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OCALA, FLORIDA, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1918.
VOL. 25, NO. 43
Aid ATTACKS
Oil EH G LAN D
Two Nights in Succession Bombs
were Dropped on London
by the Teutons
(Associated Press)
London, Feb. 18. Eleven persons
were killed and four wounded in an
aerial attack on London Saturday; it
was announced officially today.
Six German planes attempted to
reach London Saturday night. Only
one was successful. One German plane
fell into the sea. Sunday night Lon
don was raided again, a number of
bombs being dropped in the city.
TIIE DEAD AND WOUNDED
London, Feb. 18. The casualties in
Sunday night's raid were sixteen kill
ed and thirty-seven injured, it was
officially announced this afternoon.
PERHAPS ANOTHER TRAITOR
Paris, Feb. 18.- Charles Humbert,
senator from the Meuse and proprie
tor of the Journal, was arrested this
morning.
AMERICANS TOO ANXIOUS '
. Grand Headquarters of the. French
Army in France, Feb. 17 American
and French troops for several days
back have been holding in, unison the
front line trenches on one of the most
famous battlefields of the war, the
name of which is known throughout
the world. The immediate impression
? gained in conversation with both
French and Americans facing the en
emy side by side is that the unison
is hot only of fighting forces' but of
firm purpose to win victory by mtual
id. 11 . . : .
"There is only one criticism to be
made in connection with the Ameri
mans," said p. distinguished French
officer to the correspondent who spent
a whole day among the Americans
holding the . line. "They are too anx
ious to get at grips with the enemy."
HUNS BOMBED AMERICAN HOS
PITAL With the American Armies in
France, Saturday, Feb. 16 An Amer
ican field hospital in a town within our
lines apparently was the target for a
German airplane which flew over it
last night and dropped several unusu
ally heavy bombs.
MRS. MATTIE BARBER
Mrs. Mattie Barber, mother of the
Holton brothers, of Electra died at
four o'clock this morning, in her 65th
year. Mrs. Barber had lived in the
county for almost her entire life and
most of the time in the immediate
neighborhood, where she spent the last
years .of her life. She leaves three
sons, Messrs. Andrew, Ben Holden and
Alvia, and one daughter, Mrs. J. M.
Mock, all of Electra, and all of whom
were with her when the end came.
Mrs. Barber attended Sunday School
yesterday, as well apparently as ever,
ana was taken witn a stroke of paraly
sis which quickly ended her long and
useful life.
Mrs. Barber was a member of the
Congregational church, and was one
of the best loved women of her neigh
borhood, and will be greatly missed
by al who knew her.
The funeral services will be held at
the Electra cemetery, at 10 o'clock
Tuesday morning, conducted by Rev.
Luter, of Wildwood.
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS
WANTED BY THE NAVY
U. S. Navy Recruiting Station,
Room 301 Postoffice Building,
Ocala, Fla.f Feb. 18, 1918.
If anyone having binoculars, spy
glasses, telescopes, sextants and
chronometers, desire to lend them to
the government, the courtesy will be
greatly appreciated by the navy de
partment. Any information desired
as to where to send them and how to
obtain the address, may be had by
calling or writing this office.
Now is the time for the citizens of
Marion and surrounding counties to
respond to this call. If you have these
glasses, give them, for it means an
other eye watching the .submarine and
bringing - our soldiers and blue
jackets safely across. Do not let
them lay idle in your homes; let your
government have them to use where
they can be of more use in protecting
the ones we dearly love who are
standing by to protect the Stars and
Stripes.
Prescriptions filled at Gerig's Drug
Store by registered pharmacists." One
is on duty at all times. tf
W. K. Lane, M.,D., Physician and
Surgeon, specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Law Library Building, Ocala,
Flcril. tf
STRIKE HAS
BEEN SETTLED
Only Question Now is, How Long
Before There is
Another?
(Associated Press)
New York, Feb. 18 The strike by
carpenters in Atlantic shipyards s en
gaged on government contracts is
over, John; Rice, national organizer of
the United Brotherhood of Carpen
ters and Joiners, said today. Several
thousand men who were still idle to
day are expected to be at work to
morrow morning. About three thou
sand men returned to work this
morning, Mr. Rice estimated. In
many yards where the men quit work
this morning, they returned when in
formed by President- Hutcheson of
the brotherhood had replied to Presi
dent Wilson saying he would "en
deavor to influence the strikers to re
turn to work pending settlement of
their grievances by the wage adjust
ment board.
AID TO THE ENEMY
Washington, D. C, Feb. 18. Presi
dent Wiison yesterday telegraphed
William Hutcheson, general president
of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners, that he can see nothing to be
gained by conferring with him per
sonally about the strike of the ship
yard carpenters until he has accepted
and acted upon the principle that in
the present circumstances of the na
tion no body of men has the right to
strike until every other method of ad
justment has been tried to the limit.
"If you do not act upon this prin
ciple' said ' the 1 president's message,
"you are undoubtedly giving aid and
comfort to the enemy, whatever may
be your own conscious purpose."
ELL USED
HIS REVOLVER
Ugly Temper of a Young Man Caused
a Tragedy in the Peaceful Little
Town of Oxford'
(Special to the Star)
Oxford, Feb. 18. E. C. Rowell,
who runs a sawmill in Oxford, shot
and killed J. C. Lee, and also wound
ed Frank Lee, early today. The dif
ficulty that led up to the shooting
was over some lumber that had been
sawed for the Lees.
The parties had a quarrel last
night and met this morning and re
newed the quarrel, and the shooting
followed.
The sheriff has spirited Rowell off
to a place of safety, as feeling runs
high against Rowell for shooting Mr.
Lee, who was a very respectable
farmer, living about three miles in
the country. -
FELLOWSHIP
Fellowship, Feb. 13. We are cer
tainly having spring weather and
planting time is drawing near. Some
of our farmers are ready to plant
string beans, if they could only get
the seed.
Mr. Cecil Clark left last Saturday
for Jacksonville, where he has ac
cepted a position with the Consoli
dated Grocery Co.
Rev.Z. A. Crumpton and Mr. C. C.
Stephens are very unwell. We hope
they will soon be themselves again.
Rev. E. B. Boyer of Citra preached
Sunday morning and evening at Fel
lowship church. His sermons were in
teresting an dinstructive. Rev. Boyer
will preach again at Fellowship the
second Sunday in March.
Those attending the teachers' asso
ciation at Mcintosh " last Saturday
from Fellowship were Messrs. Harry
and Claud McCully and Misses Mary
Nash and Janiemay Perry. Thep re
port the meeting very interesting
with a good attendance.
Dr. Bryant of Oxford was a caller
last Sunday afternoon, and accom
panied by two young ladies went to
Pedro to attend church Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. S. J. McCully were
callers on Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clark
Sunday afternoon. ' :..
We are glad to report neither Mr,
T. E. Carter and family nor Mr. S.
D. Atkinson and family will move
from this neighborhood, as has been
reported. ;
Miss Effie Rawls, who is teaching
at Knoblock, spent Saturday and
Sunday with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. W. B. Rawls.
Mr. Fred Neil of Evfristpn was the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Neil last
week.;;'-"-.:-;'.' J-.- :k' ;,
; Rev. Boatright will preach at Fel
lowship next Sunday at 11 o'clock.
All are cordially invited to attend.
PRESIDENT, TO HAVE
THE POWER
To Appoint Directors of Corporations
Instead of Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo
(Associated Press)
Washington, Feb. 18L An amend
ment of the war finance corporation
bill, to give the president instead of
Secretary McAdoo, power to appoint
directors of corporations was unani
mously decided on today by the Sen
ate finance committee.
ACTION IS IMPERATIVE
c,
Washington, Feb. 18. Quick enact
ment of the administration railroad
bill in order not to hamper and delay
vital arrangements for equipment and
other purposes was urged in a letter
from Secretary McAdoo to Chairman
Sims of the House interstate com
merce committee, read in the House
today. Secretary McAdoo said every
day's delay imperils the succes sof
the war.
ISHH IS AMBASSADOR
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Washington, Feb. 18. Viscount
Ishii has been appointed ambassador
for Japan at Washington and will
soon reach here. Viscount Ishn suc
ceeds Ambassador Sato, who takes
a place on the unassigned list of dip
lomatic representatives at Tokio.
REFUSED JOHN REED
Washington, Feb. 18. Bolsheviki
Foreign Minister Trotzky has with
drawn the appointment of John Reed
as Russian consul general at New
York, Ambassador Francis notified
the state department today. Reed is
under indictment in the United States
for violation of the espionage laws.
PRIVATE HURLEY
Washington, Feb. 18. The death
from empyema of Private George
Hurley, whose half -brother, William
D.Thomas, lives at Fort Valley, Ga.,
was reported today by Gen. Pershing.
BILLION DOLLAR BILL
Washington, Feb. 18. The billion
dollar urgent deficiency bill is before
the House today. The measure pro
vides for the immediate war needs of
the war, state, navy and other depart
ments. Passage of the bill before
adjournment is expected.
MERCHANT MARINE
SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE
The mayor of Ocala has received
notice from those in authority that
they desire to award a scholarship to
a deserving boy of Ocala between the
ages of 14 and 18, in the Merchant's
Marine Training School, Camp Jose
phus Daniels, at West Palm Beach,
Fla:
The object of the school is to fit
American boys for a career at sea.
Boys who qualify during the five
months' course may be appointed as
cadets for the full three years course.
As young men are needed for our
merchant marine service, which
promises . great expansion after the
war, these boys will be offered posi
tions as quartermasters, boatswains,
junior officers, etc. Those interested
may - obtain additional information
from J. E. Chace, mayor.
;
EARTHQUAKE HAS
SHATTERED AMOY
(Associated Press)
Amoy, China, Feb. 18. Earthquake
shocks continued here yesterday.
Many persons were injured and it is
estimated that a hundred houses col
lapsed. Cable communication with
Hong Kong was interrupted.
New Spring Hats for women,
misses and children, emphasize the
becomingness in which you can make
your selections. Minnie A. Bostick,
Harrington Hall Hotel corner. 7-tf
WkV FOOD ADMINISTRATION If ( XmMM
RESUMED WAR
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AGAINST RUSSIA
Treachery Against their Bolsheviki
Dupes Added to the Other
Sins of the Teutons
(Associated Press)
Stockholm, Feb. 18. The Germans
resumed war measures against Rus
sia today, the Social Demokraten
states. The first objective is the
seizure of Esthonia and Livonia, it de
clares.
VASION OE
THE UKRAINE
Cossacks, Bolsheviki and Poles are
Striking at Each Other in
Internecine Conflict
(Associated Press)
Petrograd, Feb. 9. Kiev, one of
the principal cities of Ukraine, was
captured by the Bolsheviki after san
guinary fighting. The casualties are
estimated at 4000 dead and 7000 in
jured. While the fighting was at its
height Thursday, the city was bom
barded by Bolsheviki aviators.
t Polish troops have defeated the
Bolsheviki at Bobruisk, 85 miles
southeast of Minsk. Other Poles are
advancing toward Smolensk.
j The Rumanians control the Akker
man district of Bessarabia, and are
threatening Odessa.
ARMISTICE EXPIRED
I Berlin, Feb. 17. (British admiral
ty, per Wireless Press). The armis
tice between the Russian and German
forces which has been in existence
for. several weeks off1 'the Russian
front will expire at noon tomorrow,
according to the official statement is
sued by the German army headquar
ters staff. The text reads:
'.'Eastern Theater on Great Russian
Front. The armistice expires tomor
row." BANKS WILL OBSERVE
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY
Friday, February 22nd, 1918, being
a legal holiday (Washington's birth
day) in the state of Florida, the un
dersigned banks of this city will be
closed for business on that day.
The Commercial Bank.
The Ocala National Bank.
The Munroe & Chambliss
National Bank.
GAINESVILLE PLEASED
WITH MY SOLDIER GIRL
The Gainesville Sun of yesterday
says of the popular and brilliant
play, "My Soldier Girl," which will
appear at the Temple tonight:
Le Comte & Flesher's gorgeous
musical spectacle made a hit at the
Baird theater last night, the main
trouble being that the audience did
not know when to let up on the en
cores. When a group of singers or
pretty dancers is called back the sec
ond time people ought to be satisfied,
but last night the crowd just could
not be satisfied, although the vica
cious company was generous in re
sponding to the repeated recalls.
The musical numbers were good,
those by Mabel Parker being especi
ally pleasing to the ear as was Mabel
to the eye. Tom and his male quartet
were good, and Jasper, the coon valet,
was out of sight, keeping the audi
ence in a roar with his comical hits.
He was ably assisted by Rickets, the
'"roughneck."
The costumes were something dif
ferent, and altogether it was a good
show and was well received.
"My Soldier Girl" strikes a popular
chord wherever she goes.
EISEIIAII HAS
STEPPED BUT
One of Those Dollar a Year Men Be
came Too Much Tangled in A
His Work
(Associated Press)
Washington, D. C, Feb. 18. Cor
respondence with the state depart
ment disclosed today by Senator Mc
Kellars, a member of the military
committee, shows that Charles D.
Eisenman, of Cleveland, former vice
chairman of the supplies committee
of the Council of National Defense,
has given up his connection with the
government.
MEETING OF THE
WOMAN'S CLUB
An unusually interesting meeting
of the Woman's Club was held at the
club house Saturday afternoon. The
program was in charge of the conser
vation committee.
Rev. G. A. Ottmann, the principal
speaker of the afternoon, made a
beautiful and inspiring address, tak
ing for his subject, "Patriotism." Al
though Mr. Ottmann said, that after
having heard the governor of our own
state, and the ex-governor of Ten
nessee, speak on the subject of pat
riotism, that he felt that he was un
dertaking a very large task to give a
patriotic talk, he handled the subject
with so much force that every club
woman present surely received an in- J
spiration which will cause the fires of
patriotism to burn more brightly than
ever before. His definition of patriotr
ism, which he said was "a love and
devotion to one's country that would
lead to a willing sacrifice of self and
all we possessed," was the idea he
expressed throughout his speech in a
nutshell. He spoke feelingly of the
great difference in the outlook be
tween our country now and four years
ago. We are in war, learning a new
lesson. We are no longer living in a
world of enjoyment, given to making
money, as we were when the war came
on, for since we have been drawn into
this great conflict, a spirit of fairness
and justice to the whole world is our
aim. And today free Cuba stands as a
lasting proof of our intentions. We
are daily being drawn more closely to
gether. From east to west, north to
south, we stand as a united nation. In
a larger way to push this matter to
an end, we need something, more than
enthusiasm. We in America need to
learn to deny ourselves, to the hunger
point, and yet give out that bright
ness and cheer to the suffering and
dying which we alone can give.
A beautiful patriotic poem, entitled
"Hellgate of the Soissons," was read
by Mrs. Louis Duval with that mag
netism which draws all hearts to her
who have the good fortune jto hear
her read. '
Mrs. Gary in her sweet and lovely
manner spoke for a few moments, and
made all feel that they must rise to
the situation which confronts us. And
on behalf of Mrs. Anderson she pre
sented to the club a certificate of
membership to the general federation,
which during Mr3. Anderson's admin
istration, she secured, and also paid
the club dues for two consecutive
years. Mrs. Anderson was given a
rising vote of thanks.
The animal ' protection committee
made an announcement of a $5 dona
tion to the Red Cross.
Mrs. Helvenston gave her class in
political science a 15-minute lesson,
"The home from infancy to man
hood," being the topic. Many good
points were brought out.
The social hour was held with the
members of the conservation commit
tee as hostesses.
A damper was cast upon the spirits
of the entire membership by the sad
news which was received of the death
of Lieut. Wiley Burford, the beloved
son of one of cur most honored and
best loved presidents, Mrs. R. A. Bur
ford. Mrs. F. E. Wetherbee,
Press Reporter.
SPECIAL SERVICES AT
BURBANK METHODIST CHURCH
On Sunday, Feb. 24th, Rev. J. de
Nazarie, pastor in charge of Inter
lachen mission, of which Burbank and
Fort McCoy is a part, will hold a spe
cial all day meeting. An invitation
is extended to everybody within reach
regardless of creed or denomination.
There will be planty of good revival
songs, the old time hymns. Preaching
at 10:30 a. m., 3 p. m. and 7 p. m.
Bring your children. Prepare a bas
ket of lunch as it is proposed to have
dinner on the grounds, and come pre
pared to stay to all the services. Let
everybody come. Remember the date,
Feb. 24th, Sunday.
Our toilet articles are the best to be
had at any price. Try them and "buy
war savings stamps" with the sav
ings. The Co-art Pharmacy. tf
ANOTHER BUNCH OE
RIOTERS UP
Forty Enlisted Men of the Twenty
Fourth Infantry on Trial
at San Antonio
(Associated Press)
San Antonio, Feb. 18. Forty en
listed men of the Twentv-fourth In-
fantry, negroes, went on trial today
before court-martial charges of mur
der and mutiny, growing out of the
Houston riot of last August, when
twenty persons were shot to death and
others injured.
MORE HEY
FOR illlTIOIIS
Heavy Supplemental Estimates for
War Supplies Submitted
to the House
(Associated Press)
Washington, D. C, Feb. 18. Sup
plemental estimates for the navy ag
gregating more than two hundred and
thirty millions for ammunition, re-.
serve supplies and pay were submit
ted to the House today. The estimates
include one million, one hundred and
fifty thousand dollars for a drydock
at Charleston, S. C.
TRIBUTES IN THE CHURCHES
Tribute to Lieut. Wiley Burford
was paid Sunday in the Ocala
churches.
Lieutenant Burford was a member
of the Baptist church and that con
gregation most deeply felt his loss.
The service flag of the church .was
draped in crape, and Pastor Stephens
spoke touching words of 'praise for
the dead and comfort to the living to
his hearers.
At the Methodist church, Rev.
Smith Hardin highly praised the
young soldier and prayed for consola
tion for the bereaved ones. He was
also mentioned in the Sunday school
and at evening service.
At the Presbyterian church Sunday
night Rev. J. R. Herndon led in prayer
for Lieutenant Burford, his mourning
family and saddened friends.
At the Episcopal church, Rev. G. A.
Ottmann paid a beautiful tribute to
the departed and read a prayer for
the family.
At the Catholic church, Father Bot
tolacio read Bishop Curley's eloquent
prayer for our soldiers at the fronts
Some of Lieutenant Burford's closest
friends belong to this little congre
gation, and their faces were bathed in
tears as they listened to the good
priest's words, his voice trembling
with emotion as he touched the pas
sages applicable to the honored dead.
IRVINE
Irvine, Teh. 14. Miss Albert
Flewellen of Mcintosh is spending
this week with her sister. Miss Mary
Flewellen.
Mr. Don Mixon of Flemington was
a Monday afternoon caller.
Mr..L. K. Edwards visited Ocala
Tuesday.
Messrs. S. H. GaitsMll and Tully
Hickson of Mcintosh were Tuesday
visitors.
Mr. J. K. Harrison Jr. of Fleming
ton passed through here Wednesday.
Messrs. Dixon Irvine and Kingcade
Irvine of Orange Lake, were in our
midst Thursday.
Miss Eloise Geiger of Micanop
was the guest of Miss Mamie Fant
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Arch Mclver of Ocala arrived
don't have any more cold we are sure
to have a fine crop of peaches this
year.
Mr. Andrew Wood and Miss Maud
Davis attended preaching at Electra
Sunday.
Rev. David Martin of Oxford will
preach at the Christian church next
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Fort and Miss
Martha Fort were visitors of Mr. and
Mrs. , David Sellers Sunday.
Miss Grade Griggs of Electra was
a caller of Mis3 Delia Harkey's Sun
day. Mr. Dan Fort left last Week for
Leesburg, where he is now at work,
so we hear he is driving a car. Gee,
what an easy job and the war oq, too.
Mr. Sidney Fort, Miss Martha Fort
and Mr. Oliver Fort were Leesburg
visitors last Wednesday.
Very, very charming and desirable
are the new pattern hats just receiv
ed. Make your selections while the
stock is complete. Mrs. Minnie A.
Bostick, Harrington Hall Hotel cor
ner. 2-7-tf