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The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-21
WEATHERED BAD SEA.

GALVESTON, Aug 20.-The steam ship Fort Morgan arrived In this city, forty hours overdue, as a re suit of the fierce gulf storm of last week. One man was swept over board during the storm, and a large portion of the cargo was lost All lifeboats were completely wrecked by the force of the waves as they swept over the ship.
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-21
REFUGEES STARVING.
DAMAGE
 IS A MILLION

DALLAS Texas, Aug. 20.-Tha property loss, and loss due to dan age of crops by the fierce storm which ragged here Friday night, to- tals over a million dollars. The storm was felt throughout the en tire gulf region. Ten casualties oc- cured through the sinking of the small freighter Pilot Boy The hur- ricane extended from Corpus Christ southward to Harlingen, two hun dred miles south. The wind ragged with force of eighty miles an hour Scores of homes were wreck ed. and many people are homeless today rpSn1t
The Alaska citizen., 1916-08-21

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French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09
Fight for Presidency
Now Hinges on Vote
in the Doubtful States

On the second day after the Ameri-
can people cast their presidential bal
lots, the result still, is. in doubt and the
contest between President Wilson and
Charles Evans Hughes has narrowed
down. to point where it may be de-
cidef by a few western states.
1t is within the range Of possibilities
that the votes of national guardsmena
on border duty might turn some of the
doubtful states from one column to an
other.
Based on actual returns received by
the Associated Press. the electoral col
Iege now gives Hughes 239 votes, Will
sen 232 and leaves sixty doubtful.
Two OF the metropolitan newspapers
which supported Mr.. Hughes give him
252 votes, President Wilson PSI and
admit the doubtful character of only
California, New Mexico and Minnesota.
Another, which supported the president
agrees with it's contemporaries in Civ
ing him 251- votes, but comedies Mr..
Hughes only ,228 and regards the otn-
ers-in seven states-aS doubtful.
Each of the national ehairmen ex--
presses the most serene confidence thar
the ultimate results will elect his can
didate.
With the contest narrowing stead
lily to close votes in the vital spots, re-
counts are almost inevitable and each
side is On the watch for Irregularities.
+ New York, Nov. 8.-Iireless Vigils=
were kent 51y lssE-ssetsiIs
at headquarters Of both the democratic
and republican national committees.
Bulletins from states in which the re-
suits are still in doubt were scanned
ven more eagerly than last night. Both
chairmen, Vance G. Mccormick for the
democrats and William R. Wilcox for
the republicans, professed undiminish-
ed confidence in the outcome. The
former was somewhat more explicit in
his claims but the latter declared. after
dining with Charles E. Hughes, that
; the nominee agreed with him that the
republicans had been successful.
Eve ask only what is fair" declared
Mr.. WILCOX 1--WE want only what we
are entitled to and that we propose to
have.
! Earlier in the day Mr.. McCormiciz
! had announced that he had sent tele-
grams to state and county chairmen
in doubtful states directing them to
keep careful guard over the ballot
| boxes and their contents.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09
TELEPHONE OPERATORS \
RENDER EFFICIENT SERVICE

The Hustler is indebted to the eff
cient operators at the Hendersonvi1le
exchange of the Asheville Telephone
and Telegraph company for their eff
cient and polite service rendered Tues
day night while this paper was receiv-
ing the returns from the county and
district. While the work was hard on
the young ladies, connections were put
up as promptly as could be expected
and especially did the long distance
operator take pains in getting the calls
through. Again we wish to thank
each and every one who were on duty
at the local telephone exchange Tues
day night
ER extra telephone was installed in
the Hustler Office and both phones
were kept busy until late at night.
Many persons called over the phone
for the returns and these included a
large number of ladies which goes to
show that nApn are not alone when It
comes to taking an interest in politics
The Office was crowded with interest
ed people until after midnight and
many remained until three O'Clock in
the morning hoping to hear something
definite. This not forthcoming they
went to their homes and retired.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09
SOMETHING OF FEB
WEAVER'S HISTORY.

In the fertile Reems Greek and Fiat
creek valleys and on the uplands be-
tWeen the two streams, there have
lived for five generations, in peace and
contentmPnt. the numerous Weaver
clan. 1t was here than John Weaver,
away back when this part Of Western
North Carolina was natural hunting
ground for the Indians, came with his
Vile and small baby. They emigrat-
ed from Virginia, making the difficult
Journey On horse back. and carrying
al their worldly goods on pack an
imals.
To these valleys too, came other
hardy pioneers, bearing names which
appear in the annals of North Carolina
and Of American history-names con
tnuaily associated with the upbuild-
2hg and development of Buncombe
county and North Carolina. Settling
a-so in this favored section were the
Bairds, the Garri5ons, the Chamberses,
the Branks, the Vances the Robertses.
forming there a veritable Arcadia
which has endured to this day. These
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09

pioneers were God-fearing people,
and so their descendants have remain
ed. They have not known great
wealth. but there has been no want.
Every generation has sent its stalwart
and gifted sons into the world of en-
deavor and accomplishment. Hence
came the Vances, the immortal Zebu-
lon and the gentle Robert. Reems
creek sent its quota of martyrs. to the
southern cause. Its sons have enter
ed the professional and commercial
world and won success.
Zeb WeaYeFs People.
They were contemplative and far
seeing people. 1t was these qualities
which led to the establishment of.
WeaveFville college, now Weaver col
lege. The calibre of the pioneers is
seen in this and in fact that they
formed the nuclus fo rthe establish
ment OF the old Reems Creep camp
ground, where the people came to
worship from miles around.
1t seems rather an unnecessary
thing to tell who Zeb Weaver is; be-
cause he seems to refute the Biblical
proverb that "a prophet is not with
out honor save in his own country"
Zebulon Weaver has stayed at home,
and from his own people, received
honors-abOut as drastic a test as
man may meet.
His grandfather was Rev. Montre
vile Weaver, youngest son of the pio-
neers. Montreville- Weaver was re-
sponsible for the town of Weaverville,
and largely for Weaverville college.
He owned practically all of what now
constitutes the town site and great
deal besides. But he was not land
hungry. He sold OFF home sites to
good people.
Zebulon Weaver is the SON of Cap
tain w. E. Weaver. a veteran of the
Hannah, daughter Of Adolphus Baird
of the Beaverdam section. His grand
mother also was a Baird, a sister of
Billy" Baird.
These things are related of Zeb Wea-
ver's genealogy because man may
not be fully known unless there is
knowledge of that which produced
him.
The purpose of this article is not to-
pass encomiums On Zeb Weaver. The
writer simply received instructions to
"te1l who Zeb- Weaver is. With this
end in view he sought one Of Mr..
Weaver's school mates, who gave
plenty of information, but who had
constantly to be reminded that it was
not a eulogy that was wanted. He
would reply that he was. but stating
the facts.
Zebulon Weaver in ris youth, ne
said, easily excelled his companions
in sports-swinming, running, shoot
ing. games and wood and field craft;
nor does it appear that his leadership
excited jealousy among his compan--
ions, owing to a sort of way he had
with them, his boyish victories rAalz-
ing him self-deprecatory rather than
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09

That the Carolina majority for Will
son and Gov. Beckett will round out
90 900 before the final and official re-
turns are in is the belief today of DEM
ocbratic State Chairman Thomas D.
Warren. Democratic gains in num-
bers of counties over the majorities re-
ported to headquarters last night con-
strain the state chairman to advance
his figures from the $4,000 that he es-
timated last night the majority would
the vote for Beckett was especially
strong and is showing up much more
in line with that for President Wilson
than was expected. Beckett having
proven especially popular with the
people.
Ali ten of the congressman are dem
ocratic, Chairman Warren says, with
Zeb Weaver defeating Britt (republt-
CAM in the Tenth district with the
least majority, and with Dougnton
maintaining his 1000 majority in the
Eighth district over Williams, and the
other eight democrats receiving ma
jorities ranging from 1000 to 5000.
He expressed the utmost confidence
that Weaver is safe in the Tenth.
Practically official returns of major
tiles IN SeYenty-One counties received
at state democratic headquarters show
"a total democratic majority for these
counties of 43 800 Chairman Warren
estimates that the remaining counties
will give 1000 majority additional,
making the grand total of democratic
majorities for the state more than 50,
00G. The counties of Halifax, Pitt,
Northampton, and numbers of strong
democratic counties are included il
these still reported. There are thir-
teen counties having republican ma
jorities included in the calculation of
the majorities.
A notable telegram came from
Sampson, showing that Sampson had
reduced her republican majority two
ago of 100 to 1924. This-will show
one 'of the very biggest democratic
gains. IL tie state. but for two years
and nc as required in winning
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09
Gregory Pays Visit.

Attorney General Gregory visited
democratic headquarters and was clos
eted with the chairman, but it was as
serted his visit was-of no special sig
nif1cance. Late in the afternoon Mr..
Mccormick conferred with John B.
Stanchfeld and Delaney NicoH, prom
nent democratic lawyers.
The possibility of an official count
being necessary in states where the
margin apparent victory for one or the
other is slight was freely discussed at
both headquarters. 1t was pointed out
that # the house oe representatives be-
came the court of last resort in the
election OF a president. the present
house and not the one elected yester-
day, would sit in judgment. No formal
statements on the subject of a recount
were made by either side, however.
Wilson Men Celebrate.
Apparently the rank and file of Will
son adherents who had no opportunity
to celebrate last night were determine
/ ed to make up tonight for what they
had missed. A crowd of such proper
tions that it blocked traffic for blocks
in Forty-second street gathered N
kfront of democratic headGnarters.
! Two bands Joined forces in playing
! the "Star Spangled Banner The
crowd announced its intention of pa
Eading all over the city.
AT Inidnig EedHes 81 eslt I'l.esi5
lsEe1lt laa carried 4 lasaH3a Arii5s
zona, Arkansas, Colorado. Florida,
| Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisianas
| Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nom
tana, Nevada. North Carolina, Ohio
! Oklahoma, South Carolina Tennessee,
/ Texas, Utah Virginia, wyoming.
Hughes carried the following states:
Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indi-
ana. Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts,
! Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jer-
sey, New York, oregon, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, South Dakota. Vermont,
Wisconsin.
The following states are classed as
doubtful: California, Idaho. Minnesota,
Nebraska, New Mexico. North Dakota,
Washington, West Virginia.
The states credited to Wilson have
1882 electoral votes; to Hughes 239;
doubtful so; necessary to elect 266.
Wilson is leading in California. Ida
ho. Minnesota. Nebraska, New Mexico
and Washington, while Hughes leads
in West Virginia and North Dakota.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09
TO
HAVE x. r. LODGE.

State Organizer Harry Roberts will
reorganize Hendersonville Lodge No.
116, knights of Pythias, tomorrow
night At one time this lodge was one
of the most effective, in proportion to
its membership, of any in the state.
and it is hoped to again restore it to
that position.
Members of the Asheville Knights of
Pythias lodges are expected to be pres
ent at the reorganization of bte Hen
dersonville lodge and cordial invita-
ton is extended to them to be present
by the state organizer.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09
JUSTICE And
WIN

Indications from this senatorial dis
trict, which includes Henderson. Polk,
Rutherford and Cleveland counties.
Indicated that the democratic nominees,
James Foy Justice of Hendersonvi1le
and CASTOR HarreIl of Rutherfordton,
have defeated the republican aspirants,
Geo. w. DePriest of Shelby,an ]. w.
Walker of Landrum, S. c., RI, by a
majority of more than 1000. The sen-
atorial vote in Henderson county has
not been tabulated.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09

In Henderson county Mr.. Weaver
gained tWenty-three votes over the re,
turns of two years ago. and in the
rock-ribbed democratic county of Hay
wood it is estimated that Mr.. Weaver's
ultimate majority may be not less than
the change in RntherfoTd and Macon
and the very heavy vote cast in Bun
combe. are few of the interesting fea-
lures of an altogether interesting cleo
ton.
The unusual delay in reaching def
mite conclusion as to the results Of the
race has added to the interest. 1t is
curious fact that considerable sums
Of money were wagered yesterday on
the outcome, some of it being placed
even as late as6 o'clock last night.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09
SENATE Is SAFE:
HOUSE EVENLY DIVIDED.

Although the democrats are assured
control of the senate by working ma
jority, control of the house was still in
doubt. The democrats had made slight
gains, however, in the late returns In
Montana and Kansas. At 1 O'Clock
208 democrats, 1913 republicans, two
progressives. one socialist and one in
dependent had been elected, with TWEEN.
ty-fve congressional districts yet to
be heard from.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09
Weaver Wins in q
Closely Contested Race

Allowing practically everything that
the republicans can hope to claim in
the Tenth district, Senator zebulon
Weaver is elected over Congressman
Britt by a majority of 100 votes, thus
giving North Carolina a solid Demo-
cratic delegation in the National house
of representatives.
Thefolloving is the standing of Wea-
Yer and Britt with their majorities In
the counties of the district:
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09
SPARTANBURG HOTEL NAN
GONE INTO BANKRUPTCY

Edward B. Gresham, who operates
a string of hotels in North Carolina,
one OF which is located at Kanuga
Club, near Hendersonvil1e. has filed a
voluntary petition in bankruptcy in
the United States court at Charles
ton. S. C. The assets of the hotel
promoter are given as $4,279.50 and
his liabilities are said to be $685.
'628.91 Mr.. Gresham has many warm
friends ;n EendersonVille and these
all regret to hear of his financial diff
culties.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09

The heavy advertiser of a certain
town entered the editorial offices OF
the daily paper. and in angry and dis
guested tones delivered himself as fol-
lows: What's the matter with this
sheet anyway That was a fine mess
you people made Of my ad yesterday"
:.What seems to be the troub1e?" ask
ed the editor, anxiously. Read it and
gee" said the. advertiser. and he thrust
a copy of the paper into the editorial
hands. The unhappy editor resd. "If
Won. want to have a fit, wear Jinksss
shoes"
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09
BULLETIN 8 P. M.

With $50 precincts yet to hear from,
including some of the democratic
strongholds- in California, Wilson is
leading by 3,848. Now looks like Viii
son will carry North Dakota.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09
North Carolina Goes
SO|idIy Democratic

the silk banner to be awarded Indf-
cations are that his trophy lies between
Union and Wake counties, but the Off
cial returns have to be in hand before
award is announced
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09
FREIGHT DERAILMENT.

A derailment of freight train at
.Busbee Tuesday morning resulted in
the injury to three mebers Of the train
crew.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09
BULLETIN.

At noon today the Official recount OF
the popular vote in Minnesota gave
Wilson majority of SO.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09

(Gontinued en Page %
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-09
HendersOnVile

TbeMs.ca for Summer
Tourists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-28
MISS SILLIMAN is FREED,
AND Is RETURNING TO U. S,

BERLIN. May 27.-Announcement
was made today Of the release of Miss
Mary Silliman. a teacher in the Amer
lean School for Girls at Constanti-
nople. who was arrested on suspicion
of espionage at Warnenaunde, Ger
many. a month ago. while on her way
to the United States. Miss Silliman
has been allowed to resume her Jour-
ney home and is returning to America
by way Of Holland.
At the time of her arrest il was all
legged that the draft OF code for the
transmission of messages had been
discovered IN her trunk when 1t was
examined at the frontier. Miss SILL
ran explained that the papers prob
ably were placed in her trunk by re-
venReful pupil at the school. The
American ambassador. James w. Ger
ard. has been active in her behalf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-28
TAKE POSITIONS
ON GREC|AN TERRITORY
Artillery Engagements Are Pro-
nounced Along Whole Mace
donian Front.

LONDON. May 81. - There is pro-
nounced activity now in the Balkans.
artillery engagements along the entire
Macedonian front. where the Franco
British forces and the armies of the
Teutonic allies are facing each other.
being reported.
Bulgarian troops yesterday installed
themselves for the first time on Greek
territory. according to a Havas dis
patch from Saloniki. under date Of
May 26.
Fort Roupel on the Struma, north of
Demi Hissar. says the dispatch, was
occupied at noon by a Bulgarian reg
iment. the Greek commander of the
fort being given two hours in which
to evacuate II.
Then. continuing its advance. the Bull
garian regiment occupied Forts Kan
ivo and Dragotin. constructed by the
Greeks Immediately after the last war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-28
Senator Harding viii Plead
For Complete Party Reunion
His Speech as Presiding officer at Republican Ma
fonal Convention to Voice Appeqk for Co osoper-
alton of All Forces Fau0ring Americanisn

The necessity of the complete union
of all the forces favoring Americanism
and the burying of all past differences
will be the theme of the keynote speech
of the republican national convention
to be delivered by Senator Harding of
Ohio, temporary chairman. In 1t he
voices the desire of politicians of all
shades OF opinion that no old bitter
ness be carried into the campaign-a
desire which has been seen in all the
political maneuvers. and it is expected
to control to the end:
A member of Congress who has seen
the address prepared by the Ohio SEN
ator Is authority for the statement
that it offers the most cordial invita-
tion for the return of those republicans
who Joined the third party movement
in 1912, and pleads for a party declara-
ton which shall meet the highest ex-
pectations of the country There is no
surrender of republican principles sug
gested, neither is there reprimand or
reproof for the progressives, but an
extended hand Of welcome.
Preparedness Cordially Indorsed.
Preparedness is given cordial in
dorsement along the lines of the re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-28
Is MEN ARE SEIZED
IN POKER GAME. RAID
Police Smash Window and Make
Roundup at 1912 18th
Street NV.

The police raided a poker game in
rooms above 1912 14th street northwest
soon after 1 o'clock this morning and ar
rested about twenty-five men. including
rested about twenty-five men, Julian
Reed was held on the charge of setting
up gaming table. and the others were
Nken into custody as witnesses
The game was on the second floor and
Sergt. j. w. Pierson of the second pre-
cinct and Policeman Steve S. Goggins
OF the eighth precinct climbed up a ladder,
broke second-story window and lump
ed down among the players almost be-
ed down among the gamblers almost be-
fore they had time to make a move. One
man.. however. did try to escape by
jumping from a window, but he was
caught by policemen stationed outside
the building The jump from the second
story window did not injure him.
The party was hurried into three nolice
patrol wagons and sent to headoua rters
Maj. Pullman. superintendent Of police.
was at headquarters when the prison,.,s
arrived. He has been keeping in close
touch with his subordinates who have
been planning this raid for the last fuo
or three weeks. w"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-28

publicans In the Senate. who are
credited as advocating and voting for
vigorous program. Linked with this
is the senator's own pronounced view
in favor of national Industrial seIf-re-
lance under a scientific tariff.
The senator does not attempt to speak
the whole party faith or fix the issues
Of the campaign. He insists that the
people will attend to that later. The
address on the whole. it is declared, is
wholesomely and sturdily American,
and abundantly comprehensive to cali
the attention of the convention forcibly
to the great questions which will be at
issue in the 1916 election.
Likely to Be Permanent Chairman.
1t has been decided so far as can be,
previous to the action of the conven-
ton. that Senator Harding will be the
permanent asfwell as the temporary
chairman. Several others have been
discussed. but none seems to have all the
necessary qualifications The Ohio sem
ator. besides his high standing in the
party and his familiarity with parlia-
mentary law. is of fine appearance and
constitution which will enable him to
endure the arduous work of presiding
over the convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-28
PARoLED UNTIL JUNE 2.
Smith Bracey, Accused in Connec-
ton With Alleged Stock Swindle.

NEW YORK, May 27.-Smith Bracey,
arrested here yesterday at the request
of the federal authorities of Baltimore
in connection with an alleged stock
swindling scheme involving more than
100000, was arranged today before
United States Commissioner Houghton
and paroled in his counsers custody
for a hearing on June 2.
Bracey declined to comment on his
situation. The warrant. which ac-.
cuses him of using the mails to de-
fraud, is said by the police to be based
on literature he 10 alleged to have sent
out In an effort to sell stock in q
North Carolina mine. His attorney
said yesterday that the action was an
attempt by stockholders to obtain con-
troll of the mines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-28
LINCOLN GOES TO ENGLAND.
Starts Voyage in Custody Of Scot
land Yard Detectives.

NEW YORK. May 27.-Ignatius T.. T,
Lincoln. formerly a member of the
British parliament and confessed in
spy, was today taken back
to England by Scotland Yard detec-
tives aboard the Anchor Line steam
ship Cameronia at the request of the
British government, which wants him
to answer to q charge Of forgery. Lin
coin once escaped from Jail here, but
was recaptured.