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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08
Petit Jury
~ AUSPICIOTS OPENING
Good show and "a Big Crowd at the
Temple saturday Evening

The Temple Thrater certainly mad a
="nd opening for IL picture show sat
urday evening The biz house was fun
and everybody admired the pictures.
Thc subjects We're Of the very best.
and the new machine. while not Yet up
20 its best work. brought them out very
clearly. The Temple is evidently going
to run picture show equal to the best
in the country.
The performance will open every ev-
ening al $50. and If the people turn
out half as we'll 10 the paid shows "a
they did TO the free one, the season
viii be a great success
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08
ADAMS NEW AUTO

Mr.. r. T. Adams went up to Gaines
VILE Friday and bought a handsome
big Cadillac automobile which has only
been run about 500 miles. He got the
car AT big discount lie ran the car
down Saturday and will use il for the
accommodation Of the hotel guests "a
we'll a for the use Of his family.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08
HOMER DEAN N HOOK

Homer Dean, the former OcaIa po-
liceman. i in the county Jail charged
with carrying concealed. weapons. Mr.
\. j. Brigance went up TO Perry in
West Florida. and arrested Dean and
brought him n last night. His case
will come up at the present term Of the
circuit court.
Bail for Dean was fixed at $500, and
Mr.. Ergance took him around town
this morning in order To give him a
chance TO obtain bondsmen. but he
could md no one TO go his security,
and was taken back TO jail. His trial
i set for the 18TH.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Mr.. F. j. Huber received instructions
Friday to deliver only box and trans
lent mail on Sundays. but thinking the
public had not sufficient warning, kept
open the usual hours yesterday Be
ginning the 18th, the postoffice will be
entirely closed on Sundays except one
hour for the delivery window. most
probably ip the afternoon. Mail will
be distributed in the boxes as usual.
but the carriers and stamp windows
will not be opened.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08
STATE CONVENTION EASTERN STAB

The annual session of the Grand
Chapter of Florida. order of Eastern
star. viii convene in Jacksonville on
Wednesday morning. May 10. at 10
o'clock. for a two days session.
Mr.. j. y. Bowler. who * now resi-
dent OF Jacksonville, will represent the
Ocala lodge. while Mr.. c. F. Common
Will represent Lake Weir.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Mrs. j. II. Livingston, Mrs. f.. NJ.
Howard. Mrs :. r. Whaley and Mrs
J. w. Stevens have returned from
Madison, where they attended the L
u. G. convention. They report a most
pleasant meeting. All the officers
here year ago We're reelected. except
Mrs. McCreary. who declined 10 run
again for treasurer. She was succeed
ed by Mrs. Clarence Maxwell of Jack
sonville. Mrs. r. r. Bullock went from
Madison to Tallahassee. where she was
joined by Mr.. Bullock who accom-
panied her home. and Mrs. J. r Moor
head stopped at Jacksonville 70 visit
her sister Miss Nellie Hooper.
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Capt. Jno. NJ. Graham received dis
patch from the war department last
week. asking him if he could 90 TO
San Antonio on the l1th. Business
compelled him TO foregO the opportun-
ity, but he hopes to go next month.
There may be real war by then
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Mr.. T.. f. Converse took Mr. anu Mrs
W. F. MarlOwe and their little boy and
Mrs. Flora Maddox to Lake Weir in his
auto yesterday. The party circum-
navigated the lake in launch. had a
picnic dinner in the woods and other
wise had d most pleasant day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08
4. y. Waterman's self-filling, relia-
BILE, non-leaking fountain pens; all
sizes and several different prices, at
the Court Pharmacy.

Mr.. Paul WeatherS. a member OF the
graduating class Of the Ocala High
School. gave "A most pleasant dinner
party saturday evening TO the other
members OF the claN az the home Of
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. T.. \. Wealth
erS Present were Mr.. and Mrs. Wealth
ers, Professor Workman. Professor
Greenwood, Miss Sims. Miss Reynolds,
and all ;he members of the graduating
class except Herbert Martin. who TO
the regret Of his fellow students. was
una bic 10 attend. Il waS a socially
perfect occa sion. and viii form one OF
the most pleasant memories n The
minds of the members Of the class II
lAll.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Somebody out AZ Hot Springs is in
bad shape. Henry SiStrunk received a
postcard sunday, saying: Cant come
home till YOU send me some clean SoX.
Henry says the unfortunate will sure
~ stay there a long time
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Mr.. * y. Range of Keithsburg. Ill.
is in the city. Mr.. Range il the in
ventor OF Ranges cold Process Breads.
and has one of these bakeries in his
home town. He expects 10 locate in
Ocala and Will return next fan IA open
one Of the bakeries in Ocala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

The sunday train from LeesburG to
ia ck$Onville over the y. c. l. made its
first trip Yesterday and carried a good
crowd both ways. 1t i going to be a
great convenience 70 the travelling
public. Il does not carry mail at pres
~
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TULULA LODGE NO. %, I. o. o. F.

Tulula Lodge No. %, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, meets every
Tuesday at p. m, in Yonge's Hall
Visiting brethren always welcome.
W. F. Marlowe, Noble Grand.
y: NJ Little, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

For soreness Of the muscles, wheth-
er induced by violent exercise or !nju-
~, ChamherIain'S Liniment i excel
lent, This Imminent is also highly es-
teemed for the relief il affords in cases
Of rheumatism. sold by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Sanitary Inspector Geo. w. Cleveland
= taking the city census. Mr.. Cleve-
land i a patriotic citizen a we'll an
efficient officer. and the other pa
trio;ic citizens iepend on him TO find
a. least seven thousand people IN
OcaIa
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08
FORT KING CAMP NO. II,
WOODNEN OF THE WORLD.

Next regular monthly meeting will
be held at 8 o'clock Friday evening,
May 18th. 1911, in Yonge's Hall.
Visiting sovereigns always welcome
w F. Marlowe, c. c.
ChaS X. Sage, Clerk
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Dr L F. Blalock AMI Mr.. c. +. CON
nor leave tonight for Jacksonville TO
attend The meeting of the Grand Chap
ter Ma>ons DR.. Blalock i one OF The
grand lodge officers. MI Connor will
represent ne Ocala chapter.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Mrs. Hottie cole came down from
Jacksonville Saturday To visit her
ocala friends. and returned To the me-
trOpnlis today While here she was
the guest of Mrs. Robert Flynn. Mrs.
Cole has an excellent position "a
steuo"rIpher with a leading Jackson
willie brokerage firm
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08
LODGE
NO. 10, F. & A. NJ.

Marion-Dunn Lodge No. 10 meets in
the Temple on the first and third
Thursday evenings of each month.
Visiting brethren cordially invited.
W. T. McIlwaine. W. NJ
G. ". Martin. Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Mrs. ]. + Marshall came up from
Winter Haven Saturday evening. 10
visit her mother, Mrs. VI. X. Bingham.
and sister. Mrs. Mae bingham. for a
few days. Mrs. VI. *. bingham has
been quite sick. but is recovering.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

PURE Imported Olive Oil, to be had
in original bottles or bulk at the Post
Office Drug Stores.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

We learn tn.r the visit Of Mrs. c. G.
carroll - friends here has been in
definitely postponed on account OF the
Illness Of h-r children. all OF whom
have had mea~lr-- Mrs. Carroll il now
at the home Of her father in Louisiana.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Robert Taylor. of the Atlantic Coast
Line. was in town Yesterday. on hiS
way TO Tampa. Mr. Taylor i now
making his home in Atlanta. He i
always welcome in ocala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

The coIured people had u big eXcur-
sion this morning over the Coast Line
to Eurnctt'S Lake. y special train took
out about ctght coaches filled with
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Norris famous Atlanta candies,
high grade confection, received every
few days by express direct from the
factory at the Court Pharmacy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Jake Brown made flying trip yes
terday in an auto to the Holder bunga
low near the Withlacoochee. where
Mrs. Brown has been spending the last
few days. Mrs. Brown will return
home today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

If you want medicines quickly,
phone the Post Office Drug store No
service better than ours.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08
EDWARD DRAKE
Civil Engineer
BraHQhtSman and Contractor

Accurate Pudding Plans. Blue Prints
and Specifications made Lands Sur
veyef AMI Plated. close Estimates
made IN Erection Of Buildings OF any
character ry contract Or on commits
ION basis Write or consult M al
Room 10, Holder Block
OCALA. FLA.
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say, Try a box Of Violet Dulce Tai
cum, for We know i i good. and tina:
you viii come back for more. The Post
office Drug Stores
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Mr.. T. \. Sewen of Winter Haven is
among Sundays guests at the Ocala
House
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

You can get some splendid bargains
in china at the Ocaia News Co. Price.
from s:s Ia to 30 per cent. less than
regular prices.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08
SamOset Chocolates
chief of them all
at Dewey's Cafe.

Mr.. L. NJ. Raysor came down from
Lowell Saturday night to spend sun
day with his family here.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Mrs. T. W. Brown went up 20 Martin
yesterday afternoon. for a brief visit
TO relatives, and returned on the ev
ening train.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Mrs. J"hns G.hd"n~ Of Kathleen pass
ell through town today on her way to
Palatka. where she viii visit her
mother Mrs J. NJ Bryan
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CIRCUIT Court CONVENED

The spring term Of the circuit court
for ,a.S- ne ut-l judicial circuit OF
FIur.Ia. v--vs,..l ~ 10 o.. lock the
morning IN the cbur; room. presiding.
Judge ". :. Bullock. Sheriff J. 2. Gal
ioway, States Attorney +. ". Davis.
Cl.rk : I SL-;runk
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Mr.. r. \. Minor of Tavarese Is
among the arrivals Of yesterday al the
NOntezuma
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SWEETEST line OF tally cards we have
even shown just in at the Post Office
Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Mr.. j. +. Greenleaf of Jacksonville.
an expert auditor, is in the city guest
of the Ocala House.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

FOR RENT-A cottage, and furnish
ed rooms; also choice poultry for sale.
at 90 South Third street.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Mr.. George Feltham, the architect.
went down to Gambler yesterday. to
look after some business for McIver n
MacNay.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08
II you need anything In china 10 will
pay you to see the bargains at the
OcaIa News Co., all perfect goods.

MeSsrs. l.. d. Long. NJ F. Hoover and
\. T. Kelley of Gainesville are az the
MOntezuma.
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Mr. E L. Dickerman of Tampa j. a
guest of the Ocala House.
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ood-looking George Moore OF the
PostOffice Drugstore made a flying
trip to Jacksonville Yesterday. At
least that's what he says.
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FOR RENT-Two rooms on second
floor completely furnished for house
keeping. Mrs. T. II. Gillen, No l South
5th street.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
FLORIDA

Conventions held every Monday eve
ming in Castle Hall over Peyser's store
y cordial welcome to visiting knights
J. G. Ferguson, c. c.
Chas. K. Sage, K. of r. and s.
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; or doses "6s6'' VIII cure any case
Of Chils and Fever. Price, 25c.
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Mr.. J. J. Tinsley of Gainesville is a
guest of the Ocala House.
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We have the best line OF hair brush
es combs and other toilet articles in
the city. The Court Pharmacy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

y lot OF popular new. books Just re-
ceived at the Ocala News Company.
Cut prices on many of them
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Mr.. ChaS. J. Phillips returned last
night to his building operations at
eeShurg.
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Grand Jury

The following named gentlemen were
drawn 10 serve a. grand jurors. They
were charged by the court and in
structei in their duties
J. r. Duncan. J. r. I.uTman. ". -
Guthrie. T.. ". ". Jones J. +. Mead
ow~. Leonard Eedding. v. NJ King
Io, Fore J. w. Wilson. Lshn Coin. r
J. E.nSon. q W. Fender. ". ". Crit
nm. J. F. COCowitcn. T. r. Le!tner. :
+. Smith. ia. +. Taylor. 7. .. Durre..
Petit Jury
The following names remaining in
the box Were drawn 10 serve a. the
petit jury for the first week OF the
court
J. J McAll!S;er. Geo. W. Ellis. A J
Markham. James Blair. /. Mizelle. :
Rainey. J. r SJearnS. Ernest Crook. W
l.. Grigss. F. l. Grantham. ]. W. Stew
ems. }. T.. Corley.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry RaysOr and lit
tie son have returned from a visit to
Jacksonville.
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Mr.. Frank Clarkeon Of jacksonville
l. at the Ocala House.
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OCALA LODGE NO. $50, b. p. o. E.

Ocala Lodge No. ESQ. Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks. meets sec
ond and fourth Tuesday evenings in
each month. Visiting brethren always
wehr ONE.
+. F. Robinson, Exalted Ruler.
Geo. T. Maugts. Secretary.
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Mr.. L. p. kimbrOugh of Center Hill
Is a the Ocald House.
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or doses 1865" will cure any case
of Chills and Fever. Price, CSC.
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Judge J. T.. Gaines of LeeSburs was
in town today on legal business.
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odd Fellows meet tomorrow night.
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Mr.. e. J. Benson Of Dunneuon j.
guest Of the MOnteZuma
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Or. VIM. Griffith of Dunnellon was
in the city today.
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Mr.. r. .. Common left today for a
business trip 10 High Spring..
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Fresh lines for limeade al the foun-
tain OF the Court Pharmacy.
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Mr.. Arthur Williams of Charlotte i
in the city visiting his wife
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Mr.. +. \. Anderson of Glenwooi is
at the MonteZuma.
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CONCOKDIA LODGE F. e. OF A.

CONCOKDIA LODGE F. e UF n.
Concordia Lodge, Fraternal Union of
America, meets in Yonge's Hall on the
second Thursday evening of each
month. W. T. Gary, F. NJ
Chas K Sage, Secretary.
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Mr. Il. 4. Forsythe Of Starke j. a
guest Of the Mont eZuma
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Woodmen meet Friday evening.
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Elks meet tomorrow evening
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Mr.. O. O. Williams of Live oak l. a
the MOnteZuma.
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Rebekahs meet Wednesday evening
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K. Of r. meet tonight
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OCAlA OCCURRENCES

UUHlh UUUUNhlNUl0
K. Of P. meet tonight
Elks meet tomorrow evening
odd Fellows meet tomorrow night.
Rebekahs meet Wednesday evening
F. l.. of \ meets Thursday night.
ENOodmen meet Friday evening
; or doses "666'' viii cure any case
Of Chills and Fever. Price, 25c.
Mr.. Frank Clarkson Of jacksonville
i at the Ocala House.
Mr.. r. .. Common left today for a
business trip 10 High Spring.
Judge J. e. Gaines of Leesburg was
in town today on legal business.
Mr. e J. Benson Of Dunnellon j. 4
guest Of the Montezuma.
Dr. VIM. Griffith of DunneIIon was
in the city today.
Fresh lines for limeade al the toun-
tain Of the Court Pharmacy.
Mr. Il. Z. Forsythe Of Starke is
guest Of the Montezuma
Mr. q. Il. Wolf Of Fernandlna H. al;
The MontrZuna.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
CARRIES THE BANNER.

Connecticut is a somewhat famous
banner carrier, SO it is not surprising
10 leSrn that in many respects it is
the banner grange state in the union.
Wherein this distinction lies is thus
stated by the Connecticut Farmer:
Connecticut has more grange mem
bers in proportion to it's population
than any other state. According to
the figures of the last census, Connec-
ticut is the fourth state in the union
in point of density of population. The
same figures show that we have a lit
tie over 10000 farmers in Connecticut,
representing about 100, 900 people liv-
ing upon farms, or about one-tenth of
our population. In other words, our
rank in the matter of density of pop
ulation is largely made up of the pop
ulation of our cities, boroughs and viii
lagos. 1t is worthy of note that out of
a farming population of possibly 100,-
600 people. the Patrons Of Husbandry
in Connecticut are so numerous that
upon the basis of a million population
for the entire state they lead all other
states in membership ia proportion to
the population.
In the second place there is more
money in its treasury in proportion to
its membership than any other state.
"The grange is not only large and
flourishing organization, but it's Off
GERS have so managed its affairs that
the order in Connecticut has taken a
foremost position among the brother
hood Of oranges in the United States.
The grange is performing a great
work in the world. 1t is enlarging the
horizon of agriculture it is assisting
in directing attention to the social, re-
ligious, and community life Of rural
districts; it is broadening human in
diligence; it is slowly working out
some of the problems of trade and
business, such as cooperative buying
and selling; it is making farm life less
narrow and provincial; it is encour-
aging the younger generation to adopt
agriculture as a profession; it is max
ing better citizens of its members; in
short, it is accomplishing more good
in rural communities than any other
institution of modern times. Linked
as it is with the church and the home,
it's scope is functional in promoting
material and spiritual progress"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
NOT ABOVE PLUMBER.

If Hiram Maxim. the leading inven-
tor of death dealing guns in the world,
is right, any of the Christian nations
for conquest whenever it seems to be
a paying venture. He believes the
only assurance of peace rests upon
preparedness for war. Big ships and
big guns, he AYERS, not only protect
a nation, but invite investments from
other nations. He says "the people of
any nation have more confidence in
the business stability of another peo-
pie who i've and thrive and have their
being behind big guns, and are will
ing to lend them money, if they need
il for defensive purposes. England
is a country that answers that de-
scription. The English people have
invested in the United States s3,440,-
100000, and $4,000, 100000 of this vast
sum is mainly in railroad securities.
They have expended in developing the
resources of their colonies more than
S7,720 100000. Here are weighty rea-
sons for keeping the peace with the
nited States.
a great deal of amusement has
been created over the remark of
Roosevelt that the way TO keep peace
with other nations Is to speak softly,
but carry a big stick; but the princi-
pie is correct one, and the big stick
is as important as the soft voice.
Neither should be depended on alone,
but together they are invincible.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-11
SAVINGS Bank Manners.

There seems to be a widespread
conviction that the depositors in saw
ings banks are not treated with court
esy-are, indeed, treated with a spe-
cial discourtesy-by the employees with
whom the transaction of their business
brings them into contact. A single
letter of complaint, printed on this
page the other day, has brought in
dozens more, all making the same
charges, and this is not the first time
that like outburst of resentment and
indignation has come from our CORE
spondents.
1t is almost beyond doubt. therefore,
that the accusations have some foun-
dalton in fact,--that the men behind
the windows in savings banks show a
peculiar Feasibility in their dealings
with the public. The explanation prob
ably lies in the unfamiliarity with
banking methods which is shown by
many savings bank depositors. Their
departures from routine in both put
ting in and drawing out their money
are innumerable, and this makes a
heavy demand upon the patience of the
tellers. When ignorance joins with
o5stinacy, the combination is trying,
indeed, and it Is not much wonder
that tempers are occasionally lost.
The explanation, however. is not an
excuse, and institutions that invite
the deposits Of people little likely to
be familiar with the nieeties of finan-
cial transactions should not punish the
evidences of that unfamilfarity which
are sure to be displayed by those who
accept the invitation. The need for
reform is obvious, and 1t can be eff
fected without much difficulty if the
higher officials of the savings banks
will see to it that their subordinates
are occasionally reminded of the fact
that they are the paid servants of the
depositors whom they treat so harsh
| ly and impolitely.-New York Times.