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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-07
AMERICANS EXPECT
TO CAPTURE VILLA.

Washington. April We are go
ing to get villa.
This was the official word that went
out today II there is any contem-
plated change in this purpose 1t ex-
lists so far in President Wilson's mind
alone, and has not been commune
Gated to men in charge OF the Ameri-
can expedition.
None could prophesy. however.
how long the task would be.
You might as well ask How long
is a piece OF string7'" said one army
officer. Yet he has repeatedly voiced
confidence that the Americans viii
catch villa. Under the surface talk
to the effect that Carranza might de-
mand withdrawal OF all American
troops from Mexico was without foun-
dation as far as official messages In
dicated. Once Carranza asked how
long the expedition proposed to re-
main below the border and how far
into Mexico 1t intended to march. but
the question was not answered and
Carranza did not repeat It,
The supply problem is the most
vexatious, though the war depart
ment suggests motor trucks will sue
cessfully cope with the situation even
II Mexican railways are not opened
for American use.
Three thousand rockies will
soon head for the border. It was
learned. They could replace more
seasoned troops now doing border
patrol duty should the villa pursuers
urgently need reinforcements.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-07
VILLA Y FlEES
.WITH|Gl|A!RD
Of 50 men
Car1anzista General Cayira
Announces Hunted Bandit
Is Making His Way To-
ward Durango State Line

Ell Paso. April francisco
villa. with a bodyguard Of so men. II
fleeing southeastward along a moun-
tain route toward the Durango state
line.''
This announcement was made to-
day by Ca-ranzista General Gavira.
He added:
II have absolute confirmation Of
the report that he is wounded and b
being transported In q carriage. Car
ranzistas are occurring the country
near Satevo, following the route he
possibly took"
Villas capture IL imminent" de-
'clared Consul Garcia.
Both reiterated that the Mexico
Northwestern railroad was available
for the shipment Of supplies. pro
vided they were transported in the
names OF private individuals.
'"rhe ass Of Mexican railroads
would be most desirable, /" said Guar
termaster Elliott, hut it is not vital
to the success Of the campaign nor
to the safety or maintenance Of our
men in the field"
He said that It's more motor
trucks were operating already from
Columbus, and that nearly as many
more would be In service within 4
week. Two wagon and four mule
trains are attached to each regiment.
in addition to the regular supply
trains. and this has done much to re-
lieve the provisions situation, accord
ing to Elliott.
Thirty touring cars are available
for the handling Of rush matters.
II have an order for 500 pounds
Of chocolate for the expedition" said
Elliott. Does that look as II the
soldiers were suffering for foodg We
could supply the present force in any
part Of Mexico with the present sys-
tenn constantly being enlarged"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-07
j, 5. IS SATISFIED
TORPEDO HIT SUSSEX

NJ " ..4s,s .,rll :. The United
'.statss government is absolutely con-
,lneSd today that a German subniar-
inc tospsdoed the British channel
steamer sussex. with Americans on
board. DesIlny ssassmsnt ot Teu.
ton Intentions d bcins awaited. In
the light OF IA arm conviction. the
administration does not propose to
wait long.
These facts were known as the
cabinet ministers gathered at the
White House. The evidence is de-
clared conclusive. although Its exact
nature has not been revealed. Wha.
part the American embassy attaches
report on torpedo fragments found
In the Sussex wreckage may be play
Ing In the situation is not known.
The state department is without con-
irmation OF Berlin reports that Ger
many desires further details Of the
Sussex disaster before communicating
with Washington. II was limited that
such request would not be received
kindly here.
The attitude here apparently Is that
Germany Is expected to declare Its
Intentions In the Sussex case on the
theory that one OF the kaiscr's sub
marines was responsible.
II has been indicated so strongly
recently that the government is pre-
pared to sever diplomatic relations II
Germany Is proven responsible for
the attack that many officials can not
see q possibility Of Berlin declaring
herself In any way by which q rup-
ture may be avoided.
Digavowal OF the attack, promise
OF making reparation to those who
suffered by II and real punishment
for the submarine commander are the
strongest German assurances expect
ed by the most sanguine. Others are
hopeful that a settlement OF the
whole submarine issue may become
possible as the price OF continued
relations. They believe
that such q settlement, conceding oil
that America has contended and Civ
Ing unbreakable assurances, would
save the crisis
II these things are so. 1t Is certain
that Germany must act voluntarily,
and act soon. ~.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-07
1000 Y|LL|S''T'AS At
PARRAL is REPORT

Ell Paso. April 7.-Francisco villa
has gathered 1900 men at Parral for
a determined stand against the Amer
lean expedition, Mexicans informed
General Bell today.
Colonel Dodd's advance guard was
reported nearing Parral. The size
OF the villista force surprised off,
cials. The most liberal previous es-
timates credited the bandit with but
a few hundred. while it was general
ly believed a mere handful was at
tending the wounded leader in his
fight southwark.
Latest reports said the villistas
were poorly mounted and that they
were frequently compelled to halt for
rest. II. contrary to general expecta-
tions, Colonel Dodd has gone SO far
south Of the supporting columns as
unofficial advices indicate, ne may
overtake the bandits.
A Carranzista garrison is supposed
to be at Parral, where number of
foreigners are believed to have re-
mained so they could be near their
mining interests. Fears for their
safety are felt. Constitutionalist
troops from Chihuahua City and Tor
reon could easily reach Parral by rail
IL they desired quickly to challenge
Villa.
General Pablo Gonzales, just ap-
pointed commander Of northern Mex
leo by General Obregon, was report
ed en- route to assume supreme COM
mand Of the de facto armies in their
campaign against Villa.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-07

the Americans reached the camps
outer rim. Twenty more corpses lined
the route of their retreat.
Only handful attempted to Are.
Those unable to reach their horses
scurried into the tall grass like rab-
bits. Lost in the dense underground
and the rocky arroyos, they quickly
escaped. A few mounted bandits
spurred south into San Antonio can
yon, the negroes of the Tenth pur-
suing them so miles until the last
Mexican was lost to sight
This was the first encounter in
which the negro troops figured.
Manuel Baca, Villas lieutenant. was
reported among the slain.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-07
RICH CHINESE
f. PROVINCE CUTS
LOOSE FROM YUAN

London, April 7.---The rich Chin
Csc province OF Kwang Tung. Of
which Canton Ia the capital. has de-
clared It's Independence OF tho Yuan
shi Kai government, according TO q
Reuter- dispatch from Shanghai to-
day
Fear was expressed that other prov
inces would follow It's example, pos
sibly dissolving the republic into q
number OF small nations while the
revolution against Yuan Shi Rai Ia
In progress.
II was reported that this weeks
movement would split China into two
nations. a southern and a northern.
The province OF Kwang Tung has a
area OF $4,000 miles and Its popula-
tion Ia yariously estimated at from
$4,000. 900 TO 10000. 900 people.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-07
TRADE TRAINING
FOR ENLISTED men

Washington, April 7.--senator
lIoke Smiths amendment to the
Chamberlain army bill, providing rs
hours month vocational training for
enlisted men, was ALMOST unanimous
ly adopted by the senate today. Many
Said II would prove an incentive for
men to Join the army.
The senate also adopted Brande-
gees resolution asking the Judge nd
vocate generals opinion on the ques-
tionips whether q federalIzcd militia
Ssild beupcoustltutlonpl.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-07
AMBASSADOR GERARD
GETS GERMAN REPLY

Berlin, April Foreign Minister
Won Jagow this afternoon handed
American Ambassador Gerard Ger
many's preliminary answer to in
Quiries with regard to submarine at
tacks on vessels carrying Americans.
The nature Of the reply is not known.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-07
hpF NM MHA I'll
PEACE No
NEARER IN
EUROPE
Great Britain SCOTS at Terms
Mentioned BY Chancellor
Won Bethmann-Holweg IN
Speech d The Reichstag

Londof April Peace in Europe
is no nearer today as q result Of
German Imperial Chancellor Won
Bethmann-H -Hollwegs address to the
reichstag.
Every British official interviewed
with regard to It scoffed at the terms
|Hollwsg mentioned. They saw no
prospect Of the conflict ending by
autumn, as a high German leader
suggested to Carl w. Alderman,
United Press stan correspondent in
berlin.
~ The Germans have apparently mo-
,ditied their demands because Of the
crown princes failure at verdun and
the increasing seriousness OF the food
supply. 1t was apparent that the
withdrawal OF Germany's indemnity
demands was regarded as the i'm
perial chancellor's greatest conces-
sion.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-07
TELLS TEDDY HE'S
GOT JOB COMING

New York, April 7.--"You're as
good as nominated All hell couldn't
stop It," said Colonel d, IC, Collier,
OF San Diego, calling on Theodore
Roosevelt at his Office here today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-07

New York. April Political sig
niflcance was seen in the conference
today between Colonel Roosevelt,
Victor Murdock and George w. Per-
kins. Murdock was reported to have
told the colonel that progressives
would consider no other presidential
candidate.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-07

no use for Hughes" said Senator
Poindexter. told me they were for
him, They see the trend OF senti-
ment toward Roosevelt and will do
anything they can to beat It."
Those intimate with Boies Penrose
said he was likely to declare himself
for Roosevelt very soon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-07

were to be used.
Jean Crones, anarchist involved In
the poison soup murder attempt. was
a member OF the conspiracy,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-07
70
PRESIDE At
COP. meet
Man Selected to Make Key
note Speech at Chicago IN
June Said to Be Accept
able to Both Party Factions

Chicago. April limited States
Senator Warren @. Harding Of Ohio
this afternoon was unanimously
chosen temporary chairman OF the
national republican convention which
meets here In June. The committee
on arrangements OF the national COM
mittee made the selection.
Chairman Hiiles OF the republIcan
national committee said Theodore
Roosevelt's announcement OF his canr
didaey for the presidential nomina-
tion had not entered into the shorf
deliberatiye proceedings which pre-
ceded Harding's selection. .ps thesrnan
to deliver the conventions rkeynote.
speech. "a
!: II believed that Harding was ac-
ceptsbls to both the conservative and
progressive elements. Some consider
him compromise chairman, whose
selection would conciliate Roosevelt.
Harding is here.
Hilles would not comment on
Roosevelt's candidacy. Ralph Will
liams, member from Oregon. said the
only surprise In connection with
Roosevelt's announcement was that It
was SO mild.
Lafayette Gleason, Of New York.
was made temporary secretary OF the
convention. and George Hart. of
Roanoke, Official reporter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-04-07

Washington. April Cloak room
talk at the capitol indicated today
the republican presidential nomina-
tion fight is between Theodore Roose-
velt and Justice Hughes, Senator'S
Warren, Curtis. Nelson and Gallinger
are openly for Hughes.
"a dozen men who have at heart
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-23
ARCADIA LITERARY CLUB.

The Arcadia Literary club met with
Mrs. Mary II. Smith Wednesday nf-
tcrnoon at $3.50 Switzerland was the
topic for discussion Each member re-
Nponded To roll call 10y naming some
swiss point Of interest, and telling 81
it, special attraction.
Mis-, Whitrstinr gave splendid
Paper on THE Switzerland Of the
Traveller"
Mrs. Bail gave Mark Twain'S az.
count Of the ascent Of the Rigi in "A
Tramp Abroad" which was thorough
j. enjoyed 10y all present.
Mrs. II. l.. Carlton was leader for
the afternoon.
At the conclusion Of the program
the hostess daughter. Miss Emily
Smith. assisted 10y Misses Vilctta
Gates and Kate f.. Carlton. served a
delicious and dainty variety of sand
witches. cake and hot chocolate, using
Miss Smiths beautiful hand painted
china, which won much admiration.
The next meeting Of the club will I've
with Mrs. Sam Way, Wednesday M.
tcrnoon. March -. at 3 $50 o'clock.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-23
ANOTHER Long MESSAGE.


The longest telegram in the history
Of tn" Western Union Arcadia office.
was received today from Morgan Park.
Duluth, MINI. destined to Boca
GiUndc, holding 53l words. the tolls
upon which we understand was some.
thing over twenty dollars. The wires
were cut through from Arcadia to Du-
luth To haudl" this message. This is
over two hundred words longer than
telegram last summer. then holding
the longest record. under the DcSuto
banding deals, consisting Of 23S
words. There are a great number Of
northern capitalists at Boca Graudc
this season. and a heavy business is
transacted over the wires TO their va
riuus home offices.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-23

through her instrumentality, are the
following:
DR.. William Brandenburg, OF Belle
vile, Mo. ; DR.. Riseling, Of Murphys-
boro, Ms; Mr.. and Mrs Eli Stith,
Of Hadlcy, Mo. Mr.. John Early and
dcphcw Of Burrcy, H.. Rev. Rosen-
berry, pastor OF the Methodist church
In Sioux Falls, :. D.. and others.
Mrs. Vimunt says that business has
been unusually good, and that She has
transacted Il business amounting to
not less than $4,000 within the past
few days.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-23
MISS DOROTHEA GATES EN-
TERTAINED LAST EVENING
'-0m Saturdays Daily.

Miss Dorothea Gates Entertained
the Junior class Of the DeSOto county
high school at Il very interesting party
last evening The affair was given to
honor the occasion Of st, Patricli'S
day. After dainty little programs,
shaped like the shamrock Of "auld
Ireland" on the which the many
games of the evening were tabulatcd,
had been distributed among the guests,
the fun began. Several hours were
spent in playing many novel ana in
tcrc,tin. games. This would have
probably continued until morning had
it not been announced that the dining
room was open to the guests. Then
n grand march to this place immcdi-
atcly took place. As refreshments, the
following were served: Pickles, sand
wichcs. cocoa-nutted jello, angel food
and devil food cake. The members of
the junior class who were present at
the very enjoyable affair last night
are as follows; Misses Ethyl Lee, Nell
lie Petrey. Bessie Avant, Lucille
sloane. Ruby Gault, Ruby Trice. Dor
othea Gates, Ola Raulerson, Esther
Ridder. Laurene Carlton, Marjorie
Clay, Messrs. Frank Morgan, Bert
Higginbotham, Clyde Lamb, George
wlckwire, Ernest Moye, Frank Platt'
Demery Murphy, Marshall Dancy and
Paul Horrell.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-23
LARGE REAL ESTATE DEALS.

Mrs. Hickman Vimont, general
manager OF the New Home Realty
Company, Of which Mr.. II. G. Ton
klns is president. came to the city sev-
eral days ago, accompanied by a num-
her Of persons who are interested In
Florida real estate. Some Of these
have already purchased lands, and
others have negotiations pending for
some of the best lands and grove
property in the county.
Among those present who either
came with Mrs. Vimont or came
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-23

, We have increased the eff (
, cheney of our Repair Depart (
, ment to such an extent that d"
, we can now do repairing of 4
watches at about half the us (
: ual prices, and do better work 4
in less time. All work guar 4
; anteed to give absolute salts Z
faction. Iverson. The Jeweler. 4
; Just across the track. Z
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-23

"why Smith went to He'll was the
topic of a sermon by an evangelist
who is saving Tampa. This preacher
may be prosecuted for libel II he don't
look out. We know Smith, and he
hasn't gone to hell-yet."-Lakeland
Telegram.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-23

The superstltious custom OF knock
ing wood to avert bad luck has found
ia way into the British parliament.
some time ago Premier Asqulth, In
speaking before the house Of commons,
referred to the fac: that the transport
service Of the admiralty had moved
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-23

100000 men since the beginning OF
tic war, with the loss Of only ITO Of
] per cent. when this statement was
made Lord Of the Admiralty Balfour
leaned forward and solemnly raped
on the wood of "A table. The Path
finder.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-23
DENTIST.
DIR. e. j. Yelvington.

Dr. Il. j. YeIVIngton.
orfice Over Cross Drug Store.
Phone No. 81. Terms Cash. Pos
lively no work done on credit.
sssss ssss
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-23

Plant consists Of gas engine, set Of
storage batteries, dynamo. and
switchboard. and all you have to do is
e. charge the storage batteries with
the engine and dynamo one or two
times a week, and you can have cleo
tric light any time of the dag or night.
Electric light is the hest and least
dangerous light on earth. II costs no
more than ordinary lamps, and Is
much cheaper than acetyline lights.
Plant No. l. 10 lights, SITS, 90: plant
No. .. Is lights, $3.50. 90. For further
information write to
The PenlnSulaT Engineering and
Electric Company
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-08
St Louis Hav Market.


ST. Louis, Mo-. Jan. 7.-Hay-Only -
cars inspected 8 on west and on east
side) Of which were timothy, 2 clover
mixed. 3 prairie and / alfalfa. Under
continued scant arrivals and a fair de-
mand the market has cleaned up well
and Is now In healthy and strong
condition on all hay save perhaps ,ordi-
nary and common heavy clover mixed
and heavily grassy mixed hay: yet such
kinds are also being sought. though at
figures much below sellers views. High
grades of all descriptions are urgently
sought and command the extreme top
price limits. Sales on this side: car
scant No. 2 timothy and clover mixed
at s12 round no kick, q cars and part
car common No. 2 heavy clover mixed
at $11.50. No. 2 do do at $3.50, 1 or
binary No. clover mixed at $14. Tim
othy-2 cars common No. 3 at SO re-
consigned, 1 car No. at $11.50 4 cars
and part car common No. at S13 two
no kick. car No. 2 at $14. No. at
S1450, 3 cars scant No. / at $15@15.50,
I car ordinary No. ! at 916. / No. ! at
$17, 1 car high No. I at SIS. Prairie-1
car No. at $3.50, 2 cars good No. 2 at
$11.50 switched, 2 cars fair No. at $12;
ALFALFA cars No. at 81. 3 cars NO.
at $12. 1 car common No. at $3.50,
1 car No. I at $14, car No. at SIS.
Straw-Scarce. Sales: car wheat
at s6.75. East track. car wheat at
s. this side switched. ....' 81
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-08
ALBA.

A good crowd OF those who are in
terested financially in the county fair
gathered at the club rooms last Friday
and it was decided that the board of
directors remain the same for the COM
ing year. All are pleased over the past
successes. w. B. Griffin was elected
president Roy e Afford vice president,
John Reddick secretary and E. e. Elder
treasurer
Mrs. Roy Clapp has returned to her
home in Avery after visit at the pa
rental Clapp home here.
Mrs. Inez Anderson has returned to
her home In Des Moines after q visit
with relatives here.
Mrs. Nellie Sinclair OF Knoxville is
the guest OF relatives here.
Z irwin Little has returned to his home
in Leon after visit at the home Of his
sister Mrs. Earl Moore.
Mrs. Eva Watson Of Madrid has re-
turned to her home after a visit here
with relatives.
Fred White Of Alliance. Nebr., has
returned to his home after spending the
holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs.
J. K. White Of this place
VIM. Kirby of Chicago is the guest OF
his sister Mrs. J. w. Carrigan and
family
Mrs. J. S. Rotten returned last night
from visit in Charlton.
DR.. r. E. Clutch has returned from a
visit in Des Moines and Ames.
j. A. Canning returned yesterday
from trip to Chicago for the holidays.
Herbert Oswald and family OF Eddy
vile were over Sunday guests at the
A. Oswald homke here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-08
WASTE GRAIN IS
SOURCE OF PROF IT
POULTRY RAISING WILL PAY BIG
RETURNS IF PRICE OF FEED
Is KEPT LOW.

Columbia, Mo-, Jan. 7.--Opportun-
titles in the poultry business today lie,
not in the production Of fancy birds,
nor in the raising of poultry which is
fed grain at market prices, but rather
lin the production of birds raised large
ly on waste grain, which has no mar
ket value, w. A. Lippincott, professor
Of poultry husbandry at the Kansas
state agricultural college, asserted in
an address at the college Of agfcul-
ture of the University Of Missouri here
today
In his address he urged community
breeding and the establishment of
more cold storage plants, pointing out
that they serve to equalize prices.
Probably not much more than Is
per cent of the eggs produced in this
country find their way into cold stor-
age, yet this number is sufficient to
have marked effect upon the prevail.
ing price levels during the season of
production and non-production," he
said. 1T Is a fact, not as clearly rec
ognized as 1t should be by either pro-
ducers or consumers, that eggs are a
seasonable product.
Half the egg crop is produced in
March, April, May and June. If ii
were not for the packer and his re.
frigerator, contemptuously referred ITO
as cold storage, the farmer would
have to be content with price be.
tween two cents and five cents a doZ.
en- for eggs during the season when
they are plentiful, and the consumer
would have to pay from 81 to SIS a
dozen If he wanted eggs during the
season when they are scarce"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-08
BLUE 0RP|NCT0NS
ARE PR|zE WINNERS
DR.. CREATH ENTERS BIRDS At
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN,
NEW YORK..

Word has been received by DR.. w.
E. Creath Of this city, that seven of
the nine blue orpingtons which he
sent to Madison Square garden, New
York City, to be exhibited in the poul-
try show being held there from Dec.
81 to Jan. 10. won honors. DR..
Creath's birds won second in the cock
erels, fifth in the pullet class and sec
ond in the pen. .. ,
DR.. Creath recently had entries In
the poultry show at the Panama ex-
position, these birds also winning hon
ors and three of the birds at the Madi-
son Square garden, New York City,
were entered at the exposition. DR..
,Creath although an amateur in chick
en- raising has met with the best of
success, winning honors all over the
country. He expects to make entries
in the Chicago show in the near fu-
ture.