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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25

To the Editor of the Telegraph:
In your editorial of Thursday even
ing, October 12, upon the opinions held
by Governor Brumbaugh, the Public
Service Commission and the City Plan
ming Commission upon the proposed
Walnut street bridge, or an alternative,
you spoke of the necessity of viaduct.
1t is because you used the word via
duct and did not add "or subway" that
this appeal is being addressed to you,
an appeal in the name of the women
and girls of the whole northeastern sec
ton of Harrisburg that you will cham
pion their cause
We women of this part of the city can
understand and appreciate the enthu-
siasm of the Governor and those other
wise gentlemen who are trying to make
the Capitol Park Extension thing Of
beauty. The project is a delightful one
and we who live in this city are in
debted to them for the effort and labor
they are spending for the public good.
We believe that those gentlemen, be-
sides having an eye for the beautiful.
have also kind hearts for humanity,
and that they would not willingly
spread pitfalls before the women and
girls of this city.
Mr.. Editor, the facts are these-State
street from Thirteenth to the Capitol IS
practically uninhabited. The roadway
descends for two squares, a steep de-
clivity between high wooded embank-
ment and a chasm where grow the
cemetery willows-after that it cross
es Cameron street, Paxton creek
bridge, and after passing the Pipe
Bending works the overhead railroad
bridge.
The cemetery willows alone could
hide an army of footpads--it would re-
AL Il. A..
every night to give confidence to two
women, or group of women who had
to pass that way. At an impromptu
Indignation meeting the other day a
big athletic man said, Talk of wo-
men being in danger down in that
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
LETTERS 70 THE EDITOR
HARRIsBURG's SHAME

To the Editor of the Telegraph:
The discussion at the present time
of. Harrisburg's great need for new
high school brings to mind the fact
that the valedictory address at the
1916 commencement exercises at Cen
trail High school was based on this.
Mr.. Voter. 1t should be that you would
student in your high school who work.
ed his way to the head of the gradual
ing class should have to make his fare
well address one of sorrow. When a
student is compelled to do that 1t is
time to act Conditions are worse this
year than last, but some extracts are
given from Vernon Widder's COM
mencement address for the especial
benefit of those In whose hands lies the
future welfare of Harrisburg's coming.
generations. They are plain. clear state
ments of conditions existing last year.
and they are considerably worse now.
Listen, Mr.. Voter:
The immediate necessity OF a new
high school is due to the fact that the
old one is crowded to the utmost. Since
study periods in school are almost en-
tirely lacking-and home is always
more or less indetinite-students do
not derive the maximum of benefit. In
convenience is experienced from the
necessity of keeping two sets of books
in every desk. The hours of the
double sessions are extremely incon-
venient. The poor equipment causes
the students health, comfort and ad-
vancement, to be materially affected.
Health is an important factor in the
training of men. and such conditions
as exist should not be tolerated. Is the
present high school building worthy
of the Capital City of Pennsylvania? Z?
Many cities take pride in their high
school buildings, pointing them out as
features of Importance. Who can take
visitor to our Central High school
and say with pride in her bad equip
ment and crowded condition, This is
our high SCHOOL,"
The people of Harrisburg should
realize the pang II causes in every
Central students heart to think of the
building he must attend. Harrisburg
has fine parks, well-paved streets, and
the fine river wall. Capitol building.
etc Listen to Centra1's vaiedlctorian.
Mr.. Voter. Let us have a high school
worthy of the name of Harrisburg.
November 4 is the date to abolish in
tolerable conditions.
A CENTRAL STUDENT.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
Trade Briefs

A new Portland cement plant has
been started at Sierra Bayas, Argen-
tina. The venture is financed by AM
erican capitalists and the machinery
has been purchased in this country.
Pressed glass goods are in demand
in Spain.
American toys are in demand in
Brazil.
The local military authorities of
Swatow, China, have bought an Am
erican aeroplane for $4,000. A
Chinese aviator who was trained in
the United States has been engaged
to operate the machine.
Bermuda uses $1,000 cases of con-
densed milk q year. Most OF this
comes from Canada, there being q
prejudice against milk of this kind
from the United States.
Colombian merchants are in the
market for absorbent cotton, disinfect-
ants and rubber goods.
The past year has been a pros
porous one for the Australian wool
trade, 1,807,979 bales valued at $145,-
525,538 being exported.
Canada consumes 60,000,000 gal
Ions of gasolene annually, and much
of this is purchased in the United
States.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
EDITORIAL. COMMENT

We do not know how the war can be
ended unless Germany lends some of
her generals to her antagonists. -
Florida Times-Union.
King Constantine steps into the war
with all the enthusiasm of a singed cat
marching into roaring furnace.-Bos-
ton Herald
Won't be long before We'll find out
what the country thinks of deserv-
ing Democrat.-Wall Street journal.
Scarcity of milk should be an excuse
for boosting price of cocoanuts. - Wall
Street Journal.
That Germany is fighting in self-de-
fense now is not questioned: the contro-
versy is in regard to the self-defense of
August. 1914.r-Philadelphia Record.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCT. 25
STEELTON LEADS THE WAY


y Harrisburg in the admirable
work of it's Shade Tree Commits
sion. A census of the trees in the
streets of the borough has just been
completed and the commission is 60
ing to see to it that the tree plant
Ing campaign shall be continued in
the same tactful and practical way
that has characterized the work thus
far. The people of Steelton are CO.
operating in this important work and
unless Harrisburg gets awake the big
industrial borough will leave us far
behind in a matter so important to
the welfare and esthetic development
of the community.
Very properly the Steelton COM
mission procured the services of COM
petent authority and q careful census
of the town was made. About 200
trees in all are recommended for re-
moval and these will be placed in
streets planted uniformally to one
variety.
1t is not yet too late for the City
Council of Harrisburg to create a
Shade Tree Commission and permit
1t to do what should have been done
long ago in caring for the shade trees
we already have and providing for
those we so seriously need.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25

ber of prominent men made speeches
in various parts of the city.
The preliminary report of contri-
buttons by Philander C. Knox shows
that he gave $1,000 to the Republican
national congressional campaign COM
mittee.
William II. Taft is scheduled to
speak in Philadelphia at the Hughes
rally planned for October 81.
David Martin. candidate for sem
ator in Philadelphia, last night warn
ed the Republican leaders in that city
to look out for the trouble and to
work night and day.
Senator Charles A. Snyder cam
didate for Auditor General, and Con-
gressman John r. X. Scott spoke to
large meetings in Center county last
night Tomorrow they will be in
Blair county.
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Woods left to-day for Westmoreland
county where he is speaking this week
at Republican meetings for National,
State and legislative tickets.
-Wilkes-Rarre policemen who
quit are now trying to get their jobs
back again.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25

district - indicating
again the Importance attaching to
that gentleman's campaign and fur
ther destroying the excuses which
Chairman Mack and others have at
tempted to make for McGillicuddy's
defeat.
Besides this, there is the highly sug-
gestive entry of $1,947 which was con-
tributed from the Democratic war
chest to the, Progressive campaign
committee. More open acknowledge
ment that the Progressive party as it
exists in this campaign is n mere ad
junct to Democracy could not be asked
for. There is, however, the gratifying
reflection to be cleaned from the
Maine results that the assistance
which Mr.. Wilson will receive from
the remnant of the Moose is negligible.
The Democrats of Maine saw fit to
spend three per cent. of their funds
on the Moose organization. The re-
turns indicate that less than three
per cent. of the Moose responded at
the polls.
We wonder how many other States
there are where Progressive state
committees" are being maintained by
Democratic money. A census of these
kept" organizations would be worth
having-rfom sociological point Of
view, we mean, of course.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

David Test. Philadelphia hospital
superintendent. thinks steps should be
taken to tame wild ambulances.
DIR. r. j. Black, who got into the
limelight in connection with his Sc
lection as an election commissioner
for militia, used to be Mayor of Nc
Keesport.
William III. Bischoff, for years a
superintendent in Bethlehem mills,
will go to Nova Scotia.
The Rev. j. e. VanBuren, for
mer bishop of Porto Rico. will take
temporary charge of a Pittsburgh
church.
burgh real estate owner, will preside
at Shriners Children's Day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
A YEAR OF GOOD WORK

HTlTH the annual meeting of the
w Chamber of Commerce last
night the work of J. William
Bowman as president was practically
concluded. He will retire from an
honorable office with a fine record of
public service. From the beginning of
his term year ago until the last
minute of the twelvemonth he has
given energetic and earnest attention
to the important duties of his position
at the head of the central business
organization.
He has spared himself at no time in
doing the things which would be of
benefit to the city. With an eye single
to the welfare of the community he
has directed the activities of the
Chamber of Commerce with a view
to getting substantial results, and no
one familiar with the remarkable
achievements of the last year can
doubt the high character of his work.
The outstanding accomplishment of
the year, of course, Is the million-dol-
lar hotel which is now beyond the
stage of. doubt or uncertainty. In adj
dition, the whirlwind membership
campaign has just been concluded
and the reorganized body is now in
hne shape for still greater achieve
ments during the coming year.
Mr.. Bowman and those associated
with him in the activities of the Cham
Der of Commerce merit the grateful
appreciation of the entire community.
They have done much-much more
than many of those who take no part
in these activities can understand.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
When the Ducks Begir to Fly
Do you ever get q feelin'

Do you ever get feelin'
That is more'n half a sigh
That somehow comes a stealin'
When the ducks begin to fly?
Sort o. "roochin'" on your chair
And loafin' on the job,
Til the boss yelps: Hey. out there!
This amt no sleepin' parlor. Bob"
You somehow get to strollin'
Where the Suskie's dreamin' by.
Jest q watchin' white caps rollin'
And peerin' at the sky.
Man. keep your wits about you!
Look! There's one skootin by!
Sure the shop can do without you
When the ducks begin to fly!
G. l.. s.
For the Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
WHAT THE ROTARY CLUB
LEARNED OF THE CTTy

tQuestions submitted to members of
the harrisburg Rotary CT ID and theit
answers as presented at the urganiza.
tians annual Municipal Ouiz"I
Whai is the fee charged for house e-to-
house canvassing? What Is the limit
placed on same by law?
License tax per year, 10000
Limit placed on same by law,
$4,000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
Our Daily Laugh
FORBIDDEN.

Mr.. Cynicus--
You may think
you are happily
married but you
are hugging a de-
fusion.
Mr.. Peewee-
Oh, no, I'm not
My wife wouldn't
permit me to hug
anything outside
the family
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
Conmendable Caution

From the New York primary re-
suits President Wilson prophesies
victory in November" Victory for
whom? But to succeed as q prophet
it's we'll not to be too explicit.-Buf-
falo Express.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
One AS Bad AS Other

They are talking about Irish con-
scription over in England. Albion is
becoming so accustomed to trouble
now that she wants to try herself out.
Houston Post.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25

Leases on houses in Washington oc-
cupied by members of the Wilson Cabi-
net expire this Fall. Real estate men
at the National Capital call attention to
the fact that in no instance has a Cabi-
net official agreed to extend his lease
beyond March l next Coming events"
etc.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
THE GOVERNORS SPEECH

| The GOVERNORS SPEECH
|CovERNoR BRUMBAUGH, in his
~ maiden address as a member of
the Harrisburg Chamber OF
Commerce, spoke last night like a
true Harrisburger - with all the
breadth of vision and keen analysis
of conditions that has marked him
during his long public career.
The Governor praised the Chamber
for its successful launching of the
new million dollar hotel enterprise. for
the vigor of it's membership campaign
and for the many accomplishment of
the past year, but it was his forecast
of the future that was most important.
He voiced the views of the noted
study when he said that the new high
school project would result in a COM
plete rehabilitation of the public
school system of the city and he was
right in urging that the voter should
not consider the proposed loan from
the standpoint of dollars and cents.
The Governor brought a message
of encouragement to those who are
hopeful of the early development of
the Capitol Park zone. It has been
known that this is a matter dear to
the Governors heart and in which the
other members of the Board of Public
Grounds and Buildings are keenly in
terested, but only q few were aware
that preliminaries had been worked
out to the extent of selecting the
States landscape architect within a
week or TWO.
The widening of Third, Walnut and
North streets, on the three sides of
Capitol park, is absolutely necessary
to accommodate the increased travel
after some Of the 'cross-town thor
oughfares through the extension area
to the East are closed. This can be
done very cheaply by the State and
it is big point in favor of the proper
development of the whole tract when
city and State authorities agree upon
the method of treatment. With the
Governor and his fellow members of
the board feeling as they do on the
subject 1t ought not to be difficult to
persuade the Legislature to take the
necessary action.
But the Chamber of Commerce, for
all that, must not for a moment relax
it's interest. The problems involved
in the Capitol Park development are
of city-wide interest and will affect the
lives of the people of this city for all
time to come. How closely the public
is keeping in touch with the plans
under way is well illustrated by
letter to the Telegraph, published
elsewhere on this page to-day dealing
with one of the great questions which
the city and the State must Cooperate
to solve.
The Chamber and the City Planning
Commission have big part to play
and 1t is fortunate that they have the
approval of the State authorities in
every one of their plans so far sug-
gested. The duty of these bodies, and
particularly of the Chamber, is to
assist the State officials in active
charge of the work to convince the
Legislature of the importance of early
and hearty cooperation. There will
be many demands for appropriations
next session, but none more worthy
than that for the development of the
park zone. It behooves US to get early
and vigorously on the job
Major General Turner OF the British
army. says Hindenburg has no brains,
and IL that is so we certainly would
like to have little of what he uses
| instead
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25

If Bryan is setting the prairies on fire
with; his speeches lin behalf of Wilson,
the smoke of the confiagration is not
noticeable from this neck of the woods.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
HIsTORTC HARRIsBURC

The first political parade on record
in Harrisburg was when Snyder was
elected Governor over 100 years ago.
Transparencies with lighted candles
in them were paraded about the
streets. Then they had dinner.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25

"Lemoyne Democrats eat COON" says
a morning contemporary. Save the
type, neighbor. and have new item
after election by changing the word
coon to crow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
DO YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg is big center
for wheat and other grain and
that it comes from n score of
counties?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25
THE WRONG
DIRECTION.

She: w h y
don't you brace
up and turn over
q now leaf?.
He: / did, only
I made a mistake
and turned 1t
backwards.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25

Major General Turner, of the British
army. says Hindenburg has no brains
and IL that is so we certainly would
like to have little of what he uses
instead
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25

Published evenings except Sunday by
THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO.,
Telegraph building. Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25

--Philadelphia's Republican cam
paign was enlivened last night by a
meeting at which Congressman Gra-
ham and Ware made speeches flsying
the Wilson administration. A num-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-25

u. j. .STACKPOLE. Pres't and Editoy.i,t-C Chief
F. r. OYSTER. Business Manager.
GUS M. STEINMETz. managing Editor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-09

her across the border. Then he put Ed
out Of the way She went Of her own ac-
cord and she didn't tell Austin, because
they were having trouble She's gone TO
La Fera, Blaze"
ia Feria Then she's in for T."
Dave nodded his agreement for the first
time Blaze noted how white and set was his
friends face
'I.ongorio must have foreseen what was
coming" Dave went on. That country's
aagme Americans aren't safe over there
II war is declared a good many OF them
will never be heard from. He knows that
He's got her safe. She can't get out"
Blaze was very grave when next he spoke
pave this Is bad--bad. can't under
stand what made her go. Why, she must
have been out of her head. But we've got
to do something We've got TO burn the
wires 10 Washington-yes. and 20 Mexico
City. We must get the Government to send
soldiers after her. God What have we
got 'em for. anyhow
CONTINUED TOMORROW
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-09
GIVES BLOOD TO SAVE WIFE
Husband Comes to Aid of Mrs. Inez
Milholland Boissevain

LOS ANGELES, Cal. Nov. e.-Mrs. Inez
Milhollsnd Bolssevain, one OF the most
prominent and influential suffragists in the
United States, who collapsed when reaching
the crisis of a political address before a
large audience in this city a short time ago,
lies in a critical condition in the Good
Samaritan Hospital.
Two transfusions of blood have been
given to Mrs, Bossevain for the purpose of
overcoming a serious condition of anemia.
The attending physician this afternoon ex-
pressed the hope that the treatment would
be successful. He stated that the TRANSMISSION
had been accomplished in each case with
absolute success,
The first TRANSMISSION took place late yes
terday. Mrs. Boissevain's sister. Miss MIL
holland who came here from the East with
her on her campaign, giving of her blood
in the hope of benefiting her sister.
The blood transfused into the veins of the
noted suffragist today was taken from the
beins of her husband, who hurried across the
continent to be with Mrs. Bossevain when
the serious break In her health occurred
during her public meeting here Mrs. Bolsse-
vain has had continued sinking and faint.
ing attacks since she has been In the hos
pital. and while her physician today was
optimistic, her friends are gravely alarmed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-09
Weddings
wETHERILL-BISPHAM

w
The marriage OF Miss Barbara Cars NBlsp
ham, daughter of Captain Harrison A.
Bispham, U. 8 A.. and Mr.. Robert wetherill,
Jr., took place today at noon in the Episco'
pal Church Of the Ascension, Claymont
Del The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Gibson Grant, assisted by the Rev.
Wyatt Bispham, cousin Of the bride.
Mrs Norris Mumper, Of Arcola, n. j.,
was matron Of honor, and the maid Of
honor was Miss Retta Colon, of New York.
The bridesmaids included Miss Kathleen
Wetherill, sister of the bridegroom; Miss
Eleanor Bispham, a cousin OF the bride I;
Miss Katharine knight, daughter Of Rear
Admiral Austin NJ. Knight U. 3. N, and
Miss Marjorie Pyle. of Wilmington.
Mr., Wetherill was attended by Mr. Luther
r. Graves, I'd, Of Bennington, VT, as best
man, and his ushers included Mr. John l.,
Wetherill, Mr. ]. Eyre, Mr. p. Price, Mr..
John r. Sproul Mr.. Edward X. Bspham,
Jr., OF Claymont; Mr.. william r. Provost
and Mr. G. r. Meade.
A small reception followed the ceremony
at the home OF the brides aunt, Mrs. Ida
Carr Addicks. at Claymont
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-09

Hollis. lemonade; Mrs. Frances Noble
afternoon tea, and Mrs. John Whitaker
will have a unique table, known as the
.Hen that laid the golden egg" A sort
Of grab bag, / take It,
Miss Mary Kelsey will be In charge OF
the supper, which will be served at
o'clock. Miss Purviance Is reserving the
tables for this function.
1t has been decided also to hold an auc'
ton of unsold articles at $50 o'clock,
which is TO he followed by general dane
ing at 9. Miss owen Martin, Miss Glen
Dining and Miss Baird are in charge Of
this part Of the program. The commit
tee for this, the twentieth biennial fair
for the home. includes Mrs. Marshall
Morgan, president; Mrs. Franklin Pepper,
first vice president; Miss owen Martin,
second vice president; Miss Elizabeth
Z sCheston, secretary, and Mrs. Francis
McIlhenny, treasurer.
Women interested in the home tell me
II is considered necessary this winter
TO install new heating system, the cost
Of which will be an unusual tax upon
their resources. and for this reason they
are asking especial support Of the fair.
1t all happened in the Automat, where
the busy little debutante dropped in
} rjust because it's so different and sort
Of like Summing, you know; and where
HE dropped his nickel in the slot and
thereby provided himself with a hot roast
beef sandwich or some such marveious
sdelicacy. SHE had just succeeded in
balancing a delectable salad in one hand
and cup of chocolate in the other
when HE pushed on his way to the only
vacant seat, and away rolled the bread
down under the chair of a fat old lady
who was devouring tomato soup in an
audible manner, and who turned in her
excitement and jammed her elbow into
the bowl. Down bobbed HE and SHE
and mid soup and chocolate fished up the
roll. OF course, HE insisted on pur
ehasing another bun, and SHE insisted
also that HE should not, and then sud
. denly they both looked at each other
uhey had been so ratified and excited they
mad forgotten to do so before). and i'm
hgine their surprise when they discov
cred they had been dinner partners JUS
fortnight before! Well. OF course, you
know the rest. "And the consequence,
was they had luncheon together"
NANCY WYNNH.