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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
CONSTIPATION


Meadorsvills. Ky.-Mrs. Pearl Pat.
rick, of this place, writes: 81 was
very constipated. I had sour stomach
and was 50 uncomfortable. I went to
the doctor. He gave me some pills.
They weakened me and seemed to
tear up my digestion. They would
grippe me and Afterwards IL seemed
/ was more constipatsd than before.
heard Of B1ack-Draught and de-
eided to try 1t. found 1t just what
needed. It was an easy laxative, and
not bad to swallow. Ny digestion soon
improved. I got well of the sour stona.
ach. my bowels soon seemed normal.
NO more gripping. and would take a
dose now and then. and was in good
shape.
cannot say too much for Black
Draught for IL 10 the finest laxative
one can use"
Thedford's Black.Draught has for
many years been found OF great value
I'm the treatment OF stomach, liver and
bowel troubles. Easy TO take, gentle
and reliable In its action, leaving nc
bad after-effects, It has won the praise
Of thousands OF people who have used
o. NC19l
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
l.. E. FUTCH

In announcing my candidacy for
county judge of Marion county In the
democratic primary election to be held
June Sth, 1920, l respectfully solicit
the support of the democratic voters
and my many friends. 1 was born in
Alachua county, Fla, a democrat all
in 1915 and have been actively engaged
in the practice Of law since that time,
except the time / served in the army.
Should l be elected 1 shall conscien-
tiously discharge the duties of said Of
flee to the best OF my ability with fair
ness and justice to all I will not per-
nit the use of this office for the pro-
motion of any private interest of my
own or others. L. E. FUTCH
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HAVE SIMILAR FINGER MARKS
important Discovery Made by Cali
fornia Professor as to Peculiarities
of Family Groups.

Prof. j. A. Larson, instructor of
physiology in the University of Cali
fornia, announced q new discovery in
connection with finger prints which IS
likely TO have remarkable influence
on many important cases that con
Germ the law courts OF California.
Briefly, Professor Larson's discovery
indicates that similarity OF finger
prints among members of a family is
sufficiently marked to enable scientists
to trace family groups and determine
positively whether a given individual
Is really member of the family to
which he claims relationship.
The Importance of the discovery in
probate cases such as the Slingsby case
is obvious.
Should DR.. Larson's new discovery
be accepted by law and science, the
Slingsby decision may be reversed. as
well as many other analogous cases.
DR.. LarsOn's investigations began in
1913 at the Boston university.
'Since that time / have examined
prints of members of approximately
100 families" he said, "and ! am salts
fed in my Own mind that such a
means Of Identification is possible l
am preparing detailed reports of my
work now in order that science may
be benefited by my discovery. Before
I complete this, however, I expect TO
Investigate the prints of fifteen OF
twenty additional families so as to re-
move all doubt as to the accuracy of
my discovery."-San Francisco Chron-
icle.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
w. l.. COLBERT

To the Democratic Voters OF Marion
County: / hereby announce my can
didacy for the office of tax assessor for
cratic primary. If elected, / promise
to give my entire time and attention
to the duties of the office and will to
the best of my ability give same q
clean and business-like administration.
/ will appreciate any support that you
can give me during the campaign and
earnestly sohcits your vote at the polls
Respectfully, w. L COLBERT.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
CHARLEs w. HUNTER

Marion County Democrats: At the
il.stigation of a number of my friends
hereby make my announcement as a
candidate for member of the legisla-
ture from this county, in group two,
subject to the democratic primary
election to be held June Sth, 1920. As
surfing you that / will give my best
efforts to the interests of Marion coun-
ty, If elected, 1 solicit your support
CHARLES w. HUNTER
Ocala Florida
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24

The editor of the Star was taken
sick today and realizing that he would
require careful nursing. the Star force
sent him out to the hospital, where it
is hoped skilled nursing and good at
tention will speedily restore him to
his usual health and usefulness.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
oCALA LODGE NO. zs6. B. P. O. e.

Ocala Lodge No. 286, Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks, meets
the second and four Tuesday eve
nings of each month. Visiting breth-
ren always welcome. Lodge rooms
upstairs over Troxler's and the Book
Shop, 113 Main street.
G. Y. Miller, z. r.
E. j. Crook, Secretary
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24

Mr.. Albert Harris. Miss Caroline
Harriss and Mr.. Edward Martin
motored to Gainesville this morning
to attend the Shriner's festivities.
Miss Elsie Bonds of Jacksonville. will
join this party in Gainesville for the
dance tonight. returned tomorrow
with Miss Harriss to be her guest for
several days.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
A N NOUNCEME NTS
UNITED STATES SENATOR
DUNCAN 10. FLETCHER

To the Democratic Electors of Flor
ida: take this opportunity to express
my sincere appreciation of the conf
dence you have heretofore reposed in
me, and to announce that at the pri-
mary to be held on Tuesday June s,
next, l will submit to your decision
whether it is your wish that 1 serve the
state another term as one of its repre-
Sentatives in the United States Senate
have in the past labored and will in
the future endeaVor to give full meas
ura Of service. The record of my work
Is open to all and speaks for itself. An
examination of that record will disclose
many direct and indirect accomplish
ments beneficial to Florida and it's
citizens. If again favored, 1 will be in
a pos ition to accomplish even more
than in the past, for length of service
in the Senate means increased prestige
and opportunity for greater achieve
ment in behalf of the state. During
the campaign 1 expect to meet and
discuss with you problems affecting
the welfare of the state and nation.
shall appreciate very much your active
support and your vote on June Sth.
Gratefully and sincerely,
DUNCAN u. FLETCHER
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
OCALA FRATERNAL ORDERS
ODD FELLOWS

Tulula Lodge No. %. /. o. o. F.,
meets every Tuesday evening in the
Odd Fellows hall on the third floor Of
the old Star office building at 7:30 p.
n. A warm welcome always extended
visiting brothers.
c. w, Moremen, N. @.
w. L. Colbert, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
TAX ASSESSOR


To the Democratic Voters of Marion
County: l hereby announce myself
candidate for tax assessor, subject to
the democratic primary in June II
elected, L will give the office my entire
attention. Any support will be appre-
ciated JOS. w. DAVIS.
Summerfield Florida
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
NATHAN MAYO

To Marion County Democrats: At
the request of my friends l announce
myself a candidate for the lower house
of the Legislature subject to the demo-
cratic primary of June 8th, 1920 (group
oneJ. will appreciate the support of
all democrats and promise If elected
to serve you faithfully and conscien-
tiously. NATHAN MAYO.
SUmmerfield, Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs

Ocala, Lodge No. 10. Conventions
held every Monday evening at 7:30
o'clock at the Castle Hall, over the G.
C. Greene Co. drugstore. A cordial
welcome to visiting brothers.
w. M. Parker, G. C.
Chas. K. Sage. K. of r. & s.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24

The cemetery association desires to
thank the public for the liberal pat
ronage at the rummage sale which re-
suited very successfully. This asso-
citation is endeavoring to beautify the
cemetery and when plans are complet-
ed the improvement will be appreciat-
ed by all. The ladies cleared 800 at
the rummage sale.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
w. ID. earn

w. ID. CARA
To the People Of Marion County:
hereby announce as a candidate for the
office of superintendent of public In
struction of Marion county, Florida i
will greatly appreciate your support
during the campaign and your vote In
the June primary. 1 pledge my whole
interest and energy to the schools OF
the county. w. ID. earn.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24

Six hundred ladies can get the
BIGGEST BARGAIN at Gerig's Spec
ial Sale. Come in and see for your
self. Gerig's Drug Store 6-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
ITINERARY OF THE CANDIDATES

April 80. Fort Mccoy, 2:30 p. m.
May 9th, Romeo pine Island picnic
grounds), all day.
Other places to be announced later.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR

Ocala Chapter No. %. o. E. g.,
meets at the Masonic hall the second
and fourth Thursday evenings of each
month at o'clock.
Mrs. Lillian Simmons. w. M.
Mrs. Susan Cook, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
LATEST LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs Harry Leavengood of
Tampa arrived in the city yesterday
to spend few days with the formers
relatives here.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24

Mr.. Robert Murrell of Los Angeles,
will arrive in the city in few days
to make visit with friends. Bob"
spent his boyhood days in Ocala and
has many friends here who will be
pleased to learn of his visit
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
MIRIAM kEBEkAR LODGE NO. Is

Miriam Rebekah Lodge No. 10
meets the first and third Monday eve
ming in each month in the Odd Fell
lows hall at 7:30 o'clock.
Miss Ruth Erwin. NJ. G.
Miss Ruth Hardee. Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
MARIoN-DUNN MASONIC LODGE

Marion-Dunn Lodge No. 10. r. n A.
NJ, meets on the first and third
Thursday evenings of each month at
7:30 o'clock until further notice.
Jake Brown, Secretary.
A. L. Lucas, w. L.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24

w. K. Lane, NJ. D., Physician and
Surgeon, specialist Eye, Ear, Nose anu
Throat. Office over 5 and 10 cent store,
Ocala, Fla. a.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
STORE FOR RENT

The store room in the Merchants
block now occupied by Pillans &
Smith Grocery Co. will be for rent
about May 1st. r. r. Carroll, Agt. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24
wooDMEN OF THE WORLD

Fort King Camp No. IA meets at
K. of P. hall at 7:30 p. m. every sec
ond and fourth Friday. Visiting SOW
ereigns are always welcome.
j. c. Bray, C. C.
Chas. K Sage. Clerk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24

Give your feet a chance to help you
alonig in the world. If they trouble
you in any way have them examined
free. M. M. Little, graduate practi-
pedist. 15-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24

They are all wearing them now
Read about the OVERALL CLUBS
Don't start anything without seeing
FISHEL'S. 23-2t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24

Mr.. Philip G. Murphy and father,
Mr.. Jerome R. Murphy, have returned
home from a combined business and
pleasure trip to Orlando.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24

Everything in mems and boys sum-
mer underwear at SIC. per garment
or 81 the suit, at GadsOn's Bazaar
Store. 23-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24

The "Ease-An" arch protecting
shoes and the DR.. Edison Cushion
Shoes are to be had at only one store
in Ocala. For ladies only. Titles
Shoe Parlor. 15-tf
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ALFRED AVER

II you will elect me clerk of court,
/ will prove my gratitude by good and
faithful work, and the county's inter-
est in my hands will be protected. A
county office is not a matter of charity.
ALFRED AVER
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R. A. M. CHAPTER No. 10

Regular convocations of the OcaIs
Chapter No. Is r. A. NJ. on the fourth
Friday in every month at p. m.
Fl. S. Wesson, Fl. p.
Jake Brown, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24

Thin glasses per set, 4Sc.; decorated
plates per set. $1.20; decorated cups
and saucers per set, $1.98. Enamel
ware at cut prices at GadsOn's Bazaar
Store. 23-3t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-04-24

been decided upon, the family await
ing the arrival of the son and daugh-
ter from Connecticut.
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SEEDS !!

Ninety day and old fashion velvet
beans, chufas. Pyles and Gist seed
corn. Ocala Seed Store, phone 435. tt
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Use the Stars Unclassified Column.
Use the Stars Unclasslned Column.
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say, we have CHILDREN'S
DRESSES. FISHEL'S. 23-2t
New-York tribune., 1920-02-29
An Historical Episode

Question-1t would interest me- as well ~
number of other devoted readers Of YOUR
os'ued os M column, to have explained the details
OF the corner IN Northern Pacific in 1o0i ~
which time, think, the high level of oH6
was reached.-A. II. l..
Answer-The late James ] Hill had
planned vast system of railroads in
the Northwest. This system was TO in
ciude the Great Northern. the North
ern Pacific and the Chicago, Burlington
& Quincy Mr.. Hill already controlled
the Great Northern, and III conjunction
with ]. P. Morgan & Co lwho were
supposed to control Northern Pacific
although they did not actually have the
majority of stock, had been purchas
ing Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
stock for the account of both Northern
Pacific and Great Northern. The late
f. II. Hartman, who was anxious +o
forestall any such combination as Mr..
Hill had in mind. was quietly, in con
junction with Kuhn, Loeb g. Co.. buv
ing Northern Pacific stock in the omen
market for the account of the Union
Pacific Railroad. When the Hill-Mor
gan interests realized Mr. Hartmann
intentions they, too. started to buy in
the open market, with the result that
on May 9, 1901. there ensued the wild
est sort of bidding for Northern Pa
cine STOCK Oh tne New ork Stock FIX
change. Professional traders, who had
sold the stock short, realizing that A
struggle to corner the market was TAX
ing pace, became panic stricken and
were forced to buy for cash As the
supply for sale for cash was practi-
cally nill those desiring to cover were
forced to pay prices up to s. 900 a
share. After the storm had cleared it
was found that the Hartmann Kuhn
Loeb interests had secured control of
the Northern Pacific Railroad by pur-
chase of s37,o23,000 common and SAL
0s5,Oo0 preferred stock out Of total
of s155, 100000 capital. The title to
this stock was vested in the Oregon
Short Line Railroad Company, and that
company provided for the purchase by
the issue of SOL 900 900 of 4 per cent
purchase money certificates of in
dcbtedness, which were held by the
Union Pacific Railroad. Shorts who
were unable to cover their Northern
Pacific stock were allowed to settle
shortly thereafter with Kuhn, Loeb 4
Co. for $3.50 share.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-29
Preferred Dividend Passed

w Questfon-Having received notice from the
Wash!nHton Railway and Electric Company
sl'al s ~ has passed the dividend ON its pre-
ierfed stock, of which ] am Il holder. would
oeenl ~ II great favor if you could furnish
me with the present financial conditions of
SAID property and the advisablity of selling
my holdings of the preferred stock If you
can give any opinion of the probable re-
sumption OF dividends. would greatly appre-
ciate samc.-Miss K. r.
Answer-There had not been pub
Iished any recent earnings Of the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany. This company. like so MANY
others, has suffered from the increased
costs of operation, with no increase in
farcs to Offset it. When the dividend
on the preferred stock was recently
passed the president Of the company
stated that 1T was decided wise to con-
serve resources. The preferred diyi-
dend was not earned, he stated. and as
the stock is cumulative he did not be-
lleve it would be anything but tenn
porary loss, as the company had hopes
OF obtaining an increase in fares.
Under the circumstances it would per-
haps be we'll to await the action of the
authorities, rather than dispose of your
stock, unless, Of course, you are de-
pendent upon the income.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-29

tate. The corporation ia Interested in
nearly score of properties, its prin-
clPsl assets consisting of stocks Of the
Ioiiowing subsidiary companies
barnsdall Oil Company. Pittsburg Oil
ana Gas Company, Moncton Tramways,
iilectric.ty and Gas Company, Ltd, and
the Potter Gas Company. Altogether
the various controlled companies have
ABOUT 23O 1000 acres of oil lands under
lease; there arc about 2,75o producing
wells and tho net production accruing
TO tho barnsdall Corporation is said
to exceed 1000 barrels daily: about
1000 gallons Of gasoline arc produced
from casinghead gas and $4,000 con-
sumers served with natural gas. The
authorized capial ia $l4,00O0O0, par
$25. of which s1,oo0,ooo is held in the
treasury. Dividends are paid quarter
ly at the rate of 6 per cent "a wear.
Tho corporations total assets and liza
bllities as OF june !. 1919, were sl9.-
POI, 1888 each. The surplus was S163.-
5lA. While a large part of it's income
is derived from the production of oil,
the corporations interests arc so d.
vcrsificd as to lend constancy TO the
earning power behind the stock, which,
on that account, appears to have pos
sibilities as speculative investment.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-29
American Foreign Trade Corpora ton

Ques tion-As reader of your paper I
take the liberty of asking YOU the following
tions, " sa | trust will receive your
Usual good sention. Last October ( bought
several shares OF Tobacco Products CORPORA
ton common at sl0i. Due to this present
1uctuation Tobacco Products is selling az
about $61 now. Do sou think It will 40 up
soon? Is it advisable to buy more OF the
same stock? Kindly also render me a re-
port on American Fcreign Trade common
The Tobacco Products Corporation Is ISSUING,
rights to subscribe to the atove firm for 81
per share. As ! am nct familiar with this
stock. 1 would greatly appreciate the favor
OF your informing me the prospects Of this
corporation.-H. s. r.
Answer-T obacc', Products Corpora
tion stock has Gec!ined in sympathy
with other speculative issues There
is nothing else, so fat "a We know, that
would account for its weakness. We
cannot advise you regarding specu-
latlng in the stock. The American For
eign Trade Corporation was formed to
trade in the Near East, particularly
South Russia and Turkey. Already
headquarters have been established in
Constantinople, consisting of eight
warehouses and forty sub-statons, rep
resenting an investment of $4,000 900.
Arrangements have been made to ship
large quantities of merchandise of
every sort except tobacco. The com
pany is q prospect to a large extent,
but as the outlook for building up trade
with that part of the world is cncour-
aging the stock would seem 10 have
speculative possibilities.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-29
Variety, but Mostly Speculative

Question: would be pleased to have you
comment on the status of the following S.
curities: The Sinclair Oil Consolidated COM
mon stock, the marlborough Rapid Transit
short term Z per cent 1921 notes. the Atch-
Iscn, Topeka e. Santa Fe commo n stock Ma
tional Anline Chemical 7 per cent preferred
the Wilson Company per cent short term
notes. | very much interested in these
securities and would appreciate any informa-
tion you would give in this case- =.
{. r.
Answer-We should class the Sin
clair stock as q pure speculation. The
company has rot issued any statement
ca21ings or production, and while it is
ma\ged by able men, there is no way
of one determining the value of the
stock. 1nterborough per cent notes
are dependent upon the company's
ability to extricate itself from it's pres
ent unpleasant situation. Should the
notes default and the company be
placed in receivership. the note holders
would be entitled to the collateral In-
terborough refunding 5 per cent bonds)
and would probably assume the lease
with the city and run the property.
1t would appear that this situation had
been fairly we'll discounted, and that
the notes and bonds of the company
offer speculative possibilities at pres
ent prices. Atchison should be able
to maintain itself under the new rail
road legislation. The stock is a good
speculative investment. National Ami
New-York tribune., 1920-02-29
Conhiction of Terma

Ques tion--Wil you kindly advise me which
Your common stocks, one of each of the fol-
lowing list of stocks. are the best possible
Investment from a speculative standpoint
bethlehem Steel, Crucibe Steel. Republic
iron and Steel Limited Estates Steel
Mexican Petroleum. Pan-American, Sinclair
or Middle States Oil: Packard. General
Motors, Stutz, Pierce-Arrow, Studeba ker'
h1te Motors Chandler: PHILADELPHIA &
Eeading, Pennsylvania Union Pacific or
New York Central.-N. p. D.
Answer-There Is confliction Of
terms involved In your inquiry. We
consider investment to mean the nur-
chase for income purposes and specula-
ton to mean buying for the rise With
the intent to take the profit resulting
therefrom. None of the stocks yo1
mention is of investment character
The dividends are not fixed and earn
lngs fiuctuate from year to year. From
the standpoint of present earning power
we should say that the following are
best secured 1--WE do not, of course.
pretend to know what the future viii
BRING forth): l. United States Steel
and Crucible Steel. g Mexican Petro-
ieum and PanAmerican. 3. Chandler.
4. Union Pacific.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-29
Grephaphone
Seeking knowledge

Question: have not the least idea of
stock exchange transactions and would like
your advice. have saved ST 600 and would
hhe TO invest it in something that will in
crease in value and bring me in good in
come Please advise me what kind of stock
to buy and how to go about TT. ". NJ
Answer-To begin with. in making
an investment your first thought
should be safety OF principal and as
surance of a steady income. IF YOU
start out by trying to single out
something that will increase in value"
you are quite as likely to pick Sc
curlty that will go down instead Of up.
therefore, we would advise you to con-
tine your investment to seasoned pre-
ferred stocks listed on the New York
Stock Exchange which at present prices
return an income ranging from 6 to
over Z per cent. In this class are the
preferred stocks of such concerns as
United States Steel, Central Leather.
American Tobacco, American Car and
Foundry and the National Lead Com
panles. These securities, too, may 20
down, but you are pretty sure that the
income will not be stopped. To buy
any Of these stocks consult any New
York Stock Exchange firm whose ad
Vertisement appears in The Tribune.