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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

81; Oak Hill, $4O.9s; Moss Bluff, s1.79;
Fairfield, 1896; Cottage Hill, s27.27;
Charter Oak, s349.73; Kendrick, s115.-
76; Ocklawaha, 1884; HeidtyiIle,
$S36.77; Pleasant Hill, s175.41; Fort
Mccoy, $115.67; Anthony, s99.15 Sum
merfeId, 1890; Homeland, $500;
Shiloh, s21.Ss. Total, s5907.31.
No further business appearing the
board adjourned to meet in regular
session on Tuesday, November 2. 1915.
j. n. CRIMSON, Sec'y.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18
1T SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED
Report of Cruelty to Animals i'm Lake
County Road Work

Mrs. Perdue of the Ocala Humane
Society, has received letter from a
lady in Lake county, telling of the
conditions of the mules that are be-
ing worked on the public roads.
"That is the worst l ever heard Of"
she says. She saw them with should
ers raw to the bone and the blood
running from their legs. At the same
time they were numerically beaten.
The matter has been taken up with
the authorities and it is to be hoped
something will be done to stop this
cruelty.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18
BANKRUPT SALE

At 1920 a. m. on Tuesday. the
26th day of October, A. D. 1915, I will
offer for sale at Dunnellon, Fla, the
entire stock of general merchandise
and store fixtures of D. G. Watkins in
bankruptcy. On the same date viii
also offer for sale the stock of paints
Of the above named bankrupt.
The above stocks to be sold for cash
to the highest and best bidder. The
trustee reserving the right to reject
any or all bids as he may see fit.
S. S. Savage Jr.,
1913 Trustee in Bankruptcy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18
WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD

81 have used Chamberiain's Tablets
and found them to be just as repre-
scented, a quick relief for headaches,
dizzy spells and other symptoms de-
noting torpid liver and disorder
ed condition of the digestive organs.
They are worth their weight in gold, ;"
writes Miss Clara A. briggs, Elba,
N. I. Obtainable everywhere.-Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18
Real weak Point

lien, for the most part, have more
food ideals than they are capable OF
lsing The weak point in people Ia
sot III their knowledge Of good and
I'll nor IN their desires to be good.
nut in their wills 80 weak to realize
he iorSingF n me sniritual nature
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Mr.. J. NJ. Looney and family ar
rived yesterday from near Atlanta to
become residents of Ocala. They are
guests of the Ocala House for the
present. Mr.. Looney will have charge
of Mr.. j. A. Manley's big farm, suoth-
west of town.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Mrs. D. N. Mathews received tel
egram this morning stating that her
neice, Mrs Lottie Neuner, of Plant
Mathews went down to Plant City this.
City, was very i'll. Mr.. and Mrs.
afternoon to be with Mrs. Neuner.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18
NONE EQUAL TO CHAMBERLAIN

81 have tried most all of the cough
cures and find that there is none that
equal Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
1t has never failed to give me prompt
relief" writes w. V. Harner, Mont
pelier, Ind. When you have cold
give this remedy trial and see for
yourself what a splendid medicine it
is. Obtainable rverywhere.-Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

If you are not a Sunday school
worker, come out to the lecture this
evening and learn how to become a
worker. Something helpful is in
store for those who hear Miss Kill
patrick and Rev. A. III. Cole at the
Methodist church this evening at
7:30. Come.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18
UNCLASSIFIED ADS.
WANTED, LOST, FOUND, FOR
SALE, FOR RENT AND SIM
LIAR LOCAL NEEDS

Mr.. w. II. McCONN-And one friend
will each receive a bottle of Coca
Cola by presenting this notice at the
store of the Rivers Grocery Company
on North Magnolia street.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Mr.. A. r. Sandlin. of the Citrus
Fruit Exchange and Mr.. E. M. Finch
commercial agent of the Coast Line,
left this morning in Mr.. Sandlin's
auto to look after business to the
south of here.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Everybody cordially invited to be
present at the Sunday school lecture
at the Methodist church this evening
at 1880. Don't fail to be there.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

The events that occurred at the
close of Belshazzar's brief reign in
the year 538 B. C. are very interest
ing. The city of Babylon was so
miles in circumference. Belshazzar's
palace was seven miles in circumfer-
ence. Belshazzar will be at the Tenn
pie theater Thursday evening, Oct.
21st.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Don't forget the Sunday school lee
ture by Miss Fitzpatrick at the Meth
odist church this evening at 7:3O. Be
sure to come.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

FOR LEASE have three-year
lease on large store room which /
want to suitcase; location best in
town for any retail business; will give
possession January /. No "pikers"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

w. X. Lane, M. D., Physician and
Surgeon, specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Law Library Building, OcaIa,
Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Besides its regular and very inter-
esting program this evening, the
Temple will have a special education
al feature in "The Man Who Came
Eek" There is no extra charge and
all should see it.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18
OCALA OCCURRENCES
WEATHER REPORT

The following reports of tempera-
ture and rainfall are made to the Star
by the government observer, F. G. B.
Weihe, every morning:
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Clever and popular w. B. Gala
CHER, after a pleasant vacation in
Kentucky, is back among his numer-
Gus Ocala friends.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Mr.. Frank Mathews, who is engag-
ed in building two handsome boats in
Jacksonville, spent Sunday with his
relatives here.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

FOR SALE-Two-story house on
Fort King avenue. One of the very
best locations in Ocala. Terms to
suit. Address P. o. Box 273, Ocala,
Fla. 17-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

| FORD WANTED-Wante a Ford
touring car; must be cheap and in
good condition. Address "Ford," care
the Star 1913
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Have your prescriptions filled at
Gerig's, the only drug store in Ocala
employing all registered pharma-
cists. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

LAND TO RENT-A ten acre tract
two miles out, fronting on Silver
Springs boulevard; fenced. viii be
rented on shares. Apply to r. r.
Carroll, Star office. 9-30-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

FOR RENT-Well located and nicely
furnished rooms in residence next to
the Colonial; also for light house
keeping. Inquire at the Colonial. TIFF
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Mr.. w. T. Gary, who has been on
the sick list for some days, is out
and attending to business today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Mr.. w. D. Richey, the veteran trav-
cling man is in town today from
Lakeland. Mr.. Richey says business
slowly but steadily improves.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Always trade at a Rexall store.
They are the worlds best drug
stores. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Our sheet music stock Is up-to-date
Daily demonstrations.
8-2-tf Lattner's Tiano Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Nice fresh peanut brittle, the kind
that has made us famous, at the Court
Pharmacy. 13-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

FOR RENT-A six-room and bath,
completely furnished, well located
residence, with every convenience, in
GLIDING garage, for rent for not less
than four months. Address Furnish
ed Residence" care the Star. 13-H
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

FOR RENT-Large and comfortable
rooms with fireplace; nicely furnish
ed; conveniently located; all modern
conveniences; rates reasonable. Apply
SOB East Second street, corner San
chez, or at Star office. 9-7-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

VEGETABLES, MILK AND EGGS
from our own farm daily. Open night
and day. Merchants Cafe. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

ESTRAY DOG-A Collie pup. Any
information will be rewarded by DIR.
j. G.. Purvis. 16-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Pythian Sisters meet tomorrow
afternoon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18
Correct.

Aunt-"Y You've counted up to eight
nicely, dear. But don't you know what
comes after eighth" Elsie Bed
time"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday
with local showers Tuesday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Masons meet Thursday evening.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

For plumbing ana electrical work
see II. w. Tucker. Phone 300. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

AUTO TRUCK FOR SALE-One
ton truck, powerful and in first class
condition; cheap for cash. Apply at
Florida House or at Star Office. 9-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT
Call at No. 1, South Fifth street. Mrs.
Mary Gillen. 1912
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

COTTAGE FOR RENT-A small cot
tage, well located. Owner will re-
model same according to wishes of
tenant. Apply to Davis S. WEIGH. 29-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

HOUSE TO RENT-On Dorothy
street; modern conveniences. Apply
to A. G. Gates. 10-9-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18
X. of P. meet tonight.

Council meets tomorrow evening.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Where stesdin=ss Is Requisite.
A steady hand IN military affairs IL
more requlslte fiss N peace because
an error committed n war may provs
Gremediable.- Bacon
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Odd Fellows meet tomorrow night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

need apply. A genuine business
proposition. All correspondence con-
fidential. If you mean business ad-
dress Lease" care Ocala Evening
Star. 14-6t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

STOLEN-Thursday night, red frame
Pierce bicycle, red tread tires. Suit
able reward for its return to P. v.
Leavengood, at Star Office. 9-6ts
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

Mr.. M. NJ. Clyatt of Otter Creek
was at the Harrington Sunday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

FOR SALE-At a bargain, runabout
Maxwell car. Address "X," care the
Star. 10-12-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

FOR SALE-Bed room furniture;
dresser, ladies' dressing table, wash
stand; cost $50; good as new; will
sell for S25 cash. Address, Furni-
ture, care Star. 10-15-6t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-10-18

woodmen meet Friday night.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

Fresh line of cakes always on
hand at the Peerless Bakery.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03
High School Spelling.

A month or two ago State Superintend-
ent Harris sent out to all the schools 500
word to be learned by the students. There
were three separate lists, one for the
first four grades, one for the fifth. sixth
and seventh, and one for the high school
proper. He asked that these 500 words
be given out on Friday, March 26 This
was done i'll the Abbeville High school
i'll every grade beginning with the 3rd
and extending thru the eleventh. There
were 81 students who spelled all the 500
words correctly and $50 students who
made more than 90percent. The thirty
one students who made 100 percent will
receive a State Certificate signed nv
Governor Hal ,lSupt. Harris, Parish Stunt
Williams and Principal Skillman. The
names of the thirtyone by grades are as
follows
Third Grade: Brady Dominique. Ante
PreJean, Walter Duhon, Delta Guidrv
Lille Strickland, Velerie Buras. Hattie
GlalSailce.
Fourth Grade. Dorothy Golden. Euni-
ce Samson, Rose Ella Lee, Walter Bern
ard.
Fifth Grade: Ester Lee, Olive Bouroue
Louise Kitchell, George Griffin, Charles
Lampman, Rose Belle Leblanc.
Sixth Grade: Therese Moore, Irene
Brlsseux.
Seventh Grade: Wanda Broussard
Antonia Bourque, Eugene Dernarv.
Eighth Grade: Pauline Hubert Car
men Leblanc, Lloyd Dore, Murry Flet-
cher.
Ninth Grade: Hilda Hebert Cec;Ie
Boulder, Matte Corrodi, Sophie Nc
Henry.
Tenth Grade: None.
Eleventh. Enolia Henry.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

Chief Inspector Leon Scrc. Of the
Agricultural Department, Is in town
looking over the inspection work in this
district, and reports finding things very
satisfactory
Mr.. Sere said: | am making my an
nual tour. 90 over each inspector
work and check him up. | find the
work III this district perfectly sal. sfacto-
~. | and hear Of few complaints car
inspection system IS unexcclled bv an,
State. The farmers are absolutely pr3-
tected under our system. Now and thea
manufacturer tries to put one over. but
lie is invariably caught and he is dealt
with according to law
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

What the Farmer Did.

\ city man recently visited his
country cousin. The man from the
city, wishing to explain the joys
of metropolitan life said: We GER
tainly have been having fun the
last few days. Thursday we autocd
to the country club, and golfed un-
til dark, them trollied back to town
and danced until morning" The
country cousin was not to be STUN
ped i'll the least. so began telling
of some of the pleasures of the sim
pie life: We have had pretty good
times here. too. One day we bug
gied out to Uncle Ned's and went
out to the back lot, where we base
balled all that afternoon. In the
evening we sncaked up into the at
tic and pokered until morning" A
sturdy old farmer who was listen
ing, not to be outdone, took up the
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03
Splendid for Rheumatism

NpIChUlV TOI KTlClllnatlSln.
81 think Chamberlain Liuiment is
just splendid for rheumatism. writes
Mrs. Dunburgh, Eldridge, n. Y. 1T
has been used by myself and other mem
bcrs of my family time and time again
during the past six years and has always
given the best of satisfaction " The quick
relief from pain which Chamberlain Ii
ninent affords is alone worth many times
the cost Obtainable everywhere. adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

conversation at this Point and said {:
/ was having some fun about this
time myself. | muled to the corn
field, and gee hawed until sun
down. Then | suppcred until dark
and piped until o'clock, after
which | bcdsteaded until the clock
fved, after which | breakfasted un
til it was time to 90 muling again
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03
New Works. Record Made

Last week Mr. II. J.. Hendricks
of lIayncsvillc, L.. won the world,
record for obtaining the greatest
speed i'll shorthand after a given
time i'll school. Just twenty two
DAYS after entering the Tyler Com
mercial College Tvicr, Texas. he
made speed of $50 words per mi
mute lor consecutive minutes or
new matter in court reporting and
Transcribed same on typcv tier,
making a good grad.
Mr.. J. j. Avo of Bowie. La,
formerly held the worlds record.
having won it i'll 1914 with the
Byrne Simplifed Shorthand in the
Tyler Commercial College.
Mr. Hendricks is but nineteen
years of age and should have a
great future fcfore him as a reporter
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03
Woman's Club.

Mrs. J. +. Nettlcs was hostess
to the Woman'S Club "Wednesday
evening. The following program
was given.
HENRY Y.
Response to roll collaboration
from King Henry.
Story of the play (oraD Mrs. ]. T..
NettleS.
King Hal, Shake>rcaresBestLovcd
Characteristics. w. i. White.
The Comic Element of this piav
compared with that of Henry "
Mrs. Albert Stauffcr.
Reading tmemorv) Henry's speech
before the Battle of Harfleur,
Act III, Scene I.---Mrs. W. p.
Edwards.
MuSic---Mrs. d. l.. Mcpherson.
South America BRAZIL Mrs. NJ.
J. MeynSer.
Others present wesc: Miss Ro-
berta Holmes, Mrs. a. J. Golden,
Miss Fannie Kibbe, Mrs. Jonas
WE'LL. The next regular meeting
will be held April IA with Mrs. ].
y. Greene as hostess.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

Prompt delivery of bread, Peer
less Bakery.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

Whereas, Ambrose NJ Smith, of the
Parish Of Vermilion, State of Louisiana.
has applied to ME for the cancellation of
two bonds drawn and subscribed BY w.
]. Lacouture as principal, with first, T.
A. MarceauX, w. a. POche, los. r.
Labit and A. NJ Smith as suretIes
dated March 1912, for One Thous-
and Dollars; second, A. NJ. Smith, W.
A. Poche, W Fl. Sledge and +. A..
Marccaux as sureties dated Nav 5th,
1918. for One Thousand Dollars and
conditioned for the faithful performance
and discharge by said J. w. Lacoutre of
his duties as Notary Public in and for
the Parish of Nermilion, State Of Louisi-
ana.
Now, therefore, /, Luther Egbert
Hall, Governor OF the State of I.ousi-
ana, have thought proper to issue this
my proclamation with the view of giving
public notice to all persons herein in
terested and concerned to show cause III
writing. at the office Of the Secretary Of
State at the City of Baton Rouge. La,
within ninety DAYS from and after the
last publication hereof why said bond
and the mortgage resulting therefrOm
should not be cancelled and annullcd
and the above named securities dis
CHARGED from any fuFth9s liabilities in
Given under my signature and the
Seal of the State of Louisiana at the
City of Baton Rouge, this 18th d1y of
February, a. ID. 1915.
i. T.. HALL.
SEAL BY the Governor.
K. II. Flower,
Asst. Secretary of State.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

Fresh cakes, Peerless Bakery.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03
This is For You.

Patronizc aud pay for your paper
Prais other peorle or put your
tongue i'll your pocket.
Trade all you can, take all the
goods YOU can and tear down as
little as you can.
Believe that your ueighbor is as
good as yourself, as worthy as YOUR
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

The right kind of Shoes YOU
have been looking for for the
little boys and girls from 2
to g years old, to be had at
ID. SILNERMAN'S
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03
Notice

1 will apply to the Legislature at its
next session to have the amount of
money refunded that have overpaid for
license. MRS. B. B. Leblanc.
Proprfetress Abbeville Hotel
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03
Told That There Was No Cure for
Hin

Him.
After suffering for over twentv wears
with indigestion and having some Of the
best doctors here tell me there was no
cure for me, | think it Only right to tell
you for the sake of other sufferers as
well as your own satifaCtIon that IS
cent bottle of Chamberlain 5 Tablets not
only relieved me but cured me within
two months although am man Of 81
years, writes Jul. Grobien, Houston,
Texas. Obtainable everywhere. adv.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-02-19
Believe Danger Zone De-
cree Develops Dangers.
NO REPLY RECEIVED
However, Relations Between
Gerard and Berlin Authorities
Are Said TO be as Cordial
as Ever, Despite Crisis
i'm Affairs Now
Existing.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Secretary
Bryan said tonight that no reply
had been received from Germany to
the American note concerning sub
marine attacks on the belligerent mer
chant vessels in the new sea war
zones under the German admiralty's
proclamation which goes into effect
tomorrow. If reply to the procla-
nation Cf the United States had been
delivered in Berlin to Ambassador
Gerard, the state department haa
not been apprised of the fac..
Publication tonight of the .ex. of
Great Britain's complete reply tc the
American communication concerning
contrabrand ard neutral shipping,
which contains warning that if Ger
many abaalons the principles of in
ternational law by refusing to yerif,
the character Ct a merchant ship lc-
fore attacking. England may not be
bound to the rules hitherto accepted
injected into the general situation
further uncertainties on which the
development of the next few days
were generally expected to have an
important bearing.
While White House and state de-
partment officials did not discuss
what might be done if any American
vessels or lives should be lost in the
war zones, it was admitted on all
sides that the situation was frought
| with many grave possibilities.
Representatives of the German gov
ernment are entirely friendly in their
conferences with Ambassador. Gerard,
and there is nothing to show that
officially there has been any change
IN the good relations which have
| hitherto existed.
The manner of carrying out the
submarine campaign is awaited here
with considerable anxiety. 1t was
hoped that since negotiations with
neutral governments were pending
the German proclamation would not
actually be carried into effect for a
few days.
May Go in Place.
Many American vessels will be in
the war zones in the next few days,
and these will be afforded, it is be.
lieved, an opportunity to reach their
destinations.
The recent suggestions from Ger
man sources that American merchant
men might escape attack if conveyed
by an American warship has not met
with approval in naval circles here.
1t was suggested that the threatened
British retaliation for the German
war zone order may be blockade of
the German coast. In that case not
even an American man of war would
have the right to pass the blockade
lines alone.
Formal notice by the British of the
blockade and recognition of it by The
| United States would at once remove
from the field of diplomacy negotia-
tions on all questions relating to the
right of neutral nations to send car
goes of food to the civil population
of the blockade state.