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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-06
SCOTTISH RITE
CATHEDRAL BURNS

WHEELING, w. Va, March g.
Fire starting early today, It is be-
lieved by spontaneous combustion.
completely destroyed The Sc0ttfsn
Rite cathedral. the finest lodge home
in West Virginia at loss of $780,
00o Martins Ferry and Bellairc
(Ohio) Are departments were called
to help save adjoining church an1
college property.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-06

James 3. Boyle sDDsoDo1 & 60
for the Batons. my oro $500
by Mrs. Baton-
Husband and wife wwo 49,
into the court room ~ Usu1unn(
through separate su>unGnA -
Eaton aid not gIan0s = - -
band until the justice beOun y -
the charge. Than - tuzzo1 q
hooked steadily 1t HIM ~ 80
seconds. He ara not meet her 80
and she bowed hsr shsad. S1n1ng -
hps In an attempt 10 keep her -
posture. The woman II GRITTY -
the man IL apparently 611pg u
nerve. All the time he was n q.
court room he looked straight 49,
There was . fixed. sissv s(Aro q
his eyes.
Husband and wife were taGol
from the court room together enl
they walked down the staizB ~
by side. but never once ala Dheol
take notice OF HIS wife's prsssnoe
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-06

There are records OF dwarfs who
nave lived almost to the century
mark. while giants generally die
young.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-06

The total railway mileage OF the
world Is about 5S4.s40 miles. or
this Europe has 199,si6 miles and
the United States 24s,SSs miles.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-06

Last year motor cars were stclGn
at the rate OF twelve . month n
New York city, but this has beeu
reduced to less than i've.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-06

It is estimated that % per cent q
the ocean floor Il entirely devoid q
vegetation.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
ThedforTs BIack-Draught.

McDuff, Va.-'I suffered for several
years." says Mrs. ]. b. Whitaker, Of
This place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago a friend told me to try
Thedford'S Black-Draught, which | did,
and found il to be the best family medi-
cine for young and old.
| keep Black-Draught on hand all the
time now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for dose, and IL
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have a long spell of sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
using Black-Draught."
Thedford's BIack-Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
late weak stomachS, aid digestion, re-
lieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach. and similar
symptoms.
Ii has been i'm constant use for more
than 70 years, and has benefited more
than million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black-Draught. Price only 25c. Get a
package to-day NC Ia
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Prof. S. Phillips, of Williston, rural
schools inspector for the state, was
in town today and made the Star an
appreciated call. Prof. Phillips has
just returned from Fort Pierce, where
he attended the county teachers in
stitute, attended by all teachers of
tn county excepting three and which
was one of the finest Institutes he
says he ever attended. The new high
school building there which cost $780,
600 is one of the best and handsom-
est in Florida and is certainly a
credit to the state. Mr.. Phillips leaves
tomorrow to attend the dedication ex-
ercises, accompanied by Prof. w. N.
Sheats, of a large country school in
Madison county, from whence he will
go TO Titusville by invitation of the
board to participate in a bond cleo
ton for a new school building.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31
TURNED THE TABLES.
An Occasion When Blitz, the VentriIo-
quist. Found His Master.


Many years ago a Mississippi steam
er on its way 10 New Orleans was
crowded with passengers, among whom
a score Of professions were represent
ed 1t rained for days, the weather be
ing Of the most dismal nature \ par
ty Of young men growing tired Of the
mOnotOny sought out new ways Of
amusement. Finding SignOr BlitZ reg
istered as one Of the passengers, they
hunted up the dapper little gentleman
and begged him TO help them out.
Blitz was always ready for anything
I'm the nature OF fun and volunteered
to give them all the aid he could He
started with them TO find n subject or
victim. Entering the cabin they saw a
clerical looking gentleman sitting on
a sofa reading n book. BlitZ winked
to his friends that he was the fellow
he wanted and straightway began n
display OF his ventriloquial skill A cat
under the sofa emitted a terrified
screech, but the clergyman continued
reading unmoved. He merely glanced
over the top OF his book and showed no
further interest I'm the party. Then n
cur snapped at his feet, but he did not
seem to hear him
About this time Blitz found himself
annoyed by bee that continually buzz
ed at his ear. He slapped at IT sew
eral times. but never hit IL. Blitz was
on his mettle and worked harder than
ever before, but without any seeming
effect on his subject, who remained
absorbed I'm his book. Meanwhile the
| buzzing Of the bee became exasperat-
ing. BItz slapped in vain, until the
nuisance became unbearable. Sudden
| ly the truth flashed upon him. Abrupt
| ly ceasing his attempts he faced his
mystified friends.
Gentlemen" said he, its no use.
| There's some one I'm this room who Is
better ventriloquist than To-
And then the clerical looking pas
senger laid aside his book, rose to his
feet and smilingly offered his hand
'How do you do, signor? 1 am Pro
fessor Wyman."
''The joke is on me-" admitted Blitz.
'T know you by reputation as one of
the finest ventriloquists living, but
never had the pleasure OF meeting you
before. Let's you and me join forces
ON this trip"
clans turn that boat upside down. The
waiter who attempted to split a water.
melon dropped IL in terror when he
heard an awful groan from within
with prayer that he might be spared
the fat old gentleman at the table
jumped up with an imprecation and
kicked ut the invisible dog that was
nipping his legs; the timid nader
tainted at the squeaking OF n mouse OF
her chair; walters fell over one anoth
er and came to blows In their frantic
attempts to obey no end OF contradic
tory orders, and even the grim old cap
tain began to believe he had ZEN
again." For the rest OF the trip dOwI
the river that steamer was n pande
monium OF fun, CONSERVATION, bewil
derment and high jinks.-New Yorl
Sun
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Mr.. Ed Dreyfous returned home
Monday afternoon from Charlotte, N.
c., where he attended the funeral
services of Mr.. John McCorkle. Ac-
companied by the members of his
family, Mr.. Dreyfous and other
friends, the remains of Mr.. McCorkle
were taken from Atlanta to Charlotte
and twelve miles opt in the country,
where they were laid to rest in the
family burying ground. A great
many old friends were present to pay
the last respects to "Mr. Mac" who
in his former home, as in Ocala, had
the good will and respect of all who
knew him.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31
DESPONDENCY DUE
TO INDIGESTION

"About three months ago when i
was suffering from indigestion which
caused headache and dizzy spells and
made me feel tired and despondent,
began taking Chamberlain's Tablets" !"
writes Mrs. Geo. Hon, Macedon, n. Y.
"This medicine proved tc be the very
thing / needed, as one days treat
ment relieved me greatly. used two
bottles of ChaE1berlain's Tablets and
they rid me Of this trouble" Obtain
able everywhere.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31
a Brilliant judge.

Steady Baker was at one time mayor
Of Fo,keSfOuc. England Once a boy
was bFI-hf before him for stealing
COOS -rl =nd Steady. aware OF the
i.appr O. G. - the case. turned over
the ia-cS a. the alphabetically arrang-
eI "Euru'S ! Istice" for a precedent
FailiHz IL Ersi one. lie turned 10 the
,ulrrit. My tad laid he. Its lucky
Tor you tina; you were not brought here
fer .ra.-E- "a loose instead OF for
-;s..''. -o. .-c'lcr. les. There Is n stat
ute against stealing geese. but can't
frf anything about gOoseberries in all
'Is,arn. So let the prisoner be discharg-
ed for suppose IL Is no offense"
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Mr.. Ray Hunt went out with his
dogs last night and after four-hour
chase captured a vigorous young
wildcat in the vicinity of Camps
dairy. The cat was a youngster of
some six or eight pounds with fierce
set of claws. He gave the dogs a
lively fight as well as a good run. Mr..
Hunt captured another cat, an old
female and probably the young ones
mother, in the same territory last
week.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

The Temple had a slender crowd
last night, which was pity, as the
big feature, "Cabiria," is a superb
subject and was most splendidly IL
lustrated. 1t was more faithful to
history that such subjects generally
are, and both the scenery and acting
were of high order. Tonight the
Temple will have the nineteenth epi-
sode of Elaine, Kalem drama and a
Vitafraph comic.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31
UP SHE SAT.
GaodH

the edge OF the bed until the curtain
dropped at the end OF the act To think
was to do, so up she sat without know
ing that the curtains around her bed
did not reach the floor by nine or ten
inches, and the audience was vastly
amused at the spectacle OF the feet OF
the dead DesdemOna merrily swinging
below the curtains OF the bed on which
she was supposed TO be lying dead.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

FOR RENT-A splendid home prop
erty, comparatively new, at corner Of
South Ninth street and Orange ave-
nue.; two blocks from high school
building; furnished or unfurnished;
will give two years lease if desired.
Rent reasonable Address Robert
u. Sanders, Ocala, Fla 1l-tf.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31
pesdemona,s Resurreetsd Feet.

Ellen Terry told a comical story of
one OF her early experiences She was
playing the part of Desdemona, and
after being duly smothered in her bed
by othello and he had drawn the cur
tains she felt a great sense OF oppres-
sion and thought she would sit up on
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31
SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL

A special meeting of the city coun-
Gil is being held this afternoon to
consider the placing of advertising
and otherwise arranging for the con-
tract work for the new electric light
and water plant. A date will be fixed
for receiving bids for this contract,
and the advertising will no doubt be
prepared for immediate publication
as required by the ordinance.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Miss Katie Mae Eagleton will en-
tertain a number of her young friends
at rook this evening, in honor of
Master James Hudson, son of Sen
ator Hudson of Dade, who with his
family are visiting friends in Ocala.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

WANTED-From to 100 head of
hogs to fatten on shares, or by the
month at SOC per head. Every pre-
caution will be used to keep hogs In
a healthy condition W. b. Perry.
Oxford, Fla. S-16-26t.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31
OCALA OCCURRENCES

The Star Office had a pleasant call
this afternoon from Messrs. L. c.
Hester and Shelton Phillips of Will
lfstOn and W. o. Brewer of Romeo.
They gave US some information on
political matters and the same shall
appear tomorrow.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Mr.. L. C. Hester, president of the
Williston Manufacturing Company,
one of the largest business enter
prises in that part of the state, was
in town today and made the Star an
appreciated call.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Mr.. M. H. Harrison one of Osceola
county's leading citizens, is in the
city on business today. He was the
guest of DIR. S. H. Bitch during his
stay.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

OUR prescription department is at
YOUR service at all times. Accuracy
is the watchword which insures you
careful compounding. The Court
Pharmacy. tt
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

The board of public instruction is
holding its regular monthly meeting
today and tomorrow instead of the
first Monday in the month on account
of the teachers examination which
will be held next week.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31
UNCLASSIFIED ADS
WANTED, LOST. FOUND, FOR
SALE, FOR RENT AND SIM
LIAR LOCAL NEEDS

FOR RENT-MeIl located and nicely
furnished rooms in residence next to
the Colonial; also for light house
keeping. Inquire at the Colonial 7tf
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31
RECOMMENDS CHAMBERLAIN's
COLO, CHOLERA AND
DIARROHEA REMEDY

Il never hesitate to recomend Cham
berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrohea
Remedy" writes Sol Williams, mer-
chant, Jesse, Tenn 81 sell more Of It
than any other preparation of like
character. i have used it myself and
found il gave me more relief than any
thing else have ever tried for the
same purpose" Oftainable every
where.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

The A. G. L. passenger platform is
again being repaired. There is a
great amount of walking done on that
platform and it has to be half-soled
every year or so.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

In regard to our Belleview CORES
pondent's remarks about him last
week, Bruce Meffert says he has been
a professor of muleology for years,
and has been offered the degree of
J. A. X. by an agricultural college.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Marshal S. G. M. Thomas and r. L..
Dean of Dunnellon were in the city
this morning, attending the trial of
Grover Cribs.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31
THE STATE UNIVERSITY
GAINESVILLE. FLnRIDA

Highest standards, ranking with the
largest and best Universities OF the
North and East
3s7 students last session. Total en-
rollment s39. including summer school
Tuition free. excepting s20 per Sc
nester for law.
For further information address.
A A. MURPHREE. President.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Conductor A. v. Hamill of the
Ocala- Wilcox train, after several
weeks off, regaining his health and
attending to business affairs, is back
on his run.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

: Quite a number of pictures of Leo
Franks body, swung to the tree near
Mariana, where the lynchers left it,
are in circulation around town.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

The A. C. L. yard crew has back its
ancient but active switch engine, No.
1852, which has been repainted and
otherwise smartened up, and is
switching as lively as ever.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

The Ashley Sheet Metal Works is
now located at 3O3 S. Main street,
opposite the old city market, where
patrons will receive the same prompt
attention as in the past. 25-6t
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Mr.. R. M. Perry, the efficient sec
ton foreman of the A. C. L., hasn't
been very we'll for some days, and is
resting at his pretty home on North
Magnolia.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Mr.. Bradford l.. Webb, proprietor
of the Standard Lime Co. at Ken
drick, was instructed in the second
rank of the Ocala Lodge Knights of
Pythias at last evenings meeting.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

DIR. Cary P. Rogers, of Jackson
vile, has returned to his home after
a professional visit to prominent
patient in this city.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

When we read we fancy we could be
martyrs; when we come to act we can
not bear a provoking wOrd.-Hannah
More
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

SEE The FARM on the Silver
Springs road which furnishes the
Merchants Cafe every day with
fresh vegets lies, milk and eggs. If
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Our sheet music stock is up-to-date.
/ Daily demonstrations.
g 2-tf Lattner's Eiano Store.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31
WHERE SHALL | GO TO SCHOOL /?
A STATE COLLEGE FOR

FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE FOR
WOMEN, TALLAHASSEE, FLA.
Standard the same as those or the
best colleges and universities fn the
Modern buildings and equipment: All
modern convenience
4fS students regular term: 1s2 sum-
mer term total enrolment last ses-
Tuition free in college and normal
For catalouge and Information write.
EDWARD CONRADI, President.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Mr.. James H. Badger is a popular
representative from Oldtown trans
acting business in our city today.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Mr.. Butler, editor and proprietor
of the Citrus County Chronicle, was
in town today.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Mr.. Casey Jones is a well known
ex-Ocalan-in the city today combin-
ing business and pleasure.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Mr. III. NJ. Hampton has gone to
Asheville, N. c., to spend week
with Mrs. Hampton and the children.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Mr.. Richard w. Ervine of Fellow
ship is a business visitor in the city
today.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Mr.. Claude HickIe left this after
noon for Savannah.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Ocala's second team will play the
Citra team Friday.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31
WEATHER REPORT

This report Is made from observa-
tions taken daily by Mr.. F. G. B.
Weihe, official observer for the gov
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Mr.. Kelley of Martel was in the
city today.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

"A full line OF loose lear ledgers,
note books and memorandums al
ways on hand at Gerig's. If
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

FURNISHED RESIDENCE FOR
RENTAL eight-room residence, ev-
cry modern convenience and fully
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Odd Fellows meet tonight.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

furnished in every particular. Pleas
ant surroundings and close to pubnc
square. Would not rent for less than
six months Apply at Star Office tfs
LOST-Gold ring, signet of onyx
Greek warrior intagIio- Reward at
the Star Office. 28-6t
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

WANTED-Ten teams to haul ties:
standard prices paid. Apply to G. G.
Aired, Electra Fla 31-6t
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Masons meet Thursday evening.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

VEGETABLES. MILK AND EGGS
from our own farm daily Open night
and day. Merchants Cafe. II
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Have you tried those delicious Max
Ike cherries? so cents per pound, at
Gerig's- Z.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31

Try one of those frosted pints of
Pabst Blue Ribbon at Johnny's. If.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-31
Local Forecast

Partly cloudy tonight and Wednes
day; cooler tonight.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-11-13
Where Commission Government Falls Down

system too cumbersome there shifting OF re-
sponsiMlity and great many evils entered into the
transaction Of public business. r. ~ W.
/ "l@Nas one Of those who subscribed to commission
government at the time in the hope that any change
would be for the better realize that we went to
the extreme = 80
believed we would be safeguarded by the initiative
and referendum. but Of these popular weapons has
been practically nullhed since the council repealed the
ltney after its opponents had secured suf
cent number Of petitioners for referendum vote there
on and passed ordinance still contaning the chief
features ct the first measure. 3. -. -"
petitions were circulated against the second ordi-
nance g the ney drivers were advised that the
mssloners did not have the power cheat the
OF the referendum in such a manner The court has
since supported the commissioners the future it
Will oe perfectly easy for them to tire any and all
oD]ectofs to city ordinance by the simple process Of
repeal and reenactment with slight change or two
I therefore believe that there now little difference
between commission government in Duluth and in Cal
Veston The commissioners have it within their power
to be the temporary masters Of people 1t is folly
to refuge behind the recall for no commissioner
Will ever be recalled in Duluth unless charges of dshon!
esV are proven against him. He at least will not ose
his regular elections because of his policy
public official =. ~
"A board of aldermen, it strikes me- will be the
happy medium between the evils the old system and
the exavagances and usurpation of power that have
crept into commission during the two and
:one-haf short years it has been tried out here.
In any event the people should be given an oppor-
tuny to vote on such proposition AS understand it,
they have it within their power to initiate
ments and it Is for this ask is there not some
one Duluth who will frame such proposition to be
submitted to the voters at the time when new election
plan is submtted?"
There Is lot of meat in the reasoning of our West
END friend He has told truths about the old and
new systems OF government which cannot be denied And
pointed out sane and practical way by which
we can!escape the evils of both systems? -,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-11-13

The Labor World struck popular note when it
called the attention Of it's readers series of
comings in the administration of commission
in Duluth Letters of encouragement are pouring in
from every section of the city, and are admonished
not to lose heart even both of the daily papers
against revision of the system Of
ernment," as one of our readers puts it. -.
r., "Keep up the good work." writes another, "better
the old system with it's uncertain con-
necions than the extravagances of commission
ernment" -. 17Er~s.
isn't it strange" declares our good friend with an
analytical mind, how strangely quiet the daily papers
in the the costs of running the
city and county. Neither of them word ofs:re-
proah to offer to city county officials their rec-
less expenditure of public funds" Then he >cynically
asks If the Labor World given share of the
city and county printing would it be equally silent on
such important public questions?"
Hit them again" puts in West Duluth correspond
en You certainly exposed the cheap politics they
playing at the city hall under commission government
We were told that such tactics would not be
when the ward system out; failed to give
consideration to the fact that ordinary beings
were to be chosen commissioners, and they have the
weakness that all possess punish political
enemies dismiss the neutrals and make remove
friends irrespective of their ability experience
'Is there not someone frame an amendment to the
charter which will deprive commissioners of their egs
lative and put it in the hands board of
MANI" asks a West End voter "Such an amendment il
adopted by the people, would enable the commissioners
to- devote all their time to administrative duties and
they would be in position better service
than now The board of aldermen would perform legs-
latve services and check against possible
tavagance and usurpation of the part of the
commissioners. Thus would get the best under
mission government, and at the time we would
preserve with board of aldermen, socalled demo-
cratic ideals. -
am not ready to return completely to the old form
OF government with it's sixteen aldermen
comptroller and treasurer and numerous boards The
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1915-11-13
WOULD YOU STRIKE
TO ABOLISH THESE?
New Jersey Rubber Workers
Have Numberless Grievances
Against Unfair Firm.

TRENTON, n. J., Nov. 11.-Em-
ployes of the Essex Rubber. company
struck because OF. these grtevaneea:;
Wage s:lFreductions; employees dis
charged without cause; employees
compelled to advance money for tools
which is not refunded If they are dis
charged or quit; piece work employees
often forced to remain in the factory
without pay when stock is short:
compelled to pay for accidental in
juries to machinery; insanitary work
shops: insufficient washing up: time
for lunch, which makes it impossible
to remove dirt and poison from their
hands before eating; toilets for both
sexes close together; sulphur fumes
that should be carried off through air
shafts, according to law, ruin en-
ployes' eyesight; workers suffer from
swollen gums and faces caused by
mercury: -. .-"' y
A local newspaper praises Manager
Oakley because Of. his recent offer to
employees to pay them..for time occu-
pied in, attending night schools. The
Trades Union Advocate states that
Oakley had previously reduced wages
from three to four. times as much as
the cost would be to him of paying
for their time at night schools"