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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-03-05
Tho MispIaeed Comma.

"Some lawsuits of the highest i'm
portance have hinged upon the right
placing of a comma" said a Judge.
when 1 first started to practice law
q Missouri editor came to me in a peck
Of trouble to defend him against a
threatened libel suit growing out of
faulty punctuation. He had not meant
70 give some innocent young women
the slightest offense when he wrote a
story about two young men who went
with their girls to attend a lecture and
after they left, the girIs-got drunk
Putting that miserable little comma,
out of its right place did the work, as
II made the girls she ones who became
mebriated instead of their escorts. /
managed by proper diplomacy and the
publication of a neat apology to staye
on the damage suits, and afterward
my editorial friend became an expert
augmentation Baltimore American
~r a[ 49,
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-03-05
Sidewalk Con
tract and Spec
ificatiOn.

Specifications submitted by committee
and approved.
1st Sidewalks to be excavated Z in.
End. Same to be filed with 2 inches of
stone or Clinkers and tamped with
metal tamper. If stone is used average
size to be p inch and tamped 70 until
uniform.
3rd. Three (34J inch TO be S parts
gravel and l part cement to be tamped
to uniform thickness and cut in blocks
4 by 5 feet clear through first and sec
ond layers with spade or suitable too
for such purpose of equal thickness.
4th. Top layer to be II inches thick
composed of equal parts cement and
sharp sand thoroughly screened and free
from any foreign substance. Top coat
to be finished as follows: Tamped and
cut with straight edge foatod and
troweled to smooth surface or rolled and
cut in blocks 4 by 5 feet as in section 3.
5th, Foundation and top layer to be
carried together and finished up even
each night and in no case must the
foundation be put in over two sheets
of cement ahead of finishing coat. The
sand to be subject at all times to the In
spection of the proper officers and sub
ject to their respection should the same
not be deemed by then. to be fully up to
the requirements of the work.
The contract for the laying of the
side walks as per the foregoing specif-
cations will be let to the parties selected
by the board of commissioners from
those who bid therefor.
The time and the conditions under
which bids will be received will be fixed
at the regular meeting of the board
Thursday night, March 5. This goes to
say that the bidders will be required tC
make their bids so much per square
yard in order that the gross amount
may be properly apportioned among the
property holders benefited thereby.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-03-05
A Possibility.

Old Nancy Doane was noted for the
striking originality of some Of her ex-
pressions. One day she was talking
about the utter inanity of another old
woman in the neighborhood, and she
said:
81 never see her beatI She'll Iop
down in a cheer, an there she'll set an
set an set, dom absolutely nothin' fer
hours an hours, day after day. Pom
my soul, I sh'd think she'd mildewP'
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-03-05

In many localities there still exists
an idea that burning over the forest
floor is not Injurious, but even benefi-
cial. 1t is difficult to imagine upon
what basis this idea rests, for certain
~ anything which will destroy the
eich accumulation of leaf mold, the
tender seedlings and young trees as a
surface or ground fire will do cannot
fail to seriously retard the natural re-
production Of the forest.-H. ID. House.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-03-05
Truck In-FIorida.

Winter is a glorious time in Dade
county, Fla, says a writer in Home
and Farm. Berries ripen from January
to June. We often gather fine ripe to-
matoes in December, and our Septem-
Der planted Irish potatoes are ready
for use from Christmas on.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-03-05
Poor Jack.

Cara-Jack intends to have all his
own way when we are married. Clara
IMamma-Then why do you want to
marry him? Clara-To relieve his
mind of a false impression
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-03-05
Very Steady.

Farmer Haye That Jones boy that
used to work for you wants me to give
him a job. Is he steady? Farmer
Seede-Well, if he was any steadier
he'd be motionless.-London Express.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-03-05
esvo Him Up.

Rinc-Yes, that's old Spriggins. Half
a dozen doctors have given him up at
vo~;or,s times during his life. Wing
What was the matter with nimF 6lng
He wouldn't pay his bills.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-03-05
\. Redwood & Co. ASheIII0, n. C.

And now has come the time for Bargains of which we have
lots and lots, being the Cleering-oUt Prices on goods
for Autumn and Winter Wear. Spring is not far ahead and
Winter Goods must be closed out even if at Sacrifice Prices.
Ask for the bargain lots, please; some of them are very tempt
ing,
Muslin Underwear. White Goods. Embroider-
les, end LaceS
MIGHTY good values, even if they average a small per-
centaoe over the figures of two years ago. In the matter OF
Patterns we claim to be very strong. Not a few of those are
at old prices, please remember.
Fine Dress Goods in Wool StufE, Silks and Mer-
cer;zed Cottons, many of them at Special Prices. Also Dress
Ginohams, Percales, Outing Cloths, Denims, Cretonnes, Che
v;ofe PRINT. Innings, Cambrics and Flannelettes.
BUTTERICK PATTERNS
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-03-05
In Baltimore

GIN Glazener left on Sunday for
Baltimore where he is attending the
great prosperity Convention" of mer-
clients of the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
DEAD IN BED
Well Known CoIOred Man Was Was FoDDd lifeIess al Home
 of Bis Friend.

Harry Walker, aged 3S. colored. was found dead in bed this morning about 1:3O o'clock at the home of his friend, George Graves, of 27 Man han street. Walker has not been feeling well of late and was acting rather strangely He was employed by the coiored club on Spring street and for a time was waiter at the Waterbury club, Last evening he told his friend Graves he did no feel like going to his own home on Spring street, so the latter asked him to spend the night with him. This morning Graves arose about 7:30 o'clock and after being dressed went down stairs. A short time later he went back to call Walker, but Walk CT was dead. He was apparently dead for several hours. Medical Ex- aminer Dr A. A. Crane pronounced death due to heart failure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
MRS HANS ILL
Mother of Ibe Prisoner May Be Called 10 Testify if She is
 Able 10 Stand Ordeal.

Flushing, N. Y.. Dec 26.-The outline of the defense of Thomas Jenkins lIains, charged with being principal with his brother. Captain Peter c. Hains, Jr, in the killing of William E. Annis last summer, will De presented to the jury to-day. No testimony will be taken until Mon day. With the calling of one or two minor witnesses by District At- torney Darrin this morning he pros ecution will rest and Eugene Young one of IIains' counsel will move to dismiss the indictment against the defendant.
 Mir Youngs motion to dismiss and his arguments thereon will consume about an hour Joseph Shay. assist ant counsel to John F. Mcintyre, will submit the outline of the de- fense to the jury. The defense will endeavor to show that Thornton Hains and his brother started ont to make a real estate purchase in the neighborhood of Bayside on an appointment but something happene" which caused the two brothers to go to the yacht club. This point Mr Shay will argue, will conclusive ly prove that the defendant and his brother had no intention of going to the yacht club until they learned that Mr Bugg, who had property in the vicinity for sale, was there. He will maintain that, by ths evi- denCe, the defense will shatter the states contention that the two brothers started out on a mission to slay Annis Following he opening of the defense an adjournment will be taken until Monday.
 Mrs Peter c. Hains, mother of the writer now on trial for his life, is i'll in New York. Counsel desire to call the mother to the witness stand to testify that after Captain Hains' trouble with his wife, she told Thorn ton to keep careful watch on his brother. The health of Mrs Hains, it is said, will hardly permit her to come to court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
WOMAN HELD UP.
Three Young Fellows Threaten Her
 With RevOlver-Haul Was Small.

Hartford, Dec 26.-One of the boldest hOld-ups of recent times in Hartford and yet one evidently pe"- petrated by new hands at the game, occurred at about 9:30 Thursda% evening when three young hoodlums entered the small grocery store at No 104 Wadsworth street and point ing revolver at the proprietor, Miss Irene Dunn, said: Money or your life"
 It was at an hour when the street was pretty we'll deserted, the people either being at home for their Christ mas eve or not yet returned from late shopping trips, and no one eX- cept Miss Dunn saw the men, or could offer the slightest clue. One of teh three. all of whom appeared to be about IS or 19 years old, stood guard outside the store while the other two entered and almost fright ened the young woman into mysteries by showing revolver into her face and demanding that she hand over all the money in the cash drawe~ Fortunately there was only a small amount of money in the store at the time, $3 in bills. which Miss Dunn caught up and threw at the fellows. They, too. were evidently rather un- used to the proceedings, for they snatched up the money and ran with out making any further search.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
FIRE HERO MAY DIE.
Philadelphia Assistant Chief Over
 come in Moving Picture Show.

Philadelphia, Dec. 26.--As the re- suit of smoke inhalation during fire in a moving picture theater last night Samuel Dunlap, an assistan, fire chief, and one of the best known men in the local department, is in a precarious condition at hospital. Several other firemen were overcome by smoke during the fire, but with the exception of Dunlap none is in serious condition.
 Chief Dunlap has been in more accidents than any other member of the Philadelphia fire department, and he has more than once fooled the surgeons by returning to duty after they had pronounced him hopelessly incapacitated.
 Moreover, he is the hero of one of the most desperate rescues in the history of the department, having at the imminent risk of his own life gone into a building several years ago, bringing out Abe Lacey, a fire man, who was injured with him in last nights fire.
 He went through smoke and sparks on that occasion with a roof nearly 100 feet above ready to topple. AL most as soon as he reached the street with Lacey the building collapsed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
STRUCK BY TROLLEY.
Aged Librarian Dies From Injuries
 Received In Auto Accident.

New York, Dec 26.-GeOrge C, Hurlbut, for more than thirty years librarian of the American Geograph- lcal society, died to-day as the result of injuries received yesterday in an automobile accident, Miss Hurlbut, his daughter, who was injured at the same time, will recover. While driv- ing through Central park yesterday their machine sBidded on the ice and was crashed into by an electric car. MT Hurlbut was 70 years of age.
 The machine in which MT and Miss Hurlbut were riding smashed like an eggshell when the trolley car struck it and the injured father and daugh- ter were lifted with difficulty from beneath the shattered automobile and rushed to the hospital each with fractured skull. In addition to which Miss Hurlbut's s right arm was broken. The chauffeur, William Agg. who saved himself by jumping, was arrested. Mir Hurlbut is 70 years old. He has been librarian of the American Geographical society for more than thirty years. His daugh- ter, who is 35, Is his assistant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
ONE MAN DEAD
Chief of Secret Police Killed tU a Battle To-day Win the
 RevoIuli0DislS
COL MURAKI WOUNDED

Moscow, Dec 26.-Baron Cotte, chief of the secret political police, was killed and Colonel Muraki was wounded in a fierce encounter to-day with reyolutionists who were in trenched in a suburban villa. Dur Ing the fight q number of policemen were also killed and others were wounded. Troops were summoned to the aid of the police and a regular battle ensued.
 Artillery had finally to be brought to the scene to Lombard the villa be- fore the reyOlutionists were subdued. The occurrence is the most serious since the uprising of December, 1905. The villa where the fighting took place occupies d strategic position on Elk Island, an islet in the river near Moscow that is q fayorite summer re- sort. The leaders of a revolutionary organization weer holding meeting in the house. The police got wind Of the affair and surrounded the villa with the idea of making a number of arrests As they approached the house the reVolutioniStS opened fire This resistance was unexpected and the police withdrew. Then infantry were sent for and with this rein forcemeul, second advance was made
 The police and the soldiers had to retire second time, and it was in this encounter that Baron COtte was killed and Colonel Muraki wounded. Several soldiers also lost their lives. When the artillery appeared a few well directed shot put an end to the trouble. The losses sustained by the reyolutionists are not known, lut they are doubtless heavy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
NO MIRACLE HERE.
Followers of Koresh Leader Kept
 Watch All Dav.

Tampa, Fla, Dec 26.-All Christ mas day devoted followers of the koresh leader, Dr Cyrus R. Teed, kept a close watch upon the body of their fancied Messiah, expecting q miracle, but he did not rise from the dead.
 Now some of the bolder members of the colony are expressing doubt and advocating immediate burial, but Victoria Gratia, successor to the headship' as the chief office of the sect is called, insisted upon another days delay.
 Since Feeds death no stranger has been admitted within the limits of the colony. Teed leaves a consider able estate, which, according to the law of the Koreshans. will be di- vided among all his followers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
SPRECKELS IS DEAD
We'll kuown Sugar King Dies From Pneumonia - Two
 Sons Survive Rim.

San Francisco, Dec 2G.-Claus Sjreckels, the famous sugar million aire, died from the effects of an at tack of pneumonia at 4:30 this morning.
 He was born in Germany in 1928 and came 10 this country in 1846. He only recently returned from New York and had bad cold, which de veloped quickly into pneumonia One son, Rudolph Sprekels, is prominent ly identified with the graft prosecu- tiOn in this city. He was at Homo lulu when notified of his fathers condition and he arrived home yes terday. Another son, John D., is the proprietor of the Morning Call here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
SPECIAL SESSION
leaders in Congress Would Have I, Right Alter ihc
 IaauguraiiOn.

ashington. Dec. 26.-lf leaders in congress of both political parties are able to bring sufficient influence up- on Presdent-elect Taft the special session to revise the tarff will be called almost immediately after in- auguration.
 The purpose will be to cut the special session as short as possiblL and secure an adjournment before the extremely hot weather sets in. Several members of congress who have discussed the subject with MT Taft believe that his views in regard to an early and short session coin eide with the plan. suggested.
 Ordinarily a special session is not called until after some time has elapsed after the adjournment of a regular session. The delay has been to give members of congress an op- portunity to go to their homes and transact personal business and re- turn to Washington for long stay. There seems to be unanimity Of protest against long siege of Wash ington summer, however, and the usual course is likely to be altered.
 In inaugural years the senate is always in session for ten days or a fortnight in order to confirm n0m- nations under the new administra- tion and it has been suggested that the house could be in session also and utilize the time in considering the tariff bill, as it will have to be disposed of there before it can be taken up by the senate. It is ex- pected that the house ways and means committee will have bill ready to report to the special ses- sion on the day it assemblies and that no time will be lost by com mittee hearings. As soon as the bill has been drafted it can be taken up by the senate committee on fin ance and that committee can be siduously. as soon as the bill has been passed by the house and mes saged to the senate. If this course be followed, and it now seems prob- able that it will be, it is believed the special tariff revision can be con- cluded inside of four months.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
THOUGHT THEY WERE WE'D.
Landladv Sets Them Right and Rev
 MT Mossman Ties the Knot.

New Haven, Dec 26.-Back of the marriage of James Dovine and Miss Dora Widor, which was performed yesterday afternoon at the City Mis- sion house by tAe Rev Mr Mossman, lies an amu-lng incident. Dovine and Miss Widof are both New Haven people but they are not fully cog nizant of all the ideas hat American life includes. They were not fully aware of the total number of steps they had to take to become man and wife and 1t was not until a kindly landlady at the house which they in tend to make their home gently gave them the tip that they knew there was something else to be done after the marriage license was secured be- fore they could be called man and wife. Mr DoVine and his bride to be visited the office of the registrar of vital statistics Thursday and secured the necessary paper permitting them under the laws of the state to have the marriage service performed for themselves. But they thought this paper automatically made them man and wife and in this belief they pro ceeded happily to their intended home They announced the fact that was not yet fact to the landlady and she asked them to show her tehir li- cense. She looked it over and be- held that it was a mere license and that there was no record that any service had been performed.
 When she realized this she gently informed them of the fact, so the two separated and yesterday went down to the City mission house to- gether and the knot was tied.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
DEWEY IS 71
Friends Call and TeDder Con. graiUIaii0Ds-Ihe Admiral
 Is Not We'll.

Washington, Dec. 26.-Admiral George Dewey is celebrating his sev- enty-first birthday to-day, Still wig orous of mind, the aged admiral is not enjoying the best of health, hay ing been suffering for the past six weeks with bad attack of sciatica. He therefore spent the day at his home, many of his intimate friends calling to pay their respects and to tender their congratulations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
Case Has No Interest Here.

Whatever interest there may be in the charges of George L. Fox against Governor-elect Lilley that he was guilty of corrupt practices in the re- cent campaign, very little appears on the surface. Scarcely a politician from Waterbury was at the hearing of the charges in New Haven to-day. Some street workers for the repub- lican party who were very active in the campaign and expected to be summoned to New Haven were at their usual places of business to- day. The present attitude of Mir Lilley's counsel appears 10 be for delay. to get him sworn in as gov ernor and then let the case take it's course, for once seated there is no known authority in the state that would unseat him Such thing was never attempted in this state, so far as memory goes.
 It is said by lawyers that if the hearing to-day goes no further than to decide the constitutionality of the corrupt practices act an appeal would be taken to the supreme court and that that tribunal could be imme. diately summoned to a special term by the chief justice, Simeon Bald win, to give the final decision on the ruling of the two judges who may give the first decision, Bennett and Robinson. Such a political condi- tion was never before experienced in this state and everybody is saying that when the end comes and Mr Lilley is seated in the governors chair in the capitol, for seated he will be, there being nothing to pre- vent it, his was no rosy path in get ting there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
Campbell Appointed.

San Jose, Cal, Dec 26.-Director w. w. Campbell of Lick observatory has been informed officially of his ap- pointment as Silliman lecturer in Yale university for the academic year of 1909-10. The lectures, which are from eight to twelve in number, are delivered on successive days and deal with investigational results ob- tained by the lecturer. Director Campbell is the first astronomer and the first American to receive the ap- pointment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
Overcome by Smoke.

Hartford, Dec 26.-Taken from a burning house on Ferry street. Elsie Raymond, Gabriel Chenaud and Benson are in the hospital iE more or less serious condition. They were overcome by smoke and were carried out by firemen. The men were found on the floor of one room and the woman was dis covered in another section of the She was somewhat burned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
Driven Ont By Fire.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Thirty-f ve men and women occupants of a rooming house at ,350 Wabash ave- nue were driven to the street in their night clothes early to-day by a fire which destroyed an automobile garage adjoining the roomlng house. service on the Cottage Grove avenue and Indiana avenue surface car lines was tied up nearly an hour. Total loss was about S60,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
BOTH WERE DROWNED.
Two Bows Broke Through the Ice at
 Jewett City.

Jewett City, Dec 26.-Robert Jef- frey, 17 years of age, and Hector Gin grass, 15 years old, broke through the ice while skating on lake here to-day and were drowned Their companions made every effort to save them, but the boys slid under the ice and disappeared so quickly that it was impossible to render them any assistance. The bodies of the boys were recovered in six feet of water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
CITY NEWS.

Fine programme at Buckingham hall Saturday evening. Fulton's band.
 The patrolmen had an easy time of 1t to-day in view of their strenu- ous work of yesterday. Up to press hour only two arrests had been made-both being plain drunks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
Warden McNamara Dead.

New London. Dec 26. Matthew McNamara, for many years the na- tional warden of the Knights of Co lumbus, died here to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair and 1lder tonight, except snow in north est portion; Sunday partly cloudy; 1sssh to strong northwest winds, di- IsInishing and becoming variable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26

An area of high pressure over the eulf states is producing pleasant weather, with mild temperatures in nearly all sections east of the Rocky mountains.
 A disturbance of considerable en- crgy is developing in the British northwest just north of Minnesota.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity 1air weather with slowly rising tenn
 --4nre
The Huttig news., 1908-09-19
Presidential fieCtorisi Vote.

It may be interesting to some of our readers to know how the cleo torial vote of Arkansas is cast when it comes to deciding who shall be the next president. Three copies of the vote cast are made. One of these is taken in person to the president of the United States Senate by one of the electors chos- en by entire number; another copy mailed to the president of the United States Senate, and still an- other is given into the custody of Judge Trieber to be held by him unless called for by the United States Senate, The three copies are nade to guard against accident Of any kind that might delay the vote in reaching its destination on time.