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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-11-03
MUCH ENJOYED
Was Dramatic Entertainment at Opera
HOuse-Many Present.

hpHs1-"hhy Present.
A large and delighted audience wit
messed the dramatic entertainment at
the opera house last evening, and many
pleasing expressions were heard OF the
play and the performers.
The music and singing were excel
lent, while the drama was presented in
an interesting and artistic manner.
To all who took part in the affair
hearty praise is their due, and would
time permit a more lengthy descrip-
ton of entertainment would be given.
Those who promoted the affair and
worked so hard for its success are TO be
congratulated on their efforts, and the
neat sum secured for the church.
The following was the program:
Piano Duett. ............... SrIcctod
Misses sweat and Carlton.
Baritone solo-"A Dream, a" ... Bnrtlett
Pierce Derass
Piano solo-Sccond Rhupsodie .... Franz List
Mr.. +. a. Houston
soprano solo-Cayatina, Robert lie Diahle. ....
Mrs. j. D. Williams. [Mcycrhecr
Violin solo-tal Faust. tbl Loves Melody.
Mr.. II, g. Gold.tcin.
H. -Llrst Ac--l Drama Mr.. BOB"
Entire Act.
Specialty-Lillian Wood and Sophie MAY smith
Vocal Duett-Loye Song from Maid Marian
Misses Charlton and whiddcn lopera
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Phillip Royson, Dr. D. G.. Barnett.
Bobt. Brown, CLERK Mr.. A. d. Jernigun
for Benson * BensOnl
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-11-03

Chapter U. D. c., and by the managers
of the State Fair
The gallant veterans Of the Grand
Army Posts at Tampa and st. Peters
burg, having manifested Willingness
TO join with us in our parade, our COM
radcs Of Loring Camp have requested
that formal and official invitation be
given to them, and your Commander
has great pleasure in responding TO
this generous and patriotic spirit of our
comrades Of the Blue by cordially in
yiting the veterans Of r. II. Terry Post.
OF Tampa. and Of Kit Carson Post, of
st. Petersburg to march with us in the
parade on that occasion. Col. T. j. l..
Brown, President Of the Fair Associa-
ton and his assistants have kindly
offered to assist in making this parad e
a grand success.
In this connection the comrades will
hear with sincere interest that Gov
ernor Broward and Adjutant General
Foster have kindly consented to allow
the use of Florida's historic battle flags
on this occasion thus giving hundreds
even thousands, an opportunity to see
these sacred mementoes Of Florida's
herosm, sacrifice and devotion. These
sacred relics will be guarded on that
occasion with that care and reverence
due to so precious a trust.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-11-03
FOR FATTEAIAG POULTRY


This Recipe for "Miik Fed" l. Interest,"
ing TO all I,aisers.
New York Packer; Early in septem-
Der The Packer man, while travelling
through Iowa in his search for news,
accidentally ran across the recipe for
mixing the feed for milk fed" poul-
try. The item contained this informa-
ton, though small and in an obscure
part OF the paper, has brought inqui-
ries from all parts of the country for
further information regarding the
mixture. Upon the receipt Of the first
few letters The Packer began TO try to
get the Armour and Swift people. who,
by the way, are using the preparation,
to talk. They fatty refused. and after
further investigation The Packer dis
covered that it had published care
fully guarded secret.
So many letters have been received
from readers asking for this recipe, aud
as it has already been published. The
Packer reprints II as follows;
DRY mix 100 pounds cornmeal or
corn -four with i00 pounds OF oat -four
or oat siftings enough buttermilk OF
sour milk TO mix to the right consis-
tency. Add melted tallow according
TO the condition Of the BRIDE"
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-11-03
REUNION AT TAMPA
Third FIoridS Brigade. u. q. V. VIII
Meet Friday, Nov. 81.

Judge A. f. Poser, VIII IS adjutant
of DeSoto Camp, No. 1903, U. @. V. has
received copies of the order for the re-
union Of the Third Florida Brigade at
Tampa.
A portion of this order reads as fol-
lows:
officers and Comrades The annual
reunion and business meeting of this,
the Third Florida Brigade U. @. W.,
will be held at Tampa on Friday, No
vember "a, 1906 The Camps Of this
Brigade should send the usual num-
Der Of delegates and as many OF the
comrades. as can attend. Let every
Camp in this command be represented
at this union il possible. Our COM
rades at Loring Camp at Tampa are
doing all in their power to make this
gathering a joyful aud profitable one
ably assisted by the ladies Of the local
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-11-03
GOV. BROWARD
INVESTIGATING
FACTS IN COOPER
CASE AND TRIAL
UGH INTERE ST IN
FATE OF DEFENDANT

Contrary to rumor and public eXpec-
fancy the attention of the grand jury
was not called to the Cooper case, and
the report, which somehow gained
ground that this body would investi-
gate the new evidence which had been
placed before the pardoning board, was
without foundation.
The public is still wondering at the
outcome of the case and Cooper's ulti-
mate fate.
Whether he will finally be hanged or
IL the sentence will be committed to
life imprisonment, followed later by a
full pardon.
In the opinion of many persons, how
ever, no halfway clemency should be
given, that Cooper should be given
freedom or that the sentence passed
tshould be carried out.
! As TO the final disposition of the
matter no sign is offered by the par
doning board.
The affidavits submitted by Col. j..
w. Brady, attorney for Cooper, and
which impressed the pardoning board
in manner to cause the second death
warrant to be revoked, have placed the
case in a position where careful in
spection of evidence will undoubtedly
be made by that body before final &C =
ton is taken.
Mr.. Brady declares his belief in the
innocence Of his client and is sanguine
that the afIidavits he has secured and
placed before the board Of pardons will
be instrumental in saving Cooper from
the gallows.
Speaking Of \the matter he said that
these alfidavits conclusiycly proved
the innocence of Cooper, and despite
the allegations of those aho= had. said
tbs phase OF the case was shrouded in
mystery, the aliidayits were on file in
the office of the governor, where they
could be read or copied by any one in
ierested in the matter, no secrecy be-
ing maintained.
Mr.. Brady also declared that the
affidavits we're made by persons Of re-
pute.
From another source it is learned
that Gov. Broward, too, is investi-
eating the case, and since revoking
the death warrant. has employed a
person in whom he reposes confidence,
and whose impartial report of the
case will form the basis for future
action.
In light of the Governors activity in
matters Of the sort and his endeavor
80 CLEAN the truth, as shown 10y his
recent visit to n condemned murderer,
it is quite probable tbat whatever the
hdecision it will be in accordance with
dfacts unearthed, and that Justice will
1be so rendered.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-11-03
CITY REAL ESTATE

Judge Lawton Sells Florida House to
W. W. Luugford.
\ real estate deal OF some importance
occurred Wednesday when Judge T. J.
Lgvt'n sold the Florida House prom
r'ts tn W. W. Langford FOR So OOD
Purchases were made by Judge Law
ton Of the property known as the Free.
man house, for which he gave 1920,
and two houses and lots Of w. F. Britt,
located on the north side of town.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-11-03
MONEY FROM
THE WASTE
TURPENTINE FROM
SAWDUST AND SLABS
SUCCESSFUL DISTILLING
PLANT AT LIVE OAK

ocala Banners s. B. Russ, the tai
ented representative Of the Tines
Union, was in Ocala Wednesday and
was registered at the Ocala House.
Mr. Russ was just from Live Oak
where he inspected the new inyen-
tlon to extract turpentine from pine
waste, and is fully persuaded that IL
VIII work a revolution in the turpe n
tine industry,
Mr.. Russ says;
The plants hitherto designed for
the extraction Of turpentine from
pine waste have all proven unsatis-
factory, simply because Of the method
employed. Direct heat has in some
cases been put under the the retorts.
and in others superb Gated steam has
been employed. But in the two plants
that have recently been sold and in
stalled at Live Oak by the Pure White
Iurpenhne company tire steam ia
turned on to the waste, be it sawdust
or slabs, straight from the boiler, and
the result Of the simple but effective
process is seen in five minutes when a
solid stream Of water white turpentine.
as thick as mans finger and as clear
as crystal, pours from the copper still
in which the second distillatiou' has
been accomplished.
The entire process, from filling the
retorts to dra wing of the turpentine.
may be accomplished in from 40 to 90
minutes, and these wonder-workers
nave so systematized things that two
tons OF sawdust can in that short time
be made TO give up from . to 10 gall
Ions of water-white turpentine.
THE only residuum left by this
process is heavy wood oil, somewhat
resembling yaselinf 2, and worth in tho
market about ten cents gallon.
Some idea Of the profit that may be
derived from the operation of one of
these up-to-datc plants may be inferred
from the following statement OF II B.
Smell one Of the two men who by dint
OF energy and application have made
the plant a success:
"A plant that can handle 80 cords
OF fat lightwood a day will easily turn
out 10 barrels, or 100 gallons, of tur-
pentine in - hours. At a conserva-
tive estimate that turpentine is worth
F3 o. which is as much as you can pro-
duce by going into the woods and boy
ing standing timber with force of 100
men, to say nothing of the teams re-
quired. BY our process a result identi-
cnlIy the same is arrived at by employ
ing only ten men. Any saw mill that
cuts 10000 feet OF lumber day. con-
tinucd Mr.. Smell, can, by using one Of
these plants, produce from its waste
as much turpentine as can be gotten
out OF % crops in the open woods with
a force Of 90 men The products. OF
course, depends upon the material
used. Fat lightwood will give about
10 gallons Of turpentine to the cord.
Ordinary pine logs, about u, and kim
dried shayngs about gallons. Ordi-
nary saw slabs, such as we are running
here today, will yield about . gallons
to the cord. So you can see easily
enough that one OF these outfits is
worth at least $1,000 year to any
sawmill man la the State"
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-11-03

Ifyou so to the State Fair, see Hobbs
& knight, who sell Old Hickory wag-
ons' Anchor Buggies, Harness and Sad
dies.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1905-03-02

From Oar Regular Correspondent.
We see hogs. sheep. cows and
hens. What q quartet Someone
has aptly said that the hog il the
mortgage litter. the sheep the farm
fertilizer, the COW the barn raiser,
and the hen the grocery bill payer.
Now. we entertain the opinion that
this quartet with young man and
wife not too delicate 20 work in
caring for them, will insure pros
perity on any fairly good farm. The
happiest persons in any community
are those who keep out OF debt.
Young married persons may do so
by strictly observing the above.
We would advise the heads Of fami-
lies to keep out of politics, live up TO
the Golden Rule and neglect no OPP
portunity Of doing good to friend or
foe.
The young unmarried men and
women Of the district seemingly en-
JOY themselves attending parties.
They are a class 10 whom life seems
paroxysm Of pleasure.
The legalized exponents OF what
lies beyond the tomb are active.
How they endevor TO get their
bearers 70 look forward 20 the day
Of their departure for another world
as o school boy looks forward 10 the
commencement OF the holidaysl
Some wood is being cut and we
notice that there are no drones
down here. Work is the watch
word. The devil is not tempted.
Cooks are scarce and we suppose
/ the few know how to cook fairly
well. They may need instruction.
Sir Humphrey Davy got some credit
in giving directions how to cook a
salmon: Garry il 10 the pot, and
before you put in slice let the wa
ter and salt boil furiously, and give
time TO the water 10 recover its heal
before you throw in another; aud sc
y proceed with the whole fish,"
Man hopes. Ii Is natural for hin
TO do so. Ii is called q dream, be
cause it is allied, not with the judg
ment, but with the Imagination
The many hope that the ice viii
soon disappear so that steamer:
may make their regular trips to the
different wharves.
Neighbors with whom we are &C
quainted seem to get along harmoni
ously together. The law OF requita
in kind, as alluded 70 in the scrip
lures, of AN eye for an eye, a tootl
for tooth, ETC., is abhored. MeI
of enlarged understandings do no
indulge in SO dark a passion as re
taliation.
AZzANA.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1905-03-02
Sleighing Carnival.
Correspondence OF the Beacon.)

N1hAGnR0n&G1SC va suG A244Gou.l
Never before in the minds OF the
oldest inhabitants Of the first district
was there "sleighing carnival" on
st. Jerome's Greek, but after the
beautiful snow passed away, Mr..
Ricards, who had just returned home
from q visit to Baltimore and Phila-
delphia too late to enjoy it on Feb
ruary 14th, waved the dangers and
perils of the Ice aud ventured on the
creek with his beautiful cutter and
team. At first many accidents were
predicted and quite q sensation
created in the neighborhood, but his
courage did not abate. He invited
several Of his friends to ride with
him. At first.they refused, but ere
long accepted the invitation. Finding
the novelty Of il great, soon many of
the gentlemen had their teams out
and every evening since there has
been continual line Of sleighs going
up and down the creek. The beau
tiful moonlight evenings, the merry
ring of the bells together with the
loud clap of the horses feet as they
swiftly 60 over the ice all contribute
to make it msre pleasant. Alas but
too soon, Monday arrives with rain
which will, we fear, put an end to
sleighing on creeks this season.
With many thanks to Mr.. Ricard
for Introducing the new amusement.
We feel confident it has been enjoy
ed and appreciated by all. Those
out on the creek were: Mrs. Tip
petit, Misses Lucy NJ. and Christine
Beal, Lila Richardson, Josie Raley,
Rose Milburn Messrs. Sandy Beal,
- Ricards, Lee Mckay. Joe Nc
Kay, Joe Richardson, Englebert and
Clarence Beal, John Ricards, Hamp-
ton Redmond, Clarence, Calvert and
Holmes Raley, Harry Richardson,
Bevins Norris, John Saxton, Jim
and Bernard Clarke. L.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1905-03-02

The month of February records
the births of many distinguished
personages whose virtues and deeds
have been fixed up on as a noble
theme for eulogy. We love to con-
template their characters and pur-
suits, the exercise stimulating us TO
all that is good and true. Over no
pages of history do we love to pom
der more than those wherein are re-
corded the deeds of our noble, loyal
Washington.
On Wednesday last, appropriate
exercises were held in his honor. At
ten A. n. all repaired to the hall to
hear him praised in verse and song.
At the close of the exercises, ques-
tons were asked relative to his life
and impromptu answers given in
which Master Louis Payne took the
prize. Portraits of Washington
were awarded TO Misses Stone,
Graves, Camalier, and Drury.
The graduates presented each of
US with little souvenirs of the veri-
table Ratchet.
The morning was brought to a de-
lightful close by the announcement
that the rest of the day was to be
free"
Then in the evening. came the
fun when our hatchets were WELD
ed in chopping down the famous
cherry tree. The prize in this game
was won by the blind-folded newer
whose aim came nearest to the root.
The pleasures Of the evening were
concluded by all partaking of q de-
licious treat. We then retired with
many sweet memories Of the hero Of
Mt. Vernon who slumbers in the
peaceful Eden of his chosen retreat
beneath the shadows that his hand
had planted.
Monday afternoon. We celebrated
the birthday Of our favorite Long
fellow who stands foremost among
the galaxy Of New England poets.
The Day is Donel" Yes, but not
the year, hence, we must ''be up
and doing, still achieving, still
pursuing"
A. Cd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1905-03-02
A.O'D.

One of the plessantest dances
have attended this season was given
atSt. Inigo's Hall, Wednesday night,
February 22nd. Il was one of those
occasions in which everyone had
about them the social good humor
that makes the good time. The COM
pany while not large was a jolly lit
tie crowd. The music was good,
and the dancing went merrily on.
Refreshments were served al twelve
O'Clock. Among the young ladies
that graced the company were
Misses Minnie, Violes and Nettie
Raley, Lucy n. and Christine Beal,
Pearl Clark, Virginia Hebb, Mabel
and Belle Tyler, Alice Bohanan,
Reba and Linda Abel, Agnes Ken
nedy; among the gentlemen were
Messrs. Clarence, Cleveland. Cal
vert and Holmes Raley. Bevans Nor
ris, Englebert Beal. Garland Clark,
J. M. Jefferies, Richard and Lee
Abel, Spencer Cameron. Bob Lii
burn, Gaffney Evans. The dance
began at an early hour and was KEEP,
up till quite late. during which time
Cupid played his part. We are
much indebted 70 Misses Minnie
and Violet, and Messrs. Clarence
and Cleveland Raley for our pleasant
time and hope that we may meet
those kind and pleasant faces again
soon on q similar occasion. G.. z.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1905-03-02

tuesday last. Associate Judge
crane came 10 Leonardtown 20 hear
sne case OF the State VS.. T. Edgar
Russell, under suspension of sent
ence. Russell had been convicted
before Justice W. T. Bailey for an
assault and battery on colored man
and sentenced to 30 days in Jail. At
tne magistrates trial, an appeal was
taken, but the appeal was withdrawn
|nen the case came up in the Circuit
Court and guilty confessed.
Whereupon the traverser was parol-
Cd. On complaints OF different citi.
zens. Judge Crane had Russell
brought before him charged with
violating the conditions OF his parole.
At the morning hearing Tuesday.
the Court heard the case as on ap-
peal from the magistrates decision
ana gave judgment Of guilty and ira-
posed sentence of months in the
mouse OF Correction.
Russell was not represented by
counsel at the trials and because Of
this His Honor carefully reviewed
MS case and, in the afternoon.
had the prisoner again brought
before him, when the facts as
above stated were brought out.
Russell stating. in answer 70 an in
quiry that when he withdrew his
appeal and confessed guilty" he
had supposed that he was submitting
himself to the sentence imposed by
the Justice Of the Peace. Judge
Crane then said that as he was salts.
ned from his investigation that the
facts were as stated and that since
the Court by accepting the confes-
sion OF guilty" Lad practically dis
missed the appeal from the judgment
OF the Justice, the verdict of the
Justice had been thereby affirmed
and the Circuit Court could not take
up the case de novo as it could do in
an appealed case. The Court there
upon directed that the judgment OF
she Justice, sentencing Russell to 30
days in the county Jail, be carried
out.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1905-03-02
Special Sale.

L. A. Jones Il Son have the fol;
lowing articles in which we are Of.
fering bargains
2 Cook Stoves, No. z.
10 Wilson Rockers.
4 Sample Sewing Machines.
2 Fur Laprobes and all our Ladies'
and Children's Coats. IL viii pay
you TO price the above articles.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1905-03-02
Coming.

I will be in Leonardtown during
the term Of March Court and will
have Q most complete line Of fine
iewelry. Win do allkinds of repair
ing during my stay in Leonardtown.
Respectfully yours,
SAUL LKvINs0N.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1905-03-02


The dance given by the ueighbor-
hood boys and girls at Capt. e. Fl.
Hayden's near this place was very
much enjoyed. Among those pres
emit were Misses Blanche, Daisy
and Annie Gibson, Lille Owens,
Olar Lawrence, Ida Mattingly, Lola
Hayden, Marie Hall, Daisy Ferroll,
Messrs. Frank Boswick. Parran
Lawrence, Clarence Mattingly. Eos
ter Norris, Willie Cation, @. Cation,
Ernest Ellis, Jacob Faunce. Charles
Courtney, B. ]. Owens and wife,
and quite a number of others.
g. s.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1905-03-02

Ash Wednesday. the FIRST day Of Lent,
falls on the sth day Of March.
!. All tie faithful who have complet-
ed their twenty first year, unless exempt
by dispensation or some other legitimate
cause, are bound 20 observe the fast Of
Lent.
2. They are to make one meal only q
day, except on Sunday.
3. A small refreshment, commonly
called collation., 10 permitted in the even.
ing.
4. The following persons are exempt
from the obligations osfasting: Persons
under twenty-one years Of age, the sick.
nursing women. those who are Obliged
to do hard labor, and those who, through
weakness, cannot fast without great pre-.
judiee to their health.
5. The faithful are reminded that, be-
sides the obligations OF Tasting imposed
by the Church, this holy season Of Lent
should be, i'm an especially manner, a time
OF earnest prayer OF sorrorY for sins, oil
seclusion from the world and it's amuse-l
ments, and of generous alms-giving.
III
By virtue OF an Indult to the United
States, dated August 8, 1887, and renew
ed for ten years, MAJ 5, 1897. the fol
lowing special dispe. 1ations are grant,
ed:
~
1. The use Of aesh-meat 10 permitted
at all meals on Sundays and once a day
on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays, with the exception Of the
second and last Saturdays of Lent. But
fesh-meat and fish are not to be used at
the same meal during Lent, even on Sun
days.
2. The use Of butter, cheese, milk and
eggs il also permitted every day in Lent
3. IL il allowed to take in the morn
ing some warm liquid, as tea, coffee or
thin chocolate, made with water, and
with this liquid a mouthful of bread.
4. Those for whom the hour Of noon
may be an inconvenient time for dinner
may invert the order and take their col
lation in the morning and their dinners
in the evening.
5. The use of hogs lard or drippings,
instead Of butter, 10 authorised in pre-
pairing permitted food.
9. Persons exempt from the obligation
OF fasting are free TO take meat more
than once on those days when its use Is
granted by dispensation.
Ill
By virtue OF an Indult granted to usby
the Holy See March 10, 1895, we permit
to all workingmen and their families the
use OF fiesh-meat once q day on ell fast
days and abstinence days throughout
the year, with the exception OF Fridays,
Ash Wednesday, the Wednesday and
Saturday Of Holy Week and the Eve of
Christmas.
Those who are exempt from the obliga-
ton OF fasting are free to take meat more
than once on the days mentioned. Those
who avail themselves Of this Indult are
not allowed to use fesh-meat and fish at
the same meal, and they are earnestly
exhorted to perform some other act Of
modification, such as abstinence from
intoxicating liquors.
w
The Paschal time extends from the first
Saturday OF Lent till Trinity Sunday,
during which time all Catholics who have
attained the proper age are hound to re-
ceive worthiIy the Holy Communion.
The holy season of Lent is a proper time
for children to make their first confession,
which they ought to dogenerally at about
the age OF seven years. Parents should
see to this.
By order OF his Eminence the CARDINAL
PC. Gavan, Chancellor.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1905-03-02

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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1905-03-02

L. A. Jones 81 Son have now their
early spring goods and invite your
inspection-such as Percales, Cling
hams, Madras, Waistings. Embroi
deries, Neckwear. Laces. Cotton'
and full stock OF Sewing Machines