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TRANSYLVANIA—“OPPCMITUNITIES tMPIRE”—NATURAL RESOURCES FOR EXPONENT OF'TRAN SYLVANIA COUNTY. INIHJSTRIES t: . THE tOCAL^ NEWS — f ' An' 'I<l|>^^d«at W««idy. * Hill ■ rt t, 1 VOLUME XXVII BRKVARD, N. C. FRIDAY, OCTQ0ER *^4922 ■JJ * » NUMBER 42 m-. COMMUNICATION DEMOCRATIC YEAR — GREAT STATE FAIR—I^NERAL PERSHING, /ET^. (By M. L. Shipman) Raleigh, N. C., October 9, 1922 — Democratic orators are ^‘shelling the woods” in North Carolina this week, appointments having been arranged in practically half the counties, with others to follow a little later. Chair man Norwood beieves in dong wejl whate>^r he undertakes and is going to take no chances on the result. The prospects for a sweeping democratic victory were never better, but over confidence has many political scalps to her credit and Mr. Norwood feels that “it is better to be safe than to be sorry.” The biggest guns in the party are to take the stump this week. These include: Josephus Daniels, former sec retary of the navy; O. Max Gardner, former Lieutenant Governor; A. L. Brooks, former Solicitor and candi date for United States senator two years ago; R. A. Doughton, former Lieutenant Governor, legislator and member of the State Highway Com mission; D. G. Brummitt, former speaker of the State House ol Repre sentatives ; E. F. Aydlett, former Unit ed States District Attorney; Judge Francis D. Winston, former Lieute nant Governor and District- Attorney; J. W. Bailey, former Collector of In ternal Revenue; former speaker Wal ter Mruphy; Ex-Congressman Clyde R. Hoey and others. A speaker of note from the outside is Senator Thomas M. Mefln, of Ala bama, who comes to Salisbury on Fri day and to Reidsville on' Saturday. Chairman Norwood considers himself and the Democracy of the State for tunate in obtaining the consent of Senator Heflin to visit the State, he is rated high up in the list of £roa-« them orators and statesmen. The Tenth District is to hear onh* its favorite sons this week, but thn know how to “make the welkin ring” when the time comes to get on “the firing line.” Mayor Gallatin Roberts . of Asheville, goes to Cherokee on the 10th and Graham on the 11th. Col. Solomon Gallert will speak in Polk on the 9th and McDdwell on the 12th. Col. R. R. Reynolds speaks in Hay wood on the 9th. “Fair Week” begins in Raleigh on Monday of next week. The State Fair this year, as last, will be presided over by Mrs. George Vanderbilt, of Biltmore. The guest of honor is to be Gen. John J. Pershing, of World War fame, who will arrive on Tuesday morning and address the waiting throngs attending the Fair at 11 o' clock. Brigadier General A. J. Bow- ley, commanding officer at Camp Brag^, FayetteviHe, will be here to aid in military orders to the for mer head^ of the American Expedi tionary Forces on the battlefields of France. General Pershing will be the recipient of numerous courtesies during his brief stay in Ritleigh. The announcement of his coming will draw an immense throng to the Fair on “Pershing Day” and arrangements to make it l^e big day of the week are going forward on a mapnmoth scale. The General's escort will be com posed entirely of members of military organizations. No great amount of coal is coming into Raleigh these days, but Fuel Dis tributor R. Otis Self is authority f^ the statement that “North Carolina will get approximately her usual sup ply of anthracite coal during the next 1^ months.” ’ Mr. Self has made a Mmplete survey of the normal con- anmption of this type of coal and in- ^v^U«ated shipment prospects. WflRner there is to be any speeding «P in the matter of shipments de pends upon the carriers. There is no gainsaying the fact that a lot of folks are going to feel the pinch of cold weather pretty soon unless coal cars is large number^ are headed this way. y Raleigh is to s^ge her first Mardi- Qras celebration, some time next B^nth. It will consist of two dajrs of trade events i|nd Various form of entertainment. An interesting feat- ^ will be the selection of a queen ^ the carnival from the young ladies present, who is to be heralded “the prettiest girl jn i North Carolina.” Btfbtiful girls from many towns and cities in the State arp expected to compete for this honor and dii^inc- tion. i . RALEIGH, N. G., October 16.— The capital city is ready for the fair, and General Pershing, too. She is in firai attire for the week’s events and visitors will be welcomed with open arms. Gmeral Pershing is to breakfast with Mrs. Edith Vanderbilt at the Executive Mansion toworrow morning and later join the procession to the fair ground, where she is sche- 'duled for an address at eleven o’ clock. ' ^reat throi|gs of people are al- aeryd here for “Pershing Day,” which is to be made the outstanding event of the week. Fair officials consider the General a drawing card and they have guessed well, unless sign^s fail. Wednesday is usually the big day at the fair, but General Pershing is due in New Orleans for the convention of the American Legion on that day and could not arrange to accomodate the State Fair Authorities on the first date suggested for his visit here. So they consented to permit him to name the day.” Little interest is manifested in po litical activities down this way at the present tme. Party leaders on bcth sides appear to be resting on their oars right now. Democrats are tak ing things easy and there are not enough republicans to raise a row. The folks seem content to “let well enough alone” and the indications are that the present campaign is going to be a tame affair, in so far as it applies to Eastern Carolina. Cam paigrn speakers ar edrawing very small crowds and party leaders take this to mean thaa the people are not clamoring for a change in the affairs of State. A different condition is said to ex ist in the western part of the state where republicans ai'e more numer ous. However, all the news from up that way is good news for the demo crats Every congressional district is believed to be saf^^or the demo cratic candidates, although the re publicans are active in the seventh, eigth, ninth and tenth d '?‘r'':ts. The present Consross tailed to evoive^any issue upon which the majority party in the country can hope to win. In stead, it has done nothing that can possibly result in good for the aver age man. The “full dinner pail” slo gan will not be heard this fall and the odds in all close districts favor the democratic candidates. The coal situation is clearing up. There s no great abundance of any variety available at reasonable rtes, but enought to meet urgent necessi ties of those who are willing to pay the price. Screened coal may be had here in small quantities at $14 per ton, while inferior gradfes sell for four dollars less. Consumers are not falling over themselves to pay these excessive price and few bins are be ing filled to the “brim.” There 'is a feeling thalT falling prices are just aroung the comer and a lot of folks are taking the chance of waiting to see. The North Carolina Orphan Asso ciation met here recently, in annual session, and decided to ask all friends o fthe institution to contribute the amount of one day’s income to the orphanage of their choice at Thanks giving. A special committe ' will bring this reques tto the attention of the people of the tSate in some effectiv way. This on-day-for-the-or- phahs movement was inaugurated some years ago and the Homes have been greatly helped from the liberal rsponss of many charitably inclined people. There are twenty-five orphanages and home<:placing institutions in the State and everyone of them is doing splendid work. But all' need enlarg ed facilities'to enable them to func tion in a more satisfactory way. Our children must be protected. 5ZS2S25Z525Z Business Today Is Conducted Plane Ever Befo . mm By E. H. GARY, V. S. SUel foi Higher RCH AFFAIRS During fhc last decade the world’s etructure of civilization has been threatj^ned. assaulted and dam> aged, evenr to its fbundattons. At times faith in a merciful and allwise Providence has been the only per fect assurance of safety. ^We are emerging from under the clouds of doubt and fear into the sunlight of hope and confidence, and wit;h feelings of gratitude we may calmly survey our sonaewhat battared institutions in order to determine w|iat, if anything, can be done to repair and restore tMem and make them firmer and stronger than ever before. Our country is doing and will continue to do its part, and every citizen has a personal responsibility and must sh^re in the work of reconstruction and readjustment. Managers of large business corporations not many years ago, perhaps not more than a score, ignored moral obligations and adhered to the rule of might, crushing competition ruthlessly and disregarding welfare of their employees. And what is true/of these employere was also true of their employees generally, whoso attitude towards their employers and fellow employees was, in a large measure, controlled by ideas that were entirely selfish and in many cases arbitrary, unreasonable and cruel. ^ These conditions also resulted m great hardship to the general pur chasing and consuming public, for, in the long run, costs of production, transportation and delivery were necessarily made larger and, as they always must be, were carried on to the ones whose necessities compelled purchase and use. President Roosevelt had many disciples and with assistance from them he created a strong public opinion in favor of honest business man agement. This sentiment, however brought about, has had much to do with the change in the minds of the people generally as to the desirability and value of closely associating ethics with business. But there was another convincing reason for the change. While the motives are not equally worthy with others, they are very practical and influential with many who would not otherwise be con verted. Ethical management brinm additional profits to business. Sooner or later it pays in dollars an| cents. Any man or concern that firmly establishes a reputation for honesty and fair dealing which is not questioned has a business asset of great pec^iary value and profit. Business throughout the IJnited"State«' today is conducted'On a fiigfaer plane than ever before. DIFFERENCES HARMONNIOUSLY SETTLED. MINUTES OF . MEETING } Mt. for WEEKLY BULLETIN Democratic Women's Headquarters Transylvania County Mr. and Mrs.H. L. Wilson and Miss Earleen Poindexter retu^ed last week from an extended motor trip which covered parts of So||th Caro lina, Geprgia. With Jacksopville as their objective they went by.the way of Columbia, Charleston, Savannah, and Brunswick on their waj^. They enocountered much rain ai^ bad roads. Making Jacksonville^ their headquarters, they covered \ many nearby points of interest an4 were delighted with that beautiful I state, what they did not enjoy, however^ was the intense heat and were Weed to contrast that climate with our own delightful one. Returning by .way of Waycross and Athens, Ga., thejr found better roads and their return trip, was far more agreeable . Democratic ' Women’s Headquar ters will be tonenej in Brevard on Mondiiy, October 23, over Plummer’f Store, 'flieso' rooms are for the use of the Democratic women of the coun ty. Leave ^our bundles here, rest your Ibabies Ikere—thy willl be in the hands of fronds! Open every week from 10 to 6 until after election day. WHY ^I AM,A DEMOCRAT I am prottd to be a Democrat from North Carolina because the Demo cratic Party in our state has always stood for those principles for which go0d women the world over have worked and prayed. The Democratic leaders of North Carolina wrote into our state platform this year the high est aspirations of their mothers and their wives: 1. Protection for the insane and unfortunate. Democratic platform: “We endorse the appointment by the governor of boards of consulting spe cialties to visit ard minister to the needs of the insane, tbe delinquints, the defective and other unfortunates in tbe State. Under this plan a score or more eminent specialises have vi sited each institution, performing operations and other wise ireatinjr hundreds of these patients *T«thout one cent of cost to State.’* 2. Provision for Confodoratc Ve terans and Widows: Platform: “We recommend the provision? r^iade for the of our Confederate veter ans and their i^idows, and pledge the Democratic Party to a 6onstitution of all these policies.” 3. Recogrnition of the just claims of ex-service men;. Platform: “We are profoundly grateful to the ser vice men of the late war and we re commend to the National Govern ment the enactment of legislation looking to their relief.” Note: Congressman Weaver voted for the Soldiers’ Bonus Bill which would have meant the payment .of hundreds of dollars to Transylvania boys—^vetoed by President Harding for party purposes. 4. Econoniy coupled with progrete: Platform: “'^/e heartily endorse the program sug!»<^sted by Goveronr Mot ion loo.^ng to the production of sufficient food for the people of the State ” , “We heartily con^mend the Gover nor for his ptogr«.m looking to the production and conservation of fish, oysters and o^her •’.ea food in the wa ters of our state. “We pledge to thd peo^ of the State that the Demo<iratic party will administrate, the affairs of the State with every economy consistent with efficient and progre^Ive government. Platform: “We fav<fr the passage of every economy coiisistent with effi cient and progressive government.” Not: We have k State system of road building for which no direct tax is imposed. To the great majority of the people the building of the State hard surface highways is costnig no thing. The man ^ho drives an auto mobile, by his license tax, pays for every foot of state highway, an<^ new roads repay him many times over by doubling the efficiency of his his car. 5. Protection of working men: Platform: “We favor the pasage og a workman’s compensation act, fair to both employer and employee.’ The Democratic State Platform further provides for fair representa tion of women and for independence (n local government of women and for independence in local government favoring in every line the best inter ests of both men and women'through out the State', particularly that vast majority who feel the pinch of hard times and who can all-afford to pay for the “protection” of a Republican administration. Dem. Ex. Committee. REV. PUETTE VISITS BREVARD The people of Brevard are looking forward with much interest to the privilege of having Rev. C. E. Puett, a former pastor of the Brevard Bap tist church, in their midst for a few days, and are delighted that the op portunity will be afforded them to hear him preach once mOre. He will arrive the latter part of this week, and will preach in the Baptist church on next Sunday at both the morning and evening houirB. Mr. Puett is the immediate succes sor of the present pastor. Rev. Chas. C. Smith, and haa been away for only about eighteeh months. Mr. Smith will preach Sunday in the fa mous Broughton B&ptist Tabernacle in Atlanta, and ^ few weeks ago wrote to Mr. Puett inviting him to preach for him in his absence. Mr. Russell Townsend, who has been in an electrical engineering school in Chicago for some lime, has completed his coune and now has a position there . The deplorable situation at Moriah Baptist church, where, some months the church has been divided into two factions, reached* the first stage of a settlement during the session of the Transylvania Baptist Association last week at Pisgah For est. I At the opening session of the as sociation on last Wednesday morning when the letters from the churches were presented to the clerk of the body, he noticed that there were two letters from Mt Moriah church, and called attention to the body thereto. On motion, of the matter was referr- 2d to a committee of five men with ‘nstructions to look into the merits of the claims of both factions, and to make recommendation to the body as to which set of delegates should he seated as representing the Mt. Mor iah church. Both factions claimed to be part of the original organization, and thus, as far as the association was concern ed the matter hinged upon wl«ch was really what each other claimed to be. Consequently the committee had no thing to do with the causes of the division, and their investigation was limited to inquimg upon only one pont. No evidence was allowed to be submitted to the committee except such records as both sides had writ- fen of the proceedings of each fac tion in their business meetings. Upon this evidence the unanimous decision of the committee was render ed in favor of the faction headed by ntAYp CORKER SQUEAKT THINGS Dr. Paridhurst “The SuBBjr Si 1^ His Little Boo]^ jCl^istianlty*’ this faction be recognized by the as sociatlon, enrolled as members of ‘this body and, their letter entered among the tatistics of the association. On vote, the association accepted the committee’s report. Thus, as far as the general public is c'oncemed, it is hoped that the af fair is settled, and that no more pub licity will be given to the differences existing among the fine people of that community. ' - In making a statement to the as sociation, the chairman of the com mittee spoke on the fine spirit shown by>»both sides as their representatives appeared before the committee and commanded particularly a statement made by Rev. A. J. Manley, the pas tor of the other faction, and Mr. Hogsed, one of the best men on either side, to the effect that they would accept as final whatever the association might take, and that should they lose they would withdraw from the courts the suit against the other faction for full possessi<m of the property. It is earnestly hoped ^hat these people; some of the finest and best in the entire county, while having some wounds and sores from the hot strife that has continued between them for some months, will soon a- gain be united as of old, and that all will work together for the vood of the community and for the ad vancement of righteousness .among themselves. >, i tells this story: “One day on a trolley car there was a door that squeaked every time it was opened and shuit. A workman sitting near it noticed this. Rising, he took a little can fro mhis pocket, let fall a drop of oil on the offending spot and sat down, saying, *I always carry an oil can in my pocket, for there are so many squeaky things that a drop of oil will set right.’ ” Love carries an oil can and is rea dy every where to lubricate squeak ing things. We all know a few men and women Who are ever dropping oil to soften friction and smoothing and quieting strife among others. They have some gentle word, some happy suggestion, some bit of humor, some way of changing the subject, when there is danger of strife. Bless ings on the people who carry oil cans in their packets. Not only do they add immeasurably to the world’s sweetness, but they have found a re fuge for themselves from the strife on tongus. Love is the secret. It was Chirtst’s secret. Amid hate and cruelty He loved on. If we keep gentle, patient, sweet, forgiving and olving, the wild est clamor of harsh and angry vioces will not disturb us. Our soft answer will turn away wrath; our good will overcome evil. A PRAYER O Thou God of Love, give us the spirit of love, that we may ever be among those who pour .the oil of love on the troubled waters of life. Gran tthat we may always have some gentle word, some happy Sug gestion, some bit of humor, if may Rev. J. E. Dupree, and the recom- mendatiOQ^ wa^jyh^ibg^jlelfigate5„i)t, S(^e way^f changmg the sub 5edt7^hS!i“1;liere is danger of strife so will we add to the world’s sweet ness and find a refuge for ourselves from the strife of tongues.^ Help us to keep gntle, patient, sweet, forgiving and loving, so shall the clamor of harsh and angry voices not disturb "us, our soft answer turn away wrath, our good will overcome evil and dropping the oil of love to soften friction, and othes^. 'Thy blessing will rest upon us, for-Jesus’' Amen. ^ C. D. Cr FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL SESSION TRANSYLVANIA BAPTIST ASSO- CIAtlON MEETS AT PIS- GA HFOREST The Transylvani^ Baptist Associa tion held its forty»-first annual ses sion withr the Pisgah Forest Baptist .'•hutch oH Wednesday, Thursday and Fnday -of last wee^ It was one of the largest attended lesSions, perhaps, hi'the history of tw body, and the chUrchiaS were niore larire^'represent ed than usual, twen^-two of the twenty-five comp^isir^ the body had respresentatives and sent let ters of the statistics! of their work for the past year. ' t The introductory ; germoii sm preached in splendid f| A. J. Manley, one of ben. of the associatii 4:1-6, on the subject Unities of the Spirit.’ by Rev. oldest iheih. from Eph. “The Seven It was great- FOR BEtTEA MdrrON PICTURES Upon the invitation of Will H. Hays, president of the Motion Picture Pro- .ducers and Dlstribjjrtors of A;;uerica, the national headquaners of the Boy Scouts of America was r^resented at a recent aU-day nieetins by James E. West, chief SMUt executive; Frank lin K. Muthiews of the editorial board, Charles H. Mills, dire«;tor of publicity. This was a meeting at the Waldorf- Astoria hotel. New York city, of>the heads of the prlnci|>al eraied organizuttonil.'' ly enjoyed by '^the large crowd who heard it. The other preaching of the session was by Rev. N. A. Melton, of Fruit- land Institute, who preached a mis sionary sermon; and the doctrinal sermon was leached by Rev. Chas. C. Smith on Thursday night, whose subject was, ‘The Distinctive Beliefs of Baptists.” The same officers as last year were re-elected; namely. Rev. S. B. Mccall, ModeratorVRev. A. J. Manley, Vice- Moderator; Rev. Ctias. C. Smith, Clerk; Mr W. M. ^nry. Treasurer; and C B. Deaver, Hi^rian. ‘ The recerttiy oi^hized church .at Blantjnre was admil^d to membe](^p in the associfftlcQl. of HendersimfiUe is^e i^tor of t^e church,' and the'new' or^anissation now has 28 members and rather bright prospects for!. towHi. The churches, as a whole, did not nuse quite as much Woney for mis sions as last year, buli it is quit«4i]te- ly that the deficit wiU be made lip> in the Baptist Re-enfq^cem^nt , t)am- paign which is on 1ms -month and November. Athough Bre^wrd church had 92 additions during the year the association fell behii^ last year in the total aditioiis for all the chordies. The next session ^11 be held on Wednesday''aftdr tiiejs^nd.Sunday in October, 1023, wi|j|^.the ^cl^ Hill cUnrch at* Cear Mffidi taii^. E. G. Ledford is to preiefr'tlM* &tro- ductory sermon. Taken as a whole, j his was ii> fine session of this olf bodiu