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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
LOCKHART MILL TO START.

The big saw mill of the Jackson
Lumber Company's plant mt Lockhart,
which has been idle n great portion of
the time since Christmas. will he run
ming again next week. The mill was
shut down for repairs, and everything
about the plant has been rebuilt or
repaired and placed In first class shape
for work.
The entire mill machinery will not
he put In operation next week. 1t will
he the first Of March before that Uc-
ours. but enough will he started to
give employment to force Of men
who have been out Of employment.
During the month of January 1877
carloads of lumber were shipped from
the Lockhart sheds.
The mill Of the Florala Sawmill Co.,
at Paxton, has not stopped day. with
the exception of one. Christmas since
the big war began.
Last month Paxton shipments
amounted to 81 car loads of lumber
Fl0ralu wS-Democrat.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
ALLIES HAVE OFFENSIVE
IN THE WEST. BIT III Is THE
GERMAN CLAIM THAT ALL AS
SAULTS HAVE BEEN REFUSED
EXCEPT IN CHAMPAGNE DIS
TRICT. WHERE THE FRENCH
PENETRATED GERMAN LINES.

Berlin. Feb. IA dispatch from
Kocnigsburg states the Germans have
reached the great Russian fortress OF
kovo, and thoroughly invested Il.
Ambassador Gerard transmitted TO
Washington today the complete reply
OF Germany to the recent note from the
United States inqulmig what precau-
lions Germany expects to take for the
safety of neutral shipping In the Brit
lsh war zone. The reply is friendly, but
details must be given out at Washing
ton.
The newspapers today print dis
patches Of the suspension Of water
traffic 10y Dutch and English steam
ships, referring sarcastically to the
English stoDpage.
II is officially reported this after
noon that the British aud French are
taking the offensive at the west As
saults were repulsed. except at point
In Champagne, where the French sue
ceeded In penetrating the German line
Operations ut the east continue favor
able.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
Paper
The CITY COUNCIL
SHOULD Be CAUTIOUS
About the McCrary Proposition to Ar.
eadia Concerning Bonds and
Contracts.

The McCrary Company has made
proposition TO the city council that ON
first blush looks fairly good-but when
concern comes into a territory and
hands out good looking bait like their
proposal. It listens to us like something
that is sugar coated. 1t may go down
easy, hut it's liable to give us cramps
before we get 1t digested.
Our big objection TO the concern Is
the methods they suggest using. They
say that they will send workers. ETC.
% to Arcadia to help boost the thing
along and create sentiment In favor
of the proposition. This savors little
hit Of the hidden hand, and selected
very few to run 1t, business, and we
don't believe that the people of this
town viii stand for Il. Public opinion
Is something that the public alone
should mould, and we think that our
local citizenry are sufficiently intelli-
gent to know what they want, and en-.
tirely capable of registering their tie.
slres and dislikes on voting day.
No, sir boss! we can't use outside in
fluence I'm matter that hits our coin
sack 50 considerably.
We want the streets and other i'm
provements, but we want to get them
the way that will burden us least. We
should know how and for what our
money Is to be spent.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
Entertains the Hope That She Can Cut Eneand's
Supplies down to the Bare Necessities, and Pub
fishes A Long Statement Showing Her Position.
GREAT BRITAIN STRONGLY ACCUSED
Germany Has No Idea of Doing Damage American Ship
ments-Will Use Submarines Make the Necessary
Blockade Effective

Berlin, Feb. II. -Germany's idea in
declaring a sea war zone around the
British Isles is explained at length In
a statement made by Rear Admiral
Behncke, of the marine department,
and transmitted to Lieutenant Com
mander Walter Gerhardt. naval at
tache of the American embassy. 1t Is
given out officially as follows:
up to the present time Germany
in the war at sea has failed To follow
the lead of London or the Paris treaty
under which acts of war at sea had
been based before the London declara-
ton.
I'm waging this commercial warfare
England had IN view the sublugation of
Germany as far as the food stuffs are
concerned. Neutral powers and Others
have been prevented from sending her
food for her civilian population, which
was her right under the laws of war.
No results could be obtained from her
efforts.
"Since the shutting Off of food sup
plies has now reached n point where
Germany no longer has food sufficient
for her people it became necessary for
her to bring Great Britain to terms
by force. Germany knows that by the
use of submarines England can he
placed IN n position where food will
he lacking. Her life as nation and
the lives Of her people depend on put
ting this campaign into action. aud
she must do something TO remove the
difficulties. The campaign has been
planned as n way to give neutrals and
those aboard ships, whether neutral
or enemy. chance TO save themselves
and their property.
England First Adopted Policy.
England adopted n policy against
which Germans strongly protested.
The United States took the British
point of view. Submarines cannot APP
proach British merchant ships and
make examinations without exposing
themselves.
England has instructed her mer-
chant fleet to fly neutral flags. to COW
er up names and change stacks TO avoid
consequences. This plan was designed
to bring Germany into conflict with
other nations.
Germany does not wish to harm
American or other neutral ships or
their carges, unless carrying contra
band. She is, however. in position
where her life depends upon her put
ting into effect the only means she
has OF saving herself. She must and
will use this means.
Commanding officers of submarines
have been ordered TO make efforts to
control neutrals. Despite these precau-
lions, neutral ships through error or
attack might be destroyed. and for
this reason a strong warning was Is
sued. ~
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
CITY SHOULD REGULATE
STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES.
Precautionary Local Legislation That
Is Needed.

The city Of Arcadia has not an ordi-
nance that regulates the storage of
high explosives.
The city's laws do not define or pre-
scribe the storage of explosives, in-
flammabes and combustibles sufficient
Is. In order that we may get our
moneys worth when we buy an in
surance policy we should take the nee
essary precaution against accidents
that may be costly to us.
We should do something TO minimize
the danger Of fires and we should
take the proper steps Immediately TO
remedy present conditions so as to
bring us as nearly as possible to the
greatest degree of safety.
II properties have that about them
to make the premises hazardous risks.
then some one will have TO pay. 1t is
n cinch that the insurance companies
are not going to take the extra risks
for nothing.
The wise ones will get busy and put
their houses in order.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
A CORRECTION.

Punta Gorda. Fla.. Feb. II, 1915.
Editor News:
Dear Sir: note in Yesterdays daily
THE meeting Of the board County
commissioners today was In executive
session, and therefore Il Is not known
whether or not any other matters than
the convict question were considered ="
Permit me to say. | attended the
meeting, aud If it, at any time. was
in executive session | was not aware
OF the fact. l am positive that there
were persons present who would hive
sons present who would have been ex-
cluded from an executive session. and
| think, therefore, YOU were I'm error
In your statement. | think / violate
no confidence when | state that the
hoard did transact other business. and
that the minutes can he consulted ut
the clerks office Among the other
matters considered was the employ
ment Of james :. Bannister. civil en-
gineer. for Punta Gorda special road
and bridge district and also instruc-
tions To the county solicitors to take
steps to secure the valuation of the
bonds Of the Punta Gorda drainage
district 10y the next legislature.
Respectfully,
w NJ WHITVTEN
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
\ GAS PLANT FOR ARCADIA.

The time seems opportme Tor Ar
cadia to secure Il gas plant.
The convenience In lighting. cooking
and heating. To say nothing OF the
large saving in expense to the consum-
or Of this character of fuel over that
now IN use. Is sufficiently marked TO
interest our entire citizenship.
Arcadia presents Il fine field for this
undertaking. and there are indications
that some Of our local capitalists are
becoming interested In the project.
a gas plant would give us compcu-
ton in the lighting service. too, that
could not fail to be appreciated 10y our
people.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
MRS. A. j. McLENON
Is Dead. A Noble Woman and a Beau.
tifuI Character Passed Away
Last Saturday.

Mrs. Francis NJ McLenon, the be-
loved wife of A. J. McLenon, died
at her home at Fort Ogden last Satur-
day, February 18th. at one o'clock In
the afternoon.
Mrs. McLenOn was a noble woman
she was n native Floridian, and the
life she has lived has been a success
sion of beautiful and exemplary years.
she was at the time Of her death 80
years Of age, and for Tie past year
had been i'm very poor health. Only a
few weeks ago she was operated on at
the Sanatorlum in Arcadia.
As a girl she was Miss Frances NJ.
Albritton. She belongs to one of the
oldest and most prominent families In
south Florida.
She was first married to Jesse II.
Mizclle, and from this union she he
came the mother Of Ellen, Roscoe AMI
Jesse Mizelle, who survive her. Az
ter the death of Mr., Mizelle she was
married to Mr.. A. J. McLenon, and
by this marriage Is the mother Of Zeke
McIenon. Francis NJ. Poser, Tob.
Y. McTennon, Cora johnson, Ilbai
Mel .enon, and Manila McLenon
Her husband, A. J. McLenon, sur
wives her.
She had numerous relatives through
out this section. and a multitude of
friends who will deeply mourn her
death.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy
to the bereaved ones.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
GLENN GOES TO DAYTONA.
Popular Newspaper Man Goes to New
Field and Buys Interest in Daily
Paper on East Coast.


1t Is learned that Il. II. Glenn, of
Arcadia has purchased half interest
In the Daytona Morning Journal. pub
lished ut Daytona. Florida. Mr.. Glenn
has been in Daytona the greater part
Of the past week preparatory to MAX
ing the deal. 1t Is understood that he
will Immediately assume the manage
mcnt Of the business, and his father
in.law, Mr.. &. J.. Collins. states that
his family will leave Arcadia Wedncs-
day for their new home In Daytona.
The Daytonu Morning News is one of
the brightest publications IN the state,
aud has Il large influence on the Flor
ida east coast section.
Mr.. Glenn has been resident of Ar
cadia for several months, and while
here was connected with the Enter
prise. He Is good newspaper man
and good citizen. lie and his FAM.
~ have made lots of friends since be-
ing i'm this city. aud we regret their
going. We congratulate Daytona and
the east coast for gaining them.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18

In addition the English coast has
been mined by the British themselves
for protective reasons, and will I've
mined by tile Germans as an act of Of
fehsiye warfare. Ships were there
fore In danger from mines.
"In,s spite Of the great effect the Ger
man stan feels that the submarines
will serve 10 bring the war to Il rap
id close, although they do not wish to
put 1t into effect to the detriment Of
neutral shipping or of neutral nations
on the high seas. They have therefore
stated that IL Great Britain will abide
by the declaration of London or the
treaty Of Paris whereby food supplies
for the civil population can be freely
brought into Germany. the whole mat
ter of Il submarine blockade will he
dropped by Germany"
Free Passage for Americans.
The admiral then said Germany was
willing to accord the United States an
even freer passage for her ships bound
through the channel or for English
ports, providing that war ships would
remain in some port OF southwest Ire
land and when communicated with 10y
wireless by an American merchant
man. should proceed TO her vicinity
and convoy the merchantman through
that portion of the sea which Germa.
ny. following the example of Great
Britain, has declared to he dangerous.
"Of course" said the admiral, "the
ships under convoy, by the rules Of
international law, are not subject To
search, but the country to which they
belong is bound, on its honor, as II
were, to see that they do not carry
cOntraband Of war.
american war ships have distinct
I've masts and either by night or day
they and vessels conveyed would be
respected by German submarines.
This Is a safe method to follow for
American ships which desire to enter
these portions of the seas proclaimed
dangerous by Germany. and differs on
ly from the rule adopted by Great Brit.
ain in reference to American ships
instead OF being compelled to enter a.
British port, take a British pilot and
be searched by officers of a British war
ship, would be permitted to pass UNI
molested TO their destination without
being subjected TO search the imperial
German government being willing, of
course, to accept the implied word of
honor of the United States that the
ships carry no contraband of war;"
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
W. NJ. WRITTEN.

We are pleased to publish the fore
going communication. which is self-ex-
planatory. We were advised at the
time that the board was in session that
1t was holding an executive" session.
and for that reason we made no at
tempt to have our reporter TO enter the
meeting TO ascertain what the board
might be considering. At any rate, the
holding of executive" sessions by the
board is not necessarily a crime. It Of
ten being necessary that such should be
held. We are pleased to have anyone
call our attention to any error that
may be I'm evidence.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
FLEISCHER WAIVED
PRELIMINARY HEARING
He and Alleged COnsOrt Bound Over
Under $1,000 Bond. Which They
Have Not Yet Furnished.

In the case of the state Of Florida
against Herbert Fleischer and Helen
Boltz. mention Of which was made in
yesterdays News. time htvlng come
for preliminary hearing before Judge
Bell. the defendants waived the right
to II preliminary hearing, and Judge
Bell bound them over until the next
term uf court, and placed each under II
$1,000 bond. They were remanded to
prison. and as vet both have failed To
secure bail bonds.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
CITY CHURCH CENSUS
is BEING TAKEN.
lFrom Tuesday's DaIly.l

lfrom tuesdays Datly.)
The various churches Of the city be-
gan today the taking of a church CEN
sus of the city. The idea is TO ascer-
tain the number Of church members
and non-members in the population OF
Arcadia. This movement was suggest
ed by the ministerial alliance, compos-
ed Of all the ministers OF the city's
churches. The census takers are per-
sons who have volunteered 10 give
their efforts to this service. and ten
or twelve from each church or demon
ination will be engaged in the work.
hence II should be done quickly.
Every home will be visited and the
necessary questions asked. The infor-
nation asked for viii be briefly put.
The census taker will ask: How many
church members In the homer OF what
church are they membersf Do they
attend church, Do they attend Sun
day SCHOOL,
Arcadia is one of the best church
towns In the state. and the census win
probably show that as usual Arcadia
Is Always Ahead" with the largest pok
centage Of church goers. -
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
|ARTY LEADERS WHIP
HOUSE into HARNESS ON
THE SHIP PURCHASE BILL

IEERING MEMBERS WERE
,ROUGHT TO THE ADMINS.
RATION COLORS BY THE
IATCHLESS LEADERSHIP OF
'fEAKER CLARK. SENATE
EADERS WILL AWAIT THE &C.
Hon OF THE HOUSE OF REP
sESENTATIVES, AFTER WHICH
IN IS ALLEGED THAT THERE
NIL BE SOMETHING DOING"
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
'ADIA MAY HAVE
4 A GAS PLANT

here is a movement on foot to en-
||age the establishment of a gas
'Infacturing plant in Arcadia.
'brsons have been here looking into
situation, and It is reported that
are favorably impressed with the
tibil1ties OF this city as a field for
} an enterprise.
ID definite arrangements, however.
y been made yet. but II Is expected
something win develop in a short
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
INDUSTRY WANTS TO
MOVE TO ARCADIA.

Secretary Gardner. Of the Board of
Trade. has received a communication
from large foundry and machine shop
concern of Missouri, stating that they
are looking for location in this sec
ton to move to, and that Arcadia has
been highly recommended to them.
Mr.. Gardner has written them Civ
ing full line Of re asons why this is
the best place i'm the world to come
IN
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
TURKS ADVISED TO
APOLOGIZE TO GREECE,

Athens, Feb. 1.-THE Austrian and
German ambassadors at Constantine
pie have advised the Turkish govern
ment to settle the dispute with Greece
Immediately.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
GERMANS CLAIM TO HAVE
INVESTED THE GREAT RUS
SIAN STRONGHOLD, KOVO

GERMANY'S REPLY TO AAIEKI-
CAN NOTE TRANSMITTED TO
WASHINGTON TO-DAY. WILL
PROTECT NEUTRAL SHIPS IN
THE FORBIDDEN ZONES. REPLY
Is FRIENDLY, But FACTS MUST
BE GIVEN OFT AT WASHING
TON.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18
ILIBUSTER NOT BROKEN
skPUBLICAN AND INSURGENT
nDEMOCRATS ARE THOUGHT TO
= ,.nE PLANNING TO HOLD OUT TO
o. HnE END TO PREVENT THE
F8sSAGE OF THE MEASURE.
EXTRA SESSION WILL LIKELY
BE CALLED.

bic b Wa sh ington. Feb. 10. The house
1ohssnlocratic caucus early this morning
A. rI0pfed the administration ship pur.
Nse bill. 154 to 20. Seventeen demo.
". mtb, among them Majority Leader.
etarlect Kitching and Mr.. Fitzgerald. Of
lew York. won't vote for the hill
Ihich will he put through the house
nder a special rule after SIX hours
/ Ell Debate. Speaker Clark brought
ird,,lany wavering members into line with
|l5 he warming: you have wandered III
4 he Wilderness sixteen years. AMI will
rml1nnler there a..ain Unless YOU follow
ss,IH c leadership Of Your mIIty - senate
Itrul f1ders today planned to wait for the
hi aiihto come from the house, then they
so taIe there will be something doing ="
/ IN al test vote in the house makes it
l. 0ar4cticaly certain the ship purchase
i34l| will be passed tonight. The presi-
hr lent favors II cloture rule in the sem
d hItc. Indicating his belief the time has
|eanirfiYed when obstruction in the SEN
mylfe by the right Of unlimited debate
Boarnuat cease.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18

Mr.. p. Shumard, of Lake Charles,
Louisiana. was successfully operated
on a few days ago at the Simmons
Sanatorium, and is convalescing rapid
",
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-02-18

n Washington. Feb. 16.-Charges and
o,|0unter charges from democratic and
2 feDublican sources concerning influ-
irtnces for and against the ship purchase
ntiII. which have smouldered about the
inlapifal for weeks, We're made the sub
,sItcf OF special investigation yesterday
ny Die senate. The decision 10 Inquire
lulo alleged lobbying by agents of the
d 'thipping trust" against the hill and
Aitff intimations of negotiations for OPP
uous on belligerent ships To sell to the
kforernment was unanimous.
Y With the decision departed the last
nc7e Of some of the most earnest sup.
lnoflers of the shipping bill that the
hueasure could be passed in the senate
DbF March 18th. Although democrats Of
the house, in caucus last night, sought
70 bave the way for the passage Of
1.-THE amended shipping measure in the
lower branch of congress within O day
or LHo, republicans Of the senate held
10 heir decision that the filibuster
1FnInst IL could not be broken. Eve n
} N1ue of the administration senators
WERE inclined to the view that apprG.
lNfIetion measures should now be tal:eL
fHp Ind rushed through before March
10Th. Should this result be achieved,
Il vas believed, there would he no fur.
} Tier effort TO force a vote on the ship
Iii IN the upper house, nor would an
3IIa session be called to consider it.,
dII east for several months.
While no definite decisions have been
; Ht1e the view was admitted by per-
4 t1fa close to the president that the ship
Z 1III will be taken before the country.
II WOULD be shown that the house had
ah.ed the bill after a desperate effort
EI1 been made to break down repub-
.tat opposition in the senate. and that
Iteppnsibility for the failure If the
~f1snre was due to a republican fili-
II4|tr.
ma Investigation ordered Yesterday,
#4|orlty leaders suggested, might
t1'Nf out facts that would throw light
tn ne OPPOSITION to the bill.
ND inquiry will be conducted by
Heuators Walsh, Simmons, Reed, Bur
ton bud Weeks. This committee will
Ucff today to mark plan for proce
61If Should there be no extra ses.
f|t0 the committee could be empower
ia " sit during a recess, as IL Is con-
tfftd that the proposed inquiry coIld
111 be concluded by March Attn.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-02-26

with their nim-fasa and their special
revelations. Let them stew here to-
getl'er in their polygamous mess.
NNHis. Crises III hovor.) Brig. lts
al. have lett. my religion. lost you
'or Il. I've lost myself for it. There's
nothing for me in this world Or the
next without it.
EaGHAM. Taking AaHis in his arns.)
AIMS, III make this life SO happy for
54on. you'll never think OF the next 1t
was the loss OF YOU that crippled me.
If get Won, ri be what ! ought to
have been Ont there, together, we'll
forget all this misery, and trouble and
superstition You'll be different wom-
an. lii be different man. Well live
for each other--happy.
.ANNIs (Bredking dgcay. In q hoorss
t'oicf.) It's too late. I've Just CONG
f.om the altar. I've sworn before God.
BRIGHAM Well, he can't have you,
not even God
N.N,sis Brig
BRicHAM III take you if have to
carry you.
AxxIs. (Retyedt;ag) Brig