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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20
Baroness Guards
Royal Souvenirs
"Gracious Lady" Was Jos,
Francis Friend
By F. c. M. JAIN
United Press Staff CORRESPONDENT

United Press Staff Corresponden
VIENNA, April 2G.-(UP).-
Katharine Schratt, the Baroness:
Won Kiss, Austria's Gracious
Lady" jealousy and zealouslS
guards the souvenirs of her I'm,
perial friend, Francis Joseph.
The old lady who, for more
than a quarter of a century, was
the closest companion of the
aging monarch, refuses to par.
ticipate in an exhibition devoted
to the 5S-year reign of Francis
Joseph, to be held here this sum-
mer.
Personal TOUCH
The exhibition sponsors realiz-
ed that facts and figures, public
deeds and documents, monuments
and historical events only would
show one side of the Francis
Joseph era unless aided by evi.
dence of his personal and init.
mate life.
To add this touch of human
interest to their enterprise the
"Societv of Museum Friends
which is. preparing the exhibition
approached Madame Schratt and
suggested that she permit part
of her treasures to be exhibited
Their request was denied.
BEHIND SCENES VIEW
: The exhibition would have per.
mitted a peep at the "man,''
Francis Joseph, who, to the pub,
lie eye, always was ".the Emper,
or" and whom even his valet
hardly ever saw in, shirt sleeves.
No living person has been sc
close to Francis Joseph as IA,
tharine Schratt, and she doubt.
less possesses a wealth of letters
and other objects which would
throw light upon the unknown
side of the emperor's life.
The Gracious Lady," declines
to have the mementoes of her re,
'lations with the emperor placed
on exhibition. : 81.
Thew consider it highly prob.
able that katharine. who is now
rs, will carry her discretion ever
beyond the grave and order ir
her will that all documents per.
! tanning to her relationship with
the emperor be destroyed.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20
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NEA Service staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON. The stupidest
Whine of the month seems to be
ono produced by the AAA Ill a de-
Tense Of food costs. referring to the
ract that about 20 million people
are on relief. AS to them, the
AAA says officially:
"The price level the cost of
living, whether high or low is to
them a matter of little conse-
auence, because they have no
purchasing power except that
provided by relief"
AAA economists and publicity
agents produced that one without
consultation with any family
which buys food and other neces-
stiles on IS or $40 weekly relief.
1t is also doubtful whether the
100000 who are $to average
$3.50 a week on work-relief will
consider the cost of living mat
ter of little consequence.
Since AAA purged itself of a
large part of its conscience
through removal of Jerome Frank
Fred Howe, and others who had
; fought the battles of the consumer
within its ranks--it has been no
tfeeably on the defensive on al
fronts.
'Beleaguered by angry house
wives, greedy professors, and farm
leaders and self-seeking politicians
it has sought to apply rosy-huet
coloring to itself in the hope o.
placating the public.
1t still isn't as dishonest in mis-
representing facts as are some
other government agencies.
TENDENCY has been to stres.
= the fact that food prices in gen
eral are still below the ,pre-depres
sion level and to take credit witt
farmers for the drouth and it
effect on prices, while bemoanini
the drouth as an act Of God whel
discussing meat prices with cor
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20
Ikon Painters In
Russia Turning
Talent To Art

MOSCOW, April 20.-(UP).-
The day of the ikon has passed
In a land where atheism is preach,
ed, strar gely enough, with rcligi-
Gus zeal, there is little demand
for sacred pictures. But in the
village of Ivanovo Province,
Province, Palekh, the ancient
guild of ikon-painters is attempt
ing to transfer their art and skill
to new subjects.
These men, some 70 in num-
Der, who are bound together by
a famed but little-practiced art,
recently celebrated the 10th an
niversary of their organization
under the Soviet system.
Ikon-painting is one Of the few
original Russian arts. Today
tourists pay fabulous prices for
the work. Of the more famous
masters. Before the revolution
every household, no matter how
poor, had at least one religious
picture before which an oil lamp
constantly burned.
The most famous center of
ikon-painting was Palekh. A re-
mote little colony, 80 kilomcters
fro mthc nearest railroad line,
produced works of rare art,
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20
LOCAL AUTO FIRM
GETS HIGH RATING

First place IN the sale Of uustS
ana commercial cars " ISSHs d
the Charlotte district OF an!'sI
size to HcndcrsOnvilIc was s:tls''
cd BIZ the JONES Motor corpsiI
in March. the local Ford tsilst
were advised today. The cCnE5
also was rated a gold star dti
cr in all classes Of cars IN ny. =
first quarter of 1898. this rsls
being based on quotas as:Igns
nv the Charlotte office.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20

Texas base period was set at
1931-33. The base period for Lou
isiana and Arkansas was set at
1929-33.
Adjustment payments to coop
earting growers will be made on
IS per cent of their quotas. No
PROCESSING tax income is obtained
from Is per cent of their quotas
which is used for seed or is ex-
ported.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20

never earn his
salt. He h a S
more gold in his
teeth now than
he will ever be
worth. He is I'M
reliable. He new
er finishes any
thing he starts.
He does not
know the value
of a do lar. He
w ould rather
dress up in those
monkey clothes
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20

Tho Lord is risen We thank thee our Father
e.. th; c,Ior;o,s fact We thank thee for his WORDS
81 am the resurrection and the hte'
thee for his assurance, because hVe' ye 'n"ri
also" We thank thee that we know that ne 'hve'"
and maketh continual intereessiOn for us. Pro
gram Builder.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20

And, speaking of probe-tis, after the depression
is gone congress will doubtless stage costly in
vestigation to find out where it went.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20

Things in Wall Street are said to be so tough
that some of the big shots having to speculate
with their own money.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20

Consensus of American opinion: "a super-sales
man he must be who sells another war to me-
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20

Scientists have recently discovered that the Arc
tic Circle is virtually free from thrnderstorms and
what help that is
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20

And Huey can day tell his grandchildren
how he had three soap boxes shot from under him
at the battle of Bunkum Hill.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20

If ne reads book in an evening, you know hi
favorite slang expression. 1t is "skp it."
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20

A father was raving distracted
ly about his son. To. the boys
mother he said, "That boy will
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20
MAP GUIDED COPS TO STU

ELIZABETH CITY, n I" ~ \.
20. CUPD.-An anonymous .'.'
received at county police haI
quarters here contained u. y.
showing the location l., of a 10 no.
woods liquor still. Three o. :, |,
shcriffs, using the map -, u a /.
guide found an Destroyer o" "
gallon still.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20

It's our guess that the chap who used to inver
names for Pullman cars is now doing it for yrdle
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20

How to clean up in Wall Street: Sell short and
yell, Boo"
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20

u wosId ha and annoying, it
Some 0 f,. e = a lot to remember that
Su ,ae i fruits ta which are especially
are especially deIectabIe whan
they are ripe. The ,persimmon is
one of these, 'i'ioh Is
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20
Acreage In Rice
Will Be Reduced

HOUSTON, Texas, April 20
CUP Rice acreage in Louisi-
ana, Texas and Arkansas will be
reduced under the 1895 federal
production adjustment program
to 20 per cent of, the 1929=33 av-
erage. according to l.. C. Trous-
dale, Houston, member Of the, Ma
tlonal Control committee.
The program was adopted to
ard in liquidation of surplus rice
stocks. held by growers and mill
ers. Total allotment for southern
states, Trousdale said, is $4,000
acres, with a total quota of T.
each. Luz '
The program will be financed
10y processing tax of a cent a
pound pound on rough rice. The tax be-
came effective April l..
ieHas was allotted .142,500
a a with quota of .2.01O,833
81 e q = Louisiana, 364,50O acres
anu S,29S,333 barrels and Arkan-
DC, IaS i5o'ooO acres and 1884, 722
Under the plan, allotments and
, IuT.aS. VIII be assigned to indi-
J J,uual growers on basis of pro-
ouctlon during the base nariod
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-04-20

READ THE WANT ADs
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-11

Most towns can get along with less envy on the part of it's inhabitants.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-11

seekers to the far north. all man need have was a sufficiency of clothing to keep him warm, enough food to supply his needs, or the money with which it could be pur- chased, a pan, pick, shovel and means for , securing timber with which to construct rockers and sluice boxes. If one found likely ground it was but a question of pa tience and hard work to extract the yellow metal from the reluctant sands. Today it is different except in especial cases.
 The wave of gold-seekers swept over All aska from the south to Nome. They poured in by boat from the Pacific and they came down. the mighty Yukon from British Co., lumbia Pay dirt being found, the gold pans, the rockers and suice boxes were put to work and the prospector either cleaned up CT failed. The successful. once the sur face had been worked and gold in ap- preciable quantities ggrnered moved on to more promising fields. It was day when pluck and brawn ruled the gold coast of Alaska. Al --...a.
 Today capital is required to work most of the gold fields While new fields might yield to old-time operation in the main this Is too slow and arduous to suit preSent-day miners, Machinery now does the work of hundreds of men, and machinery costs money, especially when it must be trans ported into almost inaccessible regions
 The regions Nome and in the sev- eral valleys of Alaska had been virtually worked out, but today they are bringing wealth to a number of enterprising com panies Giant dredges are today doing the work that once kept thousands of men busy and it has been found that these dredges have made it possible to treat gravel run ming as low as 15 cents per yard. One of these great machines will excavate and treat from 5000 to 5000 yards of gravel in day, more than could have been handled by hun dreds of men in the days of hand placer mining. s
 There is not a section of Alaska where gold has been found in the sands that may not be operated by these huge mechnical aids to mining. In some instances the huge machines have been carried to the scene of operations by airplane, the several parts being separated to admit of conveyance, and assembled again at the point of opera ton. The high price of gold makes even low grade stuff profitable, and that means that present-day man, with the aid of in ventive science, is able to garner wealth from the leavings of the miners of more romantic, but less comfortable age.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-11
SAVE AMERICAN DESERT" :"

As continued reports of dust storms emanate from the Middle Western section of the United States the soundness of the theory that much of the prairie farming land of the great district between the Missouri and the Rocky Mountains should be abandoned tillable soil and returned to grazing is ever more apparent. Those conversant with the soil structure of that section of the country long have contended it's agricultural possibilities were limited and now it seems their beliefs are well founded.
 The continued stirring up of the soil in farming pursuits to plant this crop and that lays the country open to havoc by the clements When the section great cattle and sheep range the soil covered with rich buffalo grass and undisturbed by the blow it not subject to being whipped about by the prairie winds Nature took of its own But with the advent of the homesteader for free land this all changed and it became farming section Now it appears that much of that land has lost it's agricultural usefulness Year after year the farmers have seen their efforts blown away by the winds
 The picture is similar to geologsts have discovered in the Sahara desert and the Gob in Asia. There explorations have revealed that in times past those sections agricultural lands but the constant stirring of the soil made it subject to the winds with the result that today no soil remains, only bleak barrenness where little life survive
 It is not too late for this country to profit by the experience Of history Would it not be sound business as many advocatesS to abandon farming in much of great American desert and let it revert back to range? Plant to grass the great rolling plains put a sharp restriction grazing for time and the region could be saved from deSolation
 Surely there are sufficient lands where nature has shown great kindness available to place the people who would thus be driven from that area, and valuable open range might be restored where only dust storms and wasted ares are now in evidence
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-11

One thing about baby bonds"-they fit u average purse.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-11

Japans idea of successful negotiations is to let Tokyo write all the answers
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-11
MINING IN THE NORTH.

The need of capital to bring about successful development of the mining industry in Alaska has often been stressed by those conversant with con ditons in the country. Despite the romance that has attached this industry in the north, and the impetus that has been given that romance in the minds of those not familiar with the Territory, it not be too strongly impressed the unnitiated that though Alaska is yet untapped treasure house conditions have changed since the colorfu gold rush days
 In pointing out what the machine has done in the mining industry in the North, the Tacoma Ledger in discussing Ancient and Modern Mining v says:
 In the days of the great trek of treasure
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-11
20 YEARS AGO
From The Empire
APRIL II, 1915

Reports had been received in London that a German squadron had escaped the British blockade of the Kaisers naval bases and that it had been engaged by British warships off the coast of Norway, a few miles south of Bergen. Heavy firing had been heard off Scarbor- ough and it was thought another naval engagement was in progress.
 Authorization to commence de- velopment of power system at Annex Creek having the generation of 12,000 horsepower as it's ulti- mate goal. was received from Col. D. c. Jackling by B. L. Thane, manager of the Alaska Gastineau Mining Company.
 It was an noun e d by Judge Wickersham, Delegate to Congress, that a branch assay office of the United States Bureau of Mines would undoubtedly be established in Juneau. in accordance with an act which had passed Congress pro- viding for ten mining stations in Alaska.
 At a mock trial in the Admiral Line offices, O. L. Coward was found not guilty of disarranglng ne stock and private papers of J. '. Neterin, who had preferred the harges. and Meherin stood the costs of the trial Judge" A. H. ziegler presided. The plaintiff was represented by O. c. Jones and Hugh Gallagher At MT Coward's able were lawyers Mark Ragcovich and Speaker of the House E. E. Collins. B. B. Brewster was bailiff and the oaths were sworn by Clerk of the Court J. w. Bell. Among the witnesses called were L. B. Adsit, A. H. Humphries, Royal Shepard, Rene Cosgrove and Down. ie D Muir.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-11
Europe and the League.
(Kansas City Star)

The new palace" of the League of Nations is nearing completion just outside of Geneva at a time when to many persons the whole system Of collective activity fer reace, based on the Treaty of Versailles may about to collapse. It is true that the League has suffered serious loss of pres tige through the recent withdrawal of two of it's principal members, Japan and Germany, while only in the last few weeks the peace settlement that followed the World War has been further weakened by Germanys repudation of the armament clauses of the peace treaty At the time the situation far the League is concerned, is not without it's elements Of hope.
 The resignations of Japan and Germany, for example have been partly offset by the admission of Soviet Russia The mishandng of the Man churian episode at least has had the merit Of showing the League what it cannot yet do, i. e., intervene effectively in political affairs outside of Europe; while the virtues of the League system recently demonstrated in the way it dealt with such delicate European problems the Saar and the dispute between Jugo-Savia and Hungary. Further, there is now at least some hope that Ger many, it's national pride assuaged by modfica- ticn Of the Versailles treaty may yet return to the League. And, finally it becomes increasingly evil dent that if Europe is to itself from another war, entailing an incalculabe disaster, it will have to maintain form of cooperation such the League designed to provide So the League may have valuable work to do in its imposing new home
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-11

Capt Charles Volker, famous Nome life saver and first officer of the King and Winge when that vessel rescued the survivors of the Stefenssen party from Wrangell Island in 1914, was Juneau visi- os ae arrived on the launch Will lelmina which he, Andy Peterson and three ether Alaskans purchas- |ed in Seattle for cruise to Alas ka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-11

Weather: Maximum, 49; mini nun 35; cloudy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-04-11

One tax that wouldn't mind paying is u surplus tax"
The Washington times., 1935-07-13
dude Ranch

One Of the coolest night spots
near Washington, and by that we
mean naturally" cool, with fresh
breezes blowing always, is the IA
nous Dude Ranch Club, just fiji
teen minutes ride from Washing
ton. Not only is The Dude Ranch
a cool spot but there you will find
a maximum of enjoyment at a
minimum expense for The Dude
Ranch makes no cover charge, ex-
cept a small one on Saturdays
and holidays.
One will always find a real floor
show, consisting of many high
class acts. This week, beginning
tonight with a double show one
will see such stars as Vera Miller.
dancer; The Page Sisters, and
many other artists of real talent.
Dancing is always one Of the high
lights at The Dude Ranch and for
two very excellent reasons. Ralph
Garren and his famous Dude
Ranch Orchestra who render toe
tickling tunes of both sweet and
hot variety and dancing on one
of the largest dance floors in and
around Washington. All in all, a
trek to The Dude Ranch will
prove a good investment in joy.
The Washington times., 1935-07-13
Rare Lace Rushed to
Film Star by Plane

An air liner has speed from New
York to Hollywood with a special
consignment of rare lace so that
Gladys Swarthout, the Metropoli,
tan opera star, could start her
first motion picture, Rose of the
Rancho"
Travis Banton, Paramount
Stylist, designed a fiesta gown for
Miss Swarthout that required 100
yards of silver lame lace, but when
he canvasSed Los Angeles whole
salers he could find only SO yards
of the material. Banton there
upon telegraphed an appeal to the
Lace Guild headquarters in New
York,
The Washington times., 1935-07-13
Paramount Producer
AirpIanes to Africa

A cable received at the Para
mount studios this week brought
word that Arthur Hornblow, asso-
ciate producer, is flying from Paris
to Africa. following an extensive
motor trip to Budapest. Vienna,
Sal1burg and the Alps. Hornblow
went to England to confer with
Rudyard Kipling on the screen
play for "The Light That Failed"
in which Gary Cooper will be
starred.
The Washington times., 1935-07-13
AFTER DARK NEWS
Hangar Club

Fire-eating at 50 degrees Fahren.
heit is no innocent pastime, even
for a professional. Yet it is only
part of a days work to Daredevil
WEIGH, headliner at the Hangar
Club Roof over at the Washington
Airport.
A veteran of more circuses
than you can count on your
fingers, and a globe trotter Of
international familiarity, WEIGH
has given up the sawdust trails
this summer, and is working the
bigger night clubs, his act being
so novel outside the big top that
he has no trouble securing book
ings. In addition to being fire
eater Of the old school, Daredevil
WEIGH also escapes from hand
cuffs, straightjackets, and such,
in the approved Houdini man
ner.
Together with WEIGH, on the
Hangar Roofs bill this week are
six other vaudeville acts, includ.
ing La Vess and Mango, adagio
team; Ted Valentine, ventrilo.
quist, with his dummy, Chico;
Anita Wyland, modernistic dancer;
Lee and Cody O'Neil, song and
dance artists, and, of course, AL
Howard and his Hangar band,
featuring Roy Mills, tenor.
The Washington times., 1935-07-13
Shorehan

Every night is gala night at
the Shoreham Hotel Terrace, but
Saturday is always especially so.
The outdoor dinner-dance rendez-
vous is famous throughout the
country as the one spot where
Senators, Representatives, diplo-
mats and Government officials
meet for after-dark relaxation in
the soft breezes waited off Rock
Creek Park.
Ruthania and Malcolm, popular
ballroom team, are headlining to-
nights floor show, and will be
seen at the Terrace through next
week. They have a remarkable
adeptness with intricate steps,
and have been receiving a great
ovation all this week.
The Aurette Sisters and other
acts complete the dinner show at
the Terrace. The Aurette Sisters,
whose names are Joan and Ar
lene, are tall, graceful and bru-
nette, and vary their routines from
acrobatic waltzes and semi-classi-
cal toe dances.
Maxim Loew's orchestra, with
Barnee conducting, provides the
music for dancing. In the lounge
cafe at the Shoreham also Barnee
plays with the Shoreham Hotel
Orchestra for the cocktail-hour
dancing,
The Washington times., 1935-07-13

With the new management hav.
ing been installed for a little over
a week, results are already begin,
ming to tell at the well-known
Jockey Club at Fifth and Florida
Ave. N. E.
The new idea that was inaug.
urated concerning the using of
floor shows in which colored art.
lists were to be featured clicked
Immediately and the response Of
the hundreds who attend this
popular spot nightly is unbeliev-
able.
OF course during this hot spell
the most popular part of the
Jockey Club is the Paddock Gar,
den, a breezy outdoor spot where
you may quaff a cool one and
relax in the hottest weather.
Three floor shows nightly are
scheduled and Of course there is
continuous dancing supplied by
the Jockey Club Orchestra, well
known for it's special arrange
mentS. And do not forget that
excellent food is served at all
times at this turf club.
The Washington times., 1935-07-13
Hamilton Hotel

With the bar fast becoming a
reality, cocktail lounges will soon
be the most popular spots to
spend an afternoon or evening or
both. And when this tranSgres.
sion becomes firmly footed the
Alexander Room Of the Hamilton
Hotel will be making a bid for SUI.
premacy in this world of enter.
tainment.
Pat MacGroary is the man on
whom much Of the responsibility
of operating the Alexander
Room lies. Already he has done
a large bit towards improving the
room by signing UP one of the
Smoothest musical combinations in
the city. It is none other than the
popular team Of Bernath and
Davis. The former, whose first
name is Bert, excels on the VIC,
lin while Milton plays a mean
piano. Try and stump them on
request numbers.