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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11
FRANK MAYES DEAD.

The news received yesterday Of the
death Of Frank Mayps. editor Of the
Pensacola Journal and an individual
prominent in Florida politics, will he
received throughout the state as II
great surprise and great shock,
standing rs he has for years as one
Of the foremost Of the Florida editors
and II politician above reprua"lr
Frank Maycs has enjoyed an active
and distinguished career as Il citizen
of Florida. Has sought and found the
way to correct living, which has
crowned his achievements In both his
occupation and his private life. All
who know Of him have regarded him
In the highest esteem, and those who
have enjoyed the pleasure of meeting
him personally. will be delighted To re-
member him rs character well wur-
thy of every alteration and esteem.
The timely, although unexpected
end has come, and his going merely
calls Ia mind the uncertainties of life
and the ccrtalnticS Of death. No apOl-
OgicS are to be- offered for the course
and accomplishments Of his career (;
never apparently having been threat
ened with the too often common down
falls of mankind there il no apparent
signal victory for overcoming defeat
which would mark his career as being
unworthy Of the career Of
the truly ambitious. Frank MuypS
was clean man. well eduCnt-
ed, well bred and exceedingly well
poised. lie goes To his reward erect
ing tu his memory Il monument that
will live In the hearts of the best pen
pie ~ Florida for having spent life
pf first lnunr aud raU,urI
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11
IT WORKS BOTH WAYS. SONNY

Just because II newspaper is desig-
mated as the official organ of Board
of County Commissioners II is not re-
uurled to swear by all that its board
might do, the implied opinion Of hte
Enterprise To the contrary notwith-
standing" says the DcSoto County
News. Yes. and just because news
paper is not designated as the official
paper of the county is no reason why
II should swear ut the Board of Com-
~ Commissioners, the action Of the
News to the contrary Notwithstanding
The Enterprise.
And in either case, when swearing
is done. The Enterprise should govern
its affidavit by the demand Of the
Golden Rule" laid down in the Ten
Commandments.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

position The Enterprise walls:
Suppose court house or
should be burned down or othe,
DESTROYED after reasonable tax
had been made for all purposes
county would practically have 10
pend business until a new tax
could be made"
In such a case the court hous
lnil would be built by the issuaDe
time warrants, just like the ons
now have was built, ~ which Ga
dlturo the law fixes no limit.
In It's long drawn-out commen,
Neutrality-suspicious.. mlsstatements \
unwarruuted attacks, the editor b (
Enterprise does fall upon some trul
lie states among other things that h
News Is well known, decidedly so ii
moved to pay Il glowing tribute 10 (
character and integrity Of Mr.. \
rcucy, I'm which we sincerely cone,
he likewise says that the editor OF d
uaDcr Is well known-granted bul
1 fails to claim that the editor Of 4
Enterprise is well known, an adj.
tagc which will be greatly reno.
when the public has become thorouS
familiar with his attitude on this
pOrtant question.
We do not apprehend that YOU !
discontinue your articles on this !
lect. however i'll founded and poo
advised, for certainly the same md
that has actuuted you to pursue y
unholy course thus fur will drive
to Il frantic endeayor to further {
cause, however well convinced, bul
convictions shall overcome you.
trust that it will be after you, thru
your maddencd rage, have made (
your threat by the publication Of J
bills against DcSoto county, not o
looking the last license report, wi
you set In three-column measure
stead Of In two columns, making
/ proXimately" one-third more in
to the county and state than it sh
have been.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11
TRIAL FLIGHT.

The Arcadia News says that the
recent amazing maccuracy of the san
ford Herald In stating that Orlando
was the best inland town in Fl0rl.
da, was most likely case OF
"irony mixed with satire" but
seeking to put more charitable con-
struction on IT, il seems TO us merely
Il trial flight Of Bob Holly's imagln-
alton to see how his wings worked
Lakeland Telegram.
Was probably considered a myth Of
the Imagination because II began no.
where and did't select Lakeland as an
objective.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11
GOOD ADVICE.

The Arcadia News has noted with
interest the budding crop OF candidates
and notes the advance Of another cam
paign. hut believes that IL Is rather ear
is TO give too much attention to IN
"nceds of the country politically. The
political pot Is getting hot already 1t
says hut II would be better II the
people would get down to growing Ia
tiers and raising more hogs, so as to
he able to avoid the hard times IT.
that will be- 80 common during the next
campaign." This is mighty fine advice.
Times Union Short Talks.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

The Lord created man out NJ clay.
As fast us he made 'cm lie leaned
'cm up agin the fence Ia dry In the
sun. After awhile lie came along to
put brains into their heads. beginning
at the end IT the line. Before lie could
get through with the job some of them
got inpatient and walked on. And
they are still walking EVchangc.
Some Of the clay on those who
walked" contained squash sced-hcncc
the SuuaSh hcuds Of today.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11
NIINCE PIE

we wish the Arcadia News would
grow to eight pages. II now tastes
10 us like one piece OF mince pie Wheh
company Is at dlnner.-Clearwater
Sun ii.
we know yor failing, and we don't
want YOU to develop case OF the govt
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Many ~ the newspapers over the
state are advocating Frank Clark as
Il desirable candidate for the United
states senate. hut thus far the Honor.
able Frank has not spoken on this
subject. At an early date doubtless
q survey of the situation will he made,
aud IL the water Is Judged To he iluc.
he will doubtless wade In, much to the
delight NJ many admirers throughout
the state.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

II may not be necessary for Ito pres.
ldcnt to wave any big stick In order
to secure the proper consideration OF
the administration measures, lnt 1t
docs appear that 1t will he necessary
for him to keep in close touch with
thp vice. president
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

IN one paragraph the Tampa Tri-
bunc SAYS: Frank Clark is saying
nothing" and in another paragraph
it says: "Nath Bryan will have To
say something" which suggests the
idea that both Clark and Bryan are
familiar with the John Lind policy.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

In all probability more matters will
he up for consideration before the next
session of the legislature than have
ever been considered by that body IN
one legislative session heretofore. Mat
tiers upon which the advancement aud
prosperity OF the state rest. and the
consideration of which win he watch
ed by the people Of the state with
more than the usual interest.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11
BONEHEAD.

Isn't II about that time NJ year for
some bonehead editor tn write couple
Of columns about grounding day.
ST Cloud Tribune.
As the treatment NJ this subject re.
quires a great deal Of hot air and mis-
lending inuendoes. we do not feel equal
to the emergency. but In declining we
recommend that the task he submitted
to Squash.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

The Palm Beach News objects To
the press distinction that is being Civ
en- To certain members of the Florida
press. why the Crouch. brother for
don't yer know that all Of us are try
Ing to get I'm the limclight.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

It should not be forgotten by any
Of the cities of the state that are an
ticlpating a state fair, that the greater
mart Of he burden Of holding such a
fair must he contributed 10y the city
where the same Is located.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

The present Board Of Commission
crs are evidently taking advantage Of
the errors made by the former board,
and will doubtless try To curtail the
expenses so rs to remain within the
levy as demanded by the law.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

The question " state division has
created more raving maniacs than any
other question ever raised In Florida.
Wonder II this hug house brigade reg
istered as socialists under the Bryan
urinary law
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Every proposition to be covered by
tho nroposed bond issue to be submit
led TO the voters OF this city viii be
settled definitely so that the voters
viii Gnow precisely what they are yot-
ing for.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11
FAITH.

The Sentinel has never mad ?
ia'th In anything than 1t has rl9hi
IN Orlando. Orlando Sentinel
Glad to note that the Seiltlrd
so clearly declared itself upol
question. There was nothing y llH
itatlon OF state division. aud the }
tinel deserves credit for seelrf
point.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

IFS all right for the European war
IN continue over In Europe. but when
the hclligercnt powers begin to blow
up railroad bridges over on the west
ern hemisphere, 1t IS time to prepare
for q halt.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

The Germans have ISSUED an eject
ment proceedings In the game of "tit
for tat" hut the trouble lies In the
fact that both players Of the game
have Uncle Sans tag.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

An exchange says that women do not
have to he beautiful In order tn attract
the greatest attention and the high
est respect, hut apparently the ladies
hnve dissented from this opinion.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

According to dispatches the soldiers
IL Europe are suffering with frozen
feet, aud II may be supposed that those
who have refused Ia enlist are suffer
ing with similar malady.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

There are two AS in Tampa, which
indicates that 1t is first in many other
wnvS.-Tampa Tribune.
liut under this classification I'nnpa
must play Secpnd fiddle To Arcadia
which uses tbree As IN ~rollius it,
name.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Many towns are cities over south
Florida are highly clatcd over the cole
brations now being held or to he held
during this season. which Is a COM
mcudablc sentiment, ana further re
minds Ms Of the procrastination Of De
Soto along this line.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

That man Thorn" who conducts a
"Thorn" column in the Palm Beach
Post. does not hesitate To he the thorn
IN many sayings Of wit and humor,
and no doubt hut that his pointed par.
aguphs have been the thorn In the
flesh of some Of his critics.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

An exchange says that Nat Bryan Is
happy, but the exchange must not bc
advised rs to the growing popularity
of Frank Clark and the sturdincsS NJ
Albert w.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Meantime. we advise Billy, the
Goat" when he gets out ON limb
10 do his pruning, not To- gnaw between
himself and the tree again.--Thc En-
tcrprisc.
Timely advice in case that "braying
machine" is stationed underneath.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

The Daily Tropical sun continues
to advise its readers to kill rats-ret
rosratSun, brother, don't YOU know
that we are now living in an advanced
age?
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

II now appears as If any old thing
may have the right to hoist the Ameri-
can flag.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

villa has answered the often repeat
ed question as to who is president of
Mexico.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

The falling Of the straws will deter
mine the maneuvers OF the weather
man.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Verify. the commercial prosperity ap-
pears To he left To the yea vote Of the
vice-prcsidcnt. II he should turn tur-
tie and vote nay, the jig Is up.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Maybe that those boiling members
have heard Of the seven wonders OF
the world.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

The Enterprise will likely learn that
nighttime providers should not set
steel traps.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Highly respected boys are those who
either seek or have some sort Of emf
ployment.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

The Enterprise should get wise to
the necessity for applying the safety
first" method In its attacks.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Many folks who used To take {,
newspaper as free contribution. are
now speculation on the disastrous Of.
fects Of special interests
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

II The Enterprise should be declared
insane, II IL certain that the halluci-
nation would he goat.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Judging by The Enterprises cNpla.
nations Of current topics. one would
conclude that its editor has spent much
time lecturlng on the fourth dimcn.
sion.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

The question Of the hour at present
seems 10 he. who put the mania In
Roumania:
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

II YOU desire to become more famil-
lar with the turkey trot," just read
the dispatches sent out from Petro-
grad.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Those boiling democrats In congress
are evidently not familiar with the
history and traditions Of political man.
cuvcrs In the United States.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

The tramps will likely be less Num-
erous, since there is a bureau for the
unemployed.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

IL is not necessary tn put yeast IN
bread any more In order TO effect the
necessary rise.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

If the financial cloudhurst follows
tho forecast Of big business as predict
cd, we may soon expect n torrcntinl
Of prosperity the country over.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Our neutrality TO stand must he pos
sessed Of the quality Of huckskin
brooches.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

II "windjamming" is to receive the
premium. doubtless the United States
senate Will claim the honor.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

The Tanipa Tribune saws that every
| ody will ne II ramna. tut II - some
d us will hd;1 80 ic there ny proxy.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

The attacks Of some folks on the pei.
sonnet ~ the secretary Of state, Mr..
Bryan. reminds one Of flea ou an
elephant.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

No doubt hut that Uncle Steve Is
suffering with severe case Of insom-
mia.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

The Enterprise now stands without
the consoling feather.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Almost every one has hccnL:c con.
WINGED that war talk r. not II paving
proposition. and even thh newspapers
may bear witness tn the ruct.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

II this neutrality question gets much
more complicated the tactics of Cole
Blease will have to he rcsortcd tn
unravel the mysteries.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

From all reports that bolt in the
United States senate cannot properly
he called fllbuster; it was more
properly riot.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Locating in DeSoto is one ~ the GA
siest methods Of avoiding regrets.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

In expressing a word Of warning.
those Germans must he cndcavOrng 10
ascertain whether or not there will be-
any protests.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

IT'S better To he daily grind than
\ weekly ground.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

IL Is an evidence of honesty to glad
ly submit to an audit of accounts.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

There are few who do not procrasti
nate In some way.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

When some editors fail In argument
they begin To vituperate.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

While other countries are placing i
contrahand on various articles. II would
he well for the United States to place
the ban Ou war talk.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

III. many cities and towns Of Flurl-
dn the talk Of state division is taken
up cditorially 10y many " the news
papers. each editor believing his town
to be- the logical point for the capital,
regardless Of the towns location. The
Sentinel believes that the old saying,
Counting your chickens before they
are Matched" may bc found safely
clustered amongst the sacred relies
NJ the sanctum sauctnrum of seventy
five south Florida editorial writer's. -
Orlando sentinel.
The Sentinel man evidently has II
hunrh on this matter. and will likely
not continue to count his chicks.
- --
The territory adjacent tn Arcadia
ON the east should h. IN II drainage
district Who will start the prnjcct?--
DeSoto County News.
The project was started three weeks
ago, old man. aud IL Is now up to the
Hoard Of County Commissioners. Wake
M. read the Enterprise and keep post
cd The Enterprise.
We never like to read the News ar
tlclcs IN amy other paper unless the
proper credit Is given, and for that
reason We must refrain from the In.
diligence prayed for. We published an
article on the nrupOscd drainage
scheme IN this daily. and later during
the same day the Enterprise published
it, article covering the same subject
matter. Read Il IN the News while 1t
Is new. aud In the Enterprise II you
desire to make a review.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

1t is not always wise to be in ro-
tary movement.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Not until the whole Of the United
States is placed in the prohibition
ranks can the locker system he COM
pletely installed.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Rubc Allyn says that he followed
the advice Of the Florida Metropolis
and planted a hen. and that the hen
STAYED planted.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

The weather man is showing a kind
CT disposition.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Chain the weather man, while the
weather Is fine.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

How long shall we wait for that post
Office building?
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

Arcadia Identification campaign is
now on.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

All aboard for the Desoto prosperi-
~ meet.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11
CARD.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
During our regular annual aunt
which Is now proceeding, the auditor,
MT. b. Vance, will be In charge OF
the business management OF the plant
Any courtesies shown him Will be ap-
preciated by us.
Yours truly,
DE SOTO COUNTY NEWS.
by j. l.. Jones. President.
when the Daily News advances a
thought
For the public good, with interest
fraught.
Who should pry, with eager eyes,
And very promptly plagarize'
THE SQUASH.
Plant more trees.
Join the hustle brigade.
Orlando is now all smiles.
s-
Turn loose the iilibuster.
Get lease on this weather
President Wilson Is some speaker.
The Squash" Is beginning to decay.
---
Everything smiles save the squash
Wonder If 1t win keep on gnawins!
"Can" the Squash" before 1t spoils.
why object to revivlng the Golden
Rule"
That rotary movement continues To-
rotate.
Arcadia Identification campaign Is
now ON.
All aboard for the DeSoto prosperi-
~ meet.
The weather man is showing a kind
CT disposition.
How long shall we wait for that post
office building?
IL is not always wise to be in ro-
tary movement.
Chain the weather man, while the
weather Is fine.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

That rotary movement continues to-
rotate.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-11

why object to reviying the Golden
Rulel"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-04

sary for some men to make speeches
and for others to listen. For the
benefit Of the listeners as well as OF
the speakers, a recipe for a Memo
rial day address. furnished by one
who may be a bit cynical, is given.
Take three stories, strictly fresh.
Add one tablespoonful each of
ancient and medieval history; al
low to come to a boil. and settle with
a chip of Plymouth Rock. Add slow
Iy Is drops OF Webster's extract of
American revolution ttea fiavoring.)
Pour i've one quart Appomattox
apple sauce. Stir in rapidly six gal
Ions solid facts-the heavier the
better. Beat up thoroughly four or
more modern problems. first being
careful to separate them from their
solutions. Then put both mixtures
together and beat to a froth. When
well mixed. add the following slow
ly: One cupful politics with ex-
IRENE care. or 1t may curdle.) One