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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-02-28

haus-has been to get Chairman
E. B. Jeffress of the state highway
commission by one method or an
other. The bills that poured n
from this group either sought 70
collapse the highway commission
on top of Jeffress or to smoke him
out of it. 1t is generally agreed
that the purpose of the Douglass
bill was to cut JeffreSs' salary 80
per cent, although it was urged as
an economy measure. The many
other bills TO divert money from
the highway fund, it is agreed,
have all been aimed at JeffreSS
one way OF another. largely be-
cause he supported Ehringhaus in
the primaries and is supposed to
have used The highway commits
sion as a political organization to
help Ehringhaus and defeat Foan-
tain.
If this bloc has actually gained
enough recruits within the past
two years to hold i majority in
the house and decides to extend
its campaign agaias. the sales tax,
it is agreed that it can cause plen-
ty of trouble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
Your Income Tax
DEDUCTION FOR TRAVELLING
 EXPENSES

To obtain a deduction for travel ing expenses, which form an in- portant item in the returns of many taxpayers, certian regulations must be observed. The taxpayer is re- quired to attach to his return a statement showing the nature of
 business in which engaged. number of days away from home during the taxable year on account of
 business, total amount of expense incidental to meals and lodging, and total amount of "other ex- penses'' incidental to travel and claimed as a deduction. Among the
 "other expenses are tips, provided they are reasonable in amount. Travelling expenses are deduct
 ible only when the trip is on busi-
 ness. They are limited to such
 expenses as are reasonable and
 necessary in the conduct of the
 business and directly attributable
 to it.
 Travelling expenses incurred in
 connection with journey to an- other city to accept or seek em-
 ployment are not deductible. Su- burbanites who commute daily
 from their homes to their places
 of business are not permitted to
 deduct the cost of transportation. i it being a personal expense.
 Claims for deduction for travel ing expenses must be substantiated
 when required by the commission CT of internal revenue. showing in detail the amount and nature of ! the expenses incurred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
WEEKLY MARKET REVIEW

As a direct result of the bank troubles, interior banks called home their funds on deposit in New York. The federal reserve system made heroic attempts to keep funds moving and accom- plished it's purpose. Meanwhile Europe, more alarmed over our bank troubles than the Americans, withdraw gold. The net results were: Loss of $226,00O,000 in gold; rise of $732,000, 900 in money in circulation; rise of $5S5,00O,00O in reserve credit a huge amount of reserve buying of bills.
 The foregoing were immediately reflected in the money market. Call money made it's first change since October IS, 1892, when a one per cent rate was instituted. The rate jumped from 1 to to 2 1-2 to 8 1-2 and finally to 4. It closed the week at 4, the highest rate since December 29, 1880.
 Despite the bank troubles. the first real money difficulties of the depression, and despite the tight ness of the money market resulting therefrom, the stock market com munity was in a more optimistic spirit than in many months Trad CTS looked forward to the instal!a- tion of the now administration in the hope it's very accession would result in return to confidence Con- fidence alone is lacking, according to experts, to bring back prices of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
JAPAN TRYING
 TO COME BACK
 FROM DISASTER
Over l,5OO People Lie Dead From That Earth- quake and Tidal Wave That Followed
BY MILES w. VAUGHN

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 Tokio, March 4.-,UP)-Every government agency was called upon to-day to hasten relief for stricken seaside provinces where more than 1,500 persons lost their lives and 5000 homes were destroyed by earthquakes, tidal waves, and fire. Snow storms added to. the dis comfort of thousands of homeless and every hospital was damned with the injured.
 Japanese military units assumed charge of the relief work. Refugees were organized into groups. Army doctors and nurses treated the in- jured and agencies for the distri- button of emergency food supplies and for the housing of the homo less were organized.
 Railroads were required to carry relief supplies without charge, and the government issued an order suspending the collection of taxes in the stricken districts.
 The latest official figures show a total of 1885 dead. nearly 1000 still missing, and 338 seriously in- jured.
 Refugees swarmed into the tn- terior villages of northern Japan to-day while the officials were at- tempting to restore confidence along the coast. Feeding of the survivors provided a pressing prob lem, but emergency stations cared for a majority of the residents cut off from ordinary supplies. Prefectuaral authorities estab- lished guards over the wrecked homes, and no footing was report
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
First Lady Of
 The Land
(Continued from Page 1)

president and Mrs Hoover to the capitol.
 After the inaugural address was completed, the Roosevelts returned to their new home, he White House, for private luncheon. The big luncheon for 500 was can- celled on account of the mourning for Senator Walsh.
 During this part of the day. Mrs Roosevelt was wearing an "Elean- or blue" crystelle velvet frock, an Anna blue" velvet coat, three- quarter length, a straw sailor hat of the same shade as the coat.
 After viewing the inaugural par ade, Mrs Roosevelt changed to her grayish blue silver lame afternoon gown. with sleeves puffed above the elbow and tight from elbow to wrist, with long flowing skirt, f1ared slightly at the hem. The only decorations of this gown are star sapphire clips which catch the detachable sleeves to the shoulders In this gown she will receive 2,500 guests for tea, including many of the home folks" of Duchess County, N. Y.
 After the tea, Mrs Roosevelt. for sentimental reasons, will don an evening dress of ivory-white bro- cade, brought from China 50 years ago by her husband aunt, Mrs Dora Delano Forbes, and entertain about 70 relatives of both sides of the Roosevelt family at 8 ''stand-up supper"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
By ELMER C. WALZER United Press Financial EliitOr)

New York. March 4-(UP)-A pre-inauguration (and what now proves a pre-moratorium) rally brought stocks and commodities to higher levels this week.
 Traders had no inkling of the New York and Illinois moratorta. They had been given assurance New York banks, noted widely for their liquidity, would remain open.
 All the country's exchanges closed to-day following the spread of bank closings.
 Big industries were adversely affected by bank troubles. For example steel operations fell off 2 points because automobile produc- ton was curtailed as a result of the Michigan troubles.
 Trade reports were favora ble &C., cording to Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. Commercial failures declined 10.4 per cent: bank clearings reached q new high for the year despite diff ficulties; electricity output held well; car loadings declined, but the dip was less than had been an- ticipated; corporation reports in line, with expectations were unfa- vorable; several dividends were reduced or eliminated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

time of armed strife.
 With this pledge taken. as- sumc unhcsitatingly the Ieadcr- ship of this great army of our people dedicated to disci- plincd attack upon our common problems.
 Action in this image and to this end is feasible under the form of government which we tors. Our constitution is so sim pie and practical that it is pos siblc always to meet eXtraordi- nary needs by changes in cm- phasis and arrangement without loss of essential form. That is why our constitutional system has proved the most supcrbly enduring political mechanism the modern world has produced. It has met every stress of vast expansion of territory, of foreign wars, of bitter internal strife, of world relations.
 It is to be hoped that the nor maj balance of executive and legislative authority may be wlaolly adequate to meet the nn- preccdented task before us. But it may be that an unprecedented demand and need for undclayed action may call for temporary departure from that normal bal ancc of public procedure.
 am prepared under my con- upfx nd the measures that a stricken na- tiOn in the midst of a stricken world may require. These meas- urcs, or such other measures as tho congress may build out of it's experience and wisdom, I shall seek, within my constitutional authority, to bring to speedy adoption.
 But in the event that the con gress shall fail to take one of these two courses, and in the event that the national cmerg- ency is still critical, I shall not evade the clear course of duty that will then confront me. shall ask the congress for the one remaining instrument to meet the crisis-brOad executive power to wage a war against the emergency, as great as the power that would be given to me if we were in fact invaded by for cign foe.
 For the trust repOscd in me will return the courage and the devotion that befit the time. can do no less.
 We face the ardL0uS days that lie before us in the warm courage of national unity; with the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious moral values: with the clean satisfaction that comes from the stern performance Oi duty by old and young alike. We aim at the assurance of d round- cd and permanent national life.
 We do not distrust the future of essential democracy. Tho peo- plc of the United States have not failed. In their need they have registered mandate that they want direct vigorous action. They have asked for discipline and direction under leadership. The! have made me the present in' strumcnt of their wishes. In the spirit of the gift I take it.
 In this. dedication of a nation we humbly ask the blessing ol God. May He protect each and every one of us. May he guide me in the days to come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

enable the new president to be sworn.
 Before the ceremonies Mrs Hoover escorted Mrs Roosevelt to front seats on the platform. The crowd cheered briefly. Their delay in reaching the stands caused a temporary Hull in the proceedings.
 Mrs Woodrow Wilson, the widow of the last democratic president, was escorted by a naval aide to a seat in the reserved section below the platform.
 Bernard M. Baruch, an intimate friend of Woodrow Wilson, joined her.
 Cheers interrupted President Roosevelt when he said money changers have fled from the temple which could now be restored. This nation is asking for action and action now" MT Roosevelt said, and the crowd applauded and stamped chilled feet to show its approval. There were repeated bursts of applause and stamping as Mir Roosevelt read his address.
 Six seconds of cheers interrupt ed MT. Roosevelt when he prom ised to seek, if necessary, power iS UTOdu as lHdC WHICH WOulO De conceded to the executive if the country was invaded by a foreign power.
 MT. Roosevelt concluded his speech at 1925 p. m.
 Former President Hoover step- ped quickly to MT. Roosevelt's side and shook his hand. The new pres- ident was surrounded by friends and well wishers as the marine musicians blared the familiar "Hail to The Chief"
 MT. Hoover left immediately en- route to the train which will bear him to New York and back to pri- vate life. MT. Roosevelt fingered on the platform.
 President Roosevelt received a tremendous applause as he and Vice-president Garner returned to the White House along Pennsyl- vania Avenue.
 The massed thousands along the route had heard his inaugural speech through loudspeakers and indicated their approval of it by a greater volume of applause than was recorded on the trip to the Capitol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

ministered the oath. Today's ceremony ended an his- toric series of March 4 ceremonies. Since the Civil war the senate chamber has been the quadrennial scene of the beginning of change of. administration. Henceforth un- der the 20th amendment to the constitution the change will take place in January.
 As Garner promised, hand up- | raised, to support the constitution, | there ended for him 30 years of , uninterrupted service in the house which led in 1881 to his election l as speaker. In a brief speech, the new vice. | president after taking the oath | told the senate he was glad to "be
 over here" and wanted to be help l ful.
 Senators, said the new vice. president, this is my first and
 possibly might be my last oppor-
 tunity to address the senate. I am
 particularly anxious to ingratiate
 myself into your good considera-
 tion.
 "I deem it inappropriate to say
 more than that as your presiding ot1lclal want to De nelpIuI ana
 to do the best 1 can.
 "I will withhold saying more
 than that l am happy to be here Immediately after Gamers brief address, there was read the presi-
 dential proclamation summoning | the senate into extraordinary ses-
 sion to receive new members and
 later today to confirm the cabinet. Washington, March 4 - tUP) - A thunderous ovation today marked | the close of Speaker John N. Gar
 ner's term as presiding officer of | the house.
 Shortly before the time for ad-
 journment of the 72nd congress the
 speaker was presented with a watch as a token of esteem and admiration" from democratic mem- | bers.
 While the entire membership ot | the chamber stood and cheered, | the white haired Texan, soon 10
 become vice. president in q | tremulous voice expressed his appreciation.
 There are times when words
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
Took The Reins Of
 Shaken Government
tContinued from Page 1)

new cabinets, diplomats in their brilliant uniforms and hundreds Of smartly dressed women in the gall leries looked on. Then MT Roosevelt and MT Hoover appeared on the high wood en stand erected against the east | wall of the historic capitol build | ing. A white painted canopy, gar | landed with laurel strands and dec- orated with American flags and | the coat of arms formed the setting | for the event.
 Mrs Roosevelt and Mrs Hoover sat near each other during the ceremony. Practically every inn portant figure in the old and new administrations, and of congress, was gathered on the platform. The inaugural ceremonies were i delayed a few minutes because of | the dense throngs around the in augural platform. MT Roosevelt | and his predecessor, Herbert Hoov- CT. had difficulty reaching the stand.
 MT Roosevelt arrived shortly after 1 D. m. He repeated the oath of office, administered by Chief Justice Hughes, in a clear voice.
 The new president stood for a moment, his face solemn, as the crowd settled to the benches after the oath was administered. l Gazing out over the tremendous gathering of his fellow citizens, MT Roosevelt began his address in a resonant voice which was picked up by loud speakers and carried to the farthest corners of the capitol grounds.
 A north wind fluttered countless flags and caused uncomfortable spectators to raise their coat col lars against a raw March day
 typical of previous inaugurations but fortunately without rain.
 When MT Roosevelt appeared on the platform, Hail to the Chief from the r. s. Marine Corps had
 reused a moment of cheering. But the crowd was quickly silenced to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
Great Array Of Witnesses For
 The Goss Side
The Congressman Will Present Them on Monday When the Goss- -GOrmIey Case Is Resumed-They Are Headed By Mayor Hayes, Controller Leary, and Town Chairman Crary

Headed by his honor, Mayor Frank Hayes and a supporting cast of principals, including Con- troller Daniel J. Leary, John H. Crary, chairman of the democratic town committee, John DiCorpo, assistant city clerk, Superintendent of Police Joseph H. Mclean, Lieu tenant James Mulville, Mrs Cert rude Sirica Bowes, Theobald E. Conway and others, the Goss side of the congressional dispute will stage another show next Monday morning in the office of Attorney William J. Larkin. Evidence will be heard relative to the charges of Judge Martin Gormley of Nau- gatuck that illegal practices and irregularities, contributed to his defeat at the hands of Congress- man Edward W. Goss last Mo- vember.
 The prominence of the witnesses summoned makes the hearing not only one of importance, but of un- usual significance. There is city, wide speculation as to the nature of the questions which Attorney Larkin, as counsel for Congress- man Goss, might ask the leaders of the democratic party of Water- bury. It is believed that the witt nesses may be asked as to their experiences on election day, whether or not they observed any thing out of the ordinary or took any unusual action as a result of complaints made to them, if any complaints were actually filed.
 Last Saturday morning Attorney Larkin summoned nearly 150 witt nesses to testify as to whether or not they had difficulty voting on election day. It was generally sup posed that this session concluded his side of the controversy, but evi- dently the dope was "all wrong." MT Larkin unquestionably makes surprise move, according to the boys on the sidelights. in paging Mayor Hayes and other promi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
Great Parade Was
 One of Pageants
(Continued from Page 1)

mics. Heads were barred to the chill wind as four sergeants of the regular army, each carrying the national colors, moved in fawless step past President Roosevelt.
 Holding his hat over his heart, MT Roosevelt's eyes swung back to where the army band. in close formation. responded to its drum majors signal and broke into the Franklin Delano Roosevelt March'-composed for the occa- sion by the new secretary of the treasury, William H. Woodin.
 Then the 18th Infantry in col umn of eights briskly approached the reviewing stand. Eyes left" parked it's colonel, and 500 heads turned as one~ to salute the new president.
 Far down the avenue was sight ed crimson splash of color and the rollicking strains of "The Halls of Montezuma" proclaimed the ar rival of the red-coated Marine band, battalion of Marines in full dress uniform followed, and cheers smote the roof of the grandstand as the Navy band followed with its famous marching song. Anchors Aweigh."
 James A. Farley, new postmas- ter general and the man who played so prominent a part in President Roosevelt's election. marshaled the second division. Be- hind him came the governors of 26 states, headed by the picturesque Clifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania, broad -brimmed hat rising above his white hair and dropping mus tache.
 A mile back along the parade veterans of three wars - some riding, some walking moved slowly up to the reviewing stand. One car was filled with feeble, white-haired men d. veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic. Five automobiles carried veterans of the Confederacy. Then came a cavalcade, half block long. of men who fought in the Spanish American war. Finally, the Amer ican Legion posts moved by.
 Hollywood contributed an elab- crate float on which rode such motion picture celebrities as Bette Davis. Eleanor Holm and Joe E.. Brown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
The Income Tax
 Law Day Limit
File Your Report On Or Be-
 fore March IS

If you have to file an income tax report you had better attend to it as soon as possible and avoid the rush which is sure to come the last few days. The time limit is March IS. The office is upstairs in. the temporary post office at Scovill and Brook streets. where an ac- commodating corps of clerks will help you make out a report. Of course. 1t would be well. to have your statement ready when you cali and avoid delay. But don't be discouraged in case you find it nec- essary to ask assistance at the of- flee. --
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

nent figures in the democratic party. What he hopes to estab- fish by their testimony is a mat ter of speculation.
 Judge Gormley will have an op- portunity to call additional witt nesses in rebuttal on the comple- ton of Mir Larkin's time at bat. 1t is possible that within the next week or two Judge Gormley will resume the cannonading of the poe sition held by Congressman Goss.
 Witnesses who have been sum- moned for the hearing Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock in the of- fee of Mir Larkin include in ad- dition to those mentioned: Wil- liam Allen. Joseph Solomita, Peter Daunais, Madeline Dreher, George Dreher, Ruth Dreher, Francis O'Brien, Charles Boyce, Anna Egan, Edward Gottlieb, James Me- Mahon, Anthony Petroll iand Clar- ence Grille.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
WOOL MARKET

Boston, March 4-(UP)-The local daily wool market report is- Agricultural Department bureau follows:
 "Very little interest was general ly shown in wool during the past week. One sizable transaction was closed in Texas wools and few scattered small quantities, mostly GAS and finer qualities, in other lines were sold. Prices on good wools showed no material change from levels prevailing last week. odd lots were somewhat irregular with prices steady to only slightly easier"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
MERCHANTS TRUST ADDS TO CASH ASSETS
1920, ,8O3 In February
 Boosts Balance To ! $289,232 Total
Cent Dividend to Both Commercial and Savings : DepOsitOrs Disbursements Reach S3,O0O

Cash liquidatoin of the assets of ethe Merchants Trust Co, during s1February amounted to $20,S03.65, -fhe receiver. the Citizens x Manu- Tacturers National bank, reports ,n spapers filed at the office of the sclerk of the superior court to-day. IThe total cash on hand to date Is rs2Sg.232.O4.
 . The receiver needs approximate sly $t50,000 more in cash before IAanother 10 per cent dividend can sbe paid on both the commercial sand savings side to depositors.
 Disbursements during the month Tpmounted to $1,69131 on the com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

mercial side and s1.504.91 on the savings side. Payments of tax es on properties held by the re- ceiver and salaries and incidental expenses make up the disburse- ments.
 The receiver realized it's cash from the following sources during the month: Bills Discounted collec- tions. $4,277.89; demand loan pay ments $2,740; collateral loan pay ments $10,45983: industrial loan payments $450; second mortgage payments, $70; first mortgage loan payments, $4,O00; personal loan payments, $400.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

it makes possible a leadership which aims at larger good" MT Roosevelt declared.
 ?. Prevention of farm and home foreclosures.
 3. Drastice reduction of gov ernment costs, federal, state and local.
 4. Unification of relief activ- ities.
 $. National planning and su- pervision of all transportation communications and other utilities q We must act and act quickly" MT Roosevelt declared.
 Turning to foreign affairs, he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

stocks. commodities and generate new activity in the field of manu- facture
 Shorts, anticipating some favor, able developments from the arrivei of the new administration. covered their commitments hastily on Fri. day The stock market scared ana for a time tickers were hard- pressed to keep pace with the trad- ing Prices held most of the gains
 Best advances were made by the issues in which large short ln- terest was believed tt exist Tnese issues included American Iele- phone, American Can, Allied Chem- icaL American Tobacco B. Auburn Auto. Atchison, Case, Coca Co'a, International Business Machines, R H Macy. Delaware & Hudson. Eastman, National Biscuit. Union Pacific, U S Steel, Woolworth, Westinghouse Electric, Union Car bide, and Liggett & Myers B
 Trading was more active one period in the late morning Friday produced a market analogous to those of the boom days Sales on Friday totaled 1,410.000 shares, the largest for any five-hour session this year
 Following are the official stock exchange sales for the week ended March 4, compared with the sales in the preceding week:
 a-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
INSURANCE COMPANY STOCKS
 SHOW LOWER LEVEL FOR FEBRUARY
Drop From a High of 245s on February to 2o.43
 on the 27th Records New Low for 1883

New York. March 4-Insurance stocks in the New York City mar ket closed at lower levels for the month of February, their market action corresponding closely to gem eral security markets. After reach- ing the months high of 24.58 on