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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-10
TREVINO TO BE SENT
ON FOREIGN MISSION

FL Paso, Tex. Dec. 9.--When Gem
eral Murguia left Torreon FOR Chihua-
hua city IL was announced he would
succeed Gen Jacinto =. Treyino as
military commander of the north
EASTERN zone upon. has arrival in the
state capital II was explained that
General Trcvino was TO receive COM
mission abroad soon.
Tpon General Murguia's arrival I'M
chihuahua city last sunday he as
sumed command Of the entire military
zone, relieving General Trevino.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-10
s CHIEF
Of POLICE QUITS
JOB IN DESPAIR
Sunday Closing Law Causes
Constant Friction Between
Mayor and District Attor-
ney Over Enforcement,

wv HsF'fflfN tgbHHNN hFtNlNA AAffoeN fsiF'AI
Chicago. Dec almost simultan-
eously with q new order from Chief of
Police Charles G. Healcy 10 enforce
vigorously the sunday closing law
came the admission from Mayor
Thompson today that the chief OF po-
lice would resign The new order in
structcd all policemen TO arrest all
violators on sight and book them al at
the police stations Heretofore saloon
koepers.-Who did not obey the law
were arrested later ON warrants or
punished by revocation Of their Ii
censes which in many cases were
subsequently restored.
Cause of Discussion.
The order for general Sunday clos
ing, issued more than year ago, has
Eeon the source Of continuous diescn-
sion between Mayor Thompson, re-
publican, and Maclay Hoyne, demo
cratic states attorney.
Chief llealey's resignation Is attrib-
uted indirectly 10 his clashes between
the state and city forces.
Saloon Keepers who were arrested
on warrants after the closing order
had been issued by Mayor Thompson
were promptly freed by iurics CrIti-
cism was made by city officials that
the cases were not prosecuted with
sufficient vgor and the revocation
power in the hands Of the mayor was
used as a weapon to enforce the Jaw
Hoyne adherents then brought the
charge that the mayor was using his
power to reward favorites ana TO build
for himself a political machine.
Chief of Police Indicted.
Recently, after a sensational raid
by Iloyne on the city han for docl-
mentary evidence, chief Uealy and
his secretary were indicted.
In announcing the chiefs imminent
resignation Mayor Thompson de-
clared Healy's inability 10 obtain an
immediate trial ON the indictments was
the reason he would leave the depart
ment Chief IIealy had not an
nounced his resignation tonight, but
said the question was entirely in the
hands of the mayor.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-10

Green Of Sherwood and A.. c. sorlie.
North Eokotans who attended an
meetings of agriculturistS and who
have agreed TO soc that inquiries arc
to suitable men six more
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16
NO SUCH MODESTY
FER SEEN, NO,
NOT EVEN IN ARCADIA.

The Arcadia News seems to under
rate our capacity for producing big
things and viewing our creations with
proper modesty and equanimity, when
1t says:
What if Lakeland should have a
United States senator and a congress
man elected from that city, as it now
appears she will have? Would it cause
the little city on the lakes to be puff
ed upH"
No, sir: we will just 60 on. pursu'
ing the even tenor Of our way, turn
ing out governors, congressman. SEN
ators and such like, and may even
be encouraged to try our hand at
fashioning a president now and then
We have no desire to monopolize the
big offices Of the state and nation,
but we just can't help 1t if our prod.
net is Of such excellence that its SUI
periority commands recognition. and
the people insist upon It to fill the
high places. But, "puffed up''-never!
Even though we are called upon to
furnish Florida's entire delegation Mt
Washington, and provide for the
whole state administration at Talla-
hassee, we will simply give cheerfully
from the abundance OF our material,
amounting almost to embarrassment,
and without pride, but just as a mat
ter Of course, "hear our hlushing
honors thick upon us. Lakeland
Telegram.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16
SLANG.

The Pathfinder recently had a spleh-
did editorial on the subject "Caht
Get Rid Of Slang" The editor says
eft is amusing tn see how wra'hful
fine high.hrows and librarians are
over the increasing currency Of slang
in this country. -" lie goes ON then 10
relate how DR.. Carl G. Doney, pres
idcut Of Willamette University. III
,rpakiug before the Oregon teachers
convention. denounced slang and urg-
cd the teacher, to stamp out loose
thinking and loose speech" Slang
said ur. Doney, "is a convincing
proof of the mental deficiency of its
users ." The editor then points out the
fact that the word slang is slang
and the use Of this word is therefore
the proof Of the mental deficiency
Of DR.. Coney.
The real fact in the case is that
slang is expressive at times
and the individual who does
not use it at all certainly
loses Il great deal in the force If his
Language. OF course we do not CON
tend that low or coarse language
should ever he INDUCED in, TIL" edi'
tor Of the Pathfinder contends that
there is time and place when slang
Of reasonable sort is entirely allow
able. at is racy and crisp and It
lends spice to language: no universal
ban should he placed on it,"
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

present administration has been 9th.
cr than successful. Upon the other
hand, he virtually admitted that it has
been financially successful. lie utter.
cd these words, 1--WE can not depend
upon the heightened temperature of
war fever to keep Us warm forever,
shown. that he admits good times,
Tut is willing to credit the war as the
cause Of it. Wouldn't 1t have been in
tcrcsting. indeed, for DR.. Butler to
have specifically pointed out the lead.
az for rs from the republican ranks
He was too wise to attempt So foolish
Il thing. II Justice Hughes won't ru
it indeed seems very nearly impossi'
bic that the republicans will he able
to find a man that they could place
in nomination as a man that could be
considered as a leader.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16
LEADER NEEDED.

DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler presi-
dent Of Columbia University, recently
made n political speech before the
members OF the Union League Of Phil
adclphia. DR.. Butler is a devoted re.
publican, and the great burden of his
speech was found in his closing para
graph, an appeal for leadership. He
said. "Unless I mistake the signs Of
the times, this nation is crying out for
leadership. It IS crying out for voice
that will give eNpressi sion to its polit-
ical convictions and to its moral pur-
pose in tones that every American
will understand. Give us leadership"
Or. Butler is a great scholar, a
beautiful writer and a forccful speak
or. His language is the choicest, but
II was intensely amusing to read this
long address and see through It all
hut one real purpose, and that was to
impress upon his hearers the need Of
p republican president. He is too wise
and aStute a politician to attempt 20
show in single instance where the
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

1t is not every one who will tell
"A joke on himself, but the following
from valued exchange, is too good
a joke on us democrats to keep:
I'm examining a number Of men
who wished to become citizens Of the
United States the judge had asked
one applicant the usual questions to
which satisfactory replies were given,
although It was quite evident that the
man had considerable difficulty in
understanding some Of the questions
put to him. Finally the judge asked,
And now, do you belong to any socie.
~ or organization inimical to the gov
eminent OF the United States?
This stumpcd the applicant for
citizenship, and he was silent. The
judge carefully explained what the
question meant, and again asked him
if he belonged to such a society or
organization Evidently believing that
he understood perfectly, the applicant
answered confidently. Yes. judge, I'm
democrat"
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

The little volume appears to have an
advertising line from the local mer-
chants and business men that VIII
insure It to pay the expense OF publ
cation. We are glad to note that our
business men stand by the young PEG
ole I'm attempting to publish an inter-
esting school journal, and we take
Measure in giving the following nam
ed persons and firms that have given
the journal an "ad:" L. /. Morgan
Sons. F. Morqus, Arcadia Mercantile
Company. First National Bank AT
cadia Tailoring Company, Appling "
Company. Star Theatre, c. C. Carl
ton. City Electric Shoe shop, Fred
Gore. u. l.. smith. James V. Baker.
Seward & Company and the Arcadll
Business College.
The following young people com
pose the Arcadian stan;
Edtor.in.chief. Martin Cochcll.
Junior Editor, Ruby Gault.
Freshman Editor, Franci. Britt.
Literary Editor BERTHE Gore.
Assistant Literary Editor. n"rothac
Gates.
Music and Expression Department
francis Britt.
Exchange Editor Marie HcaIF'
Home Economics Editor. Ola Raul
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

1t is very amusing to read In the
various papers criticisms Of Senator
Bryan for being away from his post
Of duty. Other papers at the same
time criticise Governor Trammell for
"cavorting" around over the state, as
they call it, instead of being at Tai
lahassee attending to the duties Of his
office. You may fool few people by
this kind Of talk, but as a rule, gentle.
men. your influence will be far great.
er if every time you speak your read.
res will see that you are absolutely
sincere in your statements. If Bryan
and Trammell were to stick to their
offices while the campaign is on
neither Of them would ever know
what hit EN-. The worst beaten candi-
date we ever saw were two
men who were so conscien-
tious that they would not
make the race for another office I'M
til they had resigned the offices they
then held. The people laughed at each
Of them as being unsophisticated, and
charged them as playing to the gal
leries. Both Of them were defeated
with overwhelming majorites. You
can't fool the people. They will never
turn down candidates simply because
they take little time Off to present
their claims before the people. Such
charges will weaken the cause You are
attempting to help.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

This is indeed II day Of contests,
and there are contests Of many kinds
and character. Some of them are
good and many Of them are bad.
, A contest has been opened by the
National Institution for Moral In
struction for a child's code Of morals.
THE purpose is to get code for gem
cral sue for the homes and the
, schools Of the country. A business
II an has offered n prize of $1,000 for
the bcstS code submitted. The codes
are limited to 1900 words. Seventy
contestants who are appointed by
state superintendent and other prom
inent educators will compile the sets
of rules. The best Of these will he
selected by a committee of three and
efforts will he made to have them put
in general Use by the schools.
We had not thought of such n
scheme of arriving at how to get rules
Of conduct but we doubt not that the
results Of this aggregation Of effort
will furnish some good and wholesome
advice.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16
SOCIAL PROBLEMS AFTER THE
WAR.

The social problems that will be
presented for solution to the Euro.
peon nations after the war are many
and can not all be foreseen today
One, however, that can be foreseen,
and which is already receiving some
attention at present. is that Of car
ing for the orphan children, made so
because Of the war.
1t is said that at least 100000 or.
phan children will exist in France
after the war, because Of it, and we
think this is q very conservative es.
innate of the number. This being
true, a million and a half would not
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

Now that the season is near at hand
for the watermelon vines to begin 90
run, It is well that all growers shoul.l
he prepared to resist the many dis.
eases that the vines are heir to. One
Of the most common is a disease
known as anthracnose, and which
blights the foliage and spots the fruit.
The losses are particularly severe in
some districts. where melons are
grown on large scale for shipment.
as is done in this section.
This disease can be controlled by
spraying with Bordeaux mixture. The
disease generally appears when the
melons are nearly grown. Watch for
the leaf spots and begin the spraying
as soon as they appeafs
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

The most remarkable church u,
we have ever heard of in the mum
cence OF its gifts to the mission eau,
is in Pennsylvania. During the p
ten years this church has aveN'''
$25 per member for current expep'
and 500 for missions. The currens N
penses OF this church have never q
ceeded $1,000, though It AVERAGED y
a period Of nine years $s,272 for "
sions.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

We rejoice with our little nelsbA.
on the lake, Sebring, that the Affairs.
Coast Line will press the woh y
completing the road from sebrIny
Immokalee, distance of sevenyt,
miles. This information was e,o
out to Tampa Times corresponds,
last week by President John R. Km
Icy. of .the Atlantic Coast Line q
bring is already one of our most b,,,
tifm and progressive little cities ,s
these additional railroad facillt,,
will make It grow by leaps Al
bounds.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

II the Florida First CommisSo'
has accomplished all that 1t has bes'
credited with, and we do not doul'
1t, then there should be an increase
effort in this direction during %
present year. According to Secreiau
Franklin's report. $4,000 have De,
expended for advertising at a so''I
cost Of only / 1-2 per cent. in placn1
it. This is certainly splendid show
ing.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

When Editor Z. r. Jones, of the
Arcadia News, says anything. he
means 1t. 1t has not been long since
he became citizen and property own
er Of Florida, but during his brief
residence in this county, he has come
to be regarded by every one who has
come in contact with him as one of
the ablest, most conscientious and
progressive men with whom this state
is blessed.-Punta Gorda Herald.
II the above had not been written
by man who calls a spade a shade.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16
MODERN WARFARE VS.. INDIAN
BARBARITIES.

Although the loss Of life in the
present war is vast enough among the
soldiers. yet when this is told the
tragedies of the war are not hnished'
The German and British authorities
have published lists Of the total mum
her of civilians killed on both SIDES
which shows to us the result OF the
work of two modern machines Of war.
According to Premier Asquith's state
ment I'm the house Of commons, 3'lo3
British non combatants have lost their
lives in enemy air raids and through
the sinking Of merchant ships by
mines or submarine attacks. Inc or
fetal report from Berlin places the
number Of civilians killed or wounded
by hostile artillery and air raids since
Septcmbcr. 1919. in the Belgian dis
tricts occupied by the German forces
at 1913. which number includes many
"women and children" Thus, so far
considerably more than the total num-
her Of people in the city Of Arcadia,
who had no part in the war, but were
innocent bystanders, have been killed.
The warfare from aircraft is indie
fensible and ineXcusahle. Not only
does it kill noncombatants and takes
lis back to the middle ages In methods
of warfare, but it is not justifiable
from the point OF view Of mere advan-
tage gained. No military advantage
can possibly he derived from flying
over the enemy country and killing
civilians. To use air craft as scouts
and for service in the actual field OF
battle or zone Of operations, is legit-
innate, and great advantage is derived
from it. for the army without them
TO use can not direct its forces half
so we'll, but to use them in attacks
on the civil population for the mere
purpose Of intimidation, purpose
which 1t does not accomplish even at
that, is worthy Of the Indian warfare.
Nor can the submarine warfare be
justified either, from a consideration
Of the number Of innocent lives muir
dered, or from the point Of view Of
advantage gained,
II we are to take as a standard OF
the methods Of warfare, necessity, we
can look for even greater barbarities
in the future than we have heretofore
seen. Modern science and skill can
make machines even more destructive
to human life than Zeppelins and sub
marines, and unless the tendency now
shown to disregard it is checked, we
can look for some improved method Of
Staying civilians.
Every civilized nation should pro-
test in tones unmistakable in meaning
against this useless. cruel and inhu-
name manner OF warfare against ci-
villains. Add to the numbers already
mentioned those civilians killed in the
Belgian atrocities, in Russia. Serbia
and other theatres Of the war and
we have a tragedy that will make our
most horrible Indian massacrcs blush
with shame. Yet they claim to be
civilized countries.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16
CONCLU SION-PREPAREDNES
DEBATE.

With thi, ISSUE of the News by mu-
tual consent the preparedness de.
bate" between thi, paper and our re-
Spcctcd contemporary, the Enterprise,
closes. We have enjoyed this discus
sion. rs we always do, when no lit
tcrness is injected. We trust and be-
licyc that any other differences that
may arise between Us will be handled
with the sam. careful consideration.
But to our pleasant duty of closing
the argument.
First. we desire TO say most en'
uhaticallv that we accept the teach
iugs If Christ fully and completely
and If the teachings If Christ come
ia conflict with the teachings and
PRACTICES of the Pilgrim Fathers or
George Washington, or the Rev, IT.
len. then we forsake them and still
ding to the teachings of Christ
these. however, do not conflict, but
rather are some of the most noble ex'
uuples Of Christian conduct that the
world has ever known.
The Bible teaching is IF thine en-
envy smitc the ON one cheek. turn the
other" and we love and practice this
beautiful teaching. This figure for
Christian conduct is one of the most
beautiful to be found in the Bible.
Time and again have we practiced It
IT, our individual life, but after we
have turned each cheek and our enc
my keeps coming. there will be
something doing"
1t also seems to be peculiar.
~ fortunate that we have
II beautiful example Of this
in the life Of our Christian ma
tion in yesterdays history. Our coun-
try has shown the true Christian spir-
1t in trying TO settle the unfortunate
differences in our little sister state
south of us. Our action has demon
Strated to the world that our nation
is not seeking self-a ACKNOWLEDGMENT,
our people have been killed in return
for this Christian conduct; we have
turned the cheek when smitten not
once, hut many times not because we
were afraid, a thousand times, No.
With all this Christian forbearance
upon our part that scoundrel villa
a. osSes the border and kills unsuspect.
ing men and women. what Christian
man in America can not pray hon
e>tly and sincerely that God may bless
our soldier boys who have been sent
To- Mexico after this blood.thirsty
scoundrel, Not in a spirit Of vindict.
iNcness, hut for the purpose Of re.
storing order and saving the lives Of
innocents. Every American citizen
should rejoice that we are prepared
to Offer this protection to our citizens.
As long as the world contains wickc,
ana INSCRIPTIONS men. preparedness
becomes a necessity. We reaffirm
our position that preparedness for de-
Tense under present conditions is not
unchristian, but upon the contrary. is
IN perfect accord with the teachings
OF the Bible.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

Nearly all our papers have elOa
in them at times, and frequently a
plantations are necessary, but what 4
you think was the effect upon Nd
Jones when she saw the following :
cial notice in one Of our exchanges
"The T. A. G. X. Society met Mo-
day evening at the home Of Miss Rat
Jones. A pleasant social evening Va
spent by all present until the hesies'
served dainty luncheon"
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

The Miami Metropolis reminds 4,
readers that these are pneummh
days up north, and urges the pecg,
to remain here at least until the Al
ules have bloomed. Pages have be,
written that did not contain so mod
meaning as this brief sentence. vs.
have seen more cases of pneumonh
in March ana part of April than dur
ing any other months. We theretor
Join the Metropolis in saying don't II
turn until the apple blooms II 20
can possibly help It.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

we would grow immedatelv 49,.
cious, and think he was about - y
the loan of dollar or some such !,
coming from Adrian P. Jordan \
venerable editor of the Punta Ca
Herald, we know it is not taffy h.
way, it sounds good" even h (,
should be a little admlxture. Wa !,
preciate these words, Bro. Jord,.
and shall do our best to be worth, !,
your good opinion.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

We are willing to "back up" "
president, as so many are pleased z
call it, but we do not believe TIA.
the president or congress should u
fly any remark in reality or by inn7
endo to the effect that we'll whip Ger
many II she kills any Of our foolk
unless we have fully made up o.
mind to do so. These remarks are g.
as elegant as some probably would q
mand, but guess you get our meanirsI
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

II would be difficult to find a more
beautiful driveway than the one from
this city to Nocatec. Commissioner
Wcllcs has placed this road in I'm"
condition. The Brownyille road, too
has been widencd ana otherwise re-
raired. thus making it a splendid
driveway. Yesterday Mr.. Welles he'
gan work on one Of the streets Of the
city. and will push this work rapidly
The one thing needed above all others
fer the development Of this hcautltuI
section and city is well paved streets
and good roads extending in all direc-
tions throughout the surrounding
country. We have no criticism to Of
fer to any one, for So far ms we know
all the work is being done that can
be paid for. We need more money
though, for the purpose Of building
with more pcrmancncy. Friends
don't he afraid Of being taxed to huild
roads provided you know you shall
get q collars Nuluc loI every u"l'"'
expended. We don't need critics near
Is so badly rs we need planners ANA
workers. We are making progress. hut
is it as rapid as this highly favored
section demands? Until we deliberate
" plan for more extensive work, no
big things can he accomplished. AT
tempt great things" hut let us at the
same time do it with wisdom. I'et us
not be afraid of discussing this great
question freely in our Commercial
Club and on the streets. Do 1t with
out fear, but with due consideration
for the opinions Of others. We believe
the Arcadia district would he willing
to bond for sufficient sum to have
the best Of roads in every section Il
we can only assure the people that the
large amount of money voted will he
wisely expended. Let us evolve some
plan by which this assurance may he
given.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-03-16

The demand made by Carranza ID
reciprocal relations IL we would haH
permission of the Mexican goven
ment to invade her territory in seard
Of bandit villa is just, and should I
acceded to promptly by the Unia
States government. The more y
read of old "long whiskers' the hle
er is our opinion Of him as state
man. He certainly has fatherly fa'
and one in striking contrast with III
of his arch enemy.