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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-11-07
The CITY Fathers meet tonight.


There r quite . few strangers in
town.
The Hotel Gates bus pas been newly
painted and it's . peach.
There viii be an old time singing At
Grab Greek church next Sunday.
At the present rate Of consumption
the crop Of Hsndersonville bachelors
won't last long.
Page two has some interesting news
and some advertisements Of interest to
you.
An interesting report Of County SUI
perintendent Med. Ray appears on the
last page Of this paper.
It is rumored that Senator Stradley
viii open the barber shop neal the post
once.
"Jimn Waldrop suggests that q neat
sign yer the postofice would be appre-
ciated by visitors here.
Pleasant Hill school has q library
now. Superintendent Med. Ray receiv:
ed it Thursday and looks pleasant over it.
Don't blame Postmaster Brownlow
Jackson when this paper m ont on
Thursday. faint his fault; it's ours.
The Henderson-Polk Medical Societies
want the state to furnish free ante-toxin.
This is very expensive, n little treat
ment costing from % to IS.
The telephone company are installing
new telephones. They are Of the most
modern style, as the company takes
the position that nothing is too good for
Hendsrsonville.
The City Rink is snow open on Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday even
ingG Admission il free and q minimum
charge for skates. -. Thompson is
in charge.
Postum Suppers are THE thing these
days, and the Belmont Cafe is serving
that delicacy right along. John Forest
and Wash Brooks have still 3 large sup
ply of possums on hand.
To Mrs Lila Ripley Barnwell we r
indebted for two of the finest specimens
Of Irish potatoes. They were grown on
Mrs. Barnwell's farm and are on exhibit
tiOn in the Hustler window.
The Hotel Gates, under It's new
management, il already doing q thriving
business. Mr.. Hewitt is advertising ex-
Esnsively. It's . pity his efforts are not.
backed up by the whole town in that
lire.
The Ladies' and Gents Pressing Club,
located in the rock building next to the
court house, has every facility for doing
6rSt-class work. They are experienced,
they know how. and they guarantee
their work.
Police officer Zeb Arledge says the
town is absolutely quiet and orderly
these days. No liquor, no disturbances
ut ell. There have been no arrests made
for many days. Hendersonville is get
ting an enviable reputation for being
la~w-abiding, thanks largely to its efi-
cient police force.
The court calender appears on the
last page Of this issue. Court convenes
on the 18th, with Judge PEBBLES on the
bench. Sheriff Freeman's illness will
throw his duties upon one of his depu-
ties, probably Otis Powe RS. Court is for
two weeks.
q. 8. Anderson has two houses about
completed on his fine property in West
HendersonviIlei three covered ready
for interior work and four more started.
Mr.. Anderson has named this street. Pop
lar street, from its trees and each new
street will also take its name from the
trees planted upon it.
If the Hustler's crusade against the
bachelors Of the town don't make them
marry, they should be indicted, altho'
we don't know just what for.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
A NATURAL BAROMETER.
Stone That St Louis Man Says
 ForeteIls the Weather.

A storekeeper on South Broadway has a piece of stone about as large as mans fist in which he places more confidence as a weather indicator than he does in all the weather bu- reaus of the country
 He brought it with him from Ger many when he came to St Louis many years ago, and although his German neighbors told him that the stone would not work in America he finds that 1t operates about as well in Missouri as it did in the old country.
 He says there is mine of it in Saxony and another somewhere in Russia, and that in parts of both countries near to the mines many country people provide themselves with Jumps of the stone for use as family barometers. It is composed of limestone, almost as soft as chalk. with nitre, clay and rock salt.
 When the air is dry the stone is a light gray, with white spots of salt and nitre,, but when the air is filled with moisture and a storm is coming on the salt and nitre turn black. The principle is recognized in the manufacture of one or two patent fancy barometers, but whether the inventors took the hint from the stone cannot be aseertained.-St Louis Globe-Democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
CRUST OF THE EARTH.

The Hon R. J. Strut, F. R. S., has gathered rocks from all the world over, granites from Cornwall and Rhodesia, basalt from Greenland the Victoria Falls and Ireland, sye- mite from Norway, leucite from Mount Vesuvius, and has estimated as a result of prolonged investiga- tions that not more than one-thirti- eth of the total volume of the earth is composed of rocks found on the surface.
 As a result of his deductions he estimates that the depth of the earth's rock crust is approximately forty-five miles. This deduction co incides to certain degree with the calculations of Professor Milne, the earthquake expert, who has been in. vestigating to the same end by the observation of earthquake tremors and their speeds. Professor Milne coincides that at depth of thirty miles below the earth's surface ex. ist rocks whose physical properties are similar to those found on the ex- terior.
 MT Strut computes the internal heat of the globe to be about 1,500 degrees below the surface. Such a heat indicates the melting point of iron. but 1t is considerably below the melting point of platinum, which Dr Harker fixed at 1.710% centigrade.- Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
CHARS GUARD BREED.

Terrorist Plot to XIII Nicholas Un-
 earthed at St. Petersburg.
 SIT. PETERSBURG, May 16.--A ter rorist conspiracy directed against the life of Emperor Nicholas. the existence of which has been suspected for some time past, was revealed last night by the arrest at Tsarskoe-Selo of sol d;er of the guard regiment, who con fessed to the acceptance of large money bribe to assist in the murder of his majesty.
 According to the details of this plot, the existence of whSA has been con. firmed by one of the highest officials of the court, suspicion was directed to the soldier by the fact that he was seen to have in his possession consid- erable sums of money. The man was at once placed under observation. When he noticed that he was being shadowed he became panic stricken and sought the authorities. He then broke down and voluntarily made his confession, after which he begged for protection.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
Delivered the Goods.

The late Senator NJ. s. Quay, of Pennsylvania, lspt all the letters his constituents wrote to him asking for favors, says the Saturday Evening Post. He had stacks of them when his last great fight for the senate came along. Then he sorted out the letters. eliminating those from people who were dead and on the back of each letter wrote: Dear John or Bill: Do you remember when you wrote me this letter and do you remember that I did what you asked? want your help now in my fight for the senate. Can I have it?" The politicians in Pennsylvania say those letters mailed to the original senders with Quay's re- quest on the backs of them. had as much as any one thing to do with Quay's winning his fight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
~coal!NG EvENTS-.

May 10, II. 16, 16, IF, lS-Gooi- will hall Waterbury. St Michael's church bazaar.
 May 16-Third Congregational church supper given by the Ladies' Aid society.
 May 17-Leavenworth hall. May party of Court McGivney. D. of I.
 May 17.-Washington Hill Athletic club. Reception and dance.
 May l7--Hamilton hall. Mill Plain. Social and masquerade given by the Nassau Social club.
 May 1S-Waterbury Turn verein, annual Saturday night prom.
 May 19.-Our Lady of Lourdes hall, Moving pictures and illustrated songs. Afternoon and evening.
 May 28. Entertainment at Mulcahy school.
 May 29-City hall-Annual muster and inspection of Go E, 1st regiment Hibernian Rifles.
 May 29-Leavenworth hall, prome- made given by the Goodwill Social club baseball team.
 May 20. City hall. Annual muster and inspection of Company E, 1st regiment. Hibernian Rifles.
 May 31-Town hall. Middlebury. May flower dance
 June 1-Driving Park and Water ville Grounds-grand opening of shop baseball league.
 June 7.-Leavenworth ball. Dance and entertainment given by St Mary's Alumni Dramatic club.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
DIDN'T THINK HELP NEEDED.
Simple Fisherman Had Heard of the
 Wonders of Science.

H. c. Wells, the novelist. spoke at a Boston club about the wonders of modern invention. 50 thick and fast" he said, these new inventions come, life grows rather confusing for plain and simple folk. There was an old fisherman rowing in his boat one day when an automobile canoe sprung a leak near him and immediately sank. To the indignation of the canoe's oc- cupants, the old man paid no heed to them, but rowed calmly on his way, pulling an old clay pipe. However, the wrecked canoeists managed to swim to him, and as they clambered into his boat one spluttered angrily: 'Confound you. why didn't you lend us hand? Didn't you see We were sinking? The old man took his pipe out of his mouth and stared at them in astonishment. 'Blest If I didn't think ye wuz one O them new-fangled submarines, he said"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
Mere superstltious. Too.

A woman who takes her super. stitions seriously started to enter a big department store one morning last week when she noticed porter on a tall stepladder that stretched directly across the doorway. says the New York Press. In spite of the fact that there were five women behind her eager to pass into the shop she came to sudden halt. looked up at the lad der and cried out. "Oh. I'll never walk under that" saying which she turned and strode away. Before she had gone far her sense of humor rose su. perior to her fear of ladders. and she looked to see if her remark had had any effect on those who had been within sound of her voice. Walking directly behind her were the five women who had heard her exclama tion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
Officer, Natural Anxiety.

Sir Douglass Straight told this tale at a recent dinner of the Journeymen Hairdressers' Trade society in Lon don: When young barrister he went into barber's shop to be shaved and was a little startled to see the wom- an cashier behind the counter star ing at him from time to time through the glass door. When he got outside the shop a policeman said: T am very glad to find you have come out. !" The officer explained that he had been anxious because the barber had just come out of lunatic asylum the pre- vious week and his relatives were wondering whether they would have to send him back again
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
WRESTLING
WINTERS IS
 MASTER OF GRILL
New Haven Boy Defeated the New Yorker Last Night Up in
 Hartford.

Hartford, May 16.-Izzy Winters of New Haven defeated Jack Griil of New York in their fourth and final wrestling match at Aetna hall last night, winning two out of three falls and d pot of money. After the bout, which was finished at midnight, Harry Yeager, the manager of Grill. said that he was convinced that Win ters was the better man and he had no suggestions to make about fifth match. The contest was remarkable 1 for the amount of money that was put up and as about everybody had from $5 to 1O0 fourishing in the air l it indicated that these are prosperous times for sporting men. Edward J. O'Connell of the Yale Law school and the grappling instructor at Yale, off, ciated as announcer and second for Winters, who is pupil of his, and he was success in the dual capacity. Peter Connolly of the French-Ameri- can Athletic club was referee and he earned his money.
 Winters and Grill first met at the Auditorium on the night that Bone fant was to meet O'Conneil Winters got one fall that night. Then they had two matches in private down at the foot of Ferry street. Winters won the first match and Grill took the sec- ond. This necessitated a return go and the bout last night was the re- suit.
 Grill had the advantage in the early ! part of the affair and he had at least | four good holds on Izzy that looked pretty good. But the New Haven boy squirmed out of them and made some of the incest bridges seen since the spans to East Hartford were built. | The boys were on the mat f1ddling for | fifteen minutes before they got down to business and it looked as if there would be a repetition of the O'Con-l nell and Olson skipping match. But when they finally settled down they went right to work and pulled and hauled until 1t seemed as If their heads might fall off
 Grill finally secured half Nelson and scissors hold that pinned lzzy's shoulders down. The time was B minutes. The boys went at 1t again and in thirty minutes Winters won bis | first fall, using an arm hold and scis- sors on the body. The scissors hold is used so much now that the patrons want their money back if they don't see the jackknife or scissors hold.
 Winters did the superior work after the first intermission and seemed to stand the strain better.
 After the first fall there were offers of to 1 on Grill with but little doing. After the second fall no one would bet on Grill. Winters won the third fall in four minutes. He did about all of the work during the final bout. The managers of the two men had bet of $1O0 each on the result. The most of the betting was on the result of the first fall and not on the match. In the catch-as-catch-can wrestling match in the Lowell Rollaway rink last night Hjalmar Lundin defeated Leo Pardello Pardello won the hrst bout in 5m BIS Lundin won the sec ond bout in i'm 54s. and also the third bout in 10m AS. Pardello agreed to throw at a later day James Prokos three times in an hour.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
PRISON WAS PREFERABLE.

The St Louis negro convict who recently tried to escape from the pen itentiary by having himself shipped out of town with a consignment of shoes says he will never try that trick again. The plan is not a new one. but it has never yet worked suc- cessfully.
 The negro in question was boxed up in a shipment of shoes and hauled to the freight depot and left standing on his head until his yells to be re- leased attracted attention. The box had been up-ended so that his head was down. He had pretty good grit and held out for two or three hours, but finally becoming convinced that he could not live much longer in that position, he made his presence known and was returned to the pris- on. Nine times out of ten it would require the connivance of some out side parties to render escape in this way possible.
 Another negro tried to make his escape by crawling in a wagon that was being loaded with sawdust. He did not know that before the wagon would be driven out of the yard an experienced prison guards would jab long steel prod repeatedly through the load. He discovered this im- portant fact. however, a little later on when the prod struck him.-St Louis Republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
REVERSIBLE THEATER FLOOR.
Paris Music Hall Converted Into a Ballroom in Seven Minutes.

The movable stage which Steel Mackaye attempted to make feature of theatrical construction many years ago is outdone by the reversible audi torium floor introduced in a new Apollo music hall on the Rue de Cli- chy, Paris. This device makes it pos. sible to change the parquet into a dancing floor in seven minutes.
 The floor Is reversible. On one side it Is fitted with 800 chairs of the usual folding variety. On the other side it is planked with hard wood, waxed and polished.
 During the performance each night 1t is pitched at an angle of about IS degrees, like the floor of any other theater When the show is over and the dancing begins it is absolutely level.
 All who patronize the house will see the transformation every night. When the curtain falls the seat hold CTS will be hustled back into the orchestra circle and the foyers. Then the mechanism will work
 The floor, or rather the two floors, are built on each side of the frame work of steel girders. This is hung on pivots, and when the machinery is set in motion it simply turns the other side up. The huge seesaw- 1t measures about 45x50 feet-stops at the appropriate angle when it is to be an auditorium and is secured there by strong supports.
 When it reaches the level position to serve as ballroom equally strong supports hold it there and provide for the safety of the dancers. When it stops in either position it is in immediate communication with the other parts of the house, as all the necessary steps are attached to it either to reach the orchestra circle when 1t is level or the stage when it is inclined at an angle. Stage and floor are continuous when used for dancing, the electric footlights being attached to disappearing frame work, while a section of solid floor ing takes their place.
 The entire contriyance cost 10000 francs, or s14,000, of which 5000 was spent on the floor and its mechan- ism and the rest on the 27 foot deep brick lined well through which the floor revolves. .,....-,.A. ..-.s- j.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
EIr,, ReauIsI,. for suee.,,.

At the annual convention of sales men of large corporation prizes were 10 be awarded to those who submitted the best reply to the query: What are you going to do to increase your sales for the ensuing year. After numerous comments and remarks had been made. telegram was received from the one absent salesman whose attendance had been unavoidably pre- vented by pressure of business. On being read to the assembly he was unanimously voted first prize. The telegram read: Shall hustle like the dickens"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
An Amb,,,.ser.. Butler.

The practice Of tipping Is not entire ly bad: the recipients at least derive some benefit A former butler of Mir. Choate. American ambassadOr to Eng. land before Mfr. Reid. has built a large hotel on the coast on the tips he re eeived from visitors to the American embassy. whose servants make more money than those attached to other embassies. chiefly because of the mum Der of wealthy Americans who visit the ambassaeOr and scatter tips vith t-zssss571l seEeresfty-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
LOST

LOST-Brindle bulldog, taken from in front of Lariviere property, ell
 North Riverside st, Tuesday; has { white end on tail and four white feet; answers to name of "Booser." Return to Lariviere's blacksmith
 shop, ell North Riverside st. 5-15-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16

COLLECTOR-If you have any claims you cannot collect. let me have them, and I guarantee results. I am here on the ground and know the ropes. I have agents in all states, and can handle cases any where. Frank J. Rametti. the col lector who collects, 16 East Main st, Groom 3), Waterbury. Conn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
Singles,
Ancirn, wan In nna.

LOUISVILLE. Ky- May l6.-Aneient won the Debutante stakes at half c mile in the mud at Churchill Downs from woodlane. the favorite. and Black Mary. The hitherto unbeaten MoIlie Montrose ran disappointingly. Not favorite won
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
Miscellaneous.

MONEY to salaried people and to housekeepers on their own personal note without an endorser Lowest rates in the city, $5 for 25c Call and convince yourself. 45 East Main st, room 21. 5-13-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
LAWN TENNIS.
Waterbury Players Beaten in Hart
 ford.

Waterbury Players Beaten in Hart
 ford.
 Hartford, May 16.-The ladies' ten- his team of the Hartford Golf club defeated a team from Waterbury on the local courts yesterday afternoon. the Hartford team winning in both singles and doubles The results were as follows
 Singles. Miss Twitche,i, hartford. beat Miss Lamb. Waterbury, 6-3. 60. Miss Cole, Hartford, beat Miss A. Smith, Waterbury. 5-7. 6-2. 6-2. Miss Constance Roberts. Hartford. beat Miss o. Smith, Waterbury, 0-z. 6-3.
 Miss Ethel Dunham. Hartford, beat Miss Mason. Waterbury, 0-2. 6-2.
 Doubles
 Miss Dunham and Miss Twichell. Hartford, beat Miss Lamb and Miss. Mason. Waterbury, 6-1, 6-4. Miss Roberts and Miss Cole, Hart ford. beat Miss A. Smith and Miss O. Smith. Waterbury. 6-2. ca.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16

FOR SALE-Diamonds, watches, clocks, jewelry; cash or credit; cheaper than any store in this city. Will you not take a look at our stock? Schneer. the Jeweler. 19S South Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16

WANTED--The public to know that J. F. Farrell has moved his photo graph gallery to 50 Bank st. where he is prepared to do all kinds or first-class work. Children's photos a speciality; all work guaranteed.
 5-1-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16

MEN WANTED to get their custom and ready made clothing, the best goods for the least money. for cash or credit. Call at 33 Grand st and see Al Arthur Bernier. 5-2-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16
For Sale

A centrally located business block having two large stores and several tenements. a splendid investment Particulars will be given only to par ties meaning business.
 A six tenement building. finely fin- ished. all improvements and paying over 10 per cent on price asked On North Main street. a s-family house. all Improvements. pays about 10 per cent on price asked
 Splendid building lots on South Main street, Lounsbury street and south street Can be bought at req sonable prices
 Those lots are the most eouven- lent and desirable building lots ia the city.
 Just the place for . home or In- yestnent-
 ID. T. GRIFFIN.
 Heal Essatr. Insestrnent&
 @ Ez<t Nsin sf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16

FOR SALE-Three 2-family houses, paying 10 per cent on investment: also small farm centrally located. For rent. four room tenement. centrally located. Inquire of T. P. Hutchinson & Son, 109 Bank st., room 4, or 28 Park place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16

FOR SALE-Cash or credit. strictly confidential. watches, clocks. dia- monds, rings and musical instru- ments. Also, money to loan. Schneer, the jeweler, 19S s. Main st. Phone 1852.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16

WANTED-Men of good appearance with desire to sell goods on the road. Good paying permanent posi- tions guaranteed to right parties.
 Glen Bros, Rochester, N. Y. 5-ll-7
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16

WANTED-To notify that we are going out of business. We've got to move $4,500 worth of Trunks, Bags and Umbrellas; closed out al most at any price. For bargains at tend this removal sale. 124 South Main, opposite Scovill st, American Umbrella and Trunk Shop. b-7-tf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16

WANTEO-Clocks Watches and Jewelry to be repaired; cheaper and better than ever before; work called for and delivered. Write or telephone Schneer, the Jeweler, 19S South Main st.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16

WANTED--Old geese feather beds, immediately; best cash prices. Ad- dress c. F. Dickinson, General De- livery, Waterbury. b-ll-6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16

WANTED-All who enjoy game or pool to come to Olanoff's, Il Grand st, where they can use tables, with free refreshments furnished.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-16

FOR SALE-On Bucks Hill, 100 acre farm, 35 or 40 acres under cultivation; 700 or 800 cords of wood ready to cut. Good pond on farm; four miles from center. For particulars call on Hebert and Viger. at the farm in the forenoon or Sunday, or drop postal to 14 Gal win st, city. 5-3-12