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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27
FLORIDA IN THE NEWSPAPER
FIELD.

Booster w. b. Powell, Of che
Clearwater Sun, is always hunting up
something that will show up Florida
well. Hear him on Florida in the
newspaper field:
~. W. Aver & Son have just is
sued the newspaper annual for 1915,
and 1t contains some interesting sta
tistlcs Of Florida newspaperdom, as
follows:
Number Of towns in which newspa-
pcrs are published, 115.
Number Of towns which are county
seats, 40.
Number Of dailies, 81.
Number Of semiweeklies, 4.
Number Of weeklies, 15S.
Number Of fortnlghtlies, 2.
Number Of semi-monthlies, 1
Number Of monthlies, 10.
Number of quarterlies, /.
Total, all issues, 2O7.
Florida has more daily newspapers
than Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode
Island. Vermont. Delaware, District
of Columbia, Maryland, Alabama, hr-
Kansas Georgia, Kentucky. Louisiana,
Mississippi, North Carolina, South
Carolina Tennessee, Virginia, West
Virginia, Montana, Nebraska, Ncw
Mexico, North Dakota. South Dakota.
Wyoming, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada,
Alaska, Hawaii, Philippines, Porto
Rico or any Of the provinces of Clu-
ada, except Ontario.
Furthermore the Florida dailies
in our opinion. taking them all in all.
in comparison with dailies printed in
other cities Of like size. arc far SUI
pcrior i'm contents and larger and have
a more prosperous look"
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27

w. b. Powell, Of the Clearwat'
Sun, speaking Of fishing at Clearwi
ter says: ''They are coming from u
banks with barrels full" Do tho
jump in the barrels, just as they d
in the frying pans, and is this b
cause there were too many to be frie
at one time? In other words. do the
Just stay in the barrels to keep ain
and freshH Such is our interpretatio
when read in connection with vol
former article on this subject. GU
rious Clearwater
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27

The Apalachlcola Times in sped
ing of the fertility of the soils
Franklin county, uses the followia
language: "These lands produce cd
bage weighing 60 pounds to the 81
gle cabbage, sugar cane twelve feet 4
height and sweet potatoes 400 bush
els to the acre" Just want to al
the Times what variety of cabbage
rails ed-that's all.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27
Failed to Specify Which Organization

Tho state democratic executive
committee adopted resolution dis.
qualifying all electors who are men,
hers Of secret political or reltrious or
CARNATIONS, whose votes are influ-
enced by principles of such organiza-
items. As the committee failed to des-
ignate which organizations attempt
such influence, the resolution will
have no weight .-Gadsden County
Times.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27
The Sheen and the Goats.

The Florida executive committee Of
the democratic party has attempted
to separate the sheep and the goats,
although just which class the resolu-
tions used for the separation will
make the goats is not clear. 1t looks
like the party as n whole is the goat.
-Leesburg Commercial.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27
A Pretty Pass.

Has it come to the pass that dem
ocrat has no right to belong to Sc
cret society," Also, IL a good demo-
crat happens TO be a Roman Catho-
lie, must he be prohibited from voting
against Candidate Catts?-Punta Cor
da Herald.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27

lege of Indiana, and the Armour
-stltute of Technology, Chicago, hi
In addition to these he has had
wide experience in surveying and 1
II engineering, having served as eo
ty surveyor in Stark county. III. z
a period Of nine years.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27
occurrence.

occurrence.
1t is by the editorial column that
the policy Of the paper may be
judged-and people are commencing
to realize the fact. The sooner 1t f.
thoroughly understood by all readers
the better it will be for them-and
for the journal itself. Palm Beach
Post.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27
The RESOLUTIONS AS
SEEN BY A NUMBER OF
FLORIDA NEWSPAPERS
Why the Discrimination?

why should the Guardians Of Lib
erty be singled out for dcnunciation
by the state democratic executive
committee i'm their recent sitting at
Jacksonville, any more than the
knights Of Columbus? Looks like n
"nlgger in the wood pile" somewhere.
Lakeland Star.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27
Fish OF One and Fowl Of the Other.


Here is a question that in the name
Of fair play, naturally suggests itself
when we attempt to deny participa-
ton I'm democratic primary to Guar
dams Of Liberty, what are we going
to do about other secret societies or
organizations. like the Young Mems
Hebrew Democratic club, or even the
knights Of Columbus?
We once knew Of a trial and con-
viction in the federal court. The pre-
siding judge asked what the offender
had TO say ms to why sentence should
not be imposed upon him. 'Oh, mud
dings,' pleaded the convict, except
that Ize a bin mighty good republic
can all the vilel"
The resolution recently adopted by
our state committee was to say the
least, n pretty extreme sort Of meas
ure. We are unalterably opposed to
ruling that makes Fish Of one and
fowl of another"
This government was founded upon
the principle that all men are created
equal. Old Josh Billings used to pla-
giarize this declaration with the as
scrtion that zone man is just as good
as another, and darned sight bet
ter"
The truth IS, we have had the pri-
mary system i'm Florida for over mr.
teen years. Secret orders or associa.
tions have often dominated. The man
best qualified rarely wins, and the
whole order Of things is gradually .
growing from bad to worse: and we
can attribute this condition to moth
ing else than to our primary system
of nominations Jacksonville Florid-
ian.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27

The man who laughs with thoA
who laugh at him finds them laugh
ing with him. That is, most often, thf
truest philosophy. There are maui
little experiences in life which we had
better laugh orr than try to weaI|
off Times Union.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27

The state democratic executive COM
mittce Is to be commended for many
good things which 1t did for the party,
at the recent meeting in Jacksonville,
but in no particular is It more to be
lauded than for safeguarding the splr-
It Of the constitution Of the United
States.
All observing men are acquainted
with the movement Of certain set
Of narrow minded bigots. headed by
men whose sole purpose is the riding
into office through the instrumental
ity Of denomlnational anlmositles,
and they can understand that these
selfish cartons are unmindful Of all
else save their own selfish aggran-
disement. Party principles and good
Of country are secondary to their COW
eted purposes. Hence the imperative
need Of action on the part Of a party,
TO see to it that the spirit Of the con-
stltution should be lived up to while
endeavorlng to provide for the best
administration possible, under that
constitution. Louis Zim's st. Angus
tine Meteor.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27
Why plane the Thirty-Tour Specify

Why UlUIt tlt IHT TN-IVUI oVVVHN
Diyic says that paper has won a
great victory I'm having the Guar
Gians of Liberty kicked out Of the
democratic party. As q matter Of in
formation we would like to ask why
the executive committee failed to
mention that organization If it was
the one selected for the goat. -Gads-
den County Times.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27

Arranged in the order of a climf
1t should he thus: Everybody out O.
the big DeSoto County Fair, JanuaF
p, 2s, 20. and then, THEN, Then, fe'
All, everybody and the cook out w
the big, BIGGER, Biggest, "BICGEk'
EST" at Tampa.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27

had agreed to support failed to Sc
cure the nomination, we have gone to
the polls at the general election, and
like democrats, have supported the
ticket.
II there is a secret organization, the
obligation Of which demands that its
members bolt the nominee in certain
contingencies, 1t Is an undemocratic
organization.
In promulgating this rule the state
executive committee has imposed nc
additional condition of party fealty.
For this reason, If for no other, the
resolution is useless, and because OF
the mess it has stirred up, is unfor
turate.
The resolution. it is understood was
prepared by Mr.. ] NJ. Bars, Of Jack
sonville, a friend Of Senator n. p
Bryan. -Palatka News.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27
a Regulation to Promote Riots" JOr.
dan Names It.

dan Names It.
The enforcement Of that rule is
likely to exclude ten thousand or more
democrats, onc-third Of whom reside
I'm Jacksonville. where the committee
met. It is well known that this one
tllrd. if permitted, will vote solidly
against Senator n. =. Bryan, because
ne had a Roman Catholic citizen ap-
pointed postmaster OF Jacksonville,
and it is believed that the other two
thirds are also solidly against Scna-
tor Bryan. II, therefore, looks as if
the rule were adopted in the interest
Of Senator Bryan.
If this Objectionable rule Is rlgidly
enforced 1t may disrupt the Florida
democratic party. Colonel Anderson
Of Jacksonville, the state leader of the
Rooscvcltian progrcsslves, already
forcsces the probability Of nearly half
Of the democratic voters nocling to
his standard.
Indications are growing stronger
that some republican, or possibly pro.
grcsslve Machlavcl has cunningly sow,
cd the seeds Of discussion IN the dem.
ocrutic party. The organization Of
these secret political societies and the
adoption Of TINT fifth resolution ny
the state committee. bodc no good for
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27

1t is true that often the things Re'
hope for, fail to put in an appearanee
but think OF the wonderful compen
sation we get in the good things tha'
SO appear Unexpectedly. Lloyd.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27

We don't understand why the Flor
ida Grower, the best paper Of its ldpa
an the world. has not come to en
desk for three weeks or more. wha'
have we done to be treated thusly .
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-01-27

stucIlie May BE Simply Small Poll
tician.
Not SO StuclIie, the committeeman
from Pasco county. While bewailing
the influence of religion in politics,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-11
DIVERS EXPLOIT ].
PRAISED IN BERLIN

Berlin. via Sayville. July H.
Every Berlin newspaper today de-
voted q large part Of its news columns
to the arrival OF the submarine
Deutschland at Baltimore and in their
editorials praised the submarines q
crew.
The vossiche Zeitung said that
several similar ships are being con-
structed to begin commercial rela-
tions with neutral countries. thereby
breaking the British blockade. One
OF the ships is named the Bremen.
All are of about 1000 tons. The
Deutschland was built at Kiel. work
being started on her shortly after a
company was formed November s,
1915.
German shipbuilders are laughing
at Simon Lakes threat to bring suit
against the Deutschland's owners for
patent infringements.
WAS II Lake or Jules Verne who
discovered the submarine?" asked
one shipping man. 'If Lake had the
patent, why did not he build sub
marines Hike the Deutschland"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-11
cONTALMA|SON IN
HANDS OF BR|7ONS

London, July 1i.--+Britlsh troops
last night carried by storm the vii.
lage of Contamination. northeast OF
Albert, about which violent lighting
has ragged since the opening OF the
allied offensive July l, General Haig,
In announcing the victory, reported
that 1Ss German prisoners were
taken.
Further east we stormed several
lines Of enemy trenches In the NAM
eta wood,' added Tialg. THE great
or part OF the wood is now in our
possession"
Heavy lighting continues In the
Trones wood north OF Hardecourt,
The Germans made a strong
counter-attack at Contalmalson, but
were beaten of with heavy losses,
The village, Haig reported, Ia In the
hands OF the British. g.
In the hghting for the Mametz
wood the BrItisn took 2s8 prisoners,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-11
HUGHES PLEASED
WITH COMMITTEE

Bridgehampton, l.. l., July IL
No friction has broken out in repub-
lican party councils because six form,
er progressive leaders were named
on the Hughes campaign committee.
Candidate Hughes declared today.
His statement was in answer to
rumors that VIM, Barnes. Jr.. Boies
Penrose and other 'old guards" were
kicking up rumpus because of the
naming OF the bull moosers.
Il am very much pleased with the
appointment OF the committee" said
Hughes 1T means effective work
by a reunited party. So far as,
know, the importance Of this, was
recognized by all and there has not
been the slightest friction In consti-
tvtlng the committee. Instead. there
has been general desire fora har-,
monizlng effort. as our national aims
transcend all difficulties that have er-
listed" n,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-11
MEXICO CITY WAR
CLOUD O|SPELLEO

Mexico City. July li.---As evidence
Of the oflicial belief that the danger
Of war with the United States has
passed. the employees Of government
departments who were being drilled
for military service were today order
ed TO discontinue their training.
II the situation continues to Inn
prove. oil other persons who volun-
teered for service against the United
States will be instructed to discon-
tinue drilling. II Ia possible the
Mexican reply to the latest American
note viii DO forwarded to Warrington
today. II is understood II will con-
tain definite proposal for the
settlement OF future difficulties and a
solution for the border problems. II
this proposal Is not entirely satisfac-
tory to the United States. II is con-
sidered that further interchanges be-
tween the two governments will re-
suit In a completely satisfactory
agreement.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-11
ALLIES. PROTEST !. ],
UhDER-SEA TRAFFIC

Washington, July 11.-England
and France will do everything In
their power to prevent the United
States recognizing the super
submersible Deutschland as ship Of
commerce, and to prevent the opera
tion OF line OF submarine freight
carriers proposed by the North
German-Lloyd Steamship company.
This was admitted at the embassies
Of the two governments today.
The British embassy today correct
ed published reports that It was not
actively trying to oppose the peace
full stay of the Deutschland. Any
submarine. the embassy said. is po-
tentially warship and any ship at
sea would be unable to determine un-
Ill too late to save itself whether a
submarine was armed. This fact.
alone, would prevent recognition of a
submarine as possible merchant
man. according to the embassy's view.
These facts. 1t was learned, have been
pointed out to Acting Secretary Of
State Polk by Counselor Barckley,
acting charge d'affaires of the en-
bassy.
Questions not only Of the Deutsch-
lands status as warship or mer-
chantman, but as to her cargo and
the cargo she will take back to Ger
many with her are to be taken up
by the British embassy with the state
department.
The fact that the Deutschland's s
home going cargo is expected to con-
tain nickel alone may cause a num-
Der OF complications, It was learned
This may cause sweeping embargoes
on any sort OF goods from Canada or
Great Britain to this country which
might be imported to Germany by
the Deutschland or other commercial
submarines which are reported ON
their way to the United States. Nine
ty per cent Of the nickel used In this
country comes from Canada.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-11
Town the World the Size
SHIP SUPPLIES
To GEN. PERSH|NC
OVER MEXICAN RY.

El Paso. July li.---Persistent rum
ors OF Mexicans docking to villa
standards eliminated today In an
unconfirmed rumor that several hun
drcd Carranza troops withdrew from
the Chlhuahua City garrison TO Join
Villas column In the Parrai district.
Disorders followed In the chihuahua
capital. re report stated.
carranxistas officials here and In
Juarex denied NIL rumors OF revolt in
the ranks Of the de facto government
troops. s.n roa
Restoration OF friendly relations
between Washington and Mexico City
was reflected today In the shipment
OF three carloads OF hay and grain
through Juarez over the Mexico
Northwestern railroad for General
'Pershing's forces. When war be-
tween the two governments appeared
imminent recently. the Carransista
authorities closed the Mexican rail-
way lines to such shipments for the
American punitive expedition.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-11
LciiMl iiiY N2ac teA Nna Ee
ASK BULGARS
TO BATTLE
SLAvS
Central Powers Rulers Urge
Gar Ferdinand to Send
Troops to Aid on The GAL
iciian iai and Tre,anitiin1ie, ,ait tii1i, Fronts; ii;

Rome. July il.--Kaiser Wilhelm
and Emperor Franz Josef have sent
an urgent request 10 Gar Ferdinand
that he dispatch Bulgarian troops Ia
the Galioian and Trentino fronts tc
help check the Russian and Italian
oifensives.
This Information was received
from Geneva today. A delegation Of
Austro- German military and diplo-
matte ofiicials arrived at Sofa sun
day. carrying the request. They
pointed out to the Bulgarian ruler
that continued successes for the Rus
SLAMS and Italians would bring Rou-
mania into the war and that Bulgaria
would then be squeezed between the
Roumanian army on the north and
the allied forces In Greece and
crushed.
Czar Ferdinand replied that the
withdrawal Of Bulgarian troops for
service In Gaiicia or on the Italian
front would invite an immediate At
tack By the allies from Saloniki. He
promised. however. to submit the
appeal to the Bulgarian general star.
The steady advance Of the Russians
through southeastern Galicla has
forced the Austrians to withdraw sew
eral divisions from the Trentino
front. These have been replaced by
Croats and Poles.
The Austrian losses In the offen-
sive against the Trentino, front and
In the Italian counter-oiYensive have
totalled 10000, II Is estimated In
Rome. The Italians already have
won back nearly all the territory won
by the Austrians In their drive,
though the concentration Of 1000
Austrian guns Of heavy caliber has
impeded their advance.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-11
ANOTHER ARREST
N MURDER CASE

Portland, July 11.--Arrested in
Astoria yesterday. VIM. ], .Hadley.
alias Soldier Bill" waited in jail
here today for Sheriff Reeves Of
Washington county to talk to him
about the Jennings-R -Ristman muir
der" iB n4 M "A 5g. "
The intimation that Hadley knows
something about the mysterious mur-
der Of Mrs. Helen Jennings and Fred
Ristman two months ago. brought
out clash between state and county
ofacers working to solve the crime.
George A. Thacher. criminologist.
hired by Governor withycombe to
solve the cases. believes Ben Thomp-
son. held in jail for the crime is In
nocent. Sheriff Reeves Is gathering
further evidence to prove him guilty.
Portland officers declared today that
Reeves wants to prove Hadley in
nocent.
Although admitting their case
against Thompson is not conclusive,
officers still yelled in mystery such
evidence as they had, and would not
tell what possible connection Hadley
could have had with the murders.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-11
ANCLO-FRENCH ARMY
TAKES z VILLAGES

Paris, July 11.--Twenty-two vii
lagos. all fortified to the highest de-
gree OF which the Germans are cap
able. have been captured by the
Anglo French armies since the great
offensive OF the Somme began ten
days ago.
Peronne, lying a bare mile across
the Somme from the French lines,
and the next important prize toward
which the French are advancing, lies
almost within the grasp OF General
Foch's army.
Dispatches from headquarters to-
day showed that the village OF
Biaches. one mile from Peronne, was
captured by the French In the same
dashing spirit that drove the enemy
out OF Domplerre, Hardecourt and
other strongly fortified points. DOM
pierre, with Its entire flrst line Ger
man positions, was taken In ilfty min
utes, and Hardecourt In only thirty
Ave. The Germans resisted more
stubbornly at Biaches, but In less
than two hours the village was in
the hands OF the French.
The war Office announced this at.
ternoon that the night passed without
Important nghtlng on the Frsnch
front on either side OF the somme.
In the fightlng Of the last two days
1he French took 1000 prisoners,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-11
VILLA SPIRIT
PREADS IN
GUERRERO
Sentiment in Favor i Of Hunted
Bandit, and Flocking Of
Natives to His Standard,
Reported in North Mexico

Columbus. N. NJ. July 1.-THE
Guerrero district is anamc with VII
llsta spirit. Hundreds Of natives
have deserted Guerrero villages. pre-
sumably to Join the new army they
were told villa would lead perbonal.
iy against the gringoes.
Motor truck men who returned TO.
day from the American lines with
these reports from natives believe the
entire district Is hotbed OF villa
sentiment. Alao army ofiicers who
were In Guerrero on the first dash
south after villa stated that II tho
natives we're convinced villa is alive
they would Join him. The bandit
leader long made the Guerrero dis
trict his stamping ground" while
hghting Diax rnrsles.
However. nearer the American
lines the natives are friendly to Gen.
eral Pershlng's men and apparently
satisfied at enjoying their first peace
In years and receiving gold for labor
and supplies.
The mcager reports OF the expedi-
TONS activities reaching here indi-
cate that the entire force 10 marking
time and not even cavalry patrols
penetrate very far from camp. PERISH
ing Ia reported 10 be depending on
corps OF scouts and Arizona Apaches
Cor information OF Mexican activities
near his lines.
Tho truckmen declared that the
rains already have made trayeling
difficult. The drivers were apprehen-
sive Of complete tie-up in motor
transportation II the rains increase.
Thirty-,aree new trucks arrived over
land from III Paso today and will be
put into service at once.
The rain fell throughout the night.
flooding the lower end OF the Massa-
chusetts militiamen's camp aud fore
Ing scores Of the guardsmen In the
'downpour to seek other quarters.
Men on outpost duty were drenched.
Old Columbus residents declared the
rains so far are only showers COM
pared to the rainy season at Its
height.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-11
MILITIAMEN UNDER FIRE
FOR THE FIRST TIME

Columbus, N. NJ, July 11.--Massa-
chusetts militiamen saw their first
action under fire today under Cap
tain Edmund Slate. Members Of the
Holyoke company, on provost duty,
rushed into negro disorderly house
and halted an incipient riot after
gunplay started and one negro was
shot, The militiamen quieted the
disturbance and arrested six negro
infantrymen, who will be tried by
courtmartial,
The rainy season is on In earnest,
Torrents OF rain fell today
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-11
JOHN A, HOOPER ON
TRIAL FOR MURDER

Carthage, Mo-, July 11.--Selection
OF a jury to try John Austin Hooper.
alias Wilbur Mason, charged with
first degree murder for killing Louis
Wells, special policeman in Joplin,
July .. was begun here today. 1t was
expected the entire day would be
used in obtaining the IL men and
that the introduction Of testimony
would begin tomorrow.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-11
REDUCTION IN FREIGHT
RATES ON LUMBER

Portland, July 11.--A reduction
OF Ave cents per 100 pounds In the
lumber rate from the Pacific north.
west to the Missouri river and
Kansas and Nebraska points will be
put in force soon by the Union Pa
clhc railroad, II was announced to-
day. This means that northwest
lumbermen will have to pay about
$3.50 per 1000 feet less than here
tofore. The present rate Is so cents
per 100 pounds. The new rate will
be 45 cents.