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The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-10-24
THE DEAR OLD CONFEDERATE
Gainesville Sum


In the city of Atlanta there is being
| held what may be the last session of
the United States Confederate Vet
Grams. God knowsAwe trust not.
Yet. if this be 49, the last, there
must be one soOh.E %hen the last
old heroes will bSsSAss) old to march
! by. &A
We repeat he&MM the old boys,
the lines of thel " they loved so
we'll even if on ~ ,isrupted lana,
now reunited. mas 81 the sons of
the old Confederal fight for the
Stars and Stripes. hey would have
/ had it so.
And the grizzled vet rams in At
lanta today are standing with the
Stars and Stripes and conquered ban
ner wreathed and entwined above
them.
Take the banner down. tis' tattered;
Broken in its staff and shattered;
4 Anu the VdllduI uOSLS are 81 3lIGIeu
Over whom it floated high
Oh! It's hard for us to fold it:
Hard to think there's none to hold 1t;
Hard that those who once unrolled it
Now must furl it with a sighg
Fur the banner! Furl it sadlyf
Once ten thousands hailed it gladly;
And ten thousands wildly, madly
Swore it should forever wave;
Swore that foeman's sword should
never
Hearts like theirs entYined discover
Till that flag should noat forever
Der their freedom Or their grave.
Furl it. for the handsfthat grasp it
And the hearts that fDndly clasped it
Cold and dead aref lying low;
And that banner-itsis trailing
While around it souhdS the wailing.
OF its people in their woe.
F'url that banner, n True, tbs CORY,
Yet tbs wreathed around with glory,
And twill live in Song and story.
Though it's fOldR are in the dust:
For its fame on Brightest pages
Penned by pOetsf and by sages
Shall go sounding down the ages,
Furl its folds fhOugh now we must
Furl that banneH softly, slowly!
Treat it gentlyEit is holy:
! For it droop$ above the dead;
Touch if not-anfOld it never,
Let it droop there, furled forever,
For its peoples hopes are dead.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-10-24

Colonel and MrS ]. NJ. Martin have
returned from BAmore, \. c.. where
they spent the aast months Of the
summer They Stopped over in At
lanta to attend the Confederate re-
union. We noS wit ha great deal of
pleasure that Colonel Martin was
honored with "a place or the rost,
rum.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-10-24

The U. S. civil service commission
announces auS examination for fire.
manufacturer, To be held at Ocala, Fla,
on Novembera17, 1919. Vacancies in
the custodian service at 5000 a year
will be filed from this examination.
Competitors will not be required TO
report for examination at any place,
but will be rated on physical ability,
training and experience, and all ap-
plicants must have had at least six
months experience in firing. In cas-
es of temporary appointment if COM
petent male help cannot be secured,
females may be admitted to examin-
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-10-24

The football gane tomorrow IN
Tampa between tie University 81
Florida and the University Of Ceor.
ga VIII attract raore people 70 the
Plant field than pver before to see
a football game. The Florida Ca.
tors passed through Ocala Yesterday
and the Georgia University will mass
through here today. The Florida
team goes a day earlier to get in
little practice to better acauaint
themselves to meet ,eheir stronger
rivals. The game ID to be n good one
ana there will be some ten or fifteen
10 go from Ocala 10 see the game
and to attend the big dance IN honor
OF the two visiting Universities al the
Tampa Yacht and Country club
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-10-24
OCTOBER BECOMES AN usuRP1R

Not since the establishment OF the
weather has there been such sue.
.cession OF hot day as has been so
far recorded in OCTOBER.
October seems . have joined the
.bolsheviks and usurpinp thar
which rightfully helonsg to July ana
August.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-10-24

alton. Age limits, 20 years or over
For further information ana &p1!ica.
tons address the Secretary, Local
Civil Service Board Ocala, Fla, or
the Secretary, Fifty Civil Service
District, Postoffce, ATLANTA, Ga.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-10-24

Commander w. E. McGahagin has
just returneH from the Confederate
reunion in atlanta. AS time fades
away these gatherings become more
enthusiastic and more largely at
tended. Commander McGahagin
says the Atlahta one was the biggest
and most enjoyable ever held
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-10-24

Mr.. J. w WycoT, one of the pion-
eer orange growers of Citra, was
among the sOcaIa visitors during the
week.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-10-24

We recommend Cherry Expector-
ant for coughs and colds. G. c..
Greene & q, Druggists-10-3-1m.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-10-24

Pasteur C johnson sell Federal
bread at Anthony-10-17-St.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-10-24

The LOngshoremen's strike is /;
long way from a settlement.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-10-24

Cotton quotations have reached the
highest mark ever recorded.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1919-10-24

In the city of Atlanta there is being
held what may be the last session OF
the United States Confederate Vet
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
NEWSPAPER MAN
PRESENTS STATE
WITH OLD RELIC
1iy The AsSociated Press)

AUSTIN, Tex. July 17.-Follow-
ing the introduction Of resolutions in
the Texas legilature asking for the
appointment Of a committee TO secure
for the state the corner stone Of the
first permanent capitol Of Texas,
which burned in 1881. from a person
residing in Denver, Colorado. who was
said to have possession Of the relic. a
stone bearing the inscription. Texas,
1S45" was found i'm Austin.
This stone is said to be the corner
stone Of the capitol which was built
in 1854, and IL has been presented to
the governor by a local newspaper
man. The governor has asked the
legilature for an expression as TO
what disposition they wish to be made
Of the relic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
OFFER AIRPLANES
FOR POLE FLIGHT
Leader Of British Imperial
Antarctic Expedition May
Carry One on the Trip.
lRy The Associntel rrcssl

LONDON July 1.-Two airplane
manufacturers have offered to give
an airplane TO j. l.. Cope. leader Of
the British Imperial Antarctic Ex-
pedition, for a flight to the South
Pole. 1t is declared to be Mr. Cope's
Intention to carry an airplane on
board the exploring steamer Terra
Nova on which the expedition is to
proceed until the vessel becomes fast
from the ice.
Mr.. Cope is planning to be absent
about six years.
Among the officers he has selected
to accompany him are several who
participated in previous expeditions.
Professor X. G. Mossman. who had
been appointed Chief Of the Scientific
Staff, was MeteroloCist to the Scott
ish Antarctic Expedition. A. III. Lark
man. Chief Engineer with the Shack
Teton Expedition. will go with Mr.
Cope IN the same capacity, and Lieu
tenant H. r. HooEe. Of the Royal Air
Force. who also was with the Shack
Teton Expedition. has been appointed
chief of the wireless staff.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
REPUBLICANS +.
CONFER With
Pres. WILSON
League of Nations is Subject
Discussed at White
House Today.
SEN. M'CUMBER FIRST
Borah and Johnson VIII Be
Asked to Call.
Sen. M'CUMBER FIRST
CRy The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July IT,
President Wilson today began con-
ferences with republican senators in
a discussion Of the peace treaty and
the League Of Nations covenant. Sem
ator McCumber, republican from
North Dakota, was the first caller.
He declined to disclose the topics dis
cussed, but said they covered wide
range. McCumber is a supporter of
the treaty and league covenant and
said his position was clear. He de-
clined to discuss the Shantung situa-
tion.
Other senators were expected to
call later. 1t is intimated that the
president has planned to invite all re-
publican seniors to the White House
to discuss the measures while the
house Is devoting several hours daily
to conferences.
Senators Borah of Idaho and john
son of California, the bitterest OPP
poncnts Of the league covenant, are
expected to be invited, but there j.
some doubt as to their accepting the
invitation of the president.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
CUNNY


When a TELLER is doin' the best he can,
And playin' the game like regular
man,
And maybe he's OWN debt, hera
and there
To hound him and pester him isn't
quite fair.
There's many a man with a plenty
today,
Who, once on a time, wasn't strict
~ o. X;
But tryin' until he had proved he was
Proved that kickin' tryiD' man isn't
quite fair.
We've all got strain Of old Nero,
! guess;
LIS sort Of blight on the worlds
happiness;
But conscience is hardy and aims TO
forebear--
And keep Us a-playin' the game fair
and square!
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
AMERICAN war
MOTHERS Meet
IN SEPTEMBER

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July IT.
Mrs. Alice Nj. French. national presi-
dent Of the American War Mothers
has announced that the national con-
vention Of that organization will be
held in Washington, ID. c., Septem-
ber 20 TO 81 inclusive. The plans are
for the national board of directors.
of which Mrs Rueben r. Hutohcraft,
Paris. KY, is chairman. to meet on
the afternoon Of September 20 The
convention will open formally that
evening. Mrs. French is to preside,
assisted by Mrs. Emile. Hendricks. Of
Salem, Ore. and Mrs. G. l.. +. Rob
inson. Hartford, Conn, first and sec
ond vice presidents, respectively.
The American War Mothers in
organization Of mothers of soldiers,
other women relatives not being ad-
mitted to membership.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
LANDING SITES
INSPECTED FOR
new FIELDHERE

Colonel J. f. Fechet, department
air service officer of the southern de-
partment, and Colonel James Prem
ice, war department representative
for the balloon section, were taken
for an inspection trip Of proposed
landing sites near Brownsville yester-
day afternoon by a committee from
the Board Of City Development com
posed Of G. l.. Jessup, A. a. Browne
and s. c. Tucker
After the trip the party held CON
ference and the first steps were TAX
en- to secure the new air station for
Brownsville. The two visiting Off
GERS expressed themselves as being
highly pleased with the prospects
here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
TEXAS FARMERS
.CONCRESSOPENS
SESSIONS TODAY

COLLEGE STATION, Tex, July
i7.-Discussions calculated TO help
the farmer solve his financial prob
lens will form the major topics at the
twenty-second annual convention of
the Texas Farmers Congress, which
convenes here tonight and continues
through Saturday morning.
Twenty affiliated bodies Of the
congress began session today and will
consider subjects related to detailed
work of the farm. Meetings are be
ing held at the Agricultural and Me
chanical College.
Sessions of congress proper will
be held tonight, Friday night and Sat
urday morning. Annual reports and
general marketing problems will form
the larger part of tonight's program.
Among the speakers will be Clarence
Ousley. who will discuss Marketing
the Cotton Crop in Texas Under Pre-
sent World Conditions"
Friday nights program includes
includes action on committee reports
and an address on Rural Eucation"
by DR.. S. p. Brooks, president Of
Baylor University, Waco. On Sat
urday morning there is to be round
table discussion with the principal ad-
dress by c. S. +. Holland, banker
Of Houston. Election of officers will
include the sessions.
Allied associations meeting in ses-
sion with the farmers congress in
clude the State Horticultural Society
Texas Dairymen Association, Texas
Swine Breeders Association, Texas
Farm Boys Association, Texas Wo-
mans Council Truck Growers Asso-
citation, Texas Poultry Association
Texas Jersey Cattle Club. and Texas
Railway Development Agents Asso
citation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
J.P. MORCAN'S GIFT
MUCH APPRECIATED
Stained Glass Panels for the
Study Of European Art.

LONDON, July 1.-THE gift of j.
II MORGAN, of New York, to the
Victoria and Albert Museum of the
collection of stained glass, which oc-
cupled five windows of one of the
corridors, caused widespread staisfac-
ton here.
The collection is of peculiar inter
est to students and designers. The
earliest items of the glass are four
small panels of French glass of the
istter part Of the 18th century. Two
oI these represent scenes from the
temptation in the Wilderness" The
subjects Of the other panels, evident
y contemporary. are the Miracle of
tne Feeding of the Five Thousand
and scene from the life Of St. Mich
olas.
ine rest is entirely Of German and
s~iss origin and provides material
iOf studying the distinctive develop
ments OF art, particularly in the
anime Valley, towards the close Of the
uothic period and during the Renais-
sance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
TREND OF BRAZIL's TRADE

The United States during the last
five years has become the chief fac
tor in Brazil's import trade. In 1916
when Brazi's total imports aggTe-
gated $247,O00, 900. the United States
supplied commodities valued AZ $780,
10000 British shipments to Bra
I'll amounted to $4,000. 900; ArCen-
tine, $4,000, 900. and French, $l2,-
100000
In 1913 the United Kingdom led ir
exports to Brazil, supplying her with
goods valued at $SO,O00,000 out OF
total imports of $4,000, 900. Ger
many sent goods amounting TO $57,
600, 900; the United States, SOL 900,
600; France, So, ,OOO, 900, and Argen-
tina, $24,000,000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
G. 0. P. LEADERS CONFER WITH WILSON
WAR DEPT. RECOGNIZES
NATIONAL GUARD UNITS
(By The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. ID. c., July H.
Immediate organization of the nation
al guard in states and territorial po-
sessions of the United States, in ac-
cord with plans approved by the war
department will begin soon, it was
announced today. The guard will be
formed on a basis of sixteen divisions
with maxAnum strength Of 440, 900
men, but federal funds available per-
init only 100000 men for the pres
ent.
Federal aid will be available for
each state when the guard units are
allotted, formed and inspected.
Guard units are already organized in
several states and the war department
announces that recognition will be
extended to some Of these.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
BOSTON STREET CARS
STOP; STRIKE CALLED
Union Protests Delay of War
Board Action.

BOSTON, July 1.-THE car ser
vice on all the street, subway and
elevated lines here and in twelve ad-
jacent cities and towns are tied up to-
day by strike Of eight thousand en-
ployes of the Boston Eelevated Rail
way Company. The strike was call
ed in protest against the delay Of the
War Labor Board in deciding upon
their demands Of an eight hour day
and a wage increase.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
SHERMAN STARTS A
FIGHT ON SHANTUNC
DECISION In TREATY

WASHINGTON, ID. O.. July IT.
Senator Sherman Of Illinois, republi-
can. attacket the Shantung decision
Of the peace treaty in "a senate adj
dress today. He asserted that the pro
vision would aid Japan TO become a
sabre rattler Of the world and would
strengthen the day when she might
try like Germany for the world en-
pire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
MEXICO TAKES ACTION
AGAINST ALL RADICALS
NRv The .Assncintcd rressl

MEXICO CITY, July l7--Active
measures to prevent radicals with an
archistic tendencies from spreading
their doctrines in the republic are be
ing taken by the government which
already has deported several persons
charged with pernicious conduct Fed
sral employees at all ports Of entry
have been instructed to keep a watch
full eye for suspicious persons.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
n. A.P.A. R. N.
APPROVED BY
TEXAS SENATE

AUSTIN, Tex. July 17.-Efforts
Of the National Association for the
protection Of American Rights in
Mexico was given approval today
when a resolution was adopted in the
senate declaring the plight of Amer
leans i'm Mexico to be serious and en-
dorsing the associations work for the
furtherence Of the establishment Of
law and order in Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
DALLAS PAIR
FIRED UPON
IN DARKNESS
CBy The Associated Press)

DALLAS, Tex, July III. l..
Roberts. aged 40, mechinist, was fat.
ally wounded and Mrs. Sadie Thomas,
age 40. was seriously wounded early
today when they were fired upon
from out of the darkness on a coun-
try road near the city. Roberts died
later. Mrs. Thomas may recover.
They were riding in an automobile
and had stopped for a few minutes
at cross reads, where they were
fired On. No arrests have been made
as yet.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
TEACHERS SUICIDE.
Rr The Associated Fressl

FUSAN, KOREA, July 1.-Two
teachers in the Fusan Girls Higher
school for japanese, Miss Kikuye Ma
kuno and Miss Mikiye Maxine recent
IL swallowed large quantities Of poi
son kept in the school for chemical
experiments. When discovered they
were dying. The girls left letters
saving that they were depressed and
no longer cared to live.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
FRENCH SEEK
TOREDUCEH.
{. |. BY Law

iAhlS, July 1.-THE minister Of
!us'ice introduced in the chamber of
s.pu'ies the government bill which is
- A'enoed to reduce the high cost Of
n'ihg. This bin is demanding imme-
,e s'a'e consideration as the previous
i" expired three months after the
hostilities ceased
me present measure covers a per
;ou oi three years and provides for
increases in penalties.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
PORTS INCREASE WORK

GALVESTON, Tex, July IT
Eleven vessels Of the United States
shipping board locked in Galveston
harbor in one day recently. In addi-
ton there were fifteen to twenty
other vessels in the harbor. taking on
or discharging cargoes. The business
Of the port for July, it is estimated,
will show a substantial increase over
other months since the armistice was
signed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
STEAMER AGROUND;
SLATER REPORTED
RAMMED In A FOG

NEW YORK. July 1.-THE Unit
ID States Shipping Board steamer
Srantica was aground off the New
Jersey coast and asked assistance &C
rording to wireless message receiv.
d early today.
A later report adds that the Scan
tea was rammed in a fog but was
only slightly damaged and is report
ed to be proceeding on her voyage
after making minor repairs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
COTTON men TAKE
STEPS TO FREEZE
OUT UNION LABOR

FALL RIVER, Mass, July IT,
The Fall River Cotton Manufacturing
association today issued a statement
declaring their intention of shutting
down their mills should the union de-
clare a strike in any plant Of mem
ber Of the association failing to COM
ply with the unions demands in the
readjustment Of wages
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
REAPER WORKERS
ARE LOCKED OUT
Mccormick Employees Handed
Blow in Strike, Affect
ing 10000.
tBy The Associated Press)

CHICAGO, July 17.-Ten thous-
and employees Of the Mccormick
Reaper works were locked out TODAY
as a result Of the closing Of the plant
indefinitely, due to the strike which
began Tuesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
EX-SOLDIER TAKES
OWNLIFE AFTER HE
SHOT SWEETHEART
me The Associnted Press

FORT WORTH, Tex, July H.
After shooting Estelle Ray, aged Is,
at midnight, Owen White, age 20, an
cx-soldier, walked into cornileld
and killed himself with the same
weapon the shot the girl with. II IS
announced that the girl will recover.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
IEZASSOLONS
SEEK WATERS
Of THE PECOS
Instruct Attorney General to
Investigate Plan of
New Mexico.
Want THEIR SHARE
Diversion Plants Alleged to
Take Aqua Away.

AUSTIN, Tex, July 1.-THE
legislature today instructed by reso-
luton the attorney general to insti-
tute legal proceedings to insure Tex
as its share Of the Pecos river waters
which rise in New Mexico, in case the
Investigation develops that diversion
plants in New Mexico receive more
than their share of the. water for ir-
rigation purposes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
STRIKE TIES
UP SHIPPING
IN new YORK

NEW YORK, July l7.-An embar-
60 on export freight was threatened
today as the strike Of firemen, oilers
and seamen continues to spread. The
congestion Of freight here has become
a serious matter
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
50 MORE FLYERS
COMING TO The
BORDER PATROL.
Hy The Associated Press)

LOS ANGELES, Cal, July H.
Thirty army aviators from Rockwell
Field, San Diego, passed through here
yesterday en- route TO Kelly field, San
Antonio, Texas, where, under the
command Of Captain II. r. Kelly,
they are to be formed into the eighth
aero squadron ana assigned to bor-
der patrol.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
MRS. CORRELL
SEEKS MONEY
FROM MEXICO
OBv The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July IT,
Mrs. John Correll Of Ada, Okla, a
widow Of an American citizen who
was murdered near Tampico. is here
today to lay the case before the State
Department and President Wilson and
to demand an idemnity and repara-
tion. Mrs. Correll is accompanied by
her son. who was wounded by ban
dts at the time of his fathers death.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
II" MAN KILLED.
w lie Assncinied pressl

c,,,rk The Associated pressl
= "hNEVA, July flames b. Me
.'eary' American Y. NJ. {. A. secre-
Is. r' 20, was killed BY a swerving
italian hydroplane while standing on
rFer boat. McCreary died water.
nc VIII be buried at Prague.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
COTTON EXPORTS FOR
JUNE 631,995 BALES
Imports Are l7,269 is Report
of Department.
(Ry The Associated rressl

WASHINGTON, d. G., July IT,
Exports Of cotton and linters for the
month Of June were 63l ,995 bales.
and the imports were 1929, the de-
partment Of commerce announced to-
day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17
WEATHER
Tonight and Friday, partly cloudy;
light 70 moderate northeasterly to
southeasterly winds.

The following are the local weather
observations for the 2f-hour period end
ing a ! 2. ~. today. and which are sup
piled by Mrs. a. w. Reed United States
volunteer weather observer at Browns
Maximum temperature $3.50
Minimum temperature ..74.00
Barometric pressure 1896
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1919-07-17

Temperature at noon today ~. $500