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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

The Democrats also caucused Tues
day evening and it is reported that all
was not peace and quietness, like the
general run of meetings held in the
Senate chamber. 1t is also understood
that, after some rather spirited dis
cussion, it was decided not to make
the woman suffrage question a party
matter, but that every man should vote
as he pleased. 1t is limited that follow
ing an attempt to bind the Democratic
members of the Legislature as party
to vote against it, one at least openly
stated that he would not be dictated to
and should vote as he and he alone
saw fit.
Senator Googin presided over the
proceedings and Representative Pack
ard of Rockland was secretary. The
caucus adjourned subject TO the call OF
the floor leader, Rep. Murray of Ban
gor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

took place at the naval station while am
munition was being unloaded from a
steamer. Not trace of this steamer re-
manned. The explosion killed or wounded
everyone within a radius of one kilo-
metre, 1900 persons being killed and 5000
wounded. The damage amounts to 81, ooo,-
900 roubles"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
Housatanic Captain Says
U=Boat s. Sunk His Ship

New York, Feb. 2o-It was the U-53,
the German submarine which suddenly
appeared at Newport last fail and later
sunk several ships off Nantucket, that
sank the iousatonic, the first Ameri-
can ship to b. sent 10 the bottom after
the beginning of Germany's new sub
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

marine warfare, it was made known
here today by Captain Thomas A. Ensor,
the Housatonic's commander. who arriv-
ed on the Cunard steamship Orduna
Captain Ensor brought with him as
proof of his assertion, a life preserver
marked "T-53," which he said he got
from one Of the submersible's crew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Mrs. Hunt and Mr.. Halves wish TO
thank the ladies of the Woman's
League Of the congregational church
for buying and making up web of
cloth for the babies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Mrs. ". Morse Of % Weston street
lett Sunday afternoon to Join her hus-
band. who has been i'll in New York
for the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Morse
will leave for Nevada as soon as he
recONers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Friends Of Charles A. Jones OF the
Thon:aston road. who has been very
i'll. was able Tuesday to sit up. and
hopes to be able in a short time to
be out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

The remains of the late J. Emile Bis
son arrived in Augusta at 10 Tuesday
morning from New York City and fu-
neral services will he held at 10 O'Clock
this Wednesday morning at st. Angus
tines Catholic church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs y. Richmond and son
Abraham have arrived from New York
where they have been selecting spring
and summer merchandise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

1t was reported on Feb. that an ice
breaker at Archargel had blown up AMI
that 80 persons were believed to have
been killed and 500 injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Louise Guest of Gardiner passed
Sunday with her sister, Mrs. l.. Morse
of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Burleigh Jones. who has been at his
home on the Thomaston road, return
ed Tuesday night to Bowdoin college.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21

Cecil V. Pullen of this city has been
admitted to the Augusta General hos
pital for surgical treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
MILITARY FUNERAL
(Continued from Page one)

ability to handle situations of unusuai
delcacy and difficulty with certainty and
success. May l not express my warm
personal sympathy for you in your irrep-
arabic loss?
Cordially and sincerely yo@rs,
"WOODROW WILSON,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
The Democratic Caucus

ments were served and the evening was
very pleasantly passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-21
Washireton's Birthday, Two Famou,
PLAYS

AS a special holiday Offering Washing
tons birthday the Chicago players will
offer the play of beautiful appeal entitled
THE Angelus" in the afternoon and In
the evening Fred Jackson's roaring New
York comedy success "A Full House"
Seats for the entire week are now ON
sale. There is matinee every day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
EXTORTION WILL BE
PUNISHED BY THE
FOOD ADMINISTRATION

Orlando, Fla, Nov. 28.-Retail gro
GERS selling sugar, or any other COM
modify, at extortionate rate on ac-
count of the shortage now existing,
are directly violating federal food ad-
ministration rulings. Such action is
dangerous to their business, and the
government will rigidly enforce rul-
ings against such dealers and will
take steps to prevent them from con-
tinuing such practice.
All dealers in Florida are held to
reasonable profits proportionate with
profits derived under normal condi-
tions, but are not allowed to take ad-
vantage of shortage to adjust prices
on any article of food because of the
scarcity.
Newspapers of Florida should give
this greatest publicity for the benefit
of their advertisers and the general
public.
The food administration is prepar-
ed to take immediate steps against
all who ignore these rulings, and will
full violators will suffer.
Braxton Beacham,
Food Administrator for the State Of
Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
FRENCH WAR CROSSES
TO AMERICANS

With the American Army in
F'rance.-An impressive ceremony
marked the presentation early this
morning of the French war cross to
the American soldiers who withstood
the first German raid. Fifteen Off
GERS and men, cited with their COM
pany by the French general command
ing the sector were decorated. 1t
was late in the afternoon when the
regiment to which the company which
suffered the casualties is attached
marched to the top of big grassy
hill. There under skies which threat
ened rain and with the cold wintery
wind blowing, they formed three sides
of hollow square. At the base of
the square the regimental colors and
the Stars and Stripes cracked in the
wind. The regiment was called to
attention as the general commanding
came up and took his position on the
open side of the square. The general
first read the citation for the whole
company, which was standing near
the colors breaches in the ranks show
ing where Americans, now prisoners
of the enemy are in the hospital, for
merly stood The French general
congratulated the company, saying:
Occasions arise frequently in the
war and will arise frequently again.
where clear headed GOODNESS is an ad-
vantage This company has shown
this on one occasion, as it is expected
to do and as every other company of
American soldiers is expected to do.
The commander of this sector consid-
ers the company deserves the war
cross and hereby present it to them.
"You understood you must not wear
them but must keep them in your pos
session until congress authorizes the
wearing of them"
He then presented the company's
citation and cross to the lieutenant
commanding.
Next the three lieutenants stepped
from their positions saluted and re-
ceived their individual crosses. The
general congratulated each. Next the
non-commissioned officers and men
marched up, were congratulated Oh
receiving their honor, and then re-
turned to their places in the ranks.
+ The company lieutenant was given
the cross and citation for a corporal
who was unable to leave the hospital
because of a severe wound. To the
regimental colonel the general en-.
trusted the decorations awarded the
three men killed in the raid, asking
him to see that they were sent to the
next of kin in the United States.
As the regimental band played "The
Star-Spangled Banner" the regiment
came briskly to the salute, remaining
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
VETERANS DAY AT THE FAIR
Old Soldiers Enjoyed Hospitality of
the Daughters of the Con-
federacy

This is Veterans day at the fair,
and the "vets" are being entertained
in fitting manner.
A committee appointed by the To-
cal chapter of the Daughters of the
Confederacy met the veterans at the
Ocala House and accompanied them
to the fair grounds, where they are
guests of honor during the day, each
having been furnished with a ticket
complimentary from the management
The committee having charge of the
affair is Mrs. E. L. Carney, president
of the Ocala Chapter, Mrs. Ed. Car
michael and Mrs. James E. Engesser,
who were assisted in their arrange
ments by Capt. E. L. Carney.
The veterans of the sixties as well
as the soldiers now under arms home
on a furlough were included in the
fair management's invitation to visit
the big show today, and all seem to
be having a good time.
The automobiles for conveying
them to the grounds were furnished
by Messrs. W. T. Gary, W. D. earn,
John R. Martin and Gen. Alfred Ay-
er.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
TOO MUCH RED TAPE
Farmers Experience i'm Entering Ex.
hibits at the Marion
County Fair

Editor Star: Have.y ever heard
the little piece of poetry: eco Ask
Father?":
I asked the dear girl If me she would
wed,
And she said: "Go ask father"
Now she knew that I knew that her
father was dead;
And | knew that she knew what life
he had led;
And she knew that knew what she
meant when she said,
$50 ask fatherw
This narrative reminds me of $50
Ask Father"
l took my exhibits to the fair. The
gate-keeper said, "Have you a tick.
et?"
I said, "No; where is the ticket
agent?"
He said, "He has not opened his of
flee yet"
After two hours of strenuous work
I succeeded in seeing the ticket agent
| finally bought my ticket, then I pro-
eeeded to list my exhibits. first saw
one of the clerks and then another
clerk, and they said:
"Go ask Mrs. Tweedy."
After seeing Mrs. Tweedy, she re-
ferred me to seeing another clerk, and
after seeing the other clerk, she said:
$50 ask Mrs. Tweedy."
After seeing Mrs. Tweedy again,
she referred me to another clerk, and
after an hour of hard labor I was
finally accommodated.
Now this is my experience as a
farmer at the Marion County Fair.
Talk about red tape with the govern
ment, but it is star compared with
the Marion County Fair. Farmer.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

Mrs. C. r. Veal had her head and
face badly cut last evening when the
automobile in which she was riding
struck a log truck of the Martel Lum-
Der Company which had been left
across the road at Martel.
She was taken to the Office of DR..
Veal, who dressed the wounds, and
she is now doing very well consider
ing the nature of her injuries.
These log trucks are connected
with long poles. and the distance be-
tween the trucks was such as to leave
none of them showing at the crossing,
only the pole. which was white, be-
ing in sight. This being the case the
car struck the pole before the occu-
pants even suspected any danger.
The automobile was damaged very
little. Mrs. Veals injuries were caus-
ed from being thrown out over the
front of the machine when it struck
the pole.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
FINER EXHIBITS
THO FEWER
Are to be Seen at the Marion County
Fair this Year Than on Amy
Previous Occasion

The Stars reporters have not yet
had an opportunity to take a good
look at the fair, let alone write it up.
One was present at the opening; an
other went out for half an hour yes
terday and forty minutes this morn,
ing, but as he had not time to closely
look at it, let alone write about it, he
decided to put off it's description to
tomorrow.
It is easily to be seen that the ex,
hibits are fewer this year than is usu-
ally the case, but all are of the best
quality, and the open spaces between
samples of products enable them to
be displayed better than when the
buildings were filled and running over.
There is a good exhibit in the ag-
ricultural building. The exhibit from
the Meffert farms, particularly the
meat, is country fair in itself. There
is a strikingly good potato exhibit.
Agent Blackjack says the corn dis
play is better in quality and smaller
in quantity this year than last.
There is a good deal of fine stock,
both cattle and hogs. There are a
lot of mighty fine fowls in the poultry
show.
The woman's building is full of
pretty and useful things, artistically
arranged. The school exhibit is very
good.
Everybody is pleased with the
races-they were good yesterday,
better today and will be best tomor-
row. Some excellent horses are ON
the track.
The ladies of the home economics
committee of the Woman's Club are
supplying the people with the best
of meals at before-the-war prices.
They had as their guests at dinner
yesterday, Senator Fletcher, Con-
gressman Clark and number of the
other prominent men present. Their
Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow will
be really, truly feast.
The information bureau and rest
room are good institutions and doing
good work.
AS far as amusements are concern
ed, the fair is better supplied than
ever. The reliable Rutherford shows
are on hand with better features this
year than ever. They have the new
and favorite Whip, the old, reliable
flying jenny, and almost everything
else needed to amuse.
Everybody who saw the fireworks
last night was enthusiastic over
them-they were the prettiest ever.
They will be shown again tonight, so
be sure to go out and see them.
AS for the attendance, it is never
heavy the first two days, but it is be-
lieved there will be big crowds to-
morrow and next day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28

in that position until the last notes
had been borne away across the val
ley by the wind. The regiment then
marched back to the nearby town
where it is billeted, seemingly with
just little more snap in every step.
And the men who had in their pock-
cts the coveted French decorations,
which is awarded only for heroic
deeds in the face of the enemy, wore
broad grins of satisfaction.
If there was any man in the regi-
ment who did not come to the tents
of the honored company to shake the
hands of their decorated comrades
whom France officially has proclaim
ed heroes, it was because that man or
men had urgent duties elsewhere re-
ouiring immediate attention. The
soldiers several times tried to evade
the congratulations of their comrades
and two of the younger ones to get
the war cross actually blushed when
the press of admiring friends became
too great around them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
EDITOR WOODS HAS
1T FEDERAL OFFICE
(PY Louis Ludlow

Washington, D. c., Nov. 28.-Pres-
ident Wilson announces the appoint
ment of Clarence Woods, of Eustis,
as Inspector of explosives for the
state of Florida. He is to be charged
with the duty under direction of the
director of the federal bureau of
mines, of seeing that the new federal
explosives law is faithfully executed
and observed. He will receive a sal
ary of $2,40O a year. Under the
terms of the law he may at any time
be detailed for service by the direc-
tor of the bureau of mines in the Dis
trict of Columbia or any state, terri
tory or dependency of the United
States. AS the nomination, under
the language of the law, is made by
and with the advice and the consent
of the Senate, confirmation by that
body is necessary, but there is no rea-
son to expect that confirmation will
be withheld.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
DEFENSE CLAIMS GUN WAS
ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED
ASSOCIATED Press)

Concord, N. c., Nov. 28.-That the
defense may try to show Mrs. Maude
A. King might have met death by the
discharge of a pistol accidentally
dropped was indicated today in the
cross examination of N. F. Richie, a
State witness. 1t was brought out
by two witnesses that they saw no
powder stains around the wound in
the back of Mrs. Kings head, though
both admitted blood might have pre-
vented their noting powder marks.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
FLORIDA STATE FAIR
Marion Will be Well Represented at
This Event in Jacksonville Next
February and March

A number of enthusiastic citizens
of Ocala and Marion county met at
the board of trade rooms Tuesday
night to discuss with A. E. Koehler,
director of agricultural and live stock
exhibits of the Florida State Fair to
be held at Jacksonville Feb. 26 to
March 8, the representation of this
sections agricultural products at the
state fair. 1t was the unanimous
opinion of those present that ways
and means should be found to have the
best this county affords at that fair,
and Mr.. Koehler agreed to reserve a
choice space.
Marion county has a number of
times carried off first honors and ev-
cry one should do their bit to see that
the best the farm offers is held for
this exposition.
We know that Marion county is
the banner county of the state, now
let us show the thousands of strang-
ers that will be within the gates of
Florida at that time and who will at
tend the State Fair, that we not only
have all we say, but have been very
modest in our claims to the supreme
agricultural and live stock section.
The honor of carrying off the title of
the first county of the state is we'll
worth the effort, in addition the prem
iums offered are also worth while. A
purse of $500 and q handsome silver
loving cup over three feet high and
valued at $500 Ito be won three times)
is first prize; $500 for the senod, and
5000 for the third; $40 0each for the
fourth, fifth and sixth prizes. In ad-
dition to this a large number of prem
iums are offered for individual dis
plays.
There is no reason why the Florida
State Fair should not rank among the
greatest of all state fairs in the Unit
ed States, with the assured co-opera-
tion of over 20 counties at this time,
according to Mr.. Koehler, it may be
assumed Marion county will be sure
to do her share to make this the
greatest of them all.
Let every one do their best; help
save and gather the best and lay
aside for the Marion county exhibit
such products as will make the win
ming of the first priez an assured fact.
Mr.. Koehler, who has visited sew
eral of this county's fairs in the past,
speaks of the wonderful Improvement
both in the agricultural exhibits as
well as the stock and predicts place
in the sun for Marion county's exhibit
at the Florida State Fair.
Among the interesting features of
the Florida State Fair, Mr.. Koehler
calls attention to the magnificent gov
ernment exhibit that will be made by
the u. S. department of agriculture.
Over 5000 square feet of floor space
will be occupied by this exhibit. 1t
will be the largest and most complete
exhibit ever made by this department
of the government and Florida is the
only state fair so recognized.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
EQUAL THE NATIONS
EXPENDITURES
American Farmers Wrung Twenty
One Billions Worth of Products
from the Soil this Year
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Nov. 28.-Thanksgiv-
ing Day finds Americas horn OF
plenty with new high record of full
ness. Responding to preponderous
pressure and needs of a war-torn
world, American farmers produced
gross total of twenty-one billions
worth of farm products, equalling in
value the nations total expenditure
for one year of war. The total was
six and half billions over last year.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
SOCIALISTS MAY
CD ON STRIKE
Indulging in the Fallacy that 1t is
Impossible to Bring Peace
by Force of Arms
(Associated Press)

Amsterdam, Nov. 28.-A great So
cialist demonstration at Budapest
Sunday in favor of an armistice for
peace is reported by the Vossiche
Zeitung, of Berlin. Declarations were
made that democracy must employ all
means to end the war and that it is
impossible to bring peace by force of
arms. These statements led to a
demonstration against war and in
favor of general strike.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
COMPANY A LOSES
ANOTHER SOLDIER

Macon, Ga, Nov. 28.-The follow
deaths were reported at the base hos
pital at Camp Wheeler yesterday
from pneumonia:
John G. Green, Morgantown, Ga,
Company A, 122nd infantry.
Russell Pinkston, Lake Wales, Fla,
Company E, 124th infantry.
Franklyn Brown, Astabula, Fla,
Company M, 124th infantry.
William E. Cults, Laurel Hill, Fla,
Company A, 124th infantry.
Josh Keener, Company B, 117th
Machine Gun Company.
William G. Bowen, Company G,
106th engineers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
BAD NEWS FROM
CAMP BEAUREGARD

Alexander, La, Nov. 28.-Although
no additional deaths have been re-
ported at Camp Beauregard, it was
announced that forty-four soldiers
have died during the past eleven days
from pneumonia, ten from measles
and four from meningitis. No cause
is assigned for the pravelence of the
epidemics.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
BATTLE BETWEEN
EXPERTS BEGINS
Associated Pressl

Mineola, Nov. 28.-What is expect
ed to be a lengthy battle between
medical experts over Mrs. de Saulles'
claim that her physical condition pro-
duced lapse of accountability the
night of the shooting was in indicat-
ed in today's session of her trial for
the murder of her former husband.
DIR. j. S. Wight, her physician since
the tragedy, testified to the enfeebled
functioning of the thyroid gland.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
WILSON HARD
AT WORK
President Preparing His Message to
Congress, Which Will be Longer
This Year Than Usual
ASSOCIATED Press

Washington, Nov. President
Wilson today continued work on his
address to be delivered in person at
the opening of Congress next Tues
day. The manuscript will probably
not be finished until shortly before
delivery, and on that account prob
ably will not be supplied much in adj
vance to newspapers as has been the
general custom.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
ALL MILITANTS OUT

Washington, Nov. 28.-All the mil
itants of the woman's party who re.
mained in Jail after yesterdays re-
lease of twenty-five who were hunger
striking were released today. This
entirely cleared the Jail workhouse OF
women imprisoned for picketing the
White House.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
FLORIDA RESPONDS NoBLY
Result of the Y. Nj. C. A. Campaign
in Our State
Jacksonville. Nov. rs.

Jacksonville, Nov. 26.
Editor Star: Florida has made a
magnificent response to the patriotic
appeal for funds for our soldier boys
welfare as provided under the au-
spices of the Young Mems Christian
Association. We would like to write
each contributor but it is impossible,
and we ask that you print this ex-
preston of our appreciation for the
part which your community has had
in this great cause
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
THANKSGIVING SERVICE

The annual union Thanksgiving
service will be held tomorrow morn
ing at the Methodist church at $50.
This early hour has been set because
of those wishing to go to the fair.
Come promptly and we assure you the
service will take only on hour or less.
c. E. Wyatt will preach the sermon.
Subject, 'The Spirits Power"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
SHIPS OF HOLLAND
LOSE SIX SEAMEN
ASSOCIATED Press)

Baltimore, Nov. 28.-Six men, all
members of the crews of three Dutch
steamers lying in this port were
drowned and nine rescued early today
when the launch carrying them to
their ships capsized in the harbor. Ali
were Hollanders.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-11-28
THEY ARE NEEDED

Washington, Nov. 28.-The medical
department of the army began today
to enlist Immediately 500 graduate
nurses for duty as the base hospitals
of the various cantonments. Their pay
will be $50 monthly and maintenance.