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The Washington herald., 1914-05-17
TEPIC FALLS TO REBELS.
San Bias, Post on Pacific, Also Is
OccuPied.

Durango. Mexico, May ls.-Gen. Lucio
Blanco. commander Of the Topic division
OF the constitutionalist army, today re-
ported to Gen. Carranza that after 3
bloody battle, lasting forty-nine hours,
the constituencies had driven the fed
the city. Topic is a short distance inland
from the Pacific Ocean, and is con-
sidered one Of the most important cities
in the western portion OF the republic
Simultaneous with the capture by the
constitutionalists of Topic. Gen Rafael
Bulna captured the port of San Bias,
while a small division of the rebel army
occupied Ixqueintlan. No details, other
than that the constitutionalists captured
q number of prisoners and large quanti-
ties of ammunition and supplies. are
given in the messages.
With Topic in the hands OF the consti-
tutionalists and the entire country sur
rounding il free from federals. the ad-
vance by Gen. Alvaro Oregon. to Quad
alajara, capital OF Jalisco, will not be i'm
peded. The combined armies OF Gen.
Oregon. Gen. Bianco and Gen. Buelna
will concentrate in Topic. for the advance
against Guadalajara.
Although the plans of the constitution
alists' commanders have not been made
public, 1t is said by member of Gen.
Carranza's cabinet. that the entire con-
stitutionaiist army OF the north, center.
east and west, will be spread out over
frontage OF several hundred miles ox-
tending from Guadalajara on the west
to San Luis Potosi on the east. and in
this mighty formation will march on
Mexico City.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-17
RAILROADS TO WIN
INCREASE, IS REPORT
Five Interstate Commerce, Commits
sioners Said to Favor 334 to 4 Per
Cent Freight Rate Raise.

New York, May 1.-THE American to-
day prints the following Philadelphia
dispatch:
Five of the seven members OF the In.
terstate Commerce Commission favor ar
increase in the freight rates requested
by the Eastern railroads in the Eastern
classification territory. and will so de-
eide in the decision which 1t is ex-
pected will be handed down May % The
average increase to be granted will range
from 33-4 to 4 per cent.
This information was obtained from
exceptionally reliable sources here tonight
and in addition it was learned that the
commissioners fayoring the increase are
Clement. Clark. Harlan. Hall, and DAN
iels.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-17
VINCENT ASToR WELL AGAIN
Health Fully, Recovered, He A.
tends Wedding with Bride.

Poughkeepsie. n. Y. May 1s.-Re-
ports that Vincent Aston has not re-
covered from his recent illness and
that his wedding trip will have to be
further postponed were discredited to-
day when Mr.. Aston and his bride mo-
tored down from Ferncliffe to Hyde
Park TO attend the wedding of Miss
Anne Pendleton Rogers to J. Griswold
Webb.
Mr.. Aston. his face tanned by the
winds, was in high spirits \and he
greeted friends on all sides with a
hearty handshake.
During the afternoon the Aston
yacht Mona ran down from Fernclifre
and took Mr.. and Mrs. Aston home.
That Mr.. Astor's health has been re-
stored. and that he feels no concern
regarding his own condition, Is shown
by the fact that on a recent cold.
stormy day he drove his motorboat
across the river to Rondout to get
some parts for his engine. Mr.. and
Mrs. Aston have not decided when
they will leave Ferncliffe.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-17

sions. and double time toward pension
service while IN Asia and South America:
Germany accepted none but universitys
men for consular service, and then de-
manded OF them four years study of
international law. Then he criticised the
attitude of President Wilson and Secre-
tary Bryan toward present members OF
the American consular service
Edward A Ross, of the University OF
Wisconsin. read a paper on the Public
Service Activities of Universities
Record Of What is Being Done" THIS
subject was also discussed by Herman
Schneider, dean OF the University Of Gin
Cinnati.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-17
By JOSEPH P. AMIN,
Staff Correspondent of The Wash.
ington Herald.

Vera Cruz, May 10 dispatch Boat tc
Galveston)-Tnree days of almost con-
tiauous riding. nights spent twice In
small haciendos, once on barren sand
hill, have given me some idea, first, OF
the kind Of men and officers our troops
would have to meet in an advance or
Mexico City, and, second, the nature o!
the country and climatic conditions they
would have to encounter.
took the trip, which covered the coun.
try encircling Vera Cruz for several
miles beyond outermost station OF our
troops. AT some stages ! was from
eight to ten miles beyond. while at some
points, barely crossed the loosely drawn
American lines.
With Soldier of Fortune.
The trip was taken in company with
and under the guidance Of Tracey Rich
ardson, an American soldier Of fortune.
who. up to few months ago. held . COM
mission as a colonel in Huerta's army.
In such small bodies Of troops as we en-
countered he was able to pass as de-
tached army officer of English extraction.
/ passed as a brother Englishman. ]
carried number of letters addressed
from British and continental points to a
friend in Vera Cruz, but was Obliged only
once to show these by way Of identifica-
ton.
Even in the short distance We Travelled
and the small area We covered We passed
through almost as wicked a fighting coun-
fry as 1 have seen in Rocky Mountain
plateau regions. small. jagged hills.
swamp-grassed fields, sharp. defensive
arroyas-every inch an intrenchment, and
every inch barren OF encouragement for
an invading army.
Mind you, this is only a few miles out
Of Vera Cruz. 1t has little by way Of
comparison with the rugged, mountainous
country which lies beyond and this side
of Mexico City. Practically a waste.
there is almost no cultivation Of any kind.
The country We traversed almost may be
divided into three types-barren sand
hills, swamps and tangled brush, stunted
trees and thickets
The Washington herald., 1914-05-17
RoTHSCHILD HURT IN CRASH.

London, May l6.-Alfred Rothschild. .
member of the famous banking family,
was injured today. when his automobile
collided with a NOTORIOUS near Cheswick.
Mr.. Rothschild was taken to his home in
a taNicab.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-17
Three Types of Troops.

In the cosfse of our rides. We ran
across three types Of troops-rurales or
mounted government police. Mexican
regulars. men who have had some cam
paign experience. and the '.irregulars,"
a dangerous and irresponsible conglom-
Grafton of bandits who have been caught
The Washington herald., 1914-05-17
IMPERIAL THEATER BURNED.

Moscow. Russia. May 16.-The Imperial
Theater was partially destroyed by fire
today with $4,000 loss. Much costl,
scenery was burned.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-17

The Chinese chrysanthemum was intro
duoed into England as far back as 1is4.
but 1t became extinct IN that country
soon after.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-17
SilliInan Released.

Confirmation of the release of Consul
John r. Silliman from prison in SaltiIlo
was received at the State Department
yesterday from the Brazilian minister in
Mexico City.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-17

my best guess is that Huerta now has
about 1Z00o rurales. $1,000 regulars with
fair training, and about 10000 irregulars
or unframed soldiers and pillagers.
Huerta claims to have about 10000 men.
This claim Is ridiculous.
"Huerta plans to have between 1000
and so.o0o men at Jalapa or wherever
the sflrst big fight ON the advance to-
H1xico Caty may take place. n be h1s
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-06-11
WARNING TO ADVERTISERS.


The Democrat feels duty bound to
warn its patrons against fake adver
Using schemes which spring up in
abundance during this season of the
year. Advertising solicitors are ga
lore, some for this and some for that
always painting roseate pictures for
the prospective purchaser.
The Democrat does not take the DO
sition of setting down, on all adyer-
Using schemes for some of them are
good and highly valuable, but we want
to protect ourselves from the abuse
which may arise from the worthless
schemes with which we have no con
nection. The Democrat was used TO Ill
advantage last year by solicitors when
It really had nothing to do with the
projects, and we hereby give notice
that we have nothing to do with any
advertising enterprise for which the
publishers do not personally do the So
Letting or give letter of introduction
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-06-11

ed from time to time and on last
Thursday night the board of commits
/ sioners went on record as opposing j
wagon after considerable discussion
between themselves and citizens inter-
ested in the subject.
While the Democrat regretted to see
this course, it Hnds encouragement IN.
the fact that the commissioners were.
evenly divided on the proposition as.
will be seen from our news columns.
The point was raised by the oppose.
ton that they kept their back lots
clean and that others could do like
wise, therefore no necessity for the
additional expense of operating a gar
bage wagon. That argument can be
met by saying that these same good
citizens obey the laws of Henderson
vile and Henderson county and there
fore others can do the same, hence no
need for four policemen. sheriff. his
deputies and constables
The discussion brought to light the
fact that the people want clean city
but want to accomplish perfection at
the possible smallest cost, hence the /
necessity of an organized effort. The
people are willing to clean up but they
don't take rapidly to the idea of pay
ing twenty-five cents to a draynan to
haul off a few fish or chicken heads.
The Democrat believes that it would |
be we'll to have sanitary tax where
by unimproved and residence proper
ty, hotels, boarding and business
houses would be required to pay a
graduated tax. Such tax would not
necessarily be a burdensome one since
the wagon would not have to be run
'eenlarly, ard very seldom in winter.
The time is near at hand when the
he Democrat was glad to hear man,
ituation will have to be dealt with and
trong and favorable expressions along
his line at the last meeting of the
'ity commissioners.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-06-11
FIAT CAVE RUMBL1NGs.s


The Hickory Nut Gap of which Bat
Cave is the thriving center is begin
ming to take on its usual summer as.
pect. The many delightful Inns which
dot this popular throughfare present a
most pleasing appearance. with their
fresh coats of paint, enhanced by tbs
beautiful flower gardens, which arc
now in full bloom
Beginning with Logan's place we find
several additions. Broad and spacious
piazzas, encircles the first and second
floors, on which are placed numerous
comfortable rocking chairs.
Logan's House the next inn, is al
ready claiming its many summer visit
tors. The Mountain View Inn, with its
most rustic seats. is sure to be a pop
ular retreat for those who desire
large shady groves. encircled with the
most Inviting gravel walks.
Freeman's Camp, sometimes known
IS the Red, White and Blue. has as its
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-06-11


guests, Mr.. and Mrs Johnson Miss
Matte Johnson, Miss Lucy Johnson. all
of Daytona, Florida, also Mr.. and Mrs.
Whip. and Master Reginald Whip, Of
Jacksonville. Fla
Mr.. J. B. Freeman, the proprietor of
this popular hosteIry, was the host Is
a party of young people last week and
he delightfully."- entertained them with.
straw ride to Josephus Josfahs
cherry orchard, where they enjoyed an
abundance of this choice fruit. Those
composing the party were Mr.. and Mrs.
Whip, Mr.. and Mrs Johnson and the
Misses Johnson, Messrs, VS.. Free
man, Claude Freeman, Glenn Freeman,
and Capt. Robert s. Rosser of Atlanta,
Ca, who is spending the summer at
lockwood, the beautiful home of Mr..
A E. Hudgins.
Bat Cave is becoming quite town. s
three new stores having been erected
within the last few days. Messrs.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-06-11

cf any party deserves to succeed By
the employment of methods that can
not be defended IN the open.
Democrats Of the tenth district, the
man who seeks your support, should
prove himself worthy Of your CONF
denoe. His fitness for Office should
not be measured by dollars and cents
He ought. first Of all, to possess char
ncter; second, ability and fitness for
public service; third, be a Democrat
from principle and not for revenue
And bear in mind that your party owes
no many anything. It is not a difHcult.
matter to make mistakes, but some-
times hard to correct them.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-06-11

Il
freeman e freeman have opened .,
Ice cream parior where they will csrr,,
q. full line of cigars, tobacco ctr Dr.
more cream will be served tbroneba,,
the season 7D00'
Mr. Dewitt Freeman is conterr,.+
ing opening similar business and b,
expects to operate a dancing hall in
connection with same. Over IN Piror
side drive Mr.. Wess Edney will nm
Duct q store, carrying line which will,
appeal to the tired and thirsty tour
lists. Down at Esmeralda, Mr. Tnrnor
IS busy constructing summer bopsa
and payflian directly over Broad river
he says this will be the social rendez
vous of the Gap.
Z One Of the professors of Christ
school at Arden visited Bat Cave, and
Chimney Rock for the purpose Of H.
eating his camp of the boy scouts for
the season.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-06-11
BIa ~ NJ $40 B tN TOW n.
Williams Stock Company Pays Annual
visit a. city n o,s.as TAr1rf No YErsao s.


Williams Stock Company Pays Annual
Visit 10 City II ere During Week.
The VII Hams Stock company paid
HendersonyfIIe its annual visit last
week which means a two weeks sea
son Of amusement for the people Of
this city and community
The popularity of the show is eyi-.
:denced by the large crowds in attend
ance at each performance. There is
change of program each night and
the attendance as well as the character
of the show has been better than the
avera &c in Hendersonville. The COM
pany is well balanced and the plays
and vaudeville are highly enjoyed by
a crowded tent each night.
The company will remain in Hender-
sonvile during the week, with change
Of program each night
The show is above the average tent
show visiting HendersonyiIle, it bein,y
considered a clean, decent and respect.
able one.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-06-11
DANGER AHEAD.

The Democracy of the Tenth District
is facing crisis. The unsuccessful
attempt to nominate candidate for
congress in the district convention at
Waynesville recently bodes no good
for the party and should cause Demo
Gratis who place principle above men
to stop and consider the consequences
of a continuance of recently perform
ances. The interests of the party in
the district should be paramount to the
personal ambition of any man or set
OF men.
That convention of Democrats in
the tenth district, which has always
been debatable territory, should cast
All ballots without reaching a con-
ciusion is inoonceivaBle. Such a re-
suit indicates bad feeling and is not
calculated to do the party any good.
These who seek political preferment
should not do so at the expense Of
party harmony.
If the Democracy Of this district ex-
poets to return Democrat to con-
gress this year, personal preferences
must be put aside and a get-together
movement inaugurated Already the
opposition, until recently thought to be
hopelessly divided, is taking on new
life and it behooves every loyal Demo
erat to dis discourage bitter rivalry be-
tween the friends and supporters of
those now seeking to represent this
district in the next Congress.
That there is danger ahead, no one
familiar with existing conditions viii
to deny. While delegates
in the Waynesville convention acquit-
ted themselves with becoming dignity
and gentlemanly manners, the fact re-
mains that no spirit of harmony ex-
lsted at any stage of the proceedings.
It was war to the hilt" between the
adherents of the several candidates
and grim determination prevailed from
the beginning of the conflict until final
adjournment after four days of hope
ess balloting. mo change" must have
fallen as sweet music upon the ears of |
Republicans who gathered there to |
witness the performance That no
nomination was made doubtless Great !
ID a hope in their breasts hitherto IN
Known to them since the landslide to
William H. Taft and John Gillespie
irant six years ago.
But let us hope that the Waynes-
lille meeting may pass and hnger as
memory only. The selection of a
andidate for congress has been re-
erred back to the people and upon
hem rests the responsibility of maxi
ng a choice that will be acceptable
. the rank and file of the party. The
representatives. they delegated to ex-
ress their wishes in the district con-
ention have utterly failed to reach +
onclusfon and a decree has gone &
orth that the controversy shall be
ettled in ballot primary on Satur- {
ay, August Is. A happy solution of ]
perplexing situation, but even this i
oes not remove the danger incident t
} party discord and bitter acrimony, a
partizans of the candidates persist il
! conducting a campaign of tilli1ca-
on and abuse. Let us hope for full
nd free expression of the will of the
eople and the selection of a standard
carer by ballots untainted with cor Il.
lption through the devious ways en-
Dyed by political boodlers.
Political honors obtained by fraud
e an determination and no candidate Sc
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-06-11

ANY matter offered for publication
that is not classified as news, giving
aotice or appealing, or project where
an admittanee or other fee is charged
is, advertising and will be accepted at
three cents per line. This applies to
cards of thanks, resolutions of any
kind and obituary notices.
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The Hustler-Democrat will be glad
b receive the local news of all the
communities in the county Cores
pUndents are requested to sign their
names to the contributions. Letters
ehoonJd not be mailed later than Mon
day morning.
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FOR RENT-Eight-room house, Tex.
away 1.c.d e ,,,{11# e. -


FOR RENT-Eight-room house. Tex.
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rent either furnished or unfurnish-
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elegant for manufacturing pur-
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CITY GARBAGE WAGON.

There is no gainsaying the fact thai
= Is to the interest of every resort
.oMn to keep its premises clean
unings must look clean and tidy and
pearance. '-1-' al'-
question of a garbage wagon
TOT Hendersonyille has been discuss
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BY Farmers Hardware & Supply Co.,
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Apply Bly, Bros. 1-s-tfc
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Two beautifully situated vacant lots
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The board o. education in session
last week took up and cancelled Youch-
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Swimming time.
The Glorious Fourth is approaching.
The cherry pie season is in full
blast.
Uneasy lieth the heads of Jim and
Bob.
The expert pillrollers will be with us
next week.
Biltmore has experienced another
political upheavel.
A sanitary wagon is becoming more
e<of a necessity from day to day.
Old ]. Pluv. paid us pleasant cali
after a long and weary absence.
The big tent show, the two moving
picture theatres and the Laurel Park
trolley have made things lively here
abouts.
If you don't want to kick yourself
for neglect hurry up and subscribe fo1I
the Democrat before the price is
raised.
Old chap, its high time you are rails
ing little row with your home girl
as the summer fiirt is due to arrive
soon.
Georgia peaches are being shipped
north by the car load. The sweeter
ones of the more delicious feminine
variety will soon begin to arrive in
Hendersonyille.
Congratulations to the Hon. Michael
Schenck, who goes into the judicial
convention with the unanimous en-
dorseme1t of the democrats of every ,
county in the eighteenth district. SoIic- :,
itor Schenck has given the utmost sat !,
isfaction and it is to be hoped that his |
republican opposition will not be of a |
serious character although the district
Us close one.
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MANTEn

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The Democrat leads in Henderson
county news.