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DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-08
NO COUNTY SEAT ELECTIONS.
Petition Failed to Make Its Appearance
At Board Meeting

The famous petition asking for an
election to decide on the location Of the
county seat was not presented at the
meeting of the Board Of County Com
mssioners this week. 1t is understood
that the promoters failed to secure a
sufficient number Of signatures to war.
rant the calling of the election, and
therefore did not let the petition come
before the board.
At the meeting three or four months
ago, soon after the big jail delivery. it
was decided to build Jail in keeping
with the dignity of the county, but
action on this matter was deferred to
the October meeting to give the pro-
motors OF the county site removal
petition an opportunity to get up a
legal petition and settle this question
for ten years Notice to the effect that
the question Of building new Jail would
be settled at the October meeting was
given, and was published in all the
papers Of the county.
At the meeting this week, no petition
having been presented. it was decided
not to wait longer, and the clerk was
instructed to advertise for bids to be
received at special meeting to be held
on Thursday. October 81. to let the
contract
1t is probable that the agitation to
call county site election will be in
definitely postponed, and that the next
thing will be division Of the county. to
be effected within the next few years,
with the county site Of the coast county
at Daytona. or Port Orange. which will
be the logical point to place the county
seat whenever the county is divided
which is sure to come as soon as popu.
ation and taxable values warrant a
division.
While the people Of DeLand were
never anxious as to the outcome. all are
glad that it was decided not to press this
election, as it would have caused need.
less strife in a county that is now en-.
joying unusual good feeling, and would
have been a needless expense on the
Every cent that can be
raked and scraped together should now
be put on the new roads from Osteen to
New Smyrna, from Lake Helen to De.
Land. and from Orange City to the
river.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-08
SHORT SESSION
SCHOOL BOARD

The Board met Monday evening
October !, with all members present.
The minutes Of last meeting were
read and approved,
Chairman Crouch reported that the
Spruce Creek school house and other
repairs were completed and school in
session. He was authorized to provide
a pump for that school.
On request Of patrons, new stove
was ordered for the Winona school, and
a new pump for the Clifton school
Communications from the citizens Of
Coronado, relative to school. and
requisition for another teacher for the
Ormond colored school. were both re.
ferred to Chairman Crouch
An assistant for the Osteen school
was granted, on condition that the SUBJ
district pay the salary of same.
The resignation of Mr. l. r Blame as
trustee Of the DeLand school. was re.
ceived aand accepted.
The following appointments were
confirmed:
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-08
Easy to Edit a Paper.

Between the Grand Military Carnival
at Jacksonville, Chicago University. the
Tampa Board Of Trade, the Florida
Citrus Exchange, and various and sun.
dry other free" shows now going on. or
about to be opened, it's no trouble to
fill up about seven newspapers the size
Of THE News. Every mail brings a
batch Of literature" sent out to aid
the busy editor. The average news.
paper man is an easy mark to these
free" advertisers, and insert their
illusions. This is one reason why the
average newspaper man can't pay his
bills. When in the course of human
events, the newspaper man learns to
charge regular rates for the insertion Of
this trash, the newspaper fraternity will
be dignified and stand some chance OF
being placed on a paying basis. It
must pay these fakirs to send out their
letters asking for free advertising. or
they wouldn't continue at it,
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-08

The treasurer's report for September
was examined and approved and paid
warrants destroyed. Statement from
report:
Balance Gen. Fund ....... s1a46o 3S
Bal. Boad & Bridge Fund. 1864 a.
Bal. Fine & Forfeiture Fund a63S. %
1t was ordered that the clerk adver-
tise for two weeks for bids for building
a county Jail and sheriff residence.
Roll Of Commissioners was then had.
Commissioners voting as follows: Dist.
No. Yes. Dist. No.a-Yes. Dist.
No. 3-Yes. Dist. No. mo. Mo.
ton carried.
The question Of location of the Jail
and sheriff's residence was then taken
up and the following resolution unani.
mously adopted.
Resolved, That the Jail and sheriff's
residence be erected on the lot purchased
by the county located on New York
avenue, opposite the court house in the
City Of DeLand, Fla.
Miscellaneous bills against the county
were then examined and approved, and
warrants drawn in payment Of same
The board then adjourned to October
81, A. D., 1900, at o'clock p. m, to
take up and consider bids on county
jail.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-08

Daytona Miss May Mabbett. Miss
Hobbs.
Braddock-NIiss Tomlnson
Pierson-Miss Pardee
Supt. Bolts reported all schools in
operation with the exception Of Person,
which will open October H.
The treasurer's books and reports
were examined and approved; old war
rants were cancelled; new bills approved
and warrants drawn for same.
The following financial statement
was submitted and approved:
Bal. last report .,....... SIoso7 90
Receipts tor the month go. 40 50
Warrants outstanding ... 700
Total ,...,..., SIo6S3 50
Warrants outst d & this date 5 700
Warrants issued this month Sos OF
Balance on hand .......... oS4I8a
Total, .........S Io6s3 80
The Board then adjourned to meet
November I. a. o. Boris, Supt.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-08
Democratic Convention.

There is crying demand throughout
the State for Democratic convention
to be held next year to formulate a plat.
form. Just why a platform is wanted
or what use it will be after adoption. is
not stated. The national Democracy
had beautifully worded platforrn-on
which no one stands. The Republican
national party has fine platform;
to the best Of our knowledge and belief,
not single Tor married) Republican
abides by the platform. As vote.
catcher, platform appears to be de-
sirable; but as a guide to future action
to govern successful candidates at the
polls. platform is a snare and delu-
sion.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-08
STETSON UNIVERSITY.

StetSOn Is Tor all denominations.
There are Baptists, Methodists, Pres
byterians, Episcopalians, Catholics.
Jews and people Of other religions
represented at Stetson.
There are two fine Episcopalian boys
being educated for the Episcopalian
ministry,
Last year Stetson graduated from the
College of Liberal Arts one young man
for the ministry of the Methodist
church.
The largest number Of ministerial
students are preparing for the ministry
of the Baptist denomination
The Christian Associations, especially
the young women, have planned con-
siderable Christian work for this school
year They have arranged for Bible
study in five groups, each group of
young women under a capable student
leader The young women in the past
have found this very helpful way of
securing daily Bible reading
Religious work is wholly voluntary
with the students except the required
chapel service This is a daily service
and is attended by all the students.
Saturday and Sunday, of course, ex-
cepted
On Sunday students are expected to
attend church service, going to any
church Of any denomination of their
preference In the afternoon there is a
special vesper service which is wholly
voluntary, but which is we'll attended
by students and townspeope,
The young women OF Chaudoin Hall
maintain every evening ten minute
prayer service in the room Of Miss
Martien, the Dean Of Women. 1t is
one of the finest influences in the
student life
On Thursday the Young Women's
Christian Association holds meeting in
the afternoon, and the Young Mems
Association holds one in the evening.
There are two leaders always in charge
of these meetings.
There are 10 men on the Faculty,
including DR.. Huley, DR.. Farriss, Mr..
Smith Mr.. Carson, DR.. Baerecke, Mr..
Baldwin, Mr.. Suhrie, Mr.. Cotton, Mr..
Roscoe. Mr.. Lawrence. Mr.. Phillips,
Mr. BLY,, Mr.. Mickle. Mr., lockwood,
Mr. Tingley. Mr.. Stoves. Mr.. Bolts and
Mr. Glass. Mr.. Will Stultz is also to do
some work in manual training.
Among the ladies teaching are Miss
Martien, Mrs Farriss Miss Whitfield,
Miss Galbraith, Miss Shaver, Miss
Holden, Miss StafAon, Miss Hampton,
Miss Knox, Miss Ryder, Mrs. Rosa, Mrs.
Phillips, Miss Merrymen, Miss Law.
Miss Whiting. Miss Sheddan, Miss
Baxter, Miss Murch. Miss Emery, Miss
Conkling and Miss Fuqua. The
twenty-one women teachers represent
fine type of life before the young women
Of the University,
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-08
Put On Extra Sleeper.

Proof Of the fast flooding tide Of
travel southwark was given Saturday
evening when it was found necessary to
add an extra sleeper to the southbound
train. This is the first train bound
south this season that has had to have
the extra. Each train is crowded and
it is expected that it will soon be fire.
quently the case to carry an extra Pull
man.-St. Augustine Record.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-08

The Tampa Times pathfnding con.
test between Tampa and Jacksonville
was inaugurated yesterday. An "E.
NJ. F." loaded with confetti, will make
the initial trip. The car should pass
through DeLand today. In the car
will be the driver. representative of
the Times, T. N. Henderson. and Capt.
c. N. Washington, representing the
Tampa Auto Club,
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-08

Mrs. Anna 0. Early died at her home
north Of DeLeon Springs on Wednes-
day. The body was embalmed by
Undertaken J. A. Allen and shipped to
her former home in Ocala yesterday for
interment. The remains were accom-.
panied by the husband. brother and
son Of deceased.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-08

Plant City is considering the prob.
lem of buying the electric light plant
and operating it in connection with the
city water works. Thus another city
will have adopted the economic plan Of
municipal ownership. Sanford Herald.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-08

providing the cane has been thoroughly
protected from cold weather Bulletin
No, res Cane grinding next week.
DeLand news. [volume] (DeLand, Volusia County, Fla.) 190?-1921, 1909-10-08

A new steamship line is to be estab-
lished between Tampa and Havana, via
Key West.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08
ON THE
TANSAN LIST

It was the stockings that did the
trick. There was a terrible noise on
the Haleiwa links yesterday afternoon.
1t was made by those limb of
Archie Mahaulu. He won the Tansan
tournament and he did it in the most
perfdious manner. Every time another
player would make drive or start to
put, those stockings would sing and the
baking that was consequent so upset
all the other players that Archie had
an easy time of it.
The telephone line was not working
very well last night but it is under
stood, so far as could be understood
over the wire, that st. Clair Bidgood
is going to institute an inspection of
stockings before the next Tansan tour
nament.
The second place is triple tie. Bid
good, Woon and Sam Wilder are tied
and will each take one third of a case
of Tansan or else match for it. At
which decision they arrived is not yet
stated.
The day was fine, the lunch was
great, the links were in excellent con-
dition and the return train was on
time. It was one of the pleasantest and
most successful golfng days at the lit
tie resort that our genial Biddie -
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08
LOCAL BREVITIES

The Marine Engineers Beneficial AS
ISOLATION viii meet in K. of p hall at
1880 this evening.
Harmony Lodge No. 8, T. o. o. F..
viii meet in Odd Fellows hall at 1870
tonight. Soiourning members and mem
bers of Excelsior Lodge are invited to
be present.
Miss Locke s lectures on Faust and
Balzae viii commence this morning at
1880 0 clock and on every Monday I'M
til further notice, at the residence of
Mrs. j. NJ. Dowsett, Punahou street.
The Hawaiian band will play this
morning at the Capitol and afterwards
at 1915 at the Marine Corps battalion
parade and review at Atkinson Park,
and Captain Berger will also endeavor
to serenade the departing passengers
on the S. S. Siberia
A big cane trash fire, apparently in
the vicinity of Pearl Harbor, was a
fine spectacle last evening, but to the
uninitiated it appeared to be a canefield
fire. This runner was set aside on re-
eeipt of information from Manager
Ross, of Honolulu plantation, who ex-
planned that it was trash fire near
Moanalua.
There viii be stated meeting of Pa
eifc Lodge No. 822, A. F. and A. NJ, at
Masonic Temple at 8 clock this even
ing. After the regular business there
viii be work in the third degree. Mem
bers VIII notice that the meeting hour
has been set a half hour later than
usual.
The regular session of Aloha Chapter
of the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton will be held this afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Agnes B. Judd, 1742
Nuuanu avenue, at o clock. The topic
to be considered is "Heroes of the
Revolution. y All daughters who may
be visiting the city will be cordially
welcomed by the members of the local
chapter.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08
HONOLULU AND SAN DIEGO.

San Diego Union.-H. P. Wood, see
rotary Of the Hawaii Promotion Com
mittee at Honolulu, has written Secre-
tary John S Mills of the local Cham
Der of Commerce suggesting that ne
try to arrange Tor an excursion this
summer to the Islands. Mr.. Wood
gives the implied guarantee that a
delegation Of San Diego people would
be given most enjoyable time while
at Honolulu and touring the Islands;
that nothing would be left undone to
make the trip one long to be remem-
bered.
The letter of invitation is accom-
panied by considerable literature
relative to the resources of the Islands,
what tourists can expect to see there,
and an article by Mark Twain on his
impressions of Hawaii. In his letter
Mr. Wood says:
tOur object in communicating with
you at this time is to impart correct
information about Hawaii and for the
further purpose of suggesting visit
to our Islands during your 1909 sum-
mer vacation.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08
GARDIA ISSUES
A CHALLENGE

Sylvester Gardia, the Cavalry bicy-
Gle crack, visited this office on Satur-
day and stated his wish to challenge
John Silva, the Manoa Wonder, to a
bicycle race round the Island of Oahu.
His only conditions are that the race
should not take place until May, so that
he could have time to get properly fit.
The course he suggests is from the
Advertiser office. up Nuuanu to the
Pail, thence to Haleiwa. and return
across country via Lei1ehua. In sign
of good faith and for appearance, he
will post twenty-five dollars as soon as
the challenge is accepted.
Mr.. Gardia states that he hears that
many Of MS friends are backing him
to win the bicycle race next Sunday.
For the information of such who think
of placing a wager ON his chances, he
wishes it stated that he is not feeling
in frst-class condition and does not
expect to be able to beat the local
cracks, although, of course, he viii try
his very best.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08
Let Us Take Care of Your
Hair
MRS. DORIS E. PARIS

desires to notify the ladies of Homo
lulu that she has secured the services
of an expert Hairdresser from San
Francisco and is now prepared to make
HAIRDRESSING in all the latest fash
ions speciality in her establishment.
Remember it s the hair that makes
the hat. and have it dressed in the
latest mode before purchasing your
Easter millinery.
You can also have delightful
Shampoo (wet or dry), perfect Man
icure, and soothing Facial Massage,
all of which. tend to give one COM
Portable, well-kept feeling.
Scalp Specialist, Facial Treatment,
Hairdressing, Marcel Wave, Shampoo
ing. Expert Manicuring for ladies and
gentlemen.
Phone 491 for appointment at Office,
hotel or residence.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08
NEW LEAGUE
MAY BE FORMED

There will be a new baseball league
on Oahu in the near future if proposed
plans are carried out. At conference
Yesterday, at which Lieutenant Gro
ringer of the 9TH Cavalry and A. K.
Vierra. the local bali magnate, were
present. it was decided to start the
formation of the Territorial Baseball
League.
The proposition is to have the league
play its series after the Atkinson
League gets through. Games would be
PLAYED at Atkinson Park and at Lei
lehua. The teams to compose the
league are suggested as the Cavalry,
the 20th Infantry, the Marines, the
Naval Station and the \. G. III.
Without the various parties interest
ed being interviewed and their assent
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08
LOCAL MANIocA ON MARKET.

Hilo Tribune-Another successful
small farm experiment eliminated last
week when the first products of w. Con-
radt's pia plantation at Kalaoa, near
Papaikou, were placed on the local mar
ket by H. Hackfeld & Co. The pia, or
manioca, IS put up in attractive pack
ages, and Conradt expects to produce a
crop of five hundred eases of forty
eight one pound packages each this
year. Conradt is a kamaaina in this
industry. having built the first pia mill
on Kauai, where the industry has been
carried on for some years. He also built
his mill at Kalaoa himself.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Shop at Sachs today.

Shop at Sachs today.
Floral Parade souvenirs for sale at
all news stores.
Royal Annex for oysters, crabs,
frogs legs and Holsters See sign.
Fl. F. Wichman & Co., Ltd. have a
large stock of exclusive styles in jew
elry.
The Perfection Home Bakery, Bere-
tania avenue next to Emma street, has
fine bread.
Get Indian Head at Blom S this morn
inches wide.
See the stock of stylish trousers in
MeTnerny s, Fort and Merchant streets.
Splendid materials cut after latest
models,
Comes Express at the corner of Fort
and Queen street will look after the
removal of your trunks for the steamer
tomorrow.
Go to Blom s today and select your
materials for spring dresses. A num-
Der of new patterns that will please
the ladies.
Sayegusa, Nuuanu avenue above
Hotel street, carries HHe slUch VI
goods from the Orient that should be
inspected by visiting tourists.
Albert Along can give investors some
good information on the subject OF
stocks and bonds If they will see him
at his office in the Campbell block on
Fort street.
Lando, the haberdasher on Hotel
street, opposite the Young, is making
fine display of goods that should win
the eve of the man who likes good
things to wear.
The eyes of child need inspection
from an optieian as often as its teeth.
The gentleman in charge of the optical
department of Wiehman & Co. will say
whether glasses are needed.
The opening of new spring goods will
take place today at Sachs. All the
very latest designs and models in dress
goods. millinery, trimmings, and ready
to-wear goods. See the specials for the
week.
Mrs. C. A. Blaisdell is now proprie
tress of the Hotel Majestic in the
Sachs Block, corner Fort and Bereta,
MIA avenue This is one of the most
comfortable hotels in the city and we'll
managed
Don t overlook the specials at Saeh;
& Co. today.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08
FINE NEEDLEWoRK
AT YOUNG HOTEL

These who are interested in fine
needfework now have an opportunity
of seeing some of the most elegant
French and eyelet embroidery, at the
Young Hotel. Mrs. j. Rosenberg,
whose Offices are in Rooms and 10,
has secured the services of expert
Portuguese needlewomen, emigrants
from Madeira, whose work is noted
all over the world as being the rarest
and finest of its kind.
Mrs. Rosenberg now has a large
stock of corset covers, night gowns,
bows, handkerehiefs, doylies, table,
cloths and napkins, all in exquisite
designs. Orders are taken and exc
euted for stamping by Mrs. Bell. A
speciality is made of trousseaux
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08
NOTICE.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
A NEW DIRECTORY OF SUB
SCRIBERS OF THE MUTUAL
TELEPHONE co. WILL SHORT
LY BE PUBLISHED.

All subscribers desiring any change
of name or address are requested to
leave instructions in writing at the Of
fee of the Company, corner of Alakea
and Merchants streets, on or before
Monday, March Is, 1909, after which
date no changes viii be made for the
new Directory.
MUTUAL TELEPHONE CO., LTD.
Honolulu, March 3, 1909 $3.50
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08
Rare Out.Of.Print Books

Among a collection of "pick-ups"
from London, lately to hand at
THRUM's BOOKSTORE. FORT ST.,
are the following rare first editions, to
which public attention is called:
Cooks Third Voyage-3 vols, qto,
calf, with folio vol. of plates and charts.
Meare's Voyages-qto, BIRDS.
Freycinet's Voyage-By Arago, qto,
BIRDS.
Voyage of the Blonde, Voyages by
Turnbull, Beechey, and other works
dealing with Hawaii, including few
long searched for copies of Mrs. Sin
elair's Indigenous Flowers of Hawaiian
Islands.
All orders faithfully attended to.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08

to the plan given, it is impossible to
state anything definitely. But there
seems little doubt that the league will
be formed, and such a series should
prove a great success.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
SIMPLE CEREMONY
TO UNITE COUPLE
Miss Nellie Vance to Be Claimed
as Bride by Charles IL.
HOlbrOOk

A wedding of the week that Will be
of more than local interest is that of
Miss Nellie Vance. the daughter of
Mrs. c. H. Vance, formerly of Stockton,
and Charles H. Holbrook Jr. of this
city. The ceremony will take place
Saturday morning in Trinity church
and the officiating clergyman will be
Bishop William Ford Nichols. None
but relatives will be present at the
service, owing to the recent death of
the bridegroonI's father. The bride
will be attended by Mrs. G. A. Vance
as matron of honor. Herbert Long
will act as best man.
At the wedding this evening of Miss
Edith Hoef1er and Albert Vance the
two attendants most conspicuous in the
bridal party will be Miss Nellie Vance,
sister of the bridegroom, and her
fiance, Charles Holbrook Miss Vance
is to be maid of honor at the Hoefier-
Vance wedding and Charles Holbrook
will fill the office OF best man. The
wedding this evening is TO be an elab-
crate affair.
Holbrook and his bride are going
away for an extended honeymoon trip,
but will return to reside at the new
Palace hotel.