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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-12
MAKING SPo0LS
MAINE INDUSTRY
Eight Hundred Million Turned Out An
nually-Machines Are Complicated.

Small things are not 20 be overlooked
in considering the problems Of the
future timber supply. The matchmaker
is having as much trouble in getting
the grade OF wood necessary for his
business as the dealer in telegraph
poles.
One Of the industries which deals
with small things, yet which IS one Of
the utmost Importance to the cOsIntFy's
c commerce. is the manufacture and ex-
port Of spool wood. This business is
peculiar 10 the New England States
ana Is centered in Maine. Spool fac
tories OF this State are now turning out
So, 100000 spools annually, with q mar
ket value OF nearly Sl00 900.
The best quality OF timber = used for
the manufacture Of spOOis. White
birch, which is used almost exclusively
for this Industry. reaches the factory IN
the forFn Of bars from y TO 9-l6 inches
square, and from ~ 70 feet long.
The birch is cut in winter and sawed in
small portable mills. which operate near
some railroad line. about 1-8 cords be-
ing required for 900 feet Of bars. After
saving, the bars are piled criss-cross, in
order 10 facilitate thorough seasoning,
and, protected from the weather, are al
lowed 10 season until June. The sPooI
bar mills in Maine turn out about 10.
NPs5NN 80 VI 70 ~N-+ saia SO ~ S@ii-A
approximately the same amount Of ma
terial is manufactured into spoois in
the State.
The machines for making spO0ls are
complicated and require skillet men for
their operation. The spOols crop from
the lathe at the rate OF one per second
and must be perfectly uniform and true.
The finished spoOls are marketed in this
country largely IN Rhode Island. COnnec-
t5cut, New York and New Jersey, while
the spool bars are largely exported 10
GreenOck and Glasgow. Scotland. and TO
Hull and Fleetwood, England. Shipments
10 these points are made mostly from
Bangor. as much as eight million feet
having been sent from that port IN a
season.
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BARNES PRAISES
JOHNSON'S WORK
P o 5 TN a ster Explains
Changes in Money Order
Department.

Postmaster Barnes said today that
pending the selection OF "a successor 70
Henry l.. Johnson, superintendent OF
delivery. VINO has been designated -
superintendent of the money order III
vision, Mr. Johnson would continue III
his present position. .,
The successor TO Captain Johnson VII
probably not be named until ire ltsI
OF next week, as the postmaster desires
10 secure the best man obtainaDle IOl
the position. It is understood tadt lhc
officials nave a good man IN view TOT
the position, but II Is not yet known
il he can be secured.
I'm announcing the changes In his OF
flee Postmaster Barnes paid a tribute
TO the industry and falthIulness OF Zap
tain Johnson
.sSince Captain Johnson assumed
charge of the delivery department SAID
Mr. barnes. 'he devoted himself stu
worked early and late. and his falth-
fuIness and loyalty deeply impressed
itself upon me. While connected with
the money order department he did eN-
ceIlent work, and was regarded by the
entire department as hdrd working
and capable manager. It was because or
his excellent record that 1 placed HIM
IN charge Of the delivery department
BY returning Captain Johnson TO his
former position lido not mean 10 indt-
cate a lack of confidence in his manage
ment 1 have implicit confidence in his
ability and feel that he viii serve the
public capaDly-
In the reorganization Howard Beau
the present superintendent Of the money
order division VIII resume his former
position of assistant superintendent. and
Z. 2. McCuTdy. assistant superintendent,
in the money order division as
senior clerk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-12
wanna RAILROAD
Bulletin.


$50 millions of dollars is a Stupendous sum. In gold
eagles the bulk of such sum is nconcevabe It is greater
than the total of the United States Government
for 1885, and nearly half much the total Government
receipts for 1902 This is the gross amount earned by the
operation of the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1907 To earn
this vast required The carrying of 435O64 i36 tons
freight and t53O47O46 passengers This the largest volume
of traffic handled by any railroad of the world in one
and it yielded the largest gross revenue.
The large proportion of this mighty paid out in
salaries and wages to hundred thousand employees
in dividends to yve thousand stockholders to mills and
factories and other agencies for equipment and supplies and
gave work to the hands and bread to the mouths of millions
of people.
1t saggers the imagination to conceive of the multitude
of people who have been benefited by the distribution of this
magnificent bounty, and the resulting good to the country
and the people from the operation of great institution is
immeasuTable
adds to the satisfaction of travel over matches
roadway in the best built and under every known safe
guard to think that the average earning power of the 175
miles of this great system was $4,000 per mile.
From any and every point of view the Pennsylvania Is
The Standard Railroad OF America.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-12
Irwin Stands
By His Guns
In Cobb Deal

PHILADELPHIA. March 12.-Arthur
Irwin, manager of the new Washing
ton Union League team, stands by mis-
guns
HI said this morning that he was IN
communication with Tyrus Cobb. OF De-
croft, the famous American League bat
ting leader; and Tommy Leach, or
Pitt sburg, had made them both fine
offer, and believed that one or both
would be members of mis- new team for
the Capital City. This reply was in an
swer 10 a charge in certain quarters
that the reported negotiations and ar
engagements were all assumed as a mat
ter of advertising.
Within twenty-four hours 1 expect
word from both men that my terms are
satisfactory What l have offered. /
think. viii be sufficient. ] do not think
that there Will be any difficulty. My
only one object In yiew-that OF giving
Washington d winning team in the IN
ion League.
Should they fail 10 como with me,
1t VIII only be because their home clubs
boost their salaries TO sky prices. Cobb
wants S5.OO0-say a thousand dollars a
month. L figure that we can easily az
ford that. Why. Cobb would surely be
able 10 draw at least 1000 extra per
sons during each month. That would
alone be sufficient 10 pay his salary,
But l hope TO DO even better. and make
the Leach deal profitable.
II am hot after Cobb and Leach and
II looks as though IL would be a race
between manager jim Callahan OF the
Logan Square Club. OF Chicago. and my
self 70 see who shall land the stars.
j don't think either will get what he
wants from the major leagues and viii
certainly play outlaw ball"
II Irwin succeeds in landing Cobb and
Leach IL will not only be a bic boost
for his trim and the league in general,
but ii viii induce \ number Of good
minor league players who are not yet
under contract to play in this circuit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-12
LALEXANDRIAI
YOUTH ARRESTED,
HIS FRIEND CUT
James Fletcher Turned
Over to County Author
tiles for Trial.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU,

lAA1E@A4ANLIk4A4s VA 4iAtt11
James Fletcher. a young boy, was this
morning arrested on warrant issued
the authorities Of Alexandria county
charging him with cutting Frank 5.
LandOn. The alleged assault occurred
a few days ago as Fletcher and LandOI
were returning from the Potomac yards
north of this city, where they are both
employed.
Fletcher was turned over to the Alex
andria county authorities and viii be
given hearing before Justice J. c. Biz
rel today.
Capt. Thomas Selectman, OF Accoquan.
Va, has bought from Capt. Al. Fair the
tugbOat George ". Pride.
Thomas Dove and Thomas Stocks. Of
Loudouu county, are being held here,
charged with violating the Internal rev.
enue laws. Dove will be given a hear
ing before United States Commissioner
Garnet this afternoon at O'Clock
Stocks viii be tried on Saturday after
noon,
3 civil service examination was held
ut the pOstofiice in this city yesterday
for the positions OF topographic copyist
craftsman, etc. The examination was
conducted by Examiner Norman l. VIII
hanson, assisted by the local board.
Tho Rev. James II. Taylor. pastor of
the Central Presbyterian Church Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-12
THE PARsEEs

The Parsees OF today are the direct
descendants. religiousiy, Of the ancient
ZOroastrians OF Persia. Thel still main
tain the fundamental beliefs ana cere-
monies OF the old faith The modern
PaTsees number about 10000. the great
er part of them being found in British
India. Their moral and intellectual
standing is nigh, according 20 ali who
have dealings with them.-EeW YORK
American.
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.PAPKE AND KELLY
ON MONDAY NIGHT

NEW YORK, March 12.-Bm Papke
viii meet Hugo Kelly at Milwaukee next
Monday night, and il the dust doesn't
ny a bit a whole lot of fight bugs will
Doe sadly mistaken.
Papke feels that he viii put Kelly out
surely this time Pill really was a bit
nervous the first time he faced the
great Kelly. and didn't let himself out
as he might. lie thought Kelly the
greatest man in the world, but after a
few rounds began tC change his mind
Stanley l<etchel. the red-headed lad
from Montana. Will fight the winner be-
fore Jim COnroth's club AT COlma.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-12
MARRIED MEN BAR
WIVES FROM TENNIS

NEW YORK, March 12.-Women,
championed by bachelors against bene-
diets, provided the issue Of the annual
meeting of the Brooklyn Lawn Tennis
Club.
The gallant bachelors contended that
the organization should fail in line with
other clubs and open its courts to
women experts with the racquet. Their
arguments fell upon the deaf ears Of
the married members Of the club, who
were jealousy guarding the one retreat
from which women had been excluded
since the club was organized nearly
welVe wears ago. The married mem
bers stood together OF all questions
and elected their ticket, headed by Wal
ter G. Pate, a corporation lawyer, for
president.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-12

Washington, delivered a sermon at the
Second Presbyterian Church, in this
city. last evening. Mr.. Taylor gave a
report Of the great Iaymen'B convention.
which was held ia Philadelphia recently.
IN the corporation court today, in the
ease Of Annie 4. Webster, guardian Of
NJ. p. ana A. L. Webster. vs.. MARI T.
Webster and Annie J.. Webster. decree
was entered confirming report Of Special
Commissioner in ChanCery Noel Graner
and appointing Gardner i. BoOthe spe-
cal commissioner 10 sci property.
The special grand jury which has un-
Ger consideration the condition OF the
public schools and other buIidi0rs mas
adjourned uT I'll Wednesday morning
next at 10 O'Clock The jury viii then
convene at PeabOdy's School, at King
and Alfred streets. when the examining
Of witnesses will be resumed.
Mrs. Rose Hale reports TO the police
that some one entered her store in up-
per King street, between Henry and
Fayette streets, and stole some hand
kerchlefs and collars. The entrance
was made BY the use Of false key.
Commonwealth Attorney Brent says
this morning that the bond OF Charles
Chauncy, which was declared forfeited
by his failure to appear before the
grand jury last Tuesday. would not be
forfeited II Chauncey appeared at the
next term OF the court TO answer a
charge OF failure 70 support ais wife.
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TODAY'S CALLERS
AT WHITE HOUSE

Senator McEnery OF Louisiana
Representatives Madden of Illinois
Mckinley Of Illinois.
Kennedy Of Ohio.
Gillett Of Mass.
Moon OF Penn.
Brumm OF Penn.
Secretary Of the Navy Department.
Assistant Secretary OF War oliver
Former Gov. Frank FrantZ, OF Okla.
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Franklin X Lane
L. A Coolidge, recently nominated for
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
Stuyvesant Fish. former president OF
the Illinois Central r r., VINO took
luncheon with the President.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
THE CONVICT QUESTION

The board of county commissioners
devoted several hours Wednesday af-
ternOOn to discussing the ACCESSIBILITY
of accepting the bid of S. A Rawls
and Company for the county convicts
for the coming year. The price Of
fered was $2S.G5 per month per head
for all county convicts without regard
to time of sentence or physical con
ditiOn. Mr. Mathews had introduced
a motion to accept the proposition
but later withdrew It. and the matter
will come up this morning for final
decision.
The commissioners held a session
last night to revise and approve the
poll list for the coming election.
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5ELLEVIEW ITEMS
Special Cor. Ocala Banner:

Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
Did someone say there was going 70
be another dance this week? Good
Mr.. Washburn has begun a new res
idence for Mr.. Dudley. This looks
suspicious. Mr.. Dudley.
The candy pulling at Mrs. Wash
burns was not very largely attended
as the weather was so bad on Mon
day night. We hear 1t Is going to be
held again some time next week, and
II the weather is agreeable a large at
tendance will be present.
Those who attended the dance at
Gambler from the City Of Oaks on
New Years night was as follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. L II. TyrreIl, Mr.. Ire
mere. Mr.. Warren Smith, Mr.. Arthur
Millsom and Miss Edgar. Mr.. John
Lyles and Miss LOrena Freeman, Mr..
Guy Smith and Miss Eleanor Tremere.
Mr.. Fred Brown, Mr.. Rex Nichols,
Fisk BOney and Mr.. Northey. All re-
port a most enjoyable time. The par
ty did not get home until morning.
Mr.. Joseph Millsom and wife, Mr..
Joseph Gross and wife. Mrs. Tremere
and daughter, Minnie and Miss Edgar
spent a most enjoyable day Saturday
with Mr.. and Mrs. HightOwer. They
took a trip on the Oklawaha, had
fish fry and lunch. returning late at
night. It will be a day long remem-
bered.
Mrs. Fogg has been on the sick list
for the past week. but is improving
at this writing, as is also Mrs. S. G.
Thomas.
Mr.. Frier preached at the Baptist
church Sunday morning and evening.
as did Mr.. SirdefeId at the Methodist
church.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Tyrreu and Mr..
Arthur Millsom enjoyed a fishing trip
at Smith Lake Friday.
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CATER GLEANIN6S

Especial Cor. Ocala Banner:
Our Sunday school is CD "a boom
sOnce more. We have added a number
Of new scholars in the Bible class and
.1ope they will continue coming.
The pound party at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. w. NJ. Myers was a success
Friday night. All present enjoyed
the occasion very much
Mrs. Addie McCully Was in Cater
hast week visiting friends. She was
our teacher here the past term. She
was the guest Of Miss Inez Ross. We
are always glad to welcome our old
friends.
Mr.. E. L. Redding Of this place is
attending court this week IN Ocala
The F. E. and c. Z. of A had "a call
ed meeting Saturday night for the
purpose of electing delegates to the
special meeting at Griner Farm on
January IL The delegates are G. H.
Dorr OF HeidtvIlle and D. L. Morri.
son Of this place.
Miss Lucy Irvine returned and be-
gan her school on the 9th. She re-
ports a fine time on her vacation for
the holidays.
On, yes, boys, you must not get dis
couraged because the girls are always
not AT home. You musr go TIL you
find them at home!
Mr.. J. A. Thomas of DunneI1un was
in Cater last week greeting friends.
He was the guest Of Mr.. c. NJ. Wild
don and r. D. Stokes.
Misses Ethel Turner and Abbie
Stokes have returned to the Ocala
High School. We regret their depar-
tUre but wish them much success.
Mr.. ]. E. Brooks Of this place win
leave for Homosassa Monday next.
where he win accept a position with
the A. c. L. Ry. as operator and ticket
agent
Mr.. Val Odum of Ocala was the
guest of his brother, Mr.. J. D. Odum.
of this place last week.
MAUD S.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
OF BOARD OF PUB
Lie INSTRUCTION
Ocala, Fla, Jan. Z. 1903.

Ocala, Fla, Jan. Z, 1908.
The board of public instruction in
and for Marion county, Florida, met
this the 7th day of January, 1908, in
regular session with Isaac Stevens,
chairman, and J. S. Grantham pres
ent. Mt B. R. Bitch was absent on
| account Of sickness.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
The w o. w. lodge at Martel had
communication before the board
asking the board to allow them to in
crease the insurance on the Martel
school house for the benefit of the w.
o. w. as they had built the upper stO-
~ and had lately made considerable
improvements to the same. On mo-
ton the request was granted, and an
agreement was signed that in case Of
fire the 800 additional insurance will
go to the lodge.
The superintendent was instructed
to notify all schools that Friday, Feb
ruarv eth will be Arbor Day, and to
urge upon all schools to make it day
of general improvements on the
grounds and buildings. If the grounds
have plenty Of shade trees already set
out. to use the day in cleaning up and
identifying the yard and building.
The board also recommends to the
trustees of the Ocala district to set
out shade trees on the new lot bought
for the primary department.
The question of operating a normal
school somewhere in the county this
summer for teachers was discussed,
and all teachers who would like to at
tend such a normal are requested to
notify the superintendent. If the
board finds that there is a demand for
a normal the same will be operated.
The treasurer's report was approx
ed as follows:
Balance from last report. s. 4O4.S6
Received from A. c. Groom,
tax sales... -. ..... ..... z9O.9S
Received from E. L. Carney,
levy of 1907. =. 800. 80. 6Ol.SI
Received from E. L. Carney,
regular polls. 800. ..... lSo4'Sz
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
HILL-WATERS

At the girlhOod home of the bride,
Miss Mamie Louise Waters, and Mr.
Patrick Henry Hill were married New
/ Years morning 10y Rev. P. w. Green,
the Baptist minister at Pedro, who in
solemn and impressive manner
spoke the words that united this hap
Ply couple for life.
The porlor and reception hall were
most beautifully decorated with the
Christmas coIors Of red and green.
The bride and groom were proceed
ed to the parlor by the matron Of
honor. Mrs. Doak, and the best man,
Mr.. Dunovant-
The bridal cauple took their places
under a lovely canopy Of wide satin
ribbon of red and green, held in place
by red wedding bells. The bride was
charming in a handsome travelling
costume Of brown, with hat and
gloves to match She carried a show
or bouquet Of brides roses, tied with
tulle.
The wedding was the most elite
and elaborate social event that the
little town of Levon has ever witness
ed.
There was quite a mingling of out
OF town guests among the home
friends who united in showering rice
and congratulations upon Mr.. and
Mrs. Hill. as they departed on their
wedding tour.
In the reception hall were display
ed the wedding gifts received by Mr..
and Mrs. Hill, the great number show
ing the popularity of the young cou-
pie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hin. after January Is.
1908, will be at home to their many
friends at the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. S. Waters IN Levon, where
they will reside for the present.
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Mr.. BEARD TO BE HERE NEXT
WEDNESDAY

Mr.. William T. Gary of the Anti
Saloon League received a wire from
Mr.. Beard last night saying that he
would be in Ocala next Wednesday
prepared to remain in the county sew
eral days He will speak in Ocala
Wednesday night He will be booked
for other places in the county later.
The AnCi-Saloon League has also in
vited Congressman Frank Clark and
Hon. Jno. y. c. Stockton. and the lat
ter gentleman has accepted the invi-
tatiOn.
The campaign is now warming up,
and will get hotter as the election day
approaches.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Mr.. John Beard OF Pensacola, can
didate for United States senator. has
volunteered his services TO the Anti
Saloon League Of this county to assist
In placing Marion in the dry column.
and his services have been accepted.
Mr.. Beard is a strong, logical and elo-
quent speaker. He once resided in
this county. and, like the vase in
which roses have once been distilled, -
he has a lingering liking for the old
county which clings TO him. and he
is going to do what he can to hepl her
on TO a better future.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED

Marion County Medical Association
Takes Action on the Temper
ance Question
At the last meeting Of the Marion
County Medical Association the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:
We, the members of the Marion
County Medical Association. herewith
declare, in our judgment.
4, That alcohol is a supplying
poison.
"2 That in many cases of severe
illness the man who is an habituaI
drinker stands a far less chance Of re
covery than the man who is a total
abstainer.
'3. That alcohol is the cause of
many mental disorders. and is one of
the most fruitful sources of disease
and crime, both directly and indirect
lily.
Il. That alcohol is unnecessary as
an article Of consumption in the case
of healthy men and women. and that
its use could be discontinued without
detriment to the worlds welfare"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

we had a pleasant call Wednesday
from Mr.. W. E Martin of Moss Bluff,
who came in TO renew his subscrip.
ton for the Banner. which he always
paws in advance. It is a habit with
him. and we wish it were 3tching by
all of our subscribers. Mr.. Martin
won the prize buggy at the knight
and Lang Company's drawing, the
news of which he first saw in the Ban
ner. and he came in to see if it were
true. and to take a glimpse at his
good-luck possession. He said that
ne found il true as the Banner had
stated. and that it is an excellent We
hicle. He will take it home with him
today. Mr.. Martin says that the re-
81 storm did a great deal Of dam
zee 70 tupeatine trees, and blew
down fences, bat that the damage to
farm interests Is not serious.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. B. A weathers and
Mr.. Neal Weathers came home We'd
nesday morning from Tampa, where
they went to be present at the mar
rage Of Mr. Benjamin Seaborn
weathers and Miss Mildred Beckwith,
which was a beautiful wedding taking
place at seven-thirty o'clock ON Tues
day evening at the home OF the brides
parents. Mr.. Neal Weathers acted as
his brothers best man. After a weeks
visit on the east coast Mr.. and Mrs.
B. s. weatbers will come to Ocala for
a few days.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Mrs. Alyarado DeVane, after spend
ing q few days in Ocala with her
daughters, Mrs. P. Y. Leavengood.
Mrs. L. p. Cox and Mrs. H. E. Schoef-
lin. left yesterday for Jacksonville,
where she will in future reside, her
son, Mr.. John r. DeVane, having re-
Gently accepted a position with the
Seaboard railroad in the freight de-
partment there.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Mr.. William Edwards, ex-slderman
and ex-mzy0r of Ocafa, now Of the
Edwards Bros. Naval Stores Company
and the Irvine Crate and Basket Com
-pany, was a prominent visitor yester.
sgsay. He was the lessee Of the coun'
, " Won lets hast year. but did not sub
NIT a bid this year.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Mr.. A. ]. LesyeRgoOd is up from
Stanton. He sEys that the storm rag
ed quite furiousfy at the lake. That
Capt Fosnot's boat and barge were
sunk and his launch disabled, and
was blown out IN the lake. That the
unp1ucked oranges were whipped
about on the trees and badly thunged.
and some were whipped on. a good
many pine trees were blown down.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Mrs. Jack Rentz has gone to Silver
Springs to join her husband, and they
will make their home at the mill. The
friends that Mrs. Rentz has made
during her short residence here will
be glad to know that she will spend
a large part of their time IN town
with Mrs. E. P. Rentz.