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The Detroit times., 1916-08-16

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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-04-20
BRITISH CRISIS,
BELIEVED OVER
CABINET LEADERS REPORTED
TO HAVE REACHED AGREE
MENT ON RECRUITING
PROBLEM.

London, Engiand.-The cabinet
leaders reached what is believed to
he an acceptable compromise late
last night. according to the lobby
correspondent of the Daily News,
which recently has been tho best in
formed of the morning papers. 1t
says "the political atmosphere grew
easier last night and designations
from the ministry are now unlikely.
The cabinet committee. which was
appointed TO try to reach an agree
ment between the divergent groups,
sat all day and late in the evening
arrived at what is understood to be
an acceptable compromise.
This compromise is to the effect
that general ccmrulsion shall not
now be adopted. but that the prin-
o'ple shall be formally adopted and
that if in tie future national inter
ests are shown to require full meas
ure of compclsion then it shall be
adopted. In other words the question
is postponed with half promise
that it may be adopted in the future
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-04-20
ALBERT STEVENS
FILES PETITION
LISBON TOWNSHIP MAN is ONE
OF THE FEW FARMER CAN.
DIDATES FOR COUNTY
OFFICE.

Albert Stevens of Lisbon township
filed his nominating petition Tuesday
for the office of clerk of courts on
the Republican ticket. He with his
four brothers and parents came from
Iowa in 1882, and settled in Lisbon
township, where all have resided
since He is one of the few farmer
candidates. 1t is natural to suppose
that he will be strongly supported
by the farmer vote as he has been
quite popular with farmer clubs and
organizations. He was one of the
incorporators of the Farmers Eleva-
tor company at Belts last summer
and was elected it's first secretary.
For a number of years he has
taken an active part in politics. His
petition is literally signed also by
representative business men of Nit
chell, where he is we'll acquainted,
and where from appearance he will
receive big vote.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-04-20
lie month &c uid seal defeat.
Action Not Words Wanted

Despite the situation OF France
whose last reserves are shedding
their blood, Asquith remains quiet
and feeds us with words. No, this
cannot continue longer. 1t is now a
case for immediate action in order
that good troops may reach the bat
tie field at the right moment"
"The question for England is, Are
you determined, as we are, to stake
everything on one card?' In that
event be quick; today, if possible,
else it may be too late.
Praise Curzon Energy.
Call Immediately and place at
your head Lord Curzon, the only
Englishman who embodies English
energy, and no longer stupefy the
people with phrases.
"Your action reminds one of the
cinema films. which show only ap-
parent or illusory. not real actions.
Our soldiers are falling. Their relief
is necessary. We need soldiers for
the final victory. England must fur
nish them"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-04-20
BERNS70RFF MAKES
DEMAND FOR PAPERS
GERMAN AMBASSADOR ASKS FOR
DOCUMENTS SEIZED BY FED
ERAL AGENTS YESTERDAY
IN NEW YORK.

Washington, D. Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador
today called upon Secretary Lansing
to make further formal demand for
the return of the papers which the
department of justice agents seized
from Wolff Won Igel private secre-
tary to Captain Won Papen, the with
drawn military attache. in New York
yesterday.
The department of justice has
practically decided to hold Won Igel
unless the state department specific
ally demands his release on the
ground that the crime with which
he is charged was committed a year
before he became a diplomatic agent.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-04-20

absence OF Representative Mann.
| Yes" responded the democratic
leader. II understand President Will
! son has some very important COM
munication to make.''
Adopted Without Opposition
Without debate or opposition the
House at once passed the resolution
and the clerk carried it over to the
entered, a majority of the senators
still were ignorant OF the develop
ment.
Senator Kern at point in the di-
viding isle of the Senate and be-
fore the vice-president's desk, await
ed the clerks report of the House
resolution and at once asked for it's
immediate adoption.
An appreciation of it's meaning
electrified the senators although they
We're in ignorance of its full purpose.
Secretary Tumulty returned to
the White House, and congress, as
the possibilities of the presidents ac-
tion dawned upon it, was galvanized
with realization of its significance.
Votes Million Men
The Senate which had settled
down to night session on the army
measures, then adopted amendments
which, in effect, would eventually
create fighting force of 10000
men.
The reorganization of the national
guard, the creation of a volunteer
army military training in schools
and an amendment to increase the
standing army to 250,0OO, num-
Der much in excess of the recommen-
dation of the provisions of the House
bill, We're quickly approved and the
bill was passed and sent to the con-
ference committee of the House and
Senate.
There was no visible connection
between the two events, but it's sig
nificence was much noted.
There is only one instance in mod
ern diplomatic history in which a
break of relations between two first
class powers has not been eventually
followed by war. 1t is the breaking
of relations between Germany and
Italy and it stands alone against a
precedent which diplomats regard as
the inevitable forerunner of war.
! President Wilson'S purpose is ex-
planned to be in recognition of the
fact that while the executive branch
of the government has power to
break diplomatic relations, congress
alone has the power to declare war
and the president feels therefore that
it should be advised of an action in
which it may be called upon to bear
q part.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-04-20
FRENCH CAP pTURE
SUSSEX PLUNCER
CLAIM TO HAVE GOTTEN U.BoAT
THAT SUNK CHANNEL STEAM
ER-GERMAN BABIES
NOT STARVING.

Paris, Conformation
has been received from reliable
sources that Emperor William
has decorated the commander of
the submarine which is said to
have torpedoed the Sussex. 1t is
understood Washington has
been informed OF this develop
ment.
The award of this decoration
to this commander, it is believed
here, would make it difficult,
perhaps impossible, for Germany
to punish. him, in case such de-
mand was made by the Ameri-
can government.
London, England-s'The French
have captured the submarine which
torpedoed the Sussex and have made
prisoner the captain and crew." says
the Daily Mail.
No Babies Hungry.
The Hague, Netherlands
S. Mcclure of New York has arriv-
ed here after a three months tour of
Germany, Belgium, Poland, Austria
Hungary and Turkey, during which
he met in the countries visited high
personages in all the governments
and discussed with them various
phases of the wra
Mr.. Mcclure says he made it a
point to Investigate reports in circu-
lation i'll the United States that Ger.
man babies are dying from lack OF
milk He qualities these reports as
ludricrously untrue. Far from being
true, he says, German babies never
We're in better health and infant NOR
tality at the present time is lower
than ever before in the history of the
empire. The samething is true with
regard to school children and the
people generally, because health con-
ditions are now morec loseiy watched
by the government.
Russ Take TrebiZond.
London, England Pressing thei1
attack vigorously by land and sea,
the Russians have taken Turkeys
most important port on the Black
Sea, Trebizond. That the joint at
tack by the land and naval forces
was sharp, quick and decisive is in
dicated by the fact that a Russian
official communication had just an
nounced that the Russian land forces
at the village OF Drona. seven miles
east of Trebizond. when new an
nouncement of the fall of the town
was made.
Russian Line Solid.
The Russians also are continuing
their drive against the Turks in the
region of the Baiburt. to the east
1 he cont,lra of which town wo111d ra-
suit in the joining OF the forces
which recently took Erzerum and
those now at Trebizond and give the
Russians a line for solid advance
east. This is part of the plan for the
isolation of the Turkish forces In
Mesopotamia.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-04-20
DEMANDS A REPLY
Immediately With Regard to
Undersea Walfare.-Joint
Session Is Held.

Washington, D. C.-President
Wilson has sent note to Ger
many, warning her that unless the
attacks on merchantmen carrying
Americans, in violation of inter-
national law, are stopped, diplo-
matte relations will be severed.
The president revealed this
fact to Senators Stone and Lodge
and Representatives Flood and
Cooper, the ranking Democratic
and Republican members of the
congressional foreign committees,
at conference at the White
House before noon.
The president in his address to
Congress at ! o'clock this after
noon revealed further details of
the note. The note and the adj
dress contained the plain state
ment that the alternative with
Germany is the breaking off of
friendly relations. The president
explained that the note was prac-
tically an ultimatum, but it does
not constrain time limit.
The demand was made that
Germany reply Immediately.
Irrevocablc Notification.
President Wilson told Congress,
assembled in joint session shortly af-
ter one O'Clock this afternoon that he
had given Germany an irrevocable
ratification that the United States
will break off diplomatic relations if
Germany's illegal submarine cam
paign is continued.
The note is Americas last word,
practically an ultimatum demanding
an immediate reply and is presum-
ably in the Berlin foreign office as
the president is speaking. 1t was
dispatched last night in accordance
with the presidents plans to have it
before the German government at
the same moment he was addressing
Congress.
Promises Broken.
Wilson asked for no action what
ever of Congress. He simply inform
ed it of the accumulation of facts
proving that Germany's assurances
to the United States We're being vio-
lated by their submarine campaign,
and that despite the earnest protests
of the United States it was being
conducted with renewed yigor in
contravention of all laws of nations
and humanity, and that he means to
sever relations unless it is brought
within the law.
The diplomatic history of the work
shows that such a course is almost
certain to be followed by war. The
presidents note and his address to
Congress were final. They mark the
end of the diplomatic exchanges.
To continue the long standing
friendly relations, the president
made it clear, depends alone on Ger
manyss answer and conduct.
When the president entered the
chamber of the House just before
one o'clock, the senators, representa-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-04-20
FRENCH EDITOR ARRAIGNS
BRITISH FOR WAR COURS7

Geneva, Switzerland,--An impress
sion of increasing dissatisfaction on
the part of France with England be-
cause of the latter's military mac
tivity and failure to make move
to relieve the pressure at Verdun is
created by excerpts from the French
press.
'The meaningless exchange OF
phrases and empty talk of mutual
admiration of England and France
must come to an end" writes Glenn
enceau in his Homme Exchange. 81
am astounded that the London cabi-
net is deliberately deferring univer-
sal service and does not want to
comprehend that postponement for
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-04-20
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.

Hastings on Hudson, New York
Martial law has been declared in the
limits of Hastings village. State
troops were called upon for duty af-
ter rioting had assumed serious pro-
portions among the strikers of the
National Conduit & Gable company.
The mob attacked the company's
plant with bullets and stones.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-04-20
Conecrs With Stone

Promptly at the hour named, the
secretary went to the presidents
room in the capital and sent for
Chairman Stone and Leader Kern
After hurried conference they went
to the House side and talked with
Majority Leader Kitchen.
A few minutes later resolution
fer joint session was introduced in
the House.
"Does the gentleman from North
Carolina desire immediate action on
, this?" asked Representative Mondell,
acting as Republican leader in the
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-04-20
REcE!NE ALLIES REPLY.

London, England. The reply Of
Great Britain and France to the
American note concerning interfer-
ence with maritime commerce by the
Entente Allies has been cabled to
Washington.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-04-20

South DakotaARain this after
noon and probably tonight. Thursday
uartly cloudy with rising temper
ature. Fresh. winds.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-04-20

Continued On last, pass.,s 4
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-04-20

absence of Representative Mann.
Yes" responded the democratic
leader. 81 understand President Will
son has some very important com
m,lnication 10 mako,
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-26
THE THRICE-A-wEEK EDITION
or THE NEW YORK WORLD.
Practically a Daily at the Price Of .
Weekly. No Other Newspaper in
the World Gives Sc Much at
So Low a Price.

There has never been a time when
a newspaper was more needed in the
household. The great war in Europe
has now entered its second year, with
no promise OF an end for long time.
These are Notwithstanding events, in
which the United States, willing or
unwilling, has been compelled to take
a part. No intelligent person can ig-
more such issues.
The presidential contest also will
soon be at hagd. Already candidates
for the nomination are in the field,
and the campaign, owing to the ex-
traordinary character Of the times,
will he of supreme interest. No 9TH
err newspaper will inform you with
the promptness and cheapness Of the
Thrice-a-week edition of the New
York World.
The Thrice-a-week Worlds regular
subscription price is only 81 per year,
and this pays for 1853 papers. We Of
Ter this unequalled newspaper and
DeSoto County News together for one
year for 50. The regular subscription
price Of the two papers is 50 so.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-26

stituted further, that when coupon
form serial warrants, with interest
payable annually or semi-annualiy'
are used by the board in making pay
mcnts. that the sum Of four per cent
"a per cent may be deducted from
the prices set out III the proposals OF
the above mentioned contracts ana
that IL shall be 50 inserted in the
contracts when signed.
The clerk was instructed to return
the checks TO the unsuccessful bld'
ders. ~
Friday. October Goth, 1916.
Upon motion by Commissioner
skinner. seconded by Commissioner
Written, and unanimously carried
the following resolution was adopted
whereas. the term for which this
board has authority to make levy
Of taxes for the purpose OF retiring
the court house warrants, and,
Whereas, by reason Of the fact that
all taxes have not been paid there
is a deficit Of 1891 90 in the said
court house fund now, therefore
Re IL resolved, The Comptroller Of
the state Of Florida concurring. that
the treasurer he, and he is hereby in
structed to transfer the amount Of
1851 60 from the Special for In
debtedness Funl to the Court House
Fund, to provide for the above de-
felt.
Moved by Commissioned skipper,
seconded by Commissioner Hagan'
and carried. that the bids Of J. y.
Butler and W. b. Rest, for clearing
and grubbing in Special Road and
Bridge District No. 3. which said
bids were filed with this hoard at its
regular meeting in July Of this year
be and the same are hereby rejected.
BY motion, second and carried the
| board authorized the tax collector "a
relieve r. &. Alhritton Of personal
tax on one automobile. the said Al
britton having made affidavit that he
| did not own an automobile on Janu-
airy LIST, 1918.
The contract presented by the engi'
npprS. between the contractors and
the Board OF county COMMISSIONER
| for the construction of the bridge
across Charlotte Harhor was, upon
motion " Commissioner Hagan' sec
ondcd by Commissioner Written and
carried. accepted, after the words
"and Board Of County Commission
crs" had been inserted in the last par
agraph Of section Of the genera
sppcifcaiitions. the contract being
made 10 read call material or work
done will he subject tn the accept
ance or rejection of the engineers
and Board Of County Commission.
ers."
Moved, seconded and carried, that
the chairman appoint a committee Il
investigate the various petitions fileC
since the last meeting. asking tina
special road districts he formed II
commissioners district No. q be re
ferred to committee for investiga
ton. The chairman referred the pc
titions to Commissioners Hagan an'
/ whittier.
The board then adjourned to NEE
at the stated period in November.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-26
OLIVE FLACE FARM,
The Home of Mr.. and Mrs. f. PrOuty
On Joshua Creek. the Scene of an
Interesting COnvOcatiOn.

Headed by Miss Mamie Floyd
whose headquarters are at Tallahas'
see, and who has charge Of the edu.
catiOnal work relating to poultry
raising in the state, seven full auto
loads OF students from all parts Of
DeSoto county visited Olive Place
Farm, on Joshua Creek. to study the
science Of poultry raising in Florida.
Assembled under one of the magnifi-
cent oaks whose lowering branches
covers nearly four thousand feet area.
and is called The poultry playground.
Mrs. Olive ). Prouty gave one of her
inimitable talks on the science of
raising poultry, and fully explained
how to prevent sorehead, lice, mites
and other troublesome poultry dis
eases. At the close of the talk the
speaker called out "Chum on. Chum
on" and in almost an instant a fine
flock Of full blood Barred Rocks
were mixing with the audience as II
for inspection, picking up grain scat
tered on the ground as a reward for
poultry courtesy.
The guests were then conducted
through the brooding and poultry
houses, and the reasons for certain
methods and arrangements fully eX-
planned. The class was told that to
say chicken was altogether out of
date, and that now it is poultry. colo.
ny house, and so on. Some of the
youngsters were overheard to say,
mo more fried chicken, too bad-wc
must eat fried poultry"
Much praise was given this new de
narturr in the state Of cultivating in
terchange Of knowledge in this to hc
one Of its greatest industries. and
very favorable comment was made on
tho skin of Miss Floyd in handling
the work.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-26

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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-26

"My hoy, can I set this watch by
the school bellt'
'YeSsir. hut / advise yer not ter set
It there long, or some o. the kidS'll
swipe it!"-Wisconsin state Journal.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-26

FOR sALE-Cabbage Plants; 5000
900 Charleston Wakefield, Early
Summer and Early Flat Dutch.
Grown from best seed. Ready after
November LIST, 800 per 1000;
10000 lots, 90 cents. j. r. Davis,
Barlow, Fla. D10-19-3t; w1026-1t
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-26
BUSINESS LOCALS.

STRAWBERRY PLANTs-Immedi-
ate delivery, Klondyke, Missionary,
Lady Corneille, 500 thousand.
Pan American Everbearing, 100
plants, 81. william Coy, Waldo,
Fla. 1019-2tp
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-26

DeSoTo COUNTY Is a great county.
and It has only one daily newspa-
per-The News. II you want to
reach the buying public, an adyer'
tisement in our columns will turn
the trick
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-26
a. L. DURRANCE.

NltTk.
Moved by Commissioner Hagan
and seconded by Commissioner Whit
ten and carried, that in connection
with the work ir the Charlotte Har-
Dor Road ana bridge District. that
the contract for steel draw with con-
trail pier and protection works be
awarded to Austin Brothers, of At
lanta; and that the remaining part
Of the construction of the bridge he
awarded to- Frank J. Stamm & Son.
with the distinct understanding that
the amount Of retaining wall may he
decreased as the board may see Mt,
and other protection for the al sub
Evening journal., 1916-10-23
WILLIAM c. POSTLES
IS Laid TO REST

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. Oct 2S-The funeral
OF William G. Postles. former Mayor
and member of the Kent County
Levy Court, took place yesterday
afternoon from the residence OF his
son. Charles w. Postles, on the Jen-
kins farm. The Rev. w. Z. Gunby
mad charge of the services.
The honorary pail bearers were:
Hon. James II. Hughes. Herman c.
Taylor, John c. Hopkins. Houston
A. Culbreth. J. Frank Wilds, Edward
J. Faucet, Dr. Wilbur ID. Burton
William w. Taylor. Interest was
made in Postles' lot in the old NJ.
e. Cemetery on Queen street, this
town.
Mr.. POstles was charter member
OF the Robbins Hose Company OF
Dover and in respect to his memory
a delegation OF The firemen attended
the funeral in body. AS the funeral
procession passed through Dover on
its way 10 the cemetery. the fire bell
at the hose house was tolled
Evening journal., 1916-10-23
WILMINGTON HIGH FOOTBALL.

Through the failure OF Nntrup "a
kick goal from touchdown after Nc
Caughan's brilliant run almost the
length Of the Geld for score, vii
miugton High School football team lost
TO Baltimore City College, to g, ON
Saturday afternoon The local team
was decidedly outwcighed, but put mp
great exhibition OF football against
such odds
Several opportunities 10 push the pig
skin over the line were lost 10y the
cherry aud white team. he locals
scored their down IN the opening OF
the secoud period. while the Baltmor-
cans had gained a 20 advantage after
once securing possession Of the ball in
the opening quarters. The local line
played wonderful defensive game. and
their interference was effective. Nc
Caughan. McGraw. Bye, Dclucca and
Halcy were the luminarics Ia the
locals, lineup
joe Hampton who has been shining
in athletics of SWarthmore Prep. School
the past two seasons. will return To-
High School. and is expected TO be out
this afternoon in football toggery. The
linp-un.