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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
CONVICT LEASE BILL SIGNED
GOV. SMITH AFFIXED SIGMA
TURE TO NEW LAW.
Special Session Of Georgia Legisla-
ture Cost $35, OOo-system Ban
ished Has Existed Since '65.

ATLANTA, Ga, September 21.-Just at
midnight Saturday night Gov. Hoke Smith
signed the convict lease bill. which here
after prohibits the leasing Of felons. ex-
cept by the consent of the governor and
prison commission. The bill was passed
by the legislature Saturday after $35. 900
had been spent in an extra session and
nearly a month used in discussing the
Legislation. With the signature Of Gov.
Smith on the bill as engrossed, Georgia
has done away with a system which has
been in existence ever since 1865.
1t was to settle this convict lease ques-
ton that Gov. Smith called a special ses-
sion of the legislature. He desired that
the lease system be absolutely abolished
and the bill as passed provides that there
will be no leasing of convicts to any con-
tractor for private gain. 1t Is said these
contractors have made thousands of dol
lars out of convict labor in Georgia in the
last forty years. the men being leased to
them at 500 apiece with the simple pro-
viso of board and sleeping quarters.
Alleged Whipping by Overseers.
In the investigation which led to the
present legislation there was considerable
testimony to the effect that negro convicts
had been whipped by overseers, that in
several cases the abuses had resulted in
the death of men under the control of
the lessee.
When the Georgia legislature assembled
a month ago to consider the question of
convict labor Gov. Smith announced that
he desired all traces of the lease system
to be eradicated. House and senate dis
agreed as to how this should be accom-
plshed.
The senate insisted that there should
be no leasing after March 81 next. The
house wanted the lease system extended
to 1911. Finally, however. house and sem
ate compromised on a measure which per-
mts the use by the state Of any convicts
not used on state roads, nor by munich
palities, nor in state institutions. These
men may be used as the prison commits
sion and governor see It. but as close
friend of Gov. Smith said when 1t was
suggested that this provision might prove
a Joker Gov. Smith you may be sure.
is totally opposed to leasing convicts to
private individuals and will never con-
sent to any leases of this kind. The lease
system is dead"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21

Large, Rolling Picture Hats faced
with satin; brim and crown of vel
vet, with large white bullion plume
around crown and made to stand
upright at side-$45.OO.
Large, Straight-brim Picture
Hats; oval crown of canard blue
silk faced with ottoman silk in
taupe color; trimmed with antique
buckle and large aigrette at side
$500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
LEPER CASE PENDING.
Corporation Counsel Now Has It
Under Consideration.

Corporation Counsel Thomas returned
to his desk at the District building today
after an absence of four weeks. during
which time he was at Ocean Grove, N. J.
He Immediately took up several legal
questions that have arisen during his abb
sence, and expects to be working over
time for several days to dispose of the
accumulation.
The first matter to be considered by him
is the question of the leper The Com
missioners have asked for his legal onin-
ion upon the possibility of compelling the
authorities of North Carolina to accent
and care for John r. Early, the leper
who is in isolation here and whom the
North Carolina authorities have refused
to accept. despite the fact that he is a
native of that state. Mr.. Thomas expects
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21

The colors most in favor are
taupe with a brownish tendency,
amethyst, old gold. sage. bottle
green, golden brown and a blue
rather lighter than navy.
The materials are velvet, ottoman
silk. felt, beaver and silk covered
with mousseline, faced with differ
ent materials.
The trimmings are large roses.
ostrich plumes. fancy feathers, silk
and ribbon, soutache braid. gold
ribbon.
The most elaborate of the dress
hats show streamers, and a pretty
effect is to have the ribbon caught
in back with a fancy brooch.
We tell in detail below of several
French models that we know will
prove of especial interest to women
who are close followers of style.
A Paris dream of a hat is in
poke. flare effect. trimmed with
medium-size feather tips around
crown and finished at back with
ecru ribbon streamers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21
The captivating new millinery
An unequaled collection of Partisan and Al
models on display. See 9Th street win

WONDERFUL nmIin dwn
dfoundah of the
bu
of
period
The those with dropping flare models
We touch PARASITIC all millinery
ly pretty from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21

to report to the Commissioners on this
matter by the end of the week.
He will next consider the legality OF
Commissioners Mcfarland and West
Withdrawing their signatures of approval
from the plans of the Pennsylvania rail-
road for placing the substation provided
for by an act of Congress at 14th and
Water streets southwest and their subse-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21

What's the Matter With Kansasp
From the Ell Dorado Republican.
Think Of it. The total Indebtedness Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21

The voiles are the best to be had.
and the majority are complete with
excellent quality taffeta silk drop.
Skirts are trimmed with silk folds.
some circular effect, others that
show the trimming up at one side.
The silk and satin skirts are of
Second Floors. Kann. Sons 4 Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21

think of it But few farms in the county
are mortgaged. And just think of 1t some
more. The state is practically out of
debt. We have no mortgages on our
farms: our schoolhouses are all built and
paid for: the townships are free from in
debtedness, while the county has no out
standing obligations. The 5000 people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21

all the towns and cities, the 165 school dis
tricts and Twenty-Five townships in But
Ter county is $205, 1850. The county has
never issued bond to anybody since it's
organization. Just think Of it. county
with $37 100000 taxable valuation and a
total indebtedness Of $2O5,OOO. And Just
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21

Of this county have 100000 on deposit
in their home banks. Is there a county
anywhere that can make as good a finan-
cial exhibit?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21

We have very pretty hat with
white fox crown, trimmed with
stiff aigrettes and faced with black
velvet; brim of chiffon and silk.
with finish OF gilt soutache braid.
$500.
Another model hat is Of Hight blue
silk. covered with chiffon, with oval
crown and large willow plumes,
finished at side with large Amer
lean Beauty rose: underbrim of
amethyst silk over silver cloth
$500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-21

quent order requiring the company to con-
struct the station between eth and Az
streets southwest
Williams news., 1908-08-01
Big Time at Prescott

Prescott Democrats are busy pre- pairing for the reception and enter tainment of the delegates and the prominent Democrats expected there from all over the territory at the convention August 8 A grand rally will be held the night of the convention, one of the features of which will be display of fireworks surL assing any ever seen there be- fore. and torchlight procession around the plaza. The plaza will also be brilliantly lighted and business houses decorated in honor of the visitors. The band has beer engaged to furnish music and es. cort the visitors from the dep to the hotels on their arrival.
 The convention and the rally following will be held in the Elk+' opera house. Those in charge of the decoration feature say that the opera house will be mass of bunt ing in the national colors. The program includes speeches from a number of the eloquent leaders of the party from other parts of the territory. including one by Mark Smith, who, it is now conceded, will be nominated for delegate to cOngreee.
Williams news., 1908-08-01
Masons to Meet in Prescott

The meeting of the grand body of the Masonic order will take place in Prescott on November 10. This session will be one of the most inn portant in the history of Masonry in this territory, as the magnificent Masonic temple now being CT. ct. d in Prescott will be dedicate at that time by the grand lodge officials.
 The Masonic grand lodge last year held it's session in Morer ci under most picturesque circu m- stances. the meeting being held in big stope in one of the Morenci mines.
 At Prescott this year the gather 'ng will be presided over by Cyrus w. Jones of Tempe. who is the chief Masonic official in the terri tory.
Williams news., 1908-08-01
Deserves to Be ExOnerated

The man who runs a newspaper ought to be exonerated from every indictment that the judges of this or any other world might count against him. If the critic, whose unsolicited suggestions slide like greased liver in at one ear and out at the other. had some of our trou. blea, he would go the madhouse.
 The average country newspa per editor has the whole catalogue oi grief to face. Every week he has somebody chewing his neck because a name which Noah Webster would have gone to the foot on. was spell ed wrong. or because some news which the aforesaid chewer should have given us did not show up in the paper Our troubles are as thick as mosquitoes in e swamp. We have to gather news, solicit advertising and job work. collect all the bills, besides spending time jollying up the trade. and. perhaps setting type, at the same time hold ing a squalling baby in our arms which we paced the floor with al. night before. Oh, don't for the love of hen-pecked editors bawl us out for every little typographical error.-San Marcial Star dard.
Williams news., 1908-08-01
Holds Up Train to Save Life

A San Bernardino dispatch says that Hal Levers. yourg man oi the Jubilee mining camp on the 'iesert. esca ped being a victim of he terrible desert. heat by holding np the Salt Lake limited at the point 4oi gun.
 After wandering all night a md all day through the desert, Levers finally found the Salt Lake track where he sank exhausted until the warning whistle of the limited aroused him. Rising unsteadilv to his feet, in his deIirium he drew his six shooter with the intention of either stopping the train or fall ing in death before 1t after trying to shoot the engineer. The limited stopped several hundred feet from him and he then sank fainting to the ground.
 Levers had started at night to walk from Jubilee camp to Jea n station. He beca me bewildered st his way and wandert d ovei the desert all night. With morn ing came the sun. He was soo,. breed to throw away his suit cast and press forward until simmer ing ribbon of steel told his bewil dered senses that he was near a railroad. His torn clothes, bruis ed and bleeding ha nds and legs, and scratched face, told of many falls. He did not regain consciousness until the limited was far across the Nevada line on it's way east.
Williams news., 1908-08-01
COCONINO FOR SMITH

Flagstaff, Ariz July 25 De spite the earnest work on the part of the adherents of Eugene Brady O'Neill in the north, the Democrats nf Coconino county today declared for Mark Smith for congress.
 In response to call of the chair man of the county central com mi: : tee. that organizatio tion met here this morning and with practically no division selected eleven delegates to the convention to be held at Prescott on August s and instruct ed them to vote for Mark Smith for the nomination for delegate to con- grt ss.
 Under the call of the territorial committee it was optional whether the committee should call a county convention or itself select the dele gates to the territorial convention The latter course was followed.
 A short time ago Eugene Brady O'Neill paid visit to this city and it was believed that he had done considerable missionary work in his campaign, but the Mark Smith sentiment was evidently to- great to be overcome.
 With the addition of this county Mark Smith now has the votes of Cochise, Pima and Coconino coun- ties, and O'Neill has the votes of Yuma county.
 It is rumored here that Hon. H. F. Ashurst, district attorney of this county, will place Smith in nomi- nation at Prescott.
Williams news., 1908-08-01
The Knockout Blow.

The blow which knocked out Corbeid was revelation to the prize fighters From the earliest days of the ring the knockout blow was aimed for the jaw, the temple or the jugular vein. Stomach punches were thrown in to worry and weary the fighter, but if a scientific man had told one of the old fighters that the most vulnerable spot was the region of the stomach, he'd have laughed at him for an ignoramus. Dr. Pierce is bringing hoPe to the public a parallel fact; that thd sSQmacN is the most vulnerable organ put of \he prfSe ring as we'll as in 1t. We protect bur hSaNs, throats. feet and lungs, but the>sNsmao6\Xe are utterly indiffer- ent to. until diseASA finds the solar plexus and knocks us out. Make your stomach sound and strong by the use of Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, and you protect Yourself i1 Your most YuIner- able spot. rGolden Medical Discovery " cures weak stomach" indigestion, or dyspepsia, torpid liver, bad, thin and im- pure blood and other diseases of the or gans of digestion and nutrition.
 The uGolden Medical Discovery" has 8 specific curative effect upon all mucous surfaces and hence cures catarrh, no matter where located or what stage it may have reached. In Nasal Catarrh it is well to cleanse the passages with Dr.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy fluid while using the Discovery as a constitutional rem edy. Why the rGolden Medical Discov- cry" cures catarrhal diseases, as of the stomach, bowels, bladder and other felvic organs will be plain to you if you will read a booklet of extracts from the writ ings of eminent medical authorities, en- dorsing it's ingredients and explaining their curative properties. It is mailed free on request. Address Dr. R.V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y. This booklet gives all the ingredients entering into Dr. Pierce's medicines from which it will be seen that they contain not drop of alcohol, pure, triple-refined glycerine being used instead.
 Dr. Pierce's great thousand-page illus trated Common Sense Medical Adviser will be sent free. paper-bound, for 21 one cent stamps, or cloth bound for 31 stamps Address Dr. Pierce as above.
Williams news., 1908-08-01
Order for Re-Re gistration

Flagstaff. Ariz July 16, 1908.
 Whereas, It is deemed necessary by the Board of Supervisors of Co., conino county that rs-registra- tion of the voters of Cooonino county be made; and,
 Whereas. In such case. Para graph 22S4, R. s. of A, 1901 authorizes the Board to cause such re registration to be made;
 Now, therefore, it is hereby or dered that a rs-registration of the voters of Coconino county be made in conformity with the legal pro. visions governing such re- registra- ton, and that this order be pub- lishsd according to law.
 Dated July 9th, 1908.
 JESSE GREGG. Chairman. Attest: T. A. FLYNN. Clerk.
Williams news., 1908-08-01
CANYON GREATEST SIGHT

After a journey completely en- circling the globe and including a visit to every civilized nation on earth, and after seeing every world wonder known. John A. Mcdowell, multi millionaire of Philadelphia, and members of his party who have been travelling for over two years, have reached the conclusion hat the Grand Canyon of the Col nrado in Arizona is by far the most stupendous of all the worlds nat ural wonders.
 This conclusion was reached after Mr Mcdowell and members of his party returned from d visit to the Grand Canyon a few days ago, where they remained for fortnight and made investigations and dis coveries of new beauties that have hitherto been hidden to tourists, and which have never been depict ed by Moran or any other painter.
 McDowell's party includes, in addition to himself. Miss M. A Mcdowell. Miss Marion L Haines and Dr. Walter Rhate. They are stopping at the Alexandria hotel. and will remain here eeveral days bt fore their return to Philadelphia.
 Speaking for Mir. Mcdowell, Dr. Rhate, who has accompanied the party on their two ysars' tour of the world, said that in all of their travels nothing to compare with the canyon had been encountered.
 We were fortunate enough to get some glimpses of the Grand Canyon and make some investiga- tions on this trip that few people have experienced" said pr. Rhate. The beaten path to the canyon is we'll known. but so many new beauties are unfolded to one who blazes a trail for himself in this great region that the real beauties and magnificence of the immense area are practically unknown to the ordinary sightseer. I would advise every American to see the Grand Canyon before searching out any ofthe wonders of the old world. There is nothing in nature in any other country that can pos sibly compare with it."
 MT. Mcdowell was formerly ow- ner of the Bull Durham" tobacco works He sold out to the Ameri- can Tobacco company several years ago.-Los Angeles Examiner.
Williams news., 1908-08-01

DURING the first six months of 1908 the number of immgrants has been 186,5S6. against 739.74S for the same period last year. The stesrage departures for Europe in six months have been BIT 664 against 155,7O2 in the first half oi 1907. From the present appear. ances the year 1908 will show a net loss in immigration.
Williams news., 1908-08-01
Cup of Coffee $46OO!

A naval officer returned from Columbia to this country and ex- -hibited a check he was given in 6 restaurant in Cartagena. He went one morning and got cup of cof- fee and a roll. The waiter gave him check for $46OO.
 Good Lordp sputtered the na- val officer in the best Spanish hs knew. "What do you mean by this! More than $4OOO for a cup of coffeel It's an outrage! 1 can't pay it, and 1 won't"
 The proprietor came around and sauvely explained that that price was in Columbian paper currency. for which the ratio that morning was $23.OOO to $1 gold.
 The bill was 20 cents in Ameri- 'c-n money.
Williams news., 1908-08-01

Ar Denver last week Miss Evelyn Walsh daughter of the millionaire mine operator, Thomas F. Walsh. was married to Edward B Mclean, g. worthy young American, son of John R. Mclean. owner of the Washington Post and Cincinnati Enquirer. IL is gratifying to note that the young lady spurned for eign counts with soda fountain names, and married real Ameri- can.
Williams news., 1908-08-01
Did Not Sell SmeIter

No bids were received Saturday either separately or in entirety in the bankruptcy proceedings at Pres colt fore Trustee J. Kearney Rie c of the Arizona Smelling company and the Consolidated Arizona Smelling company. It is under stood that the sale will be consuH- mated in the east later.
Williams news., 1908-08-01
German Car Reaches Paris First


 The German automobile in the New York to Paris race reached Paris Sunday evening and was greeted with loud cheers by the Sunday promenaders as it swept up the crowded boulevards to the finish post, escorted by a large number of automobiles. As the German car had completed the cir cult of the world at Berlin, its act ual arrival at Paris was not attend ed by any official ceremony. The American car was reported near Berlin.
Williams news., 1908-08-01
GUARDING CRITICISM

You have heard of the young lady visitor at the ice cream social who had just been introduced to an agreeable young man upon whom she was desirous of making fa- vorable impression, remarking, "Who is that fright of a girl with the red hair and freckles at the end of the table?" to be informed, :, She is my sister," haven't you?
 We'll, there is lesson to be learned from the young woman's discomfiture and distress. What possible good could she obtain from her careless comment upon anoth- er's appearance. None. Yet im measurable harm comes to us at times on account of lst such un- guarded remarks.
 The truth is, we all of us un thinkingly trespass on the domains of others. We offer carping criti cism where it is often unasked and oftener unwanted. We say to a neighhor, You have new hat Why didn't you get 8 tan one to match your suit?" The remark in itself conveys the intent to reflect on the selection of your neighbor. but it is far more of rt f1ection on your own good taste, which in such an instance is most emphatically to be questioned. You did not give your neighbor the money to buy his hat, and if he had cared for your personal opinion in the mat ter he would have asked for it. So why subject others to your sweep ing denunciations when they. care not and are uninjured by your ob- servations, while you, as in the case of the young lady, may be bit terly humiliated thereby.
 If curb could but he put upon our "unruly members" at times. it would save us considerable retrac- ion and remorse. Many times you have heard people make remarks and then someone near quickly "sh-" them to silence by saying something like Her sister is just behind you," haven't you? Well, were not those people more or les sowardly to be guilty of making assertions behind a persons back which they dared not make in the presence of one of the family? Cos sip makes more enemies than sian Ter. Ctrsless rspetitions of thought less criticisms make more people discouraged than downright disas- ter.
 It is unmanly, unwomanly to disseminate pessimism by being the talehearer of unnecessary dole ful tidings.
 Say something good about peo pie or things or let them alone. Scatter the gospel of good cheer md who knows but the seeds of your loving kindness may fall up- on your own door.-Ex
Williams news., 1908-08-01
WILLIAM H. LOCKRIDGE.
 ....sURvEYoR. WILLIAMS. ARIZONA
Geological Nomenclature

c. w. Griffith, owner of the Yel- low Dog mining claims, and Chas. Hollister. who owns the Blue Goose claims, in the Eagle Tail mount aims, southwest of the Vulture camp, are recent arrivals in Phoe- nix. They have been out there about ten months and have about thirty claims located. The Yellow Dog has several pups among the lot and the Blue Goose has eight goslings.-Phoenix Gazette.
Williams news., 1908-08-01

IN Fl Paso there is a manufac- turing establishment which has discovered the fact that fuel alcohol can be profit ply manufAc Actured from cactus. It is now up to the Standard to corner the cactus in order that it's gasoline business may not be injured by the use of fuel alcohol
Williams news., 1908-08-01
Must Join Leper Colony

Afflicted with leprosy, contracted in California, Mrs. D. K. Wardwell, wife of former Arizona legislator. has been ordered deported to the lepsr colony on Moiuki island, in the Hawaiian group.
 Wardwell represented Cochise county in the early days of the territory in the Arizona legisla- ture. when Prescott was the capital and before it was moved to Phoe nix.
 Old timers will remem Der that WaIdwsll was known throughout Arizona as "the warhorse of the Huachucas" because of his reputa- tion as a fighter on the floor of the legislature.
 How or just where Mrs. Ward well contracted leprosy the Cali fornia authorities have not yet de- termined. With her husba nd, she went to Sawtells, Cal, three years ago from Tombstone, Wardwell en- tering the soldiers home.
 Mrs. Wardwell has @ son now residing in Tombstone. ., , Hr
Williams news., 1908-08-01
JUDGING from the way some Q

JUDGING from the way some of Arizona's newspapers, which are leaning toward metropoiita nism are swiping news items from the smaller papers and publishing them as telegraphie news, one is led to believe that there are some of the most brazen thieves in ex- istence, in the newspaper business. right here in Arizona.
Williams news., 1908-08-01

WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST has declined to accept the nomination for president at the hands. of the Independence party convention Despite this trif1e, Billy still con tinues to foot the bills.
Williams news., 1908-08-01

AN exchange says: Turn flat tery wrong side out and you have slander" According to this, the thing to do with fattery is to leave i. turned right side out.