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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Granger E. Walton ar
rived yesterday morning from Ocala,
where they have been spending the
past few weeks, and will spend sew
eral days in the city. en- route to their
home in Connecticut-Tim
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-16

FOR SALE-Good Florida clay
brick, carload lots. Address Roess
Lumber Company, Ocala, Fla, for
DriceS.-a1 t"-19-3mOS
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
WAR HITS LEATHER TRADE

Ncw York. Aug 20 The most
serious consideration Of the Euro
pean war is its effect on our for
cien trade. The hide and leather
business is alrcady suffering from
held mp shipments, and it will not
be LONG till he effects spread to the
shoe industry. The Shoe and Leath-
cr Reporter announces that while
the immediate effect Of The war will
hc disastrous to our industries, the
ultimate influence will be to great
Ii stimulate the demand for our
merchandise With the great Euro
pean industrial countries moullizing
their troops, millions Of men will
cease to be producers and become
consumers Of merchandise Markets
are affected by present conditions.
and the immediate dilemma is to
secure supplies Of raw material to
keep our tanneries running
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
EXPECT PRICE OF
FLOUR TO JUMP

Philadelphia, Pa. Aug. 20. -
Dealers here say it will probably not
be long before flour will go rs high
as $3.50 or $40 barrel. Replying
ing to the statement that there was
no excuse for the advance in price,
flour dealers say that there has al
ready been Il great increase in the
foreign demand for flour and wheat.
The only thing that prevents ship
ments is that we cannot insure de-
livery" said an exporter IF Brit
ish ships resume regular sailings we
will have the largest export business
in wheat and flour that we have had
in years.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
Locals Lost Game
At Fort Meade

WOODEN SlIANTY wins the
game for Fort Meade Sounds fun
ny doesn't it? Nevertheless it 50.
In Fort Meadc's half of the third
with two men on base and two men
out, Dix hit ball to right and the
bali after hitting the roof of a wood
en- shanty rolled off on the other
side, allowing two men TO score,
Dix then scoring on Wldcr's sin
gle Had it not been for this the
game would have ended two to
nothing in l.akcland's favor Out
side of this inning, Fort Meade did
not even have a lGok in Ncrigan
pitched a fine game, tanning eight
men and keeping the hits well
scattered. 1t should have been a
shut out victory for him. The fea-
ture of the game was the batting
Of Beck who got four hits out of
four times at bat. Our boys played
Grand ball behind Verigan, not an
error being chalked up against
them. Tom Cabera was the bat
ting star getting a three baggcr and
a single, "r,E-~
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
RED BOMB INQUEST

New York. Aug. 20-An inquest
is being held today before Coroner
Hellenstein to inquire into the
deaths Of Arthur Caron, Carl Han
sen. Marie Chavez and Arthur Berg,
who were killed on July by the
explosion Of a bomb Several well
known anarchists have been sum
moned to appear Evidence in the
form of anarchistic literature, re-
yolvers and black jacks has been col
lected, having been picked up by As
sistant District Attorney Deuel. il
the debris after the explosion.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
FALL BUYERS IN EARLY

st. Louis, No, Aug. 20. About
the last of the buyers who visit this
city each fall are now in town,
and it is estimated the number Of
visitors since the first of the month
has been between 1000 and 5000.
Depleted stock have caused early
buying, many merchants having
bought closely in the spring and
neglected to place any orders during
the summer The buyers have
come from the st Louis trade ter
ritory, which embraces the States
south, southeast, southwest and west
OF St Louis The outlook for the
southwest is especially promising
for an era Of prosperity, despite the
European troubles The mcrchan-
dising firms are greatly relieved at
the turn affairs have taken and
their reports and reviews assert that
the latter part of this year will SEQ
Il great revival Of business
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
CONGRESS MAY ADJOURN

Washington, Aug 20 1t is cX-
pcctcd that Congress will adjourn
by the end of this month The lead
crs Of both parties predict that the
few remaining bills will be passed
upon between now and the first Of
September and the members will
leave this city on their long delayed
yacatons Rapid progress has been
made since the death Of Mrs. WI
son, the House and Senate oudoay-
orcd TO relieve the president Of these
many business cares as soon as pos
Sjblr.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
Smith
Long Term
us. Senator
OVERWHELMINGLY REN0MINAT.
ED OVER BROWN
Judge N E. Harris Is Leading Hard
man for the Governor
ship
(By Associated Press. J

Atlanta, Aus. 20. Returns from
all but four Georgia counties indi-
cate that Senator Hoke Smith has
been renominated by an overwhelm-
ing majority for the long term in
the United States Senate. The re-
turns give Smith 3lS votes in the
state convention, and Former Gov
ernor Joseph VI Brown sixteen. r.
NJ Hardwick is leading for the nom
inaton for the uneXpired term of
the late Senator Bacon, Thomas S.
Fielder second and Governor Slaton
third. Judge ~ e. Harris is lead
ing l.. &. lardman for governor.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20

which the French took the suburbs
at the point Of the ;ayonet. They
took six German cannon and six
ammunition wagons The situation
in the Nosges is unchanged. The
French have occupied Guebwiller in
Alsace The situation in Luxembourg
and Belgium is unchanged.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
(By Associated Press J

London, Aug. 20 almost
complete absence of news from the
theater Of war today is the best evi-
dence that big events ae in progress
which will test the battallons en-
gagged in the New Waterloo or
New Sedan at Neuchaleau. The
German lines are only twenty-five
mills from Sedan, the official bureau
announced this afternoon. Commun-
ication with Brussels is difficult since
early this morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
Opposing Armies Probably
Now Engaged In Great
Battle of New Waterloo
OM1N0Us SILENCE FROM THEATER OF WAR INDICATIVE OF
EVENTS IN PROGRESS
War Clouds Hover Over BsseG Steadily Advancng-News
Seeping Through Strict Censorship Porentous Of
Bloody Struggles

drawing near rapidly; four hospi-
tails are already filled with wounded,
German acroplancs are seen over the
city after sundown and German
cavalry is frequently seen in neigh
so strict that the only news sent out
is by courier. No more passes are
boring forests i'he censorship is
issued to newspaper man and they
cannot leave the city. The populace
is not excited, but is attending to
business.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
STATE BANKERS IN MEETING

Butte, Mont, Aug % The con-
vention of State bankers of Montana
was opened in this city today and
will continue until the 22nd of tho
month. Several leading bankers
from the east are present and will
deliver addresses The meeting is
of more than ordinary interest to
the delegates, because Of the new
currency law becoming effective.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
FARMERS CONVENTION,

Raleigh, y. c., Aus. -. The
annual convention Of farmers Of
thc state Of North Caroline began
its weeks session here today at the
A. and H. College. These "onvcn-
tions have come to be the most i'm
portant events in the farming ac-
tivities Of the state The program
as prepared promises to be especial
" practical and of great value to
the large number who are attending.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20

The Iron Duke, the flagship oi
the British fleet of the North Sea
which has been holding the German
warships within the Baltic, is the
greatest battleship Great Britain
owns. She can burn ammunition al
the rate of $4,000 a minute, and
she is now prowling about the Norlh
Sea at the head of the greatest fleet
ever assembled in the history OF the
world.
Her admiral is Sir GEORGE Gala
CHAN, commander OF the home tieet'
but within the past few days Ad-
miral Jellico has been made supreme
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION

Raleigh, y. G.. Aug. 20,-The
Republican state convention is meet
ing in this city today and political
circles throughout the State have eX-
pressed great interest in the results.
It is expected that candidates will
ba nominated for the United States
Senate and tho corporation commits
sion, and platform adopted at this
meeting.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
Beleians Retire Toward Antwerp

Paris, Aug. 20. A portion Of
the Belgian army is retiring toward
Antwerp, according to official an
nouncemcnt this morning concern
inc the Belgian situation Tin Ger
mans have attained the line between
Dinant and Neufchateuf, east of
Namur, and large German forces
continue crossing the River Meuse
between Lieye, Namur. German out
posts have occupied Dylc.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20

The National Housewives League
has sent an appeal to women in the
United States to live cheaply during
the European war to keep prices
from being inflated
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
Nothing New in Alsace- Lorraine
lRv ASsnnintnd prncS |


Paris. Aug. 20, The war depart
ment official statement was very
brief this morning and contained
only the bare facts of important
happenings in Belgium 1t said that
there was nothing new along the
front in Alsace-L Lorraine.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
Belgian Army in Retreat

London, Aug. 20 1t is officially
announced that the Belgian army
has retired before superior Numbers
and that they have done their duty
admirably, delaying the hostile ad-
vance until the allies concentrated !.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
WAR INSURANCE BILL
FAV0RABLY REPORTED
(By Associated Press

Washington, Aug. %. Tho ad-
ministration bill for war insurance
of American ships and cargo today
was fayorably reported to the House
and Senate.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
Russians Occupy Gumbinnen
CIV Assoclated Press. J

ST. Petersburg, Aug. 20. The
Russians occupied Gumbinnen, TWEEN
tS miles inside the frontier of East
Prussia, it was officially Announced
today.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
Germans Reported to Have Already
0ccupied Brussels
lRv Assnciatnd prnssl J

by Associated Press
Paris, Aug, 20--Therc is persist
ent rumor that the Germans have
occupied Brussels but it can not be
confirmed.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
(By Associated Press
Occupation of Brussels Imminent

London, Aug. 20 A Star dis
patch from Brussels says the occu-
patton of Brussels is imminent.
The burgomaster has ordered the
civil guard to disarm.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
&c ly innings.
First Inning

For Lakeland Ginter out at first,
Cabrera flied out to center, Van out
at fr5t.
For Fort Meade Fries flied out
to center, Rive singled, Beck singled,
Dix popped to first, Wilder hit to-
wards first but the ball took a nasty
bound Just before it cot to Watson
and went ON to right field Spiycy
grabbing it quickly and shooting it
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
Germans Gain Ground on Banks Of
Meuse
lBy AssOciated Press.

(By AsSOclated Press.l
Paris, Aug 20 An official com
munication from Brussels says the
Germans have gained ground on both
banks of the Meuse. They found the
road south blocked, but discovered
an opening north. This may
change the strategy on both sides.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
French Again Occupy Melhausen
4 l..I-. /
(By Associated Press }

Paris, Aug. 30 Tho re-occupa-
ton of Mclhausen, in Alsace, by the
French troops was officially an
nounccd here today. The recapturc
was preceded by severe battle in
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
/ Plus \
BwerS The
Last Call
EARLY HOUR THIS
MORNING
II War Coupled With Ca
Brought on the Pom
tif's Death
Associated P-ess.)

Associated Pcess.)
8Aug. 20. Together in
khines in Christ" I" These
his motto, selected shortly
Became pope, were the last
Pope Plus X, who died
at l2o o'clock this morn
lev minutes before he was
lon semi-consciousness and
AestoW his blessing upon
but his bedside, but his
faiIed, he murmured his
never spoke again. In his
fyear and the twelfth OF his
y death came as a shock,
ne anticipated. He suffered
karrh for several DAYS. and
hians said it was not serl-
M changed suddenly yester-
4 dcprpssion over the Euro
helped to bring the end.
Of his family. Vatican at
nd cardinals were at his
\ death. The place for cleo
new pope has not been de-
bme favor Rome, others
Probably the burial will
Peters Cathedral.
Iange came suddenly during
loon yesterday and early in
ernoon those in attendance
I'd that death was imminent.
I attacks had been resisted
aid of the pope's will pow
Iepression over the clash of
Europe initiated against an
,overy.
o'clock last night the pom
rienced an attack of cough
greatly distressed him. He
i move in bed without as
and the struggle he made
be was painful to witness.
le supreme moment ap-
the coughing ceased and
lessness which the doctors
unable to relieve disap-
The features of the patient,
ad given evidence of his
a normal expression
r the increasing pallor The
of state, Cardinal
i Val. Cardinal Ferrata, Ca
d Bisleti, the pope's two
nd physicians, who were at
de recognized the calm pre-
ornal rest
archiafava, his hand on the
pulse, turned toward the
nretary, who was kneeling,
j his head. Cardinal Merry
understood and covered his
his hands. Meantime Car
Wnutelli, the pope's niece,
rolin, his major domo, Mon
.anchi, Monsignor Miscia-
his secretaries, Monsignor
and Monsignor Pescini, had
group in the chamber,
the conclaye for the
Of a pope will he held on
after a delay to give time
ardinals from several coun-
Even 80, it is doubt
har Cardinals Gibbons and
from the United States,
ijnal Cavalicanti from Rio
aa reach here by that time
The partial suspension of
lship service.
'atad that notwithstanding
special trains will be put
sNOsal of the cardinals in
MITIGATE of Pope Plus X was
lzad by that spirit of mod
n never abandoned him and
strong religious feeling
ade him choose as motto,
ore everything to Christ.
after his coronation he was
give orders for his private
I IN the Vatican, and while
tile then young MonSlgnore
] Val his pro-secretary of
occupy the gorgeous Bor-
ment he himself chose four
ms in the low-ceilinged
We the state apartment Of
If. which under Leo Mi
occupied by his private
Mgr. Angel.
desired to give himself up
0 his work. In so doing he
spare any fatigue, giving
; admitting people to large
) celebrating masses, and
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20

One reason why Spain could not
be tempted with Moroccan territory
is she is anxious to get rid of what
African possessions she already owns.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
Head of Order of
JeSuitS Died Today

(By Associated Pressl
Rome, Aug 20 Father Francis
Navier Wernz died this morning.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-08-20
War Draws Near at Brussels

Tby AS6UUIdVVW TV0o'T
Brussels, Aug. 20, The war is
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-20
WEST BRATTLEBORO

Mrs. John Wood has recovered from
her illness.
Miss Ella Fuller cf Windham is Wis
ltTng her uncle, Watson French, this
week
Roswell Frost. who recently sold his
farm, has moved Into the Fred Smith
house on Meadowbrook road.
James Evans, who has been in the
Melrose hospital ] weeks on account
of severe burns about his body above
his waist. has so far recovered as to
SIT up little each day.
The all-day meeting of the Woman :
ASSOCIATION at the Congregational yes
try was very wen attended Thursday
IN spite of the storm. Two barrels
were packed with new and secondhand
clothing to send to school in King :
Mountain, \. G. \ bountiful dinner
was served and was enjoyed by 21.
\ good sized audience was present
last evening at the musical entertain
ment in the Baptist veStry. considering
tn" stormy night. \ very ENJOYABLE
program was given. consisting of vocal
amt Instrumental music and several
headings. 1t is planned to give several
entertainments during the winter
months
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-20
VERMONT OFFICIALS IN DOUBT
Whether Their Terms of Office Hold
Over After Dec l.

Under the statutes the term of one
member of the state board of health
DIR. II. ID. Holton of Brattleboro ana
members OF some of the other state
boards expire on December |. and no
provision has been made for appoint
ments in the interim before the leeis-
lature meets.
1t is the opinion of some ATTORNEYS
that the terms of these officials were
brought forward automatically with
the change iii the meeting of the leeis-
lature.
Attorney General Brown has not
been called upon to render an official
opinion in the matter, but he saws that
the terms of officials are Indicated in
their appointment. In the matter of
DR.. Holton his term of Office expires
December |, 1914.
There is also some question as to
payment of salaries after December !.
should the official retain office.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-20
POMONA GRANGE
49, IANNUAL MEETING
Frank A. Dewitt of Newfane Elected
Master-Discussion of ADVISABLE
ty of Restoring Offset

Nlndham County Pomona Grange met
with Protective Grange yesterday. The
forenoon session was devoted to business
and the discussion of the question, Is 1t
Advisable to Restore the Offset to the
statute: The speakers were Frank
Dewitt of Newfane. Judge F. b. Pier
and Il. l.. Frost of Brattleboro and Il. Fl
Brown of Dummerston Dinner was
served at noon The afternoon session
opened ut $50 and State Commissioner
OF Agriculture Brigham gave an address.
hese officers were elected: Master. f.
A. Dewitt of NeWfane; oyerseer, Walter
NJ, Robbins Of Brattleboro; lecturer. Mrs.
Mary NJ. Combs of Bratteboro; steward.
X. i. Frost of Brattleboro; assistant
steward, Henry c. Hazleton of Dunn
merston; chaplain, Mrs Mary c. Smith
OF Brattleboro; treas, c. L. Stacy Of
Brattieboro; sec, Mrs. Abbie A. b. Patch
OF Dummerston; gatekeeper, L. w
Whitney of Newfane; Ceres, Mrs. Augusta
Bennett of Dummerston; Pomona. Mrs.
Mary Robbins of Brattleboro; Flora, Mrs
Lucy Stacy of Brattleboro; lady assistant
steward, Mrs. Mary +. Stacy of Brattle
horo. The officers will be installed at the
next meeting, which will be held in Gull
ford.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-20
SPEAKERS AT RUTLAND.
Dana Stafford and George Aiken at
Horticultural Meeting.

Dana H. Stafford of this town and
George Aiken of Putney were speakers
yesterday at a session of the Vermont
Horticultural society in Rutland. Mr..
Stafford reported that in Windham
county the crop was so large that only
the best apples were picked this year.
There were no peaches because trees
were killed by extreme cold last win
ter. Other fruits, like apples, produc-
ed good crop.
Mr. Aiken gave paper on Raspber-
~ Culture. He had found that ship
ping to the city market was more adj
often than selling at home
because the local consumer was prone
TO consider the farmer producer hog
and the producer found the small con
sumner an lnVeterate kicker. He be
heved, too, in selling in distant mar
kets because of the advertising obtain-
ed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-20
Sporting Notes.

The crowd that will go to New Haven
from New York, Boston and way stations
viii be 20 per cent larger than any pre-
vious crowd for a Nalc-IIarvard game.
The same Yale team that started play
against the Tigers will start against IIaJs.
ward. Hinkey viii hardly make g many
substitutions as he did in the Princeton
game.
Fred Mcrl,le of the Giants. famous for
making mistakes at critical times. claims
he did not make one when he went
through a marriage ceremony as one Of
the principals
The officials for the Yale-Harvard game
are: Referee. Nathan A. Tufts. Brown:
umpire David Fultz, Brown: Iuesman.
Fred W. Murphy, Brown; field Judge. DR..
Carl Williams, Pennsylvania.
The railroads win hardly be prepared to
take care Of all who originally planned TO
go to the game by trains and those who
planned 10 make the trip by automobile
and will have to change to trains.
4. c.. Mills. Barlow w. Weeks and
Gustayus L. Kirby form the latest com
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-20
RYDER LEAVES BOARD.
Governor Fletcher May Appoint Wo-
man to Educational Board.

Official announcement is made that
GOV. Allen NJ. Fletcher has accepted
the resignation of Herbert y. RYDER.
of Bellows Falls, as member of the
state board of education. 1t is known
that the governor is considering the
appointment of woman as many re-
quests have been made 10 him to Give
women representative on this inn
portant board.
The executive has at least one per
son under consideration for the ap-
pointment, a woman who has been
prominent in educational circles in the
state and who is actively seaeaa etE ssat
present in school work. 5,is
No statement is made 7as to- Mr..
Ryder 5 reason for resiening. lie was
treasurer of the board and was appoint
ed by Governor Fletcher during the
last Legislative session.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-20
SAYS WILSON WILL RUN.
Democratic Term Plank Doesn' I
Restrict Him, Marshall Declares.

DETROIT, Noy.-20 - Vice Presi-
lent Marshall, chatting with newspa-
per men before leaving for the East
Yesterday, said President Wilson
would accept denomination and pre-
dicted his election
THE Democratic platform does not
bind him to u single term; it merely
Hedges tire party to favor oue-teqm
constitutional amendment. said Mr..
Marshall. ~ think the Democratic
party has learned to play BAN. We
regard Wilson as captain Of our team.
He cannot resist the call that win be
made upon him to run again.
'Ihe Republican party is nov IN tjle
position the Democratic partv- once
was ina position Of mere opposition
20 the party in power. 1t can agree On
no leader. 1t gets into dangerous wlt1I
giles when amy man seeks to assert
himself The Republicans have not
been able to agree on the Payne-AId-
rich tariff bill. If the Democratic tar
i'll bill makes good, their issue will be
gone. The people will not elect a par
ty that has no program but opposition.
~ think we will have almost IN
precedented prosperity two years from
now and that the nation win he on such
Il footing as to increase the people 5
faith in the efficacy of Democratic doe
.trines. / don t see7 what sort of man
or issue the Republicans can get to
make Il campaign on unless thev take
Roosevelt and his policy OF nation
wide prohibition. "
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-20
BAGGAGE RATES SUSTAINED.
Commerce Board, However, Holds Elk
cess Value Rate Is Excessive. N

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-Existing
excess baggage rates were held by the
interstate commerce commission TO be
not unreasonable. Charges, however,
for baggage of excess value were held
to be excessive and rate was estab-
lshed by the commission at 10 cents
for each 800 or fraction thereof above
the agreed-upon maximum value. The
minimum charge for increased valua-
ton will be 10 cents.
The case, brought to the commits
sion originally by the National Bag
gage committee representing numerous
commercial organizations and travel
ing men, was directed against practi-
cally all railroad lines.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-20
NEW TRIAL FOR MOSES.
Buffalo Man Charged With Using the
Mails to Defraud

RUTLAND. Nov. 2o.-Circuit Court
of Appeals. sitting in New York. yes
tfrday granted the petition Of r. l..
Noses for u new trial. Moses. who j.
manager Of the OXypathor company Of
Buffalo. was convicted at the session
iP this city Of the United States Dis
trct court Of having used the mails 70
dffraHd and was sentenced to serve Is
ntonfhs in the Federal penetentiarv.
atlanta, Ga. Bail was refused and he
has been confined in the house of cor
rection in this city.
The Circuit Court of Appeals fxe6
the date of the new trial for the first
Tuesday in February and bail was fix
ed at $4,000. This will be arranged
and Moses Will he released