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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

That was a great speech indeed
that Mr.. Wilson made Saturday night
before the Academy of Moral and
Political Sciences in Paris, and re-
ported in Tuesdays dispatches. 1t SET
forth what was best and noblest in
American sentiment, the spirit that in
spite of our prejudices and plumbers
really guides the nation. Mr.. Wilson
is very great man, and in years to
come people who read history will
study his utterances and wonder why
reasonable men should try to belittle
and thwart him.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

We all of US want good roads, but
we are not all of us in favor of turn
ing their supervision and control
over to a board of commissioners of
state institutions, which has been so
disgracefully negligent of its duties
10 other important directions. The
memory of Mariana is too fresh in
our minds. Please cut that clause
out, Mr.. Speaker.-Tampa Times.
The people had better cut some
members of the board out of their
jobs.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

turned to Berlin, declared yesterday
at public meeting: IF the pseudo
socialists, Ebert and Scheidemann, re-
fuse to sign the treaty it is the duty
of the German proletariat to rise and
overthrow them. Noske's military
genius may suffice to massacre the
German workmen, but he has neither
enough courage nor brains to fight
and defeat the Entente troops. The
German proletariat wants peace on
any terms and at once"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

1t is rather surprising to find that
the Spartacides in Germany have bet
ter sense than the members of the
government, who, by the way, seem
little if any improvement on the old
regime. A dispatch from Berlin says !:
at is worthy of note that the Berlin
Spartacides are demanding that the
Scheidemann government shall sign
the Versailles treaty Immediately.
Garth, the Spartacide leader, who re-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD

The Star will pay five dollars for
evidence sufficient to warrant the ar
rest of any person who takes 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, 1919-05-14

Mr.. Newton A. Bitch, dean of the
state railroad commission, was elect
ed commander of the Florida Division
by the United Confederate Veterans
at the concluding session of the an
nual convention in Jacksonville. A
resolution was adopted that future
gatherings will be held in October.
The place for the meeting next year
was not selected.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

Our British cousins want the Ger
man and Austrian ships captured dur
ing the war to be distributed among
the Allies in proportion to the number
of vessels each nation lost. The Unit
Ell States will be very foolish if it
gives up any of the ships it took pos
session of.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

The Confederate Veterans of Flor
ida in their meeting in Jacksonville
heartily endorsed the American leg
ion. They well might, as most of the
cid boys had sons or grandsons in the
American army of the great world
war,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

AS soon as that law assigning poor
mothers $25 month out of the public
fund is in effect, the commissioners of
the Florida counties are going to find
out there are more poor mothers in
their precincts than they ever dream
ed of. The law puts a premium on
naunerism
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

If the Germans renew the war, our
boys now in Europe, and rearing to
come home, are going to be very much
irritated, and when they go after the
Huns will treat them rougher than
ever. If they make up their minds
they must come home via Berlin,
Moscow and Vladivostok, they will
walk over whatever stands in their
way
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

The body of Edith Cavell, the Eng
lish nurse whom the Germans murder
ed, has been brought home, and will
be laid to rest with the highest hon.
ors in Norwich cathedral. Her men,
ory will take its place with that of
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

In consequence of their learning
the terms of the peace treaty, this is
q week of mourning for the Germans.
Mourning among the people of other
nations for the folly and brutality of
the Germans began almost five years
ago, and will not cease for five times
five.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

The Bolsheviki are trying to eradi-
cate religion in Russia by treating it
with contempt. The French revolu-
tionists did the same thing when they
started out,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

Kentucky distillers have nine mill
ion gallons of whisky they do not
know what to do with. And us and
several other men around Ocala who
would know what to do with it, can't
even obtain measly little gallon
apiece.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

The magazine and movie writer's
who encourage people to say "of" for
shave" and "they" for there" should
be censored.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14
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 Committee,
American Red Cross. Ocala, Fla.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

There is no use in passing new laws
to punish evildoers. We have laws
enough now. What the country lacks
is the determination to enforce them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14
Aid the Salvation Army.

Wood seems to have been in favor
for president among the American
veterans who met at st. Louis.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

Harden, the outspoken German
journalist, says the terms of the
treaty are no more severe than the
Teutons should have expected.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

Ask the man who has tried our auto
repair department about our service.
He'll tell you "the reason" it pays to
buy the time of experienced men.
Ocala Iron Works Garage. Phone A. ct
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

Joan of Arc and the other noble
women who have given their all for
patriotism and humanity.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14
NEW DODGE FOR SALE

An almost brand new Dodge tour
ing car for sale at a bargain. Apply to.
r. r. Carroll, Ocala. Fla 12-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-05-14

The Associated Press is exclusively
entitled for the use for republication OF
all news dispatches credited to It or
hot otherwise credited in this paper
and also the local news published
herein. All rights Of repub lfcation OF
special dispatches herein are also re-
served.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-08
ARTHUR WOODS REPORTS
UNEMPLOYMENT IS LESS
Improvement Is Sh 1wn In Situation
Throughout Country's La
Dor Market.
FINDING JOBS FOR SOLDIERS
Task of Securing Places for Fighters
Not Considered Serious Problem.
Many Men Want Better Positions
on Return Home.
FINDING JOBS FOR SOLDIERS
INV Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. March T-Material
Improvement in the unemployment sit
uation over the country Is indicated
by later reports received by Arthur
Woods. special assistant TO Secretary
Baker. Mr.. Woods expressed the be-
lief today that this Improvement would
continue.
While confessing his task of replac-
ing discharged soldiers In industry ha d
rather awed him., Mr.. Woods said he
did not view the problem asa serious
one. a majority of the discharged. sol
diers are finding posttions for them
selves, he said, and q large promotion
or those out of work have made small
effort to obtain Jobs.
new. and important element In the
work OF finding employment for the
nshtinE men,. Mr.. Woods continued, is
furnished by the definite and decided
Improvement wrought in each indiyId
ual as result of his military eyperi-
ence: To ask these men to take their
OLD jobs, he declared, would he tn re-
quire step backward for them.
lie explained. however. the govern.
ment is proceeding on the theory i,
would be better when practicable for
eacn soldier TO take his old place while
awaiting a better opportunity. In The
meantime government cmployment
aSencies will place such men on pre.
ierfea lists and later transfer then
10 better positions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-08
TWO KOREANS BOUND
FOR PEACE PARLEXS
REFUSED PASSPORTS
Lansing Denies Petition of We,,
Who Seek TO Free Land
From Japanese.
BY IRWIN RARRouR.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-On ca bled
instructions from Secretary of State
Lansing. now at the Paris peace con-
ference. the State Department today
refused permission to leave this
country TO two Korean delegates to
the conference.
The two delegates, representing the
claims of the nation which Japan. COB
bfed IT the close Of the Russo-Japan-
ese War to self-determination and in
tegrity as demanded by President
Wilson for all nations, great and small
alike, in the last of his fourteen points
OF peace. had sought to bring TO the
attention OF the peace delegates the
unhappy condition OF their native
land.
Or. Henry Chung. a fellow at North
western University, and DR.. Syngnan
Khoo. who won his PHI. D., at Prince
ton while Woodrow Wilson was presi-
dent of that university, were the two
men who sought to put Korea's case
up to the worlds court OF justice at
raris. Both have been in this country
since 1905 when Korea went to sleep
an Independent nation and woke up a
Japanese province. They hold pass
ports granted by the then Korean
government.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-08
NEW YORK HARBOR MEN
VOTE TO END STRIKE
President of large Wntermen's Or
EnnizRtiOn Closes With RnilrOnd
Administration.
NV Associated press1,

NEW YORK. March 7.--Unrestrictei
acceptance by the Tidewater Boat :
road administration for the settlement
OF the harbor strike was announced
today by John Brennan. president Of
the union, rcDreSeDtinC 1000 boatmcn.
Later Mr. Brennan declared his men
had been granted n twelve hour day
and IN increase of from 500 to $40 a
month with an extra $3.50 a night for
duty as watchmen when their boats
are loaded The Tidewater boatmen
operate coal and grain boats.
The marine workers aftiliation de-
cideG tonight to accept the terms Of
for a settlement OF the strike which has
paralvzed tranatiantic and coastwise
shipping since Tuesday morning.
The railroad administration oDer'teS
40 ner cent Of the boats I'm the harbnr
Under the terms Of tho agreement the
men will have . basic eight-ho day.
and will receive an increase ranging
from 3 to IL per cent.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-08
ILLINOIS FIGHTS PLAGUE
OF "SLEEPlNG SICKNESS"
Many Cases of Persons Who Have
been Unconscious for Days
and Weeks.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. March THE
department OF Public Health took sum-
mary. action today, to stop the spread
or sleeping sickness" in Illinois.
director G. st. Clair Drake, in an order
telegraphed TO mis- aids throughout the
state, made the plague a reporta bic
disease, and ordered isolation OF all
cases.
This action was taken after the de-
partment was officially notified or the
existence OF five cases and two deaths
at isolated points down State and OF
the reported spread of the disease in
Evanston and other North Shore
suburbs OF Chicago
Unoficially the department has heard
that hfteen cases exist in Evanston
and North Shore places.
DR.. S. s. Winner. district health off,
Ger OF the department. was ordered
10 proceed to Evanston at once and
make complete Investigation. 1t is
probable he will reach there tomorrow
for conference with physicians
According to DR.. Drake the disease
IL improperly called Sleeping sick
ness 1t is Il FIRST cousin" Of infantile
paralysis. and a specific virus finds en-
trance through the nose and pharynX,
and which. like infantile paralysis has
special affinity for the nervous sys-
tenn.
Reports from Kansas City state that
Adele ODowd has been asleep for fifty
seven days, while at Pittsburg, Kans..
y. c. Coleman has been sleeping for
fourteen days.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-08
THIEF TAKES S65,0OO
AFTER BLACKLACKING
NEW YORK MESSENGER
Largest Part of Booty Regis.
tered Liberty Bonds. Not
Negotiable.

NEW YORK. March 1.-THE police
dead line" was again violated today.
when thief black jacked Milton
Strohm. sixteen. a messenger employed
u .he brokerage firm OF L. NJ. Price
x Co., OF 90 Broad Street. and robbed
him of S65.000 worth of Liberty bonds.
New York Central Railroad stock GER
tificates and n check.
The thief escaped, and his victim
suffering. from a probable fracture Of
the skull. was taken to the Broad
Street Hospital.
No one Witnessed the assault. which
floor Of CT Broadw2y. and the mes
senger lay unconscious on the landing
oson for some minutes befors he was dis
The bonds we're all registered. the
police say, and it will be practically
Impossible for the thief TO realize on
them.
Payment on the check was stopped.
The $4,000 worth of Liberty bonds
stolen were of large denomination.
Their numbers and those OF the stock
certificates have been given to all
banks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-08
GOVERNMENT USES
/. TANKS AND POISON
GAS TO HALT REDS
More Than 400 Slain Dur
ing Recent Fighting
in Capital.
MANY RED CROSS WOMEN
ENDANGERED BY FIRING
United States Mission for Prison
ers Firmly Intrenched Against
Rebel Attacks.
VICTIMS CHIEFLY SPECTATORS
Few Ebert Troops Killed, and Indi-
cations Are Insurgents Will
! BE Defeated.
MANY RED CROSS WOMEN
ENDANGERED BY FIRING
VICTIMS CH1EFLy SPECTATORS
Few Ebert Troops Killed, and Indi-
cations Arc Insurgents Will
BE Defeated.

BERLIN, March THE threatened
Red revolution has practically begun.
The worst battle Berlin has yet seen
was fought in tho early morning hours
today and 1t is not yet over The Reds
are planning to storm the Reichstag
Building tonight rs
Spartacists are shooting through the
Leipziger Strasse. For a time they en-
dangered men and women Of the Amer
lean Red Cross headed by Colonel
Layer. who barricaded themselves in
that thoroughfare. The women were
ace Hotel.
The American mission on prisoners,
repatriation ia intrenched over dozen
blocks away. including the AleSander
SabIEe SaSc Tlhsy have awe captured some
bies as we'll as the telegraphs in that
district. - -
USE POISON GAS AND
AIRPLASEs AGAINST REDS
The government is making des-.
volt. using poison gas bombing air
planes tanks and minenwerfers.
Ter OF the city and made briliiant liant
p5ss ssissst The pas sss
1tSn of poiiee Siss ss
1t is believed that. the column sue
ceeded In relieving the besieged garrt-
son at police headquarters, although
military headquarters at $50 o'clock
last night had not yet received any
Information on that point. Detween
200 and 800 persons were killed or
! wounded. The casualties were largely
among spectators.
The spectators, despite all warnings,
persisted In staying to see the fight
ing. The casualties among the gov
ernment troops were comparatively
light. 59[s
REBELS FAIL BECAUSE
OF POOR LEADERSHIP
There was little organized coherent
| opposition by the Republican Guards
and Spartacan marines. They were
caught by surprise without efficient
leadership and were unable to check
the attack OF the well-disciplined
government forces. M
All the important buildings In Ber-
lin were In the hands OF government
troops Friday afternoon, and n gooI
prospect OF maintaining order was as
sured.
The number OF dead and wounded
in the recent fighting exceeds 400.
Chancellor Scheldemann has handed
his resignation to President Ebert to
enable the latter, to have a free hand
to deal with the present situation.
/! Ebert declined to accept 1t and urged
the Chancellor and Cabinet to renal in
in office, la'.-t et.H fiN'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-08
SAYS BURLESON SEIZED
CABLES AFTER WARS END
Attorney Hughes Appears In Supreme
Court and Charges Powers Have
Been MiSuscd.
liza Associated press. l

WASHINGTON. March 7.-Charles
r. Hughes, appearing before the Su-
preme Court today as counsel for the
Commercial Cable and Commercial Pa
cinc Cables Companies. charged Post
master General Burleson. by taking
control OF the marine cable systems
five days after the signing OF the armis-
tice. had misused the powers confer
red by n joint congressional resolu-
ton. had given the resolution an in
depreciation foreign TO the intent of
ongress." and had as an Interior mo-
live" the forcing OF government own
ership OF the cables.
The accusations OF Mr.. Hughes were
generally denied by Solicitor General
King, who presented the case of the
government, asking that the court sus-
tain the DEGREES OF lower courts dis
missing injunction proceedings brought
by the two cable companies to prevent
the Postmastcr-Genera from taking
over their cables and merging them
with those of tho Western Union Tele-
graph Company. Roth attorneys were
interrupted frequently by questions
from the court. Arguments were con-
cluded before the court adjourned.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-08
FLYERS TRAVEL 664 MILES
IN FOUR AND HALF HOURS
Part OF Flight Mas Mndc in Snow
storms and Against High
=" inis.
fBy Associated press.l

NEW YORK. March 7.-Major Reu-
ben r.. elect and CAPITA in Early +.
White few today in battle plane
erty motor from Dayton. Ohio, to Min
cola, \. -, through snowstorms and
four hours and thirty-three minutes
actual flying time. il was announced
at the Aeronautical Exposition here
tonight.
THE flight. which was made at the
rate of 1888 miles an hour. started at
S:5l \. NJ. and ended AT 4:l0 p. NJ.
with one stop at Newburg, y. Y, for
minor repairs. The men were COM
PEELED to ascend to a height of 10000
feet and find their direction by COM
pass because of snow, wind and fog.
which caused them TO go hundred
miles off their course. IL WIS asserted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-08
CONGRESS WILL REVISE
.CQURT-hART|AL SYSTEM
Informal Agreement Reached After
Committee Hears Representa-
tive Roya. G.. johnson.
RELEASE OF GEN. ANsELL CAUSE,
Letter Written to Secretary Baker
Requesting Answers to Eight Spc-
cific Questions .-clating 10 Demo-
ton OF Official

WASHINGTON. March 7.-One OF the
hrsi pieces OF legislation TO be taken
up IN the House when Congress re-
conveHcs will be a bill providing for
reforms In the army court martial sys-
TEN An Informal agreement 20 this
elect was reached today by the Re-
"Iellcan committee on committees.
Representative Royal G. Johnson, OF
south Dakota, who won military deco
rtuops Tor faliant conduct on the fir
ing M me IA tranGs. brought the mat
sned. ire position he has taken in The
rouse with regard 10 needed chang es
~, ~ nne ne, ,St,, Se,nrt-marttal procedure MAS
unanimously approved.
Whiie IT was not in the province Of
She committee 10 take formal action,
II was agreed by all Of the thirty-six
members, representing as many States,
that the conditions revealed by Mr.
Johnson and Srigadier- r-1eneral hnseIl
IN his testimony before the Senate Mill
tary AHairs Committee demanded i'm :
mediate remedial legislation.
COMMITTEE Is GIVEN
FACTS Bf CONGREsSSIAN y
Mr. Johnson gave tho committee
grave injustices have been done en-
!isted men. The decision OF the com
Ud,', IU9a,tee; comprising the leader Of each
question of reforms wnen the next
House meets, will mean that what
ever legislation is. called up will be
~ i8NO1GD1e ACTION IN the
In the senate a tentative agreement
10 take yptt the Chamberlain court
martial bill also has been reached.
ANSWERS ARE DEMANDED
TO SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Representative johnson wrote a la,
yer TO Secretary Baker today request
,nE answers TO eight specific questions
relating 10 the recall of Brigadier-
General Edward \. kreger from
France 10 act zs Judge gem
crai and the discharge OF Samuel T.
AnSe!l from his commission as tenn
porary brigadier general.
He said the pub+ic was interested to
know whether General Ansell was re-
turned to his pre-wvar rank of lieu
because OF his stand upon the admin :
istration of military justice. Referring
10 Secretary bakers statement that
the court-mar;ial controversy had
noihing 10 do with the matter. Mr.
Johnson said:
The evidence seems fa.ly to con-
tradict you, unless this turns OUT 10
be one OF those rare instances where
What appears as compelling evidence
turns out upon explanation to be a
rare coincidence. :
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-08
REMOVE FOOD EMBARGO
INTO AUSTRIA HUNGARY
Herbert Hoover Will Direct Shin
ping OF Supplies Over
Borders.
DECISION OF ALLIED COUNCIL,
Italy Opposes Action. While Plans
Are Outlined for Relief OF Ger
nany-Hun Merchant Ships Will
Be Utilized.
DECISION OF ALLIED COUNCIL
ny JUSTIN McGRATH.

PARIS. March The supreme al
lied council of ten today decided to lift
the blockade on Austria to provide for
an immediate revictualingi of the Aus
trian people.
Food Will be sent into Austria
through tho ports of Fiume and Trieste
The revictualng will be in charge Of
Herbert c. Hoover. Mr.. Hoover told
the allied council that If the blockade
at Fiume and Trieste was lifted he
would guarantee to get provisions into
austria: ae espeetsS to send into that
fhere are sons be fSod s oo da
of foodstuffs on the wharves Of Trieste
and E'iume which will be availnble to
Mr.. Hoover to start his relief work
ITALY NOT IN ACCORD
WITH LIFTING BLOCKADE
The Italians were not in accord with
the decision to give the Austrians im-
mediate relief. When the proposal
he put over until tomorrow, and that
a commission be appointed to look into
The. French. British and American
commissioners insisted upon imme-
diate action. a committee consisting
signor Crespi was appointed to decide
upon plan,to report forthwith When
the report was brought in favoring the
1t is now UP to MIR. Hoover to make
the situation In Austria If he is given
the necessary authority. y proposal
drawn up by Lord Robert Cecil to re-
heve the starvation conditions In Ger
many was considered by Premiers
Lloyd George and Clemenccau. and
Colonel House Lloyd George and Col
onel House approved. but NJ. Ciemen-
ceau wanted further time to consider,
so the proposal went over until to-
morrow.
GERMANY TO PAY FOR
ALL FOOD WITH POTASH
The, plan provided that foodstufs
shall be sent into Germany in sufficient
quantities to relieve conditions. and
that payment be accented in potash.
which the United States needs. and
coal. which France needs badly. the
price of coal III Paris now being $50
ton.
Germany will also be expected to
turn over German merchant ships to
carry the foodstuTs. The reason why
Germany practically broke off negotia-
tons at Spa was that the proposal
of the allies was to furnish only
enough food to satisfy the wants Of
Germany for two weeks. while the
Germans insisted that Germany he
given enough relief to take care of
her. peoplc until the new crops were
gathered