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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

General Powell-will confer with a
distinguished landscape designer and
the Planning Commission of Harris
burg with a view to providing an en-
vtronmept for the splendid Capitol in
harmony with its unusual character
as a public building.
1nasmuch as all the property in
volved in the enlargement OF the
Capitol Park will haNe passed into the
possession of the State before next
winter the Legislature will be ad-
vised through a special message by
the Governor regarding the plans for
final treatment of the property. As
the problem is carefully studied it be-
comes apparent that IL rs more a
landscape proposition than a mere
building problem.
Auditor General Powell is with his
regiment on the Mexican border, but
it is not believed his absence will be
permitted to interfere with the con-
ferences and final agreements re-
garding the designs and plans to be
submitted to the Legislature. Unless
these preliminary steps shall have
been taken before Fall, 1t is probable
that nothing worth while can be ac-
complished next year. Governor
Brumbaugh understands the situation
and will doubtless bring the whole
matter TO a head during the summer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
Strengthening the Consular Service
By BRIGGS
By Frederic ]. Haskin

1t, are arrested, or otherwise get into
trouble in a foreign country. The
duties of consuls make a list about a
foot long, and upon the success and
thoroughness with which he attends
to them depends the welfare of all
American interests abroad, from a
schoolteacher on a pleasure trip to
tive-million dollar contract.
Now, with "Americanism" the slo-
gan of all political parties, 1t has been
suddenly brought to the attention of
Congress that a large percentage of
this most important branch of the ma
tional service is not American at all.
This is the way of it: The principal
grades in the consular service are con-
sul-general, consul, vice-consul, and
consular agent. The first two of these
classes are fairly we'll paid and are
filed by American citizens who are
especially qualified for their positions.
The remaining two are very poorly
paid-partly in fees-and their in
cumbents in a large number of cases
are natives of the countries where
they are located. Furthermore, ow-
ing to the small amount of money
which they receive, the consular
agents are allowed to engage in trade.
In a word, the commercial represen-
tative of the United States in a South
American town may be, and often is,
a native merchant instead of an AM
erican representative of the State De-
partment
| According to figures laid before the
House by Representative John ].
Rogers, of Massachusetts. out of 243
American vice-consuls, S4 are foreign
ers, and out of 1S9 consular agents, 81
Continued on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
UNCLE SAM AND MEXICO

RTOW that the Mexican situation is
IN not SO acute. the long headed
businessmen of the country are
beginning to figure on the inevitable
readjustment that must follow any
tentative pacifcation of the people
south OF the Rio Grande 1t is relia-
bly, reported that millions of people
are starving TO death in Mexico and
instead of war our attitude toward the
country may become that of the good
Samaritan. Already there is an ap-
parent desire to adopt measures which
will have a tendency to educate the
Mexicans to better understanding
of our real intentions. They have
been taught for years that we are
their enemies; that our whole scheme
is one of conquest; that there is no
real desire TO help the wretched mil
lions who have been the victims of
years of tyranny and banditry. Nee
essarily this change of attitude must
involve great patience and construc-
tive philanthropy.
1t is not only Mexico that must be
considered. South America is looking
toward the United States as its good
friend and guide. For this reason
it Is highly important that we do
nothing in our efforts to pacify Mexico
that will suggest brute force or in
justice. Manifestly, we must assert
our rights as a nation and above all
must protect our citizens at home and
abroad, but in doing so every effort
should be put forth to diminish
rather than increase the suspicion
that we are really seeking more ter
than the alienation of the starving
people and the prompt restoration OF
something approaching civilization.
It is unfortunately true that Presi-
dent Wilson's handling of the situa-
ton has had q tendency to increase
the feeling of distrust with which the
Mexicans have so long regarded US
Weakness has been shown where
there should have been frmness. In
stead of a direct and forceful policy
the administration at Washington has
vacillated to such degree as to ,)rac-
tically nullify the humanitarian pro-
jects which have been undeHtaken
from time to time to bring about bet
ter relations between the United
States and Mexico.
We are dealing with an iIliterate
and suspicious people. who have been
taught for generations to look upor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
THE NEW CAPITOL PARK

MYTH the aid of the young en-
Wv gineers from State College a
survey of the Capitol Park area
has been made and the commission
charged with the requirement of the
properties in the extension zone hav-
ing practically completed its work the
Roard of Public Grounds and Build
ings now has free hand to pro-
ceed with the final plans for perma-
nent landscape treatment.
Governor Brumbaugh is deeply in
terested in the working out of a
dignified treatment Of this territory
and with the other members of the
Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
State Treasurer Young and Auditor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
a WEST SHORE FORUM

a LONG the West Shore the propo-
~ sition to establish a Forum for the
discussion of all community mat
tiers is having popular support. AS
has been indicated in these columns
frequently the people of Harrisburg
are watching with interest the develop
ment of the towns on the western
bank OF the Susquehanna. Just as
these towns are developed they will
prove good neighbors or undesirables.
The proper care of the West Shore
of the Susquehanna Basin and the
building UP of attractive homes and
schools and churches and all the other
features of modern development will
make for the prosperity and health of
the thousands who will live on the
sunset bank of the river. OF course,
the time is not far away when ad-
oitional transportation facilities will
be provided in the construction of
more bridges and the character of the
cross-river towns will have much to
do with the growth or the whole
population from the Rockville Gap to
New Cumberland.
Such a Forum" as has been pro-
posed will constitute a fine opportunity
for the Interchange of community
thought and a getting together upon
the important matters which will have
TO do with the development of the
West Shore towns.
Just at this time the proposed high
school has the TorarooS+ y,Iaca ~ tba
minds of the people. II would be q
long step ahead and it ought to be ap-
parent to the taxpayers that a union
high school OF this character would be
lot only economical but highly de-
sirGbIe from every standpoint
Much might be accomplished on the
other side of the river through organ
zstion of the good women of the
several towns and villages into a West
Shore Civic League. These organiza-
tions are doing many remarkable
things for other communities through
out the country and there is no rea-
son why such a league could not
achieve tremendous results for the
community along the West Shore.
All that is required to make the
whole thing a great success is aggres-
sive leadership. We believe the peo-
pie, the men and women, are ready
10 cooperate in any reasonable pro-
gram of betterment- 1t is for the active
spirits TO combine their efforts along
constructive lines so that there shall
be no lost motion or waste of energy
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

A on lle poem Dy INe
well-known humorist, Strickland Gill;
Ian. whose new book, Including You
and Me-" has just been issued from the
presses of Forbes & Co., Chicago:
Once a reporter was Gillian,
Down on the Richmond palladium
Whenever the city was scanty of news
He'd chew on his pencil and study his
shoes.
Then write a lovely heXameter-
poem two feet in diameter;
That is, this Gillian
Wrote it for film in.
when Gillian quaffed the Pierian
He wrote stuff in ancient Asyrian,
He also wrote yards on the subject of
love,
And twittering birds and the blue sky
above,
And the editor wrinkled his forehead
And said many things that were torrid
That is. to Gillian.
He talked of KILN i'm.
"One day on the section one Finnigin,
Who ran handcar out and in agin,
Sent in a report of a wreck. that
occurred
Sent in report that, in fact was a
bird.
Now, Finnigin sent it to Flanagan,
And Flanagan showed IL to Gillian.
That's the way Gillian
Came to write "Finnigin."
Then Fame came and boarded with
He's proved to be true Indianian-
And Richmond grew famous in less
than a night
Through owning the poet who sat down
to write
The rhythmical story of Finnigin,
Who penciled the message to Flanni-
gan;
OF agin. on agin,
Gone agin-Finnigin."
Since then it's been splendid for
Though no one knows what came of
Finnigin.
But Gillilans dealing in meters and
feet
On the easiest corner of Broad Easy
Street
And fortune has chuckled and smiled
on him.
And honors and comforts are piled on
him.
Dear he is, near he is
Here he is-Gililan!"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

wv ing political issue, and the
w American people aroused to a
consciousness of their place as a
world power, our diplomatic and con-
sular service is being subjected to a
close scrutiny and overhauling by
both Houses of Congress.
The condition of the consular ser
vice. especially is the subject of a
great deal of discussion in both the
House and the Senate, and it is ex-
tremely probable that reforms will be
enacted into the next diplomatic and
consular appropriation bill which will
make our consular service rot only a
more efficient instrument for the pro-
motion of American business in for
eign countries, but a far more at
tractive profession to the American
citizen who wants to serve his country.
The consular service is the real
pioneer OF foreign trade-the ma
chinery by which American business
finds its way in other lands. The
diplomats - ministers, ambassadors
and their assistants-are the personal
representatives of the government in
its political dealings with foreign
countries. They are appointed by the
president and act as his personal rep
resentatives in the exchange of mes
ments. In case of war, or any other
international disturbance, their posi-
tions may be of the greatest import
ance; but they have nothing to do with
commerce. 1t is the consular SER
vice that discovers new markets for
! American goods, and does all in its
power to help our business men reach
them. 1t is the consul who helps you
| out when you lose your letter of cred
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
Unusual Activity

Competitive buying has abated and
business moves under reduced momen-
tum, though with surprisingly little
shrinkage in its volume. This is the
period of all others when a decided
halt is to be expected, as many plants
ordinarily stop for needed repairs, and
inventories and vacations are calcula-
ted to bring comparative quiet in COM
mercial channels. Yet this year is an
exception and much less than the Gus
tomary lull is now apparent, while in
dications foreshadow unusual activity
throughout the summer. Instead of
being at low ebb, as is often the case
at this time, production is maintained
close to the recent maximum-Dun's s
Review
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
TELEGRAPH PERISCOPE

President Wilson is going TO the
woods for a vacation. After March
next he will make a more protracted
journey to the tall timbers.
Hats off 70 German seamanship.
You've got to hand 1t to them"
And 10 think that Germany had
TO send a submarine over to provide
means for the transportation of an
other American note.
The President is of the opinion
that we can settle our differences with
Mexico peacefully-but Villa, it ap-
pears, has other ideas about it.
The first improvement that Frank
Munsey has made to the New York
Sun is to let the best cartoonist in the
country go over to the Post
William Jennings Bryan appears
to be supporting the President for re-
election in an unusually quiet fashion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
The "Now" Medium

Paul Smith, head of the selling end
of the Chalmers business, which is
spending million year for publicity,
is quoted:
THE local newspaper is the Now
medium. 1t is the solar plexus blow
which hits at the door of each home in
each dealers town. And that means
sales now. The national weekly and
magazine is necessary. but the timely
blow is delivered by tho daily paper in
each sales district"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

Major John B. Barbour, of Pitts
burgh. is recruiting a big marching
club which may have a military side
to 1t.
Major r. B. Gamble, one of the
officers of the SixteentS Regiment, is
a prominent physician Of Meadville.
w. Freeland Kendrick, prominent
Philadelphian, is attending the
Shriners' convention, gathering he
has not missed in years.
George Brooke, of Birdsboro, has
been fishing in Canadian rivers.
Col. ]. L. Spangler is chairman of
the committee formed to look after
families of soldiers in Bellefonte.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
WHAT THE ROTARY CLUB
LEARNED OF THE CITY

[Questions submitted to members OF
the Harrisburg Rotary Club and their
answers as presented at the organiza-
tion's annual Municipal Quiz."1
What department supervises the con-
struction of Bill Boards? What tax is
imposed yearly?
The Building Inspector super
vises construction. A tax of ONE
fourth cent per square foot Is i'm
posed yearly.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

So long as the big McFalrs dam holds
fast down the river. we need fear no
invasion by an enemy submarine COM
ing up the Susquehanna. We make
this statement in reinsurance of the
carnival committee and the girls and
boys who are making proper use of
the Susquehanna basin at this time.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
EDITORIAL COMMENT

With 100000, 600 worth of business
booked for the next twelve months,
Pittsburgh may be in danger of under
estimating the national exigencies. Is
her spirit armed to meet the insidious,
undermining attack OF prosperity p
New York Sun.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
A SUGGESTION.
WHAT WE GOT
BY Wing DInger

Took the kids a-fshin'
Saturday. by heck.
Not a shade tree near US,
Got a sunburned neck.
Both my arms were blister ed
BY the burning sun
Didn't catch a darned fish
BW, the kids had fun.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

Germany has scored once more as a
leader in scientific achievement. The
arrival Of the big merchant submarine
at Baltimore has started the world
a-talking and there is universal COM
mendation of the skillful engineers
who designed this big submersible boat.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

us as their enemies. These conditions
cannot be overcome in a few weeks;
years will be required to establish
confidence and a better
feeling between the two countries.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
OUR DAILY LAUGH

WAR ON DIRT.
What's t hi s.?
Your house is all
torn up. Things
are a wreck.
Ny wife h a s
started her spring
offensive.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
Ohio Mans Cow

[From the Ironton Register
Harry Mann of Covel bought a COW.
and is now supplying his neighbors
with butter and fresh eggs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

The city and State health authori-
ties all over Pennsylvania are girding
on their armor to meet the invading
enemy, infantile paralysis, which is
threatening this country after having
visited practically every other conti-
nent on the globe.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

Last night the stork hovered over
Yankee Bush Hill and this morning a
bright-eyed boy took up his perma-
nent residence at the home of Mrs.
So-and-so," saith the Warren Mirror
Happily the stork only lowered.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
HISTORIC HARRTSRTrR

Hessian prisoners were brought here
after the battle of Trenton and some
settled at iron works near here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
DO YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg underwear and
socks are being used by the ma
tion's soldiers?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

During the past ten years the busi-
ness of the Lewistown post Office has
increased sixty per cent.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

And 1t is the sincere desire of the
Telegraph that the week may be as
pleasant for those who come as it will
be for those who receive them. The
latchstring is always out in Harris
burg for the Christian Endeavorers
and the word WELCOME is spelled
in capital letters on the doormat.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
THE ENDEAvoRERs

MO finer. more Outstanding young
IN men and women come to Har-
risburg than the Christian En-
deavorers. 1t has been many years
since the State convention was last
held in Harrisburg, but the impression
it left upon the community is still
keenly felt and IT was in the hope of
making the present gathering an even
greater success that the general COM
mittee in charge made its plans for
the meetings that will open this even
ing.
In casting about for an appropriate
text for welcome to the thousands Of
Endeavorers who are flocking to the
city to-day the attention is naturally
drawn to the greeting of the local
committee, which admirably sets forth
the warmth OF fellowship that is one
of the delightful features OF Endeavor
membership and at the same time
outlines the spirit of the gethering so
we'll that the Telegraph is tempted TO
adopt it as follows, for its own:
For some months, the general
SO4lI!4LllSe mas Den trying TO 40 all
within its power TO encourage you
to come to Harrisburg for the State
Christian Endeavor convention.
You are now here as the guests
OF the Endeavorers OF this city, and
its immediate vicinity.
We are glad that you have come,
ana II you leave US without being
glad that you were here, 1t viii
not be because we did not try to
make your stay pleasant comfort
able and profitable.
You Will find much to interest
you in our city. Look around be
tween times" The Christian peo-
pie will look upon il as a privilege
TO point out the beauty spots of
Harrisburg to you.
We have aimed to make this con-
Nentlon real spiritual force in
your Christian experience; If you do
your part. God will not fail in doing
His, in which case, you will never
forget what a real inspiration
these July days were to YOU. You
Will live on during coming years
serving the Lord with increasing
enthusiasm, because Of the vision
OF better things, which YVES yours
at this convention. May the Lord
bless you while you are here, and
after you have returned home, may
He make you increasingly a bless
ing IN the sections, of the State
from which you have come; this is
the sincere desire OF the General
Committee.
And 1t is the sincere desire of the
Telegraph that the week may be as
pleasant for those who come as it will
be for those who receive them. The
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

The committees are laying plans for
the biennial State convention of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians at Potts
Vile next month.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

Adam Swartz and Thomas Hostetter,
of Railroad Borough, found a clover
stalk the other day which contained
seventy-six stems. The longest stem
was forty-five inches.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
"Of Agin, On Agin"

A parody on the famous poem by the
well-known humorist. Strickland Gill;
Ian. whose new book, Including You
and Me" has just been issued from the
presses of Forbes & Co., Chicago:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11
THE, STATE FROM DAY TO DAY

A turkey hen that makes its home
in Lewistown had a trick played upon
it recently with the result that four
of it's offspring turned out to be wood
ducks. The web-footed species are
now engaged in learning how to roost
on trees. Which reminds us of the
story we recently read of the man who
bought cow and now gets the best
of butter and eggs.
From the North American is CLEAN
ed the following fowl story: "A mas
ter farmer, it is said, has hit upon a
happy plan to save his fruit from
birds From the top of his cherry
tree he displays the German flag, and
not a single English sparrow to date
has visited that farmers trees.
That's easy; the birds probably took
French leave.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

Continued on Page 81
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

Hats off 70 German seamanship
You've got to hand it to them"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO.,
Telegraph Building, Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

Pennsylvania National Guardsmen
now on the border are comm encing to
write letters home about the heat.
They say that it is witherIng, but dry
and that they expect to get used to it,
but that they do not like the real
estate that is in the air with the after
noon winds. Creams that prevent
lips from breaking are in demand.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-11

z. ]. STACKPoLE. Press and Ediier-ia-Cb-f
r. r OYSTER. BKsiASSs Masdger.
GUS NJ. STEINMETZ. Mondsing Editor.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-06-10

On mOCiOn Oh II. d. drdlOO,
seconded by C. w. Williams, the
following ordinance was adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 2502.
By Mr.. Faraldo-
An ordinance making it unlawful for
any rider of bicycles, motorcycles, or
other vehicles, (baby carriages, carts.
and tricycles excepted), to ride on
the sidewalks of the town of Colfax,
La, and fixing penalties therefor.
Section l. Be it ordained by the
mayor and board of aldermen of the
town of Colfax, Louisiana, lin regular
session convened, That it shall be un-
lawful for any rider of bicycle, motor
cycle, or othervehicle, (baby carriages,
carts or tricycles excepted), to ride up
on the sidewalks of the town Of Colfax,
Louisiana.
Section 2. Be it further ordained,
etc., That any one violating any of the
provisions of this ordinance shall be IL
able to arrest, and upon conviction be-
fore the mayor shall be fined in sum
of not less than one dollar nor more
than FIVE dollars at the discretion of
the mayor, and in default of payment
of fine and costs to be imprisoned in
the town lookup for period of not
less than one day nor more than five
days, subject to work on the streets.
Section 8. Be it further ordained,
etc., That all laws or parts of laws in
conflict with any of the provisions of
this ordinance be and the same are
hereby repealed.
Adopted unanimously this June 6,
1916, by sections and as whole.
Yeas arnahan, Dean, Faraldo, Will
liams, Goodwyn-5. Nays-0.
]. @. LONG,
A. M. GOODWIN, Mayor.
Secretary.
On motion the body adjourned.
j. @. LONG,
A. M. GOODWIN, Mayor.
Secretary.