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FREtlCH ID BRITISH
missus snieir
London, May 17. Another sudden
thrust at the German line made by
the allies just north of Labassee, on
the western battle front, has been at
tended by conspicuous success, ac
cording to French and British official
reports. The British claim that the
German line was broken down for the
greater part of a two mile section.
This is disputed by the German war
office, which says all attacks of the
allies were repulsed.
A Berlin dispatch today says the
Russians have suffered heavy losses
in Galicia, notwithstanding their de
The Austrians apparently
ade further slight gains, but
r lOiA are strongly placed on
,.--ver-odn, offering a stubborn re
sistance. A great battle is expected
along the river. -
SUNK MANY SHIPS
German Navy Made It Interesting
for Britisli Foreign Trade
(Associated Press)
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London, May 17. Thomas J. Mc
Namara,' parliamentary secretary of
the admiralty, announced in the House
of Commons today that 460,628 tons
of British shipping other than war
ships' have been sunk or captured by
the German navy since the war be-
gan. ' , ' ;
CONDITION OF
KING CONSTANTINE
Is Serious and is Causing His People
Much Alarm
(Associated Press)
Paris, March 17. A Havas dis
patch from Athens says the condition
of King Constantino of Greece has
become more serious and his fever is
higher. He was recently reported
suffering from pleurisy.
FREEDOM OF THE MAILS
Is Earnestly Desired by All Southern
Baptists
(Associated Press)
Houston, Texas, May 17. The
Southern Baptist Convention today
adopted a resolution protesting
against a bill introduced, but not
passed, at the last session of Con
gress, prohibiting the transportation
through the United States mails of
all publications which are or repre
sent to be reflection on any form of
worship by any citizens of the United
States. In the resolutions were in
corporated those passed at previous
conventions in which it is stated that
the convention views with alarm "ef
forts -of the Roman Catholic hier
archy to gain control of our govern
ment." The convention is expected to
adjourn today.
STOCK FEED
We now have on hand a full line of
stock feed corn, oats, bran, shorts,
hay and molasses feeds.
14-tf Ocala Seed Store.
As will be seen by notice else
where, J.. W, Fort, who killed his
wife. May Fort, and her paramour at
Lake Bryant several years ago, will
apply for a pardon to the state board
at its next meeting.
W. K. Lane, M, 1) Vliyslclan and
Surgeon, speclMist Eye, Ear, Now
and Throat. I aw Library Building,
Ocala, FJa.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE A 23
acre improved farm three miles
from Ocala, quarter mile from hard
road; fenced; house and good well.
Will accept good horse and buggy
or diamond in part payment. Ad
dress P. 0. Box 517, Ocala. 17-3-eod
THE STAR IS
CLAIM CONSPICUOUS SUCCESS Oil IE
VESTERH FRONT
EIITREIUED Oil HI Of THE SAN ARE PUTTItlG IIP A STUB
RESISTANCE
(Associated Press)
E' THE TIIIP
BIG CUNARD LINER ARRIVED AT
SCOTCH PORT WITH ALL
SAFE ON BOARD
(Associated Press) ' -Liverpool,
May 17. The Cunard
liner Transylvania arrived at Green
ock, Scotland, at 3 o'clock th's morn
ing. She was supposed to be destined
for Liverpool when she left New
York. . :
INDEPENDENT SHIPPING
WILL HAVE AN INNING
Combination- of Railroad and Steamer
Lines on Great Lakes Knocked
Out by Interstate Commission
Washington, May 16. in one of
the most far-reaching decisions of
recent years the Interstate Commerce
Commission yesterday i" decidedthat
the railroads, .owning--and -;: operating
steamship Janes Ion the -Gve a&&
must give, them, up .after- Dec ; ,
The principal eastern trunk.-lines-:
which carry the great volume-- of
freight traffic between the; Atlantic
seaboard and the west, are affected,
and the decision may alter partially
trade routes over which are moved
millions of tons of manufactured
products to the west and northwest.
In effect the decision establishes a
water route, independent of railway
control, from New York to points on
Lake Superior and Lake Michigan.
The commission points out that" the
Great Lakes, for many years domin
ated by the railroad-owned fleets,
again will be open to independent
shipping and that the Erie canal
again has the opportunity of becom
ing a main artery of traffic.
Seaboard's Proposed Changes Sus
pended Washington, May 16. The Inter
state Commerce Commission yester
day suspended until September 14,
proposed changes in regulations by
the Seaboard Air Line railroad, gov
erning the transportation of berries
in less than carload, lots from points
in North -and South Carolina to New
York and other eastern points.
CHICKEN SUPPER
THURSDAY EVENING
The ladies of the East Broadway
church will serve a chicken supper at
the armory Thursday night, May 20,
beginning at 6:30 o'clock. The pub
lic is already aware of the good
things these ladies can cook, so let
everybody get their supper at the
armory Thursday evening. 15-5t
Mr. E. C. Remingston, superintend
ent of agencies of the southern terri
tory for the Metropolitan Life Insur
ance Company, spent - Saturday in
Ocala. He had a conference with the
agencies from five counties surround
ing Marion in the offices of Mr. Will
iam Preece, the local agent. Though
the general business of the past year
would not seem to warrant it, the
Metropolitan had a large increase of
business in Florida during that time.
Give her a box of NORRIS' CAN
DIES the best made. The Court
Pharmacy. tf
Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, the best,
purest' and most healthful of ALL
summer drinks, at Johnny's' Place, tf
VEGETABLES, MILK AND EGGS
from our owirfarm daily. Open nignt
and day. Merchant's Cafe: tf. r
TRA SILVA A
MAD
OCALA, FLORIDA MONDAY, MAY
THE ONLY NEWSPAPER IN MARION COUNTY TAKING TELEGRAPH SERVICE
BR
THEY ARE DOING
SOME THINKING
AMERICAN NOTE HAS BEEN
HANDED TO THE GERMAN
FOREIGN OFFICE
(Associated Press)
Washington, May 17 Ambassador
Gerard at Berlin today notified the
state department of the delivery of
the American note to the German for
eign office. This is the first official
notification received.
CALMNESS RESTORED TO
THE PORTUGUESE CAPITAL
(Associated Press)
Paris, May 17. Calmness is - re
stored'at Lisbon. The capital is nor
mal, says a News dispatch.
GOOD POSITION FOR , ...
Is ' 1a competent man
f UburGjevUnd; of : thisj: citfc
wHo- has, been .with- sthe - Harrington
Hall hoteCfbr. several years and prior
to'that with the Ocala House, has re
ceived an appointment that is merit
ed and at the same time the patrons
of the hotel are. to be congratulated.
Mr. A. B. Kibler, proprietor of the
Hotel Kibler of Lakeland, has ap
pointed Mr. Cleveland manager of the
big hotel, to" take effect as soon as
Mr. Cleveland can get away from
Ocala, which will be in a few days.
Mr. Cleveland , is an Ocala boyj
born and raised here. During the
years he has been in the hotel busi
ness he has made it his life study and
work and has mastered its rriany de
tails. He has been in eharge and
connected with all departments", dur
ing these years night clerk, day
clerk, steward and manager. He has
made a host of friends among the
traveling public, which is one of the
best assets a hotel man can possess.
The Hotel Kibler is a big four
story structure, one of the very best
hotels in the state, and as modern as
it is possible to construct. The house
is now being operated on the Amer
ican plan, bfit Mr. Kibler . gives Mr.
Cleveland carte blanche in the man
agement of it, and some changes may
be made after Mr. Cleveland gets on
the ground and studies the situation.
Mr. Cleveland returned from Lakeland
last night.
Judge F. J. Titcomb, coming up
from Dunnellon today, presented the
Star with" several whopping big on
ions, and his kindness brought tears
to our eyes. Judging by the looks of
the fruit, Bermuda has nothing on
Dunnellon. The onions were silver
skins, the biggest weighing 29
ounces.' It was raised by Mr. J. D.
Bargannier, and the rthers, almost a3
large, were the product of the judge's
field.
Vulcanizing. All work guaranteed.
Blalock Bros., 107 Oklawaha Ave. lm
NOTICE
Of Application for Pardon
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, who at the spring term.
A. D. 1912, of the circuit court in and
for Marion county, Florida, was con
victed and was sentenced at said
term of said court to be imprisoned
in the state prison for a term of 15
years on a chge of manslaughter of
May A. Fortrwill, at the June, 1915
meeting of the Board of Pardons of
the state of Florida, at Tallahassee.
Florida, apply to said board for a full
and complete pardon"- from the said
offense. . J . -
17-10t. J. W. Fort.
EVENING
WILL
FOR
ITAL1AII PEOPLE SEEM OVEUUIIIGLY
OF ATTACKIIIG AUSTRIA
(Associated
Rome, May 17. Developments of
the utmost importance in Italy's af
fairs are expected today. Premier
SalandTa has called the first meeting
of his cabinet since the ministerial
crisis, which resulted in the virtual
vindication of his foreign policy. The
cabinet wilt probably decide definitely
for peace or war.
The tension is increased by report
ed clashes on the Austro-Italian
frontier between guards. It is re
ported that in aVwoman's revolution"
at Trieste forty-seven women were
killed and 300 wounded when gen
darmes charged the crowd threaten
ing the governor's palace.
One of the most remarkable dem
onstrations in Rome's history follow
ed the announcement that Salandra
would be retained as premier. Other
Italian cities followed Rome's ex
ample. Public sentiment generally is
for war with the Austrians.
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PpRTUGUESF REPUBLIC SEEMS
(TO BE NOT AT THE END OF
ITS PERILS
(Associated ' Tream)
Madrid, May 17. An official dis
patch today from Lisbon announces
that disturbances similar. to those that
occurred last -night,-broke-, out in the
Portuguese capital todayv
THE VEGETABLE SITUATION.
o .-Major-R, A. fireen, .one:of'the best
poated-nifnon thgrvegetable situation
m: Florida; rat. jiJJ times, informs -"US
that: herrshas L -reliable-, -mformatioh
from the Manatee river "section ". thai
from 25 to 40 per. cent of the tomato
crop of that entire section was de
stroyed by the heavy rains and storms
of last week.N Forty carloads of to
matoes were shipped! from there last
week and 60 cars will raov- this week,
with about 15 cars this week, from the
Plant City section.
Major Green estimates that the
first cars of tomatoes will move from
Marion county from the 6th to the
10th of June and the first cantaloupes
from June 10th' to 15th. Last year the
first car of tomatoes was shipped by
his firm on the 23rd of May and the
first lopes on the 6th of June.
There are some scattering toma
toes (mostly ill shaped "or catfacedn)
that will be ready for shipment be
fore this time.
SCREENED THE STORE
The Carn-Thomas Co. has screened
all of the. outside openings in its
store and in addition i has entirely
screened in the market or fresh meat
department so that no Hies, can come
in contact with the meats.
"The Pit," the great story, by a
leading American author, which
caused such a sensation' in this coun
try a number of years ago, will be
featured at "the Temple ' tonight. Wil
ton Lackaye is leading man, and as
the story is one of tthose that helped
to make history, it should have a full
house.
Mr. J. D. McCaskill came up from
Wildwood Saturday to spend Sunday
with his family. His contracting and
building activities in Wildwood will
keep him there for several months.
Mr. W. S. Priest, one of Fbrt Mc
Coy's successful merchants, was a
business visitor to the city Saturday.
Messrs. Frank D. Sanders and
Emery J. Close, of the Florida Title
& Abstract Corporation, went to
Bronson yesterday afternoon, where
they will spend the week working up
records for their company.
Mr. Grady Reynolds, the young
man who was wounded in the alterca
tion across the river a week ago, is
doing very well. He is at the home
of his brother;. Mr. Harley Reynolds.
Buy your drugs from Gerig'sV Qual
ity the best always. 4-27-tf r
OUTBREA
17, 1915
FAVOR
Press)
OF THE ATLANTIC FLEET PASS
ING IN REVIEW BEFORE
PRESIDENT WILSON
THIS AFTERNOON '
(Associated PreM)
New York, May 17. Sixty-four
ships of the Atlantic fleet are passing
in review before President Wilson
this afternoon. The naval parade,
viewed by the president, was held
this morning preliminary to the re
view of the fleet. After it, the presi
dent attended a luncheon at which
were present the members of the cab
inet, naval officers and representa
tives of New York. City. The presi
dent delivered an address on the Am
erican flag and the protection it car
ries Americans.
WALDO AND SUMMERFIELD
ON THE DIAMOND THIS WEEK
Our baseball boys are practicing
for two live games this week, one
with Summerfield Wednesday, and
the other with Waldo Thursday. Both
these games are promising. The
Summerfield boys were always a live
bunch, and they are putting up a bet
ter: game this season than they did
last.: Ocala has not met Waldo this
season, but it is understood that rail
road junction has a good team. Jolley
will probably be with it, and when
Jolly comes to town Ocala always
has a thrilL
While the attempt to bring two
country teams together on our dia
mond failed last week, Manager Hun
ter is doing his best to arrange other
games in hopes that it may become
the fashion for the country teams to
make Ocala a rallying point. We
have the diamond, and Ocala is al
ways glad to see the country boys
and their friends.
It is insinuated by many that the
reason why Citra did not show up last
week is thaf .the Citra boys were
rather coy about meeting Summer
field. Its true that the "Tigers" are
a hard proposition, but Citra ought
to be used to being defeated by this
time.
COMMISSION MEN ARE COMING
There are a good many commission
men in the city and their numbers
are being increased daily. "A number
of the old guard are here and several
recruits.
Some of our prominent citizens are
in favor of a clean-up movement in
Ocala. The most prominent and nec
essary feature of the movement
would be to cut the weeds off unoc
cupied lots. Its a good move; push it
along. i
Mr. R. E. Layton of the Chero-Cola
Company, spent yesterday in town.
Mr. Layton has been in Leesburg for
a week establishing the companyfs
agency there. The business at Lees
burg has started off exceedingly well
and Mr. Layton is more than pleased
with the results.
Mr. W. V. Wheeler of the capital
city of Bloxham county visited his
Ocala friends Saturday night and
Sunday.
Mr. W. C. Townsend, the big man
from Lake Butler, came to town Sat
urday nighL
Mr. E. Zi Nix, who is now making
his home in Wauchula, was in town
Sunday. Mr. Nix thinks that he and
his family will return to Ocala soon,
and their friends here will be glad if
they do.
SHEET MUSIC! If its published.
we have it or can get for you. LAT
TNER'S Piano Store. 4-21-tf.
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AHDTHER MASSACRE
MOUNT
SIX THOUSAND
(Associated
London, May 17. Six thousand
Armenians have been massacred at
Van, in Armenia, Asiatic Turkey, ac
cording to a dispatch received at of
ficial headquarters in London1 today
from the Russian consul at Urumiah,
Persia. The message was dated May
15 and adds that the Armenians are
defending 'themselves to the utmost
against the Turks and Kurds, but that
help is urgently needed.
COMMENCEMENT MUSIC
The parties who have been request
ed to take part in the commencement
music at the ..Temple theater Sunday,
May 30th, are requested to meet for
rehearsal in the Baptist church Tues
day, May 18th, at 8:15 p. m. A larg
er chorus than usual has been decid-'
ed on, with the addition of a sixteen,
piece orchestra, and this means!
prompt attendance and attention to
rehearsals. . ' . Albert E. Gerig.
LIST LENGTHENS
True and Tried Sports Buy Season
Baseball Tickets
Following is the list of those who
up to date have bought tickets for the
season of 1915' from the Ocala base
ball association:
T. T. Munroe.
Marsh's Market.
Chas. IL Lloyd.
IL W. Tucker.
Z. C. Chambliss.
George Mac Kay.
L. R. Chazal & Sons Company.
B. F. Condon.
Harrington HalL
O. K. Grocery.-
Ocala National Bank.
Dr. M. C. Izlar.
Court Pharmacy.
Moore & Company.
Mclver & MacKay.
Anti-Monopoly Drug Store.
IL A. Waterman.
Munroe & Chambliss NatL Bank.
J. Brown.
Ty dings Drug Store.
Marion Hardware Company.
Florida Title & Abstract Company.
E. L. Stapp. ..
E. H. Martin.
Gates Garage. '
Ocala Manufacturing Company. -Ocala
Lumber & Supply Company.
, M. R. Williams.
J. M. Meffert.
Andrew Blocher.
thas. E. Davis. .
George Reritz, two books.
Ocala House.
A. a Cobb.
D. W. Tompkins.
B. Goldman.
.Commercial Bank.
Knight & Lang.
G rover McClure.
R. L. Anderson Jr.
G. D. Hogan Co.
Moses Grocery Co.
E. A. Osborn.
C CannichaeL
L. N. Green. ,
IL A. Davies.
J. D. Robertson.
Mrs. A. C Blowers, who has been
the guest of Mrs. Orin Kern for sev
eral days, departed for her home in
Ocala this morning. Mrs. Blowers is
a former resident of St. Petersburg,
but moved some time since to Ocala,
where Mr. Blowers is engaged in the
phosphate business. SL Petersburg
Independent.
The state citrus association will
convene in. Orlando on June 11 and
Rev. J. G. Glass of this city. will be
one of the speakers at that time.
Call and examine our 50 cents a
pound box of chocolates. The box is
plain but the chocolates are High-
grade. Troxlcr's. 4-tf
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RESULT AT CALAIS OF A GER
MAN AIRSniP RAID
(Associated Press)
Calais, May 17. A Zeppelin, om
:ng from the English, channel, drop
ped bombs on various quarters of
Calais last niglit, killing two children
and wounding one woman. Property
damage slight.
RAID EXTENDED TO RAMSGATE
Ramsgate, Eng., May 17, Some
forty bombs were dropped in an air
raid by av Zeppelin here early today.
Three persons were injured! A state
ment at the London admiralty says it
is believed the Zeppelin was damaged
by -British aeroplanes.
Judging by. what we hear, the early
closing movement in Ocala this sum
mer stands about-as much-show as a
5cent chunk of ice in the bad place.
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Mr..R. C. Camp, home from a six
weeks sojourn in Tallahassee, will
not tell what he accomplished at the
state capital, but wears a satisfied
expression wrapped around his" coun
tenance. Judging by the crowds of ladies in
the drygoods stores this . morning,
there is yet lots of the circulating
medium in Ocala.
Messrs. Percy Perkins, C. Y. Miller,
W. E. Gray and Jack Hurst spent
Sunday at Salt Springs.
Col. G. C Martin of Brooksville
was in town today. This veteran
lawyer favors tfie bill to divide the
state. ,
Mr. Richard Dodge, formerly of
Ocsla, now of Clearwater, is now
playing third base on the Clearwater
ball team;
At the home of Mr. David GanVble
on South Orange street, is a cactus
that is well worth a trip to see; A
picture aken of it last week appear
ed in Sunday's Metropolis with the
following comment: Five-year-old
spineless cactus, growing at Ocala.
This plant has 450 well-developed
slabs. One thousand plants per acre
like this produce 400 tons of rich suc
culent foo& for cows, cEickens, goats,
and sheep. The American Spineless
Cactus Co., of this city, has planted
many acres of spineless cactus in
Florida, and it is yielding wonderful
crops."
Among the first of the summer
travelers will be Mr. and Mrs. G. A.
Petteway and their little son, EarL
They leave today for Asheville, where
Mrs. Petteway and Earl will remain
all season. Mr. Petteway will stay
only a short time. They will be ac
companied as far as Ocala by Mrs.
Petteways mother, Mrs. S. J. Haines,
who will visit her daughter, Mrs. J.
F. HalL there. Tampa Tribune.
Mrs. Don Peabody entertained the
Tavares Dramatic Club Friday eve
ning at her home, the u?ual refresh
ments being served, and a J0H7 good
time was enjoyed by ail. Tavare3
Herald.
Have your prescriptions filled at
Gerig's, the only drug store in Ocala
with more than one registered phar
macist. " 4-27-tf
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