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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-10-27
CITY BONDS
SOLD AT SO
money WILL SOON
BE AVAILABLE
FOR IMPROVEMENTS
PROVIDED BY ELECTION

In very short time the bond cleo
ton Of Arcadia will bear fruit in the
form Of the money derived to carry
out pI opposed public improvements.
Negotiations have been made by
which a New York firm will take the
bonds at SO per cent, and the money
will be available as soon as legal for
malities, necessary to the sale, are
concluded.
During the trip of G. G. Chollar to
the North he took up the matter Of
floating the bonds, with the gratifying
result above stated, and the city is
fortunate in securing such good terms,
as it is seldom that town OF the size
Of Arcadia can so nearly reach par in
the matter OF a bond sale, and it is
evident that the purchasers were we'll
satisfied Of the resources Of this place
and its advantages for development.
At that figure the sum secured will
be $29, 400, which, as soon as received =,
will be turned into the various chan
nels provided for by the election.
These works are new school build
ing, water system and improvement Of
streets, municipals demands greatly
needed, and which, when completed,
will be source OF qualification and an
incentive toward greater progress Of
the community.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-10-27

fruit is far advanced towards maturity,
in Brevard, Pasco, Volusia, Polk and
Marion counties the weather has been
cooler, and ideal for coloring the
fruit.
The report which comes from one
or two localities OF the state OF sus-
picion on the part Of the grower that
buyers have combined to fix an arbi-
trary price, finds little credence here.
Eastern firms prominent in the orange
deal have had their representatives in
the citrus belt looking for desirable
groves, and IL the buyers have over
looked any section apparently it is be-
cause they have information showing
that fruit elsewhere will be ready for
market first, and naturally they are
looking to that fruit.
"Florida oranges are quoted here in
a jobbing way from 81 80 to 1926, and
at S2.5 to So a box and de-
mand is good, and there is little danger
OF the market being glutted. The
Packer has received late reports from
its correspondents in the orange pro.
ducing sections Of the state, and sticks
to its first estimate of 1900, 600 boxes
OF citrus fruits from the state.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-10-27
Gardner

Gardner, October 25.-Bryant Nc
Corquodale was visiting friends here
Sunday evening,
Mr.. Bullock, Of Arcadia, spent Sum
day afternoon with friends at this
place.
Miss Eva Hayman and brother, Lef-
fie, stopped by for few days with their
friends, the Misses Boggess. A party
was given at the Gardner house in hon
Or OF them. All report a nice time.
The orange business is being pushed
rapidly through under the able man
agement Of Contractor H. p. Johnston.
Gardner has been livened up quite a
good deal by new boys working in the
orange business.
Mrs. H. H. Johnston's baby has been
very sick but is improving now.
DR.. r. ]. Moore made flying BUSH
ness trip to Arcadia Tuesday.
Mr.. Whidden, an orange packer here,
paid his wife at Bowling Green a visit
Sunday, returning to his work Monday
morning.
Willie Blackburn, who has been EN-
ployed as packer here, decided he
liked Brownville better and babe his
friends farewell.
Mr.. Royal, the turpentine man, and
sister will spend the winter at the
Gardner house, they are expected on
every tram.
j. A. M. Stevens spent Saturday and
Sunday as guest at the Gardner house
Ed Hendry, was calling on friend
at this place Friday night Mr.. Hem
dry has a fine rubber tire. See?
II, P, Johnston made business trip
TO Arcadia Monday.
Dan Cocker has been on the sick list,
but we are glad to state that he is rap
idly improving,
Mrs. McCorquordale is back at Gard
ner again. Glad to welcome her back.
Miss Fannie Cocker is on the sick list
tins week, but she still looks as sweet
as ever.
Or. Hannah has been stopping at the
Gardner house for the past week.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-10-27
The FORTNIGHTLY
Enjoyable and Interesting Meeting of Lit
erary Club.

Enjoyable and Interesting Meeting of Lit
erary Club.
Mrs. ]. d. Williams entertained the
club last Friday evening in a most
charming manner, assisted by her &C.
complished daughter, Miss Even.
After roll-call and approval of min
utes, Jno W. Burton, read a paper
on current events and a selection
from SANDY"
Mrs. W. II. Seward sang the valley
of Kentucks," by Stanford.
Mrs. Neva b. Child read paper en-
titled "Florida Under Spanish Rule. b"
Instrumental Solo, by Mrs. l.. A.
Mountain Stream"
Then followed discussion upon the
Indians of Florida.
Vocal Solo, by Mrs. Williams
Song of the Ball" Bishop.
FLORIDA Before the Civil War" by
Mrs. Jake Wey.
Vocal Selection, by Mr.. DePass.
instrumental Solo, by Miss Tallulah
DePass-"M Meditation" Morrison.
Vocal Solo, by Miss Laurie Carlton
TN the Shade of the Old Apple
Tree"
A selection from Chopin, by Mrs.
Williams and Miss Even.
The club adjourned at late hour to
meet Friday evening, Nov. 3D., at the
Methodist parsonage.
Program for next meeting; Florida
since the Civil War, Mrs. A. B. Will
ford.
Instrumental Solo, by Mrs. Marga-
ret-Moody.
Current Events" by ]. w. Burton.
The Flora OF Florida, by Mss Percie
Fulks.
Vocal Solo, by Mr.. Sans.
The Fauna OF Florida, by Mrs. VIM.
Platt.
Vocal Solo, by Mrs. Bennett
Florida Folklore. Rev. Mr.. Keigwin.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-10-27
Fine Level


Pine Level, Oct 2l.-Mr. and Mrs.
Meadow and Mr.. Poser, Of Ogden,
were in our burg Wednesday looking
after Mr.. Meadows grove, which is
one Of the finest in our little town.
Mrs. f. +. Geiger has been spending
a week in Arcadia with her father, Mr.
Andrew Green, where she was under
the treatment Of DR.. d. G.. Barnett.
Mr.. John Barnhill, of Arcadia, was
in Pine Level Thursday with a drum
mer, Mr.. Brinker, of Tampa.
We had a very nice meeting at the
Baptist church last Sunday: it was
conducted by Revs. Tatem and Hamen.
Hon. Frank Hagan has been visiting
his son, John, at Charlotte Harbor
this week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey last
Tuesday, four pound girl, both
mother and baby are doing nicely.
DR.. D. G.. Barnett and Douglass
Treadwell, Arcadia, were in this place
Sunday.
Miss Hattie Cash, of Charlotte Har-
Dor, is teaching school near Pine Level.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter, of Bunker were
among friends here last Sunday.
Mrs. Alex. Mcbride, of Arcadia, has
been spending a week with her father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Smed-
ley.
Mr.. Fred. Fuller and two sons, Leon
and Louie, of Nocatee, were visiting
here last week.
viii Tucker and Keath Raulerson,
Of Brandy, we're pleasant callers of
Misses Carrie and Zula Sellers last
Wednesday night.
Mr.. Pead Barnhill and sister, made
a flying trip to Arcadia last Saturday
afternoon.
Messers Buck Lane, John Tucker,
and Jerome Howell, left last Sunday
afternoon for Arcadia, where they will
pack oranges.
The most popular young ladies of
our town have organized a literary
society for every Friday afternoon,
which is progressing nicely under the
management Of Prof. r. l., Skipper.
Mr.. d. w. Mizell makes his regular
visit to Brandy every Sunday after
noon; lookout girls or you will lose
Wesley.
Mr.. Olin Mizell and Prof. r. L. Skip
per went TO town last Saturday on
business.
George Albert and Fred Keen were
visiting Sandy last Sunday.
Miss Ida Keen OF Brandy was visit
ing Miss Mae Myers last week.
Miss Agnes Masters was in Sandy
last Sunday and greatly enjoyed the
day.
Will Bailey and family, Of Broadly,
were this week visiting Mr.. Baxley's
brother, Sam Baxley OF this place.
October2l Mr.. and Mrs. Meadow
and Mr.. Poser, of Fit. Ogden, were in
our burg Wednesday, looking after
Mr.. Meadows grove which is one OF
the finest in our little town.
Mrs. Rsulerson and daughter, Annie,
and son, Keath, of Whitney, are visit
ing Mrs. Raulerson's brother, Green
Tucker.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-10-27

Greatinterest is bel, & taken through
out the State in the movement to or
ganize during the State Fair At Tampa,
the Florida Citrus Fruit Growers A.
ISOLATION and the Florida Poultry
Breeders Association. calls Tor which
have been issued by President =. J T..
Brown Of the State Fair Association.
The poultry brooders meet .. Tampa.
Tuesday. November q, while the sit
rus fruit growers meet tha ioliouing
day A cordial ingii iiohfe etieoded
every citrusiruit sroatr nad po.flry
breeder IN The Sate 20 affesd thsso
meetings aIt
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-10-27

Wednesday and Thursday, November
sth and 9th, with a matinee on Thurs
day for the ladies and children. In
addition the usual, though somewhat
more elaborate, Street parade will be
given Wednesday afternoon before the
big show commences.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-10-27

Gaipesville Sun; Under the present
school law Of the State valuable in
ducement is offered the patrons of the
public schools to do their part in Sc.
curing good attendance. This pro-
vision Of the law, in brief, gives to
each school showing an average at
tendance of so per cent Of its enroll
ment, two extra months OF school at
State expense. All that parents have
to do is to see that their children, once
enrolled, are faithful in attendance.
This does not apply to schools which
are already receiving State aid.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-10-27

The ladies Of the Episcopal church
win serve pies, sandwiches and coffee
on the court house lawn this (Friday)
fternoon at 5 o'clock.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
WHAT CAN | EAT7
SOYEjNG AGREES WITH RE!

- Do you ever say that-do you ever feel
Chat life isn't worth living because you are
continually in Gain. sick % your stomach
and CANT eat a single mouthful of any
substantial food?
After you do sae sitsle 80 you fcol a
lump in your stomach? You know you
have dyspepsia end yoD Feel that nothing
will cure youe
But there is a eure-a positive cure-s
quick cure. That sure is DR.. Speneer's
English Dyspepsia Waters.
After taking few of Dr. Spencer's Eng
lish Dyspepsia Waters you will be in con-
dition to eat everyt hing-you will be strong
and well again. No man or woman can
expect to be healthy without proper amount
OF food every day and the proper digestion
of this food.
Dyspepsia destroys all the agreeable quail
tiles that enter into a mans or woman's
makeup.
DR.. Spencefss English Dyspepsia Waters
are the sufferers certain cure.
Try one box. Price 80 cts. box.
British Pharmacal Co.. Milwauk' Wis.
Distributors. For sale by
cHPFVEpOpT Dpu
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22

She sayngs deposits of the bank is
one OF its deservcdly popular features.
interest at the rate Of three per cent
per snnunns IS allowed on all sums of
one dollar and upwards remaining on
the calendas sllree % snore calendar
months. 4,-
when made Curing the first three
days Of sny snonths interest is allowed
on these deposits as if deposited on the
first day of the month. Interest ON ali
sums not withdrawn will be PAYABLE on
the trse days Of February and August.
and interest not then withdrawn is add
ed % Abe principal thereby giving the
deposltoss compound interest.
: Deposits A1ay Dc made by married
wonens a1en or 11inorss in their own
Games.
Facilities s~ si%ea 6epositors to
draw gloney. -
Deposits MADE FOR longer, period
than six months draw higher rate
than ordinary savings deposits
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
SUCCESSION NOTICE.

No. z65o-In First District Court Far-
ish of Caddo. State Of Loulsianas
Succession of Nose Mayer.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Jui'a
Mayer, ~uratrix. has shis day filed heI
,ableau oi debts and distribution in saal
succession. and unless opposition be
made thereto within The time specihed
by Jaw che same wilf be duly ho1nolo-
gated as prayed FOR. ~.
Witness the Honorable T. F. Bell,
Judge Oi said court. this 18th day OF
january 1905.
=. a. lEOAARD. Clerk.
Ma1111ary Il 4OQS.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
70 ADVERTISERS

The advertiser who would reach
the greatest number of people, and
secure the best results from his adj
vertisements, will find The eau
casian 9 reost profitable and desir-
able medium
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22

January II, 1905.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22

eModifieS schedules Is 9he eupNe-
mistic expression in vogue with anti
stand pat Republicans in lieu of tariff
revision ~Whaf's in name?s fhey
will not deceive the people by any such
word juggle as that. though it may be
a nice way to some down off . high
horse
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22

really important to US state and TO
the public is the truth OF his charges.
If he has not overdrawn, the picture
then things are in Il Very bau way III
Indiana, and the sooner the people
turn the Republicans gut the better
it will be for them.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
The Mask OF.

it vii! be for them.
| The Mask OF.
For. 10, these many days the Repuo'
lican party has been posing as the
| friend par excellence of the people. as
the incompatible trust buster. but 'the
truth will out" t. borrow the splendid
language OF Isaniel Webster. in fact
The truth has "outel" president eoose-
welt has been apotheoSiZed In certain
quarters for his action touching Che
Northern tecurities ease what he cid
in that regard was we'll done, and there
is ne disposition u letrao4 from his
just fame. but he never sriginateti chat
ASSAULT en- che 6usts The Nlals Wild
seally deserves shat eredh il @Ns:ov
ernor Van SAINT of Minnesota. and lex
see how he has been rewarded for Sruse
busting. Yeelinx chat che hborer d
worthy Of his hire and Shat che OK mat
treadeth out the core should not be
muzzled, Governor San Sans aRnounc-
ed himself as = ca Sdidats for che Z Mo
ed States senate. Mis- ambition was
laudable. He ha9 been eoverDor asf a
great state for tive terms. Sc eaE as he
knew he was in goo& standing IN Tho
G. .. p. which he now sndoutSa1l?
believes to be the G.. O. 0-alp gran1
old humbug. Kind and eredulous seaA
er. how many votes sor Enit~A States
senator do vow suppose Chat y. y. sk
RanubIican governor Of Me &Orth STAG
State. received in = Republican CAUCUS:
Not onee That is his vewarN from 4se-
publicans for starting . trust busting
crusade. Thas shows precisely A-hele
Republicans Stand Oh the crust .ues-
ton. They shout for Roosevelt because
he hath pie galore TO distribute among
the hungry, but by humiliating 8iOvcrn-
or Van SAINT they show precisely sIleir
true position. They stand before tho
world naked, sans Nask ana sans
clothes.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22

MS done. The Republican 1egis-
lature in Missouri has nomi-
mated a man to succeed Gen.
oral EranoiS Marion Cockrpll
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22
SHREVEPORT. LA.
Savings Deposits.

MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK
AND TRUST co. CORNER OF,
SPRING AND TEXAS STREETS
SHREVEPORT La
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-01-22

SHREVEPORT DRu1 co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-04

another little feminine shriek, and as Tonti looked after the fleeing enemy, his cheek red and tingling from the lash, choking with anger at the insult, he was vaguely conscious that a corner of the curtain was raised and pair of eyes were regarding him furtively. He must have been mistaken, for when he turned again the curtain was mo- tionless.
 "The wretch has lied. I, however. marked well his horse and shall search the city until I find it, and then it's owner. I shall fight him with a great CT joy now that have his insult to you to avenge as well as mine own" he said gallantly, sheathing his sword and picking up his hat.
 Y thank you, sir, for your assist ance, but do not, I beg of you, fight with that man; he is an expert swords man and person without honor, who would take any advantage of you, sp as he could kill you," came in half abashed and faltering earnest tones from the interior of the chair.
 The voice was that, of a woman, young, refined, and presumably beauti- full; at least . rare beauty should properly accompany voice as rich in it's modulations and as clear as it was.
 Some such thought flashed through Tontfs mind, as he bowed his head so as to bring it near the window, and spoke in voice low enough to escape the ears of the bearers. who stood ready to proceed with the chair. May I not be rewarded by a sight of the fair one found in distress, and, like a true knight, have endeavored to re- lieve?"
 There was no reply for a moment, then the curtains suddenly parted and he saw before him the smiling face of young girl, whose beauty seized and thrilled him. Only glimpse, and the curtains were again closed and the word of command given to the bearers. Tonti was in ecstasy and despair, when small white ungloved hand ap- peared between the curtains. He seized 1t in one of his, and, bending low, kissed it. Another instant he stood hat in hand, watching the chair disappear around a neighboring cor ner. while in his grasp he held dainty lterchief, in one corner of which was embroidered the letter "R."
 He pressed 1t to his lips. and, noting the letter. exclaimed: Mine is no lily: 'R' stands for Rose and. since the fairest are found in Normandy, shall call her my Rose of Normandy for want of better name." And ali through that night a certain lodger in the Place de Ia Greve dreamed of many conflicts and battles. all of which ended in his being victorious and standing on high spot somewhere, drinking the blood of his enemies to the health of his Rose of Nor. mandy"
 CTo Be Continued.)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-04

country, to see 10 tho execution of these presents; for such is our pleas ure. Given al Pfgis this eighteenth iay of June. 1878. end of our reign the thirty-ffth year. Signed, Louis
 What more could you desire?" cried Tonti. striking the table with his iron hand and making the dishes rattle.
 Money" was the laconic reply.
 "Parbleu! Pompon, we had forgot ren." said Tonti. in some confusion. Where is the 10000 francs we prom ised our leader only yesterday"
 Pompon. who had carefully sepa- rated that amount from their store handed Ia Sale bag containing it. La Sale looked somewhat surprised. but thanked them.
 "The king has promised me a goodly sum-" he continued "The notary Simonet has loaned 4.000 livres: the advocate Rsoul. 2i.G0o: Dumont. coco: my cousin Francois Plet in the Rue St. Martin. 11.0oo: my brothers and other relatives have stripped them- selves for me. Now your 10000 added to some 14.060 Comte de Frontenac has promised me on my return to Quebec will make up the necessary sum. So you see now why said that success crowns my efforts so far"
 What else is needed?" asked Pom pon.
 Chiefly commission for our friend Tonti." replied La Salle. "I have spoken to Colbert about it twice. and the king once The Prince de Conti has also spoken to the king. SO I have no fear of the result. shall take you tomorrow 10 a levee at the Palais. You can then meet the king. and. hope. gain an audience with him. You must plead for yourself. if you find he hesitaies"
 "Certainement. my tongue Is as good as my sword when it comes to defending myself" smiled Tonu.
 "you must needs look your best. too.- continued La Sale The king likes to have even half-savage explor- CTS appear well at court" And he glanced complacently down al his own correct costume. Besides. who knows what feminine bright eyes a fresh feather or a new doIblet might att trarr7-'
 Dame, What bright eyes could be attracted to a poor soldier of fortune like myself7" exclaimed Tonti soberly. What the little sinpers are after is a husband with both rank and wealth They would have nausht to do with one whose rank is that of captain. and whose chateaux and estates can be carried in one empty pocket"
 Courage. mon brave oourage," cried La Sale. heartily. There Is much hope for you yet Look at me What more am I than ycu, What less tEar I nay be can you become2 Are ue nos both on a footinzz Be hold fame ard honor and riches for us both We return to FranceL Ma foi, she has waited; she b oar2"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-04
A ROSE OF
 NORMANDY
WILLIAM R. A. WILSON

seemed almost that long to my future lieutenant. Is it not so. mon cher Tonti?"
 Welcome, mon capitaine. to tho feast. feared you would miss the best part of it all, and that is the de- licious odor arising from the untouched dishes But. peste' here I am talk ing. when We might be eating. B. seated and begin"
 So saying. Tonti set the others an example by sitting down himself. Soon the chatter of dishes and the sound of hearty mastication took the place of speech. The bottles were opened and the glu-glu of the wine as it was poured was added to the sounds of the feast There was no dainty picking of food. or dawd!ing away of time. Every moment was made 10 count; and finally. when the oranges had disa,,- peared and the last dish was emptied Tonti leaned back with sigh.
 T fear late-comer will find naught but bones" he exclaimed. as he glanced at the table: then added. as he opened another bottle: Good drink drives out bad thoughts"
 The first draugbt a man drinks ought to be for thirst. the second for nourishment. the third for pleasure. '' faid La Sale, as he poured ont his third goblet.
 "A good meal is worth hanging for. e was Pompon's verdict.
 From all of which it may safely b. assumed that they were well content.
 Success crowns our efforts so far" said La Sale. thoaghtfully. Word came 10 me at my lodgings in the Rue de Ia Truanderie early this morning that his gracious majesty would grant me an audience in the royal bed-cham- Der immediately after his levee. I went and received my commission. and here it is." and. as he spoke. he pulled a document from his pocket. Here. you see the beginning Louis. by the grace of God king of France and Navarro. to our dear and weil-beloved Rober. Cavelier. Sieur de la Salle. greeting Ii grants all asked for and more too. Listen And ve direct the Sieur Comte je FroHte1ae. OFT govern or and lfeItenznt general. and also Duchesneau. intendant of justice. po- lice. and finance. and the oficen os the supreme council of the aforesaid