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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-04-13
BY THE DOOR CALLED John
Quaker courtship in Which Woman
Frankly Expressed Herself as Fa-
voring Brother of Wooer.

A few weeks ago the Youths Com
panion reported two or three strange
and amusing couTtships of New Eng
land tradition. reader was moved
to add another to the list-this time
a Quaker one. In a small town. of
which about half the population were
Friends. two brothers. John and Jo-
seph. shared a farm that adjoined the
property of Sarah. spinster in early
middle life. Both brothers In their
youth had been obvious suitors for
Sarah's hand but they were slow and
dif1dent, and neither ever reached the
point of proposing. Then an enter
prising and audacious young woman,
who belonged TO ''the worlds people"
somehow extracted a proposal from
Joseph-or dispensed with one-and
married him. After several years Of
matrimony she died. leaving him with
two little girls. As soon as propriety
permitted he betook himself to his
spinster neighbor's, and. according to
local tradition. spoke thus:
at Is borne in upon me. Sarah. that
thee would make an excellent WIFE,"
81 have no leading to contradict
thee. Joseph" replied the lady de-
murely.
ALSO. Sarah. believe thee compe-
tent TO be an admirable mother"
"Thy judgment is to be respected.
Joseph"
"Thy housekeeping is well esteemed.
Sarah The women say there is no
better housekeeper in the place"
81 am assured thee would not listen
to light gossip, Joseph"
"Then. Sarah. will thee marry meT
"Nay. Joseph. am not moved to
consent. But--thee may repeat thy
kind words about me to thy brother
John If thee thinks best"
$50 that thee will enter the family,
Sarah. and care for the household, ]
care not by which door thee comes In.
I have no further inclination toward
the married state for foolish reasonsl"
whether my reasons are foolish or
no. Joseph, I will only come IL am
hidden by the door called John"
IT was by the door called John that
she was soon welcomed. to rule, gently
and to order wisely double family.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-04-13
REALLY MORE THAN NEEDED
Youngster Asked God to Send Nice
Cool Rain and a DeIuue Flooded
Fields OF the Southwest.

We were living in the Southwest,
For weeks and months we had no
rain, relates a writer In the Country
Gentleman. Every day big. promising
looking clouds rolled up, broke apart
and drifted away. Streams were dried
up vegetation was burning up and life
was well-nigh unbearable to man and
beast. From u to Is inches u sand
and dust covered the highways; gnats
made life hideous: heat parched our
skin and throats. Rain was the only
relief. and rain we did not get. Every
night at bedtime four-year-old Robert
on Bonded knees by his little white bed
asked God: "Please don't forget to
send a nice. cool rain.''
One day the big. black clouds rolled
up as usual, but we noticed that they
were all fringed with green. Pretty
soon a big wind sprang up and leveled
small houses and barns. broke down
trees, scattered chickens, ducks, straw
and haystacks' all over the country. A
big hail followed the wind. and then
came rain-a perfect delugel Streams
rose clear out of their banks and the
water came creeping over the fields
and toward the houses and cattle
pens: pretty soon 1t had flooded the
yard and was nearly to the door.
Small Robert took survey Of the
situation. and then in a small, fright
ened voice said: Daddy. don't blame
1t all on me. God had ought to knowed
a small kid like me didn't need such a
awful big rain"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-04-13
MOSS BLUFF

Moss Bluff, April Inn. and Mrs
Oliver Fort were visitors of DIR. and
Mrs. II. P. Griggs Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Griggs were aft
ernoon callers of Mr.. and Mrs. H. P.
Griggs.
Miss Alma Fort was a caller of
Mrs. N. N. Waters at Electra las.
Sunday.
Mr.. Leonard Harkey and sister,
Miss Della Harkey Of Muclan Farm,
were callers at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. w. Fort Sunday.
We had very nice rain the first OF
the week. It was fine for the young
crops, also the grass.
The wedding bells viii soon ring
around here.
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GAMBLER

Gambler, April 9-The public school
has closed at the termination of a
fve-month term.
Mrs. C. III. Mathews is visiting her
sons in Jacksonville.
Mrs. Ben Rexwinkle and son, Don,
who have been spending the past sew
eral months with Mr.. James Rexwin-
kle, left Saturday for their home in
Vandalia, Ill.
The members of the Methodist
congregation were disappointed Sun
day morning on learning that the
presiding elder, Rev. Martin was un-
able to be with them. However, the
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-04-13
Use Of Cement.

Cement was first put on the market
In England It was still being import
ed into this country in 1875. 1t was at
this time that the use of Portland &C.
ment in the United States came into
commercial prominence. When the
product was first placed on the mar
ket in competition with that which was
being imported from England and Ger
many. good price was demanded.
However, production in excess of de-
mand soon resulted and 1t proved big
factor in the price cutting that fol-
lowed
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for county commissioner of this dis
trict. Mr.. Stevens is one of the old
est and most highly respected citizens
of this district. He is well suited for
the position and his many friends
wish for him success in the coming
election.
Miss Doris Hilton, after spending
three months in Jacksonville, return
ed home Tuesday.
Mrs. w. H. Cook and children left
yesterday for visit with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. ]. v. Tarver in Ocala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-04-13
FORT MCCOY

Fort Mccoy, April 6.-Sergeant
Gilbert Proctor, who recently died at
Fort Smelling, Mimi, was buried here
Wednesday. At the end of LIES jour
new he was met by his heart-broken
mother, brothers and sisters and de-
voted little wife, who came in advance
of her husbands remains. On ar
rival of the body Wednesday morn
ing, it was taken charge of by the
pallbearers, Messrs. Randell Walker,
Frank Gates, Fred Crews, julius Gill
man, George Howell and Wesley
Stevens and conveyed to the cemete-
ry. The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. E. ID. Strickland of
: Citra. Rev. Strickland paid beau
tiful tribute to the dead and COM
forted the living.
Mr.. Harry Dalbow and wife and
Mr.. William T. Summerville and wife,
winter residents, left Wednesday for
their homes in the north. We regret
having to give up these two couples,
even for the summer.
Corporal o. H. McQuaig came over
Monday for weeks visit with old
home folks and boyhood friends. Cor
poral McQuaig is a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. MI. L. McQuaig of Palatka, who
were reared in this community.
Miss Jessie Clark of Tampa is here
for ten days or more looking after
her property on the lake front.
Messrs. Walter Wilson and Sam
Martin are building a dipping vat
out near the still
Mr.. J. w. Stevens, one of our close
neighbors and friends, has announced
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-04-13
Repartee.

Harold asked me point blank II
that beautiful color of yours was nat
ural. and. of course. dear. had to tell
the truth and say no"
"Of course. you did He taxed me
with it, and told him had borrowed
it of you"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
VICTORY MATTER OF COURSE
American Advantage In Battle Obvious
to the Most Casual Observer
Of Events.

One Of the great assets on the side
Of the United States In any war is
the complete and unbounded conf
dence Of all the people-soldiers and
civilians-that we are going to win.
No one for a moment has any doubt
about that. Some Of US feel that we
may have to pay heavy price, but
most of us will feel also that 1t is
going to be worth all that it costs.
1t is to be noted that this sense Of
confidence that fills the hearts Of the
people Is not the overcontldence by
which great battles are sometimes
lost, but rather the consciousness Of
being In the right and of having the
mental and physical force to uphold
that right for our own sakes and for
the sake of the world. This calm
confidence is unquestionably great
American advantage.
The magnificent showing that has
been made and always will be made
by the American soldier boys thrills
the hearts of all loyal citizens. It is
inspiring and 1t warns the heart
but 1t was not unexpected.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
Nature Study.

In the study of nature do not try to
teach too much in one lesson. Notice
first the characteristic features and
qualities Of whatever is under discus
sion; let the child examine the object
if possible; remember that children
are more interested in what things do
than in their form.
Let the child examine a little plant,
seed and all. Lead him to observe
that it does something. 1t pushes its
roots and it's stem up; it eats and
drinks, breathes, sleeps and wakes. It
makes things: Leaves and flowers,
seed and fruits. Incidentally, notice
the form and color that these activi-
ties give to each individual plant.
Nature study need not be dull or diff
ficult; it provides plenty of life and ac-
ton. 1t is mostly our own interest
that is dead, or our senses that need
Quickening.
Grasp a few fundamental principles
and nature study in the home, in the
kindergarten and in the school, will be-
come the children's delight, the teach
er's friend, and occupation for the
nursery to help start the youngsters
in busy work, daily delight when
walking out.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
UNIVERSAL DAY OF BAD LUCK
In All Ages Friday Has Been Consid-
cred a Period Of General
III Omen.

The French call Friday "Vendredi"
Venus day.
Scandinavims regard Friday as the
luckiest day Of the week.
Our ancestors believed that eggs
laid on Friday would cure collie.
Friday face" still fingers as term
Of reproach for sOur-visaged person.
Friday is the United States lucky
day. Columbus discovered land on
thut day; the Pilgrims landed on a
Friday, and Washington was born on
q Friday.
The "unluckiness" of Friday owes
its origin. Of course. to our Lord
Jesus Christ's death on Good Friday.
Friday marriages are "for losses"
and superstitfous couples who are get
ting married avoid this day.
Shipping returns of all countries
show much lower sailing rate on
Friday than on any other day Of the
week.
The Talmud, the book containing
the civil laws of the ancient Jews,
says that Adam was created on Fri
day, sinned on Friday, and was
thrust out Of Eden on q Friday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
GERMANS SHOCKED

Berlin, Dec. 23-Gernany received rude shock
when they heard Of President Wilson's speech in Paris
favorng punishment Of the war Makers The fact was
made clear today that good Germans fear that at the
peace conference they will be confused with the guilty.
Germany is getting her delegation ready to meet Pres
dent Wilson's terms who they think is the only cap
able of Kidding the world of future warfare President
Wilson's attitude big topic in Berlin today The Ger
s pf%s DO
from Eba All of the work makers unpopular in Ger
many with possibly the exception Of Field Marshal Won
Hndenberg Ludendor is the most hated but the general
Sentiment against the kaiser and the prince as
their ruling very bitter but there very little personal
feeling against them? Many people think that the loss of
their throne is sufficient The Germans will pay nominal
indemnity but fear that the allies will dsmember the en-
pire.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
knowledge Gained by Experience.

A young ensign, acting as scsa,sa.
teacher on the battleship Texas. sas6
Philadelphia Public Ledger, aEanaD
the question: "What are the two rsfs-
cipal parts of sentence?" He CO
pected, of course, to get the ans~slk
Subject and predicate"
The old "salt" who was called -
scratched his head in perplexlty ERA
at last replied: SOLITARY confinenen>
and bread and water"
Her Record Still Still
A certain family has a colored ser.-
ant who, while very attentive to 49,
duties, has never been known to GIN,
anybody civil answer. Purely IS "a
experiment, the lady Of the bose
brought her new calico dress. anf
gave it to her, saying:
Il am glad to have the pleasure.
Matildy, of giving you this dress
Eyer mout hab had dat pleasure
long ago eff yer had any regard TO- M
feelings was the gracious reply-
chicago News.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
AS HAVE OTHER HUN THINGS
Man Complains That His Gerrszna.
Made Clock Has Completely Gore
to the Bad.

My old alarm clock has gone ~
smash. That may not be news isesn
nor it may not interest you, but NJ 81;
our home the fact that the alarm cloeA.
wouldn't go any more was an event On
interest. 1t was ticking away On the
shelf at quarter to II the night If
July II. took it up to wind it. ONe
twist, and-rattlctebank, siss boom nh.
Something went all to pieces In she
works.
More twists, shaking, putting Gae
clock to ear and final determination
that 1t was done for. ! thought -
look it over before depositing it in The
ash can. On the back was scratched
the month and day of the purchase H.
1912. l was looking on the face Ean
the last time and studying it eloseaaEl
Then down at the bottom 1 saw IN
small letters: 'Made in Germany"
There it had been ticking away oa tSse
shelf year after year, sounding aB
alarm regularly, and yet never before
had noticed that detested inscrSpfSsE-
Probably if l had it would have gana.
into the ash can long before.
Just like a lot of other Made a.
Germany" things that we didn't kncB
were around until we found the1n G%S.,
But the old German clock is busted
the works have gone to smash, 1T Esas
sounded its last alarm, and. as naeih-
tated on it l thought how true IT.
everything else made in Gernaxz-"
including the juggernaut war nachsnsss
40 years in the building, with EAitak
the kaiser was to ride UntrammeaeA
oter all the rest Of the world. TYse
works "is busted."-E. E. f., In Syrza
cuse Post Standard.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
NapoIeon's Horses Trained.

Extraordinary were the precautions
taken that Napoleon should never ap-
pear at disadvantage on horseback.
The emperor was not a first-class
horseman, and his horses were always
thoroughly broken in. Here is a de-
scription Of the methods employed:
'They were trained to remain per-
fectly steady under tortures of every
description to receive blows about the
head; drums were beat, pistols and
crackers fired in their ears, flags
waved before their eyes, clumsy pack
ages, and sometimes even sheep and
pigs, were thrown between their legs.
"None of the animals were deemed
sufficiently trained till the emperor
could, without the least difficulty, pull
them up short at full gallop, which
was his favorte pace"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
Taking Notes,

When you take notes let them be
brief, sharp, in open order, SO a glance
will give you a bird's-eye view Of
your whole scheme. For instance {:
John j. Joncs-ex-mayor-.3 auto
matic-9 a. m.-3456 Wabash-ill-
health - g born Springfield, o.
Cornell-Country Club, Golf Club
S100, 0OO-wjfe, Maria; children, Mary,
John, WiAiam-Sunday 2 Trlnity-Mt.
Evergreen" Makeryour copy fast, de-
void of deadwood like that" and
switch" Pick your own shorthand.
For instance, "Nw TIN all I'd me c1n
aid prty," or "sldr, btlin, dvsn, emflg
trnsprt, Ksr. btleship. arpln.'-A. 8.
Paine in Pep (Cleveland).
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
BLOODY FIGHTING AT ESSEN

Zurich, Switzerland, Dec. 23.-Blo0dy fighting in the
streets of Essen between the forces of the workans and
soldiers council and the Spartacdes reported in dis
patches received here today there many sacuates
The rotng apparently started when agents Of the work
and soldiers arrested the leaders of the Spartcus at
tackled the prison and released he readers and mpris
oned the Soviet representatives An armed mob then at
tackled the Moisele mine and attempted to destroy the
machine guns in stagetic positions and poured deadly
fire into the strikers Many fell
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
visitE Suggestion Probably r
Tend to Make Him Popui>
in Los Angeles

Merle Sidener, local advertising
man, recently returned from a Nnsf-
ern trip in which he visited t1ae x'sap
of Los Angeles. He was inpos.ssssf
with the boosting Of the Los AMss3sFhst'
citizens and said he learned UlaE IA,
Oregon colonel from Portland w9s Cir
guest of honor at Il banquet &n Assss'
Angeles. The usual aftea -lizgs..r
speeches We're made, all boosting sssss
city of Los Angeles, but each spe,aSxsr
regretted that Los Angeles had Ha1
been founded on the coast. TIE systszz
ers all said that had the city BEEN Gu,
the coast instead of ten miles au ssp
from 1t, the city would be the sarn,A
spot of the world. The visiting <fesds-
mel was called on to speak and ssn1s1-
"Gentlemen, I am impressed uSz,.
your city as much rs you are abaa h,s--
lieve that I can suggest Il Uay Ill
which you can accomplish your gsif,k~
All Of the citizens present lf.gssa:
forward eagerly, for this was no s5nz:EG
the solution that had long been vsaias@::
ing for. The colonel continued.
'"This is what you should do ~.
tain large pipe run it FROM the ssssr-
ter of your city into the ocean ERE II
you can suck as hard as you can hssess,'
the ocean will soon be in your city,
indianapolis News.
Wouldn't Mix in Thar.
'Howdy, Squire - saluted yousssr
er neighbor. "Me and wife have sezs
into sort Of jangle over nasni4ss..:
our baby. It's our first, and S'ztsssz
we're more particular about it taslae
folks who have bunch Of 'em. xNEss.
she is set and determined to name Maa.
after her side of the house. and Esss,
sticking and hanging for him to Eas
named after one of my kin. Now. &C
you'll come over and settle it. for aRi
we'll" '.
"Now, looky here, Lucasr' sntn2
rupted old man Backledaffer. @sNtis
hate peace as much as anybody. auD
more than a good many, I hainE sd
absolutely senseless and foolhar,1y al
all thdG"-Kansas City Sun.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
Memorials Of tho Famous.

Interesting memorials have been
sold at Plas Newydd. LlangoIlen, North
Wales Included amongst the unique
contents of the old house were memoir
ials Of the Duke of Wellington,
Madame de Genlis, Southey, Words
worth. Lord Edward Fitzgerald. and
whom The Ladies Of Llangollen" were
cOntempOraneOus.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
DAILY MARKET REPORT

South st. Paul, Dec -Cattle-Receipts 5000; mar
6et steady top price $751; bulk of sales Sc $780, Hogs
$780, market steady top price ST. bulk Of sales $3.50
to $17. Sheep-Receipts $751; market steady top price
S13.75; bulk Of sales $11 to $685.
Minneapolis Grain Market-No. 1 Dark Northern
1924 12 No. Northern $222 H. yellow corn ST. 46 to
$148 white oats 66 IA to 66 3d. rye SIS to $l55 H.
barley 80 to SO; flax 1852 1-2 to 1854 H.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
Mustard Gas Invented Here.

The report that an American 5kk-
ventor laid before an agent of the ssR-
reau Of mines Is months ago fczH
ula for mustard gas, which the CO.
mans are now supposed to be usinggs IT,
TO be taken up by the American AR~
ventors' association. The allegations
brought to the attention Of the agH3
citation at it's meeting the other fig.
was to the effect that Benjamin T.
--11@1as, CI,1r1 chemist OF the CtnNsaasH-
cial Research company Of Flushing i.
l., gave.alnf formula to the government
burea kasrd,nAthing more auzg
!: :: !: ! o.: =; !: =, ::
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
MAY HAVE AERIAL EXPLORATION

New York, Dec 23.-Arrangements are under wav
here today for Captain Robert Bartlett to lead polar ex
petition from the United States next June Admiral
Pear discoverer Of the North Poe will direct the route
Of the expedition The cost Of Captain Bart]ets exped
lion will be 250000 and will be raised by the Aero Club of
America and interested geographical societies.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26

Washington Dec 23-South America would like to
get some or all of the surrendered German fleet it was re-
ported here today Some of the countries want to have
their share in the proposed international fleet and they
want to have larger navy than they have at the pres
ent time.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26

Pine Hurst N. c., Dec. 23-Walter Hines Page, until
recently American ambassador to Great Britain dead
here today after illness Of many weeks The funeral
services will be held Tuesday at the Page memorial church.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
LANSING DENIES STATEMENT

Paris, Dec 23:-Secretary Of State Lansing ernphat-
cay denied today that American peace delegates had adj
vocated the sinking of surrendered German warsps and
that the proposition had not been discussed Lansing
asked this question during conference with Amer
correspondent: lis it true that the American dele
gates have advocated the sinking Of the surrendered Ger
man warships?" "No, he replied 1--WE haven't decided
anything the proposition has not even been discussed"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
DOWN 845 PLANES

Washington, Dec. 23.-American aviators downed 845
enemy planes during the war; Of which 491 were confirmed
the department today Major General Harboard in
cable to the director of the air service summarized the
work Of the American flyers and the scope Of the air
vice. The day that the armistice signed the Amer
cans had 80 squadrons operating the west 'front.'
Compared othe enemy loss, 271 American planes
brought down.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
PRESIDENT MAKING VIEWS CLEAR TO ALL

PRESIDENT MAKING VIEWS CLEAR TO ALL
Paris Dec. 23.-President Wilson pursuing his policy
Of free discussion of the peace covenant will Ideal directly
with the allied countries Vast millions will be interested
and have part in the peace council and their influence
will be felt at Versailles In orde rto reach all classes the
president will make public speeches in England and Italy
known today after conference with allied states
men, that President Wilson has already the Of the al
lied people is indicated by the hundreds of letters from all
classes expressing sympathy with his peace principles
three public speeches and gave an interview to the press
all of which were intended for public consumption.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
ASSOCIATED PRESS WINS SUIT

Washington, Dec 23-1n decision that has far
reaching effect newspaper work the Associated Press
case in the supreme court of the United States
against the Hearst International News Service charge
Of prating The supreme court sustained the in
junction of the smaller courts saying that news is
entitled to property rights After stating that it might
modify and the person organization receiving them is
be doubtful that the used would not under the
copyright law Justice Pitney said "News is stock in
trade"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26
MINERS IMPRISONED

Ishpening, Mich. Dec. 29.-Contined in dark hole
about four feet square for 63 hours result of caven
three of the quartet of miners of the Cleveland Cliff mines
were rescued alive William Med]yn was dead. The other
three existed without food water an dwere able to
climb 400 feet to the shaft they were in the best Of health
apparently They planned as last resort to eat cedar
bark from tmbers protruding into their tnk prison.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26

Washington, Dec. N-ExP President Carl B. GRAY of
the West Maryland Railroad may be the one cited for the
post railroad administrator to succeed William G. Nc
Adoo.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-12-26

COUNTRIES UNITE

Amsterdam, Dec. 23-Union of Montenegro and Ser
a announced by the Montenegran parliament today
according to dispatch from Belgrade.