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The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-01-27
DEI AND. THE ATHENS OF FLORIDA
|lDELAND, the county seat OF
% Volusia County,

OG1xAA ~ ~
Volusia County,
il situated . miles southwest Of
Daytona and is reached from the lat
ter city by an excellent hard-surface
road recently constructed.
At DeLand is located the John b |
Stetson University. one of the lead
in< educational institutions Of the
South. Because of the interest in
matters educational DeLand is known
q The Athens of Florida"
Stetson University has faculty Of
50 professors and instructors. There
are over $4,000 In buildings and
equipment; nearly $4,000 endow-
ment; = Carnegie Library alone rep
resentink an investment in building.
endowment and books, of more than
$4,000. The library is the United
States Government depository for the
State Of Florida, and contains over
As, 900 volume& Science Hall, one
Of the newest Of Is buildings. with
its furnishings, represents an outlay
of $50 900. Elizabeth Hall is one Of
the most beautiful college buildings
In the South
The city has . population Of shout
asoo. with = thiekly settled country
adjacent. DeLand proper is Eve
miles east Of the St. Johns River, on
the high, rolling pine land of the
great Orange Ridge" Of Florida
The prsdominatink products are
ORANGES and grapefruit. the estimated
crop from this vicinity being over
100000 boxes this year. Grapes,
peaches. pears. Japan persimmons
plums, pecans. kuavas, Strawberries
and other fruits are grown in plenty
II In the way of public Improvement
are many miles Of fine she'll roads. n
excellent high school, electric lights
= system Of waterworks that is ownei
and operated by the city. supplyin,
!, the purest water at little cost.
Nine houses of worship testify tina
| DeLand is church-goins commu
nifty. Baptists, Episcopalians, Meth
odists (Northern and Southern), Pres
byterians, Christians and Catholics
besides colored BSptists and Metho
dists, are represented.
II The Graded school offers a tel
years course, and the building which
it occupies is newly furnished
throughout, and is enc Of the mos
commodious and best equipped pub
lie schools in TIC State.
| The trip from Daytona to DeLans
is made by automobile in a ittl'
over an hour, and there are man,
pretty drives in the vicinity of tn
county site. A good road leads t.
| DeLeon Springs, five miles, historic
spot, where $4,000 gallons of waite
bubble from the earth every minute
II From DeLand automobiles so soutl
to Osteen, Is miles, on she'll an
mari roads; the St. Johns is crossed b
| ferry near Osteen and cars can the
: continue to Sanford and Orlando b
hard road. There is a she'll roa
, from DeLand to Orange City, fv
miles, and good road from DeLan
to Lake Helen, a like distance.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-01-27
PICTURESQUE PORT ORANGE
PORT ORANGE Is
II pretty little village

PORT ORANGE IS
pretty iitsle village
situated five miles
south of DaytOna on
the DaytOna New
Smyrna hard sur.
face road, the scenic
Highway of the East
coast. The town Is
located on the Hall
fax River, and Is
connected with the
peninsula opposite
~ . bridge.
The town Is ". II
laid out and has
many pretty homes.
A large number Of
tourists and winter
residents make Port
Orange winter head.
Quarters, enc Of the
several attractions
being the excellent
fishing.
A short distance
west u Port Orange
hre the remains OF
ske old DunlawtOn
sugar mill. a place
;trnt Is visited every
.lr by hundreds OF
tourists. One time
81! the country west
cs Port Orange. sur.
rounding the Ole
r..,l, was u vast IN
digO and sugar cane
plantation. The mil
was operated extern
sively in those earl.
DAYS hut has been II
d.suse for forty OIL
I! ~ years.
\ very interesting
nrivc from Dayton;
j.. 10y ocean heacl
To tho approach O
rt.r Port ora II = :
.ri0! T., across tn,
I'd. and I h !
tossing through tbs
,.incipat street @
sort Orange 10 tn
rams OF the 4, L.
sra;et, o Il 81 = Il
Ii.lll. returning :,
!t:ivtona hv III" rose
on IN, mainland.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
To Discuss Negroes Rights

Boston, Mass, Aug. 2S.-With an
attendance, larger than any of it's
predecessors the fourth annual con-
vention of the National independent
League opened its three days ses-
sion here today. The league is an
organization of colored men who be-
lieve they should use their votes for
the general betterment of the race
rather than to procure political offices
and that the American negro should
not give his support to any particu-
lar political party. The convention
will close with large meeting at
Eaneuil Hall on Wednesday evening,
DR.. j. Milton Waldron, ]. R. Clifford,
OF Martinsburg, w. Va, who is presi-
dent of the league and other noted
leaders of the colored race will de-
liver addresses. 1t is expected that
the attitude of the convention will
vitality influence the political attitude
OF the negroes in the presidential
campaign OF 1912. 1t is pointed out
as significant fact that while the
lower house Of Congress is over
Democratic, it. has, so
far, shown no inclination to attack
me political rights of the negro.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
SPECIAL RATES

Account Appalachian Exposition
hat will be held at Knoxville, Tenn,
from September II to October l.
1911, the Southern Railway has au-
.horized greatly reduced round trim
tickets from all principal points in
virginia including Washington, D.
G. Dates of sale September 9 to o.
sober l, 1911, inclusive final limit
20 reach original starting point re-
turning not later than midnight of
tenth day from, but not including
late of sale, except that no tickets
Will be limited to reach original
starting point later than midnight of
October Z, 1911.
Tickets sold on the above dates are
good in Pullman Sleeping Cars.
The exposition includes every line
d thought and has divided it's build
ings SO as to receive every class of
EXHIBITS that the manufacturing. me-
chanical, agricultural, mineral or
mercantile interests could demand
The Typography of the Exposition
Park' its hills and wales, make an
IDEAL spot for the holding of this
second great Industrial event.
For further information consult
Agents or write L. S. Brown. Gen.
Agt.. Washington, D. @.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
FELL OUT OF WINDOW 5
While PLAYING HORSE.

A Telegram from Roanoke Satur-
day morn ing brought news of the
death OF Sherwood Sites, the little
son of b. f. Sites and Elizabeth Har-
man Sites, which occurred yesterday
1orning shortly after seven O'Clock az
the result OF injuries sustained when
he fell from an attic window in the
home OF his uncle, D. P. Sites where
ne was staying on account of his
mothers illness With typhoid fever.
Playing ''horsie" with his first
cousin, Henry Sites, was the innocent
cause of the fatal accident which he
fell him on Friday evening. Little
sherwood was wearing the lines and
Henry was driving him about the at
tlc, When, in some way, the unfortu-
nate child tripped on a chair. which
was sitting close to the window. He
pitched backward, his head striking
the window sash, knocking him ont.
He fell a distance of thirty feet strik-
ing On his head.
Henry rushed to the yard, picked
the Injured child up ard brought
him into the house, where physicians
were hastily summoned and eyery-
thing done in an effort to save his
life. Their examination showed that
the child had sustained a fractured
skull and that his left leg was broken
above the knee. Little hope was en-
tertained for the recovery with so ser
lous an injury and Saturday morning
he died.
William Sherwood Sites was onlv
TOUR years old. He was an excep-
t1onally bright boy, an only child
and the sad accident has cast a gloom
not only over the community in
which he lived, but in this city.where
lis grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Harman, reside. His parents and
have the symnatbv NJ
both communities.
--
Prof. and Mrs. Randolph Duval are
guests OF Miss M. P. Duval, at Stuart
Hall. Prof. Duval, will hereafter re-
'lde at Princeton, he having accent
"a chair at the University, and they
VIII go from here to their new home.
[hey had been living in Texas and
anne here by way of New York. maxi
ng the trip from Galveston New
York by steamer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
STAND FALLS At ELC|N
Near Panic EnSues at Great
Automobile Races
SENATOR IORIMER'S DAUGHTER IS HURT
Many Other Spectators at Elgin
are Badly Injured

Elgin, ILL.,, Aug. 26.-The usual
thriller attending all meets in which
speed is the strong card, was served
today during the automobile races
being held here. This time, however,
it was the spectators who crowded
sections Of the grandstand and not
the drivers who provided mentioned
thriller. Owing to the enormous
crowds which filled these sections of
the grandstand a collapse was the
result. Only score of persons were
injured and of these only four seri-
ously. Amongst them was Mrs. Ray
Graham, daughter of Senator Lori
mer and daughter-in-1aw of Andrew
Graham. She suffered the fracture
of limb.
The seats which fell were of the
kind known as Circus" and were
hastily completed yesterday by a
Cleveland contractor, who but a few
days ago had furnished them for an
aviation meet. Failure to "anchor''
the stringers to the pilings, nails hav-
ing been used instead, coupled to the
enormous weight which was rested
upon them, caused the collapse.
When an announcement was made
through a megaphone that no deaths
had resulted the crowd cheered and
the authorities in charge ordered the
meet continued.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
SWOOPE

SWoope, Aug. 26.-Mrs. A. Home.
Ter and three children, of Richmond
are spending a few weeks at the
home of Mrs. H. P. McClung.
Miss Margaret Fitzhugh. of Nor.
folk, is the guest of DR.. and Mrs
Hartman.
Mrs. DR.. Savage and little son, of
Clifton Forge, have returned home
after visit to Mrs. H. P. McCluns.
Miss Eloise Halldrop, of Norfolk.
who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs.
II. l.. Wilson, returned home today.
Mrs. ]. c. Revercime, of Char
lottesville, and her two little girls.
stopped off for the day to visit Mrs.
McClung, on her return from Clifton
Forge.
Mr.. L. M. Porter was visiting
friends here a few days ago.
Miss Harriet Wilson is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Dunlap, of Basic.
Mr.. Eugene Blanten has returned
to Richmond after visiting his family
at Mrs. Henderson's.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01

are made of washable silk and mer-
cerized PONCE fabric which is very
silky and lustrous. They are Der
fectly plain, with a few tucks in
front to lend sufficient fullness over
the bust, and mannish sleeves fin
ishcd with turned-back cuffs. The
high turnover collar is pinned trimIy
Lereath four-in-hand tie of silk.
In the early fall days the shops al
ways show flannel shirt waists and
attractive hannels by the yard for
making up these waists for winter
wear; but flannel waists are really
too warm in our heated houses and
under fur and heavy cloth coats.
Also, they are too informal to be
ally smart with tailored suits.
Women find the foulards of this
season especially charming; they af-
lord the minimum of weight and
warmth and yet are correct for ali
OCCASIONS. A woman generally looks
"eil-dressed when wearing a figured
loUlcd @own trimmed with Dlaiu-
"oi2r2d satin, with touches of white
CIR eeru lace,
tashio;l fnsistently demands that
pc collar and jabot shall correspond.
IL the collar is Irish lace the iabot
must not be Cluny, or vice-versa.
whatever one is the other must no
The willow plume seems to have
had it's day and probably will mako
lss final exit with the summer,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
MANY SHEEP KILLED
BY DOGS LAST YEAR

Two thousand dollars worth OF
sheep killed by dogs in Augusta coun-
ty last year, with the revenues de-
rived from taxes on the CANNES
equalling only 20 per cent. of the
loss was shown by reports presented
to the Board of Supervisors, meeting
here yesterday in regular session.
This with other reports, having to do
mainly with road matters, made up
the business of the session.
Road petition of J. C. Calhoun and
others was referred back to the board
for an amended report.
Petition of R. H. Dudley and 9th
ers for improvements to the Messy
Creek road was referred, as was also
petition from Henry Henderson and
others for road in South River dis
trict, near Lipscomb.
Petition from w. l.. ToWberman
and others for a voting precinct at
Mint Spring was referred to the COM
nonwealth's attorney for him to
look up the title to the property upon
which the precinct is to be establish
ed.
settlements from the road COM
of four districts were pre-
sented and ordered filed.
A number of new road petitions
were referred to the various boards.
The board appointed the following
delegates to the Southern Appalachian
Congress to be held in Roanoke in
October: e. T. Harris, Samuel Far
rar, Clarke Worthington, w. w.
Sproul, T. r. Steele.
A full board was in attendance.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01

Washington, D. c., Aug. 25.-
Baltimore will entertain the next
Democratic National Convention, &C
cording to reliable information here
today.
1t became known today that
enough votes have been pledged to
the Maryland city in the Democratic
National Committee, and, as result
two of the cities which have, been in
the race have practically withdrawn.
A canvass Of the National Commit
tee has been made by member OF
that body whose State was interested
in securing the convention. This
canvass demonstrated the fact that
the fight begun by Baltimore six
months ago had proven successful
and that it was-useless for any 9TH
er city to longer compete.
The movement to bring the ma
tiona1 convention to Baltimore was
initiated in Baltimore at the time of
the big Democratic jubilee dinner,
soon after the first Of the year. For
mer Senator Blackburn, of Kentucky,
proposed at the dinner that the Mary
land city be picked as the next con-
vention city,.
The movement was taken up i'm
mediately in Baltimore and in a few
weeks a fund of 100000 was pledg-
ed to secure the convention. This
was done before any other city in
Dictated that it would like to enter
tain the Democrats.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
Archbishop Riordan's Birthday

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. &C.
The Most Reverend Patrick w. Rior-
dan, Roman Catholic archbishop of
San Francisco, will enter upon his
SEVENTEEN year tomorrow. The
Archbishop was born in New Bruns-
WICK and was connected with the
Chicago archdiocese for many years
before coming to San Francisco in
1884.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
MISSES erwin HOSTESSES
AT ENJOYABLE SOC|AbLF
Other Items of General Interest
From Long Glade Section

Long Glade, Aug. 2S.-The Misses
Erwin gave one of the most enjoyable
sociables of the season on Monday
night in honor of their cousins.
Misses Dorothy Welton and Virginia
Erwin of Petersburg, W. Va. Those
present were Misses Evelyn, Mildred,
Virginia and Ruth Dudley, Margaret
Bell, Ruth Davies, Anna and Sarah
Ruckman, Rebecca Christian, Charl-
sey Hartman, Dorothy Welton, Vir-
gln1a Erwin, Bette and Annie Erwin
and Messrs. Rufus, Edward and Hugh
Bell, Paul Dudley, William Bell.
charles Hannah, DR.. Fred Bell and
Charles Erwin. Delightful refresh
ments were served and everyone had
a most enjoyable time.
Mrs. Sam Bell has returned from
West Virginia where she visited her
son, DR.. John Bell.
Miss Bertha Rexrode of Highland
IS visiting her sister Mrs. Wilson.
Mr.. Jared Wilson went to Monterey
on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Christian
pent Saturday and Sunday in Bridge
water.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
Retail Shoe Dealers es,

Rochester, N. Y, Aug. 2S.-Mem-
bers from all over the State were on
hand today when the annual conven-
ton of the New York Retail Dealers
Association was called to order by
President Fred Bealer of jamestown.
Several matters of Importance to the
trade are slated for consideration by
the convention.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
BIGGEST SEA FIGHTER
Given to the Water at Massa-
chusetts Yard Yesterday
MOST POWERFUL BATTLESHIP EVER BUILT
Ceremonies Attend the Launching
OF Rividavia at Quincy

Special to Dispatch-News.
Quincy, Mass, Aug. 26.-Declared
to have no equal afloat as first-class
fighting machine, the dreadnought
now building or under design and
the first battleship ever built in the
United States for a foreign power,
was successfully launched from the
yards of the Fore River Shipbuilding
Company shortly after noon today.
The Rivadavia is being built for the
Argentine Republic. A sister ship.
the Moreno, is under construction at
Camden, N. j., and will soon be
ready for launching.
AS the big hull started down the
ways with the golden sunburst on a
field of blue and white, the colors of
the republic of Argentina, flying from
the stern, Sonora de Naon, wife of
the Argentine Minister to the United
States, broke a gayly be-ribboned
bottle of champagne against the keel
of the great ship and spoke words
that gave the vessel it's name. In
performing the christening ceremony
Sonora de NaOn acted as proxy for
Sonora Rosa Saenz Pena, wife of the
President Of the Argentine Republic.
Thousands cheered and waved
their hats as the giant hull rushed
into the water. Among those who
the spectacle were a num-
Der of the South American diplomats
who are spending the summer in
New England, together with numer-
BUS naval officers from Charlestown.
Brooklyn and elsewhere and experts
rom the naval department and var
GUS shipbuilding companies, all of |
whom have been greatly interested
n the construction of the Rivadavia.
which is of type which has come
o be known among shipbuilding men
Is superdreadnought.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
GENERAL NEWS FROM
MOUNT SIDNEY SECTION
ems of Interest Culled by Dis.
patch-News Correspondent

Mt. Sidney, Aug. 2S.-The sick OF
our community are improving. Mr.
August Staffer, who has been quite Ill
with typhoid fever for several weeks
is now convalescent Mr.. Staffer con-
tracted the disease while in the EN-.
ploy of large coal company in West
Virginia.
Mrs. Jno. Shaver has been in poor
health for several days.
Rev. Mr.. Via, of Charlottesville,
is visiting relatives in this village.
Mr.. Jno. Win, of Pisga neighbor-
hood, who had been sick for some
time, has fully recovered.
Mrs. Files, wife of Rev. w. F. Files
returned from a protracted visit to
her daughter, Mrs. DR.. Devin, at
Lynchburg.
The Lutheran congregation of this
place, held lawn party August 10,
and Notwithstanding the fact that
several affairs of the same nature
were being held the same date, quite
a good sum was rallied.
The auditorium of the M. E. Church
of this place has been improved by
the installing of new double acety-
lene lamp. Mr.. Jordan installed it.
Rev. c. W. Potter and wife spent
Wednesday night in town, the guests
OF DR.. J. L. Sheppe. Mr.. Porter came
up to hold the quarterly church con-
ference, which, however, was very
poorly attended.
The second quarterly conference
Tor Mt. Crawford circuit was held
here last week, Rev. B. w. Bond,
presiding. The finances of the church
were reported to be in excellent con-
dition.
Miss Margaret johnson has re-
turned from an extended trip down !
the valley.
Mr.. John Johnson, who has been
SICK for some time, is able to be !
about again.
H1uuic lAley Is now at At |
lantic City.
Mr.. 0. M. Collins has returned from
a business trip.
Miss Marie Waller, whose home is
IN the South, is visiting her brother,
Rev. Mr.. Waller.
Mrs. Hickman is having an addi-
ton built to his residence.
Mr.. Jno. Richie has returned from
the Confederate Soldiers Reunion re-
Gently held at New Market. He re-
ports an enjoyable occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Almarode paid
the latter's father a visit at Middle
brook last week.
Our young and enterprising mer- Z
chant, Mr.. VIM. Lindsay, is getting
in a fresh and Jp-to-date supply of
drugs, medicines, etc. We wish him .
success in his new venture.
Mrs. Wilson, of Stanton, is visit =
ing her father, Mr.. VIM. johnson.
Mr.. L. B. Myers has returned, much
improved from the University Hospi- .
al, Charlottesville, where he was .
operated on for stomach trouble. !,
Misses Annie and Lulu Hoffman. !,
'f Washington, are visiting their sis
er Mrs. Arch Ruebasb.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
To Settle Boundary Dispute

Red Wing, Mimi, Aug. 2s.-Om-
clal representatives of Wisconsin and
Minnesota are to meet here tomorrow
TO engage in joint inspection of the
dispute boundary line dividing the
Two states at Lake Pekin and in the
Duluth-superior harbor. 1t is the
desire Of both commonwealth that
The controversy may be settled with
out recourse to the Federal courts.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01

Mr. ID. p. Clemmer; Miss Randolph
with Mr.. Oty Burkes.
Stays were Messrs. l.. Mccormick.
Carl Taylor, Rowan, Jim Mccormick,
William Lilly, F. Moore, DR.. Welland.
Aubrey Smith, DR.. Hide and DIR,
Clemmer. The chaperons were Mr..
and Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Clemmer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
To Teach atTredericksbur q

MISS Annabel Eubank, who was
graduated in art at the Mary Baldwin
Seminary and then took post-gradu-
ate course, has accepted a position to
teach art at the Presbyterian College
IN Fredericksburg. Miss Euband has
many friends here, who will wish her
success in her new field.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
Busy Week for Laurler

st. John, N. B., Aug. 2S.-Sir Will
frld Laurier came to st. John TODAY
TO begin weeks campaign in the
Maritime Provinces. In addition to
this city the Premier is scheduled for
addresses in Digby, Halifax and New
Glasgow, Hova Scotia; Charlotte
town, P. E. l., and Monoton, N. B.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
Vancouver Exhibition Opens
Special to Dispatch-NeWs.

special to DtSpatch-NeWs.
Vancouver, B. G., Aug. 2S.-The
second annual Vancouver Exhibition
was formally opened this morning by
Premier Mcbride. The exhibition will
continue until next Monday and from
present indications it is destined to
eclipse the exhibition of last year
both in the number and variety of ex-
hibits and in the matter of atten-
dance. The show of fruits, agri-
cultural products, live stock, poultry
and machinery is the best ever dis
played in British Columbia. Hun
dreds OF visitors from across the
border are expected here next Friday.
which has been set aside by the ex-
hlbltion management as american
Day."
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
Negroes Meet In Washington

Washington, Aug. 26.-The seven
IN annual convention of the National
Colored Mems Hotel Club and LIQUOR
Dealers Association began in the
capital today and will continue until
Monday. Walter S. Thomas, Of Col
umbus, Ohio, is the presiding officer
at the convention.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-09-01
BALTIMORE SECURES
NATIONAL CONVENTION
Fight Begun Early in the Year by
Baltimore Men Successful IN
Landing the Big Show

Baltimore, Aug. 25.-Robert
Grain, chairman of the Baltimore
Democratic Convention COMMITTEE,
announces positively today that the
National Democratic Convention Will
be held in this city.