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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-09-14

Mrs. Paul Durand, who has been
spending couple of months at But
Ter, Pa, with her relatives, has re-
turned home. En- route north Mrs
Durand stopped at Hendersonyille
N. c., for short stay 9th her MEGA
Mrs. Cocowitch, of Dunnelisn.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-09-14

Miss Lucy Wood has returned to
her hSIne at Archer, after an enjoy
able visit here with Miss Marguerite
Ef yards.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-09-14

Mrs. D. w. Tompkins and Mis- Irene
Tompkins, who have been spending
some time in Atlanta, have returned
home.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-09-14

Weevils in corn easily killed with
carbon Bi-Sulphide. Ask us ABBOTT it.
Anti-Monopoly Drug Store. s-14-St.w
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1917-09-14

D. STRICKLAND.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27

tors of the several railway systems.
Immediately upon the reassembling of
Congress l shall recommend that these
definite guarantees be given:
CONCENTRATIONS TO CONGRESS.
First. of course, that the railway
properties will be maintained during
the period Of federal control in as good
repair and as complete equipment as
when taken over by the government.
ceive a net operating income equal in
and, second, that the roads shall re-
ceive a net operating income equal in
of the three years preceding June 80,
1917; and ] am entirely confident that
the Congress will be disposed in this
case, as in others, to see that Justice
is done and full security assured to
the owners apd creditors of the great
systems which the government must
now use under it's own direction or
else suffer serious embarrassment.
1.-THE secretary of>war, and ! are agreed
that, all the circumstances being taken
into consideration the best results can be
obtained under the immediate executive
direction of the Hon. William G. McAdoo,
whose practical experience peculiarly fits
him for the service and whose authority
as secretary of the treasury will enable
MIN W as no OtnSr man could
the many financial interests which will be
involved and, which might, unless sys.
tematically directed, suffer very en-
barrassng entanglements.
1.-THE government of the United States is
the only great government now engaged
In the war which has not already assumed
control of this sort. 1t was thought to be
In the spirit of American institutions to
| attempt to do everything that was neces-
sary through private management, and II
zeal and ability and patriotic motive could
have accomplished the necessary unifica.
tion of administration it would certainI,
have been accomplished; but no zeal OF
| ability could overcome insuperablt
obstacles, and have deemed it my dut,
to recognize that fact in all candor now
that 1t is demonstrated and to use with
out reserve the great authority reposed ir
me- great national necessity dictated
the action and ! was therefore not Al
liberty to abstain from it.
(Signed WOODROW WILSON,"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
Italian COUNTER
ATTACKS FAIL
AustrO. Germans Continue to
Hold Recently Acquired
Positions.
OTHER FRONTS QUIET.
Germans Are Reported as Desiring An.
other Month in which to Answer
BoIsheviki Peace Demands.

Except on the northern Italian front the
normal. In France, where snow has fallen
along the entire front. only bombardments
and small raiding operations are taking
place.
West Of the Brenta river in the Italian
highlands the Italians on Christmas day
continued their counter attacks upon the
Austro- German forces which previously
had succeeded in making gains on Col Del
Rosso and Monte De Val Bella. The battle
waged throughout the morning with great
violence and the Italians wrested several
of their former positions from the enemy,
but owing to renewed onslaughts by the
Teutonic allied forces they were again
compelled to give ground.
The Berlin war office admits that the
Italians threw heavy counter attacks
against the invaders on the Col Del Rosso
and neighboring sectors, but asserts that
all of them broke down under heavy
losses.
The situation surrounding the peace
parleys between the Austro-Germans and
the Russians is still beclouded owing to
lack Of details, but at last accounts the
Germans had failed to return an answer
to the demands made by the Bolshevilli
delegates. On the contrary they had re-
quested that the negotiations be extended
for virtually another. month. Meantime a
German commission has started for Petro.
grad from Berlin In an endeavor to restore
relations between Germany and Russia
and also to reach a settlement with the
Russians for an exchange of civilian and
incapacitated war prisoners.
Vice-Admiral Sir Rosslyn Wemyss, Sec
ond sea lord, has been promoted to the
rank of first sea lord of the British adj
miralty. succeeding Admiral Sir John r.
Jellicoe. Admiral Jellicoe has been made .
peer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
PRESIDENT WILSON ASSUMES POSSESSION
AND OPERATION 0F EVERY RAILROAD
N THE COUNTRY At NOON TOMORROW

William G.. McAdOO Is
Named as Director
General, But Will Re-
tain His Place in Cab
met as Secretary of
Treasury - Congress
Will Be Asked to
Pass Laws Guaran-
teeing Pre-War Earn
ings and Mainte-
nance of Railroad
Properties in Good
r e p a i r-Govern-
ment Backing Will
Be Given to New
Issues of. Railroad
Securities.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
BIG TIMBER LANO TRANSFER
Largest Individually Owned Tract in
Northern Vermont Sold to Missis-
quoi Pulp and Paper Co.

Sheldon Springs. Dec. 26.Negotiations
are practically completed for the pur-
chase by the Mississippi Pulp & Paper
company of all the land and premises at
Montgomery Center owned by +. T..
Hutchins OF Pasadena, Cal. This un-
doubtedly transfers the largest tract Of
timber land Individually owned in north
ern Vermont.
The tract contains over 1000 scres Of
forest. together with mill site. water priv
ileges, a house. store. and several barns
and tenement houses. The property was
formerly owned by J. c. Hucchins Of the
Buttertub Manufacturing plant.
Fully half the timber is spruce. The
new owner expects to begin cutting next
spring. running the timber out on the
river and down to the mill in the spring
for use as pulp.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
GEN. BLISS TO CONTINUE
AS CHIEF OF STAFF
VIII Reach the Retirement Age Next
Monday.

Washington. Dec. 26.--Gen. Tasker II.
Bliss will be retained on active service
as chief Of staff Of the army after no
reaches the retirement age next Monday.
December 81.
Secretary Baker announced late this
afternoon that this had been decided
upon by President Wilson. 1t had been
believed generally General Bliss would
continue In active SERVICE but that some
younger officer would assume the burders
Of the chlaf of stat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
ment there was no comment in the capital
tonight on the governments move.
PRESIDENTS STATEMENT.
ne Presidents statement follows:

The Presidents statement follows:
II have exercised the powers over the
II Iansportation systems of the country
which were granted me by the act Of Con-
gress of August, 1916 because OF has become
imperatively necessary for me to do so
This is a war of resources no less than of
men. perhaps even more than men, and 1t
Is necessary for the complete mobilization
Of our resources that the transportation
systems Of the country should be organ
lied and employed under a single author
ity and simplified method of co.ordina-
ton which have not proved possible under
private management and control. The
committee Of railway exc ,utives who have
been cooperating with the government
in this all important matter nave done 1t
with patriotic zeal and with great ability;
but there were differences that they could
neither escape nor neutralize. Complete
unity Of administration In the present
circumstances involves upon occasion and
at many points a serious dislocati IN OF
earnings to re-arrang. charges or effect
proper compensations and adjustments OF
earnings Several roads were willing and
, with admirable public spirit accepted the
orders of the committee and have al
ready suffered from these circumstances
and should not be required to suffer fur
ther. In mere fairness to them the full
| authority of the government must be sub
stituted. The government itself will
| thereby gain an immense increase OF eff
! cheney in the conduct Of the war and of
| the innumerable activities upon which Its
successful conduct depends.
PUBLIC INTEREST FIRST.
1.-THE public interest must be first
served and. In addition the financial
| interests of the government and the
financial interests of the railways must
be brought under common direction
The financial operations of the rail-
ways need not then Interfere with the
borrowings of the government. and they
themselves can be conducted at a
greater advantage. Investors In rail-
way securities may rest assured that
their rights and interests will be as
scrupulously looked after by the gov
} ernment as they could be by the direc-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
RAILROAD HEADS
WITH PRESIDENT
Hale Holden Of C. b. & g. Be
lieves Passenger Rates Will
Be Increased.

Chicago. Dec. 26.-Hale Holden. presi-
dent of the Chicago. Burlington 6 Quincy
railroad and a member of the railway
board of the National Council OF Defense.
said tonight that railroad men will "co-
operate with the President to the fullest
In solving the transportation problems
presented by unusual conditions.
1.-The practical effect that the people is
likely to feel probably will be an increase
in railroad rates." Mr.. Holden said. "In
England there was a fifty per cent In
crease in passenger schedules, necessitated
by the change in the conduct Of affairs.
There has been talk Of a three-cent rate
in the United States"
Mr.. Holden added that he would leave
in the morning for Washington for O con-
ference with Mr. McAdoo and other off,
cials.
New York. Dec. 26.-Presidents of tho
railroads having their terminals in New
York expressed little surprise tonight at
President Wilson's decision to take over
control Of all the lines in the country.
Frederick d. Underwood of the Erie
was enthusiastic over the action taken.
This is the best news have heard
in many day." he said. TT Is the big
SOot ohu hucSt SulIS tildt cVcT HAS Udps
pened to our railroads. 1t has so many
big sides that I hesitate to discuss them
without being familiar with the details
Of the Presidents plans. On the basis
OF the general announcement would say
instantly that 1t will be a grand thing
for the country as a wartime measure, a
grand thing for the railroads themselves
and grand solution of the labor prob
lem.''
w. H. Truesdale Of the Lackawanna
also expressed his approval
l.. F. Lorree Of the Delaware 4 Hud.
son declined to comment, asserting .l...,t
| any statement on the Presidents action
would have to como from the railroad
war board
+. Z. Loomis Of the Lehigh Valley was
non-committal although he said the move
| was not a surprise.
A. II. Smith of the New York Central
was not at his home in Westchester coun-
ty and his opinion could not be obtained.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27
BOLSHEVIKI START
WORLDWIDE CAMPAIGN
Will EndeavOr to Further Propaganda
Of fInternatiOnalism.

Petrograd. Tuesday. Dec. 25.-The Boil
shevik government has decided to send
special representatives to all countries.
belligerent as we'll as neutral to further
the propaganda of internationalism. Two
million rubes have been appointed for
this purpose.
An American Red Cross train left Petro-
grad to-day for Russia with the approval
of the Bolsheviki. 1t carried all its orig
inal supplies except automobiles:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-27

(Continued On page tvvo.)
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-07
SAYS WORKING PEOPLE
 U. 5. UNPRECEDENTED
American Alliance for Labor and Democracy PatriOtic-Addres to American People is Answer to Peoples Peace Council.

Minneapolis, Sept. 6.-An address to the American people in answer to the Peoples Peace Council and other pacifist organizations and an appeal to the loyalists of the country to form branches to aid in winning the war, were unanimously adopted today by the American Alliance and Labor and Democracy.
 The claims of the pacifsts that the government has not fully set cut the aims and purposes of the war are de- clared in the address to be unwar- ranted. The appeal to loyal Ameri- cans to organize to defeat a kaiser ized Germany declares:
 "To win the war we must realize, in the words of President Wilson, it is not an army We must shape and train for war, it is a nation. Nothing less than the united, loyal service of every useful hand and mind and the local support of every honest heart is required for the proper accomplish ment of the aims of democracy"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-07
FRESH TROOPS USED

Udine, Italy, Sept. 6.-The Aus trian command has succeeded in con- centrating again such numbers of fresh troops and artillery, removed from the Russo Roumanian and Bal kan fronts, that the battle is raging again more fercely than ever, espec- ially east of Gorizia and northwest of the Hermada, in the Carso area.
 The Austrians are still in posses sion of what is called the sentinel of Gorizia, Monte San Gabrielle, which dominates both the Isonzo valley and the southern part of the Bainsizza plateau, but all the surrounding sup ports of this stronghold are gradually falling into the hands of the Italians, so that the network of Notifications which the enemy had spread along this section is little by little being de- stroyed.
 (Unofficial reports through London yesterday said that Monte San Cab riele had been captured by the Ital- ians.)
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-07

After the appeal was adopted John P. Holland of New York brought forth tremendous cheering when he said:
 Among the pacifsts are the social lists. They ought to be put in the first line trenches. As to Bill Haywood and the I. w. w., what was done in Chicago yesterday should have been done six months ago. l know Hay wood. He is an arrant coward, who, when he sends out his emissaries to do his contemptible work, hides in the background. where he is safe"
 The address declares the Peoples Peace Council and it's allies profess to talk in the name of the working peo- pie of America and are misrepresent- ing the nations stand for ulterior purposes. In order to show the ab- surdity of the claims of the Peoples Peace Council, the address gives a history of all that has been said by President Wilson, his address to the United States Senate, his notes to Russia and to the pope.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-07
LANSING AND ISHII
 TALK WAR PROBLEMS
United States and Japan Ar ranging Cooperation in War Japan is in Need of Our Steel

Washington, Sept. 6.-Formal dis cussion of American and Japanese CO., operation in the war was initiated to- day at preliminary conference be- tween Secretary Lansing and Viscount lshii, head of the Japanese mission.
 It is understood that todays dis cussion was confined to a general eX- change of views regarding Japan's needs and what additional part she will be able to take in the war with the assistance of the United States.
 Both the State Department and members of the mission have made it clear that matters not connected with the conduct of the war will not be taken up during the missions stay.
 It is generally conceded that Japans needs for steel will be one of the first things considered. Viscount Ishii has stated that if steel exports are per mitted by the United States, Japan is willing to agree that the ships built of the material shall be devoted to the use of the allies. If Japan can get the steel it has been promised that she will be able to make substantial addition to the tonnage of the allies and Japanese munition works will in crease their output for Russia.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-07
,AC0NE TAX HOLDS
 BACK REVENUE BILL
r;,o, Vote on This Section Will " Re Taken Today-Arguments La largely on Subjects Foreign to the Measure.

Washington, Sept. 6.-The war tax rII dragged slowly in the Senate to- day toward the final vote set for next Mondav Preparatory to disposition tomorrow of the income tax section, u,;nor amendments to facilitate their aoIlaction were added and the rest of tbp day was spent in speech-making, ,.roo,v m subjects foreign to the bill.
 In pertecting the surtaX rates of 4bo income section, the finance com mittee presented new estimates of in- come tax revenues. As now drawn, with addition of the so-called Gerry and Lenroot amendments, it is esti mated that $S42,O00,000 additional will be secured from incomes-$4S2,- 100000 from individuals and S360,- OO0.OOO from corporations. Of the former, $39},070,000 is expected from surtaxes on large incomes and SS9,- 100000 from the new normal rates.
 Debate on the income tax section opened today under an agreement for a final vote tomorrow.
 The first vote tomorrow will be on an amendment by Senator La Toilette to increase the levy on individual in comes to $643,651,000 largely by spreading out sur-taX rates. If that is rejected Senator Hollis will advance his amendment to raise the levy to s557,OO0,000
 A new complication was added to the income tax contest late today by Senator La Follette's announcement tat he intended to offer an amend ment to increase all surtax rates 10 per cent to provide a fund for the payment of monthly bonus of $50, beginning Nov. 1, and continuing dur ing the war, 10 every American en- listed and drafted man and officer serving in Europe,
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-07
NO COMPROMISE ON
 ALSAGE, SAYS RIB0T
Matter Cannot Be Subject of Diplomatic Discussion- Pre- mier Says Their Return Only Solution of Peace.

Paris, Sept. 6.-France will not compromise on the question of recov- cry of Alsace and Lorraine, Premier Ribot declared today in an address de- livered in connection with the cele- bration of the anniversary of the bat tie of the Marne. He said France would not consent to diplomatic dis cussion as to whether the provinces should be restored.
 The premier paid tribute to the soldiers who fell on the Marne and to the general who led Frances armies to victory.
 France makes pretensions only for the recovery of its own-to regain possession of it's provinces, wrenched from it by the odious abuse of force" he said. Let no one ask France to compromise upon that question. The nation could not do it without betray- ing the cause of justice. What pre- face would be given to the peace NnlCn IL IS sought lO IOullu upOu lIe rights of peoples if the injustice con- summated half a century ago should be consecrated anew
 The restoration of Alsace and Lorraine is not one of those questions that may be given over to discussion by diplomats. It is the very condition of the establishment of the rights of nations which ought to guarantee peace in the future against fresh vio- lence."
 The premier added that France, in demanding reparation for devasta tion which it had been made deliber- ately to suffer, would still be within the role of champion of justice.
 "France does not ask that the ag gressor be fined" he said, "but only that the aggressor be obliged to re- pair the damage he has done."
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The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-07
ACTIVE CAMPAIGN FOR
 INCREASE OF WHEAT CROP

Little Rock, Sept. 7.-The agrieul- tural committee of the State Council of Defense held a meeting with Com missioner J II. Page on Thursday af- ternoon and decided to conduct an active campaign for an increase Of 30 per cent in the wheat crop. Govern ment field agents will assist in the work, and a house to house canvass will he made all over the state,
 Buy your stationery at Guthrie's- it pays.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-07
1000 MEN WANTED TO
 HELP OUT RICE FARMERS

The State Labor Department has been asked to send 1000 men into the nee district for the harvest, which begins about Sept. 20. An effort will oe made to have many of the laborers rom Camp Pike help out the rice farmers.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-07
\ NEW BRAND

Il supposed Alabama was a dry state. Down there l saw several in- toxicated negroes"
 "Well, of course they cant entirely stop the sale of that terrible cotton gin"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-07
GERMAN FLEET SEEN
 IN GULF OF FINLAND
Attack on Russian Bases of Revel and KrOnstadt Expect ed-Austrians Still Holding Monte San Gabrielle.

London, Sept. 6.-It is reported from HelsingfOrs, Finland that a German fleet has been observed at the entrance to the Gulf of Finland says dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company from Copenhagen. 1t is supposed, adds the dispatch, that the fleet is preparing for an attack on Reval or Kr0nstadt, the Russian naval bases.
 Petrograd, Sept. 6.-The Russians are continuing their retreat toward the northeast in the Riga region, crossing the Melupe river, the war office announced.
 It is semioficially announced that a German fleet has appeared in the Gulf of Riga.
 During the last two days the Riga front has been broken on a width of 60 versts. Throughout Tuesday the Germans energetically pursued their offensive, particularly north of Ux- kull, in order to cut the Riga-Venen railway.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-07

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-29
sroUP COMPANY CAPTAIN.
G. G. w. Division Trainn,astsr Officer
in Railroad Reuiment.

Division Trainmaster T.. E. Stoup, Of
the Chicago Great Western, headquar-
tiers in Des Moines, who is well known
here. viii lead company Of c. G. w.
operating men to France. Mr.. Stoup
has been named captain of the com
rany, which is part of one regiment re-
cruited from employees of the operating
departments Of the C. G. W., North
western, c. r. /. & p. and other west
ern roads. The regiment, with others
of the contingent, will be sent to
France soon to aid in the reconstruc-
ton, maintenance and operation of
army railroads near the battle front.
Nine regiments have been recruited
in this country for this work. OF the
nine, five were organized for construc-
ton work, three for operating, and one
for shop work. Company c. of one of
the operating regiments, was organized
among the operating departments Of
the c. G. w. Other officers of the
company are: First iieutenan:s, 6. Y.
Rowland, assistant superintendent, Red
Wing, Mimi, and r. w. LeBaron, exam
iner of joint facilities; second lieuten-
ant, Earl E. Deyo, yardmaster, Oel-
vein.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-29
SWISS WEATHER HOUSE

i most unique and most valuable
little instrument to foretell coming
rainy weather has been placed on spe-
cial sale at B. A. Morgans drug store.
1t is a prettily ornamented' hygro-
meter, a so-called weather prophet,
which foretells the weather from eight
to twenty four hours ahead. The pro-
phet will be found to be an unusually
accurate prognosticator for rain, storm
and fair weather.
BY making a quantity purchase. p.
5 Morgan's drug store received an en-
ira special discount from the regular
price, enabling them TO sell them at
IS cents. Some time ago this same
article was advertised in the Saturday
Evening Post for s1.00.
There is no financial profit in Lis
special sale for the druggist; he only
wants to acquajnt you more thorough
ly with the store and the excellent
service 1t offers TO the public.
These weather houses are made Of
hard wood in Swiss cottage style, and
are richly decorated with thermometer,
elIl's head, birds nest and bird. They
have four windows and two doors.
The weather houses are scientifically
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-29
Local Weather Reeord.

The range Of temperature Thursday
WAS IS and IS. compared with IS and