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Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

Washington, D.. .C.-The following
lie by Mr.. Fairfax Harrison, president
of Southern Railway Company:
"The automobile has greatly in
creased the comfort and convenience
of life, and it has been an important
factor in the Improvement of country
highways and so has contributed to
the progress Of civilization of our
time, but, just as the railroad did
when it revolu ionized commerce, the
automobile has introduced new social
complications and new risks, moral as
we'll as physical.
1.-The American people are said to
be Enthusiastically reckless of hui
man life, and perhaps in nothing is
this statement more justified at the
moment than in relation to the use of
automobiles-not even the railroads.
My particular interest in the ques-
ton is, where my public responsibility
lies, in the combination Of the two
in the accidents which occur to auto
mobiles and their occupants where
highways cross railways at grade: and
this is a question of sufficient import
ance to warrant the attention of every
thinking man in the South.
Record For One Year
"The following table shows the ap-
palling record of such accidents on
lines operated by Southern Railway
Company in the South during the year
ENDED lime "a. 1917.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04
NEW IDEA FOE PARK

Editor, Democrat:
Whatever personal loss NAV
have been sustained in the do
struction of the st. John hotel
Hendersonville is the chief sntfor
er. Thousands have passed the
place where once this beautiful
structure adorned the town and
deplored the fact that such an
ugly scar must, it appears, indef.
nitely mar. the beauty Of the
"white way"
Many suggestions have been
offered as to what should be done
with this hole Of ashes. ASSUMING
that the owner would be willing TO
part with the property, and I have
not discussed the matter with any
one who may have a personal in
terest, [ beg to suggest that this
corner in the very heart of the
city would be ideal for a central
park where the thousands Of visi-
tors who promenade Main street
during the summer may turn aside
for a moments rest on a grassy
lawn decorated with flowers,
where crystal fountains dance in
the sunlight, ripping a message
of cheer and welcome from the
mountains along the horizon. That
they want such a place is evident
from the fact that all their walks
last summer lead to- the small
court house lawn which is entire
ly inadequate. Main street needs
something to break the monotOny
Of a straight line bordered with
brick and cement.
Why not, by private subscrip-
ton or otherwise, raise the amount
necessary to purchase this proper
ty in the name of the city and de-
sign here a thing Of beauty that
will make Pack Square a back
number.
J. FOY JUSTICE.
Nov, 2, 1915. !
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

revised line, wherever physically prac
ticable, and this policy will be contin
ued for the future.
"Given the history of our transpor
tation and highway systems and the
enormous cost of adjusting them to
modern conditions, the elimination Of
grade crossings is and in the very
nature Of the problem must be a grad
ual development with the growth OF
population and wealth, but, meanwhile.
good judgment or the part of all con.
cerned can do much to anticipate the
benefits of the admittedly desirable
expenditure of large sums of money.
The same sober sense of responsible
lity for life on the part of automobile
drivers which actuates most locomo
tive engineers, and in addition the
willingness of the automobile driver in
a high interest to subordinate
his time and convenience to that OF
the greater number represented by a
railroad train, can check a waste OF
life and limb and property which is
now increasing every year.
"To this end ! appeal confidently for
the counsel of every responsible man
and woman in the South, whether or
not he or she drives an automobile.
Words of caution and common sense
around the family dinner table can
have more influence and can save
more lives at railway grade crossings
than all the warning whistles eve
blown by a locomotive engineer"
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04
RENEW RELATIONS WITH MEXICO
Formal Recognition is Extended to
the Carranza Government,

Formal Recognition is Extended to
the Carranza Government.
MISUNDERSTANDING relations
between the United States and Next
co have been formally renewed after
a lapse Of two years and eight months
by the formal recognition of Venus
tiano Carranza as the Chief Executive
of the de facto government of Mexi.
CO.
Secretary Lansing and the Ambas-
sailors from Brazil, Chile and Argen-
tina, and the ministers from Bolivia,
Uruguay and Guatemala, constituting
the Pan-American Conference on
Mclean ~aaffirs, met and decided upon
the form in which their respective
governments would present recogni-
ton.
Each government addressed to
General Carranza a letter or note Of
recognition to be delivered to Eliseo
Arredondo, personal representative Of
Carranza, who went from here to
convey in person the letters of recog-
milton from the several govern
ments.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04
NEW FARM BLOOD NEEDED

The Democrat has frequently
called attention to the Importance
of bringing new farm blood into
Henderson county with the view
to stimulating progress. This
process Of development has been
worked to advantage in other sec
tons and we are glad to learn
that there is a strong but disor-
ganized sentiment in Henderson
county in favor of this movement.
A prominent citizen who is
known by nearly every man in
Henderson county but who would
dislike having his name mention
ed in this connection was recent.
ly heard to deplore the lack of a
progressive agricultural spirit in
this county. He said that the far
mers to a great extent were
brought up to their pursuit in an
unprogressive r and that they
had never recovered from the eff
fects and that. education was need
ed to stimulate them and that new
farm blood and farm demonstra-
ton would work the quickest
transformation.
No reflection is meant here upon
the integrity of the people who are
honest In their convictions but who
have never been educated to the
necessity of more progressive
methods and hence they are not to
b1ame.
The following from the Char
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04
SHOOTING GLASSES

of the right kind enable the sports
ma nto get full enjoyment out oil
hunting trips.
Thine colored glass in the styles
we sci not only softens the strong
sunlight but is also a distinct and
to good craftsmanship. You'll
appreciate this bette riff you'll try
a pair of these just one trip anG
note how the special tinted glass
makes an object stand out IN
strong relief against a bright sky.
We can grind the lenses special
.ly to your prescription if wanted
W n. HAWKINS SON
jewelers. & Opticians
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

Don't forget to shop at home
during the holidays. But all the
time would be better.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

Although he is losing a good
many pals the Devil still has a
strong grip on Hendersonville.
Don't forget to shop at home
during the holidays. But all the
time would be better.
y y =
A religious revival has a hard
time trying to heal the immoral
effects of the debased side of a
summers tourist business.
= =
That 5000 visiting golfers, rep
resenting 242 cities Of the United
States and eight foreign countries,
played on the Asheville golf course
during the past summer is conclu-
sive proof that Hendersonvllle
would do well to agltate the build
ing of golf links.
Hendersonyille and Brevard
should be awarded puter crosses
for the bravery Of blind tigers. In
Hendersonville one was just to the
rear of the Mayors residence and
In Brevard one operated from the
top of the temple of justice, deal
ing out the booze by means OF a
rope.
Henderson county is fortunate
in having a man with the means
t. c~onclusively establish the fact
t~l,atfruit growingisproftable. Far
too little attention is given to this
matter. But when a county has
commissioners who declare that
we are too poor to have a farm de-
nonstrator things r getting at a
fairly low agricultural ebb. What
wonders politics will work.
y =
Out-of-town shoppers should
have no hesitancy in using the rest
room hat the Merchants a~ssocia-
ton and Woman's club have
placed at their disposal. 1t is a good
thing. Use it freely. By way OF
introduction to the women and
children the woman's club will
serve coffee, free on next Saturday
from IL to 2 o'clock. Don't fail
to visit the room and get a drink.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

Mayor Of Roanoke Dead.
Roanoke, Va.-Mayor C. B. Nom.
nav of this city died at a local hos
pfta1 following an operation.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-11-04

Although he is losing a good
manv pals the Devil still has a
strong grip on Hendersonville.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-09-05
DELEGATES TAKE
 TRIP THROUGA VALLEY

DOUGLAS. August 30.-Delegates to the first annual convention uf the Cochise County Farmers association left here yesterday morning at s:5o o'clock, traveiiug in seven automobiles. to go to sarious parts of the lower val lev to see what has beeu accomplished,
 Al. Paschai. farm supervisor for this county and santa Cruz, was III charge of the motOrcade. On the trip he intended to demonstrate a number of silos now under construction. as well as to tell the farmers the proper kind of ensiiage with which to fill them Pumping plants and irrigation systems. orchards, neyaTds. etc. were also 10 be included.
 About 8 persons took the tnp Most of inc machines were doEated by iocai business men. The convention came to a close last night with the re turn of the delegates. some of whom did not come back here. however. bu; went directly to their homes.
 The convention was quite successful from all standpoints and augers well for the further organization, which IS to be perfected at a meeting to be held in Cochise, September IS. At that time bylaws will be adopted and the exact activities of the association de term;ned upon
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-09-05
OLD MODOC FEATURED

The old Modoc stage which was brought out yesterday for the Tomb stone Pioneer reunion looks as Ta:gra! as in the days Of old. say the old timers. The reunion yesterday served to bring together those trail blazers. who had not met each other for many. many years. Hearty hand shaking and greetings were the order of the after noon. and many were the old memories revived. Some had not seen each other for thirty years. and il was de- light to stand and watch them as they posed for the ''Prospector Epitaph" photo. with the historic old Modoc for the background Such a reunion as this will probably never again occur in Tombstone, certainly not with the same faces, and the picture will go down in the annals of the history of the early days of the Old Camp.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-09-05
WHITE WINGS ARE
 DOVES l'snER LAY

rHoTKI% ius 70 Some qut tnu having auseu I> tu wla,fu.s ,t ite. wings are included in the Ihlr;, five limit placed on the shooting "l doves ih single day. State Gam, WsrdeG C. NJ Willard asked Attorney General Jones for an opinion on the question The reply of the attorney general is very emphatic on the question. that only thirty-ive Of these birds may be shot by hunter on the same day The opinion reads
 The language oi the statute appears to plainly lump or throw the white wings and doves together. so that even if they are different species of birds. that thirty-Gyr would be the limit applied to both species taken together
 .However. I find that the Century dictionary. Ten-Noiume Edition, iu volume $. page 6923. contains the fol- lowing White winged doyes-a pig con found in the southwestern part of the United States with broad. ob. lique wingbar'-so il seems that there Is no doubt or peTpleXity whatever arising in the matter Only thirty five white wings or doves, as the statute plainly says. a. the sportsman might seek 10 interpTe, it The xiii ing of above thirty-fve 'whitewings or doves is a violation ot the game law of Arizona
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-09-05
Fl PASO WRITER GIVES
 TOMBSTONE GOOD BOOST

In the Advancement Edition of the Fl Paso Herald of yeste!a.y ,n an ar ticle written by Hubert HuDter we ind the following
 Tombstone Is alive and hustling 4 most remarkable recent deveiopment- but not from the siandpainI os the inhabitants themselves, who always said the old camp would come back - IS the regeneration oi dear old Tomb. stone, as the seat Of Cochise county is known throughout Arizona. Some years ago the Tombstone Consolidated mines, great properties in their day. seemed to run out The shafts filled with water Pumps costing hundreds Of thousands faiied to unwater the deep shafts and levels so that mining in the depths could be resumed. The company went bankrupt a few years ago. and iu the meantime Tombstone had been losing population and accommodating an array of deserted houses. Though a few leasers continued 10 work the mines for the days wages they could SC cure, only the activity of the county offices cen he. gT ft, 4 the cattle and small farming interests kept ,he famous old camp from com plete decay.
 But now Tombstone has come back The Copper Queen Consolidated Min ing Company of Bisbee took over the | Tombstone mines and is working them | The old shafts have been improved. ! buildings erected. suitable machinery ir. | stalled, and active mining is again 'un- der way. Business in all lines has felt the stimulus, and the population has ! returned to about it's normal figures
 In fact, on August the Tombstone
 Prospector said: There are but two
 vacant houses in towG,' and i, Wa. considered a sure indication those t~o houses would not long reiflain unin. habited."
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-09-05
ONE BODY FOUND IF
 THE SUBMARINE F-4

Only one body. that of George A.hcroft. former Tombstone boy. was found in :he Submarine F4. which sunk last March and which has just been raised as the ion telegram dated Honolulu will bear out
 HONOLULU. Aug 3l -One body was found in the forward compartment Of the F-i and identified as that of George Ashcroft of los Angeles. a gunuer's mate. first class. Ashcroft's body. although li;tle more than a group of bones. was identified by a dental bridge, naval officers said
 Many of the bodies are in frag ments. A number of bodies were found entangled m the wTeCkage of the interior Ashcrait was the only one removed The others were in such a poor sta,e Of preservation that the work of uncovering them is slow
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-09-05

Board of Supervisors checked against cash book and also against the several evil and probate dockets and marriage license register Reports show that an sS collected prompls Surn-d over Jo ,I,s..r,T
 "Nv n,gr particularly imprgsssi uiIh the n,4nit-t in aLIlh this uihCe l. conducted and we are pleased aJ this time. to compliment highly the clerk yi ths Cour, and his dep4ries ior tne.r ffc.enc- hi. depart tElsnJ has asked ior a copy ot ihe Cash Book kepi hy this office in order that the same may b. installed m other counties not keeping a proper and clear record Of amounts received. We consider this cash book to he perfect form to be scd by all clerks of the cour. in the S'ate.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-09-05
MEXICAN PRISONERS
 SAFE ACROSS LINE

The two Mexican convicts who made their escape from the prison guard camp at Tombstone canyon Satur day night have not been located. and it is believed certain that they have sue ceeded in making their escape into Mexico.
 The escape. which was carefully planned. was made shortly after dark at time when only one guard was on duty. The men had obtained pair oi pliers and cut the wire of the stockade, thereby making an opening in the fence large enough to squeeze through. The guard. who was in one of the watch towers, commenced firing. but owing to the darkness. the men made their escape. One of the men was from Pinal and the other from Maricopa county.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-09-05
Recorders s Office

Exarinati,n from June l. 1914 to July 3l. 1915.
 "Blorier checked against report filed with he board of supervisors and com pared thr receipts with those issued by the county treasurer and found correct
 No chang-s or recommendations f any kind were made 1t reflects wi'l credit on the office when it Is knowr the vast amount of business that i> handled in ,hc office during the wear The eXa animation shows that several precinct officers had failed lu record iiIeIr bonds and recommends to tine board of supervisors that they do so ar once Objects to personal bonds and ;Gat in approving them ;h chairms T ol the board Scrutiniz- them very cifsely before accepting them
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-09-05
CLEANED IN GLEESON
 pllRlar TFE PseT WEEK

ILlTaoN 'n. Au. 9 Harry Lauha,u Is satlenn. up h., lttie 10 ship io Texas Henry houeh' ,he-Mc Kinney rsnch Ar1 cattl- a shor, time ago
 Mr~ B B Mmcr has rented the B.z Stopc rooming house There are over twenty rooms m the buildiuC-nice lorge rooms. well furnished. making il a very desirable stopping place.
 Lafe Gibson and L. NJ Bunn motor ed tp Tombston, this week on business matters
 L. NJ Brown, Walter Gibson, S,llic Ter, and Clara Griffith uotored over to Tombstone Tuesday evening.
 Clara Griffith is making a four weeks visit % he father
 Harry Bishop. the insurance agent. and MT. Parker motored to Gieescn Friday
 Dr Hitchins passed through Gleeson on his way to Hockors Hot Springs. H. will be there several weeks.
 Mr Hyde and wife. Of Cour,land. were visitors at Gibson's Ranch this week
 Barney Bono drove 10 Tombstone this week on business
 Mrs. W Newberry and son. of Pcarce. are visiting her mother. Mrs. NJ. Kries. of Gleeson.
 Mrs L NJ Brown and children. Mrs W. New berry and son, and Tom Col, all of Ibis place. made an auto trip r1 Tombstone Saturday on q visit to rrla- lives and frieHds
 Gl, sson has been getting good sharr of rain during the past week and as a consc qucncc crops are looking fine in this part of the country.
 ( 4 Bolton was visitor in Gleeson th,s week from Courtlaud
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-09-05
Sherih's Office
Sate

Examination from June l. l9li to July 3l. 1915
 The report ot fees received in lhi, nEIcc a> -hpwn by nourhly icpo.is I-I in the office ef the board 0! Supss r: ,urs for the term mentioned above. was checked against SEefiT's ReaiSt-. %, Actions. iail R-co ! and th. licen,s abs from which licenses pf all lharac '-r were issued dniIE. lhi, term. Frou 'niS audit i, appears that all fees and monies received by this office during the term were paid into the count ' treasury or 10 tn parties entitled 70 me. and that iii all cases proper re- c ipt has been taken W- wish Ia com mend the office affairs of this depart rent as being the best ccnduc- cd SherfiS office in the state
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-09-05
CELEBRATION PLANS
 WORKING SMOOTHLY

All matters regarding the cele bration aTe coming along satisfactorily. and weather permitting Tombstone is due for big day next Monday It is like ly that the Committee will give pre- celebration dance on the cement walk Saturday night, and if so announce rent will be made Friday. The speak CTS stand will be erected Saturday morn- ing in front of the old butcher shop building. will be lix20 feet and will be used by the orchestra. brass band and speakers. The street will he appropri- ateIy decorated both by day and night The novelty of pavement dance will have its first introduction in Tom b. stone either on Saturday or Monda y night
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-09-05
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall s Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. O. We. the undersigned have known r. J. Cheney for the last l5 years. and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE..
 Toledo. Q. Halls catarrt Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mu- cous surfaces of tNe system. Testimonials sent free. Price "a cents per bottle Sold by all Druggists
 Take Halle Family Pills for constipation
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-09-05
County Treasurer

The report on this office shows the amount of cash on deposit at the end of July, 1915. including accounts in the various banks showing the balance on hand of s36O. 595.02 "No check was made of receipts of taxes collected and reported by the Treasurer as ex- officio Tax collector. against the tax roll There being approximately 5000 assessments in this county. it would be practically an impossible task 10 mak" such a check with the limited ti,nc and lack of assistance of this department. Books and accounts kept up to date aud in a businessiike manner.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-09-05

W'n Gardner of ,h. Fl Paso cattle b"ytr was n Turner this week. and c.os~d q deal for POO head of cows and e Ives from Jim Lawry. Others here have sold all their steers and q few cows {" rhe sam party. Dclivcries will be gin by the latter part oi September >iirnents will be made from this point
 Tie datc for D ginning the fall round 20 ..s has net been set yet. but it is ex-
 ctcd 10 begin early in Sept. With .Le md in view the Coronado Cattle S-Dwers association will meet this " ,ci to arrange for the fall works.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-09-05
County School Superintendent

Examination emb raced school year beginning July l. 1914, and ending July 3l. 1915. Recommends that item ized vouchers be filed hereafter for sal. aries of Superintendent and deputy. and for trayeling expenses. which has not been done in the past. Comments the office as follows: We wish % par ticuiarly commend this office for the rule. which appears to be strictly ad hered to of requiring an itemized state ment for all purchases of school sup plies. We have been fighting for this system all over Arizona since being in offce. with only partial success We shall hold up Cochise County's school superintendent as shining example along this line and we believe the fact that the largest county in the state has caused this fundam rntal principle of good business to be iBaugurated sue cessfully as to its schools, will be of much assistance 10 the school with other counties less awake to the impor- tarce of common business sense as ap- piled to the conducting of the affairs of their schools"
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-09-05
ARIZONA MADE GOOD
 Sh0N|NS AT N. f. 4.

PHOENIX, Aug, 3l-"Arizona was well represented at the N F.. A. con vention and I an sure that ali who at tended from this state found the session most profitable. said C. o Case. su- perintcndant of public instructions, yesterday on his return form the bag pedag ogicai meet at Oklahoma. About seventy-fve teachers from Arizona at tended the convention. Superintend- ant Case was reelected director for Arizona and City Supt John D. Loper elected one of the vice-presidents of the association.