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OCALA, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1918.
VOL. 25, NO. 243
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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