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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-07
Parcel Post Sale

The parcel post sale, held in the
town hall, May 1st, was both a social
and financial success. A large crowd
themselves. Ice cream, cake, home
made candy, popcorn and aprons,
as well as the parcels received by
members of the Ladies Aid from
friends in states from Maine to
Florida were on sale.
The hall looked inviting, and
everyone seemed to have a good time.
The net proceeds were S2S.O6.
1t being the 50th birthday of the
president, Mrs. Shedd, her friends
remembered her with ten dollars in
gold, Mrs. Weihe making the presen-
tation speech. Mrs. Shedd respond
ed in a few we'll chosen words.
Secretary.
Belleview, Fla, May 6, 1914.
Fifty years ago today, midst the
roar of the bombardment of Charles
scene of activities, a dear little dark
eyed girl. who grew to young woman
hood, beloved by all who knew her
especially by gallant young knight
who finally won and carried off the
prize.
After a few years they came to
make their home in our fair Land
of Flowers" and finally located in
our delightful little City of Oaks"
where they have resided for the last
twenty years.
And during which time she has
been very thoughtful of those around
her in ministering to the sick or af-
fiicted or troubled ones, and where
the death angel has entered she has
done what she could in caring for
the dead and comforting the living.
There is not a person in Belleview
tonight at whose bedside she would
refuse TO serve, altho frail herself.
She thinks of others than of her
self. Her tender ministrations
should never be forgotten, but her
reward will surely be a starry crown.
A faithful worker; she co-operates
with all organizations for the pro-
gres fthe community and has done
much to raise the standard of right,
truth and morality in our midst, yet
is not afraid TO frown upon evil even
in high places.
Over fifty of her friends being de-
sirous of expressing their apprecia-
ton of her noble character, untiring
efforts, tender ministrations and
beautiful life in our midst do now
present to our beloved sister and CO.
worker, Mrs. J. y. Shedd, this little
token of esteem, wishing her many
happy returns of her birthday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-07
BLITCHTON PICNIC

There will be a picnic at Bitch
ton, Friday, May 18th.
The public is invited and all can
didates will be given a chance 10
speak.
Dinner on the grounds. Refresh
ments for sale. Proceeds to go to-
wards recovering the Baptist church.
Committee.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-05-07

Remington typewriter, in perfect
a bargain. Star Office.
Evening star., 1914-11-25
DAMAGE PLACED AT $25, 900.
Former Washingtonian Heavy Suf
ferer by Fire-Other Losers.

LEESBURG. Va, November 25.-M,
III. E,all. formerly of Washington, D.
G.. who recently purchased the hard
ware store of J. V. Nichols, at Purcell
Vile. Loudoun county, was among the
heaviest losers in the fire a that place
sunday morning. Mr.. Bealls loss is
estinated at about $4,000. Among the
others suffering from the fir which
almost wiped out the business section
of the town were J. T. Benedum
whose residence and tin shop were
destroyed: a. III. & j. T. Cornwall. own
ers OF jewelry and grocer establish
ments; f. T. Hirst, whose lumber
Yards were partially burned; DR.. J. B.
Hackley. whose office was razed to the
ground, and S. K Tyler, in whose tin
shop the flames originated. The Pur-
cellville National Bank was destroyed,
except for the vault. the general mer-
chandise stock of F. S. Ward and the
hroom factory of Davis Brothers also
went up in flames.
James Thomas, d farmer of near Lees
burg, died at the Loudoun Hospital
sunday. Funeral services were held
at the chapel at Union cemetery
Monday afternoon. Death was due to "a
COMPLICATION of diseases and followed
:. long illness. He was seventy-two
ears old and" is survived by wife
and one son. Gordon Thomas.
Evening star., 1914-11-25
CLARENDON WOMEN AID
BELGIAN RELIEF WORK
Collect Food for Women and Chill
dren and Surgical Supplies
for Wounded.

Considerable food for the needy won.
en- and children of Belgium was col
iected at concert given at Clarendon.
Va. Monday night. under the direction
u Nine Marie Won Cnschuld.
The musical was given under the
auspices of the Equal Suffrage Women.
and admission fee was food for Bel
sian children and absorbent cotton for
wounded soldiers" With the enthusi-
astic cooperation of the women and
the schools, three boxes Of food were
obtained to be forwarded to the Bel
SIan relief fund and an automobile full
OF cotton to the wounded soldiers.
After the recital a reception with re-
freshments was tended to the enter
tainers in the home of Mrs. Ralph a.
quick, who assisted in forwarding the
food supply to the Twentieth Century
Clubs Belgium relief fund, in care of
Mrs. Frank Baker, 1901 Biltmore street
northwest.
Those who took part in the concert
were: Miss Ruth Bower Miss Ardala
Moore, Miss Constance Finckel, Claude
Robson. Master Raymond Gittelman,
Miss Frances Finckel, Mrs. Ralph A.
Sasscer. Miss Mabel Anderson. Miss
Marie Mcneil Nine. Marie Won I'm
schrld. Master Morton Gittelman and
Madeline Won Cnsculd Lazard.
Evening star., 1914-11-25
MANY SENATORS WANT
ALL SESSIONS PUBLIC
Doors May Be Opened, Regardless
of Whether the Presi-
dent Attends.

Whether President Wilson decides to
attend executive sessions OF the SEN
ate or not. as he is privileged to do
under the rules of the Senate, executive
sessions which are synonymous for
sessions. which are synonymous for
done away with in the Senate, and all
executive business transacted in the
open Senate. If the wish of many of
the senators be carried out
Senator Works of California today
unwise for the President to attend
executive sessions of the Senate
Opposed to Interference.
The executive department of the
much influence over legislation, in my
opinion" said Senator Works. while
the President has the right under the
rules Of the Senate to attend executive
sessions, when the Senate has under
consideration nominations made by
the President or treaties negotiated by
his administration, think It would be
very unwtse for him to do so. II the
President were present, and members
Of his party knew that he was person
ally interested in executive matters
pending before the Senate, his pres
ence undoubtedly would influence SEN
ators- 1t is only human nature.
There is no doubt but what all ses-
sions of the Senate behind closed doors
should be abolished. No good reason
exists why the public business should
not be done openly and with the full
knowledge of the people 1 know that
many other senators feel as / do about
this matter. and I believe that a time
Will come when a strong effort will be
made to have executive sessions open
to the public"
Evening star., 1914-11-25
TALCUM POWDER TAXED
UNDER new REVENUE LAW
Decision Announced by Commission
er Osborn-Other Articles Emu
merated In Assessable List.

Talcum powder. although not specifical-
ly named In the war emergency tax law.
is not to escape the impost Schedule b
SO clearly enumerates similar substances
or articles that the law applies. Witch
hazel, bay rum. white vaseline, perfumed
vaseline and so-called blue label vaseline
are all subject to the tax. SO decides
Commissioner Osborn Of the bureau of
internal revenue, charged with the col
lection Of the tax.
The war emergency tax law, requiring
bills of lading to be stamped. does not
apply to local operators for the delivery
of packages. baggage and such like,
within the limits of the community in
which they operate. This is another de-
cision Of the commissioner OF internal
Evening star., 1914-11-25
GIVEN $1,000 AND PROPERTY.
Kindness of Daughter Cited in Will
by Mrs, Mary F. Ford.

In appreciation of the kindness
extended to her by her daughter. Mfttie
E. Gray. the will of Mrs. Mary F. Ford
directs that she shall have $1,000 in
cash and the properties at 924 and
s24ts street southwest. in addition
to an equal share with her brothers
and sisters in the estate. The testatrix
declares that she has frequently aided
her other children financially. and no
such advances We're made to the daugh-
ter mentioned.
The document is dated August 16,
1913. and gives s100 to d niece. Sadie
Evening star., 1914-11-25
Demand for Open Sessions.

During the session just closed there
were repeated statements by various
senators that the consideration CT
various executive matters should be in
the open Senate Among the senators
who hold that executive sessions
should he open are Senators La Fol-
iette OF wisconsin, Vardannan of Missis-
sippl, Kenyon of Iowa and Norris of
Nebraska. AT the time the nomination
OF Thomas ID. Jones of Chicago as a
meI1her of the federal reserve board
raa before the Senate for considera-
nor 1t was stated openly by oppon-
'hts OF MI Jones that they would de-
mand that the debate on the Jones'
ncihlnalon. II 1t was ever taken up in
open and not behind closed doors MI
Zones Wds opposed because he was a
difector OF the harvester trust" His
nomination was withdrawn however
netore II was really laid before the
senate Tor consideration.
Evening star., 1914-11-25
ing pressure of the water and finally

ing pressure Of the water and finally
she went down.
Navy officers are unwilling as vet to
predict what effect on naval construc-
ton that will have. They say 1t is a
question of balance between ofYense
and defense in battleship construction
and the old axiom that the greatest
defense lies in the highest capacity for
offensive work still holds good. 1t ap-
pears certain. however, that in plan
ming new ships, the subject Of armor-
ed bottom. or at least part armor for
tho midships sections Of the bottom
will be carefully weighed.
Evening star., 1914-11-25
Andrew Carnegie 70 Years Old.

NEW YORK. November a5.-Andrew
Carnegie is seventy-nine years old to
day. and held no birthday ceremonial
at his home. I'm getting younger.
he said. "Seventy-nine years isn't ="
old for a man to live If he takes goou
care of himself and lives according to
the gospel of God. Old age and myself
have not become acquainted yet
Evening star., 1914-11-25

Mayne, and declares that IL daughter.
Commencia l.. Ford of San Francisco.
shall refuse to accept the share given
her in the estate, then her portion Is
to be equally distributed among her
brothers and sisters.
The remaining estate is to go equally
to the children. Mittie L Gray Is
named as executrix.
Evening star., 1914-11-25
Post to Give Annual Ball.

Mcintyre Post, No. IS. Army of the
Philippines. Cuba and Porto Rico. will
give its annual ball this evening at
Pythian Temple. 1912 9th street north
west. The Cavalry Band from Fort
Myer will furnish the music. The post
will hold a meeting tomorrow night at
the United Service Club. 1347 Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest.
Evening star., 1914-11-25
Poland Has Two
Great War Songs.
DR.. Rufin to Address Keep-Wells.

DR.. Sterling Rufiin is scheduled to
talk to the National Society of Keep
Wells Friday evening, in the parish
hall Of St johns Church, 10Th and H
streets northwest. The subject will
be THE Prevention OF Certain In
fectious Diseases"
An invitation has been extended to
all women to be present.
Evening star., 1914-11-25
NO RADICAL CHANGES
IN WARSH|PS PLANNED
Work of Torpedoes and Mines Has
Not Yet Resulted in New
Armor Equipment.

| hlle American navy officers have
watched with critical eyes the deadly
work OF torpedoes fired from subma
rines and OF contact mines in the
European war, nothing has developed
as yet which indicates any radical
change in battleship construction to
offer greater defense against under
water attacks.
The problems presented are not new.
They have been studied by naval con-
structors Of every power since the
fussian-Japanese war. when many fine
ships fell victim to mines and torne-
does. Proposals of many sorts have
been discussed. Some have been
adopted; but the theory of warshiD
building still cIings to concentration
OF offensive power in terms of larger
guns, bigger and swifter ships and
"ider cruising radius, even at the ex-
pense of defensive armor.
The heavy losses sustained by the
Brltlsh navy by submarine attacks
has brought up for. renewed discuss
sion the subject of armoring the bot
IONS OF warcraft. Recent issues of
English service journals have noted a
plan to cover the entire bottom of a
battleship with four inches of armor
plating. 1t was urged that the expert
fnent be tried with an old ship which
should be subjected to actual test with
the explosion against her hull of the
most powerful modern torpedoes The
ship also would be driven into contact
inlnes OF various types to determine
their effect, it was said
American naval experts believe there
IS little doubt of the result They saw
lour inches of armor would resist any
M'loWn torpedo or mine successfully.
To equip q ship in that way however
Of
Would require reduction in weight
elsewhere and the only way II could
be accomplished would be to reduce
the size and number of runs the
thickness of surface armor. the we,eht
of engines and coal capacity and be-
cause of this last, the size of the ships
themselves.
Would Make Ships Slow.
With armored bottoms battleships
would become slow heavy vessels of
small cruising radius and their useful
ness as instruments with which to
strike swift, terrible blows at distant
points before word of their coming had
gone out would vanish. Cruisers and
swift merchant vessels would take care
only to keep out of range of their
guns. The terrific power Of the mod
ern dreadnaught would be thing OF
the past.
1t is not impossible. however. that
some degree of protection for the bot
| toms of battle craft will be considered
/ in the future. Heretofore construc-
tors have relied almost wholly upon in
! creasing numbers OF watertight COM
partments to keep torpedoed ships
a1oat The loss Of the British battle
| ship Audacious. one of the most mod :
ern fighting machines in the world.
| has shed new light on the subject. De-
tails of that disaster are lacking but
| many believe the Audacious ran into
/, a mine which sent her to the bottom.
Her compartments kept her a1oat un-
! til her crew was rescued. but one by
one they gave way under the increas-
Evening star., 1914-11-25
WAR SONGS.
By Frederic J. Haskin.

Music has held a place in war since
man first learned to chant a battle
cry and play upon reed. Fighters of
old days would as lief have gone un-
armed into battle as without pipes,
trumpets or drums. Today. with bull
lets and battIeships, music still is an
important adjunct to army and navy.
For centuries leaders have known that
singing soldiers march faster than si-
lent soldiers, and, entering battle with
a song upon their lips, possess that con-
fidence which inspires daring and gains
victories. Successful war songs have
been thrilling. inspiring. catchy airs,
not likely to awaken memories of home.
Swiss soldiers in the French army
were forbidden, under penalty of death,
to sing or even whistle their beloved
RAM des Vaches." because it aroused
them to tears. 1t was feared that sing
ing the song would make them home
sick unit for duty and encouraged to
desert
Germans realize that mans vocal or
Eans form the most wonderful musical
organ. Although there are more than
ten thousand musicians in the German
army, the soldiers are encouraged to
sing individually and taught to sing
in unison In the present war German
soldiers are commanded by officers TO
sing at certain times. They also have
been trained to yell in charging.
The United States government knows
the value of music to the military.
There are sixty
I 700 Musicians nine bands, with 4
total of more than
III " ~ amy 100 musicians, in
our regular army The navy has forty
eight bands, with more than 600 mu-
sicians 1t is estimated that Uncle Sam
spends more than $4,000 i year in
salaries to his musicians.
When history of the present war is
written it will be found that French
buglers. with instruments fitted with
one key, so to resemble a cornet;
Scotch highlanders. with bagpipes; !;
English and German bands and the
Russian fife and drum corps have play
ed important parts.
History is replete with Incidents
where music served nobly in battle.
One little known was at Quebec in
1850. When the British began retreat
ing in disorder an officer informed the
commander he had erred in forbiddinS
the highland pipers to play. and ex-
planned how bagpipes inspired the
Scotch. The commander ordered the
pipers to blow like the devil" When
the stirring notes We're heard the re-
treating Scotch stopped and reformed.
The effect of the present war on mu-
sic probably will be more damaging
than on any art, because music is the
most cosmopolitan art, but as all wars
between civilized nations have produc-
ed war songs, this greatest of wars
may produce the greatest war songs.
n
have been written. Thousands will be
Evening star., 1914-11-25
Stamps Not Required.

Although such operators may give a
receipt for articles delivered. such receipt
Is not required to be stamped. The car
riers intended to be included within the
terms of the law, it Is ruled are such
as are engaged in the transssst~tion Of
express matter and freight from me place
to another in the ordinary course of
commerce and trade.
Another decision Of the commissioner
Of internal revenue sets forth the method
Of arriving at undivided profits to be
entered into the basis upon which tax
on bankers. under the war emergency tax
law, is to be computed. The law i'm
poses an annual tax Of 81 upon each
$1,000 of capital. surplus and undivided
profits
Evening star., 1914-11-25
Accepts Sworn Returns.

While perhaps the daily average Of
undivided profits is the one absolutely
accurate method by which to arrive at
the amount to be entered into the total
of capital. surplus and undivided profits.
the internal revenue bureau has deter
mined to accept a return. under oath,
from any banker where the undivided
profits are computed in any manner
whereby fair and just amount is ar
rived at. representing the average
amount of the undivided profits employed
by the bank during the fiscal year pre-
ceding the year for which the tax is due.
Evening star., 1914-11-25
"A Foe to tuberculosis

pT>t1E Journal OF the American Medical Association
(August 9. 1919, reviewing article 1.-The In=
huence of Calcium Salts Constitution snd Health"
published Berlin journal high repue, said
They (the auors) report numbers of Instances
in which patients gained in vitality and after tuking
calcium
Nj chronic
and bronchial lowered vitality and
dIton before be hoped
One the Alternative calcium
combined with other be easily assimaed
To widespread
the of these and disastrous troubles
By preventing arrcng the the
bacl Eckmans Alternative performs which
ethical acknowledged their
make wholesale claims knowledge of
has done the that 1T CAN HELP.
1t habit
4 Should of
i'm or directfro the make
Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia
Evening star., 1914-11-25

from folk songs. but it's origin is OBJ
scure. The Austrian song. God Pre-
serve Our Gracious Emperor" COM
posed by Joseph Haydn in 1897. during
the Napoleonic wars. was suggested by
and probably written in rivalry to
God Save the King"
Samuel Francis Smith. a Boston
clergyman. wrote America my Coun-
try. 'Tis of Thee" which we sing to the
tune of God Save the King" "Ameri-
Fourth of July celebration in Park
Street Church. Boston. Five hundred
and seventeen new airs for America"
were written some years ago. when the
new tune for the song. The national
song Of the Swiss and the royal ma
tional song Of Sweden also are sung to
the tune of God Save the King.
Germany has the richest collection Of
war songs, with Die Wacht am Rhein"
foremost. 1t was
Germany Rich written by Max
in War Songs Sshneoxsn1nTTsu 1saa car1 W,,,e,m IN
composed the music in 1854. The song
struggled for popularity for years, and
finally gained its fame in the Franco
German war of 1870. Wilhelm was PEN
stoned by the emperor.
The Rhine Song won popularity in
Prussia in 1870 because of its lyrical
defiance to France in the words. They
shall not ever win thee" France re-
piled tauntingly through Alfred de Mus
set when he wrote, Nous fAvons Eu.
Votre Rhin Allemand." Owe Have
Had It. Your German Rhine.o
Belgiums war song, La Braban-
tribute
to defenders of Brussels when the city
was threatened by a Dutch army OF
invasion. The song became national
when Belgium won INDEPENDENCE; The
also gave Holland war song. For
King and Fatherland" She already had
her Dutch War Song" dating from
1922, ballad of the Spanish war with
the Netherlands.
Russia is not as rich in war songs
as her allies and enemies in the pres
ent war. Her national song, God the
All-Terrible.' was composed in 1880 by
Emperor Nicholas l. The Turks are not
famed as singers, and are poor in war
songs. Their national songs change
with each sultan.
Rise. Rise, Servians" was obscure un-
til the Servians fought the Hungarians
in 1S4s. The war made the song popu-
lar and it is now national In Servia.
Franz Erkers Hungarian National
Hymn" is most representative of the
Hungarians among several war songs.
~
Poland has two great war songs,
POLAND Is Not Lost Forever" often
called Dom
Poland Has Two b r O W k s
Great War Songs. the leader of tho
Poles who served with the French in
the Napoleon war of 1s11-12, and Mid
Fire and Dense Smoke" which origi-
mated in the Polish revolution of 1863
and, though simple, is one of the most
impressive war songs ever written
"Chanson de Roland" is among the
Oldest known war songs. 1t was sung
in the eleventh century and was the
battle cry of the soldiers of William
of Normand at the battle of Hastings
The song has $500 verses. Another
song Of the same name but with few
er verses was often hummed by Ma
poleon while he rode with his troops.
Evening star., 1914-11-25
The Stores Are
At Their Best

This is the season when
merchants anticipating heavy
December sales, carry their
best assorted and largest
stocks.
This is the season when it
is most interesting to shop.
This is the season when the
newspaper advertising of
merchant and manufacturer
bubbles over with good news.
If you want to spend some
really interesting moments
run your eye over the ad-
vertising in The Star.
Every line of it is the mes
sage of an optimist.
Evening star., 1914-11-25

written. In the first year of the civil
war it is estimated that 1000 war songs
were written.
Evening star., 1914-11-25

The United States government knows
the value of music to the military.
Evening star., 1914-11-25

The Tipperary song was written and
composed in New York by Jack Judge
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Poland has two great war songs,
POLAND Is Not Lost Forever" often
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With few exceptions the most famed
have been written in time of peace.
The Mount Holly news., 1914-10-06
Theatres.

The enthusiasm of the first night
audience at the Chestnut Street Opera
House, Philadelphia, when the modern
miracle play, pilates Daughter" by
Francis l.. Kennel, was given, presenta-
tation, has not waned. Indeed, at each
performance last week the play was as
profoundly impressive and as greatly
enjoyed as at the opening presentation
here. The engagement is continuing
and the management has already ar
ranged to sell seats six weeks ahead of
time. Extra matinees are to be given,
with customary afternoon performances
on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
in addition. The settings of the play
are beautiful and artistic and the COSTUME
| ing, free from anachronism, is tasteful
and in harmony with the surroundings.
One of the most effective moments of
the play is in the presentation OF the
cross in halo of light, when lay figure
of the Nazerene coming into view for an
occasional glimpse. Then the flashing
of a cross on the wall of the Mamertine
Prison, the gushing of water from wall
there, the striking down of woman
who defies God, the raising of a child
from the dead; and the destruction of q
statue of the false god, Jupiter, when un
believers threaten the Christians, are
Spectacular moments fraught with dram
attic intensity. There is no weariSOme
ness in the play for its very simplicity
is a charm that is not to be withstoOd.