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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25

the committee of physicians reported:
"The night clothing and bed linen was
inadequate and in poor condition,
probably due to existing conditions
previous to the epidemic" The CEN
sor missed this latter clause. The
"physicians' committee" in this way
agree with me that conditions were
bad and intimate that these conditions
existed before the epidemic.
The amusing TRADE of Gov. Cats
and his satellites would lead one to
believe that they were somewhat
peeved. Well if the truth hurts it will
have to hurt, as / reported the whole
truth and nothing but the truth. Per-
sonalities are always odious, but since
they have used them in an effort to
muddy the waters of public sentiment,
it causes me to reflect that "the
political snake wires in and wires out
so as to leave the mind in doubt
whether the snake which made that
track is going north or coming back" !"
Had Specific Orders
/ was sent to Mariana to report
actual conditions from a health stand
point, and, in doing so, told the exact,
unvarnished truth. My report did not
hurt the school, but helped it, as the
superintendent was removed and the
board of commissioners of state insti-
tutions were moved to do something
for the boys. The report may have
hurt few politicians, but if they get
the glory of Office, they must bear the
blame, when they fail to administer
affairs as they should be. A hit dog
always howls, and when the board
exclaims: "But, Hun-like, this Ger
man doctor, supposedly sent out to
look after the health of the state,"
they overlook the fact that was rep
resentinp the United States as well as
the state of Florida. My credentials
said nothing about my representing
the politicians, the governor or the
board of commissioners of state insti-
tutions-and / did not report to them.
My credentials read as follows:
"To Whom it may concern: This is
to certify that DIR. G. A. Klock, of
Daytona, Florida, has been appointed
a representative of the Florida State
Board of Health and United States
Public Health Service, and is employ
ed by the United States Public Health
Service through the Florida State
Board of Health, to tender medical
service and assistance during the
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25
NOTHING TO RETRACT
Reply of DIR. Klock to the Insulting
Report of the State Board

ASSRly VI LIZ MUM W tAsC 1lA6ultAkAE
Report of the State Board
DIR. G. A. Klock of Daytona, whose
report on conditions at Mariana cre-
ated such furore throughout the
state and resulted in the "investiga-
tion" and subsequent "whitewash"
of the institution. has issued a state
ment over his own signature in which
he declines to retract any Of his state
ments as to conditions as he found
them. He says:
To the People of Florida:
Since Gov. Cats and the other
members of the board Of commission
ers of state institutions admit the de-
plorable conditions which existed at
the Industrial School for Boys at Ma
rianna prior to and at the time Of my
visit, as evidenced by the dismissal of
the superintendent and an endeavor
on their part to whitewash the affair,
II feel that my report has already
borne good fruit. / went to Mariana
under orders received at Panama City
on Tuesday, October %, at 2 p. m, in
structing me to inspect health condi-
tions at the industrial home for boys
and report in Jacksonville on Thurs
day, if possible. Hleft Panama City
Wednesday morning and arrived in
Mariana that afternoon. The time
given me was only several hours be-
tween trains. / reported to the United
States Public Health Service at Jack
sonville on Thursday, October 81, and
gave an interview. to the Daytona
Daily News on the following day. l
stated health conditions as they ex-
listed and have nothing to retract from
the statement as it was published. l
want to thank the press OF the state
for what they have done to acquaint
the people with deplorable conditions
which existed when was in Mariana
and, from indications, had existed for
some time. No epidemic of only few
weeks duration could cause mattress
es to rot on the floor and the boys to
be denuded of even night shirts.
Physicians on the Job
1t appears that after the response
BILE officials became alarmed at the
protests from every section or the
state, they appointed physicians
committee" to report on conditions,
every member of the committee be-
ing an attache of the administration.
My report was made on October 80.
Theirs was on November 9. Ten days
intervened-ample time in which to
somewhat remedy conditions, but
even then they could not give a clean
bill of health. as evidenced by the
following extracts from their report:
"Night clothes and wearing appar-
lei for white boys is inadequate, but
material is on hand to make up these
articles" When and under whose au-
thority was this material supplied :?
Referring to the colored department,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25
PERsHING FOR PRESIDENT
Ohio Republicans Think the General
Would be Easy to Elect
ASSOCIATED Press)

Columbus, Ohio. Nov. 25.-A cam.
paign for the election of General Per-
shining to the presidency in 1920 was
formally launched today by an appli-
cation for incorporation of the Perish
ing Republican League. Former SEN
ator Dick heads the list of fiftten
prominent republicans who signed the
articles of incorporation presented to
the secretary of state.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25

Mr.. Ottman did not write this let
ter for publication, but it contains so
much of interest to his friends that
we print it without his permission.
Trinidad, Colo, Nov. goth.
Editor Star: Of course you had the
idea that / would not write to such an
unregenerate old rascal as yourself,
but this will tell you that / think so
much of you that / am counting you
among the friends to whom | care to
write. / wish that you might drop in
on me and we could have good talk
together. ] think that would be bet
ter than if / could drop in on you in
Ocala. for there is so much here that
/ would like to have you see. l sent
you a paper a few days ago in which
was copied an editorial of yours. /
wanted the people here to see what
Southern man thought of some things.
But as so often happens with news
paper men they credited it to the
Ocalas Star of Ocala, California. / do
not understand how your newspaper
brethren can be so very careless as to
do thing like that.
Well, here I am, long way away
from Florida and its many attractive
things. But / like it here, and find
many attractive things in this noun
tain country / believe that this eli
mate is fully as healthful as that of
Ocala, and while it is much colder it
certainly makes one feel fine. The air
is perfect and the water is as fine as
any / have ever found; clear, pure,
cold and soft. 1t surely beats that of
Ocala. But / have never a word to
say against Ocala, for / believe it has
the best climate in Florida. If you
could just have some of our noun
tains there it would make it so good
that even some of your pessimists
there would never be willing to die
But that might be bad for Ocala and
Marion county, for / believe that they
need few funerals to help conditions
there. I got here on Oct. 4th, and
had services on Oct 9Th. and since
that time have had no services be-
cause everything in the way of gath
erings has been stopped by the f1u 1t
has not been of the very severe char
acter in Trinidad, but it still con-
tinues, and / do not know when they
will permit things to be opened. In
some of the coal mining camps, or
towns, near us it has been very bad,
and there have been many deaths. 1t
certainly has been mighty bad thing
all over the country. But we have
done good work on the war work
drive. The quota for this city and
county, on the basis of the two hun
dred and fifty million dollars, was
S51 900, and we have raised about
$4,000, and it is still coming in. This
was the first city of any size in the
entire state to go over it's allotment.
So you see that it is not dead by any
means.
Trinidad is not what you would call
a pretty city, but it has many very
pretty spots in it, and all around are
beautiful places without number. We
are about 5000 feet above sea level,
and there are number of peaks
within sight of the city that run above
5000 feet above sea level Many of
them are covered with snow nearly all
the year and they are very attractive
to me, for / love the mountains.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25
BRITISH PASSED
THE BOSPORUS
SHIPS OF THE ALLIED NATIONS
CRUISING IN THE
BLACK SEA
Associated Press)

Paris, Nov. 25.-The Bosphorus
having been cleared of mines, Allied
warships have entered the Black Sea
and visited various ports from Varna
around the southern coast to Novo-
rossysk.
London, Nov. 25-A hotilla of mine
morning to clear the passage to Kiel
for British squadron which it is un-
derstood will disarm and intern the
remnants of the German navy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25
COOLER WEATHER COMING
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Nov. 25.-Heavy frost
is probable in North Georgia and the
Carolinas tonight, according to the
bureau. The temperature
will remain below the sea-
sonal average in the north portions of
the east gulf states.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25
EBERT IS OUT
PEOPLE OF GERMANY MAY TRY
THE RUSSO-BOLSHEVIK
PLAN
Associated Press)

Copenhagen, Nov. 25.-An agree
ment has been reached between the
German soldiers and workmen's coun-
ci and the government, it is officially
announced in Berlin. The agreement
provides first that all political power
shall be in the hands of the German
socialist republic and the soldiers
and sailors council. Second, their
aim is to defend and develop what has
been achieved by the revolution and
suppress all counter revolutionary ac-
tivity.
Third, pending the election of rep
resentatives of the soldiers and work
mems council to the executive council,
the German republic executive coun-
Gil at Berlin is to exercise it's func-
tions. Fourth, the appointment or
dismissal of all members of the var
ious legislative bodies of the republic
to be made by the central executive
council. Fifth, before the cabinet ap-
points assistant ministers, the execu,
tive council must be consulted. Sixth,
q convention of deputies drawn from
the soldiers and workmen's council is
to be summoned as soon as possible.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25
UP THE
DEBS HEARING
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Nov. 25-The supreme
court today granted the governments
request to expedite the hearing on
appeals of Eugene V. Debs and James
A. Peterson of Minnesota, and Jacob
Frohwerk, of Missouri, from convic-
tions of violations of the espionage
law. The hearings were set for Jan.
9Th next.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25
SOLONS IN SESSION
Florida Legislature Enters On the
Work of the Extra Term
(Associated Press)

Tallahassee, Nov. 25.-The Florida
legislature convened today in special
session to consider legislation pro-
hibiting the shipment of liquor into
the state after January 1st. to stabil-
ize labor conditions, amend the auto
mobile laws, provide farms for SOL
diers and provide funds for public in
stitutions.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25
SALUTING THE FLAG
WILL BE SUSPENDED

Ocala people will please take notice
that the salute of the flag at sundown
will, after tomorrow evening, be sus-
pended until the next war. Most other
places have ceased the observance al
ready. 1t could not be kept up here
much longer without buying a new
flag.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25
SHOULD HAVE BEEN
DONE SOONER
Postmaster BurlesOn Makes a Much
Needed Concession to the
People
{ Associated PreSs)

Washington. Nov. 25.-An order
amending the postal regulations so
that telephone and telegraph COM
panies may have access to pcstoffice
records in an effort to locate persons
: to whom messages have been sent
without adequate addresses, was is
sueJ by Postmaster General Burle-
son today.
Ali Restrictions Off
Washington, Nov. 25.-All restric-
tions on the manufacture of furniture
were abandoned today by the War In
dustries Board.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25

Take care of your feet. If they are
giving you trouble, have them ex-
amined by M. M. Little, the only foot
specialist in 0cala. No cost to you. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25

Ray Hunt, who has been in one of
the army training camps, and has
been incapacitated by illness, has re-
ceived an honorable discharge and re-
turned home.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25
SEEMED TOO SUDDEN
For Rumania to Elect a Constituent
Assembly by Universal
Suffrage
ASSOCIATED Pressl

Paris, Nov. 25-The Rumanian gov
ernment has issued deere dissolving
parliament and the constituent assem-
bly, elected by universal suffrage, ac-
cording to a Jassy dispatch.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25
AUSTRIA UPSET

Zurich, Nov. 25.-The counter rev.
olutionary movement in Austria is
progressing to such an extent that
the national council has placarded the
streets, warning the people against it.
1t is said the monarchists are resort
ing to all kinds of methods to excite
distrust of the council, trying to
frighten the people by the prospect of
allied occupation, according to vi
emma dispatch.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25
TEUTONs MAKE
NO TROUBLE
GERMAN SOLDIERS SEEM ANX.
IOUS TO PLEASE THE
AMERICANS
(Associated Press)

American Army of Occupation, Sat
urday, Nov. %. Evening-(By the
Associated Press)-The German from
tier was crossed at several places to-
day by American signal corps units
and ambulance workers. Short trips
were made into Rhenish Prussia, and
the inhabitants are reported to have
shown the Americans every consider
alton.
A BRIEF HALT
American Army of Occupation, Sat-
urday, Nov. 23.-(By the Associated
Press. THE front lines of the Amer
lean army of occupation tonight rest
ed along the Luxembourg German bor-
der on the Sauer river and then along
the Moselle river to the region east
of Remich. The American army will
mark time until further orders. At
least three or four days are expected
to pass before the next move is made
toward the German border.
The Germans apparently are with
drawing according to schedule. Re.
ports reaching the Third army today
were that the Germans everywhere
were whistling and singing as they
marched. The general line of the
German withdrawal is along the PERL
Saarburg road. The southern limit of
the Fifth German army is reported to
be the line Sierck- -Thionville.
Several instances are reported
where Americans encountered Ger
mans along the roadways and each
time the Germans showed the Ameri-
cans every courtesy. While an Amer
lean officer in an automobile was rid
ing along the Remich- -Ereves road,
east of the Moselle, he encountered
German troops marching northward.
A column of German infantry and
some German troops withdrew to the
side of the road in order to clear the
way for the American.
Owing to the shortage. of horses,
the Germans are using oxen to haul
their supplies and some artillery.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25
MONEY FOR NJ 'AD00
RAILROAD BOYS WOULD ASSESS
THEMSELVES TO KEEP HIM
ON THE JOB
ASSOCIATED Pressl

Washington, Nov. 25.-A telegram
signed by representatives of the en-
ployees of the railroads operated out
of st. Louis, received at McAdoo's Of
flee today, pledged the employees to
give $1,000 monthly as part of Nc
Adoo's salary to keep him from re-
firing.
HE'LL PRACTICE LAW
Atlanta, Nov. .25.-"Well, I'm glad
somebody appreciates my financial
straits" was the only comment Sec
retary McAdoo made when told the
railroad employees of western roads
had offered to add two thousand dol
lars monthly to his present salary if
he would remain in office. A few min
utes later Mr.. McAdoo said he intend
ed to resume the practice of law. He
is on an inspection tour of southern
railroads.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25

had fveo'
difted
a
party board? Again what would Well
her bag Of
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25
EBERT OyERTHROWN

London, Nov. 25.-This mornings
London newspapers display promi-
nently German advices regarding the
agreement between the soldiers and
workmen's council and the govern
ment, which is regarded as develop
ment of the greatest Importance and
tantamount to the overthrow of the
Ebert-Haase combination and the
adoption, at least theoretically, of the
existing Russian system.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25

Do you read the want ads?
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-25

Weather Forecast: Fair south and
cloudy central and north portions to-
night and Tuesday, probably rain
northwest portion; warmer Tuesday
extreme northwest portion.
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Ali Restrictions Off
A LETTER FROM MR.. OTTMAN

Mr. Ottman did not write this let
ter for publication, but it contains so
much of interest to his friends that
we print it without his permission.
j. Gal
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-04-04
NO MORE STRIKES
IN US. DURING WAR
REPRESENTATIVE OF CAPITAL
AND LABOR AGREE TO
BURY RATCHET.
PERMANENT BOARD TO MEDIATE
Both Sides viii Abide BY Decisions
Of Arbitration Board-Right of
Labor to Organize Conceded.

Washington-An agreement that
there shall be no strikes or lockouts
during the war, and a recommends
ton that all industrial disputes be
settled by a government mediation
body, are the principal provisions of
national war labor program projected
by representatives of capital and la
Dor and made public by William b.
Wilson, secretary of labor.
The program was drawn up by six
representatives of capital six of labor
and two men representing the public,
after conferences lasting for more
than a. month.
Workers and employers practically
agree to bury the Ratchet until the
war rs won.
The arbitrator body, to be known
as the national war labor board, will
sit in Washington until peace is de-
clared, to hear and adjust disputes
along principles accompanying the rec
concentrations. Working through To-
cal boards, to be appointed by it, the
central body will attempt to bring to-
gether conflicting parties when all
other Cancellation efforts have failed.
Chief among principles outlined is
recognition of the right of labor to or
ganize. In deliberations of the tribu-
nal during any dispute, however, pre-
sent conditions regarding open" and
CLOSED" shops shall be maintained.
If the sincere and determined ef-
fort" of the national boaIA fails to
bring about voluntary settlement,
and members of the board are unable
to grant a decision, an umpire select
ed by the board finally shall decide the
controversy.
Women displacing men in industry
must receive the same compensation
as the men and they shall not be
allotted tasks disproportionate to their
strength.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-04-04
FRANCES FOOD SUPPLY LOW
Recent Retreat of Armies Made II
Necessary to Destroy Stores.

Washington-The German drive in
Picardy has compelled the destruction
or abandonment of much of the food
supply in the Disc and Aisne regions,
adding to the difficulties of the food
situation in France.
The attention of the American gov.
eminent had been called to the need
for additional food in France, where
before the present battle the bread
allowances were low. The influx Of
refugees from the battle zone, and
needs of workers from whom addi
tional efforts is demanded during the
critical period of the battle, have in.
creased the need for food.
The food administration appeal to
loyal American farmers TO market
their wheat, now, while the greatest
difficulty is being met in feeding the
Allies, had only slight effect last week
when mill receipts increased to $3.50,
900 bushels, as compared with 5000,
900 bushels of the previous week
Normal receipts are 100000 bushels
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-04-04
"WHEATLESS" RULE MODIFIED
Households Exempt But Restaurants
Must Still Observe Order.

Observation-Disclosures days" ai
far as households are concerned, have
been abolished by order of the food
administration. The restrictions witt
regard to public eating places, restau
rants and hotels, however, will be con
tinued in effect.
Wheatless meals and days are op
tional in private homes, but admin
istration officials expect a whole
hearted response to the plea for cut
ting wheat consumption to one ant
one-half pounds per person per week
The method of curtailment is imma
terial, provided consumption here u
diminished sufficiently to allow the
shipment to fighting forces abroad
OF the bare amounts needed to tide
them over until the harvest
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-04-04
PACKERS WORKERS WIN POINTS
Demands for Hour Day Granted, Also
Pay Increases.

p Chicago-The eight-our day, wage
increases of 40 to so cents a day, and
equal pay for like work by men and
women, have been granted to Chicago
packing house employees by Judge
Samuel Alschuler, arbitrator in the re-
cent wage hearings here. Several
other demands of the workers also
were granted.
Except for the amount of the wage
increase, the employees won practically
every point for which they contended.
The demand had been for a fiat in
crease of 81 day.
Leaders of both sides said they
were satisfied with the findings.
In his award, which was lengthy
document, Judge Alschuler pointed out
the important part which the packing
industry plays in supplying the army
and navy with food.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-04-04
Battle Line Is Widened.

London-Out of the confusion of the
battle, and the contrary claims OF the
contesting armies, two new features
stand out. The first is the French,
over q front Of six miles, have driven
into the German lines along the south.
ern side of the salient established by
the Teutonic drive. The other is the
Germans have begun a new operation
to the east of Arras, which may be the
inception of widening area OF battle
to the northward.
The German report says that troops
under command of the crown prince
have penetrated to depth OF 81 miles
from st. Quentin.
The German losses have been kept
within normal limits, says the commu.
nication, although they have been
heavier at vital points on the front.
The slightly wounded are estimated
at so to 20 per cent.
South of the Somme the Germans
broke through at many points and
drove back the British and French
into tefTsery which had remained un.
touched by war since 1914, says the
statement.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-04-04
SENATE PASSES NEW DRAFTBlLL
Youths Who Reached Fl Since June 5,
1912, Required to Register.

Washington-The resolution extend
Ing the selective draft to men reach
ing the age of Fl years since June 5,
1917--the first registration day-was
passed on March 20 by the senate
without a record vote after a futile
attempt had been made to add to it a
provision for training youths from 10
to 81 years old.
1t is estimated that about 100000
men will be added to the registration
this year by the resolution which is
one OF the pieces of legislation on
which the war department is waiting
before announcing complete plans for
for the next draft.
The bill was at once sent to the
house for consideration there, with the
bill to base draft quotas on the num-
Der of registrants in Class One instead
of on population, another of the adj
ministration measures already passed
by the senate.