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Middletown transcript., 1914-09-12
sAbAc IN RUINS.

servian City Near Belgrade Almost
Destroyed by the Austrlans.
Nish, Servia.-The following official
announcement was made by the SerVi.
an Government:
"Sabac, q miles west of Belgrade,
has been sacked by the Austrian army.
On the two principal streets there is
not house that has not been looted.
Part of the city was burned. Where.
ever they passed the Austrians left q
trail OF ruin and mourning. They
took hostages from every village"
Middletown transcript., 1914-09-12
-T'1-7' '77II-1I1llI11l1'I1 1'1I-I|1-----1----I--'
a LINE SUFFERS TIE
sAME FATE As LcuVAIll
Germans Hcnsbard city and
Destroy World Famous


Destroy World Famous
Cathedral.
AMsTERDAMs MN Malines has
suffered the fate Of Ecuvain.
Ii was bombarded from II in
the morning until o'clock in
the afternoon. Nearly 100
shells exploded in the town and
caused much damage.
The Cathedral Of st. Rombold.
which was begun at the end Of
the thirteenth century and was
rebuilt in the fourteenth-slx-
teenth century after a fire in
1S42, Is in ruins. The beautiful
painted windows were destroyed.
fortunately many of the works
Of art In the cathedral were
saved.
The famous religious shrine
Of St. RomboId was taken to
WaVre.
Rubens's "Adoration Of the
Maai" and "The crucifixion" in
the Church Of ST. Jean at Ma
lines were taken in motor car
to Antwerp. The world famous.
chimes in the tower Of the Ca
thedral of st. RomboId were de-
stroyed and the magnificent
gateway to the cathedral is
heap Of ruins.
Middletown transcript., 1914-09-12
ALaANIAN INSURGENTS VIE.

Inhabitants Of AvIena Agreed to Sur.
render City.
Paris.-A dispatch to the Havas
Agency from AVlona, Albania, SAYS
an agreement has been reached be-
tween the Mussulman insurgents and
the population of Avlona under the
terms Of which the red and black flag
was hoisted and insurgents entered.
The ineficiency Of the ruler of AL
bania, the Prince Of Wied, and of the
Government is recognized. The insur-
gents entered amid great enthusiasm.
Middletown transcript., 1914-09-12
sTRIP sHIPs oF WlRELEss.

Portuguese Take Drastic Precautions
in All Their Ports.
LoHdon.-A dispatch to Reuters
Telegram Company from Lourenzo
Marquee. in Portuguese East Africa.
dated August 81, recites that scaled
cord across the window Of the wire
less room Of the German steamer
Kronprinz having been severed, the
local authorities removed the over
head wires from all ships detained at
Lorenzo Marquee or any other Portu-
guese ports Of call
Middletown transcript., 1914-09-12

London.-Along 150-mile line two
million men are battling in France
in what may decide the fate of the
Kaiser's campaign against Paris.
The French War Office, in its an
nOuncement, said that a general en-
gagement was being fought on a line
through Nanteuil-Le Haudouin, Meaux
Sezanne, and VitryLe-Francois and
extending to Verdun.
This. the most important battle
since the war began, with the pos
sible exception Of Charleroi, began on
the plains of the Marne, with favor
able results to the French.
Other armies are menacing the
tanks Of the Germans. The evening
newspapers as a rule describe the
situation as excellent.
The line described swings in a
semi-circle, Of which the point near
est to Paris is Meaux, twenty miles
away.
The battle line extends for $50
miles, beginning at Nanteuil-Le Hau-
douin, about 80 miles from Paris, 60
} ing southeast to Meaux, turned al
most due to east to Vitry-Le Francois
where 1t bends sharply to the north
east, stopping at Verdun.
The German strength in the re-
gion from Vitry le Francois to Yer
dun is declared to be enormous. In
cluded are believed to be the most
of the troops withdrawn from Alsace-
Lorraine. In addition to the armies
pf the Crown Prince Frederick Will
lam, the Duke Albrecht of Wurten-
berk and the Crown Prince Of Bavaria
are all, reported as engaging in this
operation.
Reports say that the Kaiser him
self has been directing this new
movement and that he Joined the
army that is directed by his heir.
It is conceded that the present
move Of the Germans is a general
attempt absolutely to crush the allied |
armies, but more especially the
French centre and right, which in
cludes thirteen or fourteen army
corps.
Or the other hand, the Allies are
nghting with renewed confidence, as
the result Of having forced the Ger
mans to retire from the region Of
Coulommiers, in the Sein et-Marne
department, after two days of des-
perate battling.
The Germans troops in action are
estimated to number at least 100000
while the strength of the Anglo
French forces is about the same.
Paris.-The veil of secrecy over the
western area of the ighting-the
country north of Paris-neYer has
been harder to penetrate than during
the past twenty-four hours. There is
no evidence at hand to show that the
persistent advance OF the Germans has
been appreciably checked; on the CON
trary, at least one point of the Ger
man contact is now within striking
distance of the outer Notifications of
Paris. ,
Late news dispatches from Dfeppe
describe the German right as at the ,
'ear Of the retreating French through
Creil, Senlis, and Crepy-en- -valois, /
owns distant twenty-four, twenty and /
.hirty-five miles respectively from the !
boundaries of Paris proper. The forti-
ications Of the French capital extend {
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09
TIE HURST TRIAL

A jury was secured in the trial Of
John Wesley Hurst early Tuesday
morning, and after the arraignment
OF the prisoner the examination Of
the states witnesses was begun.
Or Harry Dozier told Of the nature
OF the wounds and from the effects Of
which he said that L. Z Boiler died.
Ivan Boiler. son Of the deceased.
told how the difficulty started, and
Mrs. Boiler told Of the alteration at
her home, when the Hursts were
there to return a wagon which they
had borrowed.
All the evidence is practically the
same as was given at the preliminary
hearing, which has already been
printed in these columns.
Mr.. Hurst's fate rests with the fol-
lowing named gentlemen, who COM
pose the jury: B. L. Hicnman, W. c..
White. S. A. Neal, A. B. Williams, T.
e. Carter, G.. w. Brandt, ]. B. Gore,
Inennh Isncins r. q Simmnns O. C.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09
SURVIVORS OF STEAMER OKLA.
HOMA ARRIVE IN BOSTON
by Associated Press

New York, Jan. 6.-All hopes that
eight more OF the crew of the tank
steamer Oklahoma, which sank OF
Sandy Hook Sunday. had been saved
in small boat. were this morning
abandoned when the revenue cutter
Seneca. which went to the resuce of
the Oklahoma, reported that she had
picked up the empty boat. 1t is be-
ueved that the men we're washed
overheard.
The steamer Bavaria. which picked
up the captain and seven OF the crew
which numbered forty men. reported
that the boat containing the eight
men had left the Oklahoma before
she sank II is thought that this boat
is the one the Seneca found.
Il is thought here that the OklahO-
ma did not suffer an explosion. but
was broken in two. following a hard
fight with the heavy waves.
The Bavaria with its survivors ar
rived in Boston today.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09
THE PAINTER COMPANY WILL
RENEW THE PRIZE

Mrs. ]. R. Moorhead has received a
letter from Miss Okle c. Painter,
president of the Painter Company, in
which she says she notes that Miss
Isabel Davis was the winner OF the
first tomato prize, and that she is hay
ing the gold watch, offered by the
Painter Company. nicely engraved for
her. and will forward it TO her within
q few days.
Miss Painter says that she has de
cided to renew the offer made by her
father: that is to say. that the Paint
er Company will again give a gold
filled, seven-jewel watch TO the win
ner of the first prize. and in addition
thereto a gold prize of $40, if the win
ner raises her crop with the goods of
the Painter Company.
Miss Painter compliments Mrs
Moorhead very strongly upon her
work. and says that the articles print
ed in the Ocala papers appealed to
her father very strongly, and that he
was loud in his praise Of Mrs Moor
head.
Mrs. Moorhead expects 10 do better
work this year than last year She
is determined that the good work
shall go on.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09
THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
WILL DECLARE A DIVIDEND
tBy Associated Press.)

New York. Jan. 6.-The executive
committee of the Union Pacific Rail-
road has announced that it would rec
ommend the distribution among stock
holders of the Baltimore and Ohio
stock owned by the company and val
ued at eighty-two million dollars, to-
gether with three dollars cash per
share. This is estimated as divi-
dend Of thirty-three per cent.
The recommendation goes before
the directors on Thursday. This &C
ton. however, would reduce the reg
ular dividend correspondingly
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09
THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS
FACES IMPOSSIBLE TASK
by Associated Press

Washington, Jan. G.-Congress viii
face an impossible task if it tries to
act on all the bills which are before
it. This is shown by the records OF
the two houses since last April More
than eleven thousand bills have been
introduced in the house, while the
senate's bills number nearly four
thousand. Practically all of these
bills will be placed officially before
congress, and thousands more are ex-
pected before the present session be
gins. Congress rarely passes more
than three hundred bills during a SEES
sion.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09
A DISTINGUISHED VisITo'

Mr.. Robert ]. Jennings of FAN
S. c., who is paying a visit .
daughters. Mrs. Ed Rou and NJ
l.. Fridy, of Reddick, was a vislD
Ocala Tuesday, and ATTENDED
meeting OF the Confederate Veis'
and was introduced TO the carp
General Long.
Mr.. Jennings and General =
were from the same county ID 3
Carolina, and both served in ne
ginia army. Mr.. Jennings los
arm, but continued right alons
the same. and was engaged ID z
battles afterwards. and servea
great distinction.
After the war he was several Z
elected clerk of his county. and
was elected for five successive Z
as treasurer of the state, and oDs
tired on account of increasins
ness.
He is very popular in his star
is made SO by his extremely p
sessing manners.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09
FUNERAL OF MR.. GORDON SIN
CLAIR

The funeral services over the re-
mains of the late Gordon Sinclair
were held Wednesday afternoon at
half past three o'clock from the resi-
dence of his wife's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. B. Carlisle, on South Second
street. DR.. W. H. Dodge of the Pres,
byterian church and Rev. Bunyan Ste
phens OF the Baptist church conducted
the funeral.
The Presbyterian choir, assisted by
Mrs. w a. Coin of the Baptist choir,
rendered two beautiful anthems,
Nearer. My God. to Thee" and Rock
of Ages"
The services at the house were at
tended by many friends of the two
families, and many sorrowful tear
was dropped over the bier of the de-
ceased, and number of pretty floral
offerings were placed upon his grave
at Greenwood cemetery, where the in
terment was made.
The pail bearers were Sheriff Gal
loway, Judge Bell and Messrs. r. O.
Connor c. E. Nelson. Alfred Beck and
II. A Waterman.
MIR. " E. Sinclair. oldest brother
of the deceased, arrived in the city
Tuesday night for his brothers fu-
neral, and the sorrowiug mother and
two sisters, Mrs Holmes and Mrs.
Rowe arrived Wednesday afternoon.
Again we express to the sorrowiug
young widow, the aged mother, sisters
and brothers our deep sympathy in
their great bereavement.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09
CHANGE IN CAFES

Mr. Harry Peter, who recently NOV
ed TO Ocala from Dunnellon, has just
leased the Ocala House cafe. which
he will conduct as a first class, up TO
date cafe,
Heating & Co. are also making a
change in their cafe. 1t will be sepa-
rated from the saloon. and will have
street opening next TO the store OF
Mr.. T w. Troxler.
The people of Ocala ought certain
ly 10 have no trouble in getting plen-
ty to eat with the number OF restau-
rants that We have.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09
RAILROADS WILL REORGANlZE
TO RESTORE COMPETITION
fBv Associated Pres@a

Washington, Jan. 6-After a con
terence between Attorney General Nc
Reynolds and Chairman Elliott of the
New Haven railroad. it is understood
that the railroad will agree to reor-
ganize to restore transportation com
petition in New England. No official
announcement. however, has been
made 10 this effect.
Chairman Elliott expects TO remain
here for several days, and will prob
ably be able TO settle all the details
OF the plan
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09
CHAUTAUQUA-WHAT is IT?
WHAT is ITS INFLUENCED

To the Editor UcaIa Banner
About forty years ago there met on
the shores of beautiful Lake Chautau-
qua. in the safe OF New York. a
little band of Christian workers un-
der the leadership OF one OF our
Makers greatest general in his army
here below. Bishop Vincent. This
little band discussed the word Of God.
created their schools Of instruction in
literature. art, science. Each year
they met, each adding to the scope Of
the institution they had organized
They called this institution "Chautau-
qua" The institution grew. The great
men Of the country were called TO the
chautauqua TO speak The great sing
ers and musicians whose work was in
keeping with the education and in
struction OF mankind were called TO
chautauQua TO give the increasing
multitude the benitit Of their talents.
Entertainment by the artists in keep
ing with the christian life were added,
for it was recognized that every heal
thy christian needs and desires the
right sort OF entertainment
The great movement expanded.
Such a movement could not but eX-
pand. 1t pushed out into other fields.
until today. each year over three
thousand chautauqua assemblies are
conducted throughout the United
States
The chautauQua is distinctly
religious uplift and consequently the
moral. intellectual and physical up
lift. A chautauqua is blessing 20
every community in which it abides.
There is no true chautauqua that
does not hold its religious sessions
on sunday. These are given free TO
the public
The chautauqua is the broadest
platform in the world. 1t is undenomi-
national and opens its arms 10 al
people who believe in the better
things OF life. The greatest orators,
teachers, preachers, scientists, sing
ers. musicians. entertainers, who Ordi-
narily could not be heard by the
masses. are brought to our very doors
at an insignificant cost. Many a
young man and woman has been in
spired with lofty ambitions through
the medium OF the chautauqua. Many
a sinner has received his first real
glimpse OF the religion of the Lord
Jesus Christ, at the religious Sunday
services of the chautauqua.
The public spirited men and women
who through their influence and en-
ergies plant the chautauqua in their
should be regarded a
benefactors to the community. for
such they are. They should be sup
ported and encouraged for it means
much to that community.
Ocala is to have its first chautau
qua. Now let every loyal citizen, who
believes in a great Ocala, get behind
the movement and push. Be present
at every session if possible: We will
be inspired: We will be encouraged;
We will receive a great treat
CONTRIBUTOR
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09

General John L. Inglis, CONF
Of the state division of Come
Veterans, came from Jacks
Tuesday afternoon, his missie
cially being to meet with the
here, he having been informs
it held it's meetings at night. =
al Inglis is taking an active ~
in the work of the division. 2
making a determined effort %
funds for the completion OF y
mans monument. He Is also y
big preparations fer the annual
ion of the United Confederate
ans. which meets In Jackse2.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09
FIVE ARE KILLED AND SEVERAL
INJURED IN HOTEL FIRE
lRv Associated Press

Newark, N J., Jan. Give persons
were killed and six injured, two Of
whom are not expected to live, this
morning when a fire destroyed a
downtown two-story hotel. The no
tel was brick, frame building, and
none OF the eleven persons who were
occupying the building when the fire
started. escaped death or injury.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09
TO MOVE TO ARCADIA

The many friends OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Rentz and baby and Mr. and
Mrs. a. S. Davis, Mrs. Rentz's parents,
viii be very sorry to learn that they
viii move TO Arcadia to reside. leav-
ing for that city on Friday.
Mr. Rentz will have charge of the
big sawlnili near that city, recently
purchased by the Rentz Co, and Mr..
Davis has opened a tie camp near Ar
cadia, so the move to that city is ne
cessary so that they may be nearer
their business.
This family will be very greatly
missed, and we regret exceedingly
that we are to lose them as residents
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09
Mrs. Carney Enter.aIpas

ote
a beautiful reception was iee
yesterday afternoon from 3 nal
O'Clock by Mrs. J. Taylor Par. az
daughter, Mrs. Joe 3. johnson se
home OF the former No. 2l5 lon
Avenue, in honor OF Mrs. E. Lcs
wife Of Senator Carney of Oesb ~ nt
The door was opened by Hu. he,
Nell Buchanan. and the card, or
'Us iou
received by little MISS Uorthv : bel
er and Jessie Lee PARK. the "a. ne
ing a grand child of Mrs. J.
The little ones we're fairy-like n oil
costums of accordain-pleated II
chiffon, and their dainty baskei. oa
tied with pink ribbon. Mrs
CleWis and Mrs. VI. NJ. Tayior ., 10
the guest in the reception hall re
hall was banked with palms h
drawing room the receiving hs 81
Guided Mrs. J. T. Park, weanS Z
gray crepe de chene with oyss. Pc
of brocaded velvet chiffon trim. -
rhinestones and pearls and ussei
bouquet OF pink roses; Mrs. Can. p
gown Of white charmeuse with
of white net embroineded in cr
her flowers being pink carnss
Mrs. Joe z. Johnson, in costur.
canary brocaded velvet chiffon Y
med in real lace and rhinesu
carrying Richmond roses: \
Claude Park wearing seafoam rgt
charmeUse with shadow lace %.
pearls, her flowers being Riehnst
roses. All the gowns of those rsaz
ing were entrain. The drawing uaV
was adorned with vases and basA1'..
Of pink carnations, smilax and n
full palms. The chandelier lights Ead
pink flower shades shedding a
dued light. Mrs. F. C. Bower
Mrs. W. F. Hines were at the O.
leading to the dining room.
In the dining room pink carHataot
we're arranged. Gold baskets Of C.
we're on the buffet and mantel, 81
the lights were shaded with pink Il
serving table was covered EiA ~
imported lace cloth, wide satan 3.
bon being run through IT'S mesh i
and was tied at one side in an asal
tic way. IN the center was cut -
vase filed with pink carnations q
ing upon a reflector. Receiving u i.
room were Mrs. ". c. McFaddl
the young ladies serving were Ms
Adine Fuchs. Alese Owen. Fza
Hedrick. Gertrude NIcFaddel nj
Lillian Park, the latter beinga nee 3
OF Mrs. ]. T. Park. y
4 chicken salad course was ssr4,
with dainty lettuce and olive a
witches. Waters, minis, ALMONDS "a
midget pickles. The coffee room
joining was beautiful in its dec
tons of green and white. Vases Il
narcissus were on the mantel
table. Asparagus fern was draps.
above the doOrways and Windows s
ceiving at the door of this room Vsi
Mrs. John Trice and Mrs. Aulal
Webb. The coffee was poured by
F. L. Strickland, assisted by Mrs 81
Houlihan. Jr. Mrs. r. ]. BinnickeI r
vited the guests to the porch pa
where the punch was served.
porch parlor was a lovely bower S
its soft white draperies, and feslo
of smilax around the upper par
the room. Poinsettias and pr
were banked here also. The -
table adorned with poinsettias q
presided over by Mrs. Eugene
mer and Mrs. Sam Hudg
Gourlie's orchestra rendered 81
all during the receiving hours, s.
stationed in a palm bower adl0
the coffee room.-Sunday's p
Tribune.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09

Gilchrist Stockton. the second son
Of John \. c. Stockton. has won q
Rhodes scholarship. William Stocz-
ton. the first son of the senatorial
candidate. won d Rhodes scholarship,
and received his education at Oxford.
This leads the Ocala Banner to OBJ
serve that it is better TO be the father
OF such boys than to be United States
senator. But isn't it better to be SEN
ator and be the father of such boys
too? Probably that's what Honest
John thinks about it.-Orlando
Seminal.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

The regular meeting or the coun-
Gil Tuesday night was The LAST GUS
LESS session OF the board with its
present membership. Those present
we're: Aldermen Taylor. earn, Hell
vtnston, Fausett, Hunter. Livingston
and Weihe Mr. Fausett was recent
IL elected TO ill the unexpired term
Of Mr.. B. A Weathers. resigned,
and took the oath OF office AT the
LIST meeting.
Council allowed the transfer OF
two occupationaI licenses.
A communication from Mr., II. W.
Tucker was read. Mr.. Tucker was
also present IN person to protest
against the city furnishing electrical
supplies to consumers. The matter
was laid on the table.
The Carnegie library ordinance,
which had been returned at the last
meeting with the mayors veto, was
taken up The mayors veto was
read after which motion was made
10 pass the ordinance over The veto.
or roll call every mem Der present
voted for the passage OF the measure.
Secretary Rooney OF the Marion
County Board OF Trade appeared be-
fore the council and asked thai he
rooms OF that organization be allow
ca the use OF electric current free Of
charge No action was taken on the
matter
A communication from Mayor J.
l.. Robertson was presented as fol-
lows:
Chapter 1922, Acts OF 1905. Section
4. provides that when the moneys in
the hands of the treasurer of the city
shall have been exhausted. and it is
necessary to obtain funds for the pay
ment OF current municipal expenses,
it is lawful for the city council TO Dor
row money for such purpose not to
exceed $4,000 altogether
1t appears that the city council. dur
ing 1918, has allowed current munich
PAL expenses TO accumulate 20 an
amount approximately $1,000, esti-
mated as follows:
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-01-09
S a.oe4.a2
The several reports Of officers are
herewith attached for reference.
pectfully submitted.
z. T HeIveuston,

herewith attached for reference.
Respectfully submitted.
z. T. Helveuston.
Chmn. Finance Committee.
All current bills properly approx
ca and audited were ordered paid.
The license ordinance introduced
a. the meeting OF Dec 18th as a sub
stituJe for the one now in force, was
put on its second and third reading.
and passed
On motion it was ordered that the
clerk get prices on nozzles and other
supplies for the fire department.
r (. koo1ce Of the police force
was allowed pay for The time he was
absent from the force on his yaca-
ton.
An offer OF fifty dollars for one OF
,hA old street department mules was
referred to the street committee with
power to act
A street light was ordered placed
AZ the intersection OF Lime and
South Fourth streets.
Letter from Superintendent OF the
Water Works
The light and water committee
filed the following communication as
its report
Ocala. Fla. Jan. ), 1914.
To The Honorable Mayor and Alder
men Of the City Of Ocala, Fla.
Gentlemen: l herewith submit my
report for the operation of the city
water works, for six months ending
December 31st, 1918.