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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
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 viii greatly appreciate your sup
port. George w. Scofeld.
January 4. 1918.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
COMPLETING THE FIRST DRAFT

Washington, Feb. 14.-Movements
of men to complete the first draft,
beginning Feb. 23rd, will not be COM
pleted within the following five days
as originally planned, but will extend
over into March.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
INCOME TAX COLLECTOR

Deputy Collector C. T. Watson will
be in room 213 second floor, postoffice
building, until the. 10th instant, with
blanks and other necessary informa-
ton, and will be glad to assist all
persons liable for income tax returns.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
SIR CECIL SPRING-RICE
Associated Pressl

Ottawa, Feb. 14.-Sir Cecil Spring
Rice, former British ambassador to
the United States, died of heart fail
ure this morning at the government
house. His wife and two children
were with him.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
HERE'S HOPING HE
WILL ELECTED BE

Chicago, Feb. 14.-Francis ]. Hen
ey, special counsel for the Federal
Trade Commission in its investigation
of the packing industry in a formal
statement last night, announced he
would become a candidate for the
nomination as governor of California.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
BOUGHT TWO CARS OF MULES

Mr.. H. J. Nichols of the firm Of
Nichols & Cobb, is in Atlanta, where
he has bought two carloads of fine
mules for the business here. These
mules are now en- route and will be
at the barn on West Exposition
street in a day or two, ready for in
spection.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
A DANGER TO BE AVOIDED

Washington, Feb. 14.-The danger
of industrial overproduction which
may swamp the railroads, causing
embargoes, and temporary factory
shutdowns was pointed out to the
Senate military committee by H. l..
CAN'T, army production engineer, to-
day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
FINDING THE FOOD

Washington, Feb. 14.-An investi-
cation of the rations and food situa-
tion with particular reference to
wheat and meat was begun today by
the Senate agricultural committee.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
BILLION DOLLAR
DEFICIENCY BILL
Heaviest Known in the History of
Congress, FavOrably Reported
to the House
ASSOCIATED Press

Washington, Feb. IA billion
dollar efficiency bill, the largest of its
kind in the history of Congress, was
favorably reported to the House to-
day by Chairman Sherley, of the ap-
preparations committee. Considera-
tion of the measure is expected to be-
gin tomorrow. Huge amounts are
asked for various military activities.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
HEATLEss MONDAYS HELD UP

Washington, Feb. 14.-Suspension
of the heatless Monday program in
the east was announced yesterday by
Fuel Administrator Garfield, with the
reservation that it may be put back
into force before the ten weeks per-
iod expires if retur nof bad wealth
er brings another breakdown in rail-
road transportation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
SUBS SUNK MANY SHIPS

Washington, Feb. 14-Ship tonnage
sunk by submarines in 1917 was near
ly three times as great as the total of
production in the United States and
Great Britain during that year.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
SMASHUP ON
THE SEABOARD
Engineer Killed and Fourteen Passen-
gers Injured When Trains COllid-
ed at RicebOro Last Evening
(Associated Pre.s)

Savannah, Feb. 14.-Engineer ]. D..
Rogers of Savnnah, was killed, his
negro firenen is missing and fourteen
passengers were injured when Sea-
board passenger train, Washington to
Jacksonville, collided with a freight
at Riceboro last night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
MAXWELL TOURING CARS

This agency has in stock thirty-six
Maxwell touring cars of the hand
some 1913 easy-riding model. The
price is sS25, including war tax, de-
livered to you. Easy payments ar
ranged if desired You do not have to
wait a minute for Maxwell deliveries
or Maxwell service at Ocala. The
Maxwell Agency, Ocala, Fla. 13-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the city
council will receive bids on February
18th, 7:30 o'clock p. M, for the ap-
pointment of a scavenger of the city
of Ocala in accordance with ordinance
now on file in the city clerks office.
Bids to be filed with the city clerk on
or before said date.
13-tf H. C. Sistrunk, City Clerk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
CoNsUMTON OF COTTON

Washington, Feb. 14.-Cotton con-
sumed in January amounted to 524,.
O83 running bales. For the six months
ending January 31st, 3,318,844 bales.
Cotton spindles active in January,
SO, 3,552,732.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
MEETING OF FARMERS

A meeting of the farmers and cat
tie men in and near Citra will be held
at that place Feb. 18th, 2 2. M, to
talk over building dipping vat in or
near citra. J. F. Chipman,
B. A. !. Inspector.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
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. ]. w. Davis.
SummerfeId. Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

am a candidate for member of
the house of representatives of the
Florida legislature and shall appre-
ciate the support of the democratic
voters of the county in the coming
primary. shall run in group number
one. W. T. Gary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14

We have left 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, 1918-02-14

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. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
SPECIAL MEETING R. A. M.

A special meeting of Ocala Chap
ter Royal Arch Masons will be held
at the Masonic hall, beginning at
7:30 this evening.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14

w. X. Lane, MI. D., Physician and
Surgeon, specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Law Library Building, Ocala,
Florida. e
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
TENEMENT HOUSE TRAGEDY
ASSOCIATED Press)

(Associated Press)
New Orleans, Feb. 1.-Two women
and baby were burned to death and
three others injured in in tenement
houses at Harvey, La, across the riv-
er from here.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14

A full assortment OF the famous
PAKRO Seedtape. Just the thing fo-
the small fall garden, Ocala Seed
Store ~
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
ONE FRENCH BOAT SUNK LAST
WEEK

Paris, Feb. 14.-One vessel of ove-
1000 tons and one less than that ton
mage are reported sunk for the week
ending Feb. 9th.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14

Have you tried that Jonteel Colo
Cream yet? It is a wonder, and sold
in Ocala only at Gerig's Drug Store. Il
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
AMERICAN AID
WAS EFFECTIVE
Fire of Our Gunners of Help to
French Infantry on the
Champagne Front
ASSOCIATED Press)

Paris, Feb. 14-American batter
les took part in the artillery bonn
bardment in connection with large
French raid in Champagne yester-
day. 1t is announced officially that
effective assistance was given by the
American gunners.
(This is the first mention of Amer
lean batteries on the Champagne
'front.'.
The Associated Press correspond
ent with the French headquarters
says the French authorities consider
that the total number of the enemy
now facing the French, British, Am
erican and Belgian troops, or held in
reserve, aggregate 2,340,000 men.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
ROBERTSON WILL NOT BE RE
MOVED

London, Feb. 14.-Major General
William R. Robertson, the Daily
Chronicle declares on its own infor-
nation, will remain chief of the i'm
perial staff with the full approval and
confidence of the war cabinet. Major
General Wilson will continue the
principal British representative at
Versailles.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14

When you want accurate and
prompt prescription service, send your
prescriptions to Gerig's Drug Store. #
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14

Pair of work mules for sale cheap.
Can be seen at Nichols & Cobb's
stables. R. r. Carroll, Ocala. 13-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14

Prescriptions filled at Gerig's Drug
Store by registered pharmacists. One
is on duty at all times. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14

Nunnally's Candies, always fresh,
at Gerig's Drug Store. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
INVESTIGATION Of
HOG ISLAND
Mr.. Wilson Directs Attorney General
to Find Out if Government
Funds Have Been Misused
(Associated Press)

Washington, D. c., Feb. 14.-Presi-
dent Wilson today directed Attorney
General Gregory to investigate the
much discussed Hog Island shipyards
contracts which have been adversely
criticised before the Senate commerce
committee, and determine if there has
been any criminal misuse of govern
ment funds. He directed Attorney
Gregory to work in conjunction with
Chairman Hurley of the shipping
board in the investigation. About
forty-two millions of government
money is involved in the Hog Island
project, in which the American In
ternational Corporation, headed by
Frank A. Vanderlip has figured.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14
UNDER DEEPsEA OPERATION

Washington, Feb. 14.-Coastwise
and Great Lakes steamship lines op.
Grated by railroads were today placed
by Secretary McAdoo under the sup
ervision of w. H. Peasants, of New
York, president of the Ocean Steam
ship Company, who was designated
manager of the marine section of the
railroad administration.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-14

Weather Forecast: Generally fair to-
night and Friday, except local rains
Friday in north portion; colder north
west portino Friday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

about the only thing that wasn't done
70 him. Yet he was still incorrigible.
Not purposely, for he had periods Of
reformation that showed that he was
really trying
Hes coming to 4 X. o. (lkickout), -
despaired his division officer one
morning. Flanagan" TO the turret
captain, ''do you see any way to save
the beggar? He's got the making Of
good man. too"
Well" was the battle axe scented
reply, I've seen EN- good and bad,
big and little, heavenborn and devil
sent DAILY amt no rose in a bed OF
thorns. But he's got his virtoos. and
I'm thinkin,' the canteeu'u save him."
What do you mean2"
Just this. sir. We've been out so
much lately that the paymaster is
selling about a million dollars worth
Of sweet stuff a week to these kids
we're getting as recruits. The ships
canteen never done a business like
il since I been aboard
And. sir"-dropping his voice till
Il lapsed like a leaky steam trap
DAILY Is the head Of the line come
every noon he's a1ivei Cut his can
teen rights, sir. when he's late from
liberty, and he'll come back the night
before rather than miss his boat-and
his chocolate cream bar next day"
Flanagan was right. And now for
the youngsters 'icanteen CUT is the
aWfulest punishment in the book.
Copyright, 1918. by George Matthew
Adams)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23
THE PRESIDENTS FLAT REFUSAL
PRACTICALLY DOOMS WAR COUNCIL

Unless all signs fail, the bills introduced by the sen
ate military affairs committee to establish NUM-
- tons director and war council doomed. The
president regards these bills designed TO take away
Of his authority, and has given notice be viii fight
the bills to finish.
What VIII be the effect Of the presidents action? VIII
it cause so many Democrats to rally to him that the bills
VIII be killed in congress? Probably. not, the president
surely viii veto them and then the chances Of congress
passing them the veto remote So it fairly may
be taken for granted even now that the bills have failed
and that the country viii have neither director of NUM-
lions nor council Of three prominent in the
nation
It did not surprise the nation so much to find the presi-
dent opposing this It did to find him vehement
in his defence Of Mr. Baker, the secretary OF war The na-
ton suspected time ago that Mr.. Baker made
quate for the job; the president comes out with the
declaration that be is more than satisfied with his Ohio
lawyer as the manager of an army.
Really the Chamberlain bill ought to pass unless secre
ary Baker is in position to show the country that the
organization formed and which he approves will con-
duct part Of the efficiently munitions d.
rector council could do If nothing IS to be gained
there justification for change but there room for
great Improvement over conditions since last April hesi
taion argument confusion and delay should be eliminated
and authority be centralized instead of decentrazed as
It has been
his powers Of direction but how they would be limited IS
not exactly evident The bill provide the cabinet
provides specifically that all acts shall be subject to review
by the president which means that he shall have the nal
word This provision is made in identical language not
but several times so there may be no mistake about
It Moreover the president would have the appointment
Of the three comprising the cabinet which fact itself
would be enough insure harmony of thought and deed
The council would consider all plans for the conduct Of
the war, outline all policies Of operation and would
supervise all departments Of making but the pres
dent would be the final arbiter. Now he decides the
Larger problems Smaller to struggle along
and be decided by committee sometime or never
Under the operation of the proposed laws, the cabinet
would promptly and efficiently deal with them all large
and smal-always with the presidents final approval
As one at a distance gathers from the dispatches
from Washington the effort in congress not to take
away any Of the presidents powers chief executive
% and au6eT
and navy It is to do away with all the crcumlocuton,
cut the red tape eliminate of Mr. Bakers countless
committees who stepping each others toes and de-
aviuq the war preparations and in short centraze
the authority for the conduct Of the that progress
may be speeded up and efforts made vigorous and
effective.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23
FACTS ABOUT OUR NAVY
Men In Many Must Be Prompt.
By LIEUTENANT FITz HUGH GREEN. Q. S. \.

anywhere from Greenland TO Guinea
by way Of HOboken, shore leave be-
Z comes the kind Of a dream a young
man has on fun stomach and a
/ lighted pipe.
But DAYS bucket was p flagship.
I And, since the admiral was frequently
I called to conferences ashore she was
a lot in port At least two days
week the ships company were given
regular iberty-watch and watch
that is half one day and half the next.
After working hours, sometimes as
early as p. m, the party in best
uniforms, shaved pink, and armed
with a "coupla iron beans (dollars)
would muster aft Followed a thor
ouEh inspection for non reg buds
for certain unscrupulous Wretches
who didn't rate liberty. and other in
fractions OF the law. Then all would
embark on huge motor launches
drawn up at the gangWay like coaches
can be crowded IN each Of these
roomy boats.
Just before the cOxWain showed off
would come from the officer Of the
deck a final shouted admonitiou:
Liberty up on the dock at 1880 to-
morrow morning."
To DAILY this was & premOnition-
that he wouldn't be there until 7:s0.
He wasn't bad He didn't drink,
nor tight nor get Jugged-anyway
not as regular thing. Rather did
he obey his fond mothers Injunction
and look up some obscure aunt or
uncle-"to punch z bloomiu' meal
ticket" as he told his friends next
morning.
But whenever he went or how. in
variably he came back late Not way
late, but just in time to see the lib
erty boat shove off He seemed
fated, hypnotized, bewitched - he
couldn't make that boati
DAILY late againi" the captain
would exclaim in a kind of hopeless
Impotence at mast next day. The
Old Man knew the boy was just care
less, and that the brig (ship's jaiD
on bread and water would only tend
to make him sullen. Experience had
shown that extra duty and restric-
tion aboard had little effect. The
case looked hopeless
Young man." the captain would
say. shaking his finger and in his
sternest tones. don't you realize that
we are at WARP We must depend
upon every man 70 the minute. aye,
to the secondl And he who breaks
faith should be shotl The last word
reared
Which would scare DAILY so he'd
have to get the masteratarms to tell
him whether he was going to be exc
cuted or not.
he wasn't shot. But that was
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23
Little Interviews

picture ana when the governor OF the
state saw 1t he threatened 10 call out
the militia If the saloons were not
closed They did close never 10 re-
open again, all because OF the picture
Of III taking her beer"
although I have seen soldiers OF
many armies, I have never seen SOL
diers who were so neat and careful Of
their clothes as the boys stationed in
should say that at least IS percent
Of the enlisted men have alterations
made on the regular issues Of clothing
in order TO get the best possible fit
Indeed the soldiers froTn on anyone
who does not do this II necessary.
suits costing from $40 to $50 to make
themselves as neat as possible. II
some Of the housewives Of the citV
could see the quarters Of the soldiers
they would find them as neatly kept
as their own homes"
''El PasO has the best building laws
in Ttxas.' said city building inspector
Percy McChee, jr. For instance, one
cannot build frame residence houses
at all anywhere in the city, while out
I houses Of frame construction must
not exceed $50 square feet in any one
yard It frequently happens that peo-
pie from other cities find our regula-
lions strict, but 1 call their attention
to big fires in their own cities and
show that Ell Paso has never had any
Dig fires and probably never Will"
<
Our photograph gallery and thumb
print registration system is growing
as fast as can be expected" said chief
OF police Charles Pollock, though ii
isn't growing as fast as I would like.
, At present we are handicapped, but as
soon as we can get around to it.
hope to be able to send Joe HausingeT
to the federal prison at Leavenworth.
KAN, and have him make a thorough
study Of their methods, especially as
regards finger prints"
=
The progressive spirit OF FL Pase
IS SHOWN Dy many things one Of the
most recent being the newly estab-
Z lished aviation school here" said J.
F. DeVillars- Our students are given
the privilege Of camp life at the field
( if they desire, and many OF them take
derful strides have been made In the
manufacture OF aeroplanes since the
opening of the war. Improvements at
which the animated can only guess.
The impetus thus given to aviation
promises even more wonderful prog
ress in this direction before long"
X
Every time I think that FL Paso
has chilly climate I begin to feel
warm again, and realize that the FL
Paso weatherman is still on his Job
said Phil 3. Warren. That Is the Joy
OF living here. We may fuss about
cold weather. but Just the same, while
we are discussing it with BIRTHS and
wishing We lived in a more torrid
place, that weatherman tells US that
the temperature is jumping up By
leaps and bounds, and then We are
cold weather we are warmer than we
would be in other cities"
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81 notice that learn while you eat
is to be the newest thing started by
our enterprising College Of the City
OF Fl Paso." said L. Z. Witham. "and
think that is a splendid idea. In a
number OF cities over the country
where that idea has been taken up. a
restaurant would be hired for a group
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

Of people, such as some league or So
ciety which was trying to enlighten
people concerning its propaganda, and
the lecture is spoken from the plat
form, and q certain number OF tables
were held for those VINO made defin-
lite reservations Those who habitual-
" came to the restaurant for lunch
con or who dropped in from shop
ping or business, stopped to listen,
and gained much that way. The busy
men and women did not have to 90
out in the cold evening, after q b I'd
days labor, and they had a good op-
portunity TO hear about and discuss
the movement as they ate Each paid
his own way, for instance so cents for
a merchants lunch, and the affair
was . great success"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

HENRY CLAY Colby.
ALAMOGORDO, n. NJ.
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MY DEAR Henry.
THANK you.
FOR YOUR compliment
FOR MY stuff
PUBLISHED IN The Herald
WROTE you a letter.
AND mailed it
AND 1 hope you'll get it
But AFTER this.
WHEN YOU read something OF mine.
AND YOU like it.
DON'T WRITE to me.
WRITE TO the editor.
x
OF THE magazine.
OR OF the paper.
AND TELL him.
AND AT the came time.
SEND ME copy.
OF THE letter.
so PLL know.
AND THE next day.
PLL GO down
=
TO THE editors office
AND PLL say.
GOOD MORNING. editor.
X
@HAVE you received any letters
sFROM OUR readers2"
AND IF he says yes"
X
AND SHOWS me your letter.
4
I'll KNOW then.
THAT HE'S paying me.
X
ALL HE'S going to.
AND THINKS it enough.
AND IF he lies.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23
Little Interviews
Elephant Drinks Booze Bar Governor Stops the Sale
No Frame Residences Here;No Big Fires Are Feared

e ALOONS are not always voted
out OF q town." said Harold
y Bushea. Sometimes they are
closed in quite another way. remain
Der about Is years ago when I was
with the Baskin circus and we were
showing at Wichita. Notwithstanding
that Kansas was prohibition the
saloons were allowed to run in Wich-
tia according to a mulct or fine ar
rangement- One evening the keeper
Of ILL., one OF our fine elephants. &C
cepted an offer Of some young bloods
to let them ride the animal about the
town after show time. I happened to
be down near the circus grounds late
after the show and dropped into a sa-
loon, where heard laughing. sud
denly the lights went out and then
came n flashlight. They had taken a
picture Of Lii" with a bottle of beer
in her trunk. When she wanted more
they had taught her TO pound on the
bar. a newspaper got hold Of the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23

The band On the ntsrnsd German cruiser Geer played
loudly TO drown the noise Of the wireless Tayng messages
calculated to make trouble for the allies This vlo-
latou Of the then American neutrality but It In keep
ing with the German character For quarter OF century
kaiser Bills loud chin music about peace had drowned the
noise Of his preparations for world domination by the
sword
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-23
Uncle Walls Denatured Poem
January Gnefs

Til month Of January anything but it's anything but
nov we're walking sTaity greatly
We've old behind
heogesana
Eho do not strive to
awaiting ana then vel hear them pan There now told sol"
Asen has vowed glitter like ctter
~ you'd think ms folks would brace him. him and chase
op OF III He sees IN ali their glances their feeling that his chances
show
2 nave 70 Ia n him And So grown tired Of striving of vows too long
pledges while
beans the @We January
IS
10 gents from virtue straying well you
,.oDyIisht esOrss Adams WALT MASON