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VOLUME XIII., No. 259
Government Report of Conditions
That Caused Recent Freshet
Abnormal conditions attending the
tremendous ralnfa*. of August, which
caused the flood, has been outlined in
the regular publloa .or. of the climuto
iogical service of the department of agri
culture for the Georgia section. The
bulletin is oomprehenslve and most in
teresting in view of the fact that tho
unprecedented deluge caused the loss of
many lives and millions of dollars worth
of property.
Accompanying the published statistics
regarding the rainfall is a map cover
ing the territory where the heavy rains
fell. In Lincoln, Greene, Morgan, Oconee
Oglethorpe, Clark, Elbert, Hart and part
of Jackson and Franklin counties in
Georgia the rainfall ranged from 8 to 110
Inches, the neaviost being right at the
intersection of Hari, Madison and Elbert
counties, where the deluge assumed tho
proportions of a flood and over 20 inches
fall was registered.
The same precipitation was recorded
in parts of South Carolina and this
caused the great onrush of water that
enveloped Augusta when it came roar-i
ing down the Savannah river valley.
PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
The department has been careful in
getting up its estimates and concerning
the destruction wrought by the flood
in the immediate vicinity 61 Augusta
issues the following table:
Money value of property destroyed, in
cluding railroads, etc $1,000,000.
Money value of crops destroyed
$50,000.
Damage to farm lands by erosion de
posits SIO,OOO.
Money value of losses occasioned by en
forced suspension of business, prominent
among which is the shutting down of
four large cotton mills for three monts
$60,000.
Money value of property through flood
Seventy-Five Babies Helped
Through Milk and Ice Fund
Se v ©nty-five babies comfortable and
hyglanically fed during all the lpng,
hot summer months.
Seventy-five mothers who would
otherwise hav e been helpless lookers
on at the suffering and deprivation
of their little ones, made happy by
the knowledge’ that everything hu
manely possible for the safeguarding
of their health was done in a manner
more than satisfactory.
An uncountable number of really
ill people and convalescents furnish
ed for weeks at a time with the life
giving fluid, either in its first sweet
form or in the butter-milk, now con
sidered so essential for certain dis
eases.
Certain tubercular patients having
life sustained in them exclusively by
she many quarts of milk they have
consumed daily.
Hundreds and hundreds of pounds
of ice given away every day, ever
since the first warm days, made it
more of a necessity than a luxury.
Ice given not only where It was
imperatively needed to keep sweet
the milk used for the babies, but
where any kind of sickness made it
welcome, or where any form of help
lessness made It Justifiably given.
Countless numbers of bottles of pre
pared baby food or powderß for pre
paring the cow’s milk distributed
wherever there was a need for them.
Money in the treasury still for milk
and ice and prepared stuff for the
babies, to be used all during October,
and probably—if the demand Is not
too great—during a part of Novem
ber.
This is what The Herald milk and
ice fund has done and Is doing and
is going to continue doing.
Never has the Augusta public been
engaged In an enterprise bringing in
SUCCESSFUL MEN FROM
GEORGIA ORPHAN HOMES
Few realize what an Immense In
fluence the Orphans Homes are leav
ing on the world.
I wap In a city In Georgia recently
aud a man said: "Did you know that
th e lending wholesale druggist was
reared In the Orphans Home?” 1
said: "I am not snrprlsed, because
it Is often times the poor boy who
has a helping hand reached out to
him that rises to the top.”
In another city a leading divine
was proud to speak of a Georgia or
phanage as his foster mother. He
was but one of«*nany noble sons and
daughters.
The legal profession is also invaded
by orphans One of the most prom
inent lawyers In Georgia, one who
hue always stood for the defenceless.
Is an honor to that old home that
also /ta»e to Georgia a governor and
a mgfh-r of BUI Arp Recently South
Georgia laid many flowers upon the
grave of one of her noblest lumber
men who was s poor orphan boy.
Go Into business houses, in one of
these stone four orphan boys have
won their way up to success. The
pressman of one of Atlanta's big
dallies for years was a big. brawn?
eed haired orphan boy, uow succeed .
THE SUNDAY HERALD
I warnings principally by merchants on
I me south side of Broad street) $50,000.
AN AUGUSTAN
IN THE DELUGE.
An Interesting story 1s told by an
Augustan who happened to be in tho
territory when the heavy rain began
to fall. He states that be was out driv
ing near Athens the afternoon before
the great deluge came, but a torrential
downpour came washing up things fear
fully. The top buggy was almost crush
ed by the weight of water and the
situation approached the danger Hue ot
a wuter spout. However, the next day
as he was traveling out of the city tho
storm broke loose in all its fury. The
train passed noar the foothills of tho
Appalachian range and entered a cut
just at the time the elements turned
loose what seemed to be all the water
In the atmosphere. The result was In
describable. Hhe air was suffocating
and the water descended to earth with
a deafening roar. Almost before the
passengers .realized the cause of the
trouble the water was pouring down on
the top of the coachos as though the
locomotive had taken a track directly un
der some great water fall. From the
Steep hillside rivers sprang like magic
and gathering force as tney came up
rooted trdes and' tore ugly gapes into
the surface of the eartn.
The fearful light was almost as bad
as darkness and the roar of the falling
water and the rush of the miniature
rivers made it almost impossible to de
cido what to do. The engineer was
dazed and he slowed down Ills engine
and barely crcegied through the danger
ous gorge, fearing that a revolution of
the wheels might send the train and Us
occupants down Into some washout.
When a safe point was reached the
train was brought to a standstill and
still the deluge continued. It was this
fearful state of affairs that caused the
great calamity to „ugusta. Farmers In
the territory, whether they were on low
lands or highlans suffered untold damage
from the rain, enough falling in a day
and a night to provide sufflcent moisture
for a whole year.
such satisfactory returns as that in
which it engaged in the early part of
this summer, when anything from
dimes to many dollars were sent in
to swell she fund to be used for
the sick babies under the care of th‘
district nurse, who saw whore help
of this kind was sorely needed but
who thought herself helpless to sup
ply It.
The Augusta people came forward
generously with this help. Miss Big
gar used most widely what was given,
and the result a belter general state
of health in West End than has ever
before been known at thiß season,
and a record of far fewer deaths than
have ever before been recorded.
No one besides Miss Biggar made,
any very desperate efforts along this
particular line. No one was conscious
ot making any very especially heroic
sacrifice to contribute to the life-giv
ing fund. No one feels the poorer
today, either in purse or in personal
strength, because of the effort result
ing so magnificently, and yet see
what the result has been!
There is a wonderful lesson in all
this, something that is especially
needed at this particular time when
there is so much to be accomplished
for personal and public good.
It is true that human intentions
lag ever behind human achievements,
and it is equally true that human ef
forts when rightly actuated achieve
far more than seems humanly pos
sible.
Just a little putting out of the hand
In helpfulness, Just a smile here and
a dime there, a word of euenurage
ment in one place and a little sub
stantial aid in another. In short, Just
a ray of the sunshine of love, and
10, the whole earth blossoms in beau
ty and fragrance!
ing In Detroit, while his brother Is
foreman of a big Chicago candy fac
tory.
The Orphans’ Homes of Georgia
are steadily sending out a stream of
useful men and women who bless ev
ery sphere of life, but who are not
known to have come from the Or
phans' Homes.
Do They Succeed Always?
Vo, nor does every family succeed.
Often the neglected ones have become
so vitiated that only In after years
will their good lessons be taken to
heart, but every child's course In life
Is modified, changed, uplifted by the
Orphans' Hornes. Nearly 3,000 of the
most destitute, annually pass under
the Inspiring Influences of the many
noble superintendents, matrons and
teachers who work with heart, hand
and brain to uplift them
Georgia Owes One Day's Work to
Them.
What could be wiser than the re
quest which some twenty homes In
the southern states, eight In Georgia.
making that every one give t>,
some orphanage in his state one day's
earning In 365. They have agreed
on Serurday. October 3rd, and they
hope ia-4 iroui {100,000,000 to 1300,-
AUGUSTA GEORGIA, SUNDAY MORNING, S iiPTEMBER 20, 1908
Atlantic Transport Liner
Which Reached Port Afire
V -
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NORTH SUM
IKES MORE
KICKS
At the time when tlie petition that is
in circulation for the purpose of having
a North Augustan elected to the position
of chief marshal is presented to council,
a mass meeting of the citizens is to
bo held for the purpose of expressing
their indignation of the way in which the
money derived from the dispensary is
used.
It appears that the complaint is that
the streets are being paved and tho
sewerage repaired on tho side streets
and the main and most important streets
are neglected. 'rite citizens want tho
main roads from the bridge to the town,
proper, to bo put. in condition. They
claim that it is so sandy that It is be
coming nothing more than a sand bod.
They are going to further express
their indignation, on account of the fact
that no tab is put on the amount that
is to be expended for the purpose of
claying the roads, and that one man has
complete charge of the work. They say,
in* works where he pleases, hires 9$
many men as lie wants to .and makes out
his own pay-roll.
Augustans are watching with interest,
the recent up-hcavel of politics in the
little town across the river and many
surmise as to the out-come are made.
CARELESSNESS OF NURSE
KILLED FOUR PATIENTS
SAN DIEGO Cal-The carelea sness of Mary Arthur, a nurse at the
DEMURRAGE CHARGES
MADE DURING FRESHET
Large Firms Complaining
About Action of Rail
roads at Time When it
Was Impossible to Empty
Freight Cars.
Great complaint is made by large
firms in Augusta concerning rt niurrage
charges being made by railroads on
freight Shipments delayed by the flood.
Industrial concerns, including various
brick plants and lumber companies,
which were bard hn by the freshet, seem
to bo catching the brunt of the demur
rage charges.
Most of these concerns were In me
valley and railroads approaches were
ton, lip a d washed away HO that freight
billed to the firms at Augusta could not
I, deliver'd o the alib nf the compa
nies as usual. It appears that the tall
ronds contend that In delivering the
Shipments a' their freight depots In Au
gusta they have carried out I belt part
of the shipment agreement us described
In the hills of lading
Consequently they hav, entered many
d< niurrage claims on carloads of ma
terial which have been standing In the
ears since the freshet. Of com tins
amount will run up to high figures and
those having shipments entering the city
about the time, of tin freshet are facing
a grave attua .on in the way of freight
It Is understood th .* a era -erted effort
will he made by III" '» '-ms In Augns'a
000 Will be gathered In on that an
nual work day for the orphans.
The following homes ask this help
that they may help the helpless:
Baptist at llapevllle. Methodist at
Decatur and Martin. Christian at Bald
win Hebrew at Atlanta Presbyterian
at Clinton. S. C., Georgia Industrial
Uyuig at Jlaeoa. _
The Atlantic Transport
Liner Minnehaha, came in
to port recently with her
forward bunkers on Are.
For three days the crew
under Capt* Sidney Lay
land, whose picture is here
shown, worked unceasing
ly to keep the flames un
der control and they suc
ceeded in so doing.
HOUSE AID SENATE
WILLGETTOGETHER
ATLANi.v, Oa. By a votf* of 27 to
U the action of Friday on the convict
bill was roconßidered by the nenate
bin morning and the amendment wd:*
Stricken by a vote of 25 to 10. This
action clears the way for a compro
mise. It in now believed that th**
IhoiiHo and Hcnatc will %et. together
nnd send tn ( bill to the governor
'during the day.
■ M
if* ' *tj l>y Itn; lullriKgOf the ro.i<l« to
i «»iu»-f6t the trnnxportiitlon corn pan I** to
r* th*lr rJ«*murnißo ord'-r* ho that
no extra rhinvs will be entailed. The
brick end lumber compantcM are of the
opinion thni tl.f-y have already had «uf
flcicrit Itoublc on account of th* flood
. no la their petition to the road* they
will probably recount the fact that they
are/ liirxe nblpper* and entitled to the
highest < onelderaJlon in matter* of this
kind.
f'alllny in thin the concern* lntere*t*d
may tak« i» a I r ••pa to prevent the col
lection of th*' elaintH anu the fjijeMtion
will profmbly have to be Mettled by the
court. ln*tn»v*H of charge are mud»
|ln which delivery who to be made a*
usual to brk k and lumber yard* aero**
the river, but It was ImpOMflhlc- for the
transfer to be rm»4« and con**uuently tli
Hhlpment* were held up on thl* wide or id
ithe brick and lumber companlofl
1 Imply **rv»d with notice of arrival
ttid *»fhcr customary Information.
The affair jn In a * on*ldcrable tangle
i Ju*t at present nnd It may b* norne time
i befon I* I- Iffhtened out la a satU
[factory tuaaavr*
VON KAMP, VAUGHAN & GERALD
BROADWAY AND JACKSON STREET
The Stream of ‘Newness’ Is Now a Flood
And With the Ever Increasing Current Stacks and Stacks of Bright New
Fall Goods Are Being Dumped Into “THE POPULARITY STORE.”
WONDERFUL LOW PRICES
= FOR
TOMORROW’S KEEN SHOPPERS
We haven’t space to tell you of the wonderful opportunities our store al
ways contains; opportunities that the wise woman who wishes to dress better
than her neighbors at less cost, seizes with avidity. We cannot, even tell you
of all tin’ chances you will miss tomorrow if you do not take advantage of our
special offerings in Dress Goods, Silks, Wash Goods, Underwear, Blankets and
Suits which once seen no true woman can resist.
12V 2 c IMITATION FRENCH
FLANNEL AT, A YARD
C.non yards of I lie newest fall styles of imitation
French Flannels In stripes, cheeks and fiorai tie
signs, for Klmonns, Wrappers, Women’s Shirt
Waists and Children's Wear, worth per
yard, will go tomorrow at,
limited
Stylishly, Beautiful Apparel for Autumn and Winter
Symmetric grace arid swagger style are woven into our new presentations
of Fail and Winter garments. We have never shown more prepossessing
groups, as those who have already visited us this season will attest.
Even fashionable material is here in a broad scope of colors, shades and patterns
Prices Meet Every Expectation In Our Usual
Money-Saving Way.
We re assert our claim that for high-calass serviceable garments our
prices arc always as low as is consistent with reliable merchandising. We’re
'never undersold, quality for quality.
We make a specialty of Suits at. .$15,00, SIB.OO, $22.50, $25*00, $30.00 and $35.00.
mai Aiinn'ilmnc' Where an alteration is necessary, it, is made
All AlreraTiOnS ll CCI |, y experts free of charge, assuring a cor
rect fitting, stylish and serviceable garment. :::::::::
Ail the latest styles of Cloaks anil Walking Skirts are now ready for in
spection. We guarantee prices to he lower than any house in the trade.
25c Veilings at I Ic Yard
We start the season in this section with u most
tempting bargain 25 pieces black silk not veil
inga, in all the newest meshes and weaves, vail
cub size dots, worth 25c per yard, Ilf”
will go tomorrow, at
New Fall Dress Goods
-
eign and domestic weaves. The foreign fabrics were, imported com
prise the styles that are confined to us.
300 pieces of the newest weaves in double width wool Dress Goods, in all the
prevailing shades, worth hoc, 75c and 85c per yard, on centre AQ
-50 j n( .)i Chiffon Undies’ Cloth, in all colors also black, worth $1.50 QO
everywhere, special tomorrow, at, yard yOv
Ginghams Ginghams
s, non yards q' good Apron Gingham nil slzo
chocks, lu blu •, brown, groon and red, worth 8c
per yard, will ko C/t
at
100 pieces of solid colored Chambrys for chlldron’s
dii uses and bovs and men’s shirts,
worth 10c tier yard, cut to /2C*
Special Sale of Handkerchiefs for School Children
o(X) do/en white Iminstit< li<•*! cotton handkerchiefs, bought to sell at 5c each,
for a special leader, we will let them go tomorrow, at
(limited ten to a customer) ’
I OOt) law handkerehiefs for hoys, worth 75r per dozen A />_
special lor tomorrow, at,
100 Doz F all Size Sheets T* ,t' 1 46c
only, at, (limited six to a customer.)
All Standard Calicoes
In shirting and dress styles, worth
7t/a- per yard, at, yard,
(limited)
rnp /"\ I A I 500 dozen Children’s extra quality, fast, V _
f Vi 1/\L# black, heavy ribbed 110 o, worth 15c J|
-' per pair, will go tomorrow, ut
DAILY AND SUNDAY $6.00 PER YEAR.
COTTON PLAID SUITINGS, O -
AT A YARD OL
An exact Imitation of $1 no Wool Dress floods, In
rich colorings, just tln> tiling for children’s school
dresses, worth !!)<’ per yard, as un extra special, we
will sell 100 pieces, between Iho hours ot 0:30 ami
1 o'clock tomorrow, ut q _
yard ... ... .......OL
25c Wide Taffeta Ribbons 15c
You can bq sure that there will be a rush for
tlioin tomorrow, as AiigustHiiH are quick to dis
cover such gi iiuln,. bargains Kdo pieces of high
quality Bilk Taffeta millions, 5 inches wide, all
colors, worth 25c per yard, cut * r
to 15c
John P. King Sea Island
100 pieces of John P. King best, quality Sea Island
worth 7 ‘/fee per yard,
•a 5c
200 pieces of extra heavy Whit,. I.lnenn, Just the
tlilnc. for children's early fall coats, worth 15c pur
yard, cut to .. ..
Limited Igyards to a customer, oC
41.19 Table Damask, 75c </d
--40 pieces of 72-in. bleached Irish
I alien Table Damask, worth J
sl.lO per yard, rut to .. wW
You can’t advertise inade
quately without somebody
knowing it. You can’t adver
tise adequately without some
body knowing it.
