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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-05
WEDNESDAY,
December 2, 1908.

WEDNESDAY, December z, 1908.
President Allen of Salem, Mass.
board of aldermen arrested on larceny
charge.
Cross-examination of John D. Arch
bold begun in federal suit against
Standard oil company.
Will of the late Senator Redfleld
Proctor made public at Rutland, VT,
gives all but $20,5OO of his millions to
his family, and in private bequests.
New York aldermen pass ordinances
restricting sale of theatre tickets, to
box Offices.
Newberry, who succeeds Metcalf as
secretary of the navy, apparently a
convert to the principle of general
staff for the department.
Representative Mckinley expected
to add to Tafts assurance that Speak
er Cannon is In line on tariff revision.
Mrs. Goldbier of Bayonne, N. J.,
wants to be pollcewoman.
Fourth class postmasters of New
England and several other states
placed under civil service by Presi-
dents order.
New England cotton men at tariff
hearing meet obstacle in southern
planters, who want the long staple
highly protected.
Secretary Wilson claims foot and
mouth disease is under control; cost
to Uncle Sam $5O0,0O0
Boston barkentine Shawmut
wrecked off Machias, Me-; crew lands
safely.
Death by suicide at Middletown of
Mrs. Eleanor M. Cowper reveals sui
eide compact with James H. Wallick,
who performed his part of the agree
ment May 1, last.
Receivers of A. Booth & Co.. ask
receiver for Globe packing company
of Cleveland.
Sergt. Dowdle of Fort Revere dies of
injuries received in football game.
Traffic returns on N. Y, N. H. & H.
for November reflect improvement in
business.
Jalan White, Yale student, hurls
himself over precipice and is killed.
Municipal elections In seven Massa-
chusetts cities; two shift to no-license.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-05

while, then he crossed the room to
his mother.
"'Ma, he said In his little hard,
nasal voice, did you buy Harold a
birthday present when you were out
this morning7"
eyes, DEAR said HIS mother.
"'And, ma he went on, what did you
buy to pacify me cause it amt my
birthday p washington Star.
The revenue from the Swiss alcohol
monopoly since 1877. the date Of its
establishment. has been $24,O59,1S7.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-05


Public printer Leech resigns; Sam
uel B. Donnelly of Brooklyn his sue
cessor.
SATURDAY, November 20, 1sos
Agreement of great significance
reached between the United States and
Japan.
Hunter shoots boy at Rumford Falls,
Me-, and escapes.
Rear Admiral Cowles points out
manner in which lack of colliers Grip
pies navy.
Two Maine women reach Bangor
from hunting grounds with deer.
Mrs. Eleanor Merron Cowper, play
wright and actress, attempts suicide
in New York.
President Roosevelt will secure
many African animals for the national
museum.
Chairman Payne replies sharply to
]. w. Van Cleave that he is aware
new tariff bill will be passed upon by
people and not by guesses Of prophets
and critics.
T. F. Boyle & Co.'s tannery at Mil
ford, N. H., totally destroyed by fire;
loss $150,0OO
New England interests to open their
battle for free hides before tariff COM
mittee today.
Rough sea prevents salvage work on
foundered steamer Finance.
Hundreds of persons believed to
have died when steamer Pointing sank
off Luzon island Thursday night.
Speaker of Canadian parliament says
United States must take initiative for
improvement of trade
Amoskeag mills of Manchester, N.
H., running some departments night
and day.
Embargo because of foot and mouth
disease likely to cause hay shortage in
Boston.
Schooner and two small boats blown
ashore at Thompson's Island, in Bos-
ton harbor.
Canadian privy council approves an
ti-automobile law passed by the Prince
Edward Island legislature.
Hitchcock to be postmaster general.
House Of lords creates political issue
by rejecting licensing bill by heavy
majority.
MONDAY, November 80, 1908.
Boston finance commission criticis-
es public buildings department and
recommends plans to cut and increase
efficiency.
Annual report of the postmaster
general just issued
Prof. Rauschenbausch compares
President Roosevelt with head hunter.
German manufacturers suspect
tariff trap in efforts of United States
to obtain information as to their costs
Of production.
Boston navy yard expended $1,7S7,-
1853 in the last fiscal year, according
to the report of Admiral Cowles.
Capt. Hains tells of events that led
up to the tragedy at Bayside.
Big flood in Oklahoma; 5000 per
sons homeless.
Haitien rebels drive back govern
ment troops and are marching on
capitol.
Backers of projected air line from
Boston to New York expect to have
balloon ready May 1, 1909.
Death list in Mariana mine disas-
ter may reach 1888; 81 bodies recov-
cred.
American-Japanese agreement ap-
proved by Germany and by Russia,
both of which we're notified in ad-
vance.
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani satisfied with
much less than royal apartments dur
ing her visit to Washington.
Battleship fleet leaves Manila
honeward bound tomorrow; due at
d. s. port Feb. %.
President of tin division Of steel
trust ridicules reported combination
of American and English tin plate
makers.
TUESDAY, December I, 1908.
H. L. Satterlee, son-tn-iaw Of j. P.
Morgan, said to have been rendered
position as assistant secretary of the
navy.
Secretary Root and Ambassador Ia
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-12-05
TUESDAY,

TUESDAY, December I, 1908.
H. L. satterlee, son-rn-Iaw Of j. P.
Morgan, said to have been rendered
position as assistant secretary of the
navy.
Secretary Root and Ambassador Ia
kahira exchange diplomatic notes
completing the American-Japanese
agreement on the Pacific.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-07-02
NOTICE.

Under and by virtue Of apower
of sale contained in a trust deed
made by P. A. Cummings, de-
force having been made in the
payment of the money secured
by said trust deed, notice is here
by given that on Saturday July
the 18th. between the hours of
II m. and p. m. at the front
door of the Court house in the
town of Hendersonville and in
N. G. the Undersigned trustee
mentioned in said trust deed,
and in order to satisfy the note
described therein, willsell to the
highest bidder for cash an I'M
divided one sixth interest in and
to all that certain piece or parcel
of land or city lot, situated lying
and being in the county of
Henderson and state of N. G..
in the township of Hendersonville
and bounded and more particularly
described as follows; Being the
tract of laud belonging to the
estate of M. N. Cummings deceas-
ed and known formerly as the
old Summey tract, lying on the
Spartanburg and Asheville rail-
road, 8 miles north of the town
of Hendersonville, adjoining
lands of the estate of DR.. Edger-
ton, Cortland Davis and others,
containing about 400 acres and
more fully described in a deed to
M. N. Cummings dated Sept. 18th
1879 and registered in book IL
page $40 in Henderson county.
For futher Information, referedce
is hereby made to said trust
deed recorded in book 10 page
25 of record of trust deed.
G.. II. ALEXANDER
Trustee
This June 10th. 'O8.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-07-02
NOTICE.

Having qualified as adnlinstra-
tor of:the estate of Thomas Osteen
deceased, late of Henderson Co.
North Carolina, this is to notify
all having claims against the es-
tate of said deceased to exhibit
them to the undersigned at Hen
Jacksonville on or before the 18th
day of May 1909, or this notice
will be pleaded in bar of their re-
covery. All persons indebted to
said estate will please make i'm
mediate payment.
j. D. DERMID
Admins tor of THOMAS OsTEEN
This 18th day of May, 1908.
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The North Corolina
COLLEGE OF
and Mechanic Arts

Practical education in Agricul-
ture; in Civil, Electrical, and
Mechanical Engineering; in Cot
ton Manufacturing, Dying and
Industrial Chemistry. Tuition
S45 a year; Boaad $40 a month.
12O Scholarships. Examinations
for admissions at County seats
on July 9. Address
THE PRESIDENT,
West Raleigh, NC.
THE NORTH
state Normal and Industrial
COLLEGE
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given that
the Wanteska Trust and Banking
Company administered on the
estate of the late DR.. Edwin B.
Goelet, of Saluda, North Carol
ina, on the 10th day of Feb. A. d.
1908; that all parties owing the
said estate will present their
claims to undersigned by the 10th
day of Feb. A. D. 1909.
The Wanteska Trust & Banking
Co. Administrator
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-07-02
NOTICE.

To the Democrats of Hender-
son Comfy: l take this method
of announcing to you that | will
be a candidate for the Office of
Senator in the 33rd Senatorial
district in the legislature of 1909.
Any assistance given me by
you in securing this nomination
will be appreciated.
Yours truly,
Med. RAY.
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VII 0AAG 0gP1ONC0 Ny
them, and whereas the said com
missioners are of the opinion that
the said voters of said Town
are willing to and will ratify and
approve the work so done and to
be done: and whereas a petition
has been filed with said Commiss-
toner's, signed by more than one
fourth of the qualified voters of
The Town of Hendersonville,
more than II of whom are bona
fide property owners and free
holders in said town, asking that
an election be called as hereinaf-
ter ordered, which said petition
has been duly examined and found
to comply in every particular
with the law governing petitions
for municipal elections in such
cases and the Charter of said
Town and approved by said Board
IT is THEREFORE D E
ED by the Board of Commission
ers of The Town of Henderson,
vile that an election be called
and held as requiredby law on the
18th day of July, 1908, at the Town
- -
Hall in said Town at which cleo
ton shall be submitted to the
qualified voters of The Town of
Hendersonville the following pro-
position, that is to say, shall the
Board of Commissioners of The
Town of Hendersonville be auth
orized to pave and finish paving
the side walks on Main Street,
from the branch north of the Not
erman property to the Transylvan-
ia Railroad on the south; and
Anderson Avenue from the South
ern Railway depot to Main Street,
as specified in said contract
with J. H. Jordan, as entered
upon the records of the Town,
and borrow money to the amount
of $18, 000. 90, to be evidenced by
bonds due and payable So, 00O.O 90
in 1913, and So, 600. 90 each year
thereafter until paid, with inter-
est at 6 per sent per annum, pay
able semi-annually on the first
days of January and July, resp
ectively, and to be charged to and
collected out of the property abu-
ting on said Improvements, as
authorized by law, and borrow
money to pay for the work done
and to be done; and that at said
election the voters who may de-
sire to ratify and approve said
scheme and proposition shall vote
a ticket upon which shall be writ
en- or printed the word "AP-
PROVED" and those who are
opposed to said scheme shall
vote a ticket upon which shall
be written or printed the
words MOT APPROVED"
That for the. purpose of holding
said election in conformity to law
w. C. Stradley and L. T. Williams
are hereby appointed judges, and
J. D. Dermid is hereby appointed
Registrar and ordered to pro-
coed in the discharge of their
duties.
MICHAEL SCHENCK.
Mayor
]. F. BROOKS.
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E 0PED


Thomas Stevens, widower, 48,
and Miss Alva Lesley. II, eloped
to Landrum, S. c., and were
there married on Thursday. Vest
terday the bride and groom re-
turned to this city.
They were refused a marriage
license here on account of the
girls age.
The marriage was opposed by
the brides parents.
On their return the brides faith
er, James Leslie, went to their
home to rescue his daughter. A
red hot argument ensued, and
Stevens swore out a warrant for
the arrest of Lesley. When Pol
iceman Arledge arrived on the
scene, the combatants had quiet
ed down and the brides father
withdrew all opposition and gave
the happy couple his blessing.
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/, Redwood & 0. AsheWLLe. n. C.

wealth of Spring Novelties in fine Dress Goods, o
Wool and Silk. Dainty White Goods, Laces, Embroideries
Etc. Gloves, Hosiery, and UnderWear.---kmone Shirt
Waists, Etc. Ladies' Suits and Skirts
Hats, Fancy Goods and Butterick Patterns.
+ ko Mems and I, Us Suits and Furnishings Fine
Shoes for ladies, chldren, men and boys.-..flats caps Om,=
brelIas- Trunks and Bags----FIne Rugs from very~smaH
sizes On up to about I2xI2.
Immediate attention to mail orders.
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NOTICE.

At the request of many friends
I announce myself a candidate for
the State senate, 33rd Senatoria
District, subject to the Democrat
ic primaries to beheld on July 18th
A. CANNON.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23
"8igger and Better Than
Ever" is the Show.
EXHIBITS ARE CLASSY
Large Increase in Prizes
Brings Out Fine Displays.
The Racing Promises to be the
Best Ever ..and Other Attractions
are Above the Average.

With an attendance this morning
which might well give promise of
one OF the most successful county
fairs in the history of Marion coun-
ty the local fair opened. With ex.
hibits, varied ana extensive. there
is plenty by far TO keep the eye
Of the sightseer interested and aside
from this the special attractions OF
the day will add much to the merit
of the whole. As one enters the Art
hall, which has ever an abundance
Of attractions, there is an indies
cribable series Of departments all
under the supervision OF competent
persons placed in charge by the man
agement This exhibit as a whole is
one OF the most worthy on the
grounds. The farmer and those
interested in live stock have an
abundance OF splendid specimens OF
stock worthy OF his examination.
Among these is the horse department
Under the general supervision OF J..
i'll. Raub and D. H. Harvey this de-
partment presents much of interest
to all AS the premiums ON hogs are
exceptionally good the number of
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23
BRYAN GRASPS LABORER'S HAND;
PULLS HIM TO THE PLATFORM

In a demonstration Of welcome.
Among the many to crowd to the
coach platform to shake the friendly
hand was one gray headed man,
clad in greasy overalls and bearing
all The marks OF hard working man
Billy Bryant" he exclaimed as he
grasped the Commoner's hand. II
told the boys that you would shake
hands with me- and they laughed
hut now the Jokes on them,' he
continued as he gave a boyish chuc-
lile, expressing deep satisfaction
Bryan assured the swarthy gentle.
man that he was just a. welcome as
anybody clad in richer garments and
compelled the stranger TO mount the
platform at his side where be stood
throughout the speech.
AS the crowd amasso ditself about
the platform, Mayor Carl Anderson,
of Bostoria, candidate for congress
from the thirteenth district, appeared
at Bryan's side and introduced the
great Commoner, referring to him as
as the next president of the United
states Bryan then introduced Jud-
son Harmon, referring to him as
the next governor of Chic and fin
ally introduced Mayor Srdsrson and
emphasized the Importance Of Ander-
sons election.
III am especially interested in the
election of Mayor Anderson as / re-
alize that If am elected president,
Y must have a Democratic house, in
order TO bring about immediate leg.
islation." remarked Mr.. Bryan. "It
is certain that we cannot get immed-
late legislation without a Democratic
house II We have Democratic
house all things in legislation are
possible. What Republican senate
could reject a bin which would be
hacked ny the people of this great ma
ton? 1t is not necessary 20 have
Democratic senate to be effective, but
nevertheless we hope that within two
years that It will turn to that ad-
vantage" said the speaker
"rhe Republican cry is, What can
Democratic president do with a
Senate of Republicans% say that
If the American people elect Dem
ocratic president and Democratic
house that the senate will find II COM
pulsory TO abide by the will OF the
people and that feeling will pre-
dominate.
In discussing the sues ot the
campaign, Mr. Bryan directed the
majority OF his remarks to the labor
question, He declared that the sen
ate could be inforced TO take the
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23
Did not Believe Nebraskan
would Shake His Kand.
THOUSANDS HEAR SPEECH
Commoner, Harmon and Au-
derson Given Great 0vations
Remarks Confined Mostly to the
Labor Question Urges Support of
Harmon and Anderson.

1t was just the same William Jen.
nings Bryan. A little more aged per-
hars than when last seen by Marion
people, but possessing the same sill
YER toned voice, the same wonderful
personality and showing the same
friendly manner TO The thousand of
working men who edgd thir way TO
grasp his welcome lland.
1t is estimated that at least three
thousand people gathered at the de
pot to greet the great Commoner and
The next president of the United
States. Cheer after cheer of almost
deafening volume rent the air as
Hooking alley train No. 80, bearing
the Commoners private coach, pulled
into the depot. Owing TO the ex-
treme anxiety IF the high school pu-
pills 10 see and read Mr.. Bryan, sup
erntendent Frank dismissed the
school and the pupils, young and old,
hocked to the depot.
If William Howard Taft could
have stood on the top of the Union
depot and witnessed the warm wei
come extended his opponent, he sure
ly would have come TO the conclusion
that Marion is emphatically Bryan
town. 1t was a demonstration that
even president would glory in and
even the conservative Bryan could
not hide smile OF pleasure and
satisfaction as his eyes fell upon the
masses.
The train had scarcely come to a
halt when the grca, Commoner made
his appearance on fhe rear platform
OF his private car Despite the fact
that The assembly was conscious Of
me fact that he had only short
time inwhirh 10 speak. they consumed
several minutes of The valuable time
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23
STUART TALKS TO WOMEN
Large Number Hears Him at
EpwOrth Church Tuesday

G. Z. stuart addressed a large
congregation Of women at Epwonh
church Tuesday ,at 2.3O p. m.
~ am g!Hd to see so many women
interested. And why should not tho
women be interested In this great
topic OF the liquor traffic You say
our dear old grandfathers used 10
keep liquor in their cellars. Wei.
If You have nothing better to tell
about your grandiathers you had
better keep still ] am just from the
south and the hght is on there. It
will not be long untll the fight for
temperance will be over and we viii
have solid south for prohibition
/ think the next state to go dry
will be Tennessee, the next Texas
and the next Ohio. never saw any
great difference In speaking to men
or women so | might just give you
the same speech | win give at the
mems meeting tonight. The women
have a great power with men If
they only use it Let the wife, moth.
er sister and sweetheart use their
influence with their husbands,
brothers, fathers and swcethearts to
vote dry ON Sept 49,
"ln Knoxville, Tennessee, the
women marched on election day in
a delegation one mile long and two
abreast carrying banners with such
words on them as Vote for mother
Vote for sister, vote for wife and
children. You say that was going
to the extreme, but this is an ez-
treme time Woman you have a
right to be excited your children
are in danger Whea the women get
in earnest the victory viii come.
What mother 70 not anxious about
her children The first orjganized
work against the saloon was done
by the women. one woman COM
menced il Mother Stuart was tha,
women Men arc organized AL over
this country in clubs of all kinds
but the most dangerous organization
is the saloon The four corners to
"a great organization are the church
Sabbath patriotism and the ballot >
Resolutions wcre adopted by the
women ot Marion county, which are
as follows;
Whereas the liquor traffic is
the greatest Toe 70 mankind, we
the women ct Marion county as
'emtlel this END day OF Septem-
Der 1908, most earnestly request
ihe voters cf Marion county to vote
20 protect -our hcmes aud our fam
HES and against the saloon"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23

laboring man out from under the
anti-trust law. "Our party stands
for the common people and we are
particularly interested in the labor
ing man lie earns his bread by the
sweat of his brow, and nothing
should be taken from him. lie Is our
best and most substantial American
citizen and yet, is today the most
abused | have studied the labor
question and spent much time on IL
largely because have been brought
in contact with 50 many of the la
boring class
In the course Of his remarks, Mr.
Bryan only spoke the name Of his
opponent William II TAFT once and
then onsy to quote his statement that
IL would be a reflection on public
opinion. If the people do not rule :,
In connection with this Mr. Bryan
stated that the Democratic party be
gins with the people, this being
proved by he issues in the Demo
cratic platform He then went on
to show the ridiculous features of the
Republica nplatform incident to labor
reform and the revision of tariff
Concluding Bryan declared, 1--WE
must bring capital and labor together
and this is only possible on the prin-
ciples of justice. We advocate the
supreme principles Of justice and we
believe that our effort is deserving
of the support Of the farmer, the
laboring man and the educators. |
sincerely believe that the Democratic
party Is on your side and trust
that you will do your part in ad-
vancing it's principles" concluded the
orator.
As a concluding feature of the oc-
casion, Mr.. Bryan introduced Jud-
son Harmon and as the train pulled
out, the distinguished politician gave
toast to future Democratic success.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23

exhibits is also very large, making
this department of interest. The
sheep aud cattle departments add to
the interest to be aroused in the
live stock exhibits
ID. ID. Trey who is in charge of
the poultry exhibits has very much
to say OF the various broods and
this department is one of the inter.
esting points To be seen.
The visitor at the grounds today
did not suffer from want of food
as there are number Of church
societies ON the grounds and they
today served large numbers. The
stands about the grounds are Sta
toned eyerywhe-c
The racing, that feature ol inter.
.est To about everybody, is of course
the feature Of the fair this year.
The lack OF airships which are
liable 10 meet with failure, are all
made up this year in the splendid
races which win be seen within the
next two days The large amphl,
theater will do well 1t is expected
1t will accommodate those who win
want to see the races each day.
Ample protection has been afford
ed at the grounds this year as to
fire and accidents and nothing OF
this kind will mar the Fair in any
way. II has heen arranged to sprin-
kle the grounds rs much as is pos
sible in order that the dust may he
kept down. This WIN add much to
the pleasure Of the visitors.
Considering the merit of the fair
this year and the large numbers in
attendance it is believed by the Of.
fcials that this years lair will be
unsurpassed in point of interest
merit aud attendance.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23

Why didn't the 'wets" accept our
to send BUSINESS men to
East Liverpool to bring back a
Business Mems Report, instead OF
sending out q couple of young in
experienced ''wet" men? The reason
is apparent. II
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23

Window full Of mts-Dowler's.
9-23-4t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-09-23
NOTICE

All persons with sanitary closct
connections are hereby notified that Il
they want to avoid c.Ggging their sew
er outlet (Which may prove very ex-
pensive to them) must use more
water in dumping the closet.
BY Order of Supt of Sewers,
9-23-2t GEORGE BLUM
Dance tomorrow night in Schwing