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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-10-18
EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT.

The attention Of our readers Is direct
ed to the four-page review of the
educational affairs of Henderson county
which accompanies the regular edition
of the paper this week. 1t is a splendid
record and shows concluaively that those
in charge of this great work are the
right men in the right place. The
county superintendent and members OF
the board OF education have spent much
time in collecting these interesting facts
hut it has been worth while and the
money thus expended is seed sown In
good ground. Our people naturally
want to know what their public servants
are doing and it has always been the
policy of democratic officials % give
M account of their stewardship. How
ever, this educational edition is intend
ed to be q nOn-partisAn affair n con-
tafns no political matter and we make
this reference editorially to show tne
straightforward manner which Ii
characteristic of democrats in positions
Of public trust. Their doings are always
an open book. They have nothing &c
conceal and no explanation to make o.
their conduct. The records tell theil
own story.
It is gratifying to note that there has
been q material increase in attendance
upon the public schools OF the count!
and the general average shown by thu
superintendent's report speaks IL
thunder tones of the general advance
ment along educational lines in Hender
son county during the past few years
Every citizen should read this repor
carefully. It contains more informa
zion concerning the schools than ha
ever been made public before in tn
history of the county. The receipts
disbursements, Ilength Of term, averag'
attendance and other matters OF public
import are here presented together will
several contributions by prominent
citizens and teachers of former time
and at the present day. Space does no
here admit of an extended review o
this interesting edition, but we wish t
congratulate the authorities upon thei
splendid exposition of the great worI
entrusted to them and to commend tn
wisdom and energy manifested in tn
matters set forth.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-10-18
Dreams of the Citizen Movement.

am now . free man and re-
joics in my independence. l
don't drink liquor any more nor
use profane language. I dom
belong 10 any political ring or Or
ganization nor swear by political
bosses. Iallow no ring politician
TO think for me, dictate to me
and then kick me into line when
my honesty and manhood would
assert itself.
But this has not always been So.
My locks, once raven, have grown
white in the service of that once
respected but now disgraced and
tottering court house ring. Not
that I was ever a favored minion
of that tyranlcal power; but once
they placed me on the jury list
for the third week court only
held one week., and another time
they limited in a sly confidential
manner that I would surely be ap-
pointed taxlister for my township
in the near future. My ardor and
enthusiasm in support of my ben
efctors was unbounded. AS they
thought for me, directed me,
measured the dirt that I must do
and patted me on the shoulder
grew exceedingly jealous in their
cause. My faithfulness was never
doubted, and this it was that gave
me admittance into their councils
which I then thought to be the
councils of my party.
But I have been reformed. Fol-
years I have breathed the air of
an honest, independent manhood,
and my conscience has been
purged of its many sins. Yet Wis
ions of the past haunt me, and at
night sgonizing dreams come to
disturb my slumbers and goad
me for the sins of the past. This
campaign, these dreams and night.
mares have been frequent and un.
commonly evere and harrassing.
| shall reproduce here the one ]
dreamed last night, where I was
one of them again and acted with
them.
I slept and dreamed and in my
dreams eye I was in the council
chamber of the court house ring
that hottest of holy places of the
royal family circle. How famil.
lar the place seemedI How Wis.
ions of past scenes flooded my
memory---scenes where the opin-
ions of the people were moulded
without their knowledge, where
their wills were thwarted and the
letters forged that have bound ue
for twenty-five years,
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-10-18

can only keep on shaking hands,
looking wise and innocent, and
fool the people if | can"
It seemed, that no definite plan
of campaign could be agreed upon,
so Tom Israel moved to adjourn
with a hymn and prayer; where
upon the chairman rose and with q:
faraway look as if gazing into the
future gave out the old familiar
hymn
ION Jordan's stormy banks we
stand,
And cast a wishful eye
To where our foes, triumphant,
stand,
And gobble up our pie"
The assembly started to sing in
chorus, but completely broke down
and wept. Then I awoke, and
when I awoke I found twas not
all a dream, for I knew in my
heart that my dream was typical
of things that exist, and because
these things exist our people are
overburdened with taxes, the
country people ignored, and oul
good name destroyed. Then
Reasoned, and whom / reasoned Of
the large number of free, honest.
independent men who are stand.
ing shoulder to shoulder and fight.
ing for clean, honest government.
my reason told me that such
things as exist now in Henderson
county shall tease to exist and
shall exist no more.
Vox PoPULI.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-10-18

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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-10-18

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do something for some n because you
have arrived where you think that no
one ever appreciates what you do for
them.
When you are trying to borrow money
from a friend for pleasure expenditure.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1906-10-18
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The Washington times., 1906-06-17
Young Hebrew Leaders
Made Heroic Defense

ST. PETERSBURG. June 16.-The ac-
tivity of the Hebrew Bund is responsible
for the present attitude of the rioters
This organization. composed for the
most part of young Hebrew boys and
men, armed with the crudest of weapons,
fought desperately against the mobs to
save their homes. and inflicted consid-
cradle punishment on their enemies. If
they had had the cooperation or even
the passive support of the authorities.
they would have been able to prevent
much of the outrage. but the troops.
when they did arrive on the scene. fred
on the members of the Bund, indis-
criminately dispensing them The rioters
took advantage of this fact. and as soon
as the troops withdrew again attacked
the Hebrews. This time the Bund was
not available and the rioters accom-
piished their purpose. Thirty blocks in
the heart of the Hebrew quarter have
been laid in ruins. according TO the last
accounts No attempt has been made
70 estimate the casualties.
The Washington times., 1906-06-17

1t by the election in 1875 and remained
A full six-year term.
Senator AlIison's Term.
Meantime Allison had come in from
the House. OF which he was a member
when Whyte first entered the Senate.
Thus. In the matter of the term covered
by his Congressional service, Senator
Allison surpasses even the great old
man of Maryland He has been Sen
ator longer than any -other man ever
was. and his service has been continu-
oUs- Aside from Allison. Teller and
Morgan are the only Senators now In
the chamber who were there when Sen
atOr Whyte entered the body for the
second time.
Aside from his remarkable Senatorial
service. Senator Whyte has been so
much in public life In Maryland as 10
have made a notable career entirely
is a native OF the State. Maryland, like
most Eastern States. having a prejudice
m favor OF native sons
Beginning in 1881. he was three times
a defeated candidate for Congress. He
was Comptroller of the Currency sew
eraI years. and when the war broke
out. though his sympathies were with
the South, he main aimed a golden
silence When Johnson went as minis
ter 10 ST. James. Whyte came 70 the
Senate, and retained a seat for which
Philip Francis Thomas had been re,
jected. In 1S1 he was selected COVER
nor; four years later Senator. and in
1879 was defeated for the Senate by a
younger man. Arthur Pue German. who
has since died at the end of the allotted
span. TO be succeeded by the man he
had defeated He has been mayor OF
Baltimore. attorney general OF Mary
land. and member of the charter COM
mission that made the present charter
of that city.
Senator Whyte was first married in
1S46. and again in 1852 His second wife
died five years after their marriage.
The Washington times., 1906-06-17
Celebrated Marylander
Recalls Some Old-Time
Experiences in Upper
House of Congress.

William Pinkney Whyte was sworn in
the other day for his third term of ser
vice as Senator from Maryland
Not man is now in the Senate when
he was first made a member Of that
body in 1869. and only one is living
That sole survivor is Edmunds of Yer
mont. who is now living in retirement
in Philadelphia. Il saw him the other
day." said Senator Whyte, who in rem
iniscent mood was recalling old times,
and found him very well and enjoying
| his quiet life"
No other man has had a Senatorial
career covering so long a time as that
of Senator Whyte. He is truly the
grand old man OF the Senate. When he
was appointed TO the vacancy left a
fortnight ago by the death of Senator
German, it was as utterly unexpected
as when, in 1869. he was named to fill
the vacancy left by the retirement of
Reverdy Johnson. He was then a man
Of forty-five years.
On the day when he was sworn in for
the third time. thlrty-seven years later
he would not have been guessed at a
day over sixty. Straight, alert. bright
eyed with firm step. every sense as
acute as It was a generation ago, and
Il
more clamoring for his attention, he
took the oath and resumed the business
where he had laid IT down.
This Bill an Old Timer.
Indeed, within the first three days of
his service there arose an unexampled
situation illustrating how little public
affairs have changed during the most
progressive generation in the country 5
history The bill TO grant a Federal
charter to the Lake Erie and Ohio River
Ship Canal Company came up. and de-
termined efforts were made to pass il.
Senator Whyte got interested right
away
"You see,' he explained, ''this same
proposition was before Congress in The
Fortieth Congress, when 1 was newer
here than now. The bHI Is unconstitu-
tional- 1 made a speech against it at
that time, and it was killed. Congress
has no power to charter an interstate
canal company and when we had it be-
fore us thirty-seven years ago we got
out the reports of the Federal constitu-
tionaI convention, and showed that at
that time the proposition was made to
give Congress the power to charter COM
panies building interstate canals. It
was rejected. on the argument that the
States ought to have that power. It's
as true now as then, and 1 don't know
but I'll make my old speech over again. 3"
Surely IL may well be doubted whether
any other parliamertarian ever had an
experience quite parallel to this one.
Senator Whyte's "reminiscences of his
earlier service in the upper chamber
bring back the names of men who to-
day are but a memory, and yet who
then were the leaders of the Senate
There was Fessenden of Maine. ''one of
the best debaJers 1 have ever known" :"
Senator Whyte declared. "Oliver p
Morton was in the full glow Of his
The Washington times., 1906-06-17
ENGLAND WILL REMOVE
CHINA'S OPIUM YOKE

LONDON, June 16.-After many years
If appears that England will consent to
remove the opium yoke which she i'm
posed upon China more than hundred
years ago.
Engiand's annual revenue from the
tax upon opium produced in India and
sold in China IS enormous. Last year
it was over $25, ,0O0, 900. II was to secure
this revenue that England for more
than one hundred years has denied
China the right to prohibit the import
Of opium.
The present Labor-Liberal parliament.
hoWeva-. has consented to put an end
to Englands shameful traffic in opium,
and awaits word from China
The Washington times., 1906-06-17
PARISlANS WILL WALK
UNDER CITYS STREETS

PARIS, June 16.-Parisians in the fu-
lure Will be able 10 walk from point 70
point by foot subways avoiding the
tangle OF above-ground traffic.
Many applications have been made 70
the mana cement of the Metropolitan
Underground Railway for permission 70
construct subways between the sta
tions and various thcaters, shops, and
other establishments
II. Bienvenue. the chief engineer OF
the Metro says that these requests
have been acceded TO. When these
numerous subway paths are made" he
added. 1T Will be an easy thing 10 link
up many OF them Then pedestrians
VIII be aole 10 walk about Paris without
danger from the traffic, since they viii
walk beneath IL
The Washington times., 1906-06-17
Communicable Diseases.

For the prevention OF communicable
disease-Passed House
To further regulate the payment Of
damage near the site Of the new
Union StatiOn-Passed the House
To regulate the keeping Of employment
aRencies-Passed House and Senate.
To reorganize the Fire Department and
increase firemen's salaries-Passed
House
To amend the new fire-escape law so as
TO remove some OF its Objectionable
features-PavOrably reported &c the
House committee by the District
Commissioners
To punish the turning in OF false FIRE
alarms-Passed House and Senate,
awaits the Presidents signature.
For the temporary maintenance or the
Long Bridge and 10 compel the plac-
ing of 4-inch tires on all wagons
weighing, when loaded, $500 pounds
Reported by the House committee,
on the House calendar as unfinished
business.
local Smoke Law.
To make the local smoke law appliCa-
BILE 20 steam railroad engines and 10
provide additional facilities for
The Washington times., 1906-06-17
HAND-PAlNTED Wells
LATEST PARIS STYLE

PARIS. June 16-The ultra chic Pari-
isienne now wears a hand-painted veil.
Tho flowers correspond with the pre-
vaiIing tone of the trimming on the
hat or gown. In order TO obtain this ef-
feet. of course. the veil has 10 be paint
ed to order and is, therefore. an expen-
sive luxury which is not likely TO be-
come common. Thin guaze is used for
the purpose. and it may be of any light
shade.
Another fancy of fashion in Paris at
present. but which IS. to be found only
at the most exclusive milliners. consists
OF coarse net wells worn very deep and
full. and bordered with small blossoms
in relief. made with "rococo' ribbon or
silk gauze.
The Washington times., 1906-06-17
CHANCE TO HELP
BABIES IN NEED
Wednesday Is Donation Day
For Camp Good Will.
LITTLE GIFTS WILL GO FAR
Household Articles and Cash Subscrip-
tions Gladly Welcomed
by Committee.

Next Wednesday will be donation
day az Camp Good Will. and this fact
has aroused much interest and specula-
tion among the friends OF this summer
charity. The way In which the people
Of Washington have come forward 10
assist in the various lines OF work con-
nected with the camp. which IS now
starting upon its third year. demonstrates
that the need which existed Is 70 be
met not merely by large contributions
OF a few people but also by the general
interest and cordial support of the en-
tire community. Contributions Of goods
and money have already commenced -
come in, and the committee hopes tc
secure its budget and solicit most of
the articles needed before July 1.
The things needed include almost
everything from baby carriages to ba l.
ing suits. The sugget ton has been
made that many housekeepers, by search
ing through closets and storerooms.
could find a few little articles Of house
hold necessity which could be sacrificed
and which would reduce to a very small
figure the necessary equipment expense.
Visitors Always Welcome.
Those who have not visited Camp
Good VIII are urged to do so as often
as convenient. Visitors day Is every
day. and some one is always on hand
TO show on the grounds and explain the
good times of the children. The camp
ers arrive July 2 and remain IN full
force from that time until nearly the
middle Of September. The children
and mothers are selected by the agents
of the Associated Charities and nurses
OF the Instructive Visiting Nurse So
ciety from among the many needy ones.
who. without this opportunity. would be
obliged 10 remain In the poorest novels
and alleys OF the city throughout the
swelteEtng days OF summer.
Recent Cash Contributions.
The treasurer Of the committee. John
u. Sieman. jr.. acknowledges with
thanks the following contributions re-
Gently received.
Amount previously Acknowledged
sso0 .; Z. Y X. s.; Mrs. Alex. IeCare,
%; Dr. John CrsylSe Simpson, so: BuIfn
a Martin Co. 50. Mrs. John J. Stephens
u the Misses McCannon IS Mrs Pm
doiph Kaufman. SO: Lieut.. Col. NJ NJ
macomb. $40: E. r. s. Croggon, 81: r.
A c. ~: Mrs. Ray. 81; Baron Mon
cneIr. $S: Emily ]. Mauro, IS: Miss
AeIen Z Jamtson S5: David Moore. IS:
Inward A. Helmsen. s.: Mrs. s s Pas
Shal -; Ellhu Root. SIS; Mrs. Sewers.
R' u l.. Nicholson. s.: total. 1913 2s
The Washington times., 1906-06-17
FLAGG COUNCIL GIVES
ITS FIRST BIG SMOKER

The smoker given at Grand Army
Han last night by members OF FIagg
Council. No DC, United Commercial
Travellers Of America. was in every way
a success The hall was well filed and
the program arranged BY W z Todd
was thoroughly enjoyed
The following gentlemen entertained
during the evening: Joseph l. Battle,
George H O'Connor. William CIabaugh.
Al z Griffith. and Harry Stevens II
was the first smoker of the council, and
it viii be repeated semi-mOnthly.
The Washington times., 1906-06-17
DISTRICT LEGISLATION
HANGS IN THE BALANCE

trackage at the Union Station
fassed the House, now in Senate
10 require the street railway COM
paIiies 70 sprinkle certain parts OF
the streets over which their cars are
operated-Passed House.
FOR the preliminary treatment OF mud
cy FotOInac water by chemical pro-
cess before IL enters the iITraFfon
Deds-Reported by the House COM
mittee; on the House calendar.
TO close grocery and provision houses
on Sundays-Passed House.
To provide routes by which the street
railway companies shall have access
with their cars 70 the new Union
Station, and to increase the tax on
certain corporations-Befo the Sen
ate committee.
The Washington times., 1906-06-17

With the assurance from the House
leaders that there will be no more orig
inal District legislation in that body.
the local bills now pending in Congress
face the probability of not being en-
acted this session unless their fate de-
pends exclusively on the Senate.
The following IS the legislative
status Of the more important District
bills:
For the reorganization Of the public
school system and the increase OF the
teachers salaries-Passed the House
ana Senate; sent TO the President for
his signature.
Bill appropriating for the conduct of
the local government during the next
nscal year-Passed the House and
Senate, now in conference.
To regulate the speed of automobiles
Passed the House, reported favora-
bly, by the Senate District Commit
tee: on the Senate calendar
To establish uniform building lines
Passed the Senate and House.
To protect birds and wild animals
Passed the House; IN the Senate
committee
For the protection Of producers, of milk
and cream-Passed the House in
Senate committee.
For the compulsory education OF chill
dren-Passed House and Senate;
awaits the Presidents signature 70
make e law.
To regulate child labor-Passed the
House; reported by the Senate com
mittee; on the Senate calendar
To define usury-Passed House
The Washington times., 1906-06-17
Recent Cash Contributions.
AER0NAUT BEAcHY
CHERISHES HOPE
CONTINUED from F1rst PareN

fCOhllnueO from First PaEe.f
bombs that would have DESTROYED the
citv. That time was close to the earth.
and Il might have been easy for a rife
man TO hit me. but / could have gone
up a mile high had I desired. I have
been up as high as a mile and a hs r.
AT that altitude the ship would look Ike
a pin point In the afr and the chance
OF rife shot doing any damage would
not be one in a million. / would not
be afraid to risk II as regular ching.
for / do not believe it would add any
thing to the dangers ordinarily incident
10 the navigation of the air.
II confess. though. I want to get
away from the balloon and try to build
an airship of some other type I'll do il
some day. IL my luck holds.
Would Like Government Aid.
Il wish the Government would SUPPLY
me with a place to experiment and
about Ont:-half the money 1t handed out
to the late Prof. Langley II 1 did not
have something to show for it. I would
follow my own machine into the river
and stay there
The boy has made thirty-four success
ful flights He has been going Up In
balloons since he was a child almost.
for he has been at II six years, and he
is only nineteen today. He has had his
frights, for once the engine OF an al
legged airship in which he assembled ex-
ploded in the air and left him helpless
Fortunately, though. the explosion did
not destroy the gas bag. and the ma
chine reached the ground in safety. Two
weeks ago in Cleveland the frame of
his airship broke almost in two.
Il thought that time I was a goner.' -
said Beachy- 'T neve. thought 1 would
get TO the ground: but did, and II was
all right. Anyhow. IL rever made me
think of giving UP the game, and as
soon as I was down I began to repais
the machine"