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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

money in the hope of winning. The
track has become great gambling ma
chine, and its defenders cannot deny
this fact successfully. 1t is "A case OF
a once wholesome institution fallen
into evil courses and used to immoral
ends.
NO man can correctly estimate the
evil that has been caused in this coun-
try by the race track betting system.
Men have been ruined by the thou
sands. Homes have been wrecked. EN-
ployers have been robbed and enter
prises brought to the verge of bank
ruptcy through the populations of
track following subordinates. The race
track. with it's various appur,enances
for the easy laying of wagers far out
side of the enclosure has succeeded the
lottery a temptation to theft.
Gov. Hughes believes that The main
tenance of protection over the race
track betting while putting all other
forms of gambling under the ban fos-
ters spirit of law defiance which
finds expression in various directions.
Certainly there can be no high spirit
of reverence for system CT laws
which thus discriminates, without war
rant or excuse, between one evil and
another.
This recommendation will. of course,
be bitterly fought by the racing ele-
ment and all classes of gamblers. This
means the enlistment against the gov
ernor of a large army of political
forces. richly supplied with ammuni-
ton and desperately determined to de-
fend this last stronghold of the betting
system. There is nothing in his rec
ord to suggest that the New York ex-
ecutive will finch from the conflict.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02
Prohibition in Georgia.

The obsequies of John Barleycorn were
observed in Georgia according to the spirit
of those in attendance. Some sincerely
mourned him. and testified to their feel
ings in way that must have pleased the
shade of the departed. They filed a
last glass, watched the clock and on
the stroke of midnight drained the glass
with resonant smack of lips But not
as those without hope. They had COM
fortng ideas about the future.
Others-the great majority-being heart
lily glad that the old fellow was gone
jublated. Having long regarded him as
the worst enemy of the state, they of
fered up thanks because of his removal
They heaved signs of relief. and then
shouted for joy. In churches and else
where the scenes of this kind are de-
scribed as having been fervent and in
fictitious.
1t was a rare occasion. 1t inaugurated
a revolution. The excitement of the
moment forbids calm survey of the
situation. Whisky has SO long been
abroad in Georgia, as elsewhere, going
its own gait. and that very rapid
gait. that this check is momentous in
every way.
Has the battle been definitely won?
Many people answer in the negative. Pro-
hibition, they assert, does not, and can
not be made to, prohibit. AS they be-
-ieve. the very widening of the field of
attempted operation will, in the end, break
down the policy They predict a period
of partial observance of the law. and
then reaction. Their only doubt re-
lates to the length of time the new policy
will continue. Some make the time short.
Even if this should prove to be true
but no prohibitionist will for a moment
admit the prediction-we may all see. in
this Georgia situation and the situation
elsewhere a great and decisive gain for
temperance. Barroom domination, as we
have known it in this country. is thing
of the past The people will never again
pass under that abominable and degrading
yoke. They have felt it, and been marked
by it, and they abhor it. Henceforth,
where prohibition disappoints in full re-
suits, high license and rigid regulation
will come to the rescue and prevent a
Temperance wins, whatever betides
The people are at last aroused. Political
lines have disappeared as respects the
subject. That old joke about the jug as
a feature of every real democratic article
of faith has lost it's point. Democratic
states are leading in this movement, and
republicans are keeping step.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02
Public Weather Indications.

From the New York Tribune.
The plan of Prof. Willis l.. Moore, the
head of the United States weather bu-
reau for popularizing current weather in
dications is worthy of much commenda-
ton and will doubtless win high de-
gree of public favor. The circulation of
daily weather maps. reports and forecasts
is and will remain the most valuable part
of the bureaus work, and it may be said
in passing that its value is inestimably
greater than many persons think. But
there are other services which the bureau
may perform. we'll worth the compare
lively trifiing cost which they will in
volve, and among these is that now pro-
posed. of supplying the public in impor-
tant centers of population with accurate
information concerning current meteoro-
logical conditions. such as temperature,
humidity and barometrical pressure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02
Whitelaw Reid.

The presence of Mr.. Whitelaw Reid in
the country on leave makes ii timely and
agreeable to refer to the distinguished
success with which he is meeting the OBJ
legations of the most important of our
diplomatic posts. We have for years
sent of our best to represent us in Eng
land, and their services have largely con-
tributeG to the establishment of the very
cordial and desirable relations that now
exist between the two great English
speaking nations. In fifty years our COM
mission has been in the hands of Adams,
the publicist and statesman; Lowell. the
poet and critic: WEIGH. the great mer-
chant: Phelps and Choate. leaders of the
bar: Bayard, the political leader, and
John Hay. the poet, journalist and man
of wide and general accomplishments
The list is source of pride to all Amer
leans.
Mr.. Reid in all that he has done in
England has fully justified the choice
which added his name to this roll of
honor His course in office has been care
full, and his part in both the diplomatic
and the social life of London played with
the ease and finish of trained man of
affairs, thoroughly grounded in both the
history and the conventions of the times
The American embassy in London during
his occupancy has been representative of
our best estate, and our best feelings to-
ward our British cousins.
The British public has grown to expect,
and apparently to enjoy, addresses from
our representatives. and it calls upon
them in circumstances demanding their
best powers of response Mr.. Reid has
met this obligation quite as feiicitously as
he has any of the others. His addresses
have been marked by taste and wide
reading. and a gift of expression which
years ago won him place in the front
rank of American journalism. Mr. Reid
is certain to receive during his visit on
this side many evidences of the high APP
probation in which he is held by his
countrymen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02
American Relaxation.

disposition on the part OF the city
bound American to relax himself and
revive the spirit of the ancient outdoor
festival is dscernible in the New Year
eve parades that occur in New York and
Philadelphia. In the latter city there has
for some years been an attempt at mas
querading and other forms of prepared
me-rymaking. In New York, however,
the great street festival of the years end
is simply a gathering of people bent upon
making a noise. There is no organiza-
ton, no Nmasking, no grouping of the peo
pie. Tho occasion has become institu-
tional. and hundreds of thousands of men.
women and children turn out a few hours
before midnight and tramp up and down
Broadway and other thoroughfares and
blow horns. ring bells, sound rattles and
otherwise crfate "a din. Distended blad-
ders, miniature feather busters and con-
fetti are US Id to express the spirit of
WHO'D feeling by means of innocuous as
Aul9. Police are at hand to restrain
w tender Icy toward rowdyism, and
asuAIy the occasion passes without dis
turbAnces or injuries beyond the acct
Sdsstal breaking of a few windows under
A-pressure of the crowds.
These yearly outpourings may be re-
the tsBffon of everyday life. The theater
tu-9rfShes "a certain measure of enter
: tainment, but it is. so to speak, vicarious
. Practically all modern diversions are on
Athis same basis There is little personal
participation for the sake of enjoyment
IN the amusements patronized by the pub
lie. The 4dardi Gras in New Orleans is
= a singular exception. a survival of olden
customs. traces of which may be found
in one or two other cities of the Missis-
sippi basin. where the Latin influence
was once strong. In the northern Iati-
Woexait is always difficult for individuals
to- ~ aside their dignity and join spon-
taneously and wholesomely in any mer-
riment in public.
One great difficulty in this matter is
that in our large cities the rougher ele-
ment is likely to gain ascendancy in apv
outdoor festival The southern EuroDe-
ans know how to manage far better than
We do, in such cases. They are tenn
peramentally adapted to these forms of
relaxation. Whether New York for ex-
ample, could go sa4oiy beyond the bounds
OF the present New Year eve street fes-
uval Is a question that can be answered
only through Experiment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Did It on Purpose.

81 am afraid" said the candid critic
that your constituents won't take the
trouble to read your speech. 1t is long
and uninteresting.
Il made it so on purpose" answered
Senator Sorghum. Its length creates the
impression that it is pretty big piece
of work. and if they don't read it they
can't find fault with it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02
Names and Art.
rom the Rochester post-Express.


Henry Hadley, the New York musician.
has been engaged to lead the opera at
Mainz. Yet it is ten to one that. if he
tried for an operate position here. he
would be passed over for a gentleman
with a foreign-soundng name. If .Ameri-
can conductors are good enough for Ger
many, why not for America as well?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02
A Mean Man,

You seem happier than you were dur
ing the HOLIDAYS
Il am" answered Sirius Barker For
weeks before Christmas I am afraid to
get anything for fear I'll be duplicating
some gift a friend intends to make. Now
I can go ahead and buy what l need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02
An Old Story.
From the San Francisco Chronicle.

From The San Francisco Chronicle.
A Chinese consul was caught in gam
bling house in Honolulu on the occasion of
a recent police raid. and promptly ex-
planned his presence in the tabooed place
by saying that he had business with a
countryman whom he had gone there to
find. The explanation is not strictly origi-
nal. 1t resembles that sometimes offered
when an unlucky preacher is caught in
places that he should not visit but it
shows that the Chinese are learning. and
are in a fair way to assimilate all our
habits-those of speech as well action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

And now we're writing nineteen-eight
And nineteen-seven's dropped from line
There are but twelve short months to wait
Before we're writing undetermined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

Farmers who favor race track gambling
in New York because portion of the rev.
enue goes to county fairs should be re-
minded that an interest in the rake-off
constitutes no moral excuse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02
An Illogical Philosopher.

1.-The Chinese pay all their debts on the
first day of each year remarked the man
who thinks it his duty to scatter wisdom.
Il have heard so. replied the careless
person. But I'd rather be in debt all my
life than be a Chinaman.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

egIn order to avoid delays on account
CT personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the ONCE, but
simply to THE STAR. or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

New Year day, like Christmas. is an
ideal holiday because it does not afford
much opportunity for service as an eX-
cuse for political arguments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

Russia covers so much territory that its
finances may he conducted for a long
time on the theory that there is ALWAYS
something to mortgage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

You can't do muffin with some folks,
said Uncle Eben. IF you does yoh level
best to max 'em have good time. dey
simply turns up DER noses an thinks You
is tryin' to show off,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

If the country shared tie enthusiasm
of some of his constituents over his
speech. Senator jeff Davis would assur-
eddy have to take an encore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

Magazine critics of the United States
Navy may do much toward convincing the
mikado that it has no hostile intentions
whatever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

7 he ear may send editors to Siberia
but is poweriess to prevent an enormous
number of uncensored novels from circu-
lating around the globe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

Chinese claim to have discovered
graft" prior to any other nation. Their
political system might we'll serve as a
horrible example.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

III rs a good thing to compel owners of
official uniforms to wear them in society
now and then. Otherwise the moths
would enjoy uninterrupted sway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

After all. the strife in the democratic
minority. though brisk and decisive, was
not nearly 50 relentless as the battle
within the republican party in Ohio
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

The tedious trip of the warships calls
attention TO f. II. Harriman's failure to
offer to build fiat cars and haul them
across the continent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

Some Maryland statesmen are waiting
to see whether the colored voter can be
as easily disposed of as the colored SOL
der
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

Question may yet arise to whether a
navy officer should be a homeopath or an
allopath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

Congress is very likely to keep Speaker
Cannon too busy to give much personal
attention to a presidential boom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

Senator w. j. Bryan of Florida will
have to show some dexterity to avoid
looking like A political ditto mark
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02
The Center Rush.

From the Norfolk Landmark.
Mr.. Roosevelt is doing his best to hit
the line hard"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-15
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Two Weddings Sunday.

Two Weddings Sunday.
 A quiet wedding was held Sunday night when MT. Roy Southland and Miss Eunice O'Bannon were joined in wedlock. The ceremony was perform ed by Rev. J. s. Rogers of the Ohio Street Baptist church at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. c. H. Ahrens, 12o1 East Eighth. The happy couple left immediately for Fl Dorado, their new home, where Mr.~-Southland has 'rnp4oynent With Rock Island rail- road. They have the congratulations of their many friends.
 After the benediction had been pro- nounced at the First Baptist church last night, Rev. Ben Cox performed the ceremony which united Miss Ruth Burrett of Little Rock and F. M. Abaiett of Pine Bluff Mir. and Mrs. Abaiett will reside in Pine Bluff Arkansas Gazette.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-15
w. c. GARRETT DEAD.

News was received in the city late Monday afternoon of the death of Capt. w. c. Garrett at Altheimer. The first news of Capt. Garrett's death was a telephone message received by Gen. R. M. Knox of this city, who was a ccmrade in arms during the civil war. Subsequently the news was confirmed by a telephone message to the Hold erness-Fitzhugh undertaking estab- lishment.
 Capt. Garrett was highly esteem ed planter. He came to this county about twenty years ago and was for several years manager of the Richard son & May plantation, but a few years ago he bought plantation at AL theimer and engaged in farming on his own account.
 The funeral will take place this afternoon and the remains will be in- tered in the graveyard on the Sen- nett place, where repose the remains of his wife, who died few years ago.
 In the death of Capt Garrett, Jeff ferson county sustains the loss of one of her best citizens. Peace be to his ashes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-15
DON'T OPPOSE
 OUR MOTHER"
Says Chester Gillette. Executed at Sing Sing for Murder oi Sweet. heart. in Letter to His Brother.

Auburn, \. Y., Sept. 13.-A letter written by Chester Gillette, the mur- derer of Grace Brown, to his brother, Paul, the day before he went to the electric chair, was made public by the prison officials today. The letter is considered one of the most wonder full and beautiful epistles ever pcnned by a youth in like surroundings.
 It reads, in part, as follows:
 T give you the girls (Grace Browm picture. Whenever you are tempted to do wrong, look at |, and ra.ncmber your sisters Be worthy oe them.
 Most of the things in the trunk and suit Case are for you, but don't be self jSh My watch and pretty seal ring are for you. Most of the kodak pie tu:e es gre for the others. I give ycl. book: "A Young Mans Cues lions ;. read # and keep it as your guide.
 Be generous; I want you to have the :ili1ss :; ooy likes to decorate his room Mit!,.: If I don't brean down. ton: think l am neartiass, beacuse l am 'o' do not fear lea q. but I woul~ like to live.
 A fife thought is {, live each day as if it were to be your last. Please for give ne for my mistake, and re- leem ''.e i,ll]ett n;lnlt. Don't oppose mothe', as many young boys arc a,.; to do. Make her so proud of you f'ia; ne may not think of re. Be q Cd 'l:, r' to mother and fdthr.', as well T. to the girls. The fiiss year will b, ,a:,.ecjaliy hard for t',n
 "I tied not to give wc, tn. after noon, but I am afraid I cannot sue cecd to well tomorrow. I am sure that we shall meet in heaven some day. l wish 1 had set better eXam- pie for you, but take Christ for your example and always follow him. God be with you till we meet again.
 Your loving brother, CHESTER .
 The letter also contains considerable advice to young men. In it's pathos, the letter recalls the letters written by Grace Brown to her betrayer and murderer, which were of such tender ness and beauty as to arouse comment all over the country.
 Gillett murdered Grace Brown in July, 19o6 They were together in a boat on Great Moose lake, when he struck her with tennis racquet, ren- dered her unconscious and threw the body in the lake. He was executed March 29, this year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-15
BANkRUPT SALE.

Under and by virtue of an order of the chancery court of Jefferson coun- ty, Ark, l will sell at the front door of the court house in Pine Bluff, Ark, at noon September A. 1908, all the goods, wares and merchandise of o. E. Foster and also a lease on the store house of three years. fully paid, all at Reyden, Ark. Said sale on credit of 90 days and subject to the approval of the chancery judge. An inventory of the goods can be seen at the office of Edgar Brewster, circuit clerk
 JAS. COULD
 Receiver. A jar of Pneumo in the house is
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-15

Remember we are still sending our SNOW FLAKE felt mattress on 30 days free trial. It costs nothing to try one: s1o.5O at TOMLINSON & KNOX.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-15

The Coterie Chorus will have their first practice Wednesday, Sep tember 16, at 9:90 a. m. at MT. Me Neill's studio. All members of the chorus are urged to be present.
 g 13 St
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-15

Impure blood runs you down makes you an easy victim for organic diseases. Burdock Blood Bitters puri- fles the blood-cures the cause builds you up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-15

Regulates the bowels, promotes easy natural movements, cures consultation -Doan's Regulets. Ask your druggist for them. 25 cents box. (3)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-15
.ANTLERS HOTEL CAFE TO OPEN.

The Antlers Hotel Cafe will open at 11S Main street about September 20. Everything will be put in first class shape and this popular hostelry will be in charge of the genial manager, MT. J. J. O'Keiff. An excellent menu will be served at all times.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-15
American League.

American League. At Boston--Boston ?, New York 1. At Washington-Wa }. Phil adelphia i (first game); Washington 0, Philadelphia , (second game). At hicago-Cleveland 10, Chicago t.
 At St. Louis-St. Louis j, Detroit }.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-15
National League.

At New York-Ncw York l. Brook lyn O.
 At PhiladeEohia-JBoston f, Phia- delphia 8.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-15
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Southern Association. Southern Associations.

R II F. Battcries-Nlontgome Thomas and Shannon; New Orleans. Phillips and StrattoE. Umpire, Wheeler.
 E II F Mobile x C Batteries-Nashville, Duagan and SeabauSh; Mobile, Becker and Mass ing. Empires, Fitz and Carpenter.
 R II F 'ii mn Sh"HI ..S u Batteries-Birmingha Flehar.. and Meek; Little Rock, Eyer and Wells. Umpire. Moran.
 R H E AtldHtd .'.....- .....o 3 Memphis ........4 , Batteries--Atlanta, Johns and Nc Murray; Memphis, Schwenck, Willis and Owens Umpire, Brown.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-09-15

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-12
BIG OFFER FOR BOYS.
Dog Race and Boys Race at the Fair
for Prizes.

The Nissen Implement store has
arranged for two races to take place
during the coming fair, one a boys
footrace and the other a dog race,
the dogs hitched to wagons and driven
by boys on Saturday, October at
2 p. m.
Every boy who will cause to be
brought to the Nissen Implement
store $25 worth of custom will be
permitted to enter the dog race, the
winner to receive a $40 boys wagon
with tongue and shafts and a IS
dog harness.
Boys Race-Every boy who causes
to be brought to the Nissen Imple-
ment store SIS worth of trade will be
allowed to enter a boys foot race
and the winner will be given a So
coaster wagon, but no boy who en-
ters one of the races shall enter in the
other.
Here is a chance for the boys to
get to work and win some prizes with
but little labor. Any purchaser at
the Nissen Implement store between
now and the fair may place the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-12
Body Found in Columbia.

From the appearance of the body
of a man taken from the Columbia
river yesterday it is evident he was
murdered, says an item from The
Dalles. The face was badly mutilat-
ed, the jaw being smashed, probably
by a blunt instrument A rope. tied
about the body, with a moose in it,
indicated that rock had been tied
to the body in order to sink it. The
open moose showed where the rock
or heavy weight had been placed. The
body was that of a man about 80
years of age. About three weeks ago
an Indian doctor disappeared at Ar
lington, no clew to his Whereabouts
could be found and the officials be-
lieve that 1t was his body The re-
mains indicated that they had been in
in the water about three weeks and
the dad man was an Indian.