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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-13
YODER TO ROTARIANS
President of Board of Trade Will
Speak Thursday Night.

An address by Henry D. Yoder, vice
president of the Topeka Flour Mills
company and president of the new
Topeka Board of Trade, will be the
feature of the Rotary club meeting
Thursday night at the Chamber of
Commerce. Yoder. who has operated
on the bourses of London and Paris
and the boards of trade of the prin-
cipal cities of the United States, will
tell of the new Topeka board and his
experience in other marketing centers.
Special music will be rendered by
the high school glee club and at the
time final arrangements for attending
the district meeting of the Rotary
clubs at Tulsa, Ok, March 10 and 90,
will be made
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-13
KANSAS PAPERS RAISE PRICE
Narka News Announces Subscription
IncreaseIOthers to Follow.

Narka, Kan, Feb. 13.-The Narka
News is the latest Republic county pa
per to advance its subscription price to
$3.50, effective March Is. The Scan
dia Journal, in a recent issue, also an
nounced that after February Is the
price of that paper would be SIPS
per year, and the Republic City News
is threatening to hike its price to the
S1.50 mark after March l. All the
editors give the high cost of print pa
per and other necessary materials as
the reasons for the raise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-13

American, has offered his trained Red
Cross dogs and himself to the United
States in case of war
For years he has trained and bred
Red Cross dogs His cross-bred Airc-
dales and German police dogs can fol-
low scents, find mock" wounded
men. and do many other useful things.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-13
Eliminate Competition in Coal.

Newcastle-on-Tyne, Eng, Feb Ia
AT a meeting of sfipowners here N
official announcement is made that in
future no competition will be allowed
in the coal export trade. No firm will
be permitted to transact business
which it has not been in the habit of
transacting and business must be done
only along the lines of each firms es-
tablished connections.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-13
sHERIDEN HIGHS WIN MATCH.
Fifth District Champions Defeated by
Debaters From Big Sixth.

Minneapolis, Kan, Feb. 13.-Sheri-
den county high schools debating
team, champions of the Sixth district
defeated the Minneapolis Fifth district
champions in spirited debate here.
The judges were Robert w. Conover
and Charles D. Christoph of K. S. A. c.
and Robert NJ. Woodbury. of Kansas
university.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-13
Measles DELAYED Guards.

San Antonio. Feb. 13.-The return
movement of the Fourth Missouri in
fantry has been set for February 20.
Scheduled to start home from the bor-
der about two weeks ago the regiment
was delayed by an epidemic of
measles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-13

Is Splendid Smiths Seamless Axmin-
ster Rugs, 9x12-ft. size, small figured
Oriental and floral design. Extra heavy
quality. Our $3.50 value. Special fol
this sale Oh CT
only. Observation-Disclosures. AtsOC
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-13
OFFERS DOGS OF WAR

His Trained Red Cross Hounds to e.
s. in Case of HostiIities-
Chicago, Feb. 13.-Albert w. Itch
field of Libertyville. Ind, German
The Cordova daily times., 1917-10-18
CLOSING RULES OF
 CONTEST

Promptly the close of the double votes offer the judges of the campaign who will be announced next week in The Tmes will install at the Times office ballot box which will be locked and sealed the keys of the ballot box will remain their hands and the ballot box at the Times offce where the candidates in the campaign cast the last votes for the Ford and other prizes Each candidate will make her report sheets furnished her at the offic if out town mailed her, and the last report will d rectly the ballot box from the contestants hands.
 Also the report in the ballot box must be accompanied with correct amount of money checks drafts any form of money that is used the time At given time October 31 the judges of the campaign will the contest closed and the votes in the ballot boX also of the two offers previous to the ballot and from the grand total of the entire ballot award the prizes The lady receiving the will receive the first and the next the second and until the entire list has been awarded.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
GOVERNMENT INSURANCE
OF SOLDIERS AND SAILORS

Washington, Dec. 4-The act which
provides for government life insur-
ance for soldiers and sailors has now
been in operation little more than a
month. The secretary of the treas
ury announced on November II that
up to that date 64,169 applications
under the new law had been receiv-
ed, representing insurance in the sum
of S552,093,O00. From four to six
Thousand applications are received
each day at the treasury department,
the amount of insurance applied for
sometimes reaching total of fifty
million dollars in single day.
The law provides that soldiers, sail
ors, marines and nurses in active ser
vice may obtain from the government
life insurance in amounts not exceed
ing $4,000 at premium rates ranging
from 65 cents a month at the age of
21 years to $1.20 a month at the age
of 81 years, for each $1,000 of insur-
ance.
One of the primary objects of this
law is to lessen the tremendous bur-
den of pensions which has followed as
a consequence of all American wars.
1t is evident that the administra-
ton of this new branch of govern
ment work is a big business in itself.
But this is only one of many govern
mental activities incident to the war
which are adding great numbers of
clerks, stenographers, and other ser
wants to Uncle Sans payroll. Liter
ally thousands of stenographers and
typewriters have been appointed in
Washington during the past few
months and thousands more are to be
appointed as soon as they are avail
able. The United States Civil Ser
vice Commission is holding examina-
tions for these positions weekly thru
out the country. Secretaries of local
boards of civil service examiners at
the postofices in all cities are fur
nishing detailed information.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
THE PRICE
Of LIVING
All People Who Want to Save Money
Should Keep in Touch With the
Food Administration
Especial to the Starr

Orlando, Dec. 4.-People of Flor
ida who have been asking questions
as to what the food administration
sumner are answered in a statement
by Braxton Beacham, federal FOOD
administrator for Florida, who de-
cl4res that there is certain and swift
relief in sight. "I'm going to do all
in my power under authority that u.
S. Food Administrator Herbert Hoov-
er has given me, to lower the cost OF
living in Florida" says Mr.. Beach
am. eve secured the names of more
than 10000 people in this state who
promised to conserve our much need
ed supplies of wheat, meat and sugar,
and it is my intention to help repay
them for their loyal efforts and lofty
patriotism. This can best be accom-
plished by gradual lowering of the
prices of necessities such as must be
bought from the retail stores, and /
have in mind such plans to put be-
fore the merchants as will be of ma
terial assistance to the consumer, and
at the same time will benefit the deal
ers, both wholesale and retail. The
working out of these plans, depends
on the loyalty of the people to the
pledges they have given, and their
future attention to the subject of
food conservation. / need only point
to the fact that there has already
been great deal accomplished in
stabilizing prizes, and as the work
goes on even greater things will re-
suit. But to get the best and quick
est results the people must be stud
ious. They must learn to inquire
about cost of provisions, and must
sternly oppose any efforts of unscru-
pulous dealers to take advantage of
any temporary shortage of articles
of common use. If they will do this
and will keep my Office informed Of
cases of unreasonable prices or ex-
tortion, short weights and other acts
of dishonesty they will be a great
help in lowering the cost of living in
Florida"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
SON RESTORED
TO MRS. DE SAULLES

Roslyn, N. Y, Dec. 4.-Mrs. Blanca
De Saulles, with the old-time color
back in her cheeks so long wan with
prison palor, and vivacious alert
ness in the place of the listlessness of
worry and suspense, was reunited
yesterday to her little son, "Jack,
for whose possession she shot her di-
vofced husband, John L. DeSaulles. A
Jury freed the yung Chilean mother
Saturday night.
The reunion was an overwhelming
surprise to Mrs. a DeSaulles, as she
supposed it woult be necessary to re-
sort to legal proceedings to recover
custody of the lad. At her home, "The
Crossways," she had just been telling
a group of newspaper men that "the
only thing needed to make her hap
piness complete" would be to have her
son with her, when an automobile
stopped in the driveway and in a mo-
ment the boy rushed into her arms.
The DeSaulles family decided to give
him to her.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
NINE DEATHS AT CAMP
WHEELER HOSPITAL

Macon, Ga, Dec. 4.-There were
nine deaths at Camp Wheeler base
hospital yesterday, all from pneu-
monia:
The deaths were Sam o. Bryant,
Company M, 122nd Infantry, Gordo,
Ala; George billiard, Company I,
124th Infantry, Key West, Fla; Hen
ry w. Ernst, Company A, 117th ma
chine gun battalion, Bainbridge, Ga;
Alvin Jones, Company A, 123rd In
fantry, Clayton, Ala; Perry Knight,
Knight, Company D, 106th Engineers,
Green Cove Springs, Fla; F. B.
Smedley, Company A, 124th Infantry;
Joseph E. Lastingter, headquarters
company, 124th Infantry; Albert c,
Stephenson, Battery D, 117th Field
Artillery; John Mckee, Company c.
122nd Infantry, Georgia.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
OFFICERS OF THE K. OF p.

At their meeting last night the
Knights of Pythias elected the fol-
lowing officers to serve during the en-
suing year:
H. B. Baxter, C. c.; T. D. Lancas-
ter Jr., V. c.; Mabry Sumner, P;
Barney Spencer, NJ. of W.; C. K. Sage,
K. of r. and S.; F. E. Wetherbee, NJ.
of F.; w. L. Colbert, NJ. of E.; w. NJ.
Parker, VI. of A; E. 7. Spencer, 1. G.;
Tom Proctor, o. G.; c. B. Howell and
G. A. Nash, trustees.
Messrs. G. A. Nash. H. B. Baxter
and F. E. Wetherbee were. selected to
represent the lodge as delegates to
the grand lodge meeting next year,
and Messrs. Jake Brown, C. K. Sage
and W. ". Clyatt were elected as
alternates.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
A QUESTION OF
REAL INTEREST
Ocala Voters Should Put 1t to All
Candidates for Aldermanic
HOnOrs

Our esteemed contemporary the
Banner has suggested that all candi-
dates for aldermanic Office be asked
as to whether they favored shutting
off the noise at the city plant or not.
It seems to the Star that this is an
useless question. Every man on the
present council wants the noise shut
off, and is doing his best to have it
shut off. And it may be taken for
granted that their successors will do
the same. The noise is too fierce a
nuisance to be endured.
But there is another question, or
maybe two questions, or at least a
double-barreled question, that the
voters should insist that every candi-
date answer.
1t is, "Do you favor keeping the
price of electric current at it's pres
ent rate, or do you intend to vote to
raise it,"
Also, the voter should ask "What
sort of franchise are you going to
vote to give the gas company when
its present franchise runs out?"
The people should insist on each
alderman telling just what he is 60
ing to do in regard to these two mat
tiers, which are really one. The fran
chise of the gas company runs out
next year, and the people who own it
naturally want better one. If it is
practicable, they should have as
good as the city is able to give,
for it is not to the interest of the city
to hamper its industries. At the
same time, the gas plant to a certain
extent completes with the city electric
plant, and if the rates for current are
raised justice for the gas company
will go over the top and go down into
injustice for the people.
Ask your alderman and his oppon-
ent right where he stands on this
matter, and insist on him giving you
an unequivocal answer.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
TWO MORE DEATHS
IN COMPANY A

Two more of the brave soldiers of
Company A have answered the last
call, dying in Camp Wheeler hospi-
tai of pneumonia, probably following
the measles. Private j. w. Bell of
Oxford passed away Sunday, and
Monday he was followed into the
great beyond by Private Frank Smed-
ley of Santos.
Private Bell was one of the older
soldiers, joining the company before
the Mexican trouble and serving Oh
the border. He was splendid young
man and made many friends during
the stay of the company here last
August and September. He was over
military age and went into the war
purely from patriotism.
Private Smedley was only boy.
He attended our high school last
year, and joined Company A in Au.
gust. His family lives at Santos. He
was bright and clever boy, under
military age and volunteer. His
friends here mourn him deeply.
Private Bell will be buried in the
beautiful cemetery at Oxford this aft
ernoon. Private Smedley will be
buried at Arcadia, where the family
made its home before coming to
Ocala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
CONSPIRACY
IS CHARGED
y BY Department of Justice Against
Members of Big Manufac-
turing Companies
ASSOCIATED Press)

New York, Dec. 4.-Conspiracy to
defraud the federal government out
of hundreds of thousands of dollars
on contracts for more than a million
service hats was charged in an indict-
ment today against VIM. B. Thorn,
John J. Slater, Joseph Ives, Edward
Slattery, connected with the corpor-
alton of Thorn & abbey, the Peekskill
Hat Co., the firm of B. d. Parmelee
& Cove. Arthur C. ellison and Peter
J. Duffy, inspectors of the Quarter
masters Corps, are named as co.
conspirators.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
AGAINST
A PRUSS|AN PEACE
In His Message Today He Says
America is In the War to the
End Against the Teuton
AutOCracy
ASSOCIATED Press

Washington, Dec. Am immed-
late declaration of war against Aus
tria- Hungary was recommended to
Congress today by President Wilson
in his opening address to the joint
session in the hall Of the House. He
did, not, however, recommend a dec
laration of war against Turkey and
Bulgaria at this time.
Immediate war against Austria
Hungary, the president said, was nee
essary to meet the anomalous situa-
tion the United States faces in its
war with Germany. The same logic
he said might lead to war against
Turkey and Bulgaria, but they do not
ps4!un eq4 10 q4ed 7q4 u! pue4s qoA
States in the war against Prussian
autocracy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
BEING READ IN BERLIN

Washington, Dec. 4.-The interna-
tional character of the presidents
address to Congress today was indi-
Gated by the fact that the government
had already placed it for simultan-
eous publication in practically every
capital in the world. Although not
entrusted in advance to American
newspapers and news associations, it
had been placed with Reuters Lon
don office, which will supply other
news agencies in Europe. Indirectly
the address will get to Berlin and the
other Central Powers capitals. The
fact that steps have been taken to
place it in the hands of Ambassador
Francis in Petrograd is taken as an
indication that the address will deal
also with the situation in Russia.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
THE BANK HIT THE
HIGH WATER MARK

At the close of business last night
the Munroe & Chambliss National
Bank, the oldest financial institution
in the city, struck the high water
mark of it's history, the days balance
last night showing that there was on
deposit the tidy sum of $733, $50.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
HOUSE OPENED HIS HEAD
Wide Enough to Emit a Compliment
to a Gallant Ally in
the War

Paris, Dec. 4.-The inter-allied war
conference closed yesterday with a
brief address from Col Edward NJ
House, chairman of the American
mission, delivered at the request of
Premier Clemenceau, of the French
republic.
America salutes France and feels
honored to fight by the side of so gal
liant a comrade," Col. House declared
He will visit American headquar-
ters before returning to Paris in the
evening.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
MEETING OF VETERANS

Marion Camp No. Sc, U. c. ", met
Dec. 4th, with Commander w. E. He
Gahagin in the chair. The following
comrades answered to roll call:
Allied Aver, ]. L. Beck, R. A. Carl
ton, L. M. Graham, w. e. McGahagin
A. Mcintosh, B. H. Norris, c. G
Priest, J. S. Weathers. and Comrade
T. A. Austin from Camp, Wilcox
Ala.
Minutes of last meeting read and
adopted.
The committee on memorials was
continued.
After a social chat the camp ad-
iourned. Alfred Aver, Adjt.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
PUTTING DOWN
BREAD PRICES
Big Tack that Will be Tackled at
Once by the War Emerg-
ency Board
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Dec. Am immediate
reduction of bread prices wherever
possible has been recommended to the
bakers throughout the country by the
war emergency board in charge of, the
baking industry. All bakers go under
government license Dec. 10th, using a
set formula and producing a stand
ardized loaf required by the food ad-
ministratiorl. #
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
A ROUNDABOUT WAY

Applications for increased rates on
livestock in less than car lots east of
the Mississippi river was denied to-
day by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, but permission was given to
make new minimum weight ruling
which will result in small increases,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
BIG FIRE IN BROOKLYN
Associated fressJ

New York, Dec. 4-Four large
buildings were destroyed by fire last
night, with a damage estimated at a
million dollars. Origin of the fire is
unknown.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
ST. PETERSBURG CoRRALs
AN ALLEGED SPY

st. Petersburg, Fla, Dec. "A
man giving the name of Ernest Lieb-
man, of New York, was arrested here
yesterday, it being alleged that he is
a secret agent of the German govern
ment. Lehman has applied for first
naturalization papers. He claims that
he has been granted military exemp-
tion because he is citizen of Ger
many.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04

WAR On
AUSTRIA
BUT NOT, PRESIDENT WILSON
SAYS, ON TURKEY AND
BULGARIA
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Dec. a, 12:44 a. M
President Wilson in his address to
Congress recommended an immediate
declaration of war on Austria, but not
on Turkey or Bulgaria.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
Will Probably be the Next Fea'
ture of the War
TRENCH WARFARE ON THE WESTERN FRONT, SAYS SECRETARY
BAKER, BECOMING TOO MUCH FOR THE TEUT0Ns
ASSOCIATED Press

Washington, Dec. 4-Realization by
: Germany that trench warfare impos-
ed by the Allies in the west cannot be
endured and that a decision must be
forced at some point is the war de-
partment's view of the military situa-
tion as summarized in Secretary Bak-
er's review of operations for the
wek ended last Saturday. The irk-
some pressure on the western front
explains the invasion of Italy, says
the secretary and point out as a
Y marked feature recent developments
with tendency toward greater activ-
ity of movement.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
TO THE LADIES

We shall be pleased to handle
fancy work for the next few weeks
on 10 per cent. commission. The Hat
Shop. ct.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04

A 1917 Ford touring car, used
four months, in perfect condition. The
Maxwell Agency, Ocala, Fla. 3-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
PEACE TALK is OUT OF THE
QUESTION

In ringing, definite terms the pres
ident declared nothing shall turn the
United States aside until the war is
won and Germany is beaten. All talk
of peace he pronounced as out of the
question. Peace could only come
when the German people make it
through rulers that the world can
trust, when they will make repara>
ton for the destruction their present
rulers have wrought and when Ger
many recedes from all the territory
acquired by armed conquest.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
AMERICAN VISITED TRALZKY

Petrograd, Dec. 3.-Lieut. Col. Will
liam V. Judson, chief of the American
military mission to Russia, paid an
informal visit yesterday to the Boil
sheviki headquarters. He discussed
with Leon Trotzky, the Bolsheviki
foreign minister, the subject of Lieut..
Col. Judson's note to the chief of the
Russian general staff and the protest
made by Major Kerch, American mil
itary attache, to Gen. Dukhonin re-
garding the negotiations for an arm
istice between Russia and Germany.
Asked whether written communi-
cation was desired further explaining
the American officers attitude, in
view of the construction placed upon
his communication by Trotzky, the
latter replied that the incident might
be considered closed in view of Lieut..
Col Judson's assurance that "the
time for reproaches or threats is
past"
Ambassador Francis explained that
Lieut.. Col. Judson's visit was wholly
in an unofficial capacity. 1t consti-
tuted the first intercourse between an
attache of the embassy in any capac-
ity with the Bolsheviki officers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
PNELLAS SPECIAL

The A. C. L. Monday put On the
Pinellas special for the winter. This
is some weeks earlier than usual.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
ON THE WESTERN FRONT

Paris, Dec. 4.-On the Verdun
front west of the Meuse the Germans
last night attempted to approach
the French positions, but were
thrown back, the war office an
nounces. On the Champagne front
heavy artillery fighting is in pro-
-gress.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04

Fresh milk, Hewett Dairy, at the
Delicatesseq Shop, 15c. quart. 12-H
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
WON'T BE DIVERTED TILL THE
WAR is WON

In opening his address President
Wilson said he would discuss only the
present outlook, the present duties of
the United States and the immediate
means of accomplishing these objects.
eve shall always hold in view oul
object, which is, of course, to win the
war and we shall not be slackened or
suffer ourselves to be diverted until
it is won," he declared.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04

See that new stationery at Gerig's
Drug Store. adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
OF FOOLS IN RUSSIA THERE
SEEMS NO END

Petrograd, Dec. 4.-Ensign Kry-
yenko, the Bolsheviki commander-in-
chief, telegraphed today that the gen
eral staff which has refused to recog-
nize the authority of the Bolsheviki
has surrendered.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04

Fair tonight; colder in northwest
portion and warmer in interior of
peninsula; Wednesday probably fair
and colder in northern portion.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04
REBUKED THE DIsLOYAL

The president sounded a rebuke
for disloyal Americans. saying, 81
know none of these speaks for the
nation"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04

Syrup bottle corks. Anti-Monopoly.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-04

vick's salve 25c. Anti-MOnOpOly. tt