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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-02-13

the close of the service, in which sad
ness seemed charmed by the soft sweet
musical. selections rendered by the
choir, the procession moved out upon
the carpet of spotless snow to the con-
secrated spot in the Chapel-yard ceme-
tary, in charge of Director Thomas
shepherd, assisted by pail bearers,
Messers, Mayo Garland, Robert Reede,
Eloh Corn, Wat Cash, Frank Gilreath
and Alex. Barnett. A FRIEND.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-02-13

hundred pounds Of baggage allowed
each passenger. Fares adjusted SO that
amount shall be multiple Of i've. Extra
charge of Is centa allowed for fares paid
on train. No charge Of less than 10
cents required. Independently owned
and operated roads whose mileage is
100 miles or less allowed TO charge 3 cents
per mile. Branch roads having mileage
of 10 miles or less to charge rate NOV
in existence" Newly constructed roads
exempt for two years after completion.
Rates for roads owned, controlled or
leased by other companies determined
by legal rates of owning or controlling
company. Violation of act subjects cor
poration TO fine not less than $500 nor
more than 5000, and individuals 70
punishment In discretion Of court. Ac-
ceptance of free transportation . mis-
demeanor, punishable in discretion OF
court. and giving free transportation
punishable by fine of not less than $500
o more than a2,oO0. Rate law Of 1907
repealed, and penalties incurred under it
extingnished. Corporation Commission
to have no power to change, alter, mod
ify or in any way affect enforcement or
operation of act, or enforcement Of PEN
alties. Section of Revisal requiring
first and second class fares repealed.
Act effective from April ], 1908.
HOROSCOPES of this act may be OBJ
tanned by application to Secretary Of
State.
RESOLUTIONS
The following resolutions adopted
jointly, by the Senate and the House Of
Representatives, are considered Of gen
eral interest:
Resolution concerning the Alaska=
Yukon Pacific Exposition. The move
ment is endorsed, and the Governor
authorized to appoint q commission Of
ten citizens, representive of the sections
and industries of the State, to represent
it at the Exposition In 1909, without
compensation.
Resolution authorizing the publication
of the laws, journals and documents o.
the special session in one volume.
Joint resolution in regard to petition
of employees from railroad companies
which is effect that the petitions re
ceived careful consideration. and it ID
believed the legislation on the subject,
carrying out the Governors agreement
with the railroads, will prove beneficial
TO all classes and make reduction Of
wages unnecessary. Copies Of the res
olution are to be sent to all organiza.
tions Of employees throughout the state,
Resolution relative to the acceptance
of the, ST., 500, rendered by the railroads
to be applied in the costs imposed upor
the State by the rate controversy, stat
ing that no part of 1t should be received
for the paying expenses incurred by con.
vening the Legislature in extraordinary
session.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-02-13

emption is not to extend to future viola
lions of the law.
An C authorizing dover iuries to
alIot property other than the dwelling
house, on request of the widow interest
ed.
An act to compel blind children,
between the ages Of seven and seventeen
years, to attend school at least nine
months in each year.
An act authorizing time for railroads
to begin construction to be extended for
three years from the ratification of this
act.
An act presiding the maximum
charge which railroad companies may
make for transporting passengers in
North Carolina, and for other purposes.
Maximum charge for carrying passen-
gers n cents per mile. Children be-
tween s and IL years old to be carried at
half fare, children under s free. Two
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-02-13
Death Of Hardie


On February 4 the death angel visited
u community and laid the icy hand
of death upon Hardie Barnett, the
youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. D. Bar
nett. Hardy was II years old, and pro-
fessed faith in Christ about Is months
ago. He was loved by all who knew
him. and had many friends throughout
the county. He was confined to his bed
for twenty three days, but bore his sick
dess in great peace. He knew no enc
mics, but was held in high esteem by
all who were fortunate to know him:
Unsel6sh in life, perfect in love, full OF
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-02-13
Hunters Pormacy

faith, rich in the Savior's knowledge,
ripe for the Master Garden.
EGod has called him home"
ION Thursday afternoon, attended by a
large gathering of relatives and sympa-
thi4ing friends, the body was removed
from his residence to the Mills River
Chapel, the place where Hardie had at
tended Sunday-school from youth, A
brief funeral service was conducted by
thee pastor. Rev. Williams, Thence at
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-02-13

travelling salesman TO solicit orders, or
make proposals of purchase of intoxica-
ting liquors within territory where the
sale Of liquor is forbidden, except in
packages of not less than five gallons to
persons authorized to sell liquors.
An act % prevent railroad companies
from merging with or securing stock in
competing lines. All contracts intend
ed to affect or tending to effect CONSOLE
dalton or merger Of competing lines are
declared void, making of such contract
q misdemeanor, punishable in the dis
erection of the court. Roads independ.
emily owned and operated, not exceed
ing a hundred miles in length, are not
affected.
An act to protect banks that issued
clearinghouse certificates during the
money panic of 1908. These institutions
are exempted from penalties, but ex.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05
JOIN HANDS WITH THE EAST

The Jacksonville Times-Union in
Inmates that the proper line of affilia-
ton for the Democracy of the South
in 1912 may not be with the West
but with the Eastern states, with New
England and one or two middle wes-
tern states.
This is somewhat of a new idea, and
yet one that is worth considering. Our
alliance with the far West has not
been productive of very much good
to this time In the New England
states there is reported an increasing
antagonism to the tariff as now
constituted, and as it bids fair to
remain under the domination of the
stand pat elements and the tariff hogs
of Pennsylvania and a few other
states. The tariff reform element in
the dissatisfied states may find it to
their interests to join hands with the
tariff reform elements of the South
in an onslaught on the vicious sys-
tenn that now smells high to the hea-
yens and promises to become even
more offensive in the nostrils of poll
teal decency before the current year
has passed into history.
The Times-Union evidently thinks
Ephraim is ready to draw away from
his old time worship and bow at the
shrine of new gods. The idea OF
New England and the South uniting
their political destinies is a pictures
que and striking one. 1t is not inn
possible that some such coalition may
be maturing in the womb of the fu-
ture The Puritan and the Cavalier
may forget all their past differences
and find a common ground on which
they can stand.
Where will the Republican party
be in 1912 if New England revolts ??
asks the Times-Union. And then that
ably edited paper answers it's own
question with this statement: IF the
Democrats are now preparing for
1912 it is well to take note of the
fact that the Democrats were power
full in the land where they was a
community of interests between the
East and the South, but that an al
lance with the West has brought
only weakness and disaster"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05
ALBANIA PAPERS
ON MAYORS RACE
The Lessons of the Election
ATLANTA Journal.)

Never in the municipal history of
Atlanta has there been a more em-
phatic or important expression of the
will of the people than that which re-
suited on yesterday in the triumph
ant election of Robert F. Maddox as
mayor of Atlanta by majority of
more than three thousand votes out
of total of twelve thousand, two
hundred and ninety-six
Never before was campaign con-
Quoted with such systematic dill
gence and determination. The body
Of the people had taken charge, and
they brought to bear skill and
thoroughness which swept everything
before them.
There is no disposition to exult over
a fallen opponent, whose unfortunate
misconduct brought about the upris-
ing of the people, but the election car
ries with it a lesson which will not
soon be forgotten by the people of
this community.
1t will be thoroughly understood
hereafter that good conduct and high
moral character must be among the
requisites of every man who aspires
to office in Atlanta and when he has
been selected to represent the people
he must understand that in private
and in public life he must do nothing
to bring reproach upon himself or up
on the good name of Atlanta. While
it was around the personality of Mr..
Woodward and because of his miscon-
duct that this battle was waged, it
will have a wholesome influence for
years to come, and will put the world
on notice, at home and abroad, that
the public officials of Atlanta owe a
moral duty to the community which
they cannot escape. The people will
not be ashamed and Inundated with
impunity, and this part of the social
contract must be observed as rigidly
as any other.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05
EARLY cHRTsTMAs RrYINe

In many of the cities the news
papers are publishing editorials, and
interviews with lady shoppers. call
in on the public to do It's holiday
buying early in the month, and not to
wait until the day or two preceding
Christmas.
The wisdom of the advice is APP
parent. 1t applies as well to Ameri-
Gus as to the larger cities. Shoppers
who buy early are not rushed and
crowded, they are able to more salts
factorny study the goods presented
for their consideration, the salespeo-
pie are more cheerful, not having
been subjected to the terrific strain
that the holiday rush puts upon them
and the trading is carried on far
more satisfactorily to both sides.
There is nc reason why people
should put off buying their presents
until the very week of Christmas, or
as so many do, until Christmas eve
itself. It is a terrible injustice tc
the statesmen and saleswomen tc
rush like an army upon them at the
last moment, wearing them out to g
FRAGILE and robbing the holiday sea-
son of all cheer for them. AS things
have been conducted in many cities
in the past Christmas day has beer
simply day for salespeople to stay
in bed and rest up after the most ar
duous experience of the year. There
is an utter absence of the true spirit
of Christmastide in the seIfshness OF
the public that permits the continu-
ance of such conditions
Buy now, or at least buy as soor
as possible. Do not wait until the
%, or Gath, of December. You will
be promoting your own interests i
you begin laying in your presents
this very week. You will, in addition
have the satisfaction of knowing tina
you have, in some degree at least
lessened the terrific strain that il
put upon merchants and their hell
during the forty eight hours proceed
ing the holiday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05
Americas, Ca, Dee. 18th, 1905.
HELP TO "BUST. THE BUTTER
TRUST.

The Chicago Tribune a few days
ago directed attention to the fact that
the butter trust had the country by
the throat A coterie of Western and
Eastern handlers of the article have
withdrawn extensive stocks-corner-
ed the market, in other words-and by
an artificial shortage of supply are
able to maintain and advance prices
almost at will Fresh Creamery but
ter in Chicago is quoted wholesale at
80 cents, which means practically 40
cents in the retail markets. Rumors
of corners for later months are rife.
There is room for a lot of thought
in this situation in the butter mar
ket. Americas consumes thousands
of pounds of butter every month. A
vast quantity of it comes here from
the West. We are entirely at the
mercy of the manipulators of the
markets there. But why should it
be so? In the midst of a section pc
culiarly adapted to the raising of
cattle, and to the creamery bust
ness, we have no one but ourselves to
blame if we are throttled and robbed
by Western combinations. If We are
willing to sit supinely, to neglect the
opportunities at our very doors, and
pay excessive toll to smarter people
elsewhere, we cannot escape per-
sonal responsibility.
Americas has an opportunity to
escape from the clutches of the but
ter trust. We have a creamery here,
capable of turning out a large guam
tity of butter, of the finest quality, ev-
cry day An experienced butter ma
ker is in charge. All that is needed
to insure its success is an abundant
supply of milk. Such a supply could
be furnished by our farmers at a
profit to themselves. But up to this
time but a very few-too few, in
deed-have awaited themselves of the
chance to institute profitable addi-
ton to their business and assist in
the development of an industry in
whose prosperity they would share.
There is absolutely no reason why
this section of the country should
continue to pay toll to the butter ma
kers and butter spectators of other
sections of the country. We can make
just as good a quality of butter here
as anywhere else, We can make it
with just as much profit to our farm
ers, and there is no question of the
disposition of it. The market is right
here at home, without the expenses
of shipment, without the profits that
attach to the brokers and other mid
dlemen through whose hands the
Western and Northern buffers pass.
Shall we continue to neglect so
golden an opportunity? Shall we
continue to be mulcted by the butter
trust? If so we will have no one to
blame but ourselves.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05
SHOULD GO UP HIGHER.

A Jewish rabbi in New York city
the other day publicly reprimanded
twelve of the city judges who had at
tended a dinner in honor of, or in
compliment to. Boss" Coker. recent
ly arrived from his Irish estates for
few weeks recreation among his
old friends in the metropolis.
The rabbi publicly denounced the
judges for having given countenance
to Croker, for having disgraced them
selves. as he saw it. by honoring an
inscriptions politician whose wealth
was i'll gotten and the results of
methods that would not stand inves-
tigation.
There is no gainsaying the correct
ness of the rabbits attitude. There
is nothing in the career of Croker,
in public or in private life, that justi-
fes any one of decency in paying es-
pecial honor to him. But the New
York judges are all political judges
in an extreme degree. They owe their
appointments or elections to Tam
many, to men like Croker, and the
creature cannot very well refuse to
do obeisance to its creator.
Everyone knows that Croker made
his immense fortune by ways that are
dark and tricks that were the fruits
of the corrupt politics that have long
controlled the great cities CT the land.
But if the judges and Others in public
life are to refuse to honor Croker
ON this account where IS the lire to
be drawn? How about Ryan? How
about Hartman? How about Root?
How about score of others who
have drawn their fortunes from pub
lie graft and public grab games? Are
they any better than Croker, or
Murphy, or McCarren, or other bosses
whom they helped to create and then
joined hands with in plundering the
people through franchises and con-
tracts?
| Croker is not worthy of honor We
all recognize that But when the
ministry of any church assails him it
ought not to stop with his class but
go higher and attack the men of
loftier pretensions and greater Gull
ture who have worked hand in glove
with the bosses" and profited by
their Observation-Disclosures
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05
give the final signal for congratula-


Young in years, clean i'll character,
successful in business and liberal
both in purse and in public spirit,
Bob Maddox is typical exponent of
the generation which has come upon
the scene since Appomattox. He en-
bodies the progressive spirit of the
New South, but at the same time he
exemplifies the gentle and chiyalrous
traditions of the old. He is the worthy
son and namesake of an honored sire
who led his regiment with engaging
gallantry in battle and who returned
to Atlanta when the war was over
to aid in repairing the ruins of Sher-
mans march and to reinforce with
his brain and energy the achievements
of his sword.
The honor of his election is doubled
by the manner in which the office has
been conferred upon him unsolicited.
Despite his disinc linations and against
his protests, he was called from his
place of business by the spontaneous
voice of his fellow-citizens to lead the
fight for pure public morals. He has
emerged from the most vituperative of
campaigns without the smell of fire
upon his garments; and we congratu-
late the city upon the prospect and
promise Of two clean civic years under
the administration of Mayor Maddox
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05

Defendant Mitchell, in the Linton
case at Thomasyille, is preparing Z
defense on the ground of lunacy in q
most unusual manner. A physician
was asked if he did not believe that q
man who acted as the defendant act
ed. according TO the theory of the
state, would be insane. The plea will
be chat he did not commit the offence
charged, but if he did he was crazy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05
Atlanta's New MayOr-Elect.
ATLANTA Georgian.)

In the election of Robert F. Maddox
to the high office of chief magistrate
of the city of Atlanta, the cause OF
good citizenship and of sound moral
ity has scored a distinct triumph The
outcome of the fight has never at any
time been involved in serious doubt
for the simple reason that under the
banner of the successful candidate all
of the best interests and elements OF
the community have been arrayed.
The conscience of the populace has
been aroused as never before in the
history of local politics.
Still, on account of the malignant
warfare waged by the opposition, il
has remained for the ballot-box to
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05
Wanted a Mourner

A lawyer was drawing up En-
peck's will. Il hereby bequeath all my
property to my wife, dictated En-
peck. Got that DOWN. YES" an
swered the lawyer. "On condition, 7
continued Enpeck, that she marries
within year." But why that con-
dition?" asked the man of law Be
cause" answered the meek and low
ly testator, Il want somebody to be
sorry that / died"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05

Nothing short of tourist hotel
will satisfy Macon The railroad COM
panies have put Macon down as a
stop-over for tourists, and the city is
being called on to show that the con
cession of the railroads was justified
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05

Since Taft turned down his wine
glass the newspaper correspondents
are discussing the possibility of
the prohibition regime at the
White House. President Hayes
is the only Chief Executive who ban
ished intoxicants from the sideboard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05

The attention of the postoface de-
partment is called to the action of a
Chicago married man in sending a
trillion kisses by mail to his affinity,
a waitress in a restaurant, Hereto
fore a million has been the extreme
number allowed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05

The proprietor of a leading hotel
in Columbus has been sentenced to
pay a fine of $3.50 on conviction of
violating the prohibition law. Some
times it doesn't pay to be so accom-
odating.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05
The First Function

I'm living in a new neighborhood
now"
Have your new neighbors offered
you any attentions?"
We'll, think some of them in
yited friends to watch me move in
Washington Post
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05

Mr.. Hobson seems to have become
speechless since the American-Japan-
csc agreement was signed.-Columbus
Enquirer Sun.
All Hobsons thunder has been dis
sipated, but he'll soon get his CONVEX
sational faculties to work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05

China has thanked Uncle Sam FOR
the fourteen millions which he re-
turned from the Boxer indemnity.
Never mind, the trusts will bleed the
Celestial Kingdom to make up for this
oversight
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05

The Augusta Herald has found why
married women live to a greater age
than single women. The latter never
get beyond the twenty-eight year
limit
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05

We plead with the society reporters
to either marry off the Duke Abruzzi
or put him in cold storage for the
winter, with time lock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05

Chicago News.
A man may select his wife, but he
can't pick out his own relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05

Atlanta and Americas having settled
the question of city officials, the rest
of the state can grow calm again.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05

Wouldn't you Hayti live in Port Az
Prince about this time?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05

Macon is complaining of carnival
of burgIaries That comes of being
so opulent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05
New York Press.

A convenient thing to a man about
thin wife is cab is big enough for
them 10th to ride in.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05

Taft seems to have captured the
Cannon in the fight for tariff revision.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05

Chicago News.
Occasionally thin girl worries be-
cause she hasn't broader outlook.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05
PETS FURTHER REDUCED.

Entire stock all wool 85c Ingram Carpets, now 48c
Entire stock Wool Ingrains, 75c grade now 45c
CSC Wool IngrainS &c., soc Wool IngrainS now SOC
1000 Art Squares, now sos and & so
1850 Art Squares now $50; 1900 Squares, now SIS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-12-05
LINOLEUMS SACRIFICED

Our order for noeums for the fall cancelled we
decided change business but much surprised
days the entire shipment down We will dump
them out for exactly HALF PRICE. Every piece
Every pattern the latest.