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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16
EXPLODING ExPL 0SIvES.

One OF TWO Methods, combustion Or
Decoration, Is Used.
An explosive Is a body which. under
the influence of heat or shock. or both.
is. speaking popularity. instantaneously
resolved entirely or almost so into
gases.
Practical explosives consist either OF
bodies such as nitroglycerin and nitro
ceIlulose. which are explosive in them
selves or mixtures Of ingredients
which separately are or may be non
explosive. but when intimately mixed
are capable of being exploded
Explosives are exploded either by
simple ignition. as in the case OF black
gunpowder. or by means Of d detonator
containing mercury illuminate.
The molecules Of an explosive may
be regarded as in a state of unstable
chemical equilibrium. A stable state or
equilibrium is brought about by the
sudden decomposition OF the original
compounds with the evolution of heat
An explosion is thus an extremely rapid
decomposition. accompanied by the pro-
duction of large volume of gas. and
the development OF much heat
There are two well defined modes of
explosion which can be described as
combustion and defamation. In the
former case the explosive IL simply liz
nited, and combustion takes place By
transference Of heat from layer TO layer
Of the explosive The rapidity with
which the combustion proceeds de-
ponds not only on the physical form OF
the explosive. but also on the pressure
under which the decomposition takes
place. When in the form OF fine grains
combustion proceeds much mere quick
" than when tile grains are large.
Decoration. on the other hand. has TO
be started by sufficiently strong i'm
pulse. such as the explosion OF q
charge of mercury illuminate; It pro
ceeds much more rapidly and Is due to
the formation OF an explosion wave
that has a velocity Of thousands OF me
eers second.
High explosives indicate those
such as dynamites and nitrate OF am
monia explosives. which detonate and
have a greater SCATTERING power than
the low explosives. New Yorh
World.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16

We are, all OF NJ, whether young
or old, famous or obscure. people OF
influence. We cannot live day with
out affecting the world somewhat for
good or III, whether we will or no.
We are all a part OF life's forces,
whether we know it or not. Be as
humble as you like. you are still per-
son of influence. If not by your own
choosing, then often by Co.'s decree.
It may be only a smile or simple
kindness that you have given TO lit
tie child, but 1t starts agencies ron
little dream OF; or 1t may be some
selfishness or lack of honor, some
weakness in y9u that sets In motion
long train OF hurtful and sad inf1u-
ences or circumstances. For all life
Is connected, and whether you wish IL
or not your life affects other lives
Anna r Mccall
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16

We will send also the forecast for
1915.
Every new subscriber who sends 81
for the ffty-two weekly issues of
1915 will receive free al the issues
of the paper for the remaining weeks
of 1914; also the Companion home
calendar for 1915. The Youths Com
panion, IA Berkeley street, Boston,
Mass. New subscriptions received at
this office. 16-1t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16
SCHOOLS Will CLOSE
FRIDAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The Ocala sub-school district trus-
tees conferred with the school board
yesterday and it was decided that It
would be best for all concerned that
the Ocala schools close for the Christ
mas holidays Friday, Dec. 18th, as it
would be difference OF only three
days from the date agreed upon, and
it will give the teachers and those OF
the pupils who intend spending
Christmas away from home time to
arrange their plans.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16
MARY HAD"
A Paroxysm Of Paragraphs
entering.

A Paroxysm of Paragraphs
Mary had little bird,
She kept it in cage,
One day the cat espied it there
Let's turn another page.
Mary had busy flea
Alight on her one day
You must excuse US now, for we
Must look the other way.
Mary took a little dip;
Her bathing garment shrank,
Home, Otto, let us take a trip
Far from the. river bank.
Mary had to climb fence,
Her skirt caught on a nail
Oh, don't you think the moon, Hor-
tense,
Tonight is very pale?
Mary had a harem skirt,
She crossed a muddy street,
Aw, read this verse, twill do no hurt
For all you'll see is feet,
Mary had a chiffon waist,
Extremely peekaboo;
But do not turn to look at her,
Your wife is watching you.
Mary had an accident,
Some lingerie lit fell;
Oh, Mabel, see the brides fly
About yon steeple bell.
Mary had a 'lectric fan
She turned it on full speed
Away flew curls, rats, puffs and switch
There is no more to read.
Exchange.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16
GET YOUR CHRISTMAS
FRUITS FROM ARDEN

Specially packed Christmas boxes
of Parson Brown or pineapple or
anges, grapefruit, tangerines and
kumquats, wrapped in special Christ
mas papers, topped with holly sprays,
$3.50. Specially prepared baskets Of
mixed fruits attractively arranged for
individual gifts IN holly and frosted
cedar trimmings from so cents up
Phone your orders at earliest CON
venience to log, for the most delicious
of Marion county fruits. Offs
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16
WHIY FISH OF ONE;
FOWL OF THE OTHER?

Whenever bunch of handwriting
darkeys-not ornamental citizens, but
useful in their way-get together in
some quiet place for a little game of
skin or craps, they are likely to be
rallied by the police or deputy sher-
ifs, shut up in Jail over night and
heavily fined; not being able to pay
the fine, they have to work it out on
the roads or in the camp of some con-
vic. lessee.
Hut if a bunch of young white men,
with good homes and good standing in
society, meet in some public place to
match coins, or indulge in any of the
other methods of informal gambling
in favor, they may do so without mo-
lesation, even tho deputy sheriff
may be walking by or policeman
loo king thru the window:
The Star is not puritanical. 1t
thinks it would be disproportionate
punishment to yank decent young
man of to Jail and fine him because
he had matched coins with friend.
At the same time, it is just as much
a violation of the law as shooting
Grips, and if the authorities are on
thts lookout for the one they should
be on the lookout for the other.
Justice is something that should
know no race nor rank nor creed. It
should be accessible to all men and
should hold all men alike.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16

Woman lexcited and disheYeled1-
Quick Give me u glass OF brandy
for a woman In a III" Druggist
(calmly) Yes, madam TO drink
now or to take away with you ?"--
London Opinion
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16

It is very interesting news we have
from the North Sea this morning. 1t
is probable that the attack of the Ger
mans OH the English east coast towns
is only a raid, but it may be the be-
ginning of an attack in force on the
British fleet IN the North Sea. The
Germans have been threatening for
tho last three months to come out of
their ports and give the British an
unpleasant surprise, and it certainly
sedms that now, when the land forces
are so evenly balanced, would be. a
good time for the Germans to attack
if they have any hope of success. A
great naval victory for the Germans
at this time might turn the scale OF
the war in their favor, and defeat
wyuld not make them much worse off
AZ any rate, the Germans have shown
great skill and daring in making a
ydssh clear across the North Sea
,syFarmIng with British ships, to the
English coast but if the attack has
been made only by small force its
chances of reaching home are slender
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16
SOLD 24,OOO,O 900
RED CROSS SEALS

Reports from almost every state in
the Union received at the headquar-
tiers of the National Association foI
the Study and Prevention of Tubercu-
losis indicate that up to the close OF
business night, approximately a.
0OO,000 Red Cross Christmas seals
had been sold and that the sale foI
the year 1914 would reach $4,000, 900
Last years sale was 44,950,000. New
York state is leading with sale uI
to the present time of more than g..
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16

O00,OOO seals. Ohio is second with a
sale of over 100000 while Connect
icut, Indiana, Wisconsin and Pennsyl-
vania have all sold more than mill
ion seals up to date.
The sale of seals this year is or
ganized in every state except Nevada
and even in Hawaii and the canal
zone.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16

heavy foreign vote. The Cuban cigar
makers that form such large pro-
portion of the population of Tampa
are not Incorporate, but they are
bound to have their wine and beer
and are not open to any argument
that tries to make them cut off the
supply of what seems necessity tc
them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16

Tipping is a nuisance, but to ask
The legislature to pass law against
it would be ridiculous. If public SEN
Eiment can't stop it, nothing will. 1t
was instituted by people with more
money than brains, now if people
with more brains than money will
combine against it they can put an
end to it.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16

The Star has received one of the
first and one of the prettiest calen-
cars of the season from the Standard
Lime Company of Kendrick. The IL
lustration is 'The Open Season" a re-
production of quite a famous picture,
and is very appropriate at this time of
the year. The, calendar makes an ex-
S:ellent ornament as well as being use
isul.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16

Just what should be said about a
retail merchant who buys his goods
in other lines from mail order houses
in the large cities wouldn't look well
in print. Some civic pride and loyal
ty, Ell? Nothing. personal in this if
it isn't you.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16

The Star is not surprised that Hills
borough county has remained wet. 1t
did not think it likely that the tenn
perance forces could overcome the
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16

The Star observes the following
statement going the rounds of the
p.ess;
Switzerland has never been con-
qlered and it has never attempted to
conquer any other nation. It's mill
t,lry system is for defense only and
military aggression is unthought of. |"
If the person with whom this state
nient originated will take the trouble
Il, look up his history, he will find
that Switzerland has been conquered
several times. During the reign of
tae first Napoleon, it was virtually a
province of the French empire, and
owes its present independence to an
agreement among the great powers
after Napoleon was dethroned.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16

For high grade candies see our liHls
before purchasing. We have four
agencies. Gerig's. 14-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16

What the superior man seeks is in
himself: what the small man seeks Is
in others -CoEfucius.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-12-16

chIIe's Vast Natural Forests.
The national forests of Chile cover
about seven million acres.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27
YELNlNGTON-CAR


Promptly at 3 O'Clock on We'd
nesday afternoon, March Is, 1914,
at the residence OF Mr. }. S. Har-
pole, near Win0na, Miss, Mr..
Small YeIvington and Miss Barba-
IA CartleGgc were united in mar.
riagc, Rev. Mr.. Bradley officiating.
There were no cards. In the
peace and quiet Of this country
home and in the presence Of a
few friends and near relatives,
these two Young people were
made one. Joy and happiness
reigned supreme, even nature
seemed to smile a sweet bcnedic-
ton, for blessed is the bride that
the sun shines on" and never
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27
PROMPT SETTLEM ENT.

The late C. II. Tracy's life was in
sured in the Citizens National Life In
surance Company for $4,000. His death
occurred on Monday, March 10th, and
proof of same reached the Company e
office in Kentucky the following We'd
nesday. The check for $4,000, payable
to Mrs. Tracy, was issued at once and
reached Greenwood on Friday evening
March Goth, and delivered to the bene.
ficiary on Saturday.
The Citizens National Life Insurance
Company has splendid reputation for
prompt settlements of all losses, and
Messrs. Forester & Wallace, Of this
city, State Agents, are justly proud Of
the record their company has made
along this and all other lines. We con
gratulate them upon the splendid busi.
ness their company is enjoying in this
section.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27
STAND BY YOUR HOME TOWN

The following applies forcibly to
Greenwood and great many other
small cities and towns:
every dollar that is put into cir
culation in your home town helps not
one but many persons. Every hundred
dollars that is put into cirrUlation helps
tons Of hundreds. Yet some Of our riti
zcns continue to send money out Of
town. that should be spent right here IN
the city.
"Evcry time you send out Of town
for clothes or provisions nr household
utensils, you hurt not only the mcr
chants, but yourself and yours,
of you are employed as a book
keeper, a stenographcr, a clerk or d
cashier, you hurt the firm that employs
you by sending money away to "ircu,
late, when it should circulate here, and
it is easy to see that when you hurt the
firm that employs you, you hurt your.
self also.
"lf you work for a grocery firm and
send out of town for dry goods or mil
lincry, the case is just the same, for
when you cripple trade conditions, all
t. ade suffers.
"If you are not bread winner, your
father, or husband or brother is, and
every time you send dollar away his
business is affected and so you suffer the
consequences Of your own acts"
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27

RICHARD PROPHET KILLED.

In an attempt to board a through
( eight train that was passing Sidon on
Friday of last week, en- route tc
Greenwood Richard Prophet fell and
was drawn beneath the ears. both legs
being dismembered and his entire body
was terribly maugled. MIR. Prophet
had recently accepted position with
the Yazoo 4 Mississippi Valley Rail
road Company, and was leaving his
home at Sidon to assume the duties of
his new position. 1t is stated that he
intended departing on the local north
bound freight to Greenwood and here
change and take the 3 oclock passcn
ger train to Clarksdale, but missed the
local, and an attempt to board the
through freight few minutes later
caused his death. Mr. Prophet was
picked up by the freight and hurried
to Greenwood and carried to the King 5
Daughters hospital, and fingered until
about $40, when he sucrumbrd, Mr.,
Prophet was about 36 years of age, and
is survived by his wife and thrc" year
old daughter and several brothers, His
eldest brother, $, Z. Prophet, who re
sides in Greenwood. was formerly
Sheriff of this county, and the Prophet
family is very prominent in this county.
Mr.. Prophet = remains were carried to
Sidon for intermcnt the following Sat
urday morning. The Commonwealth
joins our people generally in extend.
ing sincere sympathy to the family in
their sad bereavement.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27
WADE NELSON PARDONED.

On last Saturday Gov. Brewer grant.
ed Wade Nelson a pardon. II will be
remembered that Nelson was tried,
convicted and given sentence Of three
years in the penitentiary at the last
term Of LefOre County Circuit Court
for the killing of Mr.. Dabbs, depot
agent at 1tta Bena. A lengthy petition
was presented asking for the pardon,
and a petition had also been filed pro,
testing against the same.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27
COMMITTEE ORGANIZES.

The committee Of fifteen met
immediately after the mass-meet-
ing adjourned and organized by
eleeting J.L. Gillespie chairman
and Warner Wells secretary. The
Committee then adjourned to
meet,again on Monday afternoon,
March Both, at 4 O'Clock, at the
Business League, when every
is urged to be present.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27
COUPON BOOKS.

Planters, merchants and others
in need Of Coupon Books for use
in their business should send their
orders to The Commonwealth Of
flee, and the same will be given
careful and prompt attention at
the right prices.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27
GOOD GOVERNMENT LEAGUE
MEETING

There was a meeting of the
Good Government League at the
Court House on Wednesday, the
18th inst, at 500 p. NJ.
The meeting was called to or
der by L, K. McShane, and Hon.
W NJ Wilmington nominated Mr..
/. II. Baird as permanent chair
man, which was seconded and
unanimously adopted Mr.. Nc
Shane then nominated for secre-
tary, Mr.. W. II, Hays, which was
duly seconded, and Mr.. Hays cleo
ted secretary.
The chair announced that at a
recent meeting Of the members of
the Good Government League. a
committee OF five was appointed,
consisting of W. NJ. Wilmington,
Gid M0ntjoy, ST., Arch Peteet,
N, Andersen and T. II. Baird, to
select a committee Of fifteen, three
from each ward, and three from
the clty-at-large, to recommend
three men whom the Good Gov
crnment League would request to
become candidates for city Com.
misSiOners, and asked the chair
man Of that committee for their
report. Mr., Wilmington, as
chairman Of the committee, then
read the following list of names
as those selected for the purpose
indicated, VIZ:
West Ward: w. ?. Weaver, K.
Herman, W. r. Bell.
North Ward: S. J. Stein, S. l..
Brister, Warner Wells.
East Ward; J. l.. Montgomery,
J. l.. Gillespie, e. P. Elliott
South Ward: Tom Dean, S. c.
Lcnoir, S. M. Wllsford.
City at Large: L. r. McShane,
X, c. King, George A. Wade.
The chair then announced that
the names Of the committee OF fif-
teen were before the meeting for
discussion, and invited all present
to state any objections, il any
they had, to the committe Of fif-
teen, as named. There being no
objection offered, upon motion,
the report Of the committee OF
five, as announced by the chair
man, Mr.. Wilmington, was unan-
inously adopted.
DR.. Henderson then moved that
the committee Of fifteen report at
a meeting to be held on April 7,
1914, which motion was seconded.
Mr.. Purcell moved to amend DR..
HenderSOn's motion by inserting
And that no one be asked to be-
come a Commissioner who will
vote for a salary in excess OF
$4,000 per annum for Commits
sioners and $4,000 per annum
for the Mayor Commissioner"
This amendment was accepted by
DR.. Henderson, and his motion, as
amended, was carried unanimous
ly.
Upon motion, the Good Govern
'ment League adjourned until
Tuesday, April 7th, at 8 P. M, at
which time, the committee of fif-
teen will be expected to make
their report, submitting the names
OF three citizens of Greenwood
that the Good Government
League will ask to become can
didates at the primary election
and the general election following.
1t is to be hoped that every
member Of the Good Government
League and all others in sympa-
thy with this movement will be
present at the meeting on Tues
day, April 7th, to receive, and act
upon the report Of the committee
Of fifteen, as it Is desired by all
the members Of the Good Govern
ment League that a full and free
expression Of sentiment may be
bad upon the question Of adop.
ting the report Of the committee at
that time. T. H. BAIRD, Chm.
w. H. HAYS, Sec'y.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27
SUBSCRIPTION, $3.50 PER YEAR.
PRIMARY ELECTION DATES.

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ne', oC' '7'' nor .d L'''T una" No''"'o'F
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The commonwealth., 1914-03-27
GIN OUTFIT FOR SALE,

Mounger Outfit with 60 h. p.
Boiler, 40 Engine, two Gin Stands
and double Box Press and snaft-
ing and puIlies complete. Apply
to B. J. Sanders, SchIater, Miss.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27
FOR SALE.

Bran new Ford Touring Car,
Two extra outer castings and extra
inner tubes, two sets chains.
Presto Lite" tank, etc, all for
$500. Apply at this office.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27

Porter's Headache Tablets guar
anteed to relieve headache or
neuralgia. No danger. Price l0c
at Wilkinson's or Qninn's. "
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27

FOR RENT--FWe desirable Of
fices over Raines drugstore. APP
ply at this office. ,,a
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27

FOR SALE--One Anderson comput-
ing Meat Slicer, good as new%cost $s5,
$50 takes it. b. RELTZ G SON
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27
LOUISIANA SEED CANE.

1000 Stalks Louisiana Cane, for
planting purposes, for sale. Price
reasonable. Apply at this office.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27
Grain Privileges
MONEY IN WHEAT

Puts and calls are the safest and
surest method Of trading in wheat,
corn or oats. Because your loss is alb
solutely limited to the amount bought.
No further risk.
Positively the most profitable way Of
trading.
Open an account. You can buy 10
puts or 10 calls on 10000 bushels grain
for $40, or you can buy both for $40, or
as many more as you wish. An ad-
vance or decline of | per cent gives
you the chance to take 500 profit. A
movement of 5 cents $500 profit.
Write for full particulars and Bank
Reference.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27

, For Weakness and Loss OF Appetite
The Old Standard general Strengthening tonis,
GROVES TAsTELEsS chill TONIC, drives out
Msiaris and builds UP the system. A true tonic
and sure Appetizer. For sduits snd etilAsea. Soe.
The commonwealth., 1914-03-27

The Commonwealth does
the best printing.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-03-27

properly ours, to crea.e an atmos.
phefe, and suggest conditions that
will be helpful in this respect. and
above all to be a personal object-les.
son inviting the Indian to Danish lid'
uor, rather than to be guilty Of any.
thing that may cause him to look UP.
on one of us as a justification for do.
ing that which leads him. to the de.
struction caused by the use of whis-
key. FIN II
There is nothing that could induce
me, since have taken the oath OF Of
fee as Commissioner Of Indian AT.
fairs. to touch a single drop Of any
sort of Intoxicating liquor, and this
regardless Of my attitude on the Pro
hibltion question.
AS q matter of good faith to our
treaty relationships, to legislative
enactments, to the Congress which
appropriates 100000 year for the
suppression of the liquor traffic among
the Indians, we should do everything
reasonably within our power to JUS
tify this appropriation and insure the
best results obtainable, This accomp.
lished, we have laid substantial
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-03-27
''sYRuP OF Figs" FOR
C0NS7|PAIEO CHILD
Delicious "Fruit Laxative" Can't Harm
Stomach, Liver and Bowels.

| Every mother realizes, after giving
Aer children California Syrup of Figs,
that this is their ideal laxative, be.
cause they love it's pleasant taste and
1T thoroughly cleanses the tender lit
tie stomach, liver and bowels without
gripping.
When cross, irritable feverish or
! 'reath is bad, stomach sour, look at
The tongue, mother! If coated, give
Il teaspoonful of 4'''- harmless fruit
laxative, and in few hours all the
FOUL constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the
bowels, and you have a well, playful
child again. When it's little system is
full Of cold, throat sore, has stomach
ache, diarrhoea. Indigestion, colic-re-
member, good inside cleaning should
| always be the first treatment given.
Millions Of mothers keep California
Syrup of Figs handy; they know a
teaspOonful today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Ask your druggist for a
5O-cent bottle of California Syrup Of
Figs. which has directions for babies,
children of all ages and grown-ups
printed on the bottle Beward of
counterfets sold mere, so don't be
fooled. Get the genuine, made by
California Fig Syrup, Company,
ADV. t