8 HARRISBDRG TELEGRAPH A KBH SP.4PER FOR THS HOMB Founded lljs Published evenlaga except Sunday by THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO, Telegraph Bnlldln*, Federal A Bare. E.J. STACKPOLE.Prrx'I F. R. OYSTER. Business Manager, GUS M. STEINMETZ, Editcv. • Member American . Newspaper Pub lishers' Associa tion. the Audit Bureau of Circu lation and Penn -1 Avenue Building. Western offloe! Finley. People's Gas BtfUlding. —— Chicago, ill. Entered at the Post Office In Harris burs. Pa., as sscond class matter. By carriers, ten cents a >week: by mall, $5.00 --MKHS* a year in advance. TCESDAY EVENING. JUNE-26 Be not deceived; God it not mock ed: for whatsoever a man sotceth that shall he also reap. — GAL. 6:7. CAPITOL PARK DEVELOPMENT GOVERNOR BRUMBAUGH. Auditor General Snyder and State Treasurer Kephart, who comprise the Board of public Grounds and Buildings, will a§\ e the general approval of the State in their determination to proceed with out delay to the work of develop ing the extended Capitol Park dis trict. Fortunately for the Commonwealth, two distinguished designers and planners are collaborating in the plans for this work. Also, the city authorities are manifesting a real interest in co-operating with the State officials so as to make the park a thing of beauty and an environ ment of the Capitol worthy a great Commonwealth. With the approval of the two bills which provide for the regradlng and planting of the area within the old and new sections and the elimination of the brick sidewalks along Third and Walnut streets, will rapidly fol low the real activities which have been awaiting the authority of the Legislature. Governor Brumbaugh some months ftgo suggested the planting of com munity and municipal trees in the park and it is probable that later in the summer or the early Fall the various cities and towns of the State will send delegations here for the I ceremonial planting of the trees \ which will represent the various lo calities. Germany wants a place In the sun that will enable her to have daylight twenty-four hours of the day. ROTARY CONTINGENT THE Rotary Club of Harrlsburg is living up to Its traditions for public service in undertaking to raise a Rotary contingent of 150 to repre sent Harrisburg's quota erf the' 70,000 volunteers for the Regular Army which the President desires to h*ve raised this week. Most of the members of the club are beyond the military age or are exempt for other reasons. But they desire to "do their bit." They want the younger men who are going into the service to feel that they have friends and supporters at home. So each member of the club will make himself responsible for one man at the front, keeping him supplied with magazines, writing him once a month and seeing that his little wants and desires are met from the fund the club will set Sslde for the purpose. And better than that, even, will be the thought of the Rotary volunteers that they will have at home business and professional men. Influential In the community, who are pledged to procure for them employment when they return. It Is desired to obtain these recruits from among those who otherwise will be drafted. So It behooves young men who have no ties and are liable to be summoned at the first call, to respond to this generous offer of the Rotary Club. It Is a proposal that has not come to any other contingent of troops going out of Harrlsburg. It may not be repeated. The number Is limited to 150. The first to respond will be those who will be listed In the Rotary contingent. Who will head the Roll of Honor, to be published each evening on the first page of this newspaper? Just to let the Kaiser know that the Liberty Loan did not leave him broke. Uncle Sam has gone down Into his Jeans for $100,000,000 for the Red TUESDAY EVENING Croaa, throwing in a few extra mil lions In small change for good measure. FOOD OR DRINK? THE authorities at Washington unite in telling us that we must conserv* our food supplies or go hungry before another summer rolls around. Grains In particular we are urge.l to save in every way posrible. The House of Representatives has voted to forbid the use of such grains In the making of alcoholic beverages during the period of the war. The Senate is hesitating on the threshold of making the same decision. It has come down finally to this— Shall we have food, or drink? Shall those who do not choose to burn up their stomachs with rum or ruin their kidneys with beer, stand by and see themselves and their children hungry because a besotted or self indulging minority insists upon turn ing millions upon millions of bushels of grain from food into poison? Why should the abstainers of the country cut down their dally supply of bread In order that whiskey, beer and wine drinkers may both eat and drink? So long as food products are used In the manufacture of alcoholic bev erages during the shortage of grains, so long will provision conservation be a burlesque and restricted diet a grim Jest. The Senate can do but one con sistent thing—pass the war prohibi tion measure already approved by the House. The crops in Germany are burning up and no rain in sight. Another manifestation of divine favor, we sup pose. CAN AND PRESERVE EVERT housewife should heed the advise of Robert J. Walton, fruit and vegetable grower, published by the TELEGRAPH a few 1 days since. Mr. Walton points to the fact that truckers have put out un- | usually large acreages this summer i and the Increased crops from these, ■ together with the produce from hun dreds of home-gardens, will make canning and preserving necessary on a greater scale than ever, If ex tensive wastage is to be prevented. Prices for tomatoes, beans, peas, corn and other vegetables of the kind In quantities promise to be rea sonable, due to the promise of un usually large yields, and every house keeper should see to it that the pre serve shelf is full and that there are no empty Jars or tin cans in the house when the preserving season ends. The preserving of green beans and beets in salt and the drying of corn and peas are matters that should be glvett eldest attention, due to the shortage of canning receptacles. It should .be remembered that farmers and market-gardeners have responded generously to the govern ment's request for larger planting this year and with bigger crops than ever in prospect they face the com petition of myriads of home gardens that were not in existence last year. Next spring, unless these growers find a market for their wares this year, they will not plant so much. It is a matter of justice to them and precaution against shortage next year that the public take oft their hands all the surplus possible and can or otherwise preserve It for winter use. We must see to it that the patriotic efforts of these men, who have put their money and labor into perishable crops for our especial benefit, are not discouraged. If MrGraw really wants to fight, we think we know where he could find enough even to meet his pugnacious disposition. THE LIGHT THAT FAILED IDEBIRE to announce the ab sence," reads the solemn state ment of the Democratic whip pro tempore of the Senate, "of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Lewis) on official business." This is very impressive, and doubt less Senator "Ham" Lewis had a proper realization of the seriousness of the "official business" on which he was engaged. When the an nouncement was made Mr. Lewis was representing the administration in the First Congressional district of New Hampshire, vainly endeav oring to persuade the voters that a Democrat should be sent to Congress to fill the vacancy In that district in order to "stand by the Presi dent." Judging by the returns, however, the thousands of farmers In that section of the Granite State did not seem to take the pink-whiskered onfc seriously, and It is whispered that Ills presence even made votes for the successful Republican can didate.' SLACKERS THE EXCEPTION AFTER the splendid showing of the Red Cross campaigners we are Impelled to observe once more that no other city inWhe coun try has been able to demonstrate it livelier appreciation of conditions than the community In which we live. One campaign after another. Involving generous contributions, has emphasized the quality of our people, and while here and there small, sor did Individuals have been uncovered, they simply stand as the exceptions in the Bplendid citizenry which has maintained the prestige and record of a patriotic section of the State. "~Po tetter c>v I . By the Kx-Committeeman Last night's fights over the bill to suspend operation of the full crew lew during the war and the Phila delphia transit measure seem to have cleared up the legislative situa tion materially and may also have a beneficial effect on the muddled slate of politics in the State at large. Men active in the affairs of both parties to-dny declared their relief that the full crew bill was out of the road and rejoiced that it had not brought any more complications. The measure now goes to the Gov ernor. Except for the compensation amendments and a fesv other meas ures the bulk of the bills which have caused the House of Represent atives to be delugcc} with oratory are dead for this year and it is even possible that the session may close on time on Thursday without a fresh outburst of Philadelphia factional ism. —The general belief this morning was that conditions had improved so much that the Governor would commence sending nominations to the Senate for approval. It was stated by one high up in administra tion affairs this morning that they would come along "in due seson." Except for one or two names the gossip is favorable to confirmations. The Governor has refused to make any statements as to his attitude. —Some objections to the per sonnel of 'the conscription boards were to be expected, but there are charges being made in Scranton and \\Lilkes-Barre that politics prevailed in the selections. However, the na tional administration is the final ap proving power. —One of the interesting things about last night's filibuster was the complacency with which members having House bills on the -calendar raw them being killed by the moves to prevent consideration of the full crew law. Every five minutes of filibuster meant the death of a bill and yet not much crepe was worn. —This session has been so unusual that a midnight hearing was to bfe expected to complete the list of oc currences. The Scranton people ob jecting to the proposal of the coal companies which it was hoped would end the tension over the "mine cave" situation came here in force and had a hearing when most people were thinking of going ta bed. The hear ing lasted until after 1 o'clock and was resumed this morning. —Speaker Baldwin made the House sit up last evening when he appeared in a white suit with a red rose in his button hole. Lieutenant Governor McClain admitted that his white pongee coat and "Tom" Gar vin's alpaca duster were outclassed. —Mayor Smith, of Philadelphia, sat in his old s£at in the House last night, while Director Wilson cruised around greeting old friends. —E. Lowry Humes, United States district attorney for Western Penn sylvania, came here to look after the Democratic end and did not seem to "be much impressed with the manner in which the precious bills of the Democratic ringmasters committee had been handled. —Ex-Speaker John R. Farr, of Scranton. came up from Washington to observe the closing hours. As Speaker of a session some fifteen years ago the Scranton man is an ex pert on periods of stress and storm. He seemed to think things were tame last night. —Ex-Senator John S. Fisher, of Indiana, was at the Capitol last night but only smiled when he was men tioned for Governor. Some of his friends, however, were real serious about it. —The Harrlsburg: members were very much to the front in the House last nisht. Mr. Swartz was active in favor of the full crew bill and Sir. Black was one of those on the war path against it. Incidentally, it may be stated that Mr. Campbell, of But ler. demonstrated that studious at tention to bills and to rules pay in a legislative session. He is one of the younger men to be reckoned with. It took the veteran John M. Flynn to untie one of the knots in which the Butler man tied the House. —Bepresentatives Brumbaugh and Sarig were unable to attend last night's session because of illness and were excused. —Warden John Francles, of the Western Penitentiary, looked in on the Legislature. In days gone by the warden was a member from Pitts burgh and everyone knew he was there. Just what he would have done in a fight like the full creyv filibuster last night would have been worth paving $5 a seat to see. —The good condition in which the Senate stands in regard to final ad journment is the subject of much comment. The experienced deck hands in the upper house have had Ihelr svstem working splendidly and the House has helped by not passing much the last week. —Governor Brumbaugh's office is a great receiving room these days. Bills are reaching the Governor in bales. —A measure of considerable im portance passed by the Senate last night, was the House joint resolution proposing an amendment to the con stitution classifying taxables so as to permit the grading of taxes. The Senate also concurred in the House amendments to the two per cent, di rect inheritance tax bill which is ex pected to raise between $5,000,000 and $7,000,000 yearly. Life Unto Thy Soul My son, let not them depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom ana discretion: so shall they be life unto thv soul, and grace tp thy neck. Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be atraid; yea thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. —Proverbs iii, 21 to 24. A Hot Time in Germany [Philadelphia Record] Not only are the German crops in a critical condition due to the drought, but the Hungarian crops, upon which Austria is dependent, are facing destruction. Germany and and Hungary are experiencing the hcttest June in 69 years, with no re -1 ef In sight. It is hoped to get a gcod deal of grain from Humania, but that is not a very large country, snd not all of it is in German hands. If the allies are bleeding to death and thieatened with starvation, what has the immediate future for Germany ana Austria-Hungary? They can get no allies or import ahy appreciable amount of food. SAME DISMAL FAILURE It is feared the German papers will see the same dismal failure in the Red Cross subscription that they discovered in the Liberty Loan.— Kansas City Times, 1 HARRISBURG SISJ&L TELEGRAPH I MOVIE OF A MAN AND A SELF-STARTER By BRIGGS i - _ TURNJS OM SUJ.TCH PRESSE3 FOOT ©M S\AJ& SUJUSH - SVWFRSWUSH ADJUSTS THROTTLE STAWTINJG PEDAL .SVAASTSWJOSH - SWJIS- SLUUSH (JLGGLES 'SP/VR* L^ER) / # 5\AJ* S - SVAJU.SH * SVAJIS- SVOUSH SVAJI S - SUILUIH - SUJIS-SFLOTSSH SVWT V S\*OS H-SUJ LSFT - 3WOSNV SWYIS- -SWOSH-SU/RS- SVAJUSH SVJLI- SWUSH - SVAJ'S- (FOOT STILL 010 PEDAL, (TURNII PRIMER TMRJf the "prohibition states have bet tered their conditions" by the enact ment of prohibition. Prohibition Is not "a panacea for all ills" and has never been offered as such, but it has ? roved to be a mighty good panacea or the many ills that come to the State from the use of intoxicants, ills economic, political and-moral. And It comes with very bad grace from "any one connected with the liquor traffic," as Mr. Gilmore adihits him self to be. to opaose prohibition on the ground that doesn't prohibit," for it Is the admission that the liquor traffic Is an anarchist and ought to be treated as an outlaw. Mr. Gilmore declares that prohibi tion would result in the Illicit manu facture of much liquor. Can he tell us why, then, more than ninety ,per cent of all such liquor captured by Government detectives and confiscated i 3 captured In "wet" states, accord ing to the Internal Revenue Report for 1916. If this be true? His asser tion that "about ninety per cent of the homes in this country contain alcohol which is being used in the form of beverages" Is so ahsuraiy and evidently false, that it Is scarcely worthy of contradiction; and the lie can be palliated only by considering that as "one connected with the liq uor traffic" he, with the rest of his class, finds little access, perhaps, to any other than liquor homes. The same Is true of his statement that "wine, beer and whiskv arc as gen erally used as tea and coffee." He seems to forget that the bus iness of government Is to do Its citi zens good and keep them from doing themselves harm. No man ha* the "personal liberty" to Injure either himself or anybody else. Every man's "personal liberty" stops right where the liberty of the State or of his fel low-man begins. It Is the Stale's in herent right to demand of Its citizens their very best. It Is the Individual's inherent right to demand full protec tion by the Stat* against all harm. The use of liquor Injures the user, the user's neighbor, and the State, all three, and hence "personal liberty" lias no right resident in a man to use intoxicants. It is true that the European gov ernments have not entirely given up (as yet) the manufacture and use of intoxicants, but they have acknowl edged their Inherently evil character by greatly curtailing them, and the only reason why they have not abso lutely outlawed them is the fact that those engaged in the traffic have been so utterly devoid of patriotism (if not really traitorous) as to threaten rebellion if the attempt were made to do so. Let us hope that the American Congress will not only enact the bill passed by the House last Saturday night, but also send down to the states the prohibition amendment for ratification: and then call upon the European nations to do the same, if we are to sacrifice our food that they may have bread. Then, who ever heard any one in good faith talk about drink "steady ing the nerves?" We have heard of drink turning a sane man into a mad man. of the murderer going to the saloon to tank up in order to have enough fire In his veins to enable him to commit his dastard deed; but the surgeon who wants a steady nerve to perform a critical operation lets alee hoi severely alone, and the Cali fornia plant wizard testifies that. In order to have the steady nerve for some'of his wonderful doing in con nection with plant life, he dares not touch drink. Science and experience all along the line declare that there is no "other side of the rum question" that can lay any claim whatever to the acceptance of an intelligent, thinking man. Yes, Mr. Gilmore, we are reaay to admit that your discussion has been conducted "with as much disinterest edness as could be expected in times like these (or In any other, times tfhen its life might be lq Jeopardy) by any one connected with the liquor traffic." We are very hopeful that before long there will be no legalized liquor traffic with which either you or any one else can connect himself— in other words, that the legalized out law shall -be executed by the State. Sincerely yours, B. E. P. PRUGH. • Prohibition State Chairman. Slot Machine Cabaret [From the New York Herald.] One may drop a coin In a slot and get a stick of gum in the machines in the subway stations. One may drop a coin in the slot and get a piece of pie In the "automat." But now a coin may be dropped in a slot for a vaudeville act. It Is all very simple. Thomas Healy, who runs the restaurant ho named after himself, says so. He calls It the "taxi-cabaret." Within a few days, Mr. Healy an nounces, telephones will be installed at the tables in his upstairs and downstairs restaurants. After that those dining at Healy's may drop a coin—Mr. Healy does not say how large a one—and get a connection which will enable him to order from the program of entertainment. You may order a trick dancer or a dreamy soprano. Those who fail to get what they order will have their coins returned Just as in the gum machines, when they are empty. Of course, everybody can't be satis fied. This js the latest wrinkle in wine aiM-dlnedom, r CROP PEST LETTER By Prof. J. G. Sanders, State Economic Zoologist TUSSOCK MOTH SHADE and ornamental trees are now suffering unusual damage from the tussock moth caterpillars. From the white egg masses, so conspicuous on the tree trunks during the winter, have hatched mpriads of tufted caterpillars, now making ia-cework of the foliage of linden, elm, willow, fruit trees and vari ous shrubs. Treatment of the egg masses in winter with creosote kills the eggs, and prevents summer dam age to foliage. Spray infested trees, especially the tender shoots near the trunk and larger limbs, with arsenate of lead, using two pounds of powder to each fifty gallons of water. The female moths are wing less, and banding will aid some what. Many parasites and enem ies aid in checking this pest, but treatment of egg masses and spraying of foliage is more cer tain. Do it now if injury Is not ed. JUNE 26, 1917. Labor Notes A German brickyard employes a mechanically operated rammer to push piles of brick from a platform upon the body of a motor truck to save time In loading. HoteJ. and Restaurant Employes' International Alliance and Bartend ers' International League of America will meet in annual convention on Tune 11 at St. Louis, Mo. The labor of handling hollow tile has been lessened by the Invention of an S-shaped fool, by which they are picked up and carried, instead of in the hands. Gillespie (111.) Co-Operative So ciety has paid dividends of 7 per cent, to members. The total re sources of this organization are $28,- 477.26, and the membership totals 224. ' Portable windmills are used on Western farms. They are mounted on skids and may be drawn from point to point, wherever their ser vices are desired. At present 250 women are em ployed as drivers and 1,293 as con ductors on Glasgow (Scotland) street cars, while 470 are car cleaners, 193 clerks and 60 storekeepers and wood workers. OUR DAILY LAUGH A CHORD OF WOOD. "Percy has a voice of wonderful timbre." "It's cot surprising—he' such a <3°*- TWELVE BUG POWER. Papa Spider—Hey son, run Ott tnd catch a few more flrefll**- th Ight Is getting low. •NO DANGER. "I have a mind of my own." "Don't worrr about anybody laylnf Claim to it." A CAREFUL YOUNG MAN. "You want to marry my daugh ter?" "I'm not certain, but I'd like an option on her hand, air." Brntittg (Efjat Closo of the legislative session, which always attracts people from all over the State, seems to havq aroused more Interest than even thd notable session of 1913, when ths most ambitious program since th special session of 1906 was enacted, l nis is largely due to the unusual ? un i^ er , of bills whose fate Is In doubt, although when one studies the calendar It Is surprising that so ™W 1 ] , ° evor Kot out of committee and that they have gotten as far as , lft , The squabble over the I hlladclphia trunsit bill, which has been one of the subjects discussed sil } ce f'e session started and loudly heralded; the discussion ot the "mine cave" bills; the battiea over municipal legislation for ne three classes; tho demonstrations by the labor people; the picturesque woman suffrage campaign and the liquor legislation lights, have all oc cupied so much space in the news papers that many peoplo have come to seo what kind of a Legislature sat in 1917. The galleries were crowded last evening and there were many peoplo who got the privilege of the floor and a number who did not. In fuct, the throng about the Capitol yas as great as at any time since the organization of the two branches, and If the interest is tained there will be many peopfo hero for the closing session. The tense situation and the mandate of tho Speaker against paper bombard ments which have been a part of every closing session may divest the wind-up of some of its amusing fea tures and tho vaudeville and cele brations which have marked the closing nights have not been arrang ed. The session has dragged out to a lci|?th only equaled by three In almost forty-flve years' operation under the present constitution when it goes beyond Wednesday it will have had only one longer—-that of 1897, tho year when the Capitol burned. Tho session was prolonged because of necessity of fitting up Grace Church. So that when the General Assembly of 1917 ends It will have the record for length, al though it will run shy on bills pass ed, which is not such a bad thing after all. • • Mr. Bob White is in demand these days. He is In demand very much in the late autumn and early winter, but Just at present he is wanted very much alive and not prepared for roasting or broiling. Farmers and truck gardeners have awakened to the fact that the quail is tho great est enemy to the potato bug and have been endeavoring to get as many of the birds as. possible to abide in their potato patches or their gardens. In Blair county a few years ago a man liberated some quail on his property and a short time after wards planted many potatoes, lie noticed that the birds were very busy in the patch and he never had such a big crop. Dozens of quail have been turned loose in Dauphin and Cumberland counties in the last few years by the State Game Commis sion and people have been wonder ing what has become of them. Now the birds are to be heard calling In potato patches on the outskirts of the city every day. * * • Another place where quail have taken tip a voting residence is the old links of the Country Club of Harrisburg at Lucknow, which are shortly to be given up for the new course at Fort Hunter. There are a couple of families of quail which have been living in the masses of vines and brush which have grown lup along some of the boundary fences and a few days ago four young ones stalked solemnly through | a bunker. The quail have also been I seen in the old Coxestown graveyaid and right near tees of the links, veffy much at home. H. V. White, of Bloomsburg, who has given an interview to the effect that the State's grain crop will run about eighty-five per cent, of the normal, is the chairman of the State Commission of Agriculture and very much interested in the grain and flour business. He has been active in the State Millers' affairs, and was the expert of the Department of La bor and Industry on milling when safety standards were first taken up. * • If events happen in triplet, who'll be the next—meaning who will be the next statesman to break a leg while fishing? News comes that former State Treasurer Bobert K. Young, while fishing for trout with ex-Governor William A. Stone, near their club camp in Tioga county, slipped while wading the stream, fell on the sharp rocks and broke his leg about two inches below the hip. Ho lay helpless until his absence alarmed the camp and a search found him in the stream, unable to move. He is now in tho Blosslmrg Hospital. This accident follows closely the one that happened to Senator Lynch, of Scranton. about ten days ago. The Lackawanna statesman was fishing for black bass and got a particularly gamy speci men on his hook, the bass giving him a hard tussle. In the struggle to land the fish, Senator Lynch's foot slipped and he went down over a steep bank, breaking his right ankle. He Is able to get about on crutches with his leg in a cast. "Did you get the bass " was asked of Senator Lynch. "Did I get him?" he cried: "well you Just bet I got him. and furthermore, I had him for break fast, and a better bass I never ate." Let's hear from the third victim. | WELL KNOWN PEOPLE ] —William H. Wilson, Director of Safety of Philadelphia, who was here on transit matters, was the man in charge of the compensation legisla tion In the 1915 session. —A. E. Keeport, former legislator from Beading, was here to-day look ing after legislative matters. —John S. Weller, former Senator from Bedford, has been named as a member of a constcription board In Pittsburgh. —The Bev. Dr. Maltland Alexan der, former moderator of the Pra tyterian Church, has been recast;* mended for service as an army chafed lain. He is a prominent Pittsburgh clergyman. —Mayor Louis Franke, of Johns town, is among the latest to decree that there shall be no fireworks in his city. [ DO YOU KNOW That Harrlsluirg made the plates for a number of torpedoboat destroyers now in service? * HISTORIC HARRISBURG Harrlßburg was the scene of tha Buckshot War, which was waged on Capitol Hill and in Market street. Prosperity Bulletin "Our business In Canada has also Increased since the war began and we have every confidence .n the fu ture situation In this country. "Each year, as our crops Increase, our appropriation for publicity is automatically enlarged. This will be done next year as usual." G. HAROLD POWELL. California Fruit Growers' Exchange, Loa Angeles, Cat, ,