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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17
THE MOTHERS SORROW

A mother. brave. heroic, deeply in
terested liz humane work, for years
writing. speaking on behalf OF peace
and against war writes US: What am
| to do? | have an only son, twenty
one years old. How can l let him go
to this most inhuman war in a for
eign land? He, too. has been trained
to hate war as only return to say
agery and barbarism."
Something of this mothers feelings
we can appreciate. What could we
say? 1t was something like this: The
bitterness in your heart against the
waste and ruin Of war we understand
To you and us this present war seems
to be the crime of history. The utter
futility of it. the needlessness of it
these set over against the unspeaka-
bic blOOdshed, pain, sorrow, loss that
it has caused make the horror of it
all the greater. At first thought it
did not seem our war To give our
sons to be destroyed by it appeared
like making a supreme sacrifice not
in the interests of our country, but Of
those who had no real claim upon our
bravest and best Had a hostile army
landed on our shore had our homes
been devastated by she'll and fame.
our liberties plainly imperiled. We
should all have felt the high call OF
duty. and though our hearts sank
within us we should have sent our
sons forth to die, feeling it was in
defense of the highest things for
which men could give their lives.
But is it not true that our homes.
our institutions. our noblest ideas are
threatened? An ocean lies between
US and the battlefelds where the
struggle is going on. but is it any less
for all that that it is our conflict, and
that the cause of human liberty and
free institutions crushed across the
ocean, we must very soon face the
same foe and win or lose the battle?
If the fire is sweeping down the
street and 1 can stay it by saving my
neighbours house, am I not as truly
protecting my own as though I had
waited till it's hot breath beat against
my dwelling? 1t is then to the de-
tense of all we hold highest that our
boys are summoned Hard as it will
be for those of us who are fathers
and mothers who had read of the in
expressible cruelties of this awful
war to see them gO-still, some day
these sons must bid farewell to life.
and to have died to save, not only
ones country. but the world to free
dom and truth and justice, is to have
entered into fellowship with him who
came not to be ministered unto but to
minister and to give his life a ransom
for many.-Our Dumb Animals
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17
The GOVERNOR ALONE REs9cN-
SIBLE

Out of regard for the feelings or
feminine members Of Gov. Cats ram
ily. including Mrs. Cats. who IS I'M
doubtedly a woman of magnificent
type. the Times had decided to make
no further reference to the governor
efforts to secure a pardon or parole
for his brother-in-law Blake camp
bell. who has been serving IN the
federal penitentiary in Atlanta tor
stealing money from Montgomery
bank. But the Tribune, which ar
IDENTIFY championed the governor until
his acts became wholly insufferable,
makes further comment seemingly
necessary.
Under the caption. Indecent Jour
nalism," the Tribune takes other pa
Ders. including some that supported
Cats to task for referring to the in
cident which opened with disgust
ing letter from Cats to the attorney
general Of the United States in which
an insult was offered to the president.
The Tribune makes this statement;
He (Catts) wrote a letter to the
attorney general of the United States
which. it is true, was unwisely and
ridiculously worded-but he had no
reason to think that the letter would
be made public.
He had no reason to think that the
letter would be made public."
Take particular notice of that state
ment.
On April 13. while the legislature
was in session, the Tribune publish
ed a story from its legislative CORE
spondent in which the governors let
ter to the attorney general was pre-
scented. and to which the governor
added this statement:
You will do me great favor by
printing the letter in full in all the
papers, and telling the people that
wrote the letter. which I wish you to
give to the public. The letter eX-
presses my sentiments exactly. Fur
thermore, I mean what | say about
becoming a candidate for president,
and there are at the present time s.
100000 men in the United States that
will support me and there will be s.
100000 of them if the war continues
very long"
That was the first time Blake
Campbell who is we'll liked by local
people who know him. was jerked into
the limelight. and the governor ierked
him there. Therefore the governor
is responsible for the publicity given
and the lacerated feelings of his loved
ones, of which the Tribune complains
He called for publicity on a delicate
question-one which should have been
kept under cover He got what he
asked for, and having written such a
letter at a time when the president
was wrestling with the gravest Of
problems, he got a good deal more
If the Times remembers correctly
the governor denied that he asked
the legislative correspondent to pub
lish the letter. The public. however,
has grown accustomed to the govern
or's denials. and knows how to con.
slider them.
The Blake Campbell incident is one
which abounds in pathos, and the
Times regrets that one word on the
subject was ever published 1t re
grets it on behalf of the governors
family and on behalf of the state
Now let's forget it.-Tampa Times
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

Mayor John w Martin of Jackson.
vile is fathering a movement to give
Jacksonville first quota of the new
draft army big royal farewell when
they are called to the co1ors on Sep
TENDER 5. Mayor Martin declares that
the necessity exists OF instilling in
the breasts of these boys the fact
that their own people are with them
in mind as well as in actions"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17
MR.. S. M. LUMMUS

During the absence of Mr.. Frank
Harris. Jr., who goes to the training
camp at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga, he will
be succeeded by Mr.. s. M. Lummus,
for whom we ask the good will and
good wishes of the friends and pat
rons of this paper.
Mr.. Lummus was born and reared
in Ocala and is proud OF the city of
his birth, and will do what he can
to promote it's welfare along all lines.
For the past tweve years he has
had charge of our Mergenthaler type
setting machine, and had he not been
steady and Industrious he could not
have held this position uninterrupt
eddy for so long a time.
Mr.. Lummus will have general SUI
pervision of the office and mechani
cal department. He will attend the
meetings of the board of trade, the
city council, the fair association, the
marketing bureau and other meetings
the objects of which are to promote
the upbuilding of the city and county
and to bring about greater prosperity
and more fraternal relations among
our people.
He will do his part in having all
pull together for a common purpose
Incidentally, he will solicit sub
scriptions. advertisements, job print
ing and business of various descrip
tions, which will add to the Banners
exchequer, and make it a greater fac
tor along the lines in which it is en-
gagged.
Possessing a good presence and
pleasing manners and good business
training. We hope that his connection
with the paper will add to it many
friends, and that its usefulness will
be largely extended.
We bespeak for our new manager
and the paper the friendship of all.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

Wednesdays Jacksonville Metrop-
oils contains letter from Congress-
man Frank Clark, sent to the Pensa-
cola News by its Washington CORE
spondent. and in a parallel column
gives an interview from Governor
Cats in reply to the same. 1t makes
rich and racy reading 1t is Greek
meeting Turk
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

A movement is on to establish a
peanut oil mill at Ocala. The Gran
In Marion county this year is est.
mated at three hundred thousand
bushels. A mill would no doubt
cause even increased acreages. Flor
ida soil is fine for peanuts.-Plant
City Courier.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

There is one thing about Governor
Cats that this paper admires He is
loyal to the flag; he is not a stacker.
Along that line he and Tom Watson
have long since come to the parting
OF the ways"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

Colonel Ben E. Raysor was in town
yesterday. and he says that the rea-
son so many of the original Cattsites
are now "agin" him is that there
were not enough offices to go
around.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

How in the world did the sovereign
voters of Sumter, a Cats county.
elect man for sheriff who enjoys a
reputation for general good-for-noth-
lngness."
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

OF course every wife under the
marriage compact is supposed to be
dependent on her husband for sup
port, but in a military sense this de-
pendence must be actual and not figu
rative.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

II there is as much doing in the
other sixteen nations that are in
arms against Germany as there is in
this country, there is indeed some
thing doing. Uncle Sam is rapidly
DOMINIC his war clothes.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

There are now seventeen nations
declaring war against Germany. 1t is
not sixteen to one" but seventeen to
one
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

We do not believe that a jury in
the south could be found to bring in
a verdict of guilty against Mrs. de
Saulles.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

remains the same thing, and whoever
talks peace with this monstrosity of
autocracy is moral traitor to every
human ideal of right and Justice
World
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

Kerensky has faith in Russia, and
so have We. Napoleons Russian
campaign was the beginning of his
downfall
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

Plantius said centuries ago that
courage is half the battle. 1t has
been repeated many times since
Clothed in fear the battle is already
lost. Cheer the brave and win the
hight.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

Peace must bring with it the abso-
Lutte disarmament of all nations. En-
during peace can be secured in no
other way
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

Why are so many nations in arms
against Germany? There must be
some good reason for it-that reason
is that the nations of the earth want
peace.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

The kaiser is still obsessed with
the idea that the "faderland" is be.
ing invaded
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

History will consign the German
TO page less honorable than
Lord Jeffrey's.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

The pope moves for peace. but
iambright says that the powers may
claim that it is not the pope's move.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

1t is now the woman with the
hoe"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

The nation is rejoicing in a record
breaking food crop
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

German "kultur" is destined to be
mathematical in all lands.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

Give the soldier boys cheers, not
tears.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17
God bless the flag! Let it float and

God bless the flag! Let 1t float and
I'LL.
fhe sky with its beauty; our heart.
strings thrill
TO the low, sweet chant of its wind
swept bars,
And the chorus of all les clustered
stars.
Embrace it, @ mothers! and heroes
shall grow,
While its colors blush warm on your
bosom of snow.
Defend it o fathers; there's no sweet
er death
Than to float its fair folds with sol
dier's last BREATH
And love it, o childreni be true to
the sires
Who wove 1t in plain By the old camp
Samuel L. Simpson.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-08-17

We bespeak for our new manager
and the paper the friendship of all.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-13
CHAPTER VI.
Main.cirinG a Reputation.

The abduction Of Sdssoon, which sig
nalized De Spain's entry into the stage
line management, created n sensation
akin to the exploding of bomb under
the range. The whole mountain conn
try, which concentrates, sensbly, ON
but one topic at time, talked for q
week of nothing else.
Experienced men IN the high country
-men Of that class who, wherever
found, are old in the ways of the world,
and not promptly moved by now or
youthful Observation-Disclosures the in
cident after hearing the details. with
the comment or the conclusion that
there would hardly be for De Spain
more than one additional chapter to
the story, and that this would be Il
short one. The most active Morgans---
Gale, Duke and the easy-going Satter-
lee-Wcte inlced wrought to the keen
est pitch OF revcngeful anger. 1t was
IN helming insolent INVASION
and worst Of all, q successful invasion,
by one who had nothing but cool impu-
dence, not even a budding reputation
to justify his assault on the lifelong
prestige Of the gap clan.
De Spain himself, somewhat sur
prised at the storm he had kicked up.
needed the counsel of Scott, and while
the acute stage Of the resentment
ro ood nlono tho trail bn r,c ,1n,,,.. E..
4 u few days to Medicine Bend to buy
horses. Both Gale and Duke Morgan
proclaimed, in certain public places in
Sleepy Cat, their intention Of shooting
De Spain on sight; and as climax to
all the excitement of the week follow
ing his capture, the slippery Sassoon
broke Jail and, after brief interval
appeared at large in Calabasas.
mis- feat of the Morgan satellite
u, loud laugh at De SPANS ex-
M. 1t mitigated somewhat the hui
Jon pfF sussoon's friends, but it
MSNtise diminished their expressed
HILL 10 punish De SPANS invasion.
er who MS the mixer among the
M men, kept close to the drift of
Mc sentiment, decided after De
Mns return to Sleepy Cat that the
Mge.line authorities had gained moth
ng by SaSsoon's capture.
1--WE ought TO have thought of It be-
Afore Henry he said frankly one night
N Jefrrics oflice, "but we didn't think"
Meaning Just what, John?' de-
.nanded De Spain without real inter-
est.
VI Meaning, that in this country You
.ea1't begin Jon a play like pulling Sas-
so2h out f4om under his friends noses
Without k3eplng up the pnce--without
"a second Ind third act. You dragged
lsassoouky his hair out of the gap;
'ood. yh surprised everybody; good.
ipt vi can't very well stop at that,
Such a feat by itself doesn't
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-13

The Brighton Mills company. manu-.
(acturcr Of cotton goods, at paSsajc,
n. j., has purchased 800 acres Of hand
comprising the entire village Of All
wool, near passaio, and has begun the
construction Of model industrial
town.
AlInost 1000 men are employed in
the Pas a.a plant. which win hc ahnn-
d0nod llnns arc to have city OF
about $50 population. \ bundled cot
tages viii BE built. There will be a
hospital, library. school and meeting
hall. Twenty homes for supcrntcnd-
cnt9 are 70 be put UP at once. Homes
will be purchased on monthly pay
montS.
William l.. Lyall president and
treasurer cf the mills company. lives
IN a $4,000 home overlooking the site
for the new city. Thomas II. Gardner
and the assistant treasurer Henry V.
Scheel viii build $4,000 houses
near By,
Social welfare workers. architects
aud industrial leaders have given nd
vice to NJ Lyall rs plan Is regard
cd rs the most advanced step Of the
kind in some RESPECTS, that has been
taken in this country.
The present mill has rest rooms.
nurses and q dining hall. Dances have
been given there every saturday eyo1-
inc Th"rr have been practically ~
labor t'oNblcs
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-13

barn, where 1t would be easy to cache
his rifle"
Lefever tool; the lapel Of the scouts
coat in his hand "Thpn YOU. Bob. 20
out and see if you can get the whole
story. III take the barn. Let Henry
90 over to Tensions ond wait at the
head of the stairs till We can get back
there"
De Spain found no difficulty in locnt-
ing the flight OF marble Stoirs that led
to the gambling rooms. 1t was the only
lighted entrance in the side street. No
light shone at the head Of the stairs,
but a doorway on the left opened into
large room brilliantly lighted by
chandeliers. Around three sides of this
room We're placed the keuo layauts,
roulette wheels, faro tables and minor
gambling devices. OF The casino it.
self small cardrooms opened.
The big room was we'll filed for n
wet night. De Spain took place
in shadow near one side Of The door
way facing the street door and at times
looked within for the loosely jointed
flame, crooked neck, touSlcd forehead.
and maevolont face Of the cattle thief.
He could find in the many figures scat
tered about the room none resembling
the one he sought.
A man entering the place spoke to
another coming out. De Spain over
heard the exchange. Duke got rid Of
his steers YETI asked the first.
"Not yet"
"Slow game
"The old man sold quite bunch this
time. The way he's playing now hc'll
last twenty.four hours"
De Spain, following the newcomer
stroled into the room and beginning
at one side, proceeded in leisurely
fashion from wheel to wheel and table
to table inspecting the players. Few
looked at him and none paid any at
tention to his presence At Tensions
table tho oilers crowded about one
player whom De Spain, without get.
ting closer in among the onlookers
than he wanted tc, could not soc.
Tension, as De Spaln approached.
happened to lock up YEARLY. He
spoke in an impressive tone across the
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-13

holes. Curious men examined both
fractures when De Spain and Lefeyer
had left the saloon. The first hole was
the larger. 1t had been made by a
high-powercd rifle; the second was
from a bullet Of q Colts revolver; it
was rei,a sked as miracle Of gun-play
that the two were hardly an inch apart.
In the street n few minutes later, De
Spain and Lefever encountered Scott,
who, with his back hunched up, his
cheap black hat pulled well down over
his ears, his hands in his trousers
pockets and his thin coat collar mod
estly turned against the drilling rain,
was walking across the parkway from
the station.
"Sassoon is In town." exclaimed Le-
fever with certainty after he had told
the story. He waited for the Indians
opinion. Scott, looking through the
water dripping from the brim of his
seasoned derby, gave ii in one word.
WAS" he amended with q quiet
smile.
Lets make sure" insisted Lefever.
"Sup3osing he might be in town yet,
Bob, where is he?"
Scott gazed up the street through the
rain lighted by yellow lamps on the
obscure corners, and looked down the
street toward the black reaches of the
river. IF he's here. you'll find him
in one of two places. Tensions"
"But we've just come from Teni-
sons" objected Lefever.
81 mean. across the street, upstairs:
Or at jim Kitchens barn. Ii he was
hurried to get away" added Scott re-
aectively. "he would slip upstairs ever
there rs the nearest place to hide; if
ne had time he would make for the
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-13
DRINK HOT TEA
FOR A BAD COLD


Get small package of Hamburg
Breast Tea, or as the German folks
call it, Hamburger Brust Thee at any
pharmacy. Take u tablespoonful OF the
tea, put a cup OF boiling water upon
it, pour through a sieve and drink a
teacup full at any time during the
day or before retiring. 1t is the most
effective way to break a cold and cure
grip, az it opens the pores of the skin,
relieving congestion. Also loosens the
bowels, thus driving cold from the
system.
Try it the next time You suffer from
a cold or the grip. 1t is inexpensive
and entirely vegetable, therefore safe
and harmless
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-13
eYsNOPsIe.

Chapter /. On Fontier day at
. Sleepy Ca Henry de Spain, eunman
and train naf,er at Medicine Bend. is
beaten at target shooting by Nan Nor
gan of Music Mountain. Jelfrcs, diyi
sion superintendent, asks De Spain to
take charge of the Thief River stag
line, but he refuses.
Chapter II-De Spain sees Nan
dancing with Gale Morgan, is later de-
risively pointed ort to Nan on the
street by Gale, ana is moved to
change his mind ala accept the stage
line job
Chapter lII.-Dc Spain and Lefeyer
ride to Calabasas inn and there meet
Gale Morgan with Deaf Sandusky and
Sasson, sunmen ana retainers Of the
Morgan clan. Morgan demands the
discharge Of q stage driver and De
Spain refuses. De Spain meets Nan
but fails TO overcome her aversion TO
him.
Chapter lV-Sasson knifes Elpaso,
the stage driver, and escapes TO Nor
CAMS gap, the stronghold of the Nor.
gans De Spain, Lefever and Scott 60
in after him, and De Spain brings out
Sasson alone.
Chapter Vie meets Nan, who de-
lays him until nearly overtaken by the
Morpopa hut lopdg hio can+i,to =, l.,
Chapter FHSassoon breaks Jail.
Despair boards the Morgans ia sd
loon and is shot at thru the window.
He meets Nan again.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-13

Get rid of that tickling cough That
keeps You awake at night and drains
your vitality and energy DR.. Kings
New Discovery i3 a pleasant balsam
remedy, antiseptic laxative and
promptly effective, It soothes the
irritated membrane and kills The cold
germs; your cough Is soon relieved
Delay Is dangerous DIR. Kings
New Discovery at once For nearly
nifty years II has been the favorite
remedy for grippe Group coughs and
colda Get bottle today at your
Druggist, soc. 3
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-13
USE ALIENS FooT.EASE

powder TO be shaken into the shoes.
II you have fred, aching feet and try
Aliens Foot Ease. 1t rests feet and
makes new or light shoes easy, Cures
aching, swollen. sweating feet. Re
lieyes corns and bunious OF all pain
and glves rest ana comfort. Try 1t -.
day Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. csc. Don't accept any suhstt
tute. For FREE trial 'cksgo, also
fres Sample Of the fOO~.FAsE Sant
tary CO9N-pAD. a new inyen' ion. ad.
drc:s Allen S. Ulmstead. LeRoJ. N. Y,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-13
RUB bACKACHE AND
LUMbAGO RIGHT OUT
Rub Pain end Stiffness away with
asmall bottle Of old honest
St. Jacobs Oil

When your back is sore and lame
or mmbago, sciatca or rheumatism has
you stiTcned up, don't suffer! Get a
% cent bottle OF old, honest st.
Jacobs Oil'' at any drug store, pour a
little in your hand and rub it right
into the pain or ache, and by the time
you count fifty, the soreness and lame.
ness is gone
Don't stay crippled This soothing,
penetrating oil needs to be used only
once, 1t takes the ache and pain right
out Of your back and ends the misery.
1t is magical yet absolutely harmless
and doesn't burn the skin.
Nothing else stops lumbago, sciatica
and lame back misery 80 promptly
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-13
Classified AdveI'tiSinQ

Advertisements will be inserted in this
column not exceeding five lines. one
time 10 cents; three times. - cents, one
week, 50 cents Each line over five, ~
cents per week additional
All advertisements in this column must
be paid in advance.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-13
Intervening heats: what happened t.


your red tie. Henry?"
De Spain put UP his hand to his
neck, and looked down at q loose end
hanging from his soft cravat. 1t had
been torn by the bullet meant for his
hcad. He turned the end inside his
collar. - "alabaSas ilan tried TO I'M
tie it few minutes ago. He missed
the knot"
Tension did not hear the answer He
had reverted to his case. De Spain
moved on and, after making the round
Of the scattered tables, walked again
through the doorway, only to meet, as
she stood hestating and apparently
about to enter the room, Nan Morgan.
tTU IL CONTINUED