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6 HARRISBURG featablfelied E. J. STACKPOLE, PRESIDENT Richard M. h. tt AKK Blt Managing Kdttor Jtew York Office, Brunswick Bldg R.

J. Shannon 1 Entered a second class matter Delivered by carriers at six cents a week The last edition ot the Harrisburg Telegraph is on sala at Broad Street Station, Philadelphia every evening after 7.80 o'clock Harrisburg'5 Best Advertising Medium and Greatest Horn Newspaper Communications should be addressed to departments not to individuals All articles intended for publication must be signed Telephones: BELL Business Office, 709R Editorial Room, 96SH Job Department. 7093 i BRIDGE PROJECT APPROVED There appears to be general approval of the proposition to transfer to the Mulberry street bridge account the City Hall fund in order that this 'important viaduct may be built without further delay. Of course, every jbody wants a city hall, but it must he apparent to all thoughtful citizens that the kind of a city hall which Harrisburg must eventually have cannot be built for anything like or many times that amount. It is, therefore, better to do the thing which is most needful at this time and trust to the future to properly itake up the city hall project.

Ia this connection it is well to remember that the item of repairs to the present structure in the course jof the next few years would amount itp a good deal more than the fund 'which Is now propsed to be transferred to the bridge account. It may also be a question whether jln the event of an accident on the (Mulberry street bridge the city would jnot be mulcted for heavy damages lowing to the condition of the present Irlckety structure. REAL MILITARY EXERCISE The military problems worked out Mt. Gretna this week by the Vhird 'Brigade have been of more than pass ilQg lllLtUCOt 111 lllO ailllj Ul State. While the newspaper correspondents have attmepted to portray what actually accurred, they lhave evidently fallen far short of a 'proper conception of the difficult problems essayed by the National Guardsmen under the eyes of the half dozen or more expert officers of the regular establishment.

Camp Wint has been a camp of instruction from the very beginning and General Dougherty and all the officers under him have endeavored to make the week's experience count as much as possible in the education of the officers and men in field maneuvers. It hasn't been a military tjicnic, as so many imagine, nor have Eham battles and the spectacular events of other years been permitted to engross the attention of the Guardsmen to the exclusion of the real work of such a camp. All the United States Army officers Have spoken in the highest terms of praise of the earnestness and efficiency of the Third Brigade troops. The evolutions in the field, the charges and countercharges, the attacks and repulses, and all else that has made iT)P the mimic warfare of the week liave Impressed intelligent visitors twith the honest effort of the National Guard authorities to make the sum irner encampment a school of instruction instead of an outing for the (thousands of men enrolled under the State's banner. One encouraging feature of the ftteek'a maneuvers has been the great of the men in the ranks in ithe various problems which have been Undertaken.

During the battle between the armies last Tuesday the nen of the two sides got so interested that it almost became at the close a te lous game of war instead jot an imitation of the real thing. tThls spirit emphasized as nothing else have done the earnest thought of the officers and men. And the satisfactory outcome of it all has been a higher appreciation of the real work the National Guard. It is a matter of pride In this connection to refer to the splendid record of the Harrisburg commands )the Governor's Troop and and I jCompaniea of the Eighth Regiment. fThey have maintained the high standing of our local organizations in the past and will return home tomorrow i'vyell seasoned and more enthusiastic than ever in the advancement of the interests of their companies.

Judge Alton B. Parker once more announces that he does not approve the Roosevelt policy. That fact was eo clearly evident to the voters of the entire country three years ago that they refused to make Judge Parker President. A Wall street financier is going to luild himself a house of glass. But he's taking the precaution to make the crystal bricks so thick that ho can throw all the stones he likes without puncturing his habitat.

Governor Stuart is at Mt. Gretna today examining the guns and looking over our soldier boys. He will find the Harrisburg companies all light, all right. Three Kentucky brothers became fathers within three hours of each other. A few Roosevelt medals no doubt will be bestowed in that direction.

The syndicated newspapers of Philadelphia are again enjoying their favorite pastime of calling the Mayor names. These "good old kid days" take us back to the freckled face and stone bruiso epoch of our lives. the as be be to ed so be it of of an in TELEGRAPH Published every week day cveomg Business Manager Grs M. Bditor Chicago Office, 118 Dearborn C. A.

Allen at Harrisburg; Post Office Mailed to subscribers at S3 a year in advance UNITED Business Office, 203 Editorial Room, 585 THE "WAR" IS OFF The Japanese war scare has been suppressed by the sober sense of the people of both the United States and Japan. War between these nations under existing circumstances would be the most absurd thing imaginable. Japan, burdened with the debt of recent struggle with "Russian, isn't in shape to fight any nation of consequence. As for Uncle Sam, he has neither desire nor excuse for fighting anybody. A FIXE TIME AHEAD Judging from the newspaper reports, Philadelphia has made preparations for the national gathering of Eiks surpassing anything of the kind ever befoie attempted.

The Quaker City may be slow in some respects, but for years it has maintained an unrivaled reputation an entertainer of visiting delegations of various sorts. The assertion that all previous efforts are to surpassed in behalf of the jolly Elks would indicate that the forthcoming affffair will be one never to fcrgoten by those so fortunate as participate in it. Harrisburg will be well represent in the festivities of the Elks. The order is very strong here, comprising many of the best business men and most progressive citizens of this community. CAPITOL SUITS BEFORE LOXG The Capitol Investigation Commission has been called to meet week after next to make up its report, its counsel having been busy meantime preparing a digest of the testimony as to facilitate the work of the Commissioners In setting forth the facts uncovered by the probing of the winter and spring.

The report of the Commission will transmitted to Governor Stuart, in accordance with the instructions of the Legislature, and the Governor will turn it over to Attorney General Todd for such legal action as he may deem justified by the findings. It is said the Attorney General's Department has kept itself posted on the developments of the inquiry as proceeded. Furthermore, the Attorney General will 'have the assistance of James Scarlet, who, as one the counsel for the probers, will bring to the immediate consideration the course of the Commonwealth intimate knowledge of all the matters uncovered as to the building and furnishing of the Capitol. Therefore it is regarded as probable that the anticipated proceedings court will be entered in a comparatively short time after the filing of the probers' report, and that the prosecutions will be well under way before winter. Let the paving go on.

Controversies over prices need not seriously interfere with the present work. If the two principal paving companies now operating here find that they are doing business at a loss they need not be censured for refusing to bid, but they ought not be surprised if other paving concerns come here and take possession of the field. Pittsburg having failed to drag the Commonwealth into its fight with the company that supplies it with gas, its neighbor, Allegheny, now proposes to go after the price raising monopoly in the local courts. That's right. Fight it out at home, and don't expect the whole State to rush to your assistance.

Other communities have troubles of their own. Over in Treverton the other day Mrs. Andrew Lucusko, led as a bride from the church to her future home, sold kisses at one dollar per for the purpose of raising funds for furnishing her house, and realized $385. Now will Dr. Beatty, of the Philadelphia Health Department, insist upon his assertion that kissing has no cents in it? All the hot air over the Japanese situation has evaporated since the coming of Admiral Baron Yamamoto.

He has made it clear mat some mischief makers here and on the island are responsible for the foolish talk of the last ten days. Wrhen the Peace Conference at xhe Hague adjourns, what colossal junk heaps will be scattered over the earth! Av'hat in the world will the nations do with the battleships, monitors, torpedo boats, Krag Jorgensens and all that Bort of antiquated rubbish? The spectacle of aged Mrs. Thaw sacrificing valuable property to raise money to save her wayward boy, Harry, from, the full penalty for murdering Stanford White ia pitiable in the extreme. The Xorth German Lloyd steamship Kronprinz Wilhelm collided with an iceberg on her last voyage, but little damage was done. If the weather THE HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH.

FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1907. You can go it blind and be perfectly sure of catching a bargain here this week. Any suit you grab is worth $5 to $12 more than wc charge. Come while your size is here. 304 306 Market Street will now strike a berg and knock off a few fragments of temperature no one will regard the incident as a calamity.

"The Hochi," a Japanese paper, has withdrawn the interview with Admiral Sakamodo, in which he is alleged to have remarked that American naval officers are brilliant social figures but mighty poor marksmen. This shot of Japanese journalism is pretty wide of the mark itself. Elated over the magnificent playing inthe golf championship game. Rockefeller threw away a brand new straw hat. Poor, reckless, old enthusiast! But it is to be presumed that the spectators chipped in and bought him another one.

In spite of all the fuss, Muck, the i leper, seems to be having the time of his life. Since the authorities took charge of him he has not once had to worry about where the next meal will come from. The next thing we will be hearing about will be the Americanization of Prussia. Those Germans are actually going to utilize water power or an iron ore carrying trolley line. If our flee.t sails across the Pacific, it may accidentally strike a snag, and upon examining the 'chart discover that it is something or other called "Japan." The article on Pennsylvania canals, to which editorial reference was made in yesterday's issue of the Telegraph, was inadvertently omitted.

It will be found in today's issue. Probably the man who turns to domestic cigars because of the advance in price of Havanas will find old friends after all. That Alabama youth who eloped with his school teacher is likely to learn what real discipline is. Judging from the Treasury reports, the city seems to be doing a land office business these days. Yes, Mr.

Councilman, this is the vacation season, but Harrisburg lawmakers take vacations only in name. While it rains, brother, the lawn mower rests. There are compensations. The Tri State pennant is stir, in sight. Our B.

B. team is in form again. The proposition to purchase a new hook and ladder truck for the fire department is not a new one, but comes just now with more than ordinary force. The city's large buildings are increasing and the present truck, which has been in service for ever twenty years, is no longer large enough to meet all demands. Successive fire chiefs have urged upon Councils the purchase of a new truck recognizing the change in conditions here.

It is estimated that a new truck would cost about $4,800 and would also necessitate some changes in the truck house, as the apparatus proposed Is twenty feet longer than that now in use. Should it be purchased the present truck will be sent to the Allison company and will thereby protect the Hill. Now the Hill is dependent upon the truck which is stationed near the Capitol. It is probable that the folks out on Allison Hill will await the coming of cooler weather before they go more extensively into the problem of ward division. The committee in charge of suggestions, composed of a number of the most prominent, and progressive residents of the Hill, has worked out to get various schemes into tangible shape and there will be nine plans, three for each of the wards to be affected, submitted at the next meeting of citizens.

This meeting will probably be held in the early fall. In the Sixth ward the people will vote on the proposed division of the ward in November. Few people are aware that the city's financial transactions, actual cash being handled, were larger In Ti.n& titan 1 Evening Chat 1 uuw uiftu iui a iimg uuiu. J. lit) jJ A Long Step in the Right Direction The cold spring has made it hot for us.

AVe are carrying too many straw hats on hand. Rather you'd carry them on your head. This week your choice Half Price We handle the largest line ot Men's Furnishings in Harrisburg. ceipts were 1214,511.68, more than ever known in a month when there was no bond issue. Of this large sum $172,622.70 came from city tax and owing since 1884 strag gled in.

Water rent yielded tho city $24,000 and dog licenses $338. The departmental expenditures also ran away up, payment of damages being $18,000. Against this, however, there are some benefits assessed so that it is not all money paid out. The total expenditures for the month were $64,129.60. The proposed entertainment of the children by the members of the Friendship Fire Company will be the third of the kind to be held by that organization.

The company inaugu rated this custom four years ago, but last year none was held. This year, largely through the efforts of Select Councilman Keister, the youngsters will be given another treat. These entertainments are a great sight, and the assemblage of the juveniles is something not to be forgotten. The people of the First ward are congratulating themselves that the city has abandoned the old dump along the creek. The garbage dis posal place is now above Paxton and the folks in the section below Dock street can sleep with windows open.

SELECT COUNCIL HAS Select Council last evening discharged the streets committee from further consideration of the ordinance to change the wooden building limit from the eastern to the western property line of the Pennsylvania Railroad. This was done and the or dinance will be placed on the calendar. It will enable the Pennsylvania company to construct a number of new freight sheds and other buildings which under the present law it cannot do. Mr. Bowman was called to the chair in the absence of President Clerk Knlsely presented an opinion by City Solicitor Seitz that River street in the Tenth ward may be vacated without any claim for damages on the city, a letter from City Engineer Cowden being read with it.

He stated that he did not think that any damage would be done to the city as the highway was not necessary. Council adopted a resolution presented by Mr. Smith for Mr. Snavely that five lights be relocated. In all Instances but one the changes were merely from one side of a street to another, the one instance being to make that at Derry and Mulberry to Evergreen and Derry.

This resolution will go to Common Council for concurrence. Thirteen ordinances were passed for the first time, including those to increase the salary of the Mayor and Highway Commissioner, placing arc lights and for changes in streets and sewer construction. The ordinances to make changes in the lines of Fourth street to provide a new approach for the bridge also passed first time. The award of the Cameron street fewer contract to Henry Opperman was concurred in with other Common Council business. LYKENS NEWS Lykens, July 12.

Herbert Smith and family, of Harrisburg, have returned after spending several days in Lykens and Wiconisco. The Reformed Sunday school held their annual picnic at Midway Park yesterday. Nat. R. Whitney, of Philadelphia, is spending his vacation with his mother, Mrs.

J. B. Whitney. Mrs. Charles Hig gins, who had one hundred and thirty one gall stones removed from the gall bladder last week, is rapidly recovering from the effects of the operation.

Mrs. Annie Sanner and Miss Kather ine Englebert have returned from a trip to Philadelphia, Miss Mabel Stanley has gone to Sunbury to visit her sister, Mrs. Mark Swab. J. M.

Miller is remodeling hi3 property on Main street, and converting It Into a store room and dwelling. PIAXO PRICES DOWN On account of Rebuilding. Come and see the large stock of High Grade Pianos that will suffer deep cuts in price in order to move them quickly. We can arrange the terms to suit you. Just Come, See and Hear.

J. H. Troup Piano House, 15 South Market Square. ASTOR I A Por Infanta and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears ths Gignatve PASSING OF THE CANAL In this State In 1875, there were over a thousand miles of canals under operation.

The mileage to day as officially reported is scarcely 300. In Germany, which began to see the importance of Inland waterways about 1880, the government appropriated 16, 000,000 marks annually in that year for the work, and by 1890 this appro priation rose to 21,000,000 marks per annum, or, roughly speaking $12,000, 000. To day the canal mileage of Germany Is not less than 9,000 miles. The German empire is less than five times as large as the State'of Pennsylvania in area. Traffic on the German canals is now four times what it was in 1875 and during the same time the mileage and business of the German railroads has doubled.

In the year 1835 the State had about 600 miles of canal. In 1875 this had risen to 1,085 miles, with the follow ing lines, the mileage for each being that within Pennsylvania, though some of them reached far into other States: Delaware Hudson, from Hones dale to Eddyville. N. twenty five miles. Delaware Division.

Easton to Bris tol, sixty miles. Erie (of Pennsylvania), Erie to Beaver, 136 miles. French Creek feeder (of Erie, Bemus Darn to Main Canal, twenty five miles. Junction, State line of Elmira, 3.25 miles. Lehigh Coal and Navigation, Easton to Coal Port, forty eight miles.

Monongahela Navigation, Pittsburg to New Geneva, eighty three miles. Pennsylvania, Columbia to Hollidays burg, 173 miles. Pennsylvania, Northumberland to Wilkes Barre, sixty four miles. Pennsylvania New York, Wilkes Barre to New York State line. 105 miles.

Schuylkill Navigation. Port Carbon to Wire Bridge (Philadelphia), 108 miles. Susquehanna, Columbia to Havre de Grace, 30 miles. Union, Reading to Middletown, 77 miles. Feeder Branch (Union), Main Canal to Fennigan's Dam, 7 miles.

West Branch Susquehanna, Junction to Farrandsville, 123 miles. Bald Eagle Cross Cut (W. B. Lock Haven to Bald Eagle, 3 miles. Lewisburg Cross Cut (W.

B. Main Canal to Lewisburg, 1 mile. Wiconisco, Millersburg to Clark's Ferry, 12 miles. Any one who will study it out on the may will hera find an enormous stretch of territory which can be cov ered by continuous water trips, car rylng the voyager from the sea coast to and through the "Switzerland of America" and far into other States, According to the latest information secured by Prof. Lewis M.

Haupt from the State Government at Harrisburg the only bits of this great system of waterways now remaining open to navigation are: Delaware division of Pennsylvania Canal; Bristol to Easton; 60 miles. Lehigh Coal and Navigation; Easton to Coalport; 4S miles. Pennsylvania Canal; Nanticoke to Clark's Ferry; 101.5 miles. Schuylkill Navigation; Philadelphia to Port Clinton; 89. This is a total of about 299 miles.

In the old days, when the thousand miles described were in operation, the canal companies owned 2,083 boats, while the total number regulary owned by other concerns which used the canals was 3,240, figures that are significant in showing the value of waterways to the general public and the extent to which they were patronized. Philadelphia Record. BOILING SPRINGS Boiling Springs, July 12. Prof, and Mrs. Aegus McCrone and little Miss Eleanor McCrone, Philadelphia, spent yesterday with Mrs.

Jacob C. Wilson. Mrs. Charles H. McEnroe, Harrisburg, has returned home after a week's visit to the hotel.

Mrs. Lydia Hamilton, widow of the late Robert Hamilton, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Haldema'h Kreiger, last Sunday at Churchtdwn, aged 81 years. She had been a resident of this town for a period of forty five years. Two sons and four daughters survive Robert Ohio; David this place; Mrs.

Sarah Hartman, New Kingston; Mrs. Mary Kreiger, Church town; Mrs. Leah McKinsey, est Fair view, and Miss Emma Hamilton, a teacher in Philadelphia. Interment was made in the Springville cemetery on Wednesday. Services were conducted by Rev.

Rudolph Byrd, pastor of the Otterbein United Brethren Church, and Rev. Harry B. Ernest, pas tor of St. James Lutheran Church. Mr.

and Mrs. M. P. Johnson and fam ily, Harrisburg, are spending some time at the hotel here. Charles Shaef fer.

Mount Holly Springs, visited his sister, Mrs. William Senseman, here, to day. The Sunday school of the Fourth Street Reformed Church of Harrisburg held a picnic in the park yesterday. Mrs. Lewis St.ambaugh visited her daughters In Harrisburg on Wednesday.

Mrs. Edward R. Meredith has returned from a visit to her home in Monocacy. SPECIAL SALE OK EXCHANGED TIANOS Many people who purchase Pianos of us ask us to take In part payment the piano which they have in their home. These taken in exchange pianos are thoroughly overhauled, regulated, repaired and tuned, put in perfect condition before offered for sale.

One small payment places your choice of these Pianos in your home at once; pay the balance by the week, month or quarter, If you choose. J. H. Troup Piano House, 15 South Market Square. Philadelphia Will Lose Its Night Key! for the Elks' convention.

You want to look brand new and be a good fellow. Get your clothes at Livingston's 0 South Market Square On Credit Good Evening! IT'S TOO HOT TO TALK GLASSES. OUR EXAMINING ROOM IS THE COOLEST IN TOWN. COME IN AND SEE US. RUBIN RUBIN Only Exclusive Opticians on Market street, 310 MARKET STREET Both Phones Open Evenings Sixty Upright ust Be ithin Ten Workmen Crowding Us for Room.

Desirable Storage Not to be Had; and Rather Than Have These Fine Pianos Damaged We will SACRIFICE ALL PROFITS AND To Place Them in Desirable Homes Terms of Paymfcwit Arranged to Suit Everybody A Big Loss to but a Big Saving for You Come To day J. il. TROUP PIANO HOUSE, 15 S. MarKetSq. i On account of not being able to get desirable storage we are compelled to sacrifice sixty brand new guaranteed Pianos to make room for the workmen who are engaged in tearing down and rebuilding our store.

If a piano is needed in your home this is your chance of a life time. These pianos positively must be sold. The pianos included in this stock are the makes that we have been buying and selling for a number of years. A safe, sure guarantee goes with each instrument You can come here, select the piano you like best, and we will arrange the terms to suit you. This is a case wherein we are compelled to accept most any kind of terms, rather than have these fine pianos damaged.

YEARLY CONTRACTS CANNOT BE CANCELLED In order to secure the lowest cash prices from the manufacturers, Ave contract with ten of the largest in America, to accept a certain number of their' pianos during the year, shipments to be made weekly. These weekly shipments van neither be cancelled nor held over, unless we agree to pay more money for each piano. This we don't propose to do. Rather than pay the manufacturers additional charges we will give the piano buying public the advantage of our large cash buying plan, and at the same time cut off all of our profit in order to move the pianos quickly. Here is a chance to secure a High Grade Guaranteed Piano at a lower price than a great many dealers pay, and right here Ave Avish to state that dealers agents cannot buy at as heretofore.

Come to day if you want a will surely please you, the terms can oe made to suit you and the pianos are world famed. With each piano we include a fine stool, scarf and tAvo tunings. Be sure and call, if only to see and hear the pianos. Each and everv visitor to our R. W.

Troup's latest composition, entitled Caroline. Don't forget the place. J.H.TROUP PIANO HOUSE 15 South Market Square AMUSEMENTS. STAR THEATRE 4,10 Market Street MOVING PICTURES ILLUSTRATED SONGS Continuous Performance Paxtang Park This and Next Week Vaudeville Up to date and Amusing Next Week EXTRA FEATURE Prof. J.

E. Kelley will make Balloon Ascensions daily at 8:15 p. and at 4 p. alter the matinees Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Grand Band Concert Every Wednesday Evening in River Side Park, RocRville Trusses For $5 we.

will apply our highest grade Truss and guarantee, to hold your rupture or no pay. Shanaman's Artificial Limb Factory 2000 2002 SIXTH STREET. Bell 'Phone, Sold mnos Days PART OF COST piano dealers and piano this sale and at these prices, piano. The great saving store will receive a copy of Club House Shape Mollycoddle A thing without back bone. There are Mollycoddle clears cierars tnat are without good tobacco.

Sweet Girls Cigars are filled with rich Havana tobacco. Smoke one and taste it for yourself 5C 4 BBmBgfflBBBHga For Notions, Domestic Dry Goods and Furnishings Go to n. J. FORMWALT'S NEW, STORE 1807 North Third Street Harrisburg Paste Works Factorlen: 120 North Cameron Street. Manufacturers of Paper Bill Posters', Book Binders' PASTE HARRiSBURG, PA.

'Phone. United 832J. H. L. FINKELSTINE DEALER IN Soda and Bar Glasses Bouse Furnishing Goods, Etc.

1219 N. THIRD Bell 'Phone. Harrisburg, Pa..