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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
FLETCHER MADE A GOOD
FIGHT, BUT FAILED

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator d.
u. Fletcher of Florida made a futile
effort yesterday to break the Senate
blockade which is holding up confir-
nation of thousands of nominations
made by President Wilson. The SEN
stor sought to obtain immediate con-
firmation of the nominations of war
veterans and their widows to be post
masters, but Senator Townsend, re-
publican. Michigan, objected. saying
that none of the nominations had been
referred to the postoffice committee.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
GOING TO KILL
THE RACING GEESE
Unfair Treatment of Birds by New
York Actresses
ASSOCIATED PressJ

New York, Jan 1S.-The spectacle
Of eighteen actresses from leading
Broadway musical comedies holding
the ribbon reins in a goose race was
the feature of the annual Madison
Square Garden poultry show opening
today. The web-footed racers will be
groomed after the derby for a mid.
night feast for their drivers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
NOT ENOUGH

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Congress
voted yesterday to limit the size of
the regular army to 175,000 enlisted
men.
The Senate by a vote of Al to 33 set
aside its decision of last week to re-
duce the army to 10000 men and
then without a record vote adopted
the original joint resolution of Sena-
tor New, republican, Indiana, direct
ing the secretary of war to stop re-
cruiting until the army is cut to
175, 900 men.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
CHARLIE HUNTERS TALENTS
ARE CONSTRUCTIVE
(Times-Union)

C. W. Hunter of Ocala, representa-
tive to the Florida legislature from
Marion county, is a new members, but
he gives promise of being active. ef-
ficient and constructive in his policies
Mr.. Hunter is an enthusiast on the
subject of reforestation for Florida
He is writing for the forestry laws
of other states and will draft bill t.
introduce in the session providing fo,
a state system of reforestation. Mr.
Hunter has been favorably mentioned
as a possible candidate for speaker o1
the house, but he is not yet an active
candidate for that important office
His friends, however, think it prob
able that he may be brought in as 6
compromise candidate.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
COOPER BEGINS SECOND TERM
South Cardinals Governor Has Been
Eminently Satisfactory to
His State
ASSOCIATED Press)

Columbia, Jan. 1S.-Governor Coop
er began the second term of his ad-
rninistration today. He was inau-
gurated before a joint session of the
assembly. Lieutenant Governor Will
son S. Harvey of Charleston, was
sworn in as president of the senate
and Walter Duncan of Aiken, the only
new state officer-elect, was sworn in
as comptroller. The governors inau-
gural address was largely devoted to
education and a review of school
work i'm the state.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18

ISO report live stock. Horses are re-
ported by 23,380, mules by 23,s00, cat
tie by 31,s8S, sheep by 4SS, goats by
22s9 and hogs by 40,063.
The number of horses in Florida is
$3.50, which includes $500 horses
two years old and over, 1473 colts
from one year to two years old
and 1897 colts under .one year old
The value reported for horses is S4,-
552, ,315, an average of $1,000 pei
head. The number of horses on Apr
Is. 1910, (excluding spring colts. in
order to make a fair comparison with
the figures for January /, 1920) was
45,O29.
The number of mules is 42,046, in.
cluding 1049 colts under two years
old. and 40.997 mules two years olt
and over. The total value is S7,773,
S51, an average of $1s4,s9. In 1910
the number of mules (excluding spring
colts) was 23,305.
The total number of cattle is 638,
9s1, including 51S,350 beef cattle anC
120,631 dairy cattle. Beef cows alon,
number 261, ,931 and dairy cows II ,641
The value reported for all cattle j.
Sl4,755,935; for beef cattle, s10,313,
459; and for dairy cattle, $4,442,4
The number of cattle in 1910 Tex
Guiding spring calves) was 750,935.
The number of sheep is 64,659, anc
of coasts 1880. The value reportes
for sheep is 1913. PAP, and for goats
s146,331.
The 755.4S1 swine reported includ'
SS3,053 pigs under six months old
166, ,l64 sows for breeding, 1851!
boars for breeding, and 1s9. .22S othel
hogs six months old and over. Tn
swine are valued at $5,744,892.
The total production of milk in 191!
was 12.155, ,533 gallons. as compare,
with 1882, ,42s gallons in 1909. Tn
production of wool in 1919 was 1872,
2e4 pounds; of honey, So, ,4SS pounds
of eggs. $685. ,563 dozen; and tn
number of chickens raised, 2,145, 1855.
The value of all dairy products, ex
cluding home use of milk and cream
was 1885,, ,196; of eggs, $3,069, ,365
and Of chickens raised in 1919. 81,
s23,s93.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
PUTTING WIVES
IN THEIR PLACES
Under Proposed Kansas Law They
VIII be No Longer Helpmeets
but Employees
Associated Press)

Topeka, Jan. 1S.-Husbands will be
placed on the status of employers with
their wives as employees in their
homes and permitted to recover dam
ages for injuries received while per-
forming their household duties under
the terms of a bill introduced in the
Kansas house of representatives by
one of the two women members of
the house.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18

Meet me at the American Cafe,
Union Station. Ocala, for n regular
dinner-family style. Best dinner IN
the state for 75c. Eat and drink NIL
you want. Time for dinner IL n. m. to
2:30 p. m. Owned and operated by
Americans. Ct
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
HARDING PREPARING
To LEAVE HOME
Furniture Being Removed, Not to be
Replaced Before Nineteen,
twenty-five
tAssociated Press,

Marion, Jan. 18.-The press of per-
sonal business before his departure
for the South is engaging Mr.. Hard
ing and few visitors except personal
friends are expected here during the
remainder of his stay. There was evi-
dence Of early departure today when
q moving van began carrying away
furniture from the Harding residence.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
SPECIAL SESSION OF
THE MEXICAN CONGRESS
tAssociated Press)

Mexico City, Jan. ia call for a
special session of the Mexican con-
gress beginning February 7th, has
been issued by President Obregon.
Article % of the constitution, whicaa
governs petroleum deposits and other
projects will be considered.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
FRENCH TROOPS AND
RUSSIANS FIGHT
Pitched Battle Near ConStantinOple
Between Senegalese and
Wrangel's Men
ASSOCIATED Press)

Constantinople, Jan. 18.-French
black troops turned machine guns on
mutinous Cossacks of Wrangel's for
rer army encamped twenty-five miles
from here Saturday night after the
Cossacks had disarmed their officers.
The Russians returned the fire, killing
ten Senegaiese and wounding twenty
others and two French officers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
SIX WITNESSES EXAMINED

Jasper, Ala, Jan. 18.-Under heavy
military guard six witnesses were ex-
amined today by a special grand jury
irquiring into the lynching of Will
am Baird, a miner. Eleven members
of the Alabama national guard are
under arrest in connection with the
lynching. Baird was in Jail charged
with killing a guardsman, when a
small mob took him out and lynched
him.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
GAVE SNAPSHOT DEGREE
TO BISHOP GUERRY
ASSOCIATED Press)

Columbia, Jan. 18.-Bishop William
A. Guerry, of the Episcopal diosese of
South Carolina, was made Mason at
sight here today at the occasional
lodge. This is the first time in the
history of the state. as far as is known
here. that such ceremony took
place.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
BANKS WILL BE
CLOSED TOMORROW

Wednesday, January 18th, being
Lees birthday and legal holiday, the
undersigned banks will be closed.
The Commercial Bank.
The Ocala National Bank.
Munroe & Chambliss National Bank
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18

They are all doing it. The cafeteria
idea will save you money and save
you time. Watch for the opening Of
Hunters Cafeteria. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
ALABAMA HAS TROOPS OF HER
OWN

Montgomery, Jan. 18.-Governor
Kilby today said that the state troops
would be able to cope with the situa-
t;on and he had no disposition to en-
tertain the request to ask for federal
troops.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
SPANISH CABINET HAS
REACHED A DECISION
ASSOCIATED Pressl

Paris, Jan. 18.-A decision to resign
has been reached by the Spanish cabi-
net, according to Madrid dispatch.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
BEFORE THE
BOARD OF INQUIRY
ASSOCIATED Press)

Rockaway, Jan. 1s.-Kloor, Farrell
and Hinton were asked to appear to-
day before the second days session
Of the naval board of inquiry here TO
give first hand reports Of the balloon
fight.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
STATE CAN COPE
WITH SITUATION
REQUEST of the Alabama Miners for
Federal Troops has Been
Refused

Washington, Jan. ia request
that federal troops be sent into the
mine strike district of Alabama to re-
place the Alabama militia was receiv-
ed at the White House from the Unit
ed Mine Workers of Alabama. The
request was referred to the war de-
partment and it was said officials
there decided the request should come
from the governor if the situation
warrants the presence Of federal
troops.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18

The high cost of living win drop rs
soon as the CAFETERIA opens II
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18

Make your wants known by adver-
-isinR them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18

Get tho habit Of reading the ads.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-01-18
USEFUL INFORMATION
Condition of the Live Stock Industry
in Florida at the Beginning
of Last Year

Washington, Jan. 1S.-The director
cf the census announces, subject to
correction, the following preliminary
figures from the census of agriculture
for Florida
Domestic animals on farms January
l, 1920, were as follows:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08
ESSAY WINNERS TO
DINE MONDAY NOON
Commerce Body to Honor
School "Clean-Up" Writ
ers With Dinner.

Twenty-seven grade pupils. repre-
sentng FIVE grades in the various
schools Of the city. will be the guests
Of the Chamber OF Commerce at fits
MONDAY luncheon Monday.
These . youthful guests are prize
winners in the Clean Up Week es-
say contest conducted under the SUI
pervision OF W. W. Borden. superin-
tendent of schools.
Three prizes for each grade. the
fourth, NTH. sixth. seventh and
eighth. will be awarded Monday 20
the successful essayists. Two pupils
from each grade won honorable men
ton through their essay work.
Earl Dickens Of the O'Brien Var
nish Co. Will have charge Of award
ing the $45 in cash prizes at the
MONDAY luncheon Monday. The pu-
pills We're asked 10 submit essays on
various subjects i'm the hope of slim
ulaing interest in Clean Up Week. %
The fourth grades subject was
What Boys and Girls Can DO "a
Heip IN clean Up Week Campaign.
The fifth grade subject consisted of
Clean Up Week Slogans" The sixth
grade subject was Snapshots Of Two
Back Yards. The seventh grade
subject was a Clean Town-Why
II Pays" and the eighth grade sub
jcct was Dollars in City Dumps
The following are the prize win
ners who will he guests Of the
Chamber of Commerce Monday:
Fourth Grade-First prize. Wen
dell Eldred. Oliver; second prize.
Hazel Gibson. River Park: third
prize. Virginia NanDerKarr. MuesseI.
honorable mention. Alfred Shapiro.
Laurel; honorable mention. Gerald
Shine. Studebaker
Fifth Grade-First prize, Harold
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08

For the second time within one
week. an automobile belonging to
Saylor Darr Of Goshen was stolen
Thursday night while he was attend
ing services at the First Baptist
church. A few days ago the car dis
appeared and was found abandoned
on the Lincoln highway. southeast
OF the city.
James Cline. Ga. a farmer residing
near New Prairie. was severely in
jured when struck By an automobile
driven by David S. Rippey, Indiana
state highway district road supervi-
sor. as he was walking along the
Hoosier Dixie highway near his
home. He was severely cut ana
bruised. Mr.. Rippey explained the
accident by saying he was blinded
by the bright lights OF an approach
ing machine.
Leroy Reed. 60. residing near
Leesburg. was injured when the
Maxwell auto he was driving was
struck by a Baltimore and Ohio
train one mile east Of Neppanee. The
machine was thrown so feet
George X. Sarvin of Warsaw was
acquitted when tried on n charge Of
assaulting his aged mother. GarNin
was placed under arrest while he
was in the KOsciusko county Jail.
visiting his wife. Emma Tomkins. Of
South Bend. who is a prisoner under
"A charge of bigamy. II is said that
Mrs. Tompkins-Garvin had at least
three husbands at one time.
f. J. Brock Of Washington ad-
dressed union machinists of Goshen
at a meeting held in jefferson hall.
After some opposition the board
Of public works granted Goshen
Post, No. 80. American Legion. a
permit 10 hold carnival in City
park. After several carnival COM
panies exhibited in the park last
summer and public sentiment was
aroused against such amusement.
the board announced that under no
circumstances would any more car
nivals be allowed on the Citys prop
erty. Pressure brought by the
American Legion. however, was so
strong that the board finally yielded.
but with the express understanding
that if the show is off color" in any
respect it can be ousted from the
premises without delay
Although several Goshen factories
have resumed operations. at least in
part. there arc many unemployed
men in the city. Building Of sew
eral miles OF paved highway by Elk
hart county at a cost of nearly half
"A million dollars will give employ
ment 10 many men. il is believed.
The Rieth- Riley Construction
company Of Goshen has three
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08

fourths OF one mile OF pavement TO
lay on the Lincoln highway before
the section from Hires school house
eastward is connected with the brick
pavement in Noble county. which
Nlns through Ligonier 10 Cromwell
After that gap is closed the company
will lay a stretch OF a mile and
half north OF Hires school and the
Lincoln highway will then be paved
from southeast OF LiEonier 20 New
Carlisle. The Indiana state high
way commission is e0Ih!ed to place
a curved turn at the Hire school
house corner through an unknown
person having set fire 10 the stcuc-
ture There is now a square turn
az She corner. and on acc ,rrt Of
the heavy traffic over the highway
the state commission sought 10 do
away with II and place a curved
turn. All efforts 10 get Benton
township authorities TO agree TO
abandon the school which proceed
ing was necessary TO get the curved
turn. were unsuccessful. y few
days after the proceedings were
started in circuit court here. looking
toward condemnation OF the school
property tho building was so badly
damaged by fire OF Incendiary origin
it is next TO impossible 10 repair II.
apd decision has been reached by
the trustee to yield to the commits
sion. Not later than July /. and
possibly by June Is. motorists viii
find 60-mile stretch of all-paved
highway extending from New Car
Isle 10 Cromwell open. This affords
a nearly all-paved but very round
about route TO Lake Wawasee- The
concrete pavement being laid by the
Rieth- Riley company is costing $39,-
600 per mile under state highway
commission contract. Last year
the contra ctors paid common labor
ers so cents an hour. This year the
rate VIII be from 80 10 80 cents.
Prices for materials are coming
down, it is said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08

university.
Loszo +. Nettrour has filed suit i'm
the superior court, asking for di-
vorce from Eliza Nettrour. 20 whom
he was married August %. 1910.
They separated last Sunday. Mr.
Nettrour wants custody OF their
five children. He says his wife
scolded him. refused to get meals.
and that she was cross to the chill
dren.
Thirty-five members of the South
Bend Rotary club were guests OF the
Goshen Rotary club at a luncheon
held Friday noon at tho Alderman
hotel. l.. Bert Slaughter of South
Bend. president of the South Bend
Rotary organization and former
resident of Goshen. addressed the
gathering.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08

and Velma Yoder of Topeka were
granted a marriage icence at La
grange.
Martin V Kesler. a Goshen real
estate dealer, has filed suit in cir
cult court against Frank III. and
Florence Hutton Of Cass county.
Michigan. i'm which he seeks judg-
ment OF $500. on farm sale con-
tract.
A son was born Friday to SIR. and
Mrs. Otto Holtkamp.
Township trustees of Lagrange
county have rejected the appoint
ment of g. l. Harrison as Lagrange
county agricultural agent. Mr.. Har-
Tison resides at Constantine. Mich.
and is a graduate of Michigan Agri-
cultural college. He was recon-
mended 10 the trustees by Purdue
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08

EnaiIy except Sunda,.
}. s. --~ohE. q. +. 4 =. A. Som
Benz. Lad.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08
GUShL.i NEWS
THE TIME TO WORRY

Holding that all bids submitted
were too high, William f. Silver.
trustee of Clinton township, and
members of the Clinton township
advisory board Friday rejected pro-
pOsals for constructing the Clinton
township centralized school building
Estimated cost of the structure is
placed at $4,000 All bids were
below $4,000. but the trustee and
members of the board thought them
too high.
Lagrange county farmers. follow
ing action taken by Elkhart county
farmers. have decided to pool their
wool.
Glen Edison Bowman of Elkhart
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08
STRIKE HAS EFFECT.

BY International News Service.
LONDON, May'7.-The Federation
Of Transpor, Workers today ordered
the members to refuse 10 handle
American shipping because of the
American marine strike.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08

4 male quartet Of Jubilee singers
will give a concert i'm the lobby OF
the Y. NJ. c. a. today at 1890
O'Clock. They will give several Clas-
steal selections as well as a complete
program of church hymns
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-08
Short Sight and Short Profits

Adequate plants essential the production of electric light
and power if satisfactory expected Such plants
be constructed without the necessary capital The
sary capital be egsated into the electrical industry
1t must be attracted by profits
But profits dependent upon adequate rates for light and
power. And the determination of adequate
of public opinion For electric light and power companies
public service corporations.
While the of producing and distributing electricity has
rapidly, have been increased with reluctance.
Countless companies have suffered New demands for
could not be vitality essential construction and exPan
sion undone.
The economic future of the entire electrical industry depends
upon farsghted appreciation of the basic relation between
fair and satisfactory service The former always
precede the latter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-06-28
PRODUCTION Of
PETR OLEU NJ
(By .. S. Pressl

Washington, June 2S.-Acc ordino
to the United States Geological Sur
vey, the production of petroleum in
the United States during Nav, amour
ting to II 100000 barrels, was the
greatest ever recorded for any one
month. The daily average produc-
ton of 1852 ,25S barrels represented
an increase Of 1891 barrels over that
for the month Of April. The est1ma-
ted value at the wells of the oil pro
duced during that month (Mav},
with about 113 million dollars, the
value of the 36,503,0 barrels pro
duced during May, 1920, emphasizes
the shrinkage in value due to the
precipition fall in prices Of crude oil
that has taken place since the begin
ming Of the current year. Daily aver
age consumption of domestic and i'm
Q
ported crude oil during May, 1921,
decreased 77,414 barrels, and the total
daily average consumption of 1851
419 barrels amounted to only 2,161 bar
rels a day more than domestic pre-
duction. Although imports decreased
slightly to a daily average of 2e5 ,67s
barrels, there was net increase in
stocks during the month Of more than
s million barrels. Pipeline and tank
farm stocks of domestic petroleum and
stocks of Mexican petroleum held ia
the United States by Importers on the
last day of May, a total ofo 155 5,341,
600 barrels, equivalent to 115 days
supply at the current rate Of consump-
ton, are the greatest on record.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-06-28
aluminium Produce
In 1920
(By U. S. Press

Washington, June According
to figures collected by the United
States Geological Survey, 229,Sss
short tons of aluminium slphate, val
ued at as,1O4,457, was produced in the
United States III 1920, as co.apared
with 2OO,O34 short tons, valued at So
1853. in 1919 Besides the aluminium
sulphate made for sale, 4,115 short
tons of aluminium sulphate was mace
and consumed in 1920 by munlc1pal
water works, as compared with 4,725
short tons in 1919. In 1920 16,S2f
short tons of alum were produced,
valued at 1902 ,259, as compared with
1909 short tons, valued at $S79,lSs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-06-28
xHp
e / n 2 r
Commits
cid 6

It has just been learned that Mr..
James Il. Dickens, farmer, living up
on the farm owned by Dr. t. D. Nit
chin, il Roseneath township, commit
ted suicide sometime last night OF
early this morning. His body was
found back Of the house, with the top
Of his head blown off and shot gun
held between his knees. He leave 4
wife and several children. No cause
can be assigned for the rash act.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-06-28
". Va. GOVERNOR ORDERS
15O SOLDIERS To
ENFORCE LAW

Charleston, v. Va, June 2s.-cov-
ernor Morgan, by proclamation. re-af-
firmed his declaration OF martial law
in Ningo County today, and eomh1an-
ded the assessor to enroll all persons
there liable for military duty. Ee al
50 ordered the sheriff to draft a nun-
dred and thirty men, or accept thar
number Of volunteers, to be mustered
into service for period of sixty DAYS.
to enforce order promulgated by the
Government
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-06-28
WASHINGTON'S HOME

Under a resolution proposed by
Senator Capper the committee on pub
lie buildings and grounds would be
directed to inquire into the probable
cost of maintaining the estate of
Mount Vernon as a national institute
ton Of control of the estate by the
nation government.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-06-28
News From United
States Senate
And House
(By I. s. Press)

Washington, D, G., June 1s.-Tne
House has pas the Nelson Curtis
bin amenli.. = .ne farm loan act 20
permit ,onal deposits Of 5000
ooo q I'm land banks by the FEEDER
a,.c asury to extend further credit
} 1.-THE farmers. As passed by the
Senate, the bill provided $50,00o,o0o
for this purpose, but the House lead
ers cut it down, despite the indorse-
ment of the Senate bill by Secretary
of the Treasury Mellon and the Fed
eral Farm Loan Board. Representa-
tives Wingo declared the Govern
ment has $65,0o0,oo0 on deposit in
foreign countries; that many millions
.e deposited in this country in com
mercial banks, and more millions
have been loaned to the railroads,
and criticized members of Congress
for being squeamish about going to
the rescue of the land banks
This money, he said, is a deposit
not an appropriation: yet YOU are re.
quiring the banks to pay ) II per
cent on Government deposits which
are practically permanent and not
subject to fifteen DAYS call as is thi5
deposit