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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
A DEATH TRAP IN OCALA

Between the crush of traffic In our
cities, and the absolute impossibility
of anybody remembering all the rules,
it seems like the American citizen
must choose between buying an auto
and being killed-Ocala Evening Star.
We have no crush of traffic in Ocala,
but two of its principal sidewalks are
used as a "short cut" by the auto
drivers who speed as they please. The
attention of the city marshal, city at
terney and the mayor has been called
to this dangerous practice, but to no
avail. Probably nothing but a human
life viii move them, or, what is worse,
the people who permit it. M.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
ADOPT FORMAL RESOLUTIONS
ENDORSING HIGHWAY ROUTE

The Marion County Board of Trade
as whole endorsed the proposed
state highway route from Ocala to
Tampa, by way of Dade City and
Plant City, at the meeting of the or
ganiaztion last night. The good roads
committee of the trade body had al
ready gone on record as favoring the
route, but had adopted no formal res
olutions. The resolutions adopted last
night were as follows:
Whereas, it has been proposed that
one of the state highways shall be
routed from Ocala to Tampa; and,
Whereas, the Marion County
Board of Trade is of the opinion that
this highway should follow the short
est possible route consistent with ser,
vice to the greatest number. with the
greatest benefit materially, and the
greatest scenic beauty and pleasure to
be derived therefrom; and,
Whereas, q route running south
from Ocala, parallel to the S. A. L.
railroad, through Summerield, Sum-
ter county, the northeast corner OF
Hernando county. Dade City to Plant
City and thence to Tampa, connecting
at Dade City with a road into Polk
county, does, in the opinion of the
Marion County Board of Trade, pass
along the ridge of the state, and meet
the requirements named; and,
Whereas, the proposed route would
connect the county seats of Sumter
and Pasco counties, not connected by
other routes; and,
Whereas, the Marion County
Board of Trade is informed that Sum-
ter and Pasco counties and the north
east corner of fernando county con-
template large bond issues for good
roads; and,
Whereas, the good roads commit
tee of this organization has gone on
record as favoring the new route;
therefore, be it
Resolved that the Marion County
Board of Trade, in regular session,
Thursday night, May 8, 1919, does, as
whole. hereby endorse as route for
one of the state highways road run
ming straight south from Ocala, thru
Summerield, Sumter county, the
northeast corner of fernando county,
Dade City and Plant City to Tampa;
and, be it further
Resolved, that copies of these res
olutions be sent to the state highway
commission, to the commercial organ
izations at Bushnell, Brooksville. Dade
City, Plant City and Tampa, the Pasco
Good Roads Association, and other
commercial and good roads organiza-
tions in the state.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
IMPORTANT MEETING
next YEAR N OcALA
State Horticultural Association De-
cides to Hold It's 1920 Session
In Our City

A long distance message to Mayor
Chace last night, from Mf Frank
Logan, in Orlando, announced that the
State Horticultural Association, IA
session at that place. had chosen
Ocala as its next meeting place.
This association is one Of the IarR-
est and most influential organizations
III the state, and its meeting here
next year means at least 500 first
class visitors to the city, all Of whom
will spread our good name over Flor
ida, If we treat. them right
The Ocalans at Orlando n1rn
MessTs. F. H Logan, T. 1. ArnoIe.
Harry Borland, Win Taylor and 1<ra
j. r. Moorhead. Mr.. Logan represent
ed the mayor of Ocala and the Rotary
Club. Mr.. Taylor represented the
Board of Trade. Mr.. Logan. n his
phone message, gave Mrs. Moorhead
the principal credit for obtaining the
next regular meeting Of association
for Ocala. she having made q fine
speech in favor of our city
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
OPPOSE PUBLICITY MEASURE

The Marion County Board of Trade
went on record last night as being op-
posed to the creation of the proposed
commissioner of immigration and
publicity" for Florida. The matter
had been referred TO the publicity
committee of the trade organization
and last night Mr.. E. G. Bennett,
chairman of the committee. asked that
action be taken in the matter by the
board as whole. Mr. Bennett point
ed out that the bill to create the new
Office carried a large appropriation
among other things. He also pointed
out that the publicity resulting from
the creation of the proposed Office
GJhld be at the expense of many of
the small er counties In the state.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
AERIAL VOYAGE
TO EUROPE
NC-4 Had to Alight, but the Other
Planes Safely Made the VOy-
age to Halifax
CAssociated Press)

Chatham, Mass, May 9.-The naval
seaplane NC-4 was towed into Chat
ham harbor by motor boat from the
Chatham aviation station this morn
ing. The plane was first sighted by
guard at the station. The members
of her crew reported they were COM
Portable and had passed the night on
a calm sea. Only one engine of the
seaplane was in service, the other
three being disabled on the trip from
Rockaway. The other two planes
which left Rockaway yesterday arriv-
ed at Halifax safely early last eve
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
COMMITTEES APPOINTED

At the injecting of the Board of
Trade last night President Duval an
nounced the appointment of the mem
bers of the educational committee and
the agricultural committee of the or
ganization. The members of the edu-
cational committee are: w. T. Gary,
chairman; w. Fl Cassels, J. E. Chace,
K. H. Martin and F. r. Hooker. The
agricultural committeeman are ). M.
Mefert, chairman, z. c. Chambliss, L.
s. Light. Rush I'll. Todd and A. C.
Blowers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
CAN TRUTHFULLY BE CALLED
THE 'UNIvERsAL CAR

Mr.. Ed. Tucker, the agent for the
Ford car in this communitr. has re-
ceived the following copy Of letter
from India, which viii be Interesting
not only to Ford riders, but the pubic
generally:
Bangalore, India, Jan. 3, 1919.
To the Ford Company, Detroit, Uich.
Dear Sirs: was reading q few ad-
vertisements of different papers on
autoes, pertaining to what they have
done in this war. But nothing aboux
our little Ford. So I'm writing you i
few facts, which are as follows:
In France 700 cars out Of 1000 were
Ford.
In Italy $50 cars out Of 1000 were
Fords.
In Egypt 900 cars out Of 1000 wsrs
Fords.
In MesOpOtamia sss cars ont o.
1000 were Fords
Under British capture, the FIRST car
in Bagdad was a Ford
The first car to cross the Persian
mountains was a Ford.
The first car in the genuine Garden
of Eden was Ford
The first car in the holy land was .
Ford.
Lines of communication contained
Fords by the hundreds from Bardnd
to the Black Sea.
/ have seen Fords used AS tanks
armored moving forts. electric hcbt
plants, water pumps, ambnIancea.
supply cars and lots of other thinrn.
and they were always ready for anv-
thing at any time.
These statements are facts - 7
have served in action all through tie
countries named. And 4 name tina
Ford the best auto in the world. TIE
iron-mule-with-a-kick.
i remain, Your friend.
Bosun Gilbert.
3133331-W. R. /. w. 7. H. C.
A British-A
p. S.-Also when we recart1,r,z
Kut, the first thing we landed an Wa
Ford with nothing left or Il huf ~
under frame, bare wheels and engine
Forty-fve minutes Afterwards. Mr..
Ford was manned by machine our
and was on the chase Of the retresfino
Turks and the Cobra Hun.
Some Record
The above tells its own story. ~.
have not added to, or detracted fro..
it. one word or syIlable. and a 4
doubtful if higher tribute could ts
paid to the sterling merits and Ia
around dependability Of motor ror
than that coming to the Ford 80
through this simple letter from n ooi.
der, who would not have tht or;n;c-
he has of the Ford car Il he kef -,.z
seen 1t deliver service nnonnal..s
not only IN the history II nnr t~I 's
the history Of peace.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
ST. LOUIS FIRST

Washington, May 9.-The treasury
today officially recognized the claim
Of the St. Louis district to having ex-
eeeded its Victory Loan quota by sub
scribing more than one hundred and
ninety-five millions, and thereby win
ming the honor of being the first dis
trict to go over the top.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
SEEK A SITE FOR
AERIAL LANDINGS

The Board of Trade has referred to
it's new industries committee the mat
ter of locating for the United States
aerial service landing field in -or
near Ocala, with a view to putting
Aahis city on an aerial mail route.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
BREAKING UP ON STEEL

Washington, May 9.-The resigna-
ton of the department of commences
industrial board is expected in official
circles today as a result of the rail-
road administration refusal to ac-
cept the boards schedule of steel
prices.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
CONSIDERING THE CONSE-
QUENCES

London, May 9-In a review of Ger
man opinion on the peace terms,
Reuters Berlin correspondent says
the remark is heard on all sides in
Berlin is rather anarchy than slav-
cry" and that all the people are dis
cussing the consequences of refusal
by Germany to sign the treaty.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09

The Star viii pay FIVE dollars for
evidence sufficient to warrant the ar
rest of any person who takes a copy
Of the Evening Star from the prem
ises Of any of our subscribers with
out the owners consent.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
NOTICE TO DISCHARGED
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS

Particulars as to obtaining the
sixty dollars bonus for discharged
men can be had by applying to the
undersigned. d. Mel Ferguson,
Chairman Civilian Relief COMMITTEES,
American Red Cross. Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
DELEGATES ARE DIVIDED

Paris, May 9.-The German dele
gates to the peace congress are con-
siderably divided among themselves in
their views on the peace terms sub
mitted by the allied and associad pow
ers, it was admitted today by high
British authority, according to a
Reuters dispatch.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
WAITING AT THE AZORES

Punta Delgado, Arozes, May O.
(By the Associated Press THE Am
erican destroyer tender Melville arriv-
ed here today from New York for
duty in connection with the naval
transatlantic fight.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09

Dirty sidewalks and dirty streets soon
make dirty home and dirty streets.
Use paint freely. It preserves wood,
metal and stone.
Replace broken window panes They
give your house or business broken
or patched-up appearance.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
TWO DAYS FOR REPAIRS

Washington, May 9.-Commander
Read telephoned the navy department
today from Chatham, Mass, that two
days were required to repair the
motors of seaplane NC-4. He said that
when the repairs had been made the
plane would proceed to Newfoundland.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
HELD UP BY FOG

Washington, May 9EThe departure
of the seaplanes NC-1 and NC-3 from
Halifax for Trepassey Bay, N. F., on
the second leg of the transatlantic
flight has been postponed until tomor-
row, the navy department was inform
ed by wireless today from Halifax.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
CAN'T PRONOUNCE 1T

Copenhagen, May 9.-Superior
Czech forces after bitter struggle
have gained footing in the town of
Magyszecseny, the Hungarian su-
Preme army command announces, says
q Budapest dispatch.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
VICTORY LOAN OVER
THREE BILLION
st. Louis District First to Go Over
the Top With Its Sub
scriptiOns
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, May 9.-Victory Loan
subscriptions today had reached a
total of more than three billions.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09

Call and see the big Republic truck.
1t will take the load of your heavy
hauling off your hands. r. r. Car
roll agent, Ocala, Fla. d&w
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
INTEND TO CALL BOLsHEVIKs IN

Berlin, May 9-(By the Associated
Press.)-"There's only one immediate
solution-peace with Russia and the
Use of Bolsheyik troops for Germany" I"
Herr Geisberth, one of the German
delegates at Versailles is quoted by
the Neue Zeitung as declaring in ref
erence to the peace terms submitted.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
CHINA WON'T SIGN

Paris, May 9.-(By the Associated
Press.) 1.-THE Chinese delegation has
received cabled instructions from Pc
king not to sign the peace treaty on
account of the Kiao Chau and Shan
tung settlement.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
CONSPIRACY DISCOVERED

London, May "a conspiracy to
induce British sailors to mutiny and
soldiers to demobilize themselves by
marching out of their barracks has
been discovered, according to the
Daily Mail. The premises of various
persons were searched and documents
seized.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
HANG HIM

London, May 9.-The captain of
German submarine arrived in London
from Spain yesterday and was placed
in the Tower. The Star understands
he was commander of the submarine
which sank several hospital ships.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
PREFER ANARCHY
To SLAVERY"
Terms of the Treaty are Proving a
Bitter Dose to the
TeutOns

Berlin, Thursday, May s.-(By the
Associated Press Condemnation of
the peace terms is expressed by all
newspapers here, those of the extreme
right referring to the conditions as
"unfillable" and to the treaty as can
instrument of robbery"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
Weather Forecast: Local showers
probably tonight and Saturday, except
fair northwest portion.
Mr.. WILSON MAY
VISIT BELGIUM
VIII Deliver an Address to the People
of the Bravest Little Nation
in the World

Paris, May 9.-(By the Associated
Press. president Wilson will visit
Belgium soon. it is understood, and
viii make an important speech during
his trip through that country.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
CONSIDERING AUSTRIA

Paris, May 9.-(By the Associated
Press. Both the council of four and
the council of foreign ministers re-
sun4e3 neir sessions this morning,
the former giving special attention to
impending negotiations between the
Allies and Austrians, and the latter
discussing reports on the boundaries
of~the former Austro-H Hungarian ter
rifnries
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
NO MORE AUSTRIAN NAVY

Paris, May 9.-The naval terms of
the treaty to be presented to Austria
as they have been completed will en-
tirely wipe out the Austrian navy. All
ships, large and small, will be surren-
dered, their disposition among the Al
lies to be adjusted later.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-09
PAGE IS TIRED

Paris, May 9.-It was stated in
high quarters here today that Amer
lean Ambassador Page to Italy would
resign upon the conclusion of peace.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-08
GIANTS AND BRAVES
SPLIT DOUBLE HEADER

NEW YORK. Sept. S.-New York
broke even with Boston in a dou-
BILE header here Sunday, winning
the first game. 10 /, on Kelly's
home run in the 10th inning. while
the Braves took the secondP 10 ,.
by pounding Bill Ryan. a Buffalo
recruit Boston tied the second in
the ninth inning of the first contest
on Frisch's error Of judgment in
running after Smith on a throw 10
break up an attempted double steal.
permitting Thorpe to score from
third. In the second game Scott
was compelled 10 go to the rescue
OF Oeschger when the Giants began
20 hit him freely. Scores:
First Game
Boston 1000 OOOOO1 OIL 3 4
New York 900 600 O1O - s l
TOney, Winters. Benton ana Sny-
der: Fillingim. Demaree and GOwdy.
Second Game
Boston .......O11 020 600 10 2
New York 900 100 1902 Is .
Ryan. Dubuc. Winters and Con
zales; Oeschger and Gowdy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-08
Friday.
STRIKES AND SPARES.

". Hickey cut down the 81 in
his first frame.
Eagles and Silver Edge staged a
classy match game with tournament
scores.
The Oliver girls will start four
club league at the Orpheum alleys
Monday evening.
George Schafer ought 10 have a
big year with n 500 series and two
double centuries the first time out.
The first excitement staged in the
City league was when the Werwin-
ski Five beat the futile Corporation
by one pin in the middle game
Singers will have two leagues in
the field this season. the regular or
ganization with six clubs on Friday
evening. while the Foundry has a
four-club affair on Wednesday eve
nings
Goldie Mann opened his United
Alleys on Monday evening. The
place Is receiving a good deal Of at
tention from the clan. which, If il
continues. will result in n league be-
ing organized this fall.
The NJ. +. Sunday School league
will open a 15-weeks' schedule at
the Orpheum alleys Tuesday eve
ming.
The opening Of the City league
season had the appearance of big
reunion. as a great many Of the
players were I'm the services Of the
colors during the world war and had
not met each other for some time
Great preparations are being
made for a big season at the Elks
Temple this season. Four leagues
have already been organized and
they are waiting for mechanics 70
put the finishing touches in over
hauling their equipment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-08
GRAND CIRCUIT OPENS
TODAY AT SYRACUSE

SYRACUSE. y. Y. Sept. s.
More than 500 trotters and PAGERS
are quartered at the New York state
fair grounds tonight awaiting the
opening tomorrow Of the five day
grand circuit meeting. A program
of 10 races for purses aggregating
$4,000 has attracted all the best
racing talent in the east. Tho En-
pire state stake of $4,000 for PIP
class trotters is the feature OF the
card Entered in this race among
others, are the famous Mariondale,
winner Of the Charter Oak and Mig
nOla. The top line event Of tomor-
rows program is the matron stake
for three year old trotters which has
a valuation Of S6.925.
A team race on Friday and trot-
ting events for amateur drivers are
among the features OF the program
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-08
$4,000 FANS SEE
WHITE SOX WIN
League Leaders Hit Three
Pitchers Hard and Win
Easy Victory.

CHICAGO. Sept s-Chicago in
rased rs lead 70 seven and one
haif gtmes Sunday by defeating
Cleveland 8 10 3. In the anal game
OF the series, and left sunday night
for final invasion Of the east. The
ieague leaders got to Coveleskie in
the first two innings and their free
hitting. combined with his unsteady
pitchinE. gave the locals lead.
Before Kerr got settled in the first
inning the visitors punched two dOu-
bles and a single after two were out
and scored two runs. Kerr tight
encd mp then and Cleveland did not
score again until the seventh. More
than $4,000 persons witnessed the
game. Score:
Cleveland 100000 1903
Chicago ......140 OO3 COS y
Covelcskie. Myers, Faeth and
O'Ncil; Kerr and Schalk
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-08
BROW TEAM WINS
ROM A j I D MEN
inal Scores Show Players
are Far From Cham
piOnShip Form.
B1- JEHosAPHAT SPARE.

League play was indicted into the
peal bowling game last week with
considerable force when the City.
oliver and Commercial leagues oo-
4ned their fall schedule seasons 1T
he Orpheum Alleys In the former
*rganization but one club was able
L. wrest the entire series from their
opponents. when the h and S. Ar
ows defeated the Studebakers three
Eames. showing the various teams
butte closely matched
But the scores were quite far from
,hap.p ionship form Yet that should
bot discourage the clan for IL is ear
D. In the season. and. considering
|that 10 was the first time out. the
boys did quite we'll Judging from
the scores posted iu the opening
series, the clubs appear 70 be quite
well matched and they should have
l. very successful season from an
artistic standpoint.
The Commercial league did not
fare quite as we'll in the matter of
sharp competition and the scores Of
the first encounter would lead 10 be-
lieve the organization might prove
top heavy But IL is a long road and
the first chirp Of the bird does not
raise a flock The league was ~
fortunate in that the Liebelt stars
failed 70 qualify al thu last moment.
necessitating forming a new club TO
TT In the breach
a sixteen 10 a twenty team organiza-
tion has put a lot Of work on the
officials. Considering that the lea
que IS working on a handicap basis.
places Il again in an experimental
stage. And, It Will require "a short
time in order 10 adjust IT,
Players Post Good scores.
The News-Times will again con
duct its honor system for the bene-
NJ OF the bowling fraternity and for
the opening week We find that II
players are eligible for special merit
or these two players also qualified
FOR the select class. f. Keith. Of the
oliver league. turning in $40 for a
206:2-3 average. while George Scha-
fer. Of the city league poled 613. "A
204:13 rating.
These two boys also led the high
score men in the city for the week
in league play. George Schafer
showing the way with 232. while
Keith topplod 227 for his high game
Val Atvas finished third with 226.
The complete list Of 200 performers
during the week is as follows.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-08
YANKS HIT ERICKSON
HARD AND WIN FINAL

WASHINGTON Sept. S.-New
York got an even break in the two
game Washington series by taking
the final Sunday 3 10 2 Erickson
was knocked out Of the box by the
visitors IN the third. but Zachary
held them safe thereafter. Shawkey
allowed Washington only three
scattered singles until the ninth
when a base on balls and three hits
retted two runs Score:
New York ..1O2 600 OO0-3 Il 0
washington 900 600 OO2-2 6
Shawkey and Ruel Erickson, "a
chary and Charity
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-08
DODGERS WIN AND LOSE
IN FAST DOUBLE BILL

BROOKLYN. Sept. s.-Philadel-
phia and Brooklyn divided Sunday 5
double header which closed the Ma
tional league season at Ebbei's field.
The first game went i innings and
was won by the visitors. 3 70 2
Wheats drive over the right field
wall after Griffith had singled scored
Brooklyn's two runs IN the first in
rinS after which Meadows held
them scoreless. Meusel's triple drove
Williams home with the winning
run in the eleventh. A sensational
one-handed catch by Callahan on
Kruger in the seventh saved the
game. Brooklyn took the farewell
game by LAUGHING three hits IN the
sixth inning for a ? 70 ! victory.
Both teams fielded brilliantly. Score:
First game.
Philadelphia coo 10 900 o1-3 9 Q
Brooklyn zoo 600 600 Oo-2
Meadows and Adams: Cadors and
Kruger
Second game.
Philadelphia 900 600 O1O-I l
BROOKLYN ..... 900 OO2 Oo'-s 6 !
Ri1ey and Tregresser; Pfeffer and
Wheat
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-08
SIMPSON REPRESENTS ARMY

CAMP DIN, y. J., sept Sob
ert Simpson Of the Illinois a. G. re-
presenting the army, in winning the
40 yards high hurdles. broke the
former middle Atlantic district A.
A. L. mark OF 16 seconds by a full
second at the second days meeting
Of the service mems Olympic games
held here Sunday under the auspices
of the United States army and the Il.
Of c. Harold Baron. national hur-
die champion in 1917 and holder OF
the former record was second.
Pat Ryan won both the 30 pound
weight throw and the 16 pound
hammer throw