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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
CITY GOVERNMENT
Paper Read by Mayor Chace at the
Meeting of the OcaIa WOman's
Club. February End

Madam President, and Ladies OF
the Woman's Club: In prepsring this
paper on city government, my first
idea was to begin it with a historical
resume of the development of cities
and city government, and trace this
development in a broad way thru It's
several stages down to the modern
city and its problems This proved to
be impracticable because of the
length of such paper, and the more OF
less academic aspect of such a treat
ment. However there are few points
in connection with the historical as
pect which may prove of more than
passing interest.
The history Of the ancient world
after its emergence from barbarism,
is largely history Of its cities. "At
the beginning in both Greece and
Rome, the city state was the unit Of
political government and growth, .
As we go to Greece or rather to
Athens for the first and finest ex-
amples of art, philosophy, eloquence
and literature, so do we go to her for
the first examples Of democratic gov
ernment. The practice of public dis.
cussion, the popular assembly and
the common council, are first found
in Athens.
TIC the Greek mind, the history Of
the race begins with the founding OF
cities, and no other people has SO con-
centrated its life and thought upon
the perfecting of city life.
We are all familiar in general
way with the broad outlines of the
history of Rome, but probably few Of
US have realized the truth of Guizot's
statement in his History of Civiliza-
tion," that the History Of the Con
quest of the World by Rome, is the
history of the conquests and founda-
tions of a great number of towns,
and that "the government of Rome
was merely the aggregate of the M
stitutions which were suited TO q
population confined within the walls
of city,"
When Rome had crumbled in the
dust, and that period known as the
dark ages had come upon the world
it is significant fact that the In
huence Of towns and cities, as fac
tors in government, became insigni-
cant. The cities of Europe Of this
period were small, their streets un-
improved and unclean, and the gen
eral necessities Of urban life unpro.
vided for. Still what was left Of an.
cient art, learning and culture, founf
its home during this lawless period II
the towns and cities; and in ths
course of their struggle for Their
rights and liberties, there grew up OF
the ruins of the ancient institutions
our modern states and cities.
It was during the middle ages
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
ANOTHER BAD
AUTO ACCIDENT
Car Crushed and It's Driver Severely
Injured at the Gainesville Road
and A. C. L. Crossing

A bad auto accident, which may re-
suit fatally, occurred at the crossing
of the A. c. L. and the Gainesville
road, just inside the city limits this
morning.
Mr.. E. Ludwig of Gainesville, sup
erintendent of a mine at Floral City,
and on his way there, was approach
ing the crossing in car about 10
o'clock when the yard engine backed
up to couple on to some cars near the
railroad scales. Seeing the engine
backing, Mr.. Ludwig tried to stop,
but his brakes wouldn't work and the
car ran on the track just in time for
the tender to strike it. The car was
rolled over and over for, the railroad
men say, $50 feet, and was as nearly
rolled into ball as a car could be.
Mr. Ludwig was rolled with the car
part of the way, and how he escaped
death is mystery He was picked
up and the Coast Line physician sum
moned, by whom he was taken to the
hospital. There it was found he was
suffering from broken leg and a
fractured thigh. Unless he is injur-
ed internally, he will probably re-
cover. Il is almost needless to say he
is being given the best of attention.
At the time the engine struck the
car, there was no hagman on the
crossing nor any lookout on the en-
CINE. The engineer was on the right
side of the engine and his view of the
road was cut off by the tender. The
firemen was probably looking the
other way. The other members Of
the yard crew were ahead of the en-
gine and some distance from the
crossing.
That is a dangerous crossing.
There have been several accidents
there, one of them fatal, and they viii
continue to occur until the city gov
ernment gets sand enough in its craw
to make the railroad put up gates.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
ALL THE QUOTAS
WILL BE IN
Men of the First Draft Will be Ac-
counted for by the First
of March
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Feb. Provost Mar
shall General Crowder announce to-
day that the movement of the last in
crements of the men of the first draft
would begin Feb. 23d and continue
for five days. This will complete
the operation of the first draft as all
states will have furnished their full
quotas.
RATES TO FLORIDA WON'T BE
RAISED
The Interstate Commerce Com
mission has further suspended to
Aug. 8th the proposed rate increases
in carload commodity rates on grain
and grain products from East st.
Louis to Florida points.
OIL UNDER FOOD ADMINIsTRA-
TION
A presidential proclamation plac-
ing the oil industry under the fuel
administration is expected to be is
sued today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04

needs; they're not great now. And no
doubt he or she viii toddle off to
school when they reach the proper
age. And when they reach their ma
jority, they'll have to strike out with
both fists to wrest a living from the
world. Just consider for moment
that a few short weeks of spare time
effort on your part will absolutely
assure its future, if you enter its
name in the Weekly Stars Shower of
Gold for Babies and win one of the
many prizes offered in return for a
little work. You can win if you enter
now. Every one has an equal chance,
and just forget for while that there
is such thing as failure. Failure
doesn't exist for the resourceful.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
MARION COUNTY LIVE
STOCK ASSOCIATION

By direction Of the president, Mr..
John L. Edwards, together with the
secretary, Mr.. G. B. Howell, there
will be meeting of the above named
association Tuesday afternoon, Feb
ruary 9th, at 2:30 o'clock, at the
board of trade. It is urged that all in-
terested in live stock will be present.
This association is one of great i'm
portance to Marion county and should
be well attended.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04

probably about the eleventh Of twelfth
century, that the prototype of our
modern city charter originated. It
has been said that ssTo the institu-
tions Of civil or political corporations,
with large charter privileges, may be
attributed in some considerable de-
gree, the introduction of regular gov
ernment and stable protection, after
Europe had for many years been
deprived, by the inundation Of the
barbarians, Of al the civilization and
science which had accompanied the
Roman power
These first charters were instru-
ments granted by the crown or fed
eral lords to particular cities, and
varied greatly as to privileges grant.
ed and the fealty exacted.
This movement in England culrni-
mated in the year 1915, in the grant
ing by King John Of the Magma
Charter" which is one Of the great
landmarks along the way Of free in
stitutions; and since its enactment,
the great cities ard towns of England
nave enjoyed I1e r1gnJ OF seI gov
ernment, except for brief periods un-
der some of the kings when these
rights were interpreted as privileges,
and were annulled.
In America from the FIRST, the
rights Of the local TO self government,
has constituted one of the most ifn-
portant features Of our government.
Tt is true that the authority and
scope of the local government is de-
fned by its charter, is an enactment
of the. state legislature. This would
seem to make the fundamental Law Of
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
GOOD WORK OF
OUR GUNNfRS
SiIenced Artillery of the Germans
Saturday Evening on the
Lorraine Sector
ASSOCIATED Press)


With the American Army, France,
Sunday, Feb. 3.-American officers
are eIated over the results Of the first
artillery duel between American and
German gunners, which occurred Sat
urday evening. Infantry commanders
paid a tribute to the promptness with
which the artillery responded to the
call for barrage and the effective
ness Of the artillery fire.
TWO KILLED; NINE WOUNDED
With the American Army, France,
Feb. 3.-A German barrage fire at
sundown last night opened the heav-
lest bombardment of many days along
the American sector, the American
artillery replying shell for shell as
the firing of the heavy guns spread
along several kilcmeters Of front.
Two Americans were killed and
nine wounded during the lombard
ment and one suffered shell shock.
1t was ascertained today that the
American gunners had wrecked sew
eral of the enemy dugouts and so
badly damaged the first line positions
that at one point the Germans were
unable to occupy them Sunday.
When the bombardment had reach
ed its greatest intensity, the Ger
mans suddenly concentrated their fire
at two points, throwing about $50
shells into a town in which the head
quarters Of certain regiment are
located.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
ALLIES READY FOR
THE ATTACK
In Spite of Reinforcements from
Russia, Baker Believes Germans
Weaker on Western Front
(Associated Press)

Washington, D. c., Feb. 4.secre-
tary Bakers weekly war review is
sued today makes official announce
ment that American troops are at
last occupying a portion of the actual
battlefront for the first time Also
the secretary declares it is fully be-
lieved the Allies have a preponder-
ance of men and guns on the west
ern front, despite the fact that the
German line has been strengthened
by troops from the Russiar>f front. He
warns the nation not to let reports
of strikes and other internal distur-
Dances in Germany slacken its war
preparations.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
WORST DAY OF
THE WINTER
Shortage of Coal and Blizzard Com
bined Bring Misery to the
People of Chicago
lAssociated Press

Chicago, Feb. 5.AThe most acute
fuel shortage of the winter, with one
of the coldest days combined, bring
what officials declared is really ser
ious situation here The mercury
stood at 10 below zero. Thousands
of homes are without fuel.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
DELEGATE TO ORLANDO

Mr.. A. C. Blowers, delegate from
the Ocala Motor Club, left early this
morning for Orlando, where he will
attend the Florida State Automobile
Association held IN that city today.
Mr.. Blowers takes with him some
important data to place before the
association and we trust that Marion
county will be benefited.
There are some very bad places In
our public highways and this matter
win be eStaken up at this meeting.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
LIGHTER BRITISH LOSSES
MRS. TOFFALETTI

The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Louie
Toffaletti and family sympathize with
them in the death of Mr.. Toffaletti's
mother, Mrs. Ermenegilda Toffaletti,
which occurred at her home in Port
Tampa City Sunday morning. Mrs,
Toffaletti was 72 years Of age and
lived in Ocala until about twelve
years ago, when she moved to to
Port Tampa, where her three other
sons reside. Mrs. Toffaletti also leaves
two married daughters.
The body is expected this afternoon
and will be accompanied by one Of
the four sons, Mr.. Rinaldo Toffaletti.
The funeral services will be held i'm
mediately from st. Phillips aCtholic
church, and the remains laid to rest
in Greenwood cemetery.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
DOESN'T MAKE
MUCH DIFFERENCE
Location of the Blame viii Not Bring
Dead of Halifax Back
to Life
(Associated Press)

Halifax, Feb. 4.-Blame for the
collision between the French munition
ship Mont Blanc, and Belgian relief
ship on December 9Th was placed
upon Pilot MacKay of Halifax and
Captain Lamodec of the French ship
in Judgment announced today by
the government commission which in
vestigated the collision.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
RED CROSS RECOGNIZED

After the bombardment, wound
ed American soldier was discovered
in q position where it was necessary
to carry him over a trench top to a
field dressing station. A medical
man displayed the Red Cross flag and
the Germans ceased firing until the
man was removed.
Early in the day an American was
wounded by sniper.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
MERRY RACE IS ON
Babies Will Win Five Hundred Dollars March
9Th

They're off!
The bars are down and the great
race for fame and fortune is on.
Today'y paper shows the first list
of babies entered in the Stars big
Shower of Gold for Babies.
See If your little favorite is among
those present.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
BOOSTER PERIOD

Beginning today and ending Satur-
day, Feb. 9th, Booster Period is IN
effect, and $4,000 extra votes are IS
sued on each subscription. This is in
addition to the regular schedule.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
INCOME TAX COLLECTOR

Deputy Collector c. T. Watson will
be in room 213 second floor, postoffice
building, until the 18th instant, with
blanks and other necessary informa-
tion, and will be glad to assist all
persons liable. for income tax returns.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04

We have left few of those 29-cent
boxes of Correspondence Cards which
we think win please you. Gerig's
Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
BATTLE REQPENED
ON SEC'Y BAKER
Harsh Charges Against the War
Department Made by Sen
ator Hitchcock
{Ass,,ciated Press)

Washington, D. C., Feb. 4.-Secre-
tary Bakers recent statement to the
Senate military committee that the
United States would have half mil
lion soldiers in France early this year
and that prospects were not -unprom-
ising for ships TO carry a million more
during the year, was characterized
today by Senator Hitchcock IN an
address to the Senate as absolutely
preposterous and so exaggerated as
to convey a false impression as to
what we can do and are doing.
Senator Hitchcock. who spoke IN
support of the war cabinet and muni-
tions director bills, said Secretary
Baker was noxioubt sincere, but was
mislead by a lack of information.
President Wilson doesn't know
the real situation, the Nebraskan de.
clared. eBlunders that almost sur
pass belief have occurred in the war
department. The shipbuilding situa-
tion is q farce and almost crime.
The transportation system of the
country has broken down and is
gigantic wreck, with two millions of
tons of freight at New York await
ing ships.
THAT the fuel administrator
order paralyzed war and other indus
tries that food distribution has also
been insufficient, were among the
senator's charges
Administration leaders were pre-
pared to reply to Hitchcock, and q
spirited debate is indicated.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04

Buy war savings stamps to help
win the war, and have us fill your
prescriptions for accurate service.
The Court Pharmacy. #
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04

Have you tried that Jonteel Colo
Cream yet? It is wonder, and sold
in Ocala only at Gerig's Drug Store. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04

agreed upon by the Senate interstate
commerce committee was formally
reported today to the Senate. Mi
nority reports viii be made by Sem
ators LaFollette and Cummins.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
AMERICANS RECEIVE MUCH
ATTENTION

With the American Army, France,
Sunday, Feb. 3.-The whole Ameri-
can sector is resounding with the
boom of guns. Airmen became ex-
ceedingly active alone the American
front today. Enemy snipers wounded
two Americans slightly early this
morning.
A shift of the wind today cleared
away the mist which has hindered
aerial operations and other activities
for several days. A number OF bat
ties in the air were fought by pa
trolling planes early this afternoon.
In one instance the French aviators
defeated an attempt of German fliers
to cross behind American trenches.
The artillery and snipers also have
become increasingly active. American
75's are harassing traffic behind the
enemy trenches: The Germans are
confning their fire largely to the
American trenches.
TRENCH RAID ON TEUTONs
London, Feb. IA party of our
troops raided enemy trenches east of
Hargicourt last night, says today's
official announcement. Hostile artil-
lery was active during the night in
the neighborhood of Lens and north
east of Gaverelle.
LIGHTER BRITISH LOSSES
London, Feb. british casualties
for the past week totalled 1854. This
is the lowest mark in many months,
and compares with 1888 for the pre-
vious week.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04

w. X. Lane, Nj. D.. Physician and
Surgeon, specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Law Library Building, Ocala,
Florida. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
OIL UNDER FOOD ADMINIsTRA,
SOON BE DECIDED

In order to determine the constitu-
tionality of the child labor law as
early as possible, the supreme court
has agreed to hear arguments April
10Th in the case appealed from North
Carolina
RAILROAD BILL REPORTED
The administration railroad bill as
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04

Nunnally's Candies, always fresh,
at Gerig's Drug Store. u
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
LOCATED IN LORRAINE

With the American Army, France,
Saturday, Feb. 2.-American troops
are now occupying a sector on the
Lorraine front. The military censor
has permitted publication Of this an
nouncement.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04

Do you read the want ads ?
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04
CROSS-EXAMINE BAKER
WEDNESDAY

Washington, d. c., Feb. 4.-secre-
tary Bakers cross-examination be-
fore the Senate military committee,
set for today, has been postponed IN
til Wednesday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04

The best line of stationery we have
ever shown at Gerig's Drug Store. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04

Weather Forecast: Fair and colder;
moderate cold wave, minimum tenn
perature central portion 26 to 30 de-
grees; Tuesday fair, colder in south.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-04

Continued OH Second Page)
El Nuevo mexicano., 1918-05-23
NOTICE oE PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior; U. S.
Land Office at Santa Fe, N. NJ, April
20, 1918.
NOTICE is hereby given that Gre
gonio Herrera, of Coyote, N. NJ, who
on July 20 1911, made Homestead No.
015628, for NE Ia Sc IA, N IL N
1-2 Sc IA Sc IA, SW IA NV IA Sc
IA Sc Ia, Sec. 20, T. I'll N, R. 2 E.,
containing $3.50 A., and the following
tract: beginning at cor. No. l. a lime
stone marked 1-HES236 on So face
identical with IA sec. bet. sec. Z and
IL. on w. bdy. T. 81 NJ, r. 3 e, thence
p. 1914 chge. to cor. No. 2. thence
s. 90 25A W.. 1915 chgs. to cor. No. 8,
thence N. SO 16' w. 1906 chgs. to cor.
No. 4, thence N. o. OF E. 1926 chgs.
to cor. No. 1 the place of beginning
containing 23.19 acres, Sec. Z, T. 81
N. R. 3 E., has filed notice of inten-
ton to make five year Proof, to es-
tablish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before John F. Young, u. S.
Commissioner, at Cuba, N. NJ, on
Jun. 5, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses: Ben
lingo Herrera. Estanislao Herrera, Al
berto Martinez, and Cenaco Herrera,
all of Coyote, N. M.
FRANCISCO DELGADo,
Register.
First Publication, April 25.
Last Publication May 20.
I
El Nuevo mexicano., 1918-05-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Santa Fe, N. NJ, April
"a, 1918.
NOTICE is hereby given that Sc.
bero Lopez, assignee of Manuel Vigil
Of Ell Rito, N. M, made Small Holding
Claim, No. S~19-034S63 for Tract 3,
Section IL, Township "a, Range z E.,
N. M. p. Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make final proof. to es-
tablish claim to the above described
land, before Register e Receiver, u.
s. Land Office at Santa Fe, N. M
on June 20, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses.
Felix Lucero, Bernardo Lucero, Ro-
man Lopez and Jose Francisco Mar
tinez, all Of Ell Rito, N. M.
FRANCISCO DELGADO,
Register.
First Publication May 2.
Last Publication. May 80.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1918-05-23
NOTICE For PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, u. S.
Land Office at Santa Fe, N. M, April
"a, 1918. nf
NOTICE is hereby given that Reyes
Cordova, of Chimayo, N. M, made
Small Holding Claim, No. ~5574-034792,
for Tract /, Section 5, Township 20
~, Range IL E., N. M. p. Meridian,
has filed notice Of intention to make
final proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before Register
& Receiver, u. s. Land Office, at
Santa Fe, N. M, ON June IS. 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Matias Romero, Ysidro Vigil, Julio
M%ondragon and Victor Cordova, ell OF
Cordova, N. M. W r
FRANCISCO DELGADo,
af Register.
First Publication May 2.
Last Publication. May 80.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1918-05-23
NOTICE FOB PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior, u. s.
Land Office at Santa Fe, N. M, April
"a, 1918.
NOTICE is hereby given that Felix
de r.. Lucero, of El Rito, N. M, made
Small Holding Claim, No. ~815-034S6l.
in Section II, Township "a N, Range
E, N. NIP. Meridian, has filed notice
Of intention to make final proof, to
establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Register & Receiver.
u. s.. Land Office, at santa Fe, N. M,
on June 81, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Bernardo Lucero, Severe Baros, Ro-
man Lopez and Francisco Martinez
all Of Ell Rito, n, M.
FRANCISCO DEIGADO,
Register,
First Publication May Q.
Last Publication. May 30.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1918-05-23

ing Claim. No. 49O-O11S44, for tract in
Section 16 & 81, Township 20 N,
Range 10 f., N. M. P. Meridian, has
filed notice Of intention to make final
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before f. T. Cheet-
ham, U. s. Commissioner. at Taos N
NJ, OH June 81, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Donaciano Rodriguez, Celedon Ri
val, Miguel Romero. Domingo Mar
tinez, all of Rinconada. N. M.
FRANCISCO DELGADo,
Register.
First Publication May 2.
Last Publication, May 30.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1918-05-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, H. S.
Land Office at Santa Fe, N. NJ, April
"a, 1918.
NOTICE is hereby given that
Carlos C. Cordova, heir of Ramon
Cordova, Of Las Vegas, N. M, made
Small Holding Claim, No, 561S-034Sts.
in Section 5, Township 20 N, Range
III Ii, N. M. p. Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make final proof
to, establish claim to the land above
described, before Register & Receiver
~ s. Land Office, at Santa Fe, ~. NJ,
JCne IS, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
E~ncarnacion Aragon, Relies Cordo-
va, Ramon Romero and Euebia Tru-
jillo, all of Cordova, N M. ss
FRANCISCO DELGADO,
9t Na a Register.
First Publication May O.
Last Publication, May 80.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1918-05-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office, at Santa Fe, New Mex
leo, May Ia, 1918. toi1
NOTICE is hereby given that Elwyn
G. Richardson of Santa Fe, New
Mexico, who, on December 9th, 1916,
made Homestead entry, No. O2SS57.
for South-half, Section Twenty, Town
ship Sixteen, Range Nine E., N, M. p.
Meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make Three year Proof, to estab-
lish claim to the land above describ-
ed, before the Register and Receiver,
at Santa Fe, New Mexico, on July III,
1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
T.. Robert Stevenson, Daniel G. Or
tiz, Edward j. Fans, Jr., and Samuel
a. Larson, all of Santa Fe, New Mex
leo r ef13 aaG At e
FRANCISCO DELGADO,
a2 Sc Ha,F Hal Register.
First Pub. May 2S, Last Pub. June 20.
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