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TnTLTPTT" EVEN 3 Weather Forecast: Fair tonight and Thursday, except probably local rains northwest portion, J- OCALA, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1918. VOL. 25, NO. 243 III ' PIMM B IBB Ml net l 1 1 ni Americans Took a Share in the Exploit , ALL ALONG THE VESTERI1 FROIIT TODAY, ALLIES ARE GAIfi- II1G Oil TIIEEIE1Y London, Oct. 9. General Haig of ficially announced this morning that the city , of Cambrai, together witft 8000 prisoners, has been captured. The Anglo-American attack was re sumed this morning and rapid pro gress is being made- Last night good progress was made east of Sequehart and towards Bohain and, Maretz. South of Cambrai the British have captifreo' Forenville and reached the western outskirts of Walincourt. The ttmlr tViia mnrnmo1 vrna nn ffi "f-rnnf. held by the Third and Fourth armies, and began at 5:30 o'clock. SMOTHERED ENEMY UNDER A With the Anglo-American Armies, Near St. Quentin, Oct. 9(By the Associated Press). Heavy fighting continued throughout the night on the Cambrai and St. Quentin front, aim tuc jjj.ii.isu auu Aiuciitaus turn tinued their progress of Tuesday un der a heavy protective fire from the British artillery. The defeated ene my was almost smothered under the great deluge of steel and explosives. A large number of guns have been captured, in addition to large batches of prisoners which continue to arrive at the prison cages. The Americans alone captured two complete field batteries and a battery of heavy ar tillery. The Americans captured i.v . '. m , . " i i inese s guns xuesuay aiteraoon wnen they suddenly outflanked . both ends of the valley south of Premont, cap turing the German guns . stationed there. ; ."--J ;; TOOK 8000 TEUTONS Paris, Oct. 9. Nearly 10,000 Ger mans weer taken prisoners yesterday by the allied forces on the various fronts, says Marcel Hutin in the Echo De Paris. The Germans, he adds, hurriedly evacuated the Argonne for est. The battle continues. A FRENCH DRIVE - Paris, Oct. 9. The French attack ing last night southeast of St. Quen- wa VMJVUJ.U ViXXlOO ; W tween Harley and Neuville-Stamand and drove past the latter town on the north, it is officially announced. , GREAT DEEDS OF OUR MEN With the Americans Northwest of Verdun, Tuesday Night, Oct. 8. (By the Associated Press.) The : Ameri cans drove forward todav on the east side of "the Meuse, occupying Char ney. In company with the French they captured the villages of Concen- voye, , tfrabant, Haumont and Beau mont. Thev drove thaSpnAmv vol) he yond these towns, and are pushing him northward in desperate fighting. In today's ODerations mnrp tVinn fhrAo thousand prisoners were taken. Am erican units captured 400 prisoners and four Austrian field guns. ENEMY IS WEAKENING London, Oct. 9, 1:15 p. m. (By the Associated Press.) The British ad vance along the front between Cam brai and St. Quentin is proceeding well today all along the line. There is not so much enemy resistance as yesterday. In the American sector on this front the Germans are resist ing strongly. The American losses, however, have not been heavy. HUN COUNTER ATTACKS London, Oct. 9, 1 ' p. m. (By- the Associated Press). The Germans to day are counter attacking heavily on the Suippe river front in the Cham pagne. The French have not been able to make much progress. TREPOFF SHOT Stockholm, Oct. 9. Alexander F Trepoff, former Russian premier, has been shot, according to Petrograd ad vices. Trepoff resigned as premier in January. 1917, after serving less than three months. TURKEY IS CRUMBLING London, Oct. 9. Turkish Premier IP nt Talaat Pasha has resigned. He has been succeeded by Tewik Pasha, the former premier and ambassador to London. Dispatches state that . Min ister . of War Enver Pasha has also resigned. MAKING PROGRESS ON THE MEUSE Washington, Oct. 9 American and French troops are : steadily driving the enemy from the scene of the desperate struggle near Verdun, Gen. Pershing reported today m his com munique for , yesterday, announcing an advance on both sides of the Meuse and the capture of more than 3000 prisoners during the day. Gen eral Pershing also reported the cap ture of ' Cornay against stubborn fighting in the continued advance in the Argonne forest. BUY LIBERTY BONDS BUY LIBERTY BONDS OBTAINING MONEY FOR SCHOOL EQUIPMENT We have had no time to canvass for subscriptions today, but the two last on the list were handed to us. Come along with your coin; we want the boys to have their drilling schools when the schools reopen. Following is the list: Geo. G. Chambers, Military In structor High School ........ $1.00 J. H. Benjamin ........... 1.00 Baxter Cam ............. 1.00 Marcus Frank ............ . . .. 2.00 J. Malever 1.00 H. M. Hampton .............. 1.00 A. E. Gerig . . . i ........ ; .-. 1.00 C. K. Sage . 1 ...... 1.00 Mrs. Susan Ellis .50 Charles Peyser 1.00 W. F. Blesch .............. .'. . .50 J. W. Crosby ................. 1.00 C. C. Balkcom 1.00 T. W. Troxler ................ .50 Cash .. .... .................. .25 Cash .. ...................... 1.00 J. J. Blalock ........... . . . . . 1.00 O, E. Cox .... ................ 1.00 Ben Rheinauer ............... 1.00 J. W. Tally .25 Sid Whaley ... .50 J. J. Gerig .............. .... . 1.00 Cash . . ......... ........ 1.00 H. S. Minshall ... . ..... 1.00 A. Slott . .... . ...... . . ....... 1.00 B. Max Wilson .......... . 1.00 N. L. Williams ....... ........ .50 Hayes & Guynn .50 Cash . . .25 Mrs. J. G. Swaim . ........... .25 R. E. Layton . . ....... 1.00 Nasri Bros. ........... . . . . . . . 1.00 Banner . . ... ..... .. 1.00 B. Goldman ............... :v. 1.00 E. C. Jordan ................. .50 W. W. a Smith .............. .50 W. O, Russell . . .. . . . . .V. .... . . .25 H. W. Tucker ................ 1.00 L. J. Knight ................. 1.00 F. K. Demetree 1.00 Lester Perkins w 1.00 David S. Williams ............ 1.00 B. F. Condon ................. 1.00 A. E. Burnett 1.00 M. A. TenEyck .. . . .50 W. B. Gallagher 1.00 Lr N. Green 1.00 Henry Livingston 1.00 Dr. S. H. Blitch ............... 1.00 Clarence Camp ............... 1.00 R. S. Hall 1.00 New Names W. W. Stripling E. C. Bennett ................ BUY LIBERTY BONDS 1.00 1.00 MANY ATTENDED THE MEETING There was a large attendance at the meeting on the public square yesterday, -when Sergt-Maj. Lowery of the Canadian forces and Miss Catherine Ridgeway, a noted Chau tauqua lecturer, accompanied by Mrs. W. S. Jennings of Jacksonville, ad dressed the people in behalf of the liberty loan. They spoke eloquently and well, and their efforts evidently bore fruit. BUY LIBERTY BONDS - Girl wanted at once at Music store. CBEMIIIIG HEMES TMEII TO PUT SPREAD OF DIME KB AS SPIISII IliFlUEIIZA Whereas, the disease known as Spanish influenza is prevalent thru out the country and has made its presence felt in our community; and, Whereas, the health authorities of the government have advised as a method of preventing the spread of this disease that all citizens avoid gathering in crowds and places in public assembly; and, Whereas, the city health authori ties have seen fit to close the schools, theaters, churches and other places of public assembly in the city of Ocala; Now, therefore, by virtue of my of fice as mayor of the city of Ocala, I do hereby call upon all citizens of the city of Ocala, during the prevalence of the epidemic of Spanish influenza in our midst, to avoid as far as possi ble gathering in crowds, frequenting places of public assembly, and similar exposure to the . spread of contagion. I further call upon the parents of all children to prevent as far as pos sible their children " from going abroad, thereby lessening the risk of contagion. I desire further to assure the peo ple of Ocala that there is no occasion for panic or undue alarm, that the situation is thoroughly in hand and all necessary steps and precautions are being taken. The closing of the schools has been brought about not because a situation of danger now exists, but in order to enable the health authorities to more effectively cope with a situation which might otherwise develop. We are now engaged in a campaign to promote the Fourth Liberty Loan, and all gatherings which are held in the open for this purpose should be attended by those of our citizens who can do so without danger of commu nicating disease to others. The health authorities are exercis ing all possible diligence to alleviate the situation, and in appreciation of their efforts I call upon all citizens of Ocala to comply with, observe and obey all instructions and requests which may be issued by them. : In witness, whereof, I have here unto set my hand as mayor of the city of Ocala, this 9th day of October, A. D. 1918. J. E. Chace. Mayor of the City of Ocala. Attest: H. C. Sistrunk, City Clerk. BUY LIBERTY BONDS ATTEMPT TO EVEN TAX INEQUALITIES Tax Collector Stripling has receiv ed the following letter: Tallahassee, Oct. 7, 1918. Mr. W. W. Stripling, Tax Collector, Ocala, Fla. Dear Sir: A joint meeting of the tax commission, the tax collectors' committee and the tax assessors' committee on legislation is to be held in the office of the tax commission at Talahassee, Tuesday, October 22nd, and you are one of these gentlemen. Iam writing to you to earnestly co-ordinate my invitation with that of the tax commission and all the other good citizens of Tallahasse in urging that you come. We desire you for the purpose of darfting some legisla tion which wll be absolutely neces sary to come before the next session of the legislature, and if you gentle men will all meet and plan earnestly and faithfully to straighten out the tangled ends of tax legislation in the state of Florida, I am sure that you will evolve some needed reforms. especially when you will be helped by the tax commission and the governor, who will be . present. It is also the purpose of this great meetng to prepare a revenue bill to be presented to the 1919 legslature. Ths s a very mportant matter also, and one whch will claim the best thought and care of all ths" commt- tee. V,';V V' I hope that we will have the pleas ure of greting you on this occasion. With best wishes, I am, . Yours very truly, ' Sidney J. Catts, Governor. BUY LIBERTY BONDS WHERE CREDIT IS DUE In our hurried write-up of th Citra bond demonstration, we over looked mentioning the name of Post master W. T. DuPree, chairman of the local committee, who did most valiant work in getting reaidy for the rally and during its progress. BUY LIBERTY BONDS Prompt delivery of prescriptions is the watchowrd here. Tell yot physic ian to leave them with us. We allow no substitution. The Court Pharmacy. Phone 284. tf BUY LIBERTY BONDS Do you read the want ads? AM A T SPEED UP At the Present Rate There Will Not be Enough Subscriptions to the Liberty Loan in the Time Alloted (Associated Press) Washington, Oct. 9. "At the pres ent rate of going, with the present average per capita of subscriptions," says the treasury loan review today, "the fourth liberty loan may not reach the desired goal within the al lotted time." . " OCALA HOLDS ITS END UP Ocala has so far listed the follow ing paid subscriptions to the loan: Adams, B. L., Ocala. . . .... $ 100.00 Ayer, Alfred, Ocala 1000.00 Allemand, J. E., Ocala. ..... 200.00 Ax, Christian, Ocala ....... 100.00 Ax, Mrs. Christian ......... 50.00 Ax, Miss Adela, Ocala ...... 50.00 Blood, W. O. Ocala. . 500.00 Blalock, J. J., Ocala. ....... 600.00 Burnett, Mrs. Emma, Ocala. 100.00 Brooks, F. W., Oklawaha. . . 10000 Brice, W. R., Ocala . ; . . . . . . . 500.00 Bullock, W. S., Ocala. . . . . . ; 4000.00 Blair, Mrs. J. W., Citra. . ... 50.00 Blake, Robert, Ocala ....... 50.00 Bennett, E. C, Ocala. ...... 100.00 Brock, L. B., Lowell ....... &0.00 Booher, Harry L., Ocala.4.... 250.00 Barco, Miss Carrie, Ocala , . . 50.00 Bachelder, Mrs. O. L., Ocala. 100.00 Brooks, Mrs. M. M., Ocala ... 50.00 Burford, R. A., Ocala. . . . . . . 500.06 Blake, Miss Irm.a, Ocala.. .. 50.00 Burnett, Jerry, Ocala. 100.00 Beckham, F. B., Ocala. . . . . . 50.00 Chazal, C. P., Ocala. .. . . ... 50.00 Carroll, R. Ocala........ 500.00 Chambliss, Z. C, Ocala..... 1000.00 Camp, Clarence, Ocala. ..... 2000.00 Camp,- Jack, Ocala .. i ...... . 2000.00 Clyatt, W. W., Ocala. .... . . . 500.00 Condon, B. Ocala........ 1000.00 Carstens, J., Ocala. ........ 100.00 Cappleman, Miss Ruby, Ocala 00.00 Clement, E. W., Ocala. .:..:. 300.00 Chace, J. E., Ocala. l( ...... 1000.00 Crandall, H. P., Ocala. ..... 200.00 Crandall, Mrs. M. E Ocala. 200.00 Camp, Mrs. Jack, Ocala. ... 200.00 Carlton, Geo. L., Sparr. .... 500.00 Cam, Baxter, Ocala ...... . 50.00 Davits, H. A.. Ocala. .. .... . 500.00 Dankwertz, L. J.; Sumerfield 100.00 Demetrie, Fred, Belle view . . . 50.00 Ditto, Ralph L., Ocala ...... 100.00 Dewey, R. L., Ocala........ 50.00 Dewey, Miss Marion, Ocala.. 50.00 Drake, T. P., Ocala 1000.00 Dey, J. R., Ocala. . . . . ...... 1000.00 Dobbs, E. E., Ocala . ... . ... 1000.00 Drake, Frank, Ocala......... 300.00 Elliot, J. R., Ocala . 50.00 Edwards, John L., Ocala. ... 1000.00 Ervin, Miss Ruth, Ocala. ... 60.00 Fraser, C. G., Ocala. ......... 250.00 Foxworth, M. M., Belle view. 100.00 Fisk, Arthur D., Belleview. . 50.00 Fisk, Mrs. Lillian, Belleview 50.00 Frost, Miss Lillian, Ocala... 400.00 Ferguson, D. Niel, Ocala . ... 500.00 Gillingham, W. B Ocala... 500.00 Galloway, Mrs. Laura, Ocala 100.00 Gibson, Amy, Ocala . . , " ... . 100.00 Gerig, A. E., Ocala . .. ..... 100.00 Griffin, DeWitt, Ocala . 100.00 Gardner, Mrs. Maggie, Sfield - 100.00 Gale, Miss Mary, Belleview. 100.00 Godwin, Jesse E-, Ocala...... 100.00 Graham, M. D. il, Ocala... 150.00 Graham, Mrs. Cora B., Ocala 250.00 Gilmore, Jas. M., Ocala..... 50.00 Gallagher, - W. B, Ocala .... 200.00 Griffin, Miss Edith. Ocaja . . . 50.00 Howell, Mrs. E. L., Oak .... 1000.00 Hudnell, Mrs. E. G., Ocala .... 100.00 Hightower, W. C, Belleview. 50.00 Hardison, J. F Belleview. . . 50.00 Hitt, W. H Tallahassee.... 100.00 Henderson, E. M Ocala.... - 50.00 Haughton, M., Ocala .... 100.00 Hitchings, J. H., Ocala . . 50.00 Henderson, H. H Ocala.... 100.00 Israelson, Max, Ocala ...... 100.00 Johnson, Mrs. J. C, Ocala. . 50.00 Jordan, Mrs. E. C., Ocala.... 500.00 Jackson, B. F., Eastlake .... 50.00 Jones, R. D Ocala ......... 200.00 Jones, Mrs. Ada L., Ocala... 50.00 Jewett, Stephen, Ocala...... 100.00 Klock, J. E., Eastlake.. 500.00 Kindt, N. U.. Ocala ........ 50.00 Knoblock, J. H Ocala...... 100.00 Logan, Mrs. Mary Ocala. 100.00 Lee, W. R, Eastlake ....... 500.00 Lovell, S., Sparr. 50.00 Teutons Can't Truce UIITIL THEY UltllM' ALL -. ? Washington, October 8.' President Wilson has met the German peace note with a move which will develop whether Germany's proposal is sin cere or merely a pretension, and if a pretension it will fully justify ( for all time the prolonging of the war with force to the utmost. Declining , the proposed armistice, while the central powers remain on invaded soil, the president called on the German chan cellor to state, as a necessary prelim inary to a reply from the Entente Allies or the United States, whether Germany will accept the principles of peace repeatedly laid down, or mere ly proposes to accept them as a basis for negotiations, and whether the chancellor speaks for his German military masters , or the whole Ger man people. - : A MASTER STROKE Among diplomats here the presi dent's communication is regarded a one of his master strokes. They say it is a long step forward, if the Ger mans really mean peace; if they do not, it .will lay bare the German hy pocrisy so completely responsible' for prolonging the war that it cannot be charged to the Allies by the German people themselves. IT PLEASES OUR ARMY With the Amercan Forces' in France, Oct. 9. (B.ythe Associated Press.) The president's reply to the German peace proposal reached the rear lines of the American army this morning. The general tone of the rank and file comment was quiet sat isfaction that no armistice should be granted while enemy troops are on allied soil. CLEVER AND LOGICAL London, Oct. 9. -In diplomatic cir cles here President Wilson's reply to the German chancellor is regarded as clever and logical. Leavengood, E. W., Ocala... 60.00 Leavengood, P. Ocala.... 200.00 Leak, Geo. T., Ocala........ 50.00 Luffman, EL R., Sparr...... 50.00 Lopez, Narcisco, Ocala ..... 50.00 Lane, Norris, Ocala ........ 500.00 Miller, C. Y.. Ocala. . ....... 1000.00 McKenzie, L. B., Ocala...... 100.00 Munroe, T. Tv Ocala: ....... 1000.00 Meffert, J. Ocala. . . . . . . . 1000.00 Munroe, Robt. T., Ocala. ... 50.00 Munroe, Miss Annie, Ocala .. 50.00 Munroe, Miss Abby, Ocala. . 50.00 MerrelL E. W., Ocala. ... ... 50.00 Mathews, T. S, Ocala..;.... 250.00 McCredie, Mrs. Julia, Ocala. 200.00 McCredie, MissJanette. , . . . 100.00 McOavid, Mrs. M. H., Ocala. 100.00 McCredie, John, Ocala ..... 100.00 McCredie, Miss Julia, Ocala. 100.00 McCredie, Hugh H., Ocala.. 100.00 Manon, John L., Ocala...... 50.00 Nelson, J. W, Belleew. ... 100,00 Newberry. Mrs. M. E., Ocala 100.00 Owens,1 J. R Ocala. 100.00 Ocala National Bank ...... 35,000.00 Potter. Mrs. Ola, Ocala.-. ... 50.00 Phillips, John, Eastlake. ... 50.00 Pearson, J. S, Ocala, . ...... 6000.00 Pelot, Mrs. J. F Ocala..... 50.00 Priest, L. L., Anthony. . 500.00 Pillans, L. H., Ocala. . , . . .. . 100.00 Phillips, Morris, Ocala . 50.00 Priest. Walter A.. Ocala . . . . 500.00 Rawls, Chas. B., Ocala...... 100.00 Rogers, R. S, Ocala. ....... 300.00 Robertson, Mrs. J. D, Ocala. 200.00 Robertson, Jack, Ocala...... 100.00 Rogers, C. H., Lynne. . . .... 200.00 Rheinauer, Mrs. C, Ocala I.. 2000.00 Rheinauer & Co., Ocala. ... . 5000.00 Rilea, W. W, Ocala........ 500.00 Rentz, Geo. P., Ocala 50.00 Roberts, Ida Lv Ocala ...... 50.00 Ron, Mrs. Esther, Lowell.... , 500.00 Rou, E. D Lowell. . . . ... . . . 500.00 Smedley, R. E-, Santos ..... . 50.00 Stuckey, A. P Ocala. ..... 200.00 Smith, DJl, Ocala........ 100.00 Simmons, C E.. Ocala. ..... 200.00 Schroder, BL, Eastlake. ..... 100.00 Stroud, R. T, Ocala.... i... 60J00 Sanders, J. J., Ocala. ... .... 100X0 Sanders, B. H., Ocala 50.00 IITORY Even Obtain a THEIR FORCES IIITO TIIEIII Oui! THE CASUALTY LIST ' The following ' casualties are re the American Expeditionary Forces, ported by the commanding general of The casualty lists of the American army are posted in the Star's front windows every morning and after noon. If in looking over them you see ' the nameof anyone you know, . please repotr it to the paper. Killed in action ................125 Missing in action .......... . . . . 40 Wounded severely ... ... ........ 327 Wounded slightly . 1 Died, accident and other causes. . 3 Died of wounds ................ 65 Wounded, degree undetermined.. 2 Taken prisoner 4 Died from airplane accident. . ... 4 Die dof disease . .............. . 51 Total ....622 MARINE CORPS Summary of Casualties to Date Officers: Deaths . . . ... ................ . 44 Wounded ... .... .... ... ... .. . . 75 Enlisted men: Deaths . . . I . . . . . . . .......... .1058 Wounded .'. Y. .... . . ..... .... .2086 In hands of enemy , 22 Missing . . ... . . ..... .. .... . ...132 Total ... . . ....... ... . . , . f . .3417 The following Florida names are on the list: , ; Missing in action: Major Dick Brums, St. Petersburg. Died of disease: Corporal Pete Giles, Jacksonvile; Private A. L. Bed enbaugh, Lake City. Wounded severely: Private J. R. Tillisv Fort Meade. BUY LIBERTY BONDS SCHOOLS CLOSED After a discussion this morning be tween the mayor, the city health offi cer and the local member of the state board of health, it was decided that the Ocala schools, churches, theaters, etc., had better close until the. in fluenza epidemic had passed. There are a number of cases in the city, tho few in proportion to the popula tion, and while the officials do not think there is going to be any great amount of sickness, they felt it wouW reassure the people if all gatherings were prohibited. The schools closed at noon today. Mayor Chace last night wired Dr. Cox, secretary of the state board, for advice, and received an answer that it would be best to close all schools and places of amusement until the danger, or alarm, is over. There are a number of cases , of "flu" in town, but- none of. them specially vicious. Our climate is an antidote. If the people - will keep quiet and keep scattered for a few days, the trouble will be over. Seivers, A, Lowell.......,. , 50.00 Scott, Mrs. G. S., Ocala . . . , 500.00 Simmons, Raif ord, Ocala 10,000.00 Sandifer, Miss Inez, Ocala.. 50.00 Swain, E. H., Ocala......... 50.00 Sumner, R. L., Belleview... 100.00 Smith, Jas. M, Ocala. . . . . . . 100X0 Sims, E. C., Anthony. . . .... 150.00 Simmons, A. J Ocala. ..... 100.00 Swain, !- Chas. V Ocala. . . . . 50.00 Scott, G. S., Ocala .......... 1000X0 Stokes, H. D Ocala . . . . .. .. 250.00 Shortridge, R, S. Ocala. 1000.00 Thomas, J. M. Ocala.;..... 500.00 TenEyck, Mrs. G. Ocala.... 50.00 Turner, Geo. D., Ocala 100.00 Thompson; Mrs. M. RV Ocala 800.00 Turnipseed, J. E., Ocala...,. 100.00 Vandenbrock, A. A, Ocala.. 200X0 Wallis, Mrs. M. O Ocala.. . . 500.00 Wallis, Thos. H., Ocala..... 500.00 Woodrow, Miss Blair, Ocala. 50.00 Watson, Ruth, , Ocala ....... 50.00 Wartmann, H. A Citra. .... 100.00 Wartmann, Mrs. L. H., Citra 200.00 Wartmann, Baby, Citra. .... 100.00 Wartmann, R. K, Citra..... 100.00 Wartmann, Mrs. E. L., Citra. 500X0 Wartmann, E. L., Citra. . . . . 1000.00