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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06

Wallace Reid and Cleo Ridgley will
be seen in thrilling drama. The
Selfish Woman" on the
The Selfish Paramount program to-
Woman" at day and tomorrow at
the Regent the Regent. 1t is the
story of a woman's un-
successful attempt to wreck her hus-
bands work because of her love for
gain.
Friday and Saturday-Charlie Chap
lin will be presented in THE Count"
In this. his latest release. Chaplin re-
turns to his big shoes and baggy trous-
ers and instills even more than usual
of his s1apstck variety of comedy. As
bogus count he goes through a num-
Der of adventures in burlesque high life
which would ordinarily end in the death
of a less agile performer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06
TO lay MESSIAH coRNERsroNr

The cornerstone of the new Messiah
Lutheran Church will be held on Sun
day afternoon with appropriate cere-
monies. Tonight the Rev. H. w. A.
Hanson pastor OF the church. will have
of the cornerstone of the old church,
which will be unsealed. The seal will
be broken at the close of the prayer
service. The cornerstone was laid in
1899 and contains many interesting
records. The contents will be examined
and placed in the stone for the new
building with additional data,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06
cERMAM loan A FAILURE

London, Sept. b.-SuDScriptionS TO
the German war loan during the first
two days indicate that the loan is
failure, according to reports from Ber-
lin via Amsterdam to the Exchange
Telegraph Company. The returns for
war loans A large number of sub
scriptions have been received from
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06

The Fox feature booked for the Colo
nial Theater, to-day and tomorrow, is
adapted for the
William Farnum screen from Caroline
at the Colonial Lockhart's famous
story, THE Man
From Bitter Roots" William Farnum
will be shown in the leading role as a
Western miner who battles against
enormous odds, to achieve happiness
that is his in the end. On the same
program will be shown the fifth episode
of The Grip of Evil" called "The Way
of a Woman Another complete story
of this serial that is a powerful moral
lesson in itself, which also asks the
question, Is Humanity in the Grip or
Evil?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06
KANSAS MINERS STRIKE
By Associated Press

Pittsburgh, Kansas. Sept. 6. - Eight
thousand miners in the southeastern
Kansas coal fields walked out yester-
day as a result of dissatisfaction over
the delay in closing a new agreement
with the Southwestern Interstate Coal
Operators Association. The negoti-
ationS for the agreement are under
way at Kansas City. The miners march
ed from mine to mine calling out union
members. Six mining comanies were
affected, 1t was said.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06
DANISH SHIP SUNK

London, Sept. 6.-The Danish steam
ship Jeanne, of LIS tons gross, has
been sunk, according to a dispatch
from Weymouth. The captain and
crew of the vessel have been landed.
The Jeanne was 232 feet long and was
built at New Castle in 1904. She was
owned at Copenhagen.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06
HURT LEANING FROM WINDOW

While leaning out of window on
Third street car yesterday AFTER
noon Edward Graham, of West Fair
view was struck by IL wagon belong
ing to Davis and Hargest. He was
taken to the Harrisburg hospital
where it was learned that he had sus-
tanned a fracture of the right elbow
and right shoulder.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06
PAGE TO VISIT FRONT
By associated Press

Rome, Sept. 6.-The American am
basss dor, Thomas Nelson Page. has
received an invitation to visit the
Italian front, which he has accepted
He will be accompanied by the mill
tary and naval attaches of the en-
bessy. They will be the first repre-
sentatives of any neutral country al
lowed on the italian front.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06

said, is very novel. other acts on the
bill are: Fagg and White. blackface en-
tertainers; the Morton Jewell Trio, who
do some juggling and perform a num-
a few songs; Dave Roth, in a COMEDY
singing, talking and musical act, and
one other attraction which will be an
nounced later.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06

The bill at the Majestic this week is
headed by a spectacular musical COM
edy entitled, Going
Last Day For Up" Jim MacWilliams
Majestic's Bill an artist on the piano,
and three other acts
complete the bill. For the last half or
the week Wolf and Stewart offer
comedy sketch entitled, I'm Two Flats"
This couple present their act in a cap
able manner, and the stage setting, it is
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06
Napanee Dutch Kitchenet

Dutch Kitchenets are recognized the
world over as the highest grade cabinet
made. They embody every new up-to-
date feature, and every new idea for
kitchen cabinets is usually found in
Dutch Kitchenet. Their construction is
as near perfect as human skill can make
it. They are substantial and strong
and will give years of splendid satisfac
tory service. Dutch Kitchenets are
built like fine furniture.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06
1t is said that if you don't want to go

1t is said that if you don't want to go
to work the morning after" whistling
"RacketY Coo" don't go to
'kntinka" see "Katinka," at the Or
pheum, Wednesday, matt
nee and night, September 13. After the
show. has hit town you will hear the
girl back of the ribbon counter hum
your office and will find the bookkeeper
softly and unconsciously whistling 1t
to himself as he goes over the items
After awhile you will begin to get ag-
gravated, then, you will become decid-
edly exasperted. until. in an unguardeo
moment, you will find yourself doing
ii too.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06

of strikers will be augmented to 5000
within the next twenty-four hours. The
strike was voted last night after own
ers of chains of stores refused the de-
mands of the union for shorter hours,
a minimum salary of SIS per week and
l per cent. of the store receipts.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06
GRoCERY CLERKs sTRIKE

New York. Sept. 6. - Three thousand
grocery clerks went on strike in this
city, Jersey City. Newark and outlying
towns to-day. Leaders of their union,
tive Association, claim that the number
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06
BowMAN's-Fifth Floor.

cities, savings banks and munitions
firms, the dispatches state, but the
public has not responded, and there is
talk OF extending the time limit to Oc-
tober Is.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06
|AMllSeMG41TS|

Lost in New York the big scenic,
sensational drama, is said to be a story
brimful of those heart
@Lost in throbs which YOU
New York" always enjoy, thrilling
situations, which hold
you breathless, and hearty laughs which
are frequent. The company which will
present 1t here at the Orpheum, Friday
and Saturday. with a matinee Saturday,
will be headed by Kitty O'Neill.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06

Tie Danube has been used extern
sively for the forwarding of war ma
teriais from Germany to Bulgaria and
Turkey and the return of foodstuffs,
bat the entrance of Rumania into the
war has crippled seriously this impor-
tant means of communication.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06
DISCUSS DANUBE TRAFFIC

Berlin, Sept. (by wireless) -
Delegates representing Germany Aus
tria- Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey
have met at Budapest for conference
in regard to extension of traffic on the
Danube.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06
The Summer Day CreepS Onward
TOWARD The Sunset Hour

A UTUMN blooms
IA are already ap-
pearing on the crest OF
sunny hills whispering
the coming of Autumn.
Vacation days are
nearing an end.
Thoughts of school
and of school prepara-
ton are in the minds of
many.
The spirit of summer
play is waning and men
are turning the great
wheels of Labor more
eagerly and more Wig
orously.
The Store is awake.
New efforts and greater
energies mark the begin
ming of a new Autumn
great stocks will accom-
plish the utmost in Au-
tumn preparedness.
And efficient service will
simplify your efforts.
Intelligent sales-service
is n feature of this estab-
lishment, and positions for
the intelligent are now
being created through our
Educational Department.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06

Let us show you their excellent fea-
tures-new non-warping sliding table
top covered with alurninun1-the new
smooth roll curtain that is practically
dustproof - and explain how easily
every part is removed for thorough
cleansing. For little more you may
have genuine white porcelain table in
stead of aluminium.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-09-06

Receives Deposits, subject to check
without notice.
Makes a speciality of Savings De-
posits. Any amount received, 4 per
cent. interest paid.
Certificates of Deposit issued at
any time, interest at the rate of 3 per
cent.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-30

London, March 29.--JOhn Red
mond. leader Of the Irish parliamcnta-
ry party, in letter addressed to a
prominent nationalist, advises against
tine holding Of public meeting to pro-
test against further taxation in Ire.
land. Such action. he says, Is charac-
torized Il. an Irish constitutionali-t
movement" 10y men who are hostile to
the Irish party, men who are either
pro German on opposed to recruiting
In Ireland, ana committed tu the mon.
Strous doctrine that ireland should r"-
main neutral in this war
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-30
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC
HAS BEEN PLANNED.

Monday morning committees from
tile different sunday schools of the
city met in the offices of Dr.. ID. q.
Barnett to consider plans for having
ia" annual Sunday school picnic. The
date decided on was Thursday, May
llth. The executive committee, com
posed of Ed. Scott. Ira Johnston and
Harley Watson. was authorized to
make arrangements for having the pic
mic at Beca Grandc. provided that
suitable arrangements can he made
II the picnic Is not held at Boca
Grande, the pupils Of the different
schools may have the pleasure Of go
ing to Punta Gorda. Bradcntown or
Sarasota. Several auxiliary commit.
tees will he appointed. all Of which
will he announced later.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-30
WHITE SLAVERS
BURN BUILDING
Woman says Masked Man Bound Her
and Started the Blaze. Was Second
Fire in Her Room in Two Days.
Two Firemen Injured.


Cleveland, ohio. March 2o.-TWo
unidentified men and one woman Mrs.
Ihul Seaman. Wcr" burned to death.
avid fully a score of people were in
furrd, five po~,ihIy fatally here yes
tcrday when flame, swept through the
'hird ilunr of the Foster apartments.
illI Prospect avenue. and destroyed
The upper section of the building bee
fore hciu- cNtinguiShed.
Police are searching for 20 masked
man who. according To- the story lu.u
10y Miss Bessie Rcimcr = waitress, g."
tered her room ON the third door.
bound and gagged her and set fire To-
The building.
Most Of those injured Wrc hurt H.!
jumping from the third floor vind"W~.
Mrs. Albert Mclrh"ir dwight Ea-
'Iagr ANA an W'd.Ititj". man arc
fatally injured. Fireman RIOS, and
lieutenant Thoma, Nc>tor we've iuiur-
.u 80 lady in attempting To rescue
occupants Of the building that they
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-30
ARCADIA SOCIAL CLUB.

In her usual gracious manner Mrs.
Nh. Goucher was hostess Monday
afternoon to ;hc Arcadia Social Club.
The business of the afternoon was
first put before the members, and the
proposition Of building woman's
club building on the previously pre-
scented lot located in the Treadwell
subdivision was discussed. The de-
cision OF the club is to accept the
proposition. the building being erect
ed under the management Of board
of trustees. At the close Of the bust
ness meeting two new names for mem
bership were proposed. voted on and
accepted by the ladies'. There being
no other business. the afternoon was
then given over to delightful game
If rock, and the contest Of correctly
ninnng on Chinamans queue. Mrs.
roring proved her ability in seeing in
the dark most clearly. and carried
cff n dainty handkerchief as winner
of the contest.
The hostess. assisted by Miss Rosa
Nri'lcr. served a most tempting lunch
con.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-30
GERMANY ASKED
ABOUT SUSSEX
Query is sent After Meeting Of the
President With His Cabinet Nestcr.
day. Evidence That sub Sunk the
Sussex Not Conclusive.

Nd-hus'"u March - The United
States hu, inquired Of Germany
turpuuh Ambassador GrrprJ. whether
,ry of IL. submarines ,,rr.J,.J rl.
.,..i., .,..un.i ..,,,.... ,,.....,.
''"'' '''' ''
bounced after 90. ''H"'i meeting
that 81 lud been decided ru make such
400 INQUIRY and later il wa. learned
r,,, ,h, i,,.,f.,. hal t,,..,.. ,...r. ANIL
49,,
''''.''' VI ''' '''''''
N"h Is 'hai "I ah inquiry. u mas h"i
advanced Goo 'ho stage of e. protest uI
a demand,
Nrulrr, Oh. the rahin,, aid THAT
evidence. m uo.,c,~iuII of the United
S.uto. wa, mot conclusive enough ia
warrant decisive. action ur thi, time
For Ibis reason IL v,u- L,,i,lrL fl, ulIE,
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-30
VENUS SCHOOL HOUSE
TO BE DEDICATED

Next Saturday, April LIST, the new
vensu brick school building will be
dedicated with elaborate ceremonies.
The public generally is invited. The
good people of the Venus neighbor-
hood have made fine preparations for
the entertainment Of the large crowd
expected from the surrounding com.
munity, Arcadia and other points
Dinner will be served on the grounds,
which will include splendid barbecued
meats. During the day an excellent
play. entitled "The Freshman" will
he put on in the school auditorium by
local talent. Everybody come and
have a fine day.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-30
The News is the Official Paper of the Board of Public Inst
EVERY CITIZEN SHOULD REGISTER
and PAY POLL TAXES AT ONCE

trict, there is offered, however, an
other opportunity Of registering by
coming to the county seat, for in sec
ton 10 Of the same chapter, it is pro-
yided that the supervisor Of registra,
ton OF each county shall keep the
books open for registration at his Of.
flee every day, Sundays excepted,
from o a m. to II m. and from 2 p.
IN. to . p. m, between March LIST
and May lst. So any person who fails
To register in his district before the
first Monday Of April may register by
supervisor Of registration at any time
before May 1st.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-30
LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF
THE METHODIST CHURCH.

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Meth
oii,t church met Tuesday. March -.
at the home Of Mrs. Or. simmons.
with thirty-three present.
The first part Of the afternoon was
spent socially. The hostess had plan
ned surprise for the ladies. much to
their delight, and to show their apprc.
ciation Of same gave a rising vote of
thanks TO Mr.. Pete McDermund and
james Curry for their delightful vocal
and instrumental selections. Among
the numbers rendered 10y Mr.. Curry
We might make mention Of one in
larticular-an original composition.
The Cuban Dance"
Little Misses Mabc simmons and
GuSsie russell also appeared Oh the
program with splendid selections in eli.
ocution and piano. Business was then
taken up. 1t was decided to give a
program at the star Theatre on the
night of the Goth Of April, during the
Horticultural Association convention.
The program will consist OF readings.
vocal and instrumental selections.
The proceeds will 90 to the new
church. Refreshments were then sery-
ed consisting of sandwiches. olives.
angel food cake and ice tea.
Those present were: Mesdames III.
j, Lewis, John Brady, &. II. Ford.
W. q. Ford, Marsh. John Hendry.
Fitzpatrick, Lampkin, Giles. II. l..
Carlton, W. l.. Scott. II. =. BeviS.
W. G. WelleS, J. A. Parker. l.. L.
Davis, Weaver Orchard, George
Scott Kemp. Forester. Misses Yes
Parker and Bookie Campbell. visitors (:
Messrs. j. A. Curry, Pete McDer-
mond, Misses Gussie Russell. Birdie
Scott, Eva Ford. Appleby. Lillian YOU
mans; Mesdames Clay, T. A. Levine.
Il. l.. Brightwell and Undertake.
New members: Mesdames J. s. Gard
ner and Appleby. Honorary members:
PETE McDermond and James Curry.
The meeting adjourned to meet with
Mrs. John II. Treadwell April I1th,
] at 80 p. m.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-30
es All the County Commissioners Reports and Proceeding
DISTINGUISHED FRESHMAN ASKS
COUNTRYMEN TO HELP END WAR

Such agitation, Mr.. Redmond says,
Is mlschieyOu, and dishonest, and he
advises the Irish people to have conf.
dcnce that their leaders will see that
they get just taxation. lie adds:
"lreland's higher interest is speedy
victory in this war. The man who
seeks to prejudice Ireland in the eyes
Of the world by making a ridiculous
claim for exemption from war taxes
are the very men who 10y their apathy,
their so-calcd neutrality. their hostil-
ity to recruiting and their prO-Ger.
manlsh, are doing their best to pro.
long the war"
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-30

The attention of all voters is called
- the fact that the period for regis
ration is rapidly drawing to a close.
chapter 6s74, section o, of the acts Of
,ot5 nrovldc that the county registra-
.,or hooks for each election district
.bau be opened on each week day
from o a nj. to - M, and from :
n. IN. to p. m, and one night eacr
week until 0 p. m. in each election
district from the first Monday in
March 10 and including the first Mon
dav Of April. If persons living in the
election districts fail to register be-
fore the books are closed in the dis
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-30
WANTS TO SECURE
BODY OF VILLA,

CulOnia Dublan. Mexico, March 20.
A letter requesting Villas body has
been received by Brigadier General j.
]. Pershing from a Dyersburg. Tenn.
firm. The letter reads:
General Pershing:
Dear Sir-Is it possible for us to
get the body Of villa, II he is Killed?
We want to hold It by embalming and
keep it in our undertaking depart
ment. We will pay a good price for
his body. Please let us hear from you
In regard to the same.n
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-30
PRESIDENT GIVEN A
THIRD GRANDCHILD'

Philadelphia, March 2s.-A daugh.
ter was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Fran.
els Bowes Sayre here. She is the third
grandchild Of President Wilson. and
will he named Eleanor Arson Sayre,
for Mrs. Sayre's mother. Mother and
child are reported to be doing well.
Mrs. Sayre has been at the home
of Mrs. A. W. Howe, a sister OF the
president, for several weeks.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-30

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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-30

The fame of meritorious publica-
ton will travel. Among the orders Tor
our Pictorial Review Of Desoto Coun-
ty in this mornings mail, is one
from Mr.. william t. Moore. Of Port
Arthur. Ontario, Canada. Since Its
publication, we have had orders from
most every state in the Union for cop
les. and a few from foreign countries
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-30
TROOPS MAY
USE RAILWAYS
Mexican, Cc.G;y. 'ng With Amcri'
cans. Eigh, Million Dollars Appro-
priated As Emergency Fund for En-
petition

Washington. March Diplomat
lc and domestic aspects of the Mex
lean situation oycrshadowed its mil
itary aspect, here last night, official
reports from General Funston indirat-
inc no change on the border,
Congress rushed through an emer'
gcncy appropriation of SS,Gll 5O2 To-
nav for the pursuit of the bandits,
and the state department prepared to
pres, General Carranza for permission
to use Mexican railways to Solve the
transportation problem, without
awaiting perfection Of the protocol
under ncgotin tions.
Fear, expressed in press reports
from the border that failure to obtain
use Of the railroads might seriously
hamper pursuit of Villa were not re-
aected at either the state or war de-
lartmcnts.
SENATOR UHllingcr. republican lead
= telegram from senator Fall at FL Pa
so dealing with the railway and bor-
der questions 1t declared shipments
Of gasoline intended for the American
fTCcs in McNico was being held up
by Carranza officials.
THE departments dispatches Of
last night and today, while meaGer
and dcain@ with technical matters, in
dictate continued and growing good will
toward our expedition in Mexico" Sec
retaray Baker said later in a state
ment. Its object seems to he thor
oughly understood by the people Of
Mexico. We have no dispatches indi-
eating any cause for apprehension. -
The communication to General Car
rama will he made through Special
representative Rogers at Queretaro.
TO whom instructions went forward
last night. While there was no ques-
ton but that the expedition after
Villa would press on, it was stated,
and that sufficient amount of sup
plies could he furnished to the troops
by motor truck trains, genearl use Of
the lines would greatly simplify mat
tiers.
News dispatches last night indicat-
ing that the American troops already
were using the railroad lines in some
sections were read with surprise at
the war department, officials declar-
ing there had been no official advices
10 mat effect. 1t was thought that II
'he American commanders had uscd
'ne lines it probably was done in 90
operation with the local Carranza au-
thorities.
rhere are indications that the check
III the protocol negotiations resulting
IRON General Carranaz's counter pro-
posals may extend that agreement a
week or more.
"DETAILS of the protocol are appa.
rehtly causing serious study at the
sVate department, While officials nrC
reucent, it is understood the most 70.
cent proposals deal with territory
wlthin the scope Of the agreement. II
Is thought possible General Carranza
WISHES to set narrower lines than had
Oeen agreed upon in the original draft
1t was indicated that General Car
'anzas proposals showed no desire IL
exclude the expedition from the use
vi Mexican railways. On the contra
y, me protocol would establish a
uennite agreement for just that pur
pose 1t may take some time to reach