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i THE EVENING NEWS, HARRISBURG, MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1924 PAGE THREE provements are now nearly completed. I The filter plant has been doubled in capacity and Is now equipped to sup-1 ply 25,000,000 gallons of pure, whole-! some, filtered water dailv. The pump HOVERTER URGES-TAX REVISION ing of the year In the evening and organized as follows: F. G. Mock, vice-president and treasurer; John B.

Witmer, corresponding secretary; Jacob B. Smith, financial secretary; George W. Giede, chorister; Clara M. Harclerode, organist; John D. Penny, Harry M.

Weaver and C. C. Hall, trustees. member of the Harrlsburg chess team. The game went to forty-two moves, lasting from 8 p.

m. until 1.30 a. m. Young Towsen played the French Defence, an opening with which ha is thoroughly familiar, and at tho close of the game the forces were equal, each player having a queen, rook and two pawns. Qfljf Cbem'ng Jletos Harrlsburg, Pa.

Do you approve tho winning plan in substance? (Put an Inside the proper box) Yes No The Plan In Brief Proposes I. That the United States shall Immediately enter the Permanent Court of International Justice, un- i der the conditions stated by Secretary Hughes and President Harding In February, 1923. II. That without becoming a member of the League of Nations as at present constituted, the United States shall olfer to extend Its present co-operation with the League and participate in the work of the League as a body of mutual consent under conditions which 1. Substitute moral force and opinion for the military and economic force originally implied in Articles and XVI.

2. Safeguard the Monroe Doctrine. 3. Accept the fact that the United States will assume no obligations under the Treaty of Versailles except by Act of Congress. i.

Propose1 that membership in the League should be opened to all nations. 6. Provide for the continuing development of International law. Hit by Milk Bottle Henry Shuler, SO, of 47 Myers street, Steelton, received treatment at the Harrlsburg Hospital, late Sat-, urday night, for lacerations of the scalp. Shuler said he received the injuries when he was struck on tho hpad by a milk bottle while walking in Conestoga street.

Each stem of the wild poppy, has from 10,000 to 60.000 seeds. of many dollars In the purchase of commodities. "The office of City Clerk is one of the Important branches of the city government, in that it functions with practically all the departments. It bears a relation to tho city government not unlike the secretary of the Commonwealth In the State government. The position requires a person of ability and one who should be well versed in municipal government.

Harrlsburg is fortunate in having one so well qualified in this position, and I desire to publicly commend his services. "My message has been somewhat of a review of activities of the several departments for the past year. I feel it ia but fitting that it should be so. The work done has been constructive and clearly portrays the spirit of pro-gressiveness of the city government. All have worked with the aim of a better city.

With this same spirit manifested during the coming years, the city will move forward and hold true to past traditions. I bespeak the co-operation of the Council and all officers and employes of the city, which with the help of the citizens generally, will Insure a businesslike and progressive administration for the next four years." CONFERENCE ON TUBERCULOSIS IN Vame Pleaae print Address i City Xre you a Mail promptly to THE AMERICAN PEACE AWARD 342 Madison' Avenue," New York City If you wish to express a fuller opinion also, please write to the American Peace Award Crv for Tech Senior in Draw Game With Chess Star Alexander Alekhine, famous Russian chess expert and strong contender for the world's title of Jose It. Capablanca, wan held to a draw by Augustus N. Towsen, of 2H4 North street, at a simultaneous exhibition held In the Franklin Chess Club, Philadelphia, on Saturday evening. Towsen, a senior at Technical High School, is the youngest To avoid imitations; always look for Proven directions on nncirntre: Children 1 mm a FletcfierV Castoria is pleasant, harmless -Substitute for From Page One memorial to the late William H.

Lynch who was head of the city highways more than ten years. In- recorrrmendlng a free bridge across the Susquehanna river, the Mayor said people should not be charged to the city. Ho said It Is to be regretted that the State has not fulfilled Its plan to improve the extended Capitol Park one. to which the city was a big contributor, and that he hopes the State soon will pro-Vide the needed funds for that project. "When analyzing his own department of police, the Mayor said every effort had been exerted to give proper service, but that tho shortage of policemen had been a handicap.

He said the department should have twenty-five additional men to give adequate protection. Here is the Mayor's Inaugural address In full: "It Is my desire, in my humble way, to express to the cltixens of Harrisburg my heart-felt appreciation and gratitude for my re-election as Mayor. To be thus honored is. I feel, an endorsement of my administration for the past four years. To the new trust imposed In me.

I will endeavor to be faithful, and pledge my best efforts to do my utmost to so conduct my office for the next four years, that their confidence shall not nave been misplaced. "Harrisburg has developed in the past twenty-one years the extent that the city is recognized as one or tho most, if not the most progressive, cities within the Commonwealth, ho uiinni the achieve ments during that period, and the citizens are so familiar with them, that I will not dwell upon what has been done. Entering Important kra "We are, I feel, entering upon just as Important an era as that of twenty-one years ago. New problems are confronting us and will confront us as the years go on. A progressive city cannot stand still.

We cannot live only for the present. To forget the future would indeed be a dereliction of duty. It ia. therefore, important that the future of the city receive consideration. Much has been done, but there still remains mucn to do.

I am pleased to state that provl- sion has been made, through an appropriation to the City Planning Coin-mission, for a comprehensive survey of the future needs of the city. This survey, which is to be made by planning experts, should result In recommendations for future development, which should receive the careful consideration of the Council, and the citizens generally. This la the work of the City Planning Commission and Harrlsburg is indeed fortunate In having a Commission composed of public spirited men who have the future of the city so much at heart. "The widening of the Market Street Subway Is a matter of particular importance. Until this is accomplished traffic routes to the Hill section of the city will be congested.

I touched upon this subject in my first inaugural message. While nothing has been accomplished toward the actual widening, some progress has been made in the discussion of the subject, and I am hopeful of definite results in the near future. Sensible Zoning "The enactment of sensible zoning regulations is another matter of Importance. Harrlsburg has reached a point in Its growth whereby it is essential that some attention be paid to the nrotection of home owners, from BOK PLAN ASKS U.S. TO ASSIST From Page One.

peace, and that it Is necessary to recognize- not merely political but also psychological and economic factors. The only possible pathway to international agremeent with refer ence to these complicated and difficult factors Is through mutual'coun-sel and co-operation -which the plan selected contemplates. It is there-1 fore the unaninous opinion of the Jury that of the 22.165 plans sub- mitted. Plan Number 1469 is "the best practicable plan by which the United States may co-operate with other nations to achieve and pre-1 serve tne peace of the world. It is the unanimous hope of the jury that the first fruit the mutual counsel and co-operation among the nations which will result from the adoption of the plan selected will be a general prohibition of the manufacture and sale of all materials of war.

"Elihu Hoot, Chairman' "James Guthrie -Harbord "Edward M. House "Ellen Fitz Pendleton i "Koscoe Pound "William Allen White "Brand Whltlock." $50,000 Paid at Once award, as first announced by-Edward W. Bok, of Philadelphia, last July, carries with It a prize of vuv. vsiiu ui mo iiitri vuiiumona was tnat the Plan must workable, and I country urge the League be opened to 'all nations of the world on appllca-I tion, conditional to a two-thirds vote, iand that the United States collaborate with other powers toward revision of international law. As provided for in conditions of the award, the winning plan was devoted partly to-argumentation In support of 'Us underlying principles.

Chief among the hypotheses advanced were that there cannot be more than one organization to promote world peace and that the League of Nations as now constituted comprises the most logical nucleus for such effort because of extent of M.Kaghln CM a.olv a of all nations. Including' four-fifths of mankind" already belong to this organization. It was pointed out, and "those nations cannot and wllj not abandon this system, which has been actively operating for more than three years, Xow Participates It is further that the United States already has taken many steps toward co-operating with the being now represented either officially or unofficially on many League commissions. After endeavoring to establish this premise the author asks: "How can Increasing co-operation between the United States and the organized world be secured?" the question the author declares that extension of American participation in other of the League's social welfare activities is both feasible and compatible with present policies. Following a resume of International activities in which further participation of this country is urged.

It is frankly admitted that evenutally the United States must they lead to the threshold of that question. Any further step toward co-operation must confront the problem of direct relations between the United States and the assembly and council of fifty-four nations in the Jeague." A footnote states that fifty seven states, including Germany, are members of the International Labor there are "about sixty-five pendent states in the world." Further argument Is devoted to expounding the proposition that many characteristics of the league STROUSES Walk Up Third Street and Save More Than $10 The Season's vercoat accordingly it was provided that meet definitely the issue of actual 000 would be paid the winner on an-' membership in the league, thus nouncement of selection and the re- "They (American policies) do not malnder when practicability has been -involve a question of membership In demonstrated either through ratlfica- i the League of Nations as now consti-tlon by the United States Senate but 'it cannot be denied that CITY JAN. 15-17 The "Sun Cure for Tuberculosis" will bo the subject of an address by Dr. Horace LoGrasso, medical director of the J. N.

Adam Memorial Hospital at Perrysburg, N. on January 3 0 at the annual Pennsylvania Tuberculosis Conference in the Penn-Harris Hotel January 15 to 17. The conference will be under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Tuberculosis Society, and will Include the annual meeting of that organization. Sessions will be at the Penn-Harris Hotel. Speakers at the opening session Tuesday evening, January 15, will Include Governor Pinchot, Dr.

W. F. Assistant Surgeon General of the United States; Dr. Charles HI Miner, State secretary of health; Dr. Louis L.

Dublin, a prominent life Insurance statistician, and R. S. Knapp, president, Pennsylvania Tuberculosis Society. The morning session on January 16 will be devoted to "Health Demonstrations and Surveys as related to Tuberculosis Prevention." Dr. W.

G. Turnbull, deputy State secretary of health, will preside, and Dr. L. D. Bristol, who is in charge of the Milbank Demonstration In Cattaraugus County, N.

will speak. There will be a report on a tuber culosis survey in Cumberland County. V. .1 4 1 I nnicm hp(nB- cnrrlori i Pn.vi. vania and throughout the country will be considered Wednesday evening.

Among the speakers will be Dr. Edward Martin, former commissioner of health for Pennsylvania; Dr. Howard C. Frontz. president of a i-iiiisjuttuitv ucuivai -J and James A.

Tobev, of the Ma- tional Health Council. There will Ks jioiminn nt v. losls problem among the negroes by Dr Charles Hatfield of Philadel-1 i Tlie closing session on Thursday morning, January 17, will be devoted to "The 'Tuberculosis Menace in In dustry." Royal Meeker, State sec-i retary of Labor and Industry, will preside. Elect Sohmer President Of Typographical Union At the annual election of Harrlsburg Typographical Union. No.

14, yesterday, Frank A. Sohmer was reelected president for the seventh successive year. W. W. Byrem was chosen financial secretary for the fourteenth consecutive time.

James Iieid was also re-, elected as recording 1 Other officers chosen for the year' yesterday were John C. Cleckner, vice-president; Herman Fehleisen, sergeant-at-arms; and Robert C. Leitner, Claude Poulton (re-elected), and William Thompson, trustees. Complete Repairs at Ninth St. Heat Plant Repairs to the ash conveyor at the Ninth street plant of the Harrisburg.

Light and Power Company, which was broken Saturday night, leaving-several sections of the city without heat at a time when the mercury was at its lowest, were completed late last night, officials of the company, an-; nounce. Hundreds of calls for more heat were received. Officials of the company expressed regret that the delay had to occur when the heat was as originally conceived have been modified until they are less objectionable from the American viewpoint: that the intent of the league is, clearly, to recognize leadership of the United States in the Western Hemisphere, and that co-operation of the United States is indispensable to world harmony. Motion Picture Operators Elect Officers for Year Local No. 318, Motion I'icture Machine Projectionists, of Harrlsburg, elected and installed officers at the January meeting.

The officers are: President, Maurice Caldwell; vice-president, H. W. Fornwalt; recording secretary, L. J. Katz; financial secretary, Charles J.

Jones; business representative, E. Z. Yost; delegate to international convention, 1j. J. Katz; publicity representative, P.

F. Paterson. The retiring president. H. W.

Smith, was presented with a gift from the members as a token of their appreciation of his services. Preparations for the third annual "movie" ball to be held in February, were started. The organization hopes to present new and novel entertainment features. The exact date for the ball will be announce soon. Install Officers of St.

John's Reformed Church The Rev. Dr. Dunn yesterday morning, installed the following officers of St. John's Reformed Church, Fourth and Maclay streets: John E. Witmer and Harvey J.

Formwalt were ordained as elders, and John S. Bare, C. C. Hall, Joseph R. Stlne, C.

S. Shelley, W. H. Deppen and H. M.

Weaver as deacons. These men. to gether with Dr. G. W.

Hartman and D. E. Brlghtblll, elders, and C. Glenn Fickes, deacon, were installed. The consistory held lt3 first meet- ROMAN EYE BALSAM BAD iEETH Are lh cause of many all.

ments tar Iroin Hie eat of trouble. Why not have font teeth examined by us free of charge, and avoid all pain and suffering by having them treated pkinleMly nd satisfactorily. Oil. PHILLIPS FAIXLESS DENTIST MARKET ST. HARrnsnrRo.

pa. Ut-IJ 1'liuue IU.V-H rmmn-ntHkht Name i force of public opinion Name Withheld To insure utmost Impartiality in the nonular referendum, to be taken chiefly through the press, identity of the winner was withheld in today's announcement, the title "Peace Plan No- 1469" on'y navlnff been made pub- Ilc- ny, member of the Jury, it was asserted, knew the name of the w'nner "commendations were hat the United States assume no obligations under the Treaty of Versailles, except by Act of Congress; that this These Reductions on Overcoats Already $10 Under the Usual Price Make These Overcoats just about the regular price We Have About 150 Overcoats That Must Be Sold Quickly Therefore These Give-Away Prices ing station, has been enlarged by the installation, of two 15,000,000 gallon pumps, which Insures the delivery of filtered water to the system. A new 30,000,000 gallon reservoir is about completed. This, with the old reservoirs, insures a supply of 65,000,000 gallons of water. "The system has been so arranged that supply to the consumer can be made in two ways, either from the reservoirs or.

by a system of direct pumping Into the mains. This Is an important feature as it Insures a supply of water under any condition which Is likely to Another important improvement in thts department has been the installation of an Incineration plant, the operation of which will ellrruaate the unsightly and unhealthy dumps where refuse has heretofore been dumped. The plant has only recently been put In i operation. New equipment for hand-Ming the burnable refuse has been or-Idercd and Upon receipt of which-the department will be able to function more, efficiently. Lynch' Losa Vnl ortnnnte "The city was Indeed unfortunate In the loss of William H.

Lynch, Superintendent of Streets and Public Improvements, who died SeDtember 112, 1923. Mr. Lynch was recognized by all who knew of his work as an efficient and capable official. His ability was recognized throughout the third class cities of the Common wealth. Many of his will serve as memorials to his memory "One of the last public services he fierformed was the closing of the gap the river wall, between Herr and Calder streets.

It is a source of great satisfaction to those who knew his worth that it is now contemplated to place a memorial at this point in recognition of his work. Another recent improvement standing to his credit is the public comfort station, which was completed about July 1. 1923, its need is being emphasized dally. Tho completion of the protective curbs on the Mullierry street bridge is another Improvement recently completed, and 111 no doubt go far toward protecting the lives of the many pedestrians using the' bridge. One of the most important features of the work of this department Is now being completed; that of paving Cameron street, between Calder and Maclay streets.

This should, and no doubt will, be a means of relieving traffic conditions in the central portion of the city, in that it provides a means of straight through traffic on Cameron street from the southern city limits to Maclay street. An Improvement which will be partially completed during the coming year Is the placing of street signs. This, no doubt, will be useful to all. This work will be completed within two years, when all the streets will be properly marked. Street Kepalrs "The problem of street repairs has become one of great importance.

Eventually the asphalt repair plant must be enlarged in order to do prompt work. It is now being worked to more than Its capacity and must receive consideration. "The Department of Parks and Public Property is ably and efficiently managed. Harrlsburg is Justly proud of Its parks. Having 1053 atres.

it ranks second in the country in park area per capita. The development of the parks is being pursued in a systematic manner, and their popularity is manifested yeurly by the great use they are put to byl the people. Playground and recrea-1 tional work is being maintained in an effective manner, and has developed into one of the most impor tant municipal functions. "The Fire Department continues to be efficient. The small fire1 loss in the city stands as a record of good work on the part of the firemen.

It is Important that this department be made and maintained in as up-to-date a manner as possible, as the protection of life and property from fires is one of the most important of municipal activities. 1 Police At High Standard "The Department fo Public Affairs is under my supervision. The Bureau of Police has been maintained on a high standard. Its members are loyal and doing their work satisfactorily. By reason of the limited number of policemen, they oft times perform more work than they should be expected to do.

With the increase of the area of the city, by reason of the annexation of a large territory, which is now known as the Fifteenth Ward, together with the increased duties caused by the great number of automobiles, whih has made the work of the bureau greater than ever before in the history of the city. It Is absolutely necessary in the Interests of adequate police protection that the bureau should be increased to the extent of at least twenty-five men. It is the aim of the bureau to protect the public, but it Is a physical Impossibility to meet all the demands with a force so inadequate. "The- Bureau of Law is a vital part of the city government. Legal questions, which require careful and deliberate opinions, are constantly arising.

During the past four years, the service rendered by the city solicitor has been invaluable and I feel that the city Is Indeed fortunate in securing such ablo service at a minimum cost. Weights and Measure "The Bureau of Weights and Measures is maintained for the purpose of preventing fraudulent weights and measures. Its servke to the is important and should receive the co-operation of all. The work during the past four years in this bureau has resulted in the saving! An Exquisite rV'r imwiiiafwrnr mr Ar- .31 a iiiit. Castor Oil, Paregoric, Teething Drops and Soothing Syrups, prepared for Infants and Children all ages.

the signature of Physicians everywhere recommend it. reatest For $40 Values Aul 4 4 For $30 Values For $35 Values ULBEPA A. NAME For a New Weekly Magazine An Umuual OGfen Open Dp Everybody' FcrFuU Paiticvlais See NEH the encroachment of manufacturing plants, public parages, within residential districts, thus depreciating the values of their homes. This is only one of the phases of zoning. The city of the future must be visualized and plans made to make it as livable as possible.

"One of the sore spots In the city. Is the Capitol Park Extension area. The development of this Bection has been a disappointment to the city. It is hoped that the State authorities will, In the near future, provide sufficient funds to complete the plans which have been made for its development. The city of Harrisburg is entitled to it, and It should be done.

'Another desirable plan of the fil-ture Is the completion of a parkway, connecting the various parks of the city. This matter has received much consideration by Council and it is hoped the Planning Commission will formulate some feusible plan whereby this important question can be settled. "Proper housing of the several departments of the city government Is a matter of great coern to tho municipal authorltes. Housed as they are in non-fireproof buildings, planes in Jeopardy valuable records, which could not be replaced. A city hall, constructed along modern lines Is essential and roust be considered within tho next few years.

Free Bridge "A free bridge across the Susquehanna Kiver, seems to me to be a subject for earnest consideration. Modern practice Is against charging ndmlssion for entrance to a city. While it may not be feasible for the near future. It should be considered seriously. "The growth of the city makes necessary the expansion of sewerage, street paving and other municipal Improvements, which must be provided for by loans.

As demands are made It will be necessary to make provision, for them. We are fortunate, by reason of recent loans, to carry on sopie of these improvements during the coming year. It is not my intention to touch upon all the desirable things for the future. I have only called attention to some matters which, to my mind, seem urgent. It is hoped, and I confidently expect, that the City Planning Commission will have many de-.

sirable projects to recommend upon the completion of the contemplated survey. Rqnnllced Asuennmcnta "An important municipal dutv Is now confronting the Council. That of equalized assessments. During the ccmins year the triennial assessment will be made. It Is a matter of record that many properties are assessed Everybody Is Talking About the Wonderful Qualities of Our $25 Suits They Can't Be Equalled for Less Than $35 and Are Priced Far Less Than the "Sale" Prices You Will Find at Most Stores STROUSES 44 North Third Street SUNDAY" St Everywhere INBW PI'ilimiJM- I I I I ll II li i IP 1BJLJ r--" 3 Qm5 Your Price NSffllw rssr SfJll fill at ridiculous figures.

To continue a system of this kind is unfair to thoRe who are assessed at a higher per centage of value. Taxation to be jus-must be uniform and It is therefore necessary to equalize the assessment in order that each taxpayer shall pay tax commensurate with that of his or her neighbor. I "The Reveral departments. arid bu- 1 reaus of the city government are. and have been functioning in an efficient and economical manner.

The Mayor, by law. Is made the' presiding officer of the City Council. To have been associated with tho high type of men composing the council for the past four years, has meant much to me. Their aim has always been to do the things -which. In their opinion, were.

for the best interest of the city. The I co-operation which I have received 1 and we will show you a Suite to meet your demand whether it be $100 or $900! And still more surely will we show you. a better Suite for the price than you can obtain elsewhere. The beautiful enlarged Hoover Store is today EVERYBODY'S STORE. No matter what type or price you seek, you owe it to yourself to inspect our stock, The saving will truly surprise you.

"Harrisburg's Largest Furniture Industry" from their hands is very gratifying to me, and has helped me, no small degree, in performing tho work assigned to me. "The financial affairs of the city sre, as the law directs, placed under the supervision of 'the Superintendent of Accounts and Finance. The city is Indeed fortunate in having as the head of this Important department one who Is so well qualified and fitted for the work. During my term I have been deeply Impressed with the able and efficient manner in which the work of this department has been handled. The city's flnnnrlnl condition Is excellent The bonded debt is being cared for as it becomes due, and yearly expenditures are being held within avallnble revenue.

Public Safety "The Department of Public Safety is likewise efficiently This department has bct-n exceedingly busy aluring the past few years. The enlargement and Improvement of the water system has been an important-project. With a loan of tl. 600,000 authorized for this work, contracts were let with tho result that the im til Harrisburg, Pa. Suite From Grand Rapids, at the Modest Price of $275.00 1415-19 N.

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