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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

This is DR.. Gross last week in
Ocala. The men of his congregation
will give bird supper at the Metho-
dist church tomorrow evening, at
which their beloved pastor will be the
honor guest. Almost 200 birds have
already been killed, and the feast will
be one to remember. All the mascu-
line members of the church are ex-
pected to attend.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

1t has been arranged that Rev.
John R. Herndon, the pastor of the
First Presbyterian church, will act as
collector of the pledges made for the
Y. M. C. A. war-work fund, and re.
ceipt for all sums contributed to this
cause. Persons who have made
pledges and any others who may de-
sire to give money for this cause will
take notice and govern themselves ac-
cordingly.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Mr.. Avery G. Powell, publicity man
for the Florida Times-Union, is in the
city this week and is conducting a
booth for that paper at the fair. Mr..
Powell is giving Marion county and
Ocala some fine boosts in the Times
Union, which are appreciated by our
people.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
BOARD AND ROOMS

/ have at the dormitory corner 9Th
and Lime streets, comfortable rooms,
with or without board, also furnished
rooms for light housekeeping. Rates
in either case~very reasonable
Et-6t Mrs. D. M. Roberts.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Superintendent Caldwell asks the
Star to explain why the oil engine at
the city plant had to be run last night.
He had received car of oil, which
had been loaded in tank previously
used for gasoline. This almost con-
gealed the oil, and it was absolutely
necessary to run the engine in order
to iquify it for use.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Last night Mr.. ]. L. Smoak and
his son, Mr.. Roy Smoak with some
other friends went 'possum hunting.
The dogs jumped a big catamount
and after an hour chase they cap
tured him on the ground. The cat
whipped four of the dogs and Roy
Smoak ran him down and killed him
with an AK. The animal is on exhi-
bition today at the fair grounds.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Maxwell House coffee is being serv.
ed free all the week at the fan
grounds. So says Ross. Don't fail te
get cup of it. 'It's good to the last
DROP" Zo-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

w. X. Lane, Nj. D., Physician and
Surgeon, specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Law Library Building, Ocala,
Florida. 6
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

The young soldiers, John Stevens,
Roscoe Hilton, w. M. Cassels and E.
L. Grantham of Fort Mccoy, who
have been home on furlough, leave for
Camp Wheeler this afternoon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
PosToFFICE HOLIDAY NOTICE

Thanksgiving day the general de-
livery and stamp windows will be
open from 8 to 10 a. m. City carriers
will make one delivery in the morn
ing. All mails will be dispatched and
boxed as usual.
R. F. Rogers, Postmaster.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Call Derig's Drug tSore (173l at
the Fair Grounds if you want to find
an yone, as that is what the phone is
there for.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
WILL CLOSE THURSDAY

In order that our clerks may fully
enjoy the day at the fair Thursday
Thanksgiving Day. we will be closed
all day.
ct o. K. TEAPOT GROCERY.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Our phone at the Fair Grounds is
at your service. The number is 173.
Call US there or if at the grounds feel
at liberty to come in and use it.
Gerig's Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

A full assortment of the famous
PAKRO Seedtape. Just the thing for
the small fall garden. Ocala Seed
Store. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Mr.. o. H. Berger, clever young
business man of Barlow, is in the city,
visiting friends and taking look at
the fair.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Let US do your BANNER, PEN
NANT and SIGN work. Smith Sign
Co., 215 N Magnolia st. 23-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
PHOUND IN PHILADELPHIA

The express company reports to
President Gerig of the city council
that the part of the big steam engine
at the plant, lost several weeks ago,
has been found in Philadelphia.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

You can buy your bread, pies,
cakes, buns, etc., cheaper from us
than you can bake them yourself
Carter's Bakery. I'll
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

FOR SALE-Five acres of good land
within two and a half miles of court
house; buildings, good well, fruit in
season; horse, buggy, harness. $3.50
cash, or terms. Mrs. J. Ell. Tweedle,
General Delivery, Ocala. 28-6t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Let US do your BANNER, PEN
NANT and SIGN work. Smith Sign
Co., 215 N. Magnolia st. 23-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Chesapeake Bay Oysters received
daily at the Delicatessen Shop, Ocaia
House block. 17-A
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

WANTED-Four young men to trav-
ell and demonstrate; good money.
Must have SIS deposit. Money, Colon
ial hotel, after p. m. 1t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
OCALA OCCURRENCES

Mr.. NJ. R. Williams is here from St
Petersburg to attend the fair.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Should you want US to look up your
doctor at the Fair Grounds, call our
phone number, 173, and we will be
glad to find him if possible. Gerig's
Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
PRACTICAL CARPENTER
AND BUILDER

Careful Estimates made on all Con-
tract work. Gives More and Better
Work for the Money than any other
contractor in the city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Let US do your BANNER, PEN
NANT and SIGN work. Smith Sign
Co., 215 n. Magnolia st. 23-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Place your orders for Victrolas and
records at our booth at the fair
grounds. THE BOOK SHOP. ct
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Visit the Times-Union booth at the
fair and secure a six-page war wall
chart free. 1t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Fresh milk, Hewett Dairy, at the
Delicatessen Shop, 15c. quart. 12-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

FOR SALE-Six fine mules in fine
condition. For sale cheap. Apply at
10 Herbert street, Ocala, Fla. 28-3t*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

WANTED-A first class hotel por-
ter. Must furnish references. Apply
to L. & B.. at Star office. 27-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

THE BOOK SHOP is now receiving
a fine line of new goods. st
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
UNCLASSIFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS
WANTED, LOST, FOUND, FOR
SALE, FOR RENT AND SIM
LIAR LOCAL NEEDS

RATES:-Six line maximum, one
time Csc; three times Soc. six. times
75c.; one month SO. Payable in advance.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

HONEY-We buy honey. Send sam
pie. Jacksonville ! Cracker Works,
Jacksonville, Fla. 28-5t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Gifts for the soldiers at THE
BOOK SHOP. st
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Service pins with one, two or three
stars. at THE BOOK SHOP. st
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Sterling Silverware at THE BOOK
SHOP. st
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
DIR. ID. nj. BONEY
"My Optician"
EYFSIGHT
SPECIALIST

/ especially offer my services to the
people of Central Florida, and invite
personal visits or mail orders.
202-204 Hogan St., Park Hotel Bldg,
JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

THE BOOK SHOP has just receiv-
ed another large shipment of books.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
SPECIAL FEATURES

Poak Bros Shows
pleasure only the children
the children the Monkey
the there will
The the of
both dinners and LUNCH and Thanksgiving Turkey
Mr. L. M Rhodes address
OF
Midway until m each
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Do you read the want ads?
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Advertise in the Star.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
FRIDAY, NOV. 80
CHHDRENS DAY

$50 M the Square
1000
Clubs.
1920 mAwarding of Prizes Brinson
100 mAdde by Hon. Agriculture
100 p. m-Concert the Stand
1880 p. m-Races called:
2:20-Trot for Purse
Half Mile All, for of
HalfMile Dash for Scrub Ponies Purse of
400 p. m-Grand Daylight Fireworks Display.
700 p. mBand Concert House Square
m--Fre on
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

FOR SALE-About 200 bushels Sol
noski early Sea Island cotton seed, ISL
and grown, free from boil weevil;
$3.50 per bushel f. o. b. Savannah. W
E. Clark, Savannah, Ga. 24-5t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Especially do we want the ladies to
feel that they are welcome to the use
of our Fair Grounds phone (173).
Gerig's Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

You are cordially invited to visit
our booth at the fair grounds. THE
BOOK SHOP. ct
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

FOR SALE-Three Indian motor
cycles, $125. Inquire at the Motor
drome, fair grounds. 27-2t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

FOR SALE-Small Buick four-pas-
senger touring car in good repair;
new tires. Belleview Trading Co.,
Belleview, Fla. 9-19t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

FOR SALE-Nice lot 20 x 112 in Sec
ond ward also nice residence lot at
5000. W. W. Condor. 21-f
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

DOG STRAYED-A big white setter
dog, with few blue specs, from Silver
Springs night of Goth. Reward for his
return to ]. F. Corley, at the fair
grounds. 27-*
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

WANTED-An Office boy with a bicy.
Gle. Apply at Star Office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

GLASSES LOST-Somewhere be-
tween town and my desidence on the
Anthony road, pair of eyeglasses.
Finder please return to w. L. Col
bert and receive reward. 22-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

FOR SALE-A Conover piano in
splendid shape Collier Bros, phone
296, Ocala, Fla. 19-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

as DIR. d. M. BONEY
sSE "My Optician"
k EYFSIGHT
-'A--- 4--.safS --I4aA SPECIALIST
especially offer my services to the
people of Central Florida, and invite
personal visits or mail ordeis.
202-204 Hogan St., Park Hotel Bldg,
JACKSON VILE, FLORIDA
HONEY-We buy honey. Send sam
pie. Jacksonville /. Cracker Works,
Jacksonville, Fla. 28-5t
FOR SALE-Five acres of good land
within two and half miles of court
house; buildings, good well, fruit in
season; horse, buggy, harness. $3.50
cash, or terms. Mrs. J. Ell. Tweedle,
General Delivery, Ocala. 28-6t*
FOR SALE-Six fine mules in fine
condition. For sale cheap. Apply at
10 Herbert street, Ocala, Fla. 28-3t*
WANTED-Four young men to trav-
ell and demonstrate; good money.
Must have SIS deposit. Money, Colon
ial hotel, after 6 p. m. Its
WANTED-A first class hotel por-
ter. Must furnish references. Apply
to L. & B.. at Star Office. 27-3t
FOR SALE-Three Indian motor
cycles, S125. Inquire at the Motor
drome, fair grounds. 27-2t
DOG STRAYED-A big white setter
dog, with few blue specs, from Silver
Springs night of Goth. Reward for his
return to ]. F. Corley, at the fair
grounds. 27-*
FOR RENT-The residence known
as the Rawls home on Month Sanchez
street. All modern improvements.
Apply to C. Rheinauer. 11-26-f
FOR SALE-Good, reliable horse;
sound. Price S165. C. NJ Livingston,
Ocala, Fla. 23-6t
FOR TOURING CAR FOR SALE
A 1913 model, in good condition. APP
ply at the Maxwell Agency. 22-4t
GLASSES LOST-Somewhere be-
tween town and my desidence on the
Anthony road, a pair of eyeglasses.
Finder please return to W. L. Col
bert and receive reward. 22-6t
WANTED-An office boy with a bicy-
Gle. Apply at Star Office.
FOR SALE-A Conover piano in
splendid shape. Collier Bros, phone
296, Ocala, Fla. 19-tf
FOR RENT-A five room cottage, all
modern conveniences; one block from
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

FOR RENT-A five room cottage, all
modern conveniences; one block from
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. R. o. Dennard and
son of Green Cove Springs are here
to attend the fair. Mrs. Dennard was
Miss Meeks Ausley, and her friends
are very glad to see her again.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

FOR SALE-7Good, reliable horse;
sound. Price S165. C. NJ. Livingston
Ocala, Fla. 23-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Miss Beulah Hall is expected thi
afternoon for a Thanksgiving visi
with Mrs. r. S. Hall.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

FOR TOURING CAR FOR SALE
A 1913 model, in good condition. APP
ply at the Maxwell Agency. 224t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
SANITATION CORPS TRAINED
Camps for Medical Department. to BE
Established June 1-Thrce Months
q Course. Nsvs

5l Columbia. May 25.-Information
has been received at the adjutant gen.
erals Office that medical department
training camps for the National army
will be established June /. To these
will be brought a limited number OF
officers and enlisted men for aithrec
months course. Upon completion of
the prescribed training the men are
to be assigned to the concentration
camps Of the National Guard and to
give instruction in first aid. camp san i.
itation and personal hygiene to line
troops.
The men ore to be selected from
the best in the organization who ara
without dependents. and of excellent
habits and physique. Nee
essary basic education will be re-
quired to make them capable OF be-
Ing trained for grades Of sergeant.
first class. sergeant. dentist, surgical
nurses and clerks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
100000 FOR CAMP.

Spaxtanburr TO OlRev Attractive Prop
osition 20 SECURE Division of the
Army.
Spartanburg. May 24.-spartanburs
10 going after one. Of the camps for
the Southeastern division Of soldiers
In q way that In most cases means
success At meeting this morning
In the Chamber OF Commerce rooms
100000 was subscribed in less than
20 minutes. Paul ". Moore. secre-
tary Of the Chamber OF Commerce,
and some Of the most prominent citi-
Gems Of the city are in Charleston IN
behalf Of the cantonment. Several Of
the men interested most in the prop
ositiGn have been working hard during
the last few days trying to land
The camp for 81 -tanburg. The
Spartanburg proposition will be piac-
cd In the hands Of Gen. Wood to-
morrow morning. and definite infor-
nation will be received in the city
soon as to whether this city will re-
ceive the camp or not.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
IIllIlIS FIGHT WELL.
ROAR OF GUNS CAN NOW BE
HEARD IN TRIEST.
Gen. CadoEna' Has Adopted ANGLO
Freach Tactics and is Attacking
Austrians ON F1anks-Progress is
Slow IN Mountainous Country.

Austrian ofiicial statements. sup
plementing the announcements from
Rome. indicate that the Italian offen-
sive In the Julian Alps and on the
Caiso plateau IL steadily growing.
Gen. Cadorna IL apparently follow
ins Anglo French tactics by striking
alternate blows on the enemy's TANKS.
The roar of Italian guns can be heard
in Triest for the Italian outposts are
barely ten miles from the Austrian
naval base. This distance. however.
can not be compared to an equal ex-
tent In open country and the Italian
advance - slow.
The Italian blow was struck when
political conditions in Austria Hun
gary a. the result of the resignation
Of Count Tissa, the Hungarian pre-.
mier, were unsettled.
With the exception of the capture
by the French Of part of Chevreux
on the Aisne front and minor advances
BY British near Loos. the lull continues
In northern France.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
TRAINING IN ENGLAND.
American Students at Oxford Univcr
slty Preparing for War Service.

American Students at Oxford Uniycr.
slty Preparing for War Service.
Oxford, England. May 24.-The fl st
drill or parade Of American students
taking the voluntary military training
course here took place this after
noon. A platoon was organized.
Although the training Is being Civ
on by British officers. no obligation
has been incurred to join rho Bril..f.
army. 1t is expected that the platoon
will be recognized by the American
war department and that the members
VIII he transferred 10 the Ame, ican
army or expeditionary force at the
most convenient time. The London
embassy has cabled on behalf Of The
members requesting such recognition.
While the students az yet fJrm
part Of no army. they are probably
the first America, ,is 70 lie drilled on
European soil. ,1
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
RUSSIAS ARMY IMPOTENT.
Gen. Alexicff Says COmbatitiveness of
Slav's Arms Has Noticcably De-
creased.

creased.
Petrograd. May % (Via London)--
The first congress Of the delegates O.
officers Of the army and navy met at
headquarters here yesterday. More
than 1900 delegates attended.
Gen., Alexieff, commander in chief
of the army. addressing the con-
gress, recalled the cries of alarm such
as "the country is in DANGER" which
had been heard in recent days, and
said:
There is good reason for these
cries. for the comhativeness of the
army has noticeably decreased in con-
sequences Of dissension and mistrust
between officers and men. The Rus
sian army, which was SO formidable
yesterday. is stricken today with fatal
impotency and that. too, in the face
Of terrible and tenacious enemy.
who is stretching out his eager hand
toward the provinces of South Rus.
sia, not contenting himself with the
provinces already invaded"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
EDISON WORKING HARD.
Dcvoting Himself TO Labor for Cow
v. .eehment.

"oehmeUt.
Orange. N. j., May 2l.-Thomas A.
Edison. inTan address tonight to en-
pioyes Of his West Orange plant. urg-
ing them to buy Liberty loan bonds,
declared he was ALREADY DOING what
no could "in certain direction" to
serve the country.
1T IL something I can't talk about"
SAID Mr. Edison. "but am trying
to do my bit for Uncle Sam"
William Maxwell. vice president of
the Edison company. told the en-
pioyes Mr.. Edison had cancelled a va
cation trip he had arranged to Florida
on the advice of his physician las.
February because "word came from
washington that a crisis was impend-
ing"
since then" asserted Mr.. Maxwell,
he has been working literally night
and day for the government. He Is
sparing no expense. He has chosen
some Of his best engineers and expert.
mentors AZ his assistants on this gov. J..
ernment work. What the work Is 7
do not know. what the result will be
I can not foreteli; but Mr.. Edison has
never yet failed in anything he un-
dertock and don't believe he is going
to fail this time"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
RICHARDSON'S NAME UNAC.
CEPTABLE.

Governor Rejects for Third Time
Audubon SOciety's Recommendation
for Game Warden.
Columbia, May 2o.-Gov. Manning
yesterday returned to L. c. L. Adams,
M. d., president Of the Audubon So
ciety the name of A. A. Richardson.
recently submitted for appointment to
the office of chief game warden.
This is the third time the name has
been returned. The constitution and
bylaws of the society require that
name shall be submitted Suitable"
to the governor for appointment. In
his reply the chief executive says:
II return the name of Mr.. A. A.
Richardson for the third time. as n
person not suitable to me for this APP
pointment. l request that the Au-
dubon society shall send me another
name for this appointment"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
THE Waterman AIb soUII Ren. NAY 50. 1917.
no THIRD REGIMENT.
EXISTING UNITS MUST BE FILLED
Gen. Mann, Chief OF Militia Bureau,
Says Moro Men and Equipment
Must be Provided.

Columbia. May 25.-That q third
regiment of the National Guard OF
South Carolina is not likely to be or
ganized in the immediate future is
indicated in a letter received by Gov.
Manning yesterday from Brig. Gen
Mann. chief Of the militia bureau.
who is in charge Of the National
Guard units Of the country.
Gen. Mann's letter incloses a copy
or a communication addressed by the
secretary Of war to the governor of
Texas, advising that official of the de-
termination of the war department
not to create additional units until
those already in existence are re-.
cruited to full war strength. The units
In South Carolina do not 3egin TO
approximate that condition. "The sec.
retary of war directs me to ask of
you, as far as you are able to give It.
similar support in the undertaking
In which we are now engaged"
writes Cen. Mann. that undertaking
being the encouragement of formation
or new units at the present time.
In the letter to Gov. Ferguson Of
Texas. Secretary Baker says in part:
THE patriotic impulse, to take ad-
vantage Of the full authority given by
the law in attempting, to raise new
troops constitutes somewhat of an
embarrassment for the reason that
the units already In existence. must
first be raised to their minimum
strength and ther must also be re-
serve battalions in order to continue
the maintenance Of such organiza-
tions at an effective strength"
In order to receive fede al recog.
milton any new units raised must first
be brought to the peace strength au-
thorized for the regular army. There
must be adequate armory and storage
facilities and the element of perma-
nency OF localizaticp Of the person
nell" e i.
r., The secretary of war points out,that
the organization of new units 1would
mean considerable financial burden
to the State and announces the. firm
opposition of the department to The
creation OF new units until those now
created are, at full strength. p-.t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
DIAZ's OWN STORY.
Search Being Made i'm Mexico for
AutobOgraphy of Dictator.

Autobiography of Dictator.
Mexico City, May 24.-Earnest
search is being made for the 'auto-
biography of Porfirio Diaz" news of
which has just come to light here,
It is alleged that Diaz in 1892 COM
pleted a book covering his life ex.
periences and administrations up to.
that time. This book, it is said he
wished made public only after his
death. Only 100 copies were struck
off. The original manuscript was ae.
stroyed by Diaz it is said and the 1o0
copies placed in a chest and put away.
One of these copies according to
diaz directions. was to 60 to each
State government on Diaz' death but
Diaz died i'm exile i'm Spain and the
interesting and valuab.J historical
document has not been discovered.