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The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
ENGINEERING FEATS.
Clever Tricks With Which Emergen.
cies Have Been Met.

Engineering is filed with so many
tricks to meet emergencies that most
Of them pass unnoticed. but two have
recently attracted the attention of en-
gineers because of their real oddity.
One was a scheme for stopping
blazing leak In big high pressure gas
main In San Francisco. Some unknown
men who wanted to make trouble set
of chemical preparation 40 the gas
main, with the result that in a few
seconds hole had been melted in the
main, the gas poured out and O great
fame shot twenty-five feet in the air.
1t was then after midnight. and il was
very inadyisable to shut the big main
of. so it was decided to make an at
tempt to stop the leak without shutting
of the gas.
An oil well trick was used An iron
pipe six inches In diameter and twenty
feet long was stood on end beside the
gas main and then by careful manipu-
lation placed directly over the leak.
This sent the leaking gas shooting
through the pipe and flaming out at the
top twenty feet In the air. Some gas
leaked out at the bottom of the pipe,
but this was easily stopped, so the only
flame was that at the top of the pipe
Ropes had been attached to the pipe.
and finally at given signal the ropes
were yanked and the pipe was thrown
many feet away from the gas main.
The pipe carried the fame with it. The
! leaking gas then shot directly into the
/ air from the main. but as there was
no flame near 1t did not burn. 1t was
then comparatively simple task to
| plug the hole until permanent repairs
/ could be made.
The other scheme was to get to the
/ top OF a high chimney without using
scaffolding or other expensive methods.
The chimney rose two hundred feet be-
side Missouri power plant, and it was
proposed to attach a sign running up
and down It's side A little parachute
with stout cord attached was pushed
into the chimney at the bottom. the
| flue gases carried it to the top and
then out into the air. 1t fell on one
side, dragging the cord after it. Then
| by means of the cord a rope was pass
ed up outside of the chimney and down
the inside and the chimney top was
ccessible.-Saturday Evening Post.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
Worth knowina.

The more recent discussions as to
the earth's age have placed the time
as follows: Lord Kelvin, in 1862, 20.-
100000 to 100000 900 years, with a
probable 9S,000.000; in 1897 Lord Kel-
vim revised his figures to 20,000,000 to
i0,Oo0,000 years; Clarence King and
Carl Varus, in 1893, 24,000,000 years;
De Lapparent, in1S90, 100000 to 90.-
100000 years: Charles d. Walcott, Sec
retary of the Smithsonian institution.
in 1893, maximum age, 100000
years.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
Kick of the Mule.

A wise man. in his own estimation,
announces that mule kicks because
1t doesn't know any better. This will
greatly surprise many students of con-
temporaneous mule life. If ever there
was an animal with low cunning ex-
pressed in it's eve and it's twitching
nostril. that animal is the mule. Its
ability to place a kick where 1t will
give the greatest offense to its victim
is something marvellous. - Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
CHAUTAUQUA MUSIC CONTESTS
One of these Interesting and Enter
tanning Affairs will be Held in
Ocala Next Spring


1t is we'll to mention at this time
a feature of the chautauqua which
is to be held in this city next March,
which bids fair to be one of much in
terest to this community, as we'll as
the sourrounding counties, namely,
the musical contest.
The contest will be confined to the
piano this year.
Music has uplifted many a weary
soul; it has broadened many minds;
under its influence mankind has
been spurred on to overcome seem
ingly impossible tasks. 1t has been
recognized that beyond all doubt a
taste and love for high class music
takes an active part in the mould
ing of men and women of real worth.
Who hath no music in his soul shr
Realizing these facts, DR.. George
Selden Waldo. director of the Chau-
tauqua circuit of Florida, of which
this city is member. has inaugural
ed this musical contest at each of
the chautauquas under his manage
ment.
Each city will conduct its own in
dividual contest. Judges will be Sc
lected from among the local well
known musicians and probably one
from among the celebrated music
ians who will appear on the pro-
gram.
To the winner of the contest at
each chautauqua DR.. Waldo will pre-
sent a handsome gold medal.
Absolutely no partiality will be
shown in the competition for the
medal The successful contestant
will win it simply and solely on his
or her merit. 1t therefore. behooves
each prospective contestant to put in
an active winters study, especially
upon the piece to be played in the
chautauqua contest.
Conditions of entrance into the
contest will be as follows:
Any white boy or girl of eighteen
years or under, residing in the state
Ol
Contestants must have at no time
taught piano or been employed as a
paid pianist.
Piece must be memoriZed.
Piece must be by recognized COM
poser of high grade music.
No "ragtime" permitted.
| No piece shall take over ten min
utes for its rendition.
The piece must be fourth grade or
higher.
Contestants will be marked,
among other things, on the follow
ing:
Position, memory, expression, and
execution.
All would-be contestants should
send their names at once to Mr.. ]. d.
Rooney of the local chautauqua COM
mittee, and he in turn will refer the
the name to the chairman of the
piano contest committee.
! In addition to the above contest,
there will be another one in decla-
nation, in which DR.. Waldo will
also award gold medal to the win
ner. Details of the defamation con-
test will be given later.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
The Snanish Elan

The red and yellow of the Spanish
flag is said to be derived from this oc-
currence: In 1878 Charles the Bold
dipped his fingers in the blood of Geof-
frey. count of Barcelona. and drew
them down the counts golden shield in
token of his appreciation of the latters
bravery. The shield. so marked, be-
came the arms of Barcelona. which be-
came part of Aragon. and its arms
were taken by that kingdom.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
nIARRHoEA QUICKLY CURED

''My attention was first called to
Chamberlain Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy as much as II
years ago. At that time / was seri-
ously i'll with summer complaint.
One dose of this remedy checked the
trouble" writes Mrs. c. w. Florence,
Rockfield, Ind. For sale by all deal
ers. Adv
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
CHAsrBERLAIN's L1NIsiENT

If you are ever troubled with
aches, pains or soreness of the mus
cles, you will appreciate the good
qualities of Chamberlain Liniment.
Many sufferers from rheumatism
and sciatica have used it with the
best results. 1t is especially valu-
able for lumbago and lame back.
For sale by all dealers. Adv
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
OCALA FPATERNAL ORDERS
MARIoN-DUNN MASONIC LODGE

Marion-Dunn Lodge No. 10, F. &
A. NJ, meets on the first and third
Thursday evenings of each month at
7:30 o'clock, until further notice.
Baxter earn, w. M.
Jake Brown, Secretary. Ad
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
Windinu Clocks.

Be careful about winding clocks.
Wind them always at the same time
and never wind them too tight Find
out just how many full turns of the
key it takes TO wind the clock to the
proper point and always stop with that
number of turns
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR

Ocala Chapter, No. 29, o. E. S.,
meets at Yonge's hall the second and
fourth Thursday evenings of each
month at 730 o'clock.
Mrs. Flora Brown, w. VI.
Miss Florrie Condor, Secy.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

OcaIa Lodge No. 10. Conventions
held every Monday at 7:30 p. M, at
Castle Hall, over the James Carlisle
drugstore. A cordial welcome to Wis
iting brothers. VIM. Gober, G. C..
Chas. K. Sage, K. of R. S. Ad
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
wooDMEN OF THE WORLD

Fort King Camp No. IA meets at
the K of p Hall, at p. m., every
second and fourth Friday. Visiting
sovereigns are always welcome.
F. J. Burden, C. C.
Chas. K. Sage, Clerk. AID
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
ooALA LODGE NO. 2se, B. p. O. E.

Ocala Lodge No. 286, Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks, meets
the second and fourth Tuesday even
ings in each month. Visiting breth-
rem always welcome. Club house
opposite postoffice, east side.
David s. Williams, E. r.
L. w. Harley, Secretary. Ad
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
ODD FELLOWS

Tulula Lodge No. %, /. o. o. F.,
meets in Yonge's Hall every Tuesday
evening at o'clock. A warm well
come always extended to visiting
brethren. J. III. Benjamin, n. G..
w. l.. Colbert, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
DIR. ID. VI. BoNEY

Eyesight specialist; Office and labora-
tory 2-6 Gary building. A speciality
of correcting vision wnere others
fail. S-26-tf.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
At Least One

Every one has some secret sorrow"
says a philosophizing friend. Even
the fattest ana Joliiest of US has a
skeleton in his ln.dst-'
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
Rnn,,efnrt Sheen

The milk of single Roquefort sheep
will in year provide from thirty to
forty pounds of cheese. In that dis
t-ict of France there are about 5000
sheep devoted to the cheese industry
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15

Senator Wombat is considerable of
an orator. | take it?''
''Oh. YES. He wakes eloquent in bOr-
rowing matcn n"-Pittshurgh Post.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE

Ocala Lodge No., 699. L. o. NJ,
meets every Thursday at $50 p. n.
Visiting brethren always welcome 10
the lodge and club house on Mag
nolia street, near postofficc.
J. D. Rooney, Dictator.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
CoNCoRDIA LODGE F. Q. OF A

Concordia Lodge, Fraternal Union
of America, meets in Yonge's Hall
on the second Thursday evening of
each month. Geo. l.. Taylor, F. NJ.
Chas. K. Sage, Secretary. Ad.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-09-15
CHAPTER NO. 1s, r.. A. NJ.

Regular convocations OF the Ocala
Chapter No. 13, r. A. NJ, on the
fourth Friday i'm every month at
1880 D. m G. E. Connor, H. P.
Jake Brown, Secretary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29
Beat This PAIR!

sksult county owes a duty to
itself and the state 20 defeat W.
w. Conner for tho house, and w.
v. Wells for the senate.
Wells 10 q plastic piece Of clay
In the hands OF his masters who
shape him TO fancy their own free.
sweet will. Ne bowed and twisted
and bent every which way the "un.
holy alliance" Of the last ieulaia-
ture wanted him. He voted wrona
every time Speaker Tsyior's ma
chine wanted him to vote wrong.
80 much for Wells.
Conner was the more DANCE rous
OF Skaalts representatives.. for
Conner has brains and he used
them 20 outwlt the people.
Conner 10 the man who, as chair.
man OF tho elections and privileges
committee. dootorod up the Int.
tiative, referendum. and recall isws
10 such an extent that they are
scarcely operative.
There were measures In the
house which would have given the
people good. effective. Initiative
and recall laws. BUT CONNER
. BURIED THEM IN COMMITTEE
AND FRAMED MAkgsnIFT
BILLS OF HIS OWN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29

lila votes on other measures
were equally Objectionable. HE
VOTED WRONG UPON EVERY
OPPORTUNITY ON LABOR AND
DIRECT LEGISLATION BILLS.
He was speaker Taylor's right
hand man In throttllna worthy
measures.
II was Conner who introduced
and caused the passage Of the bill
permitting voting machines TO be
used In elections.
AND CONNER. 1T NOW APP.
PEARS. HAS PURCHASED a
HALF INTEREST IN THE vor.
ING MACHINES WHICH GEORGE
W. ALLEN q CO. OF SEATTLE
ARE ATTEMPTING TO SELL TO
THE CITY OF SEATTLE. A
DEAL INVOLVING THOUSANDS
or DOLLARS.
Conner Gays he bought his Inter.
est In the machines long after the
bill passed the legislature. and he
was not q partner with Allen dur.
Ing the legislative session. just
the same. connor's conduct 10 not
60 be commended.
THEIR PAST RECORDS DE.
mANo THE DECISIVE DEFEAT
OF CONNER AND WELLS IN
| SkAoir COUNTY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29

AKRON O., responsible for the
found in adjoining
skull girl
when the
Relatives OF the girl in
tho police thought differently finding following
In her
why didn't recognize peI last
Miss Becker The cond
which
little finger of the victims right was off
wooden TO a the
of
the premedtated
work
the body
the Ratchet In his skull =
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29
SLIGHT
FRENCH GAIN

FARIS. Sept. 2g.-'The German
attacks on our left" states the
Bordeaux war office In a message
received here today. continue day
and night. but all have been re-
pulsed.
AT our center the enemy is con-
tenting himself with Smelling our
positions, the cannonading being
continuous.
Between the Argonne region
and the Mouse the French have
gained slightly"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29
FRIEND(2) AND WATCH CONE

e. S. Trerper, member Of Osborn a Tremper.
who resides the Arctic club.
and chain valued a, $50 on his club lat night
Trcmper three fellows Right hotel
whom he took tkinn with them cafes,
according to the report at police headquarters.
Later he asked them. Howard
quarters the Arctic club With hin, night
When Tremper a~ose this morning. George Trempers
watch and chain had disappeared.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29

Yard wide figured
Cretonnes in beautiful
blues. greens and num-
erous designs and col
ofin1s. Special lsc a
yard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29
ORGAN|zECHORUS At Y.W.C.A

once a month a social hour from
. to 10. when friends Of members
will be welcome guests.
Dues are 10 cents a month. pay
able in advance. All young women
and girls may Join the chorus.
whether or not members OF the
association.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29

Less than half price
for Ribbons worth i5c
and zoe q yard. Mostly
IN dark shades OF mes
saline. satin and taffeta
and stripes. from >
to 8 inches vida
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29

Announcement OF the formation
OF the Y. w. G. A. chorus and
the opening OF music study de-
partment has aroused lively inter
est. Material presented for both
lines OF work augurs well for sue
cess.
Applicants for voice trial for
the chorus appear IN such mum.
bers as make an extension OF
hours necessary. Mrs. Lemmei,
who has the conductorship, IL to
be found In the blue parlors every
afternoon and evening.
The requirements are an ear for
pitch OF tone and n voice OF good
quality. present or possible OF ac-
quirement.
Three part choruses by Grelg,
Mendelssohn. Seely and Parker
will form the early winter pro
gram OF study.
Tho chorus will meet every
Tuesday night from 8 to 3 O'Clock
In the association building. with
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29

General Gregory. Secretary Nc
Afoo and tho heads OF other de-
nartmcnts. The Seattle pastor
says HIS conferences werc all I'm
the interest ~ HIS homo city. He
will start home Friday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29

held by the democratic county
and legislative candidates and
the county executive commit
tee.
II was finally decided TO
leave the question OF fusion
TO the candidates themselves.
The candidates will confer
Wednesday night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29
MUST DIE TO MAKE WILL GOOD
URGE FUSION TO GUST RING

"For the good Of the county,
let there be fusion by the dem
oersts and propresslves 20 get
rid Of the estravagant court
house ring"
This was the plea made by
Charles q. Helfner. Paul Land.
and others at the meeting last
night In the Lyon building,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29

from car near Marines and with
plotting 20 t.stroy portion Of tho
Spery flour mills AZ Stockton.
where Their. has been labor trouble.
with view TO diacrcditing organ.
ixed labor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29
CLvNN NAMED IN NEW YORK
DR.. MATTHEW'S SEES WILSON

WASHINGTON. Sept 3a.--pres-
iient Wilson yesterday had short
conference with Rev. ". A.
Matthews OF Seattle. after which
Dr. Matthews talked with Attorney
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29

ARREST PLOTTING SlEuTH

MARTINEZ. Cal. Sept. 2a.--J. C.
Emerson. private detective EN-
ployei by the Merchants ard Man.
ufaotur~rs Association on stockton.
wns arrested yesterday, charged
with the theft OF box OF dynamite
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29

Heaviest grade Gro
tonnes 49, some double
faced-others In benutl-
full rep cloth IN rich
designs and coioringa.
Yard. 40c.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-29

High grade Cretonnes,
including heavy novelty
weayes and taffeta cloth
choice designs and col
orings. a yard. zoe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-28
SET ASIDE MAY |
TO COLLECT FUNDS
Date for Universal Contributions
With Which to Erect Monu-
ment to Jackson.

The stonewan jackson Memorial AS
sociation has set aside May 1 as day
for an equestrian monument In Rich
mond to the soldier of the Confederacy
for whom the association is named. and
in whose memory 1T is now laboring.
To accomplish what is desired. the
management and direction of the plans
rol the day have been committed to
daughters OF the Confederacy and to
other Confederate end memorial asso-
ciations. This idea received the hearty
ard unanimous approval OF the annual
Invention Of the Virginia Division Of
eracy, which met in Richmond last
fall
The joint committee on the Stone
wall jackson Monument Is now ac-
lively engaged i'm the preparation OF
the. details for tho day, and for the col
ef1ion of funds In all xiTgina The
following representatives OF the va
rious associations:
crary Society-NIiss Sallio a. Anderson,
Mrs. w. Il. Rlnehart. Mrs. John Mason
The jackson Monument Association
Mrs. c. Il. Boiling. Miss Kate Mason
li1wland. Miss Anna Boykin
,aE ESs c srs q ChnMdlsr A. M 4 M0 N
Il. Harris
Richmond Chapter U, p C,-Mrs; Wal
ter Christian, Mrs. J. Taylor ElySon,
Chesterfield Chapter. U. D. c-NIrs
J: NJ Gregory, Mrs. j. Sidney Baker,
Mrs. l.. Hewlett Trainum
The Hebrew Memorial Association
Mrs. samuel Cohen. Mrs. Milton L.
Marcuse. Mrs. J. *. Judah, Mrs. S. w.
Block.
Tho Hollywood Memorial Association
Mrs: Fannie w. Jeffrey, Mrs. l.. NJ.
| Van Dorcn, Mrs G. j. Wright
| Tho Oakwood Memorial Association
Mrs. Charles !. Biiiups, Mrs. 9. w.
MaSsic, Mrs w. y. Chcatwood.
Tho committee on site of the Stone
wall Jackson Monument and Corpora
| iion, Judge d. G; Richardson. chairman.
| ncld Il meeting last night In Lee Camp
| Hall, and considered various PROPOSE
| lions AS to the site for tho equestrian
! jackson monument. Public opinion
! favors some locality on Monument Ave
| nuc beyond the Davis Monument. at
! the crossing of tho Boulevard, or OF
| the ROSonenth Rond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-28
CHARTERS GRANTED

The following charters wero Issued
yesterday by the State Corporation
Commission:
Richmond Picture Show Corpora ton.
Richmond. Va. Capital stock. $4,000 to
Faison. secretary. both of Richmond
j.. NJ. Cohen Liquor Company. Inc.
Pocahontas, Na. Capital stock $4,000
10 $4,000. b. NJ Cohen. president, Blue
field, W: Va; !sadore Baker. secretary.
Bueiield. w. Va.
The Toggery Shop. Inc. Newport
News. Va. Capital stock. $4,000 to
$4,000. w. A. Spruill. president: q. r.
Turnipseed secretary. both Newport
News. Va.
Amendment to charter NJ. b. Harlow
&; Company. Inc, Alexandria. changing
name to Latham Elliott e. Company
Inc.
Amendment to charter Combination
Chimney and Safety Burner Company
Inc. Roanoke. Va. changing powers
of preferred stock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-28
RAILROADS GET
RIGHT TO DOUBLE:
One Passenger Who Buys Pull
man Drawing Room Must Pay
Two Railroad Fares.

Although no order was issued. the
State Corporation Commission gave
several virginia railroads to under
stand yesterday that the petition TO in
crease the railway fare for the exclu-
slNe occupancy by one passenger Of n
drawing room will be granted. Repre-
sentativcs OF the Norfolk and western
hallway and the Chesapeake and Ohio
RailWa; were given an informal hear
ing before the commission. Ii Is ex-
crease in tariff Will be promulgated to-
day.
Under the existing arrangement n
single passenger. by paying the Pull
man Company for the entire drawing
room. has been able to monopolizc tho
ceivinS but one fare. The new tariff
VIII provide that Il passenger travelling
between points In Virginia must pay
TWO railway fares upon purchasing the
entire drawing room of IA Pullman car
The railroads of the country have
Commission for n similar order effect
Ing through travel. They nre confident
that the petition Will be granted. and
the relief prayed for allowed. Even
now on the tourist trains operated be-
tween New York and Florida drawing
rooms. are not sold for the exclusive
use OF one passenger on a single first
class railway ticket.
While the new tariff Will not affect
the pocketbook of the average traveller.
IL will touch him In that II will prob
ably result in more berths on pullman
ears being available. Wealthy trnv-
clers have become accustomed TO pur-
chasing the entire drawing room. which
contains three bcrths, single
ticket. IT Is expected that the rule
class railway tickets will curtail this
practice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-28

Under the ieaderrshsp Of Professor
Joe Kessnich, thirty piece band has
been organized, and arrangements were
completed yesterday whereby 1t will be
attached to the Richmond GrayS' Bat
TALON, First Infantry, commanded BY
Major Lawrence r. Price. The must
clans Will be uniformed and equipped
in time for the formal opening of the
The band is an old established one.
having been known rs I<essnich's Mu
nicipai Band. 1t formerly held tho con
tract TO FURNISH. music in the. city
parks, and participates in all civic af-
fairs. Professor J<essnict. its leader.
is well known in local musical circles
through his association with leading
orchestras and bands:
Albert Anthony Will be the drum
has acted in this capacity on various
booster trips. and his attractive full
dress uniform is well known. The band
IS to be uniformed according to the
united states army regulations for field
service, ,a ana FOR special occasions will
TO correspond with the new outfit.
which is being purchased by the Grays.
The band will not be enlisted In the
already possesses band, is not enti-
tied, under army regulations. to have
however. for all occasions demanded
by the battalion. Quarters Will be fur
nishcd for il In the new arinory, and
tue members Will he given equal privi-
leges with the enlisted men in return
for Eratuitous services
Major Price Is highly elatcd In get
ting the band for ceremonial occa sions
as II Will lend much to the attractive
ness OF his command. especially after
the four companies get tho handsome
new full dress uniform OF Confederate
gray. The musicians are equally
pleased at the opportunity OF becoming
attached to "a wcll-known organization
and with tho prestige Its name will
afford.
The new armory Is almost ready for
occupancy, and the battalion will take
possession within ten days The boil
ers have been running for more than n
week. ana as practically nil the con
tracts for tho details have been award
ed. IL is only question of days before
the armory is accepted by the city.