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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
HIGH SCHOOL Won
Enthusiastic Work of the Young Peo-
pie Captured the Library for
Their FavOrite Institution


The library contest instituted in this
city by the Educational Contest Com
pany, of Mansfield, Ohio, closed last
Saturday night at 9 o'clock, and re-
suited in the Ocala High School win
ming the beautiful library which has
been on exhibition at the Helvenston
store ever since the contest began.
The high school polled over a mil
lion votes, while the next highest or
ganization was the Ocala lodge of
Elks, with the Ocala Public Library
third.
The final count among the three
highest contesting organizations was
as follows:
Ocala High School. ....... I,055, 1886
Ocala Lodge EIks. .... 642, 2,565
Ocala Public Library. .... 08,917
There were a few scattering votes
for others, but not enough to get
them into the running.
This contest which began sixteen
weeks ago, started off easy, but as
the count was published each week
showing the standing of the num-
erous organizations who were in the
contest, the interest deepened until
it included thousands of jealous pu-
pills of the school and ardent mem
bers of lodges and other organiza-
tions each bent on winning the prize
for their favorite. The work of the
school children was especially sys-
tematic and earnest, Professor Con-
nor having taken charge of the affair
| for the pupils. Three clubs were or
ganized, the winning club to be given
party at the expense of the losers
The contest was clean one from
the start and kept so to the finish. A
number of out of town organizations
were enthusiastic for a time, but the
large lunches of ballots deposited by
the Ocala contestants evidently fright
ened them off. While some of them
made splendid showings up to three
weeks ago, they evidently could moi
see any chance for winning against
| the strong work of the three leading
organizations who were working night
and day.
The high school is to be congratu.
lated upon winning for its library this
/ splendid collection of books.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
FEDERAL LAND BANK
FOR FLORIDA
Senator Fletcher viii Try to Locate
One of the Twelve in
Jacksonville

Washington, July Ex-senator d. u.
Fletcher intends to make vigorous
effort to secure the establishment of
federal land bank at Jacksonville.
Twelve of these banks are 10 be or
ganized in the country as nucleus
of the new rural credits system. As
the South sas one-third of the ma
tion's productive farming area, Sena-
tor Fletcher thinks it would be fair
and equitable to establish one-third of
the banks in that section. This would
give the South four federal land
banks.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25

new 1Ork, July Z0.--ASSorIlng IndC
l'the lack of equipment and training of
the National Guard regiments sent to
Mexico furnished a gIaring lesson on
unpreparedness, Brigadier General
McCosky Butt, on the reserve list of
the New York state National Guard,
declared yesterday that our military
establishment compared to those of
European countries stands in about
the same relation tnat the old New
York s,iunteer fire department. bears
to the fire department of today.
General Butt, who commanded a
brigade at Camp Black, L. l., when
troops were being mustered into SER
vice for the war with Spain, stated
that there had been no improvement
in the system since 1893.
"Could anything be more scandalous
than to take green men off the streets
and send them to the border, some
half equipped and some with no equip
ment ?" asked General Butt.
"Was it fair or consistent to rush
men off without previous training or
hardening to trying climate and en-
deavor to harden them in the presence
of an enemy? The Mexicans may be
classed as poor enemy, but they
have had at least three years of war.
Imagine taking troops to the bor-
der who do not know how to shoot or
keep their rifles clean, and shooting is
the first requisite of the soldier. Just
look at the record in shooting of some
of the New York organizations last
spring as shown by the official records.
"The Seventh Infantry, with $50
men, qualified 472 marksmen, sharp
shooters and experts, and this regi-
ment is recognized as the best in New
York city. The Twelfth Infantry
with 773 men, only qualified 81. The
Fourteenth Infantry with 654 men,
was poorer yet, qualifying only 3S
The Twenty-third Infantry, with 72C
men, qualified 100. The Sixty-ninth
/ Infantry, with 800 men, qualified 35
The Seventy-frst Infantry, with Ole
men, qualified 129, and the Forty
seventh, with 773 men, qualified Al.
"It is thus seen that out of the 464E
men in the above named regiments
only 400 men knew how to shoot
When you recruit these regiments te
war strength, give them no training
in rifle practice before being moved
to the border, what kind of a military
asset is it? If Carranza had mo-
changed his policy it would have
meant leading lambs to the slaughter
| "There is little use in going into al
these discussions. The question is vii
the people of the United States wax.
!, up at the glaring lesson of unpre
iparedness right before them, and hav,
compulsory military service, under
trained professional officers.
i "If they do not wake up, they ma.
see the country, or at least its princi
pal cities, occupied by foreign arm,
during the next fifteen years. IF W,
have universal military training n,
big country in the world would trou
BILE us. IF the scandalous and shame
full iessons are ignored the people o
America will pay the penalty.
Universal training may cost none,
but y is cheap insurance against be
ing p.undered of large war contri
button and some of the states bein,
occupied by foreign army"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
Twenty-Five Million Dollars for Islands if the
Senate Ratifies the Treaty
P0WR TO DEFEND WHAT We ALREADY HAVE We MAY ADD TO THE EXTENT OF OUR
USELESS POSSESSIONS

Washington, July 25.-The White
House announces that negotiations
are practically complete for the pur-
chase of the Danish West Indies for
$25,000,000. The treaty will probably
be signed today and sent to the Sem
ate Immediately. 1t is understood the
administration hopes for ratification
at this session. Word from Denmark
says the treaty is practically certain
of being ratified by the Danish parlia-
ment. The details of the treaty are
not disclosed but it is understood the
United States is to have complete
possession.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25

Mr.. j. D. Small, of North 0cala,
narrowly escaped serious injury late
yesterday afternoon, when his Forss
ran away, overturned the buggy and
threw him out. The accident occurred
near the Meadows wagon shop. Mr..
Small sustained only slight injuries.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
FLORIDA MEN FOR
NATIONAL DEFENSE

Washington, July 25.-Among the
directors of the National Defense
League elected at the triennial meet
ing of the league here are P. A. Vans
Agnew, of Jacksonville, and General
J. Cliord r. Foster, adjutant general
of Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
SUFFERERS
CAUCUS WILL CONSIDER
Whether President Wilson's Reason
able and Humane Rqeuest
be Granted
Associated Press)

Washington, July 25.-Democratic
senator's will caucus tonight to con-
slider President Wilson's request for
the passage of the child labor bill.
The president has insisted on the pas
sage of this and the federal employees
compensation bill.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
BANDITS WE'RE TO BLAME

El Paso, July 25.-General Bell last
night notified General Gonzales, COM
mandant at Juarez, that his reports
indicated that six Villa outlaws were
responsible for the recent exchange Of
shots between Massachusetts guards
men and Mexicans, near here. Gem
eral Bell asked Gonzales to try and
break up the band
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
PRESIDENT BEHIND
NAVAL PROGRAM
Wants Bill as 1t Passed Senate Adopt
ed, but Congress is In for
a Jaw Fest
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, July 25.-Official word
has been sent to the capital that Pres
ident Wilson stands behind the con-
struction naval bill as it passed the
Senate. It includes four dreadnaughts
and four battle cruisers to be built
Immediately. Prolonged conferences
of House and Senate conferees is ex-
pected. It may take several weeks
for the bill to come to a vote.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
HOPING FOR A FIGHT

The possibility of a fight at sea has
aroused great interest.
No word has been received as to
when the Deutschland will leave Bal
timore. German circles believe the
Bremen, sister ship of the Deutsch-
land, has been headed off by the allies
or has met with some accident.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
BOYS WELL FED
ON THE BORDER
Bunch of Villa Bandits Responsible
for Recent Scrap Near
Ell Paso
(Associated Press)

Washington, July 25.-MajOr Gen
eral Bliss, assistant chief of staff, de-
clares the reports of ineficiency and
bad rations in the National Guard
camps in the Brownsville district are
wholly false.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
SOUTH CAROLINA RIVERS
ARE AGAIN SWOLLEN
Crop Damage Great on Banks of the
Wateree, Congaree, Peedee
and Catawba
(Associated Press)

Columbia, July 25.-Heavy rains
have again swollen South Carolina
rivers, causing much damage to grow
ing crops. Reports of the weather
bureau show the Catawba, Wateree,
Congaree and Peedee rising in the
lower sections. Railroad traffic is
badly crippled.
GOVERNMENT MAY AID THE
SUFFERERS
Washington, July 25.-Resolutions
apropriating 100000 to aid the food
sufferers in North and South Caro-
lima, Georgia, Alabama and Missis-
sippi have been introduced in the
House.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25

Charles M. Trammell, county judge
of Polk county, is a visitor here. He
is cousin of L. R. Trammel, secre-
tary of the board of trade. Judge
Trammell is here arguing case be-
fore Judge Bullock.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
ASSISTANT ENGINEER
HAS ARRIVED

G. w. Powell, of Jacksonville, has
been selected as night engineer for
the water works, and is expected to
arrive in 0cala this afternoon. Later
Mr.. Powell will move his family here.
OF late ]. c. Caldwell, superintendent,
has been on duty night and day at the
water works.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
DEUTSCHLAND MAY NEED TO
MAKE A LONG DIVE
CRUISERS OF THE ALLIES ARE SIEAMNG THICK OFF THE
VIRGINIA CAFES
Press)
(Associated Press)

Norfolk, July 25.-There is great
demand for small boats capable of go
ing to sea here as the result of re-
ports which say there is a line of al
lied warships about twenty miles out
awaiting the submarine Deutschland
and rumors of a convoy of armed
German submarines awaiting her off
the Virginia capes.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
HAVING TROUBLE
WITH YOUR CAR?

Then bring it to me. Remedying
automobile troubles is my business.
Honest, efficient service; you pay foi
the time put in on your car only. j.
A. Bouvier, Anthony road, phone
393, ocala, Fla. 6-9-16-H
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25

ton of comparative calm prevails
south of the Somme river along the
French line, while in the Verdun re-
gion the French have occupied the
German redoubt west of Thiaumont.
SHIFTED VERDUN TROOPS TO
THE SOMME
That the German troops have been
removed from the Verdun region to
the Somme region is shown by the
German announcement that the Barn
denburg grenadiers of Douaumont
fame defeated the British Sunday at
Longueval.
ISN'T MUCH USE ANYWHERE
Germany announces that the kaiser
has gone from the western to the
eastern front.
ITALIANS TOOK A POSITION
FROM THE AUSTRIANS
Rome reports the capture of Monte
Cimone from the Austrians.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25

The Williams Candy Store has
couple of bottles of delicious coca
cola for Miss Alice Sexton and
friend, If they will call and ask for it.
The Ocala Coca-Cola Bottling Works.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
LITTLE TASTE OF
NAVAL LIFE
Having Served Ten Days on Battle
ship, Florida Reseryists are On
Their Way Home
(Associated Press)

Norfolk, Va, July 25.-The Florida
naval reservists, returned today from
a ten days cruise aboard the battle
ship Louisiana and left for home.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
BRITISH BLACK LIST
DISCUSSED BY CABINET

Washington, July 25.-The cabinet
discussed the British black list of
American firms this morning. No an
nouncement will be made now, stated
Acting Secretary of State Polk. Of
ficials are studying treaties.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
JAMES wHITCoMB RILEY
LAID TO REST


indianapolis, July 25.--The funeral
of James Whitcomb Riley was held
here today. There was large crowd
at the cemetery. The funeral was
private.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
PLUMBING AND
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING

When you have plumbing or elec-
trical contracting let us furnish you
estimates. No job too large and none
to small. II. w. Tucker. Il
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
WORSE AND WORSE
Efforts of New York Physicians tt
Stay Epidemic Seem Useless
Associated Press)

New York, July 25.-There have
been thirty-eight deaths and $50 new
cases of infantile paralysis during the
past twenty-four hours.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
DOUBLED THE SUPPLY
Water Let Into the New Reservoir al
the City Plant this Morning

Water was cut into the new reser-
yoir at the water works this morning.
With the addition of this reservoir
and the main settling basis the city is
at present provided with double the
water supply it has ever had.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
Shattered a Tunnel Five Miles
from Shore
NUMBER OF W0REMEN KILLED AND SEVERAL RESCUERS LOST
LIVES TRYING To BRING IHETl OUT
(Associated Press)

Cleveland, Ohio, July 25.-Twenty-
two were killed and six are dying as
a result of an explosion in the gas
and water works tunnel five miles
from shore under Lake Erie. The
dead include workmen who were trap
ped by the explosion and ten rescuers.
-Four of the seven men in the first
rescue Earty died. Six of the eleven
in the second party were killed. The
third party of rescuers, wearing
oxygen helmets, brought out one
body and Gustav C. Vandusen, super
intendent of the water works con-
struction. He may die.
The cause of the explosion has not
been determined.
PICK STRUCK A GAS POCKET
The first alarm was given by Will
lam Donlan, the lock tender at the air
chamber entrance to the tunnel. Dom
Ian saved two members of the first
rescue party, then collapsed. The sec
ond rescue party saved one member
of the first.
1t is supposed that workman's
pick struck gas pocket or an electric
spark ignited gas that had gathered
in the tunnel. Work, which was sus-
pended for three days on account of
the presence of gas, was resumed last
night.
EIGHT BODIES RECOVERED
Eight bodies have been recovered.
None of the men originally entombed
have been recovered.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
EIGHT BODIES RECOVERED
An INDIVIDUAL HONOR
Pen With Which Credits Bill was
Signed Given to Senator Fletcher
by the President
Washington, July %, 1916.

washington, July II, 1910.
Editor Star: In the Associated
Press story of July II, concerning the
signing of the rural credits bill by
President Wilson, appearing in the
Star of the same date under the cap
tion of "Rural Credits Bill" the state
ment is made that the president used
two pens, "giving one to Senator
Fletcher of Florida to be presented to
the Southern Commercial Congress"
The part of the article quoted by me
is in error, as admitted to me by the
manager of the Associated Press this
morning.
The facts are the pen was not given
to Senator Fletcher to be presented
to someone else. It was given to him
individually. The senator simply ask
ed the president if he would permit
the senator to so arrange it that the
Southern Commercial Congress, of
which he is the president, might share
with him the honor in some way.
In order that you may know exactly
what was said by the senator ] en-
close copy of his remarks to the presi-
dent on the occasion and would ap-
preciate it if you would make the cor
rection. Very truly,
j. NJ. Cathcart.
Senator Fletcher's Appreciation
Mr.. President: thank you exceed
ingly for this pen which has been the
instrument of impressing your APP
proval to a bill intended TO establish
system which will bring to agricul-
ture, as you have suggested, long de-
layed justice, placing that essential
industry on an equal footing as to
financial operations with every other
important industry of the country.
believe you viii not consider it indi-
eating any lack of appreciation on my
part, if ask permission to find way
to pass on some portion OF the
honor, and have it share therein some
way, to the Southern Commercial Con-
gress, without the efforts of which
am sure we could not have accom-
plished this legislation, which means q
long step forward for the country, Sc
soon after the very earnest movement
for it was begun.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
FRENCH AND BRITISH
GAIN ON SOMME FRONT
BERLIN ADMITS THAT FIRST LINE NEAR LUTz HAS
BEEN BROKEN
(Associated Press)

London, July 25.-Both British anG
French gained on the Somme front
yesterday. The British war office
claims the capture of most of the
village of Pozieres and the repulse OF
German counter attacks.
The French claim they took block.
houses south of Estrees and drove the
Germans out of trenches north of Yer.
mandevilliAs. Grenade fighting an6
artillery duels are reported from the
Verdun front.
A TERROR TO THE TEUTONS
Lieutenant Eungesser, Of the
French aviation corps, has brought
down his tenth Teutonic aeroplane.
RUSSIANS BROKE THE EASTERN
LINE
The Russians have penetrated Ger.
man first line trenches on small part
of the front defended by General Vor
Linsingen's troops, says Berlin. Berlin
also reports that combined British an6
French attacks north of the Somme
yesterday broke down.
Petrograd reports Russian detach-
ments about ten miles from the Turk.
ish town of Erzingan, Armenia.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
FRENCH GAIN AT vERDUN

There has been a slackening in the
vicious fighting which began Saturday
night along the British front from
Thievpal to ,Guillemand and condi-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-07-25
WEATHER FORECAST

Partly cloudy tonight and Wednes-
day, local thunder showers Wednes-
day.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-11-16
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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-11-16

Mrs. W. F. Snyder left Wednes-
day to attend the wedding of her
brother, A. S. Baldry, who will be
married today to Miss Blanche
Bell at the Episcopal Church in
Carthage. Miss Bell is a promi-
nent young lady of Joplin,
An S-year.old son of Mrs. Nc
Intire, 8 miles east of Jasper fell
from a horse last Thursday, and
another horse he was aiding step
ped on the little boys cheek maxi
ing a wound that required five
stitches to close.
S. N. Devices and wife returned
this week from California. They
expect to move to their farm south
east of Jasper on the baseline as
soon as they can get possession of
the place.
r. l.. Roberts has bought the
pretty bungalow of y. D. Jackson
on South Main, and will move
here from Springfield with his fam
lily next week.
DR.. Knott reports the birth Of
baby girl to Basil McClintock
and wife of Jasper, Friday, No
vember 10.
Sheriff.elect Oh Rogers was in
Jasper yesterday shaking hands
with many friends.
A girl baby was born to Walker
Hubbard and wife Wednesday,
November IS.
Boys, take your rabbits to
Wheat & Wards for the best cash
price.
Don't forget Wheat & Ward
when you bring your produce to
town.
See me before you sell your
furs.-Edwin Cordz.
Miss Irene Snyder is visiting in
Joplin.
Jasper County Teachers.
See The News for your report
cards.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-11-16
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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-11-16
Are You Worth whileP

Are you merely existing in your
community or are you living in it?
Are you doing anything for its Lenefit
or are you simply making your living
from it? Are you builder or are you
parasite? In other words, "Are you
worth while?"-Jefferson Highway
Declaration.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1916-11-16
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