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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-07-01
THE COUNTY POOR
Editor Hustler:

GOlCOl 4A1SLASAs $685.
: For many. years it has been
my duty as a member of the
County Board of Public Charities
to visit the County Home, and to
send a semi-annual report of
buildings, inmates, health and
all conditions relating to their
welfare to the State Board at
Raleigh. Also I give the num-
Der of those who receive assis-
tance outside of the Home, and
the average cost of such aid.
The present plan of management
seems to me the most satisfac-
tory, as we'll as the most econom-
ical. There are about forty, not
in the Home, who receive an
average allowance of So. 90 per
month. The cost in the Home
is from $7.OO to $1,000, so one
can readily see that if the forty
mentioned were to be removed
to one place the cost Of support
would be enormously increased,
that is from the present monthly
expense of $12O. 90 to $4,000 or
more. Again the Home as it is
now eould not possibly accommo-
date that number, there being
three rooms used for inmates,
the four others being necessary
for kitchen, dining room and the
keepers family. A building of
ten or twelve rooms would be
needed, and | am told, that even
using the plainest of building
materials, this would cost be-
tween So, OOO.and 81, ZOO, in addi-
ton to which must be added the
cost of furnishing, and this, how
ever simple, would mean an ex-
penditure of at least several hun
dred dollars. A building as large
as the one mentioned would only
be able to accommodate the forty
or more by crowding, and this
for sanitary reasons is most un-
advisable. Next a separate
building would be required for
colored people, and while four or
five rooms might be quite suffi-
cient, it would very much in
crease the expense. From both
the standpoint of the comfort of
these unfortunates as well as
that of the taxpayer, the pre-
sent system seems decidedly
preferable.
It has been said in some in
stances county aid has been
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-07-01
NO DAILY

A towns best advertisement
is a daily paper. . it has been
truly said.
Hendersonville may have nc
daily paper this year. Possibly
next year, but hardly this.
1t costs money, a heap of it
and then some, to run a credit
able daily paper.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-07-01
EI0ping Couple Caught.

Greenville,p' June %. Sheriff
Pool has arrested Thomas Aiken.
and the sheriff of Hendersonville,
N. c., has arrested Mrs. Ellie
|Stokely. Aiken was arrested on
a warrant sworn out by Mr..
Stokely charging him with run
ming away with his wife.
Several days ago the case was
put into the hands of the local
officers of the county. and Mr.. G.
&C. Corn, special officer, and a re-
ward of $25 was offered by Mr..
Stokely for the arrest of Thomas
Aiken. The officers went to work
on the case at once, and the sher-
iff of Hendersonville arrested the
woman. Aiken was frightened
at the arrest of Mrs. StokeTy or
for some other reason and came
back to Greenville, fleeing from
the sheriff ia HendersonyilTe, it
is alleged. He was arrested Sat
urday near Brandin Mills by
Deputies Cooley and Smith. He
gave bond before the court and
is out of Jail. Mrs. StokeIy win
return to the city in keeping of
the sheriff today.
It is understood the case viii
be prosecuted against Aiken by
the husband of Mrs. StokeIY.-
Asheville Citizen.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-07-01

Thomas Aiken was born and
reared at Etowah, where he lived
until about three years ago when
he moved his family to Green
vile, where some Of his children
found employment in the mills.
His wife died about a year ago.
He and Mrs. St6kely were seen
in the Etowah section last week,
where the woman was arrested,
Aiken eluding the officers
A reward of ten dollars was
offered by the Woman's husband
for the arrest of the alleged cul-
prits.
Mrs. Stokely, after spending
several hours in Sheriff Black
wells hotel, was taken back to
Greenville on Tuesday by a depu-
ty sheriff from that town.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-07-01
| Lost.

Lost-One certificate of stock
No. IA, to the par value of $500,
Of the Ivey-Durfee Shoe Co.,
stock issued to me. All parties
are warned not to negotiate for
same, as a duplicate has been ap-
piled for. SAM T. HODGES,
Hendersonville. June %, 1909.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-07-01
The Playground Of America.

DIR. Campbell, for 25 years the
head of the great Asylum at
Knoxville, Tenn, and a nerve
specialist of international repu-
tation, says: Henderson County
is bound to become the play
ground of America. The great
West may have the business, but
always will people, in constantly
increasing numbers, come to
these mountains for recreation
and to find health. !"
DR.. Campbell, with his charm
ing daughter, Miss Lucille, are at
the Wheeler for an indefinite
visit.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-07-01

given where it was not neces-
sary. Surely this could be easily
remedied. A committee of three
might be appointed to investigate
all cases, say Of one physician
and two other practical men. ]
am deeply concerned in all that
pertains to the welfare of these
unfortunates, as also in the
wisest and most economical plan
for our county. Trusting that
this important matter will be
carefully considered, before any
changes are made, I am,
Very sincerely.
LILA RIPLEY BARNWELL.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-07-01
THE EDITORS LEAVE Town
Charlotte Observer


day was the second and last Of
the North Carolina Press Asso-
cations visit to the Lake City
of the Mountains, = and was
marked by two enjoyable social
events, the reading of many inn
portant papers, and the election
of officers.
The morning was pleasantly
spent in a drive to Lake Osceola
and to Mount Hebron, the plea
sure of which was not marred
by a slight shower, which Mr..
J.P. Caldwell remarked was but
pleasant diversion. The edi-
tors and their families went in a
body and the string of carriages
was long one.
The ball at the Gates Thursday
night was largely attended and
thoroughly enjoyed by both visi-
tors and home people and was
distinctly success.
At the afternoon session the
following officers were elected:
President, Rev. ]. O. Atkinson;
first vice-president, M. L. Ship
man; second vice-president, J.
R. Swami; third vice-president.
w. K. Jacobson; secretary and
treasurer, J.B. Sherill; historian,
Archibal Johnson; orators, w. C.
Hammer and Josephus Daniels;
poet, D. F. St. Clair; executive
committee, H. A. London, w. C.
Dowd, H. B. Warner, Josephus
Daniels, D. T. Edwards.
A resolution was adopted con-
demning the United States
government for maintaining a
Job printing Office to compete
with the country's job printers,
and a copy of these resolutions
was ordered sent to every repre-
sentative and Senator of North
Carolina,
Interesting articles were read
by Rev. J. 0. Atkinson, Clarenc9
H. Poe and r. B. Clark.
The important address of the
day was that of M. V. Richards,
land and industrial agent of the
Southern Railway.
Resolution of Thanks.
The following resolutions offer
ed by Mr.. Josephus Daniels for
the committee, were unanimously
adopted by a rising vote.
Resolved, That the thanks of
the association be and are here
by rendered the Western Union
Telegraph Company and the rail-
road companies for courtesies in
the matter of railroad transpor-
tation and particularly to the
Southern Railway Company, for
the courtesy of an excursion to
Lake Toxaway; to w. A. Smith,
for a car ride to Laurel Park, and
an enjoyable afternoon at that
beautiful resort; to Capt. M. c..
Toms and Jno. L. Orr and their
associates for extending the cour-
tesies of Mount Hebron; to the
management of the Gates Hotel
for excellent services and for the
courtesy of ball rendered the
association; to Mayor R. Fl. Sta
ton and the reception committee
and all the public spirited citi-
zens who rendered many de-
ightful courtesies. including the
mountain drives and to Lake
Osceola, and for more pleasures
than can, be enumerated; to Mr..
NIL. Shipman, editor of the Hen
dersonville Hustler, and to Mr..
I. R. Barrows, associate editor,
for their brotherly welcome
which made all the editors feel
at home"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20

ship. Ted. 1t would have broken my
heart If you had taken whitfield fn-
gers and love affairs to any other
girln
"Oh, by Jove, that reminds me-pm
In love again. Kenaw
Rena's slvery laugh was anything
but credulous.
Il am honestly. Aren't you inter-
ested this timer
Profoundly! Who is the happy
ladyw
"Her name is Kate"
kate whaty
Il don't know"
We'll, really. Teddy what do you
know about her?'
This" said Harper, laying some
thing III her soft hand hsna held the
handkerchief up 10 the moonlight
''You always were susceptible. Ted,
but to fall In love with a biz of linen
and acct
Il haven't It's the suggestion the
atmosphere. the-the"
The violet perfume3n suggested
Rena helpfllly. I'VE all use It. you
know
Rena. you're hearfless! I'd counted
on your help
Teddy what is it you want me to
dow
ITO tell me all the Hates who may
possibly have been in this jam to-
night. Then I'll devote myself be-
tween briefs to narrowing the in
quiry."
kate Simpson. Kate Ray, Kate"
"Hod on. Renal One at time.
please"
"very well Kate Simpson you ought
to know. You went 70 dancing school
with her She has dimples.v
"She's not the Kate I'm after re-
member her now Dlmples in a baby
are all right, but how about Kate
Ray
Engaged to Reggy Van Dyke You
knew that Of course"
sOf course didn't who nextY'
kate Delemater. a new girl in town,
handsome. tall. black eyes, awfuily
clever shall take you in aud in
troduce yous'
Thanks: | can wait. III have some
one Of the fellows get permission 70
take me around for a call II she
doesn't prove to be he real Kate I'll
come TO you, say, Friday for more
clewsp
You might come in any case !
shall be wild to know Yes, really" IN
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20
70 Customs Employees are
Removed
RESULT OF EXPOSURES
Collector Loeb Takes Drastic Action.
Among These Is Vail, For
merly Deputy Sur
veyor.

New York, Nov. 90 Collector Of the
Port William Loeb, Jr, announced the
removal from the customs service Of
IL employees and attaches Of the wiegh-
ing and other divisions Of the customs
here
Among those dismissed are James F.
Vail. formerly deputy surveyor Of the
weighing division, George f. BedelI, an
inspector formerly chief clerk 81 the
weighing division, James ?. Hyland and
Joseph o. Carroll, ex-foreman OF the
weighing anision.
Besides those enumerated, the remov-
ais include 10 assistant weighers, three
inspectors, formerly an assistant ganger
and one assistant ganger.
In addition, the collector states that
since March last, the day he took
Office, he has removed from the service
for irregularities in the weighing depart
ment Is other officials, six Of whom are
now under Indictment.
In other branches of the service he
ms remover Tor cause ~ oiiiclaiss MAX
ing the total number Of removals from
the service since March 9, 70.
In connection with the dropping Of
Deputy Surveyor Vail. Collector Loeb
announces that the office of deputy col
hector, which Mr. Vail held, has been
abolished Mr.. Loeb said.
The collector has no proof nor have
Special Assistant Attorneys General
stmson or Smith, OF any corruption on
his part, but he was in charge OF the
weighing division during the time that
the extensive under weighing frauds
were perpetrated and the fact that such
conditions could exist in his depart
ment warrants Bis separation from tile
service on the grounds Of negligence and
ineilicicncy
Collector Loeb in making yesterdays
announcement added significantly: eThe
collector is continuing his Investigation
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20
THE QUEST OF KATE.
The Result Of the Search In
Which Rena Assisted.
BY MARIAN W. wlLpMAN.

He stopped and picked 1t up--a lace
sdged cobweb handkerchief, eusiyely
fragrant and marked with dalntily
embroidered kate"
Harper watched the couples gliding
by him. Jane Gladys--Anne," he
murmured dorothy = Isabel = Ruth
Now, which Of the hundred don't
know is Kate? Kateg' he repeated
musingly.
The music stopped with a crash,
and the young lawyer mingled with
the promenading throng. a frowning,
preoccupied expression in his eyes.
Look at that coat OF Ted Harper's,
Miss Cavanaugh," drawIed a gilded
youth to his companion. "He cares
as little for clothes that fit as r.
1For anything else, Keggie," she
completed. He's too good looking to
need to care. He's like the lilies not
that be doesn't toll and spin" che
o0OG0 QuiChtJs LIT NOtlu u uOltu
Of you lazy society boys-is Theodore
Harper"
Her voice was low, but the passing
owner Of the name turned suddenly.
and came back with outstretched hand.
'Rena! was afraid you hadn't
come. Can't have this dancer
Il saved 1t for you, Ted And wen
talk--I know you'd rather
Good girlr' he replied gratefully as
he escorted her to the moonlit piazza
There, with the music softened by dis
lance, be was content. He even for
got the mystery Of Kate while he aud
Rena laughed and ehatted
Now that you are getting rich and
famous, Teddy. you ought to marry.
You're plenty old enough. | know your
age to a minute"
And yours, my dear. haven't
forgotten being dragged to see you
when you were three weeks old nor
how | cried when our mothers made
me kiss you"
Poor boy!- II has been long friend
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20

"And heg' jealousy.
And she reassuringIy-- coll
lege friend who dislikes my poor nick.
name. can show you dozens Of let
tiers from her addressed to Miss Kate
Cayanaugh. The only other proof /
could have offered her gift TO me last
Christmas--I unfortunately lost"
AT a baIlg"
"At charity bail last June
II don't believe you're my Kate. aft
er all l told you my Kate was hon
est and kind
"And had a sense Of humor. Teddy.
do you regret the prosalc end Of your
romaneeT'
sprosaicT
'Do your she insisted.
Il should be an ungrateful fool II
did"
Then forgive your Cinderella aud
give back her glass slipper. dear
prince.
From the pocket nearest his heart
Theodore drew crumpied bit of linep
and iace still family fragrant. He laid
it In her hand. aud his own fingers
closed over it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20
AZTEC OLYMPIC GAMES.
A Historic Thieves Market, Once the
Scene OF Strange Ceremony.

One OF the sights more commonly
known to Americans. either from hear
say or from actual knowledge Of Mex
leo city, is the thieves market. Tie
name does not actually come from tile
fact that thieves sell their stolen wares
at this market. but because there il
such variety Of bric-a brac to Be found
for sale at this place that Il would seem
to the visitor to have come from many
wealthy homes through the medium II
disciples a Caco. Tie fact is that the
merchants at this market take advan
tage of many forced sales to stock their
shops However, the place offers many
essential points Of historical interest,
among which may be numbered the fact
that at one time, during the reign Of
the MonteZumas, It was the Olympic
grounds, as it were. Of the Aztecs.
Among the Mexicans ii is known bv
the name Of ri Yolador, the Flyeri. and
its name IA taken from one Of the many
games, matches and contests which III
those DAYS were played az this historic
place. The particular game from which
the name of lei Nolador is derived con-
sisted in contest, the merits of which
may be judged from the following de
scription, which one Of the historians
who came with Cortez made Of ii;
"a high pole, entirely bare Of limbs,
was planted securely into the ground
At the top Of this pole there was placed
turning wooden drum, from which
were hung four ropes. These four ropes
we're twisted around the drum, and each
measured the exact Length Of the pole
-Four men dressed in imitation Of
eagles or other high fight birds would
dance around tile top Of the Frame or
drum at the top of the pole. and at a
given signal would tie themselves by
the waist with the ropes twisted around
the drum, and would throw themselves
out into space. Their weight would
make the drum turn.fa and faster,
as momentum was gained, and in the
meanwhile another set Of four men
would remain on the drum, dancing
while it was going around. At the
twelfth turn, and one turn before the
fliers would reach the ground. the four
men dancing on the drum would launch
themselves out on another set Of four
ropes which hung from the frame, in an
endeavor to reach the ground before the
niers completed the last turn Should
they succeed in doing so they would be
proclaimed victors; otherwise the fliers
would win the game.
Almost every game or religious service
Of the Aztecs was symbolic, and the
thirteen turns Of the game Just deserib-
ed represented The thirteen cycles OF
their century. Mexican Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20
CANAL ZONE FLOODED.
The Continuous Rains Cause Damage to
Property.

Panama, Nov. 20 Continuous rains
during the past week have done consid
erabe damage aud are interfering with
the work On the canal. The storm has
been the most disastrous since 1906 and
the ChnRres river is reported 10 have
risen twenty feet. and further rise Is
predicted Traffic between Colon and
Panama is interrupted and northbound
trains yesterday only reached Taberuilla
while trains bound south were held ~
At Bohio, the country between these two
points being under water.
No arrangements have been made for
transferring passengers and mails across
the inundated section. The canal Is
flooded and several steam shovels are
partially submerged The natives in the
flooded area are seeking refuge on the
roofs Of their houses, and the police
are rescuing people from buildings near
the cut The residents IF Culebra are
moving out, owing to the danger Of the
place sliding into the cut.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20

Internal catarrII.

Miss Nora Kelley, II. n. |, Box l2l,
London, Ohio, says:
~ write to thank you for the wonder
ful good your Peruna has done for me.
II was sufferer from kidney and
other internal trouble for twenty-five
years Two years ago began TO take
Peruna and only took about three bot.
ties and to-day can say am q well
person.
Could Not Eat without Suffering.
Mrs. II. A. Weaver, Somerset, Ohio,
writes;
II can safely and truly say that Peru
ma has been blessing to me.
chad catarrh SO badly that had lost
the sense OF smell and taste.
81 had stomach trouble so bad that /
could not eat anything without suffer
ing afterwards.
"My friends advised me to try Peru
ma. bought one bottle and was greatly
benefited by It, and 80 bought one-half
dozen bottles, and will say that am
completely cured of stomach trouble
and catarrh.
II cannot say enough for Peruna."
Pe-rH-na Brought Appetite.
Mrs. Selma Tanner, Athens, o., writes
that Pernna relieved her Of stomach
trouole and brought her agood appetite.
Pe-ru-na An Hone,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20
HANDS CRACKED
RAW AND SCALY.
Itched and Burned Terribly Arms
Affected, Too Could Not Move
Thumbs Without Flesh Cracking
Sleep and Work Often Impos-
sibIe Was Fairly Worn Out.
CUTICURA SOON CURED
HIS FEARFUL ECZEMA

About a year ago an itching humor
began to appear around the back OF my
hand. II started in to spread, and
pretty soon it covered both my hands
and got up over my wrists and even
up to the elbows. The itching and
burning were terrible. My hands got
all scaly and when | scratched, as I
was doing good part Of the time, the
surface would be covered with blietoB
and then get raw. The eczema got so
bad IN around the pit Of my thumbs
that l could not move the thumbs
without deep cracks appearing. went
TO my doctor. but his medicine could
only stop the itching and did not seem
| suffered so fearfully that | could not
sleep. often lying awake until we'll toward
morning, then waking up still tired.
] am a chef and steward by trade and
had 10 give up my place, as my hands
were so terrible 10 look at that they
did not like TO have me around about
the food. ] could not bear TO touch
them with water, but when positively
had 10 got my hands clean would rub
them with oil.
This sort Of business went on for
three months and I kept trying zinc
and tar ointments and such remedies
with no particular dement,. 4 did not
know what 10 do, for / was fairly worn
out. For a long time several friends
kept asking me why | didn't use Cuti-
cura and at last ] thought / would.
First / got the Cuticura Soap, then
Cutioura Ointment and at last Cuticura
Resoavent. put the Cuticura Oint-
ment on at night, covering my hands
with light cotton gloves. In the morn
ing the inside OF the gloves would be
lined with scales, sometimes half az
long as your finger, leaving nice healed
places where the scales had been. In
a month | was cured and have kept so
now for nine months. My hands and
arms are perfectly clear Of all traces Of
eczema and think / am well rid al it
Walter III. Cox, rs Somerset St., Bos-
ton. Mass. Sept, rs. 1905"
Caticura Remedies are sold Throughout the world.
Potter DRUG a Chem. C0fpu Sole Prurs Boston
Mas. Mailed Free. Cuticufa book on Skin Disease
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20

ut II only once thar we return 70
dust said the solemn looking person
In serious tones.
Then | guess you don't take two
weeks vacation" laughed the home
conner with the tan and scratches Il
find two inches Of Il IN the old home
village every year.p-st Louis Repub
ia
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20
NOW lIas Rest 81 IieaIth.

Mrs. Victoria M, Pickei, $50 X. Mound
ST., Columbus, Ohio, writes:
81 have been using Peruna for catarrh,
having had very aggravated case, 50
bad that 1t clogged the nasal organs.
When did get the nasal organs opened.
the mucus would drop into my throat
and make me very sick.
"a friend advised me to take Peruna,
and after using four bottles was cured.
81 have no trouble now, and am happy
to say that I am enjoying the best OF
health and attending to my lodge du-
ties, being member Of the Rebecca
Lodge of odd Fellows.
II would recommend Peruna TO those
suffering with the same obnoxious
trouble"
Catarrh for Several Years.
Mrs. Alice Boyle, s0s Clinton St.,
Circleville, Ohio, writes:
~ want to inform you what Peruna
has done for me.
81 have been afflicted with catsrrh for
several years. / have tried different
medicines and none seemed to do me
any good until / used Peruna. ] have
taken six bottles and can praise 1t very
highly for the good 1t has done me.
II also find ii Of great benefit 70 my
children"
II Family Medicine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-20

Gunner by jinks. I'd like to Join
one Of those north pole expeditions
and take the trip up TO the land Of
purple SHOWS.
tiuyer What. And live all the win
Ter 10 a packing box
Gunner Sure | wouldn't mind that,
I'm fiat dwelier Chicago News.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-02-27
ANYTHING WILL HELP

A majority of the members of the
San Francisco stock and exchange
board believe that they can revive
business in the local market for min.
ing stocks, from its present stagna-
tion, by lowering the commission
rates on purchases and sales to II
per cent, and a strong move is to be
made in that direction. A private
poll of the members has been taken.
and il is claimed that a majority OF
are in favor of reduction. Severa
members who are known to approve
of a lower rate of commission are
absent and after they nave returned
and increased the majority a new
schedule of reduced commissions is
to be presented 10 the governing com
mittee for action. Should the gov
erning committee decline to put the
proposed new rates in force ii is
said to be probable that the COM
mittee will be removed and one sub
stituted that will accede to the wish
es of the majority-Nirginia City
Enterprise.