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The Delta independent., 1915-03-19

operative institution in the United
States. The Exchange is composed of
local associations and sub-exchanges.
of the former there being one hundred
and twenty, of the latter eighteen.
The Exchange handled in 1918. sixty
two per cent of the citrus output
from the state of California, aggre-
eating s31 ,O0O. 100000 of fruit business
Mr.. Harold Powell, general mana
ger, gave us an entire day of his time.
the best posted men on cooperation
among fruit growers in the United
States, having been connected with
the movement in California for the
a government employee during most
of the time and afterwards general
manager of the California Fruit Grow
ers' Exchange. he has had an excep-
tional opportunity to study coopera.
tion in its highest form.
After being thoroughly informed
with regard to the fruit situation in
Colorado. Mr.. Powell very positively
stated that cooperation was the only
solution and with the rapidly increas-
ing production of apples west of the
Rocky Mountains, together with the
competition which this fruit has In
the markets with increasing impor-
tation of bananas and other tropical
fruits. also the increased production
of citrus fruits, that without imme-
diate action toward placing the decil-
uous industry on a substantial bust
ness basis, standardiZing all grades
and packs, the practicing of rigid
economies in the handling of the pro-
duction, the regulation of the trans
portation charges, the education of
the consumer as to the food value of
these fruits, also the retailers to sell
larger quantities at less profit, that
unless these conditions can be OBJ
tanned through cooperation, the fruit
grower cannot continue his operations
fprofitably and the business men who
have established their business in
communities which are supported by
this industry will be obliged to seek
other fields for the profitable continu-
alton of their chosen industry.
Through the courtesy of Mr.. Powell
your committee was invited to attend
meeting of the board of directors
of the California Fruit Growers Ex-
change, which meeting was not only
very interesting, but also instructive.
The meeting of the board of direc-
tors is held every Wednesday. 1t Is
not only attended by the, directors,
without pay, but also by the directors
and managers of the locals. At each
meeting of these directors each de-
partment head must. come before the
meeting and mae detailed report
covering the business OF his depart
ment transacted the week before.
In addition~to the valuable informa-
The Delta independent., 1915-03-19

tion secured from Mr.. Powell. your
practically one whole afternoons con.
ference with Mr.. Frank b. Hutchens,
manager of the Fruit Growers Supply
company, which company purchases
for distribution to the growers through
the locals annually over three million
dollars worth of packing house and
orchard supplies. which commodities
are handled without profit by both
the supply company and locals. effect.
ing saving to the growers of an al
most unbelievable amount.
From Los Angeles your committee
proceeded to Salt Lake City and con.
ferred with Mr.. w. II. Garvin. general
manager OF the Utah Fruit Exchange.
Both of these gentlemen showed keen
interest in the results of the commit.
tees visit to the Northwest and Calf
ornia and also expressed their opinion
that the honest cooperation among the
fruit growers was the only solution of
the problem confronting the fruit
growers of Colorado. They further ex-
pressed their opinion that II Colorado
growers could be organized on n
strictly cooperative basis the state of
Utah would likely join in movement
that would bring about cooperation
between the states.
Our first recommendation is the or
ganization by the fruit growers of local
associations in all districts on uni
form cooperative basis
Second. The local associations to
create suboentrals in all districts
where there are sufficient locals to
make sub-centrals necessary, these
sub-centrals to act as clearing houses
for the locals and the locals to appoint
directors to control the policies and
business of the sub-centrals.
Third. The organization by the sub
centrals Of central distributing ex.
change for the purpose of controlling
the inspection, advertising and dis
tribution of the fruits, the collection
"'' VI it-
garding the marketing conditions
prices. etc. All OF the above associa-
tions to be organized on a non-stock.
non-profit basis, owned and controlled
by the fruit growers. as we believe
this to be the only basis on which real
cooperation can be founded
Fourth. AS soon as practicable, the
organization of community packing
houses and the absolute elimination OF
grading and packing as growers
function.
Fifth. AS soon as practicable the es-
tablishing Of salaried representatives
in the marketing centers.
Sixth. As soon as practicable the
establishing of an auxiliary supply
company for the purpose of purchasing
packing house and orchard supplies for
distribution to the growers through
the local associations without profit.
Seventh We further recommend
The Delta independent., 1915-03-19

While the war in Europe will, by
reason of having killed off five to ten
pie among the nations engaged, it will
also have a tendency to flood this
country with immigrants from the
same countries, and due care should
be taken against the overcrowding of
our own population, condition that
will come, all too soon.
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Facts I Want You to Know
About My Undertaking.

romad the
ing business policy which
the home. /
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the poession
metc effects, satisfied
should
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At a and
which
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find
III. X. CORRELL
The Delta independent., 1915-03-19

England and France seem pretty
sure to effect their plan to starve out
Germany. Just what this sort of war
fare will lead to is hard to say.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
sanderson, Brian, Cawthon

Donald Brian looks as if life was
all beer and skittles, as he nimbly
dances his inimitable numbers in the
same company, but he, likewise, can
tell a tale of hardships and efforts that
seemed unavailing. He could relate that
he answered the strident call of
"cash'' in Boston department store
as boy, but that he found time to
sing in the famous Boy Choir of the
Gate of Heaven church, and thus Sc
cured valuable vocal training. He re-
members well his first theatrical expert
ence as one of the Boston City Quartet,
and later how he acted valiantly in a
piece called "Shannon of the Sixth -
until it found its way to the store
house. After many rebuffs at the hands
of managers, Mr.. Brian might inform
you that George M. Cohan gave him a
chance in "Forty- five Minutes from
Broadway" and then came his big op.
portunity when he was awarded the
role of Prince Danilo in the never-to-be-
forgotten Merry Widow But it was
all work of the hardest sort, and as he
progressed and was featured in "The
Dollar Princess and starred in "The
Siren" and "The Marriage Market,
more work came instead of easier times
until as in Miss Sanderson S case, he
finds that he is at it harder than ever
in "The Girl From Utah, - at the Ma
jestic tomorrow evening.-Adv.
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ODD FELLOWS HOLD SERVICE
Annual Sermon to Order Preached Sun
day Night at Chestnut Street
by w. H. Marshall

The Grand United Order of Odd Eel
lows, which has a very large member
ship in this city, held its annual thanks
giving services Sunday night at the
Chestnut street auditorium. There are
no local churches large enough for the
services The lodges which appeared
in full rcgalia were Brothcrly Love No.
S96, Armstead Roman No. Bass, Past
Grand Masters Council No. 3, Patri-
archie No. I, Miriam Household of
Ruth No. 1, Naomi Household of Ruth
No. 1895 and Sample Juvenile No.
336.
The devotion was conducted and the
annual sermon delivered by the Rev.
w. H. Marshall, whose text was from
l Peter Hall He gave a detailed
history of the G. U. O. of o. F., show
ing that in America there are at present
1920 lodges, with total membership
of 570,301. The order was founded
in this country in 1S4S by Peter Og.
den and now spends over $2,500,O00
annually for the relief of the sick and
the burial of the dead.
The soloist of the evening was Miss
Taylor. eontralto, of Carlisle. An ad.
dress was given by Mrs. Josephine Da-
wilson, of this city. The chairman of
the program committee was Major w.
Henry Coster.
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Marie Doro at the Regent

Marie Doro, the Duncannon girl,
who is making her first appearance
in the "movies, in "The Morals of
Marcus" made a wonderful impress
sion in production of the MASTER
piece at the Regent theatre last even
ing. The great feature, shown in fve
reels, will be repeated to-day. In ad-
dition to the big production, "Miser $
Legacy" Biograph drama, ''Aunt
Mary" Selig drama, "Mr. Jarr Takes
a Night Off," Vitagraph comedy, will
be shown. Tomorrow and Thursday a
drama of romantic youth, "Young Ro-
NANCE with Edith Taliaferro, will be
the attraction.
To-day will be the last time that the
big Marie Doro picture will be shown
in this city. 1t is a Paramount fea-
tire and cannot be shown in any other
theatre. Miss Doro is well known here
and has appeared in some famous plays
here as the star. Although "The Nor
ais of Marcus" is her first adventure
on the screen her artistic acting is not
lacking and she gives every indication
of having been in the moving picture
world for years.-Adv.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
spark THAT fired EUROPE
The Cause Of the European War Is
Wrongly Attributed to Stu
dents Act

\ Like a spark dropped into gunpow
der, Europe blazed when the Austrian
heir fell before the Servian student y
bullet, yet withal that did not cause
the war.
The terrible struggle involving the
; destruction of the fairest of Europe's
I manhood has deeper underlying causes
the shot was merely one of the many
/. chips fallen from the belligerent shoul-
GERS of the envious European govern
ments.
/. Few are those who really understand
! the meaning OF border lines in Europe,
the iealousies over towns and hamlets,
strips of land, small waterways and
other affairs of geographical nature.
Is "The Nations at War; Willis ].
Abbot's latest and most ably edited
book, has drawn upon the White papers,
the gray papers and other state doeu-
ments for material, and upon the ablest
+ International minds for Interpretation,
thus becoming the most authoritative
{ and unbiased volume of its kind ever
|. published.
This wonderful book, profusely illus
tratcd and with actual photographs of
war scenes taken right on the firing
line and embellished with color-plate
! pictures from well-known artists on the
ground, starts its account with the
fundamentals of the great struggle and
brings the story of the first six months :
fighting (the most important months)
down to the latest minute. 1t deals
with facts; it is unbiased; it can be
read by the man or woman of any ma
tionality with profit and without mis-
eivings such as are inspired by speeula-
tive reports.
The compilation of this exceptional
work required the combined efforts of
large staff of foreign contributors,
as we'll as American artists. reporters
and photograp piers, and much of the
material was secured within sound of
the great guns. Photographs taken
during battles by intrepid camera men
are reproduced here in their true un-
touehed state. Never before in the
history of literature has such compre-
! hensive report of difficult subject
! been so compactly gathered and under
such difficulties of threatened censor
: ship, confinement and even personal
, peril rarely equaled,
BY fortunate turn of affairs the
Star-Independent was able to secure
! this handsomely made volume for dis
2 tribution TO its readers. and the small
/, sum required, 9S cents, represents
! merely book right fees and expenses of
/, handling. Adv
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Songbirds at Colonial

Al Whites Six Songbirds began a
three-day engagement at the Colonial
theatre yesterday and scored an imme-
diate hit. These are six juvenile per-
formers, three boys and three girls, and
all of them singers with voices that
compel their audiences to call them
back and back. 1t is a long time since
any act has gone as well as this one did
at yesterdays performances. There are
three other acts on the bill also, round
ing out an interesting show. Tomorrow
and Thursday the Colonial will present
moving picture of the Inflated Lusi-
tania starting out from New York on its
final voyage across the Atlantic. This
picture was made as result of the
rumors and warnings ahoat before its
departure that danger lurked in its
course. The film is of exceptional in
terest because it shows the passengers
going aboard, none of them fearing the
fate that was meted out to them before
they reached the other side. Many of
those who have been reported lost can
be seen in the picture.-Adv.#
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
APPLE BEST SHADE TREES
State Goologist Surface Makes Sugges
tion to Cambria County Citizen

A popular-spirited citizen in Portage,
Cambria county, wrote to State Zoolo-
gist II. A. Surface, saying that he in
tended to plant shade trees in the va
cant lots in the borough so that the chill
dren would have shade in their play
grounds, and asked what varieties he
should plant. In accordance with the
practical suggestions offered by Gov
ernor Brumbaugh in his Arbor Day mes
sage, Professor Surface replied that
the best possible trees for the purpose
would be different varieties of apple
trees. He said these would be beautiful,
make shade, and at the same time pro-
duce fruit As there were two hundred
trees to be planted he recommended a
including ten different varieties, and
twenty trees of each kind. This list was
as follows:
Yellow Transparent, Early Harvest,
Sweet Bough, Summer Rambo, Duchess,
Delicious, Tolman Sweet, Winter Sweet
Paradise, Grimes Golden and Stayman
Winesap.
The members of the School Board at
Portage at once took up the subject
with the correspondent, and the trees
were ordered and paid for by the gentle
man who had opened the correspond.
ence. Plans are completed for a public
demonstration of planting and pruning
and indeed for close cooperation of
the teachers, parents and pupils and the
Department of Agriculture, represented
by the Division of Zoology in all the
demonstration and practical work neces-
sary for the proper growth of these
trees. This develops the proper spirit
and attitude toward Nature, nature
study and agriculture, as the children
will have an opportunity to see the
fruit grow, and gather it and use it
without trespass signs forbidding their
enjoyment of these natural productions
A great number of sweet varieties of
apples was included in the list, as these
especially will feed the birds as well
as the children. These trees are being
grown for public service, and thousands
of persons will be interested in this
venture, which is the beginning of the
practical utility of fruit trees for shade
and ornamental purposes as well as fol
! fruits.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
RECLUSE's WILL INVALID
Niece Will Receive Estate Left by JON
athan Sheard, of Minersville

} Pottsville. Pa. May 11.-Mrs. Ella
! Draine, of Atlantic City, on complete
victory in court here yesterday, when
Judge Brumm sustained verdict de-
claring invalid the will of Jonathan
Sheard 2 wealthy recluse.
Sheard, although having large sums
of money and valuable real estate, lived
alone in q little horel amid such filth
that the Board of Health of Minersville
sent for Mrs. Draine, who is a niece, to
have the premises cleaned up. Sheard
was so inccnsed at her, efforts that he
changed his will, which was in her fa-
,-vor, and gave all his property to dis
tant relatives. The jury found that
Sheard ives of unsound mind when he
made this change in his will
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Gillette, Bates, Doro

Diplomacy" is unquestionably one
of the most fascinating dramas ever
staged. OF the original cast present
ing Sardou's Diplomacy" in this
country at Wallack's Theatre, New
York, in 1878, the only player now
actively before the public is Rose Cogh.
Ian, who was the first American actress
to essay the role of the Countess
Zicka. In Charles Frohman S present
revival of the famous drama Blanche
Bates appears as Countess Zicka and
needless to say gives brilliant and
finished impersonation. Her co-stars
William Gillette and Marie Doro, play
ing Henri Beauclerc and Dora re-
spectively, are likewise admirably suit
ed with striking, parts of equal i'm
portance. The tristan alliance was one
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
TYPOS HOLD CONVENTION
Eastern Pennsylvania Union Endorses
Mason for Deputy Factory Inspector

Pottstown, Pa, May 11.-Twelve
cities were represented at the conven-
ton of the Eastern Pennsylvania Dis
triet Typographical Union, which unan.
imously endorsed NJ. Luther Mason, of
Reading, for deputy factory inspector.
Among the subjects discussed was that
of bettering conditions of country
printers in towns where there are not
sufficient men to organize union.
a Reports of local unions spoke en-
ceuragingly of the good feeling and
harmony existing between the typothe-
tae organizations and the topographic
al union. Shamokin was selected as the
next place to hold the quarterly meet
ing of the union on Sunday, August s.
Following are the officers of the Eastern
Pennsylvania District Typographical
Union:
President, William Corless, Scranton;
vice president, NJ. Luther Mason, Read
ing; secretary, Linwood B. Wanbaugh,
Harrisburg; treasurer, James McPher-
son, Philadelphia.
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MISSIONARY SOCIETIES MEET
Church Of God Delegates in Session al
Mount Pleasant

Marietta, May 1.-THE Woman ;:
Missionary Societies of the East Penn
sylvania Eidership of the Church OF
God opened sessions yesterday at Mount
Pleasant, in the Church of God, anC
there are present delegates and mem
bers from various counties. The Rev
H. F. Hoover, of Middletown, preached
last night and the Rev. J. G. Forncrook
of Penbrook, will preach Wednesday
evening
Mrs. S. G. Yahm will conduct mis-
sionary symposium and addresses by
returned missionaries will be feature
The Mount Pleasant choir is furnishing
the music. The election of officers will
be held tomorrow.
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HORSES SKULL ODDLY IN WALL
Old Superstition Put 1t There to I'm
prove Acoustics

I Elizabethtown, Pa, May lin de-
molishing the parsonage of the Luther
an church, built SO years ago, the skull
,of horse was found imbedded in the
wall.
/ In this section there is a superstition
that if the skull of horse is placed
under the church it would help the
acoustic properties and the vocie of the
minister or any one occupying the pull
pit could be heard to better advantage.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
SUNDAY BASEBALL ILLEGAL
Old Blue Law of 1894 Held Still to Be
in Effect

Reading, Pa, May 11.-Carl A.
Klingaman, manager of the Hamburg
baseball team, was found guilty here
yesterday of Sunday ball playing in the
prosecution brought by Wilson E.
Schmick, of Hamburg, under the Blue
Laws of 1894. A fine of So, with costs
aegregating s23, was imposed by Mag
istrate Wolf.
The prosecution has divided the town
of Hamburg into two factions, and
supporters of Sunday baseball declare
they will prosecute every citizen riding
in an automobile, purchasing ice cream,
cigars or the Sunday newspapers or u.s.
ing trolleys and telephones.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
FRIENDLY PAIR ROB HIM
New Acquaintance Beat Up Victim
In Lonely Spot

sunbury, May 11.-Attacked by
supposed friends, John Middleswarth,
a Middleburg musician, was held up
and beaten by thugs Sunday night, ae-
eording to his story, and robbed of
SIS.
He was struck across the head by a
sharp instrument and long cash was
torn in the scalp, while his face was
beaten almost TO a pulp, and he could
only crawl to a toll house at the bridge
crossing the Susquehanna here.
He says two men pretended to be
friendly to him, and then when they
got him in little frequented spot rob-
bed and beat him.
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Theodnra Pfafiin

Cards announcing the death of Theo-
dore Pfafiin were received in Harris
burg to-day. Mr.. Pfaffiin died in the
Hotel Westmoore, Los Angeles, CAL,
on April "a. He is survived by his
widow and one daughter, Mrs. H. w.
Balsbaugh, for years prominent in
musical circles in Harrisburg. Mr..
Pfafiiin for long time lived near Pal
myra, but years ago removed to Har-
risburg to be near his daughter, Mrs.
Balsbaugh, who resided at Green and
Forster streets. Several years ago,
owing to declining health, he went to
the Pacific coast, taking up his resi-
dence ih Los Angeles. Mr.. and Mrs.
Balsbaugh joined him there about two
years ago and were with him at the
time of his death.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Emphasizes SCOPE of Ministry

Lancaster, May 11.-In the bac-
sermon to the nineteen
graduates of the Reformed Theological
the Rev. DR.. j. C. Bowman,
to the unusual condition of
world affairs and declared the oppor7
tunity for service in the Christian
was greater than ever before.
The Bible truths are as powerful to-day
as ever, and the Bible must prevail
throughout the world.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
For Coughs That Hang On"

4; Lingering colds, bronchial coughs,
Ia grippe colds and similar ailments
that hang on" until May are likely to
last all summer if not cured. Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound will allay in
flammation, clear stopped passages, re-
iieve distressing discharges at the
source, Danish stufy, wheezy breathing
and heal and soothe raw nasal and
bronchial passages. 1t is prompt in
action; safe and sure. Contains no
opiates. Geo. A. Gorgas, 16 N. Third
st. and p. R. r. Station.-Adv.
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KNIGHTS OF MALTA MEET
Twenty-third Annual Convention Be-
gins in Pottsville

Pottsville, May 1.-THE twenty
third annual convention of the Knights
of Malta began here yesterday with a
session of the Home and Hospital AS
sociation, which has direct charge of
the Malta Home and Hospital at Lew
istown. The Maltans have 125 acres
of land in the Miffiin county town for
grounds and farm.
The first of a series of special trains
which will bring hundreds of Knights
from Reading, Lancaster and Pitts
burgh arrived here last night. Last
evening the visiting representatives
and knights were entertained at a
smoker held at the parish house of
Trinity Episcopal church.