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pIISty, anu make the forest ring with
song and laughter. From ''SOmer's
Pond" one may gather lilies of mann
moth size. We were disappointed,
however, in finding them lacking in
fragrance, or nearly so; and, as that
is one of the chief things that make
a lily in our estimation, we did not
give these Southern lilies as warm
a place in our affections as we ac-
cord their less pretentious, but more
delicately organized Northern sisters.
We NUT not tarry longer amid the
rural attractions of Oak Grove" as
we have one or two other pilgrimages
to make to which we invite the COM
pany of our readers. Doubtless many
of them have already visited the grot-
toes and caves which are found in this
section. Notably among these is what
is known as the 'Eichelberger Cave :"
Probably other subterranean pass
ages contiguous to this, or leading
from it may yet be found by some
brave explorer. For ourselves, we
have no special prediction for under
ground journeying. preferring always
to walk in the light
The drives in the vicinity of the
cave are full of beauty. No word
painting can portray the delightful
scenery upon which the eye may rest
Here vine and shrubs, and towering
tree,
Do blend in beauteous rivalry.
Here tall magnolias in their bloom
Shed one the air their rich perfume
Near by, ruin old and gray,
Deserted, crumbling to decay.
With broken panes, from which no
doubt,
Sweet, childish faces once looked out
During our recent meanderings we
called at the home of an aged negro,
who claims to have been dweller in
this mundane sphere one hundred and
twenty-five years, the larger part of
the time having been a slave in North
Carolina. We remarked to him, that
in that quiet spot he was indeed a
free man. Yes" was his reply,
but the question now is how to get
enough to eat"
Thus does it often prove when we
attain,
That which we feel would be our
greatest gain,
| For with the gain, we find the loss
still blent,
And, as before, we sigh in discomfort
The lover of majestic trees will find
in the hammocks few miles south
of Belleview one of venerable age, as
one would judge from it's size. The
well trodden path near it shows that
other feet than ours have made their
pilgrimage thither. 1t is said that
Ralp Waldo Emerson was wont to
take off his hat as an act of venera-
ton for the grand old trees. Who has
not felt like bowling in the presence
of Natures external manifestations?
Mingling with the memories of
pleasant drives and walks that we
shall carry with us to our northern
home, will be recollectioDs of pleas
ant acquaintance formed among the
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-02-24
ITCHING ECZEMA
DRIED RIGHT Up
WITH SULPHUR

Any breaking out of the skin, even
fiery, itching eczema, can be quickly
overcome by applying q little Men
tho-Sulphur, says a noted skin spec
iaIist. Because of It's germ destroy
ing properties, this sulphur prepa-a-
ton instantly brings ease from skin
irritation. soothes and heals the
eczema right up and leaves the skin
clear and smooth.
Il never fails to relieve the torment
and Disagreement. Sufferers from
skin trouble should get = little jar
ct Mentho-Suiphur from any good
druggist and use L like cold cream.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-02-24
Volume So; Number s
WHEN THE BANNERS EDITOR WAS
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF OCALA

To His Honor, F. E. Harris, Mayor OF
the City of Ocala:
From my last communication, ex'
tending from July 1st, 1885 to April
1st. 1886, with corresponding period
If the last fiscal year, there were sixty
Eve cases less upon the docket under
vour administration. This diminu-
tion in crime is very gratifying re-
suit to the good citizens who placed
the affairs of the city government in
YOUR honor's charge.
When your honor assumed the ex.
ecution of this trust, we all fully
aware of the fact that the condition
If affairs was anything but satisfac-
tory. The officers had ceased to make
reports as required, and matters
seemed to assume a sort of go-as-you-
please, don't-care condition, and pain
fully so continues. Your honor, or
any other administration, must neces-
sarily fail to accomplish the restora-
ton of the city's credit, unless sup
ported by a good active council.
Why our scrip is not worth one hun
bred cents on the dollar, am unable
to determine, as our sources of reve-
nue. seem ample, of which we will
speak.
From ID. C. Acosta, ex-assessor and
collectors books for 1SS4-S5, there
was collected s4,231.S5. and the sum
Of S3,24S55 reported not collected,
and for rebates allowed by council
on double assessments, and ex-collec-
tor Schwerin's receipts, the sum OF
s544.1O is cleaned, leaving a balance
in the hands of the collector, accord
ing to his own report of $3.50. This
report has never been acted upon, al
though Mr.. Acosta claims to have
been ready at all times. The coun-
Gil say they are unable to have him
meet them. In relation to this mat
ter the minutes of the council show
that at meeting of November 4th,
1885, there was resolution in which
the president was requested TO in
struct the officers to meet a special
committee to settle their respective
accounts, and the following dates was
fixed for the purpose: For treasurer,
Thursday, November 18th, 1885; clerk,
Friday, November 20 tn. 1885: Mar
shall, Monday, November, 23rd, 1885;
assessor and collector. Tuesday, No
vember Gath. 1885.
On November 25th, 1885, this com.
mittee reported that the treasurer and
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-02-24
OCALA, FLORIDA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY a. 1922.
OF CITY OF OAKS
AS SEEN T1IRTY-SIX YEARS AGO

Belleview, Fla. May II, 1886.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-02-24
S I,I'I' RI'H''Fl,s',.ATISN FROM
STIFF ACHING JOINTS
Rub Soreness from joints and muscles
with a small trial bottle Of old
st, Jacobs Oil
stop Closing, Rheumatism.

Stop dosing Rheumatism. e..
REQUIRES internal treatment Rub sooth-
ing, penetrating ''St Jacobs Oir' right
on, the tender spot and by the time
YOU say Jack Robinson-out comes the
rheumatic pain. "St. jacobs Oil7 is
a harmless rheumatism cure which
never disappoints and doesn't burn the
skin. 1t takes pain, soreness and stiff
ness from aching joints, muscles and
bones; stops sciatica, lumbago, backache,
neuralgia.
Timber up! Get 35 cent bottle OF
old-tirne, honest est. Jacobs OiP' from
any drug store, and in a moment You'll
be free from pains, aches and stiff
ness. Don't suffer- Rub rheumatisT
away.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-02-24
OLD-TIME COLD CURE
DRINK HOT TEAL
1899 = 10000

Get small package OF Hamburg
Breast Tea at any pharmacy. Take a
tablespoonful of the tea, put cup of
boiling water upon it, pour through a
sieve and drink a teacup full at any
time during the day or before retiring.
1t is the most effective way to break
a cold and cure grip, as it opens the
pores of the skin, relieving congestion.
Also loosens the bowels, thus breaking
up cold.
Trv It the next time you suffer from
3 cold or the grip. 1t is inexpensive
and entirely vegetable, therefore safe
and larIaless.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-02-24
not be realized, making grand total

If these figures are not about a cor
rect estimate, then let the accounts
the amount be accurately ascertained
and not estimated
1t is but natural for the citizens to
ask where does all this money go? We
will make some inquiry into it fur
Their on.
Mr.. G. w. Hodge. ex-marshall. ire
signed) has had no settlement with
the city. neither has ex-collectors
Schwein and Ascota. Will there be
any?
". S. BULLOCK,
May, 1885 City Attorney.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-02-24
SPRlNGTlME
Does Your Car Need Paintinsa

The time we all dearly love to ride
will soon be here. The time when
everything is so beautiful. You will
want your car to look like new. So
bring it to the people who can make
it look that way. That's Us
Painting, Top Work, UphoIstering
Our Work Is Guaranteed
PARK AUTO SERVICE COMPANY
Gates Old Garage. Phone 15e
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-02-24
oLosmAR GARDEN TRACTOR

tractor on the market today. Does the
work OF one horse quicker, cheaper and
better; just the thing to work your crops
or orange grove. 1t operates at half the
cost of maintaining a horse. Send for
literature or come and see 1t work at
J. s. Reitz's, local agent, Weirsdale, Fla.
l. % 1yr
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-02-24

Street Tax.
The registration list for 1885, con
tains names of 432 persons, and who
are to pay each the sum Of three dol
lars, makes $1,296.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-02-24

people of this goodly town. Our best
wishes will be with each and all for
success in every laudable undertake
ing.
MRS. X. r. STILES.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-02-24

Trespass notices, 10 cents each; or
half dozen for so cents.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-02-24

WOOD! NOOW!. wOOD:!.
Pine and OAK Phone I13 from
to q. m. and II TO 8 p. m. or see Mr..
John Dozier corner jefferson and OS-
ceola streets.-9-16-tf.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-16
REVISION ON TAX
REALTY BOOM
General Optimism Prevails
For Building This
Year.

Revisions Of the income tax law
has given a decided impetus to real
estate buying throughout the coun-
try. according to reports from va
rious ciNes. Indications that real
estate buying would be active was
given soon after the news that the
revenue act had beSn revised so as
to reduce the income taxes of real
That section of the revision which
deals principally with real estate
taxation states that individuals
who have owned property two years
prior to December 81, 1921, and sell
1t thereafter come under the pro-
vision OF the new act and will pay
only 1914 per cent of the profit in
stead OF the graduated tax accord
ing to income.
The revision provides that COR
porations dealing in any kind Of
real estate selling property after
January l. 1922, must only pay 12h
per cent of the profit instead Of 40
per cent under the old law.
An indication OF the effect OF
this new ruling has been given In
New York. where many thousands
" VI real estate was Dur-
chased under a "gentlemen's agree
ment" during the latter part Of
November and in December. Inn
mediately after the first of the
year these deals were actually con-
summated. This method was adopt
ed to avoid payment of a tax on
property income under the old act.
1t is expected by realtors
throughout the country that the
provisions OF the new act will give
stimulus to real estate and Will
relieve real estate transactions of
the burden which under the old
law provided that profits should be
considered taxable income of the
year in which the transaction was
made.
General optimis prevail.
throughout the United States for
building during the coming year.
Large mortgage firms declare that
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-16
ROOM RENT OF 50
/ POSSIBLE, CLAIM
Metropolitan Life May Put
Deal Through If Albany
Law Permits.

NEW YORK. April Is. When
Samuel Untermyer announced a few
weeks ago that the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company was ready
to put 500, 100000 into apartment
houses that would rent for not more
than 50 a room if the legislature
would grant the necessary permits
sion, hard-headed real estate de-
velopers and builders smiled 0yni-
cally or tapped their. foreheads.
ESince then the ThompsonStarrett
pnstruction Company and Herbert
hcas. an architect, Of II East Six
teth street, who has had much ex-
'perience in designing multi-family
buildings, have made public their
discovery that the land can be pur-
chased and the buildings erected.
heated and janitor service furnish
ed for a maximum charge of 50 a
room rent.
Thompson Starrett Construction
Company and Mr.. Lucas, the Metro
politan Life stands ready to back
the program for the construction of
the low-priceu housing. provided, Of
course, the necessary legislation is
passed at Albany permitting the in
surance companies to invest a GER
tain percentage Of their capital in
projects of this kind. Such a bill
mas already been introduced in the
legislature. and will, II Is confident
w predicted. become a law within
the next few days in spite Of yIgor-
Gus opposition from certain quar-
ters.
Once this bill has been signed by
Governor Miller detailed plans will be
prepared for the 50 per room houses
and the Metropolitan will investi-
cate the situation thoroughly to see
that its policyholders' funds are
safe in such an enterprise.
Most of the apartments will be of
four rooms. but there will be a
number of three and hve-room
suites. Each will have a bathroom
and a separate entrance or recep-
ton hall, with suficient room for a
coat rack, and each viii have
dumbwaiter service.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-16
MUST UNDERSTAND ZONING PRINCIPLES URGES MAJOR BROWN

high among various groups to see
which city will have the honor Of
carrying of the trophy the nrst
year.
The convention opens on Tues
day. May 30. and closes Saturday.
June .. The plans OF the commit
tees in charge are to motor the
visiting realtors down through the
Santa Clara Valley and over the
San Juan grade Sunday morning,
reaching Del Monte shortly after
noon. The remainder of the day
will be spent sightseeing through
the grounds OF the Del Monte
Hotel. with motor trips to Monte
rey, Carmel and along the Seven
teen-Mile Drive. J.
The program of the tournament
Is asSoilows:
Monday, June - Qualifying
round OF the golf tournament.
Players ere requested to choose
their own partners and report to
the first tee as early as possible,
starting at a, m. in order to get
through in time to allow for the
work of pairing flights and players
for the afternoon round.
At 1890 California picnic
luncheon with Spanish tamales as
the piece de resistance will be
served on the lawns in front of
the golf clubhouse and a little later
for those participating in the golf
tournament
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-16
ERECTION COSTS
FOR 1871 HIGHER
Was IS Per Cent Above
Level Reached During
July, 1914.

Cost of completed buildings at
the close OF 1921 was approximately
IS per cent higher than in July,
1914, according to charts prepared
by architects and engineers. Build
ing trades wages were up SIS per
cent, with. building materials and
other commodities showing in
creases of 100 per cent and so per
cent respectively.
Little change other than slightly
rising tendency was shown in con-
struction costs during the first
thirty-four months of European
war, the increase at the time of
the entrance of the United States
into the conflict. amounting to 10
per cent. Beginning in April, 1917,
however, the upward movement in
all items entering into construc-
ton costs showed increasing vigor
so that building wages had risen
80 per cent. completed buildings so
per cent and building materials IS
per cent by the summer of 1919.
when the government relinquished
control OF industry. During the
following twelve months prices
scared until peak prices were
reached in May. 1920. The rate Of
advance in building materials from
April, 1919, to May. 1920. was three
times as rapid as it had been dur
ing the previous two years. The
subsequent precipitate decline con-
tinued until the end OF October
last.
At their highest point during the
spring Of 1920. building costs
showed an increase of approx
mately 100 per cent above prewar
levels. The sharp decline which
then set in was continued until
the end of last October, at which
time costs were about IS per cent
above those OF 1914. A rally dur
brought this figure back to IS per
cent by the close of December.
The greatest increase in con-
struction costs was in building
materials. In the fall of 1916 this
item started its upward climb.
showing an increase OF 100 per
cent by the end of July, 1919. Dur
ing the following nine months the
rise became even more rapid, until
toward the end Of April. 1920,
building materials were selling ap-
proximately $40 per cent above
prewar levels. These high prices
did not hold. however. and the
subsequent reaction continued until
October, 1921. when they were 90
per cent higher than in 1914.
Building materials at the close Of
1921 were still 100 per cent above
prewar levels.
While the rise in wages Of
building trades had shown a steady
increase from the summer of 1914,
II was not until after the entrance
of the United States into the war
that the upward movement really
got into full swing. Wages reached
their peak during the summer Of
1920. at which time they showed
an increase of IS per cent They
held here until the following De-
cember when the decline began.
For the ensuing six months wages
slumped so that by the end of
June. 1921, the increase had been
cut to about IS per cent. There
has been no perceptible change
since that time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-16
GOLF TOURNAMENT
FOR VISITING REAL
ESTATE men, PLAN
Qualifying Round on Del
Monte Course for
Frisco Delegates.

SAN FRANCISCO. April Is
when the realtors of America
start on their journey to San
Francisco next month TO attend the
annual convention of the National
Association OF Real Estate Boards
they will bring, in addition to con-
yention manuscripts. their golf
sticks.
The reason is that the San Fran
cisco Real Estate Board has an
nounced throughout the country
that 1t will stage post-conven-
ton golf tournament. on the Del
Monte course for perpetual San
Francisco trophy. Scores OF
boards will be represented in the
tournament and rivalry is running
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-16
Joe Brown Sells
Is Houses During
Busy Sales Week

The office Of Joe c. Brown. I3I7
F street northwest. reports the sale
of sixteen homes TO eolored during
the past week.
Mr.. Brown says the housing sit
uation is fast becoming serious. as
the colored buyers are JUST awak-
ening to the alley eviction prob
lem and are purchasing their
homes now. The total amount OF
the sales for the week represents
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-16
,ss,s5o. ana ne ..l.. ar. as 70

'''.ss'. ana ne sales are as ''l'
lows:
For James n. Drysdsie tet &C
street northwest; for P. d. HoineE,
1879 Sixth street northwest; for
James N. Drysdale, 4o3 o street.
northwest; for Charles y. Newm.nS
Sc Florida avenue northwest: fers
w. d. Sullivan, 1859 Twenty-eighths
street northwest; for James NJ
Drysdaie, 4Os- o street northwest:
for w. d. sullivan. foo-4oa v street
northwest, for W. d. Sullivan. toi-
l03 Oakdale street northwest: for
w. D. Sullivan. 1885 U street.
northwest; for James N. Drysdsle,
NJ Drysdale. 1888 wallach place
northwest: for Emma siye. a. o
street northeast; for Ethel NJ. Nor
ganston. s25i Cleveland place
northwest. q
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-16

money will be more available for
larger construction, while there is
general feeling that building OF
smaller homes will be encouraged
by the same reason.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-16

Mrs. Elizabeth Ashby. who had
to tend a forge at her home in
Leatherhead, England, while her
husband was at war. now operates
her own horseshoeing shop.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1922-04-16

An old custom, which Is still ad-
hered to. is the sending Of FIRST
night" floral tributes TO hospitals,
by Broadway actresses.
The Arvada enterprise., 1922-06-15

II you want 10 buy, sell, rent
trade, secure . loan. or have fire
Insurance written. Bee T. 8.
Knapp.
Evening star., 1922-06-08
Grain, Produce and Live Stool

CHICAGO. June S.-With shove
in the northwest and a decline
Liverpool quotations. wheat average.
little lower in price here today duc
ing the early dealings. 1t was -
pected also that the government cro
report this afternoon would prov
moderately bearish. confirming ~
vate estimates. Commission houS
buying, however, developed QuicbS
on the decline. The opening. whir
varied from unchanged figures to f.
lower, with July and September bcta
1.13l2 to 1.131s, was followed b..
slight rallies. but then by 4 setbact
all round to well below the initi2
level.
Corn and oats were firm. ovir-
more or less to talk of proba b..
smaller receipts of corn. After open
ing i Off to & AZ up. July CO.'S to 81.
the corn market scored a slight gen
eral advance.
Oats started Il lower TO a like ad-
vance. July 1855 TO 36s4. and later
hardened a little for all deliveries.
Provisions reflected weakness OF
hog values.
Potatoes-Firm: receipts. 80 cars,
total L. S. shipment. SIS cars: Wis
consin sacked round whites. . 40 cwt:
Idaho sacked russets. branded. e7ja
ESQ cwt. New stock strong: Alabama
and Louisiana sacked Bliss Triumphs.
4.25a+.50 cwt.: Texas sacked Bliss
triumphs, 4.00a4.25 cwt.: Texas sacked
cobblers. 4.25a4.50 cwt.; South Caro-
lima Irish cobblers. No. l mostly. : 50
Evening star., 1922-06-08
RIGGS TO ABSORB
HAMILTON TODAY
Stockholders Approval AS
sured; Functioning Monday.
LanStOn'S Statement.
BY 1. A. FLEMING.

This afternoon the shareholders of
the Riggs National Bank will meet
and by one Of the largest. If not the
largest, votes ever cast on any propo-
sition- will approve the purchase of
the Hamilton National Bank. The
Hamilton National Bank stockholders
Will also meet and give their ap-
proval of the sale to the Riggs bank.
Notification of the action will then
be made to the controller of the cur
rency and permission given to close
the matter.
Tomorrow the directors of the Riggs
National will met and after making
the necessary records. the absorb ion
viii be completed, the Hamilton Ma
tional ceasing to function al the close
of business Saturday.
On Monday morning the Riggs NJ
tional Bank, Pennsylvania avenue.
7th and y streets. Park road and 18th
street and Dupont circle. all north
west. will open for business, each
bank an entity and yet prepared to
do business with fun equipment. re-
ceiving deposits and making loans,
while at the same time cashing
checks on the Riggs National Bank
irrespective of where the deposit was
made.
Officials of the Riggs National Bank
believe that the absorption OF the
Hamilton National has solved their
traffic problems and that clientele flnd-
ing il difficult to do business at the
Pennsylvania avenue bank VIII
readily avail themselves of the oppor-
tunities offered by an uptown irsti-
tuition.
InnstOn Statement.
The treasurer's report of the opera
tions of the Lanston Monotype Com
pany for the fiscal year as of March.
1922, in pamphlet form is at hand.
The showing is encouraging from
every standpoint. The write-off is
eight times greater than for the pre-
ceding year; there are no accounts
payable. the net surplus for the year
is satisfactory. and the company
closed the year with $525.43 cash
on hand after allowing $4,000 for
dividend No. 4e.
The statement follows:
Evening star., 1922-06-08
SCORE
HIGHEST FOR YEAR

By Special Leased Wire TO The Star.
NEW YORK, June S.-The influ-
ence of the further lowering of call
money rates today proved less of a
factor in the bond market than might
have been expected, and it was only
in the United States government
group again that any distinct ad-
vance could be attributed to it. Lib
eSty bonds were all practically above
par and one or two of them sold at
their high mark for the year. The
announcement of the Treasury offer
ing of certificates of Indebtedness
was somewhat of a surprise to the
financial community, both because of
the amount of the new borrowings
and the rate of interest This issue
is for s250.000, 900 and the notes bear
ing 312 per cent rates. the same as
for the two last previous loans. will
run one year.
There is to be also an offering of
an indeterminate amount of Treasury
notes maturing in three and a half
years in exchange for victory 4a
per cent notes only. These notes
bear 4A per cent interest and con-
version must be made before June
10. Wall street had looked for a 3A
per cent rate on the next government
borrowing.