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Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22
w. B. FERGUSON OF HAYWOOD
COUNTY LEAVES GOVERNMENT

Washington, July 14.-Secretary Of
the Navy Daniels today announced his
acceptance of the resignation of Viii
liam B. Ferguson, Jr., of North Caro-
lima, naval constructor. For several
months past Constructor Ferguson has
been trying to have his resignation &C
cepter in order that he might enter the
employ of a large private shipbu!ldlng
oncern at a largely increased com
%pensation. He is a brother of Homer
L. Ferguson, a high official of the New
port News Ship Building company.
Secretary Daniels said that he had
been informed by Constructor Fergu-
son that the concern by which he will
be employed has no government con-
racts and that he will have no part
in such work. Ferguson was on duty
as constructor at the Washington navy
yard.
Secretary Daniels has not finally dis
! posed of the resignation of John E
Otterson, naval constructor at h New
York navy yard, who also is very de
sirous of retiring to private life in or
der to accept lucrative private en-
ployment.
0OSAO L04L Al0 NAAASA SAO 49,
that officers who have received highly
valuable technical training at the ex-
} pense of the government should re-
main in the public service unless ex-
ceptional circumstances arise. He
has declined to accept many proffered
designations, while accepting others,
d~isposing of each case on its OWL
merits.
In the case of Constructor Ferguson,
the secretary is aware that the com
pensation which he will receive in pri-
waite employment will give him and his
family a comfortable competence N
their declining years and that it will
be much more than he could ever hope
to receive in the navy.
Haywood County and the State Proud
of Ferguson.
The news from Washington that
Secretary Daniels has finally decided
to accept the resignation of Naval
Constructor William B. Ferguson, Jr.
that the young North C%arolinian may
enter the employ of a large private
~shipbuilding concern, will be read witn
keen interest throughout this state ana
particularly in Greensboro and Way
nesville. Constructor Ferguson is a
son of the late William B. Ferguson
more familiarity known in Haywood
county as Berthe Ferguson, and
nephew of Judge Garland S. Ferguson
of the Superior court bench. Garland
S. Ferguson, Jr., of Greensboro, is his
first cousin.
1t was away back yonder in 1885
that the first Ferguson went from Hay
wood county to the United States nav,
al academy at Annapolis, but since
that time Haywood has furnished there
other Ferguson boys to the tive
branches of the United States service
Homer Ferguson, a. brother of William
B. and also a brother of Major Harley
Ferguson, of the United States army
who won fame by raising the battle.
ship Maine, was first appointed to An.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22
LAUREL PARK CLUB NOTES.

The Laurel Parry Pleasure club gave
a most enjoyable entertainment at the
Casino at their regular meeting on
Tuesday afternoon, July 18th. There
were nearly one hundred members
present.
The program consisted of a violin
solo by Mr.. Carlisle with piano accom-
paniment by Mrs. Carlisle: a vocal
solo by Mrs. Carlisle, with violin obli-
cato; readings by Miss Lois Ellis I;
piano solo by Master Thompson; and
piano solo by Mrs. Elizabeth Holyoke,
a professional soIo1st and whistler,
who also gave one whistling solo;
Mrs. Holyoke's work was highly ap-
preciated by all present. Mrs. Hol-
yoke has been before the public fol
several years, giving concerts at many
summer and winter resorts in the
South and North. She is now on her
way to Boston, her native city, which
she will reach in time for the winter
musical season in that city.
On Wednesday evening at promptly
7:45 she will give a musical at the
Casino, Laurel Park Pleasure club. II
is hoped a large audience will greet
her. BY THE SECRETARY.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22
EDIsoN's INVENTIVE POWERS
ENGAGED BY GOVERNMENT

West Orange, N. J., July IL
Thomas A. Edison has accepted an in
yitation from Secretary Daniels to
head an advisory board of civilian in
yentors for a bureau of invention and,
development to be created in the navy
department. His acceptance will go
forward Immediately to Washington,
where the new plans await word from
the man who can turn dreams into
realities"
Mr.. Daniels idea Of utilizing the in
Yentive genius Of Americans in and out
Of the military and naval service to
meet conditions Of warfare shown in
the conflict on land and sea in Europe
is outlined in a letter written last
Wednesday asking Mr.. Edison wheth-
er, as a patriotic service to his coun-
try, he would undertake he task OF
advising the proposed bureau. The
plan is to have several men prominent
in special lines of inventive research
associated in the work.
Among the great problems to be laid
before the investigators. the Secre.
tary mentioned that he felt sure thai
with Mr.. Edison's wonderful brain tt
help them the officers of the navy
would be able to meet this new danger
with new devices that will assure
peace to our country by their efec'
tiveness."
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22
WLHSTON, N. c., Man,
RESTORED TO HEALTH
Mr.. Wade Thankful He Read AL.
Wonderful Remedy.

3. II. Wade of Williston. N r
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Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22
LA TOILETTE SAYS PRESIDENT
WILSON SURE TO BE REFLECTED.

Statesville, N. c., July 6.-Senator
LaFollette, who delivered his address
here on Representative Government"
before the chautauqua, gives The Daily
Star an interview. In the course Of
this interview. referring to the next
national campaign, he says President
Wilson is growing in popularity and
strength. In regard to the republican
nomination the senator says that II
the party selects as standard bearer a
''stand-patter,". it will mean a still
worse wrecking of the party. The
senator says that the great war i'll.
Europe will leave all nations engaged
impoverished for years to come, and
that while some interests and men in
this country will make money out of
the war, it is in the end bad for Amer
lea. A squirt Of prosperity at first,
the foreign treasury will be too ex-
hausted to go far, and America will
have to finally lend a helping hand.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22
Roots, Herbs, Banks, Etc.


We are in the market for large
quantities Of
BeeSWaX,
Lady Slipper Root,
Mayapple Root,
Sassafras Bark of Root, Select
Bright.
Slippery Elm Bark Of Tree,
Spikenard Root,
Star Grass Root,
Star Root.
We also buy all kinds of Banks, ES-
BentiaI Oils, Herbs, Leaves, Roots, and
&c. We pay cash upon receipt Of
goods. Write for shipping tags and
any other information that you de-
SIRE. Price list mailed upon request.
Address
TEL. r. LATHROP & co, INC.
Sc & So North Lexington Avenue,
AsheYiIIe, N. C.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22

napolis, those familiar with western
North Carolina history aver, by the
late Capt. Thos. D. Johnston, of Ashe-
vile, then representative in Congress
from the old ninth congressional dis
trict. But the young mountaineer fail
ed to pass, it is said, and returned
home, not at all discouraged, however.
but rather more determined than ever.
There was never any such thing as
failure in the makeup of the Fefgu-
son boys and Homer knowing this bet
ter than any one else secured another
appointment the following year, pass
ed his examination with flying colors
and graduated in 1892 with high hon
'ors. He is now vice-president of the
great Newport News Shipbuilding COM
pany and since the tragic death Of
President Hopkins Of that company by
the sinking of the Lusitania, there has
been frequent intimation that Vice
President Ferguson may succeed to the
presidency of the company.
William B. Frguson, Jr., followed in
his brother Homer's footsteps and en-
tered the navy while Homer Ferguson
was the only one of William B. Fergu-
sons sons to select West Point but
in the army branch of the service, he,
too, won fame and honor and a few
years ago sprang into national prom
inence by raising the battleship Maine
in the Havana harbor.
John Ferguson, a brother of Gar
land s.. Ferguson, of Greensboro, and
son of Judge Ferguson, was the last
of the Ferguson boys to enter the ser
vice from Haywood. He graduated
in 1905 and is now lieutenant on the
cruiser Washington on duty in Mexi-
can waters.
Haywood county has always been
proud of her Fergusons but the Fergu-
sons have always been prouder per
! haps that they are North Carolinians.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22
FOR OF STATE.
CWaynesville Courier. }

It is probable that Haywood county
will present to the state the name OF
Hon. M. D. Kinsland as a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
Secretary Of State in the primary next
spring. Should this distinguished son
of Haywood decide to enter the race
we believe that he will stand a mighty
good chance of being the nominee of
the party. For the past several years
he has served efficiently and accepta-
bly, as ~engrossing clerk Of the House
of the General Assembly and in b a
capacity has made friends in all sec
lions of the state. He is eminently
qualified for the higher position, and
we trust that he will see fit to offer
himself. The present Secretary, Hon.
J. Bryan Crimes has held the place
for sixteen years, and that is long
enough for any n man to hold a state
position.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22
ASHEVILLE ROTARY CLUB
VISITS HENDERSONNlLLE'

The Asheville Rotary club took its
Arst outing last Thursday afternoon,
H~endersonville being the objective
point. ,th
About fifty persons, Rotarians Win
their wives, made the trip to Hender-
sonville in automobiles decorated with
Rotarian banners.
Supper was taken at the kentucky
Home. where a number of appropriate
Talks were made by Ashev1lle and
H~endersonvilIe boosters. Represent
ing Hen~dersonville we're Mayor z. =
brooks. S. Nixon Rowe and DR.. w. n
kirk. all of whom welcomed the Ro-
tarians.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22
THE NORTH CAROLINA
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND
MECHANIC ARTS

Young men seeking to equip them
selves for practical life in Agriculture
and all it's allied branches: in Civil,
Electrical and Mechanical Engineer
ing; in. Chemistry and Dyeing; in Tex
tile Industry, and In Agricultural
Teaching will find excellent provision
Tor their chosen careers at the States
Industrial College. This College fits
men for life. Faculty for the coming
year of IS men; 767 students: 25 build
1ngs. Admirably equipped laborato-
ries in each department. County ex-
aminations at each county-seat on July
9Th.
For catalogue write
e. B. OWEN, Registrar,
7-1-7tp West Raleigh, N. G.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK SIGN

The Citizen National bank of Hen
Jacksonville has adorned it's banking
quarters with some of the most attrac-
tive business signs in the city.
There are four signs, identically sim
liar, each about three feet square with
the following lettering in gold on
thick plate glass with a black back
ground and colored metal frame: The
Citizens National Bank, Capital $780,
600.
Two signs are placed on either side
of the doorway to the building.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22
OUTLOOK FOR CONGRESSMAN.
cWaynesviile courier.)

Hon. Sol. Gallert of Rutherford
county. who was here this week is
practically announcing himself as a
candidate for the Democratic nominal
ion for congress in this district,
Haywood will probably have a candl-
date, also. In addition there is talk
of two or three Asheville men being in
the race. 1t is yet some time before
the campaign for the nomination will
begin in earnest, but it begins to look
as if there will be a large field for
voters to select from, and all good
men.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22
COMMENDs STREET sPRINKLING,

Sunday $3.50 P. M.
Editor, Democrat:
1 want to sound praises for our
street sprinkler, Just passing, to do a
kindly act, in sprinking our muchly
used Main street on Sunday, P. M.
1t truly is a God-send to us who live
on this thoroughfare, so thronged with
automobiles, especially on Sundays
raising much dust, thus robbing us OF
a Sabbath's unalloyed rest. We rise
Up to bless our city fathers and pray
continuance of this blessing. Sincere
ly-The Residents.
Per A. H. MOREY.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22
MocKsv1LLE's NEW BUILDING.

Work on the Community building is
progressing rapidly, and when com4
pleted it will be one of the pr~ettiest
buildings in the town and will add
much to the appearance of the public
square. The ladies of the town de-
serve much praise for the great work
they are doing.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22
BAPTIST MEET AT FRUITLAND.

The Ministers and Laymen's con-
ference of the Carolina association
will meet with Fruitland Baptist
church on the 1st Tuesday in August
at IL a. m. A serman will be preach
led at the opening of the conference by
enc of the pastors touching uponsthe
needs and opportunities of this asso-
citation. Dinner will be served at the
noon hour to all who may attend.
A full attendance is desired.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22
CITY MANAGER.
ThomasVille Gives Out Word She /
Well Pleased.

1HUIIdSV WIG -OIV6S UUC WOru she Is
Well Pleased.
Thomasville has a city manager, a
Mr.. Jones, formerly serving in the
same capacity at Hamlet. MI. Jones
has made good SO far, so Townsville
citizens report, and all the people are
highly pleased with this new scheme.
The City Manager is doubtless what
it will finally come to all over the
country. To get politics out of a city
is the best thing that can happen. II
is a purely business proposition
Everything.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-02
THIRD WOMAN FIGURES
IN ROGERS LOVE TANGLE

NEW YORK, Jan. 2.--Lorlys Elton
Rogers. the man IN the case" for
love of whom Ida Sniffen poisoned
her two babies and herself, today
stands forth as the most remarkable
figure in the rtrangest and most COM
pick love tragedy in the city's his
tory. Instead OF sharing his affection
between two women. as first supposed,
1t developed today that the lawyer
for the past few years apparently has
boen on terms OF utmost friendship
with three women-his first wife, who
obtained divorce, the woman who
now bears his name and the woman
who lies dying in a hospital.
And today when they are all being
subjected to the scrutiny OF a relent
less and curious public-these three
women all remain staunch in their 10y
atty to the man. So far not one of
them has let fall from her lips word
Of reproach against him.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-02
GLADSTONE CLUB
MEMBERS dine
Annual Banquet of Debating So
ciety In Hotel Tuller Big
Success

The Gladstone Debating club held
It's twelfth annual banquet In the Ho-
tel fuller, Thursday evening. Covers
we're laid for SO. Maurice Sugar was
toastmaster, and William Dorrance,
president of the club. delivered the
welcoming address.
o. Guy Frick. an honorary member,
spoke on Our past" and william
Adams, also an honorary member, on
Our future" The latter gave some
advice on keeping the club the sue
cess that It now is and urged upon the
members the necessity of perpetual
digging" The next speaker, Harold
Christian. discussed What Gladstone
does for a fellow"
Clyde Nutten, whose name appear
ed on the program opposite the topic
Hence loathed melancholy" devoted
about five minutes to springing jokes
that would turn Eddie Foy green with
envy. and Edwin X. Cunlfr discussed
Success"
These speeches concluded the Off
cial program but addresses were also
delivered by Mr.. Barnard, one Of the
faculty members OF the club, and Mr..
Fisk. as honorary member. Mr.. Fisk
spoke OF the past. of the days when
the Gladstone club was struggling for
existence; he also spoke of the future
and of the things that II might hold
for those willing to work.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-02
ALLIES BUILDING NEW
TRENCHES AT THE FRONT

LONDON, Jan. I'm another
lengthy review OF the operations at
the front issued by the press bureau
today. It Ia stated that for the last
several weeks the extension and con-
struction OF new trenches has been
the most pressing problem. Excava-
tons have been made In all directions
until the entire front now presents a
labyrinth OF confused intersecting
trenches resembling huge gridiron.
The earth in the vicinity is ploughed
by shells, bombs and mines. Even
when there is lull In the actual fight
Ing, the t>oops are kept busy straight
ening out their trenches and improv-
ing the sanitary conditions. Many
times the spades turn up CHASTITY rec
ords In the form Of parts OF bodies.
The war Office says that some OF
the prisoners have taken gloomy
view OF the situation and blame their
officers but the majority are cheerful.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-02
SAFETY FIRST"
PRIZES AWARDED
Boy Scouts Carry OFF Most of the
Premiums Given by the
Y. Nj. {. A.

thousands OF Detroiters, young and
oiu' men. women and children, made
tne 4. M. c. A. building their rendez
Nous on New Years day.
one OF the most attractive features
Oh the open house" proved to be the
Joys safety first exposition. Thou
sanus OF people visited the three floors
vi the Elizabeth-st. boys branch build
ing 10 inspect the 200 models design.
cd by nearly hundred Detroit boys
ior graphic illustration on the proven
ton OF accidents.
Thirteen-year-old Howard HOPKINS
was awarded first prize for a model
IN the class for boys under IA. His
lnouei was miniature OF an auto be-
ing driven over a dangerous railroad
crossing. Second prize in this class
was awarded to Sterling Lane. IL
years old, and third prize to Nathan
Aorahamson, 12 years old.
For boys over Ia years OF age
Phillip Campbell won first prize. Har.
Old Blake second, and Jay Brown third
prize.
The Safety First society OF Greater
Detroit is planning to exhibit young
Hopkins model, together with five OF
six others TO be selected, at the Pan.
anna exposition. In the event that any
models are taken from Detroit to San
Francisco.
Under the head OF drawings, Mar
tens Phippen, Joseph Burba and Harry
Grozner won the three prizes In order
for boys under ID. For boys over Ia
William Freyse. Clarence McMillen
and Joseph Burba took the prizes. In
the miscellaneous class William
Kreyse and Martens Phippen took
first and second prizes.
Many Boy Scouts figure In the list
OF prize winners. practically all Of the
award takers being members of De-
troit troops.
Boys also figured in a big gymnastic
exhibition In the gymnasium in the az
ternoon. having an audience Of sew.
eral hundred persons. The gymnasium
was used at night for the annual cir
Gus. consisting of drills, evolutions
dances. tumbling, feats OF strength
and maneuyers by the naval reserves
Secretaries of the Y. M. c. A ear.
lier In the day met the gymnasium
leaders In holly contested basketball
game and lost by score of "a to 10
The Detroit times., 1915-01-02
JUDGE HANLEY
Is DOOMED FOR
DOYLES PLACE
DetrOiter Believed To BE Prob
De Choice for State Banking
Commissioner
DECLINES TO SAY IF
HE WOULD ACCEPT
Movement To Have Him APP
pointed Started by President
of Local Bank

Former Probate Judge Stewart
Hanley admitted. Saturday morning,
that he wac perfectly aware that eff
forts are being made to have him nam
ed state banking commissioner by
Gov. Ferris, to succeed E. II. Doyle,
OF Detroit, whose terms expires
Jan. Is
Il first heard that some bankers in
Detroit and others up in the Thumb
district had started to mention my
name in connection with the appoint
ment, about two weeks ago." said the
former judge. AT that time thought
| had succeeded in squelching the
boom, If that's what you would term
II IL seems to have been resuscitated,
30 can only say that haven't sought
the position, nor do | want 1t.
When | left the probate court
bench, / re-entered private practice
with the intention Of devoting all my
time 10 ii. | did not become a mem
Der OF legal firm TO remain with 1t
a day or So ! intended that my asso-
citation should be permanent"
Judge Hanley refused to state that
he would decline to accept the posi-
ton OF banking commissioner, il the
governor offered II to him.
1t is not good policy or good taste
10 refuse position before il Is offered
to YOU" he said, smilingly.
He was asked IL il would not be
possible for him to hold the place and
look after his law practice as well.
haven't considered that yet" he
said.
according TO rumors coming from
Lansing, Mr.. Hanley became prom.
inent as possibility for the place, aft
er Gov Ferris realized that II would
be impossible for him 10 appoint one
or two men whose names were first
suggested, without mourning the dis
satisfaction OF many powerful friends
or the candidates. The appointment
or third candidate, il is said was
chosen as the only way out OF the pre-
dicament. Judge Hanley's name, ac-
cording TO the report. thereupon be-
came most prominent in discussion as
to who would get the place.
1t Is known that the movement to
obtain the place for Judge Hanley
started in Detroit about two weeks
ago, during the Bankers club dinner
former President William Howard
Taft. The president of a local bank.
1t Is reported. started the Hanley
boom, and was promptly backed by
several upstate bankers.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-02
FIRE LOSSES IN 1914
SHOW LIGHT INCREASE

The annual report OF Fire Chief
Broderick shows that more damage
was done by flames In Detroit IN 1914
than during the previous year, The
report fixes the total fire loss for 1914
at s1.675,281. The loss for 1913. ac-
cording to the chiefs report. was 81.
629, 604. Burnings in residences and
small stores brought about the IN.
crease last year. says Chief Frederick.
The greatest loss suffered in any one
Ere I'm 1914 was on July 10. when the
building at Bates and woodbridge-sts..
occupied by the Chope-Stevens Paper
Co. burned
That most OF the Are losses were
we'll covered by insurance Is made
plain by Chief Broderick's estimate
that the total amount OF insurance
carried on buildings which burned was
s14,570.447.o