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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
IT WAS A LIE
OUT OF WHOLE CLOTH

And now the bloody story Of the at
tempted burning of fifteen orange
pickers at Lake Harvey and the shoot
1rg down Of three Of them as they fled
from their blazing quarters is specifi-
cally denied from Sanford i'm the near
vicinity. People who start a lie like
that ought to be punished.-Tamp pa
Times.
lie can travel ten leagues while
truth is putting on it's boots. The
sensational story has spread all over
the Union the day it started, almost
two weeks ago; it's combination has
Just come along. And for every hun
dred people who saw the report of the
crime. only one will notice the denial
that 1t occurred
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
JUST GRIN AND BEAR 1T

Merry Widow" hats have held
prominent place in the news during
the past few days. 1t is estimated that
there were seven miles Of them on
parade at Atlantic City last Sunday,
and twice that stretch on Broadway
and Fifth avenue in New York city at
the same time. At Albion, Mich, the
Rev. DR.. Day found so many of them
in front Of him in his church that he
was moved to say: 81 don't know
row / can preach through those flower
gardens. My sermon will surely lodge
there. / cannot understand how more
than two of you women can get into
my church at the same time" He sug-
gested that it would be lot easier and
more comfortable for the women to
wear the hats in their laps than on
their heads. In st. Louis the cart
wheel hats are credited with having
averted a panic in ST. Johns church.
I here was a dangerous blaze on the
altar. when a number Of candles and
some decorations become ignited. But
the audience couldn't see the blaze or
the smoke for the hats in front, so
there was no excitement. In Burling-
ton on Easter the men who purposed
attending church had to hold an over
flow meeting, since the hats of the Wo-
mcn so crowded the church that there
was no room for the men. Two hats,
1t is alleged. took up the space usually
occupied by four persons. At Pitts
burg Pennsylvania express train was
held up for. five minutes because a
young woman in the Pullman couldn't
get through the door with her hat. 1t
was necessary for her to pull the hat
eff. turn it on edge and pass it thro'
the door, and then come out herself
and put the thing on. This particular
hat, it is said, measured thirty nine
and a half inches from stem to stern
and had beam of thirty-seven inches.
Savannah News.
Its no use for the men to kick on
the Merry Widow" hats. The ladies
are in love with them and the only
thing for the masculine portion of the
population to do is to grin and bear it
until the dear things get tired of them.
That won't be long.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
NOTICE

Tax assessment roll for the city of
Ocala, for the year A. D. 1908, is now
completed as same will be presented
to the city council.
The said tax roll will be open for
inspection during, office hours at the
office of the city clerk from this date
until the 9Th day of May. 1908. at 9
o'clock a. m. on which date the city
council will sit as an equalization
board to hear complaints against as
sessments and to correct assessments
and valuations Of property.
All complaints must be made to the
council on said date, and must be by
petition, in writing. H. C. Sistrunk,
Clerk and Assessor Of Taxes for the
City of Ocala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
is MAKING GOOD

If Richard Irvine does not win the
office he is running for, superintendent
OF public instruction, it will not be for
lack of hard work and personal efforts
Mr.. Irvine is making house to house
canvass of the county and If he misses
a single house it will be for lack of
time and not inclination. Already we'll
acquainted in his native county, Mr.
Irvine will know every voter, person
ally in Marion county before the pri
mary of May 10th, if he keeps up the
present lick. That kind of work will
hear fruit, will make many votes and
il Richard Irvine does not win the
nomination he will at least get rnpst
f1attering vote.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
WHERE OTHER SPECIALISTS
PROPOSE THE KNIFE

I propose Spectacles, and I will cure
more eye defects-two to One-than
they will.
That's pretty strong. I could not
make the assertion if 1 didn't know
whereof 1 speak.
I guarantee results. Will the man
who uses the knife do that?
DR.. d. M. Boney,
Eyesight Specialist,
Ocala, Florida.
I make a speciality of correcting
failing vision where others have fall
ed. Satisfaction guaranteed or your
money refunded.
Office Hours.-aeS to II a. m. and
1870 to 4:30 p. m. Optical Office and
LabatOry, Rooms and Gary Block.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
IN DEFENSE OF MAJOR wIRz

The New York World is generally as
unfair to the South as any paper can
be, but in the following it shows dis
position to be just on a subject or
which the South is not always Just
TO itself
while the echoes may still be heard
os the Grand Army protest against the
proposal Of Southern women to raise q
monument to Major Henry Wirz. of
Andersonville fame. a Northern veter-
an comes to the defense of the major
in a tardily written book on his own
experience. James Madison Page,
4 cnce a second lieutenant in the Sixth
Michigan Cavalry, was a prisoner for
seven months at Andersonville, He
became well acquainted with Wirz,
whom he describes as a man with "a
quiet, subdued expression of sadness
ia his countenance," who stood with
tears in. his eyes contemplating the
sickness and suffering it was beyond
his power to relieve. Here" thought
the lieutenant in that hour of terrible
realities, us a man, a creature of cir
cumstances, obliged to endure the
odium resulting from the sins of 9TH
ers."
Lieut.. Page makes this offering to
truth and fair play" at a period when
war memories are greatly Softened.
Even Andersonville is accepted as an
incident ostfdeplorable but in some
measure inevitable to the struggle.
Undoubtedly the prison mortality list
was swelled by the policy deemed ur-
gent by the Union authorities or refus-
ing to exchange well men for skele-
tons. The Confederates had not sup
plies for their armies, let alone rations
and comforts for their prisoners. The
execution of Wirz and the hurried
burial Of his body in the jail-yard at
Washington, Lieut.. Page denounces as
an outrage. And to almost any level
mind, at this distance of time, the ug-
Illness must be apparent of those thir-
teen specifications against the man
which. each alleging practical murder
and being supported by credible"
witnesses. contained not a single name
Of VICTIM
1t will. however. never be possible
to convince, a majority of the North
ern people now living that Major Wirz
I was not monster of cruelty. 1t is in
the nature Of things that they should
believe him so. andithey are honest in
the belief. In so far as the attempts
to vindicate him will awaken bitter
fe cling. and prevent from closing the
breach between North and South, they
had better not be made. No more
harm can be done Wirz. but anything
that causes a renewal of the hostility
between the sections makes it worse
for the living. 1t will be we'll for our
Leopie to remember that in compari-
SON with other nations in the same
position the North was very placable
Only a few years before, Hungary,
Poland and party of Italy made sim
liar attempts to secede, and were
punished with such wholesale horrors
as American has never seen. 1t is
true that the fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments were saddied upon Us
but that was because the Northern
PEOPLE knew not what; they did, and
they. are now helping Us to pay for the
mistake.
Dny>nL.hs HsSSaas.sn+' th;ss< =,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
April % In History.

1564-Supposed birth date Of William
Shakespeare: died on this date in
1915.
1813-Stephen Arnold Douglas. states
man, born; died 1861.
1850-William Wordsworth. poet. died;
born 1770s .
1S60-The famous national Democratic
convention met in Charleston The
convention divided on the issue of
slavery, thus giving the election to
Lincoln.
1905-Joseph Jefferson, veteran Amer
lean actor, died at Palm Beach,
Fla; born 1890
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
SILVER SPRINGS
HOTEL FOR SALE

At great bargain; 1000 cash, bal
ance in light annual payments; COM
pletely furnished; open all the year
Mr.. Brown ssconfinued i'll health com
pels sale. FOR live man no better
hotel opening is offered in the South
Being located opposite the famous
spring, Seaboard railroad station and
Oklawaha steamer landing and but
six miles from Cd ala over fine road,
it's advantages asian automobile house
for Ocala parties, a tourist hotel and
as a resort fore sportmen can hardly
be overestimated. Building seven years
old and unincumbered, having paid
for itself In a short time. This ad.
will also appear in Boston and New
York papers. Don't allow northern
er this unusual bargain. Apply to
owner on premises. Pictured details
postpaid by the Chaplin Farm Agency,
294 Washington street, Boston, Mass.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
YOU AUTO Eoa $500

Buy new five-passenger Cadillac
1908 model T complete with top, head
lights, Preso-Light tank and tools
Cost Slips. Car in perfect condition,
not a scratch or defect. Sells to the
first man with the money who knows
a bargain. At Ocalac House 18th to
18th inclusive. Inquire at desk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is best
for women and children. Its mild
action and pleasant taste makes it
preferable to violent purgatives, such
as pills, tablets, etc. Get the booklet
and sample of Orino from any
dealer. ~
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23

Mrs. s. Jones. 1870 Sullivan st.,
Claremont. N. H. twrtes: About a
year ago boughti two bottles Of Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure It CURED me OF q
severe case Of kidney trouble of sew
eral years standing, 1T certainly is
grand, good medicine, and heartily
recommend it." Sold by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23

Is part of the children's business.
Patching and tinting same is a part
Of my business.
of my business. All colors and tints.
49,, J. A. Morris. Jr.
Decorating" that's my business.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
NOTICE

Customers Of OeaIa Steam Laundry
: Articles made wholly or in part of
lace are only accepted at the owners
risk While special care is taken with
such goods. We have no means Of es-
certaining their strength.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
WE GUARANTEE TO PAY
YOUR RENT

GrOcer, butcher, doctor and all neces-
sary expenses when you are disabled
and unable to work and receive your
regular income. u. s. Health and Ac-
cident Insurance Co. NJ. d. Wilson is
the man.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
NOTICE

This paper has published the an
nouncement of Mr.. B. i. .Freyermouth
for county commissioner from the 5th
district, when Mr.. Freyermouth is in
reality a candidate from the SECOND
district.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23

Do you know that this U. s.. Health
and Accident Insurance Co. Jpsures
your wages?-a new departnFar in in
surance. See the man. n, Wilson,
for particulars. t.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
DISTURBED THE CONGREGATION

gregation last Sunday by continually
coughing is requested to buy a bottle
Of Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold by
all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
coNcoRDIA LODGE r. U. OF A.

Concordia Lodge No3 1S1, Fraternal
Union Of America, meetsSfourth We'd
Desday Of every month. f:30p. m, at
Yonge's Hall. r.. e. .Yonge, P. NJ
Chas. X. Sage, Secretary
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
AND POTATOES
For Sale

I have at Lowell 200 bushels of
sweet potatoes and 200 bushels Of pea
nuts for sale. Address,, J. NJ. Meffert,
Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
v. D. c.

Dickson Chapter, L. D. c., hereby
extends to all Confederate Veterans,
their families and friends, the friends
of the Daughters of the Confederacy
and the public. cordial invitation to
attend the unwilling ceremonies of the
Confederate monument in Ocala, Sat
urday, April rs, at L. o'clock, a. m.
Program
Band-Music.
Mr.. F. E. Harris, master of cere-
monies.
InvOcation-Mr. Barnett.
Address-Dr. CT. A. Nunnally.,
Unwilling monument.
Band-"Dixie." Girls representing
thirteen states decorate monument.
Address-Col. J. NJ. Martin.
Ode-Miss Vivian Dame.
Band-MuSic.
Crosses of honor-Mrs. Badger.
Mr.. Wartmann a few remarks.
BenedictiOn-Dr. Dodge.
Band-Music.
School children decorate monument
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23

Ben Condor has line of new coast
er bicycles for rent.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS:
Tonight and Tomorrow Morning.
Sun sets 6:43, rises 5:04; moon rises
1:57 a. M; 1:5S p. m. moon at last
quarter.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23

When you are in Ocala next visit
FishePs big store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23

Two ways 70 sac money-trade DIT
FishePS twice.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
White Goods and Embfoidkfy

Beautiful white materials Of every and quality
suitable Tor making spring and summer wearabes shown
in almost endless variety here Our prices are Impossible
70 duplicate. So @'ft>
PERSIAN LAWNS at, per yard -.----1sct 10 soc
FRENCH LAWNS 4S inch, per yard 10 s12s
LINEN LAWN SO inch per yard 3sc to$i2s
SPECIAL Dmities, Check Lawns and Madras worth up
to 25c; on sale at, per yard
ST. GALL SWISSES All imported Swisses, in
a. great variety OF patterns, at reduced prices
EDGING AND INSERTION, worth up to zoe yard .1ec
EDGING AND INSERTION, up to inches wide and
Corset Cover Embroidery; values up $50 1sc
LAWNIAND SWISS WAISTS New style---. 100 10 S7ses
LACE WAISTS Ecru Cream and White ... s25o 10 Slso
RnEINAUER & COMPANY
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23

Resek lsi; meet meet this evening.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-04-23
60 FORT. KING CAhP
eYsS'M II No. H.. I

Next regular monthly meeting will
be held Friday evening. May Sth at
s o'clock in Yonge's Hall. Visiting
sovereigns are always welcome.
G.. w. Martin, G. c.
Chas. K. Sage, Clerk. q, t..
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-16
WHITE SLAVE DEALERS
CAPTURED IN THIS CITY
Man and Woman Arrested and
Held on Bonds of
SI5 600

Henry Lair and a woman who claims
to be his wife were arrested yesterday
by immigration officials for importing
women into this country from France
for immoral purposes. Lair has been
wanted in Chicago for months, where
he was identified with Alphonse Dufour.
one of the leaders of the white slave
traffic between the United States and
France, and who recently jumped a
$4,000 bond posted with the govern
ment at Chicago.
The arrest was made at an early
hour in a house in Commercial street.
Lair and his companion were brought
before United States Commissioner
Heacock, who held them to answer, fix
ing their bond at $4,000 each. The
bond was made large on account of
the number of prisoners held on similar
charges falling to appear at the date
set for their trials. The association to
which Lair, Dufour and others belong
is very wealthy and a $4,000 bond is
secured within a few hours and the
amount forfeited. The couple will be
returned to Chicago.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-16
Insurgents Tactics Beaten

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-At the out
set of the proceedings in the house To-
day the roll was called 'on motion of
Gardner tR.) of Massachusetts TO dis
charge the committee on foreign at
fairs from further consideration of the
resolution calling on the secretary of
state for a statement as to whether he
had in his possession information
whether or not the British house of
commons has appointed a committee TO
report on the advisability of changing
its rules and that the resolution be con-
sidered by the house
The motion of Gardner prevailed. 1f6
to 134. and thereupon he offered an
amendment eliminating all reference to
the demand on the secretary of state
for informations and leaving in the res
olution simply the provision for the
appointment of eight members to report
on the question of revising the rules
In an elaborate opinion the speaker
sustained Dalzell and Payne on points
of order. holding that the tenor of the
resolution had been changed in such a
way as to render it nonprivileged.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-16
SENATOR WEIGH WEDS
MISS SARAH O'CONNOR
Ceremony at St. James Church
Followed by Elaborate Break
fast at Hotel

The marriage of State Senator Rich
ard j. Welch and Miss Sarah O'Connor
was solemnized at noon yesterday in
st. James Roman Catholic church The
ceremony was performed by Rev
Father Lynch, assisted by Rev. Father
Yorke but the service was marked by
simplicity. The bride was attended by
her sister, Miss Mary O'Connor as
bridesmaid. and by her aunt. Miss
Charlotte Stevens, as maid of honor.
DR.. Hugh Lagan acted as best man.
The bride wore a beautiful gown of
gold colored satin with a white and
gold hat trimmed with white shower
plumes. She carried a shower bouquet
of bridesmaid roses.
Miss stevens gown was of messaline
satin in the new catawba shade, and
with this costume she wore black
hat and carried a black lynx muff.
Miss O'Connor wore a gown of
duchesse satin, rose leaf green in color,
with gold establishment. and a picture
hat. She carried a muff.
Mrs. NJ J. O'Connor, mother of the
bride. wore a handsome gown of black
satin with lace and jet trimming.
After the ceremony an elaborate we'd
ding breakfast was served in the red
room of the St Francis for the mem
bers of the bridal party and a few
relatives of the couple.
Senator Welch and his bride have
gone south on their honeymoon trip,
b,,t will return in time for the open-
ing of the legislature. They VIII reside
in this citv. where an attractive home
is being prepared for them.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-16
MAKES BRONZE OF
EARLY DAY PRIEST
Sculptor Putnam's Modelling of
Father JuniperO Sierra Is
Mastery Work

The second of series of portrait
sculptures embodying the early history
of California has recently been COM
pleted by the sculptor. Arthur Putnam,
and the bronze east is now on exhibit
tion at the Studio building, 147 Preside
avenue. The noble and impressive fig
ure is that of the priest, Father Juni-
pero Sierra whose name all California
loves and honors.
With bent head and sandaled feet,
his brown robe cast loosely about him.
confined only by it's .l1notted girdle: the
nailed limbs of the Jesu pictured on
the cross hanging at his side; the
modelling of the tall. gaunt body-the
whole calls for keen appreciation.
Powerful in limb and in pose. the inn
penetrable countenance, half concealed,
wears an expression of deep gentleness
and solemnity.
The man looks through the priest,
despite the attitude Of contemplative
humility, and the modelling of the
strength and repression which stamp
the features, the dark hollows and
somber shadows of the face at once
severe and benign, bespeak a power of
conception and workmanship which
demands the freest admiration.
Putnam is acknowledged as a sculp-
tor of whom the world will one day
hear. 1t was he of whom the great Lon
don painter. John Sargent. said on be-
holding his charcoal drawings of the
human figure:
"It is incredible that such astonish-
ing work should be produced In the
nineteenth century" Putnam has ex-
hibited in the salons of Rome and
Paris, where his modelling of wild ami
mails won him much favorable COM
ment from. artists and critics The
statue of Father Sierra is destined for
the Scrips ranch near San Diego.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-16
FIRE SWEEPS CITY BLOCK
IN HEART OF NINA, NEV.
Blaze of Mysterious Origin Does
Damage of 100000 in
Mining Camp

NINA, New, Dec. ia fire at l2:5o
o'clock this morning that started in
the rear Of the Davis hotel in the cen
ter OF the main business block de-
stroyed the entire block excepting the
Nina hotel. located on the corner.
which was saved after a fight of three
hours The Southern Pacific COM
pany's large water tank was placed
into service and rendered all the helm
possible.
The Davis hotel. owned by Thomas
Pepper. the Nina meat market Nina
mercantile company. the J. ". Dough-
erfy lodging house and q vacant two
story building owned by NJ. C. SchecTx-
Ter Of Berkeley. Cal, We're the heaviest
losers.
The total loss viii aggregate about
500 600. Rebuilding viii be begun al
once. The cause Of the fire has not
yet been determined.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-16
FORAKER MOVES IN
BROWNSVILLE RIOT
Introduces Resolution Calling
for Information as to De-
tectives Employed
Senator Carter Urges Passage
of the Bill for Postal Saw
ings Banks

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.--In the SEN
ate today Foraker endeavored to have
the senate adopt a resolution calling
on the secretary of war for detailed
informa ton concerning the men en-
ployed, instructions given and expenses
incurred in the investigation by detec-
tives into the Brownsville affair, re-
ferred to by the president in his mes
age of yesterday.
Senator Warren objected to the i'm
mediate consideration of the resolution,
and it will come up again tomorrow.
The postal savings bank bill was the
subject of speeches by Senators Carter
and Depew. both of whom advocated
the measure. The bill was made the
unfinished business of the senate
SCORES BANKERS TACTICS
Carter read a circular signed by
Lucien Teter, chairman of the COM
mittee on postal savings banks of the
American bankers association. calling
on the bankers to oppose the bill pend
ing in the senate for the establishment
of postal savings banks.
II acquit the American bankers as
sociation for the statements made in
this circular" said Carter. He then
read from the circular. which asked
members of the American bankers as
sociation to present the inclosed argu-
ments against postal savings banks to
the local newspapers requesting that
they be used as editorial or 'writeups.'
This circular, the senator said, exhibit
ing the printed slips, has the follow
ing clause: Please remove this slip
before handing to newspapers.
THE purpose of this precautionary
notice." said Carter, was to have the
local banker slip up on the blind side
of the paper and to relieve this COM
mittee from responsibility for loose
statements used.
NOW FAvORS BILL
Carter later moved the consideration
of the postal savings bank bill, and his
motion being carried, his measure be-
came the unfinished business OF the
senate, displacing the joint resolution
suspending the commodity clause OF
the interstate commerce law.
The objections against the establish
ment of postal savings banks in this
country, Carter said, had been urged
also against their establishment in
Great Britain, but now there was no
sentiment against them there. All
political parties, he said, were COM
mitted to the principle of the postal
savings banks, and he urged the pas
sage of the bill as an aid to the class
of citizens most deserving of the assist
ance of congress-
The bill has been in conference since
the last session of congress.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-16
CHRISTMAS STICKERS FOR
RED CROSS SALE ARRIVE
Sixty Thousand Dainty Stamps
for YuIetide Packages
and Letters

Sixty thousand stamps, issued by the
American National Red Cross society
for Christmas stickers, arrived in this
city yesterday and are at the home
The demand has been enormous for
these little messengers which are to
be used from now on on all packages
and letters for the holidays.
Mrs. Merrill announces that all cap
tains and those in charge Of stamps
may apply today at her residence for
them.