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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19

afford the heavy interest rates charged
in many portions of the country in
commercial banks.
The administrative section OF the
bill is patterned after the Federal re-
serve bank act. There will be created
a Federal farm loan board. to be COM
posed of three members. to be ap-
pointed by the President. They will
have general supervision.
There will be established twelve
Federal land bank districts and their
temporary organization is provided for
with a capitalization of $75O.00O each'
divided into shares of IS. If this is
not subscribed within ninety days after
announcement is made, the Secretary
of the Treasury will be authorized to
subscribe for the balance of the I'M
subscribed stock on behalf of the
United States.
After 100000 is subscribed by the
national farm loan associations the
bank will be permanently organized
with nine directors, six to be elected
by the association and three appointed
by the farm loan board to represent
the public interest.
Local corporations, to be styled
national farm loan associations. are
authorized to be organized and char
tered when not less than ten persons
who desire to become borrowers of
not less than 500 and not more than
SIC. 900 each. the combined amount to
be not less than 100000. shall make
proper application to the board. These
associations will elect five directors,
secretary president and
vice-president and a loan committee
of three members. Only borrowers
can be members, and when loan is
paid up mem mbership ceases.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
WELL. KNOWN PEOPLE

II. w. Tobias. who is national
delegate from Blair is county con-
troller of that county and one of the
young Republican leaders.
The Ware brothers, who are hGur-
ing very much in the limelight' were
hnfb horn in South Philadelphia.
Charles G. SpatZ, who tried con
clusions with Congressman Dewalt.
used to be in the Legislature and was
ixnown as Herr" SpatZ He lives in
Royertown and was a busy legislator.
r. %. Diefenderfer. who defeated
Senator Heacock for Democratic con
gressional nomination in the BUCKS
SJontpomerv district, was in Congress
three years ago.
THE Rev. J. Lucien Roush was
elected head of the Reading classis OF
the Reformed Church.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
THE NEXT PRESIDENT

TT is probable that the campaign of
this year will be less heated than
usual owing to international COM
plications. But it must not be assumed
that the average voter is not quietly
making up his mind as to what he is
going to do next November.
Business men throughout the United
States have q preference for Repub-
lican administration. They have ex-
perienced the follies OF Democratic
experiment about once in a generation
and that is enough to satisfy even the
most doubtful.
II Is strongly believed that the
nominee of the Chicago convention
will be the next President, not so
much because of his personality as
for the reason that he will represent
a party that has stood always for the
upbuilding of the nation.
II is plainly evident now that Roose-
welt, or Hughes, or Root. or any other
of the leaders above the horizon will
be acceptable to the great body of
Republican voters, stalwart and pro-
gressive.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
Disappointment of Primaries

Ten years experience with the prim
aries in Pennsylvania confirms the
truth of the statement so often heard
that rearrangement in the machinery
of government will not make govern
ment better unless the people resolve
to make it so.
When the primaries act was before
the Legislature the newspapers ana
people were enthusiastic for it. They
argued that If nominations were made
directly by the citizens instead OF by
gang controlled conventions of dele
gates indifferently chosen, the gangs
would be routed and the millennium
in politics would dawn. We do not
say that the primaries have not been
an Improvement over the old system In
some respects, but it is painfully evil
dent that they have not nearly come
up to expectations.
The primaries have not brought out
a better class of candidates. They
have not routed the gangs. They
mean q greater expenditure of money
by the candidates. They remain be
smirched with the old political filth
and foulness. Because of the eXpendl-
ture of energy and money required IN
going through two campaigns ana the
methods that must be resorted 10 IN
order to compete with campaigners OF
the thug class, it is extremely difhcult
office. ;.
The fault is not with the system. 1t
is with the people. In every primary
election the stay-at-home vote is
astonishingly large, and often 1t is in
the majority. And large part of the
vote that does turn out is more in
fiuenced by money and the gangs than
hv the common welfare. 1t is mighty
discouraging proposition. Even the
Corrupt Practices act. which was in
tended to confine money to legitimate
uses, has turned out to be miserable
farce.
The people would raise general
kick if bill were introduced in the
Legislature to abolish the primaries.
They would regard 1t as a bang
scheme to tighten its grip on Pennsyl-
vania politics. But unless the primar-
les can be simplifed and the people
take them differently it would be a
real improvement to go back to the
old convention plan, with all its faults.
Wilkes Barre Record.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
City Competition
[Kansas Civ Star.

A large factory was lost to Kansas
City. r. F. Mcdonnell told the City
Club yesterday because the owner
couldn't get an Interpretation of a con-
fused and Anticipated building code.
The site for the factory which had
been purchased was sold and a new
site obtained in an Ohio city.
Competition is so keen between cities
that a city that expects to stay in the
game can't let things go at loose ends.
Bad streets. poorly planned traffic ways,
expensive transportation and light, de-
ficient gas, all count against a city's
progress The man expecting to move
his factory to a larger place, the worker
looking for a comfortable city to bring
up his children in, shy from a city that
neglects the interests of it's people.
There are too many other cities COM
peting for them. They don't have to
put up with a town that is notably
deficient.
city can't afford inefficient govern
ment any more than an industry can
afford inefficient management.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
SUNDAY REST

A N important step forward in the
"A movement for the conservation
of the strength of the church and
Sunday school workers was taken by
the Grace Methodist Sunday School
this week, when II decided to hold the
Sunday school session hereafter imme-
diately following the Sunday morning
service of the congregation. For years
this change has been agitated and it is
believed the result will be generally
satisfactory, not only in this particular
school, but in furthering the general
movement looking toward a relief of
those who are responsible for conduct
ing the several activities of Harrisburg
churches.
Under present conditions some of
the schools meet in the morning, others
Immediately following the church
service and still others in the after
noon. II is contended by those who
are favorable to the session of the
Sunday school being held Immediately
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
The Hill

The climbing was difficult
The earth trembled and shook.
Huge rocks and giant trees tottered,
then crashed down.
Tumultuously tossed masses of smoke
hid the sun.
Through this chaos he climbed
stealthily.
He fired steadlly-lnto the air.
His thoughts were ever on home: his
loved wife; his two pretty children.
He loved peace. He loved even his
enemies.
He had not volunteered. He had been
drafted.
Three months ago he had been badly
wounded; sent home.
Now he was back again in this mill of
death.
Later. there on the crest, they found
him, dead.
There Con the HID they cruclfed
him."-The Christian Herald.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
N hill overlooking Lincoln
Heights, a suburb Of Washing
ton is the National Training

n y
I Heights. a suburb Of Washing
~ ton, is the National Training
School for Girls. This school rep
resents the first united effort of the
colored race to provide adequate in
dustrial education for its women and
girls. who come here from all parts
of the country and from Africa, ia
maica and Haiti. Many other vo-
cational schools for negroes have been
established by philanthropic societies,
but the first conclusive evidence that
the negroes are willing and able to
help themselves is the National Train
ing School. built and financed by col
ored Americans, and presided over by
Miss Mamie Borroughs, herself a
member of the race.
1t is due to the energetic ability and
untiring efforts of Miss Borroughs, in
fact, that the school owes its existence.
Nine years ago, in her travels among
negro communities all over the coun-
try, this young colored woman be-
came impressed with the need for
such an institution. IT took three
years, however. to convince her race
of the fact, for the general sentiment
was against industrial schools and all
for higher education. She talked be-
fore religious societies and churches,
she lectured high school students and
gave addresses in public places where
she summed up the problems of the
negro woman, her mistakes in deal
ing with them, and the possible future
| emedies.
According to Miss Borroughs the sit
uation was this: The modern negro
girl was in an anomalous position. She
! graduated from high school at the age
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
THE STATE FROM DAY TO DAY

Why is it that every time some poor
world some writer must report that
the lives of Mr.. and Mrs. So-and-o
were frightened by the arrival of a
bouncing boy of lusty lung power, just
as though he were rubber ball or
something.
Mail carriers in Wilkes Barre have
cast off the old and are now appearing
in their summer head fnery a new
style having been adopted this year.
The Charleroi Mail takes 1t that
when a girl looks around to see If you
are looking and then casts q sidelong
glance downward you may feel fairly
certain she has on pretty stockings" ;"
An observance worthy of seer.
Efficiency has found its greatest ex-
preston in the departure from his
pulpit of Congregational clergyman
of Scranton, who after twenty seven
years of service in ministerial work
has Joined the forces of an undertake
ing establishment. The Scranton Re-
publican suggests that the Rev. Mr..
Lewis is undertaking to prove his
theory that in time of sorrow there is
sympathy to give solace. Mr.. Lewis
is said to have accomplished big things
in the field of literature as well as re-
ligion, and it is just possible that he
may by his latest move have provided
himself with a splendid atmosphere
for good story.
A certain organization met recently
in a western town of this State and ac-
cording to the report of the local pa
per, the ladies did crochet all after
noon" And there is some suspicion
that the tongues likewise did wag''
during the stiplated period.
Charlie Chaplin received a vote for
President in Philadelphia at the pri-
maries Tuesday. simultaneously with
his election as president" Charlie was
sued for 100000 for breach of prom
Use. Such is fame.
Olaf Hanson, a Punxsutawney prod
uct, is training carefully in preparation
for his hair-raising Human Fly"
stunt, which will be to scale the side
of the Pantall Hotel without human
aid or device, according to the Spirit.
Olaf will probably wing his way to
other realms.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
JUST A CHIP. THAT'S ALL
By Wing Dinger

T'other day my youngster
Came home late from school.
Mother asked the reason
Kid said: Broke a rule
Mother asked in what way.
Kiddie. with a smile.
Said: Made snake of putty,
Put 1t in the aisle.
Thought Id scare the teacher.
But some clumsy kid
Had to step upon it
Took an awful skid
Then he blamed it on me,
And, of course. I had
To be punished. mother,
Cause | was so bad"
What did mother do, then7
Punish little lad?
Not on your sweet life. bo-
Saved that Job for dad.
Did / scold him? Well, yes,
In a manner mild.
Knew from whom he'd got it.
Couldn't blame the child.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19

When one glances over the Congress
sional Record he must be impressed
with the fact that there is little left in
the way of business which the wise
men at Washington are not endeavor-
ing to regulate. President Wilson set
the pace himself and now upon the eve
of another campaign for retention of his
present office he is emitting at frequent
intervals sage advice to the business
interests of the country.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
WHAT THE ROTARY CLUB
LEARNED OF THE CITY

the Harrisburg Rotary Club and theil
answers as presented at the organiza.
tion's annual Municipal Quiz."l
How is a loan for public improve
ments fioated, safeguards for payment
at maturity?
Ordinance is first passed by the
City Council submitting the oueJ-
ton to a vote of the people, setting
1orth the items covered by loan. II
approved by a vote of the people
the loan.
When bonds are ioated a sinking
fund is created. in addition to in
terest charges and State tax, by
appropriation from general reve-
nues, and as bonds become due
they are redeemed out of sinking
fund.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19

AS result of the referendum OF the
Chamber of Commerce of the United
States on the question of a permanent
tariff commission the vote was IT'S for
to against. This would seem to indi-
cate pretty clearly what the business
men of the country think about the use
of the tariff as a political football. A
bill is now pending providing for a per-
manent tariff commission and it is prob
able some definite plans will be adopted
before the adjournment of the present
Congress-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
Applied PrOverb Of
Modern Business

"Make hay while the sun
Shines"
And when was the sun Of pros
perity shining more invitingly
than just now?
True. a few old croakers are
chirping. "look out for the crash
when the war stops" ,
But no one is paying any at
tention to the kill-joys. ~
Wise men are going right af-
ter business under full ssteam
If their business or brand Is
advertisable they are advertising
1t.
And they are using the daily
newspapers like this one to do.it
for somehow or other the news
paper advertising seems to bring
an extra share OF the prosperity.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19

after the morning service that the
burden of the work falls largely upon
the same people and that the meeting
of the Sunday school during the morn
ing or the afternoon means an almost
continuous day of effort for the hIn-
dreds of people in Harrisburg who are
interested in this great work.
One of the arguments advanced in
favor of the session following the
morning service is the attendance at
both services would be largely in
creased with great economy of time
and effort.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
A WORKING STUDENT BODY


DURING an educational meeting in
Harrisburg some months ago
there was some discussion as to
how 1t happens that so large a pro-
portion of State College students
make good" in after life. No particu-
lar reason was given, but the answer
probably lies in the recent statement
of the college agencies that one-third
of the students of the institution are
earning their own way through school.
The boy who is working through col
lege" has a definite purpose and goal
in sight. He knows why he is there
and he makes the most of his oppor-
tunities, for he is buying his education
out of his own pocket, which cannot
be said of many lads whose funds
come easily and whose responsibilities
often rest lightly.
The college employment bureau
aided many to procure the work they
desired. This calls up the thought of
what the State Employment Bureau,
with headquarters in the Masonic
Temple, this city, is doing for the col
lege student body at large. Every
college boy who wants work during
vacation can have it through the
instrumentality of this office. There
are more vacancies than applicants.
1t used to be that the college boy had
to search desperately and often in
vain for employment during the sum-
mer months, and 1t is a great boon
to the young men who must work in
vacation to be able to find positions
by application to the bureau.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19

All parties doubtless will join in an
effort to overcome, through remedial
Legislation, the glaring defects of the
present primary law. Conservative men
of all parties agree that the primary
system, which was hailed as the last
word in ballot reform, is an expensive,
inconvenient and vexatious scheme
without anything to Justify it's con-
tinuance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19

Harrisburg's compliments to Erie
with the assurances of this city's dis
tinguished consideration and best
wishes. Erie has Just approved four
loans. with total of $1,445,OO0. for great
public improvements, including the
elimination of grade crossings. As the
metropolis of the northwest Erie is
maintaining its place in the sun.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19

She: I can't
marry a man
W h o m a k e s
less than $50
a week.
H e: Goshl
II I made that
I could marry
almost a n "
body.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
There Is No Death

There is no Death! What seems so
is transition;
This life of mortal breath
Is but a suburb of the life elysian,
Whose portal we call Death"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
DO YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg annually ships
thousands of tons of groceries to
nearby towns?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 10.

Jesus saith unto him, am the tUay,
and the truth, and the life: no one COM
eth unto the Father, but by me.
JOHN IA: 6.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
OUR DAILY LAUGH
GOOD IDEA.

GOOD IDEA.
What y'going
to do with your
daughter a TT e r
she graduates
II she can cook
I'll k e e p h e r
h o m e. If she
can't, I'll get her
q job.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
EDITORIAL COMMENT

Carranza seems to think It Is suff-
cient punishment for any Mexican to
make him run three or four hundred
North American
Maybe you can figure out for your
self why the Democratic papers prefer
Hughes to Roosevelt as the Republi-
can nominee. - Philadelphia North
American.
Dutch" Carter, the eminent Yale
alumnus, who has protested against the
appearance in the Yale Bowl of wo-
man whose husband is under Indictment
for alleged pro-German illegalities. is a
brother-in-law Of Charles Evans
Hughes. Does his brand of neutrality
tion's most reticent citizen New York
Sun.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19

Wherein Have Ye Wearied Him?
Ye have wearied the Lord with your
words. Yet we say, Wherein have
we wearied him Malachi 2: II. ~
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19
1,,SToRIC uARRISBURG

HISTORIC HNTthIobVINU
II is tradition that the Indians used
Harris ferry because there was a ford
at that point.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19

Pennsylvania should go Democratic,
says the Pittsburgh Post. But it won't
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19

THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO.,
Telegraph Building, Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19

E. ]. .STACKPOLE, Prss't and Editorin Chief
+. r. OYSTER, BYJirsSs Manager.
GUS NJ. STEINMETz. MdnGgirg Editor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19

Charlie Chaplin received a vote for
President in Philadelphia at the pri-
maries Tuesday. simultaneously with
his election as president" Charlie was
sued for 100000 for breach of prom
Use. Such is fame.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19

Mail carriers in Wilkes-Barre have
cast off the old and are now appearing
In their summer head fnery, a new
style having been adopted this year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-05-19

DR.. Alfred Stengel, the medical man
here for Yesterdays conference. has
the reputation of being one of the
most expert diagnosticians in the City
of Brotherly Love. He has most of
the prominent men of that city.
Evening journal., 1916-01-03
MILFORD HAS full
week OF HOLIDAY JOYS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MILFORD. Del, Jan. saturday
closed the regular holiday social ac-
tivities in Milford. The activities
started on Monday evening, when DR.
and Mrs. James p. Lofand entertained
at their home on West Front street,
North Milford. in honor Of their guest,
Miss Mildred Fell, OF Philadelphia.
The annual Christmas dance on
Tuesday evening drew the members OF
the social set to Armory Hall. where
they danced until the "wee hours,
following which a number Of break
fasts we're served.
On the same evening a number OF
friends were entertained at the home
OF DR. and Mrs. Walter l.. Grier. on
Lake View avenue, cards being the
attraction.
On Thursday evening the younger
members we're entertained at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. George b.
Evening journal., 1916-01-03
DOVER MAY keep ITS
COUNCILMEN IN Office

DOVER. Del, Jan. 3.-While to-
nights meeting Of Council will end
the fiscal year Of the municipality and
the terms OF Mayor A. b. Magee and
Councilmen John c. Hopkins. Thomas
V. Kieth. DR.. W. d. Burton and John
c. Hayes. from present indications
there will be no contest for their re-
election on January 10. for the affairs
of Dover this year have been run on
a more systematic and conservative
basis than has been known in recent
years.
Formerly Council has faced a deficit
in its finances, but this year. after
paying all current expenses, interest
on bonds issued for street improve
ment and several coupons. the city
treasury will show a balance Of more
than $1,000. The present Council has
also succeeded in collecting nearly
81. 900 back taxes from delinGuents,
which leaves the town in a better con-
dition than known for many years.
Evening journal., 1916-01-03
even CROSS, SICK
Children Love
SYRUP OF FIGS
Look at tongue! If feverish, bilious,
cOnStipated, take no
chances.
"CalifOrnia Syrup of Figs" can't harm
tender stomach, liver,
bowels.

Don't scold your fretful, peevish
child. See If tongue is coated; this is
sure sign its little stomach, liver
and bowels are cloggcd with sour
waste.
When lstless. pale feverish, full Of
cold, breath bad, throat sore. doesn't
eat. sleep or act naturally. has stom-
achache, Indigestion, diarrhoea. give a
toaspoonful Of california Syrup Of
Figs" and in few hours all the foul
waste. the sour bile and fermenting
food passes out of the bowels anC you
have a we'll and playful child again.
Children love this harmless fruit lax
ative," and mothers can rest easy
after giving it. because il never falls
to make their little "insides' clean
and sweet
Keep it handy. Motherl A little
given today saves a sick child tomor-
row, but get the genuine. Ask your
druggist for 5O-cent bottle of Cali
fornia Syrup of Figs which has di-
rections for babies. children of all
ages and for grown ups plainly on
the bottle. Remember there are coun-
terfeits sold here, so surely look and
see that yours is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Hand
back with contempt any other hg
syrup.