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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-15

Miss Pearl Brand has been very IL
at her home on Fairnont avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-15

Miss Ella Boyers has been indispos.
ed for the last few days.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-15

Remember Dunlap opening Saturday
Randall 8 Go. 2t
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-15
MURDER IN THE
FIRST DECREE
GRAND JURY RETURNS .INoIcT
mENT AGAINST MRS. ALICE
M, BRADLEY

WASHINGTON, D c., Feb. 15.-The
grand Jury to-day indicted for murder
in the first degree, Mrs. Anna NJ.
Bradley, who shot ex-senator Arthur
Brown, of Utah, at the Raleigh Hotel,
this city, December s, last.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-15
lMdu Mdk6 Effort
TO Commit HIM
To An RSDlunl
MlsTRlAL IS NOT NOW
THOUGHT LIKELY

NEW YORK, Feb 15.--It IS today
taken fcr granted that .inIcss Jn1oi-
Potion has an actual physical break
down there viii be no mistrIal In thu
Thaw case. It is believed TINT by
Monday Bolton Will be able to con-
tinue his duty to the State without
any miHtrial. However. proceedings
are Likely to be cut short. Jerome'a
experts are inclining more and more
tsE the belief that Thaw is really in
sane. The district attorney may there
fore demand a Commission In lunacy
early next week. Should tho commits
sion formally declare Thaw Insane.
he will be sent to Matteawnn immc-
diately. This move by Jerome would
put Thaw's defenders In critical posi-
ton, for with the commissions decd.
sion that Thaw is now insane. no
power on earth could keep him out OF
the mad house. Thaw breads this yir-
tual life Imprisonment more than he
does the electric chair and he Is de-
manding from his attorneys that they
save him from such fate at all costs.
NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-(2:12 p. b.
Mrs Evelyn NesbIt Thaw called at
the Tombs at noon to-day for the us
nal visit to her husband. Should the
defense in the Thaw case ask for
commission TO determine the sanity
Of Thaw on next Monday. as has been
fntmated may be done. there win be
NO opposition on the part OF attorneys
for the State This is the gist Of
statement coming from the distrlct ut
itorney's office to-day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-15


Books Of One Cent Postage Stamps.
Edwin C. Madden. third assistant
postmaster general, has sent the fol.
lowing order to the postmasters:
"Postmasters are notified that
preparations are being made to issue
t-cent portage stamps in book form,
beginning about March 1, 1907. There
will be only one size, containing
twenty.four 1-eent stamps in four
sheets ot six stamps each, interleaved
with paraffin paper and bound like the
books OF 2-cent stamps. The selling
price vii. 1be 25 cents per book.
"Until splly of revised requistion
Forms No. 1908 can be furnished, post.
masters desiring a supply of the books
of 1-cent stamps will make reuuisition
therefor on Form s2Os by interiining
the patnber desired, and value thereof,
above the items OF books OF 2-cent
stamps. The smallest number issued
to postmastsrs Will be ten.
Mrs John II. Rock is Ill at her home
OF CASTOR avenue with severe case
of quinsy
Minor Danham. of Kingwood., is a
visitor In the city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-15

pressmsker Wanted.
For altering garments. Apply at
once. c. L. JoLLIFFE & CO.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-15

Miss Plrila Hess has recovered from
her severe attack of tonsilitis.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31
''Whafs in the Piper About You n

Or. William Redin Kirk tells this
little story:
II was in San Francisco, several years
ago. Walking down Market street. one
night, I noticed ragged little newsboy
with bundle of unsold newspapers. 1t
was raining. and the night was cold
and baEaery. Under the glare of the
electric lights the boys face looked wan
and detected, and as he turned his great
appealing eyes to me and shrilled, ''Pi-
per, piper, sir" be tugged strongly at
my heart strings. | bought the papers
under his arm He looked up at me
with astonishment writ large Oh some.
what grimy face,and holding the money
tightly clasped in his little hand, in a
voice fun of wonder, said:
9Why wot's in the piper about you,
bossPn
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31
Charles G. Mcdowell.

Chas. q. Mcdowell, one Of the oldest
and most highly respected citizens OF
Henderson county, died at his homo
near Fletchers, Tuesday, at the ripe age
of 81. The funeral occurred Wednesday
Mr.. Mcdowell was one Of the sub
stantial citizens of Henderson county, an
influential man in his community, and .
devoted father and husband. He leaYes
a widow and seven children: Mrs. A. J.
Reeves, spartanburg; Mrs. Emma Reed,
Birmingham; Mrs. Myra
Lincolnton, N. O; Mrs. G. II. Rice, Un-
on, s. c; Mrs. Burnett, Spartanburg;
A. ]. Mcdowell. Fletcher; James Nc
DoweIl, Winston.Salem.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31
Yours etc.
E. W. EwBANK.

Marriage is the best state for man in
general, and every man is worse man
in proportion as he Is unfit for the
married state"
No man ever yet lived right life
who was not strengthened by woman's
courage, ennobled by her love, and
guided by her discretion, This exper-
fence is most perfectly found in a mar
riage based upon sincere affection and
mutual companionship. In such union
man finds his pleasure doubled, his cares
divided, a perpetual friendship, and a
thorough confidence. True home life is
ideal. and is the nearest approach to
heaven.
LILA RIPLEY BARNWELL
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31
PossUm and
Sweet 'TaterS

Even the word staste good, don't they?
And now, thanks to the enterprise of
Messrs. J. A. Hatch, of the Henderson,
vile Hay and Grain Co., and L. w.
Walker, of the Crescent Carbonating
Company, these prime neccessarles OF
life may soon be had at price whic b
will put them on the humblest table in
Hendersonville, three times day, if
wanted.
Mr.. Hatch and Mr.. Walker have
formed company known as the "Hen-
Jacksonville Possum and Potato Com
pany, Limited" They propose to raise
both the possums and taters right here
at home, and have bought great tract
of land for that purpose. Mr.. Walker,
who is an expert on possums, says he
will carry the fence to enclose this tract
below the surface about Is feet. SO the
possums cannot dig under it. He has
figured out how rapidly they will multi
ply and expects to be able to supply the
local market without any trouble.
Mr.. Hatch, who is an ccomplished
agricu1turist. will attend to the sweet
potatoes, and will raise them by the
THOUSANDS of bushels.
1t is said the profit is enormous, but
they refuse to sell any of the stock il
the company, and both wear large ane
comprehensive smile that is beautiful
to behold when their future profits art
mentioned.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31

EDITOR HUSTLER: In an earnest et-
fort to liquidate debt owing to Mr
John F. Rowland for wagon load OF
Ochlswaha pumpkins delivered at our
Office during the late financial panic in
Wall Street. desire TO sacrifice my
principles to the exigencies of embar-
rassment and submit, without prejudice
equitable or otherwise,) the following
reasons why bachelor should marry:
First. He should marry so as to re-
duce himself from Unit to a Common
Fraction and his sweetheart TO . 'Back
Numter."
Second. He should marry to familia-
rize himself with Figure of Speech,
Third. He should marry to practice
the economy which teaches that two can
live on less than one and that one man
in the house is worse than two on the
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31
CAPT. B. 7. MORRIS

CAPT. B. Z. MORRIS
Jackon, and was laid gently on the floor.
Drs. Egerton and Waldrop were hastily
summoned, but their skill wss unaFail-
log. Death had been instantaneous.
The Captain appeared to be in his
usual health when he entered the CON
missioners' room. While making the
settlement with Mr.. Rhodes column of
figures did not total alike. Capt. Nor
ris got up from his seat and was look
ing over Sam Kings shoulder trying to
find the error, when suddenly, without
sound, he fell back, dead, into the
arms of Brownlow jackson.
Confusion ensued. The doctors were
called, but they found only the lifeless
clay of what Judge Pace says was the
best man in Henderson county," with
group of stunned men, heads uncovered,
standing reverently around it, talking
in hushed tones of the man they all knew
and loved so well.
Capt. B. T. Morris would have been
10 years old next April. He was born
in Polk county, was Captain of Co. B,
Gath N. G. Regiment and served with
distinction and honor through the war.
He was Register of Polk county, County
Commissioner and member of the FL
nance Committee of Henderson county.
and faithful to his trust, always.
He was man devoted to his church
and his party. No more faithful church
worker than he, aud no better Demo-
crat. A busy man, yet never so busy
that the days's work on his farm was
ever started WITHOUT family AMI serv-
ants being assembled for family prayer.
A. man with as few enemies as any man
with red blood in his veins may have.
A Christian and an ideal citizen, the
loss of whom is blow to Henderson
county.
Capt. Morris had been married three
times. His first wife was Miss Pace
by whom he had six children: Mrs. L
L. johnson, Mrs. t. L. johnson, Mrs
Corpening, Mrs. Kinney, deceased
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31

4
ried away of Hendersonville and of DR..
Grinnan:
Rev, r. B. Grinnan, d. D.,
Hendersonville, N. G..
My Charming Host and Brother;-
Like the atmosphere of your delight
full town, your hospitality in taking care
ofus wanderers on the earth was rare
and delightful. don't see- how you
could have done anything more for the
comfort and pleasure of your"distinguish
ed" guests than you did. Il am sure that
not one of them however distinguished
he may be: had he the choice of future
hosts but would vote unanimously for
r. B. Grinnan, D. D., of Hendersonville'
Fraternally yours,
NJ. B. PORTER.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31

The Synod.

The Synod Of North Carolina ended
their sessions on Friday last. The visi-
ting ministers and laymen were all taken
care of by the hospitable people of the
town, and they all seemed to be very
favorably impressed with the city.
DR.. r. B. Grinnan was an extremely
busy man during the week. 1t was due
to DIR. Grlnnan's efforts that the. Synod
came to Hendersonville, an honor which
is generally appreciated by our people
To DIR. Grinnan and those hospltable
and kindly folks who opened wide their
doors for the entertainment of these
gentleman, vote of thanks is sdue.
The Synod previous to adjournment,
adopted the following resolution:
"The Synod of North Carolina would
express to the pastor and members OF
the Hendersonville Presbyterian
Church, to the members of other
churches and to friends in this beauti-
full mountain town, its heartfelt thanks
for the warm welcome and aboundine
hospitality which they have SO gener
ously extended.
Upon all these kind friends the SynoC
would invoke the rich blessing of heav
en- +"
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31

Henderson give bigger majority than
Buncombe. As matter Of fact there
was no 1900 majority in Henderson, the
1900 being the number Of votes cast for
the bonds and it corresponds with the
number cast in this county for the
bonds. The committee feels that Hem
derson's action was great help"
(Now, amt that real mean? No 1900
maioritylJ
''Buncombe saw Henderson's lead and
went it one better It was hard clip
to follow, but Bumcombe had on her
running shoes.
>"Clear the track now for the first en-
gine Of the Appalachian. .Intsrurban rail-
way.
"Guess Henderson county will get
that megaphone message returned with
few votes added.
''Is Buncombe progressive2 Well,
rather. Look at the voter'
"In the glorious path cut out by Hem
derson county, Buncombe and Polk
have followed. It remains now for
Transylvania and Haywood to complete
the procession of progress and enter
prise, and that they will do so no one
can doubt.
"Incidently it might be remarked that
the newspapers of Buncombe, Hender-
son and Polk have illustrated the fact
that there is little that can Withstand .
combined press Risking the appear
ance of boasting, it can be stated that
without the strenuous work Of the pa
pers in the counties mentioned there
might have been different story to
tell.'
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31
The Railroad
Looks Good !!
BunCOIlbe and Polk Speak
TheyF oIlow Henderson's Lead,
In Satisfactory Style

Good for Buncombe!
She voted for progress and prosperity
like little man, and will hand oyer
$200, 900 to the new railroad when it has
complied with the conditions of the con-
tract.
Over four thousand votes cast in fav-
or of the bonds and but 25 against. The
majority cannot be definitely stated
until the board of canvassers 60 over the
registration books.
Buncombe did very well, indeed, and
we are inclind to be rather proud of her.
She has proved to be an apt pupil and
she certainly deserves another railroad
for her good conduct, and Old Hender-
son will see that she gets it, so she will
And Polk came across in noble style
too. 1t was sweeping victory there, the
majority being something like 400.
Runcombe's action assures the con.
struction of the road. Work will begin
not later than Jan. l. 1908. and will be
pushed as rapidly as possible.
Most of the stores were closed aud the
town had the appearance of Sunday
Che st lie windows were covered with
admonitions to vote for the bonds, and
they evidently did. Good organization
hard work and desire for a com
peting road is shown by the vote.
Says the 'steemed Citizen:
"An impression which contributed tc
the success cf the bonds was that Hen
derson county had given 1900 majorit!
for its $4,000 bonds. A number of peo
pie declared it would never do TO let
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31
James Jones.

James Jones. one of Henderson county's
mostBubstantial citizens died at his home
ct Upward, last Sunday, ct the age OF
80 years. He was buried In the Jones
cemetery. He leaves Q wife and several
children. About one year ago Mr..
Jones returned from the West, where
he had lived and prospered for ten
years, and bought back the old home-
stead In which he had lived for 50 many
years.
Mr.. Jones Was an ideal citizen, and the
county has suffered = great loss in his
death.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31

Mr.. Editor:-In the name of the CON
gregation of the Presbyterian church, |
wish very heartily to thank the kind
friends of Hendersonville who, with
such true hospitality, assisted in enter
tanning the delegates to the Synod of
North Carolina. Very truly,
r. 3, GRINNAN.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31

rock pile.
Fourth. BE should marry to enjoy
the last refuge of Incidence, to strength
en- bis hope In the Hereafter, to COM
miserate with his contemporaries in
matrimony and die with his face to his
jug and Jeruselum and be satisfied to go
to any old place.
Yours etc.
E. w. EwBANK.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31

Hoke Morris. deceased, billiard Norris,
now in the mail service. His second and
third wives were SISTERS, the Misses
Hawkins,
He was man of substantial means.
The funeral occurred Wednesday,
interment being at Mills River.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31
The Electric Road.

Construction work on the electric
road between here and Asheville will
begin in Hendersonville.
The company will shortly make pub
lie the exact date on which building
operations will begin.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31
DROPPED
DEAD !!
Captain. B. T. Norris
Drops Dead at The
Court House While
in The Performance
of His Duty.

Capt. B. T. Morris dropped dead in
county commissioners room, Tuesday,
while the finance committee, otnich
he was one, was making a settlement
with ex-Sheria Rhodes. He fell back
into the arms Of Postmaster Brownlow
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31

A bachelor should marry, BECAUSE God
has said, that SIT is not good that man
should be alone" To marry Will make
him better. The love of good woman
is infinitely the best thing in the world
With the advent of children, selfish
ness will disappear, and he will be hap
pier. Mutual sympathy between man
and wife, is,the sweetest of life's joys
Woman's love is stronger than death
Misfortune cannot suppress it; emn1ty
cannot ALLEVIATE it; temptation cannot
snslave it. It is the guardian angel OF
the nursery and the sick-bed.
It is the minIstering spirit OF home.
J.R. WILSON
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31

EDITOR HUSTLER: If bachelors were
taxed the Hustler would not have to ask
50 silly question, a WOMAN.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31

great grandchildren, and is the youngest
man In town to>day.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31
THE BACHELORS BULLETIN.
Of The HustIing Hustler

Why bachelors should marry?
Oh, that's as plain as day;
It's the only plan by which the man
Can keep the girls away.
Though you're homely as Hoodoo,
With neither health nor wealth,
Some spinster love will claim her own,
And steal you off by stealth.
Why bachelors should marry?
Doesn't Mister Roosevelt say?
Should you tarry-hopes miscarry,
For Graces, too, grow gray;
And the yearning Soul that bankers
For the gifts that Hymen CLEANS;
Wants his dearest just the nearest
Fo lassie-in her-teens.
Why bachelors should marry
Who can doubt the reason why?
If unmarried you're unmarried
By the cares that make men sigh.
But why dare you be dodging
The debts that all should pay?
Now don't explode, but lift your load,
And Pop-as best you may.
Why bachelors should marry?
OF course they Must and Shall;
And if you've got house and lot,
You'll easy find the Gal.
You may be gray and grizzly,
And her teens barely told;
Bat virgins wise will shutstheir eyes
When Luck counts out the gold.
Why bachelors should marry?
Heavens, that's as plain as day;
Uutil you do, the maids pursue,
For is not man her-prey2
/ mean, she always Prays for man, I
And that's his sole redemption
Shut up your Shop, and go and Pop,
And then you'll win exemption.
By BereaEed Bachelor
Oct % 1907. Landrum, S. G
/ Dedicated to the Matrimonial Bureal
of the Hustler.
A.. M. HUGER-
! EDITOR HUSTLER: A bachelor shoul
marry because it is his duty. Generall
they are such mean creatures however
that they consider neither duty nor any
thing else but their own comfort;
AN OLD MAID.
i. EDITOR HUSTLER: If bachelors wer
i
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31
NJ. T. Justus, who is 70 years

old to-day, has
lived here over
Sc years. He has
worked for 81 years, a
total of 3OO,4SO hours,
an average of 15 hours
every day. has 5 children
16 grand children, and 2
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31

Some of these gentlemen are what you
might call ''near- bachelors. Now
there's W. A. Keith, of the Wholesale
Grocery Co., for instance.
So debonair,so smiling, always dressed
correctly, in fact mirror of fashion,
it Is strange to US that he has been 81
lowed his freedom so long, and tits
whispered he will soon relinquish it.
AS to Judge Gullick, we are told he
is doomed man His fate is sealed.
Nothing but trip to Florida can save
him. Judge Gullick has been picked
out by at least seven girls that we
know of and the Judge wants to know
what he's going to do about it? Cheer
up. Judge, the worst is yet to comel
Will Young, handsome and accom-
plished, age S6, cashier at the depot, is
in imminent danger. We know of one
young lady who says she's going to pro-
pose to him on the first day of January.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31
Appreciated.

This is the impression one man car
ried away of Hendersonville and of DIR.
lrinpan.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-10-31
Why Bachelors
Should Marry.
Some Replies to that Query
"Marry to Practice Economy, =
Says One of the Tribe

Below are a few answers to the prob
lem: why Bachelors Should Marry"
We are panied to see this serious matter
discussed in spirit of levity and persi-
aage. A bachelor is a serious animal.
He's different from his happily married
brother. His view point is different and
you should never approach bachelor
Without first stirring him up with q
long pole to see whether he is danger
Gus or not.
Here is an ado itional list of bachelors
and We don't see how we came to over
look them-they are such dears, all Of
'em!
John McClain Sandy Manders
Tom Allen Frank Station
". A. Keith L. w. Walker
Floyd Johnston Dave Hutto
John Mcintyre Harry Dnffie
!. WlAYOung Harry Waldrop
" Bill Edwards Lance Holmes
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-07-03
! Union Down.
A Fourth Of july Story by
OLIVE HARPER.

~ N this particular Fourth of July
gay party from San Fran
" cisco gathered at San Bruno
with music and fireworks.
They dined among the trees on the
slope of the coast line Of hills.
On the lower and level side of the
road were marshy place bordering
on small branch of the bay and a
house belonging to the firm Of Miller
~ Lux, the cattle kings Of that day.
This house was occupied by the herd
ers. The great ranch lay to the south,
ward, and there were kept the cattle
on their way to the place where all
good and some bad cattle 60.
This picnic was to be great as pic
MICS go, with music, dancing on the
sward after the dinner and reading Of
tho Declaration of independence, and
thea fireworks. There would be full
moon. ..-"
Everybody was happy save Mildred
Lovejoy, and she was in a very fever
OF suspense. She was pretty and knew
her scarlet dress and parasol were
both becoming. But Malcolm Bur-
chard did not come, and he was to read
the Declaration, maybe make one.
At last there was a cloud Of dust
and he was there, but with another
girl beside him. No wonder the sun
was eclipsed. Mildred went away as
soon as they were introduced, to hate
this Boston girl. Her head ached and
her dinner tasted like Dead sea apples.
And Malcolm did not miss her!
Mildred had brought the silken flag
that to ornament the wagon where
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-07-03
AMERICAN FLAG NO TOY.
Patriotic Decision of Customs Board
Against Japanese Importers.

Patriotic Decision Of Customs Board
Against Japanese Importers.
Under no circumstances is the Amer
lean flag to be regarded as toy, ac-
cording to the board of United States
general appraisers. The board decided
on Jan. 81 last that Takito & Co. Of
Chicago and other Japanese importers
cannot bring in the stars and stripes
under the toy schedule of the Dingley
tariff.
The flags In the test case were made
Of silk and were not over an inch and
one-half in length. The collector Of
customs at Chicago exacted duty on
the flags at the rate of SO per cent ad
valorem under the provision in the tar
if for manufactures of silk" The
importers asserted that the flags should
be admitted at 35 per cent as toys.
In his decision General Appraiser
Sharretts says, eve do not think that
the American flag, however diminutive
Is commercially, commonly or nation
ally regarded as a plaything for chill
dren, and we find that the flags in dis
pute are not toys"