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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Mr.. II. T. Lattner is now travelling
for the Wilson Packing Company. He
is always a welcome visitor to Ocala,
and his friends hope he and his
charming wife will sometime again
make their home here.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

The coffee that you are drinking at
the Harrington Hall dining room and
cafe is the famous Senate brand cof-
fee, roasted and distributed exclusive
ly by tine Tampa Coffee Mills. Get
the habit. 7-10-6
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Prof. j. H. Workman, supervising
principal of the Miami schools, who
has been visiting in Jacksonville at
the home of his brother-in-law, Judge
John w. Dodge, has been called to
Nashville, Tenn, on account of the
sudden death of his father, Col. r. w.
Workman.-Times-Un Union.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

We fill prescriptions accurately and
deliver them promptly. You don't
have to telephone us to ask "Why
don't you send up the medicine the
doctor ordered" Try US once, and
vouu be with US always. Gerig's
Drug Store. u
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

The application of Mr.. F. w. De-
Fries for a position as interpreter
with the intelligence department has
been favorably considered. Mr.. De-
Fries is a Frenchman and served in
the French army for eight years. He
is well qualified for the work as he
speaks in addition to French and Eng
lish, German, Italian and Bohemian.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD

Fort King Camp No. IA meets at
the K. of P. hall at 1886 p. m. every
second and fourth Friday. Visiting
sovereigns are always welcome.
T. D. Lancaster, G. G.
Chas. z. Sage, Clerk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Mr.. F. ]. Burden returned today
from Jacksonville, where he went to
consult an eye specialist. His defee-
tive eye is somewhat relieved, but not
free of pain yet.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Mr.. William Porter of the produce
firm of Porter & Haygood, Jackson
vile, is in the city on business for his
firm. Mr.. Porter lived in Marion
county for a number of years and his
business visits here always do double
duty, as he is kept busy renewing old
acquaintance.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
OCALA LODGE NO. 2s6, b. p. o. e

Ocala Lodge No. 286, Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks, meets
the second and fourth Tuesday even
ings in each month. Visiting breth-
rem always welcome. Club house oppo-
site postoffice, east side.
C. w. Hunter, E. r.
E. J. Crook, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Messrs. R. D. and M. B. Mixson of
the Pennington section were pleas
ant callers at the Star Office today.
They report everything in their sec
ton of old Marion in fine shape, and
saw the crops will all be bumpers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Mr.. Richard w. Erwin, accompanied
by his young son, is among the WIS.,
itors in the city today. Mr.. Erwin
leaves in few weeks for Winter
Garden, where he will be principal of
the public school during the coming
term
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Have your prescriptions filled at the
COURT PHARMACY, where you can
be certain that they are compounded
of the best drugs, the utmost care and
without delay. 17tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Mr.. Walter Ray, president of the
Ocala & Southwestern railroad COM
pany, and extensive lumber manufac.
turer of Martel, is among the promi-
nent business visitors in the city to-
day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Mr.. Carl Sewell is in Jacksonville
today, having gone there to bid
goodbye to his chum, Loren Brack-
en-, who has been accepted as an at
tache of the aviation corps at Fort
Scriven.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

WANTED-Good live salesman who
has the ability to interest business
men to sell the Dalton adding and
machine. A grand oppor-
tunity; strictly commission basis. Ad-
dress Dalton Adding Machines, Tam
pa, Fla. 11-6t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

The greatest human care and the
highest human intelligence ought to
go into the filling of every prescrip-
ton. This describes our service. The
Court Pharmacy. lift
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
ODD FELLOWS

Tulula Lodge No. %, 1. o. o. F.,
meets every Tuesday evening in the
Odd Fellows hall on the third floor of
the Star Office building at 8 o'clock
promptly. A warm welcome always
extended to visiting brothers.
Oscar Andrews, n. G.
w. L. Colbert, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

There is no truth is the report that
the editor of the Star and W. F.
Blesch are preparing to buy all the
real estate in hearing of the water
works.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

FOR RENT-Upper floor of ZeButt
block. Suitable for Offices single or
en- suite. One large room specially
suited for lodge or gymnasium. APP
ply to S. R. Whaley, at Whaley's
confectionery store. 1857
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

II pounds of SUGAR 81, with one
dollar purchase of other groceries for
cash, Saturday and Monday only.
Smith Grocery Co. Phone ABA. 3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Mrs. R. G. Blake left today for Cit
IA to be with her friend, Mrs. E. l..
Wartmann who has been quite i'll for
nearly week. Mrs. Wartmann's
friends are glad to hear she was con-
siderably better at noon.
Mrs. Mabel Johnson, the capable
stenographer in the office of Hooker
& Martin, left today for the Isle of
Pines, S. c., where she will spend her
two weeks vacation with her brother.
The many friends of Mr.. Walter
Raleigh Petteway will be surprised to
learn Of his marriage, which took
place at Graham, N. c., August 9Th.
His bride was Miss Naomi Hocutt of
that place and the wedding was So
lemnized at the home of the brides
sister, Mrs. R. L. Holmes.-Tampa
Tribune.
Mrs. Arthur Masters has as her
guests her father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. J. Mixson of Williston,
and Mrs. T. NJ. McCarroll and son,
Eugene, of New York.-Tampa Tri-
bune.
The many friends of Mrs. C. E.
Morris will be glad to hear that she is
somewhat better today.
Mr.. and Mrs w. C. Blanchard and
their daughter, Mrs. Amy Ballard
are now making their home in Jack
sonville. They wish to be remember
ed to their Ocala friends.
Mrs. John Boisseau and pretty lit
tie daughter, Hortense, returned to-
day from a visit to friends in West
Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Always insist upon having Carriers
BUTTERNUT bread. Get it at your
grocer's or at Carriers Bakery, North
Main street. TIFF
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR

Ocala Chapter, No. 20, o. E. S.
meets at Yonge's hall the second anc
'ourth Thursday evenings OF eacF
Month ar 730 O'Clock.
Mrs. Rosalie Condor, Secretary.
Mrs. Susan Cook, w. M
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Harmony Glyeerine Soap is still
15c the cake. No advance on it as
yet Better buy now. DGerig's Drug
Store. If.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

A human life may depend upon the
accuracy and promptness with which
prescription is looked after. Both
are features at the Court Pharmacy
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Ready to wear Felts and Velours in
all the popular shades and shapes.
Affeck Millinery Parlor, south side
Ocala House block Is
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
r. A. M. CHAPTER NO. 10

Regular convocations of the Ocala
Chapter No. ID, R. A. M, on the
fourth Friday in every month at p.
m. B. c. Webb, H. P.
Jake Brown, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

FOR SALE-Spalding Rose seed Irish
potatoes, grown by the Muclan Farms
Produce Company. Good quality;
$1.25 per hamper. Mail orders to J.
j. Marshall, Ocklawaha, Fla. Walter
Holmes, manager. 7-1Ot
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

WANTED-To exchange a 2O-acre
$500 farm three-quarters of a mile
northeast of Ocala for live stock of
like value, horses, mules, goats, sheep
or cattle. Address Box 90, Ocala,
Fla. 1856
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Mr.. William E. Hammer has return
ed from a trip to Ocala, where he
was the guest of friends.-Tampa
Tribune.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

W. K. Lane, M L., Physician and
Surgeon, specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Law Library Building, Ocala,
Florida If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Rexall Liver Salts is pleasant to
take, and is efficacious. Sold in Ocala
only at Gerig's Drug Store. tt.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Mr.. Ed Weathers of the Fellowship
section, is in the city today attend
ing to business matters.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

A beautiful line of artistic plumage
Toques on display at the Aff1eck Mil
lInery Parlor. Is
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Besides being the best, Carriers
BUTTERNUT bread is "made in
Ocala." Insist upon having Carter's
bread from your grocer. TIT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

FOR SALE-For the next week,
graves at 45 cents per peck. Mrs. G..
D. Washburn. 704 North Magnolia
street, Ocala. S-16-1t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
GALA OCCURRENCES

Mr.. Shelton Phillips of Williston
was an Ocala visitor this morning.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Come in and let me snow you a
Williams Grist Mill. W. j. McGehee,
distributor. II
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Smart Models for early fall in
Satins and Felts. Affieck Millinery
Parlor, Ocala House block, phone 81.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

WANTED-Old False Teeth. Don't
matter if broken. pay 81 to SIS per
set. Send by parcel post and receive
check by return mail L Mazer, 2OO7
st. Fifth ST., Philadelphia, Pa. 1O-18t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

FOR SALE-To the highest bidder,
a 7room cottage and large barn, on
Seaboard property. Come look it
over and give US bid. Floyd Pal
mer, union depot. 1O-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Now is the time to take up the
matter of buying a pea huller. w. J
McGehee, distributor. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

FOR SALE-Or trade, Is acres of
land on line of city limits, all under
fence, drilled wells and cistern;
some outbuildings. Will sell cheap
and take Ford car in part payment.
H. H. Meadows, Ocala, Fla. 13-1m
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
.UNCLASSIFIED ADS.
WANTED. LOST. FOUND, FOB
SALE. FOR RENT AND SIN
LIAR LOCAL NEEDS

FOR SALE-Small Buck four-pas-
senger touring car in good repair;
new tires. Belleview Trading Co.,
Belleview, Fla. 12-3w
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

The force over at the Harrington,
as well as his many other friends,
are sorry, tho proud, of the absence
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

MARION-DUNN MASONIC LODGE

Marion-Dunn Lodge No. 10, F. &
A. NJ, meets on the first and third
Thursday evenings of each month at
8 o'clock, until further notice
II. M. Weathers, w. NJ.
Jake Brown, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

FOR RENT-Good Groom house with
all modern conveniences. Apply to
Mrs. o. T. Green, sos Ocklawaha ave-
nue.. 1856
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

BOY WANTED-To learn the vul-
canizing business. Must be willing to
work and stay on the job. Davies, the
Tire Man. lott
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

CASH-Will pay cash for bookkeep-
er's desk in good shape, if price is
right. Address Desk, care Ocala Star
office. 15-3t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Let me figure with you on your oil
engine. w. ]. McGehee, distributor. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

FOR RENT-Comfort cottage,
six rooms, corner Tuscawilla and
S. Second streets; sleeping porch, g.
foot veranda, screens, gas, bath, cleo
trio lights. Apply to DIR. E. Van
Hood or phone 164. 1-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Now is the time 70 plant camphor
trees. Prices low. Call 2S8. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Engraved cards and wedding invi-
tations at Gprig's Drug Store. If.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Irish potatoes for fall planting al
the Ocala Seed Store. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Let me sell you your feed crusher.
w. J. McGehee, distributor. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Mr.. Carl Sewell is spending coup.
le OF days in Jacksonville.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Advertise in the Star.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16
OCALA SOCIAL AFFAIRS
CONTINUED from Third Page,

Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Smoak of
Fairfield are in the city today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Do you read the "unclassifed" ads?
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Mrs. John Boisseau and pretty lit
tie daughter, Hortense, returned to-
day from a visit to friends in West
Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-16

Star ads. are business builders.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20
OTHER HOSE AT LOW PRICES

Wilson Bros. Hose in
isle thread, double
bottoms, toe and heel,
all shades. Per pair
at CSC
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20
Mercerized Hose

Mercer1zed Hose
Medium weight Hose
in black, white and
gray, re in f o T c G d,
Per pair at. .25c
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20

Men Imported Silk
Hose, in fancy stripes,
also horizontal stripes
Special per pair
at 75c
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20
Pure Silk

Pure Silk
Italian Silk Hose in
all stripes, grey, blue,
green, champagne, tan
purple. Special. $50
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-30
Price Asked City For
ark Land Shows a
Big Jump in Values

The committee on public buildings.
properties and utilities met yesterday
afternoon at 4:30 at the City Hall to
consider the advisability of purchas-
ing additional property to be used in
connection with property already desig-
mated for the proposed Fulton park.
The committee. which was composed Of
John ]. Mitchell. chairman; l. T. Chris
tan, A c. Nielsen. J. A. Ladd and j.
C. Powers. motors to the site OF the
proposed purchase. where. with the aid
of blue-prints in the hands OF Assist
ant City Engineer Taliaferro, they
went over the ground of the future
park.
The amount Of land now in the pos
session Of the city to be used for the
park is between six and seven acres
The purchase under consideration,
which Is known as the Phillips tract
lies between Williamsburg avenue and
Goddin street and Gillian and Marshall
streets, and Is more than three acres
in area. The cost of this tract of land
will he $40 a0a. TIA tosYi hi ittee, Will
take the subject up at Its June meet
ing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-30
|GRANITE BASE MUST
BE REPLACED

Acting upon Instructions given him
By the administrative board. City En-
gineer Boiling yesterday inspected the
Soldiers and Sailors monument. which
as struck by lightning Monday night,
and will Immediately take whatever
action 10 necessary to save IT, The
administrative board went in a body
to Libby Hin park yesterday afternoon
to see what damage had been done
The round metal base upon which
the statue stands Is uninjured. but the
block OF granite Immediately under
meath VIII have to be replaced. One
side of IL is cracked completely Off,
while crack several inches wide runs
the length OF the other side. 1t Is OK
pected that the statue Will have to
be completely removed or lacked up in
order to replace the granite base. A
strong scaffold WILL probably be erected
before this can be donA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-30
sHIPYARD MECHANICS STRIKE.

We believe every American work
inEman fully appreciates the great
Issues involved in the world war. We
believe there lis none who would see
The democracies Of the world struck
down by its autocsacies. We oelievs
there is none who would willingly in
thN slightest degree aid in forging the
links Of chain OF tyranny and mill
taristic aggression such as German
success In this war would mean.
There is no doubt in the minds OF
khinking people that the safety of the
nation rests upon its strengthening Its
naval arm of defense and upon the
Dreper provisioning and reinforcing
III allies In Europe
In order that this may be done
md the U-boat menace met ships
must be turned out promptiy-both
WAr~craft and commerce carriers.
Then. II is apparent, Il. In the pa
tr4otlc duty OF every man who is en-
FiOyed In "a shipbuiidlng plant to "do
his Bit by keeping steadily at work.
OF course, we do not mean TO sav
that employers should be permitted to
4Ako advantage OF what might be
eoemed the patriotic demands of the
situation.
We greatly regret that at this time
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-30
MISS JONES TO GIVE
INTERESTING READING

Before the Equal Suffrage league
of Richmond, on Thursday afternoon.
May 81, Miss Lou Belle Catesby
Jones will read Rabindranath Ia
cores "Chitra.' a drama taken from
an ancient legend OF the Mahabarata.
Coming from an Oriental, "Chitra"
is a remarka BILE vision OF the work it
is possible for women to accomplish.
Miss Jones charm as reader. and
her Interpretation OF Tagore are so
we'll known to Virginia audiences and
those in other states, that the Equal
Suffrage league, inviting the public
to hear this talented member of its
organization, feels that 1t offers a
treat
The business meeting Of the league
Wilt take place at 1880 O'Clock. Mrs.
Charles G. Bosher will preside and
will introduce Miss Jone. whose read
ing viii begin at 5 o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-30
WHERE LIES THE TROUBLE?

been used. Socialism with German
faint has furnished one door OF access,
Anti militarism has been used and
many well-meaning persons have been
haited on TO that extent that were the
law strictly applied they would be
found indictahle for treason.
Probably the most marvellous Of all
the plots is that reported from tina
mountains Of Southwest Virginia. We
have no doubt of the source. Smooth
tongued enemies have been at work
and by arousing the cupidity of few
leaders by the tempting glitter of
gold they have doubtless been able to
lead many astray. Beyond doubt they
have pictured how that the govern.
ment is to force them into the
trenches while the rich grow richer
off war profits. They have doubtless
convinced the rnountaineers that this
Is the time for them to strike agains,
the "reYenuerst for the right of every
man to make his own liquor under his
own vine and fig tree.
We trust. however that the reports
will prove to have been overdrawr
and that. at most. but few of these
people are actually guilty OF treason
This country Is NJ war with q
desperate enemy. Ut cannot afford Il
risk the safety OF the nation by per,
/ hitting traitors 20 operate with
! high hand and II should be yer,
clearly understood that prompt pun
| ishment must follow all who engag,
| in any movement assailing the safet,
and integrity OF this nation and Civ
ing aid and comfort 10 It's enemies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-30
CADET COMPANY B IS
WINNER OF SILVER cur
John Marshall High school Battalion
Holds Competitive Drill ON Byrd
Park Field For Handsome Trophy.

Before q large crowd of admiring
friends and fellow students. Company
B. John Marshall High school cadets.
in charge OF Captain J. Sloan and Lieu
tenant Asher Hartman. yesterday after
noon was awarded a silver cup at Byrd
park in competitive drill with the
three other companies of the cadet
News Leader. Is a handsome affair, and
must be won by the same company
three consecutive years in order to be
"a permanent trophy for that company,
John Stewart Bryan made brief
speech to the cadets at the conclusion
of the drill
Harry Hodges. who inspected the
youthful soldiers. and was assisted by
Captain Ayres, commandant of cadets.
Companies A. B. c and d competed for
the trophy. and all the cadet exercises
were gone through with. They were
much applauded for their performance
by the large crowd present. and the
drill lasted about two hours.
The competition for the cup was
closest between Company A and Com
pany B. When the count narrowed
down to these two. Colonel Hodges de-
clared that he was unable to decide
between them. and they were compelled
to perform before him again. They
both were exceptionally well drilled,
and q third trial was necessary before
a conclusion could be reached. Then
Colonel Hodges asked about the at
tendance IN the two companies. Com
pany b answered all present. but in
Company A one man was reported alb
sent. Immediately then Colonel Hodges
declared Company 3 the winner. Com
pany was in charge OF Captain W.
Mountcastle and Lieutenant s. Morton.
The cup won by Captain Sloan's
company Is new one. not having been
won before, Last year another cup
was offered for efficiency in competi-
tive drill. and this cup was won by
Company c. The officers Of Company
this year are Captain Henry Dick
erson and Lieutenant Richard Walden.
and OF Company D are Captain John
Marcuse and Lieutenant Brown.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-30

d Il speaker in congress some weeks
! aSo declared there were a. nIiiion
traitors in this country,
OF course. the allegation was not
fantended to be taken as statement
80 : literal truth.
But that there is an rndercurrent
80 dialoyaity, of antagonism to the
s8pvernment, leading TO active opposi-
A3on TO proper defensive measures and
! 70 threaten at some points active CO
posifion to registration Is apparent
where lies the trouble? Is treason
~ plant of such quick growth In
America? Where is the foundation
for our simple faith that all who were
bern Americans and all vino came
bore to win a livelihood for them
selves and their families would stand
mp for their country under every
strsss7
In many cases we believe sheer
Ignorance, The influence and leader
ship of strong and vicious minds over
the simple and easily led, is the secret
sof apparent disloyalty. But IN the
greater number of cases we believe
Germany's spy system, with the use
/ ~ large sums of money has been
buying its way TO betrayal OF the
nation
The expected campaign of violence
Old not naterialize when the war
broke out because the manipulators Of
pro-German propaganda saw that i,
would arouse public sentiment terribly
against the Teuton nation.
Hence diplomatic approach has