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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
EXPORTS AND IMPORTS DURING WAR

According to official figures which are avail
able on the foreign commerce of the United States
during the nine months that ended with last March,
through eight of which the in Europe was going
on, the exports from this country to Germany have
decreased more than 260,000000, compared with
the period last year. while the exports to coun-
tries close to Germany have increased to the
amount of $149000OO0.
The principal exports to German s neighbors-
Norway, Sweden Denmark and the Neth,. .ands- =
that have been increasing have been found to be
wheat, cotton, copper, boots and automobiles -
articles which at present in demand in Germany
well in other warning countries Accounts
have been given of large shipments of supplies into
Germany from agents of that country located in
Scandinavia and the Netherlands but figures have
not before been available which can be trusted to
show the exact extent to which such business
indirect commerce between the United States and
Germany,-has been carried on during the war.
Although the British ORDER which went into
effect March l. cut off direct commerce with Ger
many, it has not stopped trade with neutral coun-
tries near Germany,-countries from which goods
be transported with no great difficulty into the
Kaiser S realm. As consequence the commerce of
the United States with Norway during the nine
months ended with March increased $40 per cent ;
to Denmark more than 400 per cent, and to Sweden
500 per cent.
During that period of time, what of our imports?
Their value decreased from $1,39S, 900 to
$1,2136 $4,000 compared with the same period last
year,-a loss of $1S4,699,000. Although this loss
has been made up to some extent by increased do
mestic production of the articles formerly imported
from foreign countries it is manifest that there has
been a decrease in consumption of certain luxuries
which the belligerent countries are no longer sup
plying. The imports of precious stones, for in
stance, fell off from $27 100000 to $10,000,000.
An increase in imports is noted in the case of
raw wool, which advanced from $31 000,00 to $37-
100000, while there no wool reported
among our exports. There was an increase, how
ever in the export of woolen goods, including cloth
ing for soldiers. great increase in domestic man.
ufacturng of woolen goods is thus indicated There
has been reported this week. in fact, veritable
boom in secured and pulled woods in this coun-
try, because Of the increasing needs of manufac-
turers who have taken large contracts to supply
army goods for England and France
1t is too early, of course for correct estimates
to be made of the effects on the various industries
OF the United States of the changing values of ex-
ports and imports during the war; yet the indica-
tons seem to be that these industries are enjoying
some very substantial gains
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
FRANKLIN MEDAL FOR EDISON

One medal more or less may not make much diff
ference in Thomas A. Edison's collection of such
tributes to his inventive genius, yet there has
surely been prominent place found there for the
recent gift of the Franklin Institute of Philade-
phia, the Franklin medal showing the profile of the
great American who first attempted to tame the
lightning which Edison later succeeding in har
Messing.
The presentation of the medal was made in appre-
citation, it was said Of the worth of Edson's 'nu-
merous basic inventions and discoveries forming the
foundations of worldwide industries and signally
contributing to the well-beng comfort and pleasure
of the human race"
That is very fair account of the South Orange
wizards accomplishments, even though it does not
fully express all that might be said on the subject
set of books would be necessary to do such
theme justice. Volumes have been written about
far less important things.
The actual products of Edison s genius, of course
give the best testimony the topic and their daily
in lands civilized and uncivilized must be the
source of great qualification to the inventor
Even humble medals, however, have their place
as expressions of appreciation. They are concrete
evidences of the high regard in which the recipient
is held by his fellows The Franklin medal is
prize only by signal service rendered to science
and the race.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
SHRINERS ON VISIT TO YORK
Three Hundred Mobiles and Novices
Make Trip on Special Train
With Patrol and Band

Shriners of. Zembo Temple, of this
city, headed by Illustrious Potentate
George w. Mcllhenny, went in spe-
cial train to York last night to aid in
ceremonial session held by the York
Shriners.
A special business session of Zembo
Temple was held at p. m. in this city,
after which the mobiles and their novices
left Harrisburg at 6 o'clock on spe-
cial train via the Pennsylvania railroad,
arriving at York at $40 O'Clock.
There were about 800 in the Harris
burg delegation, including the Zembo
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
FOR FREEDOM OF THE SEAS.

Richardson, deceased; Owen NJ. Cope
land and G. Reese Eaby; first ceremon-
ial master, Francis G. Nicely; second
ceremonial master, j. Harry Messer-
smith; marshal, Mercer B. Tate; di-
rector, Harry Z. Whitmoyer; assistant
director, George Roberts; captain of the
guard, Ralph B. Brimmer; outer guard,
William E. Brodbeck.
The officers of the Arab patrol were:
Captain, Francis H. Hoy, Jr.; first lieu
tenant, William A. Boil; second lieu
tenant, William I. Laubcnstein; third
lieutenant, w. A. B. Miller; director of
Zembo band, Cornelius B. Shope; di-
rectors of vocal music. Ralph E. Steev-
er and Harvey G. lHassler; alchemists,
Charles H. Kline and Frank B. Bosch;
electrician, Robert w. Hoy; keeper Of
the robes, Charles p. Lush; pianist,
Fred J. Kramer, and steward, William
B, Miller,
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Temple band, under the direction of
Cornelius B. Shope, and the famous
Arab patrol of the temple. Upon their
arrival in York they were joined by
the York, Lancaster and Columbia
Shrners and the novices and short
street parade, headed by the band, was
held.
The official divan of Zembo temple
for 1915 is, as follows: Illustrious po-
tentate, George w. Mcllhenny; chief
rabban, John NJ. j. Raunick; assistant
rabban, Luther j. Schroeder; high
priest and prophet, Henry w. Cough;
oriental guide, E. Clair Jones; treasur-
er Maurice E. Finney; recorder, Fred
erick J. Smith; trustees, j. Rowe Fletch-
err John X. Royal and Charles E. Co.
vert; representatives of the imperial
council, George w. Mcllhenny, Freder-
lex j. Smith, E. Clair Jones and Elmer
w. Ehler; past potentates, William F.
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Tongue-End Topics
Riots in Colon and Panama

The recent riots between United
States soldiers of the Panama canal
forces and the Panama police in both
Panama and Colon, in which several on
both sides have been killed, have made
1T necessary for Brigadier General
Clarence R. Edwards, U. S. A., com
manding the Panama canal troops, to
establish large permanent provost
guards in both cities. In Panama the
guard is composed of Company E, Tenth
infantry, Captain F. w. Coleman, while
at Colon the various coast artillery
companies stationed at Toro Point are
assigned to that duty in turn.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
Mexican Money Values Drop

The purchasing price of Mexican pa.
per money has been decreasing stead
lily until to-day the Mexican peso is
worth but II cents in gold in Mexico
City, instead of so cents as in normal
times. The price of commodities has
risen accordingly and the populaee has
become greatly excited. A few DAYS
ago the exchange value of the peso was
the occasion of heated debate among
the delegates attending one of the ma
tional conventions. An orator had been
holding forth for an hour OF more in an
incendiary speech wherein he charged
Wall Street and the fnanciers of Lon.
don, Berlin and Paris for being respon.
sible for the thirty cent" variety of
money now prevailing in Mexico. He
was interrupted by the president Of the
session, vino said
Mr.. Delegate, I desire to call your
attention to the fact that the relati ,e
value of Mexican paper currency and
the gold coin of foreign states is due
in large measure to the law of supply
and demand.'' ~
l"Then," thundered the orator, III
demand that this law be repealed forth.
with. "
The statement met with great ap-
plause on the part of the majority of
the delegates, who signified their will.
ingness to vote for the repeal, but the
chairman failed to put the question.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
MAKING MOTOR TOURISTS WELCOME

The Ohio village of Hudson has adopted a new
attitude toward motor tourists who pass that way.
fine brick highway has been built through Hud-
son, extending from Cleveland to Akron and be-
yond. Instead of placing constables with stop
watches along the road the outskirts OF the
village in the hope of trapping motorists exceeding
the speed limit and instead of trying in other ways
to make the tourists visits miserable the people of
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
Scissors in Demand in Vienna

Scissors are oddly in great demand
in Vienna. 1t does not seen to have
occurred to the authorities 10 / lerforate
the coupon parts of the municipal bread
tickets, so they have to be cnt off with
scissors. In consequent these, instead
OF being merely a professional or house
hold necessity, have suddenly trcome
indispensable for everybody. As
bread can only be had in restaurants
and cafes in exchange for coupons, the
walters must be provided with scissors,
and it is estimated that at least ten
thousand pairs have been bought for
them alone. The bakers must have
them also, as disputes frequently arise
as to whether it is the duty Of the
buyer or seller to detaeh the coupon.
Many private persons carry their own
scissors around with them.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
clergyman's Arm FRACTURED

Lebanon, May 21.-The Rev. Will
liam w. Friddinger, pastor of the Unit
ed Brethren in Christ church, Jones'
town, this county, is suffering from
a double fracture of his right arm as
the result of the back-fring of an
auto as he was in the act of cranking
it yesterday at the Union water works
in North Annville township.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
SIGNS OF THE TIMES

In railway station at Bath, Illinois, mo loafers al.
lowed except employees"
In Appleton Wisconsin, Everything in Sausage"
In Ann Arbor, Hand Pressng-Ladies work spe-
cialty"
At Fourth and Sycamore, Our magazines, newspapers,
candies and confectionery contain all the latest reports
from the front. Cincinnati Ad Club News
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
SHE HAD SAID IT

Census Man-"How old you, madamf"
Lady-"Twenty -fve."
Census Man (gaantly)-"You could easily say you were
five years younger than you are"
Lady-"Oh, I've done that already."-Boston Tran
script.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21

The thieves who have been taking flower from lawns
in Royaon least so depraved as to be without
a of the beautiful.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21

We don't care how long you take to think it over
Kaiser Wilhelm, just you keep the submarines from
operating in the meantime!
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A WoMAN,S WAY

Nivins (cautously)-"Is she economical7"
Miss Sharpe-"Oh, veryi have her work five day.
making cushion she could buy for dime e-Ginger
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21

Harrsburgs new asphalt repair plant will hardly be in
operation in time help out on Good Roads Day next
Wednesday
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21

There is little peace of mind in official circles on
the Hill since the appointments have been announced.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
GENTLY PUT

Boy (applying for job)-"Have you an opening for
me, sirf"
Boss-"Yes, behind you; close it please you go out -
OBJ Bulletin.
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TOLD INLlGHTER VEIN
CHANGED

Nivens-"What are you doing now; still moving pianos''
Rivens-"No, moving pictures Ginger.
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NO JOKE

Tommy-"Paw, what is a freethnker?"
Paw-"An unmarried man, my on"-N Y. Times
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-21
FISH
Madam, here's a n

Madam, mere s a man at the door with parcel 70
you"
what is it, Maggie7
TITS fish, maam, an it's marked C. o. D."
Tel him to take it back ordered trout. Ginger
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WEATHER FORECASTS

Harrisburg and vicinity: Showers
and warmer tonight. Saturday partly
cloudy.
Eastern Pennsylvania: Showers and
warmer tonight. Saturday partly
cloudy, probably showers in north por-
tion. Moderate southeast to southwest
winds
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YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE IN HARRISBURG
Highest, So; lowest, "A; a. M, 54, S. p. m., Sc
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO.

Mrs. L. Green was the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. j. C. Burns Saturday and
Sunday. The choir gave an entertain
ment Friday evening and was very
successful. Mr.. Lewis Woods, who
has been here for his health returned
to his home in Kansas City, Mo-.
The Elms Hotel walters a V their
head waiter, Mr., w. Mcknight, a sur
prise party in honor of his birthday
anniversary which was st. Patrick's
day, the 18th. The entire crew was
present and some interesting remarks
were made showing the high esteem
which they held for their guest of
honor. Mr.. Mcknight responded. Fri
day was Patrons Day at Lincoln
School. Many parents were present
and several members of the school
board. An excellent program was
rendered, closing with remarks by the
superintendent, G.. w. Denner.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
PLEASANT HILL, MO.
BY E. w. Turner.

Be it resolved by the members OF
Enterprise Lodge No. IS A. F. & A. M,
that in the death of Brotehr r. w.
Wood the lodge has suffered an ir.
reparable loss; and in memory of the
late deceased brother we drape our
lodge hall and wear mourning for
thirty days. Be It further resolved
that a copy of these resolutions be
sent to the bereaved relatives of the
late deceased and a copy sent to the
Kansas City Sun for publication.
Miss Oneider Taylor has gone to
Omaha for an indefinite stay. -. Miss
Maude C. OGDEN of Kansas City visit
ed friends here Sunday. Members
Of Phoebe Ann Court will celebrate
Palm Sunday with an unusual pro-
gram and sermon at high noon.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Ander-
son, a ~ten-pound son. All parties in
Guiding father are doing WE'LL. Prof.
and Mrs. E. w. Turner and daughter
will spend Easter in Moberly... .
Richard W. Wood died Sunday night
March Fl and was buried Tuesday by
the Masonic lodge of which he was
a member In good standing. Deceased
was 80 years old and leaves two
brothers and two nephews.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
ST. JOSEPH, MO.

Miss Francis Free is on the sicl
list. Miss Fannie Corpal is i~ndisposed
Next Sunday is the annual sermon
of the X. of p. S.. Women's day on
the 14th of March was a decided sue.
cess. Mr.. Vernon France, 315 West
Colo. Ave, died of labor pneumonia,
Feb. 90. Mr.. Edw Ross, aged 40
yeras. died at the home of his daugh.
ter, Mrs. Anna Nelson, 401 s.. 10th
St, Feb. 90. Mrs. d. Moore, aged
so, died at the home Of her daughter.
Mrs Sarah Watkins, 1911 Holeman
St, Feb. 20. The body was shipped
to Lenneus, Mo. for burial. -. Mrs.
Angelina Mcdonald, age "a years, died
at her residence, 316 So. 10th st. of
pneumonia, March 7.....Mr. George
Paris, aged 80 years, died at the home
of his son, Oscar Paris, 1922 So. Sth,
March 9Th. MI. John Ward, aged
81, died at his home, 2021 Jones ST.,
March TO-. Alice Bubbins, the in
FAINT daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Tif1n, 1416 N. 14th St, died March II.
....Mr. Chas. Reeves, aged SO, died at
the local hospital, March G.. Mrs.
Mary Powell, aged 7S years, died
March 10 at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Hattie Lewis. 1902 Mulberry st.
baby White, the infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. White, died March Is.
Mr.. VIM. S~teamburg. aged 65, died
at the hospital, March Is. The body
was shipped to Tonganoxie for burial.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
H Ell MA, MONT.

We are having an early spring out
here. Mrs. Sarah Brown, who has
been quite i'll is improved. Also Mrs.
Jennie Seals. Mrs. c. C. Matthews
was a pleasant hostess Wednesday at
her beautiful home on Hollins Ave. in
honor of the visiting ladies of st. Paul,
Mimi, Mrs. Lucas and Mrs. James.
More than one-third of the colored
people here W their own homes. The
church is doing nicely. Rev. I. S. Will
son. pastor. Mrs. Geo. NJ. Lee, Jr.,
was hostess on Friday afternoon in
honor of the visiting ladies at her
beautiful home on Eighth Avenue
from 300 to 500. We are looking
forward to our district Conference
which will be held at st. James A. M.
E. Church in May.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
JOPLIN, MO,

Rev. J.. N. Brownlee has a most
successful business in this city and
is highly esteemed by all who know
him. He has a most accomplished
stenographer and bookkeeper in Miss
May Hagerman whose courteous man
ner has won her many friends.
Among u new subscribers are: Mrs.
Jas. Cox and Miss Ruby Hoops with
more to follow. Trinity NJ. E. choir
has been invited to sing at the Lincoln
Annual Conference which convenes
in C~offeyville, Kansas in April. It's
members are Russell Kittrell, Pres;
Miss n. Willene Jackson, teacher in
Lincoln School, instructor; Miss Ruby
Hopes, Secy.; Miss May Colwan,
Mesdames Rosa Emerson, Dora Dow
ell, May Signer, Walker, Geo. Bar.
nett, and Rev. j. n. Brownlee. They
furnish excellent music for all occa.
sions.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
Troy. KANSAS

The bazaar and entertainment that
was given for the Trustee Club of
the A. M. &. Church under he SUI
pervision of Mrs. Mollie Brown Sat
urday, March 20, was a grand sue
cess. There were forty aprons do
mated for this affair and with the
dainty lunch that was served there
was naught left to give away. Every
thing was sold and something over
$4,000 was cleared. Those who as
sisted Mrs. Brown were: Mrs. Mary
S~chumache, Misses Anna Taylor.
MauFine Weaver and Rosa Snyder and
Mr.. John Shaw and little Lillian and
Florence Webster. -. Mrs. Mollie
Wilkinson and Miss Mintle Wilkinson
were st. Joseph visitors Monday.
Mrs. Mary Schumache, Mr.. and Mrs.
M. w. Webster and children of st.
Joseph attended the bazaar Saturday
night. The Ladies Aid will be en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. Dora
Lee Thursday evening. 4. Messrs.
Willie Wilkinson, Boyd Snoddy and
Charles Pennel were Wathena visitors
Sunday evening. MI. Charles Pennel
OF Lawrence, Kansas is here to stay
indefinitely and try farming this
spring on the Pennel farm, five miles
northwest of Troy. ..... MI. Willie
Brown has purchased a new clean
ing machine for his pantatorium and
with the assistance of Mr. Aaron Will
kfnson will be glad to have your soil.
citation. Master Charles Webster of
st. Joseph has had a desire to come
to Troy to visit for some time but
to come unattended as he is FIVE years
OF age, SO Thursday morning his
mother granted him his great wish
and he came to Troy alone, to visit
his grandfather and aunt, Mr.. Charles
Schumache and Mrs. nellie E. How
ard respectively. He say now that |
he is getting to be quite a young
man, when he can travel alone. The
children are preparing to have an
excellent program for Easter at the
A. NJ. E. Church. Everybody should
come out and encourage these chill
dren. Mr.. Bert Wakefield is quite
indisposed at his home with pneu-
monia. This is his second attack of
the dreaded disease and the doctors
are very anxious about him.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
REV. MRS. PEARL.
The Famous Evangelist.

Rev. Sister Dee Pearl, 31O1 East 16
has reopened her Church Grant Chanel
at 5SS Harrison street 1t is a beauti.
tul Church room easily seating 100
persons. To add to its comfort Sister
Pearl is master in her profession of
and altogether it is a very comfort.
able and cozy Church room. Sister
Pearl it master in her profession of
divine healing coupled also with the
gift of wisdom to preach the infallible
doctrine of truth makes her a tower
OF strength in advancing the cause of
Christ, unfortunate and fallen human.
lty and giving God the praise. Sister
Pearl will also open a spiritual study
at her church for the acceptance of
members and all those who are spirit.
ually inclined that they may gain
strength and knowledge in the study
of the scripture in this great work
with faith in Jesus Christ. For infor.
nation consult Sister Pearl at her
residence, S101 e. 10th. Bell Phone,
East 1857.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
PLATTs5uRG, MO.
BY Leonard Thompson.

The services were well attended at
all of the three churches Sunday.
The Christian Church had a very sue.
cessful entertainment Saturday even
ing. &c. The A. NJ. E. Church had a
literary and interesting debate Thurs.
day evening. -. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Hick of Lathrop attended the services
at the A. NJ. e. Church Sunday.
Mrs. Matte Evans was a Kansas City
visitor Monday. Rev. H. w. Bolts
returned to st. Joe to continue a re-
vival meeting. . Those on the sick
list are much improved: Mrs. VIM.
Tobin, Mrs. Mollie Tobin, Mrs. Amer
lea Shade, Mr.. Fred Pennoyer, Mrs.
Ernest Estell and Mrs. Ada Draden;
Mr.. NJ. Shade is out again. Mr..
Elmer Clark is now superintendent of
the Christian Sunday School, and Mr..
John Walker, assistant.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1915-03-27
Guard Your Children
Against Bowel Trouble

Many children at an early age
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Luzerne, Pa, who attend many
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