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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-25

rock and dirt were crushed by
stompers made of hardwood
beams. six inches square, raised
and lowered by a revolving cog
ped shaft. When the ore was fine
enough, it was SSashed in troughs
to free it from all waste. 1t was
then. placed in the furnace made
of a rock base about six feet
square, two Or three feet, high.
This base had a wall built to a
height of two and a. half feet on
three sides, with tthe fourth left
open. In the DottGln of the base
or hearth, nest was fashioned
with a two-inch blast pipe in the
middle, projecting above its sur
face. To this draft of air was
furnished by stream of water
passing through twelve-inch wood
en- tubes. When a fire had been
started with kinhling and light
fuel, three or -four bushels of
charcoal was add,sd and blown to
white heat. Over, this heated mass
a layer of ore WIS spread, and as
that became hot through another
layer of charcoal was added, top
ped with still more of the crude
ore. With the gradual melting,
the ore settled. to the bottom,
with the SILICA rising on top. An
iron bar was thrust into the mass
of iron to ser~se as a handle for
removing it to the anvil. The melt
ed ore, called. a loop, was then
placed on the huge anvil, weigh
ing nearly a thousand pounds, to
be beaten out by hammer of the
same weight These two pieces
were the same size and inter
changeable. .
The anvil was anchored on
hardwood beams, over a pit made
into the grour,d, which gave a re-
siliency as a blow wasr.7driven
home by the immense hammer.
Through an, eye in the hammer
there was Nassed a beam of wood
with it's other end hinged or work
ed on a pivot. This hammer was
lifted by a revolving shaft, equip
ped with four large iron cogs
about six inches long and five
inches in, diameter. Above the
handle was a wooden "bray'
which checked the upward stroke,
and gravity; drove the hammer
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-25

and left him as dead. He recov-
cred and lived for several years
after the war had ended. Forge
Mountain is still owned by his
descendants, but the last traces of
the old forge have disappeared. /.
Another forge, known as the
Mckinney Iron Works, was built
farther up the river at the mouth
of Bradley Creek and operated
for long time. The old anvil and
hammer remained there until
within comparatively recent years.
Many years before the Civil
War, Charles Moore, James Pat
ton of Buncombe county, and
Thomas Miller of Henderson, con-.
tracted with. George Shuford. a
millwright to build forge or fur
mace on Davidson River, which
was later Incorporated and known
as the Davidson River Iron
| Works. -,
Some of the ore used here was
hauled from Boyleston Greek and
some was procured from mine
three or. four miles away on the
Boyleston road. ,vr'- ~ g.
At the opening of the war, it's
operation was. taken over by the
Confederate government for the
duration of the conflict. 1t was
operated for several years after
that, at times fifty or sixty men
working there. 49,. =
On old Forge Mountain, time
has long since silenced the ring
of the. mighty anvils, civilization
has blotted out most traces of the
old workings, the artisans sleep
in quiet graves close by the
streams, but the work they
wrought in the early days re-
mains an enduring part Of the
heritage that they have handed
down. ....:..- <
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-25
Clean Out
Kidney POisOns
Nah Out Your IS Miles q kiduey Iu6e'

wash Out Your IS Miles OF Kidney luoe'
II kidneys don't pass s pints a day
and get rid Of more than 3 POUNDS OF
waste matter, the Is miles or kidney
tubes and filters may become cloGSeI
with poisonous waste and the danger
of acid poisoning is greatly increased
Bladder .s..sSageS are difficult winch
often smart and burn like scaldlns
water and cause discomfort.
This acid condition, brought ABOUT
by poor kidney functions Is danger
signal and may be the beginning OF
nagging backache, leg pains, loss OF
pep and energy, getting up nights,
swollen feet and ankles, rheumauo
pains and dizziness.
Most people watch their ooweIs
which certain only q feet OF intes-
tines but neglect the kidneys which
contain Is miles of tiny tubes ana
filters. II these tubes or filters De-
come clogged with poiSops, II may
knock you out and lay you up Tor
many months Don't run any risk.
Make sure your kidneys empty :
pints a day.
ASK your druggist for DoANS
PILLS, an old prescription, which
has been used successfully by mil
lions OF kidney sufferers for over 40
years. Q 1894. Foster Milburn co.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-25
IRON DEPOSITS FOUND HERE
HELPED PIONEERS CONQUER
WILDS, BUILD UP ClTlzENRY
Ore Discovered by First Settlers Was Resource In
Revolutionary and Civil War; Early waking u D"'S
Crude But Bespoke Genius tor Its lime

Noon the toll taken by miners in
earlier DAYS. too. In the search
for these metals whose glamorouS
Ipre has attracted men since the
dawning days of CIVILIZATION
there has been lost to Slgnt tne
less spectacular minerals OF TINS
region. Disco cry of iron ore ana
the part its mining had in the
STRUGGLE 10 conquer the wilds OF
tbnse highlands aud in the dcvel-
orino of the peoples who nave
IuiIt its present citizenry may be
= loss coiorful tale, but it is one
that figured as important COM
moment for more than half a GEN.
turv alter men hrst came over
the ridge.
The early pioneers coming into
the Blue Ridge domain could
bring little save the stout AK, the
rum and the barest of cooking
utensils. Reaching their destina-
ton. the good ak served to fell
trees for building the first small
cabins and to clear fields for
crops When this had been done,
shelter and food were provided
for. but further development OF
their living conditions and of civ
ilization as a regional people de-
pended on the degree of useful
ness to which the natural resourc-
es of the country were adapted.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-25
KILLED BY ALCOHOL

PEKIN, ILL.,, July Is. (UP).-
Thousands of fish were found
dead in the Illinois river here
Yesterday. They were believed to
have been killed by alcohol.
mash and other liquids that went
into the river when the Hiram
Walker distillery at Peoria was
partially destroyed by fire Mon
day. II
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-25
By SADIE S. PATTON

The tcrritory of Western North
Carolina has been visited by
searchers for gold who have come,
delved into the rocky depths and
zone. time after time since 1t was
FIRST discovered that this precious
metal lay buried in the noun
tains. Many old excavations show
signs that copper and silver have
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-25

Lt,Ih :nY : an y
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-25

He combined his skill with a
native artistry in making hinges,
cranes, chimney hooks, fireplace
tools, farm bells. and even lamp
bases, many of these showing
design and finish equal to that of
earlier European craftsmanship.
During the closing years of the
Civil war bushwhackers shot Phil
| lip Sitton down in his own home
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-25

The League of Nations was or
ganized at a time when the
world felt fed up on war and no
country wanted more fighting.
Pensive moods last no longer
than the time required to rein
flate the ego. 90 -
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-25
FOUND DOG. LOST
CHICAGO, July o. .

CHICAGO July Is. MI
Johnny Pitzmeyer. - ~
George Maloney, 70, had y
wanted a dog. Just af,.' y
found one that suited H..
were taking it home, y
run motorist struck And ~, 4
them. The dog stood wait $
the boys
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-25
FIRST NEED WAS METAL
FOR DEFENSE

The first of their needs was for
a metal from which could be
fashioned weapons for defense
against Indians and wild beasts,
then tools for planting and har-
vesting more adequate crops,
hardware for the buildings, cook
ING utensils and implements, the
improvising of transportation ia
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-07-25

Icilities, together with whatever
later refinements for decoration
or establishment ingenuity and
inclination might add.
Iron was discovered in Western
! North Carolina almost as soon as
i the country began to be settled,
and it's manufacture dates back
before the Revolutionary war. In
Il7SS. laws were passed in the
state providing that $1,000 acres
of vacant land not fit for cultlva-
! ton most convenient to the diff
ferent seats would be granted for,
every set of iron works as
bounty from the state to any per
SON or persons who would build
and carry on the same" When
proof was furnished that the re-
quired weight of ore had been
produced, the land was located
and surveyed-and the iron works
was to be erected and in opera
ton within three years.
In the territory of Western
North Carolina which was then
embraced within Buncombe coun-
ty, several enterprises started, the
third of these being on upper
Mills River. Here the family OF
Phillip Sitton began the mining
and working of ore taken from
Forge mountain, which derived its
name from this industry carried
on by them. While some of the
ore they used was procured from
the country where they were To-
Gated, a large portion was hauled
from the mines on Boyleston
Creek, which lay across the noun
tain. Forge Mountain extends
from where the road crosses South
Mills River to Yellow Gap, with
the waters of the river rushing
around its foot on the north side,
and the more peaceful creek
! skirtinc it on the south. The road
leading from one side to the 9TH
err over which the ore was haul
ed, assembled over way unbe-
lievably steep, and down a ike
descent.
MEANS, CRUDE NOW.
SHOWED GENIUS =,
In these days of advanced skill
and perfection of our Machine
Age. the method of manufacture
used at these old FORCES seems
crude, but in meeting the great
needs of their time they were the
devices of genius. .,
! The Jumps of ore, mixed with
Evening star., 1935-03-21

Hillman protested he was answer
ing the questions.
"This Is not a court trial." Costigan
interjected 'I hope the witness will
be permitted to answer the questions
in his own way"
This brought the applause from the
crowd filling the big committee room
which stopped the hearing for q mo-
ment.
Spectators Reprimanded.
Hastings then reprimanded the
spectators:
st wonder If the audience appfeci-
ates," he said, that 1t Is here at the
courtesy Of the committee. I don't
see why we must be interrupted by
that sort Of q demonstration"
Hastings added that II there was
repetition Of the incident Capitol
police would be called to maintain
order.
Continuing after this interruption,
Hillman said production in December
was So per cent Of 1929 levels, as COM
pared with 48 per cent two years
earlier.
Pay rolls, he said, in the same time,
went up from SO per cent Of 1928
levels to 81 per cent.
"I don't believe any one can explain
that away by natural causes" he said.
Wages in the clothing industry,
Hillman said, had slumped until
purchasing power was reduced to
Evening star., 1935-03-21

degree that there was nothing else
to look forward to but . complete
paralysis Of industry"
He testified the 36-hour week in the
cotton garment industry had added
10000 workers in the last two months,
saying employment was ,147.000 in
February. or II per cent more than
year before.
Fears Trade Relapse.
Failure to extend N. r. A., Hillman
said, would bring q reduction in
wages and employment.
He contended an Omaha trucking
company already had served notice
Of q 10 per cent wage cut on the be-
lief N. r. A. was not to be extended.
Testifying yesterday after Clarence
Darrow had put the whole New Deal
on trial before he finished assailing
N. r. A., Hillman told the committee
abolition Of the recovery organization
would be followed by an "unemploy-
ment situation worse than in 1932-33."
Hillman, almost stern in mien, asked
that the recovery law be strengthened,
rather than weakened. When New
Deal policies were inaugurated, he
said, the country was drifting to q
complete stagnation Of industry"
II would hate to think what would
have happened II the new administra-
ton had not come in with its new
policies" he added.
Evening star., 1935-03-21

and Walsh, Democrat, Of Massa-
chusetts, had protested that Hiilman
was not answering the questions.
AS 1and-clapping swept the crowded
chamber, Senator Hastings, Republic
can. of Delaware warned the specta-
tors they were guests Of the commit
tee and suggested police should be
called to compel quiet.
Alien Birth Brought Out.
Hillmans defense Of N. r. A. pre-
viously had been interrupted by COM
mittee questions about his Russian
origin. He was presenting q mass Of
statistics intended to show the i'm
provement Of labor conditions under
the Blue Eagle when King broke in
to read q portion Of the clothing
workers constitution advocating con-
troll Of industry by labor.
Hillman replied that had been
dropped from the constitution Of the
organization 10 or Is years ago.
You put it in after you came from
Russia?" King asked.
"Of course" Hillman replied. Il
was born in Russia"
Questioned by King, the bespectacled
labor leader said he came from Russia
in 1906, had been naturalized for 20
years and had visited Russia three
times since the war.
Walsh and King reprimanded Hill
man for making speeches instead oi
answering questions.
Evening star., 1935-03-21
LIQUOR BILL VOTE
NEAR AT COLUMBIA
Appropriation Measure Goes ia
Conference Between Two
Legislative Branches.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
COLUMBIA, 8. c., March 21.-The
annual appropriation bill was headed
into q free conference between the
two legislative branches yesterday as
q State liquor store measure emerged
from o Special Senate Committee.
The liquor measure, which did not
comply with requirements prescribed
by Gov. Johnston, was scheduled for
consideration once the technical &C.
tion Of sending the money bill to free
conference Is completed.
The House refused yesterday to ac-
cept Senate amendments raising the
bill nearly 100000 after formal m
sistence Of the Senate upon its changes
bringing the bill to $7,630,000.
The House also heard pleas Of
guilty" from three Fairfield County
officers charged with unconstitu-
tionally hating and searching two
Evening star., 1935-03-21
TEXAS GAMING RESORT
DESTROYED BY RANGERS
Paraphernalia Attacked With
Axes in Raid-1o0 Players
Routsd-owner Seized.

BY the Associated Press.
HOUSTON, Tex, March 21.-
Texas Rangers swooped down on the
Play House, Main street rendezvous,
here last night and 20 minutes later
flashing axes were batterins the ex-
pensive paraphernalia Of the place.
The Play House featured q game
that pays Of in cash on winning COM
binations acquired by players throw
ing small rubber balls in numbered
slots.
More than 100 players were present
when Pvt. w. H. Kirby and six fellow
Rangers entered. The players were
Immediately removed and the Rangers
began swinging axes against the ma
hogany and walnut furnishings.
One man, who said he was the
proprietor, was taken into custody.
Evening star., 1935-03-21
AUDIENCE DRAWS
REBUKE AT PROBE
N. R. A. Session Outbreak
Brings Threat to Call
Police for Order.
Nv the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
A sudden burst of applause from
spectators while Senate Finance Com
inittee members claShed over ques-
tioning of Sidney Hillmau in the
N. r. A. investigation today, brought
demands for police to enforce order
Hillman, a member of the Recovery
Board and head Of the Amalgamated
Clothing Workers. was testifying in
favor of an extension of N. r. A.
The applause broke out when Sen
ator Costigan. Democrat, of Colorado.
protested that Hillman was not on
trial and should be permitted to
answer questions in his own way.
Senators King, Democrat, of Utah,
Evening star., 1935-03-21

Spartanburg legislators last week.
The chamber voted to have them de.
tained "a hours and then publicly
reprimanded.
Evening star., 1935-03-21
ROMANCE IN JAIL
Prisoner Released to Wed Girl

JACKSON. Miss, March al R.-
Ted Logan, %, was released from Jail
for 30 minutes yesterday to marry
Miss Ruby Steadham, whom he wooed
and won from his cell. Ruby lives
across the street from the bastile.
The ceremony over, Logan, charged
with robbery, was escorted to his cell
by his "best man." Jailer Bob Rucker
The bride returned home.
Evening star., 1935-03-21
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1t gets such marvellous results be-
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counter -irrifant" - quick and
helpful in drawing out pain and
congestion. ..
Used by millions fer rs years. Rec
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nurses. All druggists. In three
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dren's mild, and Extra Strong.
Tested and approved by Good House
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-24
Water Polo Teams
Clash in ~ Tank

Second-round games of the Indi-
ana Water Polo League will be
played tomorrow evening in the To-
cal Y. M. G. A. pool. Butler Uni
versity will tangle with Terre Haute
"Y" and the Y. M. G. A. Musketeers
will face the 'Y" varsity. All league
teams will compete in the state wa
ter polo championships at Butler
next Saturday.
Starting lineups tonight will be:
Butler-Ochiltree and Straughn,
forwards; Warren and Ober, CEN
tiers; Koos and Kay, guards; Merrill,
goal guard.
Terre Haute - zemlock and
Schwartz, forwards; Jacob and
Critchfleld, centers; Gallup and
Fennamore, guards, and Wolf, goal
guard.
Musketeers-Viza and Whitney
forwards; Christina and M. Gulaff,
centers; B. Gulaf and Kostoff,
guards, and Cosman, goalie.
Varsity-Pittnan and j. Bark
haus. forwards; Krick and Linder,
centers; Baurmeister and Unver-
saw, guards. and Lee, goal guard.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-24
By Joe Williams
New York Greets the Babe
$4,000 Jam Polo Grounds
He Fails to Hit, However

NEW YORK. April 24-With the hysteria attendant to the
return of Babe Ruth New York out of the way the
Giants today settle down to the business of starting in
pursuit the National League pennant 1t is their intention
to use the Braves starting blocks with the permission Of
the latter Of course.
Before plunging into the pennant race COL William
Terry took time out to blow parting salute to Mr. Ruth
And on the strength of the 47OO9 cash customers that
TANNED the Polo Grounds yesterday Mr. Ruth entitled
to it. Mr. Ruth made hits and he sort Of wobby in
the field but at the time it his greatest exhibition
of box Office ability
FTER Mel OTIS single the Giants to in
"A would rub of the BOOKS
clubhouse and asked what he thought OF
The National League lucky answered Colonel Bill
attraction the has ever known prob
will He alone was responsible Tor that
He didn't look so good on those OFT
would that rghtfed wall
anybody the wall had lot to do
catching play the barrier
And how about his hittng?"
still soft touch at that plate
little luck
ball where they wanted We
inside and outside him. and pitching carefully You can't
take any chances with the Babe"
thoroughly proved
a the Giants had
loyal Giant crowd but the Giants Incidental Babes every move
wascrapng catch of long fly
only play made that set the boys their
that Ruth the outhed each
a
long belt which landed in the bulpen
and eventually went Tor homer Wen the relay was mused up Ruin
who
Mancuo fell the wall,
ball that few uteders would have caught Again Babe couldn't
change his direction in time
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-24

when the winning run scored-and
the score was to 6.
The KnOthOle Gang Band drew
applause from the customers. The
lads and lassieS know their notes.
Take a bow, Killefer. The In
dians won both openers, on the
road and at home.
otto Bluege, regular Tribe short
stop, was taken i'll before the game
yesterday and young Babe Lawrie
was used at the position in the
starting lineup.
Floral gifts were made to Man
ager Killefer and the Indians by
the American Business Club, AL
lied Florists and Bertermann
Brothers.
The Indians now have three play
ers on the hospital list, Pitchers
Stewart Bolen and Bob Walsh and
Shortstop Bluege.
When Walsh was spiked acct
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-24
20 Drivers Ready
for Midget Spins
Full Race Program Carded
at Coliseum Tonight.

Twenty drivers, including a pair
of invading speed aces from New
York, will compete in the weekly
midget auto racing program at the
Playground Coliseum tonight. Bozo
Balus and Wild Bill Holmes will
make their local debut, competing
against Marshall Lewis, Ronney
Householder and other regular IA
voriteS.
Time trials will begin at 1880. The
racing program will include five
qualifying races at eight laps each,
a handicap race of 10 laps, special
match race in six turns, conSo-
lation event, a 30-lap feature grind,
and the special Borneo Handicap
event.
The management reports that the
track has been improved by a coat
ing of southern Indiana clay glazed
with calcium chloride.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-24

First Baseman HaSSett batted in
four of the Columbus runs yesterday
and Johnny Riddle batted in three
for the home team. HaSSett wal
Hoped a luck homer in the third.
Ankenman beat out hit, Epps flied
out and Hassett shot a safety to
center, in front of Cooney. The
Tribe middle gardener set himself
to check the ball when it took a bad
hop high over his head and rolled tie
deep center for the circuit.
Phil Gallivan couldn't get go
ing right and was bumped for 10
hits in less than five innings. He
was off stride on control and his
curve refused to respond. It's
possible that he cooled off during
the pre-game ceremonies.
The Indians have won five games
and lost two, the same as the Birds,
Millers and Saints. It's a boss race.
Left Fielder Padgett socked a
triple off the right field wall as first
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-24

DUdIu ASSOSldllOll
Six races are on the program, to
be run off in twelve heats over
One-mile oval course. The latest
creations in cupboard construction
as we'll as style and speed will fea-
ture the event.
Cannonball Baker will serve as
starter, and other officials are: Karl
Friedrichs, N. o. a. referee; Robert
Sturm, chief timer; Tommy Hall,
checker Nick Batkin, measurer;
John Bennett, surveyor, and H. E.
Eberly. race chairman, in charge
of entries.
This race will be the fastest event
ever held in the middle west and
many national speed marks will be
in danger" predicts Karl Friedrichs,
referee.
Prominent local entries are ARIEL
Reinking, holder of a large collect
ton of trophies and records; Art
Werner, Tony Venezia, along with
Dutch Hurst. Glass G titleholder of
Muncie, Ind, and George Martin
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-04-24
Butler ThinLies BOW
to Miami u. Squad

b. Times Special
OXFORD, O., April 24.-Though
winning firsts in seven of the IA
events held, Butler University
trackmen lost to the Miami Uni
versity thinlies here yesterday after
noon, 80 to 81.
Ray Sears was the chief point
maker for the indianapolis squad
winning both the mile and half
mile runs. The Bulldogs also were
victorious in the 100-yard dash, pole
vault, high jump and both hurdle
events.