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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21
BACK HOME MOVEMTNT.

There is a determined effort ION
foot" to bring wandering Tar Heels
back to the State and it will prove to
be a movement in the right direction.
The scheme-it is nothing less-was
inaugurated by the Greater Charlotte
Club and the initial effort OF that en-
terprising collection of patriotic
North Carolinians resulted in the or
~ganization, on Tuesday, of TThe
North Carolina Home Makers Asset
ation.". This occurred at a meeting
of newspaper men, railroad promot-
ers and representatives of various
commercial bodies held in the Queen
City, who came cut in large numbers
to start the ball rolling.
Organization was effected, with
Senator Lee s. Overman as presi-
dent; W. C. Dowd as vice president,
and DR.. 1. N. Faison, of Charlotte;
Fred A. Odds, of Raleigh, and James
H. Game, of Ashevile, as executive
committee. A board of governors,
two members from each congression-
al district, was named, as follows:
Congressman John H. Small, Wash
ington; DR.. Charles Laughinghouse.
Greenville; w. A. Finch, Wilson;
Archibald Mcdowell, Scotland Neck;
J. A. W~estbrooks, Mount Olive; C. L.
Stevens, New Bern; Henry A. Lon
don, Pittsboro; Josephus Daniels,
Raleigh; R. J. Reynolds, Winston
Salem; A. M. Scales, Greensboro;
Joseph A. Brown. Chadbourn; G.. N.
Evans, Wilmington; H. C. Dockery,
Rockingham; H. A. Page, Aberdeen;
R. R. Clark, ~Statesville; R. A. Dough
ton, Sparta; w. A. Graham, Lincoln
ton; r. w. Vincent, Charlotte; N.
Buckner. Asheville; and w. A. Smith,
Hendersonville.
This is a fine beginning and if all
of these wide-awake citizens get busy
many Struggling" Carolina boys will
be reminded of their mistake in wan
dering away and induced, like the
p1OOlSo1 VI O1OS W 4CI0AA ~ SAAO ACSAA
land of possibilities. 1t is announced
that a secretary and manager will be
elected later on by the executive COM
mittee. He should be a Give wire"
and devote his entire time to the
work, if it is to prove of real value,
The object of the organization is
stated to be for the promotion OF
immigration and the industrial and
agricultural development of the
State" The class of emigrants to
be sought are former Tai Heels who
will find little difficulty in adjusting
themselves te conditions here.
We do not especially like the idea
of begging folks to return home, but
a mild invitation setting forth the lat
fractions, advantages and possibilities
of the old State at present, will be
all right and this paper wishes to &C.
operate with the Association in its
laudable
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

Their opposition is to be aggressive
and this means a flight to the teeth !"
Having assisted the democrats in
passing three tariff reform measures
only to be vetoed by Mr. Taft, they
have rightly determined to turn their
guns upon him. They represent a
new alignment in republican politics,
but can in no way he classed "a new
group in capitalistic politics" and
are not apt to land in the s~ocialistic
fold, even though they may like to
firt with the lone socialist in con-
gress.
Berger is a great talker" and his
reference to his insurgent associates
indicates that he is somewhat OF a
Joker, also. It is rather hard for the
insurgents to be told that they rep
resent a new group in capitalistic pol
itics," after they have proven them
selves "patriots." according to sena-
tor vardaman, and we protest. The
socialist congressman has erred and
should be reprimanded by the caucus
of his party in congress "~instanter. !"
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21
MAINE ALL RIGHT.

On Tuesday morning the liquor
forces throughout the country Joined
in celebrating what they~supposed to
be a signal victory over the temper
ance forces in prohibition Maine.
But they began rejoicing too soon, for
later returns caused their hopes to
sink within them. Returns from
the cities came in first and gave the
whiskey advocates such a long lead
that even the prohibition leaders
were almost-ready to concede defeat.
However, the corn stalk folks were
yet to be heard from and when the
result of their efforts became known
the supposed majority against prohi-
bition had been wiped out and then
some. The country people may
usually be relied upon in a great
crisis. They are the hope Of every
country any way-the salt Of the
earth, so to speak. The loss of
Maine to prohibition at this time
would have been a positive shame.
and all honor is due those sturdy
farmers who saved the day.
Prohibition was written in the
constitution of Maine some twenty
seven years ago and no liquor has
since been legally sold, except on
prescription. On the day preceding
the recent election Mrs. Lillian M.
Stevens, national president of the
Woman Christian Temperance Union,
who was the leader in the fight to
retain the prohibition amendment,
gave out this statement.
81 expect now as I have from the
first that we shall win a victory fer
constitutional prohibition in Maine. l
don't believe the business men of
Maine will vote to inaugurate a sys-
tenn that will bring the saloon in COM
petition with their business life, and
l don't believe the tax payers gen
orally will adopt a plan that will raise
their taxes and endanger their fami-
lies"
1t is a pleasure to note that the
prediction of Mrs. Stevens was reali2
cd. The prohibition forces rightly
regard it a great victory and North
Carolina had a part in it, furtiah!ng
Ex-Governor r. + Glenn who is one
o. the most ii tive temperance lee
turers in the country. 1t is, indeed,
glorious.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21
The Harvest Moon Explained

In accordance with our annual cas-
tom, we will say hat the harvest
moon is that moon that is full near
the autumnal equinox.
The peculiar phenomeon about the
harvest moon is that it rises immed-
lately after sunset for several con-
secutive days. This phenomeon made
by the ecliptic and the moons orbit
with the horizon at this season of the
a It was first called the 'Hary-
est Moon by the farmers of the north
of England. whose haryests were
gathered about this season of the
year and the bright light of the fill
moon for several consecutive days en-
abled them to work longer in gather
ing their harvests.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

The elections in Canadian pro-
vinces so far held have been dis
appointing to advocates of r~eciproc'-
ty with the United States. The an
nexation bug-a-boo has been worked
overtime and changed man. votes.
Rut there is yet hope that a majority
If the provinces may see the wisdom
of ratifying the agreement and elect
representatives to parliament pledged
to support the past.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

The third annual Governors Con-
ference has been in conference at
Spring Lake. New York, since
Tuesday. The visitors were welcom-
ed by Governor Woodrow Wilson, of
New Jersey. Governor Harmon, of
Ohio, another piece of presidential
timber, was on hand, but when asked
about political matters he-said: 81
am here to listen to what others have
to say, not to talk myself. 1t is
neither the place nor the time to talk
politics" This is sensible talk at a
n~on-political meeting.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21
&c POLITICS"


A ne naT7e has been coined for
the ir,rge2t republicans which
pleases ne efa-dpatters immensely.
Victor Rerger, the lone socialist,
from IL Fifth congressional district
CT Wisconsin, has this to say of them:
"Taft, who was elected by an over
whelming majority less than three
years ago, barely escaped having one
of his veto messages over-ridden with
the help of a large number CT represe-
senatives who had been elected on
the anne ticket as he. So much is
certain. the Insurgents are neither
Republicans nor Democrats They
surely are not Socialists, although
they like to firt with some of our
principles and some CT our voters.
They represent a new group in capt.
talistic politics"
Congressman Berger is mistaken.
In many ways, the insurgents have
shown themselves to bel band of pa
triots. They have taken themselves
out of the old republican ranks and
stood with the democrats for reform
measures in a number of instances.
Their leader, SenatoT LaFollette, has
gone to the length of declaring him
self a candidate for the presidential
nomination against President Taft;
Senators Cummins, Bourne and other
erstwhile republican leaders have
lined up for the Wisconsin man and
the bulk of the insurgents will follow
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

The Ashevile Citizen says: Hen
dersonvilie is to have a new electric
railroad. It has passed the dream
stage and has actually become a re-
atty, for they are actually laying the
steel rails. The removal of the cross
ties, however, from the sidewalks
viii wipe out a handy resting place
for devoted couples who court by
moonlight" Yes, but having passed
the dream STAGE the city feels un-
der no obligation to make provisions
for the convenience of "dreamers."
See?
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

The Corporation Commission made
no mistake in selecting Mr.. S. A.
Hubbard, of Reidsville, for assistant
bank examiner to succeed Chas. v.
Brown who was recently promoted to
State Examiner as the successor of
J. Kemp Doughton, resigned. Mr.
Hubbard is an experienced bank man.
and will prove himself a capable and
faithful official. He is. besides. an
effective working democrat.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21
YES, BE IS A MAN.

M
Locke Craig is out making speeches
just as if some one was after him
New Bern Sun.
Perhaps, in appearance, but still
not the true status. It is not because
this is nigh on to campaign year. nor
because Locke Craig fears opposition
that is making the little giant of
the west make speeches the de-
lightful Locke Craig habit. He
knows how to speak and it is always
a pleasure for people to hear him. He
is in. strong demand, and the beauty
about it all is that when he does
speak the people hear an orator, and
they learn something. Craig is not
a. selfish man. His strongest speech
making has been done in behalf of
others, and his noblest efforts were
made in his time Of defeat. After be-
ing defeated for the Gubernatorial
nomination in 1908 he Immediately
got upon the stump and spoke con-
stantly and powerfully for the Demo
cratic party and w. w. Kitchin. Above
all else, Locke Craig is a man.-Wil-
nington dispatch.
Locke Craig makes speeches, only
in response to invitations which come
to his unsolicited, and not for fear
someone is latter him" He loses
sight of self in rendering service to
his people and the Dispatch is ever
lastingly right in it's estimate OF
Craig, the real a He is the same
unselfish, patriotic North C~arolinian.
whether in victory, or defeat. standing
ever for the interests of the masses,
who re pose in him the utmost con
fdence and esteem. Yes, "above all
else, Locke Craig is a man."
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

The decision of Chief Justice Ira B.
Jones to resign and become a candi-
date Tor governor against Cole l..
Rlease in South Carolina next year is
interesting and the newspapers of
that commonwealth are elated over
the announcement. 1t has long been
the custom of South Carolina folks
to give their governors a second
term, but there are exceptions to all
rules and they cannot be censured
for throwing precedence to the four
wind of the earth in this instance.
Governor Blease has shown himself,
by his own conduct, utterly unworthy
of the confidence reposed in him by
the voters of South Carolina at the
last election, and should not be re-
elected. He is not the type of man
who should preside over the affairs
of any state.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21
FIRST WOMAN DIPLOMAT.
Uruguay Sends Miss Luisf to Brusso,.
&c Attache

Washington, D. c.. Sept. 14.-rbe
State Department was advised TO-DAY
ty the Government of Uruguay of the
appointment Of the first woman in
history t a nations diplomatic corps.
Miss C1othide Luisi, of Uruguay. has
been named by her government a.
an attache of the legation at BRUSSELS.
Belgium. She is aSgraduate lawyer
having takenthe degree of doctor Of
laws at the University of Uruguay,
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

The conference of governors, in
session at Spring Lake, N. J., went on
record in opposition to invasion upon
States rights by Federal courts and
appointed a committee of three, with
Governor Harmon as chairman ito
takel such. action as may be necessary,
before the United States Supreme
court, to see that the rights CT the
States are properly protected" Right
you are governors.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21
HARMON FALLING BEHIND.

From the poll of democratic sena-
bors and members of congress made
by the Chicago Tribune at the close
OF Congress, it is evident that Gov
ernor Harmon is falling behind in
the az for the presidential nom1na-
ton. According to the poll the ONO
governor has nine friends among the
democrats of the senate, Senator
Pomerene from Ckio, two from Mary
land. two from West Virginia, n
from North Carolina, one from Ken
sueky. one from Louisiana and n
from Texas. The n from Kentucky
is Senator Paynter who gives place to
Ollie James; the n from Texas is
evidently Senator Bailey. Not a pro-
gress1ye in the senate i for Goyernc1
f1arrnon, except tie senator from his
own state. In the house Governor
Harmon has forty-three frlends-slX
teen more than two-thirds of them,
coaning from Ohio. Outside of Ohio
New York furnishes eight, South
Carolina four, Texas three and Geor-
gia, New Jersey and Mississippi two
each. Arkansas, Louisiana, Mary
lara md y st Virginia furnish four
r o. -ch. 1t will be seen that
Governor harmon has no vCtes in the
close states, except in his own state
unless New York is counted a close
state.
Champ Clark, on the contrary. has
fifty votes outside of his cwn state
and they com from twenty-one
states. Governor Wilson has forty
FIVE, from sixteen states. EX-Govern-
~ Tyo1I- hoe @hsr&non -u1.Loz frnn7 Mis-
souri, and Governor Marshall four
teen votes from Indiana.
This showing indicates that Govern
or Harmon is practically out of
the race. Clark, Wilson, Folk and
Marshall all represent progressive
democracy and the four together have
a total of 122 to so for Harmon. 1t
must be remembered, too, that Gov
ernor Harmon is stronger with the
politicians at Washington than among
the rank and file of the party. Some
of the Clark strength may be credited
to personal friendship. The seventy
five non-committals in the senate and
house can be counted as largely
against Harmon, for, as he stands out
pre-eminently as the representative
Of the reactionary element of the
party. the seventy-fye nC1-coElnittal
democrats would be for him if they
favored a reactionaFy policy. II
Governor Harmon withdraws from
the race it will become a friendly con-
test between progressiyes Com
moner.
1t may appear to the Commoner
that Governor carmen is falling be-
hind" and the poll of democratic
senators and members of congress
recently made would indicate such a
conclusion. But it is entirely too
early yet for anything like accurate
predictions concerning presidential
candidates. The poll Of senators and
congressman need o be taken seri-
OusIy, any way. The folks are go
ing to take a hand in the game at the
pro2er time and reverse the sentiment
opponents of Governor Harmon are
seeking to make of that COMPRESSION
al poll. AND when those senators
and congress men have had a few
months of associations with "the
foTl.s at home" they may vote differ
entity at the rext opportunity. 1t is
our opi2icn hat the individual, or
newspaper wfo predicts Governor
Harmon out e the race has aanother
guess coming.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

They are still figuring On the re-
suit Of the liquor fight IN Maine, both
sides claiming the victory. It viii
take an Official count to decide who
has~won.. The cities voted wet and
the country folks went dry. but it
now appears that the latter were not
sufficiently strong in numbers to save
the day. What a pity.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21


The feasibility a16 practicability
of forming an Industrial organization
looking to the development of all Wes-
ter North Carolina cities, towns and
counties is quietly being discussed in
some quarters. Splendid idea and
one that should appeal to the favora-
BILE consideration of every %enterpris-
ing citizen resident of this truly won
derland. The suggestion carries
with it the proposition of forming a
central organization, composed OF
representatives selected by the vari-
Gus communities constituting the as
so%ciational bounds, whose duties
shall be the exploitation of the attrac-
tons and advantages of the entire
western section in general, without
regard to locality. This is worthy OF
consideration to say the least.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

A newspaper dispatch from Spring
Lake. N. j. where many governors
have been in conference the past
week informs the public that the
thirteen republican executives in at
tendance are about equally divided in
preferences for the presidential NOM
onation. Tennor, of Pennsylvania
Glasscock, of West Virginia; Wilson,
of Kentucky; Hay, of Washington,
and Pothier, of Rhode Island, being
for Taft; and McGoven, of Wisconsin;
Cary, of Wyoming; Vessey, of South
Dakota; Stubbs, of Kansas. and Aid
rich, of Nebraska, favoring Mr.. Lar
Foalette. Bass. of New Hampshire,
and Eadley, of Missouri, declined to
commit themselves. 1t is apparent,
therefore. that the suggestion of
Senator La Toilette getting into the
contest for the republican nomina-
ton may yet be taken seriously. How
ever, the South will save Mr.. Taft in
the convention.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21
A NEW 'MEANEST MAN.
BIS Life Saved by Nurse, He swindles
Her With Bogus Check.
(The Chicago Inter OCEAN,

OA1N06O AACC1 OC0duJ
Here is a man who seems to de-
serve the title of the "meanest man
on earth" After Miss Eliza Lock
wood, a nurse, had stayed constantly
at the bedside of Bradford Smith, Jr
in the La Sale Hotel and nursed
him back of life when he was at the
point of death with pneumonia all
tpat she received for her services was
d worthless $500 check which he ask
ed to her cash. She had to make good
the amount out of her own earnings
and was swindled out of $35 which
she had lent her patient besides.
Temporary insanity is the defense
with which Bradford Smith, Jr, is
to reply to the charge that he had
swindIed the nurse of the money af-
Miss Lockwood told Judge Gridley,
OF the criminal court. how she had
been called to the hotel on December
IL, 1910 and found Smith suffering
from a high fever.
He was very i'll when he wrote the
check that I cashed for him." Miss
Lockwood said. "He told me a long
story of how he was the head of a
big New York firm. He seemed So
,gentlemanly and nice that 1 believed
his story and advanced him S35 of
my own money. Later I found out
that the firm in New York did not
exist and had to pay the $500. I
never received sos that was due for
m~yservices," Miss Lockwood testified.
Smith vas bre.2ght from Fort sher-
idan, Wye, ERE lie vas under ar
rest for ef! ezIernent. He is said
to be zictnent also in Or1a-
ha, Neb fcr posing a worthless
check at |. rlaee.
The def tempted to establish
on cr~oss-e.oc lie ras de-
lirous d'rg - ct1en.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

Says the Commoner: mighty lit
tie dross in the output OF the demo-
cratic house during the special ses-
sion" That's true. The members
"got down to their knitting" Early in
the session and stuck to business un-
til it closed. Champ Clark and Oscar
Underwood are not amateurs when it
comes to leadership. The Commoner
goes on to say: 'The senate has done
much better than usual this year
thanks to the aid rendered the demo-
Gratis by the insurgents" Yes, and
by the REGULARS" who .obsented
themselves from the senate chamber
on one occasion, leaving the demo
Gratis, alone, masters of the situa-
ton. The insurgents did not happen
to be "the whole show all the time.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21
Big Meetf7~ add Fellows.

indianapolis, Sept. 18.-The
openiDa ~ \ sovereign grand
lodge ming the Indepedent Or
der of I'D Fell VS. was a busy and
enthusiastic Gre. Every representa-
tive entitled tc a place on the floor
was in zea+ this morning when
the session began. All of the States
of the Union and the Provinces of
Canada were represented. John B.
Cockrum, grand sire, occupied the
chair. The visitors were welcomed
by Governor Marshall. former Vice
President Fairbanks and u. z. Wiley,
past grand master. Following the
opening formalities the regular bus
mess of the convention was taken up.
There will be no election of officers
by this convention. st. Louis dele
gates have started a spirited contest
for the convention of next year.
The pictures are always good at
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

The State of. Maine is "aI to the
good" Last year she repudiated re-
publicanism, elected a democratic
governor and legislature and will
soon be represented in the United
States Senate by two democrats. This
year she does better still by wiping
the liquor forces off the map. There
is still hope for the country.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

Jersey, has consented to address the
Texas State Fair Association to be
held in Dallas next month. If he
succeeds in capturing the delegation
from that state it will be "going
some" since Senator Bailey is an
,avowed supporter of Governor Har-
mon for president.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

1t appears that Miss Beulah Bin
ford is doomed to disappointment.
She has been rejected by New York
theatrical managers and barred, even,
by the moving picture shows. And
yet the downfall of this girl is not her
fault altogether.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

Old Mount Aetna in eruption again
means a terrified p~opulace on the is
land Of Sicily. The people are panic
stricken and go about crying for
mercy. It's awful.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

President Taft is on the war path
in the west; soc to be followed it il
said, by Senator La Toilette
other insurgent leaders. Let the fur
fly, gentlemen. It is your own affair
that presidential nomination.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

The result of that liquor fight in
Maine was a mighty close ruben
tirely too close for comfort on either
side. Now, that the people have
again indicated their wishes at the
ballot box the question should be per-
mitted to rest for a long while.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

Mr.. Bryan recently wrote: "Sena-
ator Bailey voted against the admis-
SIGN of Arizona even with the recall
stricken out but no other democrat
joined him in his objections. How
fortunate for the party that Senator
Bailey's arguments no longer infu-
ence his colleagues" Yes, and be-
cause he could not have his own way
about matters the brilliant, but un-
wise, Texan has determined ito. quit
the game and will hereafter endeavor
to manage" himself. Even this is
going to be no easy accomplishment.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

Senator LaFollette decides not to
announce his candidacy for president
yet awhile. but it is coming just the
same, maybe as a winter blast.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-09-21

Had you observed that when Wood
row Wilson talks the public "sits up
and takes notice He must be a re-
markable man.