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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-08-27
Governor Smith Suggests
Plan for Convict Problem.
Seven Pertinent Points Clearly Develop
ed in an Able Message to the
General Assembly,

1872
ted of crime together within ues.
tiOns which are incident to the s0Iu.
ton to this problem. :.
There were other mattersstOf
legislation, undisposed ofyand
pending before your bodies when
they adjourned which weFe OF
great Importance, but this sOno
question involves so much to- the
state that I have deemed III beSt
to include no other in the work Of
the present session. a@afa
While no maudling sentiment
should interpose between the
terminal and the punishment fox
crime, I believe that we will all
agree that the leasing out of con.
victs in Georgia should cease.
The problem Of handling five
thousand convicts is serious, and
full of difficulties. They should be
punished and yet not treated
brutally. An effort should
be made to encourage refornations
among them. I concede that there
is little hope of reformation as 20
many of the convicts, but there
must be some who can be improved
by proper effort during their con.
fnement. While a mercenary
motive should in no sense be the
purpose of handling convicts,
still if they can be made self
supporting, and be so handled as
to bring some benefits to the state
without violating the obligations
of the state, such result is certain.
Iy to be desired. a,s
My own opinion is that the
of Georgia could be used !.
in a way by which humane treatsx
ment might be assured, oppOrtu a
nifty for reformation afforded, and
yet contribute greatly to the DEOe <
gress and prosperity of the entire b
state. Il ID.
Foremost among the Opportuni-
ties presented is the extension of
the Western and Atlantic railroad
The Western and Atlantic inIits !
present form is a great property,
but it will be in danger at the
of the lease to the
Nashville, Chattanooga and Sd.
Louis Railroad company unless the
scheme of it's originators is execut,
ed, and it is extended to deep
water at one or more of our ports.
For the present I suggest a plan
of handling the convicts which,
while promising less, is simpler
and easier, but out of which hope i
eventually to see grow the larger
uses which I have mentioned.
First. Submit a constitutional
to the people which,
will name the time beyond which
the leasing of convicts Of Georgia
shall cease.
CONTINUED on 4th Page.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-08-27
Cloud Bursts and Damaging RainfaIls In
Georgia and the Carolinas.
Augusta Under Water and Savannah River Valley Water
Swept. Disastrous Results of Storm Greater
Than Ever Before.

Twenty two persons are dead
and millions of dollars worth OF
property has been destroyed as the
result of the most serious flood
that has swept over Augusta and
other Georgia cities and the Caro-
linas in twenty years. Traffic is
blocked in the flooded districts
and wire and telephone communi-
cation cut off making it almost i'm
possible to get reports in detail.
The reports from Augusta early
Thursday morning state that the
big dam at the head Of the Angus
ia canal broke under the great
strain of water upon it and that
practically every street is covered
with water and many of the stores
have been abandoned. The Sa-
vannah riverat Augusta has reach
ed a height of thirty eight feet and
the water is two to four feet in
Broad street. The big bridge
across the Savannah river went
) down. with the rush of waters and
the dam at the head of the locks
seven miles above the city collaps-
ed, adding to the flood. Three
deaths, two white persons andone
negro have been reported.
At 8 O'Clock last night the tele-
graph operators employed by the
Western Union Telegraph Com
pany swan to the Chamber of
Commerce building and cut in on
q wire that had not been cut
down.
Despite the fact that the city
was warned last night that there
was danger of the dam breaking,
there will be considerable loss in
business houses of all kinds.
Estimates at midnight place the
financial loss close to the half
million mark.
There we're several fires report
ed, but as the fires are in outlying
districts the extent of the damage
cannot be learned. 1t is said the
Nixon and Danforth cotton ware
house was destroyed by fire to-
gether with the Nixon Wholesale
Grocery warehouse. A fire was
also reported in the Georgia Rail
way shops.
Despite the fact that the water
stands six feet in the residence dis
district of the city and deeper in
other portions, there has been no
Indication that the people are SUI
fering beyond being marooned in
the upper stories of their dwellings.
On Green street, where the Sa-
cred Heart Church is situated,
there is six feet of water. At the
Union depot the Georgia Railway
reports ten feet of water.
The Southern cannot get a train
in or out of the city. The Charles
ton and Western Carolina had to
annul their trains early this morn
ing. The Georgia trains come
as far as Harrisonville yard, about
two miles from the shed.
AS to the damage caused by the
flood it is impossible to estimate
but it will be imme, Sc.
Allbusi ness was suspended here
by 10 o'clock Wednesday morning
Everybody is busy moving up
stairs.
The flood is the worst in Angus
ta's history.
Athens, Aug. 26.-Considerabl
damage was done here to the stree
aud buildings by the flood of Mon
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-08-27

Governor Hoke Smiths message
to the general assembly on the con-
vict question was read Tuesday
morning both to the house and
the senate amid deep attention and
subsequent comments that were
! highly favorable.
The governor declares at the out
set of his message that the leasing
of convicts in Georgia should cease.
He declares also his belief that
the states 5000 convicts can be
used in a way by which humane
treatment viii be assured, opportu-
nifty for reformation afforded, and
the progress and prosperity of the
state at the same time greatly futh-
cred.
He next points out the opportun-
ity thus presented of extending the
Western and Atlantic railroad to
the ocean. He comments also on
the possibility of building high
ways, grading dirt roads and drain
ing swamp lands.
The governor expresses his hope
in this connection that the time
will come when from whatever
system may be adopted, there will
develop the exclusive utilization
of the convicts by the state in the
perfection of public highways and
other internal improvements, the
farms being used aAa basis of OPP
Grafton.
He commends the parole system
as part of the general plan and
urges the improvement of the re- |
formatory for the young.
The message contains seven
specific suggestions. He suggest
first that a constitutional amend
ment be submitted to the people |
which will name the time beyond
which the leasing of conviets in |
Georgia shall cease. Among the
other suggestions are: A bill to |
raise additional revenue for the
penitentiary system; the encourage
ment of each county to work its
misdemeanor convicts on the public
roads; the organization of road
working forces with suitable ma
chinery to build roads in those
counties that receive no convicts;
some action providing at least for
the investigation and report to the
next legislature on the extension of
the Western and Atlantic railroad |
by the convicts.
The message in part follows:
State of Georgia, Executive De
partment, Atlanta, August %,
To the General Assembly of the |
State of Georgia.
You have been called to meet !
in extraordinary session for the !
purpose of considering the dispo-
sition to be made of those convic- |
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-08-27
ABLY MAKE WAY IN CONSIDERING THIS RACE QUESTION:;
TO FACTS THEY ARE AND THE APPLICATION

ABLY MAKE WAY IN CONSIDERING THIS RACE QUESTION:
TO FACTS AS THEY ARE AND THE APPLICATION OF
COMMON SENSE To extent at least the road must
rectifed 1t evident howeve
intelligence that the whole
ignorant of it base and vicious
fashion the rights which permature given it,
white the controlling and dominating
firmly established and vigorously upheld until
shall be able to demonstrate its fitness
govern control ITSELF socially and politically Until such
problem recognized and agreed by the
people South there will be security
from periodical boodshed
creasng this solution will be brought home the
North exhibitions similar that being given Spring
feld-The Belman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-05
WOULD RECOVER CHARGES.
low. centra, Brings Suit Against

Iowa Central Brings Suit Against II.
J. Rsidel, Of Albion.
II. J. Reidel has been sued in the dis
trict court by the Iowa Central railway
company which seeks to recover $50.
balance of bill alleged to be due on a
shipment Of sheep. together with s
per cent interest from October 20 Of
last year. and the 4osts of the litiga-
ton
Plaintiff asserts that 1t undertook to
transport for the defendant, whose
home is near Albion, three cars Of
sheep from South ST. Paul, to Albion,
on Oct. %, 1907. It is claimed that Rel
del directed that shipment be made
from South st. Paul to Mason City
Junction, over the c.. M. s st. P,
and thence over the Iowa Central to
Albion.
1t is claimed that the shipment was
governed by interstate laws and the
decision OF the interstate commerce
commission which require that rail
roads must collect charges according
to the published tariff. The weight Of
Shipment was $4,000 pounds and freight
charges are, computed as $16a40 to
which is added $40 for feed en- route,
making total of $172.40. The shipper
paid $116.4O and thru some oversight
of the Iowa Central's agent, had the
, shipment delivered to him, so plaintiff
AYERS without paying the entire sum
due
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-05
Band Concert Tonight.

Band Concert Tonight.
At 8 o'clock tonight, in front Of the
court house, the Marshalltown Union
band will play the following program,
which has been arranged by Conduc-
tor Il. T. Nokes:
March, "Punjaub" Payne
Selection, waltz Dream" Strauss
Barytone solo, Rock of Ages ~.
(Arr.) Farmhouse
Mr. John Jeanette.
March, Call Of the Wild" ...:. .Eosey
Grand fantasia. from "Ermine". Verdi
Intermezzo, Flower Girl" .Wenrich
Romance, "Day Dreams" 81: Robinson
Medley. Sunny South" ....... .Lampe
Two-step, palm Garden Rag. Huffer
Conductor Nokes explains the omis-
sion Of numbers in recent concerts by
the failure of certain players to be on
hand for the concerts. He says that Of
ten an important part in a selection Is
assigned to a musician who happens
to be unavoidably absent from the
concert and that 1t makes 1t necessary
to leave out the number because 1t Is
poor taste to give it incomplete.
I'VE always try to give the program
exactly as planned" says Mr.. Nokes,
land when this is not done it is due to
some good and reasonable cause that
the people would appreciate II we were
able to let them know in time"
The concert at the Iowa soldiers
home will be given Friday night this
week at o'clock instead of Thursday
night, as is customary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-05
Large Assembly OF Marshall
County Soldiers For Two
Days Outing
J. W. GOOD SPEAKS TOMORROW
Republican Candidate For Congress
From Fifth District Will Be Prin.
oipal Speaker on Closing Day-vsn
Law Will Also Deliver Address -
Camp Fire Will Be Held Tonight.

The eighteenth annual reunion OF the
Marshall County Veterans association
began at LeGrand today under most
suspicious surroundings The attend
ance was large. veterans from all parts
of the county being present A fine
program has been arranged, and un-
| der the shade OF the trees on the school
grounds reunion that will prove
most enjoyable gathering will last I'M
| til late Thursday afternoon.
| Thursday will be the big, day, when
| Mr.. James w. Good Of Cedar Rapids,
republican candidate for congressman
from the Fifth district, will be present
and deliver the principal address. c. H.
Van Law, Of this city, the republican
nominee for state senator. Will also
deliver an address Thursday.
The reunion opened at 1880 this
morning, with music by the Indian
band from the Iowa Sac and Fox res
ervation. The LeGrand Chorus club
sang America" and Rev. Josiah Pax
son gave the Invocation, j. NJ. Hockett,
cashier of the LeGrand Savings bank
| delivered the address OF well
come, and Rev. Josiah Paxson respond
ed on behalf of the association. An
other selection of the band was given
before adjournment for dinner.
The afternoon session began with
| al of n
! the band played an opening number. j.
S. Perry, of this city, who is always IN
demand at soldiers reunions, sang, az
| ter which Rev. s, s. Wyand,g of Al
bion, delivered an address. Mrs J. 3.
NJ Bishop, of Toledo, wife OF former
District on Inspector Bishop, told OF
4 the experiences Of union family In
4 the south during the war. The roll
/ call Of battles, by G. w. Malin, OF To-
4 ledo, followed and brought the after
noon gathering to a close.
Tonight . camp fire, which Is one
1 of the big features at veterans reun-
1 ions, will be held. STORES ar wnr Gays,
4 and "reminiscences of engagements fu
4 which the members of the association
participated, will be told by different
4 members.
Among those who went to the re-
union today from this city were ]. c.
Meyers and wife, A. f. Haradon, e. b
Zines, Vs.. w. Reed, and William Wal
lace; A. d.. Allen G. G, Hand, and l..
4 NJ. Crate; Of the soldiers home; ~.
r. Johnson, ]. s. Powers, and M. E.
Thurston, of Liscomb; Robert Dem
bow, A. Van Ripper, j. N. Robertson, q.
Palmer, James Bridgeman and wife,
John Bivens, Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Kent
and w. F. Culver, all Of Albion. !.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-05
Central Iowa Circuit is Busy il
Advertising Events in Dis
tant Points
SIMPSON LENDS HELPING HAND
Secretary Of the State Fair Has Two
Men Out to Help in Work for Iowa
misunderstanding Martin, Of EIdora
to WapeiIo-ssorstary Clark Will
Visit Bushnell, III.

Secretaries and other officers Of CEN
trail Iowa county fairs are showing &C
t!vity in securing horses for the cen
trail Iowa circuit races, which will be
on during the county fairs in the fall.
Secretary j. c. Simpson, of the ststte
fair, is lending helping hand, and
has dispatched two men to distant
points to secure horses for the Iowa
races. The different county fair Of
flcers are working together in the mat
ter of securing a large field Of horses.
Secretary II. S. Martin Of the Har-
din county fair, Eldora, left Tuesday
look over the field OF the Louisa co,ln-
ty district fair, and advertise the
events of the central Iowa circuit. Sec
rotary W. M. Clark, of the Marshall
county fair, will go to Bushnell, Ill.,
where he will attempt to interest
horsemen In the Iowa fairs. Presiden,
j. NJ. Hemingway, Of the Franklin
county fair, Hampton, is on similar
mission, as is also H. S. Stanberry, Of
the Cerro Gordo county fair. Mason
City. who is at Fonda, where the fail
is in progress. Secretary Simpsons
men will visit LaHarpe. ILL.,. and Fig
ginsville, Mo-, in the interests of the
central Iowa district and the state
fair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-05
oEs MONIES ELks HERE.
Stop for Short Time While En- Route
to WATERLOO

Stop for Short Time While En- Route
to Waterloo.
Three hundred members Of the Des
,Moines Elks invaded MarshalltoWn to-
day. They came in on special train
over the Chicago Great Western,
which arrived here few minutes be-
fore noon. having left the capital city
at 10 o'clock They were accompanied
by band Of thirty pieces, some Of
whom were dressed in fancy costumes
to attract attention and make amuse-
ment for witnesses.
The Elks themselves were attired In
summer uniforms. with white shirts,
blue ties and white flannel hats. blue
trousers and all wore appropriate
badges. They made a pleasant sight
as they paraded up town to IN front
of the court house and then back to
their train, after visiting the E'lSs
lodge rooms on East Main street near
| Second avenue.
The delegation was on its way to the
state convention at Waterloo, and VIII
return thru this city tomorrow even
| ing on the special train. Their travel
! ing equipment consisted Of seven
! coaches and a baggage car. They
were headed by Exalted Ruler SAINTS
and Secretary Joseph Geren. Some OF
the members were accompanied by
their wives. Many Of the travellers ex-
pressed regret that they were unable
to avail themselves Of the hospitality
of the local Elks, also Of the fact that
the Marshalltown Elks could not join
them and make the Journey to Water
loo.
The Marshalltown delegation will go
tomorrow morning and will be accom-
panied by the Marshalltown Union
band.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-05
TALKING lNTERURBAN
Old Charles city-MarshaIItewn Project
is Being Widely Discussed in coun-
ties to tho North-c. c. Wolf, Of
Parkersburo, Is Interested in the
Promotion - Promoters at Allison
To-day canvassins Situation.

A new interurban line between
Charles City and Marshalltown is q
project over which many Of the citi-
zens Of Butler and adjoining; counties
are interested. G. G. WOLF Of Partners
burg, and a number Of other menswho
are interested in the promoting of the
new road were at Allison today work
ing for the proposed electric interur-
ban railroad. The projected road will
pass thru Greene, Allison. Parkers-
burg, Grundy Center, and many inter-
vening points between Charlea.tGity
and Marshalltown.
Some of the citizens of the city are
very enthusiastic about the proposition
and general encouragement is being
received by the promoters. A railroad
over the proposed route would take in
some excellent towns including four
county seats. The project haS been
considered for several years. .sa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-05
In the Police Court.

Three men charged with intoxication
by Chief Of Police Nicholson were up
before Justice Willard this morning.
Henry Ward of Marshantown, who has
kindred depending on him, promised to
60 to work If released and on this con-
dition the magistrate let him go. Cases
against Ed Wignall of Toledo, and
Fred Savage, who said he worked with
c., NJ, & st. P. construction gang
east Of Pickering, were dismissed also
on the understanding that they would
both leave town.
"A fourth man charged with intoxica-
ton by Chief Nicholson was heard be-
fore Justice 8. E. Peek, who committed
him to Jail for four days as a fine of
SIS was unconecttble. The defendant
was Russell Hopson. coiored man. Of
this city,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-05
Local Weather Record.

Even after yesterdays mild rain and
the decided GOODNESS it brought, the
weather turned right around and got
just about as. hot as ever The max
imum temperature was 81 degrees,
within one degree of the record OF
the two previous days. The miniraum
was So. and the mean 60, while Mon
days maximum was 90, minimum 65,
and mean 72. The rainfall Monday
was but 09 inch, and not quite as
much as the weather sharps believe
would be beneficial to the country
generally.
Last night was considerably cooler
and folks could sleep with the xiv
ers" on without discomfort. At g.
m. the temperature was co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-05

trail and northwestern Iowa ought to
take pride in building up this school
which Is right at their doors.
Let the homes support the college,
for the college near your homes adds
value TO those homes.
If Yale or Harvard were near your
homes. how would the value Of those
homes be increased? Did you ever
think of that? just think that over,
and then help the college near your
homes.
Every family should send for the
new catalogs of Ellsworth. You will
be pleased with many Of the special
features of this schol.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-05
GOES TO PANAMA.
w. s. Davis, Iowa Central Blacksmith
Leaves for Canal Zone.

W. S. Davis, a well known Iowa
Central blacksmith, and member
Of the committee that was chosen to
meet General Superintendent Noonan
relative to settlement of the strike.
leaves tonight for Panama, where ne
will enter the employ Of the govern
ment shops Of the Panama railroad.
Mr.. Davis went to Oskaloosa Tuesday
evening, spent the day with his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Davis, and
tonight will leave Oskaloosa for New
Orleans. from which point he will sail
Saturday morning at II o'clock. He
will be stationed at Gorgona. Mrs. Da-
Wis and family will join Mr.. Davis IN
the canal zone in the fall, and Will
probably move in September.
William Dooley. blacksmith, Will
take Mr.. Davis place on the commit
tee that will confer with Mr.. Noonan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-05
New Janitors EMPLOYED,

The school board, in its regular
meeting Tuesday night. elected James
Holiday as janitor of the Click
school, at salary Of $50 per month
for the school year. Samuel Harter
was elected janitor of the Arnold at
the same salary.
]. G. Carter, high school tanitor,, and
superintendent of janitors, was voted
an increase of from $50 to $50 for the
summer months. 1t was the expression
of the board that Mr.. Carter had
saved the district many times more
than the. increase in salary during the
present summer, whom he : has had
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-05
Ellsworth coIIsae.l

Ellsworth college, Of Iowa Falls, Ia.
is now one Of the best founded col
leges Of Iowa. This has been made so
by recent large addition of buildings
and equipments. and, also. by great
endowment represented by 5000 acres
OF good improved Iowa land. The fac
ulty, too, meets the requirements Of the
new Iowa school law.
These considerations make Ellsworth
che of the permanent educational in
situations of Iowa. The people of CEN
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-05
GOOD IOWA COAL. II.

1t Will Pay You to Order It Now Of
South Side Coal Company.
We have some Of the best Iowa coal
mined and we can make you very at
tractive prices for early delivery. The
coal keeps we'll in the bin and Is free
from stone and Stag. Would like to
have you see this coal and get our
prices. Suppose you order a load now
or better still, put in your winters sup
ply.
SOUTH SIDE COAL COMPANY.
Telephone "a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-05
DISCRIMINATING LADIES.
Enjoy Using Herpioide on Account Of
It's Distinctiveness.

Enjoy Using herplcioe on ACCOUNT OF
Its Distinctiveness.
The ladies who have used Newbro's
Herpicide speak of 1t in the highest
terms, for it's quick effect in cleansing
the scalp of dandruff and also for its
excellence as general hair dressing. 1t
makes the scalp feel fresh and 1t allays
that itching which dandruff will cause.
Newbro's Herpicide effectively cures
dandruff, as it destroys the germ that
causes it. The same germ causes hair
to fall out, and later badness; in kill
ing it, Herpicide stops falling hair and
prevents badness. It is also an ideal
hair dressing, for it lends an aristo-
cratic charm to the hair that is quite
distinctive. Sold by leading druggists.
Send 1Oc in stamps for sample to The
Herpicide Co., Detroit, Mich. Two
sizes, soc and s1.0o. For sale at all
drug stores.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-08-05

charge Of all Of the extensive i'm
provements being made to the differ
ent ward buildings.
"A recommendation made by the mn
ance committee Of the board is to the
effect that all bills against the district
must be filed the day before the regu-
lar meeting. to insure payment at the
meeting. In case they are not HE'D
by that time action will not be taken
until the regular meeting Of the fol-
lowing month.