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If you have not read an ad. in a week you are not “in touch" with things in this city —no matter what else you've read Vt ILL r:/IE XIII., No. 241 AUGUSTA FAST RESUMING HER NORMAL ACTIVITY On Every Side Gigantic Efforts are Putting Things to Right—Every Official Working, Thousands Lab oring and Streets, Buildings and Canals are Being Placed in Former Excellent Condition. The special relief committees in charge of the work of taking care of th e flood sufferers are: From citizens: Capt. W. B. Young, chairman and Messrs. Bowdre Phinizy, Thomas Barrett, Jr., R. E. Allen, F. B. Pope, Thos. W. Loyless and Charles Estes. From council: Messrs. E. 0. Kaibfleisch, .1. E. Woodruff, R. .1. Bates, Austin Branch, J. P. Saxon, all from council, and Messrs. E. B. Hook and C. B. Matheny from the city at large. Mr. C. A. Rowland, president of the Associated Charities, is also.at tending by special invitation and is assisting in managing the work in a splendid manner, in the estimation of his co-laborers. WATER ON DAILY FROM BTO 11 A. M. The water supply of the city is plentiful to supply the needs of the City and will b e maintained. The water will be turned on dally from 8 o’clock until 11 o’clock until the regular supply is available again. PREPARATIONS FOR RE-OPENING UPPER BRIDGE. The Retail Merchants’ Association of Augusta held a meeting toda,v shortly after noon and the North Augusta bridge was the chief topic for discussion. A large amount of trade comes to Augusta from over the river and consequently the merchants are much interested in the opening of the bridge to the general public. A committee consisting of Messrs. W. T. Field. Jos. H. Day and A. B. VonKamp was appointed to confer with other commercial bodies of the city and the city council in an effort to effect a plan whereby the bridge can be immediately opened. To this end the following resolution was adopted: Be it resolved by the Retail Merchants’ Association of Augusta that whereas, on ac count of the recent flood which covered our city, ruined much of our goods and disorganized business we, the Retail Merchants’ Association, earnestly request the city council of Augusta to at once open North Au gusta bridge for passengers and traffic, and that the liability as to who is responsible for the repairs be determined later. Resolved, That a committee from this association be appointed to meet with other similar committee from other public bodies and urge the adoption of this resolution. BUSINESS ACTIVITY RESUMED EVERYWHERE. Business activity is being resumed in every section of the city and people from all the surrounding country are coming into the city to trade. Merchants are prepared t o supply all demands made and while in many instances the scenes present a very much disorganized state of affairs still everybody is doing business. The entire territory around the city missed anything akin to heavy rains and in many instances the people are actually suffering for rain, the crops deteriorating rapidly on this account. WATER TURNED INTO CANAL WEDNESDAY. The work of restoring the city is being pushed rapidly and every city official in all departments is kept busy during the whole day. Mayor Dunbar, Commissioner Wingfield, Superintendent Twiggs, and Dr. Eugene Murphey are no doubt four of the busiest men to be found in the whole country. The temporary work on the canal above the pumping station s being rushed so that the water can be allowed to come down to the pumping station and be forced over to the reservoir on the Hill to supply the city. Several hundred hands are at work on the canal, and it will probably be ready for the water to be turned in tomorrow. RIVERSIDE MILLS PARTIALLY RESUMED. Thursday the contract will be awarded for the permanent work and as soon as it is given out work will start without delay so that the mills can be operated at the earliest moment. All the mills are in readi. ness to resume as soon as they can get power. The Riverside Mills started up part of their machinery Monday afternoon, but it is only used to clear away the effects of the flood. The Riverside Mills are using all the colored labor they can secure. CELLAR PUMPING PROGRESSES RAPIDLY. The pumping of the water from the cellars is progressing rapidly and it is expected that the committee from the Chamber of Commerce will devise further means to break the so-called monopoly of pumping. Work of repairing the North A ugusta bridge will probably be start ed Wednesday and it will be determined later who will pay for the work. Contractors stand ready to do the work on this basis and it Is quite certain that activities will commence in this way within the next few hours. FERRIES INSTALLED NEAR BOTH BRIDGES. In the meantime a ferry system has been installed at North Au gusta bridge and Center street, but owing to the fact that approaches are lacking it is impossible to handle traffic over this system satisfac torily. At Center street it will probably be established within a short, time as it will be quite a while before the bridge is constructed and ready for the public. It is expected that North Augusta bridge will be open for regular traffic within three weeks and the street cars will be traveling Saturday next. TWENTY-FIVE MORE WAGONS ARE NEEDED Dr. Eugene Murphy, president of the Board of Health, states that he is in need of about 25 more wagons and that he can use this number Wednesday morning and for several days thereafter. He states that he is paying a uniform price of $3.50 per day and only wishes the driver at this price as the Board of Health will furnish men to load and unload the wagons. TWO STATES’ CARGO NEARLY ALL SAVED. The river is about 11 feet deep today. Most of the cargo or tip steamer Two States has bpen recovered, except, of course, that which went overboard when the boat listed If the watpr goes down three feet, so the exact trouble with the hull may be ascertained, It Is probable some definite steps will be taken to wants either raising the- steamer or clearing the channel of her obstructive presence. ( r /hc House Was Ejected and ' Not the People; as Ordered A few days before the flood a writ of ejectment was taken out. bo. fore Judge Bennett for the person* occupying a house on Market Ht Yeaterday when the constable went to serve the writ, he found that the house in question had floated away, supposedly down tne river and another house had settled on the vacant lot. This Is a case where Instead of the occupants of the house being ejected, the house and its contents wer e ejected from its place by provl desclal causes. * THE AUGUSTA HERALD Forecast for Augusta and Vicinity— Fair tonight and Wednesday. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 1, 1908. Humpty Williams, Noted Safe Blower CONTRIBUTION!) RECEIVED TOOST The following is a list of contribu tions to the general relief fund re ceived Tuesday by Mr. E. B. Hook, secretary and treasurer: St. Paul’s Church $50.00 Georgia Grand Dodge Masons 10.00 Parian Paint Co 10.00 Dr. W. C. Miller 5.00 Haircloth & Blount, Wrtghts ville 18.75 Savannah Ben. Ass’n 500.00 Brown-Jewell Co.. Chatta nooga 25.00 Wm. D’A. Walker 100.00 Ogburn Hill Tobacco Co.. .. 50.00 Waynesboro Citizens 278.05 St. Valentine Society 87.63 McCaw Mfg. Co., Macon.. .. 100.00 Jos. W. Smitley, Schenec tady, N. Y 100.00 Total $1,244.38 George E., alias “Hnmpty” Williams, leader of Band of safe blowers, who has just made his con fession in the Essex County jail, at Newark, N. J. Their thefts amounted to more than S2SCrOO la jewels and other valuables. A sac-simile of a por tion of Williams written confession is shown to the left. Some of his tools are shown in the collection at the bottom. PRIMARIES HELD IN WIT STATES WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt.— With clearly defined Issues, popular candidates, an unusually large num ber of minor contests, good weather conditions, and with an entire country looking on, there was every induce ment for the voters of Vermont to go to the polls today for the annual state election. The candidates voted for were gov ernor and other Btate officers, con gressmen and members of the legis lature, the leaders on the republican «nd democratic tickets being Lieuten ant Governor Prouty, and former Mayor Burke, of Burlington. The In dependence league, prohibitionists and socialists also presented candidates for governor, but. not for the other | state offices. Voting in the cities and larger towns began at ft o’clock, but in the smaller communities the ballot boxes were not opened until JO o'clock. The balloting closes at sundown. With Lieutenant Governor Proul.v’s election admitted by all the opposing party leaders, the question of Inter eat In the election was that of the size of his plurality over former Mayor Burke, and the strength of the Independence league movement In this state. It was believed that both of these would have considerable bearing on the conduct of the national campaign. Gov. Sheldon has no Opposition. OMAHA, Neb. Primary elections are being held In Nebraska The state offlctrs from governor down will be nominated. Managers for Mayor Uahlrrian of Omaha, the candidate for governor in the democratic rate, sav that 37,000 democratic votes will be cast of which rishltnsn will receive over half. Governor Sheldon has no opposition for renonrtnatlon. First Primary for Michigan. DETROIT. The Michigan voters are casting their ballots for the first Pme for nomination by direct prlmarv for the candidates for governor and I lieutenant governor, Hon l-awton T. Hemlns has no opposition for the democratic nomination for governor. A hot fight Is on between the state auditor. Brsdley, and Governor War ner, for the republican nomination, i with a third man also in the race. r:...U3ary Wm ■’V ■ ■ • * \ ' .-V ■ IPlk • «8| l «a»grb£. «»»»i . 4a m^mm w SSsßm JAPAN'S OBJECTIVE WILL BEJICIGO CAPT. HOBSON SAYS THAT CHICAGO WILL BE CENTER OF OPERATIONS ■ i < CONTRACTING FOR SHIPS Japan Making Prepara tions While the United States is Not. CHlCAGO—Chicago will hr Japan's objective and this city will be the cen ter of tremedous military operations In the Amerlcan-Japanese war that Is bound to come within (he next ten years, aeeording to Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson. The captain's latest prediction of war was given out. last night upon hht arrival at the Audi tori uni Hotel on his way to Wisconsin, where he will lecture at a ehautau qua on "America's laek of defense "Japan has been preparing for win with the United States for years," ho said "She has contracted for the building of eleven dreadnought battle thlps in England and other foreign nountrles, under fictitious mimes. Him has replenished her rinanelgl cos fers Hnd has tnoney to burn and will make light Inside of, I will say sly years. "Japan Is ready, continued the cap ! »«ln, "and the United States Is not. Canada can easily lie entered, and through the G!■<■«!. Lakes to Chicago, from the north, and through Mexico from the south th- Ir ir'tops would In \ade the west, while their battleships would challenge the seaboard In the I'ourse of fils addn-ss Hob son referred to an Interview with Presld nt Roosevelt during which he said th" chief executive had Indicat ed his belief thiit defensive steps should be taken by the United Hiatt ’ i This statement had a sequal, ihe | following day when a severe repu diation of the Interview was given out at the white house. FIVE HUNDRED EBB TRAINED NURSE WBfiK Relief Committee Seta Aside Sum for Work Done by Mina Biggar and Aaaiat.nnt.s Work BeiiiK 1 Syateiuatized Police to be Stationed at Chemical Works. The relief committee met (tils morn I ing at 11.30 o'clock in dally session at the Chamber of Commeree. Mr. Hook made a miscellaneous rc port of the work being done, stating that In so far an po' slble every destl lul" person coming under the Imme till" util ice of tie rein in 111 ci mill in-fill relieved, and that the work was being carried on systematically. Mr. K G. Kalbflelseti reported a destitute fi:-e that had come under his notice and asked that Vo- relief committee send food and clothing. Upon the reading nl a complaint that disorders wi re occurring at the Georgia Chemical Works Welt, among crowds of p -ople who go tlielr to get water, Mr. K. It. Pope moved that po lice protection be provided. Mr. T. V\. Loyless stated that tbc Chamber of Commerce stood ready to make up any ileileb-ncy that might exist after Ihe relief committee had expended all Its funds In the work of aiding the needy. A communication was read from Bavannah Cotton Exchange, offering a .donation, .md apropos of this Mr. loyless moved that alter 12 o'clock lonish' the relief committee decline all offer* ot assistance Alter eon slderublc discussion the motion was over-ruled Upon motion of Mr, Loyless, It was ordered that the sum 1500 be ap propriated to Miss lltggar, with which to curry on the work of caring for sick people, bv bet If -md a corps of trained nurses working under her di rection. C. T. Walker, chairman of the color ed committee, reported that tie was making an effort to «\ st-ma "the | work as much as possible, and that r,e found much sickness In the stylken territory, lie reported that medical supplies were greatiy needed and Mr. K I'. Rowland mated that he would see hI necessaries of this kind were furnished Chairman Walker also turned in |t)9.sb, being a eon rl but lon the general relict fund. DAILY AND S UNDAY $6.00 PER YEAR. CANDIDATE HISGEN iS NQWJO TIFIED THF. INDEPENDENCE PARTY NOTIFIED THEIR CANDI DATE IN NEW YORK CROWD VERY ENTHUSIASTIC Called Hisgen “Our Next President,” ‘ (Honest Tom Hisgen,” etc. NEW YORK In exclusive Orani ercy Square where, more than thirty years ago, Samuel .1. Ttlden trans formed the democratic party from the tragedy of Tweed corruption into u triumph of party decency, the Inde pendeneo party notified Its candidate for th,. presidency of his nomination, last, night, roared denunciation of the older parties and made a hid for pop ular favor. Mr. Hisgen, the candi date was kissed by twenty women. It was mi unique experience for the oc cupants of Hi,, graystone mansions to witness the enthusiasm of men and women gathered between the south end of the park and the Players club facing It. Leaders Cheered. Red lire, bands and constant cheer ing awoke the eoltoeß of the famous old place for the first time In many, malty yers. The old Gerard mansion, where some of the most* celebrated ■octal functions of by gone days wore held, rang with cheers, for our next president, mor,. cheers for “tlnil great leader, William Randolph Hoarst," and cyclones of bourse approval of the denunciations of both Mr. Hryun ami Mr, Taft, uttered by Thomas llls gen, the candidate, and Mr. Hearst, John Temple Graves, the candidate for vie,, president who was unable to be present, sent a telegram predicting success for the new movement. The crowd in the assembly rooms and hall ways was principally made up of laboring men and leaders of the Independence party from every slate In the union. Almost every utterance of Mr. Hisgen and Mr. Hears! wus received with noisy manifestations of approval, even when Mr. Hearst de pounced Boss Murphy and Mr. Ryan and Mr. Belmont, Mr. Hearst Makes Appearance. A string orchestra entertained the j crowd until Mr. Hearst came a few minutes before » o’clock. The Inde pendence leader canie In Ills dress clothes from a dinner. Following closely st. Ills heels were the most prominent men In the party, M. Q. j Palllser, A. J. Bolton, Arthur llrls bane, Clarence Shearn, John Pal mlerl, Henry Howell, John (1. Follcns beo, M. F Bunsen, John .1 Hooper, James II Butler, Reuben It. Lyon, and others. Mr Hearst was welcomed noisily as "our great leader" as "the breaker of trnstH," as "the friend of labor.” Be waved his acknowledgements and took a seat, at th u table set aside for Chairman Powell, who later notified Mr, Hisgen of his nomination. Three minutes after Mr. Hearafs arrival Mr, Hisgen came, He was heralded as "our next president,” as “the conquer or of Bryan,” and as “Honest Tom Hisgen.” Mr. Hisgen Notified. Mr. I’alllser on behalf of tho hoard ! of governors welcomed the guests of the club and then gave the guvel to j Mr .Powell. "When election day has passed, - j said Mr, Howell. “It will lie dlscover -lid that this new party has coma to [ stay and exercise an Influence on the : affairs -if the nation. We adopted a platform that we believe Is the best platform ever adopted by a political party In the United States. We next Hought a leader to take our banner In Ids strong arms and It Is my privi lege and pleasure, Mr. Hisgen, to re port to you that we have selected you to bear our standard until victory Is won." Mr Hisgen who ws* seated beside Mr Hearst. arose while the audience cheered him and the crowd outside re-echoed the cheers Walking down Hie renter aisle, Mr. Hisgen took Ills stand, munuHiTlpt In bund Without attempt at oratory or re sort to trick of gesture, he began his speech and proceeded through the 5,1/00 words of It In a business like LET THE PEOPLE KNOW WHEN YOU ARE READY FOR BUSINESS ONCE MORE Every hour of the day Augusta business concerns especially In the retail districts, are resuming business. The work of cleaning tie of rushing new goodit, supplies and machinery has steadily been going on. Give the good news to II the people of the city and to the world as fast as possible that Augusta Is ready once more, for tho biggest and best business In er history. * The merchants and tin manufacturing plants who are going to do the business are those wi,.» .. i - ad., to do the buslnesa and who let* the people know they ire ready once more. THERE’# GOING TO BE PLENTY OF BUSINESS FOR THOBE WHO ARE ABLE TO HANDLE THE BUSINESB. "Constancy to purpose" In advertising is right in the be ginning—will make the small est success germ grow up to full size tmfnlHtjgly. JAPANESE AGENT SOUNDS MOSEIEII CHINESE-AMERICAN ALLIANCE IS DISCUSSED ON A SECRET VISIT AMERICAN FLEET IN PACIFIC Cunning Much Concern to the Tokio Government. NEW YORK A Washington dis patch to the New York American nays: , Ihe secret of Ambassador T*. kahlra’.s mysterious visit to President Roosevelt a: Oyster Bay last Satur day became known today. Thn re presentative of Japan went to Oyster Hay to sound President Roosevelt on Be- question ol a t’hincse-Auiertcau alliance. Baron Taknhiru, it is understood, told the president bluntly that he had been ordered by the mikado to in form Mr. Roosevelt that the presence of two American fleets In the Psxitfle aas causing much concern to tho I’okio government. This coming on lop or the agitation In certain quar ter:. for a Chinese American uMiance. Hie baron said, bad aroused public opinion In bis country to suoli an ex tent that changes might have to ho made In the plans fur the reception of Admiral Sperry’s fleet lu Japanese waters. "All this bus coinc to light today In ronueetlon with the report cabled Ironi Pekin that the Chinese govern ment Is considering the recall of Minister Wu Ting Fang, tho repre sentative ol China here "That development of world wide Importance are impending Is also tn dlcatcd by the tact that Baron Tu uahtra spent a part of yesterday with Secretary Root, in Clinton, N. J ” Wu It Surprised WASHINGTON. I know nothing about Bits matter whatever, and I am surprised ai the announcement,’’ sai l ! Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese minister ! last night, when naked concerning the truth of a statement In a cablegram | irom I’ekln, which announced that hi i \ government was conHldurlug bis re call because of alleged Indiscretion ;. Mr. Wu said thtfl most of lits public speeches have been made In Conner-- I lion with educational events, and that 1 he has ut all time* been guided by tho idea of further remen I lag the frlend hlp between the Butted States and China. He said that he knew Liang Tung Yen, who Is mentioned as his possible successor, but ho would suy no more concerning that gontlcniuu. UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS MEETING BOSTON, Muss Soldiers and sai lors who served In the urtny and navy or the United States during the Span ish Wur gathered here more thun five thousand Strong for formal opening !~f an annual encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans. Thn i opi ning meeting wss purely routine Tomorrow a great parade feature J of the encampment program will bs hold. J. P. MORGAN’S YACHT COLLIDES WITH STEAMER NEW YORK Thn yacht. Corsair, owned by J P. Morgan, collided In the East river off 12nd street, this morning with the Now Bedford line steamship New Hampshire. A pas senger on the New Hampshire named I Deniseres was seriously Injured. A large portion of the upper works of the New llamsphtre was torn away. No on# was Injured on board the Cor unlr and she escaped serious Injury. ! h could not he losrned whether or not Mr. Morgan was on hoard at th* ! Bin,, of the collision. way. He- was frequently Interrupted by cheers. The period that seemed to Impress the crowd most was this: "I do not believe that any living man can deliver the labor vote Into the hands of either Mr. Taft or Mr. Bryan.”