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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
MAN KILLS WIFE AND
THREE CHILDREN,

LuraN. Va. Jan. 4.-:our persons.
n mot.'"r and her three children. were
found dead With their skulls crushed
IN their mountain home near here YES.
tcrdHy. They were Mrs. Charles 4
Turner -: James Burner. > Walter
Burner. I; and Il baby one year old
The whereabouts of Charles Burner.
ST.. the father ana husband. is nm
NN"wu. lie was recently released from
IRE state convict camp. To which he
hnd been sentenced for frluiuuS AS
~uult.
The children apparently had been
Killed rs they slept. but the di>ur,lurcd
condition Of the room Indicated that
the mother had fought desperately for
her life. Tie scene of the tragedy Is
an Isolated section M the base Of Mas.
Srnnutten mountain, about five miles
from here.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
REPULSE FRENCH ATTACKS
IN ALSACE THE FRENCH ARE RE
PULSED. AND THE GERMANS
CLAIM TO BE MAKING PROG
RESS WEST OF WARSAW.

Berlin, Jan. J.-Repulsc of French
attacks IN AlSace aud Argonne. the
blowing up of French trench nrrt1
Ul ArIps. aud progress 10y the ter
n.,nS west of Warsaw are the chi.e
points In the official statement tlis at
ternoon.
official announced this afternoon
that German uviatOrs successfully
ruided British ammunition store
houses az Roscnduel and COuderkerIue
near Dunkirk. and hundred British
We're killed 10y bombs Ammunition
and the outskirts Of the village fired.
The Germans have captured the ~
fish town Of BorjimOw. an important
railroad town. The situation south of
the NlStula greatly fayOrs the Ger
mans.
The official bureau yesterday said :
In the western theatre of war. ex-
ccpt for n more or less heavy artillery
combat along the front, II was gener-
ally quiet.
only near Thanh. Ia Alsace. did the
enemy show great activity. After ar
overwhelming humhurdment Of the
heights Ia tile west of Sennheim. the
enemy succeeded during the evening In
capturing uur demolished trenches on
these heights and IN connection there
with the village If Steinhach, which
we stuhhuruly defended. and which
frequently has been mentioned in our
reports. The heights We're retakeu
during the uiglIt by u hayuuet attack.
In the eastern theatre of war the
situation Is unchanged. our attacks
In Poland IA the east uf the Rawl,a
river cputiuup "
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE.

Sacramento. Cal. Jan. 5.--N"d"l-
day was opening day for the Isl Us
sion Of the California Legislature, with
Il large progressive majority in tile
senate. Titular progreSSivrS dc not
control In the assembly. hut claim Suf
ficient accession from the republicans
and democrats to insure II minority
there in supporting what nr' known rs
the administration mens1reS.
These measures 'lo not inclu,l" any
anti-alien legislation either 0s to 'aud
tenure or labor, and semi lfiicinl de-
laratlons are that no suSh Legislation
Is probable
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
TWO GET NEW TRIALS
IN ALLEGED FRAUDS.

Kansas city, Mo-. Jan. New tri-
ais were granted the Rev. Albert g .
Ganrna.r. of Kansas City. and &. II.
Hubbard. of Pittsburg, Kansas two
Of the five men ;rcently convicted her,
Of using the mails to dcfraud In the
sale Of Florida lands 10y the Chamber.
Land Company.
\ new trial was refused Dr. T.. G..
Chambers, of Kansas city president
Of the company. and the motion Of W
e. Harper, Of Fort Laudcrdale. Fla
was continued. T.. l.. Russell of Mi.
ami, Fla, was granted new trial on
eleven of the twelve counts on which
he was convicted, hut he was refused
n new trial ON the twelfth.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
RURAL CREDITS LAW.

Washington. Jan. president viii
Son has received pressing requests
from several sections Of the country
that rural credits legislation he taken
M during the present session of con
gresS aud he Is considering the advis
ability of changing his plans to put
the subject over to next December.
Chairman Glass, Of the hou'e hank
ing committee, told the president yes
terday It would I've advisable to take
m the subject.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
ASKS PREPARATION FOR
SHOOTING OF YANKEES.

Buffalo. y. y. Jan. 1.-The board
If aldermen Yesterday adopted res"-
luton requesting the American govern
ment to take action to secure the pun
ishment of those responsible for the
shooting of Walter Smith and Charles
pnrSch by Canadian soldiers on the
Niagara river. Smith was killed and
DorSch was seriously wounded, The
resolution asks that the government
secure such justice tn the families of
the dead aud wounded as may he just
and proper"
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
high PRIEST or REACTION"

Washington. Jan. 5.-At the sec
ond national conference on popular
government here Senator Owens of
oklahoma. characterized former Presi-
dent Taft as the high priest OF reac-
tion," and assaulted many national 10
ures for their opposition 10 the fhiila-
tive. the referendum and the recall.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
FLORIDA LANDS CASE.

Kansas City. Jan. 5.-Hearing on a
motion for a new trial Of Il. C. Cham
hers. recently convicted OF using the
mails 10 defraud In connection with
Florida Everglades lands. was begun
Yesterday in the federal court. The de
Tense endeavored to show undue iniiu-
once was brought TO bear upon the
Jury before they arrived at a verdict
finding Chambers guilty. Every mem
Der OF that jury has been subpoenaed.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
GOVERNMENT WANTS
EXPORTERS TO COOPERATE.

Washington Jan. J.-Treasury Of
ficialS today are preparing II circular
urging American exporters To coop
crate with the government in IA plan
tu certify cargoes Of neutral ships.
The suggestion is adopted as result
Of Il point involved In the protest Of
the United States TO Great Britain
against Interference with American
shipping.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
GARDNER CRITICISFS
TIE ADMINISTRATIVE

Washington. Jan. An speech
In the house today Mr.. Gardner. Of
Massachusetts. caustically criticised
the administrations policy relative to
nm army increase. He declared a CON
grcssional inquiry was muzzled by the
administration.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
WANT "JEB" STUART'S son
SENT TO WEST POINT.

Washington. Jan. .-Govcr0of stu
art and Senator Swanson, OF Nir-
ginla asked President wilson yester-
,ihy To honor the memory of General
J. T.. II. stuart. Confederate leadI,
nv appointing his grandson. ). l. Is.
stuart. of Norfolk. to West Point Tile
president promised to consider The re-
quest
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
WARSAW SAID TO
BE NIPREGNABLE.

London. Jan. Sit Is reported
five million Russian soldiers have
passed through Warsaw going west
ward aud southwark. Warsaw Is sur
rounded by immense field Notifications
aud IL Is believed il Is impregnabIe.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
RUSSIAN AEROPLANES
DO MUCH DAMAGE.

Lemberg. Gallcia. Jan. 5.-rvo
Russian uer0planeS engaged three
Austrian air ships In n battle ahn5"
PrzemySl today. At five thousand feet
the Russians dropped six bombs on
the forts. destroying three guns. Thrc,
Austrian ships arose. one bemg disa.
hled, and the others forced To- descend
The Russians returned 10 their station
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
ITALY LANDS MARINES
AT DURAZZO.

Rome. Italy, Jan. 5.---ltaliau ma
rines were Landed mt Duraxzp, Albania,
last night. and are now holding Il r city
Ia prevent capture aud looting 10y the
MusSulman Insurgents. Members OF
the various legations are refugeeing on
Italian war ShiDs.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
SUPREME COURT COURT
AFFIRMS LOWER COURT

Washington. Jan. 1.-The supreme
court today affirmed the Judgment of
u quarter of million dollars obtained
by Lowe & Company, Danbury hatteir
against members of the Hatters' Union
for dnmages resulting from boycott.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
AUSTRIA CLAIMS BIG VICTORY
OVER TIE RUSSIANS

Vienna. Jan. 1.-The Austrlms lie.
cisively checked the Russians ad,auc
ing on Cracow. inflcting hea,y losses
and taking thirty thousand prisoners
The Russian casualties are severe
around the Dunajec river.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
PORTUGUESE HAVE
CLIMBED INTO THE WAR.

Lisbon. jan. 5.-It Is officially a
nounced that Portuguese troops have
engaged the Germans at Angola. West
Africa. This aliens Portugal with the
allies.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
MANATEE MAN KILLED BY
TRAIN IN GEORGIA.

WaycroSs. Ga. Jan. 5.--n. l..
Sweat. a. was killed by a train hore
last night. He lived at Manatee. Fla
]. G. Darcy. Of Palmdale. has
closed up his work with the PalIudaie
Land Company. Of Kansas City, and
Mr.. Darcy viii continue to mike his
home IN Palmdale. and win open up
local land office there.
Frank Jones, deputy sheriff OF Jack
sonyille, returned last night with q
white prisoner from wauchula, cbare-
ed with embezzlemeDt.
Consistent advertising brings results.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07
DVAND VI Been Successful in Alsace, and the
MOVED lNTO Neupied the Demolished Trenches
OUADTrD TnD on the Heights of West Sem
UUANlLN lUDhHave Also Captured Trenches
4 Cterpbach
Sternbach.
,;;ONET ONSLAUGHT

ED
sTORk the Formidable Was
AND Darently No Change in
DID MWar Zone.
SKIRTS &
AND OVEN I.-By Wireless. -
BRITISH ARFess in Alsace is admit
Is afternoon. The
- displayed In the Al
ne remainder Of the
GERMANS MAKE ' %eSi the S9f heights III,
occupied 10y the
IMPORTANT POLE e sss, gssf the he,
nd Stenbach
ar strong
1T is THE GERMAN CLAIsessio,n OF OF
THE SITUATION SOUTH Opau at
VISTULA Is VERY FAVORA
mn r..p,p u,,ccp.,s arine
- ''''' ida
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-07

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The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06

|. took the Town Council until close to midnight last night to dis sOse of the business matters up be- fore il. In the first place they were ..she. lass getting started owing to sae fact that Councilman King did act arrive from Hadley, whither he had been on business trip. until after nine O clock, and as Council man Paup is at Roe Point driving piles, there could be no meeting un- til after his arrival.
 wAea the meeting was called to or ter, the different committees made taeir reports. among them being Coun- eIlulau Ryus as chairman of the Police Committee. who stated that the Chief of Police had followed the in s1ruesions of the Council in arrest ing several of the objectionable char sese.s around town. who after trial Aefo-e Judge Plunley had been put to work on the streets He also re porter that Judge Piumley had made the statement that the ordinances aere not sufficiently plain to clean sus the objectionable characters ire QuentiDg houses of ill-Tepate in the town and the committee had accord inely asked him to draw up an 'menasnent 10 the eisting ordinances n this subject which he had done
 As the request of NIT. Ryus, Iu.lge PIumley read the draft for n ordinance he had prepared on the subject. which was then on motion given the three readings required by 's~ and passei as Ordnance No. no
 The Chief of Police, who is ex- offieie health officer. reported that many sof the rubbish filtered lots in
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
A DARE DEVIL RESCUE

Pzzlize E Ssve1- from -wfstsry grave as she Dream tonight 1T what Is termed Dare Devil Rescue Her lorer. HarT, seeing her Perilous e0a- ditiCa az kz is passing on his motor cycle. turns his machine to7Szrds the scene and rides as full speed off the end ot 2 landing. coming wislin 2 few f4es Of sls sinking girL This is another Of those exiting episodes th4s makes Pauline o1s ot the mos.
 P9p1lzr pictures on the sereen to- day Pzthe Daily Nswss showing The avi4tors in action at the tattls front New Years Dzr in the Tre1etes and E2ny otter nsw war scenes, amor 2 waieh Foz will see the first pictures ever shown iz this t2~n Of the dead soldiers on the hattie field The cen sership has allowed about 100 feet oi shis grus7me scene in this weekly. \ goed many people have wanted U
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06

see this but is will make you turn a. WAY. -You ars assured of at least one gsod Iaugh tonight, as there are two comedies on tap, The Catch of The Season. which pertains 10 the fishing of most ametures, and. Lest. i Pair Of Shoes, is one Of those con sinuo1s laughs. This pair of shoes sure makes the rounds They are usei 10 throw at the eats on the tack fence. . savings hank and many other things This IS one of the boosting shows tonight, 50 you are assured ot nothing but the best ad
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
Council Passes Ordinances Applying
 To Taxes And Their Collection

being to do their duty, and if any of the council or of the Towns of fieers had anything to say. now was the time to say it.
 As Municipal Magistrate, Judge Plumlsy stated that he was perfectly in accord with the Mayor and the Council in their "Clean Up' move ment, and to that end had drawn up Ordinance No. 110.
 approved and warrants ordered drawn for same.
 A petition was read from property owners on Bawden street and the gulch beyond, asking that the Town lay d sewer along the gulch and pledging to pay their part. An inves- tigation of their number showed that less than one-half the property own CTS had signed the petition, so no ac- sion could be taken, but the opinion of the Council was that several of those who had refused to sign the petition and are maintaining nuisanc- es in the shape of open eesspools and the like, should be brought to time
 or so doing.
 Ordinance No. III, amending the time for the assessment and eollee- ting on municipal taxes was then read and passed.
 Charles Deppe was unanimously el- ected Town Assessor, his compensa- sion therefore being fixed at $50.
 The condition of Main street then came ID for discussion and the Street Committee was instructed to prepare plans for improving same and to see that petition to that effect he circulated among the property own ers who would be affected.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06

the town had been cleaned up during the past ten days, but that several property owners refused to act along is line, and he planned accordingly
 make an example of one of them
 :, arresting him.
 The Street Commissioner reported progress on street repairs, and stated that old lumber had been sent up to she cemetery, where it would be used for path making.
 The report of the Municipal Mag .strate was read, showing that there had been eight cases before hin, sluring the month of April. Seven of the defendants had been found guilty, while one case had been dismissed,
 sI7.oo had been collected in fines, sud the penalties in the balance had been worked out on the city streets
 The Chief of Police reported tha, the fact that work on the streets confronted petty offenders was hay ing the desired effect, and that con l;sions generally were much improved
 On the question as to the status of the Police Magistrate with regard to the chief of Police. Mayor Beegle suggested that for the purpose of avoiding the possibility of friction ol -rnss purposes in the future, 1t were lest that the Police Committee be re sponsible for the actions of the Chief of Police and those under him He said he did not believe there wat a single member of the committee ol ofthe council but desired to clean III the town and keep it clean, and that none of them were desirous of appear ing in the limelight or making any bid for popularity, their only though
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
THE FAMOUS PLAYERS
 AT THE GRAND

The Master Mind proves to be one excellent picture, and MT. Breese a brilliant star in dramatic circles, as ne played tine role of Henry Allen the scheming, hardened criminal. His opportunities are greater ill the screen performance than otherwise. This famous play was run an entire year at the Harris Theater, New York, but will be run only two nights at the Grand Theater, iii Ketchikan, so don't miss the opportunity of see
 ing this brilliant dramatic star and q wonderful picture with rich stage settings and backed by splendid company of players. The seventh episode of Lucille Love, The Girl of Mystery will be shown Friday and Saturday night, and Cohen and Top linsky will be there to make you laugh. adv.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
MAKES
 AN APPEAL

Washington, May 6-An appeal from the Chinese government to tho Christians of the world asking for their moral support in the present crisis has been received at the White House. The appeal states that China has asked nothing more than self respecting people will demand, and this being denied, they will enter q state of war, if need be, rather than surrender what is theirs by every right. They ask the United States to use every possible influence with Japan to prevent conflict between that country and China.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
SEATTLE IN soUTHBoUND

The City Of Seattle was in south bound this morning, somewhat late on account of the fog. She had several passengers on board for this port, among them being Senator Charles Sulzer and family and J. N. Shoup, who came down from Juneau. The Seattle took on fifteen boxes of sal mon at this port, loading them at the Ketchikan Cold Storage dock.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
CAPTURE X
 NOTED THIEF

Port Said, May 6-Word comes from Turkssran that the Russian fore $ operating in that region have been generally successful Organized eppo slsion was broken recently by the -sptGre by the Russians at khori of she u0sssi k0rd leader Sinako.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
TWO SHIPS
 COMING UP

Seattle, May 6-The Admiral Evans got away from this port for the north at seven last night. Her passengers for Ketehikan are Mrs. Mae Brooks, C. H. Garfield, Chester Iverson, Pete Iverson, M Mahoney and five steer age.
 The Spokane sailed two hours later. Her Ketehikan passengers are J II. Scott and wife, E. P. Ramsey, W. AL lison and one steerage.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
GERMANS USE
 GAS BOMBS

I.ozdoa, May 6-Gsneral French re- ports that heavy fighting continues all along the Allied line in Flanders and northern France with little if
 4y tAangss> TAe GarEans are again 1slzg gas aozsbs, which Aave at var ious times compelled the British so fall back into their second trenches bus III each instance they have re- surned to their original positions be fore the German charge ceenrrsd- in thss way they were able to hold the latter at almost every point.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
MILL ASk FOR
 WAR ST0PPACE

London. May 6-Adviees have leca Fsszeivsd here from the Hague to Inc 1ffees that delegates have been elect sd by the wOman's Congress now ia session there to petition the diffee ers countries aow 2t war 10 esase- Fha committee will visit Great Britoa first.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06

Petrograd, May 6-The Teuton ad- vance has been brought to stand still at the Dunajec river. Here their old tactics of massed rush failed to carry them across the river and into the Russian lines. Achievements and supplies are being sent forward to the Russian troops from Premysl.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
WON'T STAND
 PRIZE COURT

WasAingsou. May 6-The Admins Sr4slon AAs completed iss note 10 Ger n2ey on the sinking of the Frye. EE is GsTlzuy is refused the right 10 take tae matter insO : prize court, Oz the ground that 10 WAT exists hs swsea GeEm4ny and tks United States. sHa that Germany had not included ssAeat, with whieh the Frye was loaded. iR her list of eontrabaasi goods
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
FOG WAS | SURPRISE

The fog which descended upon tal. region between ten and eleven last night, proved b be euite trial and hardship to the gas boat men sev- esal narrow escapes from piling uE on the rocks are reported, but nc actual accidents occurred
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
HUERTA LIKES
 THE J. $ \.

New York, May 6--Fricnds of Vie toriano Huerta, formerly dictator of Mexico, state that the latter will probably decide to make New York his home in the future. It is under stood that his family are to leave Europe shortly for this side.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
BACK FROM WEST COAST

Henry Wilke, manager of tine New England tish company plant at this point, and who had been away on a trip to the West Coast, returned this morning. He states that the fish scow he had taken to the West Coast for fish buying purposes is now anchored back of Pigeon Island, a. bout mile east of Cone Island, with Harry Rice in charge. The ex- pertinent of buying fish, chiefly hali- but of course for freezing, will be made. The scow carries a stock of groceries and fishing gear for the convenience of the fishermen.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
THREE MORE
 1. HARE SUNK

London, May 6-The freighter Cathay and the steam trawler Strat- ton were sunk in the North Sea by German under sea raiders yesterday. The sinking of the schooner Earl of Latham in the Irish Sea is also re- ported. The crews escaped in safety in every instance.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
ULT|MATUM
 REACHES PEK|N

Pekin, May 6-Japan's ultimatum to China has been received. The gov ernment has had nothing to say a. hout what its answer will be. but it ls evident that there is no thought of backing down in the fact that the work of fortifying this city and Tsinan is being pushed by thousands of soldiers and coolies.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
JAPANESE
 FLIGHT BEGINS

Mukden, May 6-Thousands of Jap anese, men and women alike, are ar llving here on their way out of China The Chinese view this exodus ..ith stohd indifference.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
}|G BATTLE
 CONTINUES

vieuna, May lTerrifie fighting -p,ztinues on fine western tialicissa front, where ths Russians are app sntly not So badly defeated sat first reported They are now firmly en- sssnehel an.l shc GerrnAu-Austris.n forces are apparently unable 10 bres' 5 eheir lines
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
JAPS DECLARE
 MARTIAL LAW

Tokio, May 6-Martial law has eeen sanctioned on the kwang Tuang peninsula by the Japanese govern ment. It is understood that this point will be used as the base from which the Japanese troops will oper- ate against the Chinese.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
JUDGE NAMES CENSUS TAKERS

Judge Jennings yesterday named N. F. Pcwers and M A. Mitchell as official census takers for the coming .-wss CT dry" election These gentle men have prepared their books accord ing to the instructions of The Judge and started sn tkeir rounds this after Eosz.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
AMERICANS
 ARRESTED

Vienna, May 6-Former U. s. Sen ator Young of Des Moiaes, Iowa, who was arrested at Innsbruck on a charge of being a possible spy for the Allies was released yesterday. His companion, formerly American Consul at Berne, Switzerland, is held on the same charge.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06

George West, assistant keeper of the Cape Hinehinbrook light station, who had been in town for several days left for the south On the Seattle.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
JAPS READY
 FOR SIEGE

San Row. May 6-The Japanese barracks at this point are being put n shape to resist 9 seige- Several heavy guns are being mounted, and machine guns are 10 be seen every where.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
MOTHERS DAY

Next Sunday is set aside the world over as Mothers Day in honor of which every one should wear white flower. Kubley will receive large shipment of cut flowers on the
 Spokane Saturday. Get your order in early. ad.
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
NU-BoNE coRsET5

Bfrs. George washburn, local repre- sentative Fittings in privacy at Tashburn's Millinery Store. For in
 formation call up U. 13e. If. adv
The Ketchikan miner., 1915-05-06
NEW PIPE LINE TO cANNERY

Manager J. c. Barber of the water company will install another water main out to the cannery. Pipe for this purpose has been hauled out that way and will be laid at once.
 See the sixteenth episode of Pauline at the Dream tonight. adv.