THE FRENCH BROAD HUSTLER. HENDERSONVILLE. N. C MARCH 16,-1908
tlbe Jfrencb BroaDlbustler
M I SHIPMAN.
T.B.BABBQWS,
. . Editor
Associate Editor
HBNDEBSONVtLUE, N. C.
Entered at the Postoffice at BmdenonmZe
H.Oamail mailer of the second clou.
IN REGARD TO WAGE-EARNER.
Reviewing the conditions of the
various trades in the state for last
year the Beureau of Labor and
Printing, though the assistant
commissioner, gives expression to j
the followfng:
"The conclusions reached with
reference to wage-earners were ob
tained at a period when conditions
indicated a fortunate state of af
fairs for this class of the state's
citizenship. Later in the year,
however, and after all the infor
mation concerning this feature of
the report had been collected,
working-men were thrown into a
state of unrest on account of finan
cial disturbances which retarded
the wheels of industry to such an
extent as to seriously affect the
progress ot these wealth producers
generally;"
"During the first three quarters
of the year 1907 the wage-earners
made more rapid progress, per
haps, than for any similar period
in the history of the state. There
was a persistant demand for all
kinds of labor and wages soared
for above the usual scale. The
summary below presents an ac
curate idea of conditions prior to
the industrial depression, which
came upon the country during the
closing months of the year, result
ing in a reduction of wages in
nearly every line of industrial de
velopment, and diminishing great
ly the apparent need for the serv
ices of the working classes that
had existed a few months prev
ious. Many industrial plants be
gan running on short time, in ad
ditition to which thousands of
laborers were compelled to accept
a reduction of wages, also. Es
pecially is this true regarding op
eratives of textile institutions and
the inevitable result has been an
abandonment, by large numbers,
of the mill village and a return
to the rural communities.
"The moral and educational
conditions of the wage-earners,
throughout the state, show an im
provement that should be most
pleasing as indicated in themselves,
many of whom have written let
ters expressive of their views upon
certain public questions, viz:
Child labor in the mills, compul
sory education and immigration.
The preponderance of sentiment
is averse to child labor and unre'
stricted immigration and favor
able to the enactment of a com
pulsory school law."
The prohibition question is by
no manner of means a political
issue. It is a contest of the right
against one of the greatest evils of
modern times. Concerning the
campaign now on to rid North
Carolina of the saloon and the
still, the McDowell Democrat well
says : "It is a fight for the safety
and purity of the home and every
man who loves the home and all
that it stands for is called onto
line up, in this great battle, on
the side ofthe home."
After April 1st The Hustler will
not be mailed to subscribers who
are a year or more behind. This
is done in accordance with the
new postoffice ruling. We hope
every subscriber will make satis
factory arrangements before the
first so : that we will not have to
erase a single name. But if we do,
put the blame on the postoffice
department and not upon the edi-
tor, who has no option in the matter.
SIMONS, AYCOCK AND CRAIG.
The Wilmington Messenger)
hears that a very interesting com
bination is now in ; 'process of
construction" regarding the polit
ical fortunes of the above named
trio of democratic leaders. Each
is to assist the others, so the story
goes, the first condition being the
support of Mr. Craig for governor,
by Messrs. Simmons and Aycock,
with the understanding that he
shall make good his part of the
compact four years hence. Re
ferring to the story th9 Messenger
says:
"We hear it whispered in Ral
eigh that the democratic slate for
four "years hence has been made
out already. It is to the effect
that Mr. Craig is to become gov
ernor ; that during the latter part
of his term Senator Simmons is
to resign and Mr. Craig is to ap
point Hon. C. B. Aycock to the
unexpired term, who will be can
didate for re-election to succeed
himself by the legislature which
will convene in January, 1913.
Senator Simmons is to be Mr.
Craig's successor as governor, he
being the democratic nominee in
the election of 1912. The term of
the next governor will expire in
January, 1913, and that of Senator
Simmons in March of the same
year. The legislature which will
meet in January, 1913, will elect
a senator for a term of six years
from the following March 4th.
Of course we do not make the as
sertion that there is any such
scheme on hand only that we
have it on reliable authority that
there are whisperings in Raleigh
of the existence of such a plan.
The dates fit in mighty nicely;
but then :
"The best laid schemes o mice
and men .
Glang aft a-gley.
And lea'e us naught but grief and
pain
For promised joys."
Hon. E. C, Beddingfield, who
has ably filled the office of Corpor
ation Commissioner for a dozen
years, or more, has announced, in
a public statement, that he will
not be a candidate for re-election
and Mr. H. C. Brown, clerk to the
commissioner takes a similar
course. Mr. .Brown had been
daily beseiged by scores ot friends
to enter the race, since the decis
ion of Mr. Beddingfield became
known, but after considering the
matter fully reached the conclu
sion that he would not enter the
race. This leaves the field clear
for Senator B. , F. Aycock, of
Wayne county, and Mr. L. C. Bag
well, of Wake. Had Mr. Brown
decided to contest for nomination
he would have given his oppo
He is of the best equipped men
for the place in the state.
Hon. Locke Craig, of Ashe ville
said to be leading candidate for
the democratic nomination for
governor, has opened state head
quarters in Raleigh, and in charge
of these is Mr. John P. Kerr, of
Asheville, who is Mr. Craig's state
manager. The headquarters are
in rooms 30 and 31 of the Yar
borough House where there is
a
warm welcome awaiting all
friends. It is the purpose of Mr.
Kerr to attract support for Mr.
Craig from the eastern counties,
or down "in the enemy's coun
try." "Phlete" Kerr is a wise
"old coon" when it comes to pull
ing political wires and Mr. Craig
has made no mistake in the selec
tion of a manager. Mr. Keer feels
that his favorite is well in the
lead and says his - chances to win
the , much coveted plum are ex
ceedingly flattering. :
It is pleasing to observe leading
democrats and republicans work
ing together f o r prohibition.
They doubtless realize that the
demon of strong drink is no re
specter of persons and feel an in
terest in removing temptation
from the reach of the rising gen
erations. And it is well.
The contest for the gubernator
ial nomination is getting warm
already and will . be at fever heat
by the time the convention meets
on June 24. , The strongest rival
ry seems to exist between the sup
porters of Messrs, Kitchen and
Craig. Each of these gentlemen
appears hopeful of being' the
choice of the convention, while
the friends of Mr. Horne 'claim
that he will hold the balance of
power, which will enable him to
name the candidate if unable to
win the honor for himself.
There are five aspirants for the
commiisionership of agriculture :
Scott, of Alamance, Moor, of
Mecklenburg,' Grayham, of Lin
coln, McRae, of Sobeson and
Parker, of Wake. All are good
men and the pity is that four of
them are to be disappointed. But
sich is life, especially in politics.
Republican newspapers are
warning their voting constituency
to; pay their poll tax within the
time required by law in order to
qualify themselves for suffrage
privileges at the approaching elec
tion. The point is well taken and
democrats should likewise govern
themselves accordingly.
Every person who votes in the
prohibition election or in the gen
eral election next tali must pay
his poll tax before May 1st. This
is a matter which every citizen
should look after. And delays
are dangerous.
April the first will soon be here.
See if the label on your paper
shows vour subscription up to
date. If not send us a money
order and let us moye up the date
before April 1st. That is the
limit.
How is the time to pay your
poll tax. Remember this is elec
tion year.
DEATH OF GEN. HAMPTON.
Prominent North Carolinian Goes
to His Reward.
Gen. Erastus R. Hampton, a widely-
known citizen of Western North Caro
lina, died at his home in Bryson City,
on 8unday, March 8. aged lxty-flTe
years. News of his death was received
with genuine regret by the General's
old friends and acquaintance here and
elsewhere. The writer ha personally
known General Hampton for the past
fifteen years and bears testimony to the
appropriateness of the following tribute
to his memory from the facile pen o:
Hon. James H. Cathsy, which appeared
in the Jackson County Journal:
"He was buried at flylfa by the Ma
sons and ministers of the Methodist and
Baptist churches.
General Hampton was hospital stew-
ard In the 20th North Carolina Battalion.
How he gained the sobriquet of ' Gen
eral' we are not informed. He was the
historian appointed by Justice Walter
Clark to write the story of this battalion
for the North Carolina Regimental His
tory. He was among the youngest It
or 18' years of age of these junior re-
serves.
In the early years succeeding the war
he studied law, was admitted to the bar
and except an occasional diversion into
farming, politics and journalism, he has
practiced that profession.
General Hampton was an origins)
character.
The predominant traits in him were
self confidence, unyielding convctlon,
high sense of honor, perfect physical
courage and a temper that held the hea
In Evening Attire
A man shows his linen more than at
any other time, and he doesnt want to.
be obliged to buy. a '.new- outfit every
time he attends a special funotion.
Have your linen laundried and ready J
We cap do it for you. Call up and wel
will send for your bundle, and will do,
the work in a manner that will make J
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Phone 142 ChaS; E. Whitakxb, Mgr
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We Have Just Received A
Lot of Very Beaxitiful Vai,
Mechlin and Torchon Laces. You are
invited to inspect them, whether you
come to buy or not
In warranted pure linens we offer ex- ,
ceptional bargains' in yard widths at
30c, 40c, 45c, 50c and 75c.
In 10-4 widths at $1.25 and $1.50.
' The HendersonYille Mercantile Company
Agents for Ladies' Home Journal Patterns
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J.S.RHODES,
RHODES,
President.
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if not the hauteur of John Randolph of
Roanoke.
He was primarily honest to the core
and a born fighter. He wai public
spirited and had his way about things
or kicked out of the harness. He was
patriotic and so deep and decided were
his political principles that they found
expression in partizanship. If he waa a
partizan he was not without company
agreeable and multitudinous.
Notice to the Taxpayers
of Henderson County
You will please take notice
that on the 25th day of March,
1908, I will advertise al! real
and personal property for de
linquent taxes due for year
1 907. This is fair notice, and
I will comply strictly v with
same. So do not delay paying
and then complain at me for
having to pay cost. This
means YOU, if not paid. I am
Respectfully,
G. E. BROOKS,
Tax Collector.
Scott For Commis
sioner of Agriculture
To the Editor: Mr. R. W. Scott, of
Alamanac county, is the most available
man in North Carolina to succeed Mr.
S. L. Patterson as Commissioner of
Agriculture. Please allow me space to
quote what the News & Observer said
about him in the year 1903. "Repre
sentative R. W. Scott, of Almanac coun
ty, bad good educational advantages,
having attended the Bingham School at
Mebane, and the University of North
Carolina. Mr. Scott is one of the
State's former legislators, and good at
both branches. He lis a large cattle
raiser raising a fine breed of Jersey
cattle, hogs and sheep. He was a mem
ber of the House in 1889 and 1891 and
represented the 19 th District in the
Senate in 1901 and now at the last ses
sion he was a member of the House
again. He was chairman of the Com
mittee on Manufacturing and a member
of the Committee on Finance, Educa
tion and Appropriations. He is a trus
tee of the University. He introduced
the bill to appropriate $50,000 for an
agricultural building and two yeas ago
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Tuesday, larch 31st
Sale
10: a m
New Spring Dress Goods will be displayed.
All the new shapes and
Misses' and Ladies' low Shoes for Spring
and Summer will be shown.
J. 0. 1
F.Z.MORRIS,
Manager.
he voted to put the Board of Agricul
ture under the control of practical far
mers. He has been an active. and prom
inent law-maker. In 1889 Mr. Scott
passed a road law for this county. The
agriculture is his chief concern. At
one time he went North on a tour and
studied the line of farming he is now
pursuing. Mr. Scott is president of the
Almanac Fair. His speech in the House
in support of his bill to erect a $5o,000
building for farmers at the A. &M Col
lege was the most affective speech made
during the session, and he carried the
bill through the House by his earnest
ness and eloquence. He has since bedn
appointed by the Governor as a member
of the State Board of Agriculture.
There is no man in the State better fit
ted for the work.the board has in hand."
Five years have elapsed since this ar
ticle was written, during' which time he
has been a member of the Board of
Agriculture, giving time and Insight to
all the workings of the Department, and
has developed greatly in every branch
of Agriculture. "Mr. Scott is not a
handsome mas, for this reason he has
nerer thought of self, but has given his
entire time in building up worn-out
Almanac farms, raising stock and child
ren (I think he has 12) and giving ob
ject lessons in Agriculture from which
all North Carolina has been benefited.
Mr. Scott Is just in the full reign of
manhood, only 45 years old. His home
life is clean and Christian like. His
whole make-up makes him equal if - not
superior to any man in tbc State for the
position of Commissioner of Agricul
ture. Respectfully
J. B. STOKES.
Windsor, N. C, March 17, 1908,
Mr. S Kip man
Endorsed
Editor Patriot: Presuming upon
vour friendship, evidenced In many
ways in the past, I am taking the liberty
of asking that I be permitted, through
the columns of the Patriot, to call to
your attention and to the attention of
my many friends in historic old Guil
ford the candidacy of my friend and
fellow, townsman, Mr. M. I. Shipman,
for the position of commissioner of la
bor and printing.
Mr. Shipman is a Democrat tried and
true. He has fought the battles of the
party in this county and in this section
of the state with energy ana wisdom.
Through the influence of his paper and
his personal work as county chairman,
district chairman and state committee
man, the party has steadily gained
strength until this county, which has
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always been regarded as , a Republican
stronghold, is now looked upon by that
party as extremely doubtful, ana at the
last municipal election we were able to
nominate and elect a straight Demo
cratic ticket in this city.the county seat.
In this contest Mr. Shopman's shoulder
was to the wheel, he having come all
the way from Raleigh here to add his
vote and influence to the work which
ended in a signal victory for our party.
Mr. Shipman is not only a Democrat
in season and out of season, but he is a
strong man, a gentleman of attainments,
and well qualified to fill any position of
trust, and especially the one to which
his friends now seek to have him elec
ted. He is an editor and newspaper
man of no mean ability. He began at
the bottom, and by untiring and in
telligent effort has risen to the top. He
Is an experienced printer, and has for
the past three and a half years filled the
position of assistant Commissioner and,
I am informed, of late, owing to
the ill health of his chief, has practi
callyhad charge of the office in Raleigh
and has performed the duties thereof in
a manner highly creditable to himself
and entirely satisfactory to his people.
As I feel a deep interest in Mr. Ship
man's candidacy, and as I feel that I
have many friends in the party in my
former home county, I have, with your
courteous permission, taken this means
of endorsing the candidacy of my friend
and of asking those Democrats of Guil
ford, who have not pledged themselves
to others to give their support and co
operation to bring about the nomin
tion of M, L Shipman, of Henderson
county, for commissioner of labor and
printing at the next state Democratic
convention, to be hela m Charlotte In
June, feeling that, in so doing, I am
acting for the best interests of the par
ty which I love, and for which along
with other Democrats of Guilford, I
hare labored.
With best wishes and good cheer, I
am, sir, , Very respectfully,
Michael Schenck.
Mayor's office, Hendersonville, Mar. 16.
Children and Candy.
Give children, plenty of pure sugar,
taffy and butter scotch and they'll have
little need of cod liver oil. says Dr.
Woods Hutchinson In Woman's Home
Companion. In short, sugar is, after
meat, bread and butter, easily our
next most Important and necessary
food. Ton can put the matter to a
test very easily. Just leave off the
pie, pudding or other desserts at your
lunch or midday dinner. You'll be as
tonished to find how quickly you'll
feel "empty" again and how "unfin
ished" the meal will seem. Tou can't
get any workingman to accept a din
ner pall without pie In It And ht's
absolutely right. The only thing that
can take the place of sugar here Is
beer or wine. It Is a significant fact
that the free lunch counters run In
connection with bars furnish every
Imaginable thing except sweets. Even
the restaurants and lunch grills at
tached to saloons or bars often refuse
to serve desserts of any sort. They
know their business! The more sugar
and sweets a man takes at a meal the
less alcohol he wants. v Conversely.
neany every drinking man will tell
you mat he has lost his taste for
sweets. The more candy a nation con
sumes, the less alcohol.
Notice to the i
Farmers and
Stock Raisers of
HendersonCounty
LaFAYETTE
The Famous German Coach
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Fee. 20.00
To insure foal
Stations given later
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Due
No. 14 for Spartanburg 8:20 a. m.
No. 8 for Toxaway 4:30 p. m.
No. 10 for Spartanburg 5:40 p. m)
No. 7 for Asheville 10.15 a. m.
No. 9 for Asheville 1:25 p. m.
No. 13 for Asheville 7:45 p. m
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Hair
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"Ssith her low neck and short
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to the most delicate skin. It leaves
no mark or scar of any kind. It
doesn't do anything but remove the
hair but it does that thoroughly. It
is easy to apply and the results are
lasting. We'll demonstrate this to
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BARGAINS IN FURNITURE
save money on
EWING MACHINES and ORGANS
Selling below cost
Fall line of Baby Carriages. Select
stock of new goods. Call at our
' store in the handsome new brick
block.
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Hendersonville. North Carolina
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B.!i dersonville
Your larder supplied with the best the
market affords.
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Hendersonville, N. C.
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