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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
WORKING FOR THE
THIRD LIBERTY LOAN
Second Asst. P. NJ. Gen.

R. w Mattox, field representative
of the Sixth Federal Reserve District
Liberty Loan committee, assigned to
this zone, is here to cooperate with
the county chairman in perfecting an
organization to wage a widespread
educational campaign in the interest
of the Third Liberty Loan.
He will spend several days confer
ring with members of the committee,
bankers and business men. When a
strong committee has been decided
upon, active work will be started to
thoroughly familiarize everyone with
the vital issues involved In the war
and the need by the government of
strong financial backing. With this
early preparation it is eblieved the
maximum of subscriptions will be Sc
cured in this county when the selling
campaign begins.
The Third Liberty Loan will be au-
thorized in April While the treasury
department at Washington has given
no intimation of the size of the issue,
it is expected it will be larger than
either of the previous loans.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
THE RED CROSS
Gives the Right of Way to the Third
Liberty Loan

In order not to detract even slight
ly from the forthcoming Liberty
Loan campaign, the war council of
the American Red Cross has post
poned the campaign to raise the sec
ond war relief fund of $100, 900 to
Nthe week of May 20 from the week of
May 9Th as was originally intended.
This action fixes the date of the
second Red Cross campaign eleven
months after the first which was
started on June 18, 1917.
More than $100,00O,000 was con-
tributed in response to the first cali
for financial aid and contributions
plus interest brought the total re-
ceipts from the first drive up to
$105,099, ,257. Of this amount, $17,-
006,121 was refunded to Red Cross
chapters for local relief work. Or
the balance, $77,721, ,918 has been ap-
propriated leaving balance of $780,
371 PIT available for appropriation.
France has received appropriations
amounting to more than thirty mill
ions. During the week preceding
Christmas the Red Cross conducted a
membership drive which resulted in
the enrolment of approximately g.
100000 new members. This was fol-
lowed last month by campaign con-
Quoted by the junior membership of
the Red Cross which resulted in the
enrolment in the collaternal organi-
zation of practically all of the school
children in America.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
COVETED OLD MAN
GAMBLERS coin
Evidence i'm Mrs. Hirsch's Trial is
Against the Two Men
Involved
(Associated Press)

Atlanta, March 16.-When the
third day of the trial of Mrs. Hirsch
started today the indications were
that the case would not be concluded
today as anticipated. The state be-
gan the introduction of witnesses in
rebuttal, but frequent clashes between
counsel delayed the proceedings and
drew several fines from the presiding
judge.
Sheriff Bazemore, the first witness,
testified that Rosa Humphries, the
defense's witness yesterday, told him
there was a plot between her, Mr..
Hirsch and J. w. Cook to get some
of Candler's money. Asa G.. Gambler
Jr., on the stand next, swore than the
woman demanded money, asking for
$500,000 and the payment of her hus-
bands debts. He said Mrs. Hirsch
called, him on the telephone several
times, asking him to call on her.
The evidence in the case of Mrs
Margaret A. Hirsch was completed
shortly before noon today, and argu-
ments by counsel Immediately begun,
An hour and a half was allotted to
each side. It was expected the case
would go to the jury this afternoon.
Frequent tits between opposing
counsel marked today's sessions, the
third day of the trial. Mrs. Hirsch
also showed the strain of the long
sessions. At one point during the
testimony of William Gambler, young
est son of the mayor, she broke down
completely, crying and talking out
loud.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
FOR SENATOR 10Th DISTRICT

To the Democratic Voters of Marion
and Sumter Counties Comprising
the 10th Senatorial DISTRICT:
l am candidate for senator in the
primary election to be held June 4th,
1913. I thoroughly appreciate the
honor of having served as one of Mar
ions representatives in the last two
sessions of the legislature. I served
my people faithfully, Loyalty, honest
ly and conscientiously. I realize that
the knowledge and experience as rep
resentative two terms will enable me
to make the people of the twentieth
district better senator. / will ap-
preciate your support and if nominat-
ed pledge faithful service to the
people of Marion and Sumter coun-
ties, working for their best interests,
as well as for the whole state.
Respectfully yours, w. J. Crosby.
Citra. Fla, Feb. 6, 1918.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
Of
OUR INTENTIONS
In Respect to the Russian Situation
May be Made by President
at Any Hour
(Associated Press)

Washington, March 16.-There was
intimations in official circles today
that President Wilson might make an
early declaration on the Russian sit
uation. 1t was not indicated what
might be its form or manner of deliv-
cry. Americas attitude toward in
tervention in Siberia by Japan has
not undergone any change, it was said
at the state department today.
1t was also suggested that a final
decision might be delayed until the
new Japanese ambassador, Count
Ishii, reaches America. 1t is known
the United States doubted the need
of Intervention by Japan, many Off
cials of the government fearing such
action might bright together factions
in Russia to combat the japanese.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
FOR COMMISSIONERS, DISTRICT 4

According to my own inclination
and the solicitation of friends, I here
by announce myself candidate for
county commissioner for the fourth
commissioners district of Marion
county, subject to the action of the
democratic primary of 1918. If elect
ed, l promise faithful discharge of
the duties of the Office and I shall
strive to give satisfaction to all con-
cerned by giving the duties of the of
flee my personal attention. / shall be
thankful for the support of all inter-
ested. Very respectfully,
o. H. (Bob) Rogers.
Lynne, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
MILITARY MAIL
Official instructions How to Address
Letters, Etc, to Our Men
in Europe
Office Sec'nd. Asst. P. NJ. Gen.,
Wa ShinOton March g 1913

Office Sec'nd. Asst. P. M. Gen.,
Washington, March 8, 1918.
Owing to the difficulties experienc-
ed in delivering mail when carelessly
addressed, postmasters are requested
to notify senders of mail to soldiers,
sailors and marines of the American
Expeditionary Forces abroad that
care should be taken to write given
names in full preceding or following
the name of the addressee with the
necessary title, such a private, SER
the full given name of the addressee
is apparent when it is explained that
the war department has a card-index
file that may be consulted relative to
unbelievable mail for the troops, ref
erence to which file furnishes no in
formation when a letter is addressed
81. F. Smith," for instance, and it
cannot be determined whether it is
for James F. Smith, John F. Smith or
jeremiah F. Smith. In addition to the
given name of the addressee, and his
title, there should also be added the
full name of the unit or organization
to which the addressee is assigned, it
being sufficient in the way of further
address to ad dthe words american
Expeditionary Forces"
1t is particularly enjoined that let
ters, postcards and packages be not
addressed with lead pencil, and that
every piece of mail matter bear the
name and address of the sender, so
that in case of nondelivery letters
may be promptly returned to the
senders.
The long transit taken by the mail
before it reaches the delivery points
abroad calls for the use of envelopes
that are substantially made, as ex-
perience has shown that well-made
envelopes retain clear and distinct the
| addresses written thereon, while in
the case of envelopes of poor material
the writing becomes indistinct, rem
dering uncertain the correct reading
of the name Or some part of the ad-
dress.
Reports continue to be received to
indicate that packages reach United
States postofices in Europe in such a
dilapidated condition that repacking
has frequently been undertaken be-
fore delivery can be effected. Senders
should use heavy weight paper, can
vas or cloth as wrapping for pack
ages, and when canvas or cloth is en-
ployed the address should be written
on shipping tag, with the name and
address of the sender on the reserve
side. Otto Praeger,
Second Asst. P. NJ. Gen.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
SAFE POLICY FOR
THE FARMERS
Farmers Should Raise Some Cotton
but Give Principal Attention
to Food and Feed
(U. S. Dept. of Agriculturel

Washington, March 16.-''The only
safe course for the farmers of the
South says Bradford Knapp, chief of
the office of extension work in the
South, United States department of
agriculture, 'is to pursue safe farm
ing and produce the food of the South
upon the farms of the South this
year."
The department asks the co-opera-
tlon of every patriotic man and wom-
an to see that its message of increas-
ing southern food production goes to
every farmer of the South before the
planting season is over.
1T is folly" the department says,
Ito imperil our safety, especially
when the exchange value of cotton
shows that the prosperity of the
South is not founded upon cotton
alone, but last year grew out of the
fact that we did grow large portion
of the needed food and feed. Food
for the South produced in the South
is vital item of national defense"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
SPEAKERS AT THE
PATRIOTIC RALLY

The speakers who will address the
patriotic rally at the Methodist
church Wednesday evening at 1880
o'clock will be Rev. DIR. Chas. S. Nc
Farland of New York, and DIR. C. E.
Vinvent, formerly of Washington, D.
c. 1t has been learned that Mr.. Glenn
Frank will not be able to be present,
as first announced. Dr. Mcfarland is
the general secretary of the Fedora,
Council of Churches of Christ in Am
erica, and is we'll known in ecclesias-
tical circles through the land. He is
a forcible speaker, and an able think
er. He was in Germany when the wal
broke out, and has since visited all
the warning countries of Europe. He
will speak on ''The Moral Aims of the
War;" In his address he will also
touch upon the moral causes of the
war. DR.. Mcfarland is Thoroughly
familiar with international problems.
DIR. Vincent who was until recent
ly pastor in Washington, but is
located for the present at Winter
Park, Fla, will represent the Leagu.
to Enforce Peace, of which ex-Presi-
dent Taft is chairman, and will speak
on "World Reconstruction" He will
tell of the plans of President Wilson
and Lloyd George of England, as well
as other allied statesmen, for a new
world-order after the war.
A conference with Drs. Mcfarland
and Vincent is being arranged for
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at
the Methodist church. At this meet
ing the ministers and church officials,
and leading members, both men and
women, of Ocala, and surrounding
country will be expected. And in ad-
dition to these the Board of Trade,
the Red Cross Society, the Woman's
Club, all the organizations of the
section for the sale of war savings
stamps and the third liberty loan
bonds, and members of the council of
defense are asked to be present, as
well as the public generally. At this
afternoon meeting a short speech will
be made by each of the visitors, and
these will be followed by conference
at which questions will be asked and
answered and plans unfolded by
which the community may effectively
aid in securing the moral aims of the
war, and in Strengthening the public
sentiment in favor of the war, and in
eliminating all the things that hinder
the prosecution of it. Mr.. Talbot, the
field secretary, says the afternoon
meetings are regarded as the most
fruitful.
Rev. John R. Herndon, chairman of
the ministers association, is in charge
of the meetings here and is endeavor-
ing to enlist the interest of the COM
munity. Announcements are to be
made in all the churches next Sun
day, and efforts will be made to reach
surrounding communities. Every one
who reads this announcement is ask
ed to act as publicity agent in max
ing known the meetings and solicit
ing the attendance of the people. That
in itself will be patriotic service.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
HAVE To EAT
MORE HOECAKE
Hoover Thinks that COrnbread Diet
for the South Will be
No Hardship
(Associated Press)

Washington, March 16.-Further
limitations of the consumption of
wheat products in the South will be
asked by the food administration if
the experiment of confning the -four
ration to six pounds monthly, begun
today in Texas, proves success. The
South is such a larger user of other
cerials than wheat that additional
curtailment of the sale of wheat flour
will not work hardship, it is de-
clared.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR STATE ATTORNEY

To the People of the Fifth judicial
Circuit of Florida: hereby announce
my candidacy for reelection to the
office of state attorney, Fifth Judicial
Circuit of Florida, in the approach
ing primary. l have tried to merit
and will greatly appreciate your sup
port. George w. Scofield.
January 4, 1918.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
A BIG DRAFT ON
OUR REGIMENT

Camp Wheeler, March 16.-Nearly
a hundred Florida soldiers have been
transferred from the 124th Infantry
to a casual detachment that has been
organized at Camp Wheeler. 1t is re-
ported that these men will soon be
ordered abroad. Men from all the
other organizations were also select
ed.
The men from Company A placed
in the new detachment are:
Corporal Guy Bradford, Privates
Ira B. McGahagin, Louis H. Cobb,
VIM. M. Cassels, VIM. w. Horn, Ray
M. C. Hurst and William H. Richey.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
ARREST OF EMERY
American Citizen on the Aland ISL
ands ROuses Our Minister at
Stockholm to Action
w. 8. S.
ASSOCIATED Press)

Stockholm, March 16.-An attache
of the American legation left today
for Finland, carrying formal pro-
test from Minister Morris to General
Mannerheim, commander of the gov
ernment forces, against arrest by
Germans on Aland Islands of Henry
Crosby Emery. Demand has been
made of the Finnish government to
secure the release of Emery.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
FOR STATE ATTORNEY

To the Democratic Voters, Fifth
Judicial Circuit:
hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of states attorney
for the fifth judicial circuit, of the
state of Florida, in the approaching
democratic primary, and subject to
the result thereof.
Fred L. Stringer.
Broolnville, Fla, March IA, 1918.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Democratic Voters of Marion
County:
hereby announce my candidacy for
representative and solicit your sup
port in the June Primary. / join
group one H. Respectfully,
S. ]. McCullY.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
SEIZURE OF SHIPS
Belonging to Sweden by Germans
Reported in Dispatch from
Copenhagen
ASSOCIATED Press)

London, Mch. 16.-A large number
of Swedish trawlers and one of the
largest Gothenburg steamers, have
been captured by German submarines
off Skaw, the northern extremity of
Jutland, and forced to go to Germany,
according to reports printed in the
Gothenburg Shipping Gazette and
forwarded from Copenhagen by the
Exchange Telegraph.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
AWOKE APPLAUSE
Wilson's Message to Russia, How
ever, Didn't Awake Amy
Fighting Spirit
(Associated Press)

London, Thursday, March a.
President Wilson's message of sym
pathy for the Russian people was re-
ceived with marked applause when
read tonight at the opening session
of the all-Russian congress of soviets.
The congress Immediately adopted a
resolution of appreciation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

Mrs. NJ. A. Bostick's spring and
summer hats presented now for all
functions and occasions where the
unusual is sought and worn at the
present moment Harrington Hall
corner. Phone 80. 12-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

The pretty and patriotic young lady
teachers of the Ocala schools finished
yesterday helping the government by
filling out the questionnaires for the
county. They gave their services
without. pay-and they are busy lot
of girls with their own work, too.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

Private George Williams, whose
furlough was extended, after a weeks
visit to his wife, mother and sister
here, left this morning for Camp
Wheeler.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
ARE GIVING JAPAN
RIGHT To ACT
Subjects of that Nation Being Muir
dered by the Score
i'm Siberia
(Associated Press)

London, March 16.-The Maximal-
lists in Siberia have murdered $50
japanese in the Amur province, ac-
cording to report printed in the
Hochi Shimbun, a newspaper, and
forwarded by Reuters, Limited.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

''The Courage of the Common
place." at the Temple last night was
not only good picture, but taught a
fine lesson. The picture tonight is
"The Silent Lady," in which little
Zoe Rae is the star.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
FOR COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 8

desire to announce my candidacy
for the position of county commits
sioner from district No. 3, Marion
county, subject to the democratic pri-
mary. J. W. Davis.
Summerield, Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

Those Hair and Clothes Brushes in
Gerig's window at one dollar each
have caused great many to stop and
look. To look means to buy, so be
careful. Gcrig's Drug Store. 2-20
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
S. S.
NO LIVES LOST
ASSOCIATED PreSs)

Dublin, March 16.-No lives were
lost in the collision Thursday between
a trawler and the steamer Baltimore,
according to owners of the vessel.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

We are located on Camp Heights
and have one of the best equipped
shops in Marion county. Williams &
Fox, Anto Service Station Let
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Miss Isabel Mays of the high school
is practically helping the govern
ment by planting 25 acres of her
Madison county farm to castor beans.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

Those interested in typewriter
desks are invited to call at R. L. Mar
tins office, room IA, Merchants block,
and see the latest and most complete
steel typewriter table cabinet yet
made. 16-12t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

A postal card from our patriotic
boy friend, George Wenzel, formerly
with Company A, announces that he
is 'over there"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
SURE To TAKE
THE SHIPS
All Dutch Vessels i'm American Har-
bOrs Will be COmmandered
Monday
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, March 16.-With the
exception of two steamers, the United
States is holding all Dutch ships now
in American ports to prevent their
escape pending their probable requisi-
ton Monday. No more bunker Ii
censes will be issued for their sail
ing, it was learned, until they are
taken over either by communicating
or negotiations.
DUTCH ACCEPT DEMANDS
Amsterdam, March 16.-The Asso-
ciated Press hears on excellent au-
thority that the Dutch government
has accepted the demands of the al
lied governments relating to the use
of Dutch ships in the danger zone.
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Mrs. NJ. A. Bostick is showing the
most elegant spring hats-Tailored
Semi-Dress, Sport and Motor. Won't
you run in and see them? Corner
Harrington Hall hotel. Phone 80. ct
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

Buy war savings stamps to nelp
win the war, and have Us I'LL your
prescriptions for accurate service.
The Court Pharmacy. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

w. K. Lane, NJ. D., Physician and
Surgeon, specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Law Library Building, Ocala,
Florida Il
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

Our toilet articles are the best to be
had at any price. Try them and @buy
war savings stamps" with the sav-
ings. The Court Pharmacy. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

The Ocala high school baseball
team lost to Gainesville yesterday by
18 to 3. Better luck, next time, boys.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

Buy war savings stamps to help
win the war, and have US fill your
prescriptions for accurate service
The Court Pharmacy tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

We make speciality of complicated
troubles in all makes of automobiles.
Williams & Fox, Auto Service Sta
ton, Camp Heights. 1-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16
TOOK TRENCHES
FROM TEUTONS
First Permanent Advance Made by
American Troops on the
Western Front
(Associated Press)

Paris, Friday, March 15-Vio1ent
artillery fire along the whole front,
especially in the Verdun region, was
reported in the official statement to-
night. A German raid in Lorraine
was repulsed. A large number of
bombs are being dropped by French
aviators.
AMERICANS HELD ON
With the American Army, France,
Friday, March 15.-American troops
in the Luneville sector have occupied
and are holding enemy trenches
northeast of Badonvillers, which they
forced the Germans to abandon thru
recent raids and concentrated arti1-
lery fire. The trenches have been con-
solidated with ours.
This, though small forward move
ment, marks the first permanent ad-
vance of the American army in
France. The consolidation of the
trenches enables the Americans and
French to operate from higher ground
than heretofore.
The Germans made feeble at
tempt to retake the trenches but each
time were repulsed
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

Our toilet articles are the best to be
had at any price. Try them and "buy
war savings stamps" with the saw
ings. The Court Pharmacy. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

Mr.. Wilbur Counts is here from
Macon on a brief visit.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

We have left some of that 29-cent
shipment of Correspondence Cards.
Big value. Gerig's Drug Store. 2-2O
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

Sea Island Cotton Seed, direct from
Edisto Island, just received at Ocala
Seed Store. S-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

Florida and Spanish Peanut Seed
for spring planting. Ocala Seed
Store. S-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

A good assortment OF Fountain
Pens to be had at Gerig's Drug
Store. 2-20
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

We charge storage batteries. VIII
Jams & Fox, Auto Service Station. lot
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

Cars washed and polished at Will
Jams & Fox's Auto Service Station. ct
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

Do you read the want ads?
Star ads. are business accelerators
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-16

Weather Forecast: Fair tonight
and Sunday; warmer Sunday north
and central portions.
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