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The Washington herald., 1917-08-05
"GAS" TSETSE FLY.

A British official named Timmler.
stationed in territory that was for
merly part OF German East Africa,
proposes to take leaf out of tts book
of European war experience ami ap-
ply the process of "gassIng'' to the
determination OF the tsetse fly. His
plan Is either 10 use a gas destruc-
tive to the flies, but harmless to man.
or to have the operators use gas
masks in case the gas Is dangerous to
humanity. and he thinks that. the
monsoon wind of that region would
carry the gas across the fiy-infested
area. Nature. in reporting this pro-
posal. expresses skepticism concerning
the results, but says that "an ca
pertinent would be better than any ex-
preston OF adverse opinion. Prom
Scientific American.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05
AUTOS ARE NEEDED
FOR ENTERTAINERS
Talent Must Be Transported to
Various Army Camps.

This is an appeal for volunteers to
help in a most worthy enterprise.
In the not distant future there will
be approximately fourteen concentra-
tiOn camps in the immediate vicinity
of Washington. camps made up Of
sons and brothers unused to the con-
ditions which will be imposed upon
them and who will be heart-hungry
for some Of the pleasures they en-
joyed in civilian life. Therefore. un-
der the auspices of the Y. NJ. c. A.
and the District War Service Com
mission auxiliary to the War Depart
ment Commission on Training Ac-
tivities) a committee for the enter
tainment OF soldiers camps has been
formed 20 provide weekly theatricals
at each camp during the existence of
these camps.
1t can be seen that a monumental
task confronts this committee, and
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05

that a large number of volunteers in
every branch of this work are re-
quired. The newspapers, the theaters,
the railroads. numerous local enter
tainers and a large number of usual
ly busy men and women are in SYM
pathy with this work and have Of
fered to cooperate literally.
One big need looms up which Wash
inston motor car owners can meet;
namely. furnishing cars to transport
entertainers. particularly those from
the local theaters, to the concentra-
tion camps. If the automobile owners
will agree to tender the services OF
a car for approximately four hours
one night each week, this need will
have been met and each donor of a
car will know the satisfaction of hav-
ing contributed little more to bright
en- the camp life of our boys who
soon will be sailing across the At
lantic to defend the honor of our own
United States.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05
FRANKLIN CAR WON
YOSEMITE CONTEST
Entrant Explains How Car Saved
Gas on Run.

So much Misunderstanding has .beea
connected with the results OF tho
Yosemite. gasoline economy run from
Los Angeles 20 Cam1 Curry that q
Is hard for the public 70 erssp who
really did win the contest. In some
sections. Il Is the prevalent idea taat
the mount Of gasoline consumed was
the deciding factor. and that the car
using the least gasoline. Irrespective
of weight handicsps, was the winnei.
In a statement. Ralph Hamlin.
Franklin dealer at Los Angeles. and a
participant in this run. says; Re
gardless Of how little essoline any
entrant used, Il has claim 10 the
winners title unless u secures the
greatest number Of points figured on
the basis OF ton miles per gallon
The officials Of the run purposely hit
upon this method IN order 10 put the
lightweight cars and the heavy cars
on an equal basis
MY FRANKLIN entry carried OF the
honors with q score of 5I.e points.
Regardless Of the classification given
the cars on the hasa OF price. the
nearest competitor 10 me. the Monroe.
scored SIS, and the third in order was
the bort with SSf points.
BECAUSE OF lne WeA@ut ehloAetiohs
I entered a Franklin brougham which.
with four passengers and luggage,
weighed ,, so pounds. On the "trip OF
so miles. used only II gallons OF
gasoline. When the results were com
puted II showed that my Franklin en-
try had carried more load over the
prescribed distance on a Unit Of supply
OF gasoline, than any other car that
competed: more than the lighter cars.
and more than the extremely heavy
cars. Ny record proved that the re-
lation Of fuel TO weight and distance
was better balanced in the Franklin
brougham than any other car In the
contest.
"If the gasoline mileage should have
been the onIy consideration. ] think
the public can easily understand what
could have done had I entered a
Franklin touring car which. ready for
the road. weighs only little over
2,3OO pounds.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05

Fourteenth street. The firm is to be
known under the name OF the Wash
ington Stanley Sales Company. The
Stanley Steamer is an excellent auto
mobile and has made many wonderful
records in speed contests. 1t is also
a snowy machine and inexpensive to
operate. as 1t bunrs coal oil as fuel.
Mr.. Helgesen is not yet known as an
automobile man, though his business
abilities are well spoken of.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05
Novel Sign viii Appear on Smooht-
Powered Twelve.

The Hal Motor Car Company, of
Cleveland, has introduced to Amerf-
can motordom q new vogue in name
plate styles. The new name-plat "a
design of the Hal-Twelve differs from
those adorning the radiators of pres
ent-day automobiles in that II does
not incorporate the initials of the
concern nor does 1t symbolize the
name of the car.
In designing the new name plate
for the smooth-powered twelve, Mr..
Macmillan Fyscher, the artist, spent
great deal of time and thought on
how to illustrate in this one design
the dignity and expression of quality
and class that a car of the size and
price of the Hal should convey to
the public. His review of the name
plates used in other motor cars of
American make showed him that in
design everyone had followed practi-
cally the same lines. They either
used the name of the car In a speci-
ally-designed lettering. used the ini-
tials of the car builder in some man
ner. or used an illustration such as
a crown. which symbolizes the name
of the car, or the coat-of-arms of a
prominent man of history, whose
name the car carried.
So Mr. Fyscher turned from the
automobile field to the aristocracy of
some of the older countries and peo-
pies. He found that the crests of
the old English and French families
incorporated in their designs. in most
instances, the qualifications of the
family for recognition among the
society of the day
And the same Is true of the totem
pole designs of the EsEimos, the rugs
of the Arabian tribes, the ~coats-of-
arms of nations. and the designs on
the tombs of ancient Egyptians.
So in the name plate of the Hal
Twelve are incorporated the seven
leading qualifications of this car Of
rare ability" for leadership and recog-
milton among the better cars of
American and foreign make.
The motif of the Hal name plate
shown above is as follows: The Eagle
symbolizes smooth power; the stars,
highest attainment in American mo-
tor car manufacture; the Fieur de
Lis. beauty; Diamonds, value and
worth; Lion, strength; Greyhound.
grace and ability. and Mercury
speed.
The design is stamped on an es-
cutcheon of copper, the Fleur de Lis.
stars, Diamonds, Wings of Mercury
and the center bar, are inserted In
white enamel, the background for the
lettering The Hal Twelve and the
Wheel Of Mercury In dark green, and
the figures of the Eagle, Lion ana
GREYHOUND are raised in relief against
the copper base Of the shield.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05

cleaned UP the Hudson on records
in a recent race. Good for the
Chalmers.
R. H. Laport. Of the Franklin Mo-
tor Car Company, has just received
adyices that he has two carloads
OF franklin automobiles on the
way. They are expected to arrive
during this week. The Franklin is
selling very rapidly in Washington
and Mr.. Laport is sratihed over the
results since taking over the wash
ington territory. He says that his
service station here is fully stocked
with all parts and that he is ready
to adjust them at a moments no.
tice. He has here two factory me-
chanics and Is prepared to give ex-
pert service. 1t is his policy to do
everything possible for Franklin
owners.
Mr.. Ungerer. Washington distri-
butter of the Premier and Velie mo-
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05
AUTO NOTES.

H. B. Leary. Washington agent of
the Maxwell. is selling Maxwell
cars that have been used as DEM
onstrators at a sacrifice. This is
an excellent opportunity for any
one to buy good automobile values.
The Selby Company. Washington
! agent of the Page, has moved into
Its new quarters.
The Olympian Motors Company
of Pontiac, Mich, is seeking a
Washington distributor and is ready
to make terms very satisfactory for
such representation.
H. w. Soper. vice president ~ the
Motor Car Company of Washing
ton at Twenty-fourth and NJ. left
for the Stutz factory last Thursday.
Stutz cars which Will be on exhibi-
tion. next week at Twenty-fourth
and NJ streets.
The Northern Motor Service Com
pany has taken over the agency
of the Roamer, formerly handled
by the Jennings Motor Sales Cor
poration. which. concern is now in
the hands of receiver. 1t has
also taken the agency of the Ander-
son Six" and has opened show
rooms at 1912 Eighteenth street
northwest.
The railway delays in shipping
and delivering cars has made it
necessary for the Washington
agents to drive their cars from
their respective factories to WASH
ington.
The Combs Motor Company is
making preparations to move with
in the next ten days.
The Motor Company of Washing
ton has taken over the Stutz agency
Tor Washington. This is an i'm
portant announcement to motorists
as the car has a reputation of be-
ing one of the best automobiles on
the market and is certainly one of
the most popular cars manufac-
tured.
The Barry Motor Company has
taken over the Washington agency
of the Hupmobile and discarded the
Columbia and the Pullman.
Sterrett & Fleming. selling the
hCtfott SlCStiiSs arc tdhlHB O WV
weeks vacation.
L. 8. Hurley, of the Hurley Mo-
tor Company. announces that the
Nash Motor Company will hereafter
build the Nash car instead Of the
jeffrey.
The Motor Car Company of Wash
ington also handles the Auburn
car.
Mr.. H. F. Adams, president of the
Motor Car Company of Washington.
speaks of the Stutz with. pride and
is confident of q big Stutz list of
owners in the near future for Wash
ington.
The Washington Herald has just
purchased new Maxwell truck and
it is giving excellent satisfaction. i
M Crunley. manager of the
Combs Motor Company OF WASH
instou. states that the Chslmers
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05
Helgesen to Represent
Stanley Steamer Here

The Stanley Steamer will come to
Washington to be represented by E.
G. Helgesen. He has secured head
quarters and show rooms at 1906
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05

OF British invention is a mirror
marked with feet and inches 10 enable
persons to measure their own height
by facing IL.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05

tor cars, is very enthusiastic over
the magnetic gear shift.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05

THIS PREMIER CAR has
and
L Frank Clarke local manager for Mr.
no-Auaehd
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05
MECHANICAL EXCELLENCE
COMPLETE EQUIPMENT

The Anderson Six is powerful, flexible,
economical. It averages about II miles to
the gallon; will travel from to 60 miles
an hour on high, is splendid hill climber
and holds the road we'll 1t is light, we'll
balanced, with extraordinarily efficient
springs - exceptionally easy on tires;
wheel base, I2o inches.
Continental Engine, Hotchkiss Drive, Ze-
NTH Carbureter, Borg & Beck Clutch, Hess
Full-floating Axle Roller Bearings, Extra
Long Underslung Vanadium Steel Springs,
Westinghouse Electric System, Kellogg
Engine Driven Pump, Spot Light and Trou-
Bile Lamp, Stewart Speedometer, Clear
Vision Tilted Ventilating Windshield,
Klaxon Horn, Boyce Motometer, Combi-
nation Winter Heater and Foot Rest, Etc,
all constitute regular equipment.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05

Mr.. Ungerer. Washington distri-
butter of the Premier and Velie mo-
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05

H. B. Leary. Washington agent of
the Maxwell. is selling Maxwell
cars that have been used as DEM
onstrators at a sacrifice. This is
an excellent opportunity for any
one to buy good automobile values.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05

The Selby Company. Washington
agent of the Page, has moved into
its new quarters.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05

g. Allosseljuissoppuso is among the
drafted men in New York. Junie Nc
Cree says his idea Of something to
do Is to be serseant and call out
that pame every day 4.s.-s.x :
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05

The Olympian Motors Company
of Pontiac. Mich, is seeking a
Washington distributor and is ready
to make terms very satisfactory for
such representation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given of the in
tention of the city council of the city
of Ocala, at the regular meeting Of
said city council to be held at 7:30
O'Clock p. m. on the 21st day of Au-
gust, A. D. 1917, at the council cham
Der in the city hall of said city, in
Ocala, Florida, to consider the matter
of issuing bonds by said city for the
purpose of compromising, settling, re-
funding and retiring $4,000 of that
certain issue of bonds of said city
known as the electric light bonds
maturing October 1st, A. D. 1913. The
said bonds, the issuance of which will
be considered at said meeting, to be
issued pursuant to and in compliance
with sections 1866 and 1867 of the
general statutes of the state of Flor
ida of 1906, and that it is the intention
of said city council at said meeting to
also consider the matter OF levy OF
a tax sufficient to pay the first years
interest on said bonds the issuance OF
which is to be considered at said
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06
Thousand Kisses an Hour.

Think of being kissed 1000 times an
hour, six hours at a stretch. Better
still, think of these 5000 kisses In six
hours, with time after each for little
soft, sweet love note, and, perhaps, If
you are sentimentally and affection
ately inclined, you may be able to pic
ture the performance which happened
in Langhorne, Pa. 1t has set the
tongues flying.
To make matters worse, the two low
ers who INDUCED in this pleasant pas
time had an audience. They were
watched by none other than a dignified
professor, and, far from minding the
intrusion, as If proud of their accom-
plishments, the two sweethearts cooed
and sang to each other and kissed.
kissed and kissed.
The sweethearts are parrots, and
proud of it. They are not the every
day, plain variety, but are of brilliant
and gorgeous plumage and hail from
Observation-Disclosures Public Led
ger.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06
Naval Recruits.

A century or so ago the ranks of
seafaring men were recruited almost
wholly from the seaport towns, by the
operation Of natural laws, which led
men to seek the occupations with
which they were most familiar; but
this has been changed, and now, espe-
cially in the navy, the interior is fur
nishing the men. One of the reasons
Is that city life does not qualify men
for the stern duties required of them
on the ocean, as is shown by the re-
port of the United States marine
corps for nine months of the year
1915, in which there were 5,082 ap-
plications for enlistment from the New
York district and only 1877, or about
one in thirty, were accepted. The
principal cause of rejection was defec-
tive vision, but bad teeth ran this a
close second. There were numerous
cases of heart affection, aggravated, in
all probability, by the conditions of
life In the metropolis, and nearly 10
per cent Of the entire number exam
ined were classed under the general
head of "poor physique and under
weight. Oregonian.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06
Take Gold Coins for NickeIs.

There were two cases within two
days of the dropping of So gold piece
into the receiving box of pay-as-you-
enter car, and the street railway COM
pany is wondering whether prosperity
aas gained such Roadway that gold
pieces are literally mingled with silver
in the change purses of the people.
The first uf the So pieces has not been
claimed, though the incident was adj
vertised. In tie second case the act
was observed and the conductor ex-
changed the gold for nickel with the
woman who made the mistake
Springfield (Mass.) Republican.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06
UNCLASSIFIED ADS.
WANTED. LOST, FOUND. FOR
SALE. FOR Rent AND SIM :
LIAR LOCAL NEEDS

FOR SALE-For cash at bargain
or bankable note-Motor boat, Car
tcrcar automobile, roll top desk, trap
buggy, one-horse wagon. two magic
lantern outfits, 200 slides to same
one multiple typewriter duplicator
one diaphram Monograph, two type
writer's, incubator, several small cleo
trical batteries, bath tub, shower
bath, other plumbing fixtures one
large servant bath. several gooG
pieces of furniture, iron beds, chairs
large refrigerator, dining room table
dressers, and other household furnish,
ings. Come quick if you want bar.
gain. Phone 333 or 4O7. Slot
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

meeting, and also two per centum of
the principal of said bonds. Further,
that said council will at said meeting
consider all other matters in regard
to said bonds the issuance of which
will be considered at said meeting as
it may be necessary or proper for
said council to consider under the re-
quirements and provisions of the
aforesaid statutes ]. J. Gerig,
President of City Council of the City
of Ocala.
Attest: H. c. Sistrunk,
Clerk of the City of Ocala. 23-mon
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

The mosquitoes romped on the sol
diers in their dog tents last night,
and they were also rather overwarm-
ed. They were cheerful about it.
Some said they expected to get into
warmer places, and one boy remark
ed that when the Teuton bullets be-
gan to whine over his head in France
he was going to feel real homesick
for the song of a Marion county
MOSQUITO.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06
Would Have TO Whistle.

Father and mother were in the habit
of spelling some of the words when
telling neighborhOOd news not meant
for little ears to hear. One evening,
shortly after little Elsie had entered
the kindergarten, they were talking to
each other in this manner, when Elsie
piped up: ''I'll soon learn to spell at
school, then you'll have to whistle 1t -
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06
Much the Same.

Sackville McKnutte says his chill
dren come home and mimic their
teachers, burlesquing each little man
nerism in great detail, making it clear
TO him that children are very much
like they used to be when he was a
boy. And he adds that, judging from
the limitations he sees, the teachers are
also very much like they used TO be.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06
His Best

She ION board ship)-"Mr. Jones,
if / fell overheard and were drown
ing, would you jump in and save mef''
He (hesitating, but honest)-''By
Jove You know, 1 don't believe /
could. But tell you what I would do.
I would watch you drown with the
deepest sorrow and regret. Life.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06
ENFORCING Peace.

How did you become involved in
fight with that little Jones bOy?" de-
manded the stern father. why, We
had a small argument" responded
youthful Thomas, land then l told him
T he did not accept my terms of peace,
1 was going to black his other eye"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

Wilson came to Ocala about four
years ago and their little Valentine
was born in this city. They have en-
deared themselves TO all Ocala people
who regret their departure but wish
them every happiness in South Caro-
lima. Mr.. Wilson has been offered an
excellent position in Barnwell. He is
q first-rate business man, and bound
to succeed wherever he goes.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

A lot of new recruits are without
uniforms, which is rather in their
favor this weather. And some of them
tie their feet in knots when they drill.
But it won't be long before they will
be as erect and alert as the old
hands.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

Initiating soldier is always done
by tossing him in blanket, and there
are so many recruits that the vet
Grams are afraid all the blankets in
Company A will be worn out. After
you have been tossed in a blanket
two or three times, the sensation be-
comes quite pleasant.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

Mr.. Earl Hall is Ocala's latest hero
TO join the colors. He left Saturday
for Jacksonville, where he will join
the machine gun corps Earl tried to
go in the navy some months ago, but
was rejected. But he is determined
to get in somewhere.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

Today's session of the board of
county commissioners has been taken
up almost exclusively with hearing
complaints of taxpayers. At it's last
meeting the board raised the valua-
tions on many pieces of Marion
county property, and today is the day
set for hearing objections to such
raise
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

Mr.. R. D. Zetrouer the largest
stock man in the northwestern part
of Marion county is among the prom
inent visitors in the city today. He
says that except the country is slight
ly in need of rain his section has moth
ing to complain of-everybody happy
and prosperous.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

Mr.. T. T. Munroe has returned
from his vacation in North Carolina.
Mrs. Munroe will remain until cooler
weather Mr.. Munroe had a good va
cation, but was glad to get back to
his place in the bank.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

The coffee that you are drinking al
the Harrington Hall dining room and
cafe is the famous Senate brand cot.
fee, roasted and distributed exclusive.
ly by the Tampa Coffee Mills. Get
the habit. 7-1O-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

visitors in town today. Mr.. Paisley
appeared before the board of county
commissioners to take up the matter
of increased taxes assessed to him at
the last months meeting.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

We're in business for YOUR health,
and fill your prescriptions just as
your physician orders them. Prompt
service and pure drugs. The Court
Pharmacy. Phone 284. 15-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

Mr.. Jules Cohn, who has been one
of Ocala's most esteemed citizens for
the past twenty-five years, and who
made his home with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Peyser during that time, left
Saturday for Oklahoma, where he ex-
poets to locate permanently.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

Captain Drake had the company
cut at Hunter Park today, drilling on
the baseball ground. 1t makes a
pretty good parade ground. Some of
the new men found the work mighty
hot, but the old hands held up, and
the farmer boys among the recruits
said it was no hotter than the corn
fields.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

w. X. Lane, NJ. u. Physician and
Surgeon. specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Law Library Building, Ocala,
Florida. Of
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

Superintendent Crimson and family
visited the Shiloh settlement Sunday,
say the new school house built by
Mclver & MacKay and had a pleas
ant picnic dinner by Shiloh's splendid
spring.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

Mr.. J. s. Grantham came in Sunday
morning, to bring in his son, Elmer,
and Roscoe Hilton, both members of
Company A. Corporals George How
ell and J. w. Stevens came in another
car.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-06

Mr.. j. NJ. Douglas, the Weirsdale
merchant, is in the city today and ap-
peared before the board of county
commissioners in regard to tax mat
tiers.