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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-10-17
Cooperative Work
Shows Rapid CAwth
Recently orgqlsed AssO-
Citations Do " Business.

~s DuSiheS0'
Prepared By 9, y iai,sa states Department
Inc seidtiiern states show greater
eo-opePftlve marketing growth since
lsh6 than other states where co-opera-
tive marketing 10 Of longer standing.
according to q tabulatlOn made BY the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture. The large volume Of business
handled by the recently organized to.
bacco. cotton and rice associations is
given as the reason for the change.
Cooperative organizations In the
seven West North Central states han.
died 40 per cent of the total business
transacted in all states In 1915,
whereas co-operatives in these states
now handle 80 per cent of the total
business, Organizations In the three
Pacific states in 1915 did "a per cent
OF the total business, as compared
with 10 per cent In 1923. Co-operntlves
In the East North Central group did
IA per cent of the total In 1915, as
compared with IS per cent In 1923,
and co-operatives in the Middle Allan
Tic group did 8 per cent in 1915 as
compared with 1914 per cent In 1923.
The greatest growth is shown in the
East South Central group, where Co
operatives In 1915 did little better than
per cent Of the total business, as
compared with per cent In 1923. The
flgures for the South Atlantic states
show a jump from per cent to Z per
cent and the West South Central
states an Increase from per cent In
1910 to 4 per cent In 1923. A small in
crease Is shown in the New England
states and a slight decrease in the
Mountain states.
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A Reform Method

Aunt ElIsa--Have you heard of the
new theory for reforming humanity
Uncle Josh--No, what's 1t like7
Aunt Elisa--All mothers are to ex-
change children on the grounds that
each mother knows to perfection how
the others children should be brought
up,
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considernte

"Wonld you mind driving a little
slower, old mani"
"Not getting scared, are your"
e0h, no, nothing like that, but I'd
hate to take an unfair advantage of my
life insurance company"
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She (pouting) -You don't tell me
you love me half as much as you did
before we were married
He-Well, If did tell you l loved
you half as much you wouldn't be
pleased.
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rue

"Why, is II only one o'clock7 |
thought 1t was two" said the mis-
tress as the clock gave n single stroke
''No, num-" said Bridget, tits nlver
later than wan at this tonne O. the
day."
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Blasts Ont

"sambo, l don't understand how YOU
can do all your work so quickly and
so we'll"
It'll tell you how It's, boss. sticks
de match Of enthusiasm to de fuse ov
yenergy and jest natchurally explodes
l does.
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Lucky

do you know the man who insured
his life at the same time MS YOURSELF
Well, he died yesterday"
Lucky blighter He only had to
pay premiums for one yearw
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Should Be Merry

Old King Coal is merry old soul
merry old soul is he
When you consider the size OF his roll
Why in the world shouldn't he be7
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Glad 70 HELD Others

81 had pains in my back and sides for
many months, and my work would have
70 be left undone at those times. Ny
sister told me what good Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound was doing
her, 30 | tried it, and from the third
bottle | was well and every one thought
] looked better. / am glad to help
others regain their health, and you NAV
use my testimonial. - MABEL. HART
MANN, 1924 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY.
You must believe that a medicine
that has helped other women will help
you. You should try it.
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bearing-down pains.
saw an advertise
ment in the news
paperabout LydiaE
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound and
began taking It. II
has stopped these
bearing-dow pains
and other bad feel
.ings, and has helped
me in every way. /
have so much faith
- A. U.--.a-l.Na.
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Incon,patibiIitv

"What was the cause of their sep.
aration?"
'Incompatibllity, She believed In
getting in debt and he didn't"
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Quick Thinker

Warden-oh. you are making hole
In the wall Of your cell!
Convict-Yes, ! want to remedy the
defective ventilation LUX.
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Wheel Gets Grease

| hate to be kicker.
generally stand for peace;
But the wheel that does the squeaking
Is the wheel that gets the grease.
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miserable for two years. tried
everything | knew Of to help me
back to health. Failing, I grew de-
spondent. Finally neighbor told
me of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery, and after taking it, l felt
well and strong. Mrs. w. c. St.
Clair, 102 9th St. N. w. Tablets or
LIQUID. at your dealers.
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THAT'S WHY

Patient-What's the sense in giving
diseases such long, hard names7 No
one but doctor can pronounce them.
Doctor-That's the reason. The pa
tents can't bore their friends to death
talking about them.
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not seem to re-
cover. / was
without strength
or ambition, my
stomach went
back on me, and
what little food
/ did eat soured.
] would have
violent sick
headaches that
would last sew
eral days, and
my life was just
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Cattv

Maud--That girl | introduced you
to is lifelong friend of mine.
Mabel-Indeedl Why, wouldn't
take her for day over forty.
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Progress

"How are you getting along at
school. Jimmie?' 'Fine. We're learn
ing words of four cylinders nowl"-
Life.
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A man who viii not flee will make
his foes flee.
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HELPED Her
IN EVERY WAY
So Writes Mrs. TrOmbley Of Sharon,
Vt, Concerning Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

Sharon, Vermont. ~ was weak
end rundown, had tired feeling and
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RECKLESS, NO DOUBT

None of these new amusements
will succeed"
"And why not
'Not one is banned by the law.
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There is no better looklng-glass than
an old friend.
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Cuba Ruya American EGG

Cuba likes eggs from American hens
and, buys DO per cent of all that we
ship, while Canada and Mexico each
take 20 per cert.
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In attempting to
improve the appear
ance Of my chin, |
used a soap which
had been recommend
ed for that purpose
but which proved to
ha Too hnrrh Ca.
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cuticura soothes itching Scalp.
On retiring gently rub spots Of dan
druff and itching with Cuticura Oint-
ment. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. Make
them your everyday toilet preparations
and have clear skin and soft, white
hands. Advertisement.
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Mrs. Longwed-"Is your husband
an Elk or a MooseT Mrs. Justwed-
Neither one. He's Just a dear
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Compound that / keep it on hand an Of
the time and recommend IL whenever
have the opportunity. Mrs. LEWIS
TRoABLEY, Sharon, Vermont
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The mule doesn't admire the short
ears Of the horse.
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when I-washed off the lather, the
skin came with it. | applied cold
cream, but the damage was too Sc
we're to yield to so mild an agent.
My. husband consulted our neigh
borhood druggist and asked if It
would not be advisable to call in
our family doctor. The druggist
said: "You do not need doctor in
this case. Get jar Of Resinol Oint-
ment and cake Of Resinol Soap
and have your wife use them ac-
cording to directions - they will
beat everything else a hundred
ways" So my husband bought the
Resinol products and hopefully
brought them home.
My skin was so tender and sore
that l could not touch water to it,
so l cleansed it gently first with
pure olive oil and then applied the
Resinol. ! used a soft handkerchief
that night for protection. In the
morning, / bathed it gently with
warm water and Resinol Soap,
rinsing off with tepid water, and I
could hardly believe that such q
miracle Of healing could occur dur
ing one night. The raw surface
had filmed over and now looked
only like a bad case of sunburn. I
kept my face anointed with Resi-
mol all that day and by night the
improvement was so great that /
was able to go out.
This experience is now only
memory for my face is softer, fairer
and smoother than ever. A jar Of
Resinol is my best pal in the future
and / will never be without IT,"
tSignedl Mrs. c. P. Tapley, 1923
9Th 81 N w
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Y our Neighbor Knows

Roanoke. Val had severe at
tack Of the 'fiu' from which I could
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-10-17

A county fair built on competitive
community exhibits of crops, live
stock and other products is built on
solid foundations.
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Buy Concord Yarns

direct from manufacturer at n big saving.
Spun from long combed wool. Write for free
samples. Many beautiful shades and heather
mixtures soc per 4-oz skein; $500 per ID.
Postage paid on all orders. CONCORD WOR-
sTED MILLS, Dept. 47s, West Concord, N. IL.
Evening star., 1924-06-08

and the producer
And this p3"
of one of the greatest industries of America.
VO the number OF columns that nave % @ ;t
of those who have part IN us
making perhaps the statcian IN the move nd lost
Where does all this come from whittier oe Tbee gJ
food thought here But who it be not hs
all the picture producers STU the PUBIC ake
bigger pcure the and on and on
public and the pictures hk and II
without
picture stamps with failure bigger better
O neither.
nERHAPS when human regulation basis
possible change conditions of affairs But when tastes
brooks Vano-
Magnificent productions like abraham
the best critics of the have the greatest
thing that preceded by singular paradox stands an
while patriotic producers and Ray Rocket splendid h % h
their magnificent achievement doubtful that is
making
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Tivoli-Stage. Screen al
Musical Features.

Five musical offerings. in addition
to the film attractions, will comprise
the program announced for the pres
ent week at Crandalls new Tivoli
Theater, beginning this afternoon
at 8.
The bill will be opened by Arthur
F1agels pipe organ recital, which
will be followed by the TivoI SYM
phony's rendition of Tobani's Echoes
of the Opera overture which Will
be conducted by Bailey F. Alart, with
Elias Breeskin occupying the concert
masters chair.
Sybil Sanderson Pagan, artiste
whistler will be heard in a series Of
selections and Roy Cropper, lyric
tenor, who comes direct from a fea-
tured engagement with the ziegfeld
"Follfes Of 1924" will offer a cycle
Saxophone Girls will follow with a
musical novelty number.
Roy Cropper, lyric tenor. who
comes direct from a featured engage
ment with the Ziegfeld 'fFollies of
1884" will offer a cycle of songs.
Burt Earle and his Eight Saxophone
Girls will follow with a musical nov
city number.
The chief feature of the bill will
be Vftagraph's screen version of
Robert W. Chambers novel Between
Friends with a cast including Lou
TelIegen, Norman Kerry, Alice CAL
houn. Anna Q. Nilsson. Stuart Holmes
and Harry Barrows. Mr.. Tellegen is
cast as the brilliant young sculptor
about whom the dramatic story re-
wolves, and the story is described as
one Of vivid studio and society life.
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Poll The Mikado. y

Monday evening jnaugurates the
opening of the summer season at
Polls Theater, when DeWolf Hopper
and his comic opera company VIII
open a limited engagement of light
opera repertoire, including The Mi
kado," Prince of Pilsen." Robin
of Penzance," H. NJ. S. Pinafore,"
man of the Guard" and others. A
week will be given to the presenta-
ton of each opera, changing the pro-
gram weekly.
1.-The Mikado" has been chosen by
Mr.. Hopper to open his Washington
engagement in which, as ko ko, his
characterization of the lord high exc
cutioner of Titipu is considered one
of his most successful roles.
The company is further composed OF
Ethel Walker. the prima donna; Her
bert Waterous, basso of the Bosto-
mans; J. Humbird Duffy, tenor; Ar
thur Cunningham, baritone: Henry
Kelly, Ethel Clark, Ethel Houston,
and includes a chorus of thirty.
The story of 1.-The Mikado" is inter-
esting throughout and brimming with
witty dialogue, beautiful music and
clever lyrics. Some of the musical
numbers are numbered among the
most popular successes of all times,
and the opera permits of beautlful
costuming and colorful settings.
Popular prices will prevail, with
matinees Thursdays and Saturdays.
"The Prince of Pilsen" will be pre-
sented the second week or MI. HOP
ners enPagement.
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Metropolitan The Mar
riage Cheat"

Leatrice JOY. Percy Marmont and
Adolphe Men5ou are cast in the prin-
cipal roles of "The Marriage Cheat"
Thos. H. Ince's film version of Frank
r. Adams story, shown this week
at Crandall's Metropolitan. beginning
this afternoon.
Leatrice Joy is seen as an out
ragged wife, who deserts her profigate
husbands yacht and finally is
brought to the shores of a savage
island by some natives. conveying her
to the home of the young missionary
who is struggling to spread the gos-
pei among them. The missionary is
deeply loved by a half-caste native
girl who leads the husband to the
rendezvous prepared by the lovers
pending the time when they may
make their way back to the states.
Mr.. Menjou is seen as the renegade
millionaire; Mr.. Marmont as the
clergyman and Laska Winter as the
half-caste.
In point of settings, "The Marriage
Cheat" is authentic, since it was made
in the South Seas. The direction is
by John Griffith Wray. who had the
Herculean task of making actors out
of a band of savages for some of the
important passages of his story.
comedy, new issue of the
Metropolitan World Survey, and the
music. under Daniel Breeskin, includ-
ing an overture from Verdi's Aida -
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Need Double Exposure.

GRAPHICALLY illustrating the dlf-
~ ferences in facial appearance which
can be achieved by Photographic light
ing alone, Leatrice Joy, without any
variation in makeup. appears stimuli
taneously on the screen in the dual
role of two women who bear strk-
ing resemblance to each other, put
who are easily distinguishable when
they appear together.
Similar effects have been achieved
frequently in the past with the aid
of grease paint, but in Changing Hus-
hands" the picture in which Miss joy
is featured, this differentiation Is made
for the first time, as far as is known,
without varying the makeup in the
slightest degree.
In ordinary double exposure, the
Photographic process by which an ac-
tor plays two or more roles stimuli
taneousiy, no variation in lighting Is
possible
are made possible by a new double
exposure process which permits the ut
most variety of lighting and the full
est freedom Of action to the player
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Strand-"T The Animated Toy
Shop."

Among the vaudeville offerings
coupled with a photoplay announced
for showing at the Strand Theater
for the week beginning today will
be seen the Gautier Brothers in their
Animated Toy Shop" described as
a unique and distinctive act. Others
listed to appear include Clark and
VILLAIN. in THE Income Tax; Caverly
and Valid. in a comedy, singing and
talking skit, entitled Rice Pudding; /;
Milton Berle, comedian, and Downey
and Claridge, in an aptly titled num-
Der. wait and See.'
The photoplay Offering will be
Wesley Barry. in his latest comedy
hit, George Washington, Jr," q
screen version OF the George M.
Cohan play. Social plots and counter
plots, scenes of elections and Grand
Army parades run through this ro-
nance with the truthful Freckles
always in the forefront of action.
Gertrude Olmstead, Leon Barry,
Charles Conklin, Otis Harlan, William
Courtwright and Edward Phillips ap-
pear in the supporting cast.
Short films and Director Arthur
]. ManveITs overture and exit music
will complete the bill.
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Chesapeake Beach.

The Carolinians. seven snappy mu-
sicians under leadership of Ralph
Garren. are the big attraction for
the week end at Chesapeake Beach.
on the bay and only an hour away.
Housed in their beautiful shell on the
new dancing pavilion they will serve
music this afternoon and evening.
These musicians play a total of
fifty -eight different instruments, and
as indication of their versatility
arrange themselves into a saxophone
sextet, an Hawaiian ensemble, a CON
cert orchestra, a brass band, a Vene-
tian trio, string quartet, a dance
orchestra a trained vocal quartet
and a red-hot jazz band. Glenn
Jones, the trombone player with
tenor voice, and formerly associated
with big-time vaudeville. is likely
at any minute to burst into song and
dance.
Fishing. boating, boardwalk prone
nadfng. picnicing and touring Amuse-
ment Fairyland are other attractions
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Outdoor Attractions
Glen Echo Park,

At Glen Echo every day and eve
ming many diversified amusement
features are provided. On week
nights dancing in the large ballroom
is one of the main attractions, with
an excellent floor and music by
Andy's Rythmonicers, a new musical
organization of ten. who use thirty
two instruments. Another big fea-
ture is the shooter. individual cleo
trically driven two-passenger cars
that glide over a steel flooring of
some ten thousand feet. operated by
either grown-ups or children; said to
he foolproff, but providing fun and
amusement for both riders and on
lockers. The coaster dip, with it's
two big eighty -five-foot drops. and
others not quite so steep provide
genuine thrills, with the derby racer
a close second. yet not so "strenu-
ous." The whip. the old mill, with it's
charming water ride and music, the
big midway, with its score of fun
features, and the caroussel for the
kiddies and those who want to be
kids again, are other features to
help pass the time. The picnic
groves are inviting with rustic tables
and benches for an all-day family
outing under the large shade trees.
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Elias Breeskin Engaged.

ELIAS BREESKIN, noted concert
- violinist. scored so emphatic a
success at Crandalrs Tivoli last week
as a solo artist that Mr.. Crandall at
once suggested that his services be
secured as permanent concert master
and soloiSt for the new 14th street
house. Mr.. Breeskin accepted the
offer and hereafter will be heard reg
ularly at the Tivoli
Elias Breeskin is an artist of deep
ly sympathetic nature, with a fine
schooling and an exceptional tech
nique and interpretative sense. He
has just closed an eminently sue
cessful season with the Minneapolis
symphony, one of the foremost or
ganizations of it's kind in the country,
with which he served as concert
master and soloiSt.
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Arts Club-"As You Like It

The Chevy Chase home of DR.. and
Mrs. Frederic f. harrington will be
the scene of the annual garden party
of the Arts Club Saturday evening,
June %, when the Shakespeare So
ciety players will present LAS You
Like It." with Incidental music. for
the club and it's guests. The coming
outdoor production will omit act l,
substituting Il prologue, that the
story may be clear, but keeping the
action of the play entirely in the
Forest Of Arden.
Charles r. Hanford will appear as
Jaques. part he played with Julia
Marlowe; Mabel owens Wilcox as
Rosalind, Clarence Ruebsam as
Touchstone, f. V. Wilcox as the ban
ished duke and Elton B. Taylor as
Orlando. Others will include Lulu
G.. Adams as Celia, Betty Beck as
Phebe, Ada Louise Townsend as
Audrey, T. Wood Harvey as Will
liam, Arthur j. Rhodes as Corin the
shepher rd, James Otis Porter as Oil
yer and William Z. Zimmerman, a
former Mask anad Wig player, as
Adam.
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Columbia-'The Guilty One

At Loew's Columbia this week, be-
ginning this afternoon, will be .pre-
sented Joseph Henabery's prediction
of THE Guilty One" based on
Pauline Frederick's Broadway foot
light sensation, supplemented by
added features, including the juvenile
comedy. THE Junior Partner; the
International news pictures, Literary
Digest and musical embellishments by
the Columbia Orchestra
The Guilty One" concerns a young
wife's indiscreet attempt to aid her
husbands career in a way that cas-
grave suspicion on her husband and
brother through a chain of circum-
stantial evidence, though both wer"
entirely innocent of wrongdoing.
Anthony Coldewey scenarized til.
manuscript of Pauline Frederick's
play, which was written by Michael
Morton and Peter Traill. Director
Henabery' surrounded Miss Ayrc-
with a cast including Edward Burns
Crauford Kent Cyril Ring. Georg
Continued on Third Page.5
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Knew Lincoln.

Thomas r. Marshall. well known
Washington business man and the
oldest living member of Almas Tenn
pie Of the Mystic Shrine, who fought
in the Union army during the civil
war and is eighty-three years of age;
Gen. Gordon, who recently passed his
ninety-second birthday, and Is the
last surviving member of Lincoln's s
volunteer bodyguard, and Maj. Sax
ton. ninety-four, who also was a sol
der and knew Lincoln personally,
viii be the guests of Harry Crandall
to view the abraham Lincoln MIN,
which Indictment weather prevented
their seeing when it was at the Met
ropolitan.
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Palace Code of the Sea-

Loew's Palace this week. beginning
this afternoon, will offer the Para
mount production Code of the Sea-"
with Rod La ROGUE and Jaqueline
Logan featured, together with a new
Sennett-Langdon comedy. 'The Cats
Meow; the Pathe news pictures,
topics of the day and interludes by
the Palace Orchestra.
Byron Morgan, the man who wrote
FLAMING Barriers" Racing Hearts"
and many comedies in which the late
Wallace Reid appeared, is the author
of Code of the Sea- which was di-
rected by Victor Fleming with a sup
porting cast that includes George
Fawcett, Maurice ("Lefty"D Flynn
Luke Cosgrave, Lillian Leighton and
Sam Appel.
1t offers some of the greatest ocean
storm episodes ever brought to the
silver sheet, in which great ships
Evening star., 1924-06-08
Steamer St. Johns.

The Steamer st. Johns leaves the
9TH street wharf every Saturday
afternoon at z:30 and Sunday morn
ing at 9 for Colonial Beach, n
sixty-mile ride down the Potomac.
One of the big features of the trip
is free dancing on board both going
and returning, to music by a seven
piece orchestra
Colonial Beach, popularity known
as "Washington's Atlantic City"
offers saltwater bathing. fishing,
grabbing, dancing in the large pa
vilion built out over the water, and
many other amusement features.
Good hotels and cottages furnish
rooms and meals at moderate cost.
Forty mile moonlight trips of the
Steamer st. Johns are made every
evening except Saturday and Sun
day, leaving 7th street wharf at z rs
pm. In addition to the delightful ride
itself there is free dancing to music by
the seven-piece Meyer-Davis Orchestra
going and returning.