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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14
a CHANGED CONDITION.

The people of this country will not
stand for such degrees OF offensiveness
in moving pictures have
been imposed upon the public In some
sections during recent years. The
public conscience has been touched
lately and the band Of disapproval will
hereafter be placed upon pictures OF
the baser sort in all respectable COM
munities. Parents are coming to real
ize the need for having care and
children OF tender years will not lon
ger be permitted to gaze upon the daz-
zling canvas covered with rude fig
ures, scenes of nice, or drunken de-
bancheries. The time for action has
arrived and the leaven is atswork.
It will be remembered that Beulah
Binford, the notorius woman in the
Beattie wife-murder case. was engaged
by q manufacturer OF moving picture
films In New York City. But the po-
lice authorities of that city even
would not stand for the suggestion and
her posing before the camera for the
amusement OF men and women OF low
ideals came to naught. The pictures
were suppressed In New York and
elsewhere throughout the country
whenever an attempt to exhibit them
was made. The New York censorship
of motion pictures is said to be very
effective, having attained the reputa-
ton of suppressing many representa-
tions of crime and the exclusion of
thousands of pictures untitled for pre-
sentation before the young.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14

Just to think OF Organized Labor
having waster $1S4,s50.93 in the de-
Tense OF the Mcnamara brothers who
confessed to the charges Of murder
and dynmtting preferred against them
at Los Angeles. Cal. Chief Counsel
Darrow received of this sum $4,000.
A greater imposition upon labor was
never perpetrated. The total amount
raised was $194,612.5S which is almost
covered by the items of disbursement.
Will wonders never cease?
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14

The state Insurance Commissioners,
Hon. James r. Young has issued spe-
cial letter 10 to lt;tAcre;cS SHOWING
the great danger from fire loss and
loss of life through improperly INSTALL
ed moving picture shows. He thinks
the long picture reels for these shows
are exceedingly inflamable and says
every one of these machines should be
placed in a fre-proof bath. His sug-
gestion are entitled to serious consid-
Grafton. e
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14


The postal savings banks continue
to multiply. There are, already about
5000 branches with deposits aggregat-
ing something like $12,0OO,OOO. Under
the rule no person is allowed to de-
post more than 500 in any one month
or $500 in year. 1t is said that con-
gress will be called upon to remove
this restriction so that the usefulness
of these institutions may be enlarged.
The need for them, in the first place is
not yet apparent to many people es-
pecially amongst the bankers. But if
we ordinary mortals are to be helped
by the postal savings banks there
must be some merit in them.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14
SALE OF LAND UNDER FORE.
CLOSURE.

The consideration of certain mort
gage or deed OF trust, from J. H. Rip
ley and wife, Annie M. Ripley, dated
Sept. Ii, 1907, and recorded in book Of
mortgages "a, page 1872, in the office of
the Register of Deeds for Henderson
county, n. c., being broken and the
debt thereby secured being due and
unpaid, by virtue of the terms of the
said mortgage, or deed OF trust, and
the powers therein contained, on the
#twenty-sixth (26th) day of December,
1911, at IL III. at the court house door
in Hendersonyille n. c., we will sell
at public auction for. cash the follow
ing described real estate:
Lying and being in Hendersonville
Henderson county, N. c., be-
ginning at stake on the north side OF
Academy street (now 4th ave. W)
just Ut feet east Of Blythe street, and
runs with Academy street west LIT
feet to Blythe street: thence south
with Blythe street 365 feet to stake,
corner of Mary F. Ripley's lot; thence
east with her line and the course OF
her line III feet, more or less, to
point due south of the beginning, con-
tanning two ca acres, more or less,
and embracing the improvements
known as the Ripley residence, and be-
ing the lot wherein the said ]. FL. Rip
ley and wife resided at the time Of the
execution OF the said mortgagesor deed
OF trust. Reference is hereby made to
the record hereinbefore referred to:
Book of Mortgages "a, page 422.
This the 18th day OF November, 1911.
FRANK A. EWBANK,
Trustee.
B. A. HAGOOD,
Assignee.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14

There is no accounting for the &C
ton of Georgia democrats. They are
as changeable as the equinoctial
breezes. Three years ago they elected
Joseph M. Brown governor over Hoke
Smith, the incumbent by decisive
majority. Last year Mr.. Smith came
back" and beat Governor Brown to a
frazle, defeated United States Sena-
tor J. M. Terrell and became cock Of
the walk" sure enough. He resigned
as governor, to become Sc nator, and
10 and behold Little Joe," Brown af-
ter an ignoimious defeat bobs up and
captures the governorship again. Out
of the LAG counties in Georgia ex-Gov-
ernor Brown carried eighty-ive. The
result is considered slap at Sc nator
Hoke Smith, only recently the peoples
idol. They feel that he broke faith
with them by resigning the Office to
which they had elected him for more
lucretive place and greater honors.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14

The Pennsylvania test farm for sale
It would seem so from the recent &C
ton of the State Board of Agriculture
in appointing committee to ask for
bids. This is one Of the most valuable
pieces Of property of its size in the
state. The farm has been paying ex-
penses and a better locality for or
chard demonstrations cannot be found
- NHyc-th Carolina. We are rot aware
of the value of these farms to the De-
partment, or the State, but if this one
must go then some of the others
should be disposed of for the same
reason, whatever that is. Business is
business. 1t is not the better policy
to send good money on uncertain er-
rands anywhere. The Board may have
a valid reason for its surprising action.
If it has the people of this section
are entitled to the facts in the case.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14

Congressman Martin w. Littleton
declares that Mr.. Bryan goes on half
cooked. " Maybe he does some times
most Of us are afflicted with this
trouble-bu he breaches orthodox do
mocratic doctrine at all times. The
objection to large proportion Of Mr..
Bryan's critics seem to be the lack for
political regularity and a crook has
no right to kick.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14

On Friday of this week directors of
the Greater Western North Carolina
Association will hold business meet
ing in Asheville. 1t is expected that
each county Of the association vii lbe
prepared to pledge the amount assess
ed to it at that time. The duty of Sc
curing the pledges was imposed upon
the directors for each county by vote
of the convention held in Henderson
vile on November 2srd. Just how
well they have succeeded In the per-
Torrance of this duty remains to be
seen.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14
Fancy Florida Oranges and Grapefruit

Direct from Florida, to arrive Thurs
day, shipment Fancy Oranges and
Grapefruit. Oranges, sizes 15Os 176s,
zoos, firm, ripe juicy fruit Bright and
Golden Russetts, Standard pack. While
they last $3.50 per box.
Grape Fruit: Have bought entire
crop of reliable grower. Firm bright
fruit sizes 54s, Gas, and smaller. A
bargain at $500 and $3.50 per box to
the trade Will have these through
December and January. Orders sol
icited. First received will have frst
attention.
HENRY F. STEWART
Merchandise Broker and Manufactur-
ers' Agent.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14
NOTICE.

have sold The Boiling Springs Bot
Ting Works to DR.. J. A. Frazier and L.
r. Scott and from this date will pay
all outstanding debts and receive all
accounts Of the company prior to Nov
ember 18th.
This the 10Th day of November.
t1-16-4tp B. W. MARSHALL
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14
HUSTLER WANT ADS
BRINGS RESULTS.

WANTED-A good miller. who can
make good meal and grind rye, and
build up the custom Of mill. Mill
lers house is much superior to the
average, has garden. Apply with
references. VIM. E Breeses BreTard
Mills; BreVard, N. G. 12-6-2t
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14

WANTED Fresh Country hams at
reasonable price. Mrs. S. L. Reese,
near depot. Hendersonville. N c
12-12-1t p
For Sale Three good milk COWS
See " @. v. shepherd.
FOR SALE Three good milk COWS.
See v. CIV. shepherd.
LOST A bunch of keys in the Bal
four section. Finder will please re-
turn to Lofts Shoe Store and receive
reward.
CHICKENS FOR SALE-Eight white
Plymoth Rock hens Will exchange
for White Legons. Apply P. o. Box
100.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14

Fen SALECut mp weed IN any aiEe
kmAs. Will sen cheap. CaH Chow
or OrT'G ghADla
FOB SALR-24 hogs weighing 80 MS
each; 50 pigs averaging 80 ms; and
eight sows bred. B. e. Edwards, Ar
den, N. G.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14

Do not wait until the last minute
to make your Christmas purchases.
Begin right now. The early shopper
gets the pick of things, any how.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14
NOTICE.

'Look ct your label On your paper
nd SEQ II Il Is up TO date. Your pa
or viii positively be discontinued
you do not come in or mail money
D pay up your subscription.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14

FOR SALE-KindIing wood already
cut up at 800 load. Call at Ed
wards HARDWARE Co, or wiring 40.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14

LOST-TWo small black pigs. Re-
ward II returned to 319 3rd ave. W.
Hendersonyille, N. G. 1tp
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14

FOR SALE CHEAP good con, a
good horse. Easy terms. See Gov
an Hyder.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14

SEE WILSON'S WINDOW
Special Sale 10 and II 1-2 cts Outing
reduced to 1-S cts per yard.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-12-14

shipp & Ewbank. Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25
Calamity joe

Congressman Cannon exaggerates
little when he says that the Ca
madam reciprocity agreement "af-
fects the prosperity of every home in
the land" II is not quite so far
reaching as that. but its beneficial
effects VIII be very widely felt That
IS not what the exSPeaker means.
lie means that a moderate reduction
OF duties on imports from Canada
viii bring suffering and distress
into every home IN the country.
OF course THAI is ridiculous; and
Mr.. Cannon's words are worth notice
only because they show what A hide
bound old reactionary he is, and
what a spectacle an Interpretation
Isl may make Of himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25

Occasionally certain events in which
there is what we call romance need
only to be put in story form to make
them twin brothers to fiction. The
following is an example:
Two men, apparently of the lower
grade Of Italians, sat chatting in q
wine shop in Naples. The face and
hands OF one were begrimed with coal
dust, for by the carrying Of that fuel
he earned his living; the other was not
at the time following any especial call
ing.
''Gennaro," said the coal HEAVIER, tell
me how to proceed to become a mem
Der Of the Camorra.'
What do you mean by the Ca
moran
Nonsense 1 know that it exists and
that you are a member of it."
well, Luigi. since you and 1 are
close friends 1 Will admit to you that
/ am a member Of the Camorra. AS
to your getting into the society, you
must prove yourself in full sympathy
with its objects, which are to enable
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25
Wages in America

Interesting conclusions are set
forth in a report recently made by
the British board of trade upon the
result of Investigations made in SO
American cities and towns into con-
ditions OF wage-earners. The in
quiry which took place in 1909. COW
ering the various branches Of the
building, engineering and printing
trades.
1t was found that the cost of food
and rent among the wage-earners
was 50 per cent greater in the Unit
ed States than in England and
Wales, but that the wages paid in
the United States were more than
twice and a quarter those paid in
England and Wales. Y Although the
wages paid are greater in America,
the investigation showed that work
was no more intermittent and that
the hours Of labor we're shorter by
six hours a week for skilled and
three and one-half hours a week for
unskilled labor Referring to the
rate of wages the report says:
1.-The margin is clearly larger. ma
king possible the command OF neces-
saTies. conveniences and the minor
IUxuries OF life TO an extent greater
than in England, although the eff
fective margin is in itself curtailed
by the scale of expenditure. The
higher expenditure is in some in
stances necessary and in others vol
untary, in accordance with a differ
ent and higher standard of mate
rial comfort"
This Is a contrast which congress
would do we'll to bear in mind in its
efforts toward tariff revision. The
difference in wages is attributed in
England to the American protective
tariff and unquestionably this con
clusion IS correct. In the readjust-
menr Of the tariff therefore, the ut
most care should be taken to pre-
serve the advantage in the matter Of
wages which American wage earners
now enjoy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25

A party OF surveyors were survey
ing along the road that ran past Far
mer Browns farm. Brown came
out and watched them attentively for
some time without speaking. At
length his curiosity got the best OF
him and he asked: What might you
being surveying for?" "A railroad -
answered the engineer. That so:
and which direction is II goin' to
rum" The engineer, thinking TO
have a little fun with the old fellow
by getting him into an argument.
pointed at his barn and answered:
Right through the middle of that
barn The old fellow Jumped up ex-
citedly and exclaimed: We'll. I be
sci darned If I'm goin' 10 stand here
and open that barn door every time
the train goes through"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25

The sale Of the great library COL
leeted by the late Robert Hoe, to
which book collectors and dealers
throughout the world have been
looking forward with eager interest.
was commenced in New York city.
The library comprises 5000 books
and manuscripts and il is expected
the sale VIII bring the highest ag-
Eregate totals of any collection ever
sold at auction, not only in Amer
tcas but in the world. The most no
table work in the collection is the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25

its members to commit crime and
evade the law. Why do you wish to
join itT'
THAT 1 may live without work. Look
at these hands and my face covered
with dust Do you suppose 1 like
such occupation? But what can / do?
II 1 steal a few Ira and am caught
go to jail But suppose L belong to
your society. / steal thousand Ira.
/ am arrested. The police suspect or
know that / am a member of the Ca
mora He from whom l stole the
money knows me and that / stole it
But he learns that if he testides
against me he viii incur the displeas-
ure of the society. When he is called
upon to identify me he cannot remem-
Der that he ever saw me before. He
pockets his loss, and 1 spend his money.
Suppose / desire to remove some
one who stands In my way. If at
tempt it alone I suffer death; IL sup
ported by your society 1 am not con-
victed-I go free.
"By the bye. Gennaro. they say the
police have got on TO the truth as to
the Cuocolo murder"
Gennaro smiled contemptuously.
'srhe police know nothing about that
matter. / know everything"
"weH. what do you known" asked
the other indifferently.
do you suppose /. who have taken
an oath not 10 reveal the secrets OF
the Camorra, would tel you, an out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25
April rs in American
History

17S1-BattIe of Hobkirk's Hill. or sec
ond battle OF Camden. S. C.; Cen
eral Greene's colonials defeated by
the British under Lord Rawdon.
ISeS-Declaration by the United States
that war with Spain began on April
81.
19O9-Charles Warren Stoddard, au-
thor and educator, died in Monte
reg, Cal; born 1914.
191O-Governor Charles q. Hughes Of
New York appointed Justice Of the
United States supreme court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25

celebrated Gutenberg bible. the first
book printed in movable type,
and probably the last vellum copy
that will ever be offered for sale.
It is in two volumes in contempor-
airy oak boards. covered with pig
skin.
This famous work was sold in Lon
don IA years ago for $4,000, and
those familiar with such books place
its valuation today at no less than
$50 nnn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25
Dividinq Line.
Taking in a dollar.

Taking in a dollar.
Spending ninety-flve-
That's the way 10 prosper;
That's the way to thrive.
On the same wage spending
Dollar, ten or SO
That's the road TO worry
And TO endless woe.
In your modest living
II you make ends meet
And just save a trifie
You're on easy street.
II they lap a little
But the other way
Then there 10 the mischief
And such things to pay.
It's not In the earning.
Though that may be small,
But it's in the spending
That you take a fall.
On a walking income
Quite too thin for style
We desire a Joy ride
Every little while.
Such a tiny margin,
ouch a slender edge
In between contentment
And the ragged edge,
One spends one more dollar,
One a dollar less.
For the one it's troubIa
For the one success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25
The Argus Daily Short Story
A Drama of the Camorra-By Arthur A. Taylor.
hted. by
Copyrighted. by Associated Literary Press

, slider. what L know about this AFFAIR?
When you are a member Of the soci-
ETY. you will know such things for
yourself"
"Oh, I care nothing about that mat
ter What 1 wish is to be able to live
without work. 1 have few soldi left.
Let US have another liter of wine"
A month later Gennaro Abbatemag-
gio was arrested for some small theft.
and Luigi Bucini went to see him I'll
Jail.
How is IT, Genndro," said the lat
ter. that you are in jail? Is your
society powerless to protect your"
Gennaro smiled. "Do you suppose
the Camorra risks interfering in petty
affairs like this? But wait till I am
tried. Then you shall see me walk
out of court a greatly wronged man."
"Weu, you see that I don't forget
you. Gennaro. I have brought you
some fruit. some bread and a liter Of
wine. / managed to get my hands on
quite large sum of money recently,
and 1 promise you that 1 will keep
you supplied with comforts as long as
It lasts"
what else can do for you%
There is something I wish you
could do for me, but that is impossi
BILE"
what is ftp
'Tuigi. 1 am IL love-"
"Now. my dear friend, you are show
ing that you have some affection for
me- Tell me all about 1t. 1t may be
that can help you. Does she live here
in Naples?"
"No; in Capua."
"What is her name"
Blanca"
"And what is that you would have
me do for you that 1 cannot do?'
Enable me to marry"
Luigi was silent for time. then said:
81 have a surprise for you. Gennaro.
I am able to place You in a position to
marry your love. You have given me
your confidence; will give you mine.
Know. then. my dear Gennaro, that
this sum 1 spoke of getting my hands
on is very large, and / covered my
tracks so well that / am not even sus-
pected. But 1 am placing myself in
your hands by telling you of it. You
can denounce me to the police and l
shall spend my time in jail instead of
my money in ease and comfort"
go on" said Gennaro impatiently.
VERY well. AS soon as you get out
of here / will divide my good luck with
you 1 viii enable you to marry this
Capuan girl you love so we'll"
"Ah, my dear Luigi, what a man you
are" said Gennaro. grasping his friends
hand, and how much shall owe you!
Neither Blanca nor / have a soldi to
marry on. but If you can lend me
enough TO set up shop / will live a
life like other people and not feel in
constant dread. This viii make the
girl love as well as me happy"
IT will lend you what you need for
q shop and enough to start you in
housekeeping. Goodby. hope soon to
see You happy and comfortable"
The next time these two men met
-Gennaro was out Of Jail and they were
sitting in the wine shop where they
FIRST conversed. Luigi was speaking.
81 have the money ready for you.
my friend. TO enable you to marry
your Blanca"
And what am 1 to do in return for
this favorT
Nothing Of any importance. You
know l have long wished to become a
member of the Camorra- I cannot do
that without leverage. But fortu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25

The st. Louis Globe Democrat calls
attention TO the remarkable growth of
the suburbs OF st. Louis on the Illinois
side of the Mississippi river. AS long
as St. Louis continues to submit to
the Ubiquitous bridge arbitrary they
will continue to grow at the expense Of
the Missouri metropolis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25

That French dealer in antiques who
Pierpont Morgan, Is in imminent dan
ger of being offered job in the Nor
gan Offices. Think OF what such skill
and ingenuity applied to high finance
might do!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25
Chance For Science.


There is nothing so banning as bald
ness. 1t comes unbidden, and 1t
spreads like a rumor in a country. VII
lage The doctors or the police cannot
stop it.
Oceans of lotions feed It and bid IL
speed. And yet science some day
fooling around with its microscope
will find the cause and show how to
lose the bald spot.
When that happy day arrives the
man who was bald, but recovered, will
feel that he is missing some of the
Joy of living If his wife doesn't pull
his hair every day.
But that will not be all for the mi
crobe that does the deed. Being train.
ed and under command Of the man
who says "Whoaw IT will be set to
work to remove whiskers painlessly.
Man will get a bottle. rub 1t on his
chin, and the poor barber will think
that something worse than a safety
razor has hit him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25

A Maurice Low, expert in interna-
tional affairs, doubts that after Japan
had swan across the Pacific ocean
IT would have left enough wind to
take the Pacific coast and cross the
divide. Mr.. Lows dobting is a good
deal more accurate than the jingoists'
dreaming
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25

Two Chicago walters who have
been thrifty and saved the humble
tips, are about to take a trip of a
month to Europe. They will tip in
turn, but mo vulgar display" is their
motto.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25

A reduction OF the wool duties
by 30 per cent will not prevent the
sheep-growing synidcates of the
Rocky mountains from making two
clips a year of their fiocks that
pasture on the public domain while
1t will sensibly increase the guam
titles of fine wool IN the clothing of
the American people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25

Ex-senator Aldrich has said that
by economic methods a good bust
ness man could save $3O0,0OO,OOo
a year in the expenditures of this
extravagant government. A small be-
ginning might be made in this di-
rectton by abolishing the useless
monetary commission of which he is
chairman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-04-25

Ex-Secretary BaIlinger announces
that he is through with public life.
But if the democratic Investigators
in congress have their way public
life is not yet through with Balm
ger.