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Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01
EDITORIAL OBSERVATIONS
Contributed.
SIMMONS AND GOFERNORsHIP,

4 sf ~
The suggestion OF a lineup of the
Simmons supporters for, or against,
any particular candidate for governor
appears to be wide of the mark Not
one of the avowed. or probable can
didates' for the gubernatorial nominal
ton has ever been hostile to Senator
Simmons and that gentleman has
shown no inclination to interfere wich
the plans of any aspirant for govern
or in 1916. The Senator fights only
when danger approaches and his ap
pearance in North Carolina politics
this year will be after the nominations
are made and when his services are
needed in the general conflict Those
close to him are aware of his position
and fully approve the course he is TAX
ing.
The idea of promoting harmony in
the ranks is taking firm hold upon
democrats generally and it has the
full approval of Senator Simmons.
That he will keep hands off" in pri-
mary contests that are coming on does
not signify disagreement amongst
lis friends. He has made no effort to
marshall his forces in the interest of
a candidate for any Office in the ap-
preaching election. nor has there been
any intimation, from him, that he
would attempt such thing. The
trouble makers are barking up the
wrong tree. They have lately been
busy Matching up rumors Of coalition.
between so-called factions, in the hope
of creating the impression that Sena-
tor Simmons would insist upon naming
the nominee for governor. The Sena-.
tor having shown no such inclination,
so far in the progress of events, it
appears that the knowing ones"> have
slipped a cog before clearing the
switch" The wish was father TO the
thought, of course, but, in this In
stance, coming events failed to cast
their shadows before.
The republicans of the State are
longing for discussions to arise in the
i anKs of the democracy, knowing their
only hope of success must be created
by disturbances in the democratic
household, Nothing would please them
better than to see democrats flying at
one another's throats in a knock-down-
and-drag-out fight over nominations
But the tendency of the times" point
to no such candidate: There is to
be no elimination, or denomination
between democrats aspiring. to .nonIi-
nations and, consequently, no breaches
to be healed after the result of the pri-
mary is announced. Mark it.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01

- l : $50
such a rest room or building and could
arrange for some lady attendant on
Saturdays there would be no excuse
for mothers from the country burden
ing themselves with bundles and small
children until time to start home, but
have bundles delivered at the rest
room and children cared for there
during the shopping hours by an at
tendant. Such rest room properly
but simply and economically equipped
would no doubt result in general
meeting place for the farmers and
their families and the exchange of
ideas valuable to the growth and de-
'selopment of the county's interests.
The crest room" or community
building" idea offers many possibilities
and we hope that it's worth will at
an early date commend itself to the
Women's Civic club, the Greater Hem
Jacksonville club, the Community club,
the city and county commissioners or
some other organization that wants to
make for itself a name dear to the
country people and valuable to both,
city and country.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01
A BUSINESS MANAGER.

After fruitless efforts Of a month to
elect appointive officers for Hender-
sonville, the Commissioners will pro-
badly attempt again on Thursday night
OF this week to arrive at some ADJUST
ment of the matter, but it is likely that
the mayor will have to break tue dead
lock by the appointtve power given
him in the charter.
The business manager plan is known
TO have commended itself to, the city
commissioners for they have been
shown by the late administration that
it saved the city approximately $4,000
annually. They have been urged to
continue the plan, but lack of material
suitable to those having the matter in
hand is understood to be the handicap.
1t would be blot upon the fair
name of Hendersonville for politics to
be so great, parties so big and factions
SO dominating that entrusted officials
would let the interests Of this city,
valued at about five million dollars
suffer for the sake of preserving GER
tain elements and factions.
If Hendersonville needs business
manager, and it is admitted il both
official and unofficial circles that she
does, then for the sake of the dear peo-
pie let them have one, or show them
why.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01
CITY REST ROOM.

The community building" or crest
room : idea lis one that has met with
great favor over the country of late
and one that should commend itself to
every person in Henderson county.
No one who has ever seen the wo~
men come from the country to Hen
dersongilIe to do shopping and stand
around and shiver IN the cold or hud-
die up uncomfortably in some store or
under shed in order to keep out OF
the rain. would doubt for a moment
that Hendersonville is in great need OF
building where the country people
may make headquarters. Many Of
them within an hour are through with
their shopping and would doubtless de-
light in having comfortable place to
go and rest, eat their lunch, leave their
bundles, etc.
Community buildings are being
erectedsin various cities and they are
tending to develop more friendly rela-
tons between the country and city
women, to their mutual benefit These:
rest rooms will doubtless strengthen
and broaden fellowship and practical
cooperation between the farmer and
the business man, which has long been
desired.
We have been reading about these
rest rooms and firmly believe that one
would be of great benefit to the mer-
chants of Hendersonville. 1t would
have a tendency to relieve congestion
IL the stores during the busiest hours
CT the day and it would draw to Hen
Jacksonville more outzof-town shoppers
from surrounding villages because
they would have some place to rest
after shopping. If HendersonVille had
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01
LIGHT AND FLOWERS.
Why a. Garden Is More Fragrant BY
Z Niaht Than BY Day.

Why a. Garden Is More Fragrant BY
Night Than by Day.
The light we receive from stars OF
the first magnitude, like Vega, is equal
approximately to. forty thousand mil
honth part of that of the sun It is cal
culated that the total light received
from the lesser stars is equal to that Of
5000 stars Of the frst magnitude, or
sixth part of that which is sent to rs
from the moon.
Lght.eXercises mechanical pressure
which can be measured In the labera-
tory. IT has been shown by expert
ments with artificial light that in ftz
production enormous quantities Of en-
ergY are dissipated..
In an ordinary wax candle the total
energy which is transformed into light
is really. but 2 per cent. Gas and keFo-
sene lamps are not more economical.
On the other hand. the glow worm
transforms into light. by means yet Hns
known, 90 per cent Of the. total energy
expended.
tits known that light infuenees very
largely the aroma OF flowers. A garden
Is more. fragrant when it is shaded
than when, the sun is; allowed to shine
In full blaze upon it This at any rats
is the conclusion OF a Frenehman whe
has recently made vast number OF ex-
peFfments That which affecrs the fra
GRANGE OF flowers is net the oxygen Of
the-atmesphere, as has. been e0mGa0niy
supposed. but the iigit
: According to the s:llne authority. the
Intensity of the perfume exhaled by 8
flower depends upon the pressure ef
water in the cells of the plant. which
tends TO throw out the essential oils
that produce ts-e odnf. and the action
Of the solar light dfiaf1iiShes the pres
sure of the water View. York Press.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01
HENDERSONVILLE'S CLUBS.

Nearly all cities are subject to those
seasons wherein their commercial or
social organizations suffer from mac
tivity. The Greater Hendersonville
club and the Community club are now
passing through one Of these trying
periods. While they are both living in
name, they are somewhat inactive at
this particular time and some of Hen
dersonvilles foresighted citizens are
trying to figure out some plan of sue
cess.
Mr.. X. G. Morris suggests a plan
that strikes us as being practical. He
points out that since the Community
hub was organized for practically the
same purposes as the Greater. Hender-
sonville club, with social features ex
ira. and the majority of the men.bers
of the Community club are members
of the Greater Hendersonville club, It
should be possible to pool their efforts.
To avoid any sacrifice by the Commun-
ity club stockholders, Mr. Norris sug-
gests that they be allowed per cent
interest on their investment, the divi-
dend not to be in the form of cash but
to be subtracted from the membership
fee of the proposed organization. For
| instance, per cent interest on an in
vestment of $50 the value per share Of
! oil cfA
! to "a annually, which, subtracted from
/ S12 membership dues, would leave So
to be paid by stockholders while other
members of the club would be subject
to a $12 membership, all to have equal
i privileges in the organization.
The Community club was organized
iI.for good purposes and the Greater
tHendersonville club has made its use
fulness known to its members but If
the clubs can't operate individually
they should pool their efforts, provided
success is assured in this way. Pro-
badly the Hendersonville Merchants
association would also cooperate in
the matter of a secretary and thereby
| make the financial end sufficiently
|, strong to afford an experienced whole
| time secretary for all purposes to be
served.
Mr.. Sam T, Hodges suggests that the
Community club property be convert
ed into Y M. C. A. and thereby fill a
great need among the young men,
which is far from a bad idea.
If some plan could be arranged for
taking care of the property's indebted
ness, some or possibly all If these
suggestions might be carried into.
effect.
We talked the matter over with a
lumber of members of these organi-
cations and the idea met with a favor
able reception IT remains with the
authorities to work out the details, if
possible. Meanwhile let's alb think,
ing over plans whereby Hendersonville
may not have to suffer longer for a
real active, commercial organization
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01

The meaning of Darby and joan !.
one of connubial faithfuInass and love
as exemplffed by Darby and Joan
husband and wife-in an oighteenth
century ballad, appearing in the Con
tleman.s Magazine, March. 1885 on
titled 'sTbe Joys OF Love Never For
got; Song Author Henry Woodfan
had been apprentieed to John Darby NJ
Bartholomew Close. England, and hin
employer and wife formed the herr
and heroine of the song.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01
Surprise.

Little Pitchers Why, you az. It afraid
OF mice, are you, Miss Gabby? Nervous
Caller-Of course I'm afraid of mice
Why shouldn't be? Little Pitchers
I was watching to see you ketch tba
mouse let out of the trap that scared
you. Mamma says you're an old cat
Baltimore American.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01

Hon. H. N. Pharr, for ten years a
state Senator from the great county or
Mecklenburg, announces that he will
contest the nomination for lieutenant
governor with our good Senator o.
Max Gardner, of Cleveland. This is
in interesting. Both are men of, expe-
rience, ability and wide acquaintance
in the state. Senator Pharr has sery-
ed acceptably as president pro tenn of
the Senate and Senator Gardner is at
present wearing this honor with be-
coming dignity. The fitness of both
for the position sought by them is gen
orally admitted. The party loyalty of
neither can be questioned and 'fbat-
tie royal" is in prospect. They hail
from practically the same section of
the State an Typographical lines will
not enter into the calculation. "Pay
your money and take your choice"
Ex-President William H. Taft ap-
pears to be growing upon the country.
Els utterances upon momentous ques-
tons the past three years haze stamp
ed an impress in the minds of the peo-
rle that Mr.. Taft is not OILY Zig OF
body, but Of brain as WE'LL His pro-
nouncements are accounted the con-
victions of true patriot who places
the interests of his country above SELF
or selfish things, Mr.. Taft has done
much to strengthen the arm of Presi-
dent Wilson in this world crisis. by as
surances of support and his loyalty
to the colors is seen in a modest devo-
ton to the man at the helm,
According to report of the Comp
troller of the Currency the total ma
tional debt of this country is 925 mid
lion dollars. The national debt Che
fore the war in Europe started Of
France was $6,346, 129, 900; and of Ger
many, $1,177,418,0OO; of England. So, :
4S5.S1S; of Russia, $4,5S7, $4,000. De-
posits in the banks of the United
States aggregate, it is estimated $751;
500 ,000,, or about twenty times the
amount of the national debt, indicating
the solid foundation upon which our
financial structure is based. With
twenty-three billions of dollars to
draw from there seems little probabfli-
ty of this nation becoming bankrupt
anyways soon.
1t is predicted that Greece will be
the next country to enter the Euro
pean conflict on the side of the allies.
AS the result of an election recently
held in Venizelos. a former Premier
again become a potent factor in the
affairs of that principally and is said
to have already made an agreement to
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01

support the allies King Constantine
has been ayerse to becoming involved
in the fearful struggle, but Yerizslos1
and his adherents may force their
views upon the country and compel the
peaceful ruler to take UP arms. Bull
garia and Roumania are expected to-
follow Greece and the plot thickens;
1t is fearful to contemplate,
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01
lust Fate.
Pa. what is fate1.

o. WIIdt = Hut!
Fate. my boy is that myster;ou,
something which leads you to pick Out
OF 400 people in the ballroom the one
man who has personal interest in the
holneiy. woman you are making fool
comments SPOUT. Detroit Free Press
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01
a Puzzle.

: Pep. n anybody rides horse chest.
nuts
rot course nobody does. Why do you
ask such ridiculous things?"
81 was only going to ask if they did
could they ns6t larkspursY BaltimOn.
American
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01

The Democrat gives more county
news and boosts the community more
than all other publications and costs,
no more.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01

Is it possible for Hendersonville TO
link up with the proposed Rutherford
tonic Columbus railway and enjoy lit
tle.more railroad talk as of yore?
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01

- WY uOI let SOLu0 VI Iu0 W01I-AISu
defunct organizations in Henderson
vile amalgamate and thereby give
birth to a. jolly-whooping up-and-doing
club. for Greater Hendersonville? +
Rev. Mr.. Cawthon's operations Gil
the parsonage farm" convince pas
sersby that great possibilities await
the back-lot farmers and that a minis
ter can set good examples other than
in the pulpit.
Polk County News: Hendersonville'
new administration is getting that
city's affairs in an awful mess in try
ing to organize along party lines.
Pea nut politics and efficient admins
tration will not go together.
The State Journal: The city commits
sioners at Hendersonville are in po-
litical split ups and although the man
eager plan of government is a success
and saving about $4,000 they have
about decided to discard the plan
Should any political party or any
element wing or faction of party get
to be far greater in Importance than
the five million dollar interests of the
city to be served, then the profession.
ais are going to be called to task IN
one way or the other by the dear peo-
pie they fail to properly serve.
Brother Jesse Daniel Boone of the
] WaynesVille Mountaineer treats his
readers each, week to some choice
verses of his own production. Last
week under the caption of can Editor
is a Simple Cuss" he included the fol-
lowing timely and appropriate gem
among many other verses:
he helps elect some broken stick,
Who's boosted by the inside clique;
And when successful, this same guy,
Win hardly speak as he goes by.
-
After reading what the Democrat said
last week about small politicians get
ting disgruntled because of little
criticism of public action, an officer
elected by the people said that was the
right idea, that any man who sets him.
self up for election should tougher
his hide so as to make his personal
feelings impervious to all criticism,
just or3Hnjust; of public conduct. That
kind of man has broad sensible
vision. ~
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01

Some day Hendersonville will join
the progressiVes and have rest room
for. the benefit of the out-of-town=
shoppers.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01

IS The treatment accorded visitors will
serve as strong advertisement for
good or bad as the case may be.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01

Why not let some of the well-nigh
defunct organizations in Henderson
Vile amalgamate and thereby give
birth to a. jolly-whooping up-and-doing
club. for Greater Hendersonville? I.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-01

Rev. Mr. Cawthon's operations Gil
the parsonage farm" convince pas
sersby that great possibilities await
the back-lot farmers and that minis
ter can set good examples other than
in the pulpit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21
N. E. PASTORS IN CHARGE
OF new ASSIGNMENTS
Ministers Getting Settled in Field Of
Labor Assigned by Con-
ference Bishop.

Recently assigned pastor. to the
Washington NJ. E. churches have now
taken up their work here in nearly
every instance.
Rev. c. C.. Mclean. who has been
pastor of tho Roland Park Church of
Baltimore, comes to Douglas Church. in
succession to Rev. w W. Barnes. who
becomes district superintendent of the
West Baltimore district NJ r. churches
Rev. II. S. France gives up the pas
torate here of Trinity Church and be-
comes superintendent OF Sibley Hos
pitai. being succeeded by Rev. }. r
Hand who has been pastor of Clifton
Church of Baltimore.
Rev G. Ellis Wiliams comes to
Washington from the Falls Church
'Na) NJ. E. Church. and takes the
place or Rev. William A. Hasgerty
VINO becomes pastor of Grace Church.
Hampden. Baltimore: Rev. Merritt Earl
VINO mas been pastor of the Congress
Heights NJ. f. Church for several Years
past. has taken the place Of Rev Mr.
Williams at Falls Church. Va, and
been succeeded at Congress Heights
by Rev. Leyburn Bennett, who comes
from the East Hartford Church, at OAR
lington. Md.
Rev. A. 8. Mowbray. who has been
pastor at North Capitol NJ e. Church.
has been made dean OF Rust Hall, he
beins succeeded in his pastorate by
rev: William Harris. who at the con-
ference sessions was decided upon for
the pastorate of the Ellicott City md
N E. Church, but who was later
changed to this city.
One exchange was effected in this
section between Rev. L. NJ. Ferguson.
pastor of Lincoln Avenue NJ. f. Church
ana Rev. Guy Luttrell, pastor of the
Alexandria (Va.) M. E. Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued
to the following:
Steven Travis of Front Royal. Va
and Fannie Grigsby of this city.
Bernard Livingston and Gertrude
Summers, both of Baltimore, Md.
William w. Loffler and Edna Kidwell
Alfred J. Smith and Minnie f.
Hutchinson.
Robert r. Burkiin and Mary w
Wilson.
James 8. /. King and Blanche
Crawford.
Jacob J. Hoelzer and Katherine
Knoll. both OF Baltimore. Nd.
Carroll I. Reid and Rhea C. Unglaut
both of Del Ray. Va.
Charles Lane and Carrie L. Hall
John J. Alderman and Elizabeth b
Thornton.
Alex Ford and Georgia williams
w. Reed Rawlings of Dudley, Md. and
Edna l.. Scaggs of Cheltenham. Md.
Vernon A. Nichols and Willie Mae
Donohoe.
Aubrey A. FOLEY and Sarah r. Wells,
both Of Petersburg, Va
Luther f. Musgrove and Laura " So
per- both OF Co!esville, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21
HEADS CONGRESS OF MOTHERS
Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter Reelected
National President-Other Officers

Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter was reelected
president of the District of Columbia
branch of the National Congress of
Mothers at meeting at the Raleigh
Hotel yesterday afternoon. Other Off
GERS chosen were: Vice presidents. Miss
Elizabeth Timlow, Mrs. James Lans-
bureh, Mrs. J. y. Culbertson, Mrs. Su-
san r. Marshall and Mrs. B. L. Heustin
recording secretary. Mrs. c. Burnside
corresponding secretary. Mrs. F. H.
Daniel; director to the Federation of
Women's Clubs. Mrs. Henry T. Rainey;
auditor, Mrs Reverdy johnson Clagett.
An increase of 200 in the membership
of the organization during the la st yea r
was noted in the reports. as was also
progress along other lines. The diet
school at the Wilson Normal building
for the establishment of which the con
gress was partly responsible, was par
ticularly commended. and the hope ex
pressed that one might next year be
opened in each section of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21
Is SEEK EXCLUSIVE HONOR.
George Washington U. Society Holds
Annual Function Nav 10.

The annual initiation and banquet of
the Pyramid Honor Society of the
George Washington University is to
be held May 10. Fifteen juniors and
seniors have been nominated for ad-
mission, and balloting soon will take
place.
The society is the most exclusive
mems organization at the university.
the membership being composed solely
OF students who have distineuished
themselves in some branch Of student
bers Of intercollegiate debating teams
managers of teams. and editors and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-21
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the health department in
the last twenty-four hours:
Jesse White, 60 years. Providence
Hospital.
Infant of Milton and Julia kendrlck,
9 days. 502 18th street southwest.
Elizabeth Schippel, 81 years, GUIDE
mont, d. c.
Flavius H. Barnhart, 81 years, Cas-
ualty Hospital.
Samuel Flickinger, IS years, Garfield
Hospital.
Charles Z. Staples, 81 years. 1858 P
street northwest.
J. Robert Lyon. Sc years. 3e74 P street
northwest.
Caroline r. Katz, 6 years, Garfield
Hospital.
John Wilkerson, IS years. 10 John
Marshall place.
Stanley Chisley, 80 years, Washington
Asylum Hospital.
Marie l.. Washington, "a years. 40
Benning road northeast.
James Springs. years, ia street
southwest.