6 UHLER DISCUSSES STATE HIGHWAYS Chief Engineer Tells Congress of Road Men How Pennsylva nia Is Meeting Problems Oakland, Cal., Sept. 15.—"Resur facing Old Roads" was the title of a paper presented to the Pan-American Road Congress at the morning ses sion here to-day by William D. Uhler, chief engineer of the Pennsylvania State Highway Department, who is at tending the Congress as a delegate rep resenting Pennsylvania, appointed by Governor Brumbaugh. Mr. Uhler asserted that the most Important problem confronting road 'authorities to-day Is the question of 'resurfacing old stone roads, which, as ithe result of neglect, have been per mitted to deteriorate through to the 'foundation thus necessitating a large expenditure to rebuild them. He took the ground that skilful maintenance iwould reduce the amount of money (necessary to keep these highways in good condition and would spread it over a period of years. He analyzed the causes which bring about decay of highways and emphasized tno necessity of building roads which would meet traffic conditions, not only at the time they are constructed, but also in the years to come. After explaining how a highway should be tested to determine the Strength of its foundation and its drainage conditions, Mr. Uhler took up the various methods to be followed in the resurfacing of highways. He di vided his paper into three subdivi sions. First —Water-bound and bituminous macadam. Second—Bituminous-concrete and sheet asphalt. Third —Vitrified or other block pave ments. In preparing a water-bound or 'bituminous macadam road_ for resur facing, the speaker said " that care should be taken to have It thoroughly .cleaned and the existing surface broken up with picks so that the new material will bind properly with the old surface when applied. He de scribed In detail the manner in which the stone and binder should be ap plied to the road and warned against common errors, In the rolling and spreading of screenings on the newly made surface. Mr. Uhler favored the laying <->f ■bituminous concrete and sheet as phalt pavements on a concrete base Instead of on the old existing macadam foundation. He said that while this would prove slightly more expensive, It would give better results. After the concrete base had hardened, he recom mended a paint coat of aaphaltic ce ment and commercial naphtha, as a cut-back mixture, to secure a better bond between the concrete base and the Bituminous top. Mr. Uhler concluded his paper with a recapitulation of several points ■wherein he warned road-makers what to avoid. He said that in the resur facing of water-bound macadam roads, the common tendency was the use of too small a stone, which, while It -would require less rolling, would not stand the motor traffic of to-day. St Andrew's School and Kindergarten Will Open Wednesday, Sept 29 Arrangements are being completed for opening St- Andrew's school and St. Andrew's kindergarten for the new terms on Wednesday, September 29. As before, both of these nonsec tarian schools will meet in the parish house of St. Andrew's Protestant Episcopal Church, Nineteenth and Market streets. Mrs. Charles E. Shope will again have charge of the school, which is for little girls and boys, covering ground corresponding to the two first grades of the public schools. Miss Elizabeth L. Hilleary again will di rect the kindergarten, which starts its third term. Miss Hilleary will be assisted by Miss Dorothy A. Steen, a graduate of Miss Beaman's training school, Wilmington, Del., and by Mrs. L. R. Hursh, as pianist. Enrollment for the schpol is in charge of Mrs. James F. Bullitt and for the kindergarten In charge of Miss Hilleary and Mrs. Frederick W. Watts. Approve Contracts For New Ornamental Lights The contract bonds of the Harris burg Light and Power Company for the Installation of the new standard lighting in North Second street from Locust to State and along the River Front Wall were unanimously ap proved bv Council yesterday after noon. The Pennsylvania Surety Com panv Is the bondsman. Twenty-sixth, Twenty-s even th , Twenty-eighth and Woodlawn streets were placed on the city map as widen ed and a small alley was stricken from the map. . . Despite the fact that the next meet ing day, Tuesday, occurs on election day Council decided yesterday to hold its weeklv session at the regular time. At that time the Front Drive Motor Company problem and the forestry department seals will be disposed of. G. U. O. of O. F. MEETS Special to The Telegraph Carlisle, Pa., Sept. 15.—More than 200 delegates were present yesterday at the first official session of the Thir ty-Second Annual Meeting of the Dis trict Grand Lodge of the G. U. 0. of O. F and the thirteenth meeting of the District Household of Ruth In the Dickinson College gymnasium. Bur gess P. W. Morris delivered the ad dress of welcome. Grand Lodge Sec retary James F. Needham, of Phila delphia, was present and made an ad dress. Several thousand persons are here to-day for the parade. UNIFORM PACKING URGED By Associated Press Washington, D. C., Sept. 15.—The nation's Increasing apple crop may be most profitably marked through ef fective co-operative organizations, ac cording to a survey of conditions is sued to-day by the Department of Ag riculture. Uniformity in packing and adequate distribution, it was pointed out, were advantages to be gained by the system. HERALD SOLD FOR $1,800,000 By Associated Press Boston, Mass.. Sept. 15.—The prop erty of the Boston Herald, Incorpo rated, publishers of the Boston Her ald and the Boston Traveler, was sold at auction for $1,800,000 yesterday to F. DeG. Sullivan, of New York, repre senting Morton F. Plant and other holders of securities. SAVE FOR DOLLAR DAY Reports received at the headquar ters of the Woman Suffrage Associa tion Indicate that each suffragist In the State 'ls making some personal sac rifice to save or earn a dollar for the cause by October l. The money will be used to finance the whirlwind finish that Js to mark the closing weeks of £he campaign WEDNESDAY EVENING, I—in hp i iiiiiiii i miMiiHii niPi ipwrg [THE DECKS FACTION! Sensational Selling of Pianos t Prices and Terms Cut to the Bone „ ssrssas' Era rsrs «ss zsss. sssyrsrJirj: »»»- > -■ ■» -«• ™ £ been manufactured, they will be sold at some pric e. New Pianos are here as low a, SOO. Terms are price of a good upright Every conceivable instrument must be sold at MM figure Wes"-e to jou no, even considered on this sale. We will continue Hell in B until each and ever, Instrument has been dis- positively that this sale is the greatest the grandest he mort gigantic, ofmy posed of. If you are contemplating the purchase- of a Piano or Player Piano, then come to this sale of the Piano in this Country. The general public wUI remember *to "to the Ust ta and see what we are actually doing here. Remember we have a $75,000 stock to sell. The floor, are n strument has been sod. Every Plano sold carries the in . , \J Ix>ok over the bargains listed here to-day, then come down and pee them immediately, loaded. Come at once. SB THIS STARTLING PIANO BARGAIN ON SALE NOW To-morrow morning when our doors swing open we will place on sale this IjAfrVj beautiful "CHICKERING" Piano. Here is one of the standard instruments.of Bskmrnsiawmri yn the world trimmed down to a price that is absolutely ridiculous. We want it frX&M distinctly understood that this is the famous "Chickering" of Boston, one of the finest instruments in America. Come in and examine it. Tat n e \ I ls r » ra?*SHi EbSmliW Such a P rice for such an instrument as the "Chickering" is absurd, we know W&filTCPiano. This $2.00 it. We admit that we are selling this Piano at a loss. But the stock must be PifeM Jm/ ' sold, and if price will hasten our ambition we will certainly work wonders'for miwl Itml enough to develop y - the next few drays. Come and ask to be shown this particular Piano. mfff mm S a"d scarf accompan- m. ————— ■ if yf this instrument. I i/f e this Piano / i th t a ° t comes" to 'tITZZ l A> we determined that all Pianos on the floors and in our warerooms wouldl he UjroTO EB^S^ytt J, comes to the store ■ Imaglne > lr . and Mrs. Piano Buyer such magnificent Instruments as you seedepioted In this paper these PlMMatUiese prices. ■ HBf i at the price and on the fl We state to you positively that it is impossible to make money at such prices, but our am^ lt , i "" l 9 pil.no In vour homo while you would be saying I / terms advertised. Come I Come down and bring a few dollars with you. We vw-ill do business In jig time and have the Piano in jour Home wnne jou wouia De saying ■ 1/ and see this J This Go I a tiful new high grade guaranteed Pianos we arq i worth that you would be tempted to buy it from a Piano with a reputation. We are only interested in BmWJP belling at wholesale cost. Come in and ask to be shown standpoint of speculation. Stool and soarf accompanies w the fact that they must be sold. Stool and scarf free. this one. You will be dumbfounded. ▼ this instrument. ▼ Come and see this one. pßj| WE ARB OPEIN EVENINOS TILL 9 O'CLOCK llßgffllik M j|p] Winter Piano Company Harrisburg, Pa. HXRHBBURG TELEQICCPH SEPTEMBER 15, 19T5.
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