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The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23
Aim of Germany's Northeast
Offensive
MORE DOUBT THAN EVER REGARDING PURPOSE OF BUL-
GARIAN MOBILIZATION


London, September 22.-Dvinsk, a
strongly fortified Russian city on the
Dvina, a hundred miles southeast of
Riga, is the new German objective.
Now that the Russian armies have es-
capped the Wilma net, the German
forces east and southeast of Ida are
progressing rapidly. Increased speed
is not expected to gain them much,
because the safe retreat of most Of
the Russian armies is assured.
The chief German success the last
day or two has been along the Dvina
front, barring the road to Perograd.
Southwest of Dvinsk, the invaders
captured Russian trenches on a front
of nearly two miles, taking 1000 pris-
oners and eight machine guns.
Near Friedrichstadt the Russians
gained a minor success.
The Russian domestic situation is
quiescent. The strike protesting
against the propagation Of the duma
has been suspended. 1t may be reviv-
ed if the government persists in op-
posing the movement favoring the
reassembling of parliament and per-
mitting the formation of a new cab
met.
The French report the entire de-
struction of a German patrol in
Champagne on the western front.
The Germans claim the patrol was
withdrawn after destroying French
works.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23
CRIMINAL GARELESSNESS
CAUSED GREAT LOSS OF LIFE IN
THE NEW YORK ACCI-
DENT
Associated Press1

New York, Sept 23.-Oficial in
vestigation of the subway cave-in
yesterday is being made. Seven were
killed and about eighty-fve hurt.
The accident is still attributed to the
collapse of the wooden street sur
face as a result of dynamite blast.
The police are searching for the
blaster who fired the fatal shot.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23
GREAT EVENTS
At GAINESVILLE
MEETING OF THE
DEMONSTRATION AGENTS
University of Florida Opened with
Bright Prospects and Good
Attendance
CAssOciated Press)
Ocala, Fla. Sept. %.

Ocala, Fla, Sept. %, 1915.
y Editor Star: Our attendance at the
annual meeting of the county demon
stration agents at the university at
Gainesville during the entire week on
Tuesday and Wednesday was. indeed
interesting and instructive. 1t is a
great pity that our farmers do not
take advantage of this meeting and
attend, listen to the papers presented,
lectures from the various represen-
tatives of the department of agricul-
ture. The great mass of information
brought out at these gatherings
would equal at least months atten-
dance at our agricultural schools.
For you get the best well prepared
papers on every phase of the work
and important subjects, followed by
short talks from the different dem
onstrators, as well as visitors. Mr..
McQuarrie as presiding officer, is
courteous to all and glad to get the
opinions of all present along any
line of the work. He holds a round
table conference each evening at the
White House, where heart to heart
conference and experiences are relat-
ed by each of the county agents. This
particular feature is especially inter-
esting and helpful. We are fortunate
indeed in having such an able man
as Mr.. McQuarrie at the helm, direct
ing the men throughout the state.
What each county needs is a regular
series of farmers meetings all during
the year at such times as will best
suit each community. Cooperate with
your county demonstration agent
who will have some of these govern
ment representatives on hand. Get
together, talk over your problems,
exchange ideas and see how soon each
and every one will become interested
as we'll as benefited.
The opening exercises yesterday
morning of the university were well
attended and made glad the heart of
DR.. Murphree and his staff of able
assistants. The doctor was so very
much enthused over the large num-
Der of students at the opening day.
Superintendent Hathaway of Duval
county made an address that was a
gem and went to the heart of every
hearer. His reference to his "alma
mater" made glad the heart of every
one present.
| would that every citizen of Flor
ida could have been present be-
lieve it would have convinced all that
| Florida has just as good university
as there is in the South. Her sons
and daughters need not go to other
states. Send them to Gainesville and
Tallahassee. Investigate first your
home institutions of learning, when
you will find no need for our boys and
| girls to go away from home.
From the outlook at the opening
the personnel of the student body
fine, manly young men, this will be q
banner year for our university. Sue
cess to such a meritorious institution
]. D. Rooney, Secretary,
Marion County Board of Trade
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23
A GLOOMY CITY
THE STREETS OF CONSTANTI-
NOPLE ARE DARK AND DAN
EROUS AT NIGHT

Geneva, Sept. PA Swiss just re-
turned from Constantinople, writing
the Gazette de Lausanne, says there
is no gas nor elestricity. Only
candles can be had. Conditions in the
city are almost unbearable for for
eigners.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23
ON THE
WESTERN FRONT
OF GERMANY ARE FORTIFYING
AGAINST EXPECTED AL
LIED OFFENSIVE
ASSOCIATED Press)

Rotterdam, Sept. 23.-The German
position in Belgium has been heavily
reinforced and the fortifcations of
Lille, in France, were restored and
strengthened last week, in anticipa-
ton of possible general offensive by
the allies.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23
LOSS
WAS TERRIFIC
RUSSIANS MADE GERMANS PAY
HEAVILY FOR GROUND
GAINED

Petrograd, Sept. 23s-Rnssisn mil
itary authorities regard the with
drawal Of troops from the difBcult
position near Wilma virtually com
pleted. They assert that the Ger
mans lost 250,O00 men in their recent
operations in this region.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23
ICE CREAM SUPPER AT zUBER

The Kendrick w. c. T. u. will give
an ice cream supper at the home of
Mrs. c. H. Shaw, at Zuber, Friday
night, Sept. oath, and the public is
cordially invited to attend.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23
UNION loFFIcERs ON TRIAL
Accused of Causing the AssaszinatiuM
of a BaeksIiding Member

New York, Sept 2S.-Sevsn on
GERS of the cloak and suit makers
union are being tried here, charged
with procuring the murder Of Abra-
ham Liebovitz, union member, who
obtained work in a non-union shop
outside of New York City during q
strike. The trial is the result Of the
confession Of Benjamin Fain, an East
Side gang leader.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23

OUR prescription department is at
YOUR service at all times. Accuracy
is the watchword which insures you
careful compounding. The Court
Pharmacy. IL
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23
MENDENHALL TRIAL
HAS COMMENCED
COUNSEL FOR DEFENSE is NOW
SCANNING THE LIST OF
JURYMEN
ASSOCIATED Press)

Clearwater, Sept. 23.-The selec-
tion of jurors to try J. ]. MendenhaI
on the charge of numbering Mrs. C..
w. Eliot and her daughter Susie, was
to begin today. The defense was oc-
cupied until / o'clock in scanning the
list of a hundred veniremen. This
phase is expected to take two days.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23

Christiana, Norway, Sept 2s-The
Swedish steamer Forsvik was sunk
Sunday by q mine or submarine. The
crew is safe.
London, Sept 23@The British
steamer Greningen was blown up. One
member of the crew was killed and
several hurt
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23

No. 71-Leave Palatka, 7=30 . m-
arrive Ocala, 11:35 q. m
No. 72-Leave Ocala, los p. N;
arrive PalatlCa, 5:25 p m
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23
A NEEDED PRECAUTION
If You Haven't a Fire Card in Your
Home, Secure One at Once

Winter is coming on, and with win
ter viii come more fires. If a fire
breaks out in your home or the home
of your neighbor, your possession of
a fire card may save your property,
or that of your friend.
If you haven't fire card, repair the
omission at once. Call at the fire
station and Chief Chambers will be
glad to supply you.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23
BEAN SEED

We have just received our new
bean seed for the fall planting; all
varieties Ocala Seed Store s-11-f
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23

Fresh shipment of Norris famous
PEANUT BRITTLE received every
few days at the Court Pharmacy. If
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23

On Saturday and Monday, Is
pounds of sugar for 81, with one dol
lars worth of other groceries, for
cash. Smith Grocery Co. Phone 434. If
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23

SEE THE FARM on the Silver
Springs road which furnishes the
Merchants Cafe every day with
fresh vegetables, milk and eggs. If.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23
BOARD OF TRADE
Arrangements for Entertaining Con-
federate Veterans to be Discuss
ed this Evening

Representatives from the United
Confederate Veterans, Sons of Vet
Grams and Daughters are earnestly re-
quested to meet with the Board of
Trade Thursday, Sept. 23rd,-at 8 p.
m. to arrange for handling the re-
union on Oct. 27-2S-28. This is i'm
portant and may be the last time
Ocala will have the privilege of en-
tertaining the veterans, so let US
make this occasion the best one.
j. ID. Rooney, Secretary,
Marion County Board of Trade.
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23

Ask for BUTTER NUT bread and
don't let anyone make you b<lisvs
that any other il @just as good
Fresh every day at Carter's bakary. n
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-23

Try one of those frosted pints of
Pabst Blue Ribbon at Johnny's. If.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-30

British battleships had cut of their way to safety and the German of- ficers realized that they had been decoyed and now faced a battle with overwhelming odds. Right bravely they fought against these odds. as readers will remember, but finally the Bluecher was sunk.
 The other German vessels limped back Into port after being chased many miles and only saved from de- structfon by large German rein forcements.
 After this battle the newspapers received reports of phantom ships on the sea, flying the British flag, alone and apparently easy prey for the Germans. The Britieh admiralty was asked about it, but denied any knowledge of phantom ships. If tnere were such ships they were German vessels sailing under false colors for protection. it was said. @IHE FLYING
 DUTCHMAN.r
 Several wceks later in different part of that great area now desig- hated by Germany as a war zone about tho British isles. a large fleet of English cruisers was sighted, steaming along more like Flying Dutchmen" than real ships prepared for fight. The Germans through their telescopes saw sailors about on the decks, some lying and others standing rigidly at attention. The sailors neither turned to right or left. No command was spoken by the officers and no orders obeyed by the sailors. Only one man moved
New Britain herald., 1915-07-30

the spot where the Bluecher was supposed to be in hiding. The real commander stood on the deck peer ing about through his field glasses, while beside him stood dummy first officer of wood and below were wooden sailors, manning wooden guns.
 Only the commander, dozen sailors and an engine-room crew were aboard. A German aeroplane came into view. It flew above the phantom ship" but apparently was unnoticed
 The aeroplane flew quickly back to its naval base and the aviator re- ported a British battleship alone on the sea with no sister ships in view.
 The Bluecher and other German ships, lying In harbor with steam always up and with the crew ready to sail at moments notice. steam ed out after the "battleship," her tunnels belching black smoke as her drafts were forced to give her great CT speed in running down her quar-
New Britain herald., 1915-07-30

passenger liner were removed and battleship equipment was substitute ed in wood. The Union Jack and the flag of Great Britain were promi- nently displayed and the former lin- CTS were converted battleships. To make the decoy more realistic. wooden men were placed about the decks, In the turrets and on the bridge.
 This was to give the idea that the battleship was steaming peacefully along. in blissful ignorance that nearby were German cruisers and battleships waiting to destroy it. DECEIVED THE BLUECHER.
 The German cruiser Bluecher was lured out and destroyed in this man. ner. Only one of the decoys was used. It steamed peacefully before
New Britain herald., 1915-07-30

mans but it's existence could not be verified and thus the name phantom fleet.
 h English ports were many pas senger ships that could not venture forth for fear of submarines and that from the time of their building were dedicated to the use of Great Britain in case of necessity. These ships were communicated and Cap- tain J. Fl. Haddock, one of the most skilful and daring of merchant ship pilots, man who had sailed on practically every sea, was placed on, In charge.
 The first disguise decided on was coat of gray paint, the color worn by wArships In time of war. The second was the wooden turrets and swcpdHn guns All vestiges of the everything with the appearance of
New Britain herald., 1915-07-30

ry. But the decoy happened to be one of the fastest. liners ever used in Atlantic trade. Her speed almost "A knots an hour, while the battle ship had a speed of an average of q knots with possible speed of 22 or 23 knots under forced draft
 The Bluecher and her sister war vessels opened fire with their long range guns, but the shells fell sev- eral hundred yards short of the Phantom" The liner directed her wooden guns toward the onrushing German vessels, but didn't fire, as wooden guns are only useful for de- coy purposes.
 FATAL
 PURSUIT.
 Disabled. Trouble with her tur- rets," said tho commander of the Bluechcr as he begged tho engineer through tho speaking tube to put on more speed. The German vessels were now many miles from their base, h their intentness in tho chase they had neglected to look be- hind them. The phantom ship put on moro speed and slowly pulled away from her adversaries. her great speed standing In good stead. The Bluccher and her sisters after several hours of hopeless pursuit saw the supposed battleship disap- pear beyond the horizon and then turned about to make their return.
 Before them they saw the real British fleet, many times greater in number than the few vessels that Fl in pursuit of the phantom, Tbe
New Britain herald., 1915-07-30

and that was the captain| bridge. Guns there were ip rets, but peculiarly these ga| a dull black-fhey did not shI the great piece of ordnance q warships. The vessel foat1 showing there was no cargo. plies and no large force of men aboard.
 The Germans marvelcd ewz then set. of in pursuit of th[| liar fleet. The pursuerk VI out many miles when a aeroplane flew over them a1 a warning to run back to The commanders obeyed and hour later a great naval f< Great Britain came over th| zon-real battleships and c prepared for battle. The G< sought safety and for the nr} it dawned upon them that tne such a thing as a phantom n< that the "battleships" they hI sued were merely decoys q lure them into the open.
 c. B. Lancaster, formerly Olympic, gave the first real f@ garding the phantom fleet weeks ago. Where this fec| present is not known. but if ported the English intend this ruse again on its advers7
New Britain herald., 1915-07-30

And when a man says. "I have poor judment about things" he should not pause point as though to give his li the chance to say, Why. I thought you had fine judgment
New Britain herald., 1915-07-30
DECOYs ASSEMBLED.

The decoy ships then were dAcid- ed upon, but this bit of strategem was so closely guarded that not un- til recently has the secret been dis closed After several German bat tleships had been suddenly de-s stroyed newspapers got the rumor of phantom fleet being employed g BTitain to lure forth tho Ger
The Washington times., 1915-07-29
ALEXANDRIA TO SEND
-F|REMEN DELEGATES
City will Be Represented At
State Convention At Coving.
ton-Merchants Meet.

ALEXANDRIA, July 29.-Alexandria
firemen are preparing to attend the
twenty-ninth annual convention of the
virginia State Firemen's Association.
Coyington, on August 25, a6. and q. Re-
lief Hook and Ladder Company, the
Reliance Steam Engine Company and
the Columbia Fire Engine Company will
meet within a few days to elect dele
gates. 1t is expected the local firemen
will enter teams in a number Of the
contests which will be held. Seventy
FIVE firemen from this city are expected
to attend.
The Alexandria police department has
sold several hundred tickets for to-
morrows excursion to Marshall Hall.
make three trips, leaving the Cameron
street wharf at 1880 q. m, 3 and
p. m.
in the rooms Of the Chamber Of Com
merce to consider opposition to the at
tempt Of the State authorities to collect
back taxes on their sales.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Driscoll are in
Atlantic City for three weeks.
e. e. Downham, representative of
mond. Va. returned to his home here
yesterday after a months trip 10
the Pacific coast dur ing which time
he attended the sessions OF the i'm
perial council in Seattle. The only
matter Of interest to the local shrin-
ers was the raising the annual dues
from 50 to IS year.
Announcement is made Of the we'd
ding on July Is. Of Mrs. Gabrielle De-
Lane. Of Del Ray. Alexandria county.
and L. E: Tull. Of Washington. at st.
mony was performed by the Rev. L. F.
Kelly. Mr.. and Mrs. Otis H. Hullings.
Of this city, were the attendants
John crosson. colored. was fined $40
in police court today for an assault on
his wife, Mary. The assault took
place yesterday at Royal and Prin-
cess streets and the woman was cut
on the arms. She was taken to the
Alexandria Hospital.
The Potomac Baptist Association, Of
Alexandra city. Alexandria. Loudoun.
Fairfax. Fauquier, and Prince William
counties. will meet at Del Ray, Alex
andria county, on August l. IL. and 13.
Within a few days tho police will
be furnished with a list by City Au-
ditor Price Of the persons who have
paid their dog taxes for the current
paid licenses will be hailed before
Police Justice Cation. Only 479 H.
censes have been issued so far this
year.
Mrs. Flourier and daughter. vir-
ginia, have returned to Brandon. Fla,
after visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. Sidney
Mankin.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29
ANACOSTIA.

The Rev. Franz Macmillan W.
Schneeweiss has been assigned to the
duties as assistant priest at st. Teresa s
Catholic Church. and will enter upon
his duties at once. The assistant pastor
was recently ordained by Cardinal Glib
bons. having studied for the ministry
at st. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore
and at the Catholic University. Father
Schneeweiss flls the vacancy caused
by the transfer some months ago of
the Rev. Martin p. Egan to St. Pat
rick's Church.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

property. The pumps were put in op-
Grafton yesterday, and several thou
sand gallons per day will in the future
be forced into the tower at Franklin
and Wine avenues The water con-
tains a quantity Of sulphur, 1t is said.
Brooke Lee, son of United States
Senator Blair Lee. candidate for the
Democratic nomination for governor of
Maryland. was In town yesterday look
ing after the interests Of his fathers
The Washington times., 1915-07-29
Charles o. Lang Is on his vacation

The convention OF the Epworth
League at Mountain Lake Park. Md,
attracted a large delegation from the
local NJ. E. Church, consisting of w
Ralph Williamson. chairman Of the
general committee: the Rev. and Mrs
G. Leroy White. Charles Kinsella, Miss
Marguerite Campbell. Miss Pearl Zirkle
and Miss Margaret Beverage.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

Miss Fannie Dobson and Mrs. Charles
Clifton. Of Baltimore. are visiting Miss
Martha Rose.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

Mrs. Stevens. Of Philadelphia, is
visiting her son, Sergt. Charles A.
Stevens.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

The Democratic State central COM
mittee met in Baltimore yesterday ard
Fixed September IA as the date for hold
ing State and county primaries for the
selection Of candidates to be voted for
nt the election to be held In Novem-
ber.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

Funeral services for Joseph Barrett
were held yesterday from the residence
at Washington Highlands. with inter-
mept In Oxon Hill Cemetery. Mr.. Bar
rett Is survived by his wife. Mrs. Sarah
Barrett
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

Julius R. Royal has received an ap-
pofntment as attendant at the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

Troop ~. Boy Scouts. opened a pro-
gressive porch party last night in VAL
ley place
The Washington times., 1915-07-29
EVANSVILLE.

Pomona Grange. comprising the sub
ordinate oranges in Montgomery and
Prince George counties. will hold Its
quarterly meeting tomorrow at Lam
ham. members OF the grange at that
place entertaining. Prominent speak
ers are scheduled. and the ladies of
the Lanham Grange will serve dinner.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Otterback have
left Seattle. They are now at Helena
for two weeks.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

Miss Rosa B. Curtis has been ap
pointed an attendant at the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

Several hundred ministers from the
District of Columbia. Maryland. and
Virginia are attending the school and
conference now in session at the Mary
land Agricultural College.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

Mrs. J. l. Garrett. Schley avenue, Is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. John An
derson. and her brother, Charles H.
Mckay, in Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

wood. Prince George county. has re-
turned from a visit to friends at Long
lslAnd. y. Y.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

Charles r. Inscoe. attendant at the
Government Hospital. is on two weeks
vacation. and will return to his duties
on July 20
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

Or. and Mrs. Rudolph Latimer, OF
Baltimore, are visiting the former 8
mother. Mrs. Thomas II. Latimer, Wine
avenue.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29
ROCKVILLE.

At a well-attended meeting OF Mont
gomery county Republicans campaign
committee to advance the candidacy OF
o. f. Weller. chairman Of the State
roads commission. for the Republican
subcrnatorial nomination. was organ
ICED with D. w. Baker chairman.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

The water supply here has been ma.
terially increased by the putting into
service Of Q new well on the Perkins
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

Licenses to marry have been issued
here to Robert oliver Reed, of Dicker-
son. and Miss Ida May Julia Cramer. of
Bradaock Heights. and w. Hazel Col
lins. Of Washington. and Miss Rather
Inc Thelma Dawson. OF Chevy Chase.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

Officer Patrick J. Whalen Is an ten
days leave Of absence.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

Lyde Griffith, forty-four years old
died yesterday at his home near Lay
louisville. He is survived by his wife.
who was a Miss Snouffer. and two
dsughters. He was a son of William II.
Griffith.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

The Rev. John r. Henderson. pastor
OF tho Rockville Presbyterian church.
offciated at the marriage here yester-
day OF Morris w. Witherspoon. twenty
four years old. and Miss Lama A. Va
den. aged twenty-one. both Of Washing
ton.
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

Mrs. Flourier and daughter, Vir-
ginia, have returned to Brandon. Fla,
after visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. Sidney
ManLin
The Washington times., 1915-07-29

Friday and Saturday must
that we do not want to include
many of any-there's a host of
made reductions so deep you c.
afforded. Friday and Saturday