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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
BOARD OF TRADE

Who does the Board of Trade bene-
fit This is no doubt question that
is asked by great many people.
There is not a single line of busi-
ness that is not in some way benefit
ted through the board of trade. This
is an organization that should be
backed by every citizen who live and
gets his living in Marion county.
Through the efforas of this organiza-
tion people are induced to come TO
this county and locate, now who is
benefited? Mr.. Merchant, Mr.. Far.
mer, Mr.. Lawyer, Mr., Laborer, and
in fact, every single person in this
county is benefited either directly OF
indirectly.
Now what about the board of trade
are we going to take up ourselves in
dividually and help keep and back it
for all we are worth. or are we GO
ing to wait for the other fellow to dc.
it for us? If the latter we will never
do thing. but if we all work togeth-
er, meet and express our views, do for
the town that we owe it to then we
will have successful organization,
then we will see results and good re.
suits at that.
Every citizen in 0cala and the
county should and is urged, to attend
the board of trade meeting Friday
night, February 9Th at 7:30 o'clock.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
FELLOWSHIP

Fellowship, Feb. 4.-We are under
going another cold spell; hope it will
not do any serious damage. Some of
the farmers are still killing hogs.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. P. Frink were
guests of Mrs. j. T. Phillips last Sum
day.
Messrs. John Ferguson and Will
lam Curry have joined the navy and
are expected to be called to duty in a
few days.
Misses Minnie and Nina Seckinger
were the guests of Miss Louise
Crumpton last Monday.
Mrs. Tom. Proctor and baby are
spending few days her with Mrs.
Proctor's parents.
Mr.. Alton Coggin and sisters,
Misses BERTHE, Lorena, Geneva and
Esther of Weirsdale, were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. J.. McCully last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Il. Lanier of Nor.
riston were guests of Mrs. Lanier's
parents Sunday.
Messrs. S. j. and H. j. McCully
dipped some of their cattle last week.
We hope every cattle owner in this
section will follow the example. IF
they did it would do away with the
ticks.
Mrs. w. B. Rawls and daughter,
Emma, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. j. Edwards Sunday afternoon
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
LOCAL LEGISLATION

The city council at it's meeting last
evening passed resolution which
puts the Florida Utilities Company
on notice that The gas being furnish
ed the city is not up to requirements
of the contract upon which the fran
chise was granted. The resolution
follows:
Whereas, it appears that the Flor
ida Utilities Company is violating the
provisions of the ordinance of the
city of Ocala< granting the rights and
franchise under which such company
is now operating in manufacturing
and vending gas in said city, in that
the quality of the gas so furnished
manufactured and vended is inferior
in quality to the best grade of crude
petroleum gas:
"Now, therefore, be it resolved, by
the city council Of the city of Ocala
that the mayor of said city is hereby
requested to notify the said Florida
Utilities Company of such failure up
on its part to comply with the terms
and provisions Of the ordinance grant
ing the rights and franchises which
it is now exercising as is provided by
law in such cases"
Al letter from Alderman Thomas
stating that on account of business
interests calling him out of the city
he could not attend the meeting, was
read and filed.
The rules governing the body were
amended in such manner as to al
low the president of the council to ap-
prove accounts. when the head of the
department undep which it falls
should be absent from the city, or
from the meeting at which same is
presented.
Horace Hinton asked that the coun-
Gil make new rates governing the con-
veying of passengers to certain parts
of the city. He was requested to put
his petition in writing and present at
some future meeting.
The adjustment of the matter be-
tween the city and Mr.. Moffett in re-
gard to certain property in North
Ocala was referred to the city attor-
ney.
Communication from j. Fl. Lvings-
ton complaining of excessive charges
for water for last quarter was refer
red to the head of the department OF
public service.
Request for street light on West
Fort King avenue was referred to the
public service department.
The sale Of two Harrisburg engines
at the old electric light plant for $6,.
900 was approved.
A number of bond coupons present.
ed by the treasurer were ordered de
sstroyed and a warrant issued for the
amount represented.
Collier Brothers were awarded the
contract for moving the old engine
and generator to the new light plant
For some months there has been an
ordinance upon the books which re-
cuired the use of "bucket" system
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
MEN WANTED FOR
THE HOME GUARD

The government wants at once 140O
men for the home guard in Florida.
Men must be between 81 and 40 years
of age and able to pass physical ex.
animation. They will be armed with
krag rifles and drilled and paid the
same as regulars, but will not be re-
ouired, unless extraordinary emergen-
cies arise, to go outside the state. For
further particulars consult the army
recruiting officer at the postoffice.
The home guards will be used to
guard munition works, railways,
bridges, etc. They will be under the
orders of the federal government.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
ARMY DISCIPLINE

The Star has the best of reasons
for taking the most intense interest
in the welfare of the privates and
non-commissiOned officers Of the
american army And because Of its
interest in them, and its knowledge
of army conditions as obtained prin-
cipally from them, it thinks the fol-
lowing from the Army and Navy
Journal is very good, and an article
that parents and friends Of the young
soldiers should peruse and put faith
in:
Essential Need of Discipline in the
Army
Editor Army and Navy Journal: AS
you and / well know, this country is
liable to make the fatal mistake of
sending undisciplined troops to
France. This subject is not thorough
ly understood even in the regular es-
tablishment. It is little wonder then
that the CIVILIAN mind is confused by
the issue. There is nothing that will
cause US mere chagrill than to make
this blunder. If we do not make It is
viii be because papers like yours do
everything possible I'd head off the
calamity
Because the correspondents in the
early days of the war frequently COM
mented on the French democratic
army" the people in this country
have become thoroughly imbued with
the idea that the French have an un-
disciplined mob in place of a well dis
ciplined army. This is the exact re-
verse of true. The discipline for al
troops In France, including the Amer
ican and Canadian forces, is many
times more rigid thar it is in any
military or naval organization in this
country, with the exceptions of West
Point, the Naval Academy and the v.
NJ. /. IF exception IS taken to this
statement, ask any French officer on
duty in this country or read General
Pershing's order on the subject.
Why do all these armies have such
strict disciplined The answer is easy.
because it is absolutely necessary, be-
cause battles cannot be won without
It. Because there never has been in
the history Of the world a good and
efficient army which did not have ex-
cellent discipline. Possibly the most
efficient fighting force Of which we
have any record is the army Of Spar
ia; ranking close second the army
of Charles XII. Of Sweden. Each Of
these wonderful fighting units is re-
membered for its strict discipline,
second only TO its ability to win
against terrific odds.
In this war it has been plainly dem
onstrated that one nation or race may
be taught the technique Of fighting as
well as another. It has been just as
definitely shown that valor is a char
acteristic of all nations to about the
same degree. The variable qualities
have been equipment, and discipline.
On these two factors have hinged the
fate Of battles. After two more years
of fighting numbers viii probably be
an important element So far, the
numbers nave been so equally divided
that It has had little influence.
There can be no question of doubt
that the most important element OF
training which should be given our
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
PRESIDENT NEEDS ADDITIONAL
POWER

Mr.. Baker gave the opening that
new legislation would be desirable to
give the president general powers to
transfer and coordinate the func-
tions of the various departments as
conditions arise. The question of
ships to transport troops to France
viii be presented to the COMMITTEES
in secret session tomorrow. 1t was in
dicated that the president and Secre-
tary Baker are taking steps they hope
will satisfy those pressing the bill
for a director of munitions.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
NOTICE

The regular monthly meeting of
the stockholders and members of the
Ocala National Farm Loan Associa-
ton viii meet at the courthouse at
Ocala, at p. m. Saturday, February
18th, for election of officers and such
other business as may come before
the meeting. All interested are urged
to be present.
w. d. earn, President.
F. w. Ditto, Sec'y.-Treas. d&w
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
MARION COUNTY LIVE
STOCK ASSOCIATION

The Marion County Live Stock As
sociation held a meeting at the board
OF trade room Tuesday afternoon. Six
teen members were present at the
opening of the meeting and FIVE more
were enrolled. The president, Mr..
John [. Edwards. presided and Mr..
Z. M. Mclean acted as secretary. A
number of matters affecting the cat
tie industry were discussed, and the
meeting was both. profitable and
pleasant.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
ALIEN ENEMIES MUST
GIVE THEIR NAMES IN

Postmaster Rogers informs the
Star that he viii be in in his Office
from Monday, Feb. 4, at a. M, dur
ing Office hours until Saturday, March
9th, for the purpose of registering all
alien enemies in this section.
Alien enemies are natives of Ger
many or Austro-Hungary that have
not become. American citizens. They
will save themselves trouble by Civ
ing in their names at once.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
MARION COUNTY
W0ODMEN ASSOCIATION

All members of the Woodmen Of
the World are urged to be present Al
the meeting Of Fort King Camp, No.
IA, Friday, February 9Th, 7:30 3. IA.
we expect delegates from every camp
IN the county and propose to organize
a Marion county Woodmen Associa-
ton at that meeting. Refreshments
viii be served after the business ses-
sion. G. *. Sage, Clerk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
BAKER IS AGAIN
BEING BROILED
After Giving His Testimony the Sec
retary of War Must Stand
Cross Examination
(Associated Press)

washington, u. C.s FEB. 6.-CroSS-
examination of Secretary Baker on
his recent statement before the. SEN
ate military committee was begun at
public hearings before the committee
today.
ABOUT TO INFORM THE ENEMY
After number of questions re.
garding Secretary Bakers estimates
as to the tonnage available this year
for transporting troops to France, a
hitch developed as to whether it
would be proper for Mr.. Baker to an
swer such questions in a public ses-
sion. The secretary proposed that he
be permitted to prepare statements
showing the exact facts and details,
prepared by experts, present them to
the committee and return for cross
examination later.
Secretary Baker said it had not
been determined whether the troops
would be kept in southern camps until
next winter. If the summer is as ex-
treme as the winter has been, he said
some would have to fbe moved. He
stated that American tonnage losses
had been exceedingly light, that the
"service the navy has rendered in
protection Of the army has been un-
exampled."
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
LAID THE BLAME
ON LABOR
Ships are Not Build Says Gen. Ggr.
Piez Because the Workmen
are SIackers
(Assdciated Press

Washington, D. c.. Feb. 6.-Re-
sponsibility for the success or failure
of the governments shipbuilding pro-
gram was put on labor today by Gem
eral Manager Piez, of the Emergency
Fleet Corporation, in an appeal for
shipyard workers. The fact that the
yards working only one shift six
days per week, was characterized by
Mr.. Piez as "monstrous."
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
UNEXPECTED INTERCEPTIoN.

London, Feb. GA great number
tof persons were killed and injured il.
the collision of train loaded with
Red Guards and government train
sent to intercept the Red Guard train,
near Kemi, Finland. According to an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Copenhagen. the trains came together
at full speed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
CoNsPIRAToRS CONVICTED
(Associated Pressl

New York, Feb 6-Franz Rintelen,
a German agent, and ten confeder-
ates, all of them German. were found
guilty yesterday by federal jury Of
conspiracy to destroy munition and
food ships of the Entente Allies.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
BASKET BALL GAME
FRIDAY AFTERNOON

The basket ball teams of Inverness
and Ocala viii meet at the high
school grounds Friday, $50 p. m
Everybody should show their patriot
ism by attending. the game. Don't
forget the hour: $3.50 p. m. Admis-
sion, 15c. and 25c.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
COMMISSIONER FORT
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

The Star is reliably informed that
Commissioner n. A. Fort wiz be
candidate for representative in the
June primary Mr. Fort will run in
Group 2.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
RUMoR FROM RUSSIA

Amsterdam, Feb. GA wireless
dispatch received at Berlin from Kiev
says that the Poles have occupied
Mohilev, the Russian main headqual,
ters, and have arrested Ensign Kry-
lenko, commander-in-chief Of the
Russian Bolsheviki forces. and his
entire staff. The message adds that
the Bolsheviki uprising at Kiev has
been suppressed by Ukranian troops.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
FRANCE CAN SUPPLY
CANNED FRUIT
Able to Add Materially to the Good
Things for Allies from
America
(Associated Press .

Paris, Feb. 6.4-An agreement has
been reached between the American
ana frenen governments by which
canned 1rult and vegetables for the
American forces IN France viii be
supplied by France.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
INDIANA PRISONERS
DIDN'T TRY TO ESCAPE
(Associatel fress /,

Jeffersonville, Ind, Feb. 6.-Five of
the thirteen buildings comprising the
Indiana state reformatory were burn
ed today with loss estimated at
million dollars. The 1885 prisoners
were removed in safety, none trying
to escape.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
SWITZERLAND

Washington, Feb. pheasant A.
Stovall of Savannah, American minis
ter to Switzerland, called on the pres
ident today for a final conference be-
fore returning to his post.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
B0LSHEV|KI HAS
BEEN BEATEN
Red Guards Went Up Against the
Finnish Troops and were
Routed
(Associated Press)

stockhoLe, Feb. General Man
nerheim's forces defeated the Red
Guards (Russians) at Uleaborg and
captured the city, which is the chief
military depot of Northern Finland.
The battle lasted two days. Several
hundred were killed during the fight
ing.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06

Buy war savings stamps to help
win the war. and have Us fill your
prescriptions for accurate service.
The Court Pharmacy. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
VIOLENT FIRE AT yERDuN

Paris, Feb. ga violent artillery
battle on the Verdur@front in the reg
ion Of Fosseswood, east of the Meuse,
is reported in today's official state
ment. In the Woevrer sector French
patrols brought back prisoners.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
AGAIN BROKEN OFF

London, Feb 6-The peAce nego-
tiations at Brest-Litovsk have been
broken off, the Petrograd correspond
ent of the Exchange Telegraph says
he is informed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06

w. <. Lane, NJ. D., Physician and
Surgeon, specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat Law Library Building, Oeala
Florida. n
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
AMERICANS BUSY
WITH ARTILLERY
Fiercely Hammering the Teuton Lines
Along the Lorraine
Front
ASSOCIATED Press)

With the American Army, France,
Tuesday, Feb. 5-American artillery
kept ND continuous fire on enemy
batteries today. the Germans re-
spending. At the same time Ameri-
can anti-aircraft guns prevented two
German airmen from crossing the
lines
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
THE STAR WILL PRINT
THE 1917 TAX LIST.

just before adjourlling at neon to-
day the board Of commissioners
unanimously awarded the printing of
the delinquent tax list of 1917 to the
Star.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06

We have left a few Of those 29-cent
boxes of Correspondence Cards which
we think will please you. Gerig's
Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06

Hopper King spark plugs for Max
well and Ford cars, at the Maxwell
Service Station. 5-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
SHUT DOWN ON sPEcULAToRs

Washington, Feb. 6.-Speculation
IN green coffee on the New York cof-
fee and sugar exchange was ordered
discontinued today by Mr.. Hoover.
The order forbids dealing in green
coffee at price above 81s cents a
pound for type No. on spot months.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
MORATORIUM BILL PASSED

Washington, Feb. 6.-The soldiers
and sailors civil rights bill, provid-
ing a moratorium for men of the mil
itary establishment was unanimously
passed today by the Senate, virtually
as it passed the House.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06
SEND THE TRAFFIC
To THE SOUTH
Pressure Must be Relieved of Over.
whelming Freight Shipments
to the Eastern Ports
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Feb. 6-Further steps
looking to diversion of railroad
traffic from the most eongested east
ern gateways were taken today by
Secretary McAdoo in the appointment
of traffic Investigating committee
headed by B. L. Winchell. traffic di-
rector of the Union Pacific. T. c..
Powell, of Cincinnati, vice president
of the Southern Railway, is a member
of the committee.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06

Have you tried that Jonteel Cola
Cream yet? It is a wonder, and sold
in Ocala only at Gerig's Drug Store. If
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lc0ntinued on Second Pagel
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-06

Weather Forecast: Generally fair
tonight and Thursday; warmer to-
night in north and central portions.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-03
Pro- CermaniSm Of Two
Kinds, Asserts Keller

IIUNT1NTTuN. W. Va. Nrrii =
Warning net - "rntMS" lGr natural
~yrunrthy for TN" i~ard>hiTs a!'1 suffer
,rs- ~ near relatives III cH"n% 'nun-
tr:,s with i~rrasuuahl" designs against
:hr gn.rrumcut was issued lay Judge
Benjamin +. Keller IN has charge /" thr
,ury at III" cn"niug -; federal court
her" today.
ut - hishly proper |" r""i out and
destroy ANY and al ~ir"a*"nabl" pro-
r,yordt TIM, may hr in hiding in our
midst. md Tor IN" repression Of which
adcGuai" i".islailuu has lm"u "na"t"d.
SAID IndLr Keller. hut at tn" sam" lin"
wc mus: MOI Ia. unfair L. those rf for.
rirr birth dwelling in our midst. nor
.~nnfus" a rrrirctly natural sympathy
for tn" hardships and $uff"rlngS Of
near relatives IN foreign countries. with
bic designs against the govern
'm"ut.
In other words. in any cases in which
YOU may be called upon 10 investigate.
:hc conduct Of any person ~ respects
The present war do not act hlindty. but
II The testimony 0f acts. savings or
conduct Is ConS;Stant with innocence.
extend the benefit of tho doubt t" me
person. and an IN" other hand II ~"
facts a-S not consistent with innn"cn"c
lrr no consideration &C sympathy -"
other silence your, rulc" or stay your
promrt action in Bringing /" trial In"
PERSON YOU believe 10 b" guilty. =
80 difficulty w.tS experienced IN So
curing a Jury and In" trial ~ criminal
cases. began with the hearing ar J"ln
Wilkinson Of cah"U county. charged
with n violation "f tho retail liquor deal
"rs Inv. \ number "f cases Of wide
inheritance are on IA" criminal docket.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-03
OLD BAY STATE RATIFES

While the prohibition sentiment has
been strong and growing in MaSsachu-
sets IN recen yrars, it was not
expected that this sentiment was
bupng enough 10 swing the Legislature
for the ratification OF the national
prohibition amendment Yet that was
the achievement gained yesterday
when the State Senate voted - 10 l.
for the amendment. endorsing the sim
liar action Of The lower house Of the
legislature last week. which voted 140
to 81 in favor Of ratification.
The liquor forces fought hard and
tried The same tactics employed n
New York. asking for a Staie-Htd"
referendum This and other measures
which sought 20 postpone action were
promptly voted down. and n" old
Bay State finds herself this morning
enjoying the honor OF being tho first
Of the northeastern states 20 JOIN The
eleven taies that have already rat,-
fled the amendment. The vote OF
Massachusetts IS surs 10 have d moral
effect on the other New England con-
monwealths thar are Yet 70 take &C
zion on the measure.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-03
PHYSICALLY UNFIT

T'he-" = sort o pans ut my heart
rings
Whenever :hc hnN! Sons by.
And So" :h@ lads in KHAKI clad
MaLHch gnily away {" die.
There's n kind O. cairA IN my throat
hero
Whom the Old Flag Goats IN ;ho air:
For - Gaa;hlr hard "a :" l"Et h"h!nd.
When yoTr hear is over there
Thcr"'s t"E"ri@h ycarn N my Sin"wS.
4 desperate turn IN m" blood.
~ :he tramp ~ r"ct along IA" street.
Tho crurrMinS nt whc".H IN mud.
There's = torment deep wIth'n mc.
When I near - war-tim" tune.
~ IT, rrs cf lHis no 'rucr man |.
Who'll Nc gong """7" soon.
., wish ! Wa half So lucky
T. carry Il pack and Srn.
Tha' had a chanCr - Sal! f"r france.
'rn,ia" n a quarter :" "n'.
Viii = Kiss Cor sweetheart and mother.
md 2. cheer :r- ~" hands mat kn'i.
7 would thank the Lord f"T = "T""h"H
knce,
Md he Of e. 'hr :h,ck "f -.
philadelphia Euilrtin.