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Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13

Mountains in the distance. Only a few
minutes more brings the tourist to
Mcuntainside Park, with it's water
falls and veritabIe labyrinths of paths
"a rare place of rustic beauty.
Passing from this enchanted spot,
some two miles carries the pleasure
! seeker higher and higher to the very
brink of Jump-Of rock-a sheer prec-
ipice with expansive views of the HIS
toric French Broad Valley backed by
the Pfsgah Range Of mountains. Or
and on over a new road of some two
miles to C%antrelT's Gap, thence to Mt.
Hebron. From this tower of this we'll
! known mountain is spread a complete
panorama from which can be see
; tier after tier of the highest mountains
of the Southern Appalachian. A short
detour nov brings the autoist on
q perfect road to Indian Cave Park.
Not only is there an interesting cave,
but her again are spread before ones
vision superb views of the Saludas and
other mountain ranges.
To adequately do justice to it all is
ilnpossible,-only in imagination a
enc contemplate these wondrous beau
/ ties of Nature. Nor is the end yet
the homeward trip by way of the new
: Hebron road, wide enough for three
automobiles abreast is, itself, well
/ worth a Journey to the mountains.
The closing finish of the trip is on
enc of the finest asphalt streets to he
found anywhere, viz: Beautiful Main
Street in HendersonviIle. Thus has
our imaginary guest made his initial
trip of the "Hebron-Jump-Of Loop"
How many people, does the reader
think, will make this trip in the sum-
mer of 1914? Conservative citizens
estimate that $50 aut mobiles and car
rlages will make the loop daily, carry.
ing from 500 to 500 people! What will
this be worth to Hendersonville? Bit
we haven't yet gotten the road.
Let US now come down to some II
tie practical facts confronting us. The
amount now subscribed, mainly by far
mers, but also by other owners Of real
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13

estate adjoining the highway aggre-
gates $1,700. There will have to ne
raised $4,000 by popular subscription
to get this great benefit. All work is
&c be done under the direction of the
county road authorities. 1t is a buss-
ness proposition for the town-for the
county. Remember this, it is the
country people who have made the
scheme a substantial one up to this
time. Where could a finer spirit lie
exhibited?
The following is a list of subscrin-
tons made exclusively by farmers:
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13
0 KNOW HIM.
A BOUQUET, A ALL.

TN the person of Mr.. Noah M. Hollo-
well H~endersonville now has a real
newspaper man in charge of its chief
paper and we congratulate the people
OF that town."-Waynesville Courier.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13

The highly favored yellow pumpkin
has come into it's own again.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13

A juicy plum fell Michael Schenck's
Ray when most of us were asleep.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13

The blind tiger is a benefactor when
he breaks rock on the public highways.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13

"A bigger and better fair for Hem
derson county" should be our motto
eor next year.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13
EBRON-JUMP-O FF-LOOP"
A Great Scenic Highway for HendprsonvMe

--4-I d, o0c IN
IOtal..... . ...SI,ooo0
Could anything be more praise
worthy than the above evidence CT
public spirit? 1t surely stands as a
mark of their progressiveness at heart
and of their intelligence. A large par;
OF this subscription is in labor Ur
teams, which amounts to the same as
money. 1t was primarily necessary OF
course that they be the first TO sub
scribe. Is it not now, however, the
plain duty of the city, and of others III
terested in Hendersonville. to make up
the balance?
Over and above this $1.s36.5O. an ad-
ditional amount has been subscrlO-
ed which brings the aggregate W
to LOO, thus leaving a remalA-
der of $4,000 yet to be raised u
bring the total up to the $4,000. thE
amount necessary to get ono OF ln9
finest, scenic, highways ever lnaUS
by man. Do we want it?
This road will give untold pleasure
to those whom we yearly welcome u
2ur city. We owe them all the cnte'-
-ainment we a give them, and W.
want more of them. They will apRre,
ciate it, too. d,
Let US, therefore. do our part a~
get this great benefit. 1t isn't an !"
surmountable difficulty, if each anu
every one will help in proportion u
| his ability, the benefits derived anu :"
: proportion to the enjoyment wn'cn ~
will experience from it's constructlon,
Nothing could possibly give so nnu..
| pleasure to our annual visitors rs ~
competionl of the Hebron Junp-0D
Loop for the summer of 1915.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13

Uneasy would rest the head of Mr..
Turkey if he only knew the fate await
ing him on the 9th.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13
Weston Carolina Democrat
French Broad Hustler
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Publishers.
Hendersonville, North Carolina

All P. O. money orders or checks
should be made payable to The Mutual
Printing Company.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13

ov "Al
Hear the Graphophone play
N.ght Long" at Shepherds Fn''''"'
Store.-Adv.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13

eff the Tenth district wants a real
leader to represent it in the halls OF
congress it could find one without look
ing SO very .far."-Waynesville Courier.
Trot him out. We want to see what he
looks like.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13

Commissioner Of Agriculture Ora
ham dispels the fears of prospective
parents by assuring them that there
Gill be no occasion to weep over the
Aew baby's being a girl, because that
sentiment has been revolutionized Sv
the splendid work of girls in canning
and preserving industries.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13

Sylvans will have to resort to
"rroonshine" since the Southern has
served notice that it will not deliver
any more intoxicants at the Sylvia
Office: -
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13

With all the talk about better
babies" vital statistics, eugenics, de-
cline in birth rate, etc., we would re-
s%pectfully amend the campaign slogan
o. better babies" to read: More
babies and better babies"
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13

We can imagine nothing that would
impede the progress of a mans re-
Hgion more than a big hat tilted on d
woman's head, thereby o~bstructing the
formers view.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13

Apples raised in Wetsern North
Carolina. are peaches they say"
Spartanburg Herald. Yes, but many
OF the peaches" brought here from
South Carolina are not apples by any
means.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1913-11-13

And yet we have not heard of n
real estate dealers departing for the
newly discovered island in the Atlantic
Ocean.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-11-13

and In places the going was heavy.
AS they advanced. the weather mod
Grated somewhat. and the upper crust
became soft Before them stretched
the dreary level OF the plains, broken
ty occasional rayines and little iso-
lated patches Of trees. No sign of
Indians was seen other -slan the de-
serted trail, and confident that the
bard had had fully twenty-four hours
start their pursuers advanced as rapid
ly as tie ground would permit The
very clearness of the trail was evil
Cence that the Indians had no con-
ception that they were being followed.
Confident Of safety in their winter re-
treat, they were making no effort to
protect their rear, never dreaming
there we're soldiers within hundreds
of miles. Whatever report Dupont had
made, II had awakened no alarm Why
should It? So far as he knew there
we're but two men pursuing him into
the wilderness. and both Of these he
believed lying dead in the snow
Steadily. mile after mile. they rode,
and 1t was after dark when the little
column was finally halted beside a
stream, where they could safely hide
themselves in patch of timber. Tiny
fires were built under protection OF
the steep banks of the creek, and the
men made coffee. and fed their hun
CRY horses The silence was profound.
1t was dark night. although the sur.
rounding snow plains yielded a spec
trail light. Major Elliott, drinking cot
fee and munching bareback with the
troop captain, sent for Sergeant Ham
lin. The latter advanced within the
glow of the fire, and saluted. ~
I'VE have been gaining on those
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-11-13

would there be to work for? To whom
would they sell their products? How
could they be exchanged or transport
ed? All the large works and fac
tories, where the division OF labor is
completed, would have to be shut.
No more purchases or sales; either
the economic or the financial death
Of labor, an abrupt stoppage OF the
hearts action In the national organ
ism of all the nations at war. with
profound reaction on all others-such
would be the consequences Of a gen.
eral confagration in the present con
ditions Of European civilization"
Similar views are expressed By
Paul Leroy-Beaulieu, one Of the lead
ing economists OF France. He thinkA
however, that France would suffer
less than other great powers because,
being self-supporting, she always has
at her disposal an immense accumu-
lation OF agricultural products OF the
previous year on which to draw for a
long period. German would have the
greatest difficulty in obtaining i'm
ports. being cut on by the English
fleets on the one hand and by Russia
on the other.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-11-13
FRIGHTFUL EFFECT OF WAR
What a General Embroillns Of the
European Powers Would Mean
to the Nations Involved.

M. Jules Roche. former minister OF
commerce Of France. has made some
remarkable calculations as TO the cost
OF an European war. Taking as ba-
sis the expenses incurred by France
during the war Of 1870. he reckons
that, assuming. for the sake OF exam
pie. that the six nations OF the triple
alliance and the triple entente went
to war. the cost Of maintaining the
armies alone would work out at no
less than s5.40O, 900, 900 a month, with
out taking into account the other ex-
penses. Continuing in the Gaulois. he
says:
And what would be their internal
condition. The belligerent nations
would be struck with general para
lysis and would see their very means
Of subsistence disappear. Suspension
OF work would be forced even on
those who were not included In the
general mobilization. since whom
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-11-13
CHAPTER xxxvI.
Ready to Attack.

There was ford but 1t was rocky
and dangerous, and so narrow that
horse after horse slipped aside into
the swift current, bearing his rider
with him into the icy water. Comrades
hauled the unfortunate ones forth.
and fires were hastily built under shell
ter of the south bank. Those who
reached the landing dry shared their
extra clothing with those water
soaked, and hot coffee was hastily
served to all alike Eager as the men
were to push forward. more than an
hour was lost In passage, for the
stream was bank full, the current
rapid and Uttered with quantities Of
floating Ice. Some OF these ice cakes
startlec the struggling horses and In
fiicted painful wounds, and It was only
by free use Of ropes and lariats that
the cntire command finally succeeded
In attaining the southern shore. Shiv-
erins with the cold, the troopers again
found their saddles and pressed grimly
forward on the trail Ramlin, with
FIVE others. led the way along a beat
en- track which had been trampled by
the passing herd of Indian ponies and
plainly marked by the trailing poles
OF numerous wicky-ups.
This led straight away into the
south across the valley Of the Canad.
ian, on to the plains beyond. The
snow here was foot deep on level
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-11-13
How sunday Reached Sac Frontier.

High principle and humor nave ever
made an irresistible combination.
Early merchants on the American
frontier conspicuously failed in the CD.
servance of Sunday; therefore, when
young New Jersey trader. who had
settled at Louisville, KY, closed his
store on the first Sunday after 1t was
opened. there was much ado in the
town.
Other establishments kept open
had he not noticed it? he was asked
Yes, he knew it. Why did he close
He was the first to do so; he must
know that, also.
Why said a facetious merchant,
Sunday hasn't yet crossed the noun.
tains."
Yes It has" declared the newcom.
er. pleasantly. 81 brought it with mel"
That simple and ready reply proved
more effective than any amount Of ar
gument, and although he was the first
to observe the day in town, he soon
had many followers in Sunday-closing
Youths Companion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-11-13

picked up the trail, the cavalry ad'
vancing slowly some distance behind
Custer, accompanied by Hamlin, rode
yard to the rear and Joined the
scouts. who were cautiously feeling
their way up slight declivity.
The Usage in advance crept through
the snow to the crest OF the ridge and
looked carefully down into the valley
below. Instantly his hand went up in
gesture OF caution and he hurriedly
made his cautious way back to where
Custer sat his horse waiting.
What is it? What did you seer"
Heap Injuns down there!"
The General swung down from his
saddle. motioned the Sergeant to fol
low, and the two men crept to the
crest and looked over. The dim moon
light was confusing, while the shadow
of timber rendered everything indis'
tinct Yet they were able to make
out herd of ponies, distinguished the
distant bark of dog and the tinkle
OF bell. Without question this was
the Indians winter camp, and they
had reached 1t undiscovered Custer
glanced at his watch-the hour was
past midnight He pressed Hamlin's
sleeve, his lips close to the Sergeant's
ear.
Creep back and bring my officers
up here" he whispered. Have them
take OF their sabres."
As they crept, one after the other
to where he lay In the snow. the Gen.
eral, whose eyes had become accus.
toned to the monaghan, pointed out
the location of the village and such
natural surroundings as could be
vaguely distinguished The situation
thus outlined in their minds, they
drew silently back from the crest, leav.
ing there a single Usage guide on
guard. and returned to the waiting
regiment, standing to horse less than
a mile distant. Clusters orders for
immediate attack came swiftly, and
Ramlin, acting as his orderly, bore
them to the several commands. The
entire force was slightly In excess of
eight hundred men, and there was
every probability that the Indians out
numbered them five to one. Scouts
had reported to Sheridan that this
camp of Black Kettles was the win
ter rendezvous not only of the Chey-
ennes but also of bands OF fighting
Arapohoes, Kiowas, Comanches, and
even some Apaches. the most daring
and desperate warriors of the plains.
Yet this was no time to hesitate, to
debate: It was moment for decisive
action. The blow must be struck at
once. before daylight. with all the
power OF surprise,
The little body of cavalrymen was
divided into four detachments. Two
of these were at once marched to the
left, circling the village silently in
the darkness, and taking up position
at the farther extremity. A third de-
tachment moved to the right and found
their way down into the valley. where
they lay concealed in a strip of tim
her Custer, with the fourth detach-
mont under his own command. re-
manned In position on the trail. The
sleeping village was thus completely
surrounded, and the orders were for
those in command Of the different
forces to approach as closely as pos
sible without running risk OF discov.
cry, and then to remain absolutely
quiet until daybreak Not a match
was to be lighted nor shot fired
until the charge was sounded by the
trumpeter who remained with Custer.
Then all were to spur forward as one
man.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-11-13
CHAPTER xxxv.-contInu.s.

From the top of the ridge they could
look down on the toiling column of
cavalrymen below In the blur shadow,
and gaze off over the wide expanse, Of
valley. through which ran = the
half-frozen Canadian.
"Whar wus tibet pony herd?"
Hamlin pointed up the valley to the
place where the swerve came in the
stream.
Just below that point; do YOU see
where, the yimd has swept the ground
tiare?" -
Sure they weren't buffalo?"
They were ponies all right, and
herded."
The two men spurred back across
the hills, and made report to Elliott.
There was no hesitancy in that officer.
The leading squadron was instantly
swung into formation as skirmishers,
and sent forward. From river.bank to
crest of bluff they plowed through the
drifts, overcoats strapped behind and
carbines flung forward in readiness for
action, but as they climbed to that
topmost ridge. eager, expectant 1t was
only to gaze down upon a deserted
camp, trampled snow. and blackened
embers of numerous fires. Hamlin
was the first to scramble down the
steep bluff, dismount, and drag his
trembling horse sliding after. Behind
plunged Corbln and Elliott, anxious to
read the signs, to open the pages OF
this wilderness book. A glance here
and there, a testing Of the blackened
embers, few steps along the broad
trail. and these plainsmen knew the
story. The Major Strengthened up. his
hand on his horses neck, his eyes
sweeping those barren plains to the
southwark.
"Corbin," he said sharply, ride back
TO General Custer at top speed. Tell
him we have discovered a Cheyenne
camp here at the mouth of Buffalo
Creek Of not less than a hundred and
fifty warriors. deserted, and not to
exceed twenty-four horses. Their trail
leads south toward the Washita. Re
port that we shall cross the river in
pursuit at once, and keep on eau.
tiously until dark. Take a man with
you: no, not Sergeant Hamlin. i shall
need him here"
The scout was OF like shot, riding
straight down the valley, a trooper
pounding along behind him. Major
Elliott ran his eyes over the little
bunch OF cavalrymen.
Captain Sparkling, send two of your
men to test the depth of water there
where those Indians crossed. As soon
as ascertained we will ford the river"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-11-13

fellows, Sergeant" the Major began,
"and must be drawing closa to the
Washita."
I'VE are travelling faster than they
did, sir" was the reply. because they
had to break trail, and there were
some women and children with them.
Ii have. no knowledge of this region,
but the creek empties into the Washita
without doubt
THAT would be my judgment.
Sparkling and ] were just talking 1t
over. / shall wait here until Custer
comes up: my force is too small to
attack openly, and my orders are not
to bring on an engagement. Custer
has some Usage scouts with him who
will know this country.
But, Major" yentured Hamlin, IF
the General follows our trail It will be
hours yet before he can reach here,
and then his men will be completely
exhausted"
HE will not follow our trail. He
has Corbin and California Joe with
him. They are plainsmen who know
their business. He'll cross the Canad-
ian, and strike out across the plains
to intercept US. In that way he will
have no farther to travel than we
have had. In my Judgment we shall
not wait here long alone. Have you
eatenT
mo, sir; / have been stationing
the guard"
Then sit down here and share what
little we have. We can waive for
mality tonight"
II was after nine o'clock when the
sentries challenged the advance of
Clusters column, as It stole silently
out OF the gloom. Ten minutes later
the men were lowering about the
fires. absorbing such small comforts
as were possible, while the General
and Major Elliott discussed the situa.
ton and planned to push forward. An
hour later the fires were extinguished
the horses quietly saddled, and noise
lessly the tired cavalrymen moved
cut once more and took up the trail
The moon had risen. lighting up the
desert, and the Usage guides, together
with the two scouts. led the way. At
Clusters request Hamlin rode beside
him In the lead Of the troopers. Not
word was spoken above a whisper.
and strict orders were passed down
the line prohibiting the lighting of a
match or the smoking OF pipe. Can
teens we're muff1ed and swords thrust
securely under saddle flaps. Like a
body Of spectres they moved silently
across the snow in the moonlight.
cavalry capes drawn over their heads
the only sound the crunching OF
horses hoofs breaking through the
crust.
The trail was as distinct as road.
and the guides pushed ahead as rapid
ly as by daylight yet with ever In
creasing caution. Suddenly one Of the
osages signalled for a halt, averring
that he smelled fire. The scouts dis
mounted and crept forward, discover
Ing a small campfire. deserted but
still smouldering. In a strip Of timber.
Careful examination made It certain
that this fire must have been kindled
by Indian boys. herding ponies during
the day. and probably meant that the
village was close at(hand The Usage
guides and the two Ehits scouts again
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-11-13
CHAPTER xxxvlI.
The Battle With the Indians.


Corbin had gone with the detach-
ment circling to the left, and "Califor-
mia joe was with the other in the
valley, but Hamlin remained with the
chief. About them was profound ST.
lence, the men standing beside their
horses. There was nothing to do but
wait, every nerve at high tension.
The wintry air grew colder, but the
troopers were not allowed to make the
slightest noise, not even to swing
their arms or stamp their feet. After
the last detachment swept silently out
into the night, there still remained
four hours OF daylight. No one knew
what had occurred; the various
troops had melted away into the dark
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-11-13
THOUGHT HIM TOO STRENUOUS
Evidently There Are Points About
Athletic Game That Are New
to Mrs. Casey.

Mrs. Casey was proud of her strong
muscular son, and still more proud OF
him when he went into a gymnasium
and made himself locally famous.
Then one day rumor reached her
ears which she didn't like, and when
Michael came home that night she
proceeded to take him to task.
Look here, Mike Casey, what's
ibis I'm hearing about yer doin's al
the gymnasium? Don't We know it's
poor we are, an havin' no money to
pay fer yer destructive carryin' on?"
Why. what do We mean, mither?
asked the astonished Mike,
Amt the. sayin' all over town
that ye have Broke two of their best
records down tIere?" she howled.--
National Magazine.