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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
N)LONS FACE
HEAVY TASKS
IN COMMITTEE
MANY Bills Being Shaped
Uu for Presentation
at Raleigh
WILL SOON CLOG THE
LEGISLATIVE MILL
Rx HENRY LESESNE
The Times News Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel

plLEIGH. Feb. 6.-The work
-, ,ba finance subcommittee,
20 me task of drawing up an
a..;rsly new revenue bill, the
Sas;s Of xhich is now expected to
!. a general sales tax, will over
sSoTo~ everything else on Capt.
,J Mn this week, although vari-
c~s other sub-committees will be
S-,sopd in drafting bills that
,sS he counted on to clog leglS-
Isrye machinery for many days
70 come.
rrder the Moore resolution
,s,r.ei early in the session, the
fra,ce and appropriations COM
-a-aeS were instructed to pre-
,-. their new bills early this
zee; but despite many long seS-
lors sometimes as many as two
4 dav, the committees still have
a 'ot of work ahead. The finance
committee has given a hearing
% virtually every business inter
q Of the state, but since it de-
rilsd 70 scrap the budget reve-
me BILL il is, theoretically, at
ne same point Of progress it was
three weeks ago.
subcommittee composed Of
tQar senator's and six representa-
! lives mas been appointed to the
D5 o. drawing a new revenue
| bl and early this week it is eX-
vec.st 20 take up the question OF
a general sales tax, which is eX-
vec.st TO be the most acceptable
form of sales levy. No general
sa<s tax bin has been introduced
n the legislature this far, but
his will be no obstacle in the
gay OF the subcommittee.
The committee last week heard
Senator Clement explain his pro-
tucdOn tax bill, placing a tenta-
i've levy of one-half of one per
cent on all manufactured prod
Gc;S. Senator Hinsdale also gave
q detailed account Of his selected
commodity tax bill. almost identi,
cal with the one which deadlock
cd the 1881 session. And Sena-
q, Larry Moore outlined the adj
TaAtages of his bill imposing a
tax Of one mill per kilOwatt hour
On electrical energy.
Major bills pertaining to cleo
tiol avs, highway safety. the in
cl&rial commission and the
"o:slan's compensation act, the
S,90 term, the administration OF
public schools. marriage laws,
snG the consolidation of various
detrimental agencies are expect,
Cd 10 come out of committee
rooms during the week.
4 subcommittee on education
Is now attempting to draft a gen.
era! bill embodying many pro
Continued on page four)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
Woodrow LYDIA
Is Not in Court

The Times-News wishes to cor
rect a statement made in Satur-
days issue to the effect that
Woodrow LYDIA was one of two
men charged with breaking and
entering in the entry of the W,
w. Hyder store at Dana, on last
December 10, in which two men
have been bound to court. Mr..
LYDIA was not one of the defend
ants and the name should have
read Woodrow Lively, instead.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
EXTENSION OF GAS TAX
FAVORARLY REPORTED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. (UP).
The senate finance committee to-
day voted favorably a report on
the extension of another year Of
the one-cent federal gasoline tax
as the first major item in budget
balancing tax program already ap-
proved by the house.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
TARHEELS GRANTED
LICENSES TO WE'D

GREENVILLE, S. c., Feb. 6.
North Carolina couples licensed
to wed here are the following
named persons:
Delmar Francis Corn and Eura
May LYDIA of Hendersonville.
V. Presley and Georgia Mae
Rogers of Gambler.
Junius Stone and Ruth Head
Of Salamanca.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
MEMORIAL SERVICE
HELD FOR COOLIDGE

WASHINGTON. Feb. 6. (UP).
Led by President Hoover, official
and diplomatic Washington OBJ
served memorial services for the
late Calvin Coolidge today when
the house and senate met Jointly
for the occasion.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
POLK co. TO HAVE
TAX COLLECTOR

RALEIGH, Feb. 6.-Represen-
tative ]. S. Massenburg of Polk
county has announced he Will IN
troduce a bill creating the office
of tax collector in Polk county:
Heretofore the offices of sheriff
and tax collector have been COM
bined.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
GOLF COURSE
BILL OFFERED
IN ASSEMBLY
Paves Way for Gift of Mu-
nicipal Golf Links
to the City
NO OPPOSITION TO
MEASURE IS SEEN

Members Of the HenderSonville
Golf and Country Club expressed
pleasure today over the contents
Of a bill introduced in the legis-
lature by Representative T. r.
Ray Of Henderson county, which
would enable the city to accept
as donation the l35-acrc golf
course which is being completed
in Laurel Park.
Little or no opposition to the
bill is expected to develop here,
it was said. the measure being
merely another step in the de-
velopment of plans to provide
Hendersonville and its tourists
with a first-class golf course,
Approximately $4,000 has been
spent on the course, and only Il
relatively small amount of work
will be required to complete it.
The Ray Bill. now before the
house committee on counties,
cities and towns, states that
Whereas, Hendersonville is a
well-known resort city. but has
been without the advantages OF
first-class golf course, thereby
losing thousands of tourists who
would otherwise spend their va
cation in Hendersonville. to the
great loss and detriment of the
people of Henderson county gen
orally, and
Whereas. 4 first-class gol1
course for Henderson county anc
Hendersonville is hereby declared
to be a public necessity, and
Whereas, a tract of land con
sisting of 1875 acres highly suit
liable for the development of ;
golf course has been rendered a:
| a dona ton to the city of Hen
Jacksonville on which more thar
, $4,000 has already been eX
pended in the construction of
golf course under the supervision
of a nationally known and out
/ standing golf architect. and
Whereas, this golf course i
now almost completed and the
balance Of funds necessary to it:
completion is to be advanced by
a number of Hendersonville''
citizens and no part of the cx
penseS of the cost of same is tt
be borne by either the City o,
Hendersonville, the County o.
! Henderson, or any other politica
subdivision Of said county, now
therefore, the general assembl!
of North Carolina do enact:
Section /. That the City O
| Hendersonville is hereby author
lied and empowered to acQuir,
title by gift. purchase or other
wise to land for golf course pur
poses, and said land may lie eth
er within, or without the cor
porate limits of the City Of Hen
Jacksonville.
Section 2. The City of Hen
| Jacksonville is hereby authorized
and empowered, in the discretion
of its governing board, to con
struct a golf course under 1t
own supervision Or to lease an.
land so acquired under this act t.
some suitable and reputable per
son, firm or corporation undo
an agreement by the lessee t.
build. operate and maintain ;
golf course in such manner, ant
for such time as may be agree
upon between the parties to th'
lease. Provided, that the lessee
shall always keap the golf cours'
available to play to the genera
public of Henderson county AM
the visitors and tourists therein
under such reasonable rules ant
| Continued on page four)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
NEW AMENDMENT
is PROMULGATED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. (UP).
Secretary of State Stimson today
officially proclaimed in effect the
so-called lame duck amendment to
the constitution, changing the
terms of office Of the president,
vice-president and congress.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
PRUSSIAN DIET
MAY BE DISSOLVED

BERLIN, Feb. g. (UP). -
President Won Hindenburg today
opened the way for the dissolI-
ton of the Prussian diet by sign
ing an emergency decree remov-
ing the Prussian premier, Otto
Braun, and naming Vice Chancel-
lor Franz Won Papen to replace
him.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
TAX DELINQUENTS
TO ACT ON JURIES
in TRANSATLANTIC

RALEIGH, Feb. 6.-Ratifica-
ton was expected tonight for the
local bill from Pennsylvania coun-
ty which will permit persons not
having paid their taxes to serve
on iuries in Pennsylvania courts.
Heretofore non-payment of taxes
has barred residents of that coun-
ty from jury service.
Representative w. NJ. Galloway
of Pennsylvania sponsored the
measure, which has passed both
houses.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
RAY ON EDUCATION
BILL SUBCOMMITTEE

RALEIGH, Feb. 6.-Represer-
tative Ted Ray of Henderson has
been named on the subcommittee
of the joint committee on educa-
ton which has been delegated to
draft the general education bill.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
PLAN FOR RADIO
CONFERENCE BEGUN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. (UP).
The state department announced
today that informal negotiations
have been undertaken with the
governments of Canada. Mexico
and Cuba for holding the Nortn
Continued on page four)
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
TEN PEOPLE KILLED

PARIS. Feb. 6. (UP).-An ex.
plosion in the electrical plant o.
Renault Automobile works a:
Bellancourt was today reported to
have killed 10 and injured 100
people.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
COMFY ISLAND FIRE

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-(UP)-
A second disastrous fire within
the year early today swept Coney
Island, at a loss estimated at
$250,000. .-..
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
SENATE Group
ACTS AS OTHER
EFFORTS FAIL
Barry Cites Statement of
Senator Glass in
His Defense
STIMSON PROCLAIMS
LAME DUCK CLAUSE

WASHINGTON. Feb. 6. (UP).
Believing that the domestic allor-
ment bill cannot pass at this ses-
sion of congress. and that Presi-
dent Hoover is favorably inclined,
southern senator's today moved
for an early agriculture commit
tee report on the Smith cotton re-
lief program.
WASHINGTON, Feb. G. (UP0.
Senator Glass, Democrat Of Viz
GINA, made similar allegation in
the senate that some congressman
sell their votes for money, David
S. Barry. senate sergeant-at-arms,
said in his defense today at the
senate judiciary committee hear
ings. Barry is under suspension
due to a statement in New Out
look article.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
WEATHER

r,.ressing cloudiness, rising
r.r,tures tonight, probably
t sssIIawed by rain Tuesday.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-06
GOOD AFTERNOON

They say that the fellow who
hunts for trouble always finds it.
Not if it's in the ignition system,
he doesn't. o..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
MURDER CAR OF THE CANCSTERS
 WAS LOCATED
Six Gunmen Who Killed King Solomon in Boston Abandoned the Auto in FOxbOrO

Boston. Feb 2- UP)-Aban- doned on backwoods road in Foxboro, police early to-day found the automobile in which six Bos- ton gangsters supposedly escaped after the staying of Charles (King) Solomon, "big shot" racketeer, at the Cotton club in Roxbury nine days ago.
 Thomas ODonnell Mansfield farmer end uncle of John T. o'Donneli, one of the missing men, led police to tho car after several hours questioning. He said his nephew, alone, drove the car to Mansfield late Tuesday forenoon, hid 1t in the woods over tho Fox. boro line, stayed with him over- night and left yesterday noon. Finding of the automobile was the first tangible clue secured by police in their nine-day hunt for the trail of the fugitives. The car, owned by John Burke, missing ex- convict, was brought here and eX- amined for fngerprints. O'Don- nell said his nephew claimed he was innocent, that he planned to surrender to police, but lost his nevrc. The farmer believed the youth had gone to Boston and was hiding In the south end, more fear ful of gangsters than police. He told his uncle he had no part in the actual shooting, but did drive to New, York with the murder suS- poets. They robbed Solomon of a few hundred dollars, not $4,G00 as reported, he said,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
BANKERS MUST
 APPEAR BEFORE SENATE BOARD
Charles E. Mitchell, Chair man of N. Y. City Bank, Must Make Answer This Time

Washington, Feb 2.-(UP)- Charles E. Mitchell, chairman of the board, and other National City bank officials subpoenaed by the senate market Investigating com mittee will be questioned about deals in stock of their own bank, Senator Norbeck, committee chair man, disclosed.
 He said the stock was sold to the public at ''phenomenally high price and dropped to less than a twentieth of' that price,"
 Norbeck also asserted that "some of the large banks were highly re- sponsible for the wild stock mar ket boom" In 1929. he charged. Mitchell dehed Federal Reserve board attempts to restrict specula- tions.. He took go to hell atti- tude toward the board and got away with it." the senator said. The bankers were ordered to ap- pear February 21.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
Waterbury Produce Market Furnished by Connecticut Department of Agrieulture. B. P. Storrs. local asenD

(UnIess otherwise statedr quOtn- tiOns nre based on sales of good merchants products tO retailers by nearby producers or whOIesalers)..
 FRUITs.s
 Apples, fancy Mcintosh and De. Iici0us I.5O-1.75 bu. others 1.25-l 50 bu., No. Mcintosh and Delicious 1,2H-l.5O bis., others .OO-f.25 bu., western boxed 1.75-2.5O bu.l cram berries 2.z5-3.OO bOxs oranges 3.25a 400 (few higher) box.
 VEGETABLES. Beans, green 1.DO-2.1O bu.> linn 3.y5-4.OO bu.t beets, old .5O-.5O but new, 2.25-2.5O cratet broccoli 2.OO- z.25 crate, cabbage, old .O0-l.1O cwt.s sew 200 -i2.1O cratet carrots, old washed .0O-.SO bu. new 2.4O-x.5O crate, cauIihower 1.5O-1.75 crntei eamIiilOwer 1.5O-1.75 crate, celery, hearts .75-.0O dog. rounds .OS-.75 dOx., kale .SO-.05 bu., lettuce. ice- berg 3.75-4.OOs onions .0O-.7D bu., Darsnips. washed 1.0O-1.2S but pep- Rers 2.0O-2.TD crate, potatoes .G5- 20 bu., turnips, native .5O-.0O bu., Canadian .05-.D0 bu. aA
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn. eggs per d0x.s NewIaid Fancy .28s Special .2J-.20j Extra Medium .2fs mediums .l7-.20D west ern .I5-.f8s live. fowl .15-.iS ib.. ehicei<ns .-5-.iS Ib.I meats, beef .iO- .I2. Ib... yeaI .f3-.15 h.. lamb .i2-.f5 lh.t pork loins .OS-.tO ib.g dressed. fowl .2O-.23 Ib.. chickens .22-s2O lb, tsrkeys. conn. .:5-.S0 ID. western .2f-.s5 70.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
THREE FIREMEN HURT AT NEW
 BRITAIN BLAZE
Business Center Threat ened By Fire Which De- troyed wO-S Story Building

New Britain, Conn, Feb. 2- (UP)-Three nremen were in- Jured, two believed seriously. when fro destroyed Q two-story building and threatened other bMsiness houses in the center of tho city to- day.
 The men were on ladder In q narrow alleyway between tho New Britain National Bank and tho burning structure when 1t topplcd. Hoseman J. Gilligan was thrown 40 feet to the pavement, receiving n broken arm and severe lacera- tions.
 Herbert Sutter. who was thrown on top of an iron fence. received q gash in his side, Q possible bro ken arm and Q loss of Q part of his heel.
 William Frey received minor cuts and bruises. He was near the bot tom of the ladder when 1t fell.
 The fire was believed to have started in the cellar of tho Hamil- ton Curtain Shop. Six stores were destroyed and general alarm was sounded as flames threatened to spread to adjoining buildings.
 Chief William Noble, who left q sick bed to respond to the alarm, was ordered home by physician when he showed signs of collapse. Damage was estimated at $75,000. 900,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
Germany Must
 Find Herself
(continued from Page 1.)

and as l do. But like all other na. tions, we insist on equality and oui adequate place in the world, just as any American would insist fol his own country"
 Asked the significance of the four-year program he mentioned In his message to the German people last night, Hitler pointed out that 1t coincided with the term of the German Reichstag.
 "The Communists and Marxians had 1t all their own way for 14 years," he said. You see the re- suits. only ask for four years, after which tho nation can pass judgment, and even cruelty me-"
 He accompanied the latter sen- tence with an outfinging of his arms indicating crucifixion.
 1T am tenacious and I have strong nerves" he continued. "If had not. should not be stand ing here to-day"
 Ills manifesto to the people should not be looked on as an "electiont campaign speech" he said, adding:
 If I wanted to do that, could have said that unemployment would cease on March IS and agri- culture would be back on It's feet by May 1.
 q did not do 1t, and In this I am moro honest than my political opponents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
Use Plane for Moving Convicts
 to Penitentiary

Boston, Feb 2-(UP)-For the first time in the east, an airplane was used today to transfer federal prisoners from the scene of con- vlotion to the penltentiary.
 4 private plane left Boston air. port with two Boston men sen- fenced to the federal penltentiary at Lewisburg, Pa. The plane was to land at Sudbury and the last eilI,t miles of the trip to Lewis bury was to be made by automo- bile.
 The prisoners were Francis Ma honey, sentenced to three years for forgery, and Charles Anderson, sentenced to two years for posse- sing counterfeit money plates. They were in custody of Chief Deputy U. S. Marshal James A. Tighe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
GLOBE TROTTER
 MURDER TRIAL
 STARTS TO-DAY
William James Guy, Young Adventurer, Accused of Killing Capt Walter WanderWell Last Dec.

Long Beach, Calf, Feb c-(UP) William James Guy, young Welsh adventurer, goes on trial to. day charged with murdering sCap. tain Walter Wanderwell, profes. sional globe-trotter who was killed December aboard his anchored schooner.
 More than a score of witnesses were subpenaed by the state. One of the witnesses Is Wander wells widow. Aloha, who insisted she be allowed to All n theatrical engagement in Los Angeles until her appearance in court Is neces- sary. Mrs Wanderwell followed her husband on many strange expedi- tions to foreign lands. She accused Guy of holding grudge against him after having been discharged from c South American junket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
Market Decline Overlooks Gold
 Mining Stocks
Shows Upturn of 1 to 5K Points Believed Due to
 Increasing Value of This Commodity

mines and Wright Eargreaves.&%
 Selling elsewhere centered on ts- sues whose dividends have been reduced or eliminated and those which are in danger. Steel corpof- ation issues were steadier after their descent yesterday following reduction in the preferred from $1.75 quarterly to a 50-cent pay ment.
 American Telephone broke par for the first time this year. It eouched 90 3-4 O: joints net but quickly came back to 100. 'Direc- tors meet for dividend action Feb- ruary IS. Traders were anticipat- ing reduction In the present 80 annual rate at that time. ttE
 Utilities continued to decline with Consolidated Gas losing moro than point and North American nearly point. Public Service Of New Jersey resisted pressure and ruled just under the previous close.
 Railroad issues were depressed fractions to more than 2 points. The Volatile New York and Har- lem dropped nearly points. Atchi- son was down nearly 2, while Nor- folk & Western lost 9 and losses of q point or so were made by Delaware &s Hudson and Union Pacific. Car loadings of the first 12 roads to report for the week ended January 2S were down IFS per cent from 1892, against per- centage decline in the preceding week of only 1891 per cent.
 Near the close buying came into local traction issues and the whole group moved forward. Buying was based on the often repeated report city officials were leaning toward an increased subway fare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
SILENT TRIBUTE
 TO JOHN EBBS
Offered This Noon at Meet ing of the Lions
 Club
AT HOTEL ELTON

Members of the Lions club at their weekly luncheon and meeting this noon at the Hotel Elton stood in minutes silence for the late John Ebbs, 0 former member N the club, who was called to his reward Sunday.
 District Governor Wilbur Dixon, Of New Canaan. addressed the club today regarding tho inter-distrlct meetings to be held in Norwich February il and 12. President Dr. Glenn Sweet and four other mem- bers of the local club. to be select ed later, will represent the local organization.
 Attorney Michael iGalullo was the principal speaker today taking for his subject Crime.
 Announcement was made of the Valentine dance to be held Febru- ary IA at the Waterbury Business and Professional Women's club on Leavenworth street. Eugene Bea- dlo is chairman of the committee on arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Feb 2--(UP)-The local daily wool market report issued to- day by the Boston U. S. Agriculture Department Bureau follows:
 Prices are about steady to firm on 0 very moderate volume of business in wool. Trade Is rather slow with fine wools predominant ing. although scattered sales in-i clude practically all grades. Bulk French combing GAS and finer ter- ritory wools in original bags bring mostly 40-41 cents, secured basis, while shorter staple offerings run- ming bulk clothing sell at 3S-39 cents, and lots containing good French combing and strictly comb-' ing staple realize 42-43 cents. secured basis. An occasional call Is being received on graded strictly combing gas and finer territory wool at 43-45 cents. secured basis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
New Haven Road Trainmen Wear
 Black Silk Ties

New York, Feb. ? - (UP) - Trainmen of the New York, New Haven and Hartford today com bated tho depression and tho com petition of bus lines with black barathoa silk ties and white broadcloth shirts.
 It was ordered by II. F. Baily, superintendent, who pointed out that nothing would make trains so attractive to travellers as tastily and well dressed trainmen.
 Ho banned tan shoes and insist cd upon the starched collar, black socks without any pattern" and well pressed pants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
CHINA MAY ALSO
 DROP FROM LEAGUE

peiping, Feb. 2-(UP)-Diplo- matic quarters were concerned to. day over indications that China. as well hs Japan, may withdraw from the League of Nations due to handling of the Manchurian dls- pute.
 Foreign Minister To Wen Kan was understood to have informed Bristish Minister Sir Miles Lamp. son that China would quit the league unless the league refused to recognize Manchoukuo. Sir Miles was said to be gravely concerned over China's resentment of the British attitude at Geneva.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-02
BY ELMER C. WALZER United Press Financial EditOr)

New York, Feb 2-While other stocks continued to decline with losses ranging to 2 points or more, Gold mining shares on the New York stock exchange advanced 1 to 1-2 points to-day along with 0 similar movement at London. Capetown and on the curb ex- change.
 Buying of Gold mining issues was believed based on the increasing value of gold relatively as prices decline and on the imitation talk in many countries. Two of the issues on the big board made new highs for the year-Dome mines at IA 1-2 up l and Mcintyre Porcupine 21 3-4 up 1 1-4. Homestake jump ed to 156 1-2 up 5 1-2 while Alas ka Juneau rose more that a point to 13 1-S. On the curb new 1893 highs were made by Lake Shore