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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-01-01
THE PIANO CONTEST

The count Wednesday afternoon in
the Cooperative Piano Contest gives
the following result:
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-01-01
CHRISTMAS SALE OF RED CROSS
STAMPS

The Red Cross stamps. which were
put on sale two weeks before Christ
mas in the drug stores and at the
postofice had the following sale:
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-01-01

mas IN the drug stores and at the
postofice had the following sale:
Autobiography Drug Store. ... 80
Corner Drug Store. -. ....... 400
Tydings & Co.. 800. ...... 100
DR.. Anderson. 80. -. ... II
Ocala News Co. -. -. &c. &c. 361
Postofice Drug Store. ...........2 1000
PostOfice and at Burnett's. 49,. 1909
Total sold in Ocala.. .. 800. .G963
Sent to LeesbuTg. 90. &c. 800. 1000
IOJdl' ''... &c. %. ..... 1900
We took 10000 stamps to sell, so
have about 1000 on hand, and we are
going to ask that you use stamps on
your letters of thanks for Christmas
presents, and the business men on
their New Years bills, receipts, etc.
Mark Twain says: Ladies in pay
ing New Years bills and also in post
poning them, I will stick on a Red
Cross stamp. II you will suggest in
print that the whole country do the
same the Red Cross will prosper to
your content. I know this, for l know
that ali America is warm at the heart
and generous at this time of the year
and will thank you for your sugges-
ton and follow it,"
The Civic League is under lasting
obligations to the drug stores that so
kindly consented to sell the stamps;
to the young ladies who worked so
faithfully and well in the postoffice
and at Burnett's; to Postmaster CrOm
and Mr.. Burnett for many favors; to
both our daily papers for press notices
and cooperation in every way; and
most Of all to Mr.. Jake Gerig, who
used his own advertising space in the
papers to advertise the stamps, and
took such an active interest in help
ing the sale in many ways.
After New Year you won't have to
hear of the Red Cross stamps, but do
use them on all your letters until
then. so that your friends will know
Ocala is right in the line of the Ma
tlonal Anti-Tuberculosis campaign.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-01-01

Mrs. F. NJ. Brown Of Silver Springs
was among the out-of-town shoppers
yesterday.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-01-01

'ances Chambers of Tampa,
up to visit Ocala friends
home Unexpectedly Tues
count of the sudden death
dfather, Mr.. John Bass, OF
H. was spending the bol-
-orf daughter. Mrs w. J.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-01-01

Be sure to ask for coupons when
making your purchases Of the firms
whose names appear in the Piano
Contest advertisement in another col
umn of tOday's paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24

ed agitation Raw material is abundant
This now is TO be fashioned for use, and
the best of craftsmen are required.
1t has long been the complaint that the
government service is a school for the
benefit of the corporations: that men
seek government employment to familiar
ize themselves with affairs on large
scale. with view of offering themselves
later at much larger salaries for private
employment. Men have left executive
ONCE in Washington for responsible
places in the business world elsewhere.
and lawyers of distinction have left Con-
gress. where they had been fierce"
against corporations, to advise the octo-
pus how best to use his tentacles this
side the Jail door.
If things have turned it is but fair play.
If the government Is now attracting from
the corporations: If men who have been
serving the corporations well at large
salaries are willing to serve the govern
ment we'll at comparatively small sal
aries; il the honor of being public SER
want is rising I'm value again. it Is most
encouraging sign. Let us all welcome 1t.
The pastor who supported a fine choir
with a liberal program of music, on the
score that the devil should not have the
exclusive run of the best tunes, held his
parishioners. Why should the corpora
tions monopolize the best legal talent?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24

The Whitla kidnapping was carried to
success so skillfully that it seemed UNI
likely the police would be able to trail
the criminals when they had surrendered
the boy and received the money from the
father But fortunately the criminal
capacity IN this case, as I'm many others.
was accompanied by flaw of Judgment
and human weakness. and the result is
the capture in short order of a man and
woman who. there is every reason now to
believe, were the principals in this af-
falr Had these people left Cleveland
Immediately after receiving the money, 1t
is doubtful whether they would have been
traced. But with a faulty which is dill
cult to comprehend they not only lin
gered in the city, but purchased goods. at
tracted attention to themselves in various
ways by their unusual demeanor. and
finally became sufficiently intoxicated to
fall easy victims to the police, who had
been trailing them for some hours. Thus
as in many burglary cases. the criminals
have contributed to their undoing by
neglect of the commonest precaution.
1t has been said so often as to become an
tually overlooks the most obvious pre-
caution to avoid detection.
This capture. following so promptly
after the recovery of the boy is of in
calculable Importance. 1t puts a check
upon kidnapping enterprises. Had the
stealers of Willie Whitla not been caught.
doubtless scores of similar crimes would
have been committed in different parts of
the country A delay of a month in the
capture would have been disastrous Eff
fected, as it was, within forty-eight hours
after the payment of money, the appre-
hension of the kidnapers serves as a
warning, even to shrewder criminals, that
the business of child stealing is hazardous
Although the kidnapers themselves con-
tributed to their own detection by their
folly, great credit is nevertheless due to
the members of the Cleveland police force
who overhauled them. Effective work of
this character is of the utmost value in
the prevention of crime, which, in the
judgment of the most advanced police
administrators, Is the highest function OF
the Law. The imposition of life sentences
upon the principals i'm this case ought to
discourage potential child stea,ers through
out the United States. and every parent
in the country owes a debt of gratitude to
the men who have worked SO successfully
In this instance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24
RefrsigeratOrs for 1909.

67l ARE constantly the lookout for the best of
IL II thngare contented with anything else-and
\NA\E examine with most critical And it is when
you you feel assured that the stocks
offered your selection best obanab
gone the most rigid scrutiny.
The Refrigerator especially demands the part of the
buyer experience patience and judgment for many
ofereda scientific" and the BEST of coue-that it
difficult determine which of the models the greatest
raert.
Our selections made and commend to favorable
notice the of The Wisconsin Company Eau Clair Wis.,
and the Northern Refrigerator Company of Grand Rapids Mich
The of their Refrigeators of solid hardwood
and highly polished.
The Innings of galvanized Steel white enamel porce
lain-on-steel.
The insulation mineral wool-whcl degrees greater
conductor than the best fllug-charcoa.
All equipped with the patent drip cup, removable ues
The cold air circulation which is of the important
of good refrigerator has received careful
We show all the latest designs including the apartment
House Style" which is adapted to narrow spaces.
Prices as follows:
Steel=limed, $3.50 to $4,000.
White Enamel-lned, $3.50 to $500.
Porce1ai1=lined, $4,000 to 10000.
npr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24
The Governments Legal Talent.

The new solicitor general is corpora
ton lawyer. unknown In the political, but
well known and highly regarded In the
business, world. He is making pecuniary
sacrifice to accept office. His sponsors pre-
dict success for him In the discharge Of
his difficult duties.
This is the fourth appointment Of the
kind. Mr. Wickersham, Mr. Dickinson
and Mr.. Nagel all left large law fees to
accept Office. Mr.. Dickinson responded
to call from what he considers the
opposition. He claims still to be a demo-
crat. while President Taft is a republi-
can.
Here is proof, We are told that a new
order is running. Such appointments a
short time ago would have rails ID a deaf
ening howl of protest. We should have
been told that the railroads and the trusts
were working into complete control Of the
government through their attorneys. and
that all of our efforts TO 'shackle COR
poration cunning" were coming to Moth
ing.
However this may be-new order or not
the appointments are well received, and
are entitled to consideration on their
merits. Nobody worthy Of notice believes
or asserts that these men will not give
the government full and honest use of
their experience and talents. And certain
ly nobody will deny that the government
needs and should have servants of a high
grade In the line of the law particularly
the governments interests require the at
.entions of the most capable NEIL avail
able. We are bringing order out of a sort
of chaos. Or, stated i'm another way.
we are putting into shapa n mass of
things produced by several years Of heat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24
The Heyburn Bill.

Senator Hepburn returns to the charge
with his bill to secure for the govern
ment all the land lying between the ave
nue. and the Mall. the necessity for the
enactment of which becomes more urgent
with each year of postponement. Viewed
as a business proposition. this bill rep
resents an economy Of large measure. and
should be passed IL only to save the gov
eminent money in its future land pur-
chases for the emplacement of it's neces-
sary public buildings. But this is not the
sole consideration. Washington is the
capital of the United States. 1t should
be developed such until it stands as
one of the most attractive cities i'll the
world. and as a seat of government one
OF the most perfectly equipped. Today
the governments OUTFIT Of public buildings
- not creditable to 1t. There are some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24
The Farthest South.

Lieut.. Shackleton did not. after ALL quite
reach the south pole, SO both of the great
terrestrial mysteries remain still unsolved
and the search will continue as before
The Nimrod expedition, however, reduced
the margin remaining between recorded
penetration and the pole itself by the
remarkable distance of 354 miles The
approach to within III miles of the south
ern axis brings man closer to one of the
lends of the earth" than he has ever
gone before. Pearys '.farthest north"
which Is the record, scored I'm 1905 was
2O2 miles from the pole. That stood as
the maximum achievement i'm either di-
rection until Lieut.. Shackletons expedi-
ton was pushed to his final stopping
place.
The Nimrod party has at least added
materially to the geographical knowledge
of the southern polar region. 1t is now
known that that part of the world is
occupied by elevated land and is not, as
appears TO be the case in the north, a
sea. Lieut.. Shackleton discovered eight
distinct mountain ranges and more than
one hundred distinct peaks. their attitudes
ranging from 5000 to 1900. He believes
that the pole itself occurs on a plateau
elevated fully 10000 or l1.OtO feet above
the sea level. The combination OF high
latitude and high altitude renders the
task of exploration especially difficult
and II is the more to the credit of the
Shackleton expedition that SO great a
distance was covered in the crcum-
stances. Fierce winds appeared to he the
chief cause of discomfort and danger, and
Lieut.. Shackleton dispels the theory of a
polar calm" which has obtained in some
degree heretofore. IL is indeed difficult
10 conceive how there should be any
materially different physical conditions at
the pole itself from those that exist
within few score Of miles. Ast-o-
nomically. the only popularity OF the
very axial point is that IL is place of
no diurnal change. y man standing there
would be turned completely around once
day without describing a circle
Whether any practical advantage is TO
be gained in standing at thes polar point
must be left undetermined until one or
The other OF the axes is reached. Pos
sibly Peary will be the one TO put the
question to Its first test.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24
The Tariff and Oratory.

Will the present tariff debate inspire
any brilliant oratory-produce any mas
terful treatment of the subject?
Twenty-Five years ago Col. Morrison of
Illinois introduced his famous horizontal
tariff bill. He himself was not an orator.
and his lieutenants had TO do the talk
ing. Frank Hurd of Ohio was the most
brilliant of the number. and his speech
was fine specimen of his best powers.
1t was heard by a packed chamber. and
loudly applauded. The bill was killed
through a democratic detection. led by
Samuel j. Randall.
Roger g. Mills was the leader of the
House in the Fiftieth C~ngress, and re-
ported tariff BILL He was a speaker
of power, and succeeded in passing his
bill through the House. There was some
excellent debate. but no speech on either
side of the chamber stood out as of the
highest quality.
1t was in the Fifty-first Congress. which
followed the election of Gen Harrison.
that memorable tariff debate took place
William Mckinley was the leader of the
majority, and John G.. Carlisle the leader
OIL the minority. Mr. Mckinley's first
lieutenant was Nelson Dingley, and Mr..
Cariisies Roger Q. Mills 1t was an ex-
exceptionally strong quartet. But the most
telling speech was made by Thomas b.
Reed. who descended from the chair
lor the purpose. He cared little for or
nament. and was prejudiced against ora
toricai display, but on this occasion he
spoke at some length and with thorough
preparation. His satirical description of the
Tree trader going into action produced
almost fve minutes of laughter, the DEM
ocrats themselves joining i'm il heartily.
During the debate Mr. Carlisle was trans.
1erred to the Senate, and when the hill
reached that body he discussed it in a
speech which was greatly admired.
Inc aoiest speech in favor of the Will
son Dill in 1894 was made by the author.
tie was scholarly man and a close rea
soner- and while he left sick bed tn
close the debate and spoke with his head
hearily bandaged he acquitted himself
primarily. In the Senate where the bill
was picked to pieces. the most noteworthy
speech was that of David e. Hill. which
however, concerned itself more with the
constitutionality of the income tax provi
sion than with the general tariff problem
The Supreme Court afterward sustained
Mr. Hills position
The debate on the Dingley bill produced
no snowy speeches on either side The
desire was for early action, and figures of
speech were subordinated to arithmetical
figures.
Are there among the new members
Hurds, and Reeds, and Mckinleys. and
Carlisies awaiting their chance? And is
there anything in the topic now temptinf
TO old members? a man may be an ole
member either of the House or Senate
and enjoying his first opportunity to talk
tariff to practical point. Twelve years
have passed since the Dingley bill was
debated sndsbecame q law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24
Passion for Ancestors.
From the New York sun.

From The New York Sun.
Probably nowhere else, not even in
China, is ancestor worship so common
az in these United States Every man
being ''as good as another" in theory, is
eager to prove that he is better. The
Chinese slowpokes use the distinc ion of
the descendant to confer honor upon the
ancestor. The American OF wealth and
taste for ancestry can buy or have in
vented for him ancestors who confer
honor upon him. AS impartial sociol-
ogists we record withou praise or blame
the passion Of the American democracy
for ancestors. A passion the more in
teresting since about everybody who dis
tinguishes himself by murder, brawl
assault with intent to kill. elopement,
endorsement, arson, refusal to pay
prominent family zone of the oldest
and most exclusive families. and so on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24

handsome structures. some that are the
pride of all Americans and the object of
admiration on the part of visitors from
abroad. But there are just as many that
are disgrace to tine United States. in APP
pearance as in lack OF suitable accommo-
dations for the transaction of the public
business There is scarcely a department
of the federal service that is not seriously
cramped for room.
The chief object of the Hepburn bill is
to insure a systematic emplacement of the
public buildings so that they will bear a
harmonious relation to one another, and
at the same time develop the Capital
city's artistic possibilities. Just now a
condemnation commission is at work TAX
ing over stretch of land at the western
edge of the great Mali-avenue triangle
which is encompassed by the terms Of the
Hepburn bill. If this measure is not
passed. the next time a building site is
needed it may be located within this
space. naturally so perfectly adapted to
the governments needs, or 1t may not, &C.
cording to the m, I'd Of Congress If it is
placed within the triangle it must be
taken singly. at a greater cost than though
the United States had acquired the whole
area in one transaction, and it's taking
will add appreciably 10 the cost of the
next site taken.
The capital makers Of today should look
at this question broadly, seeking both to
equip the government properly and to
cure the defects of the city which cast
reproach upon the United States. The
Hepburn bill will accomplish both results.
But to do so within the lives of the legis-
lators who are now charged with the re-
sponsbility for the maintenance Of the
seat OF government it must be enacted
into law without further delay. 1t would
be most suitable subject for the Senate
TO consider while waiting for the tariff
bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24
Roosevelt.

The send-off was all that could have
been desired. A large crowd was pres
ent. Enthusiasm was at the highest.
The dis ,inguished voyager was in happy
mood What was said to him and what
he said In reply had the ring of SINGER
lty. And SO he has gone. cheered by
good wishes and full of his mission.
The man who has been saying that the
trip Is hazardous, and predicting that
Africa is the bourne from which Mr..
Roosevelt will not return, should not
insist upon his point. Mr.. Roosevelt
was not shaken by it. and the country
does not want to be depressed by 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24
Special Values Inn Mems
New Spring furnishings.

New Neglige Shirts at S1 90 kind that belong
in the hghepriced stock Made of popular
style. White grounds with small
attached
New Pajamas at Sl.@S-the usual sr5o grade Made
of Madras with military collar and finished with
Mostly blue grounds, with pretty colored stripes.
New Pajamas at ST. SO-the grade that usually retails
at $2oo Made of madras i'll striped effects, with military
collar and finished with buttons and frogs.
New Bath Robes at S2.75 regular S. 5ograde Madeof
Turkish towelng Terry CLOTH Attractive coors designs.
Finished with collar and girde
floor, +
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24
Free Art.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Whatever else may be said of the
Payne bill there can be no two opinions
as to the propriety of the clause that
modifies the tariff on works of art. The
proposed change Is to admit free objects
of artistic value that are at least twenty
years old. This legal age limit will
classify certain paintings and statues as
minors. not to be granted full privilege
or immigra alton until reaching their ma
jority. The children Of the realm of art
are not wanted, only the mature and
dignifed grown ups. Undoubtedly Ameri-
car art collectors will experience toward
Congress deep sense of gratitude If 1t
succeeds in accomplishing even this ad-
vance toward civilization. American
artists, whose infant industry" the art
tariff was supposed to protect, have
been among the most urgent in demand
ing its abolition. In fact, no one seemed
to desire its continued existence. In due
time the public will doubtless be in
formed OF the reasons for the twenty
year age limit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24
Special Values i'm
Silk Petticoats.

.~HREE lots OF Silk Pettl-
n coats, made of good quail
" ity messalinc and taffeta,
in black, white, street
colors and evening shades. Well
made and attractively finished,
and offered at about a third less
than regular prices.
Women's Black Tadeta Silk Petticoats,
made wi deep fiounce of sectional ruff
fies. finished with stitched bands
SS.S5 each. Value, $500.
Wemen's Taneta SILK Petticoats. in
black, street coiors and the lig-t evening
shades: made with deep tucked ilounce,
finished with wide tucked ru;i'e
$500 each. Value. sos.
Women's Tafeta SILK and Messaline
Satin Petticoats, in black, white and all
the fashionable street colors: made i'm
several attractive styles and variousiy
trimmed with accordion plating. ruch-
ing, circular ruffles and bias bands.
Special value. $3.50 each.
Third floor. Eleventh ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24
The New Spring
White Goods.

NnSS E ARE now display
0IU III ing in its entirety
NNI our new spring stock
of White Dress Ma
terials, which is the largest and
most select we have ever shown,
and Which comprises all the old
staples, the new weaves and the
seasons novelties.
AS very special values we offer
the following:
at;-inch Pure Linen Lawn, an excellent
quality.
Special price, o5c yard.
4o-inch Pure Linen Lawn
35c yard. Value. soc.
4s-inch Imported Pm Dot Swiss.
soc yard. Value. 75c.
os-inch Checked Dimity, of exceptional
fineness.
Special price, ISc yard.
s2-inch Mereerized White Rep-yarn
mercer.Zed.
,3oc yard. Value, 3712c.
2s-inch Mercerized Reptile imported
Special price. 25c yard.
Second floor. Eleventh. ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24
Real Sport!

0cd4 oROAt.
When Is lookin' 'roun' fob sumpin
Datil occupy my min
! doesn' have to cross de seas
An leave my friends benin.
/ doesn' want no lions
Fob 10 prove my nerves is cool;
i goes out in de back lot
An / bitches up de mule.
] doesn' need no rifle
Fob to git i'm on dc run.
! whacks i'm wifi fence rail
An STAINS by to watch de fun.
Dem elephants an zebras
Ain comparin', as a rule.
Fob genuine excitement
VIII er awdinary mule!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24
Special Value
inn Jardinieres.

%n TTENTION is called to a
iM| large lot of Matt Green
GA Jardinieres, shown on
separate tables, which we
offer at about half regular prices.
Included are numerous sizes and
a large variety Of odd and unique
shapes and designs.
85c, $I.oo, SI.25 and $3.50 each.
Fifth floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24
Bows furnishings and Hats.

fresh goods in the best qualities only and for boys of
all ages Hats each New Shirts $Ioo
and 80 New Paamas, $1oo $r.25 and New
* & e. S." Blouses-the best made, soc EACH
Also New Neckwear, New Collars and Cuffs, ETC.
ST..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24
Roller Skating.

~ HIS is ideal weather Tor
4 Roller Skating. Young
~ and old alike enjoy it. We
are showing large stock
of Roller Skates, including all the
styles and sizes for young men
and women as we'll as for chill
dren.
WITH Min sssl Mnaels Roller skates $3.50
steel TiS @hl Ss.*Prins Roller skate. vita SAYS
sI us,sn tdi sn r rsienT%n Roller
Union Roller skates with iron
wheels; for children; two zoe o,J 90
styles. Fair. ~ i0 ~
Fourth dcor Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-24

Nebraska may he inclined to doubt
whether Mr.. Bryan's national activities
have left him enough time to study local
interests sufficiently to represent them in
Washington.