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The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-01-05


procuring any amendments, as it
is thought to be better to endure
the evils which we now possess
than to flee to those we know
not Of.
Representative j. S. Rhodes,
speaking Of the present road law,
said that in his opinion the
law suits the peculiar needs of
this mountain country, that within
two years from now, under the
present law Henderson county will
have the most satisfactory roads
of any county in this section, and
that all that is necessary is to
supplement this law with an ener-
getic public sentiment in favor of
good roads. He paid tribute to
the worth and ability Of Supervi-
sor P. F. Patton, telling somewhat
of the wonderful changes and i'm
proyements made In the county
roads under that gentleman s SUI
pervision.
Hon. w. A. Smith followed Mr..
Rhodes in the discussion of the
resolution. Mr.. Smith said that
mo law can build roads" He
draw attention to the facts and
figures submitted by Mr.. Patton in
his interesting article in the
Daily Herald and The Hustler in
which Mr.. Patton produces the
figures which show the county
chain gang costs the tax payers
but ten dollars man per month,
invited anyone to, pick out those
clauses in the present law which
prevents the building of good
roads under it's provisions, and
commended Mr.. Patton for his
statement in the papers referred
to. He complimented Mr.. Patton
as a business man, as road build
er and as writer. Mr.. Smith
said that while other counties in
North and South Carolina are
building roads, we are talking of
changing a road law which has
proved to be effective. Speaking
of the superb Reedy Patch road
built by Mr.. Patton, he said the
road meant a largely increased
traffic into Hendersonville from
Rutherfordton, and dwelt briefly
on the advantages thereby derived
by the town.
Mr.. F. S. Wetmur told, of his ex-
periences in Iowa, where they have
good roads. Mr.. Wetmur is a
successful business man and a
good roads advocate of the kind
that builds good roads. The
members listened to his remarks
attentively.
After some further discussion,
the resolution was adopted.
Just then it was announced that
supper was ready, and a distinct
sigh of relief was heard from the
corner where sat Mr.. j. G. Nor
row. It was also noted that gen
tleman did ample justice to the ex-
cellent bivalves, and like the his
! toric Oliver Twist, asked for more.
But there was plenty, and to spare.
The oysters were were-well,
they were oysters! Great big fell
lows, and they tasted fine. There
was celery, and relishes, and dehcs
ious coffee, and other things, all
tasting good.
After everyone, including Mr.
Morrow, had had enough, Mr.. w
A. Smith was appointed toastmas-
ter, good cigars were passed
around, and different members
were called upon for remarks, Eff
forts to get big Tom Carson on his
feet were quite unayailing, he re.
fusing to say a word until almost
the last. DIR. F. V. Hunter spoke
well on the need of persistent and
iudicious advertising, of the town
President Shepherd appointed 8
committe to handle the PROPOSE
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-01-05

Misf Lucy Davis will CIV a
party IN honor of her SUI lay
school class, on Friday night, at
her home on Fifth avenue. Miss
Davis is one of the best beloved of
the many efficient teachers in the
First Methodist Sunday school.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-01-05


The following letter from Cap
tain d. G. Toms will be read with
interest. Captain Toms seldom.
has anything to say through the
newspapers, but when he has, it
is something worth reading and
then reading again. The tier
follow $:
Editos French Broad Hustler
My Dear Sir In your issle of
the 18th I notice fine article on
good roads by our townsman and
Road Supervisor P. F. Patton, all
of which I heartily endorse. II
the people of Henderson county
will read this article, take it up
by sections, and study it carefully,
without prejudice or selfish mo-
tives, they will exclaim ever word
is true, and it is our o1dy hope to
eventually succeed and enjoy good
roads. Let us, abandon all wild
cat schemes" and pull together
on the suggestions of Mr.. Patton
/ am
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-01-05
Very respectfully,
NJ. C. TOMS.

The road meeting, called by
r Representative Ewart, that he
may find out, if possible, the real
sentiments of the people of the
county respecting the present road
law, or the advisability of having
a new one. or having certain
sentiment of the people of the
will be held at he court house to-
morrow. Everyone having the
subject of good roads close to his
heart should attend this meeting,
and not only attend it but once
there get up and express his ideas.
~
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-01-05

The French Broad Hustler has
the largest circulation of any
newspaper In its territory. and is
absolutely the one best medium
Of reaching ALL the people.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-01-05

Mrs. G. E. Wilson and Mrs.
Wallace, accompanied by two of
Hendersonville's prettiest girls,
spent Wednesday in perambulat-
ing Asheville's PERCEPTIONS streets.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-01-05

Miss Matte and Jennie Davis
are the guests of their mother dur
ing the holidays.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-01-05

N44O' AA. - VO14 O1
Who has been IN the harness bus
mess 81 years. He is both coma
petent and practical, He super
vises our harness making. VIZ
will find quality and fair Pr 81
ct our store. Try as.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-01-05

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
PEOPLE and Social Incidents.

Aspinwal1 for the week end and the Berks
shire Hunt races.
Mrs C. w. Haskell and Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgar 3. Ellis. who have been at the Hotel
Aspinwall, returned to-day 70 Bridgeport
Mrs. J. A. Hance and Miss Mabel Hanoe,
Of New York. are visiting Mrs. James n.
Jesup at the Curtis Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. John 3. Calvert, Of Irving
ton, n. Y, and Mrs. Marselis Parsons
Marsells Parsons, jr.. and Miss McWilliams
OF Rye. ". r.; Mrs ID. c. Pierce, II. p.
Elliott. OF New York. and Mr.. and Mrs. W.
Irving Osborne, OF Chicago, have arrived
at the Curtis Hotel.
Mrs. Amedee spadone and Miss Margaret
Spadone, OF New York, arrived to-day Al
the Red Lion Inn.
Mr.. and Mrs o. A. Barnard, the Misses
Ford, Mr.. and Mrs B. johnson, Miss b.
Johnson. Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. Shannon, Mr..
and Mrs J. II. Darlington. OF New York;
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. A Pyle, OF Jersey City,
Mr.. and Mrs. z. A. Alderman, OF Wood
cliffe Lake. ". j., and Mr. and Mrs. A. ~.
McRilns, OF Providence. are at the Maple
wood, in Pittsheld.
Mrs Alexander Sedgwtck has returned to
stockbridge from visit with Mrs Charles
Moveagh, in Dublin. n. H.
meeting Of the Laurel Hi Association
in stockbridge to-day elected AlexandeP
sedgwick president. Joseph II. Choate,
Henry c. Haven. Joseph n. W. Kohlsaat
and Richard w. Bowker vice-presldents
Miss Agnes Claiming secretary ard DR..
Henry c. Haven treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08

December and will be in session for at
least six months. The Democrats are
M firmly committed as the Insurgents
are to the sufflciepcy Of the reductions
made in the first two Of the vetoed meas
ures. and if the Tariff Beard practically
indorses the coalitions work that work
will have TO be done over again or the
coalition will be stultified. If the board
finds that the wool and free list bills
are not amply justified by the standards
Of protection. the Insurgents. who voted
for them under the impression that they
were. ought 10 be thankful for having
been saved by the Presidents vetoes
from the consequences Of having voteu
for measures not preserving the system
of protection" Mr.. Cummins ana MS
associates were formerly among the
most ardent hackers of the Tariff Boaro
method of revision. They ought 10 De
glad TO accept first aid 10 the lnJureu
services from that board If the necessity
for such surgical assistance develops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
TO LESSEN LIVING COST
French Cabinet Suggests Meth
DDS to Ameliorate Situation.

Rambounlet, France. Sept. IA Cabinet
council. presided over by President Fall
Heres. was held here to-day 70 consider
the disorders arising from the cheaper food
agitation and to adopt measures Intended
10 tighten the cost Of living
The Minister Of Commerce and the Minis
ter Of Agriculture explained in detail Tia
results of their investigations OF the prob
lem
The cost OF everything eatable is higher
throughout France today than ever before.
Prices suddenly jumped up this summer.
but this also IS true all over Western Eu-
rope and was caused principally by drouths
and the consequent failure OF fodder and
vegetable crops.
The Cabinet approved a scheme 20 amel-
iorate the situation by facilitating the I'M
portation Of cattle and frozen meats ~
installing refrigerating and storage plants
of which there is a lack I'm France; by de-
handing that the railways lower theis rates
for the transportation Of food, and by sus.
pending the tariffs on folders.
Charleroi. Belgium, Sept. Twenty thou-
sand persons of the working class protest.
ing against the high cost OF food, attempted
10 march into the lower districts OF the ely
to-day. squadrons OF cavalry charged
through the various streets and succeedel
in dispensing the crowds. after two hours OF
hard work Some OF the manifestauts were
injured. All the stores have been closed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
IN THE BERkSHlRES.


Lenox, Sept. An attempt was made
this morning about o'clock by burglars TO
rob the villa Of Mr. and Mrs. Byam X.
Stevens, at Main and Sunset streets. Mr..
Stevens's chauffeur found two men near
the rear entrance, and he fred at them
from the garage. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens
and their guest, Miss Barbara Allen, and
three servants were in the cottage.
Warren T. Dennis OF New York motored
to-day from his country place in Norwalk.
Conn. TO the Curtis Hotel with a party
for luncheon. With Mr.. Dennis were Miss
Elizabeth Thompson. Miss Fallows. Miss
Mildred Dennis, Frederick II. Woolley Ed
ward II Peaslee. Frederick, I. Dennis and
W. i. Dennis. jr
Mr.. and Mrs Eben Stevens OF New York
are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Frothing-
ham.
Miss Emily Biddle entertained at luncheon
to-day for her guest. Mrs. Arthur Bidde.
OF Philadelphia.
In the play-off Of tie for the Robert w
Paterson cup. offered for selected score for
nine holes, Lindsay Fairfax defeated o. D.
seavey this afternoon Mr.. Fairfax had 50
and Mr.. Seavey 80.
Miss DOrothea Glider has arrived at Four
Brook Farm. Mr.. and Mrs. Rodman Glider
and George De Kay Glider will arrive there
tomorrow.
James Gaunt. OF New York Is a guest OF
Mr. and Mrs. Henry II. Pease.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwards Spencer, Mr.. and
Mrs Glraud Foster and Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel rockingham will give dinners to-mor-
row night before the ball. Mr.. and Mrs
William De Mugs Perrine, Mr.. and Mrs.
George X. Brge. Mrs. Thayer c. Winthrop,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chisom Beach, Of New York;
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dupuy, Of Norfolk,
Va; Mr. and Mrs. w w. Walton and Miss
Walton. Of Philadelphia; Mrs. George Jer-
myn and Miss Jermyn. Of Scranton, Penn,
are at the Hotel Aspinwall.
Mrs George J. Whelan, OF New York, IS
entertaining a party Of friends at the Hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
EX-SHAH DEFEATED
sustains Crushing Reverse, Per-
sian Legation Is Advised.

washington, Sept. THE ex-Shah has
met with crushing defeat in his attempt
TO reach Teheran, according 70 information
furnished to the State Department by the
Persian Legation here. The cable advices
were that the Persian government troops
encountered the rebels on Monday and
Tuesday near Emamzadeh Djaffar Vara.
min The first day the rebels were de-
feated and evacuated several positions. The
second day, before the arrival of the gov
eminent forces commanded by Gardarbaha-
dur and Yefrein Khan, the already beaten
rebels suffered another defeat, losing three
guns.
In the evening of the same day the gov
eminent forces united and made a general
assault on the rebels, capturing all their
guns and killing and capturing five hun
bred Turkomans. Arshaded DOvlep, the
commander of the rebel forces, was capt
ured by SeeiChamos Saltaneh. the Bactrian
chief. The dispatch closed with the state
ment that the rebels defeat southeast OF
Teheran was complete.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
WILL OF EDWIN ASA DIX
Widow of Novelist Gets Life Interest
in Residue of Estate.

East Orange. \. j.. Sept. : (SpeciaD.-
The will Of Edwin Asa Dix. the novelist
who died suddenly on August "a in Gram
Grey Park, New York, bequoathes n life
interest in the residue Of his estate 10 his
widow. but stipulates that II she remarries
that interest shall revert TO his mother
and his brother. william Frederick Dix.
secretary of the Mutual Life Insurance
Company. on his widows death the life
interest shall so revert in any event
The Will was filed for probate to-day
Specific requests were made TO Mrs. Mar
ion O. Dix, the widow; Mrs. Mary f. Dix
his mother. and TO his brother OF $1,000
each The win was drawn May 20. 1908,
and the stipulation as 20 the remarriage
OF Mrs. Dix is contained in a codicil dated
May u. 1909. The three benefclaries are
executors, but the codicil provides that If
the widow marries again her administra-
ton as such shall terminate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

MANY house parties are being given -,
N. wesk end in and around Lenox' WIZ
the Berkshire Hunt ball at Shaoo"
this evening and the hunt races to-i'o'
at Lee Pleasure Park. Among thoSo
have guests at their estates are Nj
Mrs. Giraud Foster, Mr.. and Mrs oainte
Frothingham. Miss Kate Cary. 'hh' zoo
Lamar Mr. and Mrs. Edwards Spencer ana
Mrs. ]. Frederick schenck Mrs Henry
HOLSTER Pease is chairman OF 'he
mittee in charge OF the ball. and sssis'ins
her are Mrs Foster, Mrs. rockingham
and others
Mrs. Joseph stickney. who arrived III
New York last evening on board the Maure-
tania, will spend the fall at Breton "oouS'
NJ II.
The Rev and Mrs Arson Phelps STOKES
r., will leave Lenox to-day for an auto
mobile trip TO the Adirondacks. They WIZ
spend the greater part OF the fall AT theif
place in the Berkshires and will sail LOT
Europe in December, to remain abroad a
year.
The Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Ernest NJ. Stires
have returned to town and are at the 81
Regis for few days.
Mr. and Mrs Reginald Brooks and MIS-
Paul Phipps have arrived In town from
Greenwood. Va, and are at the St Regis.
Mr. and Mrs William Church Osborn,
who returned this week from Europe. VIII
leave town to-day for their country place
at Garrison, N Y.
Mrs Hermann Oerichs, who arrived In
town from Newport early in the week, has
been staying at the Hotel Belmont.
Mr.. and Mrs S. Osgood Pell have been
spending a few days In town at the Hotel
Wolcott.
Mr. and Mrs. II. Forbes McCreery are
at the Briarcliff Lodge for the month OF
September.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Livingston have
gone TO the White Mountains and VIII
spend the month at the Profile House.
Mrs. Whitney Warren has arrived In the
city from Newport.
Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Ducat, who have
been spending their honeymoon abroad,
are booked TO sail from Cherbourg for New
York on September Is. Mrs. Ducat was
Miss Louise Chalmers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
THE OCEAN FERRY.

The Atlantic Ocean is becoming more
anG more of a passenger ferry. "heh
the Lusitania came into this port on sat
urdav and turned around and went out
again on Sunday, having discharged
only a small percentage Of her cargo the
old. ia shioned notion that transatlantic
steamship lines existed primarily Tor tue
purpose of carrying freight received i'S
ouietus. 1t is now announcer tha' 'i'e
Cunard liners have not 1nrrequeh','
made three VOYAGES before clearing thelr
holds Of cargo consigned 10 New YORK.
tha necessity of living up TO the schedule
of saiings for passengers Deihg hloie
urgent than that of delivering mer-
Chandise.
The bigger the ships get to be ana
tho more expensive and luxurious their
accommodations for voyagers become
the more completely will the passenger
side or the business dominate the frelght
side. Many travellers now living can
remember the days when they were
treated only as a superior class or cargo
being slowed away in odd spaces ana
asked 70 rough it on much the same
terms as the officers and the crew. san
ing dates waited on the convenience OF
the freichtmaster. and the passenger
was made 10 realize that he was little
more than a supernumerary on snip
heard. Now all is changed, and the
voyager is coddled to the point Oh
safety. having at his disposal all the
comforts and most Of the discomforts OF
life in the palatial modern hotel Inc
price he pays for this alteration IN his
status is becoming the chief consldera-
ton In the economy of the great ocean
lines. and everything else must wait
while the company carries out its con-
tracts. made six or eight months ahead
for the delivery OF its cabin guests.
Travel to and from Europe is bound 10
increase enormously as it Is mace
swifter and more comfortable. Inc
dav Of the 5O.0O0-ton steamship is nj
hand. and one vessel may soon be doing
the passenger traffic OF ten vessels OF
the type now vanishing. The Atlantic
VOYAGE will be transformed into ferry
service. easy, regular and inviting ana
Journey TO Europe will mean little
more to an American than a trip to
Paris or Switzerland now means TO the
average Britsher. The people of this
country have much to gain from this
development in ocean travel for each
Visit abroad ought to broaden an Ameri-
cans outlook. mellow his perceptions
and bring him home a more enlightened
and useful citiZen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
THE GRADE CROSSING EVIL ~
CREASING.

THE GRADE CROSSING EVIL ~
CREASING.
II will be surprising TO many ana
somewhat disappointing 10 learn that
the evil Of grade crossings instead Of
diminishing is actually and considerably
increasing. In the last ten years many
grade crossings have been abolished, ana
at many others safety devices Of various
kinds have been installed for the protec-
ton Of the public. 1t might be supposed
that these things would result in dimi-
mutton Of the number of accidents. Yet
statistics show that there has been a
marked increase In the number both or
all accidents and of those resulting in
death, in proportion to the number Of
persons exposed 10 danger.
Two periods Of five years each are
taken for comparison, 1895 TO 1899 and
1905 to 1909 In the former the number
Of persons killed was 1929; in the latter
It was 4,21S. In the former the deaths
were IS in the million Of population; in
the latter they were 10 in the million.
In the former period 5,262 persons were
injured. or 15.2 in the million; in the
latter S.9O5, or 20.0 in the million. In the
former period the total number Of casu-
alties was 1921. or ~ in the million; in
the latter 1873. or 800 in the million.
The increase in proportion to the popu-
lation was 5l2 killed and 2,430 injured,
a total of 2.942.
The explanation Of this distressing in
crease is not obvious, unless it is TO be
found in the greatly increased use Of
automobiles. II IS notorious that large
proportion Of accidents at grade cross
ings occur to automobiles, which are
often driven upon railroad tracks with
inexcusable rashness, and we should not
be surprised to know that these have
been sufficiently numerous to account
for the increase noted. Not even the
criminal rashness Of the most reckless
"joy rider" however, can Justify the con-
tinuance of conditions which are men
ace or at least an inconvenience TO
the whole public. The increase in the
number Of grade crossing accidents may
he an Indictment Of reckless AUTOMOBILE
lists; II certainly IS convincing argu-
ment for the abolition OF all those death
traps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08

ouate degree Of publication was pro.
vided for I'm the original plans Tor tno
trunk sewer. It is undoubtedly uue
that some screening or filtering was "
be done but 1t has been the New YORK
contention that It would not be efficient
for the prevention Of further pollution
of the harbor waters, and that conteh-
t,on seems TO be confirmed by the offer
of New Jersey to increase the efficiency
Of the publication plant We should
say that New Jersey ought to make mat
plant so efficient as to prevent pollution
Of the harbor, for her own sake as wen
as for New York's, and also that under
those conditions New York's objection
TO the sewer scheme should cease.
That the installation and operation
OF such a publication plant are entirely
practicable is not reasonably to be doubt
ed. The thing has been done elsewhere
with complete success. 1t is done at
Paris, where the liquid residue of sew
age which is poured into the Seine is
actually much purer than the water OF
the river, so that 1t purifles by dilutlon
instead Of communicating the stream.
The same thing is done at Berlin. and
also at Altoona and Hamburg. That 1t
can be done in New Jersey is not to be
doubted, and that It can be done with
little additional cost, II not with actual
diminution of expense, is altogether
probable. In such disposition Of the
case there will be measurable triumph
for both Of the litigants, but most Of all
there will be a triumph Of decency,
economy and sound sense.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
NEW YORK FROM THE SUBURBS.

4 barber shop is 20 be opened IN New
York with only deaf mutes presldlnB 49,
the chairs. We predict that u WIN
swarnptd with business from the start an an
hope that the example OF its popularity W..
have some effect upon our old frlen3s, -
laxative "tonsorial. artists. "-Sacramel''
Union.
Everybody in New York complains OF de-
prossion I'm business except the burglars.
riley have been busy all summer and AaNs
made handsome profits. only slightly hat'-
ner,d by police interference. me ssil'l.'-t
financial magnates are hdrrled by the 90,
eminent ON one side and robbery by ours.
lars ON the other. and they pronounee wv
Zines out of joint--Portland OregohlAh
murderer has been convicted IN Ne"
York five weeks after he committee -
crime. IL j. not me law that ~ oflnia.
sihls FOR delay SO often as II II the 3al4i'''
S,rStion OF it.-Syracuse Post-Standard
italian outlaws have become so bold m
Nrevv York that the whole city Is alaiin.I.
As George Bailey used to say New 49,, lt
Is the largest city III l'di1'
News and Courier.
Now York city beer IS terrible. accord
i,c IN John smith who was sent 10 JAZZ ipt
t@5 davs By the city Judge Friday altsL 10
Mad tried 10 put the shoe shop OF IL IrllesNi
,,,an ont OF business. Upon being ailestsu
ne man kicked Oiicer Gilmartin IN the
&c I'm telling the judge the reason WY
80 vas Wild he mentioned that peer 10
Ink in New York was terrible ana hehVo
~ outbreak Poughkeepsie Eagle.
T,a New York papers unite In agreeing
mat the drst prizehght under the new state
~, ,Xas A boxing disgrace. But the ~,
notn,s almost reached s3O,O0O.-CleVeisHo
Plain Dealer.