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NOTICE OF TEACHERS EXAMINA.
TON

Notice is hereby given that the
regular state uniform teachers ex-
animation will be held in Ocala, Flor
ida, beginning on Tuesday, June a.,
1912, at 8 a. m. The examination for
whites will be held at the Ocala
High School building and that for
colored at Howard Academy The
regular fee of one dollar will be col
lected upon beginning the work, and
applicants should supply themselves
with legal cap paper, pens and ink.
Very truly yours,
$40 ]. H. BRINSON, Supt.
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ITEMS FROM eLiTcHToN
Special Cor. ocala Banner:

Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
Mrs. Maize Lyles and daughter,
Dorothy are spending few days in
Ocala.
Your correspondent, with some
friends, had a very enjoyable trip to
citra last Sunday Arriving about IL
O'Clock, we were invited to hear the
eloquent wamboldt, and believe me a
more effective and eloquent sermon
was never uttered.
A good surfaced road the entire
distance added much to the pleasure
Of the trip.
Mr.. b. X. Bitch, a member of the
school board, was at his post Tues.
day and Wednesday.
A shower is needed over our way
Clabber Hill is not ascendable, and
the siding well nigh impossible
What shall we do about it?
Mr.. b. Il. Bitch is shipping beans
and Mr.. Akin is shipping onions.
Mr.. W. l.. Akin and son of Dunnel-
Ion spent Sunday here They were
accompanied home by Mrs. Joe Akin,
who will spend several weeks with
them.
Mrs. Flora Mckay Morrison of Nor
rlston. and her guest, Miss Lille
Morrison. of Inverness, were TUES
day callers.
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SECOND PRIMARY, MAY 28TEI.
Jacksonville, Fla, May 6, 1912.

Jacksonville Fla, {.
TO DEMOCRATS FLORIDA:
and
which practically one of the can
ddas the 2Sth 1912
second combined
In large
primary.
lively begun and will carried press and on the
stump at all times fairly and devoid
same time vigorously and without hesianey
pettor he
Mr. LEnge
IN purchased advertising his time
init him to capable fighting
IN any game ne select Except editing
fellow democrat)
TO candidacy the public
anything that will of democratic primary
intend
personal and business life complete political PRINCIPLES
and IN addition to this to
hand and in public speech in this campaign limited time will
permit had practically
primary for active been campaigning for
will always believe weeks could have
led him in the first primary and promise Won
will real of Forida next
state to Immediately become act
i've IN r.y behalf l a the to win
Yours very sincerely gratefully
w. NJ TooMER
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Special Cor. ocala Banner:

Special Cor Ocala Banner:
Mr.. J. J. Barnes and wife of Allan
"a are stopping at the hotel. Mr..
Barnes Is buying vegetables.
Mrs. 5. II. Walkup entertained the
girls club on Wednesday afternoon
The postal savings bank opened at
Mcintosh on May L.
Miss l.. 4. Reid, near Boardman,
who has been teaching school, has
returned home for the summer.
Dr. p Burgin and son, Fred, were
in ocala on Wednesday in the doc
tors auto.
Mr.. G. F. Farren took Mrs. J. A.
Murrell and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. j. Barnes
TO ocala in his auto the same day.
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The heavy rain of last Friday aft
ernoon did considerable damage in
this section and also caused some
folks to be out late. Mr.. Farren
broke the transmission to his car 21s
miles below Reddick, and it was al
most midnight when he and his pas
sengers arrived in buggies. Those
with him were Messrs. w. E. Allen,
j. P. Havird and n. A. McCredie.
Mr.. j. B. Neal and Mr.. ]. A. Muir
rell were caught in the same rain. 1t
is reported that Mr.. Murrell pushed
the auto out of the sand four times.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
FINAL DISCHARGE

Notice is hereby given that on June
10th, 1912, will present my accounts
and vouchers to the Honorable Joseph
Bell, Judge of probate in and for Ma
rion county, Florida, as administra-
tor and guardian in the estate of Zu-
la Weatherby. deceased, and apply for
final discharge as such administrator
and guardian.
Dated December End, 1911.
JACKSON D. BASSETT,
Administrator and Guardian Estate
of Zula Watherbv 12-S-6m.
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE

Notice is hereby given that on the
Sth day of October, 1912, the under
signed will present my accounts and
vouchers to Hon. Joseph Bell, judge
of probate in and for Marion county,
Florida, at his Office at the court
louise in Ocala, and will make my fl
nal settlement. and will apply for dis
charge as such guardian
LAURIE T. IZLAR,
4-5-Gm Guardian of NJ. G. Izlar.
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At the top of Cleoeland-C Cyclone
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The Old Back Breaking WAY
The New Way

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49, ~ M M4 fH
adorned with . mass of curly black
hair, but somewhat more slender and
graceful in bis supple figure. Another
youth. OF Enthusiastically Jewish origin,
was looking after two lamps which
had been placed upon shelves at the
sides Of the room. Both OF the men
with Mr.. Yszimoto were Enthusiastically
Italians, and apparently brothers.
The room itself had apparently
been roughly dug as a sort OF sub
cellar, or a retreat TO which the clans
of the Chinatown district could re-
treat in time OF trouble. It was at
least twenty feet square and perhaps
ten feet high, with rough cement
walls. a dirt foor. no furnishings ex-
'cept the table and a few chairs. and
with no sign Of an entrance or an exit
anywhere around its sides. AS a pris-
on, II was ideal-far below the level
Of the street, unknown. unmapped and
unsupported.
Mr.. Yazimoto gave his captives a
few minutes in which to get their
bearings and become accustomed to
their surroundings. Then. smiling
sweetly into Brockett's eyes, he spoke
In his soft, pleasing voice. with its
curious idioms and use OF English
words.
Il must assure honorable Mr.. Brock.
ett,' said the Japanese, how l re.
greet with much soiicitude that I &C.
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no one even paid any special atten-
ton to the adventurers as they
crossed over into the Bowery. That
famous old street, fountain,head Of
song and story. and In no actual man
ner any different from any other
street which is the main avenue Of the
poor and lowly. was traversed at a
steady gait. The boys mingled with
the swarming crowd of Hebrews and
italians. walked southwark. and, when
the garish lights of Chinatown burst
upon them, turned into Doyers street
"a short, oddly angled alley that
forms n boundary OF the Celestial
colony.
Cinnamon IN their native costumes,
Cinnamon In natty black clothes OF
civilization. drawn-faced dope fends.
heavily treading policemen. rubber
neck wagons bearing pop-eyed u
ists-all the usual throng that go to
make up the evening life OF China
town--passed back and forth. Stun
ming parties swarmed up the stairs Of
the chop suey restaurants, eager to
taste Chinese dishes. the like OF which
were never seen or heard OF in the
Yellow Kingdom. and the spell Of an
excitement that Is nine-tenths artiii-
c.al and created seemed to ~overhang
the little crooked street. Crockett
and Soiano pushed through the swarm,
i~ostling good-naturedly or avoiding
collisions wherever possible. They
had traversed perhaps half the iangth
OF Doyers street when there was a
cry. a shrill chorus of Oriental jargon
and half n dozen struggling Cinnamon.
their faces convulsed with frenzy.
their hands brandishing hatchets and
knives. came weaving out of n little
store.
A thrown Ratchet OF most erratic
aim changed ON the pavement at So.
lano's feet: a knife scarce missed
Brockett's shoulder. The knot OF
lighting Cinnamon bore down upon
them. Turning for a quick retreat.
they were confronted by another strug.
Cling crew. yelping as they came. evil
IDENTIFY intent on battle and destruc-
ton. A hundred feet back the shouts
Of policemen and the rush OF their
heavy shoes could be heard. but be-
fore "coppers" could arrive there
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He WAS TAKING NO CHANCES
smaiI Boys Precautions May As~s
Been Excessive. but He stiii
Had the Suit

The Rev. John N. Underwood. one
OF Pittsburg's most eloquent and
earnest ministers. said the other dAyi
In q temperance address In the sprtns
{ pointed out that drunken husbands
kill. every year, with revolvera and
hatchets and clubs, $500 wives. ThA,
$500 babies are killed by drunken
fathers who crush them In bed. ThA,
80 per cent. OF all our divorces are due
TO Drunkenness .,r,a .
Mr.. Underwood paused. then added,
Il heard recently OF a little boy u
whom a warm and comfortable suit
had been given. The boys father was
q drunkard. and It was feared that TIE
suit would SOC ind it's way 70 the
pawnshop. But a week after the Lad
had got the suit he was still wearing
II.
Good for you, Johnny said . city
missionary to the little chap. 'Sun
wearing your suit, I see.'
Yes. sir the urchin explained. 7
sieep In !t.'"-Chicago Record.Herald
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CHAPTER TX.

Outside the gentleman mentioned
Ssithc song, and o number OF good bali.
players" said Soiano, II never heard
81 any KeIlys. there appears TO be
something doing. Harry"
THAT Is evident at first sight" re-
<pcnded Brocketi> 1T looks as IL both
enr friends and our enemies were
banging TO our track. AS far as
tracing US IL concerned. I'd have
thought Il rather harder for our friends
60 keep close watch over us than eth.
er the Japanese or the big German"
Il car figure cut" commented So.
iaro, lust how sheer luck would help
anyone 20 locate us In jersey CITY.
Anybody who knew our tastes and
prOciivities would most natural lily take
a chance OF fnding us at the ball park.
and the Iron Mans call OF youS name
might Just HAPPEN to reach the ears
al Whatever peryon was trying to keep
An touch"
II don't wish Joe McGinnity n
HARM" growled Brockett. but I won't
suicide if his club gets shut GU twen-
ty-ninc straight games and winds up
IN eighth position. What business has
he got with such a memory? Still.
that's all over now. This Kelly prop
esihon Is what's worrying little Har-
sy.~
Possibly" suggested the Cuban,
-the chief isn't taking such long
chances as VIC imagined. especially
when It's a n s OF e~ntrusting I'm
portant messages to a couple or boys.
His arm Is long. his eye is pretty
nearfy everywhere, and he has the
best operatives OF both the big de-
tective agencies at his call. In all
probability. he has men detailed to
watch olt for us, and see that We
don't run n heads into any special
danger. That would account for the
Kelly warning aud the use OF your
o-s cipner,"
That seems the only logical ex-
pianation." admitted Brockett Its
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CHAPTER K.

The voices died away, and the cap
tives, heads mufled and bodies wrap
ped In many turns OF rope. were left
upon the floor. They could not move
hands or feet; the bags Over their
heads kept them from judging even
the light or darkness OF their prison,
and, while they could have rolled
around like a couple OF barrels. the
inducements for such actions were de-
cidedly small. 4 man In pitch black
ness, with hands and feet strapped, Is
not likely to roll into what might be
a bottomless abyss at his side. or
wriggle upon what is In all probahfl-
lily a most ~uncieanly floor.
They could breathe through the bag
ging, though particles OF lint and dust
came into mouth and nose, and no
attempt had been made TO gag them.
Judging from the long time 1t had TAX
en- their captors to lug them down
into the depths of their prison, they
were far below the surface OF the
street. and equally far from am
chance TO bring rescue by using their
voices. No attempt had been made
to search them-the crafty Mr.. YAH
moto evidently figured that he had an
amplitude Of time. Beyond a doubt
he would soon return to rob and pre-
sumably to interrogate them, but at
the present moment no sound could
be heard except the heavy breathing
of the prisoners.
4 haif-mufied, half-sputtering noise
reached Brockett's ears. and even in
the darkness Of his own trouble he
felt almost inclined TO laughter as he
realized that Solano was trying des-
perately to talk against painful handi.
caps. Brockett strained his ears. and
managed to catch the Cuban's accents
as Solano tried bravely to express his
opinions.
We are-pair OF blamed fools
utchook, achoo!" came through the
bagging.
Worse than that. l}oneheads for
fair" Brockett responded.
Bag, heads you mean-atchak. at.
choo!" gurgled SolGno. Easy marks.
Softer than pillows"
up against it--katchi. katehoo-"
sneezed Brockstt, a tiny cloud OF dust
getting in his nostrils. Don't you
hear feet? Our friends-coming back"
The trample OF several pairs of feet,
in fact. became distinct, and rough
hands raised the prisoners. They felt
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would be time for three or four sub
jects OF the emperor 70 get their death
blow-and for the white men caught
betwe the fighting lines to receive
half q dozen accidental wounds.
A door opened and a shirt-sieeved
man protruded head and shoulders.
I'm here. felle-s--youn get killed
out there ia one minute, Hurry.
now" Brockett and Solano needed
no invitation. They flung themselves
through the hospitable portal. and as
the door slammed to behind them a
tempest OF squalls and howis told OF
the battle in full swing. A moment
later came the hoarse bellows of the
big policemen. the sound OF nigh4sticks
,<lling on Celestial domcs, and the
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SYNOPSIS.

Secret Asoryice Chief Wilkins, puzzled
Svgy che theft OF the governments cipher.
csn& 60 mis- aid Detective Pinkwell. They
thsssk thoy ave discovered a new cipher.
svfAen the office boy. Brockett. tells them
VS. Tho Diamond Cipher" and starts for
the bah park. Brockett. chuia Lon Kan.
a kkayueso. Ramon Solano, IA Cuban. to-
Esaher with some twenty other youngsters,
bna0ttes baseball. playing until dirk. One
Of WHfonR stenographers IN seen to pass
a yaapc TO n mysterious stranger. As
SutcOrnc OF Brockett's cipher. the ball
player and Solano are engaged BY gov
srunnent Cor mysterious mission. YAH
sDctO. mysterious Jap, calls on Brockett.
Brockott falls Into Yazimoto's trap. a
aEht follows. Brockett coming out on
scp: Messenger McKane coming to the
srsozr&. McKane was bearer OF the mys-
esxSegs cipher: is also n ball player. YaZ-
suscto returns to headquarters and re-
porte 90 Baron Zellern his failure TO Oh.
fnia the cipher: Miss Lawson, the stem
egxspher. also reports to the baron.
ns0ckett and Solano have encounter with
stse barpn In which the latter comes out
PeDond best Crockett and Solano arrive
h Jersey CITY. make appointment to
esee4 McSinnity. the Iron Man baseball
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scurry OF the beaten ones to covef.
The next instant a cloth bag, shut
ting out the gas Tight as 1t fell, was
deity brought down upon Brocketts
head, while a coll OF rope was whipped
round and round his arms and bod2.
Quick hands seized him and pulled
him from bis balance, and as ne
stroye helpless in his lashings he
heard sounds that told him his COM
panion was receiving the same treat
ment. of their feet, men at Shoui-
ders and heels. the boys felt them
selves being borne down what seemed
endless flights Of stairs, and, still In
the binding darkness OF the bags.
were laid upon a stony floor. And as
their captors set them down they
heard. a little distance of. a voice
that they knew well. saying. IN soft.
purring tones: That commission was
executed amply efficient. | much thank
the honorable Mr.. Kelly"
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themselves .trundled across the floor
and then fc:t the ropes around their
legs relaxing. Someone pushed therl
down into chairs. and someone lirtef
the bags from their faces. Tho hoys
biinked in the naring light of kerosene
lamps. aud then stared around their
prison.
They wore seated beside a rnuss
Kitchen table. on che other side az
which Mr.. Yazimoto. with an almost
benevolent smile. was lingering a few
envelopes and bits % paper. At Mr..
Yaztmoto's right snr a broaf-shcvL
dered younE man, with a swartny feee
and a IN lass cf curly black hair. n,
the left OF The Japanese was q srmi,ss
our mar. Acuaiiy s@Srtay. awe
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MNN

complish transaction SO u%npleasiug TO
him and to his amicable friend. Not
for anything, not even for wealth.
ness, should this have to be uncom-
fortably so, except for the facts he is
h%onorably acquainted i~n-with-of.
Yes. yes, IL IS of j should make usage.
! saw. with much particular attention.
that no injury was done to honorable
Nr. Brockett or TO honorable Mr.. So
lano."
= No special damage done, as yet"
Crockett answered. But why are we
down .s this little dungeon? What's
all this trouble between you and me.
Mr.. YasInoto?"
Surely" puTred Mr.. YaZimoto, MIR.
Brockett knows most capaciously OF
the differences new between us. Mr.
Brockett is custodian OF knowledge
much necessary 60 Mr.. Yazimoto. Mr..
Brockett is not OF ignorance in such
particular"
Il think understand you. Mr.. YAH,
moto," returned Br2ckett. but why
don't you come down to facts, and tell
US Just why We srs here, and Just
what you want Of us?"
IT will proceed 70 %elucidate." ex.
planned Mr.. Yazimcc>. MIR. Brockett
has. one time already, politely de-
clined the acceptance OF money prof
fered for the inter probation of a GER
tain code. a most meritorious cipher.
Mr.. BTockett also, one time already,
has given repulse to MT YaZimoto In
effort TO obtain much-desIrable knowl-
edge by force. Now, Mr.. Brockett
should be more amiably accommodate.
lag" I'D.
Tell him to 40, to blazes." inter-
iected Solano, vicfously. Mr.. YAH
moto turned his gentle smile Upon the
Cuban for a second. ..r,
Mr.. Solaro speaks with rudeness.
most impoiite. He should be chided
for his exprcssiveness. Now. then.
am all prepare to make the honorable
Mr.. Brockett another proposition. ,He
has with him cipher dispatches that
IS very well indeed. ] could take them
from him instantaneous. with able
help from honorable Mr.. Kelly" And
the Oriental nodded lightly toward
tire stockier OF the Italians.
You are a hne-looking guinea to be
Gated Kelly" snarled Solano, as the
broad-shouldered young man turned
toward him for a moment. Mr.. Kelly
fla shed his white teeth in a mocking
reply.
Kelly is a nice name. pal" said be.
MY original name was way too long,
and 1t tickled my teeth to say It."
''But.'' resumed Mr.. Yazimoto. II
need the key to those dispatches, ah.
ten times more than I require the dis.
| patches themselves. Here, too, are a
few little things--what you would call
| odds and ~ends--that I get from es-
| teemed friend In Washington. With
| the cipher key. these all of much i'm.
p%ortance. Without, what value on this
/ earthly? None. unpleasingly. none
Nc. Brockett, therefore, will give to
me the full key OF the cipher, and.
that we may be sure Mr.. Brockett
keeps honorable faithfulness. we will
translate these little scraps OF paper,
and the dispatches that Mr.. Brockett
! carries -
! "You won't get anything from me,
you yellow sneakthief." snapped
Brockett. setting his jaws suiianly.
Mr.. Yazimoto smiled, waving his elm
brown hand in a d~eprecating way.
GRO DE coNTINUED3
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some comfort. then. to know that we
ara under powerful protection. but 1t
makes me fee. rather small just the
same"
Plenty OF time YET" philosophical
the Latin. I'VE will have all the adj.
ventures on orr own hook. and with
cot any protection. that are coming
90 us. Wait and see.-
The boys left the subway Two sta
ticns further or. doubled up q short.
sianting street. turned into another.
running at almost a v-shaped angle.
and landed In a tiny triangle OF va
cant ground. with an old hotel to the
south. q row Of worn and shabby stone
houses 10 the north. and the bright
Nights ~ ~k5fondwny only a short walk
- the east. Taking possession OF :
aepch IN sfs little PARK they proasse-
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It's an easy matter to forgive thoss
who trespass against others.
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A CURB FOR PILES.
Coles Csrbolisalve stops itching and pain
and cures piles. All druggists. Is and soc. Adv
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The man who invests lin green goods
must want money bad. t.
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Mr.. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Chiidr~s
teetbtng. soitens the gums. reduces innAmm.-
tion, aliays pain, cures wind @ lie. &c q bottisN
Adv.
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.mnortapt "a Mofbers

l. a man doesn't know how to make
love TO a widow she knows how 70
teach him.
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Poets Beautiful Farewell.
God bless thee with blessing beyons
hope or Thought with blessings whlcA
no word al Gnd.-Tennyson-
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Il wouldn't Ike TO be Jimmy Spider.
would your"
why note"
Well he has eight eyes. aud when
no wants to see the ball game .,,hs
has TO find eight knotholes In the
fence. -.--
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All the year farming an hsslthy West FLORIDA yspgsg
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