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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16
Farming Out Convicts.

Sheibyviile KY, furnishes the latest in
stance of the slavery of the modern sort
iegalized by law which prevails to some ex-
tent in certain states. A negro was re-
Gently arrested tor vsgrancy and convicted.
being sentenced to years imprisonment
According to the practice now in vogue the
man was then offered for private .'pur-
chase" for that period and was bought by
one of his own color for $40. 1t was a
strictly business transaction, the purchaser
having no sentiment about his bargain
The convict VIII be required to work hard
during the next twelve months, receiving
nothing for his toll and remaining lrnder
duress. This method Of farming out con-
yicts shocks the sensibilities of most peo-
pie 1t seems ike too realistic revival OF
the old days OF life servitude. The aues-
ton Of color does not enter into the case
The issue is strictly one of economics and
penology. The man thus farmed out pre-
sumably takes the place of an honest work
man. whose labor would cost his employer
far more than the $40 paid to the COM
munity for the hire OF the vagrant. The
community is freed from responsibility and
the cost of maintaining the convict, receiv-
ing revenue instead Of paying charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16
Today at OYSTER Raw.

The President, if We may believe certain
of his enemies, has thrown himself into the
hands of a receiver. Several prominent re-
publican senators are his guests by invita-
ton today, and the Interpretation put upon
the gathering is that the President seeks
light on the question of what he shall say
on his coming tour. We are told that his
trust talk in New England was Thoroughly
distasteful in moneyed circles and that he
has been advised not to repeat it in the
middle states and the northwest. eau
toned in this way. he is represented as in
doubt as to the proper course, and in
mood TO be advised The cowboy has been
changed into a renderfoot
The difficulty with this explanation Is
two-foid In the first place, the President
is now on record, so far as the trust ques-
tion is concerned. His deliverances in New
England have been read and digested in
every section of the country. He could not
take the back track anywhere without ex-
posing himself to the charge of cowardice
and that is about the last charge he is
likely to invite or deserve. 1t is fairly to
be assumed therefore that the President
Will neither dodge the trust issue nor treat
1t in form different from that he en-
ployed in New England. Trusts properly
so called. to the extent that they are a
menace at all. are menace to the whole
country. The people OF all sections are
alike concerned.
In the second place, to accept this expla-
nation requires one to part with the impress
sion that the President is an individual of
his own mind. In the light OF it, what be-
comes OF the brOrco-buster? Where is the
young man who knows 1t all and cannot be
influenced by anybody? What is left of the
hope of the opposition that the man In the
White House is to develop into youthful
republican edition of Mr. Cleveland and
smash his party through stubbornness and
self-confidence? The President cannot be
TWO gentlemen in one" II he has called
In a committee to edit his tongue he is not
a dead game political sport If he hasn't
we must find another explanation Of the
visit of these senator's to Oyster Bay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

tage of a short supply and using all its
monopolstic power to keep the market
empty ran the prices up to an exorbitant
figure. The enormous corn crops in the
west have encouraged farmers as we'll as
cattle faisers to greatly increase their serds
in the anticipation of a renewed demand for
corn-fed stock, which yields the finer quail
ties of meat. Consequently hundreds of
thousands of cattle are now being fattened
for market on the corn which has been
raised in the west by the tens of millions of
bushels. Unlike the coal supply, the beef
supply cannot fall far in arrears. In case
of the former, as at present, the stoppage
of the output for three or four months at
this season of the year creates an extraor-
binary demand. which will increase as time
elapses. Therefore when production is re-
sumed the balance cannot be reached for
many weeks. as the great stocks of winter
coal must be supplied in much shorter
space of time and under great difficulties
The food market is less marked by sea-
sonal fluctuations of supply and demand.
And so the beef supply can easily keep
pace with the demand and even overtake it,
although there may have been practical
stoppage Of both supply and demand for
months The trade lost last spring and
summer by reason of the prohibitively high
prices is gone forever.
With abundant grass and corn and the
cattle ranges filled with stock the Beef
Trust. now assuming a definite commercial
shape a monopoly through the medium
Of the recent merger of the great packing
houses, will find it very difficult to corner
the live stock market and to present ra-
tional excuse for advances in the price next
winter and spring. Indeed, it may be doubt
ed whether such a move is likely. For the
great outburst of public indignation which
followed the proclamation of the extortion
ate prices and the disclosure Of the trusts
methods in Chicago and New York in abso-
lutely controlling the wholesale and the
retail markets. has perhaps taught that ag
gregation of packers lesson in the dam
ger of squeezing the public in the prices Of
food stuffs. National sentiment crystallizes
very quickly under pressure and second
such experience will probably not be per-
mitted to pass without results in the form
of prosecutions under either old or new
laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16
A Slump in Oratory.

1t is a startling announcement that the
democratic campaign committee is short Of
spellbinders. The south is the home of
political oratory, and the south needs no
attention. Two or three districts in Ten
nessee az many in North Carolina, and as
many in Kentucky are debatable. Maryland
and West Virginia have now to be fought
for inch by inch. The republicans are
strong in both states. But elsewhere the
south is democratic simply by twist of the
wrist. Where then are the southern ora
tors? Why are they not distributed over
the east and the northwest? Has Mr. john
son no friends among them, made while he
was in Congress fighting for free trade and
the single tax? Will not seat in the
horseless carriage and an opportunity to do
stunt under the circus tent allure them to
the rescue in Ohio? Are northern audiences
too cold? Has oratory become specialized ?
Do not highly-charged appeals bear trans
porting from one section to another? Is
the Caucasian playing out? The malinger-
ers should be stirred up with sharp stick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

Thus premium is put upon the vigilance
of the law officers to apprehend and con-
vict every possible offender. There is dan
ger Ii this incentive to hasty and sweeping
prosecutions. There is question as to
how the system affects the convict. He Is
forced to work much harder than sit he
were set a prison task and undoubtedly
much harder than il he were at liberty
and engaging in honest toll. There Is no
inducement for his repeated wrongdoing.
for the chances are that he will be held
sharply and even cruelty to his tasks and
allowed minimum of liberty. The farmer
will naturally, if sensible, take care to
preserve the mans health for at least a
year in order to get full value from his
bargain. But that is no guarantee against
severity of treatment out of proportion to
the offense and beyond that which would
mark term in prison. There is too much
margin for an abuse of power. If the sys-
tenn would cure the tendency to idle. would
keep the community clear of Migrants and
thieves and other law-bTeakers, it might be
worthy OF praise. But it seems rather to
distribute too widely the responsibility for
correcting these misdemeanors. In some
OF the other southern states the convict
lease system has led to atrocious scandals
and to decentralization Of the efficiency Of
honest labor. The drift in pathological
progress is toward treating the convict as
an unfortunate capable of possible cure
rather than a source of profit and
wretch deserving severe treatment. Such
harshness as is his portion should always
be intended merely to enforce the lesson
and to increase the chances of correction.
With the ignorant class of negro Migrants in
the south different considerations naturally
prevail, but there Is assuredly some better,
wiser and more promising method of deal
ing with them than a revival of slavery. no
less obnoxious to the advanced sentiment
of the country because given the name OF
penal servitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16
Some Satisfaction.

You have built fine residences in various
parts of the country said the austere
friend; you have caused sparkling foun-
tains to play and beautiful gardens to
bloom. But can you honestly say that the
world is any better for your having lived
in it?"
well" answered the millionaire, humbly
Il don't know that it actually is any better
but l think L can claim that it looks a little
better"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16
The Point of Present Interest.
Politics as a Health Resort.

from the Boston Herald.
1t is reported that Mr.. Croker has found
a life Of idleness in England unbearable
ard is coming back to New York to re-
sumo leadership of Tammany Hall. think.
ing he will be benefited by the excitement
incident to a political campaign. Well, II
Will be something new to see Mr. Croker
In politics for his health
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

President Castro has had too much press
ing business of personal nature to express
any opinions on the Monroe doctrine, one
way or another.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16
Devery's Fate.

From the New York Tribune.
Now dawns the day of fate for Deyery
This grapple with his foes either makes
him or undoes him quite. If he succeeds he
may be Tammany triumvir II he fails
he will be Devery undone and oyerdone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16
Typhoid.
From the BROOKLYN Eagle.


Typhoid is increasing, but 1t must not be
attributed to the city, altogether Lots of
people bring it home from the country.
where sanitary conditions average worse
than in the towns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

1t begins to look as If David B. Hill and
Arthur P. German might. by joining hands,
arrange for a monopoly of democratic presi-
Dental domination prospects
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

If the coal strike continues the oil stove
will begin to get ready to help pay off the
mortgage on Mr.. Rockefeller's Adirondacils
real estate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16
SHOOTING STARS.
Doubtful.

you say there are several of those voters
who are to be classed as doubtful
Yes answered Senator Sorghum.
what are they in doubt about?"
About how much to ask for their votes y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16
Hostile Reciprocity.
From the Philadelphia Record

The protectionists who so violently op-
posed reciprocity with Cuba in the last
session Of Congress will doubtless rejoice
in witnessing the Cuban republics imita-
ton of protectionist example by Increasing
the present duties on many articles of me-
cessity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

The Bulgarian brigands have not cap
tured any more missionaries since Miss
Stones release. But the supply of lectures
will go on undinlinished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

Col. Watterson is good all-round news
paper man, but he could never suit New
port as a society reporter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

1t would be very unkind for Grand Duke
Boris to go home and make fun Of our eff
forts to show him a good time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16
Hunters in Danger.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A white moose has been seen in the Maine
woods. and all the hunters who bear any
resemblance to such an animal are good
deal worried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

Mr.. Devery will now get some new light
on the old question of whether people who
get free theater tickets are ever grateful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16
Made Them Smart,
From the Oh

From the Chicago Record Herald
Henry Watterson points with pride to the
Iact that when he tackled the smart set
he at last found something with a hide that
was thin enough to be pierced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

The assumption that anybody could be
pleased with recent efforts to f1atter men
Of enormous wealth or exalted position is
sad reflection on human nature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

If st. Louis; beer were as bad as It's po-
litical morals, the town would be severely
handicapped
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

Despite the kaiser's denunciation, trolley
ars are still running in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

Judge Penrypacker runs some risk of be-
ing overlooked In the strike excitement in
PENNSYLVANIA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

1t must annoy w. ]. Bryan to realize from
personal experience how prosperous a man
may become when the country is on gold
basis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16
Advice.

From the Milwaukee Journal
II Mr.. Bryan thinks of running again
some OF his friends should suggest a change
of exercise. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

Oln order to avoid delays ON &C.
count of personal absence. letters to
THE SrAR should not be addressed
10 any individual connected with the
office, but AMPLY to THE STAR. or to
the EDITORIAL Business DEPART
mentX. according to tenor or purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

ION l. johnson thinks that some good
may De done with free tent shows, though
perhaps not as much as with free libraries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

Dom Paul refuses to let well enough alone
and insists on writing his book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16
A Walker.

you say you walk a great deal?"
Yes" answered Mr.. Stormington Barne
When you are playing golf?'
Sometimes when l am playing golf an
'metimes when 1 am playing Hamlet"
The Point Of Present Interest.
Never mind the time O. day;
Let the town clock run;
Let the dial unobserved
Answer to the sun;
Autumn chill is in the air,
Leaves are touched with gold:
Bring the old thermometer
And measure up the cold,
See the cleaning mercury!
By some strange device.
Every time it takes drop
Coal goes up in price
Never mind the minutes,
Nor the hours as they unfold:
Bring the old thermometer
And measure up the cold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16

IF some folks ancestors could see de
heightened airs dey is putin on" said
Uncle Eben, "deyd feel mighty tired"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16
Unconventional King.

UHconVentlonaI King.
From the Pittsburg Chronicie-TeaserapA.
King Alfonso acts az though he intends
to be his own matchmaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-16
A September Sentiment

l shall not mourn the June time,
Nor yet the smiling May.
I'd rather have an oyster
Than rosebud any day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-09
Ogden Briefs

lie Grand Young of salt Lake was
an Ogden visitor yesterday.
Attorney Joseph Richards Of SAT-
Lake was yesterday in ogden.
George W. Feakins of the Colorado
Midland was in Ogden yesterday.
Mrs. z. B. Coleman and Mrs. Walter
Coleman Of salt Lake are visiting i'm
Ogden.
The musicians Of the CITY are called
70 meet this afternoon at the Dignan
academy.
The barber. OF. ogden are called to
meet Monday in the Broom hotel for
the purpose Of effecting an organiza-
ton
John Willis Baer. international secre-
tary Of the Worlds Christian Endeavor
union, viii be in ogden SUNDAY. March
l6, and viii deliver an address in the
evening.
Born 10 Mr.. and Mrs Wertheimer Of
Pine Bluff. Ark. a fine b0v. Mira.
Wertheimer was formerly Miss Selma
Kuhn OF Ogden and numerous friends
have sent congratulations
This weeks attractions. at tbs. Grand
are; Wednesday night, Rose CoghIan
in Forget Ne Not" THURSDAY. How
and Kyle ia Nathan Hale" ridav
NeiH company in Barbara Freitche,p |
Saturday, Daniel Sully Ia The Parish /
Priest
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-09

|SAHF II 90 III D ~
S@esa-V
kIPLING'S LATEST FLING.
Writes Letter Teeming With I'm
complimentary References.

LONDON, March S.-An interesting let
ter from Rudyard Kipling has been
published here. Dealing with the Phil
lpplneS' he replied TO a Shanghai CORE
Spondent. who drew his attention to
American methods in those islands. as
follows.
An you say about the PHILIPPINES.
the conflict there between the Ameri
cans. military and civil. and the Mig
medicines of the military and their
Eaplt OF setting bulldogs to catch rab-
DIS IS immensely cheering to me. be-
cause ii is precisely what we are doing
III south Africa You cannot persuade
Dig country full Of prosperity that
II dots not know everything. When il
mas lost few thousand millions ster-
ing II may If unusually enlighte ned.
Degin 20 understand that Il has taken
loid OF the wrong end of the stick.
bul tnat IS great deal TO hope for
ana probably VIII not come in orr
ume- / am very glad to learn. on vour
showing that the American seems to
De consutUuonally incapable of admit
Ias himself wrong and frankly putting
himself in the right because + aid not
IKE 10 think Of the Americans as any
more logical than ourselves OF course.
what new country wants is a high
toned deSpOJ of unlimited powers and
absolute integrity. but as America and
england are both free peoples. We must
JUST muddle along in the expensive /
Wasteful, but cheer fashion that AT
tends our methods
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-09
Lest They Forget

THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES
ARE PLEDGED.
"FIRST. TO THE CONDEMNATION
AND PURCHASE OF THE WATER
WORKS SYSTEM
The above was the keynote and prin-
cipal argument of the campaign on
which the present city administration
was elected to office. This promise
was made by every Republican party
candidate; was blazoned IN the public
press. shouted from platforms. scat
tered broadcast in every district of the
city in the form of printed cards by.
the candidates in person. They went
so far as TO set the time within which
the water system would be turned over
TO the city with a clear title as within
ninety days from the time the new
administration should take office This
issue was still further emphasized and
the obligation assumed in the message
OF the new mayor TO the new council.
Lest they forget. it may not be out
of place to remind those city officials
that less than a month of the ninety
days remains and that, so far as an
pears in the public proceedings of the
council not a single move has been
made toward the condemnation of the
waterworks system, and that, on the
other hand. money has been apDro-
Drlated to pay for legal opinions known
to be adverse to such action.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-09
ATTACKED IN HER HOME
Mrs. Nelson Has an Exciting
Experience With a Strange
Man.

An attempt at assault upon Mrs.
Nelson. who lives with her family at
West Second South street and Mont
gomery avenue, was barely frustrated
yesterday by the arrival Of a teamster
who happened 10 be passing.
A man called at Mrs. Nelson's home
about Z O'Clock yesterday morning and
asked for a drink of water. She start
ed TO the rear of the house 10 grant the
request He followed and closed the
doors.
Frightened at his actions. she began
screaming. and her cries brought a
passing teamster to her rescue.
Before rescue arrived. Mrs Nelson
resisted the attack with desperation.
and fell to the floor in d faint. When
she recovered from her swoon the man
was standing over her with a long
knife drawn, and threatened to kill her
if she exposed his attempt
The affair was reported to police
headquarters.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-09
MISS N. E. GRANTING DEAD.
Passes Away After an Illness of Sew
eTal Weeks.

Miss Mary E. Branting. for a number
Of years the head clerk in the crockery
department OF the Scott-streveu Hard
ware company. died in this citv yes
terday afternoon from stomach trouble.
after an illness Of several weeks.
Miss Branting was taken sick about
six weeks ago, and went to California
In search Of health. She was in the
hospital there for more than a month.
but medical aid seemed to do her no
sood and she returned to this CITY. 90
ing TO the hone Of friends at az East
Fifth South street. Everything pos
sib.e was done for her. but it was with
out avail, and she passed away vester-
day afternoon.
Miss Branting was bor, IN ~. mr.
leans, but had been a. rggifNnf of This
state for twelve years. and has res5ded
in this city six years.
The remains win he sbinns5 this
morning to ogden. where H., T,,ati7er
lives, and the funeral viii, he held
from the First Methodist cIhreb there
today. She was "A years ofIaps at the
time Of her death.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-09

Court MOdifes Decree in Big Water
Case in City's Favor.


Salt Lake City gsinea point yes
terday n Judge Norsers court for
which its legal counsel has been CON
lending az intervals several weeks
past The contention has been that in
making effective the decree of the
court rendered last s.ring in the ceIe-
pialef water case, Commissioner j.
fr'sln smith has been alIot,ing 10 the
-ilst mills and other factories along
ins Jordan river, below the point where
Dr. city and the ether canal companias
'aAe out their water. larger flow
'Aah me mills use. although the volume
running to waste has been i'm accord
Win ihe terms OF the decree.
NJ the conclusion of the hearing yes
'-'lty Judge Morse granted The sDplf-
.e'.En for modification ct the decree
'l directing that the commissioner AL
." ,He mills only enough wafer to 77t1
.t.. power wheels. and that when t7a
."-e are closed down nights and SIM
eaFs the flow that would otherwise h,
..-.hS J1 waste the volume he hold
.,-N OIL the dam I'M JORDAN narroEs
--.t result Of the modification of fhe
-s.Irf VIII Doe that the Gtv and fha
,N't. companies win be able tn srols
.- the lake what now amounts Tn r--
, ,s. cubic feet per second. or naa-I.-
.'....t gallons daily. that has barr-
..'.- Hten Wasted down the rfy-s-
-..A lh" irrigaunE season begins tho
....I-e of water thus stored and sa,-s,l
,- ""t go I'm equal proportions b,
.'s ditch and t0 tho other canals
- intake Of the Jordan narrov-s
5. ..aNr or above his p0in4 ar
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-09

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Many OF cur students are clearing $50
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Never before has there been such a
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