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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14
Notice of Sale of school Bonds.

Arcadia, Fla. Dec. %. 1914.
Notice Is hereby given that the Coun-
ty Board of Public Instruction of De
Soto County. Florida, will receive seal
ed bids at the office Of the Superlnten-
dent of Public Instruction of said
county in Arcadia, Florida, until noon,
February LIST, 1915. for the purchase of
Special Tax School District Bonds, au-
thorized ana issued in the sum of sew
enty-five thousand (ST5.000) dollars by
Arcadia Special Tax School District
No. l. of DeSoto County, Florida.
Thirteen thousand tS13,OO0) dollars
of the seventy-6ve thousand (SI5,0O0J
dcllars of bonds Is hereby offered for
sale, sixty-two thousand lS02, 000) dol
lars worth having been sold to IL. T..
HOltz & Company. Of Chicago, on Feb
rurary 18th. 1914, the same are issued
In denominations of one thousand ISL
O00) dollars each. numbered slXty-three
to seventy-flve (03-I5) both inclusive,
numbers one to sixty-two (1-62) inclu-
sive having been previously sold. bear
ing date OF first day Of January, 1911,
maturing thirty $500 years after date.
bearing interest at the rate Of five per
ccntum q per cent? per annum, paya
bic semt-annually, principal ana inter
est payable at Arcadia. DeSoto County.
Florida.
The said board reserves the right
10 sell the whole or any part of the
said thirteen thousand ($13,00O) dol
lar1 Of bonds and also reject any or
all bids Each bidder Is required to
furnish certified check for two per
centum q per century Of his bid. as
evidence OF good faith. checks Of m
successful bidders viii he returned.
while check Of successful bidder will
he forfeited In case they fail or re
fuse TO take bonds allotted them.
Dated by order Of the board mt Ar
cadia, this the tenth day OF December
1914.
(Signedl JAS. o. Buckley.
supt. Public instruction. Desoto Coun-
ty. 24dec-5t
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14
Notice.

Notice.
I viii be at the following places on
dates given below to receive tax re-
turns for the year 1915:
Limestone, Jan. 18th.
Lily, Jan. 10Th.
Horse Creek, Jan. Goth.
Ona. Jan. 21st.
Fort Green, Jan. 22nd.
Bowling Green. Jan. 25th and Goth.
Avon Park. Jan. 9th aud 2Sth.
Sweetwater. Feb. list.
Crewsville, Feb. End.
Venus. Feb. 4th.
palmdale at noon Feb. 9Th.
Citrus Center, Feb. CO.
LaBelle, Feb. Sth.
Bermont Mt noon Feb. 9th.
Cleveland at noon Feb. 10Th.
Fort Ogden, Feb. 18th.
Platts. Feb. 18th.
Owens. Feb. 18th.
Pine Level. Feb. 10Th.
Oak Hill. Feb. 10th.
Brownville. Feb 18th.
Gardner, ~Feb. 18th.
Murdoch. Feb. Goth.
Mccall. Feb. 9th.
Charlotte HarhOr March 10Th.
Punta Gorda, March 10th, 18th and
18th.
Nocatec, March 10Th.
Wauchula, March oath, 2jth. Goth
and 2Ith.
Iofo. April Bird.
Arcadia. during entire spring term
Of circuit court.
Yours,
II. G. MURPHY,
lT-tf. Tax Assessor DCSOto Co.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14
GOVERNOR BLEASE
AGAIN IN THE LIME LIGHT.
Disbands Entire National Guard Of
South Carolina.

Columbia. :. c.. Jan. 12.-lmmedi-
at,ly after the governor had issued an
order yesterday mastering ont of ser
vice the entire organized militia uf
South Carolina. officers of the Nation
al Guard launched movement to
have some of the companies restored
under Goveruor-eect Mauning's admin
lstutiou. which begins next week. Of
ticcrS also took steps to prevent COM
ulete REORGANIZATION expected to fol-
low II the S2OO.OOO worth of munitions
loaned by the war department We're or
dered returned to Washington. To
avert this they directed kilograms Ia
the South Carolina delegation I'm CON
greSs. urging that action he withheld
pending REORGANIZATION.
The proclamation Of the governor
was signed yesterday afternoon at :
o'clork. and copy WAS sent tn the
office Of the secretary of state fol
crrtiiicdtinu. The adiutunt general
Office bate yesterday received notilicu
tiun of the receipt Of the order.
Governor Blcasc had explained hi'
action In the mastering out of the mil
itia hv saying that the existence ut
differences between the secretary ol
war aud the secretary of the navy an'
Adlutant General Moore. on one side
and himSci" un the other, prumpic,
him to take this step.
Why ~" Mustered I'm Ont.
These differences. said the chief eN
ccutiye. resulted IN srriouS breaches
of discipline I'm the militia.
The present governor Of the stat,
Of South Carolina * Of the opinion
that il would be unfair and unjust ~
his Iart tp turn over to his successor
IN office the militia Of South Carolina
IN it, present condition. the order
read.
Th,itv-uuc companies. made mp al
Approximately 1000 officers ana men
are affected 10y the order.
Many trlpgrumS were sent tu Wash
iEgton by the militia officers, ursinl
the South Carolina delegation IN CON
greSs ~ confer with the secretary OF
war aud ask that No steps be- taken
for the return Of property until ar
for the return of property uutil an
opportunity * given To take the mat
ten M after the Inauguration Of Rich
ard | Manning.
The government property held 10y
the South Carolina militia Is valued
at approximately S2O0OOO. IT I'll,
{, rms Of the proclamation Of the gov
eIuor are carried out. all this proper
~ will have To he returned {" the
national war office.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14

rendered by the Honorable Il. a. Whit
ney, Judge Of the Circuit Court OF the
Tenth Judicial Circuit Court Of the
State Of Florida In and for DeSoto
County in chancery sitting, wherein
$. Rosln is complainant and s. u.
Thomas 1t al are defendants, I, w. d..
Bell. Special Master In Chancery, VIII
sell on the first Monday In February,
A. ID. 1915. the same being the first
day Of said month, within the legal
hours OF sale, to the highest ahd best
bidder, for cash, In front of the Court
House door In the City Of Arcadia,
County Of DeSoto, Florida. the, follow
ing lands. tenements and heredita-
ments, tO-wit:
Lot No. I, in Block No. 4. IN A. s.
WatsOn's Southwest addition to Ar
cadla,, DeSoto County, Florida; the
same being a subdivision OF the North
east quarter Of the Southwest quarter
OF Section 80 I'm Township 81, South
Of Range n. East situate, lying and
being In the County Of DeSoto and
State Of Florida.
The said properly being sold for
the purpose Of satisfying the final de-
cree rendered I'm the said cause ON the
18th day Of December, 1914, together
with costs Of said proceeding.
w. d. BELL, Special Master in
Chuncery.
Leitner and Leltner, Solicitors for
Complainant. 81 Deceit
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14
TO BLACK.
MAIL THE PRESIDENT.

Cleveland. Ohio. Jan. T.--James
Spana. Of Youngstown, Ohio, who Sc
cret service agents say wrote a black
hand" letter to President Wilson. de-
manding money. was brought TO Cleve-
land last night and placed In jail. spa.
ma denies the charge. He was arrested
in Youngstown. The only charge reg
istered against Spana is violating DC
United States laws" -
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14

In the DeSoto County Circuit Court.
Tenth judicial Circuit Of Florida,
In Chancery.
f., A. Dey, +. T. shoyer, William Il.
Cain, n. A. Kirch, X. j. GOerke, A.
II. Peal, l.. p. II. Peal. w. A. Dix
on and II. l.. FOoks, constituting
the Trustees of the First Methodist
Episcopal Church Of Newark. Essex
County. New Jersey. VS.. r. Warren
Kingsleyf Bill TO Remove Cloud.
TO r.. Warren Kingsley, the Defend
ant herein:
You win hereby take notice that a
bill of complaint has been. filed against
you by the said comnlainants. wherein
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14
KAISER REPORTED
VISITING ARMY AT FRONT

Paris. Jan. 12.-It is reported the
kaiser Is visiting his army on French
soil, and Is living at the chateau Of n
French member Of the chamber Of
deputies In northern France.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14

FOR SALE-Palm Island. near Boca
Grande. containing no acres OF the
best grade OF truck and fruit lan,i
absolutely frost proof. suitable for|
growing alligator pears. pineapple
lines and lemons aud all varieties'
of vegetables. both water and ians
transportation being only three miles
from G. II. \ n. Railroad; find
gulf beach. bathing and fishing, thred
cottages; $780, 90 per acre. eaeyI
terms. See or write II. n. Kinney
Arcadia, fia- s-leWt
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14
Notice for Publication.

Department Of the Interior U. s. Land
Office ut Gainesville. Florida, De
cember 3, 1914.
Notice is hereby given that Charles
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14
ARCADIA. FLORIDA
&. +. HIGHSNIITH,
Physician and Surgeon.

office Rooms No. $50.
Whidden Building.
Office Hours: to 10 Al. M. (; to :ju
u. IN. 4; I 80 to $500 p. M.
Office Phone 2T2: Residence w.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14

wANTED-Ten or fifteen colored
boys IL to 10 years OF age for cad
dying on golf course. Parents or
guardians must give consent for
boys To leave home; 81 90 per day
guaranteed. Write Harry Cowie, Boz
ca Grande. Fla. 10dec-tfI
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14
GEORGIA INSURANCE
MAN SUICIDES.

Blakelcy. Ga, Jan. &c. II.
Robinson. prominent ! france man,
suicided 10y shooting In his office to-
duy. Financial troubles.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14

FOR RENT. with privilege of buying.
20 acres good farming and trucking
lands under good Tense and ready for
the pillow. VIII rent at reasonable
price or 90 on shares. cropping with
right man. Apply to J. @. Lang
well, Arcadia X. +. ID. 2, Box 81.
10dec-tf
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14

Masters Sale.
Under and by virtue OF a decree
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1915-01-14
NOTED GEORGIA
MILLIONAIRE is DEAD.

Atlanta. Jan. 12.-Samuel Iumau,
the millionaire cotton broker and phil
uuthrupl~t and known all over the
south aud east. died this morning.
aged about ~ years. Of heart failure.
lie had been ill three months.
. BUSINESS LOcALS.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
Ten Dead At Shreveport,
Says Last Report Before
Messages Are Broken OF

SHREVEPORT. La. Sept. 0.-Shreve-
port has been cut off from communi-
cation with New Orleans and louisiana
Mississippi coast district since 10 0 clock
last night, but reports received before
train traffic was discontinued told OF
heavy property damage and some loss
Of life. Many persons were caught in
danger points and later advices today
are expected to add to the list of fataii-
ties. reported at from rive to ten.
The wind attained a velocity of ninety
miles an hour spasmodically. at New
Orleans. the highest on record.
New Orleans was reported to be IN
darkness last night. A number of small
buildings were wrecked and others dam
aged. including some of the old French
market structures. Property loss IN
that city and vicinity wall reach 3l.UOJ.
O0a, it was reported.
High winds were reported at points
fifty miles inland in southern Louisiana.
The Peavy- Binne Lumber Company 5
big saw min at Kinder, La. was de-
stroyed by fire with n loss of 5000.
For a time the entire town was in dan
ger.
The Texas and Pacific railway has
cause Of danger in crossing the Missis-
sippi river. The Vicksburg. Shreveport
and Pacific railway lost communication
with Nicksburg, after receiving mes
sage from there late last night that the
east-bound passenger train was delayed
nearly two hours in crossing the Mis-
s.ssippi Traffic over the New Orleans
Northeastern railway out of New Or
leans has been interrupted.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
MENCANS CUT OFF
US. TROOPER'SEARS

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Sept. 30-Capt
Frank r. Mccoy. who commands the
subdistrict OF Mission. has secured ar
affidavit from Guadalupe Cuellar. one OF
the party OF Mexicans who crossed the
border and attacked United States
troopers at Progreso last Friday night,
capturing Trooper Richard J. johnson.
Captain Mccoy today summarized the
statement OF the Mexican. who is under
arrest, in the following report to the
southern Department:
Under command Of the Carranza off,
Ger stationed at Las Pelados, with his
troop. recently arrived from Matamoros.
q crossing was made during the night
in their boats. The detachment OF
American soldiers at the crossing waa
shot up and Overpowercd: one. presum-
ably Richard johnson. was made prl-
soner and taken across to the Mexican
side. where he was. without provoca-
ton. shot Ave times. his ears and head
cut off and carried away as souvenirs
and the remains thrown into the Rio
Grande.
THE horses and arms captured from
the American detachment were taken
across and held in the cuartel OF the
Carranza soldiers at Las Pelados. which
IL only quarter of 4 mile from the
crossing and scene Of the fight
Unconfrmed reports have told OF the
paradins Of the head Of the American
soldier. stuck on a pole. through the
small villages on the Mexican side OF
the Rio Grande. Johnsons home was
in Mount Morris, n. Y. He was twentJ-
one years old
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
MANY KILLED IN GALE.
NEW ORLEANS IS HIT
Crescent City Cut OF From Rest
of WorId-Damage Passes
Million Mark.
Continued from First Page.)

CONTINUED from First Pase)
delta south Of New Orleans are report
ed 70 have been broken In several
pieces.
Trains are marooned and all service
stopped since Yesterday afternoon be-
tween Mobile and New Orleans.
Velocity of 86 Miles.
The wind attained velocity OF
eighty-six miles an hour during the
height OF the storm. Hundreds Of
buildings are reported damaged. Scores
Of persons are reported injured from
flying debris. The death toll from drown
ing was large in isolated outlying sec
tions.
Because Of the break In communities
lion. estimates Of the loss; both in
Wireless COMMUNICATION. itself. ,uncer-
tain and frequently Interrupted. was
had only through two steamships. the
Excelsior. anchored here. and the
Creole. anchored below New Orleans.
sral bodies floating down the river
The storm was said to have been OF
comparatively short duration. but one
OF the worst ever suffered by New Or
leans.
The storm broke shortly before 6
o'clock last evening. Ample warning OF
It's progress across the Gulf from the
Caribbean sea had been given. Before
o'clock the gale had largely subsidized.
Automobiles To Rescue.
No serious damage to the principal
levees was reported. Automobile and
boat parties took survivors from peril
Gus places.
The death toll 10 believed largest in
small cities along Lake Ponchartrain
and the Mississippi. Fragmentary re-
ports stated Biloxi. Miss: Avondale,
La. and other towns are inund a ed.
Several feet OF water are reported in
Biloxfs business district.
Relief ships are being sent from here
and other nearby cities. Mobile escaped
serious DAMAGE from the storm. Waves
swept over the wharves and several
buildings were DAMAGED
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
BIG THR0NG CHEERS
BLUEJACKET DRILL

A crowd of enormous proportions
gathered on the White Lot yesterday
afternoon and enthusiastically applaud
ed 800 blueiackets from the President s
yacht. the Dol phin, Sylph, and Norfolk
training station for the TraDpy and pic
turesuLe drill given.
The exhibition was opened br the
sailors forming in line II Cress parade.
stretching almost entirely across the
Whit, Lot. east and west. InmedIG; ely
after forming tho bue Jackets, accom-
panied by hand. sang The Star
Spangled Banner and "Saiing Over the
Bounding Main
Commanded by Lieut.. &. r. Laird and
Ensign J. McMiller. the two battalions
then drew out slny Ilag3 and gave a
drill. followed by sottins-up exc rcises
AMI the manua, n arms
The drill concluded, the sailors
marched around the Ellipse and formed
In two lines with bayonets fixed as II
to reDel a street riot. Interesting and
complex maneuvcrs were then executed
as the blueiackets reformed as COM
panies and passed in review before the
commanding officer.
The drill was arranged by Commander
W. W. Galbraith. Y. s. n, and DR..
Frank f.. Gibson. chairman Of the enter.
tainment committee.
The sailors from the ST. Helena Train.
ing station returned to Norfolk last
night.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
ADVANCE
OF ALLIED FORCES
Marconi Predicts Germans viii
Be Driven Out of France and
Belgium.

LONDON. Sept 3o-"The armies OF
French and Joffre are making a verit-
able hell for the Germans. The on
slaught Of the allies guns has been ter
rife" In these words Guglielmo Mar
conf, wireless inventor, and lieutenant
in the Italian army, who returned to
London today from tire weeks trip
to the British ana French lines. spoke
of the awful havoc Of the allies ad-
vance in the western theater OF war
Mr.. Marconi. for six days. was an eye
witness of the offensive Of the allies
and saw the hugh force OF British and
French soldiers rush for the German
trenches and observed the slaughter Oh
the Germans that ensued.
He gave it as his expert opinion that
the events of the last week on the
western front were but the promise
of q more insistent advance by the
allies. He is inspired with unboundea
the ability Of the allies to push tho
Germans out OF France; but he feels.
because of the advantage the Germans
gained in their quick entry INTO france
some time before they. are entirely
dislodged. He predicts that eventually
the allies will drive every German out
Of France and will keep going across
the German border, II occasion ue-
ma nds II.
II agree with Lord Kitchener" he
says. that the Germans have shot
their bot. The events of last week
show beyond doubt that the allies are
now able to take the offensive with
every sign pointing to the ultimate vic"
tory of their arms. After all these long
weeks of living in the trenches while
the Germans have gradually driven
their way into Russia. the reverse in the
allies favor in the west is inspiring to
every one who is hopeful of Germany
being crushed. The spirit of the allies
to beat the enemy was brilliantly re-
f1ected in the momentous charge that
began the morning of September IS.
The advance Is still on: and from the
way 1t was going when l left the lines
yseterday. it Is pretty sure to keep up.
One might say the allies have the Ger
mans on the run.
And it is well to reflect that while
the British and French are pushing the
Germans. out Of France their big ally,
Russia. now appears not only to have
stopped the German advance in the
east. but Is regaining lost territory. 1t
all augurs for the ultimate success of
the arms Of all the allies
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
DANIELS TO ATTEND
FUNERAL OF KNAPP

Secretary of the Navy Daniels will at
tend the funeral services tomorrow of
Capt. j. J. Knapp. commandant of the
League Island navy yard. who died yes.
terday of apoplexy. Funeral services
o'clock at the Church OF the Epiphany
on G street, between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth. Burial with full military
honors will be at Arlington
Captain Knapp was for a number OF
years at the Washington Navy Yard
and in the photographic Bureau lie
was hfty-eight years OF age. Captain
Knapp's last sea command was with
the battleship Connecticut at Vera Cruz
during the attack on that city, and had
charge of getting American refugees
from Vera Cruz to Galveston
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
He BRINGS PROOF
OF BIG CROP STORY
Seventy.Pound Pumpkins Are
Raised, At Home For Aged
and Infirm.

An agricultural exhibit. including
several seventypound pumpkins. at the
east entrance to the District building
today somewhat substantiates the re-
port Of the superintendent Of the Home
for the Aged and 1nfirm. at Blue Plains
D. c.. which is In the hands OF the Dis
trict Commissioners.
More than $4,000 worth OF farm and
garden products has been produced al
the Blue Plains home during the year
according to the report. which also re-
cites many other items OF progress
made at the institution during the
twelve months.
There was erected q canning, packing
and storage house. where surplus fruit,
and vegetables have been canned. porl
and beef cut up. salted. and cured. with
watts for pickles. kraut, corned beef ant
pork. This building was constructed
from condemned material.
Under William j. Fay, superintendent
the home last year accommodated
larger number of inmates than at an,
time. Numerous improvements wer,
made. The institutions herd Of cattle
was increased in quantity and Qualit,
SO that 1t now produces nifty gallons
Of milk a day. Also the poultry plant
was enlarged. The woodland section oi
the farm was enclosed by two-milt
wire fence. providing splendid pasturine
facilities.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
Argentine Envoy Arranges With
State Department For Con-
ference Next Week.
Definite ACTION EXPECTED
Representatives Of Carranza
Still Are Confident of Win
ming Recognition.

Romulo s. Naon. the Arsentine am
tassador. is in Washington. arrs ngins
with the State Department for another
Pan Arnerican conference on Mexico.
It is understood that the conference
will be held late next week. when the
three weeks allowed for a determination
Of which faction in Mexico Is strong
enough to merit recognition expires.
Ambassador Naon. who was to have
sailed for Buenos Aires a week ago,
said today that he would not leave be-
fore the middle of next month. indi-
eating that some definite action with
regard to Mexico would be taken before
that time.
representatives Of Carrarfka here still
are confident that recognition will go
to the first chief.
Formal disavowal. based on q report
from General Nafarette. the Carranxa
geenral on the border, was made today
BY Eliseo Arradondo. head OF the Car
rama agency. of the charge that Car
ranzistas are aiding the border bandits
In their raids into American territoy.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
Farms Without Horse

MARINETTE. Wis, Sept. 3O.-Eighty
acres of land cleared and cultivate ed
without a horse setting foot on the
place is the record made by w. g,
Wyckon, former Bloomington, Ill.
farmer, who located at Crivitz, in Mari
nette county, last year. His farm was
Wyckof says this is the age of power
He has an eleven-ton tractor and
whether. the task is clearing land lev.
eiins, blowing, disking, narrowing. or
harvesting; the tractor furnishes the
power. When he goes TO town Wyckofs
drives an auto.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
Carranza Orders
Neutrality Observed
Along U. S. Border

GALVESTON. Tex. Sept S0.-General
Carranza has issued strict orders
against violation of neutrality laws on
the American border. providing sever
est punishment for infractions. accord
ing to a Cablegram received from Vera
Cruz.
General Nafarette. Carranzista COM
nander at Matamoras. wired the local
consulate that American troops near
Brownsville. instead of aiding him In
putting down border troubles. have fired
on his soldiers, killing and wounding
many Of them
The Washington times., 1915-09-30
SEEKS EFFICIENCY IN
TREASURY BUREAUS
Improvement Committee Organ.
lied and Begins Depart.
mental Inquiry.

The Treasury Department Improve
ment Committee. appointed by Secre-
tary McAdoo to recommend measures
of economy and more efficient admins
tration, was organized in the office of
Assistant Secretary Malburn this morn
ing.
All bureau and division chiefs of the
department were summoned to NEE ;ne
committee members. and Assistant Sec
retary Malburn. bespoke the fullest
measure of cooperation.
Assistant Secretaries Newton and
Peters replied. and the various COM
mittee members were assigned to hu-
rcaus and divisions 10 prosecute their
inquiries.
The Washington times., 1915-09-30

French cavalry In the thick OF the
fehting. 1t had been generally be-
lieved that cavalry could not be used
effectively along the western front
and particularly In the hilly country
of the Champagne.
In Paris, however. IL was a matter
Of common knowledge that General
Joffre planned to use his cavalry 10
charge the enemy's guns. For many
weeks French cavalry horses have
been In training in southern France
for tast such an engagement.