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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
Origin of the Exchange.

The potato season of 1899 was disas-
trous for the planters Of the two lower
counties of the peninsula. Many of them
did not get enough for their crops to pay
for the fertilizer. hauling, labor and
freight. Consequently there was deter
mination among many of them never to
grow another tuber.
But when these planters began to cast
about for some crop to take the place of
potatoes they awoke to the fact that
their lands were better adapted to grow
ing roots than anything else. Some of
the more discerning among them, after
looking over the situation. came to the
conclusion that the fault was in the man
ner of disposal of the crops.
A careful study convinced them that
the reason potatoes were bringing
such meager returns was that they
were not shipped to the right markets,
and not that all the markets in the
country were glutted. The latter fact
was apparent because, despite the low
prices. not enough potatoes were be-
ing raised in the United States to meet
the supply and some tubers were being
imported.
Meetings of the farmers were called
and plan was presented to them. The
result was the organization of the ex-
change. 1t began its work in the
spring of 1900 and Immediately much
sitter market became apparent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16

creasing every year. In 1914 1t was
$5.S93. 942.01. The year 1915 was bad
year and the sales of the exchange
amounted only to 1896, 0s25o. But
note the following year, when the sales
were more than double, being $6.971.-
1868. This year the business will be
between ss.500,000 and s10.o00,0O0.
The Star tomorrow will show how
much it costs the eastern shore farmer
to raise his potatoes, the condition of
his labor market, and how he will nave
markets for his crop for an average of
IS a barrel until the LIST of August
J. w. D. MELVIN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
VENIZEL0S AND NEW KING
AT ODDS OVER POLICIES

PARIS. July IA dispatch to the
Temps from Athens says:
Serious differences appear to have
arisen between the new King of Greece
and Premier FeniZelos. One indication
of this is the postponment by the king
of the signing of a decree to resummon
the 1915 chamber of deputies. which
was illegally dissolved by the then
premier. Stephanos s;kouloudis.
M. Fenizelos demands that the king
openly cease to carry out his fathers
internal and external policies. but the
king is postponing action or has re-
fused to give his approval to such
categorical regulations"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16

vantage involved beyond the fundamental
gain Of having soldiers physically at for
their work. It Il obvious that men in
training should have the maximum hours
per day and days per week for drfn and
exercise. The few weeks Of summer
weather which soldiers In tho south may
encounter win be moro than Offset by
the long autumn and mild winter during
which tho troops will undergo the larger
part Of their training"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16

We hear very little O some
folks cause they attend t Their
own business.
You might jest as we'll carry
banner readin' Keep away" as
go about with long face.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
DEsPONDENT, ENDS LIFE.
Cigar Man in New York City Leaps
From Hotel Window

NEW YORK. July I6.-Apparently
Respondent over the failure of his cigar
business in this city, solomon Guggen-
helm. formerly Of San Francisco, killed
himself yesterday by leaping from his
room on the third floor of hotel, after
having slashed his wrists.
A letter signed by Leon Guggenheim,
vice president of the Imperial OIL Com
pany of San Francisco. an uncle, was
found In the room. Another letter said
the writer had heard from two other
brothers in France. one IN an am
bulance company and the other in the
trenches
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16

health advantages to the men," said Gen.
Gorgas. 'aThe outstanding fact L. that
men trained In tho south win have
ing out Of doors practically all of every
day. In certain regions. wisely chosen
for our National Guard camps, rain is
scarce In the winter-when the heaviest
training will be done-and at night SOL
diers here will sleep in quarters where
there Is free air circulation.
There is, Of course. a military adj
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
ARMY HEALTH EXPERT
PRAISES CAMP SITES
Surgeon General Gorgas Asserts
Southern Locations Will Make
for Efficiency.

In a statement commencing the War
Departments policy of locating most OF
the troop training camps in the south,
Surgeon General Gorgas declared such an
arrangement would have great influence
for good health and hence for military
efficiency
II am strongly in favor Of sites in the
south for training camps because Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
COMPROMISE Is LIKELY.

PETROGRAD, July 1.-THE semis
Official news agency today received and
made public the following telegram
from Helsingfors, Finland:
Confidence ID expressed here that .
compromise will be reached which viii
satisfy Finnish demands without revo-
lutionary acts or q declaration Of TinS
nish independence"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
Honest Advertising.

For the protection of its
readers, The Star carefully
censors all advertising sub
mitted for publication, and, so
far is possible, bars all false
and fraudulent statements.
Readers are requested to as
sist The Star in protecting the
public and all legitimate adver-
Users by bringing to the at
tention of the paper any state
ment that they might find to be
fraudulent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-16
Farmer His Own Middleman,

The keynote of the whole plan is that
the farmer, through the exchange, is
his own middleman. The capital stock
of the concern is S41,S90. The stock
pays dividend of 10 per cent, never
more. never less. Last year the ex-
change did business Of $6.S65,78155.
Three classes of planters may do
business through the exchange. They
are stockholders, tenants of stockhold-
ers and holders for shipping privi-
leges, such privileges costing 81
year. The exchange handles other
products beside Irish and sweet pota-
toes. but these two comprise about IS
per cent of its business. The commits
sion for handling both Irish and sweet
potatoes is 12h cents a barrel. Out of
this commission the dividend is paid
and what is left after expenses are met
is added to the surplus. The balance
realized from the sale of potatoes is
divided among the members in proper
ton to their shipments.
Because of the system of distribution,
which has been worked out and i'm
proved constantly for seventeen years,
the farmers select their markets and
keep their product away from mar
kets they consider bad. The exchange
has agents in nearly every large dis
tributing center in the United States
and is now beginning to ship to tor
eign markets
Arizona republican., 1917-01-15

the sweet voiced singer, will be heard in beautiful Irish ballads while Harry Hallen. the dashine juvenile man. will be seen in the laugh provoking farce comedy. The Pest" ably supported bv q capable cast. The Merry Max CTS harmony four have some bright new and up 10 date songs which will 1e pleasing to the ear. All in all an enjoyable evening can be spent at the Arizona theater.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-15
The Natural Law,

The audience expected something out of the ordinary last night. and it was not disappointed in The Natural Law It is of more thap commof dramatic strength for il teens with truth and staggering reality, and was at all times kcenly Interesting"
 This. briefly. is what Amy Leslie said in essence In her recent review in The Chicago Tribune after witnessina the play which comes to the Elks' the ater tomorrow. Tuesday. night.
 Tt handles a delicate situation with such delicacy that the most sensitive cannot be offended. True. The Nat ural Law is not intended for infantIIe or un-thinking minds. but for every man and woman who feels himself or herself capable of independent reason ing it affords great scope for thought and general good" SD xtated Rabbi Alexander Lyons oi Brooklyn. New York. Co The Mail and Express of that city.
 'lr Is good to say nothing but good about play and The Natural Law deserves it-every hit of it.r added Walter Bingham in his column review in the \. '. Evening Journal.
 Tomorruw night. Wednesday after nuon. tthe matinee being exclusive for
Arizona republican., 1917-01-15
STARS TO ATTEND
 GUILD BENEFIT

II is rumorcd tnst Anra lIad and Gahf dcs Lts have been engaged to appear in he ali-star vaudeville per. toimance that win be elvcn on Friday night January i9th at tho isis tfnr- ngafiy the Einprcl theater hv the Junior Guild Of Trinity pro-Cafhedra.
 Inc liries made yestcrday failed Jo develop any definite information tcrG Ing tp either confirm or derry this hu- nor Those in charEc of The perform ance unteaiiaunglY stated that the performance would ic every hii nv good as i the Two above mentioned stars were participating
 In fact the perlofmaucc sgll conixst solely Of headlincr- epttcn together by the 1nlld with ihc able assistance pf Art Rick. the theatrical expert n charge Of the technical details of the show. The complete bin vili he an- aenneed moi bter Cham tomorrow or " ednesdny sgvnsH thn then crroerr of The valley will have an oppnftrnitp 60 learn more of what is ',oesilay thc heSf and most uniqDc vaudeville shoW eyer gotten Together unccr one roof iu Phoenix
 Spectacular dancing mrmcal nun- hcrs of an entertaining and hioh order. Impersonations. double dlalo.. and dra- matte sketches arc among the choico things ppon tlr program Co make up ip The aggregate 9 lcsy nl Fant cycn-
 Ing g entertainment The cDInp1nv will show for the ono night Only
Arizona republican., 1917-01-15

ed with the Minneapolis orchestra. An orchestra such 3s this is Ike an in- dividual-it has a soul and body. It's soul Is ifs musical qualities. its body is its financial support. Emil Ober- hoffer the conductor of the Mmeap- ol1s symphony orchestra, is Che creator of ifs s6ul. while group of public spirited men and women of M!uneap- oils is the creator of rs body Minne- apolis has reason Co he proud or iis orchestra lt belongs in Jhe same class with the Boston symphony or chesup and the Thomas orchestra uf Chicago"
 This wonderful aggregatiou consist iug Of eighty five artists. two soioIsts and director win bo heard in Phoenix on the night of Friday, February End. The seats are now on safe at RedweIl Music companys store 4-2 West Washington street
Arizona republican., 1917-01-15
ADJUSTMENTS
PRESS CUB PLAYLET
 ID BE STAR FEATURE

The loaal newsrapeFmen who are playing the characters Of Arizona g most prominent men iu official life all marched up to local dressma ker's es- tahlishmeut yesterday for a fitting of the Eay-Colored little dresses which are 10 te used ass costumes in Who's Governor Today2~ This is the
 pociai offering of fine "rassiug Review ef 1916. which is being staged at the Eik's theater Friday evening. January go. under the auspices of the Arizona Press Club. state wide organization Cf newspaper writers
 Written Dy focal ncwsuapermen and porirayine those celebrities who are at present so much in the limoigat the comedy farce is a roilicking scream. Aithourh it is largely based upon facts and incidents in tho public careers of the officials who are to be imperso- mated. tne playlet k an exerutiatingly funny presentation
 Governor Campbell wIll loo played by Henry Ross. son Of Supreme Justice Ross former Governor Hunt is Co De characterized by Mark Dughar. asso- riste editor Of Duuhars Weekly. Boy Ed" Holiday the persistent ard iuso- lantly fresh scribe. will hd played ly Robert r. Holiday himself of The Re ruhhcan'a reportofIal staff Leroy I.add. Governor Hunts secretary will he played by Theodore Anderson James Nyncoop of The Gazette's rep prt0rial staff Mr Spear and Paul Dap son VIII olso play roles of other public officials. Tut a surprise wiil be sprung when local official appears on the stage in person
 Te insure patrons 2 show wen worth thoir patronage. a number Of profess siouai vaudeville acts will loo given. re- viewing the principal events of tho year which has just closed. In addi- tion to these acts there win be several local pea9le of rare talent who will but on a few numbers.
 The program is enc of the best and most interesting that has ever been ar ranged for presentation in this city md jUdEing from the advance sale nf "pats [; will be one of tho most large ly attended affairs ever held in Phoenix
Arizona republican., 1917-01-15
COLUMBIA OFFERS
 SPECTACLE TODAY

D. W. Griffith's great spectacle. "Tutolerance" will be the attraction at the Columbia theater today and to- morrow.
 During the sensationally successful engagement at the Columbia thcater. San Francisco. which promises to con tiuue throughout the winter, "lntOler- ance" has been the cause of many and varied comments from those who have witnessed it's spleudors A common remark that is heard from the audi ences leaving the theater is that it is bigger than the Panama Pacific inter- national exposition Certainly nothing comparable to this production in dramatic power, size and magnficence has ever ben shown upon any stage. For many years to come it IS sure to be the ultima thule of pictorial achievement. Not only is it deeply cnthfalling as an entertainment sbut 1t also carries message of such poewr that pages of editorials have been de- voted to it's praise. Those who have seen and enjoyed the splendors of MT. Griffith's only production since "The Birth of q Nation are it's best adver- tisers. Nothing that the stage has ever seen in the past, nothing that has ever ben staged in modern reek the aters, ever began to approach this marvellous production.
 There are four stories of four great periods of the worlds history, each in- dependent of thet others but all force fully showing the baneful effects of intolerant hatred. Like four great tributaries. the four stories -mingle 1i the end in one great pacan of hu- manity A large symphony orchestra is one of the chief delights of the en- tertainment
 Seats are now selling SO rapidly for this engagement that those who do not wish to be disappointed should mako early reservations
Arizona republican., 1917-01-15
The Country That God Forgot

xS ONE of those red ! blooded pictures we all 4 like. One of the kind that brings to the surface the same stuff that is a heritage of the days when men fought for the things they wanted from a mate to the daily food supply.
 It is the first of ten fea- lures booked to replace a program that grew too weak to give satisfaction to my clientele.
 If you like a picture filled with the doings of men, not nollycoddles, this will tickle you all over.
 It is filmed out doors, part in Death Valley and the mountains near it.
 ART RICK,
 Presiding Elder at
Arizona republican., 1917-01-15
Santschi at the Hip

0dItoNH at tue f1lp
 When the management of the Hip decided to cancel a program it had established in this city, because that program had outlived it's usefulness by reason of the fact that it was be- ing made with more attention to fam boynt advertising than to merit of production, ten pictures were brought on the open market! A great deal more money was paid for them, and they were said to be a great deal bet ter. Just how good they are is best told by the first one, "The Country that God Forgot" which opened at the Hip yesterday and hung up d new record for the house at the regular prices. It is a fnie red hlooded pie ture. A tale of real men who are as big al heart as the mountains they call home and who do things like they live. big and free Snd open This pie ture solves q problem for the Hip. as it assures that the makers knew what hey were doing when they said You will find these pictures super products. Better because they have been done with the idea of replacing the regular diet picture that is marked by it's me- iiocre handling because it is just like the other ones of the same concern. The Country that God Forgot would nave been a great picture without q tar. but Marshal Mellon who made the Spoilers" and who directed it. picked
 ut for the big rugged westerner who is he man" of this offering. none other han Tom Sanrschi who was the Mc- gamara in the Spoilers" and who is
 ne of the greatest characters of his ype in the mute drama world. Here
 ou see picture directed by master
 nd served with the most exquisite set
 ings of any outdoor offering of the
 urrent year. It is on for today only, md Is so worth while the management making a special bid for the lovers f the best tO view it.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-15
Great eomb seare at Lamara

A serious bomb outrage m Houston street. down on New Yorks lowe east side. is vividly depicted in tn Battle of Life" wonderful William Fox film. Gladys Coburn makes he debut for MT. Fox il this picture.
 Scores of New York's policemen ar used in the picture and the dynamiters who place the bombs. are about th toughest characters ever shown upo the screen. But this was all a mis take The bomb proved to be nothin. but cauliflOwer which had faliel from vegetable wagon. This cause, all of the residents along Houston street to leave their homes in fear O death. Of course the tough characteri are released and the climax Is 6 mighty funny one that produces ( number of hearty laughs.
 The wonderful comedy drama of the screen will be shown at the Lamara for this last time today and tonight.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-15
Return of the Popular Merry Makers
 In Hioh Class Vaudeville

Manager Fcddersen. the crstwhlle manager of the popular Arizona thea
 CT, who is always alert in obtaining he best that can be had for the amuse- nent of his patrons. has just made ar
 angemonts with Manager Payne of he Merry Makers" for an indefinite engagement of high class vaudeville
 The 'Merry Makers will be remem- erred by the show going public of 'hoenix for their ability as gloom
 hasers as each and every member of he company Is a capable performer. The ever popular Pfeil sisters will be n hand with a specially that is hard 70 dublicate. Every one surely remem- .ers Ed Clancy" Gilbert. the Irish 'unster. and his bosom friend. Jim
 cohn" DOoley. who return with q brand new line Of rapid fire conver- sation which they will uncork for your amusement. Miss Lorraine Crawford will spring some surprises in musical numbers with the vanity maids, who under her personal direction, are well drilled chorus. eorge Yon Blk
Arizona republican., 1917-01-15

visit of the Minneapolis organization c. New York and other eastern cities. He continues. that Minneapolis has a reason to be proud of it's orchestra and "thc eastern cities have to look 10 their laurels. The Outlook writer says:
 Time was when such music as the modern orchestra gives could in the west be heard only as it was given by au orchestra from the east. inestim- able service was rendered to the coun- try by what Theodore Thomas did in his travels with his orchestra. Now the eastern cities have to look to their laurels
 For example there are few "~- .L.zLTa. ln the world that can be rank
Arizona republican., 1917-01-15
EXTRA CHAIRS TO
 BE PUT IN ELKS
 FUR B|G CONCERT

All possible effort will be made to accommodate all those who desire to near Madam Schumann- Heink at the Elfs theatcr tonight. Two hundred extra chairs have been ordered and win be placed on the stage and other places where possible and still conform to tho fire regulations. Extra ushers will be on hand to assist in seating the large audience with the utmost dispagch. In fact, nothing will be left undone to properly care for every one, and to make everyone happy so they will be in that frame of mind tO enjoy to the utmost the great sing CT they are privileged to hear.
 Following is the program which will be rendered:
 a. My Heart Ever Faithful J. $. Bach l.. len LicDc Dich.....B Beethoven C. Aria: 'Ab. Mon Fi!s" from the
 Opera 'Le Prophete" ...... Meyerbeer a. Dr Pist Die Ruh ......F. Schubert D. plc Forelle ....-....-..F. Schubert C. Dct Erl-kOenig ......F. Schubert q. Traum Durch Die Daemmerung
 ...-.............. Rich Strauss e Hemwet ....-.... Hugo Wolf f. MCttcr an der Wiege Carl Loewc c, Standardization .......
 IT, Rcimann Collection. 17th Century a. Dawn in the Desert Gertrude Ros. b. Cry Of Rachel ..-..... N. r Salte c. Dawn in the Forest. .andon Ronal q. The kosarv ...... Ethelhert Nevi Q. Good Morning. SGe...... Leo Delibe.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-15

ladies), and night and Thursday night. "The Natural Law" is the eX- traordinary attraction at the Elks at popular prices
 The ladies of Phoenix are further advised that all seats for the We'd nesday matinee are reserved-in the balcony as well as on the first floor and as the seating capacity of the Elks is less than one thousand and every lady in the city will want to see this remarkable ex-problem play, and there will be but one matinee per- formance those who delay too long are sure to be disappointed.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-15
MINNEAPOLIS HAS
 RIGHT ID BE PROUD

Declaring that there are few or chestras n the world that can be rank ed with the Minneapolis symphony Orchestra and placing 1t on the same class with the Thomas orchestra of Chicago and the Boston Symphony. a y riter in the Outlook discusses the
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-18
Alaska,a "Punmohila.W

The "pupmobile" is passenger train
drawn over regular railroad track by
dog power. 1t carries passengers from
Nome, Alaska, across the level land
near that town into the mountains.
The track is narrow gauge railroad
built in 1900. A high tax was placed
on railroads in Alaska soon after that,
and as there was not enough traffic
over the road to justify the expense of
operating locomotives, the regular
train service was discontinued. Then
the ''pupmobile" was instituted. The
accommodation for passengers con-
sists of a platform on which are two
seats. To this from seven to fifteen
dogs are harnessed, and the rate at
which they travel compares favorably
with much Of our rapid transit
Popular Science Monthly.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-18
Wood of the Pecky Cypress.

Pecky cypress is grade of cypress
lumber in which the wood looks decay
ed because of numerous holes filed
with brown powder, but its appear
ance is highly deceptive. for 1t is in
reality one Of the most decay resisting
woods known in this country After
it is once cut from the tree it does not
change in character, and it resists all
kinds of atmospheric and soil changes
The pecky wood appears to be full of
holes, warning in width from one-quar-
ter to threcquartCrs of an inch. these
holes being found il the heart wood
of the tree only and then rot until the
trees have reached an age of l25 years
or thereabout. - Popular Mechanics
Magazine
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-18
Pretty Hiah Hills.

A distinguished astronomer once
paintings the size of the moon and to
deduce from it the height of the noun
tains shown in the same picture. He
found that the average height Of the
hills was about forty-three miles, while
one giant peak raised its head more
than hundred miles above sea level
Turner, who was one Of the greatest
masters of landscape composition and
coloring, frequently exaggerates the
height of his hills with the intention of
comforting upon them a majesty which
otherwise they would not possess.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-18
Damascene Swords.

A writer in a foreign journal points
out that, according to Jean Jacques
Perret, the well known French author
living in the eighteenth century, Da-
mascene blades were probably hard
ened in olden times by powerful blast
Of cold air issuing from a narrow pas
sage between two walls specially built
for the purpose.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-18

Street taxes are now due. Payable
to David L. Paulk at city hall, C. F.
Dixon, Chief of Police, or Herman
Smith. If