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DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-03-19

declining to license those who,
evidently, are not quahhed to
teach.
We need a State Grading Com
mittee. While the examinations
are uniform, there seems to be a
great difference in the standard of
excellence prevailing in the various
counties.
The law provides that any person
who is not satisfied with the grad
ing of his papers, can demand that
they be sent to the State Superin-
tendent and there be regarded by a
special committee appointed by
him. Any person who is looking
for "a fair deal will avail himself
or herself of this privilege, instead
of going to some county which is
notorious for passing all applicants.
Any one who knows anything
about the examination laws, knows
that it is impossible for grading
committee to discriminate against
any eXanince, except Tor evident
incompetence. And the person
who makes such a charge and then
fails to avail himself or herself OF
his privileges under the law is an
arrant coward or a malicious de
ceiver. The grading committee
has not the least idea whose papers
they are grading until their work is
completed, their report made out,
and the grade of the certificate or
failure of each eXaminee definitely
marked; then for the first time they
are given the names corresponding
to the numbers on the papers.
An easy place to get a certlhcate
simply indicates a low standard OF
excellence. Our teachers are cX-
pected, hereafter, to take the OK
aminations in this county and SO
abide by our standards OF pro-
ficiency, or else avail themselves OF
the legal recourse. We are tired Of
the whining Of those who are afraid
to walk up and take their med
iCine.'
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-03-19

on violin. Mr.. Chisholm on cornet.
Mr. Merritt painted scenery for
them, which added no little to the
effect Of the play, They took in
something over 5000.
We are glad to say that Mrs.
Welsh is able to be out again,
Beautiful Easter Cards and Book
lets at Miss Babcock's. Also Shell
Souvenirs of Florida
Rev. J. a, Smith, DID,, of Will
mington, S. c.. is visiting his two
daughters, Mrs. H. 6. Powell, and
Mrs. B. O. Powell, for short time.
J He will preach in the Congrcga-
tional church March 81, at 100
o clock.
DR.. Conway will hold services in
the evening at 7 o'clock. Subject:
The Strangest of Military Tactics. y
Miss Jessie Willard, Of Eau
Claire. Wis, came from DcLand
Tuesday to visit Mrs. James Wal
den and other Orange City friends
for short time,
Mrs. Rust returned last Thursday
from Jacksonville, where she accom-
panied her friend, Mrs. Rowland, on
her way to her home in New York
City.
Mr.. Sarvcr and family, and Mrs.
Barckly and Mrs. Marshall re-
turned last Friday from their trip
to Coronado Beach. They arc
located in Miss Dickinson cottage,
known as the Rowell house.
The literary society will meet
with Mrs. Frank Taylor next We'd
nesday. Subject for consideration
will be Immigration and the I'm
migrant
Mrs, Rust is having her house
painted this week. Mr.. Merritt, OF
Frceport, y. Y, is doing the work.
He is fine painter
The euchre club met Tuesday
evening, with three and a hall
tables. Mrs. Walden Won ladies'
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-03-19
The Orange City News
Editor

prize; Mr. S, {. Fuller, gentlemen
prize.
Dr. p. W. Hill is no better but
slowly failing.
Mr.. Hoyt moved his family into
the house Mr.. Picrpont recently
bought, known as the Bird house.
Mrs. Eddie and Miss Bassett left
on Wednesday morning for their
Northern homes. They have been
boarding with Mrs. Tucker until
she was burned out.
Mrs. Parsons left Wednesday
morning for Rocklcdgc to visit her
mother.
Mrs. Fred Graham's sister and
son, who have been visiting her,
were called home last week by tele
gram on account OF the illness of
her child, which she had left at
home.
Miss Ethel MotSingcr has ac-
copied a position from the East
Coast Lumber Co., at TT. Pierce, as
stcnographer, to commence work
the first of April We are glad to
hear of her good fortune,
Miss Massey goes to DeLand
Thursday for a four weeks stay
She sadly needs the rest.
There is an opportunity now foi
someone to buy vacant lots here
where the fire devastated the build
ings, and build themselves winter
homes.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-03-19

Notice Of Application ioy Tax Deed
Under Section s Of Chapter 1883,
LaUs OF FLORIDA.
Notice is hereby given that VIM,
Laws, purchaser of Tax Certificate No.
1901, dated the 9TH day of June, y. d.
1899, has filed said certificate in my
office, and has made application for tax
deed to issue in accordance with law.
Said certificate embraces the following
described property situated in Nolusia
county, Florida, to-wit; All Blk S.
Pickett Grant Sec 47-4o TIP. II Range
"a Z. The said land being assessed at
the date of the issuance Of such ccr-
tifcatc in the name Of Unknown. In
less said certificate shall be redeemed
according 70 law, tax deed will issue
thereon on the I4th day Of April, y. d.,
1900.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the Iath day Of March, \. D., 1850
ISeall SAM'L. d. JoRDAN,
Clerl; Circuit Court Volusia County
Florida.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-03-19

sell, have gone to DeLand, where
they will spend a few weeks before
returning to their home in Ken
lucky.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdonald are Wis
iting at Camp Cassadaga,
Mr. and Mrs. c. y. Kelley leave
this week for thor home in Madison
S. d..
Mrs. Lena Norris, OF Highland
Park, attended song service at the
DeSoto House Sunday evening.
Mr. Shredder speared an Slb, bass
at the spring Saturday,
DR.. Daniels left Saturday for his
home in Madison. S, Oak. Mrs.
Daniels and children will remain a
few weeks longer.
The spring dam has been filled in
at last and the water is up to high
water mark.
Mr.. Bryant caught about twenty
alligators last week The largest
measured feet, The lot was sold
to Mr., Weaver.
Mr., Chas, Price, of DcLand, Wis
tied the springs Sunday
The old mill wheel at the spring
has been dismantled TO prevent its
running.
Mr.. !. +, Blackwelder went &c
Enterprise Saturday, taking with
him his two little daughters, put
ting them in school at that place
Mr. Rudd visited Lake Heller
Sunday. OF course he had com
pany,
y large crowd went to the schoo
house Friday to attend divine ser
vices, only to be disappointed by
the preacher not showing up.
Mrs. Lena Norris, of Highland
Park, visited Mrs, y. y, Douglas
Sunday.
The tourists are leaving early
Soon our little town will be deserted
except for the, Jew residents.
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EASY TO UNDERSTAND.

From Supt. Holloway's Biennial
Report, we obtain certain data
which explains why so many No-
lusia county teachers prefer to take
the teachers examination in st.
Johns county:
In Volusia county, during the
past two years, 81 applicants nave
taken the teachers examination,
and Is of them have failed to re
ccivc any kind of a certificate;
while during the same period, III
St. Johns county, S have taken
the examination and not a single
applicant. white or colorcd, has
failed to pass,
The above conditions have made
it necessary for the Nolusia County
School Board to pass a resolution
that all persons who leave the
county to take their examinations
shall not be eligible to positions III
the county
We have no right TO put poorly
equipped teachers in charge Of our
schools. The boys and girls in the
smallest school in the county have
right to the very best teacher that
we can procure. Sometimes We
cannot get suitable teachers, and
sometimes We are mistaken in those
we do get but it is our aim to give
all of our boys and girls "a fair
deal" in getting an education 81
we try to keep Our standard CT
teachers just as high as possible
If all other counties We're as par
ticular as we try to be, there would
be fewer poor teachers circulating
around over the State. We always
instruct our grading committees &c
guard the honor of the profession
and the interests of the children by
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-03-19
Notice Of Application .iy, TaH Decd I
ITrJcy Sr.t;ou & of Cha 6tCy 1883 !

n OtiCC Of .iPpl'CdlloN Joy ran Dte"
Urdcr Section s Of Chapter 1888,
Laos OF Florida.
Notice is hereby given that VIM.
Laws purchaser of Tax Certificate No.
1908, dated the 9TH day of June, a. d.
1900, has filed said certificate in my
office, and has made application for tax
deed to issue in accordance with law.
Said certificate embraces the following
described property situated in NoluSia
county, Florida, to-wit: All Blk Il
S Pickett Grant, Sec 47-4o TIP. ~ S
Range "A Z. The said land being asses
sed at the date of the issuance Of such
certificate in the name of Unknown,
Unless said certificate shall be redeemed
according to law, tax deed will issue
thereon on the I4th day Of April, y. D.
1900.
Witness my official signature and seal
this the I2th' day OF March, a. ID. 1900
[Seall SAM'L. d: JORDAN,
Clerk Circuit Court Nolusia County
Florida
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-03-19
Miss c. A. Babcock

We have to make an apology to
Prof. Hood and the members of the
play given here entitled "Rubc and
His Ma The excitement of our
fire was so great we could think of
nothing else However we will
tell you about the play this week.
"Rubc and His Ma is comedy,
and it was well played The cast
was,
HAIRY Lc,1S, ....,M Mr., ". Hickey
John Blackburn $50. Charles Martin
hiram lI'ordcN ..... Prof. Hood
Rnbc lVoydcu Wilbur Thompson
Ickc Perkins Sidney Thompson
ST. Perkins. ......P Proctor Graham
Hclen ITordcN ..... Bessie Martin
Mandy lI'ordm Mrs. Lewis Young
Luciudd Perkins Alice Ryland
Daisy Perkins .... Ethel Motsinger
To say they all did we'll is putting
it mildly. Prof. Hood worked
miracles in coaching those young
people. We think not one of them
ever did any thing of the kind be
fore, with the exception of Mr..
Hickey. He did fine in the role of
Harry Lewis, and Charles Martin
made a fine villain. Prof. Hood
and Mrs. Young were great as PA
and Ma. Wilbur and Sidney
Thompson were grand as rival low
crs who fought it out for the hand
of Daisy Perkins. Bessie Martin
did her part well as did Alice Ry-
land and Proctor Graham You
would have thought they were all
old actors. We think Prof Hood
may well be proud OF his success.
Library Hail was never so full as on
that evening. The music was fine,
Mrs Hood at the piano, Mr.. Metz
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-03-19
DELEON SPRINGS.

The monkeys and bears visited
our town Saturday and Sunday.
The Haynes brothers who have
been the guests of Mr.. II. W. Pur-
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15

the dark green Of the far distant can
yons. From one spot, called Sierra
Point, can be seen FIVE of the great
waterfalls of the Yosemite, the Upper
and Lower Yosemite, the Vernal, the
Nevada and the Illillouett. This is a
spot where tile view is one of supreme
beauty In this region of glorious views.
From Glacier Point the sunrise and
sunset views are among the most i'm
pressive to be had anywhere. To see,
as the sun either sinks behind the west
ern mountains or as it creeps in the
early morn up the eastern facade Of the
rocks, the play of the lights and shad-
ows, of tints and colors on the CANYONS
messy depths, on the greatest of water
Tails; to see the many-hued lights as
they steal along and up the faces of the
rocks. and then scatter themselves over
the floor of the valley, is a picture
which the richest cannot buy, but which
the poorest and humblest may enjoy.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15

chanting picture, and then glance into
the lmpid depths of the waters ard
there see again the same picture so
startlingly reflected that it seems that
1t is the first world turned topsy-turyy.
Entering the valley from the lower
end, the two distinct valley types nav
be seen, the V-shaped and the U-shaped.
1t has the characteristics of gorge
and also of canon. 1t is nearly en-
closed by walls Of granite from 5000 to
nearly 5000 feet in height On the
north side is huge block of granite
called El Captain. 1t projects into the
valley so that two of It's smooth, al
most perpendicular faces are visible !;
the height Is $500 feet. Opposite El
Captain are Cathedral Rocks and Brid-
al Vail Rock The bottom of the val
ley widens from El Captain up to the
socalled meadows" Other conspicu-
GUS blocks of the unbroken wall are
called the Three Brothers, 1000 feet,
the Spires, Cap of Liberty, and Sentinel
Rock. About fifteen miles above is the
source of the Merced river which flows
through the valley. There are two falls
and about half mile of rapids in the
Merced river. Nevada Fall, the upper
one, is about 600 feet high, and vernal
Fall is about 400 feet. The Bridal Veil
Fall is on the side of Cathedral Rock
which faces the entrance. Bridal Veil
creek here falls over precipice $50
feet high, and flows over an irregular
bed which forms n series of cascades
that combined, make descent Of about
300 feet. The total fall is 900 feet.
Just below El Captain 10 fall called
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15

Francisco, as the crow flles-a little
south Of east.
In early days the whites In that part
OF California had good deal of trou-
BILE with the Indians, settlers being
murdered occasionally, and various out
RACES committed 1t was learned that
the Savages had some sort of retreat
far up In the mountalns-a natural
stronghold In which they deemed them
selves safe from pursuit or attack
and, curiosity on the subject being ex-
citei. military expedition was organ
iZed TO explore the region and drive
ont the Indians.
Under the guidance Of an old chief,
Tenaya, whose name is perpetuated in
a beautiful lake between Mount Hoff-
mann and Cathedral peak. the party
finally reached the valley, whose won
ders they were first Of civilized human
beings TO behold. They killed some of
the Indians and made peace. Never
theless, not long afterward, In 1852, a
i"itS vi "'lhNio was dtldCheu ny reu-
skins In the valley, two OF them being
slain near Bridal Veil meadow. An
other expedition followed, more Indi-
ans were killed and the rest were
driven out, being compelled to take
refuge with tribe of Monos on the
east side Of the Sierra. But trouble
followed; the fugtives stole horses
from the Monos, fed to the Yosemite,
were overtuken, and In battle were
almost entirely eXtcrmlnated.
In 1886 the first pleasure travel to
the Yosemite began, and trail enter
Ing the valley from the south side was
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15

trees are the pine, fir, cedar and oak
In the vicinity are great masses of
dome-shaped rocks, and the famous big
trees Of California are near by. Among
the prominent elevations are North
Dome, Sentinel Dome, Half Dome and
Glacier Point. From Sentinel Dome
may be obtained good view of the
Yosemite Valley and the surrounding
country. Glacier Point, 4,74O feet, also
affords magnificent view. Half Dome
Is an imposing mass, 400 feet high.
Miles Of Unsurpassed Scenery.
1t is no exaggeration to say that in
eleven miles of mountain trail there is
at least 5000 miles of unsurpassed
scenery. At every one of the many
turns in the trail there are new vistas
which are entirely different from those
which have just been enjoyed. Across
yonder is the Eagle Rock" and near
by 1t are the Yosemite falls, glisteni1g
In the full light of a vivid midday SUM-
Across the chasm are the Royal
Arches" which only a few hours ago
were huge holes in the face of the
rocks, but which are now mere out
lines, mere pencil scratches on the great
natural slate Of rock. Farther up the
canyon to the right is tiny splotch of
light. 1t proves to be Mirror Lake, now
shorn of its entertainments by majesty
Itself. Its neglected waters lies scarce
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15

Virgins Tears. which is over 1000 feet
nigh. The waters flow over this preci-
pice only for few months after the
summer heat has melted the mountain
SHOWS. The Yosemite Falls, nearly op-
posite Sentinel Rock, is made by the
Yosemite creek. The first vertical fall
Is l,5OO feet; then the water descends,
In series Of cascades, about 625 feet,
and again flows over a precipice 400
feet high. In the Meadows" are a
variety of flowers and grasses in the
early summer months. The principal
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~ Famous
X'VALLEY of
' NYSTBRY" "
- --d; .--zs.---dsaa -

The great gorge in the granite peak
'f the Sierra Nevada Mountains known
as the Yosemite Valley was set apart
by act of Congress in 1864 "for public
use, resort and recreation for all time"
The Valley has since been taken over
by the Government and made part
Of the nations domain, and Is now one
Of the four national parks. The name
Yosemite means grizzly bear, and
~as probably the name of an Indian
chief. The troughlike valley, walled
with sheer cliffs of, enormous height,
and presenting to view within com
paratively limited area the most aston
lshing features of scenery known in
the world, excites feelings in the mind
Of the observer which are mixture Of
awe and admiration. The Yosemite IS
generally regarded by foreign visitors
10 This country among our greatest
natural wonders.
The reservation, as now officially out
lined, is thirty-two miles in width. from
east to west, and forty miles long from
north to south. But the valley itself
Is only six miles long by half a mile In
width. 1t is sunk just about one mile
vertically below the general level of
the adjacent region, resembling ei-
gantic trough of irregular shane, hol-
lowed out I'm the mountains. Nearly
In the center of the State Of California,
the Yosemite is 155 miles from San
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opened. The first house was built In
that year, opposite Yosemite fall. The
whole region was originally part of the
public domain belonging to the govern
ment of the United States, but the gov
ernment gave the valley to California,
though retaining possession of an ex-
tensive surrounding area, which, to-
gether with the valley, has been known
for many years as the Yosemite park.
Meanwhile few squatters had To-
Gated homesteads within the boundaries
Of the park. and there were signs that
certain enterprising persons, more in
terested. in money-getting than in nat
ural scenery, were disposed to monop-
olize all the privileges and organize a
system for swindling tourists. Accord
ingly, as the best means of protecting
the Yosemite from such fate, the
State Of California arranged to hand
over the whole affair to the national
government, which has been accom-
plished
wonders OF Nature All About.
As the crisp, pure mountain air fills
the lungs and the glory of a sunrise in
one Of the most grand and picturesque
canyons in the world exercises to the
full its potent charm, you find yourself
wondering whether there Is, or ever
wns, such thing rs city, or such a
thing as busting, busy business
world. The things about you, these
grand piles of rock the singing river,
the great invlgoratng pine trees, the
cloudless sky and the brilliant morning
sun, these are the only things that are
real.
Look above and see the majesty of
the huge piles of rocks. the two great
domes guarding either sides of the head
Of the valley; see the sky with its
feecy. feeting clouds, and the woods,
and all that there is to complete an en-
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ly discenible, way below the fractured
race OF the south dome, whose resplend-
ent helmet is towering above you.
Turning the eye about the horizon 1t
meets the grand pile of rocks known as
Clouds Rest" SO called because its
peak is almost entirely buried in the
billowy veil of the heavens. Next in the
procession appears Liberty Cap"
Mount Lyell, Mount Starr King, Mount
Clark and the Obelisk, and in the midst
OF all this grandeur are the vernal and
Nevada Falls, whose waters sparkle In
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15
A Rich Mans Reticence.

DO you want to make any contri-
buttons to our campaign fundY asked
the willing worker.
Yes" answered Mr. Dustin Stax.
I'D like to. But l don't see why I
should put myself on record in a way
that will make 1t your patriotic duty
to snub me after the campaign is over"
Washington Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15
Penalties of Greatness,

Hercules had subdued the Erymanthian
boar.
What are you going to do with the
beast?" they asked him.
II refuse to answer" he said, ION the
ground that it might incriminate me-"
For well he knew that any answer
he could make would be different from
the accounts written by the historians,
and at that portion of his career he was
sensitive about being accused of nature
taking.
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Scarcely Worth Mentioninr

Il expect to take a few books with
me-" said the aeronaut, las the trip is
likely to be long one"
They'll be useful for ballast, too, l
presume" observed the reporter.
Not in the least" rejoined the aero
naut. Il shall take nothing but light
fiction"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15

The influential politician was irritated
You ask ne to have friend appoint
ed to good position" he said. ''but
know next to nothing about you. Fol-
all | know to the contrary you don't
amount to a snap"
Maybe not, responded the caller,
thrusting his jaw forward. "but nv job
does. I'm bridgetender. Chicago
Trihune
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15

Hon. NJ. c. Butler, u. s. Sen
ator from South Carolina for two
terms, in letter from Washington,
ID. C.. writes to the Peruna Medi-
cine Co., as follows:
Il can recommend Peruna for
dyspepsia and stomach trouble.
have been using your medicine for
a short period and feel very much
relieved. 1t is indeed a wonderful
medicine, besides a good tonic"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15

Catarrh of the stomach is the cor
rect name for most cases of dyspep-
sia. Only an internal catarrh remedy.
such as Peruna, is available.
Peruna Tablets can now be procured.
Ask your druggist for Free Pc
runa Almanac for 1909.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15

We would like to know someone who
is generally admired We never knew
anyone who was not frequently abused
like q thief.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15
AmendatOrv.

Borus-Yes, | always rewrite my poems
before | send them to a publisher.
Naggus-You mean, l presume, before
you send them to the next publisher.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15

The oldest church building now stand.
ing in New York City is St. Paurs
chapel, the corner stone of which was laid
in 1884.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15

The charitable people OF London nave
formed union to see that the money
given by them is properly spent.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15

Half gallon of train oil an hour will
calm the most boisterous sea around n
vessel.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15

Nearly per cent of the students In
German universities are foreigners
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-01-15

Does anybody believe In Dine
dreams?'
"Well, | guess folks who have OIL