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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20
col. THOMAS p. LLOYD
fsneclal to the starl

Inverness, Feb. Cool. T. P. Lloyd,
an old Confederate veteran. well known
throughout the state, and one of the
best attorneys and citizens Of the COM
monwealth, died here yesterday after
noon after an illness of two months,
from Bright's disease.
Deceased leaves a widow and four
children, two sons and two daughters,
all prominent in social circles, to mourn
his loss.
Col Lloyd distinguished himself in
the last campaign by seeonding the
nomination of Col Roosevelt at Chi
cago. he being the only Confederate
soldier OF prominence who did SO. For
this. he was subjected TO much adverse
and favorable criticism.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

THE Newiyweds and Their Baby is
the latest addition to the class of car
toon comedies and 1t may be truthfuliy
termed a big success. The company is
a large one, composed of 605 people,
the ~" of course, being the Baby
played by Earle Knapp. The show is
in two acts and four scenes, the finale
of the first act proving a most distinct
innovation. The credit of the book
goes to Aaron Hoffman and Paul West,
and the dialogue, extra characters and
situations they have supplied to help
make The Newiyweds and Their
Baby" into a play, constitute a COM
bination which has proven highly sat-
isfactory TO theatergoers where the
play has been seen. The music is by
seymour Brown, Nat D. Aver and Jno.
w Bratton. There are sixteen must
cal numbers, counting the finale of
the second act, all of which contain
whistleable popularity but the ones
sure to obtain distinctive hits are
"Boogie Boo" Loving Time" Every
Baby Is a Sweet Bouquet" and Cant
You See l Love Your" "Boogie Boo"
as given by Eaulaiie Young and the
Eight Pouter Pigeons" is without a
doubt one of the most entertaining
features of the piece The scenic en-
bellishments of both acts are entire
ly adequate and the costuming of the
company is worthy of special mention.
The gowns of Mrs. Newlywed and the
Newlywed girls are of the stunning
variety. Earle Knapp makes an in
dividuai hit as Napoleon Newlywed,
the baby. Lew Williams is a laugh
ing hit as the German waiter, while
the entire cast and chorus are entire
ly adequate The play will be seen at
the Temple Theater, Tuesday, Feb. 25.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20
MCINTOSH

Mcintosh, Feb. 19.-Miss Lilly Walk
up spent Wednesday in Gainesville.
Truckers are busy shipping lettuce
and cabbage. If it was bringing a
good price they would be more en-
couraged to raise other vegetables and
more of them.
Miss Mary Steele, who has been Miss
Catherin Farra's guest for the past six
weeks. left for her home near Lexing=
top, KY, Monday.
One of our citizens can boast of a
full bearing strawberry patch, which
are readily selling at Csc. per quart,
and that lucky man is Mr.. w. NJ. Gist
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

Charles K Hamilton, one of the
country's most noted ayiators, had
what may prove fatal fall Wednes-
day He was making a return flight
from south of Pablo to Jacksonville,
and about twelve miles from the for
mer place his machine suddenly came
down. Hamilton jumped when about
twenty-five feet from the ground, and
tho no bones were broken, it Is feared
that he injured himself internally. He
IS in the DeSOto Hospital in Jackson
willie.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20
NO NEED TO STOP WORK

When the doctor orders you to stop
work it staggers you. I can't, you say.
You know you are weak, run down
and falling in health day by day, but
you must work as long as you can
stand. What you need is Electric Bit
ters to give you tone, strength and
vigor to your system, to prevent break
down and build you up. Don't be weak
sickly or ai1ing when Electric Bitters
will benefit you from the first dose
Thousands bless them for their glor-
.ous health and strength. Try them.
Every bottle is guaranteed to satisfy.
Only soc. at Tydings & Co.-Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

Waters. Ruth and Isabelle Blowers.
Ruth Smith, Eunfce Bray of Oeala and
Messrs. Frank Early, l. Sherouse Of
Irvine, Roy Gates of OcaIa. P. z. Spen-
Ger. A1onzo and Julian Ray. Kensler
and Ellison Finley, Harvey Waters,
Charlie Owens, Bob Martin, Elem,
Boyd and Walter Turner. Charlie Nix,
Mr. Bent and Mr.. Lewis.
Please do not write on both sides OF
the paper.--Linotype Operator.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20
SOMETHING NEW

A real washing machine on exhibit
tion in the old Air Dome on Oklawaha
avenue. opposite court house. Ocala,
Fla. We invite the public to come
and see US demonstrate the machine
1tw JOHN DEISCH,
Representing the Royal Laundry Ma
chine CO., Constantine. Mich.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

There is no better medicine made for
colds than Chamberla'u's Cough Rem
edy. It acts on natures plan, relieves
the lungs. opens the secretions, aids
expectations: and restores the system
to healthy condition. For sale by all
dealers.-Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20
CARNIVAL IS COMING
The Nat Reiss shows VIII be Here All
Week After Next, Under Auspices
Of the Moose

The coming Of the Nat Reiss Shows to
present carnival attractions in Ocala
during the week commencing Monday,
March 3rd, under the auspices OF the
Moose, Lodge No. 500, will mark an
epoch in the world of amusement and
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

The remains of John E. Stillman
have been taken from Pensacola for
burial at his boyhood home in Orange
city. beautiful little town in volusia
county, where Mr.. Stillman began the
brilliant career which was ended all
too soon a few days ago.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20
SOME FINE MACHINES ron SALE

We have brand new. 25-inch Chand-
Ter & Price paper cutter and seven
column stereotyping outfit, complete
except furnace, taken n with another
shop. VIII sell either or both cheap
for cash. Write at once II interesssd.
Oeala Star. ocala. Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

@. w. c. Lee, eldest son of General
Robert Z. Lee, formerly an aide de
camp on the staff of Jefferson Davis,
and president emeritus OF Washington
and Lee University, died at his home
In Ravensworth. Va, Wednesday, aged
eighty years.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20
SUPPER AT THE SPRINGS

There viii be a box supper given al
the Smoak hotel. Silver Springs, Feb
25th. for the purpose of raising money
to buy an organ for the Sunday school
All are invited to attend.
]. H. Keape, Supt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20
SCHEDULE FoH THE SEASON
OF the Theatrical Attractions Booked
for the Temple

18th and 20th-From the Manager to
the Cross. (Moving pictures).
21st-Niss Georgia Ray McMillen,
Feb. 25-NewlYweds and Their Baby.
March 7th-Home talent
auspices of Ocala Woman's Club.
March 10-Human Hearts.
March 1.-The Man, the Girl and the
Game.
March 25-Evans' Honey Boy Min
strels.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

The supreme court of the state has
sustained the act of Claude LEngle in
enjoining the 1911-12 Duval county
board OF commissioners from spending
the last quarter of a million of good
roads money entrusted to their care,
they having practically thrown away
the first three-quarters of the fund. A
citizen with spunk and public spirit
enough to take out an injunction when
needed is a valuable asset in any COM
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20
This is the season OF TIE year vine

This Is the season or TIE year when
mothers feel very much concerned
over the frequent colds contracted by
their children, and have abundant rea-
SON for it as every cold weakens the
lungs. lowers the vitality and paves
the way for the more serious diseases
that SO often follow. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is famous for its cures.
and Is pleasant and safe to take For
sale by all dealers.-Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

One of the greatest pictures ever
shown in OcaIa, -The Mills of the
Gods" at yesterdays matinee at the
Ideal was witnessed by a large and
appreciative audience of ladies and
children who were delightfully."- fasci-
mated with the superb and clever act
ing of the Nitagraph players. A great
many ladies voluntarily came forward
and complimented the Ideals manage
ment on securing this strong and emo
tional picture. Owing to the rain this
magnificent production was not wit
messed by a very large audience last
night and at the special request of a
great many of its patrons, the man
agement of the Ideal has decided to
repeat this splendid three-reel feature
picture this afternoon and tonight.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

FOR RENT-Two nicely furnished
light housekeeping rooms; all modern
conventences; reasonable rates. Phone
37s. or call at this office. Adv. 2-7-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

FOR SALE-Two-cylind Maxwell
runabout, 1912 model in perfect condi-
dition and fully equipped. Price, 1916.
Address, Box 404. Ocala. Fla. 1-5-7td
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

COOK wANTED-A good cook and
house girl wanted in Ocala. Must stay
on place. Good wages. Apply to Star
Office. 2-1g-std
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

Many beautiful pieces Of hand
painted china at Burnett, the Jewell
er's-Ad.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

From the Manager TO the Cross. =
Temple tonight.-Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

Worry is not only unnecessary. but
1t is wrong.-Miami Metropolis.
Wrong to worry other people?
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

From the Manager 10 the Cross is Fine
Inspite of the very bad weather, over
a hundred people saw From the Man
ger to the Cross" last night, and ev-
erybody praised it. The pictures were
taken right on the ground rendered so
memorable by the life of Christ nine
teen centuries ago. and the actors
were clothed in the garb of the people,
which has changed very little if any in
that time. In the audience were some
of our Syrian friends, who visited
Jerusalem and Galilee before leaving
their native land for America, and
they were deeply affected to see so
many familiar scenes in the pictures.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20
For RENT

FOR RENT-Ofhces in Holder build
ing. Apply to Davis & Martin
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

/ want to borrow s2500 Security
gilt edge. Address, Box 444, Ocala,
Fla. 2-17-5td 1tw
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-02-20

Washington, Feb. 18.-The United
States will continue barring all color
ed teas from this country during the
new tea season beginning May l, and
the treasury department will continue
to use the Read test for detecting col
oring matter, it was announced today
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-08-15

Waynes resub div blk 80 w H add
Caldwell; $l.35.
Week. X. L., seq NEA sec So Y
4 N X 8 w b M; $36.55.
Wentz, Mathew, lots 7 to 9 blk
ll2 orig CALDWELL; $3.50.
Williams, Green, EA NEH NEH
sec 81 I 4 N X W b M; $ll.9U.
Williamson, Mary j., lots / and 2
blk 63 orig Caldwell; S.55.
Wilson, II. A., beg at a point wi, AZ
it OF NV cor of NWN NEH sec Is
rs N X 2 w b NJ, thence Lo7.25 it
thence 4O7.48 it, thence W 2o7lS it.
thence 4O7.4S tt to place OF beg:
say.
Wilson, Ira, all of lot / lying ne
Of . 5 l. K X sec Il N K Nv b Nj
$lU.y3.
Wilton, W. w., lot 10 blk NV
add Caldwell; 5 "a.
Wing, Martin S., lots Is to 20 inc
blk 81 NJ V add; lots II and IL blk IS
NJ V add Caldwell; $500.
Wisherd, Floyd L., lots 7 and 8 blk
II c Il add Caldwell; $l.44.
Womack, VIM, lots / to 3 blk "a
M ' add Caldwell; sos.
Wood, Frank NJ, lot replatting OF
blk 81 Dor and blk "a w II add Cald-
well; $5.55.
Wolfe. J. B., beg at a point 80 rods
Of sw cor OF SWA NEH sec e 7
q N K 2 w b M, thence 10 rods,
thence netrly to a point ~ rods e and
va rods of place beg; thence setrly
to point 81 rods and Is rods n OF
sw cor of SWA seq, thence setrly
to point Is rods and ~ rods W Of
Sc cor, thence W to sw cor, thence
~ rods to place of beg; $l2.7O.
Woodtord, +. c., beg at sw cor of
SWA NWA sec 23 Z 4 N K z w B
M, thence l2O # to irrigation lateral.
thence netrly along lateral to a point
directly n of point 1884 # due E of
place of beg, thence s 3SS # to quar-
ter section line, thence W to place of
beg; $l7.34.
Woodruff, Sarah R., SEX SWN
SWH sec 9 T 3 N RE- w b M: SlX4U
Yant, l., beg at the Sc cor OF sec q
I 4 N X 2 w B NJ, thence n I4K
rods. thence " 30A rods, thence !
IL y rods. thence e 80 r. rods to place
of beg; $3.45.
Young. D. L., seq NWH less HI
canal sec u T4 N K 2 w b M; S7l.O3.
Young, }. and E.. seq sec Il TAN
r 2 w 3 NJ; $2SO.65.
Young. VIM. s., lots S to J blk $50
orig Caldwell; $2.7Z
Notice is hereby given, that under
and by virtue of the statutes in such
cases made and provided, will on
the I'd day of September, 1913. At 2
o'clock p. m, offer for sale at the Of
flee of the Pioneer Irrigation District
in Caldwell, Canyon County, State
of Idaho, the above described real es-
tate, or SO much thereof as may be
necessary to satisfy the taxes. penal
ty and costs assessed thereon for the
fiscal year l9l2-l9l3.
The sale to continue from day to
day until complete !.
Dated this 9TH day of August, 1918.
w. p. LYON,
Treasurer and Exoficio Tax COL
lector of the Pioneer Irrigation Dis
trict. Canyon and Atl Counties, state
of Idaho. a7-2l
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-08-15

When your glasses begin giving ev-
idence that they are leaving your
eyes" it's time TO investigate the
meaning. II you need Il change we
will fit You with proper glasses ana
ii you don't, we viii gladly tell you 50
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-06-12
THE PRESIDENTS Co

President Wilson's attack on the ''insidious
lobby" was a cleverly executed coup to put the
campaigners for sugar protection on the defens-
i've.
The move came at time when two or three
Democratic senators were wavering between adj
herence to party regularity and adherence to the
prosperity and welfare of their constituents and
to the safety of an industry as legitimate as any
industry that ever grew under the toll and sweat
of man.
Until Wilson made his plausible charges that
improper influences were bearing on the sena-
tors, the Democratic party was on the defensive.
Underwood, Clark, Simmons and Wilson him
self were apparently reduced to the argument
that the party must stand together on the whole
tariff bill, that to weaken on sugar or wool
would be to open the crevice in the Democratic
wall and make way for the crumbling before the
later flood. They were not fighting out the
sugar tariff on its merits, nor has the party
throughout the controversy dared to fight out
the sugar tariff on its merits
Wilson's charges of insidious lobbying were
made to put the domestic sugar-producers on the
defensive They were made to bring into the
fight statements of the sums of money expended,
of the activities of the publicity bureaus and
press agents, of the conferences with senators
and appeals to senators,-but particularly to
bring out the facts of money expenditure.
1t was apparent that the domestic sugarmen
were spending large sums of money. Possibly
the Democratic leaders hoped to find that part
of this money was being spent illegitimately.
Certainly they desired to make this point against
e,,par-that IFS nrofitS are Such that the SMEAR.
growers can spend hundreds of thousands to save
the tariff
To the credit of Hawais representatives in
Washington be it said, they are making fight
that Hawaii should be proud of. They have gone
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-06-12
PERSONAL
MENTION

MR.. AND MRS. E. a. JACOBSON
will sail for San Francisco in the
Matson Navigation liner Wilhelmina,
Ito remain on the coast for a number
of weeks. Mr. Jacobson will combine
business with pleasure in touring CALI
fornia. Washington and Oregon.
A. e. LARIMER, for the past three
wears educational secretary of the To-
cal Young Mems Christian Assocla-
lion and who is now completing tour
of the world, has arrived at his home
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he Will
spend the next two weeks. He Will
arrive in Honolulu July 2.
MRS. THEODORE RICHARDS has
accepted the appointment by Governor
Frear to the public school commits
sion, to represent Oahu Only ore
vacancy on the board remains, thas
left by w. Fl. Rice, of Kauai IL Is
understood that appointment may be
announced at any moment.
]. H. SCHNACKs will leave In the
Mariana for Vancouver next Tuesday,
making the first lap in tour that Will
include Europe, Africa, Asia Miner
and any other countries he may take
fancy to visit. Palestine is one OF
the definite points in his itinerary
Mr.. Schnack, who returned from an
other tour in which he had a peep at
the Durbar in Delhi about two years
ago. expects to be absent fifteen
months On this occasion. In his alb,
sence his business affairs will be
looked after by his son, Attorney Fer
d;nand Schnack.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-06-12
EDITOR

before the committee and produced their books,
telling to the fraction of dollar how much mon
ley has been spent and why The dispatches from
the national capital show complete frankmss ON
the part of George Carter, Harry Irwin, Il ID.
Mead, +. +. Paxton, Judge Ballou and the 9TH
ers. They have kept back nothing. They have
told the truth and the whole truth.
To all in Hawaii who know the situation, the
expenditures made by the local planters,
large as they are, do not seem at all extraordi-
nary The sugar industry here is a big-scale in
Idustry 1t deals not in thousands but in mil
lions. Nor do the expenditures in Washington
made on behalf of the industry seem extraordi-
nary. Carter hit the nail on the head when he
told the committee that Hawaii would spend
eight hundred thousand without a culver if it
would save sixty-two invested millions
Hawaii is fighting not for an academic prin-
|ciple but for commercial prosperity, for econom-
ic existence. Hawaii is not fighting for the sake
of a few dollars ton added profit on sugar, but
fer the very life of the sugar industry. Hawaii
has weathered storms before now, but there is
net man in this territory, sugar expert or lay
man, who knows just the extent of the disaster
that permanent operation of freesugar tariff
would wreak And under these conditions the
territory is justified, amply justified, in spend
ing great deal of money in this great campaign
of education education of party-bound sen
ators and of practically the whole of the Ameri-
can people.
The fight is being made above-board, in full
view of every man and woman in the United
States. And yet we doubt not that Wilson and
his hand-picked committee of investigation will
find the sugar lobby "insidious," will find it
guilty. They will play upon money-spending
attack, with the loud pedal on the total number
of dollars and the soft pedal on the desperation
of Hawaii's fight and the tremendous scope of
This eamnaion- of education. And it is precisely
- Wilson must have foreseen
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-06-12

Of making some people pay for a GER
tain public utility of which they may
not happen To be the greater or even
very small beneficiaries
The suburban roads. where obvious
~ most of the new roads.--if any may
be built under the present law.--Eay
be petitioned for, are not used to much
extent, comparatively speaking, by the
suburbanite or by the suburban prop
erty owner OF course individuals liv-
ing in these precincts are compelled
TO use the roads to get TO and from
their domiciles.--and tLey generally
use them via two little tootsy
sizes. wherein the wear occurs on shoe
leather and not on the road These
roads are used mainly by the delivery
wagons of Honolulu merchants and
automobiles of divers Honolulans.
The property-owners would there
fore be paying for roads which others,
who do not pay for them, would wear
out and receive the benefit from.
Which constitutes, it seems, brill
liant piece of lawmaking. which ought
ito be unscintillated at the very next
session.
haven't heard of any violent PUSHES
after new roads yet Nor do l expect
to. RETR0ACT0R.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-06-12
THE NEW LAW on STREET
OPENING

Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin,
Sir:-Now that there is no danger
OF being accused of destructive criti-
cism, would like to ask candidly if
the law enacted by the recent legisla-
ture in conjunction with the governor
relating to the building of new roads,
whereby the abutting property-own-
Iers are to pay for the roads.-is not
emanating symptoms like those of a
frost.
And, Mr.. Editor, although your fa-
vorable attitude regarding this law
was we'll known, doesn't il seem like
a very mistaken piece of lawmaking,
because, boiled down, it has the effect
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-06-12
AN OPP9RTUaITr OF SPORT

Hawaii today is the center of the worlds i'm
terest in aquatic sports. Yesterdays perform
ances are perhaps the most remarkable ever wit
messed in enc swimming meet. The most re
markable thing was not the worlds record set by
Duke, his new American records or the new Ha
waiian records, nor was it the sterling perform
ance of Miss Ruth Stacker, who covered the fifty
yards in the fastest time ever hung up 10y fem
mime swimmer
The really remarkable thing was that literally
scores of local swimmers showed themselves in
the championship class Dukes victories were
won by scant yards, if not less; other first
places by scant feet. whole shcal of young
sters under sixteen covered the fifty-yard sprint
in time that half a dozen years ago would have
been the worlds record for adults Hawaii can
produce hundreds of men and boys that are mar.
wells of speed and endurance in the water.
Why not hold great inyitational swimming
.meet here during Floral Parade week next year!
Why not ask the crack swimmers from the
Coast and from Australia to come here and race
the local champions?
The expense would not be great Yesterdays
attendance showed the absorbing interest that
Honolulu has come to feel in swimming races
since Duke conquered the world at Stockholm.
Such meet, properly advertised all over the
world, would be an international attraction. 1t
would pay for itself many times over. 1t would
advertise not only the annual Floral Parade, but
Honolulu's unparalleled facilities for ocean bath
ing and swimming
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-06-12

In the debate upon sugar
me sort of teamwork on the
the country is not to get the
ere is more politics than rea-
iment to kill the sugar indus
rs the Hon. Ollie James plays
magnificent vocal organ.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-06-12

nous decision of the executive COM
mittee to call the national committee
together. The Barnes-Penrose-Gallin-
ger moot element Is opposed to call
ing national convention or doing
but waiting for the trouble
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-06-12
Lege9SkF!l1EY Io pig

THE Star-BulIetin invites free and
frank discussion in this column on all
legitimate subjects of current interest.
Communications are constantly receiy-
ed to which no signature is attached.
This paper will treat as confidential
signatures to letters if the writers so
desire, but cannot give space to
anonymous communications