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The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
DOINGS or THE
PRESENT WEEK


Dainty and substantial Xmas Gifts
nc the TITUsvlLLE Pharmacy.
lrs. III. e. Walker has opened up
q store and dfessmahng parlors in
the Gray building.
Charlie Singleton, of West Palm
Beach, was here yesterday on his way
to Oak Hill and New Smyrna
The Fsvorite drop head sewing
machine guaranteed by Indian River
Music House, at special price Of $50.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. Fl. WRIGHT left
the latter part of last week for visit
with relatives at Quay for a week or
SO
The frame fon the sheriff's new
home Is up. Work on the Jail is at a
standstill waiting for the metal shin
giles for the roof.
Go and see Mr.. Bob tonight at the
Titusville opera house, a comedy in
two acts by local talent. For benefit
Titusville High School.
Our Christmas goods are now
ready for inspection. Call and make
your selection while stock is com
plete. Banner Drug Store.
Shall your Xmas Gift be Perfume,
~, a Toilet Article, Stationery, OIL
Bit Of China? The biggest line ir
town at the TITUsvILLE PHARMACY.
The lumber is on Main street fol-
building the new dock, but there is {
delay owing to some misunderstood
ing with the contractor about the
light wood posts. We hope to SCI
the work soon under way.
Mrs. C. E. King and baby, and Mr.
p. s. King, Of New Smyrna, wert
here Sunday to be present at the un
yelling of the monument by thu
Woodmen OF the World in memor!
Of the deceased husband and brother
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Holman, o
Daytona, returned home in their mo
tor boat yesterday after spending
about four days here very pleasantly
with Com. j. Lorillard, Mr.. Holman
taking part in several hunting trip
up the river.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
Members at CanaveralClub House

Five members of the Canaveral
club are now at the club house on
Banana creek and enjoying duck
shooting and deer hunting on the ex-
tensive grounds of the club. The
first one to arrive was DR.. G. G..
Weld, who came last week and the
others are as follows: Capt. F. H.
Stone, Mr.. H. Y. Peters, Col. ]. M.
Goldman and Mr.. A. COckrane.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
Culture Club Entertained

The ladies of the Progressive Gull
ture club were very pleasantly enter
tanned by Mrs. Ellis B. Wager at her
home Tuesday afternoon. In little
contest of naming the authors of nu-
merous quotations given, Mrs. Trez.
B. Wilson won first prize, and Mrs.
RobottOm closely following. was
awarded a second prize. Refresh
ments were served and all present
voted it a very pleasant occasion.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
LOCAL GOSSIP
And PERSONALS
Something About the People Of Titus
vile as They Come and Go

DR.. Miller, Dentist. Titusville.
Toys for the children &c. up at the
TITUSVILLE PHARMACY.
Proceedings of the county com mis-
siOners will be found on page this
week.
Mr.. w. M. Brown stopped off here
Tuesday on his way from Miami TO
Jacksonville.
Citrus trees grown on high pine
land. Address Indian River Nur-
series, Toledo, Florida.
Mr.. G. E. Pritchett, of Lollie, Ca,
was in town Monday looking after
some business matters.
Mr.. Geo. M. Robbins arrived home
Sunday from trip to Tallahassee on
some important legal business.
DIR. Utley broke part of the steer
ing gear to his Cadillac runabout
Tuesday about half way out to the
county home which necessitated his
sending to the factory for new part.
Mr.. Ed. E. Knox was called to Jack
sonville the first of the week to serve
as juror in the present session Of
the United States district court,
which convened Monday, but was ex-
cused and returned Tuesday.
Order your wagon, carriage, fenc-
ing, sewing machine, range, farm
machinery, etc., of Florida Purchas-
ing Agency, Palatka, and save 10 to
20 per cent. Write for particulars.
Agents Cyphers incubators and sup
plies.
Owing to an accident to the boiler
at the electric light station yesterday
evening the town was thrown into
almost total darkness last night and
kerosene lamps were in great de-
mand. The lights are expected to be
on tonight.
Mr.. G. E. Muriel, who was formerly
commercial travelling man in this
part of the state, has entered the
journalistic field and is editor Of The
Florida Review, published monthly
in Jacksonville. Brother Muriel has
our best wishes for success and pros
perity.
Rev. c. L. Collins, secretary of the
State Anti-SaloOn league, will deliver
a temperance address on Sunday at
IL a. m. in the Baptist church and
again in the court house on Wednes-
day, Dec. 18th, at 8 p. m. Come and
hear what he has to say about our
coming election.
Special revival services are being
held at the Methodist church all this
week conducted by Rev. w. H. Nc
Leod, of Fort Myers. in conjunction
with the pastor, Rev. F. p. Mccall
and assisted by Miss Maggie M. Dix
on, Evangelist. Rev. w. w. McCOrd,
of Cocoa, was also present at the
meetings last Saturday.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
FURNITURE. DRY GOODS. SHOES

Jap-a-lac, house and boat paint
Edison and Columbia batteries
Tarr & WonsOn copper paint.
OstermoOr and felt mattresses
Globe Wernicke book cases
Drop-head sewing machine
CHAS. A. GARDNER, Phone 342
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
DENTOS DENTOS

Located at Titusville two weeks longer
Have your work done now at half price
Full Set Teeth $500 and up
Gold Crowns, Bridge-work 500
Porcelain or Pivot Teeth 800
Gold or Inlay Filings 200
Platinum, Alloy or Cement LOO
All work guaranteed, 20 yrs. experience
Wait for the Dentos and save money
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
LATEST NEWS
And INCIDENTS
PSSOnal Paragraphs About People thai
Travel Here and There

Remember The Alpine for lodging
and quick. lunch when in Titusville.
Miss Daisy Brady left Tuesday for
Jacksonville, returning home Thurs
day.
Write Bears Pecan Nurseries, Pa
latka, for their special prices to Flor
ida planters.
Many useful articles fit for Xmas
Gifts are being sold AT AND BELOW
COST at the TITUSvILLE PHARMACY.
Miss Charlotte Palmer, of New
York, arrived Tuesday and will spend
the winter with Mrs. B. R. Wilson.
Fine new upright pianos for rent
for the winter season. Address In
dian River Music. House, Ttusville.
The northbound ia p. m. train
yesterday took on a carload of or
anges shipped by express from this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. r. Water
house, Jr. ;of New Haven, Conn, ar
rived in Titusville the latter part of
last-week.
Master Rosser Morgan sustained a
fractured arm Tuesday by fall from
a grape arbor and will be compelled
to remain quiet for several days.
Don't fail to see those handsome,
hand painted leather pillow cases we
have at $3.50, $3.50, $500, $3.50.
BANNER DRUG STORE.
Mr.. S. ]. Hilburn, one of the legal
lights of Palatka, and Mr.. H. E. Mer.
ryday, also of that city, were in Tt.
tusville last Thursday and Friday.
A party of young folks enjoyed g
straw ride out in the country Mon,
day night by the pale moonlight
The party was gotten up in honor OF
Miss Ethel Wilson's birthday ami
versary.
If you want to enjoy a real gooC
comedy play go to see Mr.. Bob al
the opera house tonight and at the
same time help along the Titusvill'
High school.
Mr.. Geo. F. Miller, of Huntington
w. Va, arrived Thursday of las
week on his way home from Sebas
tan to spend a few days with hi
townsman, Mr.. Prindle and look af
ter his motor boat, which has recent
ly been overhauled at Nelson's marin,
railway and provided with new cabil
top. Mr.. Miller and party of friend
expect to return to Indian river SOM
time in January.
= Mr.. Edward r. Joyce, deputy col
= lector of customs, whose headquart
ers are at st. Augustine, arrived her
: last Saturday on visit by Invitation
to his friend, Com. J. Lorillard, an,
: in company with Mr.. E. M. Holman
. of Daytona, sailed to the head of tn
: river the first of this week with tn
commodore on the Arrah Wanna TO
a duck hunt. Mr.. Joyce has take
the pains to post the motor boat me
. here through THE STAR and person
2 ally that the government require
| ments as to lights, whistles, fog hOr
and bell must be complied with b
every boat that is propelled by me
tor. He will make an official visi
here for inspection a little later.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
For Sale Cheap For Cash

About SO acres of good high land on
the east OF ocean side Of the Indian river
at the Narrows, described as follows:
Lot No. 8, section S5, also lot No. 8, Sec
ton SO, in township 81 south, range 80
east. This land is unimproved but fine
ly located. For further particulars ad-
dress E. NJ. Low,
BrOckton, Mass.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
KIine's Gents Furnishing Dept

Mems clothing, new and up-to-date
styles. We will also place on sale
about 500 pairs of mems trousers,
prices ranging from $1.50 to 5000.
JULIUS KLINE,
Titusville, Florida.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
Dentistry

All kinds of dental work at reduced
prices for this month.
Dentos boat now located at city
dock, Titusville.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
It's Up to You

To buy Bridgeport (The Motor
that Notes. while the special No
vember and December discount is on.
Send for catalogue and booklet.
They tell you all about it..
FRED N. HITCHCOCK, Agent,
Titusville, Fla.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
New Bean Seed

1000 to l, and Extra Early Ref
ugee bean seed. Price on applica-
ton. E. L. Brady & Bro, Grocers,
Titusville, Fla.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
Do You Want to SeIls

People who have motor boats for
= sale or charter, will find it to their
advantage to list them with me.
j. LoRILLARD, JR.,
Titusville, Fla.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
Double-faced Records

Victor double-faced records are
now on sale at Indian River Music
House. The Victor quality is there
just the same and the selections are
all good.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11

Grown at Shiloh, Fla, on high
hickory hammock. Free from white
fly. One year to two year old buds.
Prices from Is to So cents. Careful
ly packed and delivered at Oak Hill
station. ]. w. GRIFFIS,
Shiloh, Fla.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
Wanted

Purchasers for Armour fertilizer,
the best on the market as a money
maker. Try it and be convinced.
F. H. BOYE, Agt.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
For Sale

Ideal site for Florida winter home
in South Rockledge, fronting l04 feet
on Indian river. Several bearing
orange and grapefruit trees.
Address, p. o. Box l25,
Orlando, Fla.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
For Sale

A pen of eight fine thorough bred
White Wyandotte chickens, all ex-
cept two full grown. Further par
ticulars address NJ, care STAR office.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
For Rent

A two story house fronting on the
Banana river, central between Ca
naveral and Artesia postoffices. For
particulars apply to Mrs. L. A. Mack
enzie, Canaveral, Fla.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
Wanted---A.Few Boarders

Write to Henry Benecke, Palmetto
Apiary, Titusville, Fla.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
Santa Claus

Have you seen him? Take a peep
in our window and you will see him,
also many nice things for Christmas.
BANNER DRUG STORE.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
Drawing

Draying or hauling of all kinds prompt
" attended to. Meet all trains.
H. E. HoLTON,
Titusville, Fla.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
Wood For Sale

Pine or oak, any length. Also pIOw-
ing and narrowing. See or address j.
w. Jamison, Ttusville, Fla
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
Stove Wood

We have it now. Get in your win
ter's supply while we have it.
]. d. ENNIS.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
Gun Repair Shop.

Guns stocked and shotguns re-
bored. All work guaranteed.
HENRY BENECKE, Titusville, Fla.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
For Sale

Building lots and the best of pine
apple land, at HOrti. Banana river.
Address J. B. JONES,
GeOrgiana.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-12-11
Automobile for Sale

Cadillac model M 1907. First class
condition, $500 cash. Box F, Cocoa,
Fla.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
CURES ECZEMA QUICKLY
New Drug, Poslam. Now Obtain.
able in Small Quantities

Since its discovery one year ago. the
new drug. poslan. has successfully
cured thousands OF chronic cases OF &C.
zena and other distressing skin affic-
tions. Heretofore poslam has been dis
pensed solely for the benefit of eczema
patients in large jars sufficient for a
months treatment. This was found to
be an Inconvenience 20 many thousands
who use IL for minor skin troubles.
such as pfmples. b1ackheads. herpes.
acne. scaly scalp. complexion blemishes.s
itching feet. piles. etc, which require
but a small quantity 20 cure. To over
come this, and in response TO urgent
appeals, the dispensers OF poslam have
been obliged to adopt, IN addition to ther
regular two-dollar package. a special
ffty-cent size. which in future may be-
found on sale at The Owl Drug Co. and
other leading drug stores in San Fran
cisco. or may be ordered direct from the
Emergency Laboratories. SO West
Twenty street. New York City. In
ell eczema cases poslam stops itching
with first application. and proceeds to
heal Immediately; chronic cases being
cured IN two weeks. In less serious
skin troubles. results are seen after an
overnight application.
Samples for experimental purposes.
may still be had. free OF charge. by
writing to the laboratories for them
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
NATIVE DAUGHTERS
PREPARE FOR MEET
Lively Contests for High OFF,
GERS of Order Promised at
Lodi Grand ParIOr

Great preparations are being made
at Lodi for the annual grand parlor of
the y. D. G. w. which conyenes there
Tuesday, June 9. Mrs. E. w. Lille,
one of the contestants for the office of
grand vice president, is. a member OF
Ivy parlor No. IS, the Lodi lodge. The
only other contestant for the place is
Mrs. Mamie Peyton, who belongs to
the neighboring Joaquin parlor No. 3
of Stockton. Her fellow members are
equally eager that the delegates should
be duly impressed with central Cali
fornian hospitality. *
The Lodi parlor ofathe Native Sons
will give ball in honor of their sis
ters on Thursday evening as the eli
max of the weeks social diversions.
and a moonlight picnic on Wednesday
evening is planned to be'a feature of
the gathering.
Al the reception Tuesday evening
State Senator Belshaw, fresh from his
new honors conferred in Yosemite. will
bring the greetings of the Native Sons
Hugh McNoble of Stockton will also
speak.
The businessmen of Lodi have
planned an automobile ride in the sur
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26

rounding country as their contribution
to the entertainment.
Contests as exciting as that for the
grand vice presidentship, which puts
the incumbent in line for the highest
honor of the order, are also in progress
for the posts of grand secretary and
grand treasurer. Miss Frake's rival for
the succession to the first named office
is Mrs. Belle Douglass of Laurel par
1or No. 6, Nevada City; and Grand
Treasurer Susie K. Christ of Yosemite
parlor No. SO of San Francisco has an
opponent in Mrs. Elizabeth Douglass
of Alta parlor No. 3.
For grand marshal Mrs. Anna f.
Lacy of Las Lomas parlor No. 72 OF
San Francisco and Mrs. Lena A. Red
ding of Naomi parlor No. SO of Downie-
willie are being advanced by their
friends.
Ferndale, Humboldt county; Fresno,
Merced and Los Angeles are the places
under consideration for next years
grand parlor, Ferndale having an
added argument in the fact that it is
the residence of the incoming grand
president, Mrs. Anna l.. Monroe.
The year closing has been one of in
creased prosperity for the order. and
the 107 parlors which will answer to
the rollcall next month at Lodi now
number over 5000 members.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
Fourth Avenue Terrace Extension

IN You know and know that the advertisements Of real
estate hrms often exaggerated and misleading
public confidence in statements advertisements
less shaken.
Therefore in advertisements of tract, FOURTH
y Az EAQE TERRACE EXTENSION, UNDER
STATE rather than OVERSTATE the facts prop
er that who is led this property adj
vertisements will suffer the slightest disappointment
II We shall say about this what we GUESS or
y IMAGINE but what KNOW.
III And we KNOW this That among all the that
have placed the market is
greater satisfaction for than this same
FOURTH AVENUE TERRACE EXTENSION.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
DELAY GRANTED IN
ALL GRAFT CASES
Prosecution Gives No Intimation
as to Which Defendant
Will Be Tried Next

Continuance In all the graft cases
on the calendar of Judge Lawlor and
Judge Dunno were granted yesterday.
without any indication being afforded
by the prosecution as to which defend
ant will next be placed on trial. The
most recent indictments against Ruef.
Calhoun and Ford were first mentioned
in Judge Lawlor's court. and by consent
they were set peremptortly for Monday
next for hearing upon the motions to
set aside At that time the members
of the Mcfarland grand jury, which
returned the indictments, will be ex-
amined as to bias. prejudice or other
disqualifications.
The old trolley bribery charges
against Calhoun. Ruef. Ford. Mutually,
Abbott and Schmitz. on the calendar
for trial. ell went over to June on
the motion Of Assistant District At
torney O'Gara, over the protest of At
torney Stanley Moore, who requested
that the case against Calhoun be set
peremptorily for trial.
1t was arranged that when the same
indictments against Ruef come up on
Thursday next. further continuance to
the following Monday will be ordered
Frank Murphy. attorney for Ruef.
asked the court to order that Ruef
might be permitted to leave the county
Jail every day during the week. Judge
Lawlor refused to make such an order,
but commended the application to the
sheriff.
The sheriff has refused to do any
thing without the order OF the court"
said Murphy. 'It is imperatively neces-
sary that Ruef should have permits
sion to visit the office of his attorneys
every day this week"
The court will make no order at
this time" said the Judge. Subsequent
ly Sheriff Dolan gave permission for
Ruef to leave the county jail to con-
suit with his counsel
In Judge Dunne's court. Judge Law
lor occupying the bench, the fight trust
and Parkside cases against Ruef were
continued to June l for trial. The
witnesses in the Parkside cases were
ordered to be present on that occasion
The gas cases against Schmitz were
also continued to June 1.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26

II you know Piedmont if you know Piedmont Lake
or any OF our superior residence tracts will appreciate what
it means when say seriously that this of
which shall place sale FOR THE FIRST TIME AT 23O
DECORATION DAY is good better than any of them
1t has the view, has climate. will have
streets walks and other artificial features that
our tracts famous for their good appearance and furthermore
has the remarkable advantage from investors viewpoint
of having TWO NEW ELECTRIC LINES-the Fourth ave
carlne to be completed within few weeks the Key
Route extension, which will directly through the
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26

tourists early this morning at the base
of Yosemite falls.
Among the guests that registered at
the Sentinel today were: DIR. l.. NJ.
Mcmahon, Mrs. P. Pfingst. John E. Nc
Donald. Myron Wolfe, T. s. Fitzpatrick,
all of San Francisco; Dr. and Mrs. ]. l..
Kane, Mrs. NJ. o. Connor, with maid
and valet, from New York; Miss E. H.
Lumken, Helen c. Pattison and E. f.
Lumkens from Denver.
Although the greatest number of
people the valley has ever contained
are now here, the camp managers
stated tonight that they could easily
accommodate more visitors.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
nd Daughters of the Golden West Are Active
THOUSANDS VISIT
FLEET IN SEATTLE
Northern City Receives Men and
Officers of Warships With
Royal Honor

SEATTLE, May 25.-The harbor of
Seattle today presented a beautiful ma
rine picture to the large crowd of peo-
pie assembled from the northwest
states. Eleven war vessels lay in
stately majesty in a wide crescent ex-
tending from Smiths cove to the south
end of the harbor, with every detail
outlined by the sunshine which fol-
lowed the dreary rain of yesterday.
fleet of excursion launches piled
from the shore with full cargoes of
visitors in holiday attire eager to in
spect modern battleships.
Naturally the flagship, which was ly-
ing at the head of the line, was the
chief object of interest and a view Of
Rear Admiral Sperry and his quarters
was eagerly sought. This privilege
was accorded only TO personal friends
and official visitors, however. For the
remaining vessels, no partiality was
shown and each one received its full
quota Of curious eyes.
Early in the day the Ohio was de-
tached from the fleet and she sailed
to the navy yard at Bremerton, where
she will take stores aboard prepara-
tory to her return to San Francisco to
be docked.
At Woodland park the sailors were
entertained with a barbecue and ath-
letic sports. The wives and daughters
OF the officers of the fleet were guests
Of honor at the Rainier club at a re-
ception given by the society women of
the city. Thirty thousand school chill
dren visited and overran the warships
without a single mishap.
At the Rainier club tonight Rear Ad-
miral Sperry and his senior officers
were entertained at one of the most
elaborate banquets ever given in Seat
tie.
Six thousand men will be landed
from the ships tomorrow and, attended
by artillery from Fort Lawton, will
march through the principal streets OF
the city. Special trains are bringing In
many thousands of persons from out
cido rainfs 70 1.ie1s, ma exeant
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
VANDERBILT BARRED BY
DECREE FROM MARRYING
Supreme Court Grants Wife ABB
sOlute Divorce and Gus
tody of Child
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

NEW YORK, May 25.-Mrs. Ellen
French Vanderbilt was granted an in
terlocutory decree of divorce from AL
fred Gwynne Vanderbilt by Justice
OGorman in the supreme court on the
report OF the referee who was ap-
pointed to take testimony and de-
termine the findings in the suit insti-
tuted by Mrs. Vanderbilt. Justice
OGorman confirmed the report of the
referee that Vanderbilt had been guilty
Of misconduct and directed that Mrs.
Vanderbilt be granted a judgment of
absolute divorce
The divorce decree provides that Mrs.
Vanderbilt may marry during the life
time of Vanderbilt. but prevents him
from marrying during her lifetime The
custody of William H. Vanderbilt. the
only child of the marriage, was
awarded TO Mrs. Vanderbilt
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-26
California Promotion Committee
(ORGANIZED 1902

"PROMOTION-The act OF promoting: advance
ment: encouragement Century Dictionary
The California Promotion COMMITTEES has for
its object the PROMOTING OF California
whole IL has nothing to sell Its energies are
devoted TO fostering all things that have the
ADVANCEMENT OF California as their object.
IL gives reliable Information on every subject
connected with the industries OF California IL
gives ENCOURAGEMENT to the establishment
OF new industries and invites desirable immigrst-
ton. It Is not an Employment Agency. although
IL gives information regarding labor conditions
1t presents the opportunities and needs in all
fields OF business and professional activity This
committee is supported by popular subscription
and makes no charge for any service rendered
Affiliated with the committee $50 CONNER
cial organizations OF the state with a member
ship OF over 30. 600. Meetings held semi
annually 10 different parts of California. where
matters OF state interest discussed. Head
quarters Of the eommicee are maintained in San
Francisco in California building. Union square.
CORRESPONDENTS INVITED