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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-01-23
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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-01-23

DDS combined. 1t has proved very
efficient. and its cost is small. The
Jurupa canal, in the vicinity of River
side, as shown in the cut, Is lined in
this manner, the lining, however, being
only one-quarter to one-half inch thick.
Thin plaster lining is subject to rup-
tuFe from burrowing animals and
from storm water washing out some
Of the back filing. 1t is probable that
this kind of lining would not resist the
climate of a country subject to very
cold weather.
Heavy road oil has been experiment
ed with and found very effective in
preventing growth Of aquatic plants.
Pudding with clay is said to be a
good preventive of seepage, but it does
not hinder vegetation.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-01-23

than wasted. It collects in the lower
lands, fills the soil, browns the roots
of trees and plants, brings alkali to the
surface in some regions and is very
generally a prolific breeding place for
mosquitoes.
On large storage works Innings of
cement, concrete or asphaltum may be
employed without the expense being
%prohibitive. But on lateral bitches
and small storage basins simpler and
cheaper methods Of making the. sur
face impervious to water, such as can
be carried out by farmers OF unskilled
laborers, must be found. Muddy wa
ter soon Sits up muddy bitches, but
where water is clear, as from wells or
reservoirs, seepage losses are likely to
be permanent, and some sort of lining
to stop this becomes an important mat
ter.
Southern California affords one Of
the great fields for studying irriga-
ton. B. A. Etcheverry Of the State
university, tracing the progress there,
says that canals were first paved with
river powders OF cobblestones. This
paving was then improved upon by
paving and cementing. P~lastering with
cement mortar from one-half to one
inch thick and the use Of concrete for
Innings from three to six inches thick
were introduced afterward. The use
Of steel OF cement pipes has become
much in favor in southern California.
Where the volume of water to distrib-
ute is not large they have to a great
extent replaced the smaller open ditch.
The advantage Of lining a canal is
not alone the decrease In seepage. 9th
er factors should be considered. First,
the prevention of growth Of vegetation
Is an important item and is quite an
expense when In most cases the ditch
or lateral must be cleaned out several
times during an Irrigation season: sec
ond, the resistance to securing, on
which depends the velocity which the
water can be given, and, third. the
prevention of squirrels and gophers
from burrowing into the banks and
bottoms OF bitches.
The cement mortar lining is reported
by Professor Etcheverry to be proba-
bly, used more extensively in southern
California than all he other meth
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-01-23

A plot to destroy the U. S. feet at
Rio Janeiro discovered by she Brazilian
authorities.
Three miners rescued after being en-
tombed for 46 da, S at Ely. Ne vada.
100000 fire at winston. Salem.
Congress trying to regulate influx of
pauper immigration.
Count Szechenyi, who is to marry
Gladys Vanderbilt. goes after photog-
rapher with cane and ends in police
court.
The Legislature refuses to give pro-
hibition by state law and orders an cleo
tion. If state goes dry, law to go into
effect by Jan. 1, 'O9.
In Thaw trial, Evelyn's story is rob-
bed of it's effectiveness by Jerome's OBJ.
jectious. Alleged that Thaw at one
time attempted to commit suicide.
Trial progressing rapidly.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-01-23
Endorses Meters

Editor Hustler:
There is an old saying that
.'some people would kick if they
we're to be hung" Therefore, we
must expect some kicking
againt water-meters. A water
meter system, like prohibition, is
not ideal, but has become neces-
sary because of the existence of
the human-hog. If no man drank
to excess prohibition would be an
impertinence. If no one wasted
the water the meter would be un-
necessary. Think Mayor Schenck
and our city fathers are to be con-
graduated on the intelligent and
satisfactory way they have faced
this problem. They knew the
meter would be unpopular, but
they also knew it was the right
because the only thing to do.
The great beauty of the water
meter is that 1t "hits" the right
man. The man who does not
waste water will probably not have
to pay as much as he pays now,
while the difference will be paid
by the man who does waste 1T.
And this is the way it ought to be.
r. N. WILCOX.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-01-23
Supreme c of
Henderson County

The Patterson trial was going on at
) o'clock Wednesday evening before
threelmagistrates. the supreme count
of Henderson county.
zsquire Dermid, Squire Tinlay and
Squire Miller weres the court. Med.
Ray represented Lewis and Michatl
Schenck, Patterson. Court room was
full of people.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-01-23
Soil Sterilization.

The results of tests at the Vermont
experiment station show that soil ster-
ilization is an effective means of pre-
venting or controlling some of the
worst enemies Of greenhouse plants.
Professor Stuart considers it lone of
the most important of the more recent
developments OF greenhouse technic''
and believes that ION account of the
severe injury so frequently caused by
nematodes to tomatoes and cucumbers
when grown under glass the steriliza-
ton OF greenhouse soil has become al
most a necessity when the soil is thus
infested"
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-01-23
Star of BethaI Church

Rev. w. N. M. Owens, pastor of the
Star OF Bethel Baptist church, colored,
is now conducting q successful revival,
with excellent results.
The services at this church are: On
Sunday, preaching at II o'clockj at 3
O'Clock and at 8 O'Clock. Sabbath school
at eco q. m.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-01-23
NOTICE.

Notice I, hereby given that the firm
heretofore known as Pace Fck er Co
has been dissolved. All parties indobt.
ed to said firm will make payment tc
Flicker Bros, and all parties holdinp
accounts against Pace-Ficksr Co. wi.
present same to Flicker Bros. for col
lection. Respectfully
This January 8. 1908. A
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-01-23
i arm Qn0
Garden
DITCH Innings.

A Glimpse at Some Of Their Phases In
Southern California.
A dependable water supply that can
be drawn upon whenever needed Is
one of the ideal conditions Of agricul-
ture and almost a necessity to the
truck farmers. This consideration ex-
plains the undoubted interest in irri-
cation schemes and their progress to
some extent. at least. in humid regions.
One of the irrigator's problems every
where is the waste water which sinks
into the soil from bitches and reser-
voirs. The loss sometimes amounts to
more than half the total flow. The
water which escapes is often worse
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-01-23
Like Election
Day. Most.

Last Saturday vas q day of excitement
on Main street. II. Patterson's bank
rupt sale brought people by the hum
dreds to town. II had been pretty we'll
advertised and a competitor next door
sought to take advantage of the printers
ink which had cost him nothing. The
two big signs, covering both stores,
were much alike. Bpth stores Lad a
''barker" in front assuring the anxious
populace that each was the only genuine
bargain house. G. Smith was in front
of the Liberty Bell, in this capacity and
he made an excellent ''spieler." Pat
tersOn's store at times was crowded t o
the doors with buyers, and when bus
insss was at it's height. his competitors
sou. e. Lewis got into an alteration of
some kind with an employee of the Lib
erty Bell. No blows were struck but the
Liberty Bell man was arrested. At the
hearing before Squire TInlsy, on Mon
day, the cas- was continued and q war
rant was served on E. Lewis. Both
cases will be tried on Wednesday before
the Squire.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-02

tile and unwise state legislation.
Besides they found themselves un-
able to finance many of the Inn
proyements made imperative by the
growth Of traffic; over $25O,00O, 900
of short-term notes having been is
sued during 1907. These improve
ments are still incomplete, and
many will have to be indefinitely
postponed until more favorable con-
ditions.
Gradually the money market Is
righting itself. The currency pre-
MUM is rapidly disappearing; bank
reserves are rising, and clearing
house certificates should soon be
withdrawn. While considerable diff
ficulty may arise in commercial cir
cles within the next so days in ex-
tending large mass of maturities,
and some failures may ensue, this
contingency will simply prove to be
beneficial cleansing process, weed
ing out weak concerns and clearing
the ground for a fresh and clear
recovery. Before the spring funds
should be freely returned from the
interior and money may become a
Continued on Page 81
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-02

unemployed will be the main source
of weakness.
Roads Have Knotty Problems
Railroad managers have some
knotty problems to solve during the
coming year. During the 10 months
ending October 40 reads reported
gross earnings of $21S,000,000, an
increase of nearly $17,000,00O, or
almost per cent compared with
that OF the previous year. This
would be eminently satisfactory did
1t not belong to the past. The rate
at which expenses are Increasing is
illustrated in the returns for Octo-
Der. which showed gain OF $751;
10000 in gross, but growth OF
$17,000,000 in expenses, and nearly
$4,000,000 loss in net.
This enormous increase in ex-
penses, which is not confined to
railroads, is of course due to the
rise in materials and labor and Is a
serious matter, especially consider
ing the probability of some shrink
age in traffic. Our railroads have
also been seriously embarrassed by
other considerations, such as limita-
lions of the money market and hos
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-02
Farmer Still the Backbone

Should he fail to secure good
prices at home. he is almost certain
of obtaining them abroad. When
it is fully appreciated that accord
ing to the census about S5 per cent
of our working population is engag-
ed in agriculture it will be readily
recognized that the farmer is still
the backbone of the country in spite
of the fact that he growth of agri-
culture is hardly keeping pace with
population. and Is still producing
less than one-half the amount turn
ed out by our manufacturers.
Our growth in manufacturing Is
enormous, and in 1907 our products
must have considerably exceeded
$4,000, OOO,00 In value; but ow-
ing to the extensive use of machin-
cry only about 25 per cent of the
country's hand labor is thus en-
ployed. The manufacturing divi-
sion of industry will. however, feel
the panic much more severely than
agriculture. General retrenchment
necessarily following financial dis
aster will restrict demand-not
alone for luxuries-but for many
staple products-and lower prices
must follow
It is plain. also, that the purchas-
ing power OF the public at the for
me- level has been exhausted and
costs of production must be reduced
n q lower and mora normal level in
oder to cheapen the cost of living.
] ehor may choose to resist this ten
sernv bv holding IN the rate OF
WAGES as long as possible. but net
u-al lew will assert itself in the
end end both commodities end
wages must accept their share in
the 'pAv'tahlA reaSiustments. as
capital has already done. Industrial
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-02
Resume Of Wall Street
BY Henry CIsws

reaction, therefore, has not yet run
its course.
Industries Are Sound
1t is worth while, however, look
ing still more closely into the indus
trial situation. The most important
division of manufactures is that of
food products, of which we produce
over $4,000, 100000 annually. This
trade, with few exceptions, is In
very sound condition, owing mainly
to growing consumption and the alb
sence of any overproduction. In the
next important division OF manufac-
turing-that of clothing of all
sorts, with a product of nearly $3,-
900. 900, 00O-there is also an abb
sence of general .overproduction;
and the great majority of our tex
tile mills are in an exceedingly
strong financial condition, a result
of the unusual Profits of the last
two or three years.
There has been considerable over
expansion in the retail branches of
the dry goods trade, but the condf-
ton of the latter as a whole is
sound Values have been abnormally
high, owing to various reasons, and
some recession is to be anticipated.
Otherwise, there is no reason for APP
prehension from this division of in
dustry, save what may come from
curtailment of credit and forced
liquidation.
In one other great division of In
dustry, that OF mining, there has
been marked and to some extent
serious contraction. Last year our
mineral products were valued at
nearly $4,000, 900, 900. Copper felt
the reaction more severely than any
other commodity, largely because of
the overspeculation and overproduc-
tion which eliminated last August.
ture, food and clothing-will, of
course somewhat feel the effects of
any curtailment in demand, but be-
ing necessities, to a less degree than
some others. The industries likely
to most severely feel the recent col
lapse will be those engaged in con-
struction work, including iron. steel,
copper and all building materials.
These industries have enjoyed alb
normal prosperity during the past
few wears, owing largely to- the
practical reconstruction of our rail-
roads and the rebuilding of our
great cities.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-02
Railroads Need Finance

The growth of railroad traffic |
and population is marvellous and
must be attributed to the wonderful !
development In our mineral and in
dustr!al resources, all Of which have
grown with vastly greater speed /
than agriculture. In the iron and !
steel industry. which last year turn
ed out $2.25O, 100000 OF products,
there has fortunately been no Overt
production. owing to an early recog-
n'tion of bad conditions and prompt
curtaiIment This division, how
ever, is feeling more keenly than
any other the effects of the financial
condition. Our railroads have been
enormous consumers of iron and
Other materials during the last few
years, and their inability to finance
projected and necessary improve
ments seriously restricts the demand
for all construction materials.
The collapse of the real estate
boom has had a similar effect, the
hig modern structures now in vogue
being heavy consumers of many
mineral products and large employ
ers of labor at very high wages.
When easier monetary cond tions
arrive ard costs of production have
been moderated. RESUMPTION in de-
mand from railroads can be safely
articinated' hut liouidation in real
estate is still incomplete.
The course of commodity prices
has of late been decidedly down
ward. According to Sauerbeck's
London record-the best world in
dicator-the index number of COM
modify prices has declined from
S2.4 In May. 1907, to 1877 at the
end of November, 1907 This is
decline of over five points IN six
months; the heaviest shrinkage be-
ing in construction materials, food
products remaining higher than
year ago The yearly commodities
average of 1905 was II; of 1905,
72: and of 1904. 10; so that we
have still some distance to go before
prices approach their normal level.
Our local index numbers also
show corresponding movements.
This downward tendency of commo-
fdities promises to be prolonged into
the coming year. because of lessen
ed demand. enrichment of credit
! and commercial liquidation. So far
stringent money has had more TO do
) with depressing values than lesser-
| ed construction. Verv soon 1t will
he different ard a shrinking con-
, Sur"nt'ou resulting from compul-
sorry economy and an increase Of the
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-01-02

ton; earthquakes at home and
abroad: Japanese and South African
wars; general public extravaganza:
exhaustion of floating capital; dis
trust induced by corporate misman-
agement, and finally the hostile at
titlde OF political leaders and legis-
lative bodies at home, stimulating
erroneous prejudice against wealth.
New Adjustment Needed
These conditions. however, are
now matter of history and of lit
tie interest except for the lesson
they convey. 1t is of first impor-
lance to recognize that a complete
change of base has taken place, and
that the business world, whether 1t
likes it or not. must now be active
ly concerned in adjusting itself to
new conditions We have been sud-
denly precipitated from high level
to lower, and the sooner this vital
change is admitted and conformed
to, the prompter and sounder will be
the resumption of business activity.
Fortunately the panic fell with
greatest severity upon those best
able to bear 1t; wealthy institutions
and the rich men being the chief
sufferers. Upon the industrial. mer-
camille and laboring classes the
shock has been much less severe; a
distinction that it is important to
bear in mind. IT would be folly,
however. to indulge IN delusions as
to the final effects of the panic. In
greater or less da0ree the conse-
uuences will be distributed over all
parts of the country. and It Is not
unreasonable to be nrepared for AT
least wear Of comnarative denres-
sion. certainly IN the East. where
commerce ard industry are most
concentrated.
There is reason to believe that
the worst consequences of the panic
have been limited to financial cir
cles. But to gain some idea Of the
future in this respect 1t is necessary
to inquire into the condition of our
chief industries. First comes the
American farmer, who last year
raised crops valued at $7,400.O00,.
900, much the highest figure on rec
lord. His condition must be highly
satisfactory, for after seven or eighi
years of uninterrupted prosperity
he is now out of debt and so wei
situated finaucially as to he com
parativelv Indifferent regarding an
business recession in the United
States.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-24

wounded her. After the shooting he
escaped but the sheriff was notified
and after gathering together a posse
of farmers he started after Lynch and
finally located him.
When Lynch saw that capture was
inevitable he turned his own revolver
on himself and fired a shot that may
result in his death. Miss SorOnsen and
Daniel Lynch were taken to a hospi-
tai in Grand Rapids. Wis, where an
effort is being made to save their lives.
Both Lived In South Chicago.
Andrew Nomonson, the murdered
man. lived al COS Ninety seventh street,
South Chicago. Daniel Lynch lived at
the corner of Ninety sixth street and
Exchange avenue.
August and Tony Nomonson. broth
ers of the murdered man, live at 1901
Escanaba avenue with Mrs. Frank Mil
Ter. a sister of Nomonson's. The
brothers left for Nekesia. Wis. this
morning to take care of the body OF
their brother
Lynch shot Nomonson twice and also
shot the girl twice. He made every
effort to kill his victims on the spot
A mob attempted to do violence t.
Lynch, who is in the hospital but were
prevented from doing SO by the police
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-24
ACCIDENTAL DROWNING
Coroner Renders Verdict in
Connection With Death of
an Unknown Man.

AZ the cOroner's inquest over the
body of the unidentified man found in
the Calumet river last Wednesday aft
ernoon, Deputy Coroner Albert return
ed a verdict to the effect that the man
came to his death by drowning. With
the evidence that was in the hands Of
the deputy coroner 1t was impossible to
determine whether he had been forcibly
thrown into the river or whether he
committed suicide by jumping in the
water. Deputy Coroner Alberts made
thourOugh examination of the body
but failed to find any marks that would
substantiate the murder theory AL
though no marks of violence were
found he stated that It was possible
that the man had been held under the
wa ter until he drowned.
The man wore u laydown collar with
the initials J. 5. but upon inquiry at
the different South Chicago laundries
they stated that the letters were never
put on by them.
The body of the man was found late
Wednesday afternoon by dredgemen
who were dredging the Calumet river
at one Hundred and Twenty second
street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-24

to those who believe in the right for
the young mechanic, the clerk, the
schoolboy to innocent amusement in
the open lots and prairies on Sunday,
to those who resent the effort to com
pei the people of Cook county to stay
indoors and twirl their thumbs for
amusement on Sunday, Mr.. Kern ap-
pears as a champion of guaranteed
right; the right given by the Consti-
tuition of the United States to life, lib
erty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Mr.. Kern is married and lives with
his wife and two children at 2945 Mich
igan avenue. His home life, his bust
ness and professional life have been
marked by a devotion to his family
has friends and his chosen profession
He is an ideal candidate. and sure
winner.
Every liberty-loving man in Chicago
and Cook county is in full accord with
him as to his Sunday closing views.
and his open stand against this num-
mied absurdity has won him universal
applause.
Vote for Jacob J. Kern on August
s. and you will be voting for a friend
of liberty. a friend of organized labor
and a friend of the people.