8 NEWS OF THE LEGISLATURE SMITH'S BILLS GO TO GOVERNOR Joint Contagious Disease Hos pital Measure Passed by the House The House of Representatives last night passed two more of the series of bills introduced in the Senate by Senator Frank A. Smith, of Dau phin, and they now go to the Gov ernor for action. The Governor yesterday approved the Smith bill to authorize the construction of the joint city-county office building and the bills passed last night provide a way for third-class cities and coun ties to unite in the erection of a joint contagious disease hospital and clarifying laws for advertising for bridge contracts. The hospital bill is designed to facilitate the joint hospital planned for this city as a part of the model sanitary city. The Martin bill proposing a con stitutional amendment regulating removal of appointive officers was negatively reported. The Wallace third-class city bill was amended to provide for advertising \ ordinances carrying penalties and laid over. The House passed the following: Permitting building and loan as sociations to make loans secured by- Liberty Bonds. • Regulating acknowledgment of deeds. Requiring ninety days' notice to tenants to vacate. Increasing police magistrates in Pittsburgh. The bill relative to costs of mag istrates in civil cases was defeated after half an hour's debate between Messrs. Evans. Lancaster, sponsor of the bill, and Kennedy. Beaver. Senate bills passed were: Regulating fees of notaries. Exempting crude oil plants from minor labor law. Authorizing boroughs to make contracts with outlying districts for sewage disposal. When Mr. Stadtlander, Allegheny, sought unanimous consent to pre sent a bill to allow municipalities to buy land for houses, Mr. Cox. Phila delphia, objected. 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It was also urged that the btll would be in interest of protection of re turning soldiers. The speakers included Major M. L. Hays. Carlisle army hospital: Lieutenant Stanley Meyers, who has been in charge of law- enforcement in Texas, and others, who spoke of the percentage of men drafted for the army infected with venereal diseases. Dr. K. L. Gleason, of Erie, who recently retired from the army: Edward Hartman and M. T. Garvin, Lancaster; the Rev. L. S. Mudge, Harrisburg, and others spoke. The Mearkle Senate bill requiring lights on all vehicles on roads at night was ordered affirmatively re ported by the House committee on public roads after a discussion on the measure. The committee also reported favorably the bill authoriz ing the State Highway Department to own and operate quarries. The Scott bill for horse paths on State highways, a duplicate of which was presented in the Senate by President pro fern Ruckman. was a'so ordered affirmatively reported. Changes be made on second reading in the House. The Phillips bill regulating stan dards of weights for payment of bituminous coal miners, was urged by a committee of miners from Central Pennsylvania districts before the House labor and industry com mittee. B. M. Clark, of Punxsu tawney. and John B. Eichenauer, of Pittsburgh, representing the two big Western Pennsylvania coal opera tors' associations, also appeared on the bill. The State civil service bill was urged before the House municipal corporations committee by Ex-Uep resentative Samuel B. Scott, Prank M. Riter and Albert Smith Faught, of Philadelphia. Charles H. Bergner. of this city, representing the Pennsylvania rail road, and D. P. Reese, representing the Lackawanna and other systems, opposed the Rinn bill to abolish grade crossing by procedure before the Public Service Commission as drastic and inopportune. ROAD PROTECTION IS PROVIDED FOR Tractors Must Comply With Law or State's Highways Will Be Harmed 1 Amendment of the Eyre tractor bill so as to provide for examination |by the State Highway Department of all machines and refusal of li cense to those which do not conform to the provisions of the proposed bill, forbidding operating of ma ' chines with cleats on State high ways, was agreed upon by legisla tors, Highway Commissioner Sadler, and his assistants. Secretary of Agri culture Rasmussen and manufac turers. The highway ' authorities contended that the State is about to spend many millions on construc j tion of highways and that seme means of protection against ma chines which would damage surface must be provided. Experiments will be made to determine just what in jury results from use of machines with the cleats commonly used and heavy machinery. Provision for fines of operators who run in defiance of the law will also be inserted in the bill. Commissioner Sadler pointed 'out that there hre 1,400 miles of bituminous surfaced road in Penn sylvania and that when warm weather comes, machines not prop erly equipped do much damage. He inisted that all but eight per cerit of the farmers of the State can be reached over roads of a type that will not be damaged by traction en gines and that while there are over 450,000 motor vehicles, there are only 3,600 tractors. There was an interesting discus sion of the problems. "All that w-e ask of you," said the Commissioner, "is that when your machines reach improved thoroughfares, you take steps to see that they do not crush through the top surface, or 'carpet ing,' because when water once gets through this 'carpet' to the base of the road, and frost comes, the road is damaged." A. B. Farcffjhar, of York, head of the A. B. Fhrquhar Company, and well known throughout the Slate, was spokesman for the manufactur ers. "My idea of *4t is," said Mr. Farquhar, "that we manufacturers must not build tractors or traction engines that will damage the new roads you propose building. Per sonally, I would rather stop manu facturing tractors than be respons ible for the tearing up of the thor oughfares this State needs badly." "I believe," said Senator T. Larry Eyre, chairman of the Senate roads committee, "that we must protect our road investment." "You are absolutely right," said Mr. Farquhar. "Your State High way Department should have au thority to protect the roads; and there is no denying the fact that narrow tires and narrow cleats cut the road surface. I would suggest that the Department before licens ing tractors and traction engines, see to it that the machines come within the requirements of the law." The Highway Commissioner called attention to the fact that in the Dithrich bill, now approaching final action, the Department is given au thority to stop the use of automo bile trucks of a gross weight of more than 26,000 pounds. "Knowing what weight we are to carry on our roads we are going to build the roads to carry that weight," said Commissioner Sadler. "What we must watch in the case of trucks is vibration—not abrasion, as in the case of traction engines. We ask you that you request your clients to aid us in solving this problem. We will see to it that motor vehicles live up to the law." I "I was informed to-day," inter posed Senator Eyre, "that there are 3,000 trucks operating in Pennsyl vania having a gross weight of more than 28.000 pounds when loaded." "Senator," said the Highway Com missioner, "there are trucks running out of Philadelphia which weigh 40,000 pounds when loaded." "It is not the intention of this Highway Department to abuse the power invested in us by the people," continued Commissioner Sadler. "Were we to abuse that power we would be removed —and we should he removed. Our aim is to protect the roads of Pennsylvania from damage from every source. We ask the co-operation not only of traction engine manufacturers and users, but users and manufacturers of all other vehicles." Members Told to Talk on Outside A suggestion that Messrs. Sowers, Philadelphia, and Simpson. Alle gheny, go to the anteroom to set tle a prolonged debate over a mag istrate's court procedure bill was made by Mr. Williams, Tioga. The dismission got down to a dialog car ried on in conversational tones and with neither seeking recognition from the Speaker. Mr Simpson of fered to go if Mr. Williams would referee. The House indulged in a laugh and defeated the hill, which was sponsored by Mr. Sowers. When the Senate bill prov'ding for condemnation of land suitable for forest reserves came up. Mr. Phillips. Clearfield, railed attention to the fact that it referred to the Department of Conservation, which, be said, had not yet been created. The bill was then postponed. An other Senate bill postponed related to collection of delinquent borough taxes. REWARD FOR CROOKS Five thousand dollars was voted by the House last night for arrest and conviction of persons sending infernal machines or threatening letters through the mails. The resolution was ordered sent to the House for concurrence. Face Peeling Habit Becoming Fashionable Women of fashion and refinement seem,to have been acquiring the mer coKSed wax habit, depending less and 'ess upon cosmetics for their com plexion difficulties. It does seem a lot saner to just peel off the wornout skin when it loses its youthful color and appearance—now that this cn be done so easily, safely, painlessly and economically. There's no trouble getting mereol ized wax at any drug store (an ounce will dot. since its virtues have be come generally known here and there's no trouble using It —-Just as you use cold cream. applying at night, washing it. off next morning The wax takes o(T the old scarf skin' in tiny flakes, a little each dav The new under-skin which gradually ap pears, is velvety soft and beautifully white, radiant with gMlsh loveliness Any surface trouble like pimples, red or yellow patches, freckles, etc., van ishes of course with the dicarded cu ticle. 1 HAJRRJSBTJRG 966&1 TELEGRAPH GOVERNOR SEEKS BIG EDUCATOR Tells Farmer Legislators Some Plans and Rasmussen Speaks legislators who own or operate farms got together at a country dinner laat night and were told by Governor SprouK and Secretary of Agriculture Rasmussen some of their plans. The Governor said that he had invited to become superintendent of public instruction, a man who will stand out as one of the best quali fied for the position as can be found in this country, one who has had the best experience in educational matters of any man In the United States. If the man invited comes here, the Governor said, he will be a specialist in school' management and especially so in the supervision of rural schools, in which he has had as much experience as any man in the world. The Governor would not name the man he has in mind. The dinner was unique in legisla tive affairs of that kind. The roast pig. the apple sauce, pumpkin pie, vegetables and other good things provided were put on the table and everybody invited to help himself. Representative Charles C. Jordan, of Lawrence county, presided, and those who spoke, in addition to the Governor, were: Mr. Jordan, Fred erick Rasmussen, secretary of agri culture, who explained the plans of his department: Lieutenant Gover nor Bejdleman, President of the Senate Buekman, Speaker Spangler and Senator Crow. All of them ex pressed their interest in farming. Mr. Jordan told the farmers that the object of the dinner was to cre ate a larger interest in agricultural interests in the State. Pennsylvania, he said, ranked tenth as an agricul tural State and if the same efforts were put into increasing the produc tion of the farms as is expended in advancing the mineral interests of the State. Pennsylvania would soon rank seventh. The city and the country, he added, should get closer together, because one of the vital questions of the day is more food and better food. Introducing Governor Sproul. Representative Jordan said Mr. Sproul was engaged in the same in dustry that war carried on in the Garden of Rden which caused so much trouble—that of apple raising. Governor Sproul praised the activi ties of the Department of Agricul ture and the Highway Department, declaring that he felt satisfied that he had placed at the head of each, the best men that he could find. After making his reference to the superintendent of public instruction. Governor Sproul expressed his pleas ure over the way he is getting along -with the members of the Legisla ture. He said that since he has gone to the other end of the Capitol, he has changed his mind about the Governor's office, and he now feels that there is no place, except possi bly some university, where less is *nown about the Governor's office than in the Senate. When he views legislation now, he said, he has to do it alone and cannot "pass the buck" to anyone else. Senator Crow said he had always taken an interest in agriculture. He jmade a special plea for State Col • lege. It should be given better sup ! port by the State and should be made to stand along side any agri cultural college in the State. Secretary Rasmussen said that in advancing the agricultural interests of the State, social and economic conditions must be taken into con sideration so as to keep intelligent people on the farms. One of his ambitions, he said, was to work out a plan to co-ordinate all agencies that are now in operation to Im prove farming. Federal aid should be accepted, but this aid should not be allowed to dictate, and there must be a general elimination of duplication in the State's work in enhancing the agricultural interests of Pennsylvania. I The Secretary said the people of the cities should see something-more in agriculture than cheap food. When wages are raised in the cities, the prices of farm products go up also, because the raising of wages brings competition for labor and the farmer has to raise the pay of his men to hold them and also has to pay more for the articles manufac tured in the cities. It would be a great thing, he said, if people better understood the relations of industry to agriculture. Mr. Rasmussen spoke of the func tions or the several bureaus coming under his jurisdiction. He Said there should be more co-operation In the raising of cattle and that the far-/ niers should organize in a business way along the lines that business in the cities organizes. Farmer insti tutes will be operated on a different plan, he said, and there will be co operation with farm bureaus in counties where such exist: Regard ing the Bureau of Markets, Mr. Rasmussen says, the next ten years will see more progress made in the distribution of farm products than was made in the last fifty years. Some agencies now used In the pro duction of products, he said, would be eliminated and their functions centered in the country. No Department of Charities This Year The Woodward bill, creating a State Department of Public Chari ties and concentrating control of all charities in the State, was unfavor-" ably reported upon by the Senate Committee on Appropriations Yes terday afternoon. Senator Woodward. Philadelphia, sponsor of the measure, spotae in favor of the bill, declaring that it was in no wise intended to discredit the present State Board of Charities, but was merely a shifting of the form of administration. Judge Isaac Johnson, of Delaware, opposed the measure, claiming that It would cost the State $1,000,000 per year in place of the $45,000 expended annually under the pres ent session. Bolshevik Gunboat Sunk on Dvina River Archangel, May 14.—One Bolshe vik gunboat is reported to have been sunk on the Dvina river, Sunday, during an engagement between the British river flotilla and land bat teries, anil the enemy .fleet. The allied flotilla, aided by air-planes, also conducted a brisk bombardment along the Vaga river. Scoutmasters Receive 1 Orders For Mobilization at Monthly Conference The monthly supper and meeting of the Scoutmasters' Association of the Harrlsburg Council, Boy Scouts of America, was held last night at the Y. M. C. A. with over thirty of ficials present. Scout ComVnlssioner W. H. German, addretsed the mem bers on the various phases of civic good turns and also conveyed to the scoutmasters of the city the thanks of the police department for the ef fective work done at the recent pa rade by the Scouts. He also announ ced a new system of orders for mob ilization. This will be in the form of a written request transmitted to every scoutmaster before the troop may be called upon for civic work. However, in the case of an emerg ency call the routine followed in the | past will be carried out, i. e., a di j rect call to the scoutmaster by tele phone He also read an appeal from the Red Cross asking for magazines for distribution to soldiers passing through the city, and to insure that the whole city is covered in the col lection of magazines, the following districts have been assigned: First week in the month, all troops on the Hill, Penbrook and Paxtang; second week in the month, all troops in the central district north to Boas: third week, all troops from Boas to Muench: fourth week, all troops from Muench to city limits. Scout masters were urged to collect on'y new magazines as these are the only ones desired by the local Red Cross. All that are collected will be deliver ed to the Red Cross headquarters in the basement of the Public Library. The scout executive then gave a talk on troop efficiency and outlined the proper keeping of records and troop inspection by commissioners. The scoutmasters expressed a keen interest in the. latter subject as it will form part of the new efficiency chart being established at headquar ters. It was voted that on Tuesday. May 27. a reception to be held at scout headquarters to the new deputy commissioner. At this time it is hoped that all the new commission ers will be present and will become acquainted with the scoutmasters and their respective districts. The instruction at the meeting on Juno 9 will be on astronomy, and a round table on how to conduct a hike. State Orchestra and Glee Club's Program The concert to be given by the Pennsylvania State Orchestra and Glee Club to the members of the Senate and House of Representa tives, their friends and the public, will be held in the hall of the House of Representatives, this evening at 7 o'clock. The following program will be rendered: Overture. "Mignonette," J. Baumann; song, "America Tri umphant." Demarest; selection, "The Red Mill." Herbert; song, "The Mir acle of Lcve." McKee; waltzes, "The Princess Pat." Herbert/ song, "March Onward." Geibel; finale, Songs of the Xafion," Lampc. COSVESTIOS S( HKDI I.KD Two conventions are scheduled for the Penn-Harris Hotel next week The Knights of the Mystic Chain wili meet next Tuesday, and the Knights of St. George will meet next Saturday and Sunday. We Give You Absolutely Free ONE WEEK'S TRIAL OF THE WORLD FAMOUS Just call us on the 'Phone and ask for a Demon- ■SSY llliL^^lll stration, we will immediately send you one of these tJUIP 'qflijjp*'*' nnniimml' f * i^ wonderful all metal machines and an -expert demon strator. We assume all the expense of the delivery and everything. 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Orders also taken at Steelton, Pa. Bell 121, Diji 9251 . I,' '■ Senate Passes Smith Bill to Reorganize , Insurance Department The Senate' this morning passed finally! Senator Smith's bill reorgan ising the State Insurance Depart ment. The measure now goes to the House for concurrence. A State Department of Conserva tion will become a reality should the House pass the Buckman bill, which went through the Senate this morn ing 34-3. Uifder the provisions of this measure, the work of the D | partments of Forestry and Fisheries, i the Board of Game Commissioners and the Water Supply and State For estry Reservation Committee, is vest j ed in the new department. ' The salary of the commissioner of conservation is fixed at SB,OOO per year. The commissioner is to be as sisted In his executive capacity by an advisory board of nine members. Senator Shantx, Lehigh. Introduced a measure creating a civil Bervlce board of three members in third class cities, to examine candidates for the position of superintendent and assistant superintendent of plumbing, or for inspector and assist ant inspector of plumbing. A bill providing for the recovery and collection of municipal claims by action of assumpsit against the own er of property affected by municipal improvement. wa s presented by Sen ator Mearkle, Allegheny. Banking Commissioner Explains Holiday Measure .Commissioner of Banking John S. Fisher, who was besieged to-day with inquiries as to the effect of the legal holiday proclaimed yesterday by the Governor in accord with the legislative resolution honoring the 28th Division, made thts"statement: "The resolution adopted by the Legis'ature and the proclamation is sued in pursuance thereof by the Governpr making Thursday, the fifteenth instant, a legal holiday be cause of the home-coming of the Keystone Division, does not creat* such a holiday as will operate to suspend the usual and ordinary course of business by banks. This action of the State authorities was taken in just recognition of the splendid services of the Pennsylva nia soldiers. "While the holiday is possibly not fully legalized, never theless it is hoped that the bank ing institutions of the State will ob serve it in as full a measure as pos sible." To End the Recess Appointment Plan At a sessioni of the Senate late yesterday afternoon Senator Shantz, Lehigh, presented a Joint resolution propos'ng an -amendment to the State Constitution. The amendment provides that after the adjournment of the Senate no officer may be ap pointed whose nomination the Sen ate had previously refused to con firm. The measure is designed to avoid conditions such as existed under the Brumbaugh administration, when nominees for State office who failed to receive the approval of the Sen ate were appointed immediately aft er the adjournment of that body. The recess appointment now stands as a result of the Supreme Court decision. HIRT BY FALL Harry S. Zobler, 1126 Montgomery street, was slightly injured when he fell from an engine in the erecting shop of the Pennsylvania Railroad. I He was employed as a machinist. MAY 14, 1919. Senate Committee i Kills Spangler Bill The Senate Committee on Agri culture yesterday afternoon killed in committee the much-discussed "dog" bill sponsored by the Speak er of the House of Representatives, Robert S. Spangler, of York. The measure, intended as an amendment to the present dog law, would make it obligatory upon con stables to hold unlicensed dogs three days before shooting them. Under existing laws, the constables may shoot the unlucky canines on sight. Representatives of the sjleep rais ers of the Commonwealth declared that the measure would work a hardship on their activities. Speak- IB This Paramount Star USES