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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

If I had to live my life again, b
would have made a rule to read son,
poetry and listen to some music 4
least once every week; for perhas
the parts Of my brain now atrophsl
would thus have been kept actiu
through use. The loss of these ta'tsi
is loss of happiness, and may pOss
bly, he injurious to the intellect, an
more probably TO the moral charaesi
by enfeebling the emotional part Z
our natrue. Charles Darwin.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

Frank Huffaker, Of the i
Times. has another definition fc' :
corrlgible" that is not bad. He y
IAN Incorrigible: A woman y
doesn't care a hang about her
hand while he lives and pers'N'
telling the whole world of wna'
calls her 'undying love after n
dead. Ever meet one OF 'em' "
to listen to, amt itr'
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

no too larpe an estimate for all Eu-
rome. Some steps are already oelhs
toto, in the direction of caring TOT
,bcso orphans in France, where mas
bccn Organized a society known as Tue
"Orpbclmat des Armies" called here
IA. Epthcrlcss Children Of France
The object Of the organization Is 10
secure for the orphan home ana
cdrcotion under its mothers care
career suitable to its nature an"
training In the religion Of its iather'
The work Of the society Is pel"N
rushcl in this country by two Brltish
women. Miss Schohcld ana Miss ie''N'
Among its sponsors In France numh'i
many of the most responsible men oil
thc French republic while the Amer
irou committee include such names
ne Joseph II. Choatc, Myron 7, Her
rick col. Theodore Roosevelt Emu
Root and Mrs. j Borden Hartman
4. the future Of Europe lies in hcl
children, many Of her men being XIII
rd now. tine proper rearing ana TRAM
ing Of these orphans is more important
,lpu uuucr ordinary circumstances
Americans will have enough charl'N
work tn last them for generation IT
hclpiug to care for the unfortunate
& a
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

1t greatly delights us to honor our
old Confederate soldiers, or to hear
Of their being honorably mentioned
by others. We therefore take great
pleasure in reproducing these words
from the Fort Meade Leader I'm com.
mcnting upon the address delivered
by General f. NJ. Law. at the dedl-
catory exercises Of the splendid new
high school building at Fort Meade
Thursday Of last week. The Leader
says:
zone Of the most enioyahl" and az
preciated addresses delivered was the
one by General r. NJ Law, editor II
the Barlow Courier Informant, of
Raltow. The audience received him
warmly and gave close attention to all
that he had to say. General Law is
loved and honored greatly by all the
citizens Of Polk county. as well as
the state Mt large and the great
United states. as he at present is the
highest ranking officer of the civil
wai living. His address was patriotic
ana inspiring and carried with ii
many compliments for the Fort
Meade school. her teachers and pat
rons."
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16
THE ARCADIAN.

A copy Of the Arcadian, a school
journal published by the DeSoto
County High School, has reached the
editors desk, and It is a volume that
reflects credit upon the editorial stan.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

The great-grandfather of co'
+. Merrill, Of Frankfort, KY
a pair Of shoes $40 years ago BY
which has been one Of the tfe'''
Of the family, and has been wo"
200 babies.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

The editor Of the News Is nor
preparedness than ever now
knows the need Of It since oe'Ps
ed onto by ANDY"
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

Our News and
nomen Charge Men, Who Will Give Prompt and Care
Work Them
and Advertising Furnished Application.
%0TYPE CONPOSITON TRADE AT REASONABLE RATES
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16
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SOME GEMS.

AA% -
Actions speak better than words
old satan gets so great in some peo-
rle that they certainly work Tor MS
interest. such was the case with the
mean low.lifc rascal who gave a dose
cf poi,on to Orric Neldighs large dog
who was a good, harmless animal
Neville Valley Times.
I have been instructed by the VII
Ingc council to enforce the ordinance
araiu,t chickens running at large ana
riding bicycles on the sidewalks. Har'
ry Shells. Village Marshal, Norman
Dispatch.
Mr.. Bel was highly respected Ton
his many virtuous qualities. lie was
rover married Corydon Times Re
cordcr.
The spaclou, home Of Judge ah'
Mr.. John 4. Rincr was the scene Z"
a beautiful wedding the other even
ing. when their youngest daughter
Dorothy. was joined I'm holy dcadlocl
to Dean Prosscr. Cheyenne stat
/ Leader.
Notice: I am ready To- grind am
I serve my patrons. Fred Annis. Bro"N
ton. y. Y.-Ithaca Journal.
For Sale. Pair Of hroncho horses
/ Good weight, sound. broken. Owne
in hospital. Address l.. Il, Schell-
Eau Claire Leader.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

Notice: I am ready TO grind and
serve my patrons. Fred Annis. Brook
ton. y. Y.-Ithaca Journal.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

For Sale. Pair Of hroncho horses.
Good weight. sound. broken, owner
in hospital. Address l.. u. Schell.-
Eau Claire Leader.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-22
~ The
Scrap Book
Not At All Regular.

General Birdwood tells an amusing
story Of East Indian manners. II con.
Germs a Babu postmaster In a village
on the border. to whom Birdwood, who
was on duty up among the hills. fire..
quently sent letters by pigeon post, the
speediest and i'm most instances the
only method Of communication.
One day. however, 1t chanced that
mounted orderly was going that way
and BirdwOod intrusted his letter to
him, and as he had no proper official
foOlscap envelope handy. he inclosed
1t In one Of the small, flimsy ones used
for the pigeon postal service and on
the outside Of which was printed 30
81. NJ. s.. per pigeon post
The missive was an important one
and the postmaster should have for
warded 1t at once by the ordinary mail
to Its destination.
Judge, then, of BirdwOod's disgust
when few days later he received it
back unopened and ON the back Of the
envelope, In the Babu's copper plate
handwriting. the following inscription
Method OF delivery irregular; please
attach pigeon. London Globe.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-22
Pockata.

The amiable imbecile who is always
springing something on the unwary
has a new one. He rushes up to you
and cackles, "How many pockets have
you got? Answer quick" You answer
six" or seventeen" according to your
conservative or radical impulses. The
amiable imbecile grins broadly and
tells you to "count EN-" You count
them and find that you have missed by
anywhere from two to ten If you are
wearing three piece suit. The amia-
Bile imbecile says he knew you couldn't
tell how many pockets you had and
goes away and tries it on some one
else.
The mind of man does not seem equal
to the task Of computing mans pockets
on short notice. He is stampeded by
an abrupt inquiry on the subject and
makes the most outlandish estimates.
A woman is different-a married
woman. anyway. If you really want to
know how many pockets man has
don't bother with him. Ask his Wife
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-22
MCCLAVE THINKS LOCAL
BIRDS FINEST EVER
STATE EXHIBIT CONTINUES TO
ATTRACT ATTENTION

Judge Charles McClave of London
began his judging at the poultry show
on East Ohio avenue Tuesday after
noon and, before he had progressed
much with his work, he stated con-
clusively that the exhibits taken col
lectively represented one of the best
shows of poultry that he had ever had
the honor to judge. Although the
awards have not been given out yet,
Mr.. AcClave will close his judging
Thursday afternoon and the scores of
the different birds will be made pub
lie Friday.
Already some very fine birds have
been judged and have established
high records for themselves which
will make the show Of very inter-
esting nature If others come up to
the same standards.
AS was prophesied by great many,
the state exhibit is attracting more
attention each day and the number of
accounts of "coon" hunts and fox
chases that have been spun by differ
ent parties during the sessions of the
poultry show have reached a ridicu-
lous number
While watching the raccoons Wed
nesday evening one of those individ-
uals not acquainted with the habits
of the animal, drew forth fountain
pen and poked it at one of the curious
little beasts. whereupon the largest
of the raccoons struck at the pen and,
evidently thinking it to be of an
edible nature, proceeded to MUNICH it
in its small mouth with a relish.
Wednesday evening being the night
for the members of the Fish & Game
association to attend, about so were
present to witness the exhibits, not
withstanding the unfavorable wealth
er. All enjoyed great evening with
the fowls and rabbits who were their
hosts.
The show will close Saturday even
ing
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-22
XMAS TREE A TORCH

(By Bert M. Buckley. State Fire
Marshal.)
On Christmas eve at least dozen
homes will be set afire by careless
ness in handling candle-lighted Christ
come the reasons for the donts which
follow:
Don't leave an illuminated tree un-
watched.
Don't use festoons of tissue paper
or cotton batting on tree.
Don't use any ornaments made of
celluloid.
Don't light q single candle until
the juveniles, who are to be dazzied,
are about to enter.
Don't let any child touch the tree.
Don't permit draft of air to sway
the branches of the tree while the
candles are alight.
Don't put cotton beneath the tree
to make the carpet look snow-cover-
ed.
Don't remove one thing from the
tree till the candles have been blown
out. When the removal of presents
begins, children, and adults too, are
giving their attention to individual
items rather than to the tree as a
whole, 80 it doesn't much matter how
the tree looks then.
In the interest Of beauty and safe
ty, also, 1t is better to put the pres
ents under the tree-not on it.
There is now in the market such a
variety of non-inflammable baubles
and artificial wintergreens, which are
inexpensive, that with candy bags
added tree may be decorated beau
tifully indeed at little cost.
Most of the presents ordinarily
placed upon a tree disfigure it both
by their presence and by springing
the branches out Of position, spelling
its symmetry.
What could be sadder than marring
this joyous and sacred season by the
burning of homes and loved ones
through carelessnessf
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-22
DRIVEN
FROM HOME BY FIRE, eEEMAN
FAMILY DWELLING IN SHACK;
LOSS WAS COMPLETE.

The William Beeman family, whose
little one-story home in Fairview was
destroyed Wednesday by fire, is dwell
ing for the present in small shack
just across from the former residence.
Lack of facilities to eXtinguish the
fire caused the complete destruction
of the home, which had been pur-
chased not long ago by Mr. Beeman.
There was no water available and
practically all of the contents were
destroyed, only a few personal effects
being saved
Mrs. Beeman ran from the house,
carrying her two babies. Both she
and the children were barefooted and
neighbors, taking pity on them,
housed them temporarily.
No insurance was carried on the
house.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-22
REVIVAL
MEETINGS BRING " AccEssIoNs.
REV. LUscoM9E ARRANeEs a
BIG XMAS CELEBRATION.

AS a result os the revival meetings
which are being conducted at st.
Johns church, south of this city, by
Rev. A. Luscombe, II non-members
OF the Protestant church have come
forward. The meetings have been
held for the last five weeks and have
been a success in every way. In
fact they have been so successful that
the entire community for miles
around is stirred to the highest pitch
of excitement and interest They will
when large Christmas celebration
will be held and a program of excep-.
tional quality win be rendered.
There will be a Christmas tree,
erected in the church and underneath
the tree anthems and carols will be
sung in honor of the birth of Christ.
AS yet, the program has not been con-
clusively arranged, but all who attend
the celebration are sure to be might
lily pleased with it. There are good
ly number of people who will take
part in the exercises making the
Christmas season fitting time to-
close the revival services which have
been so successful in the community.
Rev. Mr.. Luscombe may be heartily
congratulated on his work here and
the enthusiasm he has been able to.
excite during the past five weeks
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-22

royal parsonage, with all his inherited
titles-grand duke of Tuscany, king Of
Hanover, duke of Brunswick, duke Of
Parma, king of Naples, the Two Sicilies
and Jerusalem.
Five of the dukes eight children by
his first wife were either feeble minded
or insane. His second wife, still living,
Is the sister of the Archduchess Maria
Theresa, mother of the murdered Arch
duke Francis Ferdinand. She made
her home in Paris some years ago and
Is related to the queen of the Belgians;
hence the appearance OF her sons in the
Belgian army the Princes Xavier and
Sixte. President POincare recently dec
grated both with the croiX de guerre.
The duchy of Parma was made
part of the kingdom of Italy after
1859, since Which time the principal
residence Of the ducal family has been
at the castle of Schwarzau, near
Vienna. 1t was here that the Princess
Zita was married on Oct. 81. 1911. Her
father, Duke Robert of Parma, who
died in 1907, was married first to Prin-
cess Maria Pia of the Two Sicllies and
secondly to Princess Maria Antonia of
Parma. Duke Henry, the present
head of the house, Is an offspring Of
the first marriage, the Empress Zita Of
the second. She was born at the Villa
Pfanore, near Viareggio, on May 8,
1892.
The new emperor has always been
devoted to his wife. Their union Is
said to have been the result of pure
love match. The alliance Is said to
have been looked on unfavorably by
the old emperor-the more particularly
as he had hoped, according to persist
ent rumor, that Charles Francis Joseph
would marry daughter Of the Arch
duchess Marie Valeria. his own daugh-
ter, who was married in 1890 to the
Archduke Francis Salvador of Haps-
burg Tuscany. -ysr ~. ~
Upon making the acquaintance of
the Princess Zita, however, the old en-
peror relented and soon gave his con
sent to her marriage to the archduke
1t is even said that she so strongly
reminded him of his dead wife that he
exclaimed that she would make a sec
ond Elizabeth. ttt
The new empress has three sons, the
eldest of whom, the Archduke Francis
Joseph Otto, was born at the villa
Waltholz, near Reichenau, on Nov. 80,
1912. The second, Louis, was born in
Feb. 8, 1915. There is also daughter,
Archduchess Adelaide, who was born
Jan. 8. 1914, and baby son. born last
May.
The new emperor is said to be devot-
cd to his family and while an archduke
could often be seen on the Vienna
Ring wheeling his first son and heir in
a perambulator. A model family man,
a handsome officer, linguist, sports
man, a good soldier and patron of
musical comedy, he has been 80 far in
the minds of the populace very much
what prince ought to be.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-22
FAILS TO CLEAR
MYSTERY
Though Rallying, Mrs. Brok-
aw Can't Answer
POLICE STAY QUIET
Refuse To Discuss Report That They
Have Certain lncriminative Evil
dence-Stomach Contents
Still Unanalyzed
mansfield Shield.)


Although the condition of Mrs. Mol
lie Brokaw was reported as being i'm,
proved last night, all efforts to secure
statement from her in regard to the
mysterious poison affair which result
ed in the serious illness of herself
and husband, Clyde Brokaw, and the
death of her daughter, Miss Pauline
Grubb, at their home, 116 1-2 North
Main street. Saturday evening, have
proved fruitless.
Each time she rallied yesterday an
effort was made to secure her version
Of the affair but all to no avail as she
was unable to answer the questions
put to her. 1t is believed, however,
that her condition will be sufficiently
improved today to secure statement
from her which is expected to throw
some light on the mystery.
Although it has been rumored about
the city that the police have informa-
ton which leads them to believe that
they know what it was that caused
the death of the girl and the illness
of the other members of the family.
they refuse to give out any state
ments in this regard.
Chief Feeney was at Columbus
Yesterday but at that time no infor-
nation could be secured from the
state chemist in regard to an analy-
sis made of the girls stomach, the
contents of the mans stomach pump
ed from him shortly after he was
found lying on the floor of his home,
or the contents of the coffee pot
found in the home
1t is claimed that it will be neces-
sary to secure a report of this analy-
sis before any future developments
in the case can be expected
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-22
Chasing che Chickens.


by g0liy, am all tired out this
morning." said the fat plumber as ho
settled down into his seat In the street
car. 5
"Work last eveningr'
"No; but 1t wears me out chasing the
chickens"
"Get into the garden?"
''Nope."
'"Then why in the world do you chase
them?" -
$50 We can keep them longer"
-"You sure have got me guessing"
well, I'll,tell you how 1t is. Last
year when we raised chickens we made
pets Of them, and any member Of the
family could pick any of them up and
they would make no effort at all to get
out of the way"
"Uh huh"
Z well, as a result some one came in
one day while we were away and pick.
ed up the whole 6ock."
Gee! You don't say so.
Il do say so. and that's why I am
chasing this seasons chickens every
evening. am going to make them 90
blamed wild that the thief who tries 10
get them will have to be wing shot"
Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-22
Kipiins's Day on.

Like many other famous writer's,
Kipling is not bit like what the pub
lie imagine him to be. and people arc
sometimes a little disappointed when
they first meet him to find him 90 quiet
and reserved.
On one occasion a gushing young
lady admirer who had waited for years
for an introduction to the great writer
was at last lucky enough to be intro
duced to him.
"You!" she cried somewhat rudely.
"You-you are Rudyard Kiplingr
Naturally Kipling felt embarrassed.
ayes" he murmured mOdestly.
"But thought" continued tho young
Iady-"I thought you were-oh, how
shall say it2-something qnite differ
ent."
aOh, am" Kipling hastened to tell
her gravely and In q very confidential
tons-"I am. madam, Oaly. yoa sea tha4
n my day err
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-22
Deep ersa.hina.

Deep breathing. sensible breathing.
every day breathing.-long life depends
upon 1t, good looks always. Yet nine
tenths Of the wOrld'i' creatures hate to
breathe, and young folks especially are
as niggardly in the matter OF filling
their lungs with clet,n, wholesome air
as If they thought they were dealing
with poison. Twenty long breaths
night and morning win quickly Inn
prove the looks Of a. girl who has be-
gun to go down with study and care
IassnesS, and surely there h no beau.
tIier cheaper than deep breathing
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-22
CHILDREN
WHO WILL SING XMAS EVE ARE
TO MEET AT M. &. CHURCH
AND c. OF C.

Children who will sing Christmas
eve under the municipal Xmas tree
are requested to meet as follows:
First, Third and Fifth wards and
high school pupils at the Sunday
school room of the NJ. f. church at
j:45 D. m.
Second and Fourth ward pupils at
the chamber of commerce headuuar.
ters at the same hour.
Parents, whose children are very
young, are requested to bring them to
these places where they will be re-
turned by teachers and pastors Of the
churches after the choral services are
finished
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-22
Ccciety
0News
Golden Wedding
In CeIahratad

Golden Wedding
ls Celebrated
On Dec. 20, 1866, at the old home
stead of Brice and Honor Phillips In
Pike township, their daughter, Honor,
was united in marriage to Wilson s.
Mckinley by the Rev. Joseph Mac K
Barnes.
On Dec. 20, 1916, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
son S. Mckinley, ripe in the contem-
plation of harmonious married life
covering half century, celebrated
the golden anniversary of their we'd
ding at their home, 10S North Cath
crime street. Both are still young at
heart and reVered by their many
friends and acquaintances.
A three-course wedding dinner"
was served in celebration of the day
to the following guests: Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles F. Mckinley of Butler,
l.. ID. Mckinley of Hamilton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dean Johnson and family of
Fredericktown, Mrs. Ethel Jordon and
daughter, Virginia, of Beverly, Rev
and Mrs. Foster c. Anderson and
Rev. and Mrs. s. T. Allen and daugh-
ter, Helen, of this city.
The home presented beautiful ap-
pearance in which color scheme OF
yellow and green was followed. Cut
roses were present In profusion.
The happy couple received scores Of
congratulations and also were the
recipients of many presents-tokens
of friendship and love.
In the evening, the drum corps OF
Joe Hooker Post No. 21, G.. A. r., of
which Mr.. Ginley is member, sere-
naded the couple. The corps was
composed of Samuel Hobbs, Shannon
Suit, Jesse Hoar, Lemuel Bedell and
John Logsdon. These men were
served an oyster supper and most
pleasant evening was spent.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mckinley Of
Fredericktown and Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Mckinley of Nebraska are the
only people still living who attended
the wedding SO years ago. None of
these could be present at the golden
anniversary on account OF illness.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-22
A Rseipe Eoe Happine.s.

How little It costs IL we give II thought
To make happy some heart each day
Just one kind word or q tender smile
As we go on our daily way.
Perchance a look will suffice TO clear
The cloud from a nelghbors face
And the press Of hand In sympathy
sorrowful tear efface.
One walks In sunlight: another goes
All weary In the shade.
One treads a path that Is fair and smooth:
Another must pray for aid.
II costs so little wonder why
We give II 30 little thought.
A smile. kind words, glance, q touch.
And what magic may be wrought
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-22
OFFICERS INSTALLED

The following officers were In
stalled last Friday evening by Glen
wood Chapter, o. e. s., Of Bladens-
burg:
Worthy Matron-Mrs. Ina Hose.
Worthy Patron-C. l.. v. Wolfe.
Associate Matron-Mrs. May Stone
hooker
Conductress-Mrs. Leota Farley
wine.
Treasurer-Mrs. Dora Earleywine.
Secretary-Mrs. Mary Earleywine.
Chaplain-Mrs. Orpha Virgins.
Marshal-Miss Elsie Allen.
Sentinel-Thomas Earleywine.
Warder-Mrs. Editha Blount.
Ada-Retta Ulery.
Ruth-Cora Biggs.
Fsther-Bertie Hays.
Martha-Mrs. Gaumer.
Electa-Allie Hall.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-22
A Model Son.

A Model Son.
The fussy old gentleman asked the
chance travelling companion. "Have
you any children, sir?'
"Yes. sir, a son.
"Ah, indeed! Does he smoker"
"No, sir! he never so much as touch
ed cigarette"
$50 much the better. sir. The use of
tobacco is a poisonous habit. Does he
frequent clubsw
"He has never put his foot in one."
"Allow me to congratulate you. Does
he never come home later
"Never. He goes to bed directly aft
er dinner"
"A model young man. sir; a model
young man. How old is her
Just six months" = Philadelphia
Record.