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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21

I've in the confines of community
selfishness or narrowness, tho
sun Of this republic will have
passed its meridian and or
larger aspirations will sh.lyel II
the approaching twilight.
"But let US momentarily put
aside the aspiring and inspiring
view point.
Many Advantages.
ut is my firm belief that the
combined savings OF operating
losses and the protection Of the
capital account through more ad-
vantageous sales OF our war built
or war seized ships, because the
favorable policy which the pend
ling bill will establish will more
than pay every dollar expended In
government aid for twenty-five
years to come.
st should be kept in mind also
that there are assured Limitations
OF the government aid proposed.
The direct Cald. with ocean carry
ing maintained at our present
stand, will not reach twenty mil
lions year, and the maximum
direct aid. IL our shipping is SO
promoted that we carry one-halt
our deep seas commerce, will not
exceed thirty millions annually.
AT the very maximum OF outlay
I'VE should be saving twenty mil.
lions of our present annual
operating loss. II the maximum
lis ever reached, the establish
ment OF our merchant marine will
have been definitely recorded and
the government-owned fleet for
tunately liquidated. -"
81 believe in government aid
becomingly bestowed. We have
aided industry through our
tariffs: we have aided railway
transportation in land grants and
loans. We have aided the con-
struction OF market roads and
the improvement OF inland water
ways. We have aided reclama-
ton and irrigation and the de-
.velopment OF water power; we
have loaned for seed grains in an
ticipation Of harvests. We expend
millions in investigation and eX-
perimental work, though limit
ed few are the direct beneficlarie5.
We have loaned hundreds of mil
lions to promote the marketing of
American goods. 1t has all been
commendable and highly worth
while. 80"
"a have chosen to confine my
self to the specific problem Of
! dealing with our merchant mar
inc because l have asked you TO
ASSEMBLE two weeks in advance Of
the regularly appointed time to
expedite its consideration. The
executive branch of the govern
ment would feel itself remiss TO
contemplate our yearly loss and
ATTENDING failure to accomplish II
4 the conditions were not pressed
for your decision. More, l would
feel mygclf lacking in concern for
Americas future IL failed to
Istress the reckoning opportunity
to equip the United States to as
sumo q BETTING place among the
nations Of the world whose com.
merce is inseparable from the
good fortunes to which rightfully
oil peoples ASPIRE"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21
impeachment of Attorney
General Being Considered

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-
Plans to support tho resolution III
troduced by Representative Kel-
Ter, Minnesota, for impeachment
Of Attorney General Daugherty
weer under consideration hero to
day by the executive council OF
the American Federation Of La
Dor. 1t was said the d;isoSssiona
probably would continue for sew
eral days and that definite ar
rangement would be made a:
hearings to enable the workings
OF the judiciary committee,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21
GERMAN FARMER ANXIOUS
TO TURN AMERICAN SOIL

NEW YORK, Nov. 21.-August
Reuter-, a farmer from Westphalia,
Germany. his wife Natalia and nine
children ranging from Olga, 20,
down to the three.month-old Lena.
are en- route west today to settle
down on farm near Green Lake,
Wis.
immigration authorities passed
Reuter- and his Family with record
swiEtness yesterday when they
reached Ellis Island.
1--WE arc keen to turn over this
good American soil and make two
blades OF grass grow where. there
was but one" ne said. I'VE know
how to farm. l can turn a furro~
as well as the next man and the
Frau can milk "a COW and do
everything a woman Is expected
to do on a farm. would not think
OF taking such q flock OF children
to one Of your American cities" Z
A married daughter Ida and
Clara, another dauhter. and Otto,
a son, are on the Wisconsin farm
already.
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21
RkDlo PROGRAM


a. An EFAS6tah tS"6uG'
p. m. News. Weekly fash.
on talk, Of interest to women pro.
nlsed by the Joseph Horne Co.,
pittsburgh, Pa. United States Semi.
weakly public health bulletin.
7.30 p. m. = Bedtime story 70:
ne children.
p. m.-Speclal addresses b.
pseminent business men.
$3.50 p. m.-Concert by the Lyric
Quartet Of Pittsburgh.
Program Tomorrow.
7p. m!-News. Trl-weekly letter
from Farm 6 Homo. Weekly sum.
mary of the iron and steel indus
tries prepared by the Iron Age.
$3.50 p. m.-Bedtime story for the
children.
$ D. m.-"seeing With the Eyes
Of Youth, '.by DR.. A. Goldstein, Pitt
Optical Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.
$3.50 n. m. = Concert by Mrs.
George Hoffman OF Ambridge, Pa,
snprano: Mrs. HaIfdau Lee, accom-.
panist; Robert Steel, baritone; AZ,
sies Steel, accompanIst with four
ELECTIONS by KDKA Orchestra.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21
ExrRAplrIoN opposEp.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Nov. e2l--
Hearing was held today by Deputy
Attorney General Sterling G. NJ.
Nees on the application for extfadis
ton papers for return to West Viz
ginia Of Mike Tullc, alleged to nave
been implicated In the shooting ae=
companying the strike along the
West Virglnia.P Pennsylvania line
during the coal strike Protest
against the action of the governor
Of West Virginia was made by G.
L. V. Acheson, acting for a group
OF miners. A decision will be given
on Monday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21
STOCKS DECLINE
IN SALES TODAY
PiggIy-WiggIy Stores Drops
2 ga Points to New
Low Record.

NEW YORK, Nov. 21-1rregu-
larlty again featured today's re-
latively dull dealings in stocks,
transactions being almost entirely
of a professional character. Stan
dard shares moved within narrow
Limits during the greater part Of
the session. Pool operations were
conducted in a number Of secon-
dairy issues in an effort TO mini
mize the liquidation and bear
pressure at other points. Sales
Appropriated 100000 shares.
Philadelphia Co., Continental
Can, Division Chemical, Atlantic
Gulf and Public Service of New
Jersey preferred also touched low
price records. Consolidated Gas
gave rise to a point later, but specu.
lation became very quiet on the
rebound. Call money opened a
4 1-2 per cent.
The closing was easy.
Higher money and a diversion
of speculative operations for the
advance 10 ordinary inactive
shares caused a renewal Of liQul-
dation and short Felling in some
Of the market leaders during the
final hour.
U. S. Steel, Baldwin, Stude-
baker and Corn Products all
yielded substantially to selling
pressure.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21
Pittsbursh livestock

PITTSBURGH. Nov. 91.-Hos,
receipts 1900 steady; heaYies
IS .159$S.25; heavy yorke:u
$3.50; light workers. and pigs
IS. 50@$S.60: sheep and lambs
receipts 300. steady sheep $S.25;
lambs $3.50.
Calves receipts $50. lower; tcp
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21
DISCUSS EXTENSION WORK

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-Prob.
lens relating TO the organization
and administration Of research
and extension work in agriculture,
home economics and rural engin.
eering were discussed today at the
opening session OF the thirty sixth
annual convention Of the AssocIa.
ton OF Land Grant Colleges. Repre-.
sentatiEes of tho Department Of
Agriculture and colleges will take
prominent part In the discus
sions. Members Of the teaching, re.
search and extension organizations
Of the colleges represent those in.
stitutions at the, convention.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21
Chicago Produce

CHICAGO, Nov 21-But'e=
higher; creamery extras so lie;
iirsts 80 1908 1-2. Extra firstS
47@49 1-2; seconds S7@SS;
standards a 1-2.
Eggs unchanged, receipts S,132
cases.
Poultry alive, higher; springs
Is; ROSTERS IL 1-2; Turkeys So;
geese 81.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21
Liberty Bonds

NEW YORK, Nov. 21-Llberty
bond at l p. IN. Liberty 3 l-2's
$l00.12; first AS S97.SS: first
: 1-4's SOS. Sc; second 4 las
$3.50; third 4 las $3.50 fourth
4 Its S9S.1S; Victory 4 3-4's:
Victory 4 GAS uncalled $lOO.3O;
Victory 4 3-4's called $1,000
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21

man was throwing darts at a
target numbered as shown above,
Some one asked him to hit The
arget, SO that the total OF his
throws would be exactly 100. How
many throws did he make and
What numbers did he strike?
Yesterdays answer:
ALDEN 1 1 CAN DOCK.
JEill in the above words with the
letter NJ, five times as shown be-
low and you will have the CON-
pfeted sentence:
MADSTEN MIMIC AND MOCK
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21

Discuss Rates-seyeral mem.
bers Of the traffic committee Of
the Monongahela Valley Asso-
citation held meeting at the
Chamber Of Commerce this
morning regarding evidence that
will be submitted at a hearing be-
fore the Interstate Commerce
Commission in the near future
on short haul coal rates. Those
present were: G. D. Theleen,
clarksburg; B. S. Dowdell, Ell
klns; Ira Atkins and W. D. Kirk
Of this city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21

ssc lower, December ,56j 7oss
the corn market continued 10 sag.
Oats started unchanged To- nc
lower, December 4S1s and later IND
derwent y moderate general set
back. Ftt
Provisions were easy owing to
lack OF support.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21
LATE i. WANT ADS.

GARAGE SPACE FOR ONE CAR.
CAL 512 Walnut avenue or phone
1852. SOl4A
rHREE VACANT ROOMS ON
CLIFF STREET. Call ]. T. Hall,
4os Quarry avenue. 6olSA
ONE FORTY FOOT LOT ON
OGDEN AVENUE. Inquire lis
High street. Phone 1295.R. 6012A
YOUNG active man for lunch
counter. Call at "Fairmont Res
iahranty s14 Water street. Phone
1859: COLA
Two FURNISHED rooms 70.
hsht housekeeping. every con-
Fenienee ia Guhey street.
Rhene SIR so15 A
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21

Alexander Talks - Addressing
tho Clarksburg Chamber Of Com
MERGE at noon yesterday, Capt.
Geprge NJ. Alexander, president
ps the NJ. P. & r. Co.. admitted
that the zone man" cars being
used In Clarksburg and one or
ITO other places on the company
lihes were not a success SO far
no would not admit, howGSIsr, un'
dee question. that the use OF these
cars would not be extended. He
idia state, however, that II Nore
of such cars were put In service
they would be of a larger type.
He also sought exone.Rtion for
i,ls company from payment Of Il
part Of the cost for certain street
improvements in .Clarkshurg.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21

cuba. brought forth numerous
protests, many radio fans claim
Ing that they have been hearing
the Havana program regularly for
weeks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21

west virginia
Fair and contin.
ued cold.
Local Readings.
Greed eoIyard, oh
Temperature at
8 a. m. today, SO,
Weather yester.
day, cloudy; tenn
perature, maxi.
mum, AZ; min.
mum. SO; precipi'
tatlon, trace.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21

at Cook HospitaI-Mrs. Ernes:
Hack OF rural route No. 2, under
vent a minor operation at Cook
Hospital last night. Edith Kloc.
Eifes of John Roc, and Maggie
Fianos wife Of John Hanos, boto
Of Monongah. underwent opera
ions sat the hospital last night.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21

Many Hear Cuba concert-A
story insThe West Virginian yes
tefday that a record had been
Established here in receiving a
radio program from Havana
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-21
WEATHER

West Virginia
%ir o1d nnnfin,
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Evening journal., 1922-08-31

companying special acts which form
Shubert Advanced Vaudeville which
will be presented at the Playhouse
on next Wednesday afternoon and
evening. From the very varied ma
ture OF the entertainment, especial
ly the big revue with De Have-Nice
and Joe Towle opportunity is given
to show the most enhancing body
adornments from Adam and Eve to
the most modern evening gown or
street dress.
Shubert Advanced Vaudeville. as
II will be presented at the Playhouse
is far removed from the stereotyped
form of variety entertainment
which has been in vogue for several
years. The very fact that the lead
ing features. occupying the time of
more than half the bill, is a gorge
Gus, spectacular revue, employing
the services of the entire company,
including a score or more pretty
girls, IS alone sufficient to put it in
class by itself. But the vaudeville
acts are In themselves novelties,
most OF them new 10 the American
stage having been cullsd from the
best musical comedy successes or
imported from Europe.
Evening journal., 1922-08-31

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"THE CHARLATTANr

THE Charlatan" company arrives
from New York today, ready for their
opening season at the Playhouse
tomorrow night. Scenic equipment
and the special lighting equipment
arrived last night and everything
is now in readiness at the theatre
for the opening. Among the actors
are the trained rabbits used In the
play, these being the grandchildren
Of tho original rabbits used during
the triumphant run of the piece
last season at the Times Square
Theatre, New York.
This play is Adotph Klauber's
latest production. Through the ef-
forts of Manager Finney. It was
brought here especially for local
playgoers, prior to its engagement
in Philadelphia. beginning at the
Walnut Street Theatre. Labor Day.
The cast is composed of virtually the
me brilliant players who played
In the New York run of the piece
with a few minor exceptions that
were necessary. II is headed by
Frederick Tiiden. Purnell Pratt.
William Podmore, Pierce Benton,
Henry Vincent, Edward Powers,
Burr Caruth. Lulu May Hubbard,
Madelin La Varre. Kathleen Boil
ton. Jane Allyn. Lillian Kemma and
others. There will be matinee on
Saturday and night performance.
Evening journal., 1922-08-31
AT THE MAJESTIC

Young Shirley Mason always en-
5oyable and ever the delightful per-
son OF real life is to be present at
the Majestic theatre today In the
presentation of the title role in
The Ragged Heiress."
As the title OF the picture sug-
gests the story deals with the hard
ships OF young girl whose fortune
has been Incorporated and she
left in Ignorance OF its existence.
The story, while pathetic and an
pealing to the sympathy in most OF
its scenes. is not without its mo-
ments OF real comedy and IN both
kinds of scenes the young star gives
creditabie account of herself. Her
representation OF the little heiress
who assumes the rols OF a slave
all unknowingly in the home OF the
Evening journal., 1922-08-31

concerts at Shellpot Park on Sunday
afternoon and evening. Labor Day Il
also expected TO be big day at the
park. All of the various amusements
are ready to handle the big CROWDS
and the day will be we'll celeoratedI
at Shellpot. Large numbers OF PEG
pie are also enjoying the dancing
each evening at shellpot on account
of the excellent floor and the good
dance music provided
Evening journal., 1922-08-31
DANCE TONIGHT AT RIvERvIEw

There will be dancing this even
ing and again on Saturday evening
at Riverview Beach and the Wilson
Line will run the usual evening boats.
There is no more enjoyable trip
than this evening boat ride to River
view. Another excellent pleasure
trip for those who only have a few
hours to spare is to take the even
ing boat for Philadelphia and re-
turn without leaving the boat. River
view Beach is attracting big crowds
every day on account Of the excel
lent salt water bathing.
Evening journal., 1922-08-31
AT THE ARCADIA

The ingenuity OF the. author. d.
rector and continuity and actors in
the new Goldwyn production, "Grand
Larceny" has resulted in an unusu-
al drama of marital disagreement
which viii be shown at the Arcadia
theatre beginning today.
Tho story is that OF two men and
a woman. written by Albert Payson
Terhune. In 1t one of the men COM
mits what the other calls an act OF
"Grand Larceny in stealing the af-
fections OF the others wife. - move s
twist in this type OF society story
is introduced by the attitude OF the
woman, who is the innocent victim
OF what is apparently a chain OF
evil-looking circumstances. She does
not aoquiesce in the theory that de-
grade her TO the level OF things that
may be stolen; and IN the end, forces
upon both men recognition OF the
fact that she belongs to herself.
Evening journal., 1922-08-31
AT THE SAVOY

After months OF imprisonment to
see the sunshine again. TO breathe
Gods fresh air. to hear the song OF
the robin. TO smell the perfume Of
1owersi What joy can compare 10
this? After a long Imprisonment TO
be free. free as the stars, and the
clouds and the rain.
John Smith," starring Eugene
O'Brfen which opens today at the
Savoy Theatre for a three days
showing tells the story OF a man
who served a prison sentence be-
cause he refused TO give away some
one very dear TO him. II you have
servants in your family you VIII
enjoy seeing this sort of picture.
Evening journal., 1922-08-31
AT THE QUEEN

Entertainment IN a light and pop
ular vein seems to be extant at the
Queen where Wallace Reid is play
ing in his latest production THE
Dictator"
There IS little seriousness in the
picture and at no time does the
production indulge in any really
deep dramatic situations. although
there are plenty OF thrills and no
end of fun and comic situations.
The scenes OF The Dictator" are
laid in California and In South
America. Mr.. Reid as the hero, a
carefree, adventuresome chap. be-
comes embroiled in a South Ameri-
can revolution and has many exclt-
ing adventures, eventually falling in
love and winning the beautiful
daughter OF self-styled "liberator."
Evening journal., 1922-08-31
"ALIAs JIMMY VALENTINE

"Peg o. My Heart VIII soon give
the place OF honor at the Garrick
Theatre to Jimmy Valentine" This
popular comedy-drama has been Sc
lected for next weeks offering of
the Wilmington Players.
Peg o. My Heart" as II IS being
presented by the company this week
has mot with the approval and has
earned the enthusiastic applause OF
every theatregoer who has been a
witness Of It's lovable story.
The local players with the various
roles TO which they have been as
signed. have succeeded in giving the
play a good, enjoyable performance.
Miss Rielley In the title role. Mr..
Lynn in the male lead and Mr.. Cal
lis In another important character
Evening journal., 1922-08-31

prizes at the Garrick Theatre last
night. The box of cigars which was
donated by Harry Kenyon, OF 203
Market street, was awarded to Louis
Isaac, of 400 West Second street.
Evening journal., 1922-08-31
are AM that can bel desired.

In producing "Alias Jimmy Valen-
une," the Wilmington Players are
fulfilling the demand of the theatre
goers. This play has been the over
whelming choice OF every audience
that has been in the theatre. II is
Evening journal., 1922-08-31
AWARDED FAIR TICKETS

Miss Margaret Campbell. of 1907
West Fifth street, was awarded the
admission tickets TO the Delaware
State Fair which were given as
Evening journal., 1922-08-31

the dramatic triumph written by
Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery
Hopwood.
The Bat" will be seen at the
Playhouse on next Monday and
Tuesday and theatregoers who have
long been hearing OF the success of
this play will undoubtedly welcome
the announcement. Assuredly a
play that has received such univer-
sal praise from both critics and pub
lie alike. will be worth the seeing.
The Bat is a super-mystery play.
But It is something else as well.
Running through It is one OF the
funniest and altogether delightfully."-
humorous character ever depicted
on the stage. Thanks to this ele-
ment in The Bat" while II will thrill
you through and through. It will, at
the same time, keep you in almost
constant laughter.
Evening journal., 1922-08-31
taTTTE RATr'

Each year in the theatrical world
one play invariably stands out head
and shoulders above all the other
attractions. The past two years
that distinction fell to The Bat. f"
Evening journal., 1922-08-31

filled with plenty OF splendid pos
sibilities that will be met and well
presented by the stock company.
Evening journal., 1922-08-31

very person who Incorporated
her fortune and caused her TO be
left in abject poverty Is excellent.
Evening journal., 1922-08-31

CONCERTS AT SHELLPOT
Unusually interesting music pro-
grams are promised for the free
Evening journal., 1922-08-31
"SfULLIGAN's FoLIIEsv

Costumes play an important part
in ''Mulligan's Follies" and the ac-
Evening journal., 1922-08-31

She plays an important role in
THE Charlatan," which will open
the Playhouse season tomorrow
night.
Evening journal., 1922-08-31

At the Majestic today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-07-13

Miss Lucille Gissendaner, who left
several months ago with her sisters,
Mrs. o. H. Berger and Miss Call1e
Gissendaner, for Mrs. Berger's home
in Little Rock. Ark, is again in Ocala,
the guest of Mrs. VI. A. Horne. Next
week she will visit Miss Agnes Bur-
ford Miss Gissendaner expects to
leave in few weeks for New York,
where she will enter a hospital and
take instruction necessary to follow
the profession of a trained nurse. Her
friends are very glad to see her, and
viii make the most of her while she
is here.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-07-13

While riding through the woods
near his home at Lady Lake a young
man named league was bitten by a
large rattlesnake when it wrapped
about his horses legs and he attempt
ed to get it loose. He was struck in
the wrist and had enough presence of
mind to lwrap his shirt sleeve tightly
about his arm and suck the venom
from the wound. He was brought to
DR.. Clyde Brady who treated him and
the boy has completely recovered. The
snake, which was killed, was a dia-
mondback and was about four feet
long.-Leesburg Commercial.
The young man was Edwin league,
an ex-Ocala boy and the son of our
formre fellow citizen, Mr.. Frank
league. His friends congratulate
him on his escape.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-07-13
FUNERAL OF MRS. BAILEY

The funeral services of the late
Mrs. John Bailey were held from the
family residence Wednesday after
noon at four o'clock. Rev. W. F. Gre
son of the Presbyterian church, set
forth in a few words the noble life of
the deceased. The many floral offer
ings were a silent and beautiful tri-
butte. Mrs. George Pasteur, Mrs. IL.
B. Clarkson, Mrs. R. B. Blake, Mr..
Lester Lucas and Mr.. c. S. Cullen,
accompanied by Miss Byrd Wartmann
sweetly and softly sang two hymns,
"Asleep in Jesus" and "Abide With
Me-" which ended the service at the
house. The remains were tenderly
laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-07-13

Mrs. Peter Macintosh and son left
this afternoon after a pleasant ten
days visit in Ocala with her sisters,
Mrs. Richard Stroud and Miss Mar
garet Jackson. Mrs. Macintosh is a
former Ocalan and her friends are al
ways delighted to welcome her and to
make her stay pleasant. While here
she was the honoree at a number of
social affairs. Mr.. Macintosh will
join his family in Jacksonville this
evening and they will be guests of
friends. Unless the unsettled condi-
ton of transportation affairs prevent
Mrs. Macintosh and son will leave
Jacksonville Sunday for Denver, fol-
three months visit with relatives.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-07-13

Oxford is looking forward to a big
time tomorrow night when Col. Clar-
ence Wood will be rendered a recep-
ton by the chamber of commerce and
the Woman's Club of that place which
will be held in the school house at 8
o'clock. A delicious supper will be
served for which a nominal charge
will be made. A cordial invitation is
extended to the people of Ocala and
it is hoped that there will be num-
Der who will take advantage of the
invitation.