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Nation's UnknoiDii Hero s. ■' i < w* f V ySy \ik ' ♦ .-.V. .•.■.■v .:.;s.>A«t%*i.v^ A \ ^ ^ X A«w V % i f ^ >y. X., 'O^ ¥s5 V9M ie. ,i\^ VO pOiXW i ?aurtfc we c c^jWwm <S.^ s» ^ vWAAWWetfWfc******* ALL OWNERS OF WATER POWER SITES TAKE NOTICE The resting place of America’s be one of the most famous spots in “Unknown Soldier” in Washington, which is destined in years to comft'i^ the United States. Plan to Improve « Arlington E'lans for the improvement oi' Arlington National cemetery liave been submitted to Quartermaster (ien- ^ral Rogers by the commission of fine arts. The quartermaster general ap proved them and transmittaii them to the secretary of war, who referred them to the War Memorials council. This body also approved the plans, whereupon the secretary also gave his approval, and they are now to be made the basis for the development of that cemetery. Arlington is a national shrine, sacred to the memory of the thou sands of soldier dead, named and un named, who lie buried under tlie stiade of its trees. This sacred char acter sliould be protected and fostered. Monument or treatment of a self-as sertive or grotesque character should > be riglrtSy excluded. Quiet, simplicity, reverence should prevail. Of Historic Interest. Arlington is also a historic place. Its builder, George Washington Parke Oustis, was the adopted son of George Al^shington. His father gave his life for his country during the Revolution; and he himself was reared at Mount Vernon, where he lived until he com pleted Arlington house in 1804. At his death Arlington passed Into the joossession of his daughter, the wife ilK^^Iti rt E. Lee, and was occupied by <f^i«ral and Mrs. Lee until It came ii»t<i i«»ssession of the government. Its historical importance should be con- sld(‘iiHl in methods of treatment. Aiiington prospectlvely is a portion of tlio great central composition of Wfisltlnj^ton, extending from the cap- Itol through the mall to the monu ment and on to the Lincoln memorial, whfTi.e the memorial bridge, already authorized by congress, will cross the Potomac to the newly created parlc area adjoining the Arlington estate. Plans of Development. Arlington has certain dominating features to be consider J in the plan of dv'velopfnent. Amoptr arc: Tlif mansion hous. wiii stand a ■ the termination of t e . of t » El' I'l’ial bridge, le '’ii.- Li memorial to Ji. 'i The following verses to the “Unknown Soldier,” written by Angela Morgan, wert read at the services in Arlington ceme- iery by Ada Anne Du Puy, president ol The League of American Pen Women; I He is known to the sun*wlute Majet* ties Who stand at the gates of dawn; He is known to the cloud-bome com* | pany Whose souls but late have gone. Like wind-flung stars through lattice bars. They throng to greet their owuj With voice of flame they sound his name Who died to us unknown. He is hailed by the time-crowned brotherhood. By the Dauntless of Marathon, By Raymond, Godfrey and Lion Heart, Whose dreams he carried on. His name tky call through the heav enly hall. Unheard by earthly ear. He is claimed by the famed in Ar- cady Who knew no title here. Oh, faint was the lamp of Sirius, And dim was the Milky Way. Oh, far was the floor of Paradise From the soil where the soldier lay. Oh, chill and stark was the crimson dark Where huddled men lay deep; His comrades all denied his call— Long had they lain asleep. Oh, strange how the lamp of Sirius Drops low to the dazzled eyes; Oh, strange how the steel-red battle fields Are floors of Paradise. Oh, strange how *he ground with never a sound Sw’~>sfs op'T. tier on tier. And £i.indin£ tlier^ in the shining air Are the friends he cherished here. 1 They are known to the sun-shod sen- , tinels Who circle the morning’s door. { They are led by a cloud-bright com pany I Through paths unseen before. ! Like blossoms blown their souls have flown Past war and reeking sod. In the book unbound their names are found— They are known in the courts of God! —^Angela Morgan. \v»>o(ied slopes in front of the man sion are amtmg tlie most beautiful landscapes in )Vas!iington, and they should be kept I’ree froiu disturbance of any kind. The plans for the man sion lioiise aim to restore its orig in:'! (harn^'ter as a of its historic ’^ler in the (kn '<-e, siioiild i>t' t hi which ' serti." ■ urni SI tive house ■ plans •1!' ■ <>r'' r f w' * In regular formation and completely shaded by trees Is the one that should prevail throughout the entire ceme tery. It Is these very tree-shaded | areas that give Arlington its fine and characteristic quality. Today these shaded areas predominate; but with the burials of World-war soldiers in open fields Arlington Is fast losing Its present distinction. No elTort should be spared to continue the planting over the present bare and shadeless areas. More Trees Are Needed. Both the World war and the Spanish war sections should be planted with trees that will produce shade to cover the entire area. In the World war section a planting scheme should be adopted in advance of the scheme for graves, or at least the two plans should be simultaneous. This means the immediate selection and planting of thousands of trees in the now vacant spaces of Arlington. Today these treeless portions, so out of harmony with the general appear- rance of the cemetery, give one the idea tlmt the graves of our latest heroes are being placed rather In a potter’s field than in an honored loca tion. The rules made several years ago to regHlate the character of monu ments marking the graves of officers have had *a quieting effect; but in the newer area set apart for officers there is need of trees. The regula tions against mausoleums, portraits, and unusual designs should be en forced for the protection of the many against the self-assertion of the few. The officers whose areers need eulogy >n a tombstone sliould not be accorded in Arlington the credit that history denies. Roadway Should Be improved. The road in front of Arlington cemetery should be improved and de veloped along the entire frontage. The space should be leveled, the car tracks raised to the surface and re located, and a boulevard treatment should replace the present neglected and uncared for conditions. The right way to deal with the situation is to have a comprehensive plan made for the entire development of Arlington. Arlington roads need renewing. The mansion house needs new floors, woodwork and paint, and, especially, the present bam-like appearance of the rooms devoted to the public should be changed for the better. Ex tensive planti7i? ot trees, preferal)l.\ oalvs, sliould bes:in at once, so that a iMUi'-ier <f ntury hence the entin , come into the fine con- iK)rtions now dis ;p i .. - iing to the ceme- ' safe and ade- ’ nation owes to of those who ■ nd to the rela- !v tribute to •• Su All owners of watelr power sites in Transylvania County are requested to send written communications of same with location, amount of un developed horsepower ,the pirice of same, if for sale or for long lease. Send all available information con cerning the site by written commun’- cation. No verbal communication will be accepted. Must be recogni.iu ed engineer’s survey. The informa tion will be strictly confidential if so requested by the owner. Write to THE BREVARD NEWS. Brevard. i| mXCH AND elEWELRV REPAii LEO. L. WINCHESTER JEWELER P. O. Box 44. Rosman, N. C. Balsam Camp No. 116 W. O. W. Meets Monday and .Wednesday Nights. Dunn’s Rock Building. Broad Street, Brevard, N. C. APPLICATION FOR PARDON OF RANSON McCALL. Application will be made to the Governor of North Carolina for the pardon of Ranson McCall, convicted at the July term 1921 of the Super ior Court of Transylvania county for the crime of distilling and sentenced to the roads of Transylvania county for a term of 24 months. All per sons who oppose the granting of said pardon are invited to forvvard their orotests to the Governor without de lay. This May 11th, 1922. 2-tp. H. S. McCALL. Worid’s Lowest Priced FULLY EQUIPPED Automobile $ 525 f.0.t.Fau.Mkk. Uie ^eople^s Car ' See it Compare it Try it as Our Guest A. M. WHI n* jJistributor Re; m .' N, C. BREVARD Battery Company W. F* HART, Manager I • wisheslto announce that , they are now in a posi tion to repair and remodel all makes of Batteries. Also Generator and Starter Work I Ignition Parts for Cars There has been a decline of \S% in the price of WILLARD BATTERIES* Now is the time to buy* Willard Battery Service Also free service on all batteries, such as testing, refilling (with distilled water, etc* r Give us a trial and it will be appreciated. All work guaranteed* Brevard Battery Company Phone lOl Main Street The Boys of Today Are The Men of Tomorrow That’s why their appearance is so important. Good appearance, style and quality is assured in this happy combination. Society Brand Clothes Graduation suits for young men specially priced from $16.45 up. BRENKER-PENNYIDEPARTMENT STOIE Outfitters to Men and Women Successors to Anthony Bros. HENDERSONVILLE, - - - N. C. TYPEWRITER RIBBONS On sale at The News ofBce. Let us supply you.
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