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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-05
EVERYBODY HAD A
GOOD TIME AT OXFORD

Oxford was in gala attire Saturday
in honor of the annual barbecue and
picnic. 1t was said by some of the
oldest residents, that it was the
largest crowd that had ever. been
present; those who are good at es-
timating, said there were $500 peo-
pie present People came from as
far north as Jacksonville, and from
all neighboring towns, some coming
in on the early morning trains,
Others arriving from long distances
in the country by O'Clock. Big
trunks and boxes full of good things
to eat, besides an abundance of
.eatables that were brought to the
picnic grounds just at dinner time.
hot from the stove. by those who
live in the town of Oxford, were
spread on the long tables under the
big oaks and when there was no
more room on the tables, it was
spread picnic fashion, on the ground.
The dinner was free to everybody
and all visitors were we'll looked
after. Messrs. S. L. Griggs, Leon
Griggs, P. B. Perry, w. H. Smith.
John H. Perry and the ladies waited
on all the Ocala people that were in
Isight and all the Ocalaites had to
do was to eat, as all the imaginable
good things to eat were handed to
them by the platefulI.
The barbecued meat was without
doubt the finest favored and the best
cooked that has yet been our luck to
eat. Mr. Jeff Nichols of Oxford pre-
pared the meat, and he deserves a
special vote of thanks. Three beeves
land ten sheep were barbecued and
there was not a piece left. The com
mittee OF arrangements were:
Messrs. l. P Rainey, T. J. Bailey and
J. c. Lee
Everything passed off without a
hitch and all thoroughly enjoyed the
day and there was perfect order.
The proceeds from the cold drink
stands and ice cream went to the
fund for the upkeep of the cemetery.
The ice cream stand was in charge
of Mr.. Will Jeffcoat of Oxford. In
the afternoon there was a ball game
| between Oxford and a picked team
from Sparr, Anthony and Reddick,
which resulted in the score of 4 to
l in favor of Spar. After the ball
game the crowd began to disperse
and the day ended, adding another
success to the list of Oxford's pic
mics.
| Those in attendance from Ocala
were Mr.. William Jeffcoat, Mr. and
Mrs. Kichline and daughter, Miss
Annie Moorhead, Mr.. and Mrs D. E
McIver and Miss Bette McIver, DR.
H. w. Counts, T. B. Odom, P. T
Woodcock, E. L. Stapp, Miss Suber
Mrs. H. S. Chambers, Mrs. Blocher
Mr.. E. E. Converse, Mrs. l.
Strong, Mrs. Mae Bingham, Miss
Ruth Boney, Mr.. F. D. Vaughn, Mr.
z. c. Chambliss, R. W. Finn, Joe
Borden, Secretary Rooney, DR.. Wal
ter Hood and Mrs. Hood, Mr.. John
Carney, Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Borden
Mrs. Burgess, Mr.. and Mrs. J. G
lSpurlin, Miss. Bessie Milestone, W
T. Hall, w. A. Mcdonald. Johr
Turner, C. W. Smith, L. A. Snow
Lewis Laney. RIO. Conner, ". B
IGalIagher w A knight Nayol
Robertson, J. E. Johnson, Mr.. Franz
Harris. Fred Mecert, E. B. George o.
Lowell and Mr.. W. ]. Frink of LIE
Won.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-05

A story illustrating the good work
a newspaper can do comes from
Jacksonville. A number of the pub
lic-spirited ladies of that city insti-
tuted a home for working girls-one
Of the most needed institutions OF
any town. The home sheltered a
number of decent, hardworking
girls, who could only obtain employ
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-05
CUT OUT THE COUPONS

Tax Collector Colbert has notified
all business firms of the new law
that will require them to pay a spe-
cial tax if they issue coupons with
goods sold. The coupon business has
been somewhat of a nuisance to the
business men, and they will proba-
bly, be glad for an excuse to get rid
of it.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-05

he will inspect the condition of the
newly launched Peoples State Bank
and take the necessary steps toward
getting its business affairs under
way.-Niami Herald.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Fink and son left for
Ocala Monday afternoon. Mr. Fink
was foreman Of the carpentering work
on the court house. The new court
house is now complete, with the ex-
Iception of little painting, which will
be completed before the close of the
Week.-BrooksviIle Argus.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-05

]. c. Brown has returned from
Washington, where he went to push
his claims as an applicant for the
United States marshalship. He comes
back wearing a satisfied expression
that looks good to his friends
Lakeland Telegram.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-05

The editor of the OcaIa Star bids
defiance to the prudes. He has hung
a copy of September Morn" over his
desk, where he can gaze upon it ad.
lib.-Tampa Tribune.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-05

Hotel Breakers, Daytona Beach; a
new hotel; has all modern conven-
fences; fronts on Ocean just south
of ocean pier. Rates $3.50 per day
and upwards. Special rates by the
week or month We make a special
ty of sea food dinners Thursday even
ings and Sunday noon. 623-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-05
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR

Eastern Star Chapter 90, regular
meeting first Friday night each
month at Yonge's Hall. Visitors well
come. Florrie Condor, Sec'y.
Mrs. A. E. Burnett,
Worthy Matron.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-05

E. P. Thagard of Tallahassee,
state bank examiner, arrived in Mi
ami Saturday on business connected
with his official duties. While here
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-05

DIR. W. X. IANE-Specialist Eye
Ear, Nose and Throat. Office Law
Library Building, Ocaia.-Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-08-05

Pathe Weekly, Mutt and jeff, '
Temple Theater tOnight.-Adv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-10

Ugh, don't like snow! 1t tires me all
ont to walk through il. and IL covers
things UP so. | haven't smeiled single
track since we left the Old Pasture.
say. let's go up to Farmer Browns hem
house. I'm dreadfully hungry whined
Reddy Fox.
old Granny Fox looked at Reddy out of
the corner of one eye. You're young
and I'm old said she land you ought
10 be able to stand lot more than me.
I'm hungry, too. but I'm not hungry
enough yet TO be willing to risk my skin
by going up to Farmer Browns henhouse.
An empty stomach is whole lot better
than a skin full of shot. | should think
that you would have learned that by this
time. I was going to propose that We
take up our old home here on the edge
of the Green Meadows again. but If you
are still such foolish young Fox as 10
talk of going TO Farmer Browns hen
house the very first time you feel empti-
ness in your stomach. | guess we'd bet
ter stay up in the Old Pasture. There
isn't much to eat there in winter. and
you'll have the hardest hunting you'v,
ever had but you'll be safe
Reddy hung his head. He was ashamed
OF having complained. He knew that
what Granny Fox said was true. de
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-10
DIVORCE WITH ALIMONY
IN THE CITY OF BABYLON
Minister Outlines Custom Under the
Reign of Hammu-Rabi,
$3.50 B. C.

CHICAGO. January 1O.-In the city Of
Babylon. during the reign of Hammu-
Rabi. about 223O BIC, divorce with ali
mony was a common occurrence, accord
ing to Rev. Samuel A. B. Mercer of the
Western Theological Seminary. who has
just completed translations of Babylonian
cuneiform inscriptions. The results of
his work were made public in the Uni
versity of Chicago Press yesterday.
Prominent members of clubs figured
in divorce courts and scandals furnished
the city with gossip" he says. Having
been granted a divorce, a man would pay
liberal alimony to his wife and publish
the information that should any one
marry the Divorce he would not object"
Courtroom "Scene."
The Samas-Rabi ease" is pointed out
as one which caused in all probability a
nsation. A courtroom scene is described
in which Mrs. Naramtum Samas- Rabi.
handsomely clad in silk and wearing
many diamonds and sapphires. at a dra-
matte moment during the proceedings and
pointing her index finger at Mr.. Samas-
Rabi cried:
You are not my husband.
And then and there the case was closed,
the woman being granted the alimony she
demanded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-10
ANACOSTIA.

The January meeting of the Parent
Teacher Association of Anacostia was
held yesterday afternoon in the eighth
grade room of the Van Buren, School, on
w street with Mrs. NJ. E. Cornish, presi-
dent, In the chair.
DR. Rebecca Stoneroad. physical cul-
ture director of the public schools, de-
livered an address to the parents and
teachers DIR. Stoneroad dwelt chiefly on
the physical development of children and
its, necessity to future success.
1t is probable that the next meeting
will be an evening meeting, when fathers
will be invited to attend.
Robert Montgomery. who recently re-
tired from the Washington police force,
after a service of more than fifty years
and who has been ill at the home of his
son, Charles j. Montgomery. on L street,
for a number of weeks. has recovered.
The January dance of the Young Mem
Club of ST. Teresa's parish of Anacostia
was held last evening in the assembly
hall of the parochial school. There were
probably fifty couples present.
Salem Lodge. No. -, Independent Order
of Odd Fellows. held its regular meeting
last night in Masonic Hall. and the new
ly elected officers conducted their first
meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-10
BECKER IS STILL HOPEFUL
Confidently Expects New Trial
and Acquitta|-Reads Bible
Every Night.

NEW YORK, January 1O.-Former Po-
lice Lieut.. Charles Becker, under sem
tence of death for the murder of Gambler
Herman Rosenthal, continues in a hope
full frame of mind i'm his cell at Sing Sing
prison, according to one of his recent fell
low-inmates. Lawrence J. Spohr, former
corporal of the United States Army, who
was condemned to die for the murder of
his sweetheart, but who has just been
sent from the death house to the Jail at
White Plains for second trial. tells the
story of Becker's days at Sing Sing.
Spohr says he was known as the mayor
Of the death house by virtue of being the
best educated man there, until Becker ar
rived and succeeded to the title. Becker
confidently expects that he will get new
trial and will be acquitted, said Spohr.
HE is the most religious man in the
place and every night reads the Bible and
leads in the singing of two or three
hymns and sometimes popular songs in
which the gunner join. Becker does
not talk about his case, but spends most
of his time studying up the legal points
of it, and he is usually in d hopeful frame
of mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-10
SENATORS HAVE TALK
WITH GOV. WILSON
O'Gorman and CuIberson Have
TWo-Hour Conference With
President-to-Be.

TRENTON, n. J., January 1O.-Presi-
dent-to-be Wilson had an important
two-hour conference yesterday after
noon with Senator O'Gorman of New
York and Senator Culberson of Texas.
and at it's conclusion the President-to-
be again declared that William j.
Bryan's name had not been mentioned
in connection with the cabinet Gov.
Wilson said that Mr.. Bryan's name had
come up casually from time to time.
but he was more than ordinarily spe-
cific in his declaration that it had moth
ing to do with the cabinet
Another important development of the
days work was that the governor had
approved series of corporation bills
submitted by Judge Van Sickel and
Chancellor Walker. who constitute
committee that the governor some time
ago asked to Investigate this subject
and draw up what they regarded as
necessary legislation, conforming, of
course, to his expressed views. These
bills. the governor said, will have the
effect Of increasing the number OF Of
lenses designated as misdemeanors,
which are punishable by an optional
penalty Of fine or Imprisonment.
Discussed Cabinet Places.
Senators O'Gorman and Culberson de-
clined to discuss their conference with
the President-to-be Gov. Wilson pre-
fers to give his own version of these
conferences. He said
Il sought their opinions about num-
Der of names for the cabinet. We had
branch excursions over good stories all
along the roadway. most Of them per-
sonal in character and 1t would be a lit
tie delicate to repeat them.
The governor here took occasion to
pass some caustic criticism upon those
who have asserted that differences had
arisen between him and William G. Nc
Adoo and William F. McCombs, who in
wax divided the management of his
presidential campaign. Mr.. McCombs.
the national chairman, was ill for a
time. and Mr.. McAdoO assumed his du-
ties during his absence. The governor
let 1t be understood that he is on the
closest possible terms Of friendship
with both men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-10
Little Stories for Bedtime.
HOW A BREAKFAST FLEW AWAY.
By Thornton w. Burgess.

tried hard not to think that he was hum
cry. but inside was such an emptiness.
such dreadful emptiness, that it was
hard work to think of anything else And
when he thought of Farmer Browns
henhouse with tbs roosts full of sleeping
hens it seems as If he just had to go up
there.
"One hen wouldn't be missed" muttered
Reddy.
Old Granny Fox turned and cuffed
Reddy's ears II used to think that you
had some fox sense in that head of yours
but you haven't got even common sense .
she snapped Look behind you at those
tracks. Don't. YOU suppose Farmer
Browns boy has got eyes in his head
When he came out to feed the hens in
the morning the very first thing that he
would see would be your tracks, and
you couldn't cover them up the way you
can on bare ground. Now don't let me
hear any more of this nonsense"
Reddy looked back at the tracks he
and Granny had made. and for the frs,
| time he realized what telltale the snow
| is. and he hated IL more than ever.
You're right. Granny Fox, just as you
always are and I'll try not to even think
| of Farmer Browns henhouse." said he
| meekly.
Granny grinned as she said:
IAN empty stomach sharpens wit:
/ Well patient be and wait bit
/ Then she added: IL guess that we'll fin(
plenty of field mice down on the Greer
Meadows when it Is light, and We cal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-10
A May Suffrage Parade. :
70 the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
The suggestion of Mrs. j. B. Henderson,
herself an ardent advocate of female
rights" that the suffrage parade be
postponed to another date, is pertinent
and most commendable: yet she over
looked or did not know that a parade
on the Sd of March would work a cruel
hardship upon our faithful friends and
servants, the police of this city.
Maj. Sylvester modestly has not alluded
to the fact that this extra show would
require over forty hours continuous serv-
ice on the larger part of his force of
men and officers. If the weather is as
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. so much more dis
agreeable and dangerous for them. We
can do our work. accomplish results with
out inconvenienc.ng any one. Another
thing, in the rush and hurry of final prep
arations for the Inauguration of a Presi-
dent women would be in the way and
yet not occupy the center of the stage,
where they desire and propose to get,
To be appreciated and admired we need
to be the whole show" no division of
honors, though it be with the President.
and SO l add let's wait till May, for sun
shine and spring millinery, when nature
and art combine to win for us the ballot.
MRS. E. r. KELLEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-10
CONSIDERING COMPLAINTS.
Virginia Corporation Commission In
vestigating Old Dominion Railway.
al Dispatch to The Star.

| Special Dispatch to The Star.
LEESBURG, Va, January 10
II. T. Harrison headed a delegation
OF twentyfour of the prominent bust
ness men of Loudoun county which met
E. E. Cone, representative of the vir-
ginia state corporation commission,
here today. and accompanied him over
the western end Of the Washington
and Old Dominion railroad for the pur-
pose OF laying before him complaints of
citizens living along this line against
the manner of it's operation.
At each station the party was met by
others. Mr. Cone promised to lay the
matter before the corporation COM
| mission, and urge that a hearing be
held at an early date. He said he would
| endeavor to get Leesburg selected as
the place to hold the hearing. Many
| witnesses have signified their desire to
| testify.
Among those who met Mr.. Cone were
Mayor f. r. Adams of Leesburg and di-
rector in both banks; Louis Grammer.
president Of the City Improvement As
ISOLATION; J. T. Hourihane, Forrest ].
Manning, DIR. T. A. Parker. represent
| ing the board of trade of Leesburg; r.
r. Wildman. representing the Farmers
| Club; Cecil Conner. commonwealth
attorney for Loudoun county: George
| r. II. Tebbs and others. At Paenia
| Springs they were met by Arthur
| Philips. president of the Waterford
Fire Insurance Company. AL hdmlltOn
| they were met by Mayor Ernest Leith
| and A. B. c. Whitacre, cashier of the
Hamilton Bank. Harry Pancoast. presi-
dent of the Purcellville Bank, met them
at Purcellville.
| The corporation commission is today
having an expert electrician go over
| the line with a view of ascertain1ng
| what can be done to improve the serv-
| ice.
| The enforcement of the Jim Crow
| law has been especially asked by the
petitioners, and suit has been filed by
citizen against the company for the con-
duct of an intoxicated negro passenger
| in the presence of the formers daughter
| Christmas eve.
Miss Mary Fletcher. the nurse in charge
| of the Della Morton Memorial station in
| this town. and secretary of the state
board of nurses of Virginia, left this week
| to devote a month to the duties of the
/ latter position. During her absence her
| place will be filled by Miss Perry of
| Alexandria. Va.
At a meeting Of the stockholders of
the Union Cemetery Company of this
town Richard w. Webb has been re-
| elected superintendent of the cemetery
| for the wear 1913. There were several
| anplicants for the position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-10
RAIN OR SNOW LATE TONIGHT.
Warmer Weather and Cloudy Skies
Predicted for Tomorrow.

Rain or snow late tonight is the fore
cast issued by the weather bureau today,
though, as the temperature is slowly ris-
ing, the precipitation is likely to be In
the form OF rain. Warmer weather is
predicted for tomorrow, with a continual
ton of cloudy skies and maybe some
more rain or snow.
The cold wave, it is stated, has passed
out over the north Atlantic ocean. and
everywhere east of the Rocky mountains
1t is warmer today. A cold wave is
forming up around Medicine Hat, how
ever, that is expected to travel along in
the general direction of the effete east,
with the probability OF striking this sec
ton early next week. No immediate
danger Of frostbites and chilblains exists
here or ereabouts. however, though
storm rubbers and raincoats may come
in mighty handy in the next twenty
four to forty-eight hours
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-10
TOURIST JIM" HITS TOWN.
self-styled King of Tramps' Has
Rummed All Over World.

Tourist jim who terms himself the
king of tramps,' blew" into Washing
ton today from Cincinnati on his way
south for the winter. Tourist Jim" de-
clared that from Cincinnati to this city
he had a whole car, or rather the brake
beams of a whole car. to himself.
Jim says he is twenty-three years old
and that he has been in the hobo busi-
ness since he was fourteen. He declares
he has been in every state in the Union,
Canada, Alaska. Cuba, South America,
Europe, Australia and many small is
lands Of the sea, having at one time
been a sailor. He declares he has
chummed with William H. Eads, the
millionaire tramp; "A No. l." the noted
globe trotter. and Jack London, the
writer. He has made several trips across
the United States. having on one occasion
gone from New York to San Francisco
on the brake beams In company with a
newspaper man in thirteen days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-10
PAYS 58-YEAR-OLD BILL.
Mrs. Russell Sage Gives $4,000 for
Board of Father in 1855.

CARTERSVILEE, Ga, January To-
Believing that a prospector who was be-
friended by former Representative and
Mrs. William H. FELTON, of this city in
1860 was her father, j. H. Slocum, Mrs.
Russell Sage of New York has sent to
Mrs. FELTON, a check for $3.50 in pay
ment, with interest, of a bill for board
incurred by the prospector when the COM
pany for which he was working failed.
Mrs FELTON, recently wrote Mrs. Sage
of J. III. Slocum, to whom the FELTON,
home was opened after the failure Of his
during the Crimean war. which
left him without funds at Gainesville.
Mrs. Sage was convinced that the man
was her father. who is said to have
spent winter In the south under SINH
lar circumstances.
Mrs. FELTON, has announced that the
money sent by Mrs. Sage will be applied
toward the establishment Of school for
mountain girls. which Mrs. FELTON, plans
to found near Gainesville. Ga.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-10

Brinkley; collector, T. NJ Hayes: treas
urer. l.. L. Marceron: chaplain. III. r.
Hake: guide, j. w. Berkeley: warden. l..
l.. Gilchrist: sentry. &. r Hepburn;
trustees George &. Shinn. John Redding
and q. NJ. Hulse: representatives to
Grand Council, Louis Moser. |. $. childs
and c. c. Shinn, with r. r.. Hess, Max
Abel and John Redding as alternates:
representative to hospital bed fund assoc
citation, j. F. Neal; autitng committee.
Arthur T.. Cook tchairman). L. $. Chids
and X. f. Hess: finance committee.
Robert Billborough tchairman). r.. II.
Wiley and j. ID. LaZor: press committee,
]. p. Neal chairman. Arthur T.. Cook.
l. s. Childs, Louis Moser, @. G. Shinn,
L. Nj. Hayes. III. q. Brinkley. John X.
Cook. r. E Hess. Phil Genntison. q.
ID. Sullivan, Charles Hall: John Red
ding. l.. L. Gilchrist. VI. +. Hake ana
l.. L. Marceron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-10
Building Trades Council Election.

Officers of the Building Trades Council
of Washington were elected at a meet
ing held inf Plasterers' Hall, IL street
and Pennsylvania avenue, last evening.
They will be installed at smoker to be
given next Thursday evening. The newly
elected officers are: James Kelly. presi-
dent; John Mitchell, first vice president:
Leroy Thompson. second vice president:
II. d. Digney, secretary: w F. Rabbit,
financial secretary and treasurer, and r.
8 Brennan sergeant-at-arms. w r.
Gilmore S Fl. Clements and Harry Buie
trustees: Thomas Dolan. j. +. Brown
and w. c. Brunger were chosen members
on the credentials committee, and Will
liam F. Gilmore chairman of the board
of business agents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-10
Painters and Decorators Elect.

Charles Macnichol was elected presi-
dent of the Master House Painters and
Decorators Association at a meeting
held yesterday in the Corcoran build
ing. Other officers were elected as fol-
lows: Vice president. H. c. Holther;
treasurer. G. H. Markward; secretary
w. +. Andrews, trustees, A. H. Nc
Chan, w. c. Cleland and A. c. Newbeck.
Delegates to the twenty-ninth national
convention, to be held in Denver Febru-
airy 4. were named as follows: Dele
gates: c. Macnichol. w. c. Cleland. A.
H McGhan, A. c. Newbeck and w. F.
Andrews. Alternates: George E. Rus
sci, H. c. Holther. George Markward,
T. A. Brown and S. p: Zachary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-10
ALASKAN MAILS BLOCKED
Snow Stalls All Trains-CabIe
Appeal to Washington
for Relief.

FAIRBANKS, Alaska. January 1O.-As
result of the snow blockade on the
Copper River and Northwestern railroad.
which has been tied up more than two
weeks, with little prospect Of early re-
sumption of traffic, Fairbanks. the largest
city in Alaska, has been without mail
service from the states since December
20
The last mail was received on that date
by dog sled from Chitina, and the next
mail is not expected before the end of
the present month