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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-24
News of Persons
Who Come and Go

Miss Ruth Young, of Lebanon, is
spending the Weekend as the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. George J. Coloviras, 1908
Market street.
Mrs. George w. Hamilton and little
daughter, Miriam. 1890 Park street,
will leave next week for visit with
the former mother, in Chester.
Frank Forsythe, prominent mer-
chant of Front Royal, Va, has returned
to his home after visit with his niece
Mrs. George A. Carl, 1949 Swatara
street.
Miss Ella Stitt, secretary of the
local Y. w. c. A., is visiting friends
in Baltimore.
Mrs. Albert Chesley, 212 North
Third street, is the guest of friends
in Washington.
Mrs. Henry NJ. Slime and little
daughter, Bettina, have returned to
their home, 81 South Front street,
from Bermuda, where they spent
the winter.
James Delaney and Percy Grubb,
419 Briggs street, are spending sew
eral days camping near Middletown.
Mr. and Mrs. William Zeigler and
Mrs. Harry Darlington, of Lewistown,
motored to this city yesterday.
Miss Jennie Cromwell, of Wildwood
n. d., is spending a few days with DR.
and Mrs. C. E. limerick, 2154 North
Fifth street.
i, H. Chidester, of Philadelphia, has
returned home after visit with
friends in this city.
Miss Emma Hart. of Chambersburg
spent yesterday with Miss Bessie Bel.
ford, 1903 Naudain street.
Mrs, |. Z. Marks, of Somerville. n
j., is the guest at home of DR.. and
Mrs. j. D. Fox, ZIG State street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Snyder. of
Philadelphia, were the guests of Mr.
and Mr. Frank H. Gregory, 612
Reilly street.
Edward F. Meek, who recently uu,
derwent an operation at the Harrisburg
hospital, is convalescing at his home
e07 Calder street.
Mrs. Thomas l.. Montgomery, sos
North Front street, is the guest OF
Cleveland friends.
Charles Wilhelm, 1905 Green street
is attending the ninety.sixth anniver.
sary of American Odd Fellowship, at
| Bloomsbury.
Miss Cecilia Burns, S17 Birchfeld
street, has returned from Lancaster.
Mrs. Bernadia Woelfie, of Philadel
phia, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Reuwer at their home in Pax
tang.
Mr.. and Mrs. William D. Block, who
were recently married in New York
City, are staying at the Hotel Iroquois
Atlantic City.
Mrs. j. NJ. Shook is recovering
from ten weeks illness at her home
1870 Christian street.
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not so well known as Handel's Mes
siah, but it has been ranked as high
as Messiah" by no less a Judge than
the composer himself, for when he was
asked which of the two works he
thought the greater, he replied that he
did not know to which he could give the
preference. The poem was written by
Milton. The text and music thus fur
nished a striking eoincident and show
what majestic things can be done by
those who are without sight. The blind
Milton and the blind Handel have given
here really majestic work The solo
lists for the evening concert will be Miss
Marie Stoddart soprano; Miss Marie
Morrisey, contralto; George Harris,
tenor, and Wilfred Glenn, bass.
Patrons are requested to be in their
seats promptly by p. IN. for the after
noon concert and by SIS for the even
ing concert. Late arrivals will not be
seated during the rendition of mum
ber They must wait until the number
being played is finished, so that the
enjoyment of those who are present on
time will not be interfered with. This
rule must be enforced as present indi-
cations are that the theatre will be
crowded at both performances.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-24
SOCIAL and PERSONAL
MISS GENSLIDER HOSTESS
Entertained a Number of Friends al
Her Home With Cards and Music

Miss Minnie Consider entertained a
number of friends at her home, 1414
North street, Wednesday evening. The
guests spent pleasant evening with
music and cards, after which refresh
ments were served.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
John Grass, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gen
slider. Mrs. Bessie Hall, Mrs. Anna
Hoffman. Mrs. Minnie Chrisman. Mrs.
Fannie Ehlan, Mrs. Julia Forbes, Mrs.
Hetty Walling, Mrs. Helen Zinn, Miss
Lizzie Halbert. Mrs. Ida Cora Arnold,
Mrs. Clyde Skiles, Mrs. Charles Baum.
Mrs. William Byrem. Miss Lefty Grass,
Miss Carrie Holstein, Miss Annie
Sehell. Miss Elizabeth Genslider, Miss
Lillian Hoffman, Miss Elizabeth Hol-
stein. Miss Maud Sheek, Miss Catharine
Ehrisman. Miss Bessie Lenox, Miss
Cstharine Baum, Miss Evelyn Hall,
Miss Catherine Hall, Miss Geraldine
Baum and Howard Baum.
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ONE Cent Letter. POSTAGE
BEING ACITATED

One cent postage rate on letters is
again being brought into prominence
and many high officials declare that it
is sure to come in the near future. All
classes of business would be greatly
benefited by its adoption, and estimated
statistics show there would be such
an increased demand for stamps that
the apparent loss of revenue would be
more than made up.
1t is an impossibility to place an es-
timated value on health. ii being a
most priceless possession-but, perhaps
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paired digestion and constipated bowels.
In order to get back to health and
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restore the Stomach, Liver and Bowels
to a normal condition. This suggests
the friendly aid of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. You will find j an excellent
tonic, apeptizer and strength maker
and well worthy of your confidence.
1t is an absolutely pure medicine,
adapted to all ordinary family ailments,
and your health will be greatly i'm
proved by giving 1t a fair trial at
once. Be sure you get the genuine Hos
letters Stomach Bitters with our Pri-
vate Stamp over the neck of Bottle.
-AuNs
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-24
PATRONESSES OF KELSEY TALK
Some of Those Who Will Aid Lecture
for Pure Milk Fund


Many of the patrons and patronesses
for the lecture Albert Kelsey, architect.
is to deliver in Fahnestock hall next
Friday evening for the benefit of the
general fund of the Pure Milk Society
of Harrisburg were announced to-day
and within day or two the entire list
will be completed Mr.. Kelsey's talk
will deal with his recent experiences in
tropical Mexico, particularly in Yuca.
tan, and he will illustrate his story with
lot of splendid pictures.
The partial list of patronesses and
patrons announced is as follows:
Mrs. John f. Fox, Mrs. William Hen.
derson, Mrs. William B. Hammond. Mrs.
Charles W. Hardt, Mrs. Edwin s. Her
man, Mrs. Robert H. Irons, the Misses
Pearson, Mrs. j. V. w. Reynders, Mrs.
james II. Darlington, the Misses Seller,
Mrs. W. o. Hickok, Mrs. w. Spry Hur-
lock, Mrs. A. j. Herr, Mrs. w. T. Hill
drup, Mrs. Neil f. Salsich, Mrs. Paul
G. Smith, Mrs. A. G. Knisely, Mrs. w.
0. Hickok, III, Mrs. Mercer B. Tate,
Mrs. Benjamin StNuse, Mrs. Marlin Z.
Olmsted, Mrs. John Fox Weiss, Mrs.
w. Frank Whitman, Mrs. J. Ralph
Woods, Mrs. William B. Wright, Miss
Anne Mccormick, Mrs. Carl B. Ely,
Mrs. Joseph l.. Shearer, Mrs. Ross A.
Hiekok, Mrs. Lyman D. Gilbert, Mrs.
Horace NJ. Whitman, Mrs. Anna Bacon,
Mrs. Francis Jordan Hall, Mrs. Spen-
Ger c. Gilbert, Mrs. Robert A. Lamber-
ton, Mrs. George D. Ramsay, Mrs. j.
Allen Donaldson, Mrs. John Campbell,
Mrs. Fl. R. Douglas, Mrs. George Etter,
Mrs. William Pearson, Mrs. William B.
McCaleb, Mrs. Frank Payne, Mrs. f. z.
Wallower, Miss Mary Robinson, Miss
Mary Emily Reilly, Mrs. Ralph t.
Meredith, Mrs. Charles A. Kunkel, A.
S. MeCreath and DR.. John F. Culp.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-24
SEWING SOCIETY DINNER
Held in Grace NJ. E. Church Social
Hall Last Night

The Ladies Sewing Society of
Grace NJ. f. church, gave a 6 o'eloek
dinner in the social hall of the church
last night, with the Rev. John D. and
Mrs. Fox, the Rev Hiles C. and Mrs.
Pardoe, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Davis
and Mrs. J. f. Marks, of Somerville,
\. j.. as guests of honor. Covers were
laid for the following:
Mrs. f. Y. Peters, Mrs. Anna Bacon,
Mrs. Mary R'ss, Mrs. Horace McFar-
land, Mrs. Joseph Miller, Mrs. Anna
Meese, Mrs. Irene Harlacker, Mrs.
Charles Beaver, Mrs. Margaret Ellen
berger, Mrs. NJ. A. Floyd, Mrs. A. J.
Herr, Mrs. A. S. Hubley, Mrs. W. B.
Sloan, Miss Addie Rudy, Miss Louise
Keister, Mrs. Fannie Awl and Mrs.
Fortenbaugh.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-24
Local BOYS Will Give
Concert AT Colonial

A group of some forty little musi-
eians, all Harrisburg boys, who are
bound to make good, and who have al
ready made good to the extent of hav-
ing one of the best boys bands in
America, are Kilgores s Kolonia Kids
and these progressive little fellows, who
have put in a whole year of constant
practice since their last engagement at
the Colonial, are going to 20 on the
stage again next week to show Harris
burg music lovers what they have ac-
complished.
The kolonial Kids are going to be
featured the first half of the coming
week at the Colonial. Wilmer 4 Vim.
cent have promised the boys all of tine
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profit of that week to help them buy
new uniforms, and the little musicians
are filled with expectancy in the hope
that the Colonial will break all records
while they are there.
1t ought to be a source of much
pride to Harrisburg to have a boys
band that ranks with the best in the
country. When they appeared at the
Colonial year ago the boys gave splen-
did concerts, and it is predicted that
this year will show so much improve
ment, as result of their long and
ceaseless practice, that all Harrisburg
will be talking about the wonderful iu-
venile organization early in the week.
Adv
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-24
Mrs. Shultz Entertains

Mrs. William Shultz entertained the
members of the Friday Afternoon En-
broidery Club at her home. 121 Sylvan
Terrace, yesterday afternoon. Those
present were Mrs. Frank Hesser, Mrs.
]. Odin Hoffman, Mrs. Jesse Howe. Mrs.
David Ober, Miss Anna Lauer, Mrs.
Joseph Forward, Mrs. Otto Plack, Mrs.
William Secrist, Mrs. John Martin and
Miss Emma Greishaber.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-24
Birth A Announcements

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Galley Branyan,
of Enola, announce the birth of a son,
Stewart Galley Branyan, Wednesday
April 21. Mrs. Branyan was Miss Grace
Holmes, of this city, prior to her mar
riage.
Mr.. and MIS-. Ezra o. zarker, of Car
bondale, announce the birth of son,
Charles Louis, Tuesday, April 20. Mrs.
Zarker was Miss Jennie Osman, of this
city, prior to her marriage.
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ENTERTAINED ON BIRTHDAY
Guests of Miss Juniata Bordner Spent
Pleasant Afternoon

Miss Juniata Bordner entertained a
number of little friends at her home
1924 North street, yesterday afternoon
in celebration of her Sth birthday an.
niversary. Those present were:
Helen Diefenbach, Florence Diefen
bach, Jeanette Hart, Winifred Dieland
Marian Early, Frances Hammond, 10.
seph Berkholder, Margaret Vert, Gene
We've Steel, Annie Zimmerman and
Juniata Bordner.
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MRS. DECEVEE REELECTED
Annual Business Meeting of wednes-
day Club Held Yesterday

Mrs. Edwin j. Decevee was unani-
mously reelected president of the
Wednesday Music Club at the annual
business meeting held yesterday morn
ing. Other officers were elected as fol-
lows: Vice president, Miss Mary B.
Robinson; recording secretary, Mrs.
Carl Willis Davis; corresponding see
retary, Miss Lillian Bennethum; treas
urer, Mrs. William L. Kellar; director
of the chorus, Miss Ruth Swope Conk-
ling.
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Guest From Pittsburgh

Mrs. c. Douropolous. wife of the Rev
Dr. C. DOuropolous, of the Orthodox
Greek church of Pittsburgh. spent
Thursday and Friday as the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. 1eorge ]. Coloviras. 1905
Market street, en- route to her home
from Baltimore. Md.
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Attending Panama Exposition

Mrs. Herman P. Miller, wife of the
Senate Librarian, and Miss Jones, of
Conshohocken, her sister, arrived in
San Francisco, last night on a visit to
Herman P. Miller, Jr., who is attend
ing Leland Stanford University, and to
visit the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-24
Rapid Photographv

Is making photographs of the splash
formed by a falling liquid, Professor
Worthington of :he Royal Society, in
London, has succeeded in giving an ex
posure of less than three onemillionths
of second. This is effected with an
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electric spark, which can be SO accur-
ately timed that the operator can se-
lect any desired stage in the progress
of splash within limits of error not
exceeding two one-thousandths of sec
ond
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-24
ONLY Imaginary

Married men don t really have half
the trouble they let on they have, AMI
bachelors doin I have half the fun mar
ried men think they have.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06

Many other instances might be mentioned to show the zeal of the company in it's efforts to promote the prosperity and growth of Alabama by buying within the state but this will suffice to demonstrate it's pur pose to be ''of Alabama and for Alabama
 It IS possible in many lines for the manufacturer to do business in other states and even in foreign lands and to remove the plant if favorable con ditions offered elsewhere but no such privilege IS enjoyed by this company It's holdings are planted
 in Alabama for all time 1t is tied to the stream on which its plant is located and it must remain there doing business with the people of Alabama. It can not seek customers elsewhere or avail itself of any inducements that might come from other states where the zeal for development may be more pro nounced among the people, and where liberal offers might be made for the location of such an enterprise This shows how nseparably the welfare of this or ganization is associated with Alabama and Alabam- lans, and why every impulse of self fnterest would prompt the management to be as useful to the state and its people is possible to be- Surely if there is any business organization in the state that is worthy to be called Gan Alabama institution" and to merit the cooperation and good will of the peo- pie, it is this organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06
Would Make Profit Improbable

From this simple statement of fact 1t will be that breach of good faith the part of the state at this time might make it impossible for those who have put their money into this enterprise to realize anything the investment. And surely a condition like this is not desirable from any view point.
 Aside from tue question of good faith involved in this particular instance, Alabama would make serious mistake were 1t to withdraw the encourage ment it has offered for the development of hydro electric enterprises in the state. This is work of development that has just begun, so to speak, and must yet be expended if the state is to reap anything like the maximum benefits of it's wealth of water power And the nature of these developments is such that inducements of some character sential to progress Practically every form of human activity, barring hydroelectrc undertakings, ouires an initial investment commensurate with the initial prospective sales In the of hydro cleo trc developments the investment is in millions be- fore single horse power is sold. And when the mil lions have been invested the product cannot be dis posed of unless the price is made very aurng to the communities that to he reached. No one has to buy te product and if those within the range of the compinys operations withhold their patronage, the organization cannot go elsewhere for business, is the with the manufacturer of pig iron or the dealer ill cotton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06
Public Reaps Large Benefits

It has been said also that this company confines it's attention to the sale of power to the larger and that the public does not enjoy the benefit of it's de veopment; erroneous claim of similar character being made with reference to the smaller communi- ties in the state. As matter of fact this company has been supplying the public directly with hydro electric power in Anniston, Oxford, Taadega, At talla, Pell City, Ragand, Leeds and Lincoln and is preparing to extend it's lines to Jacksonville and West Blocton for that purpose Inquiry in any of these communities will show that this company is rendering satisfactory service at reasonable rates From Jacksonville the company will carry it's lines to Piedmont, where it will serve certain industries and probably will furnish the community with power for distribution through the municipal ownership system.
 At the request of citizens of Guntersville and Hartselle the company has arranged to furnish power in those communities, and eventually will ex- tend its hydro-eectric system thereto. In addition to these direct services the company supplying the public through other organizations in Gadsden Alex ander City, Tuscaloosa and Birmingham It is here to serve the people and it is doing all in its power to extend it's business by offering the maximum of efficiency at the minimum of cost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06

That it is the intention of the company to expand it's service rapidly as possible and encourage the consumption of it's product by offering every induce ment within the range of good business judgment is shown by the logic of circumstances The company is not making money nor can it hope to do so until it has developed its business to the maximum As matter of fact and this be proven to any who will take the time for investigation, compe- ton with coal in the mineral section of Alabama has forced this company to sell its current at price which is not sufficient to pay interest the bonded investment to say nothing of return to the holders of common stock. Not only so but it will be physi- cal impossibty to pay interest out of the earnings of the company the initial development even when the maximum of capacity is being sold, after paying all the fixed charges
 Before an earning basis be reached it will be necessary for 1t to make other developments and to extend the developments of the present And in this connection the proposed repudiation of the states promise of exemption from taxation becomes vital matter. It will require money to make the ex tensions that will be necessary in order to a turn upon the initial investment, and to deprive the company of the promised relief from the burden of taxation during the formative period of its business will make the enlistment of additional capital diff cult if not absolutely impossible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06
Asks No Extensions

These well known facts make it difficult to finance operations of this character and the encouragement Alabama has been offering might be continued in the future with great profit to the state. Yet it is not upon these grounds that the Alabama Power com pany appears before the public with this appeal for fair play. It is asking extension of any exemp- tions that have been accorded it. It is asking emption upon any property that is now subject to taxation. s
 The statement has been made that 'further ex- emptions'' upon the property of this company being asked This is erroneous fact that cannot be emphasized too strongly. Summed up, the situation is this:
 The Alabama Power company came into the state and invested its money under definite promise that it's buildings and equipment would be exempt from taxation for period of 10 years Now all it asks expects is for Alabama to keep it's promise
 Could anything be reasonable, just, more in line with the conduct that should character ize institutions that are jealous of their good name' We believe not, and we rest our upon that sense of fairness that has been dominant character istic among Alabamians,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06
Shall the State of Alabama
 Violate Its Sacred Pledge?
Statement Prompted By the Effort Break Solemn Con That Was Accepted In Good Faith and Which Formed
 the Basis of An Investment of Millions of Dollars
CTS of the Legislature, and

To the Governor the Members of the Legislature, and
 the People of Alabama:
 When this company came into Alabama and in vested many millions of dollars, it did with clear, definite and unequvocal promise from the State that its plant, exclusive of real estate would be exempt from taxation for period of 10 years.
 There is no controversy upon this point; no mis- understanding Yet, in order that the full force of the agreement may be understood, the exact words are reproduced upon this page
 This promise of exemption, made to prospective in Nestors in 1907 became part of the Code of Ala hama long before the owners of the Alabama Power Company became interested in water power develop ments in this State They had absolutely nothing to do with the formulation of the promise of exemption. It was made without their knowledge solicitation. Yet when they to consider the subject of invest ing in Alabama they accepted this promise in good faith, believing in the integrity and honesty of pur pose behind the pledge.
 Using this promise inducement for investors to put their money in Alabama the organizers of the Alabama Power Company raised sufficient capital to carry through an investment of than twelve mil lion dollars in the development of an enterprise of -inestimable value to the State.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06

their abiding confidence in the character of the promise made them.
 But, setting aside the moral aspects of the case for moment, what would be the effect on the minds of investors should Alabama repudiate the promise upon which this company entered the State and h. vested its money?
 News of this repudiation of a sacred obligation would go to the far places of the earth and Alabama would be given blow in the eyes of investors from which it would not recover in years
 Viewed purely from monetary standpoint, Ala bama cannot afford to commit an act like this. It has vast undeveloped wealth which must be deve oped if the State is to grow in wealth upon scale commensurate with its splendid possibilities, and It would be suicidal to drive prospective investors away through acts of repudation. To keep faith to deal fairly with investors, is quite important in the encouragement of works of development 1t is to have great natural wealth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-06
Not Fair to Repudiate

We submit that though the principle of ex- emption may be wrong-though do not agree with this contention-that it would be grossly un- fair to establish such principle induce the invest ment of huge sums on the promise of exemption, and then change the policy it relates to those who had acted upon the promise
 Alabamas bonds good in the bond markets of the world because Alabama $ faith is behind the bonds--it has made definite promise and investors accepted the promise in good faith.
 How long, we ask in all seriousness, would Ala bama credit be good should she break faith with her bondholders and refuse to keep her solemn pledge?
 Yet, who shall say that Alabama promise to pay her bonds is more solemn more binding than her promise to this company to exempt its enterprise from taxation for period of 10 yearsi
 The same principle is involved. The bondhoder invests his money on definite promise, and the stockholders in the Alabama Power Company in vested theirs in the same way. They took the word of the state as final and irrevocabe, and invest ment of more than $12OO0,OOO is evidence enough of