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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-08-26
Can Ride Free

Under a new law in Maine edi.
tors and correspondents of news
papers are classed with policemen
in uniform, firemen on duty and III
uniform in being entitled to re-
ceive passes from the railroads Of
Maine and the trolly lines.
The legislature took this action
at the last session in response to
numerous demands that the laws
be changed to meet requirements
of situations developing from duty
calls of officers and fremen and
the exigencies of the newspaper
business requiring trips on purely
professional business.
The subject has been discussed
and argued for years, and the ac-
ton of the state lawmakers at last
settled much debated question
of rights and privileges.-Ameri-
can Press.
A law similar to this. should be
passed in this state at the next
session of the legislature and we
suggest that the newspapers of the
state unite in an effort to elect
men who are broad guaged enough
to see the necessity for it and not
so narrow in their views as to be-
ieve that should newspapers be al
lowed to exchange advertising for
railroad transportation they will
be unduly influenced. in favor OF
the railroads. The newspaper
men of Florida are as conscien-
tious and honorable as those of
any other state and candidate
! for the legislature who doubts this
is not entitled to the support of
the press.-Live Oak Democrat.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-08-26
Growing Grapes

Last weeks issue Of the Lake
Worth Herald contained a picture
of a young vineyard started by a
Pittsburg man who has recently
purchased land and established a
farm in Palm Beach county. This
picture shows healthy rows of
grape vines that remind one of the
vineyard sections of the north and
west. 1t has long been contended
by those who have lived many
years in Florida that bunch grapes
will not grow in this state. Those
who have recently been expert
menting say that this is not true.
Only a few days ago the Gaines
vile Sun told of a man by the
name of Cheny who lives just out
side of Gainesville, coming to
town with baskets of luscious
white Niagaras and black Con.
cords. The vines from which the
grapes were cut are in then
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-08-26
For the Good of the County

Deputies have just about COM
pleted taking the census in the
county. If they failed to see you
please send me your name, age,
and birth place, both of yourself
and family, and by doing so, you
will greatly aid us in making the
county show up to better advan-
tage. We are extremely anxious
to get each and every person. Sc
if your name has not been given
please send in to me at once
JNO. w. PELOT, Arcadia, Fla.
Census Enumeration for DeSOtC
County.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-08-26
RUSSIANS WIN A BIG NAVAL VICTORY
ULF OF RIdA.BRITsH BoMBARDMENT OF zEBRUdGET
ubon Sweep Stopped though The Capture of
ossowefz is one More Step Towards Petograd

of defense. but military critics say
the entire campaign hinged on thf
vast enyeloping movement oil
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg s
forces in the north. They had
pushed far beyond Riga to Jacob
stadt on the Dvina, but the Rus
slams hold the Gulf of Riga and
the great naval base is a constant
menace to General Won linden.
burg s rear.
This, the military observers say
lied to the shifting of a number OF
German capital ships, including
the Moltke, from the North Sea to
the Baltic with the purpose of con-
trolling Riga and thus protecting
a German land advance on Petro-
grad.
The result Of the naval battle,
las cleaned from the official report,
to have defeated the Ger
man objective, according to the
observers, who say that aside from
the loss of the ships in the gulf
and the naval base of Riga are
still in Russian hands and menace
Won Hindenburg's further adj
vance toward Petrograd.
The German capture Of the fort
ress of Ossowetz gives them anoth-
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-08-26

London.--German naval revers-
es in the Gulf of Riga, and the
Baltic Sea, the German occupa-
ton of Ossowetz and a British ma
val bombardment of the German
naval depot at Zebrugge Temporal
rily divert attention from the IS
sues growing out of the sinking OF
the White Star liner Arabic.
The German version of the Riga
battle has not been given out, but
the defniteness of the Russian re-
port of the sinking or Gripping of
the German battle-cruiser Moltke,
two other cruisers and eight tor
pedo boats has sent a wave OF en-
thusiasm throughout the country
and dispelled the depression over
the Russian retreat on land.
Aside from the loss Of the Ger
man ships, the naval engagement
is regarded chiefly important for
the strategic effect on the land OPP
erations in the German sweep
eastward toward Petrograd,
which military observers declare
has been checked and possibly ir-
defeated. The German
center has pressed forward stead
lily, until Prince Leopold of Ba-
varia is near the new Russian line
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-08-26
Home Factories the Thing

If Arcadia could secure a fac
tory that would employ a score of
laborers by digging up a thousand
or so dollars, the money would be
Forthcoming. A 40-acre patch of
strawberries would employ more
labor and distribute more wealth
in the community than such fac
tory and will cost Arcadia nothing
but a little boosting and a little
help in the Chamber of Commerce.
Furthermore, this is not a manu-
featuring country and very few
factories could make good here,
but the strawberry industry IS a
practical proposition. Get IN The
Chamber of Commerce and help
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-08-26

boost a proposition that means
prosperity for all.-Arcadia En-
terprise.-
Please include guavas and the
making of guava jelly, paste and
marmalade; also, the canning of
"cull' pineapples, tomatoes and
the thousand and one other things
that would contribute to the pros
perity of South Florida. The
waste of tomatoes alone converted
into pulp and catsup would mean
thousands of dollars for this sec
|tion of the state. Arcadia has the
central location, the transporta-
ton and the capital to inaugurate
this canning industry and she
ought to undertake it.
And Arcadia ought to come
down to Punta Gorda and put up
a great cold storage and packing
house plant for the beeves which
her cattle owners are shipping to
Texas and Missouri. DeSoto coun-
ty can and should supply all Flor
ida with the fresh meats for which
we now have to depend upon the
great packers of Chicago and Kan.
saS City.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-08-26
New Way to Get Settlers

DeSoto county certainly knows
how to get settlers to come. They
have just voted bond issue of
$4,000, for good roads in that
county. That is the way to build
up the community and we hope
our commissioners will follow
suit.-West End, Trenton, Fla.
But for the Lord s sake tell the
commissioners not to squander all
that money on sand-clay roads and
impose burden upon said new
settlers and their children s chill
dren to the fourth generation
Eustis Lake Region.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-08-26
Club Meeting

The Music and Expression Club
met at the home of Miss Ethel
Oliver last Friday afternoon
There was no program as only few
were present.
Delightful refreshments were
served after which the club adj
journed to meet at the home OF
Mrs. Corbett, Friday, August 9th,
at 3 $50 p. m. The program will
be the same one for this meeting
as for the last .-THELMA
WHITE, Secy. pro. TEN.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-08-26
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
DIR. ARCHER SMITH

DIV EAAVNA@1 -1]V F0@']~ . a
Physician and Surgeon
PTTNTA GORDA FLORIDA
Office at Seminole Pharmacy
Residence Phone No. 27
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-08-26
Pineapple Sauce

Put cupful of pineapple juice
into cup of granulated sugar
and cook ten minutes. Add the
yolks of two eggs and whip over
boiling water with an egg heater
until foamy. Take from fire and
whip again with the stif1y beaten
whites of eggs.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1915-08-26

this ones health at once and be-
fore long gave great benefit. F."
Price soc, at all dealers. Don t
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the
same that Mr.. Kinsel recommends
er-Milburn Co., Props, Buffa-
10, n. Y.
ADVERTISEMENT
Arizona republican., 1915-11-14

At the time of writing, it would seem hat: the long hard battle with the Los
Arizona republican., 1915-11-14
THE SOUL OF BROADWAY"-AT
 LAMARA

Miss Valeska Suratt, the most dis cussed woman of the stage, or screen
 either, for that matter. is known to theatergoers the country over as the fashion plate of the profession. Her gowns have made millions gasp by their beauty or daring. It is not often audiences viewing the work of Miss Suratt in these daring conceptions many Of which are the eXemplification of her own bizarre ideas, wonder how in the world she succeeds in keeping them on, or rather, how she succeeds in keeping them just in that condition where they look to be ever on the point of either dropping completely or van ishing on thin air. This is the secret, however, that Miss Suratt does not di- vulge. She lives in the limelisht- and enjoys the discussion and sensations she creates. In making her screen de- but as La Valencia, The Soul of Broadway the great William Fox spectacle of tha- name which is the
Arizona republican., 1915-11-14

novel of the same title by Meredith Nicholson and features Harry Mestay
 CT, the well known Selig star. The sup porting roles are taken by Miss Grace Darmond, George Backus, John Charles and a cast composed of well known players from the speaking stage. The lighting and camera effects which the director has incorporated into this play make it one of exceptional beauty, while the plot Is so arranged that the ending is kept a secret until the last few feet. thus keeping the interest alive throughout. The story, which is well known to novel readers, revolves about eccentric old Squire Glenarm and his grandson. Jack. The young man ii fond of city life, and. after promising to spend the summer with his grand fatLer, he changes his plans and de- cides 10 remain in the city. Squire GIenarm. who wishes Jack to marry Marian Evans, the girl who lives next door to his home, is grieved by his grandsOn's failure to spend his vaca- tion with him. The squire goes to Europe and is later reported killed by an earthquake. His will is read and provides that Jack must not leave the Squire's estate for one year: if he does he fOrfeits the entire fortune A plot ting lawyer who has been bested by Jack in the suit for Marian's hand and the cabaret singer. who is infatuated with Jack. and the singers lover, who hates Jack because of his being favored hy the girl. enter the story at this time and things move at a lively clip until Marian gives a masked ball at her home She invites Jack just to tease him, but the lawyer makes ii appear as though she dared Jack to come. and the Yodng man accepts the dare. He is eX- posed at the hall by the cabaret singer and While the affair is in progress the lawyer finds the hidden safe in which million dollars in bonds are secreted Jack believes he has forfeited his for tune, but upon his return home is sur prised to see his grandfather who has not died at all, accusing the lawyer of stealing the bonds. The lawyer is forced to admit his theft and is sent away. Squire GIenarm and Jack are equally glad to see each other, and when Jack and Marian are engaged the old man is supremely happy and makes out new will leaving his entire for tune to the young couple
Arizona republican., 1915-11-14

United States. it would seem amply able to handle all questions
 The remnants of the Los Angeles board have signified their willingness to reopen the question and hear the opinions of the people who have seen the picture. and it is expected that per mission will be given to show the pic ture on Monday morning-the day the Liberty Bell visits Los Angeles.
 The campaign has probably been the most widespread and comprehensive eve: waged in film history and has been purely educational. The men in terested in the picture have taken the stand that when woman goes down into the Valley of the Shadow of Death, where almighty God compounds the chemicals of the human body and kisses the white lips of pain-perhaps the icy touch of death, she has the in alienable right to demand that her off spring shall proceed from clean loins and pure blood. And they believe that the picture version of Damaged Goods" will be a mighty factor in bringing about this greatly to be de- sired result.
 Damaged Goods" will undoubtedly be secured for some picture theater in Phoemx, and when it does it is to he hoped that Phoenix will accept the opportunity to see this great work without any quihbling.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-14
FAMOUS ENGLISH ACTOR KNIGHT WILL COME TO
 ELKS THEATER

Forbes -Robertsons farewell to the stage is a real farewell. When he ap
 pears at the Elks theater on December 2 and it will positively be the first and last time in this city Thus the greatest English speaking actor Of this generation will establish a new record in theatrical farewells. Not since the time os Macready has an actor actually retired after taking his farewell of his public. IL will be the same with Forbes Robertson when he makes his final appearance Curious enough. ForheS- Robertson made his London farewell dt the same theater that saw MaCrearys farewell Drury Lane Theater Royal But not even Macready knew the tremendous success that has been Forbes Robertson $. on the final season at Drury Lane an audience which filled every seat and every inch of available standing roOm-Over $500 VerScns-witnessed his Hamlet"
Arizona republican., 1915-11-14
1.-THE SECRET ORCHARD"-AT THE
 ARIZONA TUESDAY

Blanche Sweet, who is appearing as star exclusively in the photoplay
 productions of the Jesse L. Lasky
 Feature Play company. has added to her list of notable characterizations another part that of Diana in "The
 Secret Orchard" which is from the play of Charming Pollock. founded on the novel of the same name by Agnes and Eferton Castle. The picture play recently was completed at Hollywood. Calif.. studio of the Lasky company. one of the finest photodramatic insti- tutions in the world.
 This is Miss Sweets fifth appearance in Lasky productions, the others, in the order of their release through the Paramount Pictures corporation. being The Warrens of Virginia" Lasl1y- Belasco production; The Captive" Stolen Goods" and The Clue"
 As the star in the play Miss Sweet will have the support of an excellent cast, including Miss Cleo Ridgley, who recently was engaged as a permanent member of the Lasky organization: Gertrude Keller, Cynthia Williams, Marjorie Daw, Loyola O'Connor, Ed ward Nackay, Carlyle Blackwell, Theo- dore Roberts and Sydney Deane
 Daughter of one of the stars of the Parisian demimonde, the heroine of "The Secret Orchard carried from birth a hidden trait of character. the more concealed because of the con trasting sweetness of her nature and the beauty of her personality. From 2 convent, in which her mother had placed her as a child to escape the pitfa1IS of fba DariS the daughter steps into the world, ig- norant of her hidden weakness. lnno- ren.ly she falls victim to the Duke of Cluny, whose wife, unknown to the duke. subsequently, takes the girl into her home Recognition between the | luke and Diana is further complicated l )y q love affair between the girl and 1 young American naval officer The l
Arizona republican., 1915-11-14
News of the Theaters Music

Angeles censor board over the showing Of Damaged Goods" the film version of BrieuNs great sociological play, had i been fought to a successful finish. Originally scheduled to have been shown on October 18th, the censor board refused to issue a permit for this picture and a campaign of education to bring about the showing of the picture and the elimination of local censorship was immediately instituted by J. A Quinn.
 Damaged Goods was first shown privately to a number of prominent medical men and clergymen and was heartily endorsed by them, upon which the censor board was asked to recon slider their decision: but refused to do. It vas then shown to the chief of pO- lice, the members of the board of edu- cation, the board of health, the princi- pals of the High schools, the officers of the National Hygiene association civic organizations, the Federation of Parent Teachers associations wCmen's clubs, the judges of the municipal courts and finally the members of the city council. Out of something more than five hundred signed statements by the various people to whom the pie ture was shown. four objected to the picture, the balance not only approved but advocated tho widest possible publicity for the picture.
 On Friday, November ,, a mass meet ing of protest was held in the Majes- tic theater, and in spite of a heavy rain storm the place was crowded Rabbi Hecht of B'Nai Brith congrega- tiOn, ReYnold E Blight of the Church of the People; Rev. Baker P. Lee councilwoman Estelle Lawton Lind say, state secretary Tom Williams of the socialist party; sam Atkinson, president of the American Comotheis- tic association; Mrs. A. ". Francisco of the Friday Morning club: c. F. Edeson of the national child labor bureau: Dr. C. s. Boahne, and many others were among the endorsers and were given ovations by the tremendous crowd. A. P. Tugwell, president of the censor board took the platform to de fend the action of his board, started in by insulting Mrs. Lindsay and almost started a riot
 Following this mass meeting a num- Der of affdavits secured by MT. Quinn were presented to the mayor and city council, the resignation of the secre- tary of the board was immediately re. quested and received. and the mayor summariy removed the president of the board from office. A new ordi- nance was then outlined which would automatically remove another member of the board. It having been shown cOnclusively that these men were unfit to hold office. It is more than likely that the board will be entirely done away with and the recommendation of the National Board of CensOrs ac- cepted as covering all necessary action on films to be shown in los Angeles As this board is unbiased and is aided by an advisory board consisting of some of the foremost minds in the
Arizona republican., 1915-11-14
THERE WOULD BE FEWER Di- VORCES IF THE EVIDENCE"
 WAS PRESENTED FIRST

Many q m1n taE7s sndD jUdement on the actions of his wife. and gets a divorce, when if he really knew the facts in the case would love her more than ever before. The Shuhert production oe Evidence" which comes to the Lion theater Monday and Tuesday. Lillian Tucker and Edwin August play the leading roles. English society life, involving scandal divorce and military routine in India are the ingredients of the drama and when the husband finds his wife in the arms Of another man he gets a diVorce-buC was she to blame? First see Xvi
 (Continued on Next Page)
Arizona republican., 1915-11-14

feature of the week in picturedom in Phoenix and which can only be seen at the Lamara theater Miss Suratt transfers that ability to make a sensa- ton to the screen. only by this means, probably. is it possible for Phoenicians to see Miss Smatt in all her gorgeous beauty and luXuriant sensational clothes. For this Manager Barncord of the Lamara is to he thanked, for IL is his initiative that has made it possi- hle to bring tl,e great Fo,, program to Phoenix.
 There is daring and ultra modernism and novelty in every scene displayed in the great picture The furniture and draperies correspond to a large de- gree to the futuristic in art. For in- stance. the scene showing the boudOir of La Valencia, where she receives tho infatuated old millionaire admirer. is a revelation in the modern use of black and white in decoration. This is an immense set containing hundreds of pieces Of furniture and properties es- pccialIy designed and constructed for this scene. and harmonizing in a most and striking way. This is the work of Herbert Brenon. an artist and producer known as The Wizard" who has personally given every item of the great story and pie ture his whole attention.
 Famous scenes in and around New York are given in the picture, and in one Miss Suratt is seen flying her own acloplane. one of the scenes known as ''The gambling house of the masked women" set all New York crazy recent lv, when the picture was shown at the Academy of Music
 There is one thing to remember when thinking of Naleska Suratt think of the gowns and hats she wears and then go sec the picture.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-14

which is universally regarded as the greatest Hamlet of this age. Over S6,000 in actual money was taken ul md there was not a single seat given away. The newspaper men who came to with ass this last performance all stood, 1t being their own wish that the public should have the opportunity to buy all the seats in the theater.
 Many foreign artists have come to America and have had great success in this country. but F'orb es- Robertson may well feel that none has won a warmer reception than himself He has visited America times and each succeeding time he has found himself more beloved by the great plaYgoinG public of this country. He has many times expressed his indebtedness to the public of this nation for their sup port and encouragement, which has en- abled him to retire at the zenith Of his powers.
 At the time of writing, it would seem that. the long hard battle with the Los