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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15

Washington, Nov l3.-There Was
CONSERVATION in cotton markets ~
New York and New Orleans today
when the War Industries Board tele
graphed the authorities Of the cotton
exchanges before the opening. that
all further speculative short selline
of cotton on the New Orleans and
New York cotton exchange was pro
hibited
This action was accepted az the re
suit of the slump Of 20o points AaFlng
yesterdays session and the recent
heavy short selling. which put pricas
down over $40 a bale
While the announcement was appar
emily designed 10 stabilize the market
il had absolutely no effect on the
opening call the active months
promptly lel thc mn .0a poluts
which represent the evtrem, nsnge
81 fluctuations allow wed under the SCR
rules now 30 force on ho er
change
Tae telegram nhl.h hern
was -Led bv 80 th' memh. t.e
cotton distribution ,omr f.a II 'hr
var .ndustrie- board and .tafed
ID order 10 curt undue po.HatI.s
activity it becomes nece sar 40 tbn
time TO prohibit further speculative
short selling on The New fork ana
New Orleans cotton - han
Cotton firms we're notified that
0edEe sale- Va nld be- nermitted q
they Were accompanied b. afnda,iis
swearing that they were bona Cd
sales against cotton pm chasod rhe
telegram vas rea from The rostrum
of tbe future ring about ten minutes
before the opening
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15
Strike Order for Railroad
Telegraphers and Agents

Unless the railroad authorities
meet the conditions imposed by the
agents and operators OF the principal
roads of the state, these men were
authorized by the nigh officials Of the
union to cease work promptly at seven
O'Clock this morning.
As the Banner understands il. the
operators, linemen and agents Of all
roads in Florida we're 10 Re called out
today unless matters were properly
adjusted before Inc hour mentioned
ana. such viii be the ease On ali lines
except the Seaboard Ajr Line that
road having q respite owing 70 me
illness Of the 1nion official naving
charge q The me0 thereon.
We are informed that The railIoa1
officials nave esvea orders 70 III
tra.umea To ru1 on open orders 0n
til the matter .an pe adjuste5 De
tween ne ROADS and The union Tbe
meaning q open orders is not made
plain.
agents conferred witn iasr niga, d,
phone expressed 20 nope Of an I'd
justment grio~ -c tha tira fo- ..alk-
ing out au2, each stated TIA, ines nar
no othe, Alternative -.t e chey
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15
n J. PETER, LeesburR.
Chief OF stan.

Monday we began publication of
a roll OF honor showing donors 10 the
United War Work Fund
When the list IL completed Nc will
publish a list Of all those who were
solicited TO give and who refused. We
think il proper for the public 90 know
the men who are willing e. stay a.
home. make money In their business
and deny little comforts and benefits
which their money will buy for the
brave fellows who fought 10 protect
their children. their wives and their
own perverse bodies as well a. their
property.
ExECUTICE COMMITTEES
UNITED WAR WORK FUND.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15
Hs2-r r}a- IN GOODWIN
Alto CASE ~ TEMPL

~...."... SOS, 1@ etter cons cninE
ar @f.ee"ao 1d eoG portion # the
pl1a .ae Jury il criminal ooorc
yesterday failed 10 agree in the case
# ~ r. Goodwin soca! automobile
dealer cn tri&l charged with having
received : stolen gar. the property .
O. B. Wowse, Of Ocaia
An unusual feature il criminal
court. proceedings was developed yes
terday when W K Zewadski, attor-
ney fol[ Goodwin was placed on the
stand as state witness
Mr. eZwadski told Of his connection
in the case and Of his trip to Silver
Springs ia company with Goodwin and
Fred Thomas, head Of the local detec.
tive force, to r. 1rn the automobile
to Mr. Howse.
The machine was stolen 10 August.
brought to Tampa and was found by
Mr.. Iowse in the Sweat paint shop.
dismantled sand-papere3' and ready
for q new coat OF paint
The car was taken by Goodwin ami
driven to Georgia. He later returned
when reading in a Tampa paper that
the car was being sought by the pr
lice, ana, with his attorney returned
the car to Mr Howse and paying him
$3.50 to cover the $3.50 reward, and to
pay for the damage that had been
done Goodwin said he had purchased
the car in good faith from man
known to him as c. E Purdom. Of ST.
Petersburg He later swore out a
warrant for man by that name, but
he has never been found.
Many witnesses testified and the
mistrial was no surprise to court fol,
lowers
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15

Miss Netrie Camp, who is attending
school at Wellesley, Mass, has just
recently been appointed captain of
the basketball team, selection that
is deservedly given; and at Randolph.
Macon, Miss Agnes Burford has been
elected to a similar captaincy. Both
young ladies were among the star
athletes in their own home team, and
that their worth is being recognized
at college is of much pleasureable in
terest to their many friends here and
elsewhere.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15
FINAL GOAL NOT REACHED
SAYS MINISTER bALFOUR
Explains to Visiting Editors that Grave Peril is
Still Ahead of Attainment of Ideals---HOpeS
Soldiers Work is Finished.

that three pounds only may be sent
their relatives serving il the A. L
F.
The limitation in weight, as eX-
planned by Colonel Rogers, was very
necessary measure in order to guar1
against great congestion and conse-
Quent delay in transportation There
are two and a quarter million Amerj-
cans in France alone. Three pounds
each will tax the capacity OF shipping
facilities. hence the order.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15

Mr and Mrs. Christian Ak Of Balti-
more arrived in Ocala today in their
car. having driven down from Jack
sonville. They were delayed il the
metropolis for several days on ac
count of the non-arrival of their car
which was shipped to that point by
boat. Mr.. and Mrs. AK have spent
their winters in Ocala for a long mum
ber of years and are home-folk to oar
city who are ever welcomed an1 ap.
preciated.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15
President Sends Reassuring
Message to the German People

Washington, Nov l3.-President
Wilson today notified the people OF
Germany that everything possible
will be done TO relieve their famine
conditions Note TO Dr. Solf says:
The allied conference agrees TO take
steps providing that public order in
Germany may be maintained. Idle
German tonnage viii be requisitione3
TO carry foodstuffs 70 Germany in or
der that famine conditions may De
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15
a WRONG tMPRE SSION EE-E
TIVE TO XMAS PACKAGES

On the 9th inst the postoffice au-
thorities at Washington issued the
following:
In view of the approaching hoi.-
day season, it has been decided to &C,
cept packages up to and including No
Vember 20 without the need, OF an il.
dividual or special export license,
when the senders make statements
that the articles to be transmitted are
not in the nature OF commercial
transaction, but are articles sent as
gifts because OF the holiday season
and the articles are addressed to
members of the allied armies or indj-
viduals serving in the Red Cross, Z
M. G. A, K. of c., Salvation Army or
other similar organization operating
in connection with the military forces
Of the allies in Europe or in connec-
tion with any allied, forces elsewhere
abroad.
Packages described above may be
accepted up to the limit Of eleven
pounds when fully prepaid at the in
ternational parcel post rate of twelve
cents pound or fraction OF pound.
Immediately following this order is
a notation or explanation by Otto
Praeger, second assistant P NJ G
that seems to have escaped the atten,
tion OF some postnasters and certain
" a number Of newspapers who have
spread broadcast the report that this
refers to our Expeditionary Forces
and the three-pOund limit ruling pre-.
Viously made had been anDuIled; but
the note reads otherwise, the last r1ll-
ing referring solely to Allied Expedi.
tionary Forces. The explanation
reads:
Some newspapers have miscon.
strued the foregoing notice, it is de-
sired to point out that this notice ap,
piles only to Christmas or holiday
parcels TOT members of the armies of
the allies or individuals with those
armies, and that the notice is not ap-
p'icable to parcels for members of the
American Expe5itionary Forces or
members Of the Red Cross or similar
organizations serving with the A z
F."
In order that the people of our
community should be set right upon
this matter, the Banner took the m1es.
ton up with Postmaster Rogers. and
his assistant, Mr.. Borden yesterday
with the result that the full 5,urhort
OF the order and the ruling thereon
were brought TO light and Marion
county folk who are preparing the
larger packages may rest asa,,rod
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15
DYNAMITE USED m EFFORT
TO RECOVER BODIES or NE

Jacksonville, Nov 13-Dynamite
was today used III an effort to recover
the bodies Of Stanly d. Bold and
Charles Parker, who were drowned IN
Cedar Creek, near here last Friday
night when their car crashed through
the railing and turned turtle OF the
bridge. No trace of the men have az
yet been found.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15
RUss1AS MURDER CLUE
ADOPT ASSASSINATION FACT

Copenhagen. NOV 2a.- Tba 7,ezsia1
Bolsbevskl has adoped an assasalna
tio1 program by whicn ali EngoD"a,
antl-Bol@hevlAi socialist leaders ary
to he Killed, according 10 information
from Moscow received here today j.
is said The program already IS being
carried cut.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15
Community Exhibits at Florida
State Fam

Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. 13.-W Within
a few days exhibits will begin arriv-
ing at the grounds OF the Florida
State Fair and Exposition, and scores
of workers will be on 1uty day and
night setting the stage for the biggest
event Of the kind in the history of
Florida Success is positively assur,
ed and the management Of the far
has given out the word to the people
Of Florida that the exposition will in
all probability 0utrank any similar
feature produced, in the south this
season.
Since the last fair some striking
Improvements have been made in the
grounds, though the scale Of opera
tions as originally planned. was neces,
sarily reduced considerably on ac
count of war conditions One Of the
most striking Of the improvements 70
which have been set out since the
spring fair closed, and which have
been under constant cultivation.
Florida counties will be well repre-
sented, according to the management
and the county exhibits will be large
and comprehensive. To date the fol
lowing counties have reserved space:
Escambia, Gadsden, Duval, Leon, Mad
isOn, Lafayette Polk DeSoto Alachua,
Bradford, Clay, Putnam, st. Johns,
Palm Beach, Okeechobee, BrOward,
Dade, Jackson, Calhoun, Levy, Citrus,
Nassau, Marion, PineIlas and Hills
borough (Plant City, The following
community exhibits also are assured:
Moore Haven, Interlachen, Plant City,
Clearwater, Dunedin. Oldsmar au3
FeIlsmere.
Individual Exhibits
Farmers are again urged to bestir
themselves to arrange individual ex.
hihits. They are advised to confer
with their county agricultural agents.
who have all information necessary
on this subject. Though the time Is
short, there is still sufficient for ad-
ditional individual displays to be ac-
cepted.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15
GERMAN ARMY AND NAVY
OFFICERS HGNTEC

Copenhagen, Nov. lG.-Four hun
dred army and navy officers Of the
old regime who refused to join the
revolution in Berlin, still hold several
buildings in which they took refuge
They battlea. al DAY With tue rehels
yesterday
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15
SPECIAL NOTICE

The INSTRUCTIONS for the knitting Of
sweaters can be obtained Al -ba Red
Cross Headquarters,
Marion County Chapter A 2. C
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15

Miss Davis, Of the State Industrial
School Tor Girls, left last night Cor
Jacksonville on a short business mis-
sion connected with that institution.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15

relieved at the earliest possible mo
ment."
The President is anxious to settle
all internal troubles IN the badly dis
organized and revolution-stricken
country and ne has indicated to
the people Of Germany through DIR.
Solf that every display Of good faith
on the part of his people will be met
by similar display Of good faith by
the United States.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15

Mrs. T. D. Briggs, proprietress Of
the Rendezvous at HomOsassa, is ex-
Pected to arrive in our city within
a few days and will be the guest OF
friends during fair week.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1918-11-15

London. Nov. 13.-"We have not
reached the final goal OF the great
struggle" said Foreign Minister Bal
four in a speech before 8 group OF
visiting American editors here today
There is peril still ahead OF the
attainment of our ideals. 1t is to De
hoped our soldiers have finished their
work. but their sacrifices will be IN
vain if the two great English-speaking
nations do not build up permanent
structure that will remain inde-
structible and forever preserved TO
humanity. The sudden destruction
and overwhelming OF the war Grimm
ais reads like a dramatic novel"
London, Nov. l3.-The American
military machine in France will carry
on without the slightest relaxation
pending the expiration Of the period
in which the armistice conditions
must be fulfilled by Germany.
No troops will be recalled FER tie
present. The American army VIII hol4
itself in readiness Tor eventualI1ies
until December II.
There is no determination between
the American and German soldiers on
the French front-not even an OK
change OF bantering at times indulge :
in by the opposing forces. Not gun
is fired The lines are sharply drawn
and taut almost to straining.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Al. Cannon who
have been making their home at
Chopin for the past few months,
have returned to Natchitoches, Mr.
Ganno q having accepted the posi-
tfon of assistant cashier at the Mer
Chants q Farmers Bank. recently
filled by MIR Flowers Hill who has
Rone to Camp Eeauregard.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-04-04
NOTICE

BI FRIEDMAN our we'll known
optometrist. will be back Sunday
for all week, April 7th to 18th.
Don't fail to call and have him
test your eyes, at DR.. Reeds Office
over Amuzu Theatre building, this
city. Should glasses be needed he
will haye them made for you cor
rectly at a small cost.
Remember DR. Friedman is locat-
ed in our city and guarantees his
work.
Yours for better sight,
B. |. Friedman,
Doctor Of Optics,
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-04-04
FOR SALE.

House and lot in desirable loca-
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-04-04

Miss May Katie and brother,
Sydney went up to Shreveport Sun
dav with Mr.. Wood Breazeale and
motored back that evening in their
handsome new Hudson speedster.
A couple of hours rain on Friday
was a benefit, but one of longer
duration was needed to thoroughly
soak thru the lard packed dry
ground.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-04-04

The next examination for teach
ers certificates will be held turnout
the state, April Is, 16, II, (white)
and II. 10, 20, (colored).
Most appreciated Easter greet
Jugs from the Orient Co. Ltd, of
New Orleans, of which our former
resident, H A w Howcott, is Sec.
Tres. we're sent the Enterprise in
the shape of a handsome card
An unusual treat Is in store for
music lovers, Saturday night when
Jean Cooper. the famed contralto,
will give a recital at the Normal
at S PM.
Mrs. Charles Conner of Little
Rock. was the guest of her sister,
Mrs. D G Scarborough, for few
days en- route to New Orleans to
visit her daughter, Mrs. Pierce
Pierson.
Mr.. D. G. Scarborough went to
New Orleans last week on business
before the Federal Court in connec
i
ton with the jefferson Highway
tax litigation that has been pend
ing for so long.
Miss Mae Guardia was hostess to
the Cinderellas on Wednesday
when as usual a very pleasant after
noon was spent by the members.
A delicious pineapple and cheese
salad with waters and homemade
candies we're daintily served.
Mrs. T. L. Weaver went up to
Shreveport last week to spend a few
DAYS at the bedside of her son Otto
who was i'll at the North Louisiana
Sanitarium. leaving his father still
in attendance
The banner war garden in this
part of the country can wei be
claimed by Mr.. Phillip Cloutier,
Asst. cashier of the Exchange Bank
| who cultivates it early and late and
it would be a prize winner III any
1 contes:.
| Strawberries in particular. some
Of the finest and most delicious
ones having been sent the editor
from the patch tibet has been yield
| ing riDe fruit for nearly two weeks.
| Out of respect to Sheriff Payne,
the Police Jury that had assembl-
ed to hold their regular spring
sessions, Monday, adjourned until
the next day, and the members as
we'll as parish officials and out-of-
town citizens who had business be
| fore these bodies, attended the fun
leral of the Sheriff's wife to pay
the last respects.
/ Mr.. j. I. Sandlin, Mrs. Parker
of Shreveport, who was called to
| the bedside of her sister during her
last illness, and Miss Marguerite
Stewart, niece and adopted daugh-
ter of the deceased, and Rev. Lee
accompanied the remains of Mrs j.
i L. Sandlin to their last resting place
10 Minden last week.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-04-04

This young singer, who is Sou
thern girl, has a most unusual voice
and unusually we'll trained, hrying
studied under some of the best mas
tiers and with her charming person
atty never fails to hold the wrapt
attention of her audience from the
first number on her program till
the last.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. I. Cloutier and
sister, Miss Ora Hyams, who teach
es at Natchez, DR. and Mrs Keator,
Mr.. and Mrs. Phanor Prudhomme
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-04-04

House and lot in desirable loca-
tion.
Apply to
J. G L'Herisson.
Messrs j L Weaver. j S Dixon,
1. Raphael. S Friedman, ] A. and
z E Prudhomme, EClontier, Chas
Keator and E. Plaisance were a
mong the out-of town visitors here
during the week.
Mr. and Mrs F. 2. Raggio, who
have been the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. E w Raggio of DeRidder for
the past several months, returned
home Sunday.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-04-04

reached their soldier.they were very
much relieved to find him much
better.
The Navy is in need of carpen
ers for ground work. The duties
will be at the base hangers and
will comprise the care and repair
of Navy Seaplanes.
Qualified Carpenters may make
the contract of enlistment at 100
Common ST., New Orleans, for the
period Duration of the War;.
Age-2i-35.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-04-04

Mrs. Phillip Cloutier accompan-
led her sister, Mrs ECP rudhomme
to Beauregard Thursday, when she
was suddenly summoned to the bed
side of her son Reginald, who was
reported very i'll with pneumonia.
The trip with MIR Wood Breazeale
at the wheel, was made on record
time and when the anxious relatives
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-04-04
Mrs. Olive Foster.
reward.
Shreveport, La.

Mr.. Flowers Hill, assistant cash
Ter of the Merchants and Farmers
Bank, left for Camp Beauregard
Wednesday night to enter the Quar-
tcrmaster's department as clerk.
Mrs. Emily Prudhomme came
down from Shreveport to spend
the holidays with her venerable
mother, Mrs Hyams, and her sister
Mrs Hill and family,
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-04-04

I Ih@atr@
Weekly Program
Subject to change without notice

Thursday, April 4th
GLADYS HULLETTE in
"Over The Hill'
and Lonesome Luke in
"Hit Him Again
Pathe 6 Reels 6. IL, 15c
Friday. 9Th
MARY MILES MINTER in
''The Mate Of The Sally Ann"
CHARLIE CHAPLIN in
Zone A. M"
Mutual 2 Reels 10 & zoe.
Saturday, April 9Th
ALICE BRADY in
"A Self Made Widow
World Reels
The Fighting Trail Noe
Wise. Reels 6, IL, 15c.
Sunday, April 7th
MAE MARSH in
'Polly Of The Circus"
Goldwyn 8 Reels 10 & Zoe.
Monday, April 9Th,
WILLIAM RUSSELL in
New York Luck"
Mutual 5 reels 6, II, & 15c
Tuesday, April 9th,
ETHEL CLAYTON in
''Stolen Hours"
World 5 reels 6, Il, i5c
Wednesday, April 10 tn.
EFFIE SHANNON and
NILES WEIGH in
The Patriotic Picture ''Her Boy"
Mr. and Mrs Drew in
''Under The Influence
Metro 7.Reels 6, II, 15c
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-04-04
SAVE

Make your Keeling Remedy at
home. Get a SOC. bottle'of Farris'
Healing Oil, add it to a pint of lin
seed Oil and you have a full pint of
the best healing remedy that money
can buy. It cures old sores. wounds
cuts and scratches. We sell it.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs. u. Lambre and fam
lilies were among the Bermuda. wish
ors who motored to town during
the week.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-04-04

Mr. Lloyd Porter and little daugh
ter Mary came up from New iberia
to spend Saturday with Mr.. and
Mrs. T. T. Porter.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1918-04-04
LOST

Lost one Good Year all wealth
er tread tire, IS by 5 mounted on
Firestone rim, Friday, March 10Th
1918; between Grande Ecore and
Summit Hill. Finder will recelv
reward.