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The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-02-27
News of the Week
In DeSOtO County
AS Reported by The Champions
Excellent Corps of Correspondents
y A Resume Of Current Events =
Pine Level Items
Times are dull in our town.

Times are dull in Our town.
We had the heaviest frost of this
winter Thursday night, but not so
much damage done.
Mr.. Simmons has fine patch of
beans blooming and a fine cabbage
patch and plants to put out a large
field of tomatoes. He is a hustler
and neighbor of whom we are
proud.
Mr.. NJ. T. Howell and family
have been quite sick this week with
cold, but DR.. c, H. Smith knows
how to kill that.
Judge Albritton and Jerome
Howell are out trying to gain their
health back and we hope they will
return much lecuperated.
T. S. Carlton is building a
bridge across the branch at the
Baptist church, and it is needed so
very much.
Orange trees are beginning to
bloom and farmers are preparing
to plant.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-02-27
Epworth League Social.

The Epworth League gave a
social at the home of Mr.. I'D Scott
last Friday, February 81. The b.
y. =. L. was invited and large
crowd responded.
The house was beautifully
decorated with ferns and cut
flowers. From the chandelier
hung masses of yellow jasmins and
a large fire glowed in the CRATE
The whole surroundings gave the
guest the feeling of welcome.
After the crowd had assembled
the following program was
rendered:
VIOLIN 500. ....'..,.,,,......
Edmond Scott
Accompaniment Susie Royal
Piano Solo,. ,.,....'.,.......
Zachie Crawford
Recitation ..'...,,..,...,,...
Susie Royall
IldilO eoOip 80.
Kate Carlton
Recitation .....,..,..........
Zachrie Crawford
Guessing contest which proved
very interesting After the con-
test was over, Miss Kate Carlton
was decided to be the lucky winner
The prize was a beautiful silk
handkerchief bag and Leila Moye
the BOBBY, child's toy
Then the crowd was ushered
into the dining room where fruit
punch and cake was served.
After the refreshments several
songs were sung and then such
games as interest both old and
young were played.
AT 1880 the crowd dispersed
all declaring they had had a most
delightful time.
The president of the League
wishes to extend her thanks to Mr..
Ed Campbell for the beautiful
bunch of roses he gave for deco
rating
ONE WHO WAS THERE,
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-02-27
Arcadia w. c. T. u.

AS result of the visit of Miss
Louise HOLSTER, one of the Nat
ional w. c. T. U. lecturers, the
w. c. T. L. of Arcadia was re-
organized last week. The follow
ing officers were elected:
Mrs. w. B. Hare, president
Vice presidents, Mrs. f. II.
Chollar, Mrs. M. H. Smith, Miss
Keigwin
Mrs, n. c. Child, cor. sec.
Mrs. Nancy Carlton, Rec. sec,
Mrs. {. H. kirkpatrick, treas.
Mrs. Mary III, Smith, Supt. of
parliamentary usage
Miss Susie Royal, Supt. of
literature
Miss Laura Mitchell, Supt. of
Medal contest.
The regular meetings are to be
held on Tuesday afternoon after
the fourth Sundy in each month.
1t is hoped that many ladies of
the community will join this So
ciety and help to make it power
for good. Mrs. ID. T. CARLTON
C;rc,;t Court next weet
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-02-27
Wednesday Afternoon Club.

The "Wednesday Afternoon Club
was entertained by Mrs. de
Treville at Mrs. X. l.. Locke's
A pleasant game was greatly ell
joycd by quite large number Of
ladies'.
The dainty score cards were
hand painted for this occasion.
Mrs. Pruitt was the fortunate
winner of first prize, a hand
painted picture, while Mrs. Horton
received a box of paper as second
best, at the conclusion Of the game
A delicious salad course and choco-
late and cake were served.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-02-27
A FEW CANDIDATES
SOMETHING ABOUT THOSE
WHO HAVE ANNOUNCED

This week we publish on the
last page a number of announce
ments from various candidates
The first one is
COL. 1. +. BARWIcK
OF Manatee county. who is asking
the support of the people for
election to the office of state
senator from the 9th district,
composed of Manatee and DeSoto
counties. We are not in any
way personally acquainted with
Colonel Barwick, but have heard
nothing but good of him. He is
pledged to work for the division
of DeSoto county.
II. i. CARLTON
Makes known his candidacy for
reelection to the Office of clerk of
the circuit court of DeSoto county
He is now filling his third term in
that position and has always
proven worthy of every trust
Mr., Carlton is perhaps the most
popular man in DeSoto county to-
day, and this together with his
fitness for the position ensures a
large and enthusiastic following.
a. c. FREEMAN
Who has for the past four years
been our sheriff, and has proven
one of the most efficient officers i'll
the state in this capacity, is again
a candidate. He stands uncom-
promisingly for the SUPPRESSION Of
crime of all kinds, and is worthy
the support of the people.
R. b. CAMPBELL.
In a direct way tells of his aspir-
ations to the Office of tax collector
Mr.. Campbell is young man Of
undoubted ability, and one who
has proven faithful to every trust
He is in a position to devote his
every energy to the Office and if
elected will make an efficient officer
Cyril. BALDWIN
Is another aspirant to the office of
tax collector, and will prove
strong candidate. His home is at
Brownville, where he has lived al
most all of his life. He is by
education and natural ability
amply qualified to fill the Office for
which he asks. His past years
work in the clerks Office but
makes him better fitted for the
Office of tax collector of our county
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-02-27

Eighteen thousand people are
said to have witnessed the Wash
ington's Birthday Parade Of the
schools at St. Petersburg Saturday
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-02-27
.SOTO'S PRIZES
.E OF THE PREMIUMS AT
THE STATE FAIR

THE STATE FAX
Ihe county making the largest
+ best display of vegetables, di-
|<ha and $500, d. Soto county.
Nhe individual making the lnrg-
lind best arranged display of
tcultural products, diploma and
ID, G. c. Pearce of DeSoto Co.
Inc individual making the larg-
and best arranged display of
tablcs, diploma and 500, {.
earce of DeSoto county.
he individual making the larg-
bnd best display of home-cured
Bis, bacon and lard, diploma and
4 Il. Scott Of DeSoto county.
HE best display of Bermuda
Bs, IS, G. G. Pearce of DeSoto
R,ty.
THE COUNTY PRIZES.
live prizes were offered and ar
red as follows: One grand prize
y 80 and four sectional prizes
$500 each. The decision as to
Egrand prize was reached by di-
bug the prize competition into
q sections and the county having
&best display out of that number
adjudged the winning one.
[nando county, which made one
Die finest all-round displays ever
at a state fair won the grand
prize of $50, also
4 prize for the best exhibit from
puth Florida county, which is
Do, netting the nice SUM of
Boo in prizes.
While fernando county won the
bid championship prize there
Re several exhibits in which she
surpassed by other counties as
hown by the following compari-
IS: In agricultural products
fnando's count was 90, with
lchua, 10; Polk, 65; DeSoto, 80.
citrus fruits, Hernando's count
y 70, with Manatee 100; DeSoto
Lee, 99; Polk, rs. In manu-
turing industries, Hernando's
i mt was so with Manatee 90. In
mans work Hernando's count
) 80, with Lee 90. The list fol-
ling shows the count of the COM
ling counties in each department
III their total count:
Alachua, agricultural products,
B citrus fruits, 40; vegetables, so;
ton, go: native woods, Oh; min
|ls, rs; poultry, 90; educational
TX, 10; total, 486.
DeSoto: Agricultural products,
citrus fruits, 80; vegetables,
}; preserved products, so; horti-
|ture, rs; native woods, 65; live
Fix, 80; manufacturing indus
IS, 40; educational work, 10;
hams work, so; total, 500.
fernando: Agricultural pro-
rs, 90; citrus fruits, 70; vege-
les, go; horticulture, 80; native
Pds, IS; minerals, IS; manufac-
ing industries, so; educational
k, 100; woman's work, 80;
II, 700.
lanatee: Citrus fruits, 100;
fetables, IS; preserved products,
horticulture, 20; native woods,
live stock, 10; manufacturing
lstries, 90; educational work,
woman $ work, 70; total, OBS
sceola; Agricultural products
citrus fruits, 65; vegetables, 40;
Flve woods, IS; total, 100.
Columbia: Agricultural products
cotton, 50; educational work,
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-02-27
The Owl Club.

Miss Donatta Poser entertained
the Owl Club OH Friday evening
at the residence of Mrs. J. g.
King.
The first prize Was awarded Mrs.
Rapalje, handsome china plate
and Mr.. J. F. Stonebraket silver
key.ring. Mrs. Williford won the
BOBBY.
Delicious strawberry cream and
cake were served as refreshments.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-02-27

St. Augustine is entertaining the
Music 1'eachar's Convention this
week.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-02-27

x.Pensacola will hold their Annual
Raf<It Gras March 2 and 3,
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-02-27

The State Bankers held their
annual meeting at St. Petersburg
this year. Governor Broward de-
livered an address.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-02-27

Circuit Court next week.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-07-17
No. A
Decrease Of Saloons mol Great Last Year,

report just completed by Mary Stubs Moore chief of
the Indiana bureau Of statistics shows that the amount
money received ii the state for county, city and town
censes IN l9Oi was about the as that received in
1915 ana that about the number of licenses were is
sued Inc report gives totals only 10 the number of
county licenses issued The number in 1907 was 5214
and the number IN 1906 253 The amount received
from county, city and town licenses in 1907 was 81 444
o59.o and the amount in 1906 was 81. .415, ,986. So
An idea Oh what proportion the fees received from Ii
or licenses are or the taxes levied for all purposes of af
lalrS IN Marion county The amount received from ctv
town and county liquor licenses in Marion county in 1907
according to the report little less than S3OOOO
lhe total OF taxes collected in Marion county for all pur
poses during the last year is more than $4 00O OO0
The report compiled by Mrs Moore shows also that tho
state is making rapid strides toward the water wagon
Inc number of saloons affected by remonsrance and
closed in 1907 was 297. "'A
r. 3 Shumaker of the Indiana anti-saloon leapue ex
amed the report 1t compares well with figures that
have been gathered by the league show that 60 saoons
were aected by reonsance In 1907 the statistical re-
port SHOWS thar 297 saloons were actually closed Manv
oI the saloons which, shown by the leagues report
were affected in 1907 were not closed until this vaar
months OF 1908 $40 saloons affected by remonsrance
As shown by the report of the bureau of statistics the
heaviest liquor license fees were paid in counties whore
there are large cities and where there are breWries In
Marion county where the indianapolis Brewing company
ana oherS are situated the paid about S3OOOO6
In Allen county, the home OF the Bergho Brewing com
Pany the amount paid S3 S50 $27 200 of this sum
oelng PAID In the city Of Ft Wayne. In Clay county adj
joining Vgo, the amount paid was S2l 200 and in VUo
county, the home of the Terre Haue Brewing
was SlO sos In Vanderburg county the amount paid
was S1l0 1888; in Lake county, S139 in Madison
county, SOL lO7222 ST. Joseph county S5l 225 and Tin
pecanoe county, 81, 1924 -'P
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1908-07-17

The Republican national platform not only proposes TO va
steamship subsidies and to amend the antitrust law that rail-
roads organize pools promises to Guarantee snah
profits to the trusts Every body knows the trusts idea Of
reasonable profit seyeryhng that can be squeezed ont Of
the people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
JENKINS AFTER GOTCH.

Tom Jenkins is training faithfully for the wrestling bout with Cazeaux, the French champion, which takes place at Madison Square garden con- cert hall Monday evening, as upon the result of this contest Jenkins figures another active and lucrative campaign. He intends, if successful with Cazeaux, to force Frank Gotch into a match to determine the premier wrestler of America and who is best entitled to meet dacken- schmidt for the worlds champion ship.
 Jenkins said yesterday: T am in better shape and condition than I have been in years and feel confident that if Gotch is capable of giving Hackeaschmidt a battle for the championship I certainly have at least an equal chance. l defeated Gotch here in New York, and while it was prolonged and hard struggle I finally proved his master. l have the Indian sign on Gotch and am convinced that I can beat him any time We meet. If I win against Caxeaux on Monday night I will at once take on Gotch, and if he refuses to meet me will make preparations to go to England and Try my luck with Hackenschmidt. Gotch ap- parently does not want to tackle Hackenschmidt on his own territory, but l have no fear or reluctance about meeting Hack anywhere and will gladly make the trip to the other side if Gotch refuses to wrestle me here"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
CARROLL WINS FIGHT.

Johnny Carroll has regained his fighting power. In the windup at the Olympic A. G. New York, last night the Brooklyn middleweight outpoint- ed Jack Killeen, Charlie Harvey's Irish champion. The fighters were active throughout the six rounds. Carroll's terrific right swings rocked the plucky Irishman, and a. the end of the bout Killeen was hanging on, eagerly awaiting the final bell. !.
 Jack Fallon and Young Pake fought four-round draw. Lou Ry- all and Andy Williams, both of Phil adelphia fought a draw. Eddie Me- Avoy of Philadelphia fouled Ben Car ter of Boston in the second round. Carter refused to leave the ring and after a minutes rest continued the fighting and outpolnted his opponent in four rounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
BROKE HIS ARM.

Marty Rowan of Brooklyn defeat ed Eddie Cotton of Philadelphia in the fifth round of their six-round bout at the Long Acre A. c. last night. Cotton broke small bone in his arm in the first round by, striking Rowan on the head. fhe referee wanted to stop the fight then, but Cotton pleaded for a chance to con. tinue.
 Rowan had all the better of the bout, knocking down the Philadel- phia fighter several times, while all Cotton could do, was to jab slightly with his left hand. In the fifth round when 1t was case of knockout any minute, the referee stopped the bout
 In the other bouts Kid Gall beat Frank Manly, Kid Burns and George Hoey fought draw, Kid Onions de. feated Owen Moran II, and Eddie Smith and Frank Reilly fought six round draw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
THE SPORTING NEWS.

merry spirit that he always was; and Arlie Latham used to be known as the funniest man In baseball.
 It had been so long since Latham was in Washington that he passed several of his old friends without be- ing recognized until his presence at tracted the attention of eagle-eyed Superintendent Jim O'Day.
 MT O'Day called the attention of Tommy Eyers, once a clever Wash ington shorts.op and now on the staff of the local club, to the pres ence of Arlie Latham. Tommy, who played ball in the days of Latham s glorious career, went over and made himself known to the former third baseman, who, when Tommy brought himself to his recollection, was more than pleased to shake hands.
 And now how are you feeling, Arlie?' asked MT Eyers, when the handshaking was at an end.
 "Oh, I feel like a hotel down in a Louisiana city, merrily cried Ar lie.
 "How's. that?" queried the pug zled Eyers.
 Why, simply Grand" shouted Latham. as he did few steps of a buck and wing dance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
BASE BALL NOTES.
Holyoke here tomorrow.

Holyoke here tomorrow.
 That means a corking good con- test.
 The storm knocked out many leagues yesterday, including the Con- necticut.
 Bill Dahlen says the Boston Ma t!onals will finish in the first diyi- sion. and Bill is not one to make rash predictions.
 The Pittsburg Dispatch has pie lures of the Rev William Sunday in characteristic poses. Some of them look as if he were about to slide for base.
 From the looks of the weather man this morning there may be but little doing in the baseball line to-day. Some of the grounds must be in 8 frightful condition.
 Boston now takes its hat on to Hal Chase, following the lead of Washington and Philadelphia. There are four more cities to be heard from. but Chase hasn't visited them yet this season.
 Secretary Jim in his statement about Frank Burke. said that some manager might feel inclined to get some of his good players in the same manner that Burke was corralled. if it was allowed to stand. See the joke?
 Tom Dowd has put in his claim for Frank Burke and he says that if the national commission can read what is written. Holyoke will get the merry ha ha. Tom says he has a letter written by the HoIyoke management to Providence declining to buy back Burke.
 What with Mathewson of Buck nell. Stahl of the University of Illi- nois. Lewis Of Cornell. Pattse and Penney of Brown, Chase Of Santa Clara college and Devlin and Malon- ey of Georgetown. Greater New York undoubtedly has the champion alma mater team
 Gus Soffel has received a letter from President Tracy that he must pay that s5 fine imposed by Umpire Wilkinson in Hartford on Tuesday and he must pay it by Monday. or he wfH play no more baseball. He aiso warns him that another such offense will mean his suspension
 It appears that Moriarty and the spectator he wanted to lick in Wash tngtoa the other day met that even ing in a theater. Moriarty stepped over to the man, asked him if he wasn't the fellow who had spoken to him al the ban game. and On recsiv- ing an afHrrszfive answer invited the man outside The latter accept ed and the two were on their way to an imprumrtu hsttle gruund when the players friends sntsrfsrsa and made him return to the tksstsr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
WOULDN'T THIS JAR YOU?

Torrington, May 8.-If Alex Swan son, champion welterweight wrestler of the world, means business, he hasn't yet masifested any attitude. Some time ago John E. Kelly, the local grappler. posted a forfeit Of $25 with a newspaperman and al- though the Naugatuck artist has in dulged in a lot of talk about Kelly being has been,' he hasn't yet seen fit to cover this amount. Kelly has been preparing himself for two years for just such a bout and he is so confident of winning that he will agree to the winner take aii stipu- lation.
 The match, if arranged, will be at catch-as-catch-can style, best two in three falls, strangle hold barred. The manager of the local wrestler has se- cured an option on the opera house for Friday evening, May 29, and all that remains to clinch the bout is for Swanson to post his forfeit and show that he means business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
MRS GERKEN'S DISPOSAL.
Newsboy and Shopgirl Find Philadel.
 phia Owner For S4,300.

Mrs John Gerkin, who Is said to have become fascinated with motor ing, sold her entire string of show horses and a few home bred hackneys by Brandon at auction in the Dur land Riding academy, New York. The best known show winners brought good prices. The string has won more than 1000 blue ribbons, of which the noted 14.3 hands chestnut gelding and mare. Newsboy and shop girl. have contributed over 4ua No longer in the first youth. the geldiag having been foaled in Isg5 and the mare in 1s97. they are yet in their prime and the bidding was brisk. Mrs Gerken drove the pair to PlIae- ton and also rode Mayo and Surprise. Mrs Anna Reyes showing Redwood.
 ]. Campbell Thompson. the coach- ing whip, made the opening bid for the pair of s2.O00. ]. D. Wadsworth and Thompson. were bidders to s3.- O00, when the latter dropped out and R. ?. McGrann. of Philadelphia. took a hand in the game. Wadsworth's s last bid was s4.250 and Newsboy and Shopgirl were then knocked down to McGrann's bid of si,300. There was a thFong of onlookers. On the tanbark were some goo amateur whips. dealers and veterinarians. while perhaps 2.000 were In the galleries, an aSsemblage of women and men who took great pleasure in seeing the horses step and other folks spend money.
 The sale was without reserve. Will liam Bradley. the New Yorker. who paid s30. .000 for the trotting stallion Todd. on Thanksgiving Day. bought the saddle horse Redwood for ss5a. William Duriand paid sseo for My Lady Dainty and Rudolph Fieishman Ss7s for Mayo. II. D. Holloway. of Philadelphia. had a bargain in se- curing the hackney stallion Brandon for s42s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
THEPUGlLISTS
HE COMES BACK
 TO HIS OWN
Terrible Terry Wants to Tackle the
 Best of Lightweights other Big Purse

Terrence McGoveyn, the Brooklyn Phoenix, is hot on the trail of the |lightweights, and when he starts there's going to be a display of fire works that will make Pains showing resemble a wet wick.
 Terry was out to the Polo grounds yesterday practicing with the Giants and rounding off the rough edges. "I'm watching the bunch," piped Terrence, as he pulled his hat down land if cant trim every one in town know I never retired from the ring. I never had my name under any such statements and take 1t from me in side of three weeks I'll be as good as ever and altogether too tough for this gang.
 Battling Hurley is the fellow I want and saw Reyes and Hyland, but on the level, | think they're too easy. No one can stop this fellow Hurley, but l think that about three rounds would do me. Leach Cross? Oh, he's sailor. didn't even think of him. Tommy Murphy is the best kid ] fighting now. boxed him and ought to know. I'll never forget the wallop he hit me in the first round in Phil adelphia. Oh, yes, he's a lot better ! than all these other boys. T wish could have boxed Sum- mers. I'd put another kink in the lions tail. I'm just daffy on these ! English champions.
 I Do really think I'm good? Sure do You know I can't help but fight. I'm sick if I'm not boxing. It's 1 the same as ball player not playing I'm fighter, always was, and until I'm licked good and plenty will still have the bug.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-08
AT THE WOOSTEK.

Six matches were rolled last night on the Wooster alleys, and the bat ties waged warmly as the winners will be selected to represent the team that will go from this city to Boston.
 Maloney defeated Stone. Stone de- feated Doyle, Teller defeated Webb, Dow defeated Webb. Teller defeated Northrop and Dow defeated North TOD. The scores:
 First game. stone-s9, TOT, 7s, a3, S9. Maloney-106. S3. Si, S3, 96.
 Second game. Stone-95,. 96. 77, S2, s6. Doyle-7s, S5, S6, S5, 93.
 Third game. Teller-S9. s6. S3, s2, S1. 102. Webb-s2, 97. S3, 7s, s1. 93.
 Fourth game. Dow-s2, 101, I04. Webb IS, 92, 91.
 Fifth game. Teller-s4. 91. 103, Il0, S9. Northrop-90, 95. Ills, 93, ST.
 Sixth game. Northrop-s2, s4. s1, S4. s9. Dow-s5. ST, 90, S9.