CO., owner has caused to be expended in Labor and Improvements during the years 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914 and 1915 the sum of one hundred dollars each year and on each of the following claims: the Dublin and the Humboldt, association placer mining claims situated between Lucky Gulch and Granite creek on Sinuk river and recorded ard more fully described iIl the records Of the Capo Nomy Mining and Record ing district, in tie Second Division in the Territory of Alaska.
 The above amount has been ex- pended in order to hold said claims under the provisions of the law con corning annual labor upon mining claims, heinz the amount required to hold said claims.
 And you and each of you are further notified that if within ninety days after the last publica- tion of this notice you fail to contri- bute your proportion of said eXpen- diture,, your interest in said claims will become the property or tho undersigned, your Co-owner. under section 2324 revised statutes of the United States
 HENRY SCHULTZ.
 Co-Owner.
 Date of first publ. Feb. 9, 1916. Date of last publ. May 10, 1916.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-12
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To 'Tom Kelleher, your heirs,
 executors, assigns or personal re-
 presentatives:
 You are hereby notified, that l have expended in labor and improvements the sum of one hundred dollars for labor and improvements each year for the years 1912, 1913 and 1914 and 1915 on the Jefferson Associa- tion, an association placer mining claim situated on Cripple river and recorded and more fully described in volume 196 at page 63 in the re, cords of the Cape Nomo Mining and Recording District in the Second Division, Territory of Alaska.
 The above amount has been ex- pended in order to hold said claim under the provisions of the Law. con. corning annual assessment work upon Mining claims. being the amount required to hold said claim
 And you are further notified, that if within ninety days after the last publication of this notice. you fail to contribute your proportion, oi said expenditure your interest in said claim will become the property oi the undersigned. your. Co-Owner aa- der section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States.
 WILLIAM STEPHAN Co-Ownei.
 Date of first publ, Feb. g. 1916. Date of last publ. May 10. 1916.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-12
ATTENTION |. o. o. F,
Work %'fnr Second Degree next
 meeting, Friday, April 14th.

Work -fnF Second Degree next meeting, Friday, April 14th.
 sS
 The teams are busy these days freighting out to the creeks, many miners fearing an early break up. LOST:-Oddfellows watch fob be- tween Nome and Dexter Hill. Li-
 beral Reward Geo. A. Diamond
 Tonight The Perils of Pauline, 18th Episode and tomorrow night the 20th Episode, last and closing chapters of the great spectacular Serial. This instalment shows marvellous direction, skill and every element essential to modern picture play realistic situations, and red blooded living action the vital assets a big hotel adventure. A baffling Mystery, Pauline invoighlcd to a room by a fake advertisement. Owens vile plot, Pauline trapped by the conspirators. A thrilling escape. all these scenes are witnessed iii tonights show, also a service special Patho Weekly containing War News and Col Hezza Liar Fishing in th9 war zone. This cartoon is worth the admission alone. Tomorrow night. The Grand Climax.