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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
NEW WAR VESSEL UNcANNY
John Hays Hammond, Jr., Operates
Coast Defense Boat by
Wireless.

The most uncanny vessel af1oat In
American waters is anchored in the
cove at West Gloucester, Mass. The
only craft to be seen, 1t is the new
coast-defense boat invented by John
Hays Hammond, Jr. You feel that it
is uncanny when you look at it afloat
in the little harbor and realize that
without soul on board it can never
theless be directed in any direction,
and when 1t is in line with an enemy
ship it can fire broadside as effec-
lively as a big man-of-war with a full
crew and complement of trained gun
ners.
The wireless is the explanation.
From the coast Mr.. Hammond can
start the motor on the boat, set the
steering gear as he likes, and then
train the guns on any desired target.
1t is just another of the marvels which
modern warfare has brought into be-
ing.
AS to its practicability, the inventor
is modest but positive
tits all right for coast-defense work, :"
he says. "and it is comparatively so
simple that one a week can be turned
out by shipbuilder, without difficulty
In the event of big order, the parts
could be standardized and made in
wholesale lots, SO that the output
could be greatly increased"
OF course Hr. Hammond is not tell
ing the details of this new invention,
but the boat is ready for service, and
from the window of his laboratory in
West Gloucester the inventor can look
out on the little harbor and keep an
eye on his new craft, which may play
"a part In the world war If the United
States becomes involved in it.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

Mr.. T. A. Cobb writes from Largo:
IL have been spending some time at
Wall Springs, fishing and enjoying the
delightful sea breezes. Last Satur-
day | had the pleasure of landing a
tarpon measuring six feet and four
inches and weighing 95 pounds. Yes,
sir; / pulled him in the boat by my
self. Now, for fear you should doubt
this, am enclosing one of the scales
from his beautiful body. | want to
tell you there is some fun in landing
such fish"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

Messrs. c. E. Conner, B. F. Condor
and G. F. Flippen, who went to Crys,
tai River for tarpon on the fourth,
had good luck. Mr.. Condor landed
two of the silver kings, one 6A feet
lorg, weighing $50 pounds; the other
A feet, 10 inches long, weighing rs
pounds. He brought the smaller fish,
which is beauty, home to be mount
ed. Messrs. Connor and Flippen each
hooked big fish, but it escaped.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
How About It7


Patience-There, now, I've spilled
some salt.
Patrice-What of 1t?
Its a sure sign of a quarrel"
Its nothing of the kind"
eyes, it is, too. I never saw any
one spill salt that a quarrel didn't fol
low"
THAT'S nonsense"
Its not nonsense"
Eyes, it is, and you're silly"
Its you that's silly"
"You make me tired"
"And you make me sick.
'aThe ideai'
Eyes, the idea"
sePoohl''
@Pooh, you"
Slow curtain.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

A request for a syoung lady stenog-
fapher, thirty to forty years old, past
the giggling and flirting age" has been
received by W. r. King, manager Of
the United States Employment bureau.
The employer says he wants woman
who has TO work for living and who
wants to leave the city and go TO a
small country town. The salary Of
fered is $40 a month.-St. Louis Post
Dispatch.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
A sar 70 conversatIon.

"Are you going to the masquerade
ball2"
eyes"
"And what disguise viii you as
sume?''
"Pve been thinking of going as
George Washington"
eff you present the character &C
curately you won't be able to pay
many compliments to the ladies'"
"Why not?'
George Washington never told q
lie, you know"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
NOrthbOund
Effect Of cuttinn Diamond.

In the process of cutting about 60
per cent in weight of the rough stone
is lost, and this, added to the cost of
cutting and the rarity of these fine
gems, partly accounts for the high cost
of the finished diamond.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

1t was Mr.. Albert Gerig and not
Mr.. j. j. Gerig who assisted Miss
Downs in leading the chorus in the
pageant on the fourth. Those two
good-lookfng and cheerful men are so
much alike that it is easy to mistake
one for the other.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

g. X. Williams of the firm of G. X.
and E. M Williams, building contrac-
tors Of Ocala, is in the city to figure
on the remodeling of the postofice
building. He motored up from Ocala.
st. Augustine Record.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
sEABoARD LOCAL SCHEDULE
Southbound


No. 9-Leaves jacksonville 1:2O p.
M; ocala 4:15 p. m. Arrives Tampa,
7:35 p. m.
No. LEAVES Jacksonville $3.50 p.
M; ocala, 1:45 a. m. Arrives st. Pc
tersburg, 7:45 a. m.
No. 3-Leaves Jacksonville $3.50 a.
M; ocaIa, 1859 p. m.
NorthbOund
No. 10-Leaves Tampa at / p. M;
0cala, 4:15 p. m. Arrives Jackson
vile, 7:15 p. m.
No. 2-Leaves Tampa 9 p. M;
Ocala, 1:55 a. m. Arrives Jackson
vile, Gas a. m.
No. 4-Leaves Tampa, 9:1O a. M;
arrive Ocala ITO p. M; arrive Jack
sonville 5:10 p. m.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

It was reported around here this
morning that the numbers for the
men to be chosen by the selective
draft arrived by telegraph last night
and were in the hands of the Sea-
board operator. Some people believ-
ed the story.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

His many friends are welcoming
w. Barney Robinson home from
Ocala, where he was confined in the
hospital with typhoid fever for the
past several Webster notes
in Sumter County Times.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

Mr.. LAGRANGE Sistrunk expects to
leave tomorrow for Pensacola, where
he will go on board one of Uncle
Sans seafghters. The best wishes of
his Ocala friends will go with this
clever boy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
Them Fosl Doctors.

II thought you told me that your
doctor had ordered you to quit drink
ing" said Smith. saw, these doctors
don't know what they are talking
about" replied Brown, as he stirred
his highball. II quit drinking for two
days and didn't feel bit better"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

The friends of Mr.. w. H. Dodson
in Ocala will be interested to learn
that he is now at Colorado Springs,
Colo, where he is engaged in the
laundry business. Mr.. Dodson expects
to return to Miami in the late fall.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
Onto Hin.

Rowneder-My dear. it was of
course, business that detained me till
midnight.
Mrs. Rowneder-Yes.
Rowneder-You know I wouldn't de-
ceive you.
Mrs. Rowneder-No, Charlie. you
wouldn't deceive me, no matter what
you said
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
GAINESVILLE

High Moral, Intellectual Standards
Liberal Arts Law, Agriculture, Engi-
neering, Education, Graduate School.
Send for catalogue and views.
A. A. Murphree, Pres.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

After several days of the most
strenuous work, Mr.. L. r. Trammell
today forwarded to the provost mar
shall one list of the men registered for
the selective draft in Marion county,
and another to the adjutant general
of the state. There were 1895 of the
cards, and to copy three minute was
good work.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

Two companies of state troops went
thru Ocala on the Seaboard yesterday
afternoon, to escort the negro rapist
Miles to Bradentown for trial. They
returned with the negro this morning.
They were Companies G and Fl, and
were in command of Major v. B. Col
Inns.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

IL pounds of SUGAR 81, with one
dollar purchase of other groceries for
cash, Saturday and Monday only.
Smith Grocery Co. Phone 434. 3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
A Differences.

II hope you find your daughter
much improved since she went to coll
lege." She's educated" replied the
old-fashioned mother, "but / can't say
she's improved. Life.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
Hard Task.

"You can't always tell the size OF
a mans head because he wears six
and quarter hat remarks the Nash
vile Banner. Not unless you have a
good light and microscope, anyway.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
STATE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
TALLAHASSEE

College of the Highest Rank
Liberal Arts, Education, Music, Ex-
preston, Physical Education, Art,
Home Economics. Write for catalogue
and views. Edw. COnradi, Pres.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

Superintendent Caldwell of the
electric plant was on the job as usual
on the 4th, and had the public square
prettiIy Illuminated in the evening.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

A look in the armory last night
showed Lieutenants Campbell and
Marsh busy drilling two squads of re-
cruits, which were "stiffened" by a
veteran or two apiece.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

The picture, Fires of Conscience"
which the Temple intended to run yes
terday, did not arrive and ssTwin Kid
dies" in which 'Baby Marie Osborne"
stars, was run in its stead This was
a most pretty picture, the juvenile
actress taking a dual role and pleas
ing the audience greatly. "Fires of
Conscience" will be shown tomorrow.
1t is Fox film and most interest
ing picture. William Farnum, who is
conceded to be one of the best of
movie actors, has the leading role
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
Cover for Water Bottle

A, hot-water bag often proves to be
the friend in need, and if possible one
should provide suitable dress for it.
One seen recently was made of white
flannel embroidered with a simple
wreath In pink and green.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
MARE FOR SALE

One nice b. mare, in perfect con-
dition; work anywhere; any woman Or
child can drive her; 10 years old.
Cheap for cash. Address H. Cauth-
en-, Symmetrical, Fla. 2-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

IL pounds of SUGAR 81, with one
dollar purchase of other groceries for
cash, Saturday and Monday only.
Smith Grocery Co. Phone ABA. BIT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
Made : Hit With Her.

az suppose you women could Inn
prove on congress"
perhaps in some things. But
there's one thing about congress that
appeals TO me"
what is thatT'
esThe way things are contracted for
whether there Is any money in the
treasury or ot."-Kansas City Jour
nal.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

w. K. Lane, N. D., Physician aud
Surgeon, specialist Eye. Ear, Nose and
Throat. Law Library Building, Ocala,
Florida. #
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
The Truth of the Matter.

Some men are enormously impor-
tant. They regulate other men and
boast of 1t. The truth is they are
fools, and people are too polite to tell
them about it.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

Mr. Paul Crimson has gone to Pa
latka on business and pleasure trip
for few days.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

Veracity is term which must be
regarded as including something more
than the simple avoidance of direct
falsehood.-Lecky.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
Real Welcome.

by exercisin' a little judgment"
said Uncle Eben, "a man dat chops
wood an shovels snow kin be as well
come as regular Santa Claus"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
TWO FoRDs FOR SALE

One 1914 Touring Car.
One 1915 Touring Car.
Both in good condition. Cash or
terms. Maxwell Agency, Ocala. BID
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

The board Of trade is now comfort
ably quartered in the store room re-
Gently vacated by Herbert Lattner.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

Let us MT your car up with the
famous GOODRICH TIRES. There
are none better. Blalock Bros, lot
Oklawaha avenue. 6-8-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

Mr.. w. D. Taylor has returned home
from six weeks visit to New York
and New Jersey.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

Mr.. Mack Taylor has gone to Tam
pa to bring back several new Dodge
cars.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

The largest line of bathing caps m
the city-all shades, shapes and col
ors. The Court Pharmacy. I5-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

Mr.. w. F. Malcolm, the hustling
Remington man, is working his ter
ritory around Ocala today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
Notice

The Junior Civic League will meet
at 4:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon
with Mrs. Arthur Davies. The
league invites any one interested in
the work before then to join. To be-
come member of the Civic League
give in your name, pay your dues, 10
cents a month, and volunteer to do
your bit in such work as little folks
can do. The dues for the month of
July are to be paid before or at the
meeting tomorrow, either to Mrs. Ar
thur Davies, chairman of the Junior
Civic League, or to Miss Jessie De-
Hon, the treasurer.
Miss Byrd Wartmann motored up
from Citra this morning to spend
several days.
Mrs. G. S. McRae left the first of
the week for Asheville, N. G., where
she will spend the next two months.
$50
Mrs. Frances Howse, Mrs. j. C. B.
Koonce and Mr.. o. B. .Howse returned
home the first of the week from two
weeks motor trip to seabreeze.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Phillips and
family, DIR. and Mrs. Charles More
man and Miss Katie Mae Eagleton
motored to st. Augustine Wednesday
| in Mr.. Phillips REQ car. They return
ed the same evening, but in the mean
while had time to enjoy a swim at
Anastasia Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Brigance of
Pennington, spent yesterday with
their Ocala relatives.
Mrs. Caruthers of Anthony and her
sister, Miss Panchita Kendrick of
Tampa spent the fourth of July with
their aunt, Mrs. Frances Howse.
Miss Irene Tompkins has returned
from two weeks visit to her aunt in
Micanopy.
| Miss Martha Kate Rentz OF Cara
belle, expects to visit Mrs. j. I'll.
Mason in. Tampa next week, after
which she will visit friends in Ocala.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Fl. Price and little
Mary Elizabeth Price motored in their
new Dodge car to Williston Wednes-
iday afternoon. They returned home
several days earlier than they had
Iplanned on account of Mr.. c. j. Phil
lips automobile accident.
***
Mrs. Mary Schooley of Chicago,
and Mrs. j. N. Jones of Tennessee are
the guests of their sister, Mrs. ]. G..
Ferguson.
i Among the pleased visitors to the
lefty Wednesday afternoon was Mr..
w. J. Crosby of Citra, his son Powe
and his daughters Misses Ethel and
Louise. They attended the celebra-
ton at Belleview and on the return
home stopped to see the pageant in
Ocala.
/ Miss Catherine Henry left this aft
ernoon for two weeks visit to Miss
Elizabeth Bivins in Clearwater.
/ The Crimson Stain Mystery, a Ham
ard Bud comedy and Ford Weekly
will be shown at the Temple theater
this afternoon and evening.
| Mr.. Hugh Geiger, a former Ocala
boy who has been in Connecticut for
over a year, arrived in Jacksonville
yesterday and is expected in Ocala
tomorrow for a visit to friends and
relatives.
Mrs. Paul Durand left this after
moon for Asheville, where she will
visit her niece, Mrs. Cocowitch of
lDunnellon.
| Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Mote of Lees
burg, Mrs. John Hansborough, Mrs.
W. H. Jackson and Mr.. Herndon Hans
borough, who spent the fourth of July
lin Ocala with Mrs. William Hooker
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
OCAA OCCURRENCES

Mr.. Phil Robinson is spending the
week with friends in Fernandina.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
Similarity of the SEXES

Men and women are alike In one re-
spect- The more you argue with them
the less you convince them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
ATTENTION, F. & A. NJ.

Called meeting tonight 7:3O sharp.
Work in VI. M.
FL. NJ. Weathers, w. NJ
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
Notice

The young lady members of the
Methodist church are requested to
meet at the church Saturday after
noon at o'clock for the purpose of
organizing young peoples mission
airy society.
Mrs. R. McConathy, President.
Mrs. G. W. Martin, 1st Vice Pres.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
Much Better

Good management is better than
God income.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

Buy your drugs from the Rexall
store-it is always the best drug
store. q
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

and Mrs. L. w. Duva1, motored to
Daytona Beach yesterday for sew
eral days visit.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

"Unclassifed" ads bring results.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
Daily Optimistic Thounht.

1t Is better to hear the rebuke of
the wise than the praise of fools.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
PLUMBING AND
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING

When you have plumbing or cleo
trical contracting, let us furnish you
estimates. No job too large and none
too small. IF H. W. Tucker.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

Advertise in the Star.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06
OCALA SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Engagement Announced

CONTINUED from Third Page,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

Miss Martha Kate Rentz of Cara
belle, expects to visit Mrs. j. I'll.
Mason in. Tampa next week, after
which she will visit friends in Ocala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

Miss Irene Tompkins has returned
from two weeks visit to her aunt in
Micanopy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Fl. Mote of Lees
burg, Mrs. John Hansborough, Mrs.
W. H. Jackson and Mr.. Herndon Hans
borough, who spent the fourth of July
in Ocala with Mrs. William Hooker
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-09-21
For Sale.

A new Ohio Ensilage Cutter; a
Fairbanks Morse 3 hp. gasoline en-
CINE; Fairbanks-Morse l0-hp. EN-.
CINE and stocK.feed mill complete,
all in good condition. Will be
sold reasonable terms.
Minnie W. Proctor,
Admx. j. NJ. Proctor Estate.
Mrs V NJ Reid is spending the
week with relatives in SheIbina.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-09-21

Miss Lucille Moss was hostess to
few friends Saturday evening
Those present were: Misses Ruby
Bess Jackson. Gladys Clark. Hattie
Proctor. Winnifred Vaughn, Helen
Delaney, Mary Bristow, Mary Bot.
torff, and Helen CaplInaer. Brown
Zee. Francis Proctor, Frances Bull.
Thomas Boulware. Earl Clark. Wal.
ter Sweareneer and John Lasley.
The evening was spent in dancing.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-09-21
Stockholders Meeting

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Farmers & Merchants.
Telephone Company of Monroe City.
Mo, will be held at the office of the.
Company at ten O'Clock a. IN, Sat
urday. October 6, 1917 for the pur-
pose OF eiectine eleven directors to-
serve for the ensuing year, and for
the transaction Of such other bust
ness as may he desired.
Roy Mcfarland, Pres.
| L. Owen. Secy. 1915
Misses Francis Rouse and Alpha
Eliza left this week for Fulton, where
they will attend William Wood COL
lege this winter
For Sale-Good work mare for
sale or will exchange for good milk
COW Call or write Democrat office
Mrs. Walter Moss was shopping
in Quincy Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-09-21
Cooperville.

II |. Lear spent Saturday and
Sunday in New London the guest OF
7. L. Courtney and wife.
P. L. Drescher and wife. Conan
Kinsey. MINIS. Louise Colvert and
James Colvert, of Vandalia spent
Sunday with 7. L Lear near Wood
land.
j. H. Gentry and family, Ray
Moss and family. E A. Gosney and
wife. of Hunnewell were Sunday
guests of I. L. Gosney and family.
Sam Sandifer and family spent
Sunday with Joe Sandifer and
family.
W. E. Sherman and family were
guests at the home of Broadus
Christian Sunday.
A number from this vicipicy at
tended the Palmyra fair last week
Mms. Louise Colvert and James
Colvert spent Monday with C. NJ
Brewer and family.
Mrs. G. W. Howe spent several
days with her son. Broadus Chris,
tian and family.
D, B. Horton and family, of Paris
spent Friday and Saturday with W
Z. Shearman and family. J A
Sherman returned home with
them for few days visit.
Walter Boarman and wife, John
Lake and family, B F. Handley and
family, Cliff Courtney and wife, D.
X Vowel and wife. Lambert Hagan
and family. Mrs. J. Elliott, Joe
Tonsor and j. Niclas spent Sunday
afternoon at the home of W. p
Young
Miss Anna Lee Handley returned
home Tuesday after a several DAYS
visit with Henry Baxter and wife
of Palmyra anu attending the Pal |
myra fair
Jerome Mudd. Sam Sanditer.
John White and Marvin Vowel de- !
llvered cattle TO buyers in Monroe
City Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-09-21
A bout Freight Cars.

Inc fuDllC UtllltleS COMMISSION
OF Illinois has issued the following
under the heading Of An Appeal
to the Patriotic Public"
In the crisis precipitated by the
war, the uninterrupted maintenance
of the railway transportation is of
vital Importance TO the nation and
its allies.
1t is the duty of every American
citizen and institution to aid and
cooperate with every agency
which is helping win the war.
This cooperation is particularly
necessary TO enable the railroads to
meet the demands on them to han
die an enormous volume of freight
aud passenger traffic for the govern.
ment i'll addition to the other
traffic offered
The PLAIN truth is that the rail
roads have not and will not have
during the war enough freight cars
to meet the demand. They cannot
get cars which were ordered many
months ago, because the govern
ment requires for munitions and
military supplies. the materials
necessary for the building of cars.
Therefore, the Public Utilities
Com mission of Illinois. in the sole
interest of conserving in this crucial
period the most important re-
sources Of the country, makes this
appeal to all shippers and receivers
of freight:
Load every car promptly and to
the maximum marked capacity at
least still heavier if permissible
as will be in many C ses.
Unload every car with the great.
est possible dispatch,
Ask only for the cars needed, and
when needed.
Combine shipments to the same
d estimation in one car when pos.
sible.
Buyers of many commodities can
sh ould order by maximum carloads
instead of by the customary trade
units.
Adding only two tons to the av-
eraee loading per car would increase
for public use the available number
of cars in the country by over 20O-
600, Quicker loading and unload
ing by everybody would render
av ailable for more traffic a still
larger number Of cars.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-09-21

In a statement issued by Gov.
Gardner urges county courts thru
out the state to file requests tor the
use OF cOnvicts in road building
He further urges that convict work
or the road should be given a fair
trial in Missouri. 1t is a success in
other states, he says and there is no
reason why it should not prove so
in this state. There is 100000
lying idle in state road fund and
five hundred idle convicts waiting
for calls for their labor. The Mont
gomery County Court passed reso
luton asking for rs TO l25 cOnvicts
for use on their highways.