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Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-05
(Rv Associafnd Press !

Stockholm, July 5.--At editorial Of
ri"os here a deleclaration Of war by
Firl"nd a~ain~t Entente nations is
expected at any hour.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-07-05

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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
SALE OF WAR SAVINGS STAMPS

Jacksonville, Feb. 20.-Hillsboro is
leading by large margin all other
counties in the state of Florida in the
sale of war savings and thrift stamps,
as shown by complete report made
from the postoffices including all
sales returns made up to Feb. 9Th.
From this report it is shown that
the sale for the state through the
postoffices alone since the beginning
of the campaign was s239, 1922.
Hillsboro county or rather the post
Office at Tampa which is the centrar
accounting Office for Hillsboro county,
shows sales of $54,306.97 which is
2.94 per cent of the $1,813, $50 Hills
boro county is supposed to sell.
Next to Hillsboro county. comes
Escambia where the Pensacola post
office has reported sale up to Feb.
14th of $14,936.93, which is 1.64 per
cent of its quota of 1902, ,440.
Judge Griggs is certain the state
will go over the top and raise the
$20,0O0,0OO which has been appor-
toned.
by the Jacksonville postofice which is
the central accounting Office of the
state reported to this Office up to Feb.
9Th:
Arcadia, s693; Barlow, s1915;
Brooksville, $161; Bushnell, s484;
Clearwater, S1473; Dade City, $1964;
Daytona, s4153; DeLand, $2167; Fort
Lauderdale, S222; Fort Pierce, S1498;
Gainesville S6831; Green Cove
Springs, S277; Inverness, S68; Jack
sonville, s24,805; Kissimmee, s4160;
Lake City, s716; Lakeland, s7137;
Leesburg, 1884; Live Oak, s1775;
Miami, S21 ,997; Ocala S3939; Orlan-
do, $14,563; Palatka, $1,000; Palm
Peach, S1284; Pensacola, s14,936; st.
Augustine, S44S0; st. Petersburg,
S14,2O8; Sanford, 1547; Tallahassee,
2687; Tampa, s54,306; Titusville,
1858; Tarpon Springs, 1927; Wau-
chula, S697; West Palm Beach, 1878;
Williston, S1679; Winter Haven,
1884. Total, 1928, 1922.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
AN AGREEMENT WITH AMERICA
Has Become a Vital Question for the
People of Norway

Christiania, Norway. Feb. o.
Correspondence of the Associated
Press) ).-How to come to an agree
ment with America for the resump-
ton of the import of supplies is the
main topic for discussion by the Nor
wegian press and people. In the be-
ginning the government did not seem
to take the American question ser
iously, but after the failure of the
commission at Washington to obtain
export licenses, the cabinet members
realized the gravity of the situation.
One by one the members of the Nor
wegian delegation to Washington re-
turned until only DIR. Nansen remain
ed.
One leading paper asks how long
Norway is to continue supplying
favors to Germany while the Germans
sink Norwegian ships and kill Nor
wegian sailors. And, it inquired, what
does Norway get in return for the
material for manufacturing guns,
projectiles and ammunition which she
is supplying to Germany.
Before the war Germany furnished
Norway with considerable grain ana
flour but, although the fish export is
more than doubled, Norway does not
get any flour from Germany. The
United States has been the chief pro-
wider since the beginning of the war.
Before the war, Norway obtained
1877 900 tons of grain and -four from
Germany and 1000 tons from the
United States. In 1915, she imported
$4,000 tons from the United States
and 81 tons from Germany, and after
that year none from Germany. And
Germany has also stopped the expor-
tation to Norway of other very i'm
portant commodities.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
w. C. 7. U. MEETING

Tuesday afternoon the w. c.. T. u.
met at the Presbyterian church with a
fairly full attendance. In the absence
of the President, Mrs B. Fl. Seymour,
the Vice President, Mrs. Van Hood
presided.
The devotional service was MEM
orial to the late Lieutenant Wiley
Burford whose mother is one of the
most loyal members of the Union.
The 91st Psalm was read and Mrs.
Geo. Martin led in an earnest prayer
following was tender talk by Mrs.
Hood who told how as little boy,
Wiley marched in the first temper
ance parade that was a forecast of
the victory for prohibition in Marion
County. She told many beautiful in
cidences of his life as he developed
into strong young manhood and paid
a glowing tribute to his last brave
act-in which he made the supreme
sacrifice" With tears and softened
voices the women sang 20, Think of
the Home Over There"
The minutes were read by the sec
retary, Mrs. Will Clark, and unfnish.
ed business disposed of.
The resignation of Mrs. Seymour as
president was accepted with regret.
BY unanimous vote Mrs. A. e. Os-
borne was elected president. This ac-
ton of the members assures the fu-
ture welfare of the Union-Mrs. Os-
borne is, all things considered, the
best woman in Ocala for this most i'm
portant and honorable office. She is
known far and wide over the county
for her unselfish devotion duty ana
for her activity in every good work
she is a good executive, a woman
whom everybody loves and will fol-
low, and her heart is in the Temper
ance cause. This year is the most
important that temperance workers
will ever face, after helping to drive
liquor with it's attendant evils from
our own county we stand ready to
help put Florida in the dry column of
honor. This work is now before US
and every loyal woman will be called
upon, not to do her @bit" but her
"BEST" to bring this to pass.
The election of Mrs. Osborne to the
presidency left the office of treasurer
which she had filled so well vacant
Mrs. A. T. Thomas was elected to
succeed her.
The new president instructed the
secretary to write to Miss Minnie
Neal, our State Leader, and ask that
she come to Ocala as soon as possible
for a campaign conference. When
Miss Neal gives the date of her COM
ing arrangements will be made for an
afternoon tea at which she will speak
informally to the women and a pub
!, lie meeting to be held in the evening
at some of the churches.
The future of the Union was never
brighter and there will be found no
"slackers" among the women when
the fight is on. Reporter.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
SERGEANT MARSHALL
WILL SPEAK
On the Issues of the War to Ocala
People from the Bandstand
Friday Evening

The issues that are at stake in this
war, the conditions that gave rise to
it and to our entrance in it, the con-
ditions that our soldiers will have to
face in France and the fight they will
have to make, together with many
first-hand stories of life at the front
will be given Friday evening, Feb.
22nd, at s o'clock from the bandstand
by Sergeant Verne Marshall of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, who represents the
speakers bureau of the United States
treasury. Sergeant Marshall, previous
to his enlistment in the American
army was first line ambulance driv-
er with the army of France. He was
a member of the American Ambu-
lance Field Service, an organization
that was formed soon after the be-
ginning of the war. At his home in
Iowa Marshall is editor of the Cedar
Rapids Gazette. He joined the French
army together with other young men
from this country who felt the cali
before the United States picked up
the gauntlet flung down by Prussia.
Then he enlisted as a private in the
American army, refusing proffers of
a Commission because he wished to
know life in the ranks.
Following his return from France
and previous to his enlistment here
he was influential in raising large
sums for the Red Cross, Belgian re.
lief, etc. Now he is being sent through
the Southern states to tell his story
that people here may know just what
his country has undertaken to do and
must do. His narrative is one that
drives into the hearts and minds of
his hearers picture that is not east
ly erasted. He tells of life at the
front, of the tremendous action there
and the little human-interest Incl
dents as well, in way that brings a
clearer understanding of the task
that is before this nation, and every
man, woman and child who swears al
legiance to it.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

Whereas, 1t has pleased our Heav-
enly Father to remove by death from
our midst, Willie Clayton, son of our
esteemed brother, F. G. Clayton; and,
Whereas, In the death of this bright
young man, the community has lost
an honored Christian character, whose
life promised to be an inspiration and
benediction to all who knew him;
therefore be it
Resolved, That Tulula Lodge ex-
tend to Brother Clayton our sympa-
thy in this sad hour; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of these res
olutions be spread on the minute book
of our lodge and copy be given our
bereaved brother.
Respectfully submitted,
w. L. Colbert,
]. FL. Benjamin,
Jake Brown,
Committee
Adopted by Tulula Lodge, this Feb.
10Th, 1918.
M. M. Little, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
MERCHANT MARINE
SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE

The mayor of Ocala has received
notice from those in authority that
they desire to award scholarship to
a deserving boy of ocala between the
ages of IA and 18, in the Merchants
Marine Training School, Camp Jose
phus Daniels, at West Palm Beach,
Fla.
The object of the school is to fit
American boys for career at sea.
Boys who qualify during the five
months course may be appointed as
cadets for the full three years course.
As young men are needed for our
merchant marine service, which
promises great expansion after the
war, these boys will be offered posi-
tions as quartermasters, boatswains,
junior officers, etc. Those interested
may obtain additional information
from ]. z. Chace, mayor.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
ESSENCE OF Won
TIRPITZ'S ADDRESSES
ASSOCIATED Press)

Amsterdam, Feb. 20.-Following is
report in the German socialist pa
per Vorwaerts of a speech by Ad-
miral Won Tirpitz at meeting of the
Fatherland party in Essen:
"In Essen, Won Tirpitz told his
hearers that no one in Germany, from
the highest to the lowest, had melted,
or wanted, this war.
'In Essen, Won Tirpitz rallied at
British mammonism and capitalism.
Germany f1ourished only by honest
labor he said.E
"In Essen, Won Tirpitz pleaded for
public spirit and unselfshness.
SIN Essen, Won Tirpitz thundered
against the trust magnates of Amer
lea and England.
''In Essen, are the Krupp works"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
STRENGTHENED OUT
THE SITUATION
Statement by Lloyd George Accepted
by British Papers as
Satisfactory
(Associated Press)

London, Feb. 20.-A majority of
the morning papers accept the state
ment made in the house of commons
yesterday by Premier Lloyd George,
as a satisfactory explanation and en-
tirely approve the Versailles agree
ment. They consider the whole in.
cident Strengthened out. The opinion
is expressed that no government
crisis is likely to arise at present, al
though hostile papers believe the gov
ernment has been weakened by recent
events.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
WILLIAMS JUBILEE SINGERS

The Williams Jubilee Singers, one
of the best colored musical troupes on
the road, who have been coming to
Ocala, for several seasons, will again
be here Thursday evening, February
21st, at Metropolitan Theatre. Many
white people heard this company last
year, and regretted that their friends
did not, for it is a musical treat of ex-
ceptional value. There will be seats
reserved for the white people. See
the advertisement in this issue.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
CAUGHT TWO DIsTILLERs

Sheriff Galloway's office yesterday
took in two illicit distillers at Reddick
yesterday, catching the men and their
outfits almost. in the town limits. The
men were colored, Jessie Williams to-
tally blind and Charlie Smith.
The men had unusually elaborate
and complete distilleries, and good
deal of ingenuity was shown in their
construction. The men are in jail and
their confiscated outfits at the sheriffs
Office where they are source of such
interest.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
CONSIDER EACH INDIVIDUAL
CASE

Washington, Feb. 20.-Deferrea
draft classification for railroad EN-.
ployes is under consideration between
the war department and the railroad
administration, it became known to-
day. The war department objects to
giving special consideration to rail-
road employees as class, insisting
that the case of each man should be
considered Individually as to whether
he is indispensable to the operation of
the railroads.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
OCALA FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1918.
PAN-GERMANS
NOT POPULAR
Even in Their Own Country their
Sentiments do Not Meet with
Unmixed Approval
ASSOCIATED Pressl

The Hague, Netherlands, Feb. 20.
Pan-G Germans who "did what they
could to make the war inevitable"
are denounced by the Frankfurter
Zeitung and are warned that their
hour of reckoning is coming, in an
article published in that newspaper.
The article is a reply to a criticism
by the Pan-German writer, Herr Fig
enbrodt, who accused the newspaper
of entertaining an anti-militarist
spirit. Retorting to the critic, the
Frankfurter Zeitung asked what
has happened in this war;" and an
swered the question by saying:
'The army which enlisted at the
beginning of the war has failed by a
long way in numbers. Masses of men
have had to be added to it and trained
within time far shorter than that
which even we contemplated.
"Fhe conception that England de-
sired to seek decision by arms in
any circumstances was the basis of
the Pan-German policy. They cher
ished the idea of the imminence of
this war because they longed for it.
In the first number of the Pan-Ger-
man News, at that time the chief
organ of Pan-Germans, these words
were written, the hour we have long
ed for at last has struck; the holy
war;
at is impossible to say that the
war was desired abroad but it is not
diffo1114 4n xryha -.
every nerve to bring about. Anybody
who did not go about with his eyes
shut knew that Germany, except for
a small group, did not wish for war,
but that small group, just these Pan
Germans, could contribute towards
making it inevitable, that they did
''If we along with others have any
reproach to make to ourselves it is
that we did not more carefully watch
the doings of such people. They were
takers whom one thought a nuisance
but did not take as seriously as the
damage which they subsequently did
proves that one ought to have done.
"The effect of Pan-German out
bursts upon foreign public opinion
was not considered at the time but
they alone can account for the flood
of hate towards German which show
ed itself at the beginning of the war
and which found the German public
comparatively unprepared. We could
not understand it and we asked our
selves how it was possible. Now we
have foun dout. From the writing of
Baumgarten and other publications
we have seen that not the good Ger
man people but the Pan-Germans
earned bad name for Germans in
Nthe world. We are not so foolish as
to look upon the enemy as angels.
The consciousness of the innocence
felt in Germany at the beginning of
the war, though understandable, was
not justified for now we see that agi-
tation on the part of Pan-Germans
which they carried even beyond our
frontiers created a false impression
upon foreign public opinion, an i'm
preston that the German people and
their government were animated by
plans for conquest and deeds of vio-
lence, and this opinion was encourag-
ed by chauvinists in those countries
abroad.
German people do not yet know
the extent of the damage done to
them by the Pan-Germans, but the
hour of reckoning for them is COM
ing"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
HUSTLED MESSENGER
To HOFFMAN
Trotzky and Lenine Evidently the
Abject Slaves of the
TeutOns
(Associated Press

Petrograd, Feb. 20.-General Hoff-
man, German military representative
at Brest-Litovsk, telegraphed the
Bolshevih government for a written
authorization of the wireless peace
message sent yesterday to Berlin.
The Russian official statement says
messenger is en- route to Dvinsk to-
day with the original peace message,
signed by Lenine and Trotzky.
ANOTHER ADVANCE
Berlin, Feb. 20.-It is announced
officially that the German forces yes
terday advanced northeast and east
of Dvinsk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
ANOTHER STRIKE AHEAD

London, Feb. 20.-The German in
dependent socialists are arranging
for demonstration strike in the mu-
nitions factories throughout the em.
pire, commencing March 1st, reports
from Berlin say.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
DATE NOT SET FOR SECOND
DRAFT

Washington, D. c., Feb. 2O.-Secre-
tary Baker authorized the statement
today that no date has been selected
for beginning the second draft. The
remaining increments of the first
draft will begin to move to the camps
this week.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
DISSATISFACTION
lin DEUTSCHLAND
sszzzzN Go - -
People are Perturbed Because Nego-
tiations with Russia Didn't Bring
a General Peace
ASSOCIATED Press)

London, Feb. 20.-Germany's new
war against Russia apparently is not
popular with the people of Germany
and Austria, according to comment in
the press of those countries. When
the Brest-Litovsk negotiations closed
all the talk in Germany was of peace.
The school children were given a holl-
day and joy bells rung The public
apparently didn't discriminate be-
tween peace with the Ukraine and
general peace. The Vossische Zeitung
and Vorwaerts emphasize this point,
and want an explanation of who is
responsible for the disappointment.
THE WOLF BLAMES THE LAMB
Amsterdam, Feb. 20.-"We can no
longer believe in the pacific intentions
of the Russians. We must see that
peace and order prevail in the reg
ions of adjoining countries" German
Foreign Minister Kuehlman declared,
addressing the reichstag main COM
mittee yesterday. "Even today we
are prepared to conclude a peace
which corresponds with our inter-
ests," he added.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
BANKS WILL OBSERVE
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY

Friday, February 22nd, 1913, being
q legal holiday tWashington's birth
day. in the state of Florida, the un-
dersigned banks of this city will be
closed for business on that day.
The Commercial Bank.
The Ocala National Bank.
The Munroe & Chambliss
National Bank.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
STEADY INCREASE
Of SHIPPING
To Supply the Needs of the Allied
Nations May be Expected from
the Present Time
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Feb. 20.-The low
point of available allied shipping has
been passed two or three weeks earl
ier than officials expected and conf
dence was expressed today that ship
ping available for the future would I'M
crease steadily.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
NEED OF SHIPS

Washington, Feb. 20.-Food Ad-
ministrator Hoover in statement to-
day called on all patriotic ship work
ers to enroll in a patriotic service re-
serve. No amount of increased food
production, decreased food use or food
substitution will help unless ships for
sending the food to Europe are avail
able, he said.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
THE WOLF BLAMEs THE LAMB
UKRAINE A GOLD MINE FOR
AUSTRIA

Amsterdam, Feb. 20.-Addressing
the lower house of the reichstag at
Vienna, Austrian Premier Won Heyd-
Ter declared under the peace treaty
with Ukraine there was placed at the
disposal of the Central Powers the
Ukraine's surplus of agricultural pro-
ducts. This surplus, he asserted, was
greater than the Central Powers at
the most powerful estimate could
transport.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the city
council will receive bids on February
10th, 7:3O o'clock D. M, for the ap-
pointment of 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 FL. C. Sistrunk, City Clerk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
NOTICE

If you have never registered IN
Marion county and want to vote in
the June primary, come to the court
house in Ocala during March and
April and register. Office upstairs.
2 2-20-d1t-4tw
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
ANOTHER ADVANCE
OPINION OF EXPERTS
On the Prospective Prices of Grain
Must be Sent Out Before
First of April
lAssociated Press

Chicago, Feb. 2O.-The opinions of
experts on the probable course of
prices of corn, oats and provisions
must be sent out by Boardsof Trade
brokerage houses before April first,
according to the ruling of the direc-
tors of the Board of Trade announced
today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
BOTH SIDES READY
FOR BATTLE
Fiercest Struggle the World has Ever
Seen About to Begin in
Northern France
(Associated rress)

Washington, Feb. 2O-After exten-
sive preparations silently and syste-
matically carried on, it is apparent
that both the Germans and Allies are
ready for the long expected offensive
in the west, says Secretary Baker in
his weekly review of military opera
tions. The secretary says the bulk of
the German forces are now assembled
in the west.
TOO QUICK FOR THE TEUTONS
With the American Army, France,
Feb. 20.-A German patrol ready to
ambush an American patrol was dis
covered yesterday morning by SEN
try, who gave the alarm. Then Amer
lean machine guns riddled the enemy
and the Germans fed, carrying casu-
alties. It is thought that this is the
same patrol that successfully am
bushed some Americans last week.
No American casualties in yester-
days encounter were recorded.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
PALMER WANTS ACCOUNT OF
ALIEN PROPERTY

Washington, Feb. 2O.-Alien Prop
erty Custodian Palmer today urged
all banks and trust companies, sur
rogates, United States attorneys and
Internal Revenue collectors to report
at once any enemy owned property
known to them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
NOTICE TO wooDMEN

Co. Fl, Both Regiment, U. R. w. o. W.:
All members of the above company
are requested to be present Feb. 10th,
at 7:30 p. m. for drill.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20

Buy war savings stamps to help
win the war, and have US fill your
prescriptions for accurate service
The Court Pharmacy. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20

Until further notice Gerig's Drug
Store will close at eight o'clock p. m,
week days except Saturday. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20

Our toilet articles are the best to be
had at any price. Try them and t'buy
war savings stamps" with the saw
ings. The Court Pharmacy. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20

A full assortment OF the famous
PAKRO Seedtape. Just the thing foT
the small fall garden, 0cala Seed
lore. - II
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20
ANOTHER STATE RATIFIES
PROHIBITION AMENDMENT
ASSOCIATED Press)

Helena, Feb. 20.-The Montana
legislature yesterday ratified the fed
eral prohibition amendment.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20

Charleston Wakefield cabbage
plants and White Bermuda onions,
now ready. Biting & Company. 19-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20

w. K. Lane, NJ. D., Physician and
Surgeon, specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Law Library Building, OcaIa,
Florida e
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-02-20

We have left some of that 29-cent
shipment of Correspondence Cards.
Big value. Gerig's Drug Store. 2-20
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Do you read the want ads?
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Weather Forecast: Fair tonight and
Thursday, rain northeast portion to-
night; colder, from 36 to SO degrees in
north portion; colder Thursday.