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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-02-03

The progressive &. II. * y. Rail-
road Company, ever ready to serve
the people Of Arcadia in every Dos
Sihlc capacity announces that # Is
new establishing am office I'm Arcadia
for Joseph Crews the new rurm
demonstration agent for this compa-
NY. Til, is done I'm order that the
people desiring the assistance Of Mr..
Crews may ful him AT any time. and
be- able To- communicate with him ON
any agricultural question desired.
Mr.. Crews requests us to announce
that his office will hc open 10 thc
farmers NJ this section. and ne with
be clad to help them solve any Of
their agricultural problems. The of
fee will be supplied with farm hul'n.
tins obtained from Washington and
Gainesville. and ln invites rou -u
come I'm and help yourself.
Arcadia and community are tu no
heartily congratulated for this uIcH-
did opportunity Of -tulylu. scicuHf.
ic farming right at homo. and we CON.
fdently lool; for great results from
this bcnchccnt act Of the G. II. * y.
Railroad Company.
Mr.. Crews has ri-ht acres Of lul
land Of every rhaao,nr from IN.
richest 10 the poorest and nc expects
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-02-03
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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-02-03
BAN ON GUNNER
AS STRIKEBREAKERS

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 2.-Those
in control of the national affairs Of
the United Mine Workers of America
won another victory in their conven-
tion when they defeated a resolution
designed to eliminate national guards
men and state constabularies from the
organization. Later a resolution petit
tioning the American Federation of
Labor and the various state fedora
lions to secure the enactment Of leg
islation that will prevent military
forces and privately assembled gun
men from acting as strike breakers
was unanimously adopted.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-02-03
De SOTO and
POLK COUNTY
Boys and Girls, Please Take Notice
Of the Following Very Liberal Of
fers Made by the Progressive {. II.
& y. Railroad Company.

We are glad to announce to the
boys and girls Of DcSoto and Polk
counties that ;ho c. II. & y. Rail
road Company worry generously Of.
fcrs as prize THE Short Course" i'm
the University " Florida at Gaines
Vile. for the best Yield Of corn by
any corn club boy. The company also
offers TO pay the expenses Of the ag-
ricutural course in Tallahassee to
the girl who makes the best tomato
yield, For fun detailed information
concerning these liberal offers see Joe
Crews. farm demonstration agent for
the e. II. X y. Railroad Company.
Arcadia, Florida.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-02-03

Field Secretary W. s. Gilbreath, Of
the Dixie Highway Association, is
starting on tour Of inspection of the
western route, and will reach ITALIA
hassee tomorrow.
on this trip Mr. Gilbreath is max
ing an inspection tour, and from Tai
lahasSee WILL for the first time, fol-
low the route known as the Western
Route. or Gulf Coast Loop, leading
from this city via Waulleenah, La
mont. Perry, Gainesville. Ocala, Inver-
ness. and Brooksville, to Tampa,
where it will connect with the roads
forming the Tamiami Trail across the
state to Miami.
The following is the itinerary Of
the trip to be made by Mr., Gilhrcath
into Florida and after leaving ITALIA
hassee;
Will reach Tallahassee on February
3 from Townsville, Ga, where he
can be addressed at Hotel Tosca. q.
W. Saxon and G.. l.. $. Watt Will
have charge Of Mr.. Gilbreath from
the time he reaches Florida to ITALIA
hassee. and until he is taken in charge
by ] H. Scales, Of Perry. and O. b.
Decs. Of Mayo.
Mr.. Scales and Mr.. Dees will have
charge Of Mr.. Gilhreath for the time
arranged mutually between them and
L. C. Lynch, Of Gainesville, and until
Mr.. Lynch takes charge.
Mr.. Gilbreath expects to arrive in
Gainesville on the 9TH Of February,
and Mr.. Lynch will take charge of
him for that portion Of the trip, and
turn him over, as can he mutually ar
ranged, between himself and ]. d.
Rooney, of Ocala.
From Ocala Gilbert n. Leach, Of
Lecsburg, and Il. c. Childs, of Eus-
tbs, from the time he leaves j. ID.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-02-03
The News the Official Paper of the Board of Public Instrucc
SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR AT TAMPA
BEGINS FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK
and WILL Be IN SESSION 7 DAYS

The South Florida Fair at Tampa
will open the gates next Friday. and
will be in session for one week. or
until Saturday the 18th. If all signs
do not fail this will be the greatest
gathering Of people that has ever as
scmbled before in the southern part
Of the state, Fourteen counties will
be represented by exhibits, and there
has been such demand for space that
it will tax the Fair Association to its
utmost capacity to make room for
all.
From all appearances DcSoto
county will be well represented both
in exhibits and with large dclcga-
tlon Of citizens. No one thing 81 al.
vcrtiscs county as do the agricu-
tural horticultural and live stock cv-
hhits at n fair. ana especially where
these things will hc shown to thous-
ands upon thousands Of northern poo
pie who are sojourning in the state
In mid-wintcr. and who will not lose
the opportunity to see this great ag-
gregation Of products that will he
shown in Tampa. No person can af-
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-02-03
DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING.

To All Democrats Of Arcadia and Vi
entity:
You are hereby notified that there
will he meeting Of the Arcadia
Democratic Club to be held in tho
Commercial Club auditorium, Thurs
day night, February Bird, 1916, at
: 80 for the purpose of taking some
steps towards getting the State Dem
ocratic Executive Committee to re-
scind its action in regard to the quail
iflcation Of democratic electors at the
coming state primary in June. Also
for the transaction of such other bus
mess as may properly come before
the club.
A. c. FREEMAN, Chairman.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-02-03
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
TO MEET IN TAMPA FEB. 10.

Tampa, Feb. 2.-Chaiman Chas.
II. Spencer and Secretary G. 4. Bo--
well have issued a call for meet
ing Of the democratic congressional
committee for the first district, tn be-
held at the DcSoto hotel, I'm Tampa
February 10. The purpose Of the
meeting is to prepare for the demo.
cratic primary Of June 6. rs required
under the Bryan primary law. Under
this law the committee is required
to meet some time prior TO March
10. The meeting will be held durln,
the carnival to secure cheaper rail
way rates.
The personnel Of the committee fol-
lows:
Lee: G. W. Carlton. Fort Myers.
DeSoto; T. II. King, Arcadia.
Polk; c. 4. Boswell. barlow.
Manatec: G. r. Curry, Bradentown
HillSborough: c. II. Spencer. Self
ner.
PaSco: II, G. Griffin, Dadc City.
fernando: r. NJ. Chef. Brooks
vile.
Citrus: VI. Rarco. Crystal River.
Sumter: I. $. Futch, Bushnell.
PinellaS: NJ. w. Timer, Largo.
Lake: Geo. W. Wood. Grovcland
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-02-03
HOUSE EXTENDS RURAL
FREE DELIVERY SERVICE

Washington, Feb. 2.-The postoi-
flee appropriation bill, carrying $50
5o9.s7o, an increase of more than 81
600. 900 over last year, and over "a
Ooo 600 more than was asked by the
postoftice department, was reported
TO the house. The committee increas-
ed the departments Recommendation
for rural free delivery service by ga
500. 900. to a total Of $5s,oOo,oOo. The
hin carries s2s, 72505o for railway
mail pay.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-02-03
CHAUTAUQUA EXPIRES
SION CONTEST.

The contest in expression will oc-
cur Thursday afternoon at O'Clock
February 10th.
Every school in DeSoto county IS cor.
daily invited to send one or more
representatives as contestants.
Contestants are to he young ladies
only, between the ages Of 10 and 20.
Elegant gold medal will be award
ed successful contestant by DR.. Wal
do.
A school may enter more than one
representative If desired.
Name Of contestant and subject Of
reading must be filed with chairman
of contest committee at earliest date
possible, and NOT LATER than noon
OF Wednesday, February 9th.
Contestants will assemble at 2 80
p. m. on day Of contest at Chautau.
qua headquarters, room 7, opera
house, to receive instructions and
choose positions on program.
O. II. MITCHELL,
Chairman,
CYRIL BALDWIN,
d. G. BARNETT,
J. q. KING,
J. s. sEMPLE,
Expression Contest Committee.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-02-03

The Southern Chautauqua and Art
Festival under the auspices Of the
DeSoto County Chautauqua Associa-
ton viii begin its six-day session in
the opera house Friday, February 4th,
and the following is the complete
program;
Friday, Feb. 4-Opening Day.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-02-03
County, All Reports Proceedings
COL. c. B. M'CALL
ANNOU Noes

That the {. ii. 4 y. Railroad Is Now
Establishing An Office in Arcadia
To BE Occupied by Their Farm
Demonstration Agent. This VIII
Enable Mr.. Crews To BE OF the
Highest Service to the Farmers of
the Community.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-02-03
PROGRAMME OF The SOUTHERN
CHAUTAUQUA and ART FESTIVAL
Under Oh autauua Association To BE Held
the Opera House, Arcadia. FOi da, February 40

Platform manager throughout en-
tire session, President ]. e. Trice.
Afternoon Session.
No admission charge.
2:30 p. m. Scripture reading: Rev.
r. t. Bell.
Prayer: Rev. J. W. vesey.
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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-02-03
Standing On the Famous Resolution'
According to This Statement, Desc
ace Committeeman Endur'cs :he
Resolution. He Is the Only One in
the County to Take This Stand,
So Far As We Know.

as to how the ulelhpels VI NHN S'''
democratic executive committee stanC
on the resolution passed by the state
committee in Jacksonville on January
n and otherwise known as the 'Stur'
tie' resolution, | beg to give you the
following information:
The members who have written me
that they are in favor of resembling
the Sturkie resolution are as follows
Cone, of Baker.
Gardner, Of Lee.
Drake, Of BrOward.
Sauls, Of Nassau.
Futch, of Bradford.
Deck, Of Putnam.
Franklin, Of Calhoun.
Hunt, Of sumter.
Dame, Of Citrus,
Hilman Of Suwannee.
Buie, Of Columbia.
ellis. Of Walton,
Brett, Of Holmes.
Kennedy, of Lake.
Price. Of fernando.
Goode, Of Dade, says he is opposed
ir the Miami Metropolis.
MCLAUGHLIN. of Seminole, wants an
other meeting of the committee.
Eaton. Of Jefferson, waiting to as
certain views of his constituents.
Rowe, Of Madison. thinks resolu-
tion should have been killed or with
drawn. Does not think 1t causes as
much damage as claimed.
Grady thinks certain sections might
we'll have been omitted. Does not
think it necessary for committee to
reconvene and explain since explana-
tion of Chairman Raney.
Okaloosa will elect committeeman
opposed. Has no regular committee
man at this time.
From creditable information so far
obtainable there are now twenty-five
against.
The following committeeman have
written that they are in favor Of the
sturkie resolution:
Ennis, Of Bay.
sturkie, Of Pasco.
Smith, of DeSoto.
Eton, Of Polk.
Sale, of Levy.
Powers, Of Santa Rosa.
Watson, of Orange.
Fisher. Of VOlusia.
Rousseau. Of Palm Beach.
Wells, Of Washington.
The committeeman unheard from
are:
Holt, Of Duval.
Duval, Of Marion.
Reese, Of Escambia.
Fuller, Of Monroe.
Love, of Gadsden.
Stanford, Of Osceola.
Mccall, Of Hamilton.
Harrison, Of Pinellas.
Lewis, Of Jackson.
Lynn, of st. Johns.
Stewart, Of Lafayette.
Brown, Of st. Lucie.
Myers, Of Leon.
Blair, Of Taylor.
Roberts, Of Liberty.
Page, Of wakulla.
Walpole Of Manatee.
The chairman. Hon. George P. Ra-
ney has recently slgnifed his willing
ness to call another meeting, provided
majority Of the members Of the
committee so request. The matter is
now up to the individual committee
men and their constituents.
The secretary informs me that
Mpen this resolution passed there was
either thirty-hve or thirty-eight mem
bers present.
There was no aye and nay vote on
the resolution recorded.
II is now absolutely necessary that
committeeman who desire another
meeting write Hon. George p. Ra-
ney, Tampa, Fla. without further de-
lay.
am in favor of submitting articles
and . to the white democrats Of
'nis state at the primary on. June Q.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-02-03
FIELD SECRETARY GILBREATH OF
The DIXIE HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION
COMING ON TOUR OF INSPECTION

Gbreath Will BE Entertained Tampa By T. Ed Dri l.. r.
Dce, of the Florida III way Association Who viii Then
Accompany Him Arcadia Where Ed viii Have Charge
Party VIII Pilot Them Wh"re
VIII Touch the Eatcrn Loop Of the Dixie Highway Jupiter.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-07
Wednesday

The further advance of the Ger man forces in the Arras region is in today's dispatches from Berlin The French, too, have been particularly active, being engaged in making many counter attacks, but they could not stop the Ger man advance, which was made under the protection of a heavy artillery fire The fighting in the trenches was hand to hand, the bayonet be- ing freely used by the soldiers of both armies.
 The total number killed ill the Zeppelin raid in the northern coun- ties of England this week is off cially given as 54 At least 70 per sons are known to have been more or less seriously hurt, according to Lcndon dispatches. Figures secured by the British war office from the towns where the attacks took place show that about 200 bombs in all were dropped by the attacking air ships No statement regarding the property damage occasioned by the raid has yet been made.
 Dispatches sent out by the British
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-07
Thursday

The newspapers of BuChare5 have announced that Greece and Roumania have signed pact whereby each agrees to remain neutral during the present great struggle in Europe. They state tLat by the terms of the neutrality pact, each of the coun tries agrees to come to the assist ance of the other in case of inya- sion. It is stated that the agreement cffectually removes any chance of either country becoming involved with any of the warning countriei of Europe.
 report from Saloniki is tc the effect that a Zeppelin raid was made there today Fourteen persons are said to have been killed by bombs dropped by the Zeppelin, while many more were injured by flying debris, Considerable damage was done. Two Zeppelins were engaged in the at, tack. total of 50 bombs being dropped.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-07

government today emphatically deny the rumors that England will shorty sue for peace. They say that there .s absolutely 70 u'ith lo the rumors of pea oyeItures which state that England has decided to abandon her allies to their fate The report is attributed to German sources The denial is accompanied by the assertion that England will fight the war to a finish and that she will never desert the nations now allied so closely with her
 The newspapers of Berlin claim to have solved the food shortage problem in the German empire and also in AustriaHungary. They ac- cuse spectators of so manipulating the markets that prices on every thing remain higher than conditions warrant.
 A German Zeppelin last night at tempted another raid on Paris. It was forced to retreat, however, by the hosts of French aeroplanes which are now engaged in guarding the capital and there was no battle.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-07
WEEK OF WAR NEWS

Reports from other sources. how | sore of persons were killed in the raid. Regarding this de:ail the British authorities have given out that lightning strokes were t." cause of the deaths The belief | general, however, that tac EIitisk ccnsors have suppressed the real cause. Details of the raid are mea- gre. but that it is taken seriously by the British government Is evI- denced by the fact that the police have ordered the suppression of all chimes and striking clocks under instructions of the naval and mili- tary authorities.
 \ Paris report today is to the ef- feet that the French have succeeded in retaking a number of the trenches taken from them by the Germans on Sunday Their lines have been strongly reinforced. The slaughter on both sides Is described as fearful.
 Italy will continue her campaign in Albania. Additional troops of in fantry and several batteries of heavy artillery have been landed at Ava lona
 Three new battleships have been added to the Russian Black SC, fleet, It Is believed that they will be used in attacking the Turkish forts on the Bosphorus.
 In statement issued today the allies justify their occupation of the Greek forts on Kara Barun benin sula The statement says that they did so for the reason that the Greeks permitted German submarines to ap. preach the harbor at Saloniki.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-07
Monday

Paris dispatches of today state that 2i people were killed and a large number injured as the reeu of the air raid by the Germans on that city. It is stated TOW that only one Zeppelin was engaged i@ the attack A large number Ct buildings at several points in the city were badly wrecked by the killed meeting their death unier falling walls.
 French air experts believe that the rail was only preliminary to q
 raid of mu h larger proportions, the Zeppelin which made the attack be ing out on reconnoiterinG trip
 For this reason strict orders against lighting the city after dark have
 en issued and constant patrol If aorop'an IS is going on.
 Berlin reports the desperate at tempts of the French to regain the ground lost by them to the Germans last weet. Fighting along the west
 ern front, particularly in the Neu-
 vile region, north of Arras, con tinues without Interruption, the
 French being engaged in making a number of counter attacks, their object being to recapture their lost trenches.
 All of the attacks have been re pulsed, according to the bulletin issued by the German war office which states that the German com manders have every confidence of being able to hold their newly ac-
 quired positions. The estimate of losses made in the German bulle- tins is two to one for the fighting of the past several months.
 The Turkish military authorities have announced the recapture of important positions taken from the Turks by the Russians during the past week in the Caucausus Large quantities of supplies. munitions of
 war and transportation equipment
 are stated to have fallen into the i hands of the Turks.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-07
DECIDES ISSUE.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. A. Vice-President Marshall was today compelled to exercise the duty of casting the deciding ballot on the Philippine bill. He voted in favor of the administration measure, there by putting fl in shape for the sigma ture of the President Fifteen Dem ocratic senators voted against the bill thereby making it necessary for the vice-President 10 vote, a duty that is seldom necessary.
 The amendment offered by Sena- tor Clark that the United States withdraw it's sovereignty in the islands not sooner than two years nor nore than four years, hence, Was killed bv big majority.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-07
Tuesday

The Zeppelin ralds of the Gel mans have again been extended 70 England, according to todays dis patches from London. The eastern, northwestern and midland counties were raided last night, the attack being described as the most formi- dable which has taken place since the war started. The government bulletin issued states that six Zep- pelins were engaged in the attack, 1t also states that nobody was hurt and that vcly little damage was done, despite the fact that hundreds of bombs were dropped
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-07
D0INGS AT
 WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, D. C, Jan. 31.- The details of the new shipping bill providing for the creation of merchant marine became public to- day when the measure was intro duced in congress by Representa- tive Joshua w. Alexander, of Mis- souri, The bill is radically differ ent from the measure which was presented to the last congress, es- pecially with reference to govern ment operation, and the powers of the shipping board.
 It is generally understood that the new bill will have the backing of the administration and, because of it's changed form, it is believed by it's supporters that less opposi tion will be encountered.
 FOR MERCHANT MARINE.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. l. A special bill of the administration was introduced in congress yester- day by Representative Joshua w. Alexander, of Missouri, whereby an merchant marine will be established, provided it passes. The bill calls for the appropriation of $50 100000 for the purchase or lease of vessels. The money is to be derived by the sale of Panama canal bonds.
 WANTS STATISTICS.
 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. l. Claiming that more than three mil lion bales of American cotton have been consumed during the past year In the manufacture of gun cotton,
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-07
.OF INTEREST ID ALASKANS
COLD IN DAWSON.

DAWSON, Jan 31 1-Since tn" goth of January, Yukon territory has experienced the coldest weather recorded here during the past thre winters. For several days the ther- mometers stood at 60' below zero, and all outdoor business was sus- pended, even the mail stages being held up. except those already on the trail.
 The temperature has risen to 45' below throughout the district and things are moving again almost as usual.
 TRAINS MOVING.
 DAWSON, Jan. 31.-After hay ing been buried beneath snowdrifts for nearly two weeks, the White Pass railroad tracks have been shoveled clear and traffic will be re sumed tomorrow, when trains will leave both Skagway and Whitehorse with the delayed mails, which have been accommodating since January IS
 The blockade was one of the worst experienced by the White Pass in recent years.
 REPAIRING DREDGES.
 DAWSON, Jan. 31.-Within a short time, the work of making the annual repairs on the big gold dredges throughout the camp will begin, so that the work can be com
 tnd in ample time for an early start In the spring. The first of the work, it is announced, will start in about three weeks, and 1t is be- lieved now that every dredge in the camp will be operated during the coming season.
 WILL NAME RESERVE.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. B. Announcement is made by Secretary Franklin K Lane that within the next 20 days he will name that portion of the Matanuska coal fields which is to be withheld from entry for government purposes. He is work ing on the matter now and is anx- ious to make his decision public as soon as possible, in order to give the private operators chance to get started.
 WANTS NAVAL BASE.
 SEWARD, Feb. 4.-The Seward Chamber of Commerce has started a campaign for military prepared ness in Alaska. Wires have been addressed to President Wilson and the secretaries of the navy and of war suggesting that immediate steps be taken to make a coaling sta ton at Resurrection bay. All oI the advantages of fortifying the
The Alaska citizen., 1916-02-07
NOTICE

In the probate court for the Circle Precinct, Territory of Alaska, Fourth Division.
 Notice is hereby given that I. the undersigned administrator of the es- tate of John Emil Olsen. deceased, have filed in the said Probate Court my final account of my administra. ton of the said estate; and that Wednesday, the twentysecond day of March, 1916, al the Office of the Commissioner in Circle, in said Pre- cinct has been appointed by said Court for the settlement of said ac- count at which time and place any person interested in said estate may appear and file his objections m writing to the said account and con test the settlement of the same. Circle. Alaska, Jan. 22. 1916.
 s O. LEE,
 Administrator. First publication, Feb. 2. 1916. Last publication, Feb. 2S, 1916.