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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

ments against the bill was made by
Representative Frank Clark, of Flor
ida, who pointed out that he was in
favor of an eight hour day for all la
Dor, but that this proposition was
simply demand that Congress raise
the pay of certain class. He said
that he would forfeit his seat in Con-
gress before he would stultify himself
by swallowing this kind of stuff He
refused to take part in the proceed
ings and when the final vote was
taken he was recorded as not voting
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29
ILLEGITIMATE ADVERTISING

There is a form of advertising and
publicity that has become very COM
mon. It's use ought to cease. 1t is
not legitimate. The scheme is to ad-
vertise one section by publishing pho
tographs or descriptions of another
section "near by; the "near by" be-
ing any distance except near. The
plan is misleading, and especially so
in view of the fact that the geography
and geology of Florida vary widely.
The Star recently told of land de-
velopment in South Florida being ad-
vertised with photograph of Mar
ion county hay stacks. The hay was
not the kind named in the caption
under the picture. The other day the
Leesburg Commercial printed long
article on the Muclan farms, pointing
out that the farms were near Lees
burg, but neglecting to state that
Muclan is in Marion county, and not
Lake county, and nearer Ocala than
Leesburg. AS a result, some of the
largest papers in the state have re-
printed the Commercials article
either in part or in its entirety, and
have referred to the Muclan farms
as being in Lake county, although
just a few days before the same pap,
ers had printed articles about the
farms being in Marion county.
Ina way, these things are compli
rent to Marion county. They are
certainly not complimentary to any
other section. But these methods Of
publicity are not good. They must Of
necessity prove to be boomerang il
tire long run.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

Marshal Carter, who has been
working vigorously to raise money for
the benches on the courthouse square,
has collected about wo-thirds of the
necessary amount. He needs only a
few dollars more, and all who haven't
contributed should come across. These
benches are much needed, not only for
visitors from the county, but by our
own people. Ocala is the only town
of its size we know that has not seats
in such a public place as the court
house square. Many times in the last
dozen years have we heard comment
from our citizens and the country peo-
pie on this long felt want. Some peo-
pie seem to be afraid that the seats
will be used by loafers to the exclus-
ion of respectable people, but they
needn't worry. As long as we keep a
decent pc lice force on duty, its men,
bers will see to it that Objectionable
characters have to move along. So,
chip in. The Star has contributed and
it is as poor as anybody. If you don't
see Carter, call up 300 and tell Henry
Sistrunk to tell the marshal you want
him to see you.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

incident, anecdote or story, for in al
most every respect he was charac-
ter sui generis. To hear him tell about
the sausages, or relate any story or
ing, so that while | chafed at the de-
lay | cannot say that | did not enjoy
the ten or fifteen minutes halt that
spent with him. | moved on and did
not pause again until | came to the
long -Cannon's-which SPAN
ned the South Edisto river which then
separated Barnwell from Orangeburg
county. The bridge was built of cy-
press timber and lumber, compare
lively new and splendidly constructed,
and in spanning the main stream was
one hundred yards long. When l
reached the middle of the bridge l
| just had to stop and look at this beau
tiful stream and watch its ripping
waters winding its way to the sea,
curving and recurring between the
growth of magnificent trees and
shrubs and Towering vines which
marked the rivers bounds on each
| flowers were at their best along the
shores, late of an afternoon when the
shore. Oh! what a grand and lovely
stream it isl How l loved it then and
how | love it now; the delightful
memories associated with 1.-THE fish
ing, the bathing, the hunting that
enjoyed so much along thy shores and
upon thy rolling waters sweet Edisto!
Whenever | think of or hear the lines
in the "Old Oaken Bucket" GLOW dear
to my heart are the scenes of my
childhood" you, my dear old river
form a prominent feature in memory's
gallery. Father had splendid boat
o nthe river, "Blue Junietta "-and in
the springtime, when the gorgeous
sunbeams, soft and yellow, glinteC
through the leaves of the forest, anc
birds of brilliant plumage chirped
their vesper songs as they fitted
from bough to bough, to sit in this
boat and drift down this lovely river
was a soul-soothing delight as charm
ingly sweet and ecstatic as a poets
idream. When I think now of the
many times / have enjoyed this en-
chanting pastime, the song of my
heart is,
l"Ohl would | were a boy again,
\ When life seemed formed of sunny
years,
And all my heart then knew of pain
Was wept away in transient tears"
/ The memory of those hallowed days
shine out through the mists of inter
vening years like solitary star OF
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

Leslie's Weekly is one of the most
stalwart republican papers in Amer
lea. So it is Noteworthy that it says:
Unnecessary! 1t is unnecessary to
raise a sectional issue in this presi-
Dental campaign. Let the dead past
be buried. L the South is the con-
trolling factor in the present govern
ment it is because the people voted to
have it so. The solid South is the
mainstay of the democratic party, and
under all the rules fthe game it is
therefore entitled to dominate in the
councils of the administration. Nor
should it be forgotten that the south
ern states have made it a rule for
years to return to Congress their rep
resentative men and to keep them
there so that they might become train
ed in the practice of legislation. It
would be infinitely better if the West
and North were to follow this excel
lent example instead of changing
their representatives at Washington
at the time when they are beginning
to be useful. There are sufficient is
sues in this great presidential cam
paign on which to make an appeal to
the voters without seeking to divide
them on sect nal lines. The South
is prosperous. It has marvellous riches
undeveloped which are attracting cap
ital literally from the North. It's
thoughtful men are changing their
opinions to some extent regarding the
need of tariff to protect Southern
industries and of an adequate ship
subsidy to give the South facilities
for the transportation of it's cotton
and other crops which are sought for
in the markets of the world. Give the
South a chance"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

sent and got bottle. I could tell
that it had helped me. I took FIVE
bottles in all and can say that it has
cured me. | can do my work. 1t is a
pleas re to me to be well, and / would
advise all mothers to take DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. I always tell the
good news to all. "-MRs. SALLIE SMITa
las st. Francis St., Tallahassee, Fla.
There is nothing that will bring com
fort and renew hope to the invalid sc
surely as good news. When the vita,
forces are at low ebb and everything
seems useless ray of Joy and assurance
will simulate the weary body. A Lei q.
from loved one has turned the tide in
many siege of sickness.
Doctor Pierce, of the Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, N. Y, has good news for every
suffering woman. Write him to-day and
tell him your troubles, and he will send
you just the right advice to restore you
% health and bring back the roses TO
your cheeks, and without charge lis
Favorite Prescription" has been the
escue of thousands of suffering women.
Many grateful patients have taken Dr..
Pierce's advice.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

Mr.. l.. R. Trammell, secretary of
the Ocala democratic campaign col
lecting committee, telephoned to the
Star yesterday, asking if it, the Star,
was Incorporated. On our asking him
why in blazes he asked such silly
question, he replied that it was
against the principles of the national
democratic committee to accept funds
from corporations, so if the Star was
incorporated its contribution would
have to be returned. Quick as flash,
we thought of whole lot of things
that could be done with that five dol
lars, and sadly and sorrowly replied
to Mr.. Trammell that the Star wasn't
incorporated and the committee would
have to keep the money.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

Speaking of real estate agents, a
good one is valuable asset to any
community. We know one who in the
past ten years, its safe bet to say,
has secured for this community more
bona fide settlers than any colonial
ton scheme in South Florida. He
makes very little splash, but the peo-
pie he induces to buy land in Marion
county almost invariably stay on it
and improve it.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

The British say the Germans at
Combles seem to have lost their spirit
toward the last. They made weak
resistance and seemed glad to surren-
der After all they had endured, and
knowing they had been left in hope
less position, they were not to blame.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

lOuIlu IL just WndI
it is claimed to be.
/ ad won an 8
trouble. After my
first baby was born
my health was
ruined. / was so
nervous and weak
l could not do my
work. Was told by
a friend about DR..
Pierce's Favorite
Droear;1&.o- o-I T
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

New York Herald is printing an adj
vertisement of battlefield for sale.
Said field is on the Somme front, is
furrowed with trenches and occasion
ally sprinkled with shells. At least
one French real estate agent has SUBJ
lime faith in his country.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

What darling world it would be if
everybody were as polite as a candi-
date.-Tampa Tribune.
If everybody was as impolite as one
candidate we know, this world would
be a rough house.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

Reading far back in the mythical
ages of Greece, when gods and gcd-
desses were believed to come down
from high Olympus to talk with men
and women, Crete was renowned as a
spunky little island, and it seems like
the blood of the bowmen who main
tanned their liberties against invaders
in the days of Minos hasn't run out
yet.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

News note informs us that Mr..
Hughes never swears. Betcha two to
one that he says damn" before
Thanksgiving day.-Tampa Times.
Courts have decided "damn" isn't
swearing
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

The dispatches announce that as
soon as the great war is over the Jap
anese will renew their attempts to
have their people who come to the
United States put on an equal footing
with American citizens.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

A friend calls our attention to the
fact that year ago the Germans had
preponderance of men, guns and
ammunition on the western front, and
could not go forward Today, the pre-
ponderance is against them, and they
are going backward
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

James w. Gerard, American ambas-
sador to Germany, is said to be on his
way home for a brief vacation. He
has been constantly on duty for over
two years.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

The Columbia State is making a fine
argument for Wilson. The only trou-
BILE is that most of the States readers
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

There is a movement on foot in
Sumter county to erect monument
to Major Dade and his men, who were
massacred by the Indians at the be-
ginning of the first Seminole war.
The place where the massacre took
place is something over a mile from
Bushnell. The road from Ocala to
Tampa passes near it.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

Tampa Tribune wants Florida put
on eastern time. One argument in
favor of the change would be that it
would be a powerful reason for state
division.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

Ocala is a democratic town, but
some of it's business people would
like mighty well to have local pro-
tective tariff.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

The two Ocala papers are rebuking
each other. They ought to save their
rebukes for Cats. They have none
to spare, if he gets justice.-Punta
Gorda Herald.
Cats friends up this way say we
rebuke him too much now.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

Frank Clark is an aggressive sort
of a person and draws considerable
fire from the republican press. 1t is
therefore gratifying to find the follow
ing mention of him in Leslie's Week
ly, regarding his position in regard to
the Adamson eight-hour day bill:
sin the House, one of the best argu-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

Please don't forget that we carry
the famous NORRIS candies, the best
made. Fresh each week The Court
Pharmacy. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

They found a subterranean moon
shine still right in the heart of At
lanta.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

1t looks like MacKenzen's Serbian
laurels are turning to Roumanian will
lows.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

The French claim that in two
months they have taken 10000 pris-
oners on the Somme front.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29

Send three dimes Tor stamps) for mail
'ng charges to Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel,
3ufalo, N. Y, and you viii receive a
copy of the Common Sense Medical
Adviser" all charges prepaid.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-09-29
AN IEZEURTANT LETTER
FROM 4 TALLAHASSEE
WOMAN.

Tallahassee, Fla.-"I have taken DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription and have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-17

Santa Claus
Dear Editor: DO you really think there
is Santa Claus? My mother says there is
A girl in the seventh grade told me there
isn't any Santa Claus Do you really think
MARION THAyER Gage seven).
no think there is a Santa Claus?
- Why, Marion, knom it.
have had four times as many Chrsmases as
you, and every single Christmas Santa Claus has remem
bered me- Do you think would be ungrateful to him
by pretending believe any that any girl in
the seventh grade might tell?
Of course have Santa Claus don't want
to see him. 1t would take all the fun away from Christ
mas if | ever did
But just because never saw him-what does that
signify?
never electricity But a button and
the light goes and know electricity is there, even
don't see it.
know that girl in the seventh grade, or at least
know her kind And don't like her. Marion. advise
you to keep away from her.
She will meet you day, when you engaged to
be married And you will tell her that your boy is the
most wonderful boy in the world, and that you know you
going to be happy for ever and ever
And she will pull long face and answer: "Dont be
too sure. You'll feel different after you have been
married few years"
But ~on feel different Marion It's only 'x folks
that don't believe in Santa Claus that fee different
You and Iwel just on feeling the same happy way
as long we live.
And some time you'll meet that girl who has lost her
faith in Santa Claus and you'll find that terrible thing
has happened to her She has lost her faith in
and in
1t impossible, doesn't it?
You and know that women pure and clean and
sweet just like your mother all except witches OF
course and bad fairies.
And men strong and handsome and noble, like your
fathera except pirates and robbers that live desert
islands.
We love and men, you and l, because we know
how good they and how kind in spite of the troubles
they have.
But some of the girls who don't believe in Santa Claus
grow up and don't believe in and women, either.
And sometimes sometimes those girls grow up and
don't believe in angels and in God
don't see how they dare to go to bed in the dark
You and |, when CO. we know that angels right
there all night just watching all the time sleep.
1t must be terrible not to believe in angels hate to
think of it, don't you?
Your mother is right, Marion, and don't you
doubt it. And I'm right. And that girl in the seventh
grade is wrong.
The best things in your whole life-love, and faith,
and friendship and trust, and God-are things you
But they're the only things worth believing in Life
doesn't very much when they begin to disappear
You and | won't let them begin to disappear Not
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-31
YEAR SEES GREAT
CHURCH BUILDING
But Prospects for Coming
Twelve Months Are Even
Better Than Past.
BIG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The last year has been marked by
great activity in church building in
Omaha and still greater activity in
planning big things for the coming
year.
The most notable church cdihce
completed is the First Presbyterian,
Thirty fifth and Farnam streets, a
beautiful structure of brick trimmed
with stone and with capacious par
ish house in connection, all set on
beautiful grounds. The total cost of
the cdihce and ground was $l50,000.
St, Mary's Avenue Congregational
church sold its big frame building on
St. Mary's avenue to the Seventh Day
Adventists, the latter coming from a
very small structure on Twenty-hfth
north of Cunning street. The St.
Mary's Avenue Congregational church
is now selecting site and will begin
this spring the erection of a new
church farther west, costing about
$l50000.
The Westminster Presbyterian and
the Parkvale Presbyterian are each
planning new churches, probably to
be erected in 1917.
St Cecilia's cathedral, costing $780,
600 was brought so near completion
that the installation Of Bishop Harry
was held there December q, though
it will be several months before it is
completed entirely.
N~,y r,+LoI;c Nbur.l
St. Peters Catholic church has
bought ground and has plans com
pleted for the erection of new
church at Thirty-second and Pacific
streets.
The First Unitarian church will be-
gin the erection Of building early in
the spring on the northwest corner of
Turner boulevard and Harvey street.
Trinity Lutheran church (English)
dedicated a remodeled building at
Twenty-hfth street and Ames avenue
a few weeks ago Within two or three
years this congregation expects to
erect a new church few blocks far
ther west.
The Second Church of Christ, Sci
enlist, has plans for the erection of
new edihce.
The First Methodist church was
renovated with an expenditure of
about $4,000
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-31
Bold Little Cupid Works
Overtime Time in Lean Year

Leap year broke all records for
marriage licenses issued in Douglas
county. Figures taken from the rec
ords of Cupid" Stubbendorf, mar
riage license clerk in the clerk of the
county courts Office, show that 2,726
legal permits to wed were granted in
1915, as against 2.404 the previous
year This record is Us greater than
the previous high mark-l9l3-when
2,50l couples started on their matri-
monial careers in Douglas county.
Comparative tables showing the num-
Der of licenses issued by months in
lQlh and the nrenionS nnar ara nc
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-31
Omaha Loan Association
Declares Five and Half Melon

At the semi-annual meeting OF the
board of directors of the Omaha Loan
and Building association, held Thurs
day, the secretary's report showed an
increase in the assets of the associa
ton for the year of $1,458,807.88.
A dividend of 81 per cent per
annum was declared for the six
months ending December 81, which.
together with the 6 per cent dividend
declared on July |, makes a total
dividend OF 5M per cent for the year,
amounting to $42l ,0S442. In add
ton to the dividend, there was $22.-
o4lIo added 10 the reserve fund and
undivided profits.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-31
Showing Social and Governmental Activities Omaha During 1916
Greater Omaha

Population testimated) ....... $4,000
Arca tsquare miles) ,,.,,.....-. es
Number Of parks .,...,......., 10
Acreage parks and play grounds 800
Boulevnrds lin miles) ..,..... 20
Numher miles paved street .... 237
Miles permanent sidewalks. .... 5i3
Number miles Of sewer .,....,. $40
Number Of t~lepboBes ........ 1881
bonded indebtedness ...,.,,.. SIS, sss,Iss
Number Of banks .,.,,,........ 10
Banking capital ............s I0.860.i29
Bank deposits ......,,,,..... SOC, 70i,A9
Number building and loan 3
Building and loan assets. $40 900, 900
Number Of public school build
ings OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 50
Pupils enrolled In public schools sS,542
Value Of public school build
inEs ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .,. so,oVV,VtD
Nurses In school inspection work .
Number Of pasoehinl schools 81
Number Of universities .....,..
Number Of churches ,.,....... $40
Number Of trunk lines Of rail-
TO00 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Passenger trains each "a hours 1873
Number Of packing houses
Number of factories ..,..,.,,, 51S
Number OF wholesale houses 400
Number Of hospitals ,..,,....-. L:
Number Of country clubs .....
Number Of thoaters ,,..........
Number Of movie theaterv. 38
Commercial club membership 1000
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-31
Greater Omaha Has Over
Two Hundred Miles of Paving

Greater Omaha now has;
Two hundred and thirty-seyeu
miles of pavements. 5l5 miles of per-
manent sidewalks and $40 miles of
sewers.
During the year the public i'm
provcments department, under City
Commissioner Jardine. expended
Sl,l47,oo9 in pavements, curling,
sewer, grading and sidewalks, as fol-
lows:
Cost
Curblns-27ss miles .,.,........ 73.s442s
Paving-ls+9 miles. ...,,...... 5s4.5.4la
sewers-2l,75 miles. ........... 3s750oo 90
Approximately 20 per cent direct levy)
Gradins-s37.2 27.o cubic yards,
under contract, ss7.5753s
167S+S,o cubic yards by
private contract. l9,06916- 5s6t455
Sidewalks-2.67 miles
brick ..........., 6,l6562
l+2S mil. artificial
stone ............ 4s.eso,7s- 55456.3s
Total cost infnromenfa for a tA5 ESQ 10
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-31
Infant Mortality Rate
Is Higher This Year

The infant mortality rate for
Greater Omaha for the year up to De-
cember | was OIL per 100. For the
eleven months there were 5,45l births
and there were 2ll deaths OF infants
less than.l year of age.
The infant mortality rate for 1915
was Al.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-31

Give your Want Ad a chance to
make good. Run it in The Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-31

Total cost improments for 1slssi,l4T,e6ss :;
Omaha daily bee., 1916-12-31
Figures On City Street
LiuhtinO Gas LAMPS

According to ]. P. Butler, commits
sioner Of gas lighting, the average
quality Of gas during the year was
COLA B. T. u. based on 549 tests.
The city requires not less than 600
B. T. U.
= Superintendent A. c. Taylor sub
mits the following financial statement
~ fhe deoartnent.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-11

LAIE AND IHfFUN bLUUSESV creations with touches OF
and cuffs; the materials include Spanish Radum and Chan
to $3.50
BLACK LACE BLOSES made seoored Chiffon comb
touches of color and long sleeves with fancy cuffs; of the
boned the back for dessy occasions $500
BLACK GEORGETTE CREPE BOUSES lined and ed many of the
fns also with tck embroidery and fancy stitching combined
$1395.
CREPE DE CHINE BLOUSES extensive showing including
adapted sport and having newly fashioned collars and
GEORGETTE CREPE BOUSES all shades combined with
styles, smarty finished in detail, $500 to $1275.
TUB SILK AND CREPE DE CHINE BLOUSES colored stripes simple
exceedingly SMART sleeves flat with convertible collars; $2s5