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The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-09-18

The only subject that receiving much of any discus
sion in the press the convict lease system
The nhuman treatment accorded the state convcts in
several instances only in this but Others where
the lease system prevails, has doubt given rise the
discussion and general investigation now in progress.
Varied plans offered solution of this vexed
problem One county avors the lease system because the
convcts there well cared for by the lessees and the
money consideration regarded paramount the claim be-
ing made that counties do work the the best
advantage and that from financial ndpont the county
is the loser
Some counties utilize the convicts their road work
and regard the labor being cheaper than free labor
There is little doubt but the handling of the convcts
by the coupties while it may be great success from
financial standpoint it is the real humanitarian view of
the question Sub-easng, in any way, should be done
away with entirely The lessees pay less than the la
Dor worth they bound make profit otherwise
they would be in the business The counties should
be able utilize the labor effectively contractor in
that way would the profits that the lessees
Under the present lease system the convict passes
through many hands that the last lessee forced work
him almost death in order regain the price paid for
his services.
As long there is public work be done, such as
building and keeping up the roads, we fail to where
there any economy in leasing convcts competing
tractors and then hiring free labor do the public work
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-09-18

Consul Max ]. Baehr, of Cienfue-
gos, Cuba, reports that 500, 900 crates
is a conservative estimate of this
years Cuban orange crop, which
viii be the largest in the history of
the island. Until a year ago thous-
ands of crates of oranges arrived
in Cuba from Florida and California
every year, but for the last three
seasons these shipments have become
less, and will possibly cease entirely
within another year. Orange cult.
walton on a scientific scale did not
begin in Cuba until about eight or
nine years ago, and may considered
in its infancy, but is progressing
rapidly, and even at this early stage
is now in position to supply the local
markets. The orange business on
the island is controlled almost en-
tirely by Americans.-Journal of
Commerce.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-09-18
State Pension Roll Decreasing

The relentless scythe of staid old
Father Time is thinning out the
ranks of the Confederate veterans in
this state, according to statement
recently made by Miss Jefferson Bell,
who is employed in the pension de-
partment at Tallahassee, which is as
follows:
The pension rolls, according to
Miss Bell, not long ago contained a
total of 1900 names. Deaths in re-
cent months, however, have cut the
number down to 600, a total of 500
old wearers of the gray having
crossed the river and are resting
under the shade of the trees" with
Stonewall Jackson. Each day the
number is lessening, and not many
years will pass before the pension
rolls of Florida and other states in
Dixie" will be stored among the
archives as relics of a glorious past.
If the taxpayers of the South con-
trOlled destiny the number of pen
siOners would increase rather than
diminish-that is, if the increase
would bring a greater number OF
men such as those who followed Lee
jackson, the Johnstons and other
military generals who fought for the
Stars and Bars.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-09-18
A W0MAN'S BACK

The Aches and Pains will Disap-
pear if the Advice of this Ii
tusville Woman is Followed
A woman's back has many aches
and pains.
Most times tbs the kidneys fault.
Backache is really kidney ache;
That's why DOan's Kidney Pills
cure it.
Many Titusville women know this.
Read what one has to say about it,:
Mrs. w. H. Parker, living on Wash
ingtOn avenue, Titusville, Fla, says :
Il had been greatly troubled with
kidney disease for some time, and
DOan's Kidney Pills benefited me in
every way. | am pleased to give
them my endorsement. | suffered
most constantly from dull, nagging
backaches, accompanied by intense
pains through the region of my kid
neys. The kidney secretions were
very irregular in action, and at times
caused me a great amount of annoy
ance. | could not rest we'll at night,
and mornings arose with headaches
and dizzy spells. | used a great
many remedies, and also doctOred
for long time but did not improve.
My mother finally advised me to try
Doan'S Kidney Pills as they had given
her great relief. ! procured a box.
used them according to directions,
and they gave me the desired results
in a short time. | feel great dea
better since using DOan's Kidney
Pills and am glad to recommend
them to other sufferers.
For sale by all dealers. Price sc
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan's -anC
! take no other.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-09-18
War Left Ailments.

Mr.. William J. Lees, 1901 Morgan ST.,
st. Louis, Mo-, member Frank p. Blair
Post No. 1, Grand Army of the Republic,
and ex-Commander of the u. s. s. Ben
ton Miss. Squadron, writes:
"The war left me with a complication
Of stomach, liver and kidney troubles.
and l decided To take Peruna for my
affection. l began to use 1t about five
years ago at the earnest solicitation Of
some friends. At that time 1 was only
able to be up about half of the time, and
my health was simply miserable. Icon
slider a hottie off and on is a preventive.
al certainly do endorse your remedy,
and am glad 10 do so.'
Helped from Chronic Catarrh.
Capt. Lemuel NJ. Hutchinson, Mont
pelier, VT, writes:
alt gives me pleasure to write you this
letter at this time Oh account of the good
your Peruna has done me when was
quite done up with a very bad cold.
IL could hardly perform my ordinary
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-09-18

duties, but from the use of Peruna am
almost restored to health. / am quite
convinced that 1t has helped me from
chrome catarrh, to which L am subject.
1t has also benefited my throat.
"I can truly recommend 1t as the best
all-round medicine it has been my priv
ilege to become acquainted with.
"Ofthis am quite convinced from my
own experience"
Mr.. w. G. Rollins, Prairie View,
Texas, Secretary of the State Normal
and Industrial College OF Texas, writes
that for years he had chills and fever,
and after taking Peruna his appetite
returned, he became stronger, the fever
left him, and he is Dow in excellent
health and vigor.
Pe-Tu-na TabSets
Some people prefer to take tablets,
rather than to take medicine in a fluid
form. Such people can obtain Peruna
tablets, which represent the medicinal
ingredients of Peruna. Each tablet d
equivalent to one average dose Of Pc
runa.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-09-18
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

By local applications, as they cannot reach the.
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tiOnal remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
eustachian tube. When this tube gets infiamed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed deafness is
the result, aud unless the Inflammation can be.
taken out and this tube restored to its norma
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever
nine cases out of ten are caused by CatarTh
which is nothing but an inflamed condition OF
the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of deafness (caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send fof
circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo .
Jfs5- Sold by druggists. &c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-09-18
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
iCO-EDUCATIONAL
Lake City, Fla.

Columbia college offers splendid Opportuui
ties Tor young men and young women win.
Wish To mt themselves for usefulness and ,,l..
cess IN life. While We aim at mental cultur,
the practical Is not overlooked and Iu.r.,.
training is emphasized
The organization of the college into the SOY
eral schools covers the entire education of III,
student: '
!. The SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC GRNDEs-Pr
paratOTy To the college classes
III: HE SCHOOL OF Liberal Arts 'ov,.r.
ing the languages, the sciences, mathenat
les, etc.
III. The SCHOOL OF FINE ARrs-Nlusi.
painting. etc.
". The SCHOOL OF PEDAGOGY-Teaebiu.
training, etc.
". IhE SCHOOL OF THE BIBLE-Study Cd.
Gods word and religious culture. etc
VI lHE SCHOOL OF BUsINEss-Book- keen
ing stenOgrapny, etc.
VII. The SCHOOL or Domestic SCTr>,Cr.
COOKING dressmakinR, needle work etc
VII. HE SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL, ARTs-
hardening, dsirying. poultry farm. etc.
NOhpeteht instructors will meet the class.
III the above named schools Facilities am
apparatus have been provided To illustrst.
anu demonstrate the work in the several de,
partments. ~ O'"' Wv
The College Cooperative Home ofEers "A
Santages at reduced charges. We aim AZ m,
pest possible education at the lowest cost con.
nifty. ~ 'OOiai u's
Fall term begins September Both. IeOs
TOT information and catalogues apply 10
c. A. NUNNALLY, President
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-09-18
Distracted by Bank Cave-In.

Word was brought to St. Angus
tine the first of the week to the effect
that the canal has been blocked to
navigation some five miles south of
Summer Haven, a large section of
embankment having caved in and
filled the stream so as to obstruct the
passage of boats. The cavern, it is
said, was due to the recent heavy
rains draining from the higher lands
and rushing with terrific force and
in great volume to the canal, under.
mining the bank at the place the
cave-in occurred. The full extent
of the damage has not yet beer
learned, but the report says thai
considerable work must be done by
the dredge before the channel viii
be clear.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-09-18

Mr.. Bryan wants to know from
Mr.. Taft why such monopolists as
Dupont are on Republican commit
tees If Roosevelt's war was a real
fight on monopoly and why the man.
ayers of 1904 are kept in control of
the money bags if political methods
are to be purified? Probably Mr..
Taftwil answer that as Mr.. Cannon
is telling where that fortune of his
came from that does not appear on
the tax book, for it is expected these
two men think alike upon these mat.
tiers.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-09-18

Those interested in the grand prize
automobile race to be held in Savan-
nah Thanksgiving day are greatly
pleased by the adjustment of differ
ences by the Auto Club of America
and the American Auto association.
This means that more auto enthusi-
astS will visit the city and witness
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-09-18

Livery one il pleased that the trOp-
zeal storm passed of out into the
gulf stream and did not disturb the
east coast Of Florida in the least. 1t
lowered over the Bahamas for sew
eral days and left Nassau Saturday
evening, recurring out into the gulf,
where il has been lost track of. Pre-
caltionary warnings were given out
from Washington and the whole
state was prepared for it and in ex-
pectation of being hit hard by it. but
was happily disappointed.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-09-18

Prices of lumber have already advanced above what
they were short time ago and sawmll expecting
soon to be able set their prices lumber
ing OF the lumber dealers of South Florida be held in
Tampa time about the middle of this month to dis
cuss the situation in this state and they may agree upon
further advance.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-09-18

the race and also increase Savannah 5
chances of securing more races by
the peace agreement.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-09-18

As pretty conclusive indication that the hard times
passing if not gone, Bradstreets report shows during
the month of August just past less failures and suspensions
than for any month since October 1907.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1908-09-18

War Veterans Tribute to Pe-ru-na.
1918
N w. Washington D G, follows:
'aVing efficacy of Peuna, both
a
household"
Bisbee daily review., 1908-06-23
MANAGER RICKETTS, IS IN NEW YORK
On Business Relating to Re- sumption of the Greene
 Cananea.

NEW YORK, June 22.-Genersl Manager Ricketts, of the Greene Cananea company of Mexico. is now in the city on business relating to the affairs of the company, and par ticuiarly regarding the resumption of operations by the mines and smelt- CT of this corporation.
 Since the shutdown, about a year ago, extensive development work has been carried on with results highly satisfactory to the management It has been known for some time that several large bodies of ore have been opened up in different work ings. some of which are said to run very high in mineral. Extensive i'm movements and extensions have also been under way for many months in the different plants. which are now practically complete
 These Improvements will increase the capacities of the different works very largely, and, 1t Is claimed. enable the company t. largely augment it's output of copper s7 zo impctant re duction in cost
 IL is believed that mining opera fions will begin within a very few days and possibly even before the re turn of Manager Ricketts-
Bisbee daily review., 1908-06-23
TIE BLACK HAWK
 SHAFT 400 FEET
Progress at the Property of the Arizona Commercial Com
 pany-0re Average,

Latest adyices from the Arizona Commercial property are to the effect that the new Black Hawk shaft is dow about 400 feet. As this is a vertical shaft, it will reach the 50V foot level from the incline shaft, through which development work so far has been conducted, at a depth of A feet. A drift is being extended west on the 500-foot level and will reach the new shaft very soon. Sink ing in the incline shaft was discon- tinued some time ago because of the abundance of water encountered at a depth of 550 feet A winze, put down near the shaft. also deveIoped water at depth of 60 feet below the 5th level
 The company has purchased the necessary pumps to take care of the surplus water. They will be installed in the new shaft and the mine will be developed at a depth from this point
 l A short distance west of the in cline shaft on the 500-foot level a vein of ore 43 feet wide has been crosscut which averages 2 1-2 per cent copper and to ounces of sill yer. As this ore carries a 15 per cent excess of iron, it will yield fair profit at the custom smelters.. All the ore shipped from the Black Hawk mine since operations began has averaged over per cent copper; but of course great deal Of lower grade ore has been left in the mine and on the dumps. Some ore has been shipped to the Shannon smelter recently, but freight rate of S2.9O per ton makes impracticable the ship ment of anything but high grade car rying an excess of iron or sulobide ores which are needed by the Shan non.
 The presence of water at a depth of 560 feet leads the engineers to be lieve that sulphides will be encount cred at the 700 or S00,foot level oI the Black Hawk mine. There is ev cry indication, also, that the sulphide! win be found exceedingly rich. there being great areas of leached veil
 matter above which carries cop per oxides and an excess of iron. Th'
 extension of the Black Hawk vein tt
 the west. toward the center of thu
 comDany's property, has been located
 definitely now. and it is found to con
 tain an excellent showing of ore.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-06-23
MUCH SELLING AT OPENING IF
 THE MARKET
Copper Shares Naturally Show a Decline in Sympathy With the New York Market Good Stocks Bore Up Well.
CBy Frank J. Graf.)

The opening of the week shows that there has been cons iderable sell ing of stocks on the New York mar ket. Just what is the cause of the depression in New York secur, ties is hard to tell but presumably from the political situation. American Sret CTS showed a loss of two points, Un- ion Pacific, American Sugar also showed considerable decline. me, copper share market naturally show ed decline in sympathy with the New York market, and stocks were of fered with very few takers. The bet ter class of stocks hold up very well in spite Of selling orders, and prices are being we'll supported.
 Superior & Pittsburg is firm at l2 50 with sales at that figure. Greene Cananea showed a small ad- vance during the day, but toward the close there were signs of weaka-ss Shannon is being offered at 1850, w1tn few sales at that figure. Butte Coali tion and North Butte also showed weakness. The entire market Is in- clined to show weakness, but I think 1t is only tmporary.
 CloFing Quotations:
Bisbee daily review., 1908-06-23
PHOENIX MEN IN 4
 NEW COPPER PROJECT
London Mountain Copper Co, Recently Organized to 0per-
 ate in Pinal County,

Though copper has not yet como into it's own there is no loss of con fidence in 1t by the Arizona people or by others who have money enough to be considered as really in the cap italist class. This is instanced not only by street talk among those who belong to what might be called the mining class. but by the fact that even during these dull days of min ing, new companies are frequently he irg formed and new money Is beng put into old companies.
 The rich Kelvin-Winkelman dis trict is as popular as ever cveT though there is not so much doing as Q few months ago. The Kelvin Caiu- met comnany, of which W. B. Twifch- el is the Phoenix representative. is preparing for the erection of a large concentrator and it is under stood that oD recent reDorts made by we'll known eastern engineers, the money for the new plant has been practically raised.
 Not long ago the London and Gila Copper company was organized. ra~t. , ly of local DeoDle and partly of New Jersey and New York people. to ex- pIoit a number of claims adjoining the London & Arizona company's holdings. Now comes another neU one. comDosed very largely of loca! people, organized to develon and eduio another nroDerty alongside of the London & Gila and also adjoining the London Mountain Copper com pany.
 The propertv originally belonged to Theodore Phillips. who is one of the directors of the comnany, as also are Dr. Plath. Louis Ne1czer. Dr. Foss and MT. Dickerson of the cold sto-see company, all of Phoenix. Dr. Plath is president of the cnrnnany and MT Me1czer is vice president
 The company has capital stock of S3,000.000 and was organized about six weeks ago. The prnsDectus has just been issued after full report or the property by Fitz Mac. who speaks of it in the most complimentary terms. as proOerig PTomising un questioned values if properly devel oned. Near to this property, in the
 Gila river. is a water power loca ton. owned by others. but canable o easily develoning 1000-horsepower
 which the new comnauy can buy ,cheanly for the operation of It's ma Ichinery, thus reducing mining ex lpenses to a minimum.
 The company has placed it's stool before the world through a St. Louit Ibrokerage establishment of good re , pute. which it is said is already snc IcessfuIly placng the stock. Tn comrany proposes to spend s5G000 il
 develoDment work during the mex
 six months confidently believing tha lin that time they will have demon . strated a mine of great value.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-06-23
LOGAN 6 BRYAN.
- II-.... - nro-,o.

(SueciaI Wire to l.. J. Oyerlock-)
 New York. June 22.-The list was weak throughout the session. but the selling was mostly by professionals and liquidation was not so pronounced on the decline. It seems likely that for the better during the month in view of the prospective movement of crops and this should tend to cause a better feeling to prevail in Indus trial lines. The political outlook Is stiIl the dominant factor and between now and the date set for the Demo cratic convention, we are likely to be confronted with various runors in re- regard to tariff revisious and such maeters as may cause hesitancy and a feverish stock market. but we still favor the purchase Of good issues on any weak spot, but would be satis- fled with moderate profits
Bisbee daily review., 1908-06-23
FOSTER OF PAINE WEBER 6 co.

Especial Wire to L. J. Overlock)
 BOSTON. June 22.-New 1erk mar ket lacked both public interest and manipulation today and was dull dragging affair throughout. Holders who expected fireworks on the closing of the convention were disappointed and sold their stocks for what they could get for them. Cop2ers, wnile sympathizing, were comparatively firm and showed a strong technical position Adventure was the feature Rumored they struck a rich lode Tn diamond drilling on their properly we look for continuance Of the present dullness until after the Dem ocratie convention, July z, ana would favor purchasing stocks or weak spots
Bisbee daily review., 1908-06-23
MininQ, SnelterS and StOCR Quotations
MINING NEWS OF PARADISE DISTRICT

and Fl Paso smelters regarding ship ments of silyerlead ore. He has also sent to Heller and Wright samples for assay. for the purpose of verifying the certificates already at hand. In case these investigations are satisfactory, he will at once begin taking dowr ore for shipment and continue work iR earnest. It is h,s intention to sort carefully and not mix two grades of ore in one shipment, any more than he can possibly help; and so long as shipments pay he will not hesitate to go ahead taking out ore.
 IL is believed the ore in sight estimated at eighteen or twenty tons will average $50 per ton at the least calculation. and the vein so far ap pears to be permanent.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-06-23
WALKER BROS LETTER.

fSpecial Wire to L. J. Overiock0
 NEW YORK, June 22.-The market was very irregular today and gener' ally weak. After opening steady traders began to offer stocks down ard there was little support Protes- sionals were responsible for most oi the trading as commission houses did very little. Lowest prices were reached in the afternoon and the close was weak. There was no news of importance and in the late after noon, the short selling had it's effec' on the active list. We look for an active traders market for the week.
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Bisbee daily review., 1908-06-23
EXTENSION GRANTED.

An extension of 90 days has been granted to the S. Morgan Smith com pany, of York. Pennsylvania. with in which to complete the contract for furnishing water wheels for the Salt River irrigation project, Arizona, The date of completion was set for ward to September 10, 1908, on ac- count of unavoidable delays resulting from causes beyond the control Of the contractors.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-06-23
HoRNsLowER z wesks LgTTER

fSDecidi 10 L. J. OfcftOSn-J
 BOSTON, June 22.-Outside Of one or two issues, trading in local market was quiet Adventure was the princi- nal feature, this stock advancing over a point The buying appeared to be in large stock for Lake account The haIance of the list was inclined to be reactfonary in sympathy with decline in New York and fractional declines are the r1le throughout the lst. The close was steady and without feature st the reaction
Bisbee daily review., 1908-06-23

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