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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22

Eight years ago the republicans
were in complete control of city
affairs in Hendersonville and
their administration proved a gi-
gantic failure. Members of that
organization admitted so much
when, with a clear majority in
their favor, they consented to join
hands with a few democrats in a
citizen movement and assisted
in the election of mixed ticket"
for mayor, aldermen and other
city officials. The democrats who
went into that scheme gave as
their reason for such action that
the town was about three thous-
and dollars further in debt and
would soon be hopelessIy bank
rupt unless a change of some
kind should be made: that the
against the party was
too great to overcome and they
had taken the only feasible course
to bring about a change. No
such excuse can be made this
year for not giving active support
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22

And they do say that the tariff
has been revised by its friends in
the lower house of Congress, but
it is upwards instead of down
wards. - The bill is now before
the Senate and the eyes of the
whole country is on Washington.
Daddy" Aldrich has the pro-
duction IN hand and promises
some material changes that have
been demanded by the various
interests concerned. But it can
hardly be expected that the
common herd'' will receive any
appreciate consideration from
Mr.. Aldrich and his supporters.
They have things their own
way. Nevertheless, the people
will have their turn at the wheel
next year again. 1t is a long lane
that never turns.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22

We have been disguised to see
the press reports of democrats
hanging around Washington since
the contest over the eastern Fed
eral judgeship has been on. The
idea OF a democrat trying to prise
republicans away from the pie
counter is something new under
the sun" and we hope President
Taft will give the place to a
straight republican. Self-respect-
ing democrats have no patience
with members of their party who,
under the pretext of having voted
for Mr.. Taft, would further COM
promise themselves by intimat-
ing, even that they might take
the place if it were to be rendered
to them. But it is gratifying to
note that at least one democrat
mentioned in this connection has
stated positively that he does not
want the plum. When the name
of that tried and loyal democrat
and distinguished North Carroll
MAN, Hon. Charles Brantly Ay-
cock, was suggested as Judge
Purnell's successor, he said, in so
many words, mot on you tin
type" Mr.. Taft. Charley Ay-
cock is too big a man to get mix
ed up in any such a scandal and.
besides, he evidently believes
that ito the victors belong the
spoils." And every other demo-
crat should have done likewise.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22

Democrats, get your names or
the registration book and Their
record your vote in the interest
of good government for Hender-
sonville, by voting the straight
democratic ticket on the fourth
day of May. You take no chances
in voting for a continuance of the
present administration in power.
Let us take no backward step.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22


1t is said that the Greensboro
Industrial News, which was fore
ed to suspend publication several
weeks ago, will be revived soon.
Former Collector Carl Duncan
has purchased the plant at fore
ed sale and will endeayor to in
ject new life into the scheme.
He is in close touch with the
powers that be-" and ought to
be able to make the thing go.
The plant is a very expensive one.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22

T%hirty-two columns of adver-
Using is not bad for a country
weekly and that is the amount
carried by The Hustler last week.
The progressive business men of
Hendersonville know a good thing
when they see it and realize the
value of printers ink in placing
their wares before the public. 1t
pays to advertise.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22

Pillow cases 10c. Sheets 39c
Best quality sheets at 75c.
Blue Denim very best quality
at 10c.
Barker Mill and fruit Of the
loom best bleachings made at 1Oc.
White lace curtains 39c, 49c,
Is, SO and up to ]. 98 cents pair.
Turkish bath towel SC, bleach
ed towels full size Zoe, 8 for 25c.
Mercerized towels cotton and
linen IL 1-2, Is and Zoe.
Mercerized white table Dam
ask 62 in. wide at 25e. all better
grades at SO, 40 and Csc.
Counterpanes and white quilts
65 SO, LIS and regular Marseil-
les spreads worth $50 at 1.98.
Calieoes, all colOrs, side band
and plain, best quality, will not
fade at SC.
Sea Island SO in. wide not dam
aged at sc.
Ladies Hemstiched handker-
chiefs at two for sc.
Ladies linen handkerchief 3 for
10 cents.
Mems large size handkerchiefs
2 for 5 cents.
Mems all elastic suspenders at
SC. Mems suspenders worth 15c
at 1Oc. Better grades Is, 20, 25
Coiled up in that little word
'Undersell' is a magnet that
draws the crowd to our Shoe
department.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22

We are pleased to note the con-
slant improvement in the condi-
ton of Editor J. P. Caldwell, of
the Charlotte Observer, who suf-
fered a slight stroke of paralysis
some weeks ago. May he yet be
spared many years to the State
and city he has served so well
and with such distinguished
ability.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22
]. D. COLLINS
HendersonviIle's Greatest Store.

to the straight democratic ticket.
We have a splendid chance of
winning and are fighting the same
influence that came so near bank
rupting the town when the OPP
portunity was presented. Those
democrats who saved the day"
at that time by supporting the
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22

1t is the duty of every citizen
of this town to support an admin.
istration which means a greater
Hendersonville. The election OF
the democratic ticket on May 4,
means just that. Get busy, good
people, and take no chances. We
have long since passed the ex-
perimental stage, and the demo
cratic candidates have proven
themselves to be the genuine ar
ticle. Let's give them a rousing
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22
White Goods.

Ladies Muslin underwear just
arrived.
Full yard wide bleaching today
for SC the yard.
White Lawns worth 15c at 1Oc.
White Linen all linen at 25c.
Brown linen all linen at 1Oc.
New Styles Dress Ginghams Sc.
Best quality apron checked
Ginghams at sc.
Plaid and checked homespun
at 4 cents.
New styles in fancy Percales,
new styles solid coloredPe rcales.
Chambray and Renfrew Cling
hams at 10c.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22
For One Cent.

Key chain lie, thimble 1c, 6 pen
points 1c, pencil 1c, turkey red
thread 1c spool, box mourning
pins 1c, paper needles 1c, paper
pins 1c, ball thread 1c. chewing
gum 1c stick, pen holder 1c pack
hair pins 1c, tablet 1c, pack en-
velopes lie, 20 sheets paper 1c,
10 slate pencils 1c, box cobblers
nails 1c. "
Charlotte Laundry Soap equal
to Oclagon 3 for 1Oc.
Red Bird Laundry soap 3 for
SC, Sweet Maiden soap &c, 3 in
box for 10c, Best Tar Glycerine
soap at &c, large oval shaped
white toilet soap at one cent.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22

Mems overalls at 25c. Mems
Overalls correctly made at 49c.
Best Union-made overall at 85c.
and 95c.
New Styles in Boys Clothing
at 98c, slips, $1.48, SITS, 81. 98,
1925, $2.48, $2.75 and 50. SO.
Extra sizes with Knickerbocker
Pants.
Best stock mems shoes we have
ever offered. Children's shoes
all solid at 49c. Ladies orfords
for Spring beginning to roll in.
All solid leather rs IS LIS, 1.48
and regular $50 oxfords at Its
and 1.98.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22
Hats and Clothing
So. ar
Under price.

citizen movement are again in
a position to do their city a ser
vice as they did, two and four
years ago, by voting the straight
democratic ticket. Mayor Schenck
and his associates on the ticket
are a distinct credit to Hender-
sonville.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22
New Spring Styles.

In wool dress goods. Black Mel
rose worth SOC at 39c SO in. wide.
Cream Melrose 45c, Wool Serge
40 cents
Brilliantines and Mohairs worth
SOC at 39c.
Japanese Silks at 25c for co1ors
and Zoe for white.
Peau de Sou Silk worth 1.25 at
SO cents.
Black Taffeta Silk, full yard
wide at Is and SO cents.
Japanese White Silk at zoe.
Waterproof Silk, guaranteed
not to spot, perspiration proof, 48c
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22

uhfairness Of the proposition is
manifest. Now, for instance,
the average assessed valuation fol
CASTOR county. per acre, is $23. 18.
This is the highest value per acre
in North Carolina. Mecklenburg
county, Immediately adjoining
CASTOR, pays tax on a valuation
of &c. 80 per acre; New Hanover's
valuation is $19. 81; Durham coun-
ty follows third with a valuationof
SIG. SO per acre; Buncombe fourth
at SIS. SO, while the other ex-
IRENE is represented by Dare,
with an assessed valuation of
$1.M per acre. The lowness Of
the assessment for Dare county
is not a fair comparison, on ac-
count of it's large area of marsh
and swamp lapds.
We will use for the purpose of
comparison the counties of CASTOR
and Mecklenbur~g-
adjoining because Gaston's rate
is the highest, and because there
is marked similarity in lands in
the two counties, and Mecklen-
burg's rate of assessment is so
much lower. Density of popula-
ton does not explain it, the aver
age holding of each poll listed be-
ing, for CASTOR, SAT acres; Neck
lenburg, ATT acres. There may
be some reason why Mecklenburg
is entitled to a rate equal to only
40 Ito per cent as great as Cas-
toms, but we fail to see it. The
citizen of CASTOR, per acre of
land, contributes $4.87 cents to
the State treasury, while the cit
izen of Mecklenburg contributes
81, IS cents. And the annihila-
ton of this difference in contri-
button is what we are after.
The total assessed valuation of
property listed for the year
1907 was $575, $40, 313, and it re-
quired a levy of II cents on the
800 to meet the expenses of the
commonwealth. Had this prop
erty been listed at it's value in
money and it's value reached twice
this sum, the levy would only
to be II 1-2 cents.
Henderson ~county's assessed
value is low (S7.2 % per acre), and
it may be that the shoe will pinch
our own foot, but we do not be-
lieve it will. However, if, after
a general leveling of assessments
and lowering Of levies, 1T does,
we will agree to wear it. The
proposition of meeting the ex-
penses of government by taxa
ton has to be met, and we be-
.ieve in meeting it fairly, with
out equivocation, or evasion, as
the only means fully in accord
with a principle thoroughly dem
0cratic.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22
INEQUALITIES OF TAXATION.

Occasionally-we might say
frequently-there is brought tt
our attention criticism of the man.
ner and inequality of assessment
of property for taxation, and 3
good many of our citizens have
expressed themselves as being of
the opinion that the burden of
sustenance of the government is
unfairly distributed. By govern
ment, we mean state and county
government. The same fault,
however, will lie, when the pro-
position is applied to munich
palities.
The recent session of the Gen
eral Assembly passed an act gov
erning this subject, commonly
known as the Machinery Act,
and, while not materially differ
ent from the acts of former years,
we are living in hope that it's pro-
visions will be more strictly :ad-
hered to. The one section of this
law to which we most particu-
larly refer says that all property
must be listed Tor assessed) at it's
true value in money. e., not
what it would bring at a forced
sale, but a reasonable and fair
valuation. To one at all familiar
with the valuation placed on prop
erty on tax lists, the absolute
nullity of this provision in former
years is apparent.
But" argues our tax payer,
If we should list our property
at its value, our taxes would eat
us up" So they would, at the
present rate of levy. But a min
ute's reflection shows the unten-
ableness of this position. AS the
value of property goes up the tax
rate goes down, logically. Ac-
cording to the report of the Tax
Commission, the figures for the
year 1907 show %, 144, SOP acres of
land at an average value of $6. 10
an acre. The total (assessed) value
of all real estate was $287, 245,-
1922 90. It is safe to say, we
think, that this sum represents
much less than half the actual
value.
The objection we have to the
usual rule of assessment is that
it is arbitrary with local assessors
as to just at what proportion of
its actual value property shall be
assessed, and that these boards
differ. Thus, a citizen in one
county pays for state taxes q
cents on the one hundred dollars
worth Of property assessed at
80 1-3 per cent of it's actual value,
while a citizen in another county
pays@the same amount of tax per
one hundred dollars on his prop
erty, which is assessed at fifty
per cent of it's actual value. The
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22

At the MODEL PRESSING CLUB, over Lott. Book
Store. the Oldest and richest in experience. General
Repairing and altering.
JULIAN LYDIA, Prop.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1909-04-22

~OR the Spring and Summer season, the international
- offer the greatest display of all wool Fabrics ever
seen in this town. Seeing is believing, and you
must see for yourself before you ever think of going
elsewhere for madeto-measure Clothes.
Every inch of fabric is pure wool, and every fabric
" a beauty in color and design, made up in the
latest Metropolitan Styles at popular prices only.
Ask for the international Genuine All Wool Line.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-15
INCREASE IN LAND BUYERS.

The loss of employment through the
contraction in industrial output as an
incident of dull times of the past two.
years has led thousands Of workman
to listen to the call of the soil. To be
a high salaried employe when business
is booming is one picture, and to walk
the earth seeking employment and
finding none is quite another side Of
a mechanics condition. While min
ing and manufacturing have been
greatly reduced in the magnitude Of
operations, there has been no cessa-
tion of activities on the farm. Every
where in the past two years farmers
have not only produced bountiful har-
vests but ell the products Of the farm
have sold at good prices.
The movement of population to
farms has been Of extraordinary pro-
portions during the past twelve
months. Several government reser-
vations have been opened for SETTLE
ment, and in some instances the COM
monwealths have extended payments
of land over number of years. To
South Dakota there has been an ex-
Itraordinary movement from cities in
answer to the call of the soil. Pro-
badly rs per cent of the people who
are making new homes in this state
unfamiliar with agriculture, but they
possess the courage to try to become
successful farmers. Others have mi
grated to the country, where no man
is compelled to stand idle because no
one gives him employment.
II one consults the newspapers he
will discover an unusual number of
advertisements Of farm lands at very
attractive prices.
Agriculture is now recognized as
the nations leading industry, as the
annual output Of the farms has attain
ed a value of $4,000 ,0OO, 900. While
the government practically has no
more land to give to settlers, there
are plenty of large unimproved agri-
cultural districts to supply urgent de-
mand for small farms. With prices
at their present high level agriculture
has become the most staple and pro-
fitable Of all the professions. The
rapid increase of the non-agricultural
population is one Of the primary
causes Of present high prices for farm
products.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-15
sCoTTY PHILIPS CHOICE.

People in Rapid City are discussing
the advisability of establishing a
buffalo park near that city. Scotty
Philip has been asked to submit an
opinion, and that gentleman says:
''The subject OF state buffalo herd
has been agitated by several parties
and / think it a feasible proposition
to be undertaken, either by the state
or national government. l would be
glad to see the park successfully locat-
ed in the Black Hills, and prefer the
vicinity of Rapid City for the park.
l believe the scenery on Rapid Creek
Canyon the equal of anything in the
world, certainly as good as anything
| have ever seen. The buffalo park
would make a great drawing card for
Rapid city"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-15
WHEN

When a republican speaker is elect
ed by democratic votes
When Cannonism and the rules are
enthroned by bipartisan support
When the free lumber pledge of
the democratic platform is repudiat-
ed by the votes of the majority of
democrats in the senate and house of
representatives
When the free lumber pledge of
the democratic platform is repudiat-
ed by the votes Of the majority of
democrats in the senate and house of
representatives
When the real fight on an Aldrich
tariff is made by progressive" who
are mostly republicans
When republican duties on sugar,
lumber, oil, iron, ore and cotton are
retained by democratic support
Isn't it about time to consider a
division of the electorate in accord
ance with the real issue of the people
versus special privilege? Exchange.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-15
CAPITOL COMMISSION MEET

The capitol commission at its meet.
ing which adjourned Friday, provided
for advertising for bids for the sink.
ing of gas we'll on the capitol
grounds to provide gas for the power,
for operation Of electrical and 9th er
machinery. They also provide for
advertising for bids for the grading
of the western portion of tine capitol
grounds, covering that portion on
which the buildings are located; and
for the Offering for sale Of the old
capitol building on the seventh Of
August, the purchaser to remove the
building from the grounds as soon as
the new building is occupied, Under
an enactment Of the last leg isla tive
session, the city of Pierre has pref
erence right Of purchase, the original
building having been built by the
city and donated to the state. A.
number of bills were allowed their
amounts being sufficient to wipe out
the cash on hand and require q few
warrants to go to registrations. While
there is due the capital fund from
sale of lands about fifty thousand dol
lars, in deferred payments, such
money due carries a higher rate Of in
terest that will register warrants and
for that reason it Is considered cheap
er to carry them longer than to sell
them in. The new capitol is seventy
five per cent completed and payed for
and sales of land continue, there will
be no great amount drawn on the gem
eral fund for the paying for the whole
building.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-15
TWO IRE PARDONED.

The state pardon board on Friday
recommended a pardon for Tom
Burns, sent from Brown county on a
charge Of burglary. He has served
seven years and was sent up while a
mere boy.
A pardon was also granted to Harry
Bolborn, sentenced to two years for
horse stealing. Holborn was never
in the penitentiary, having appealed
his case. The pardon was granted on
the recommendation of Judge Bouch-
er OIL account of new evidence which
was not presented when the case was
tried.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-15
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Blunt Advocate: Rev. Father
Stencil was over from Pierre Satur-
day and met with the committee in
charge Messrs. Sturgeon, Quinn,
Whalen and Dolohery-and awarded
the contract for building the new
Catholic church to Wiedenman &
Tresilan, the price being $2T59. This
much outlaid in the building alone
exclusive of altar and yestIy fixtures
and other usual additions for the
convenience and decoration of the
edifice should make a very attractive
house Of warship for the society
which up to this time has never had
4 mGnlaE ehaseh lnne IN tl1is place.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-15
BILLIONS GROWING.

With the corn and oats prospects in
the west and southwest the best ever
known in July, and estimated increase
over last years crop of more than
500, 900 bushels and more than 25O, 900
bushels in excess of the record break
ing harvest of 1906; with unpreced-
ented prices for cash grains prevail
ing in spite of the prospects for the
biggest crop in the country's history;
with the granaries cleaned out at this
time Of the holdover harvest, as they
have not been for many years, owing
to the high prices that have prevailed
for months; with the tariff bill near
ing its final disposition in Washing
ton, and the business world clearing
the decks for record smashing dash,
the country is believed to be enter
ing upon period of prosperity that
will surpass even the memorable re-
ylval and expansion of the Mckinley
era.
The government crop report esti-
mates, based on present prospects, an
aggregate harvest of all grains of s.
O62. 100000 bushels, of 725, 500, 900
bushels more than the harvest of 1908
and 100000 bushels in excess of
the record breaking harvest of 1906,
when the yield was 1885, 900, 900 bush
els.
In short, the greatest crop of GER
eals ever raised in the United States
is growing to maturity, according to
indications.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-15
WESTON STILL WALKER.

Blue Canyon, Cal, July 8. Edward
Payson Weston, the pedestrian, pass
ed through here today. He left Cisco,
fourteen miles above Blue Canyon,
at 9:3O a. m. He expected to spend
the night at Colfax.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-15

Once again the bottom lands along
the Vermillion river are covered with
three to six feet Of water, and thous-
ands of acres of crops are destroyed.
The river is the highest known for
many years, in fact the old settlers
say that the memorable food of 1881
is the only instance known of the
river being higher than at the present
time.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-15

Another cave, filled with natural
wonders, has been discovered four
miles south Of Rapid City, on the
ranch Of H. 81. Brayman. This new
ly discovered cave is said to equal the
famous Wind cave, near Hot Springs
which the government has made a
resort Of natural and national interest.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-15

Crop prospects in central South Da-
kota were never brighter than they
are right now. Crops are further ad-
vanced than on this date in any pre-
vious year, and are growing fast.
Corn is three feet high and is looking
fine.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-15

Praying for the eradication of mo-
squitos will not accomplish a great
deal. You've simply got to hit 'em
and hit 'em hard.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-15
A man is worth what he gives the
world, not what he gets from it.

Most people would gladly admit
that their forefathers came over in
the Mayfiower, but few will admit
that their ancestors came to America
to escape Imprisonment for poverty.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-15

1t takes rich man to draw check,
a pretty girl to draw attention, a
horse to draw cart, a porous plaster
to draw the skin, a topper to draw a
cork and an advertisement in your
home paper to draw trade. Send in
your ad. for the drawing.