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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
BANNER WAS SPREAD
TO TIE BREEZE
There was No Chance Of Mistaking
the GuIflight When She
was Torpedoed

Washington, May 1.-THE state
department has made public a sworn
statement by Ralph E. Smith, chief
officer of the American steamer
Gulflight, describing the torpedoine
of hat vessel on May 1st, off the
Scilly islands.
Smith said that when the Gulflight
was torpedoed she was flying a large
American ensign, six by ten feet in
SIZE He saw the submarine, but
could not distinguish or see any flag
flying on her. Shortly before the
submarine was sighted two British
patrol boats took positions on either
side of the Gulflight and ordered her
to follow them to Bishop lighthouse.
81 personally observed our flag stand
ing out well to the breeze" the Of
ficer stated.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
AN ELEGANT ENTERTAINMENT

The Pythian Sisters had a very
pleasant evening in the Castle Hall
Tuesday night. The Sisters them
selves were out in force, and, as it
was not ceremonial occasion, the as
sembly was added to by many knights
and some friends, until the hall was
full.
There was a pretty music PROGRAM
by Misses Ruth Rentz and Mabel
Akin, and recitations by Mrs. Weth-
erbee. Judge Gober made a fine adj
dress on the lessons of Pythianism.
Pleasant conversation and music pre-
vailed during the evening.
Much sport was caused by the arch
cry contest in which Mr.. George
Rentz and Master Hardy Groom dis
played their skill. Hardy made a
very good Cupid with his bow and ar
row.
Refreshments were an important
part of the program; there was
cream, sherbet, soda water and deli
cious homemade cake in abundance.
The entertainment committee con-
sisted of Mrs. r. T. Weaver, Mrs. Fl.
3. Baxter and Mrs. E. T. Spencer,
who were ably aided by the refresh
ment committee, consisting Of Mrs.
Forney, Mrs. Lamar and Mrs. Van
dervoort
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
BRITISH
To RAGE
Sinking the Lusitania has Caused Ill
Treatment of Germans all
Over England

London, May 2.-Anti-German
outbreaks of particular severity oc-
Cured in the neighborhood of the
East India docks and throughout the
East End today. Between sixty and
seventy German shops were wreck
ed. Germans were attacked when
ever they showed themselves. Police
reinforcements were rushed to the
scene.
Never since the war began has such
an anti-German feeling surged thru
the country as now, due entirely to
the sinking of the Lusitania. Work
men are refusing to labor alongside
men of German birth, whether nat
uralized or not, and the premises
Germans occupy in many towns have
been damaged or destroyed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
ODD FELLOWS SPENT
A PLEASANT EVENING

The members of Tulula Lodge had
a most pleasant experience at their
meeting Tuesday evening. There was
a large attendance; nearly all the old
standbys being present and many of
those who come only once in a while
There was no formal program, but
each member was called on for a
short speech, and many wise and
witty things were said; and every
body felt that it was good to be
there.
After the talkfest, the lodge was
dismissed but before the brethren
left they found material refreshment
added to the ethical. Mr.. C. F.
Hayes, long a member of the lodge,
came forward with large cargo Of
his justly celebrated ice cream, which
was reinforced with toothsome cake
and lemonade. All feasted to the full
and went home happy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
CONTINUE TO TAKE CHANCES


New York, May 12-No general
cancellation Of the sailines Of steam
ers or Of passages engaged from New
York to European ports has followed
the sinking Of the Lusitania, accord
ing to agents Of steamship lines here.
They say, however, that there has
been an increase in the popularity q
vessels flying neutral flags. The fact
that the American line has stopped
booking third-class passengers for
the ST. Louis, due to leave here Sat
urday, was cited as an evidence OF
this
The agent Of the French line said
that the sinking Of the Lusftania
would not prevent them from sending
their steamers across As usual. AZ
the Offices Of the Scandinavian-Am-
erican and Holland-American lines It
was stated that 10 sailings had been
cancelled.
Agents Of the White Star line said
the Olympic would sail from New
York for Liverpool Friday, according
to schedule. Forty cabin and three
hundred steerage passengers already
are booked for that steamer.
At the Offices Of the Cunard line it
was said that no instructions have
been received from Liverpool regard
ing the sailings of its steamers, and
there had been no cancellations
II was estimated that two thousand
three hundred and fifty passengers
are on board steamships from Amer
lean ports for destinations that win
take them within range Of German
submarine activity
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
GOOD PRIZES FOR SMART
MARION COUNTY GIRLS

Mrs. Caroline Moorhead Ia in re-
ceipt of letter from the Farm Can
ming Machine Co., of Meridian, Miss,
which viii give in premiums this year
as follows: The champion tomato club
girl of the southern states viii re-
ceive in cash $50; the second best re-
cord, $40; the third best, SIS; the
fourth, SO, and the fifth $5. These
premiums will be awarded for the
young lady who makes the best gen
e-al average on heT cre-ts1th-sc-e
and any outside work that she may
do The only contestants viii be
members of the tomato clubs and
users of the company's machines We
understand that this company viii
place its machines on sale in Ocala
in one Of the leading stores and its
machine comes here with the highest
recommendation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
CLERMoNT LAUNCHING
AT cONNoR
Smart Little Boat VIII be Welded ..
the Waves Next Saturday

Connor, May 1.-THE Clermont
will be launched from the Conner
shipyards Saturday at IL o'clock D. m.
The Clermont is a trim little pleasure
launch built by Lonnie Randall, a
school boy. This vessel is a sister to
the Josephine, boat being construct
ed by the Conner and Ocala school
boy, ]. w. Randall The CIermont
and the Josephine are staunch boats
and their lines are graceful The
motor of the Clermont is an eight
horsepower Dunn marine engine
The Tosephine's enoine is not Install
u - - = - 1----- 49, -c--c-
Il viii ne. J. W's. boat f. eighty five
per cent completed At the christen-
ing and launching of the Clermont
here Saturday. May 1t5h, dinner win
be served picnic style by the river
folk, and after dinner everyone lists
aboard the Clermont for spin, twen-
ty passengers to the trip A A. G.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
TRAMMELL MAY ENTER
SENATORIAL RACE

Tallahassee, May 12.-Governor
Trammell is not certain that he will
make the race for Congress from the
second congressional district TO sue
ceed Congressman Stephen NJ. Spark
man.
During the past few days the chief
executive has been urged by friends
10 reconsider his announcement for
Congress and to announce for the
Senate against Senator Nathan p
Bryan.
Governor Trammell admits that he
is giving the matter serious thought.
81 have nothing to say in that con-
nection just at present" he declared,
but he confessed smilingly that he
may have something to give out at an
early date
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
ANY OTHER NATION WOULD
PUT THEM IN PRISON

Washington, May PA banquet
and reception for the officers of the
interned German commerce raiders
Kronprinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel
Friedrich, which was to have been
held here within the next few days,
has been abandoned by its promoters.
Word has been sent to the officers at
the Norfolk Navy Yard that because
of the Lusitania disaster it was
thought best not to carry out the
plan.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
MANY NEW BAPTIsTS
IN TWELVE MONTHS
An Optimistic Report Made to the
Southern Convention

Houston, Texas, May 12.-Dele-
gates from all parts of the south
have arrived here to attend the an
nual Southern Baptist Convention,
which opens today.
v. /. Masters, Of Atlanta, the edi-
torial secretary, announced last night
that the total membership of the
church was approximately two and a
half million, an increase of more
than sixty-three thousand since the
last convention.
Among the subjects to come before
the convention is a proposition to
consolidate several convention boards,
plans for aiding rural Baptist church.
es and a movement for increasing
the foreign mission work of the
church.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
ITALIAN CROWDS SHOUTED
: DOWN WITH AUSTRIA
WEIGHT OF POPULAR SENTIMENT AGAIN DIPS THE
SCALES TOWARD WAR
ASSOCIATED Presso

Rome, May 12.-Troops were re-
quired last night to disperse the great
crowds of war enthusiasts. Crowds
paraded the streets and cried, "Down
with Austrial Down with Gioitti."
Giolitti is the former premier and
considered the leader of the peace
party. An attempt was made to
storm his residence Soldiers frus-
trated this.
The final decision rests with King
Victor Emmanuel for peace or war.
The king may or may not ask parlia-
ment its opinion regarding the wisest
course, after Austria makes the final
decision regarding territorial conces-
sions.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
BOARD OF TRADE
MEETS THIS EVENING

The regular semi-monthly meeting
of the Board of Trade viii be held
this evening. IL win be held in the
new headquarters in the earn block, |
and as Secretary Rooney has many |
important and interesting affairs to
report a full attendance should be |
present
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
TOM MARSHALL SPOKE
A LARGE-SIZED TRUTH
vice-President Made a Dead Center
Shot at the Jingoes

Tupelo, Miss, May 12-Vice-P Pres
ident Marshall, in discussing the Lus-
itania sinking, said that he considered
that when persons boarded an Eng
lish vessel they virtually are on Eng
lish soil and must expect to stand the
consequences. He declared that too
many men in the United States are
crying war who would not enlist un-
less given a position "selling goods
to the commissary department"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
HEARING POSTPONED

Washington, May 1.-THE hearing
of the case of the Riggs National
Bank against Secretary McAdoo,
Comptroller Williams and Treasurer
Burke, accused by the bank of con-
spring to wreck it, was postponed to-
day until Monday, at the request of
the governments attorneys.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
GASES AND
HUGE GUNS
USED BY GERMANS IN ATTACKS ON THE
ALLIES
FRONTAL ATTACKS OF THE KAEERS INFANTRY MOVED
DOWN BY 4 MURDER0Ug FIRE
cAssoe.tAd Prs.s)
cAssoel.tAd Prs.s)

London. May I2.-With the great
est battles Of the war in progress
one between Arras and the Belgian
coast, and the other in western Cal
icia-to say nothing Of operations in
the Dardanelles, and lesser engage
ments along the eastern and western
fronts, The armiss CT the bsIEgerents
are fully occupied
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12

the world and the contempt of a vast
number of its own People"
Mr.. Dickinson added that if war
comes it should only be upon the con-
dition that we are clearly in the right
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
CONSIDERING AUSTRIA's LAST
PROPOSAL

Rome, May 12.-Italy's course in
the war was still undecided today, but
there is apparently little hope of
peace. What is considered the last
definite proposal Of Austria was re-
ceived today. The cabinet is consid-
ering 1t.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12

Around Ypres the German attack
was continued against the British
lines, the Germans using gases and a
tremendous anount of artillery. The
British are subject TO bombardment
such as they received at Neuve
Chapelle. The British found shelter
in moving down the German infantry
which attempted an advance.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
REAR GUARD FIGHTING BY RUS
SLAMS

The Russians are making desperate
efforts to stop the Austro-German
onrush in Western Galicia. They are
fighting in stubborn rear-guard ac-
ton and endeavoring to hold the Ger
manic allies until reinforcements ar
rive
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
STEAMER SUNK

An Amsterdam dispatch says an
unidentified steamer has been tor
pedoed and fired in the North Sea.
The crews fate is unknown.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12

Beautiful sweet peas for sale. BY
the dozen or hundred; packed for
mailing If desired. M. :. Roess, phone
246. 4-27-H
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
BODY OF VANDERBILT
MAY HAVE BEEN FOUND

London, May 1.-THE Daily Mail
says that the body of Alfred G. Van
dsrbilt has been found and is being
taken to Queenstown
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12

We now have on hand full line II
stock feed-corn, oats, bran, shorts,
hay and molasses feeds
I4-tf Ocala Seed Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
THE BURNT CHILD
BREADS THE FIRE
Cunard Line Isn't Willing to Risk
Another Ship

London, May 12.-The sailing of
the Mauretania scheduled for May %
has been cancelled. No Cunard liner
will sail on May 18th, the date on
which the Lusitania was to have
started on her return trip to New
York.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
FINAL ATTEMPTS TO
DEAD

Queenstown, May 12.-Final at
tempts are being made today by tugs
and patrol boats to recover the Lusi-
tania's dead
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12

SEE The FARM on the Silver
Springs road which furnishes the
Merchants Cafe every day with
fresh vegetT lies, milk and eggs. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12

The Daily News reports the ap-
pearance of Zeppelin over Sunder-
land last night Another was seen
from Yarmouth. Nothing has been
heard of them since.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12

Buy your drugs from cerig's. Quail
ity the best always. f.z7-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12

yuIcanizing. All work guaranteed.
BIalOck Bros, 1O7 OkIawaha Ave. I'm
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
.ICA MUST TAKE SOME
ACTION

Chicago, May 12.-Jaeob NJ. Dick
inson, secretary of war under Taft,
issued a statement last night saying
he had great confidence in the presi-
dent and believed that he would not
only sustain bur national dignity, but
will exhaust al possible means con-
sistent with our national dignity be-
fore committing the country to war.
He said:
@It, is not likely that Germany will
disavow her purpose to destroy the
Lusitania with the full knowledge of
the fact that this involved many
American lives. In view of the result
warning will be given by our govern
nent to Germany that some proper
action must be taken or the American
government will incur the contempt of
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
LONG SERIES OF WRONGS

While no official announcement has
been made it was learned that the
United States would insist upon the
explanation of a series of incidents
including the sinking of the Falaba,
the torpedoing of the steamer Gulf
light and the sinking of the Lusi-
tania. 1t is said the president voices
the intense feeling of the United
States over the happenings and in
the name of international law de-
mands Germany's adherence to the
established rules of maritime war
fare. He will act promptly demand
ing the guarantees Of the German
government circular TO neutral coun-
tries. Assuming the responsibility
and promising reparation for damage
in the war zone to neutral vessels
will not effect tie presidents deter
mined coursei
President Wilson yesterday listen
ed to. the expressions Of members of
the eapinet on the policy they believ-
ed the, United States should adopt
as a result of the sinking by Ger
man torpedo of the British liner Lus-
itania, with a loss of more than one
hundred American lives.
The White House staff is busy with
q deluge of messages almost unpre-
cedented in magnitude. kilograms al
most unanimously expressed conf
dence in the president in the present
J
pressed a desire that something he
done to show the indignation Of the
United States over the sinking of the
Lusitania, many strongly opposed a
recourse to war.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
CONSEQUENCES MAY
FOLLOW

id the president realizes
gravity of the meaning in
and is prepared for any
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
AMERICA WILL INSIST
be-
=: On An EXPLANATION
Vrah
arrange
atmE
PunJ
oonF
Nights AND LIVES OF OUR PEOPLE ON THE SEAS MUST Be
RESPECTED
WILSON'S NOTE TO THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT OPENS CORRESPONDENCE THAT MAY
LEAD TO WAR
CAssdatd dPHsO
WILSON'S NOTE TO THE GERMAN

Ellington, MAY 12.-President
n today virtually completed the
lgte lie will send Germany as re-
suit of the sinking of the busitania.
It asks Germany for an accounting
for series of violations of American
rights in the war zone, not only fnan-
cial but moral, and guarantee that
there viii be no repetition of unlaw-
full practices by German submarines.
STATEMENT FROM THE WHITE
HOUSE
Following is the statement regard
ing the Lusitania made public at the
White House today by Secretary Tu-
multy, after a conference with the
president:
.sThe course of the president has
been determined. It viii be an
nounced just as soon as proper to
publish the note now in preparation.
The note will be sent Ambassador
Gerard at Berlin, either late today or
early tomorrow, for transmission to
he German government.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12

hat course the United States will
gllow in case of Germany's refusal,
eventual severance of diplomatic re
lations is declared not impossible in
official circles.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-05-12
GAsEs AND HUGE Guns

are fuIly occupied.
Evening star., 1915-05-07
FRANCE TO REQUISITI0N
ALL STOCKS OF WHEAT

PARIS, May Announcement has
been made to the budget committee of
the chamber of deputies by Premier
Viviani and Minister of Commerce
Thomson, that the government intend
ed to requsition all existing stocks of
wheat, which will be resold throughout
France at a fixed price. The ministers
explained that the wheat supply was
more than adequate to meet the re-
uulrements of inc civil population, but
that requisitIon was deemed expedient
to prevent speculation and the arti-
fetal initiation of bread prices.
The measure proposed by the govern
ment is expected to have the effect of
maintaining the existing low price and
making it uniform throughout the
country.
Evening star., 1915-05-07
sWAMPED WITH INVITATIONS.
Many Declined That Atlantic Fleet
Sailors May Obtain Rest.

NEW YORK, May TO spare the
enlisted men of the Atlantic fleet as
sembiing here for review from a series
OF entertainments that would occupy
all their spare time while in port, and
to give them a chance to rest while in
New York, the entertainment commit
tee has been compelled to refuse many
invitations to the sailors
"Oue of the objects of having the fleet
here for a week. said Finley J. Shep
ard, chairman of the committee. lis to
give the enlisted men who have been
busy all winter period of rest. IL
we were 10 accept all the invitations
that have come in the enlisted men
would be kept going from early morn
ing until late at night for ten days. and
probably would go to sea May Is in
need of real rest"
Fifteen thousand sailors are expected
to attend the boxing and athletic con-
test to be given for their benefit In
Madison Square Garden next Thursday
night.
Evening star., 1915-05-07
ALL SHIPS IN THE VICINITY
RUSH TO AID OF CUNARDER
Officials Of Company Receive Wireless Advices
Disaster Eight Miles From Kinsale, Near Old Head.
Details Of Wreck Coming In Slowly.

Page this afternoon cabled: "Lusi
tania topedoed and sunk within thirty minutes No of
passengers yet"
NEW YORK. May THE cunard Lustania, of the
fastest ships ahoa todoed and sunk this afternoon off the
of miles of Knsale She had aboard
She sailed from this last Saturday. May and
carried addition her large st 163
transferred to her from the Anchor liner Cameronia.
The her sinking announced by local office the
Cunard line based cable adces received from the home
Office the Liverpool Three dispatches received the
order named made public by the line and read follows
I'VE received from the Lands End wireless station of
peated asking
Big list Position miles south of Knsale Subsequently
received telegram that all available craft the
harbor had been dispatched to assist"
The second message to the local Office read
QUEENSTOWN 4:5e pm-Wire begins about twenty boats
Of all belonging line vicinity where Lustana sunk
About fifteen other boats making for render assistance
The third cabegram dated Liverpool and read
Following received by admiralty: Galeyhead pm-Sev
era boats apparently southeast miles Green
proceeding to assist
Dispatches received London Liverpool and Queens
confirmed the One of the said believed
that all the big liners passengers had been saved
No definite the fate of the had been
eeived by the cunard line here early this afternoon
DETAILS COME SLOWLY.
The Cund line that would make public fast
received all dispatches the sinking of the including
those relating the fate of the passengers.
The stock market stunned by the
ing orders poured from section of the
intense excitement followed Prices peciales broke
within hour Stable issues dropped points
Late today the Cunard line officials
Queenstown stating that large and small
boats were in the vicinity rendering assistance
The dispatch follows:
Large arrived vicinity Apparently rendering
Tugs, patrols spot taking
4otor fishing boats with Lutana boats bearing probably
Ainsae'
This information from Old Head via Queenstown
NO WORD OF CREW.
LIVERPOOL May = SAB pm.-The Echo has been informed
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