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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-08-13

Editor Koonce, of the Sumter
vile Times, with that public spirit
characteristic of all editors and
especially of himself, has had a
water trough placed in front Of
his Office, where man and beast can
come and get water free. He
supplies the water from his pri-
yate tank and provides a drinking
cup for persons. Notwithstanding
this, some benefciaries of his
kindness actually complain be-
cause every thing is not exactly
according to their liking, water
too warm, for instance. For
those complainants, the water
ought to be boiling hot and poured
down their backs.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-08-13

The HERALD did nothing to.
wards helping Hon. Jos. Fl. Hum
phries get re-nomnated for sena-
Cor from this district; in fact, il
tried to defeat him; but now that
be is the nominee and is a candi-
date for the presidency of the
senate, it takes pleasure in sup
porting him for this additional
honor. He is worthy and we'll quail.
ified to preside over the senate,
and his elevation TO that position
would be u compliment to South
Florida and to this district
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-08-13

The State newspapers are in
dulging in some high, but deserv-
cd tributes to Willis M. Ball on
his recent promotion to the edto-
rial craftsmanship Of the Florida
Times-Union. His long service
on that paper has been of lnestim-
able value not only to the paper
Itself, but to the State in general,
and his promotion is a fitting rec
ognition of his merits and ability.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-08-13

the value Of the work done should
be treble the cost, the taxpayers
cannot afford it. A man with
only $40 in cash should not be
expected or required to buy 1915
suit of clothes, no matter how
desirable that transaction may be.
A costly Investment in State
system of public highways that
would benefit only one-6fih to one
fourth Of the citizens, as would in
evitably be the case, would not
bring in any speedy or common
surate returns in cash or anything
else.
The Tribune concludes its argu-
ment from a moral and humanita-
rian standpoint, claimingthat, il the
convicts were employed on the pub
lie roads under State supervision,
they "would be treated more hu.
namely and their moral upbuilding
would be more carefully looked
after" than is now the case. This
is.only the Tribune's opinion, not
an established fact; whereas, the
reasonable conclusion is that, If
the State should take direct charge
Of the convicts, It would have to
employ as guards and superintend-
ents men Of the same character as
now have charge Of them, and the
abuses now complained of would
continue.
But we haveample evidence that,
under the present system, the CON
victs as a rule are well cared for.
-Four inspectors employed by the
State, who are continually on the
go visiting and inspecting the va
rious camps, unite in praising the
methods of the lessees and in say
ing that the convicts are we'll
treated.
All the evidence we have, both
moral and economical, is against
the contentious of the Tribune;
but, If this is not enough, we have
this proposition to make, viz:
Let US send M. f. Hetherington,
President of the State Press AS
sociation, to visit and inspect
every State convict camp in Flor
ida and TO make and publish a re-
port of his findings and conclu-
sions. To this end, THE HERALD
will contribute to fund to pay,
Mr.. Hetherington's expenses.
He is prejudiced against the sys-
tenn, but he is a fair and just man
and we can depend upon what he
says.
If the Tribune will open a sub
scription list and call upon the
State newspapers to contribute to
Mr.. Hethcl'ington's expenses, THE
HERALD will respond promptly.
We should raise at least $3.50 for
the purpose.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-08-13

\ No paper in the State is more
sneatly printed than the Fort
Pierce Tribune, and it is well edit
cd. too. 1t is three years old and
.GEsusishing Ike green bay tree
enjoying prosperity which it rich
Nv merits.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-08-13

The Fort Meade Observer has
completed its first year successful
~ and is now one Of The best
weeklies in Florida.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-08-13
THURSDAY, AUG. ls, 1908,

Having raised Cain" enough,
PensacoIians are now growing
cane on North Davis street in that
city.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-08-13
Erroneous Conclusions.

certainly looking out for what it
believes to be the best interests Of
the State, is one Of those newspa-
pers which are clamoring for
the abolition of our convict lease
system. It's motives are very
commendable, but its conclusions
are erroneous.
In its issue of last Sunday, the
Tribune discusses the economic
propositions presented in last
weeks HERALD and pronounces
them Every erratic, wanting in
logic and very easy to disprove."
The Tribune then quotes The
HERALD's figures and arguments.
which, that we may be clearly un.
derstood, we beg to repeat as fol-
lows:
There are 1, 800 convicts, whose
care and maintenance while work
ing the public roads would cost
$1,000 per month each or $4,000
a year. The Tribune accepts
these figures and does not deny
that this money would have to
come from the taxpayers.
The $3.50, 900 year now deriv'
ed from the hire Of the conyicts
would also have to be levied upon
the taxpayers, because this fund
is now used in paying the costs of
criminal prosecutions; and If it is
Withdrawn or stopped, it will as
suredly have to be made up from
the purses of the taxpayers.
This would make a total addition
al burden of Si66, 900 u year thai
would be imposed upon the tax
payers by the abolition OF the
lease system.
After quoting these figures, the
Tribune accepts as correct those
denoting the cost of maintenance,
but casts the $3.50, 1000 out of the
argument. Then it proceeds as
follows:
"Now, the question is how
many miles of the hard roads SO
much needed by the State would
these 1880 convicts construct in
a year, and what ratio would there
be between the $4,000 required
to maintain the convicts and the
price the state would have to pay
for the same miles of road If con-
structed under contractg And,
furthermore, is the $250,000 re-
ceived for the hire of convicts-
anything like as much as the state
would have to pay for the roads
the convicts would buildp
In the above, the Tribune lays
down false premise in the as.
sumption that it has been decided
that the State shall build good
roads or that circumstances will
COMPEL it to build them. AT the
same time, the assumption car
ries with it the practical admission
that the employment of the con
victs in road building would cost
the taxpayers all that THE HER
AID claims.
In the first place, it has not been
decided that the State, as such,
shall undertake the construction
of a great system of improved
highways and il is not likely that
any legislature with a decent
knowledge of prevailing condl-
tions and of elementary arithmetic
will ever put the State into such
business. But if such TN unwise
thing should be done, and the
conyicts should be used for the
purpose there are the figures, in
disputable and insurmountable,
over $500, 900 year that would
have to be paid by the taxpayers,
who, we submit, are unable to
be,,r this additional burden.
1t matters not that good roads
may he hnilt bv convicts undar
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1908-08-13

Subscription Rates--one year,H'so' six mos
Is cents, three months. 50 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01
Wild Birds Find
Queer Winter Home

Housed In the store OF the LaShelle
Cigar company. on East Main street
pair of yellow breasted wrens have
taken UP their quarters, to all appear
ances with the purpose OF spending the
winter in the warm store room.
Late last Saturday afternoon when a
string northwest wind was blowing
which was accompanied by the severe
change in the weather, the birds lit
orally blew in. The door of the store
was open and thru 1t they came. After
getting inside one of the little birds In
jured it's wing slightly SO that 1t can
not fly. The other. tho, is very spright-
ly. and it flies from place to place about
the store, frequently alighting on the
floor to visit its mate. Food has been
procured for the pair and both par
take of it. Both are often on the floor.
hopping under radiators and into the
windows catching flies. The little birds
are growing tame, and altho they will
not allow themselves to be handled
when they can help it. they hop about
the floor when customers are In the
place, with apparently no fear.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01
ON A GREAT TRIP.
Spokane Land Man and Wife on Tou
Of World in Automobile.

Spokane Land Man and Wife on Tour
of World in Automobile.
Mr.. II. A. Hover, president of the
Hover Land company, Spokane. Wash.
and Mrs. Hover, arrived in the city
Wednesday night and today left for
the east on what is likely to prove one
of the most remarkable automobile
trips ever attempted by a man and
wife. Mr. and Mrs. Hover expect to be
gone four and one-half years, and to
touch practically all of the civilized
countries of the globe.
Mr. and Mrs. Hover maintain a win
ter home in Los Angeles, and from that
city they started on their journey,
April II. They went south into Old
Mexico, and dipped the wheels OF their
machine into the Pacific ocean on the
Mexican boundary line They came
north up the coast to Portland and
Spokane, spending month or two at
home, in getting ready for their long
absence. From Spokane they went
south to LeGrande, Ore, and then thru
Boise, Cheyenne, Omaha, and to this
city. From here they left for Chicago
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01
WOULD PROTECT FlsH-eAME.
Iowa Game and Fish Protective Asso-
citation Sends Representative Here.


Harry Barmeier, of Dubuque, state
game and fish warden, and vice presi-
dent and organizer of the Iowa Game
and Fish Protective association. which
is incorporated at Dubuque, us in tine
city in the interests of the association,
and to talk with local sportsmen in
tarested in the protection of game and
fjah in Iowa.
The association has many objects in
view in organizing the state. 1t wants
a revision of the fish and game laws,
Kidding them of their techntcalities,
which are so common that 1T is prac-
tieally impossible to prosecute viola
lions. A resident hunters license is
also wanted. to produce funds with
which game and fish may be protected.
The license law in view is 81 per year,
with no licenses furnished to boys UNI
der 16 years of age unless written con-
sent of parent or guardian is given.
Iowa. is the only state in the north
without a resident hunters license.
Another object is the enactment OF a
river license for the netting of coarse
fish On the boundary waters, and in that
way lessen the propagation of carp and
other undesirable fish. A ferret law,
prevent the hunting Of rabbits by fer
rets. is also desired. Dynamiting or
killing fish with explosives of any kind
is sought to be made "a crime punish
able by imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary. It is also sought to make inter-
ference with. or resisting a game war
den. a punishable offense.
The fee system for deputy game
warder1s is to be done away with. ii
the association has its way. and depu-
ty game and fish wardens will be put
on straight salaries. The association Is
working on .the theory that unless
something is done soon to protect the
fish and game of Iowa, it will not be
MANY years before Iowa will not be in
need of any game or fish law.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01
FARM AT AUCTION
A Fine 24o Acre Farm in Northern
Iowa Will E;e Sold From the Block
Wednesday, Oct. z.

Wednesday, Oct. Z, at p. M, will
sell at public auction, my farm three
miles east and one mile north of Cor
with, Iowa, beautiful tract two hun
dred and forty acres in extent, every
foot of it having a natural drain and
the soil rich sandy loan. Eight car
loads of tile are already in place.
Buildings are new, roomy and conn
Portable. Farm is all we'll fenced and
cross-fenced, forty-fve acres being
fenced in with woven wire. want ev-
cry man who is in the market for farm
to attend this sale. You will make the
price, Send t, the owner OF the farm
for circular describing farm and show
ing photograph OF buildings. Terms ST.
900 down, one half of balance March
1, 1909; remainder can be left on place
for five years at 5 per cent interest.
Sale at farm.
ALBERT MITCHELL,
Proprietor,
f. w. BARCLAY, Corwith, Iowa.
Auctioneer, Mason City, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

ard from there will go to Niagara
Falls, crossing at that point the Cam
adam boundary, and wetting their
wheels with the waters of the Allan
tic From there to New ork, and
from that port the couple will ship to
Algiers. north Africa, touring Algiers,
Egypt. and The Sahara. From AleXan-
dria they will again ship to Palestine,
for q tour of the Holy Lands, and
from there will go to Turkey. From
Turkey the route will be north to Aus
tria, and the following three years VIII
be spent in Europe, the winters in the
southern part and the summers in the
north. Mr. and Mrs. Hover expect to
cross every country of Europe at least
one way, and some of them two ways.
and several will tour extensively. In the
winter of 1911 they will ship to India,
tour that country, or such of 1t as is
possible. From India they will go by
steamer to China. and will tour the en-
pire as well as Japan, the Philippines,
and Hawaii. They expect to reach San
Francisco again in the summer of 1912.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hover expect to be the
first man and wife to drive a vehicle of
any kind, regardless of the power used,
two WAYS across the United States. Pri-
marily the trip was taken in the in
terests OF Mr.. Hover's health. and on
the advice Of his physician that he
must stay away from his business for
time. The trip has already resulted
beneticially, and the couple is antici-
pating a most enjoyable, profitable, and
instructive journey Mr.. Hover is drig-
ing the car himself, and so far has
had no mishaps. Il am careful" he
says. land John Barley-Corn has
nothing whatever to do with it. For
these reasons we are not looking for
trouble"
Mr.. Hover is driving a Maxwell
twenty horse power. two cylinder AT
New York he will get four cylinder
car. He carries the colors of the Spok-
ane Motor club, of which he is mem
Der.
Mr. and Mrs. Hover left for the east
at 1880. Their stop here was for light
repairs and overhauling at the Ed
ridge Beebe company's garage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01
BENSON IN NEW ROLE.

Former Marshaltown Boy Appearing
in "The Angel of the Trail"
Mr.. Clyde Benson, son of former
Councilman H. j. Benson, of the Sec
ond ward, now a resident Of Union, has
just opened in a new role in the APP
pearance of a new production, THE
Angel of the Trail" Mr.. Benson is
supporting Miss Selma Herman, who
is managed by the Howard Hall
Amusement company. The company
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01
BOTH CREWS REINsTATED.
Abbott Head -on Collision Charged t
Profit and Loss.

Profit and Loss.
The Investigation OF the recent head
on collision at Abbott, on the Iowa
Central. was held in this city Wednes-
day, and as a. result both crews were
treinstated While both might have
been held partially responsible. the
fact that the track condition may have
had something to do with the accident
was taken into consideration. The
crews concerned were Conductor Frank
SNYDER and Engineer James T. Elder,
and Conductor ]. j. Hayes and Engi-
neer Will Clagier.
The two engines damaged in the
wreck, Nos. So and 204, reached the
shops last night. Both engines are
badly damaged, altho the So is much
more so than the other one Both
had their boiler heads crushed in, and
their pilots broken off. The cab of
the So was totally destroyed, and it was
otherwise disabled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

opened in Wilmington, Del, Tuesday
night, Sept. %, and on last Monday
night opened a weeks engagement at
the Grand, Philadelphia. The pro-
duction is taking well, and the OPEN
ing night at Philadelphia saw larger
audience than has been in the theater
this season. The company has two or
three more week stands before going
into New York for an extended run.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01
Married Man in Trouble.

A married man who permits any
member Of the. family to take anything
except Foley'si Honey and Tar for
coughs, colds and lung trouble, is gull
ty of neglect. Nothing else is as good
for all pulmonary troubles. The gen.
uine Foley's Honey and Tar contains
no opiates and is in a yellow pack
age. Mcbride & Will Drug company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01
Saved His Bows Life.

my threeyear-old boy was badly
constipated. had high fever and was
in an awful condition. / gave him two
doses of Foley's Orino Laxative and the
next morning the fever was gone and
he was entirely well. Foley's Orino
Laxative saved his life" A. Wolkush,
Casmer. Wis. Mcbride & Will Drug
company
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01
Geo. ]. Allen. optical specialist.
Full line elegant signet rings at AL

Full line elegant signet rings at AL
lens.
------ 60
Roquefort. brick and New York
cream cheese at Peckhan's grocery.
Mrs. A. B. Anthony, of Clinton, who
has been visiting in this city at the
homes of her brother, Mr.. j. +. Tallett,
and sister Mrs. III. j. Allard. arrived
in the city Wednesday evening from
Traer, where she has been visiting for
a week with her sister, Mrs. p. May
nard. She will be here a few days be-
fore returning home.
----->~~------
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. WATSON, 312
West Main street, issued invitations
today for the marriage Of their only
child, Miss Amy Hamilton WATSON. to
Mr.. Robert Clifton Valentine. on Sat-
urday morning, Oct. II, at 10 o'clock
Mr.. Valentine is an only son of Mr..
and Mrs. L. L. Valentine, former resi-
dents here but now of Webster City,
and is credit man for the Marshall Oil
COMPANY
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01
MARRIED..
Harrison Shannon.

Mr.. B. w. Harrison and Miss Ruby
NJ Shannon, both of Toledo, were mar
ried at the Methodist parsonage at
2:30 o'clock this afternoon by Rev. NJ.
N. Smith. Present at the ceremony
We're Mr.. and Mrs. o. III. Chitty, of
Toledo, and the grooms father. Mr..
E. w. Harrison, of the soldiers home.
Mr. and Mrs. Harrison will live in To-
ledo. The latter is the daughter of
Mrs. Elizabeth Shannon, of that place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01
shattuck-Schaper

| Mr.. Harry Shattuck and Miss Vena
r. Schaper, both of Rhodes, We're mar
ried at the office Of the officiating jus
tice, S. L. Peek, Wednesday afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs. Shattuck
| will live on farm near Rhodes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01
Are You Only Half Aliua2

People with kidney trouble are so
weak and exhausted that they are only
half alive. Fcley's Kidney Remedy
makes healthy kidneys, restores lost
vitality, and weak, delicate people are
restored to health. Refuse any but
Foley's. Mcbride & Will Drug COM
pany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01
Temple of Economy.

We have just received this morn
ing by express another lot of ladies'
fall hats. These are just from the man
ufacturer and the latest and most de-
sirable shapes. Come early and get
your pick. Temple of Economy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01
OBITUARY.
Naef.

Ralph, the 3-monthsold son Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Naef, Arson street,
died at 1875 o'clock this morning of
commissions. Short services will be held
at the home Friday. The burial will be
in Riverside.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Pres
byterian church will meet Friday at
ternoon with Mesdames H.L.Laird and
G. G. Bassett at the Laird home, 52S
North Third street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

Attend the social to be given by w.
u. Norman's Sunday school class in
the basement of the Presbyterian
church Friday night. Numerous tat
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

business meeting, to discuss minor
matters of the Spinning Wheel chap
ter, d. A. r., was held Wednesday
afternoon, at the home of Mrs. H. j..
Howe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

If you want good bread use Elec-
trio flour. 1t doesn't cost as much as
most other brands, but is as good as
the best. Ask your grocer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

The condition of Mrs. John w. Bog
gle shows a slight change for the bet
ter today. altho there is no marked
Improvement in her condition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

& Your daily appearance may make a
difference to you. Looks count in dol
lars. Just patronize Henry Pappe for
your clothing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

New wolfe skirts, the greatest values
ever offered for the price. Made to fit
without extra charge. See them. NJ.
F. Andrews.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

1t is getting to be husl1ing time.
Henry Pappe has your nitts ready for
Won
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

Just received, our first shipment of
Jones Dairy Farm Little Pig Saus-
age Try "a pound. L. S. Peckham
Grocery company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

The Friends church Ladies' Aid So
ciety will meet with Mrs John Whin-
cry. 517 North First street. Friday aft
ernoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

Buckwheat cakes, maple syrup and
LITTLE Pig Sausage make a good
breakfast these cool mornings. We
have the sausage maple syrup and
Michigan buckwlleat flour. l.. S. Peck
ham Grocery company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

You can buy your canning pears
cheap at Batesole & Clemens.
Mr. and Mrs. j. o. Monohon visited
today with relatives in Liscomb
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

The body of George N. Van Dugan,
who died near Coffeyville, Kas., on
Monday Of consumption, arrived in the
city Wednesday night and was taken
to Gearing today for burial. Mr.. Van
DUNCAN was 63 years of age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01
Watch for w. ]. Bryan at Elite.
DR.. Wood, eye, ear. throat. Glasses.

Ladies' watches very cheap at AL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

Claim Agent Mccoy. of the Iowa
Central, was in the city today ON bus
mess.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

The Ladies' Missionary Society of
the Congregational church will meet
with Mrs W. ]. Head, 70S West
Church street, FRIDAY afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Painter arrived
home Wednesday evening from Indian
apolis, Muncie, and other Indiana
points. also Chicago, where they have
been visiting for month.
Mr.. George a. Olson returned this
morning from y. few days visit with
relatives i'm Minneapolis. His sister,
Mrs. Elmer Linstedt, accompanied him
to Minneapolis and willsanake that city
her home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-01

Mrs. w. l.. Humphrey, 212 North
Fifth street, entertained the Luxerit
Bible class at its regular meeting.
Wednesday afternoon. The attendance
was good.