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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
TO BE INVESTIGATED

The Star is informed that on the
visit of the governor and some other
state officials here next Saturday, the
girls industrial school to the east of
the city is to be Investigated.
There are all sorts of reports
about the school, many people find
ing fault with the conduct of the
superintendent, Mrs. Range. 1t is said
that she i'll treats some of the girls,
abuses them verbally and sometimes
physically and doesn't give them
enough to eat, and some of the people
who don't like her have made re-
marks about her that would give her
grounds for libel suits.
A few weeks ago, lady teacher,
Miss Pedrick, came here to instruct
the girls. Miss Pedrick is a compe-
tent teacher and highly recommended
but she and Mrs. Range did not get
along very well together, and the
superintendent finally discharged the
teacher. The Star is informed that
Miss Pedrick will make a report at
the investigation that will not sound
very good for the superintendent;
also, that several ladies in this city
who don't like the way Mrs. Range
manages the school, will ask that an
ether superintendent, one more devot.
ed to moral than physical persuasion
be appointed.
The Star has consulted some people
who were better acquainted with the
workings of the school and its in.
mates than any of our town people
have any opportunity to be. They
say the slanderous stories about the
superintendent are too silly for any
reasonable person to believe; thai
she has a most difficult position tc
| fill, and it is doubtful that her crit.
| les could do any better, if as well.
The girls at the school are not E
bunch of angels. They were sent
there because their parents or guar
dians couldn't control them. Most ot
them would be good girls under ad
vantageous circumstances, and arr
trying to improve. Some are bad
and some are very bad indeed. A!
the school is constituted, there is NJ
way of sorting them out. They art
all, good, bad and Indifferent, put il
together. Some have abused the sup
erintendent most tifely, and have no
been sparing of the epithets they ap
! piled to the officers who brought then
to the school, or brought them bacl
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
CLARK STANDS BY
THE COMPANY
Second District Congressman will Try
to Redress Wrongs of Talla-
hassee Soldiers
Tampa Tribune)

Tallahassee, July 29.-(SpeciaD.
Acting on the advice of Congressman
Frank Clark of the Second Florida
district, the members of the local
military organization, Company B,
are preparing to name a captain of
their own choosing, to be elected at a
meeting called for tomorrow night.
This is the congressman's suggestion
as the way the militiamen should
combat the appointment of S. J. Cats
Jr. as commander of the company. If
they follow Mr.. Clark's advice, they
will be acting contrary to the implied
advice of the two Florida Senator's
who, in kilograms in reply to urgent
messages from Tallahassee, replied
that the First Regiment was federal
lied recently and the appointment
would hold.
In his letter to members of the
company who had protested Captain
Cats appointment as unjust to them,
Mr.. Clark says he wants all informa-
tion and afidavits sent him at Wash
ington, where he will place the matter
before the war department.
"The boys need not be afraid to
make affidavits," says the message
from the fighting congressman.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
BAD LUCK OF COMPANY B
Christian and Harrison Responsible
for Putting Them Under Com
mand of the Kitten
(Tampa Tribune)

CTampa Tribune)
Washington, July 28.-(SpeciaD
Despite the protests of members of
Company B, First Regiment, Nation
al Guard Of Florida, that they would
not serve under the captaincy of
Sidney ]. Cats Jr., because the state
law allowing the company to select it's
own officers had not been regarded
by Governor Cats, the company must
serve under Captain Cats.
Gen. VIM. A. Mann, chief of the
militia bureau of the war department
today made the announcement that
while the department much regretted
failure to comply with the Florida
laws in the case of Sidney ]. Cats
Jr, and the Florida militia, there is
nothing the government can do in the
matter
General Mann's statement is in an
swer to letters received by him on
the subject, and is as follows:
''This is the first intimation that the
war department has received that a
state statute has not been complied
with in the election of Captain Cats,
but the war department must neces-
sarily leave to the state the election
of candidates for vacancies in the
National Guard from their states,
only being concerned with compliance
with the federal laws as to eligibility
and to the further requirements of a
certain amount of fitness for the posi-
ton. 1t is unfortunate that a situa-
tion should have arisen at this time
when the militia bureau is endeavor-
ing to be as liberal as possible in ac-
cepting this regiment as whole, and
it is hoped you will use your infiu-
ence in composing any differences
that may exist in this organization
when the inspection of Company B
is made. No captain had been ap-
pointed and upon Captain Cats be-
ing appointed by the authorities an
examination of his record showed
that he complied with the require
ments.
"The war department endeavors to
act without consideration of the prior
civilian status of candidate present
ed and while it would not accept a
man simply because of being a gov
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
COTTON AND CORN:
Something More Solid than Cigars on
the Site of Vanished
Marti City

twenty-five years ago, Marti City,
mile west of Ocala, was one of the
livest places in Florida. With five
cigar factories and the homes of we'll
nigh 1000 people, it's future seemed
assured.
Today it has vanished from the face
of the earth, but it's place is well
taken by DR.. Tydings' big farm, which
except small spot or two covers
the whole space.
Robert Tydings, who manages the
farm for his father, took US out to see
it Sunday. There were two or three
big fields of flint corn, which makes
the best bread, with peanuts, beans,
potatoes, etc., all in fine shape.
The principal thing we noticed how.
ever was 16-acre cotton patch. 1t
was the genuine Sea Island long
staple, the seeding coming from
Edisto county, S. c., and promised a
big yield.
Mr.. Tydings has imported from
South Carolina colored man who is
a veteran in raising cotton, and his
skill is manifest in the robust stalks
and heavy bolls.
A cotton patch is as pretty as a
rose garden when it is in bloom, and
Robert has promised to pull US out OF
bed some morning when the dew is on
the vine and let US see the patch at
its best. In the meantime, we see
great promise of some beautiful long
green coming in for the bales of
fieecy staple the patch is sure to
raise.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
ernor's son, it also would not reject
him for that reason"

ernor's son, it also would not reject
him for that reason"
The appointment of young Mr..
Cats by his father met with storm
of angry disapproval by members Of
Company B, as recited in dispatches
to the Tribune from Tallahassee sew
eral days ago. Members of the COM
pany declared that they would not
serve under an officer whose appoint
ment had "been over their heads"
when under the law they had the right
to elect their own officers. Col. Sam
Harrison of Jacksonville, commander
of the regiment, was hastily commu-
nicated with. He went to the capital
and told the men they would have to
serve under Captain Cats, as the
company was under federal jurisdic-
ton. The first lieutenant was dis
missed from the company and the
second lieutenant, son of Secretary
of State Crawford, suspended from
duty. An appeal was made by mem
bers of the company and their rela-
tives to the war department, to which
the above letter of General Mann is
the answer.
The First Regiment was found de-
ficient when the National Guard was
mustered for service on the MexicaH
border year ago and was disbanded.
1t was only recently that it was re-
created.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30

6-S. P. Ausley, Citra.
327-E. H. Cordrey, Lynne.
664-Lee Calvin, Kendrick.
93-L. J. Manning, Anthony.
1448-Tony Kiriakos, Charlotte, N. c
1722-Abraham James, Sparr.
957-Frank NJ. Joyner, Ocklawaha.
1557-Jessie Glymp, Summerfeld.
1744-Henry G. Shealy, Spar.
1112-Ellie Pender, Ocala.
345-Charley Hill, Selma, Ala.
1595-Wannie Moon, Romeo.
1355-Mack William, Ocala.
103-Will Hood, Anthony.
1585-Charlie Davis, Romeo.
1221-Sim Massenberg, Ocala.
1102-Elbert Anderson, Ocala.
1625-John w. Black, Fairfield.
556-M. n. Gist, Mcintosh.
1565-H. E. Wicker, Micanopy.
154-Henry Thomas, Dunnellon.
1281-A. W. DeCamp, Ocala.
51-Girard Harvey Ross, Sparr.
717-Ellis Johnson, Martel.
1057-Arthur Jackson, Ocala.
1256-John Blackshear, 0cala.
1073-Percy c. Smith, Ocala.
| 30-Edward j. Wilson, Citra.
| 199-R. A. Ladson, Martel.
| 388-Lenard Maxwell, Electra.
1423-Will Johnson, Ocala.
I1716-Reuben Owens, Sparr.
773-Josh Foster, Ocala.
608-Russell Fl. Gano, Weirsdale.
4O6-Calhoun Anderson, Martin.
519-Arthur Dodd, Pennington.
I1730-James W. Hooker, Sparr.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
CAPTURED A BUNCH
OF CONSPIRATORS
GrOssman and His Accomplices were
Unable to Make Their
Getaway
(Associated Press)

Spokane, Wash, July 30.-Carl G..
Grossman, said to be former at
tache of the German embassy at
Washington and ordered to leave the
country, has been arrested together
with a man and woman, his compan-
ions, on charge of violating the es-
pionage act. The police say they
obtained papers naming prominent
German-born resident of Spokane.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
WACO SCENE Of
RACE WAR
Riot and Murder Ensued When the
Twenty Fourth Infantry Went
on Rampage
(Associated Press)

Waco, Tex, July 30.-Soldiers and
police are hunting fourteen negro
members of the Twenty-Fourth In
fantry, following a clash last night
resulting in one negro soldier being
shot through the head and three
whites hurt. The trouble started
when negro soldiers massed in front
of a negro picture house, refusing to
allow white people to pass. The city
is quiet today. The missing men
have returned to camp and are under
arrest.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
BOY SCOUTS

The Boy Scouts will meet Tuesday
evening in the lecture room of the
public library at 7:3O O'Clock. DR.. E.
Van Hood will deliver lecture to the
boys on "Some Common Accidents
and What to Do for Them" This is
one of a series of lectures to be Civ
en- the boys by the physicians of
Ocala in the absence of Mr. Bunyan
Stephens. The boys are asked to take
notes on these lectures. Mr.. Steph-
ems will examine the scouts on these
lectures when he returns The others
will come at intervals of two weeks.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
GOTHAM SLUMP
IS GREAT
Only One Drafted Man in Five will be
Available for the New
Army
(Associated Press

New York, July 30.-A canvas of
sixty-six men in three New York
draft districts shows that one in five
would probably be accepted for the
army. This may necessitate calling
$4,000 instead of $4,000 men as was
planned. An investigation has been
promised of reports that wives are
leaving their work so as to be classed
as dependents.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
MUSTER IN NEXT
SUNDAY MORNING
MUSTER IN NEXT
SUNDAY MORNING
All Members of Company Must be
Present at Nine O'clock
at Their ArmOry

The call has been sent out and all
members of Company A must be
present at their armory next Sunday
morning at nine O'Clock. They will
probably leave that night for Black
Point and after few days they will
go on to their training camp at Ma
con. From there, if the war does not
end soon, they will go to France.
This is the week in which Ocala
should do her best to show her appre-
citation for her volunteers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
Against Papa Cats Advice
Tallahassee Democrat)

Tallahassee Democrat)
"You can say to the public that l
had absolutely nothing to do with the
appointment Of Sidney J. Cats Jr. as
captain of the local military COM
pany, In fact, / advised against it, /"
said Governor Cats to q reporter of
the Democrat this morning. He was
in the regular service, and believe
would have soon secured a lieutenan-
cy. But he was ambitious to be at
the head of a company from his home
town, and on that account received
the appointment from the adjutant
general. The governor has nothing to
do with appointments to the military
service. Ny son is not anxious to
serve the company now since some of
the members are so prejudiced against
him, but he would not be true mem
Der of the Cats family If he permit
ted them to virtually kick him out,
and he will continue to command the
company until it is in camp. If Sc
sees proper then, he viii resign.
We're he to do otherwise it would be
traitorous act on his part. First
of all he will be loyal to his govern
ment."
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
OXFORD BARBECUE

In spite of the gathering war
clouds, on account of the expected de-
parture of our soldiers boys and to
keep up the grandest social gathering
for many counties around, Oxford
will, on the second day of August, rty
to duplicate or break the record of the
annual barbecue. Everybody invited
to be present and help make it day
of pleasure not soon to be forgotten.
General Manager.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
FATAL SWEEP Of
FOREST FIRES
COnfiagration is Claiming Many Vic
tins in the Woods of British
Columbia
ASSOCIATED Press }

Fernie, E c., July 3O.-Eleven men
are known to have been killed, TWEEN
ty are unaccounted for and many
were injured as result of the forest
fires in the spruce valley fifteen miles
northeast of here Various directions
Of escape make checking the missing
difficult.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30

after they ran away. Mrs. Range is
an unusually muscular woman. If
she hadn't been, some of the worse
girls would have combined and beaten
her. Miss Pedrick says she has never
had any trouble with the girls, but it
is doubtful that she could have con-
trolled all of them alone.
The girls certainly don't look like
they were i'll fed. They have come
down town several times, and they
have the appearance of being well
cared for.
It's the Stars opinion that the
school should be in charge of man
preferably a physician-witht two or
more women assistants. 1t should be
arranged so the best girls could be
| kept separate from the worst ones
until the latter improved. This they
would probably do, but at present
they retard tbs progress of the better
girls. The item of bad language is
a considerable one. Some of the
young ladies can talk in way that
would make pirates conversation
sound like that of a Sunday school
| teacher.
They tell it on one of the girls,
that when she ran away some months
ago, and was brought back by an Of
| ficer, that she started in on the poor
man and made the most disparaging
remarks about him and his parents,
his grandparents, his children and his
grandchildren. She kept this up until
the officers patience gave way, and
he said, Madam, if you wasn't a
lady, l would take you over my knee
and spank you until your nose bled."
There may be some foundation for
some of the stories some of the girls
tell about the hard times they have,
but human nature Graves sympathy
and even good girls will tell fbs
| sometimes to gain it.
It's the Stars opinion that nearly
all the girls could be made into good,
useful women under auspicious cir
cumstances. Girls naturally prefer
to be good, and when they are bad
it's almost always the fault of cir
cumstances and surroundings. One
of the "incorrigibles" at the school
has been with private family for
some weeks, and she has behaved
very we'll. If each and every one of
them could be put in charge of people
who knew how to win her respect and
good will, it is probable that she
would prove herself worthy of good
| treatment.
The state can't do this-it has to
put them all in together, under charge
of people who can manage them in a
machine-like way, under certain rules.
Most of them will come thru the
machine all right, but some will try
to stuff themselves into the cogs,
almost always with disastrous result
to themselves.
The authorities should not displace
Mrs. Range unless they are certain
they can obtain some one who will do
better, and they should take into
consideration that she could do better
if they will remove some of the dis.
advantages she labors under.
Also, our people, while they should
be willing to do anything to help the
girls, and occasionally shed some sun
light into their narrowed lives, should
be careful not to do anything to lead
the girls to think they will try to
interfere with the discipline of the
school, for that will do more harm
than almost anything else.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
LENINE HAS LEFT

Petrograd, July 30.-Lenine, the
peace agitator and alleged German
spy, has disappeared from his usual
Petrograd haunts and the government
is not aware of his whereabouts.
Confirmation of various stories of
how he got away is lacking. Latest
rumors have it that he operated from
Stockholm.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
STRIKE SETTLED
Chicago Switchmen Won't Put Gov
ernment Transportation
in Peril
ASSOCIATED Press)

Chicago, July 30.-The strike Of
$500 switchmen affecting nineteen
railroads entering Chicago has been
called off, after an all night confer
ence. The strike threatened to delay
government transportation and the
men went back to work at 6 o'clock
this morning.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
BAD LUCK FOR ONE
OF OUR BOATS
ASSOCIATED Press)

An Atlantic Port, July 30.-An
American transport at anchor await
ing orders was rammed- -teda; an
American steamship. The steamer
headed for the beack in sinking
condition.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
FORD FOR SALE

A wide-tread Ford touring car
equipped with electric lighting and
startin@ system, one-man top, shock
absorbers, large v radiator, etc. Ap-
ply to the Maxwell Agency. At
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
BRITISH LOST A BOAT

London, July 30.-The old British
cruiser Ariadne, of 1900 tons, has
been summarized. Thirty-eight of the
crew were killed by the explosion, but
the others were saved. The Ariadne
usually carried $40 men and was built
in 1898.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
GENERAL OTIS
ASSOCIATED Press)

Los Angeles, July 3O.-General
Harrison Gray Otis, president and
general manager of the Times, died
at his home here today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
SHOOTING THE sLACKERs

London, July 30.-The Times cor
respondent at Russian southwestern
headquarters reports that General
Korniloff is executing deserters by
wholesale.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30

Let US nI your car up with the
famous GOODRICH TIRES. There
are none better. Blalock Bros, lot
0klawaha avenue s-s-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
JAIL FOR THE sLACKERs

Declaring that thousands of young
men throughout the United States
have evaded registration, the attor-
ney general today issued instructions
to United States attorneys to round
up the slackers and start prosecu-
tions.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
Av|ATORS ON BOTH.
SIDES ACTIVE
Artillery Also Busy, but Infantry
on the Western Front
is Idle
ASSOCIATED Press)

Whatever development may be
contemplated on the Belgiant front,
the great artillery battle there was
not followed by any infantry move
ment of Importance. The British Of
fetal statement is colorless and in
sharp contrast with recent German
statements that an artillery fight in
progress was unprecedented. The
assumption of operations on a notable
scale are in prospect, however, is Civ
en- weight by the British report of
great aerial activity in which photo
graphic observations on a large scale
played an important part. Aircraft
destruction has been heavy on both
sides. Yesterdays infantry activity
onthe French front was confined to
raids.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
RUSSIANS CONTINUE TO RE-
TREAT

The Russian retreat continues. The
Teuton advance has reached the Bu-
kowina boundary toward the southern
end of operations, and the Germans
are marching through the Suchawa
valley. Further north the Russians
appear to be making stand near
the eastern border of Galicia.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30

The largest line of bathing caps in
the city-all shades, shapes and col
ors. The Court Pharmacy. 15-f
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30

Let me quote ycU on a pumping
outfit. w. J. McGehee, distributor. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
ANOTHER FUTILE ATTEMPT

The new German chancellor's peace
interview is regarded at the state de-
partment as another attempt to boil
ster up public opinion at home, an
appeal to the peace sentiment in en-
emy and neutral countries and to
create dissentions among the Allies.
The new attempt is considered as hol-
low as others which have followed
successful offensive.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30

Advertise in the Star.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30
PROHIBITION IS
SURE To PASS
WILL COME UP FOR A VOTE IN
THE SENATE WE'D
NESDAY
ASSOCIATED Press1

Washington, July 30.-National
prohibition is before the Senate today
in the discussion of the Sheppard con-
stitutional amendment. The drys pre-
dict they will get the necessary two
thirds vote with one or two to spare.
A vote will be taken Wednesday. A
wide range of war subjects are ex-
pected to be brought out in debate.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-07-30

WEATHER FORECAST
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday,
probably thunder showers Tuesday
east portion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-13
Bowie Entries for Tomorrow

First race, claiming, for three -year-olds and
Wy. pa furlongs-Anxiety, IFS: Paror Boy, lls;
Birdman. llh Little Nephew lli, Lcoma III |:
heiugeei III; Laura. no; Colors. no. Noiic,
iuoi gum. lob; 'Margery. lO3. Lucille B. lO1 :
HlshwaN, ~, Also elgiblc-Niley 10; Nice
licka. loG: Eli2abeth Lees los: Thrill LOG:
tahnonade. III; Baby Cole. los, Lone star Ii3
Second race claiming threc-ycar-olds and up
mlle and 70 Nards--FlNlng Foot 115: Mnrshon,
ii2i Eloro. III; Song Of Valley. 1l2: Maheur
III; Welga, los; Maymc w, 1u5 page White,
iItu; itu; AissrdL los; 'G. w. klster. i07; sTom
Third race, claiming, three yea r-olds and up.
mile and 30 yards--Malahar. 1lJ Salon, ll5;
Fonctlonnaire. l3: Billie Hbbs, 1l2: Caller,
III; Bob Redfeld, 11O Lynn, 10: Mary War
rem. 1oS: Frontier, 40: Edith Baumann. 10.
Fourth race, selling. three yea -olds and up.
mie-Gainer, lis; Gold Crest Boy 49, Bay,
i13; Wenona H., 100. Keorsage. 100; Sky Pilot,
iU9: Miss krutcr, 107; Dolina. 1OI; Fay Legend,
inb; N, Is. Beal lO4; .Jen. 118 Yodeles III
"buzz Around, 1o2; Merchant. 100
Fifth race. claiming, three -year-olds and up,
mile and 20 yards-Deyil Fish Ump), 115: Joe
rim liz; Euterpe, no. Lady Innocence, 11O;
inhdel Second. 10; Inauleta. 10: Baby Sister,
dao': 'Alston. 1O7; Broom Corn, 1903; 'Lantana,
sixth race. selling. four yea r ods and ur. mile
los: Bob Redheld. 107; Quensa. 100: "Zeodla G.,
1O2; 'Feather Duster. 90; paul Son, o.
Second race. selling four yea -olds and up,
mile and sixteenth-Dartworth, 113: Boxer, 10
Jabot. 10; Edna kenna, 1OI: Freda Johnson,
1902; 'Mr. Mack. 10G: Progressive. lO5.
Weather. cloudy: track, slow.
Apprentice allowance claimed