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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08
IT CAN DO MUCH.

What can q Democratic House
do ~
THAT is often the question ask
ed by some deep dyed in the wool
Republican, who lacks argument
and doesn' t know what to say.
He backs this question, of course,
with the fact that time-not de-
sire on the part of the people, but
time is such that a Democratic
majority could not be obtained-in
the senate for the next congress.
The terms of enough Senators do
not expire so as to permit of Dem
ocrats being selected for the next
congress. So, realizing this and
that there is a Republican Presi-
dent, he argues that the Democrats
could not get their reforms enact
edinto laws. Very good then, for
argument sake. However, by the
same reasoning, the Republicans
would not be able to pass laws that
would act against the poor man,
such laws as they have been pass
ing. But, banishing all this idea
Of no concurrent action, which is
necessary for the enactment or re-
peal of laws, a Democratic House
would be a gigantic benefit to the
country In the first place a start
towards giving the people justice
has got to be made at some time,
and there is no time like the pres
ent, and a Democratic House next
time will argue strongly for an
entire Democratic administration
IN 1912. Aside from this vital
start, a Democratic House will
iniquities of the present day.
Directly at the offset it will put an
end to Cannonism. The Gar will
be ousted and the people will be
allowed to rule. Republican au-
thorities tell you Cannonism is
harmful, yet, especially Judging
by the past, there is no guarantee
that Joe Cannon will lose out.
Some '~'stand-pat'' leaders tell the
people Cannon must go, but they
offer them a stone in his place.
There is no difference between Joe
Cannon and Cannonism, and for
Republicans to offer the latter
without the former will not help
matters any.
"Then a Democratic House can
sink a probe into scandals. There
are many things which should be
Investigated. The people should
have the light turned on, and the
only way they can get such is by
having a Democratic House. The
way to prove a number of public
matters, about which there has
been dark mutterings, is to have a
Democratic House. Sometimes the
pressure becomes so great that the
Republican makes a bluff at hav-,
an investigation, but the peo-
pie by now should see through
such moves. They should realize
that it is folly and absurd for a
man to try himself. There is much
for a Democratic House to do, and
much it is going to do in the next
Wilmington Dispatch
Tor
When will ever the census bu-
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08

1t seems to be about even hon
ors between Representatives
Grant and Cowles. No one can
positively say until the campaign
ends which has conducted his can
vass on the lower plane, says the
Charlotte Observer.
We do not know anything about
conditions down in the eight dis
trict. but the "plane" up here is
far below the sky line.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08
We Conduct NoAuction ales
GOOD Of HoKE SMITH.

"Hoke Smith was nominated for
governor of Georgia over the pres
ent governor, Joseph M. Brown by
an enormous majority. The con-
test was an exciting one as indi-
Gated by the following dispatch
sent during the campaign:
1.-The past struggles of these two
are a chapter in the south most
picturesque political history,
Brown being the state railroad
commission chairman, whom Smith
anile governor three years ago,
deposed, only to have this former
chairman turn the tables by beat
ing him for governor when Smith
desired a denomination. So intense
is the interest now thatfpolls have
been taken of passengers on rail
road trains, corner groceries have
had straw votes, and it is not un-
common to poll office building ele-
vators in their flights between
floors to learn whether their oc-
5cupants preponderate for Brown
or Smith"
"Hoke Smith is a study Amer
lean. He appreciates the import
ance of keeping the special inter
ests out of political authority. In
the face Of great Encouragement
he has stod faithfully for his con-
victions. Defeated two years ago
by the corporation and liquor in
-terests, he is now victorious by a
pronounced majority, and Georgia
is to be congratulated that this
able, faithful man will again hold
the gubernational Office. Com
moner.
The above is Mr.. Bryan's esti-
mate of a former North Carolinan
who will become Governor of
Georgia for the second time. The
nomination of Mr.. Smith over
Governor Brown is quite as SUR
prising as was his defeat by this
same parsonage two years ago. 1t
just shows the fckleness of people
and the uncertainty Of politics.
Hoke Smith deserved to win over
Governor Brow ~on-na to
be a weakling rather than a mar
of pronounced convictions. And
the people Of the great State Of
Georgia realized, by experience,
their mistake in dispensing with
the services of Mr.. Smith and the
employment of "Litt1e Joe Brown
to look after their business. But
thew have shown the proper spirit
and good judgement bv correcting
their mistake at the first oppor-
funiFy. "a
Tt stands to reason that Hoke
Smith will make good. The little
spanking administered to him two
years ago may have the effect Of
convincing him that the people are
the soYereigns- and he is only their
servant.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08
SOUTH CAROLINA POLITICS


In the election for Governor of
South Carolina, held on Tuesday
there were six candidates: Feath
~erstone, who has always been a
consistent statewide prohibition
list, and who is making the RAGS
upon this issue Richards, a clean
man, a former dispensary fanatic,
but a too recent convert to prohi-
bition; Mcleod and Blease, local
optionists; Wyatt, who made the
race upon a business mans plat
FORM and John T. Duncan, re-
Gently dishonored, by the supreme
court of his state for malpractice
as an attorney, and whose plat
form seemed to be a vilification
Of everybody m general and the
editor of the State, Columbia, in
particular.
The primaries held on the Both,
seems to indicate that the people
want none of either McLoud, the
heal optionist, or Richards, whose
consistency about prohibition tIey
suspicion; or Wyatt's business"
theories; or Duncan S vilifications.
All these were eliminated, leaving
Col. Blease, of Newberry, and G..
G. Featherstone, Of Laurens to
fight the battle In a second pri-
mary to be held In two weeks.
From newspaper reports and 9th
erwise, we gather that there lis
some sort of question of the
moral fitness of Blease to fill so
exalted a position. 1t is said that
he was closely identified with the
old dispensary system during its
suspicious period, and that he
never lost an opportunity, while
senator to block and delay any
legislation looking towards the
discovery and prevention of fraud
and graft in connection with that
institution. All of this he will
have to face in his second battle.
Featherstone, has the reputa-
ton of being a clean, pure Chris
ton man, who has periodically
striven for years to rid his state of
one of the. greatest evils of all the
ages:-the manufacture and sale
of alcoholic liquors.
In this state of affairs it is In
teresting to speculate upon what
the voters of the proud little state
of South Carolina will do. Will
they forget the characters and
fitness, and records of the two
men, and vote only upon the liquor
question? Ifthat be the case, Nc
Loud, local optionist, ought to
have had the lead, Tor he at Least,
had the advantage of a spotless
reputation. Our guess, however,
is, that the people of that state are
not going to pay much attention
to the liquor question in this fight.
The question will probably be, who
is the man and what is his record
a sa citizen rather than what is
his position on che liquer ques-
ton.
Anyway it will be a fight to the
finish and we shall watch it with
interest.
-AON--
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08
IT'S A JOKE.

Hftf&E E -seE sEEEFaH aH r#=1 eaFE ttEf
The idea President Taft is adj
vancing with reference to tariff
revision by piece near does not
appeal to any body seriously. TIE
people took Mr.. Taft at his word
two years ago when he promised
needed relief by way of revision,
event of his election. But after
his complete surrender to Cannon,
Payne and Aldrich, Immediately
following the converting of all ex-
traordinary session Of congress
called by him for the purpose of
revising the Dingley law, it need
not be surprising to find the people
turning away from him.
The performances that charac-
terized Mr.. Taft's extra session
and the regular term following
are not calculated to inspire con-
idence in his administration
amongst the masses. The favored
classes got what they wanted, as
the democratic press and speakers
prophesied, during the campaign,
would be the conclusion if the re-
publicans should have a majority
in the house and re-elect Joseph
G.. Canonn speaker. There are en-
tirely too many trust-made rep
vesentatives in both houses of con-
gress for the common people to
secure a square deal. And some
of them own stock in trusts them
selves. Senator Aldrich is inter-
ested in a rubber trust; Senator
Scott, of West Virginia, in a glass
ware combination; Senator War
rem is mixed up in some sort of
wool monopoly; Senator Guggen-
helm owns large holdings In lead
mines; Senator Hale's family are
in a print. paper combine, and
other instances could be recited
showing the lack Of representa-
ton of the average citizen. In
the case of Senator Aldrich the
New York World speaks out and
says:
That the Intercontinental Com
pany, in which Senator Aldrich is
a commanding figure, handles 55
per cent Of all that is produced of
a certain crude Mexican rubber;
that all its rubber product is
bought by the Rubber Trust of Mr..
Aldrich's friend Colt; that the
purchase contract between the
Aldrich company and the trust
was made after an interesting sug-
gestion that the former might en-
ter the manufacturing field, as its
charter permits and that the In
tercontinental has earned for Mr..
Aldrich and its other owners the
vast profit of 100000 a month
since the new tariff was imposed
these are some observations that
cynical Wall street, as elsewhere
related, makes upon the modest
financial ventures of a maligned
statesman.
There is another point that will
interest buyers Of raincoats and
rubber shoes. In the very year
after the tariff was "equalized''
from 80 to 35 per cent. at the in
stance Of Mr. Aldrich's senate
committee, and in the very report
which tells how prices had to be
raised to home consumers because
Of the high cost Of Mexican and
other crude rubber. the boast is
made of the greatly increased ex-
port Of manufactured rubber
goods-of goods sold in the mar
kets of the world without any pro-
lection whatever.
It is an old story. It is not a
pretty story. Not all Mr.. Aid
rich's explanations can make it
pleasant reading in the house
holds of the poor.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08

Maj. Chas. M. Stedman is out
on the hustings in the Fifth dis
trict and Governor Kitchin is Civ
ing him some valuable assistance.
Dollars to doughnuts that he dem
ocrats will carry the Fifth this
year.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08

A joint debate between the CUB
irrational candidates in Tennessee
would be interesting, to say the
least. And Governor Patterson
wants it, if half what the press
and people over there been saying
about him be true the republican
mud pr. bibition den ,crats have
nothing to fear in a joint debate,
They ought to. accept the Cover
nors challege with a moments
hesitation.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08

Mr.. Roosevelt may throw an
occasional bouquet at the stand
patters' but his sympathes
are with the insurgents all right.
He knows which way the cat is
going to jump. You can't lose
Teddy.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08
Senator Cummins evidently was
not very seriously impressed with
the Taft harmony letter" He
continues to- ttinsurge."

Mr.. Gudger is elated over the
prospects for his election. Demo
Gratis in every county are evincing
unusual interest in the contest and
this condition brings hope of a
large majority for their standard
bearer. Why not make it 1900?
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08

When will ever the census bu-
reau give the public any informa-
ton regarding the population of
our larger and smaller cities?
Some of them must have increased
in population beyond expectation.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08
DEMOCRATIC DOCTRINE.

1ue0dOre hOOSeVe1L,
M has for several days been.
solring the West breaches good
democratic doctrine all right.
Here are a few of his utterances.
"A lie on the stump is worse
than a lie in private life. I be-
lieye in the Kansas idea that a
mar should keep the pledges he
makes, and / have no use for the
man who makes campaign pledges
and then does not keep them
1T is necessary that laws should
be passed to prohibit the use of
corporate funds directly or In
directly for political purposes; it
is still more necessary that such
laws should be thoroughly enforc-
ed. Corporate expenditures for
political purposes, and especially
such expenditures by public SER
vice corporations, have supplied
one of the principal sources of
corruption in our political af4
fairs"
l do not wish to see the nation
forced into ownership of the rail-
ways if it can possibly be avoid
ed, and the only alternative is
thoroughgoing and effective regu-
lation which shall be based on a
full knowledge of all the facts,
including a physical valuation of
the property.
II believe that the officers, and
especially the directors, Of cor
porations should be held personal
ly responsible when any corpora
ton breaks the law"
81 believe in a graduated income
tax on big fortunes and in an
other tax, which is far more easily
collected and far more effective
graduated inheritance tax on
big fortunes, properly safeguard
ed against evasion and increasing
rapidly in amount with the size
of the estate"
eve need 70 set our faces like
flint against mob violence Just as
against corporate greed; against
violence and injustice and law
lessness by wage workers just as
much as. against lawless cunning
and greed and selfish arrogance
of employers"
This sounds a good deal like
Brvaa, doesn' t it? Colonel Theo-
dee advocates insurgent, and
democratic doctrine right along
since he got his bearings after re-
turning from that extended hunt
ing trip. He then threw a Ettlesop
to Mr.. Taft the other day, but just
listen at extracts from his recent
speech on new nationalism, tersely
told:
eve must drive the special in
terest out of politics"
"There can be no effective con-
troll of corporations while our poll
teal activity remains"
81 believe that the officers, and
especially the directors, of cor
porations should be held personal
ly responsible"
"There must be an expert tar
if commission"
81 believe in a graduated in
come tax and a graduated inheri-
lance tax on big fortunes"
Conservation is a great moral
Excepting the suggestion of
creating an expert tariff COM
mission" these ideas, every one,
originated in the fertile brain of
William Jennings Bryan, who is
progressive Of progresssives.
But Mr.. Roosevelt got the habit
of stealing democratic doctrine
he was president and it is
hard to forget old tricks.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08

The bear that terrorized that
millionaire colony in Conn, re-
It must have escaped from the
New York cotton, exchange dur
ing the excitement some days ago.
excitement some days ago.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08

The ever welcome summer girl
is slowly, but surely dropping out
of sight. We shall all miss her.
.Fewitching smiles and long for the
approach of the next season.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08

Democrats do not need to pay
much attention to the tariff this
year. just as well to let the re-
publican leaders fight it out.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08

And still the republicans go to
Beverly with their tales of woe
and Mr.. Taft promises aid and
comfort to all of them.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08

Those Georgia Democrats have
not only called Hoke Smith back
to the Governors chair, but en-
dorse him for president. Carry
ing this thing too far, it seems, to
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08

"Teddv" landed the nomination
FOR Willie two years ago. He
is likely to take it himself two
wears hence. Four wears is a
painfully long vacation for ssthe
Strenuous asF us a8As
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08

1t is just a little bit amusing
how the republicans run away
from joint debate with democratic
candidates. They should, at least,
show some kind of courage.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08

When it comes to drawing the
crowd Colonel Roosevelt has got
a circus beat a block. He has got
EN- agoin' out West all right.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08

The Colonel is certainly having
a bully time out West
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1910-09-08

These be September days "Fall
right enough. y Ideal mountain
weather.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-05
BROGDON.

Brogdon, March 4.-Mr. Pringle
Brunson has resigned his position in
the store Of Mr.. w. T. Brogdon and
VIII leave In fe days for Pough-
keepsie. y. Y. where he will pursue
a business course.
Miss Grace Brogdon has returned
from most delightful trip to Tampa
and other places OF interest in Flori-
da.
Miss Susie Brogdon Ia In Sumter
this week visiting her sister, Mrs.
White.
Mrs Bryan, OF Georgetown, is on a
visit to her sister, Mrs. Cornelia
White.
Mr.. j. c. Stukes, who has been suf-
fering from a painful, though not So
rious accident. is slowly recovering.
A good deal Of interest is manifest
ed In the blind tiger cases, and sew
eral' In town today for the purpose Of
listening to the proceedings in the Re-
corder's court
Rains for the past week have Mac
ed the roads In a bad conditjon-tbe
helds are entirely too wet TO plow and
farmers are almost completely tied IN
as IT were.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-05
Thames Pleads Guilty.

When the five cases against Charles
Thames were called he plead guilty in
four cases and the fifth was mol pross-
ed. He made plea of guilty, but ad-
ded to 1t that he was innocent, and
the Recorder would not accept that
He then entered an unconditional plea
Of guilty in the four cases and was
fined $50 or 80 days in each case.
Husband and Wife Plead Guilty.
John Windham and his wife, Min
ME, came up and plead guilty to SELL
ing whiskey. 1t was developed in the
case against Fred Bradweu that they
were doing a thriving business. John
was given a fine Of 800 or so days.
while his wife, Minnie, got $50 or 80
days.
Two cases against John Reese were
mol prosed.
Court then adjourned till $3.50 this
afternoon.
The first case this afternoon will be
the case against Frank O'Donnell.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-05
sdTTHVHLK.

Smithville, Feb. Isl am glad to-
day is the last Of the winter months.
1t is hoped We will have better wealth
er now. No wonder people are sick
everywhere, thunder clouds one night
and by twelve the next day everything
Is wrapped in Ice.
Very little farm work is being done.
owing to the weather. The rain, how
ever, is needed, as the rainfall has
shown a deficiency recently. The
streams and the wells need more rain
fall There is hardly a we'll that af-
fords sufficient water at this time.
Very little garden work has been
done.
The youngest child of Mr.. and Mrs
j. "A. Stuckey has diphtheria.
Mr.. T. c. Roberts has gone to Sum-
ter today.
Mrs. Bert Bradley, of Braun, spent
Saturday afternoon with friends at
Smithville.
MT. ana Mrs. Bennie Mathis spent
Friday afternoon with Miss Coolsey
Robertson.
Whooping cough Is prevalent in this
section.
MISS Daisy Brown has returned
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. n. Dunlap spent
Saturday at Salem.
DR.. Carson has moved to SmithviIle
where he will practice his profession.
He comes here very highly rcommend-
ed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-05

The chief Of one Of the most garish
hotels In Paris. Just to show his re-
sources, has framed up a dinner to
cost $4OO per plate. But 1t has never
been ordered, and without an Ameri-
can to order It, the chief is in despair
of ever being able to display his great
est ability. The circumstances has
led to the discussion concerning the
cost Of dinners now and In the past.
King Milan, Of Servia, once ordered
dinned In Paris, to cost $40 per
plate. but this is no longer a costly
meal. There was a dinner given to
King Edward Of England, then Prince
OF Wales. ten years ago, at which the
twenty-three diners drank 5000
francs worth OF one particular wine,
or about $21 worth Of wine apiece.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-05
From The Daily Item, March 3.

From The Daily Item, March 8.
When court convened this morning
the case against Fred Bradwell was
called and was tried without jury or
attorney. The father of the defen-
dant, Mr.. Robert p. Bradwell con-
Quoted tn case for his son.
Fred made good witness in his
own behalf and impressed the prose-
cution with his honesty and sincerity,
and Mr.. Jennings asked the Recorder
to dismiss the case.
The following are the proceedings
in the case in full:
Detective Adams testified that on
Feb. End before 12 O'Clock he went
in Fred Bradwelrs place Of business.
and said, "Can we get a drink to-
day?' Fred said, Maybe we can get
some" Adams gave Fred IS cents
and went out and down to the Union
Station. When he came back Fred
had the whiskey. The bottle was put
in evidence.
On Feb. 22nd, he went in the place
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-03-05
RETURNS TO SOLDIERS HOME.
Veteran Walker, Who Said "Damn,
Allowed to Come Rack.

Columbia, March 2.-Suspended be-
cause he said damn" at the break
fast table, and was alleged to have
been guilty Of other misconduct, j.
M. Walker, the old Confederate SOL
dier. has been PRINTED to return to
the Soldiers Home. His dismissal
stirred up quite a sensation, and ne
was taken into the aims house Of this
county.
Mr.. Walker claimed that he had
been unjustly treated, and the legis-
lative committee on penal and char
liable institutions made mention Of his
case, stating that the action in dis
missing the old soldier was not up.
held by the committee. But 1t was
learned on the day Of the reception at
the Soldiers Home that perhaps, the
commandant did right in suspending
the old man If his conduct had been
such as was reported. At any rate,
such was the opinion Of soldiers who
served in the War Between the States,
who were out at the home on that day
and who took occasion to investigate
this special case. And today Mr..
Walker Is permitted to return to the
Home.