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, 1919-12-25
TIRE PUMP lessons LABOR
One Of Painful Features Of Automo-
billing Done Away With by Re-
cent Invention.

One Of the painful features Of au-
tomobiling has always been the pump
ing of the tires, that interminable up
and-down stroke that makes the back
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
NOTICE

There will be a transport leaving
New Orleans. La. some time within
the next month for Panama, so ali
young men who haven't booked pas
sage report to room 301 postoffice
building, Ocala, and get information
concerning this trip. Just think of
it: A visit to Central America, a
chance to see and mix with people
from every country in the world. 1t
is just vacation at Uncle Sans ex-
pense, a trip that would take hun
dreds of dollars if you were to pay
for it yourself.
Transportation, board. lodging,
clothing, medical attention, instruc-
ton and amusement just for signing
up with Uncle Sam for three years.
Think it over and then act. Tomor-
row may be too late. There is only
a limited number of men wanted for
Panama. Act now. There are seven
branches of the army open in Panama
at the present. Call at the recruiting
Office and pick your branch.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
SURPRISED TO FIND
THEMSELVES ALIVE
Proportion of Fools Larger than One
Would Suppose in the Worlds
Population

New York, Dec. 1S.-Astonishment
was expressed by the superstitious
when the earth did not come to an end
yesterday. The ominous position, of
the planets had been well press agent
ed and some astronomers and persons
versed in withcraft had maintained
that at the precise moment when the
major leaguers of the solar system
formed themselves into a straight
line with Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter,
Mars, Venus and Mercury on the one
side of the sun. and Uranus on the
other, the earth. which had moved
four or five solar PAGES to the front of
the line, would be have like the one
horse shay.
Scientists had scoffed al the idea,
but superstitious ones recalled having
lighted three cigarettes with one
match or having walked under a lad
der or having done in recent historic
times, one Of a thousand and one
other things known far and wide as
orlens Of evil days.
Students in Porto Rico are report
ed to have been so unfavorably i'm
pressed with their chances for con-
tinuing life yesterday that they asked
for holiday to prepare for the worst.
Harold Jacoby. professor of astron-
cmy at Columbia University, intimat-
ed that their actions might have been
due to the desire of youth everywhere
to have a holiday. He and other
scientists maintained that the effect
upon the earth of the planetary align
meat would be nil.
Astrologers have predicted the end
of the world many times in previous
history. AS early as 1856 the earth
escaped one of those threatened cat
aclysms. Disappointment at the es-
cape did not prevent Stoffler from
predicting a universal deluge for the
year 1854; a year, as it turned out,
which was distinguished for drought
Mother Shipton, witch of Tudor times,
was credited with being equally sure
that 400 years after her time-in
/ 1921, to be exact-the world would
ccme to an end. The prediction caus-
&c much agitation in England when
the date she set arrived. Thousands
of persons deserted their homes anC
went into the fields to await annihila-
tion.
Various religious cults have made
speciality in more recent years OF
specifying an hour as the earth's last
setting forth scriptural or pseudo.
scientific basis. but the world con.
tirues as Of old.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
MOSS BLUFF

Moss Bluff. Dec. 1S.-Mr. and Mrs.
John P. Galloway, niece and grand
daughter and Mrs. Cora Dosh and her
mother, Mrs. NJ. E. Hickson, were Wis
itors here Sunday.
Mrs. G. NJ. Brown of Ebb. is spend
ing a few weeks with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. A. Mckinney.
Mr.. Albert Fort and daughter, Miss
Martha Fort, were visitors in Belle
view Wednesday.
Mr.. George Miller of Ohio arrived
this week.
Mrs. S. A. Mckinney had as her
guest last week her mother and
brother of Alabama.
MIR. John Wiley. daughter ond son
were dinner guests at the home OF
Nj. and Mrs. Albert Fort Friday.
This morning is the first time we've
had any frost this winter.
Mr.. and Mrs Oliver Fort expect to
so to Jacksonville next week to spend
Christmas with their daughter and
son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Vaughn
and to see their little granddaughter
little Miss Emma Katherine Vaughn.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Morrison of Ok
lawaha and Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose
Morrison were pleasant callers at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Murdock Nor.
rison Sunday.
Miss Martha Fort was a caller al
Lake Weir Saturday afternoon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
TEMPLE ATTRACTIONS
FOR DECEMBER

Today, 18th: George Walsh in "The
Winning Stroke"
Friday, 10: Billy Burke in "The
Make-Believe Wife"
Saturday, 20: Madge Kennedy in
Leave 1t to Susan"
Monday, %: H. B. Warner in
pagan Gold"
Tuesday, %: Bringing up Father"
Wednesday, "a: Ray and Fair in
"The Lost Princess"
Thursday, %: Marguerite Clark in
"Girls."
Friday, &c: Louis Bennison in
SPEEDY Meade"
Saturday, 27: All Star Cast in 'The
House of Intrigue"
Monday, %: Coburn's Minstrels.
Tuesday, 80: Alice Brady in "The
Whirlpool"
Wednesday, 81: William Russell in
Sacred Silence"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
ADT-GEN. CATS
TO VISIT OCALA
Is Very DESTROYS of Organizing a
National Guard Machine Gun
Platoon In Our City

Editor Star: The writer expects to
be in the city of Ocala during the
early part of January for the purpose
or organizing a machine gun platoon
in your city. The second platoon OF
the machine gun company has been
recruited in the city of Mariana and
is now ready for federal inspection.
Under former date your city was
awarded the headquarters of the ma
chine gun company whereby you will
receive two commissioned officers,
namely, a captain and a second lieu
tenant. The enlisted personnel OF
your platoon would include the fol-
lowing: Oen first sergeant, one supply
sergeant, three sergeants. three cor
UoVals, one mechanic, one cook. one
bugler, four privates first class and
twelve privates, a total of twenty
seven enlisted men. and two officers.
will appreciate it If you would
give this letter publicity so that you
may determine whether the city of
Oeala desires to organize a machine
gun platoon. There are several other
applicants for this machine gun pla-
tooa and it will be necessary to begin
action toward organization in the near
future and also a statement from
scne interested party that Ocala will
organize this platoon in order to re-
tain the allotment that has already
been made to your city.
You will be advised later as TO the
exact date on which the writer will
arrive in your city. Thanking you in
advance for your cooperation, / am,
Yours very truly,
Sidney J. Cats Jr.,
Adjutant General, State of Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
PROGRAM FOR THE
FARMERS MEETING

The meeting of the members of the
Farmers Cooperative Union in Ocala
Saturday will be held in the court
house if court is not in session; if it is,
the meeting will be held in the Temple
rneater- Following will be the pro-
gram:
Discussion on the labor problem by
L. S. Light. ]. NJ. Meffert, w. E. Ses-
SONS, Z. c. Beuchler and NJ. L. Payne.
Discussion on organization of the
union by G. C. Chapman, E. w. Jen-
kjns and c. S. Barnett.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
EXPLOSION IN AN ARSENAL
Five Men Hurt at Dover, n. j., One
of Them Fatally
Associated Press.

Dover, n. j.. Dec. 18.-The cause OF
the fire which swept part of the
Picatinny arsenal following an explo-
SION in the research laboratory last
night is the subject of an official in
vestigation by army officers today.
Four buildings were destroyed and
the loss is estimated at one million
dollars. Five men were injured. one
possibly fatally. The plant was de-
serted at the time except for guards.
Later-One man injured died today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
( ABINET MAY ASK
FOR CONFIDENCE
All Signs Point to an Early General
Election in England
(AssOciated Pressl

London, Dec. 18.-Recent predic-
tions that a general election would be
held in the near future were revived
by several newspapers in connection
with rumors current in parliamentary
iobbies yesterday. Parliament will be
prorogued next week until February,
when, according to widespread belief,
the government will Immediately pre-
pare for the dissolution of parliament
and an election to test the country's
confidence in the coalition cabinet.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
OPEN MEETING AT
THE WOMAN'S CLUB

DIR. H. H. Cox of the University OF
Florida, and one of the foremost
speakers of the state. will sepak at
the Woman's Club Saturday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. All public spirited citi-
zcns especially are cordially invited
by the women of the Ocala Woman's
Club to attend this meeting. Mrs. j.
W. McCollum, state president of the
Florida Federation of Women's Clubs,
will be the honor guest at this meet
ing. This announcement will be very
pleasing to all club women and should
insure a full attendance. A special
musical program will be rendered
which will include some numbers by
the male quartet Of the Ocala high
school. 1S-2t
Riley's poems. Service and Guests
poems at THE BOOK SHOP. 16-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
AIRSHIP SERVICE BETWEEN
ENGLAND AND AMERICA
(Assvciated Press)

London, Dec. ia weekly airship
service to America is contemplated by
a combination of aviation firms, which
are credited with the intention of ac-
quiring the famous R-34 and her sis
ter ship, the R-39. These are being
altered to meet passenger and cargo
requirements.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
RESUME THE ROW
Rueus About the Peace Treaty May
Break Out Again Before
Recess
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The possibil-
ity that the Senate peace treaty fight
might be resumed actively before the
holiday recess developed today when
the foreign relations committee was
called to meet in the morning. The
purpose of the meeting was not an
nOunced, but party leaders indicated
an effort probably would be made to
obtain committee action on the reso-
luton of Senator Knox to declare a
state of peace.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
GREY MAY NOT RETURN
iAssociated PressI

London, Dec. lS-The blief is grow
ing in diplomatic circles that Wis
count Grey will not return to Wash
ington as British ambassador. altho'
there is no intimation of this officially.
Speculation is beginning as to who
will be the next ambassador. and Lord
Readings name IS mentioned fire.
QuentlY.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
DEMANDS MAY
Be REDUCED
Allies Said to Have Found Germany
Can't Make Good Scapa Flow
Sinking
(Associated Pressl

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE newspapers say
the German delegates here have fur
nished the Allies proof that Germany
material demanded in the peace treaty
protocol. Allied experts are said to
oe disposed to consider counter pro-
position which would reduce the total
amount by 100000 tons.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
A FLORIDA BOY
KILLED IN GEORGIA
ASSOCIATED Press)

Macon. Ga. Dec. 18.-Frank Cal
vim, % years old, of Titusville, Fla,
ended his life last night by jumping
in front of a Georgia railroad train
at James station, near this city. His
body was mangled beyond recognition.
He was identified by his army regis
tration card with his watch and
purse.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
DREW BUKOWINA LINE

The question of what compensation
Germany should make for the sinking
of the Scapa Flow fleet was again be-
fore the supreme council today. Sew
eral propositions were presented to
the council, but no definite decision
was reached. One more boundary
question was settled by the council to-
day when d delineated the frontiers
between Galicia and Bukowina
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
MUSICAL PROGRAM

The following musical program will
be rendered at the meeting of the
Woman's Club Saturday afternoon,
Dec. goth:
Piano solo. Valse in B Minor,
Chopin Op. 90. No. 2-Miss Mildred
Bullock.
Vocal solo, selected-Mrs. Manly,
accompanied by Mrs. Moremen.
Quartet, seletced-High School
boys.
Steel guitar and eukelele selection
ty High School girls. 1927
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
WANTS TO WAIT
Cuban Lower House Would Like to
Know What America Will Do
About the Treaty
ASSOCIATED PressI

Havana, Dec. 18.-Approval of the
peace treaty was unanimously voted
by the Cuban senate last night. The
treaty will be before the house the
middle of January. Strong opposition
is expected in the House, where a
of representatives oppose con-
sidering it until final action is taken
on the treaty by the United States.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
FIERCE FIGHTING
Ii. the Balkans by MOnteRegriR People
Against their Recent
Allies
CAssoclated Press

Paris, Dec. 18.-Fierce fighting by
Montenegrin people against Serbian
occupation occurred around Cettinje
between December 1st and 18th, it is
declared in an official conmunique to-
day from the foreign ministry of the
Montenegrin government.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
CONFERENCE POSTPONED

Dorpat, Dec. 18.-The conference of
Baltic states representatives who have
been attempting to bring about peace
in the Baltic region. was postponed
last night to give an opportunity for
the Esthonian foreign minister to
present his government a new pro-
posal of the Russian soviet govern
ment on frontiers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
KINGS DAUGHTERS MEETING

A called meeting of the Kings
will be held tomorrow aft
ernoon at o'clock at the residence of
Mrs. c. L. Bittinger. All members
arc requested to be present.
Mrs. c. L. Bittinger, President.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
THE FLORIDA GUIDE

The Board of Trade has procured a
number of copies of the Florida Guide,
which among other things contains
write-up of Marion county. AS long
as they last these guides can be OBJ
tained at the Board of Trade room at
ccst.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
ANOTHER OUTBREAK
OF POgrOms Reported Against the
Jews in the Ukraine
(Associated Press)

Berne, Dec. 18.-Reports of fresh
wave of pogroms in the Ukraine dis
tricts occupied by Denikine's forces
are printed in Lemberg newspaper,
according to Lemberg advices. The
newspaper declares about 5000 Jews
were killed in Yekaterinoslav alone.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
NOTICE, MEMBERS OF
MARION-DUNN LODGE

All members of Marion-Dunn lodge
No. 19, F. & A. NJ. are requested to
attend the regular meeting at the
Masonic temple Thursday night at
T:2O o'clock. There is business of i'm
portance and election of officers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18

A ring, watch charm or pin with
his lodge emblem will be most ap-
preciated Christmas present for him.
See them here. J. E. Allemand, Har-
ri1igton Hall hotel block. 12-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18

We have an excellent line of Per-
fumes and Toilet Waters which will
make nice presents. and ask your in
spection. Gerig's Drug Store. 12-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18

''WhO comes to town at break OF
day, With fiiyvef loaded high with
hay7" Why, the Farmer, OF course.
When he Gets Through figuring up the
Proceeds of this years Crop, he will
buy a Swell New Car. II the Farmers
ever. go on a Strike, the rest Of Us win
have to live on Snowballs.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18

Nothing makes a more appropriate
Christmas present than a piece of
good jewelry. See my line. j. E. AL
lcmand, the jeweler. 12-H
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18

Cranberries, ID cents per pound, at
W. A. Stroud's. I5-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
TO AUTO OWNERS

am again at my old place of bus
mess on the Anthony road, where 1
shall be pleased to attend to your car
work by appointment. Call
phone 393. 29-tf M. A. Bouyier.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18

Jacobs candy, "the good kind" in
f&Lcy Christmas packages, 25c. to $40
the box. Anti Monopoly Drugstore If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18

Smoking and Desk Sets at THE
BOOK SHOP. l6-3t
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Weather Forecast: Fair tonight and
Friday; light frost in north and CEN
tral portions tonight.
COMPROMISE IS
IN CONSIDERATION
Possible that Department of Justice
May Come to Terms With
the Packers
ASSOCIATED PressD

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Negotiations
between the meat packers and the
government, it became known today,
have been going on for some time
with the object of compromising the
antitrust prosecution which is still in
state of grand jury investigation.
1t is understood that one plan consid
cred is the withdrawal of the packers
from side lines. such as the wholesale
grocery business. which various re-
ports of the Federal Trade Commits
sion have charged them with trying to
dominate. The attorneys for the five
big packers were in conference again
today with officials of the department
of justice.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18

Morning hours are best to shop at
TIE BOOK SHOP. 1876
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18

! Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens on
sale every day at Gerig's Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18

Stop! Have you tried Federal Bread,
the "best bread in the world" 20-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
MEXICAN NOTE RECEIVED

Mexico's reply to the last American
note on the case of Consular Agent
Jenkins was received today at the
state department.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-12-18
SELECT MARTINS SUCCESSOR

A call for conference of democrt-
ic senators Saturday to select a leader
to succeed the late Senator Martin of
Virginia, was issued today by Sena-
tor Hitchcock of Nebraska. who is
contesting with Senator Underwood of
Alabama for the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-13
DATE CHANGED FOR
 WEEKLY DANCES
Downtown Community Sings Are Proving Popular-Class Meet
 ing Friday

The regular weekly dances which are given for returned soldiers, sailors and marines and their friends by the war camp community service at headqua rters on Fourth avenue and Twentieth street will be held on Thursday night instead of Saturday as has been the case here tofore.
 The first of series of sings was held at the Southern Bell Telephone exchange yesterday at 12;30 o'clock and more than 100 girls participated in the singing. The next sing will be held Friday at noon and special programme will be arranged for the occasion. The singing was led by Edward F. Shumway. sing director of the war camp community service.
 An interesting programme was render ed at Saks yesterday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock and was greatly enjoyed by all the employees.
 The song leaders class will meet Fri day night at 8 o'clock at the war camp community headquarters and every man and woman interested in this work is urged to be present The class was re- gently organized with % members and every effort is being made to interest the public in this work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-13
SHORTAGE OF CARS CAUSED BY STRIKE
All Shopmen Returned to Work Yesterday-Car
 Shortage Serious

Since the railway shopmen have re- turned to work in this city and all embargoes have been raised. the great est drawback for traffic is the fact that there is a serious car shortage in Birmingham, caused partially by the previous shortage plus number If cars that have got out of order since the strike. H. E. Hutchens wired railroad officials today for more cars to handle the situation.
 Local officials of all railroads en- tering the city affected by the recent strike of railway shopmen reported yesterday that all the men who had not returned to work on the his ht shift Monday night were working yes terday morning. It was also estimated by the mthat within 10 days all traf- fife held up for needed repairs since the beginning of the strike would be cleared out
 H. F. Hutchens of the United States railway administration said yesterday: 'sThe only drawback to the situation locally is the fact that there is 8 great shortage of cars Yes. it is true that the shortage of cars is due par tially to the number of broken-down cars that have needed repairs since the strike. but they will be cleared out within few days
 q am in hopes that the shortage of cars will be well under control within the next AS or 72 hours, as I wired officials of all railroads enter ing this city to send us more ears and what we receive from them plus those daily being repaired will possibly hold the situation well in hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-13
NOTED CASES ARE SET FOR TRIAL IN
 CRIMINAL COURT

Many cases of interest are set for trial in the September term of the criminal division of the circuit court. The docket was received from the print CT yesterday and distributed. During the last week of the month, IS capital cases will be heard.
 Among the cases set are those of A. w. Phillips, a former policeman, charg- ed with holding up and robbing negro. Two against c. s. Owens, charging high way robbery. One charges the robbery of F. E. Turner and Mrs. E. A. Elan ton at Green Springs. The indictment is to the effect that Turner was robbed of s16.O0 and that Mrs Blanton was robbed of three rings valued at $l22.5O. The other indictment charges the robbery of Ben A. Cheeseman, well known real estate dealer. whom it is alleged Owens robbed of si.50 and watch. The case of F. F. Brammer who was also charged with being implicated in holdups on tho Green Springs road, is also set for trial
 The Nicholas Colias case, which has at tracted so much attention will also be tried The capital cases set for trial are: Freeman Clark. Bessie Travis. Dan Crawford George Smitherman Will Ro- chester Charlie Vassel, Wiley Dudley. Henry May and Charles Tank. There are forty liquor condemnation cases set for trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-13
TRAVELLING MEN TO
 MEET ON SATURDAY

All travelling men of the city are re- quested to meet at the Chamber of Commerce Saturday morning at g o'clock. Each man will be expected to help the ticket committee in a final cleanup drive in disposing of the tick cts for the benefit game to be played on Saturday afternoon at Redwood park at 330
 Fellows, we have got to pull to- gether in this thing said Charlie Abrams. If we want to dispose of the 10000 tickets which we set out to do, we must work hard and put all our spare time to the job. We are still short of the mark by large number of tickets, and if we don't do better than we are now doing, we might as well call it failure.
 When you meet at the Chamber of Commerce Saturday, let it be with the determination that you are going to sell as many tickets as you are able This does not apply only to the T. P A or the U. c. T., but to the travelling men of Birmingham as whole"
 The travelling men are promising a "cracker-jack" game for Saturday, and each side claims that to it will rest the victory. Both teams are in fine shape, and good game should be played between the two teams. All proceeds go to the Tuberculosis association, and the travelling men are anxious to dispose of at least 10000 tickets