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TO MAKE DEBUT

And then Lad Chetwynd madeS a
very interesting announcement to the
club women--she told them that. u
leeply did she feel the useful part the
theatre can play in teaching America
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WHAT "ALSACE" PORTRAyED

THE play, 'Alsace.' for instance. that
shows SO poignantly the Struggle Of
the heroic French under German rule,
made great impression in ENGLAND
when Nine. Rejane presented it to
crowded houses in Londan and the
provinces in the early months of the
war. No newspaper article could give
quite the same touch Of dramatic force
as does play of this kind thatSshows
facts. = feel that actors and actesses
as we'll as managers will be ddng i
great service tn their country BIZ an
tering into the spirit and the LETTER 81
the propaganda play that illustiates
something Of what we are fighting Tor
and whv."
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WHAT THEATRES LACKS

The newspapers of this great coun-
Try never cease to sound the call to
arms, but as much may be done in the
theatres as in leading articles. The Sc
rlous side of war-not the melodra-
matte firing Of mimic guns. but the
ilIe-llke presentation of actuallties--
Will do more to stir the hearts of the
people and to bring them in touch with
the realities of what we are fighting
for than anything else.
Il DO not say that all plays should
pc war plays. but I do say that here
IN America where we are so far re-
moved from the real clash of arms,
plays OF serious purpose can be used
In order to inform the minds of the
people as to what has led up to the
present crisis and what should be
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-10

Ole Miss, er Oman amt
nevah Half as Skeered ter
Tell Her Age as she is dat
Sumbody Else is Gwine ter
tell hit. Naw'm!
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very kindly lent me copy of the
notes" on which she built her speech
I feel cannot do better than pass
them on to you.
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HOW GERMANY USES THEATRES

I'm England in France and in Amer
lea the appetite of the public since
the commencement of the war seem
to have increased for frivolous. mean
ingless entertainment In Germany
on the contrary, before and since the
war, an effort has been made to in
still into the minds of citizens the
aims and ambitions of their rulers
military plays, plays that idealize and
exalt imperial and political ambitions,
have had their place on the stage and
have been instrumental in molding
public thought.
Now the theatre in war time should
be great factor in the lives Of tho
people. 1t should be the educative
force that forms the opinions of many.
Its actors and actresses are never APP
pealed to in vain where the call OF
charity or the heartbeat of patriotism
Is concerned. Its men and women give
their time and talents to assist public
and private efforts fully and freely,
but there is one thing that the stage
Of this county lacEs-and that is the
dignified call of patriotism in is
piayS
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THE THEATRE IN WARTIME

In order to realize the power of a
national movement" she said, 1T is
always advantageous to study the
methods of the enemy. Politically.
economically and socially this is fact
that cannot be denied
Germany for the past 40 years has
been preparing for this huge war that
Is shaking the world to it's founda-,
tions She has been watching Eng
land, France, America-every country
to see in what way she may profit
by their mistakes or their successes.
Specially has she appealed to the peo-
pie through the medium of the thea
ire
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-15


Bowling Green to join Mr.. Peoples,
who is in charge of the hardware de-
partment at McIver & MacKay's.
They will go this evening into Mrs.
Green's house on Oklawaha avenue,
formerly occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
G. f. Flippen.
Tuesday Auction Club
Miss Dorothy Hickman is enter
tanning the members of the Tuesday
auction club and three extra players
this afternoon at the home Of her
aunt, Mrs. L. r. Chazal. Hat pins
will be given as the club prize and
correspondence cards as the guest
prize. Those playing with the club
are Miss Alice Bullock, Miss AdelA
AK and Mrs. Donald Schneider.
Miss Hickman will serve her guests
pineapple and cheese salad. waters
and hot tea.
The friends of Mr.. NJ. Fishel, who
has been under specialists care in q
Baltimore hospital for many weeks,
rejoice with his family to hear that
he was removed to the home of his
son, Mr.. Leon Fishel and family last
week. Mr.. Fishel's rapid improve
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-15

Mrs. ]. ]. Peoples and two children
are expected this afternoon from
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-15

Mr.. Thomas n. Harris arrived in
Miami several days ago to spend part
of the winter with Mrs. Harris, who
is visiting her parents, DR.. and Mrs.
J. NJ. Gross. Mr.. Harris is son of
Editor Frank Harris of the Ocala
Banner Miami Herald.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-15
Surgieal Dressfngs CIass

Mrs. G.. A. 0ttmann's surgical
dressings class viii be held Wednes-
day as usual at o'clock. 14-2t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-15
gMl SOCIAL AFFAIRS
II You Have Any News for this De-
partment, Call Two-One- Five
or Two-Seven


Turning o New Leaf
I came to my teacher with CULVER
ing lip,
The task undone.
Dear Teacher, want a new leaf. .
I said;
81 have soiled this one"
In the place of the leaf all stained
and blotted
He gave me a new one, clean, un-
spotted,
And into my face he smiled:
do better now, my child"
/ went to the throne with a CULVER
ing heart,
The old year done.
Dear Father, hast thou new leaf
for me,
have soiled this one
He took the old leaf, stained, and
blotted,
And gave me a new one, clean, I'M
spotted,
And into my sad heart smiled:
3Do better now, my child"
ANONYMOUS.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-15
Rebekahs install oficers

L When Miriam Rebekah Lodge No.
ID was called to order Monday eve
ming, it was observed that exactly
thirteen members were present, and
Ealtho' none are superstitious all felt
| "a little bit relieved when the editor
lof the Star, who is one of the older
sisters, arrived and averted posi-
| BILE hoodo0
The Rebekahs had q very pleasant
meeting. After the installation and
several excellent talks for "the good
lsof the order" Refreshments were
lserved. The refreshments consisted of
q good supply of the most appetizing
sandwiches, contributed by some of
the ladies, and big potfull of excel
lent coffee, which was brewed by Mr..
| A. Il. Burnett. Mr.. Burnett is an
Union veteran and learned to make
coffee in the camps land he surely
has acquired the art.
Miriam Rebekah Lodge revived at
| ter the meeting OF the grand lodge
here last spring, and it is growing
steadily and promises to have long
and useful existence.
The officers installed were as fol-
lows:
Past Grand: Mrs. Emma Burnett.
Noble Grand: Mrs. Clara Moremen.
Vice Grand: Mrs. Mamie Whitley.
Secretary: Mrs. Georgia Ten Eyck.
Treasurer: Miss Ruth Hardee.
Warden: Miss Elsie Hall.
Conductor: Miss Margaret Little.
Chaplain: Miss Ruth Erwin.
Guardian: A. Slot.
| r. S. N. g.: Jake Brown.
T.. S. NC: A. E. Burnett.
r.. s. ". c.: M. vi. Little.
Z s. v. G.: J. 81. Benjamin
$50
Mrs. w. A Barrett and little girl
leave this afternoon for Leesburg to
spend week with Mrs. T. ]. Redding.
Miss Irene Tompkins' friends re-
greet to hear she il on the sick list
this week and unable to attend high
school.
Mrs. Julia Stephens arrived last
Tuesday from her home in Atlanta to
spend six weeks with her SON, Rev.
Bunyan Stephens and family.
The Altar Guild Of Grace Episcopal
church announces that it is now ready
TO take orders for plain or fancy sew
ing OF all kinds. Phone 20. 15-3t
| The members of the Junior sewing
circle Of the Methodist church win be
entertained Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock by Mrs. Harry Holcomb.
$50
Miss Elizabeth Rhodes, who is
spending the winter with Mrs. w. A..
Barrett, viii be the guest of Mrs.
Harry Holconab during Mrs. Barrett's
visit In Leesburg.
Miss Ruby Gissendaner viii leave
on the / o'clock train Wednesday for
Montgomery, for brief visit to her
cousins, Judge and Mrs. Perry
Thomas.
Mrs. Perry Anthony has returned
home from visit to her father and
sisters in Bunnell, and to her hus-
band, who is at Camp Johnston. Mrs.
Fanny AAnthony went to Jacksonville
Friday and accompanied her daugh-
ter-in-law home Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Cook arrived
home yesterday afternoon from Jack
sonville, where Mr. Cook has been
quite Ill for the past three weeks. Mr..
Cooks friends are glad to hear that
he is in much better health after his
stay at DIR. Rogers hospital
Mrs. J. ]. Peoples and two children
lare expected this afternoon from
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-15
Y. w. A. Meeting

There viii be meeting of the Y
W, A. in the Baptist church at 6:8f
this evening.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-15
silver Tea saturday Afternoon


Dickson Chapter u. D. C. viii give
silver tea this coming Saturday,
General Lees birthday, at o'clock
at the residence of Mrs. S. r. Whaley
on OklawaEa avenue. All friends are
cordially invited to attend.
A special program is being arrang-
ed that promises To be unusually in
teresting.
Many friends of that beloved gem
tlernan, Col. Martin, viii be pleased
to hear that he has consented to give
a little talk on the life of General
Lee, who was close associate of his
during the war. Col. Martin is now
the only living member of the Con-
federate congress and his reminis-
cenees of General Lee are many ano
beautiful.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-15

Buy war savings stamps to help
win the war, and have us fill your
prescriptions for accurate service.
The Court Pharmacy. #
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Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Cook arrived
home yesterday afternoon from Jack
sonville, where Mr. Cook has been
quite Ill for the past three weeks. Mr..
Cooks friends are glad to hear that
he is in much better health after his
stay at DIR. Rogers hospital.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-15

Miss Ruby Gissendaner will leave
on the o'clock train Wednesday for
Montgomery, for brief visit to her
cousins, Judge and Mrs. Perry
Thomas.
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CONTINUED on Fourth Pager
SEA ISLAND coTToN SEED

We are now prepared to furnish
farmers with high grade Sea Island
cotton seed, either home grown or
direct from the Edisto Islands. The
supply being limited, we would sug-
gest immediate purchases for this
seasons planting.
OCALA GINNING CO.,
14-3t W. Broadway. ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-15

The most popular musical
attraction in Tampa for
the past ten years.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-01-15

A full assortment OF the famous
PAKRO Seedtape. Just the thing for
the small fall garden, Ocala Seed
Store. e
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70 Knitters
10 Those Knitting HeImets

All ladies knitting Red Gross hell
NETS are requested to crochet around
the face opening. 9-H
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ment was remarkable and his many
friends here hope that he viii con-
tinue to improve.
Special Guild Meeting for Mrs. Blood
The Altar Guild of Grace Episco-
pal church held its regular monthly
business meeting Monday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. F. T. Schneider.
After the business session, a social
hour followed which was planned IN
honor of one of the guilds most
faithful workers in the past, Miss
Ellen Clarkson, who as Mrs. Willard
@. Blood promises to continue her
good work.
The guild members, about twenty
of whom were present, then gave
Mrs. Blood a great surprise when
they presented her beautiful sherbet
glasses as q wedding gift from the
guild.
LAKE. in the afternoon Mrs. Schreib-
er assisted by her daughter-in-law,
Mrs. Donald Schneider, served hot
chocolate and cake.
Wv. A. Meeting
There viii be a meeting of the Y.
W, A. in the Baptist church at $50
this evening.
To Knitters
All those who took Red Cross wool
from the first shipments are again
requested to turn in their work as
soon as possible. They are also ask
ed to return the left over wool. There
is no more Red Cross wool to be dis
tributed. AS soon as another ship
ment arrives, the public viii be mott
fed. 1887
To Those Knitting Helmets
All ladies knitting Red Cross hel.
NETS are requested to crochet around
the face opening. 9-tf
Surgical Dressings Class
Mrs. G. A. ottmann's surgical
dressings class viii be held Wednes-
day as usual at o'clock 14-2t
Mr.. Thomas n. Harris arrived il
Miami several days ago to spend part
of the winter with Mrs. Harris; who
is visiting her parents, DR.. and Mrs
J. NJ. Cross. Mr.. Harris is a son Of
Editor Frank Harris of the Ocala
Banner Miami Herald.
Nine. Olga Petrova and her COM
pany have returned to New York
after a weeks stay at the Royal Palm
in Miami. They took many pictures In
Villa Vigcaya, the magnificent Deer
ing estate south Of Miami, which
Nine Petrova declared one of the
most beautiful places she had ever
visited. The pictures made by Nine,
Petrova and her company IN Miami
were the exterior views for tThe Life
Mask" which will be released by the
Paramount service In about three
months. The plot of the picture is q
Spanish story, and the settings at the
Deering estate were evactIy what was
was required by the script.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-02-22
DENIES CHARGES
OF BROTHERHOOD

Washington, Feb. 20-The railroad
wage commission, which continued
today its session with railroad officials
will, if it desires, be given full infor-
nation regarding the alleged attempts
of railroad arrangements to descredit
government ownership, according to
E. II Whittier of Pittsburgh assistant
general manager of the Pennsylvania
lines west.
Mr. Winters testimony given to the
commission yesterday practically de-
MED charges of brotherhood leaders
that the managers are encouraging
inefficiency while the roads are under
government control. He said the of
ficials were willing to give the COM
mission information in any cases that
have been reported.
Mr.. Whittier, referring to the charge
that traffic had been slowed down,
said that this could be accomplished
only by issuing orders to train dis
patchers and that there was nothing
! in the evidence to show that such an
order had been given.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-02-22
DOCK IABORER MOVIE HERO.

Naples, Feb. 21-Maciste is rapidly
suppIanting the other Italian film he
roes in popular affection. He was
formerly longshoreman on the
docks here. One day a film operator
taking the departure of a ship with
some heroes and heroines of "a film
drama registering "farewells,' asked
the boss stevedore to help him in the
action by hustling in some longshore-
men. "I'll get Maciste for you,' was
the answer.
Maciste, famous about the port for
his size, strength and good humor,
registered action so well that he be-
came a part of the movie company.
Today there is not a corner in Italy
where he is unknown to movie en-
thusiasts. He is particularly popu-
lar with children who delight to see
him use his giants strength in an
Initiating some six or eight Williams
in a drama His most popular film is
that where he appears as an Alpine
soldier, doing all kinds of dreadful
things to Austrians.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-02-22
N. Y. Wholesale Prices

Butter-Creamery, higher than ex-
tras, lb. 81 100 53c.; extras, 52c;
dairy, tubs, finest, 51@51 1-2c.; good
to prime, 481-2@5O 1-2c. I
Eggs-Fresh fathered extras, doz-
en-, 81 1-2@63c.; extra firsts, &c.
Apples Baldwin $4,000 $5.25;
Greening, $S.75@$7; Your ImperiaL'
$500 So; AIbermarle Pippin, $4@$7s
Rome Beauty, $4@$6; Stayman Vine
sap, $4@$5.50; Winesap, $4@$6;
Black Twig, $4@$5.25; Twenty
Ounce, $4@$5.25; King, $4@$5.5O;
Northern Spy, $40 $3.50; Ben Davis,
1925 @$4.25.
Hay and Straw-Large baled, tim
othy, No. 3, to No. 2, ton, $32@$4O;
shipping, $3O@$34; fancy light clo-
yer, mixed, S34 q s37; No. clover,
mixed, $33 $35; clover, mixed, low
er grades. $3O@$33; No. clover, s33
@$S4. Straw, rye, No. 1, s22; No. 2,
$21; Small bales about even with
large.
Hothouse Products Cucumbers,
doz. $1@$1.50. Mushrooms, white, h.,
Soc; cream, Ib. 4O@50c.; brown, h.,
30@4Oc; buttons, Ib., 20 q soc. Rad
ishes, 100 punches, $2@s4. Rhubarb.
bundle, 50@75c. Tomatoes, No. 1, h.,
22@2 3c.
Potatoes Bermuda, bbls, $50
$3.50; Virginia, late crop, Dbl, $3.50
@$4; Maine, 100 lbs, $2@$2.5O;
Long Island, 100 lbs, $2.36 a $3.50.
Poultry Dressed-Turkeys -Y Dung
toms, fancy, 3Sc.; fair to good, $50
36c.; old toms, $40 35c. Chickens
| 1896 lbs, 29c.; 37-42 lbs, 29c.; 4347
lbs, Soc; 4S-55 lbs, 81 q 32c; so lbs.
and up, 32@33c; fancy broilers, "a
lbs. to pair, IS q Soc; squad broilers,
p IL lbs. to pair, 75c. 81; capons,
lbs. and over each, 42@ 43c.; ST
lbs. each, 50 4Oc. Squads Prime,
white, 6-10 lbs and over to dozen,
per dozen, $3.25 @$7.75; dark, per doz.
! $1.50@$2; culls, per dozen, 75c. q 81.
Poultry, Live-Fowls, 36c.; young
roosters, 35c.; turkeys, S5c.; ducks,
35c.; geese, 35c.; guineas, pair, 70c.;
live pigeons, pair, 40c.
! Rabbits-Cottontai prime, sound,
pair, 4Oc; poor to fair, pair, rs q S5c.;
| drawn, pair, IS q SOC.
| bles-Ca bbages-Ton, $500
SIS; Dbl, $2.50@s4; red, ton, IT'S q
| S12O; Dbl, S6 a. $3.50. Celery-Stand-
ard case, 75c O. 2.25. Horseradish-1oo
lbs. S5@$6.50. Onions-White, 100
h. bag, s1.5O@$2.5O; yellow, 81 O 81;
red, $1@$2. Squash-Hubbard, Dbl,
s3@SS.75; Cuban, white, box, $50
$3.50. baga, Dbl, 81 q
$3.50; white, washed, Dbl, S4c So; I'M
washed, bb., s2@$4.50.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-02-22
JUSTICE WHEELER
IN STATE COUNCIL

Hartford, Feb. 20-Judge George
W. Wheeler of Bridgeport and Lucius
F. Robinson of Hartford, have been
appointed as members of the Connec-
ticut State Council of Defense by
Gov. Holcomb.
Judge Wheeler is an associate
judge of the Supreme Court and has
been active in war work in Bridge
port, where he holds the chairman
ship of the Bridgeport war bureau.
He is a graduate of Yale, 81, and
was appointed to the Superior Court
by Gov. Morris in 1895, the youngesl
man ever appointed for that high
office.
Mr.. Robinson is senior member OF
the Hartford law firm of Robinson
Robinson {&5 Cole. He has been &C
lively identified with the State Council
of Defense as chairman of the lega
committee. He is a graduate o.
Yale, 'S5, and was admitted to the
bar in 1891. He has held important
city offices in Hartford
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-02-22
OPPOSITION TO
RAILROAD BILL
VOICED BY RICH

Washington, Feb. n.-Opposition to
the house draft of the administra-
tons railroad bill, particularly it's
provisions for comp ansating the roads
determining rates and fixing the Pc
Rod of government retention after the
war, was voiced today by Represent
alive Bsch of Wisconsin, ranking Re-
publican member of the interstate
commerce committee.
MIR. ESch, speaking for the minority
of the committee, declared the pro-
posed rate of compensation is too
high; that the power to initiate rates
should rest with the interstate COM
merce commission rather than with
the president; and that the roads
should be returned to their owners
one year or less after the proclama-
ton of peace, instead of two years as
proposed by the house bill.
Owners of our railroads should be
content to receive a guarantee of pay
ment of all fixed charges Represent
ative Esch said, including operating
expenses, taxes and interest and reg
ular dividends on outstanding stock
Any surplus above such payment
ought either to go to the government
to aid in meeting the guarantee, or
be eually divided between the owners
and the government.
1.-THE minority also believe that the
rate making power should remain in
the hands of the interstate commerce
commission. 1t is the one body under
our government that has had the reg
uIation of railroads, including their
rates, in charge. It is not necessary
to give to the president, even in time
of war, the power to initiate rates
No other nation at war has changed
it's rate making power. No other ma
ton has given to a single individual
this power, not even autocratic Ger
many
Mr.. FSsch said a period of a veal
after the proclamation of peace would
allow sufficient time for congress tt
pass the necessary legislation for thu
adjustment of the financial relation:
between the government and the car
riers and arrange for the return o
| the roads to their owners.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-02-22
THRIFT STAMPS
SALE 100000

Hartford, Feb. 21-Sales of thrift
stamps and war savings certificates in
Connecticut to date amount to more
than 100000, according to figures
announced today at the office of State
Director Howell Cheney in this city,
Connecticuts apportionment of the
war savings fund of $4,000, 10000 to
be raised by Jan. 1, 1919, is $26,000.-
600, and those in charge of the work
are confident that figure will be
reached. Sales are increasing rapidly
in every city, town and village, and
great interest is shown everywhere.
The per capita sales in the state up
to the present time amount to about
70 cents per person. The allotment
for Connecticut is $40 per person, and
it is hoped by those in charge that
the state will ''go over the top" by the
end of the year.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-02-22
SEATTLE MAYOR
LOSES IN PRIMARY

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 20-Hiram c.
Gill, recalled as mayor in 1910 and
twice returned to that position, was
defeated in the municipal primary
yesterday as candidate to succeed
himself as mayor. Among a field of
seven aspirants, in which Gill was
third, two candidates were chosen to
make the final race on March 5. They
were Ole Hanson, Progressive candi-
date for United States senator in 1914,
and James Bradford, an attorney.
Ralph A. Horn, another candidate who
reported to the police that he had
been shot on Monday night by an I'M
identified man, was fifth in the race.
Maintenance of moral conditions in
Seattle and elimination of alleged
anti-war propagandists were the prin-
cipal issues.
Republican farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1810-1920, 1918-02-22
T FAMOUS HOLLAND
BULBS HIT BY WAR

Leyden, Netherlands, Feb. 20-No
longer will the famous road to Har-
lem present an uninterrupted vista of
Towering bulbs, when spring comes
The bulb business, which has been
seriously hit by the war, offers such
poor prospects that many growers
have partly abandoned bulb planting
and have taken to vegetable raising
instead. Extensive vegetable drying
sheds have arisen alongside the can
ais where in previous years banks of
mi1ti-colored tulips and hyacinths de-
lighted the eye. So far, the facilities
for drying vegetables, especially cab
bages and carrots, are limited to
about 600 tons a week