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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01
County Extravaganza.
Yours truly,
A. NJ. HUGER.
Fruitland, N. c., Oct. q 1905.

Fruitland, N. c., Oct. q 1905.
Editor of Hustler:
There are certain Peanut Politicians
rowing over the county by night telling
the people that the extravaganza of the
State administration IS the cause of our
taxes being so unreasonable. There
may be some of the voters unthoughted
and credulous enough to believe such
stuff as it came from such reliable source,
the petty hirelings of the ring.
The fact is all counties are taxed alike
by the State. By comparing taxes with
other neighboring counties we can see
where the mischief lies. Take Bun
combe for instance, poll taxes are 50 90
property taxes &c 2-3 cents per $100J In
Buncumbe they have I months school,
average pay per month for teachers $50
and they have good roads. In Hender-
son poll taxes are $500, property taxes
81. 80 1-3 per 800. Twice as much as
in Buncombe. What do we get? nearly
4 months school. Teachers receiving
on average $26 per month and practi-
cally no aid from the county for roads.
Where lies the difference? The States
being the same, the difference is be-
tween the two counties administrations.
Now we are prepared to say what ex-
~travagance Is. It ia the reckless and
useless expenditure of the public funds,
by the administration, for which there
is no legitimate and adequate return or
public benefit. Don't look at the amount
but rather where and how it went. The
administration that spends ten millions
and can show adequate and beneficial
returns for every dollar is not extrav-
agant, while the one that spends
only five million and does not show that
it was lawfully spent and that the pub
lie is given an equivalent for it money
is extravagent.
But to the items of extravaganza, the
great State of North Carolina cannot
pay it's Governor but 81, 600, its Secretary
of State but $4,000, It's Treasurer but
So. 1000, its Judges and Justices of Super
Tor and Supreme Courts but So. 900 per
n u The little poor county of
Hend erson can pay its Sheriff, Register
of Deeds, and Clerk of Court each up
ward of $4,000. Did you peanut politi-
clans ever think of this or have you ever
found it out. These great State officers
with an earning capacity of from $I0.-
900 t 10000 per year, serving the State
for less than the county officers who
have an average earning capacity of
$4OO per year o. $33 1-3 per month. 1t
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01
Bold, Bad, Burglars.

Three young men, hardly more than
boys, were arrested Friday, for burg
larizing residences in Hendersonville.
The trio were captured in the woods at
the depot by Sheriff Rhodes, officer
Dotson and Joe Israel, after a hard
fight, in which one of the alleged burg
lars drew a gun, which was knocked
from his hand by Sheriff Rhodes before
he had a chance to use it.
The names of the boys are believed
to be Charlie Ray, Wise Williams and
Alvin Owens, all from Asheville,
where two of them are wanted by the
police of that city. 1t is believed the
boys r all of good families and were
led astray by reading trashy dime novels.
They are held in jail under bonds of
$500 and 500 each, but would not allow
their families to be notified of their ar
rest. They were arranged before
Magistrates ]. d. Dermid and J.H. Tin
lay, and were bound over to the Super
ior court under bonds of 5000 for each
burglary, while Ray drew an extra
prize of 800 for carrying concealed
weapons.
They are accused of entering the
home of A. E. Schepper, where it is be-
lieced they slept all night. They broke
open trunks and did considerable dam
age. They evidently enjoyed their eve
ming at Mr. Schepper's, as the floor was
strewn with cigarette stubs, and whisk-
ey and beer bottles.
In the second house entered they Sc
cured little of value.
Friday, emboldened by their success
and apparent immunity from arrest,
they entered the residence of F. A.
Pruitt, in the day time. where they
broke open every trunk in the house in
their search for money and valuables.
They were seen on the porch of the
house, Sheriff Rhodes was notified and
the arrest was made as stated.
None of the houses entered we're oc-
cupied, which alone saves the boys from
the death penalty. AS it is, if found
guilty, they will probably draw long
term sentences either on the chain
gang or in the penitentiary.
A "burglar's hand book was found
in their possession, which gave minute
instructions about all sorts of crimes,
even to train-wrecking.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01
Not the Old Indian Name.

Dear Sir:-I see in your issue of 25th
that the old old Indian name of Mud
Greek was ttOclawaha," but I have ex-
cellent grounds for believing that this
name was not the old Indian name, as
the word is from the Seminole, q tribe
that still live-a remnant of them in
Florida; and a navigable stream, q trib-
tary of the ST Johns, bears this name
to this day. The above name was prob
ably given by some of the earlier set
tiers at Flat Rock, in 1926 or 30, or even
earlier.
In 1884 Nimrod Jarrett Smith, then
chief of the Cherokees in Swain county,
told me their old name for Mud Greek
was "Ossquehaha," had never heard of
'tOclawaha,'' and that word was not
Cherokee; but as now so long in use, 1
should think it we'll to retain it; and
apply "~OssquehahaH to its most inn
portant prong-Clear Greek.
There are many Cherokee words mole
euphonias than either of the above,
that might serve for the proposed lake,
viz: Konnaheeta-long; Wanteska-
level; Nokassa-Star; Enhola-black
fox; Sunnalee-light or morning; Klon-
teska-pleasant; Chiltoss-falling bios
som; or Alcyona-a female name; or
Oluskee-an old chief; or in Tusearora-
Ossaroga-view of rocks and water;
'Ontaroga-place of rocks and hills; or
if about 3 miles long, Namonda, as in
Cataw ba- means Three.
Yours truly,
A. NJ. HUGER.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01
A $4,000 Hotel

A mammoth hotel, costing $780, 600
is one of the probabilities for this city.
If the lake is built, as it certainly will
be, the hotel will be built, also, and
that Immediately. The site has been
selected, and is controlled by the hotel
company, The money for the enter
prise is in hand, and the men who are
backing it are some of the best known
in this community.
Just what these two enterprises NEAR
for this city is hard TO tell. and it would
take a bold man to predict the future of
"Hendersonville, the Beautiful" If these
enterprises are brought to a successful
elimination.
AS one of our best known citizens
said yesterday: ~ have lived long in
Hendersonville and have seen it grow
from almost nothing to the beautiful,
progressive little, city it is today. I
have an unbounded faith in its future,
but altho' / see with the eye of faith,
I would hardly dare to predict what
the future has in store for our town.
The Chautauqua was an excellent start
er, it has already made H~endersoev1lle
known more widely than ever before,
and now comes the agitation for this
great lake, and all the other improve
ments which will come with it. With
the lake and this new hotel as a basis,
l predict that Hendersonville, in less
than five years from the time work is
started will have a permanent popula-
ton of more than 1O,Ooo people,"
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01
nEccough at Dinner.

Many persons are debarred from din
ing out owing to their liability to con-
tract hiccough during a meal : As a
rule when caused by food it comes on
at nee. and equally as a rule the food
causing it is hot. Soups are more like
ly to provoke hiccough than solids are.
1t is a good plan to forego soup, which
a be done without causing remark,
says Home Notes. Or one may eat a
little bread before taking it. A third
plan is to drink a little cold water and
to take the soup in very small sips.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01
Death of DR.. Robards.

DIR. w. O. Richards died suddenly,
Monday morning from heart disease. Dr..
Richards had been in feeble health for
some time. He was born 10 Jessamine
county, Kentucky, August l, 1880, and
practiced his profession in Boyle county,
Kentucky, for 45 years, removing to Hem
Jacksonville six years ago. His wife and
six children survive him, The funeral
occurred Thursday.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01
Local News

W. A. Garland has gone to Atlanta on
business.
DIR. L. c. Morse has gone to Ruther-
tordton.
Mrs. w. P. Bartlett has returned from
her trip north.
The condition of ], o. Williams, of
Brooks & Williams, is still critical.
Mrs. Mott and her daughter have re-
turned to tneir home in Tampa, Fla.
Rev. r. B. Grinnan leaves soon for
a swo weeks visit to Virginia.
A false alarm of fire Sunday morning
caused q deal of excitement on Main
street.
A small fire in house owned by Mr..
Cantrell called out the fire department
Wednesday.
E. Lewis and Son have moved into
their handsome new store in Capt. Toms
block.
The many friends of Mrs. Raymon
Edwards will be extremely sorry to hear
that she is dangerously i'll.
Mrs. Love, of Washingto ton, D. C., is
in town, called here by the serious ILL
ness of her daughter, Mrs. Raymond
Edwards.
Mrs. K. G. Whistler. of Camden, S.
C. spent q few days in Flat Rock last
week attending to the closing up of her
summer residence there.
Mrs. G. e. Wilson and Miss Annie L.
Smith will entertain the ladies Of the
Hospital Association at the Wilson Cot
tage, Thursday afternoon.
On Nov. LIST. DR.. T. A. Allen will move
his dental parlor from the present loca-
ton to the Bailey block, in the rooms
Just. back of DR.. Kinks Offices.
The ffst entertainment of the Star
Course, given at the Opera House last
Thursday. was thoroughly enjoyed by
the large audience present.
The improvements at the postofice
are being rapidly made. The new floor
Is down. The new windows and addi-
tional boxes are not yet in place, but
soon will be.
The Hotel Gates is closed for the win
ter. Mr.. A. A. Gates will devote his
entire time TO his business interests in
Greenville. The big hotel may open
again In January.
Richard Osteen, of Piedmont {, 5. c.,
is In the city visiting old friends. Mr..
Osteen was born and raised in Hender-.
son, moving many years ago to South
Carolina, where he has prospered ex-
ceecingly.
Miss lille Capps and Mr.. Irwin Bed
infeld were married on Oct. 18th, at 4
D. m., at the home of the brides parents,
Mr., and Mrs. Albert N. Capps, of Cedar
Springs, on Green River. Rev. John
C. Ward oficiated at the ceremony.
Thanks to the efforts of DR.. r. B.
Grinnan, the next session of the North
Carolina Synod OF the Presbyterian
Church will meet in this city. 1t will
bring about $50 delegates here, and the
sessions will begin on the last Tuesday
in October, 1907.
We are in receipt of IA very handsome
souvenir of Honolulu, sent US by Edgar
johnson, formerly of this city, but now
a newspaper man in California. Mr..
johnson is visiting Honolulu with the
California Press Association, and says
he is having a great time there.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01

Taken as directed, it becomes the great
est curative agent for the relief of suffer-
ing humanity ever devised. Such is Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 Gems,
Tea or Tablets. At The Justus Phar-
macy.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01

There will undoubtedly be a lake
built in this city. If it is impossible to
secure all the land needed in the origin
al scheme, an eight foot dam will be
built on another location neare town,
which will still give a body of water
two miles long, and covering land which
it is possible 70 buy at a low figure.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01
The Best of the Poem.

81 don't see anything in that poets
new poem"
"Of course you don't" replied the
editor On chief, because 7 opened it
first and took a five dollar bill out of
it. Give it a good place-top column,
next reading matter!"-Atlanta Con-
stitution.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01
Lost-S5.OO Reward.

Lost, between Blue Ridge Inn and DIR.
Drafts residence, a gold o~pen-faced, ladies'
watch, with monogram @. w. on back,
and black fob and monogram pin. Re-
turn to VIM. Hewitt, Blue Ridge Inn
and receive reward.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01

The ladies of the Hendersonville
Hospital Association will hold a meet
ing at the Wilson Cottage at four O'Clock
Thursday. November the first. AS an
election of officers will take place, all
members are urged to be present.
MRS. c. E. WILSON, Pres.
MRS. F. s. THOMAS, Sec.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01
Board of Trade Meeting

There will be a meeting of the Board
of Trade on Thursday, Nov. LIST. I'm
portant matters will come up for dis
cussion, and everyone is urged to attend.
Ladies r specially invited. -.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01

The two largest property n in
terested, have made a most favorable
offer to the board of dsrectors of the
lake company, which will be acted upon
as soon as Option Agent Garland re-
turps to the city.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01

In every cline its colors are unfurled
Its fame has spread from sea to sea;
Be not surprised if in the other world,
You hear of Rocky Mountain Tea
Sold at The Justus Pharmacy.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01

FOR sALE-One bay mare. 8 years
old, one cow, 3 years old, one shoat,
weight 100 pounds. GRANT ARLEDGE,
near Upward.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01

For a set of ARTIFICIAL TEETH
that gives perfect satisfaction; call on
DIR. Wallace, yer the post Office.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01

The first assessment of 10 per cent.
has been collected on the stock subscrip-
tions.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01

1t is hoped there will soon be definite
information to give out concerning the
size of the lake, and just how much
land will be covered.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01

Boy WANTED-To work and live
on farm. Good home to right boy. APP
ply Hustler office.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01

FOR SALE-A 2 IL horsepower
gasoline engine. Price reasonable. APP
ply at this Office.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01
Lake Notes.

Major Strong and his force of assis-
tants are hard at work surveying and
finding the water level of the lake.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01

of course has the run on paint-he's a
little hardware man.
We don't care how little or big a man
is, if he wants good paint and is active
and sound.
Yours truly,
F. W. DEVOE & co
New York.
10 Clarke Hard ware sells our paint.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01

FOR SALE-Store house and lot at
Horse Shoe, also small farm at Mills
River. A. T. kinney, Horse Shoe,
Nc
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01

I will sell for cash my chattle property
at Horse Shoe, NC, on Nov. Bird, 1905,
II a. m. To-wit: One fine mule, brood
mare wagons and buggies and milk COW,
o r and hay etc.
HUGH r. JOHNSON,
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-11-01
Preferred Locals.

10 Clarke Hardware sells our
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-30

paign document. 1t was written short
the DemocrItic executive OF Ohio, who
himself has stood out boldly for many re-
form measures and is ringing and I'M
Qualified endorsement OF Gov. Cobb's
square and manly stand for prohibition
and the enforcement OF the law:
I'VE have room for only single ex-
tract from the letter: Il feel sure that
the results of your temperance legisla-
ton, as SHOWN by your criminal and eco
monte statistics III comparison with those
of other states, have demonstrated the
wisdom of your policy for Maine; and
zenship of your State to support faith
full administration OF the lHTs. places you
in line with the cheering wave Of reform
which is sweeping over the country in ali
directions, and which IS essentially nom
PARTISAN | indulge in the belief it is not
transient. and | hop" it will be sufficient
" strong in the State OF Maine to sustain
You rovallv in your praiseworthy course.
You are entitled to and .lo, HOPE will re-
Maine i'm the next campaign, during
which l understand that the endorse
ment of your position VIII Dc one Of the
leading issues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-30
Collecting Crime Statistics.

As a result of a bit of legislation
enacted by Congress last winter and
which attracted little attention at the
time. the United States government
for the first time in it's history is
about to collect and tabulate criminal
statistics. That is, agents will get
together official figures from all parts
of the country showing the number
and nature of crimes committed
against the law. the punishment meted
out to the offenders. etc. Such figures
have occasionally been gathered for
an individual state. and unofficial
figures for the country at large have
been roughly tabulated by enterprising
newspapers, but i'm this work of course
much guessing was involved. This
has been the only important country in
the world not to compile such figures
for the country at large, and it Is
something unusual for Uncle Sam to
be behind anybody else i'm statistical
enterprises.
The investigation, which will cover
$500 counties selected in all parts of
the country, will not go below felonies.
That is, it will not deal with unimpor-
tant misdemeanors and the breaking
of municipal ordinances. Having
established certain standards of crime
these will be adhered to In the future,
and made a part Of each successive
census. This sort Of investigation
followed up as each census is taken
will show whether crime increases IN
the country and whether criminals are
punished more or less. Just as i'm
migration tables always begin with
1920, and as weather statistics are
compiled back to the time the weather
bureau was established, SO in the
future Americans compilations dealing
with crime will start from the present
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-30
It may be. as reported. that the all

1t may be, as reported. that the alli-
gator Is disappearing as the buffalo
has. but the alligator will get scant
sympathy in it's troubles. 1t is not an
attractive or picturesque creature and
has small capacity for making friends
They say that $4,000 alligator hides
are now used annually in commerce
and the manufacture OF the bogus
article Is constantly increasing. The
alligators should form union and
regulate the output.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-30
Millions for .inusements.

The earnest way (which the American
public goes about epying itself and the
vast sums of monespent in providing
means and method has caused much
comment. 1t will sprise the reader TO
lars are invested i amusements enter
prises a sick maor woman, however.
cannot cam enjoy the f; res, because sick
ness always robs y sya pi ie Of Its de
remaining in SUD a condition, when
Hostetters Stoms Bitters will make
you well again. mere are hundreds OF
persons now enjdng robust health as a
result of taking e .Bitters, and a SINH
lar experience aits you. Therefore
start today. 1t ways cures poor appe-
title. fatulency, eadache. cramps, dia-
rrhoea. vomitinfizzines sleeplessness,
dyspepsia, induction or costiveness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-30

The Wall Street Journal estimates
that there must be fully 100000 pei
sons in the United States, representing
population Of 100000. who have
property interests that would turn
them against Socialism. There are
SlS,736 stockholders In national banks,
about 100000 In other banks, 1927, 900 in
railroads. about 100000 in Industrial
corporations. 5.73sS5T owners of farms.
500, 900 manufacturers, 1000 wholesale
merchants $4,000 bankers and brokers
and 1896, 22S savings-bank depositors,
or total of 15.496.621. Deducting
5000, 600 for Implications there remain
more than 10. OOO, 900 persons who. in the
opinion of the Wall Street Journal,
would naturally be opposed to inter-
ference with the rights of private prop
erty. Assuming that each of these rep
resents family. the Journal can count
q certain population of 10000. 900 against
Socialism. OF course there is coca.
sionally a person Of property interest.
and even of wealth who has the Social
istic bug In his bonnet. but such per
sons are the exception that prove thu
ru,e. The Socialist in this country a:
. general thing. is the fellow who goe
IN the theory that the world owes hin
. living and who spends his life covet
nng what the other fellow has.