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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-27

Germany's position regarding peace
terms appears to be that she will
promise to be good if she be per-
mitted TO retain the loot already ac-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-27
Well, Let Us Hope.

wen, Let Us nope.
R. K. M: met a young lady
friend in knee skirts the other day.
She was about thirty. With her was
another lady whose skirt was two
inches shorter. I said to my friend
that her companions skirt was i'm
modest.
Don't dare to oriticise her" she
replied. shes my mother
Well, all L hope is that grandma
stays in the house. T. L. j., City.
We note that an inmate of the Bal
timore Home for Incurables has re-
Gently died, aged ITO. 1t would be
interesting to know how long the
curables in that town live.
v. Gates is an American citizen
who lives in a Michigan town. but he
sounds slightly Teutonic, doesn't he =?
If every man who weighs over 200
is a food hoarder, it may become nee
essary to impeach about two-thjrds
of the United States senate, and Mr..
Hoover will have narrow squeak.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-27

Questions on the above or any sub
ject upon which the reader desires in
forma ton should be addressed the To-
peka State Journal Information Blu
reau. Frederic J. Haskin. Director,
Washington, D. c.. with 2-cent stamp
enclosed for reply.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12

the county dismiss for the Christmas
holidays on Friday, Dec. 21 and re-
sumo operation Monday, Jan. z, 1918.
The board adjourned for noon.
Wednesday Afternoon Session
The board met with all present and
acting.
The teachers reports were present
ed and accounts ordered paid.
The secretary was instructed to
make practically an equal distribution
of the bond interest and sinking fund
accounts with the Ocala banks and to
require bonds of them in the sum of
$4,000 each. Also to require bond of
$4,000 from the Bank of Dunnellon as
depository for the Dunnellon bond in
terest and sinking fund account. All
of these bonds to be filed with the
board for approval.
1t was agreed that the chairman.
and secretary should be authorized
to meet the pay rolls by borrowing
money if necessary to meet them.
The reports from the Bank Of Dun
Mellon as special tax district deposi-
tory and of the Commercial Bank as
depository for county general school
funds, were presented with the war
rants that had been paid and checked
over and found to be apparently cor
rect.
No further business appearing the
board adjourned to meet IN special
session on Tuesday, December 18,
1917, for the purpose of passing upon
bonds or securities that may be pre-
sented by the several repositories that
have been designated for the coming
year. J. H. Brinson, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
MASS MEETING

The following program will be fol-
lowed at the mass meetings to be held
tomorrow at the Methodist church in
the interest of Christian stewardship:
At p. M, Rev. E. L. Hill, D. D., OF
Athens, Ca, will speak on, principles
of Christian Giving" and Mr.. Fred J.
Orr, of the same city, on "a Layman's
Idea of Stewardship"
At 7:30 p. m, DR.. Hill will speak on
"The Stewardship of Life" and Mr..
Orr on, "The Plan in Action"
All the churches in the city unite in
these meetings, and it is urged that
the public attend them. These breth-
rem will bring bessage that will be
very helpful to all. There are no more
vital question than these, "What Shall
/ do With Ny Life" and "What Shall
do With Ny Money!" The first
question is primary, and when rightly
settled it leads to the solution of the
second. But what is money but coined
human energy?
A free-will offering will be taken for
the expenses of these brethren.
John r. Herndon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
FROM MR.. TAYLOR

To the Citizens of Ocala:
Against my wishes and welfare ]
consented to be a candidate for alder
man at large because at this time ]
felt that the city needed my services
did all that I could to be elected
While I regret exceedingly to have
been beaten in yesterdays battle OF
the ballots I cheerfully submit to the
will of the majority and realize that
personally / am not the loser by the
verdict.
/ desire to express my sincere
thanks and appreciation for the 10y
al support given me by my friends
and adherents.
Now the fight is over let US all 10y
al citizens whether for me or against
me) get together and bury the hatch
ct, give long pull and a strong pull
and make the incoming administration
and the new municipal light and wa
ter plant bowling success.
With best wishes for better and
greater Ocala, Yours sincerely,
John II. Taylor.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
OCALA NOW HAS
AN OPPORTUNITY
CONGRESSMAN CLARK WILL AID CITY TO OBTAIN
CAMP FOR CONvALESCEhTS
Especial to the Starr
Washington. Dec. 1.-THE war de-

Washington, Dec. 12.-The war de-
partment contemplates locating a
camp for convalescents in Florida. /
want some place in my district to
have it. If Ocala wants it, have the
citizens confer and wire me the best
proposition she can make. Tampa is
offering the fair grounds and build
ings. Can't OcaIa furnish the fair
grounds and buildings free and Ocala
House or other large building free or
for a moderate rental. Let me hear
promptly with best proposition.
Frank Clark, M. G.
President Gary of the Ocala Board
of Trade calls a meeting of the board
at the board of trade headquarters at
o'clock this evening to try to meet
this offer of Mr.. Clark's.
This is one of Ocala's opportuni-
ties; let our citizens get together and
take advantage of it.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
THIRTY-FIvE MILLIONS A DAY

of the Ocala and Citra special tax
school districts should be equitably
divided with the other banks entitled
to receive them.
No further business appearing the
board adjourned for the day to meet
next morning.
Wednesday Session
The board met as per adjournment
with all members present and acting.
1t having been necessary for the
chairman and secretary to borrow
$500 during the recess of the board
and the same having been advanced
by Mr.. G. S. Scott for the purpose of
preserving a balance at the CONNER
cial Bank as depository to take up the
warrants as presented, it was ordered
to pay this amount to Mr.. Scott.
The board called Attorney E. II.
Martin in consultation with reference
to the matter of designating deposi-
tories for the year 1913 and then in
body joined with the board of coun-
ty commissioners in their office in
considering the legal features and in
terests of the county funds in the
matter of designating repositories.
The board of public instruction re-
sumed its session in its office and con-
cluded to designate the Commercial
Bank of Ocala, the Munroe & Cham
bliss National Bank of Ocala and the
Ocala National Bank and the Bank OF
Dunnellon as repositories for school
funds for the year 1918, each of them
having filed an application to be des-
ignated as a depository. It was order
ed that bonds should be required as
follows: Ocala National Bank $4,000,
Munroe & Chambliss National Bank
$4,000, the Commercial Bank $4,000,
the Bank of Dunnellon S15,000 It was
agreed to continue keeping the special
tax school district funds in the Bank
of Dunnellon as during the present
year and to divide the county general
school funds among the other named
banks.
It was agreed to meet in special
session Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1918, to ap-
prove the bonds of the several deposi-
tories.
It was ordered that the schools of
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

The board of public instruction in
and for Marion county, met in regu-
lar session on Dec. 4th, at it's office
with all members present and acting
as follows: G. S. Scott, A. j. Stephens
and C. R. Veal, members, and Supt.
]. H. Brinson, secretary.
The secretary was authorized to
adjust the Lowell district account
with the county by drawing war
rant in favor of the county general
school fund upon the Lowell district
for 1926 to reimburse the county fol
balance due on building contract that
had been paid by county funds less
500, the amount received from the
sale of the old school lot and deposit
ed to the credit of the general school
fund.
Mr.. John T. Lewis, one of the
bondsmen for the county treasurer,
called and explained to the board that
he could not pay his note for $918.95
but would pay the interest of $53.12
if the note could be extended for one
more year. Mr.. E H. Martin, attor-
ney, was called and the matter dis
cussed and it was agreed to allow
this to be done and later in the day
Mr.. Lewis called and paid the amount
and the time was extended for one
year on the note.
The minutes of the regular meeting
on November and were read and
approved as read.
Mr.. J. B. Parker and boy called in
response to a letter from the super
intendent in regard to certain depre-
dations that had been committed in
ard about the Homeland school house
on Halloween night and which were
alleged to have been done by the boy.
The matter was discussed and the
superintendent was directed to write
the trustees of the district and ask
them to secure evidence if possible to
convict the guilty parties and to of
fer a reward of S25 for evidence suf-
ficient to convict, this being stand
ing offer with reference to trespass-
ing upon school property.
A petition was presented from the
patrons of the Heidtville school ask
ing that Mr.. Geo. N. Dorr be appoint
ed trustee for the unexpired term of
Mr.. j. T.. Townsend, resigned. The
appointment was protested against by
Messrs. Strickland and Brass. Also
the matter of paying from the district
funds to Mr.. Brass $12 for sending
one child on horseback was discussed
and no action taken at this time.
The board adjourned for noon.
Tuesday Afternoon Session
The board met with all present and
acting.
The matter of appointing Mr.. Geo.
M. Dorr as trustees of the Heidtville
school district was taken up and the
secretary was directed to commission
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12

him in pursuance of the petition of
patrons presented.
Notice of there being funding cou-
pons for $500 due Jan 1 was present
ed and the amount ordered to be pro-
vided for.
Request of Ida T. Mccall for COM
pensation for extra responsibility on
account Of largely directing Howard
Academy during the illness of the
principal, j. D. Mccall, was refused.
Resignation of Mr.. ]. T. Townsend
as trustees of the Heidtville district
was presented and accepted.
A letter from Mr.. A. j. Wyche, one
of the Shiloh trustees, was presented
in which he complained of a number
of their pupils being sent to the Mic
anopy school, thereby reducing their
average attendance below chat re-
quired by the county to furnish two
teachers upon The matter was con-
sidered and it was agreed to continue
the school as at present until after
the holidays at least.
The secretary presented the returns
of the election held in Ocala Tuesday,
Nov. 27, 1917, to determine whether
the school board should issue $4,000
in bonds for the Ocala special taA
school district No. l. or should not
make the issue, and the following re-
suits were shown: For bonds 43 votes,
against bonds Is votes. The returns
weer signed by S. L. Biting, G. H.
Paetke, E. w. Kraybill, inspectors,
and B. II. Sanders, clerk. The re-
turns were accompanied by the affi-
davits of the inspectors and clerk by
which they were qualified to serve.
The board declared the election duly
carried in favor of the issue of bonds
in pursuance of the petition under
which the election had been called and
which had been duly advertised in the
Ocala Banner and the Ocala Star ac-
cording to law. 1t was ordered that
steps should be taken at once to vail
date the bonds under the law as pro-
vided for bond issues in Florida.
Mr.. S. G. Lowell. one of the Pedro
trustees, called and discussed with
the board the matter of frosting the
windows of the school house in place
of using curtains and it was agreed
to leave the matter with the trustees.
Sundry accounts were audited
and ordered paid as per financial
statement to be prepared and filed
with the clerk of the circuit court and
posted on the board in front of the
courthouse and sent out in the county
to two boards of trustees to be posted
and also to become part of these
minutes.
1t was ordered that the deposits of
the tax collector that had been entire
ly inthe Commercial Bank belonging
to the bond interest and sinking funds
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY
CHARGE
BY THE STATE
Means Accused of Robbery Which
He Tried to Cover Up
With Murder
ASSOCIATED Press)

Concord, N. c., Dec. 1.-THE state
announced shortly after converting
court today that it would offer no
more testimony in the trial of Cas-
ton B. Means, charged with the muir
der of Mrs. Maude A. King. Solicitor
Clement, opening the argument for
the state, asked a verdict of first de-
gree murder. He outlined the states
contention that Means squandered a
large portion of Mrs. Kings estate,
and then killed her to escape the day
of accounting.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
OCALA'S ELECTION
Mayor Chace Reelected by Three
Votes in Five and Opposing City
Factions Had a DOgfall

FactIOnS HAD DOgfaH
Following are the returns
from Tuesdays election:
For mayor: Chace, 289,
Robertson, 204. Chace's ma
jority, IS.
For alderman at large: J..
H. Taylor, 234. A. T. Thomas,
255. Thomas majority, 21.
For alderman first ward:
A. A. Winer, 400.
For alderman second ward:
j. j. Gerig, 206. E.A. Osborne,
264. Osborne's majority, Sc.
For alderman third wardi
C. w. Hunter, 208. D. E. Nc
Iver, 276. McIver's major
ity, SO.
For Alderman fourth ward.
j. w. Johnston, ga. G. A,
Nash, 244:: F. G. B. Wiehe, 1873.
Nash's plurality, AZ.
Messers Winer, McIver and
Osborne received the highest
votes and will serve four
years each.
Messers Thomas and Nash
received the lowest, and will
serve two years each.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
AN HUMBLE ENTRANCE

London, Dec. 12.-Premier Lloyo-
George today announced in the house
of commons that General Allenby,
the British commander in Palestine,
entered Jerusalem on foot Tuesday.
THIRTY-FIvE MILLIONS A DAY
London, Dec. 12.-Chancellor Bonar
Law, introducing a vote of credit IN
the house of commons today, said the
average daily expenditure now was
six million, seven hundred and ninety
four thousand pounds.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
NO MORE MATINEEs

Manager Bennett of the Temple
hereby gives notice that he cannot
give any more matinees until the cleo
trio plant furnishes him with current
with sufficient regularity to ensure
proper service to his patrons. 1t is
now flicker and stop, flicker and stop,
almost every afternoon. After this the
shows will begin at p. m, until the
steam engine at the plant is in regu-
lar operation. Mr.. Bennett feels that
he can't depend on the oil engine.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
EIGHTEEN HUNDRED
VICTIMS Of
THE EXPLOSION
Is the Result of the Most Careful
Estimate Made by the Hal
flax Authorities
ASSOCIATED Press)

Halifax, Dec. IA revised esti-
mate today of the explosion casual
ties reduced the death list to approx
mately 1900. The known dead totai
800 and it is believed there are not
over 1000 bodies under the debris.
The list of victims is steadily becom-
ing smaller as relatives are reunited
and refugees return.
FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY
Funeral services for all the dead
will be held Friday. An official in
quiry into the cause of the disaster
begins late today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
DID ONLY SMALL DAMAGE

New York, Dec. 12.-The explosion
and fire at the Newcastle steel plant
of the Bethlehem Steel Company to-
day caused only comparatively small
damage, it was stated at the New
York Offices of the company today.
Officials here said advices received in
dicated none were hurt.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
FROM Mr.. GERIG

l want to thank the voters who
supported my candidacy in yester-
days election, especially in view of
the fact that the votes were unsolicit-
ed. J. J. Gerig.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
DISASTROUS FIRE
At WILMINGTON
Shell Loading Department of the
Bethlehem Steel Company
Blown Up
ASSOCIATED Press)

Wilmington, DEL, Dec. 12.-Fire oc-
Cured this morning in the shell load
ing department of the Bethlehem
Steel Company's munition plant near
Newcastle. The flames caused an ex-
plosion of loaded shells and they scat
tered everywhere. The report says
the road of the explosion resembled
a bombardment of the town.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
RUSSIANS DEMoBILIZING

Copenhagen, Dec. PA semi-of1-
cial German news agency says the
rehabilitation of Russian forces has
already begun, and that peace nego,
tiations restricted to the Russian
front have been authorized.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
AUSTRIA LOST
A BATTLESH|P
Italian Submarine Sent One of the
Dual Monarchy's Big Warboats
to the Bottom
(Associated Press)

London, Dec. 12.-The Austrian
battleship Wien has been torpedoed.
The Wien was sunk Sunday night, ac-
cording to Vienna official statement
received at Amsterdam, forwarded by
the Central News. Most of the crew
were saved.
The Wien displaced 5512 tons and
had complement of AL men.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
HORSE sToLEN-s25 REWARD

Stolen from my place at Fairfield
on Monday night. December 10th, a
dark bay mare, about II years old;
one white hind foot (hoof); foretops
off; weight about 1900 pounds; Nc
Clellan tree saddle; one stirrup off
Texas saddle; other stirrup leather on
outside cut in half. twenty-five dol
lars reward viii be given for infor-
nation that viii lead to the return of
the horse. II. L. Payne, Fairfield, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
SOME FINE MULES FOR SALE

A wire from Mr.. Nichols says he is
shipping Nichols & Cobb two loads of
mules. We viii have the largest and
best selection to be found in Florida.
Also have some bargains to offer in
work mules. Nichols & Cobb.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
SENT THE FIRST AMERICAN
SHOT

Italian Army Headquarters, North
ern Italy, Tuesday, Dec. 1.-THE first
American shot against Austria was
fired by Representative Tinkham, of
Boston, on the lower Piave, when Mr..
Tinkham pulled string, firing a
large 149 millimeter gun and sending
a shell into the Austrian positions.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
CHRISTMAS MUST Be
SPENT N CAMPS
BY SOLDIERS WHOSE HOMES ARE DISTANT FROM
THEIR CANTONMENTS
ASSOCIATED Press

Washington, Dec. 12.-Men of the
national army will not be given
Christmas furloughs unless they live
within trolley distance of their can
tonments, the war department has de-
cided.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12

The largest and best assortment Of
WHITE IVORY SETS ever shown ia
Ocala. The prices are right. The Court
Pharmacy. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY

An inquiry by Congress into the
general condition of the war was be.
gun today with an investigation by
the Senate military committee of the
war departments work in equipping
American forces.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
DEATH MISSED A DATE
He Made No Visit Tuesday to thu
: Camp Wheeler Hospital
(Associated Press)

Macon, Dec. 12.-Although the
weather was rough for Camp Wheeler
soldiers the last two or three days,
and sleet fell last night, there were
no deaths at the base hospital during
the past twenty-four hours.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
THEY FOUND THEM

Paris, Dec. 12-German parties felt
out the French lines northwest of
Rheims last night, according to to-
days war Office announcement. Nc
activity of Importance elsewhere is
reported.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
WOODMAN MEETING

All members of Fort King Camp
No. IA, W. o. W. are requested to be
at the meeting Friday night, Decem-
Der 14th. Election of officers.
C. K. Sage, Clerk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
RUMANIA SOUNDS RETREAT

Jassy, Rumania, Dec. 12.-An Off
cial announcement wasmade today OF
the signing of an armistice in acord-
ance with which hostilities were sus-
pended at 1920 Sunday night until
further notice.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
A PUBLIC-SPIRITED
SOUTH CAROLINA TOWN
ASSOCIATED Press)

Greenville, S. c., Dec. 12.-In order
to aid the fuel administration, it is
stated, the public school here will
suspend for month beginning Dec.
14th.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12

A full assortment OF the famous
PAKRO Seedtape. Just the thing for
the small fall garden. 0cala Seed
Store. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12

See our line of MANICURE SETS
before buying your Christmas pres
ents. We can save you money. The
Court Pharmacy. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
SHEATHED IN SNOW
All Northeast Georgia Covered with
the Fleecy to the Depth of
Three Inches
ASSOCIATED Press)

Athens, Ca, Dec. 12.-Snow this
morning covers all northeast Georgia
to a depth of three inches.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
ANOTHER JAWFEsT IS ON

etrograd, Monday, Dec. 10-The
constituent assembly will be opened
by representatives of the national
comissaries on the arrival here of
over 400 members of the assembly,
according to proclamation issued
from the Smolny Institute. The date
of the opening is matter of conjec-
ture. Demonstrations are rumored.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
WILL COOPERATE
With WILSON
Executives of Americas Biggest Rail-
roads Steadily Supporting the
Administration
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Dec. 12.-The fullest
cooperation in any decision the pres
ident may make to solve the railroad
problem was pledged today by the
railroads war board, composed of
representative committee of rail-
road executives.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12
ACTIVITY Of
THE AVIATORS
And Artillery on the Western Front
is Forecast of an Active
Teuton Offensive
(Associated Press

London, Dec. 12.-There was great
activity in the air Monday, especially
in the Cambria region. According to
an official statement issued last night,
five German machines were brought
down. Three British machines are
missing.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12

Advertise in the Star.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-12

Weather Forecast: Local rains to
night. Colder north portion; Thurs
day partly cloudy.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-15
LEGISLATURE MUST CUT
DOWN APPROPRIATIONS

Atlanta, Ga, August l4-The SEN
ate must scale down the general ap-
preparation bill passed by the house,
and the house must accept the SEN
ate's amendments, in order to avoid
an extra session Of the legislature.
Governor Dorsey went before the
appropriation committee Of the SEN
ate yesterday and made it plain that
he cannot approve the bill as it came
from the house to the senate, the sim
pie reason being that the bill carries
appropriations aggregating more
than 100000 in excess of the states
total revenue from all sources.
The prevailing sentiment in the
senate seems to be in favor of cut
ting the common school appropria
ton from 100000, where it was
placed by the house, back to $4,000, 900
which is the appropriation recon-
mended by the appropriations for the
University and it's branches back to
the same appropriation they got this
year,