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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-10-08
THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROHIBITION QUESTION TO
Aq3 MsFa84 48fa6# sd8 STAT VOTE

Among the fundamental pFfBedpIa5of q government b the people
is that the will of the majority dnlyregistered, must control and is
supreme The Democrats Party, being the party Of the people, has
always recognized this principle: Our party has always recognized
the right Of te1people to petition its Leg slature5th this right is guaran-
Eteedein -theaEn1 Of Rightssandfi is fundamental in our government
Ing1881. the people of the States byutheT petitions, asked an oppor
Etuntyt to vote upon State prohibition. The Legislature, being Demo
cratic, needed their petition and gave them an opportunity to record
their will at the balotsbox.l eThe election was held and BY a great
majority the peopleadecided against State ~prohibiton The will of
the majority was supreme and theninoEitys submitted
More than a quarter of a century, later the people of the State again
Epetitioned their Legislature for an opportunity. to vote upon State
prohibition Their Legislature as2again Democratic, and, needing
their petition, another Opportunity was given the people to express
their will at the ballot box. The election was held and1by a great.
majority the people Of Nbrth Carolina voted for State prohibition.
The win Of the majority is stll supreme, and the minority again
yielded submission ito the supreme power of our government. The
supreme and final test, (which those who opposed and those who favored
State prohibition .desiTed, has been bad Who can reasonably com
plain @ s@s~el@
None can reasonably complain, as the matter has been fairly sub
Emitted to a popular vote, after the matter had been fully discussed in
a nonpartsan campaign by able men of all shades of opinion The
will of the people having decreed in favor of State prohibition, it will
be unlawful, after January ], 1909, to manufacture and sell within
the State liquors prohibited by law. The Democratic Party believes
in the enforcement of the law. The people have made the law and
their law will be faithfully and justly enforced.
The Democratic Party, with its record of adherence to the Conshtu-
ton, its prompt recognition of the fundamental rights of the people,
should receive the support of all good citizens who believe in a govern
ment by the people.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-10-08
Clerk of Court Hyatt.
.Waynesyille, NJ C., Sept. @. 19O8

"Waynesville, N, c., Sept. 29.1908.
I was present and gave close
attention to the speech of Con-
gresham Crawford in Waynes-
vile, on Sept. 4th. I have seen
the charge in the newspapers
that he said t'Grant was in the
country speaking to ignorant
people," Il wish to say in the
spirit offair1ess and truth that
the charge is nottrue. and i do
not believe that fair minded men
can believe it after hearing a
statement of the facts. nfa1c 8
Mi. Crawford said, in substance.
that his opponent had departed
from a time honored custom that
had prevailed in the district of
meeting in joint debate before all
the people. MI. Crawford re-
ferred to the great debate be-
tween Vance and Settle and to all
the other debates between Con-
gressional candidates down to
this year. He said that Grant
could not face the issues of a
Republican panic, but that he
was skulking around by himself
-bushwhacking, and trying to de-
.ceive and fool the people, think
ing that the country people are
ignorant. but he will find out
that they are not ignorant and
the best judges of fakirs in the
world. -glIt 1slD!Oa s3&I22aLaaJ.
Mr.. Crawford has been mis-
represented, whether intention
Ially0r not I am unable to say
Rdfe0 s5s1sbs1 Hyatt6ai
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-10-08
Crawford Attacked
a-sl - ss'' From Ambush

w. E. Logan, Chairman Of the
Republican Executive Committee
refused absolutely to allow his
proxy candidate, John 6. Grant,
to meet Mr.. Crawford on the
stump in joint debate, and now
he has a substitute in ambush.
making cowardly attacks upon
Mr.. Crawford in newspapers, and
Nh. Logan has assumed the re-
Esponsibility in signing the ! artic-
lies, knowing nobody believes
that he wrote them, And this
substitute, playing the role Of q
Edemagogue asks, what has
Crawford done to draw his
salary2nWe answer, that he has
done everything that couldsbeexe
|pected of a faithful honest and
able representative. He has
EhoKedhcarefally and diligently
after the business of his district
and his ability and fitness to rep
resent, not only the interests Of
his own district; but thefbusiness
of the entire eountFYsWa as areEoGr
MED by Speaker Cannon and
yMr.qWilliaiIis, minority leader, IN
bplacingohiInQnsthe Ranking and
Currency Committee the, most
IMPORTANT COMMITTEES In the
House. The merit of his work
.opathat committee in attempt5
ing to relieve the country from
the effects of ethe Republican
panic, was recognized sby othe.
Democratic Congressional Com
Emittee in putting his speech
against 1.-THE 1VreelandlAldrich
Bill in the Campaign Book for
1903. How was this, for stand
ing and rec0gnition?1e 81 - 80
1t will, also,
that Mr.. Crawford went to
Washington in the fall of 1907,
and procured from the Agficdl4I
tural Department an expert on
road building and road improve.
ment, and also an expert agri-
culturist, who in company with
MI. Crawford, visited every
county in the district and de-
|livered instructive lectures to the
farmers, sowing seeds for better
things which will grow and ripen
into fruit later on. In Polk
county bonds were voted to build
macadam roads, and MI. Craw-
ford procured expert road build
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-10-08
1a PUBLIclTYnGuARANTEED BY Law.
BOARD OF INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.

That the people may at all times be advised of the management and
conduct of their great charitable, educational and penal institution
the Democratic Party by acts of the Legislatures of 1908 and 19Og.
made it possible for anycitizen, however humble, to have the affairs
of any public Institution in which the State has an interest, or tn
official conduct of any official thereof, from the University down tp
the Penitentiary, publicly Investigated. 3-.4 v.-~EH9 49,
By these acts the Governor is empowered, whenever he may think
the public service requires it, toshaveethe affairs of any railroad Or
other public improvement State hospital or other public institution IL
which the State has an Interest, and the official conduct of any Official
Ethereef, Investigated by a member of the Board of internal Improve
|ments, andtt to take such action concerning any matter reported upon
as the said. board may deem to the interest of the State; and TIL
Governor may suspend or remove from Office any of said officials If III
his opinion the interest of the State demands it. And the member Of
the board appointed for the investigation has power to administer
oaths, send for persons and and the sherifs of counties shall
execute writs of such member ofthe board as they would for a judicial
officer of the State ta s1 ~
This legislation on the part Of the Democratic Party throws wide
open the doorsofthese great State institutonsSso that the people may
at any time, without delay and almost without cost, have an examine
ton of any of their institutions and see for themselves whether or not
their servants at the heads of their great charitable, educational and
penal institutions are honestly and diligently discharging their sacred
trust. HE5{aaIGA 10 bAetl afB5o so <elH-
aa During the last four years these public. institutions have received
yearly one or more visitations from the Governor himself or the mem
Der of the Board of Internal improvements appointed for that pur-
pose, and the affairs of the same and the official conduct of officials
thereof have been thoroughly inquired into. And the Democratic
Party points with pride"1 to the fact that upon the closest inveaga-
ton the affairs of these great institutions have been found to be
honestly administered and the official conduct of the heads of the same
has been such as to require ne action to be taken. This is in great
contrast with the misrnanagementof a part or all of these institutions
under Republicanfusion rule o-iafeE ssGI alfhas sgtEsS
q. The Democratic Party stands for publicity in all matters affecting
the public; it has accomplished the same wherever it has power to-
write the laws, and it appeals to the people to give it the power IN
and nation to compel publicity of campaign funds, which is the
first step leading up to all other needed reforms.
1@@ N1-A~ &< %N~G a1 49, I
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-10-08
Ex.Sheriff Noland.

"Waynesville, IN. Ct, Sept. 29-O8.
Il was present and heard Con-
gresham Crawford and Hon,
Nv. Il Biekettspeak al Waynes-
vile on Sept. 4th, j, paid close
attention to what Mr.. Crawford
said in regardcto Grants failure
to meet9him intent debate. tile
Isaidin substance that, Grant had
refused t6ffeet him On the stump
and was out ii. stheHcountyedis
ltics bushWhaeking, and trying
to deceive the people about the
constitutional amendments; thinks
ing the country people are ignez
rant. But he will find that he is
mistaken, fof they are the best
judges ola fakir ia the world. The
charge that Mr.. Crawford said
that the country people are igno-
.rantiS not true.
3a.gsa D. r. holland.
80 u =
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-10-08
Editor G. c. Briggs.
''Waynesville, N. c., Sept. %, 1903.
Hon. w. T. Crawford,
Wavnnsuilln NJ G

Waynesville, N. c., Sept. %, 1908.
Hon. w. 7. Crawford,
Waynesville, N. 6.
4 Dear Sir-Replyfng to your in
quiry of yesterday, would say
that / have noticed the charge
made to the effect that you said
In your WaynesTiAe speeehen the
4th inst. That Grant was out
speaking to ignorant people in
the country and would further
say that / was present taking
notes for the Courier and paid
strict attention to all you said.
As we stated recently in an edi-
torial replying to this charge, we
state here, namely; that you said
that John Grant was going
around in the country districts
and talking TORTOISE he thinks
are ignorant, but who. as he will
find out, are not ignorant, but are
the best judges of a fakir in the
world. The charge does you
great injustice. ' !.
S Respectfully. '
&C. Briggs"
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-10-08

Ladies black Petticoata worth
$1.25 at CSC. nAa
New and Attractive Fall Dress
Goods and Silks
Brown and changabIe effects In
New Silks; black, taffeta Silks at
75c, worth $1.O0.
Cream M0hairs, worth doc, at
Have You Seen Our New Line
of Ladies' Skirts?
They are beauties! Panamas,
Slcllian, new styles In fancy
SKIRTS N VOILES. Light
weights. medium and heavy.
weights; and the prices are fully
ONE-FOURTH LESS thantyou
can buy the same quality for at,
other stores, becauseJwe closed
out from big Manufactures his
entire fine at EESST THAN COST.
You see we always get alchance
at anything that comes up under
price because We always plank
the Spot Cash.
Panama Skirts, blue, brown
and black, WORTH 81. so, att$3R.
Sicilians, So. Is. Skirts Of heavy
material, for 79c,1 worth $1.
Skirts worth SO. 100, cat $498.
B~ROADCLOTHS = Absolutely
ALL wool, good, heavy weight,
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-10-08

-
ers and machinery fromtothe
Government, with which the
roads Of Polk county are now
being constructed. Nj. Craw-
ford also introduced a bill to es-
tablish a fish hatchery in the
mountains off, Western North
Carolina, and procured its report
from the committee. It is now
on the House calendar, and will
pass if the Speaker will allow a
vote to be taken. Does all this
mean nothing inothe opinion of
the substitute and Mr.. Logan?
May we ask what Representa-
tive has been more faithful or
has done more? We understand
that Mr.. Grant is promising the
people that he will Tbringo money
to the district. May we ask in
what way? viii these these
critics tell the people? What
Republican Congressman has
brought to the district any more
than his salary? What did Mr..
EWart bring? What did Nh.
Pearson bring? What did Mr..
Moody bring? Not one. of them
ever procured a dollar of appro-
priation for anything. Can the
people be fooled? The Federal
Government has never appro-
priated money save to one enter
prise in the district, and that is
the Federal building at Ashe-
vile, and no Republican from the
district was in the House, or
Senate. when the original bill
was passed, or the bill for its
enlargement. Now will Mr.
Logan or Mr.. Grant or the sub
stitute" say in what way Mr..
Grant will bring money to the
What governmental
institution does he propose to
to induce congress to-
appropriations?IoWM ghe|
promise to establish an old sol.
der home or TO clean out the
Broad or build postofficeSc
Or iWhatH And when may we
expect Nj: Grantto be placed on
the Committee Vof Banking and
Currency, the Ways and Means
or5the appropriations? And
can the Republicans Of the
district expect his speechcto1be
in the Campaign Book2
would he do to earn
his salary? 20 nanl S sci E5iltde al
Everybody knows, that if theI
district should have the. mis-
fortune Lefallit Of electing him,
Mr.. Grant would voter keep
the people under the heel of the
trusts, and against the income
on the wealth of the tfustl
magnates and$to keep high taxes
on the necessities of life Of the
common people Then would he
earn his salary2srTheoe trusts
would say, YES" to be sure,
.aAnd everybody knows that
Mr.. Crawford GWould vote to
the trusts and reduce
the tariff to 8 revenue basis. IN
the inteEestaof the people, And
he would vote to AevYda tag on
the incomes of the rich who have
the beneficiaries of the
tariff and trusts. zsThen would
Crawford earn his salary? The
people will answer, yes on the
3rd day of next November.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-10-08
Mr.. Crawford. Statement.
holland.

Editor of The Citizen:
Republican politicians who were
unwilling for Mr. Grant to meet
me in joint debate are charging
that / said in my speech at
Waynesville that Grant was
out speaking to ignorant country
people and was trying to fool
them. 1t seems to me that
the charge is too ridiculous to re-
ouire notice. Nine tenths of the
voters in this district are men
who live in the country precincts
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-10-08

We would like to bid on your
next lot of printing. We believe
we can save you money. We
know we can satisfy you as to
quality. If we cannot we return
your money. The Hustler Print
Shop, Phone six.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-10-08
World Beafers

The heavy hofne-madesminters
weight Shoes for Men and Wo-
men and Children. Every pair
guaranteed solid as a rock. Be
sides these, we have a stylish line
OF fine Butcher cut genuine DON
COLA Shoes for Ladies, all solid.
at ST.. 25. 8.
Women's heavy homemade
Shoes at CSC.
Heavy homemade gray Half
Hose for men at onlya5c pair.
Heavy wooden Half Hose for
men, only Toe. ~
Black wooden Half Hose at 15c.
z pairs for 25c.
Mems black, extra fine Half
Hose, wool, at22c pair.
Umbrellas worth. Soc at 39c.
Ladies, and mems Umbrellas.
fancy handles, at acc.
Ladies' and -menssfUmbrellas.
worth 81. . at 98ei $.
Beautiful line Of ladies' Hats.
all styles. .gnUH1 ne It's
Ladies Eandn ChildrenAs fine
Muslin Underwear.
Ladies black Petticoats, merl
ceflzeds at only 49c. az
Ladies black Petticoats, worth
$1:0O, at 75c.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-10-08

smooth finish at Toe and this
sells everywhere else not less
than ST. 90 a yard.
81 ands56-ineh Repellants, wool
all colors, worth Soc, at 39c.
Red Flannel at I0c and Flannel
worth 25c at Zoe; White Flannel
at 10 cents.
White Flannel, worth Csc, at
zoe, and 58-inch Cravenette,
absolutely waterproof, wool and
rubbeEmixed, iWorthi Sill So at CSC
Genuine Amoskeag Kimona
Outings. light colored Outings
for ladies' gowns; light colored
Outing, white with fancy figures;
prettiest styles Imaginable for
klmonas.3I6Aea 3asbasQsnnt
Genuine Gold Medal Amoskeag
&C.. A. Ticking, absolutely
Weatherproof; no 1betterdmade:
guaranteed to hold feathersg
Good Mattress Ticking at SC.
vCapsforsmsf boys w0ftH20c, at iOc.
Caps worth 4Qc, at Zoe,
CAPS worth 75c at S9cc.I oaWo1f
Hats for small boys at Sc. r
White Quilts and Counterpanes at 65,
98c, $1.25 and 81. SO. d
Black lTaffeta Silk, worth 81. 90 at 75c
BlaekiPou deISoie Silk worth $1.25
tCRsn9sabe5 silks, full yard vide
brown, blue and black Panamas atA9c.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1908-10-08
What
Really Said

From the AsheviIlee Citizen,
Sept. 80, 1908. J
In answer to the charge that
Congressman w. T. Crawford, in
q recent speech at Waynesville.'
had referred to the rural resi-.
dents as ignorant country peo-
pie. come three letters from.
highly respected citizens of Hay-
wood county who heard the
echin question. All empha-
tacalIy declare that the language.
attributed to Mr.. Crawford was
not used. The letters follow:
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-06
the city of Hartford, on Municipal

the city of Hartford. on Municipal Business"
 Rev. A. J. Haynes, pastor of the United church, will speak on Getting Out of Ruts."
 Hon. Stiles Judson of Bridgeport, will speak on The Business Man vs. Poli tics"
 It is expected that there will be at least 250 present to sit down to the banquet which will be served by the Louis Metzger Catering company Among them will be officers of the State Business Mems association and about thirty of the presidents of the various city and town business organ izations about the state. The decorat- ing will be done by the New Haven Decorating company which did so well with the armory a month ago at tho time of the prom. A special effort will he made in the decorating line for the dinner. Wittsteins orchestra win play
 The other banquet. which will also he an important affair, and at which speakers of importance will discuss tine question of the Direct Primary, is that of the New Haven Economic club That will he held at the Tontine hotel. and will also he attended by a large company. Colonel Norris c. osborn, editor of the Journal Courier, will pre- side
 Hon John H. Perry of Southport for mer speaker Of the state house of rep resentatives, will be one of the speak CTS, and in addition Michael Kenealy, the republican state chairman, and At torney Stiles Judson who has just been selected to succeed the late Samuel Fessenden as states attorney for Fair field county, are also on the list of formal speakers making an array that will be decidedly worth hearing. Tn addition to those Whose presence is as- sured Colonel Ullman will he a speak CT If he Is in the city at the time
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-06
DEDICATE NEW FLOOR.
Boys Club Mark $500 Addition to
 Gymna siun.

The new $500 floor for the gymna- sium of the Edwin Bancroft Foote Boys club was dedicated last night A. Loomis, of the class of Yale 1909, gave sleight of hand performance which was much appreciated by the boys.
 Master Duboustasky, a street boy from London, sang very cleverly. The college quartet of banjos and mando- lins played several selections They were H. Bunde '09, R. Broumar 09, l.. Parks '0S, q, A. Briton.
 An announcement was made that l.. Stanley, 1910. will have charge of the college committee for the club during the coming year
 MT. Hoyt made a short address stat ing that the management of the boys club would be in the hands of the city Y. M. c. A. The financial end of the club, he said, was in very good condition, and all it's affairs encourag- ing
 Ice cream and cake were served to the boys after the meeting by com mittee of ladies consisting of Miss Hamlin, Miss Stone, Miss Beebe, Miss White and Miss Coburn.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-06
PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE.
President Asked to Rclinquish Control
 in December, 1913.

Washington, Feb 5.-Senator Stone of Missouri to-day introduced 8 joint resolution authorizing the president to relinquish control of the Philippine Is lands in 1913 upon first securing a pledge from other nations to preserve the neutrality of the islands. The text of the resolution follows:
 The president is requested on the 10th day of December, 1913, that is to say, fifteen years after the date Of the Treaty of Paris. to deliver the control and possession of said islands to the authorities representing the people thereof. including also all government property therein. pertaining to the ad- ministration of such government. and withdraw therefrom immediately there- after the army and navy of the Unit ed States; Provided, however, that the United States shall retain on such date and thereafter such suitable coaling and naval stations as in the judgment of the president may seem necessary. and that the delivery of said islands to such native government shall in it. self imply the assumption by it of the obligations then existing and incum- bent on the government of the United States and consequent upon the grant ing of any franchise as well as the as sumption of all outstanding obligations of the government at that time, exist. ing in said islands.
 According to the terms of another section of the resolution. the president Is requested to open negotiations with other nations for the purpose of secur.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-06
IN SOCIETY

The February meeting of inc Mary Clapp Wooster chapter, D. A. R, will be held on Monday afternoon next at o'clock, in the Foot Guard armory. Following the business meeting, a very interesting paper will be read bv Gen eral George Hare Ford, the subject of which will be "Naphthali Daggett. Patriot and Defender" and Miss Iva Bishop will sing.
 Mrs Charles Nichol of Sachem street has cards out for bridge at her home this afternoon.
 The monthly meeting of the Elm City branch of the Tribune Sunshine society was held in City Mission hall Tuesday afternoon. Before the, regular meeting there was meeting of the execution board which was postponed from Sat urday last on account of the storm. In the absence of Mrs. Frank Walker inc meeting was in the hands of Mrs D W. Baldwin who presided. The reg ular monthly reports were read and the Easter offering discussed. Nothing of definite nature was decided upon but suggestions were offered to be act ed upon at the next meeting. 4*s
 Mrs. George R. Coan entertained the | "Thimble club yesterday afternoon at her home oh Bcssett street. A jolly social time was enjoyed by those who attended. and a dainty luncheon was served late in the afternoon. Mrs Coan's guests were Mrs. W. F. Futile Mrs. H. NJ, Kochersperger, Mrs Cliff ford Booth and her guest Mrs. War ren Hall of Waterbury, Mrs. Charles Small, Mrs. George Butler, Mrs. Sid ney Dawson, Mrs. Edward Oshorn, Mrs. James E. Todd, Mrs c. R. Coan, Mrs. John Shaw, Mrs. Walter Wellman and Mrs. Laurens Lennox
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-06
ST. RAPHAEL OFFICERS.
Ladies Aid Elected at Meeting
 Yesterday.

The following officers were elected yesterday, by the Ladies' Aid society of St. Raphaers hospital.
 President, Mrs David S. Gamble. ST.. vice presidents, Mrs Katherine Geary. Miss Kate Crevy. Mrs. M. Fahy, Mrs. Thomas Cunningham, Mrs. Cornelius Conway, Mrs John Cox. Miss Margaret Ward. Mrs. Dennis E. Martin. Mrs :. B. Shoninger, Mrs. Mary E. Ives. Miss Marie Augur, Mrs. Eva Beisler, Mrs. J. Deibel, Mrs Abner Hendee. Mrs Joseph Johnson and Mrs. $. z. Poli.
 Executive committee Mrs James F. Ioole, Mrs John J. Lane. Mrs. James E Martin, Mrs T. H. Lenihan and Mrs Celia Dillon.
 Entertainment committee Mrs ] ! Hogan, Mrs, John L. Carroll. Mrs John J Mcfarland, Mrs. Thomas Hughson. Mrs William Grady. Mrs. ]. F. Brennan and Mrs. James II. Hogan
 Secretary-Mrs. Thomas O'Brien.
 Financial secretary-M Henry Peck
 Treasurer-Mis May O'Nears
 The society will meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.