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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
W. \. LITERARY AND ART CLUB

The club met March II, with
Miss Mary Harris. 1924 Vancourt.
Miss Harris proved a charming
hostess and served a delectable
two-course luncheon.
The decorations were in keeping
with the spirit of ST. Patrick's Day.
Twenty-one members were pre-
sent and engaged in art work. The
business period was featured by
the election of officers. Those
elected for the ensuing year were:
Mrs. e. Murphy. president and
parliamentarian; Mrs. A. Y. Gle
mons, vice president; Mrs. ]. w.
Jefferson. secretary; Mrs. L. Por-
ter, assistant secretary: Mrs. e. s..
Lee. treasurer; Mrs. NJ. B. Jones,
reporter.
March 26, the club assembled in
surprise meeting, with Mrs. Fav-
ors, 6S1 r. Palmer, who had been
i'll for some time. The meeting
was interesting.
A contribution was made to the
Red Cross, in behalf of the flood
relief. Donations were also made
to the Community Fund, and plans
were made for the exhibition and
other duties in connection to the
State Convention, which will con-
vene in Detroit in June, at Scott
NJ =. Church.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09
LITTLE CHANGE IN
, DIXIE FARM PLANS
u. S. Payments for Acreage
Shifts From Cotton, To-
bacco Will Continue

Washington, Dec. 9-(AP)- The
1887 agricultural conservation pro-
gram, announced today by Secretary
Wallace, varied only slightly from the
1896 program as it affected crops of
the south.
"The program for cotton and tobac-
co farms will be very much like the
plan this year." said H. r. Tolley, the
farm administrator land diversion
from these major soil depicting and
surplus crops will be encouraged"
Payments for acreage shifts from
cotton, tobacco and peanuts will con-
tinue much the same next year as will
payments to sugar and rice producers
who participate
Although payment rates in 1887 will
be the same, some changes in the
maximum acreage that may be divert
ed for payment on several types of
tobacco and for peanuts were listed
change also was announced for
meeting county administrative ex-
penses in the south. Whereas they
were paid out of the general admin
1strative funds this year in 1887 the
expenses will be deducted from pay
ments to farmers similar to the prac-
tice this year in the north central.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09
ROBT: w. HAYWOOD,
NEWSIMAN, IS DEAD

Raleigh, Dec. 9 (AP)-Robert w.
Haywood, newspaperman connected
with the News and Observer since
1912, died at his home here Tuesday
night. He was SO years old.
Mrs. Haywood was visiting a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Laura Mabel Bethea, of
Culpepper, Va, at the time of his
death and his body was not discover
ed until late yesterday. Funeral ar
engagements had not been completed
today.
A native of Pollocksville, Haywood
was a son of Egbert W. Haywood and
Mrs. Sarah Haywood. He was grad
uated at Johns Hopkins university
and joined the Wake Forest faculty
as an assistant professor Of Greek.
Later, he served as a reporter on
the. Wilmington Star, then bought the
Greensboro Telegram, predecessor of
the. Greensboro Daily News. A.s,.
He. came to the News and Observ-
er here as an associate of Edward E.
Britton, editor, and served in various
executive editorial capacities until
his death.
Although in poor health for the last
five years, Haywood remained active
Surviving besides his daughter and
wife are a son, Robert w. Haywood,
Jr., of Gastonia, and a brother, E. c.
Haywood, of Durham.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09
CHRISTMAS TRADE
=. HITS 1929 STRIDE
Industrial Production Also
Sustained At Best Level
In Seven Years

Washington, Dec. 9.-(AP)-With
the tide of Christmas buying flowing
swiftly through the nations economic
channels, the commerce department
reported today that business is rolling
into the holiday season at the fastest
clip since 1929.
Industrial production in the 1lhal
quarter of 1886 has been sustained at
the best level in seven years, employ
ment and wages have continued up
ward and construction activity is IN
Greasing, a department survey said.
Expansion in retail sales has been
one of the bright spots in the business
picture in recent weeks it said.
with the advent of the Christmas
buying season sales have advanced
sharply. and it is generally anticipat-
ed that this period will bring the
greatest volume of general merchan-
disc sales since 1929"
May Top 1929 In Rural Areas.
In rural areas, it was said, sales
may exceed 1929 levels.
The upturn was attributed in part
to the wave of year-end wage in
creases, bonus distributions and extra
dividends, Whlch aI1Ofd an important
sales stimulus missing in recent
years" u.
Commodity prices were buoyed
steadily higher during November, re-
fleeing increased industrial demands
and a general tendency toward higher
costs.
Conspicuous gains were noted fol-
grains. livestock, foods, textile prod
ucts, raw silk, WOOL leather and hides
The unusual activity OF the stock
market during November was attri
buted to "at least three important
factors" Embarrassing industrial earn
ings declaration of extra dividends
under the apparent influence of the
surtax on undistributed earnings anc
the marked interest of European ane
other foreign investors in the Amer
ican markets"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09
CHAPTER II

"YOU LIKE Colindale, do you ?"
Selden asked Reid.
Reid walked on in silence for a
few minutes ignoring the question
until they reached the fence at the
end of the garden, beyond which
the stream took it's winding course
from the old mill.
"That water flows from the
lake." Reid said inconsequently.
eyes" Selden fell in with his
mood. "It's clear enough here;
one would hardly realize it came
from that muddy, stagnant place.
It shows how easy it is to go
wrong in ones Judgments"
you're a devil, Selden! I be-
lieve you can read thoughts"
Reid laughed uneasily. "You are
quite right. I neither liked nor
disliked Colindale at first, but he
made a request Of me for help, as
he was all alone at the Abbey
mean as far as men friends are
concerned-and I gave my word
Now that have seen more of him,
I'm not so sure that care for him
at ALL"
A faint smile passed across the
face of the other, unseen in the
gathering darkness.
"He's not pleasant character
so that now I suppose you don't
find you are disposed to help him.
Darkness had come on rapidly
and only a faint greenish glow re-
NAMED in the west. Nothing but
the bright glowing ends of the Gig
arets showed in the gloom.
you'll pardon me for saying so,
but you seem damned inquisitive!
IT have a reason. Don't get an
noyed-it's too serious a matter
for that. I want your help, and
you can't help us BOTH"
Something in the grave voice
arrested Reid. -
""What is it ?"
II must go. The solution Of this
problem depends on my investiga-
tons in London. Don't ask me tc
explain at present. But L am anX-
ious about the people at the Az
bey."
people ?"
'"rhe twin children, and"-he
paused to emphasize his words
Miss Lawrence"
AS he spoke, Selden placed his
hand lightly on Reds shoulder
and felt a sudden start, which tolt
him what he wanted to know.
"Then I should have thought i
was your duty to stay" Reid said
calm enough. .
IT could do notrAng. Mind you
Reid, I am taking you into my
confidence, and I hope you will re-
spect it. If I stay nothing viii
happen; the mere presence of {
detective about the place will b.
sufficient, but it's when I have
gone that danger threatens. Tn
not trying to be theatrical.
mean it quite seriously. Now. cal
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09
CAGE CANDIDATES
TO REPORT TONIGHT

A number Of candidates for the
1q3szs7 edition Of the Henderson high
scpooi baskefbail team are expected
= renort tonight at 7:3o O'Clock in
ne - S 6, school gymnasium to Coach
t5ine MilIer for the first drill of the
'' Miller will have four Of the five
regulars last year back @, on the squad,
as Well as several OF the boys who
worked with the team. In addition
to those, several more are likely to
report, giving the mentor plenty of
material from which to mold an ag-
gregation.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09
READ 4Hzs FIRST

READ xHZS FIRST:
Jack Reid, only witness to the mys-
terious murder of Sir Henry Severinge
in the chapel of his ancient abbey, is a
ne er-do-well who has lived by his wits.
In the chapel to steal a jeweled cross,
Reid could raise no alarm at the time
of the murder for fear of discriminating
himself Before Richard Selden is sum-
moned from Scotland Yard, Reid, who
has posed as an itinerant painter work.
ing at the abbey, Colonel Graham, q
neighbor, and Eric COlindale, agent of
the estate, trace Sir Henry'S body to
his fathers coffin with the aid Of blood
hounds. Selden and Hutchins, the local
officer, interview Colindale and Reid,
James, the butler, and Lady Hilda, who
is in love with Colindale. Then, when
they return to the inn, Mrs. Thornton,
information and they question her
Selden tells Hutchins he is going. to
London to make inquiries. Colindale
talks with Reid about Lady Hilda. Reid
comes upon Sylvia Lawrence, governess
of the two Sewerage children, and she
hints at frightful experiences at the
abbey and he offers to help her. Then
Reid talks with Selden, the detective.
(NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09

RI count "a your nelpT
''I'm not going to act as a spy,
if that's what you mean," Reid
said Indignantly.
IT wouldn't ask you to do so,'
Selden replied firmly. Spying is
a dirty business, but you already
have the entree to the house
through your position as an art
list" Selden suddenly laughed out
right.
whats the joke ?" Reid said, a
sense of something coming MAX
ing him alert and on his guard.
my dear fellow, you left your
painting gear on a seat this morn
ing outside the Abbey when you
came down here with Colindale."
sI did,"
cit was liberty on my part,
but I had a look at your pictures,
my dear friend-don't get ratty;
I'm not an artist, but I do know
something about art. Your daubs
would not do credit to fapper's
drawing class"
1T always like a candid criti-
cism. So you think I'm not much
good as a painter?"
Reid held his breath, wondering
whittier the conversation was go
ing to lead.
MAY I hazard the guess" Sell
den said, "that something more
romantic than painting an old
building brought you here?"
He was getting on dangerous
ground, and Reid took refuge in
silence.
.'T would not have mentioned
this, but for the fact that I have
a shrewd suspicion that knight
errantry played some part in your
adventure"
Reid's mind was in a whirl.
Was this detective playing with
him, or did he seriously think that
he was down here because he al
ready knew Sylvia and was in love
with her ?-for there could be no
other Interpretation to the sug-
gestion. 1t was, however, a fortu-
nate chance, for the badness of his
pictures and his presence in the
house might have caused the de-
tective to think of other matters
too near the truth.
"She was up at your cottage,
wasn't she, with the twins ?" Sell
den said, with a friendly squeeze.
If he wanted to think that there
was a romance, it was just as
well, Reid thought. It was rather
fortunate switch.
He managed to giggle like a
lovesick swain. You devil!-you
found that out, did you?"
There wasn't much trouble, the
twins were full of it when they
came back"
"How did you find all this out ?"
Miss Lawrence-a charming
girl-told me. I met her on the
way back from your cottage, when
1 was going there to return your
painting outfit" %
There was no getting into the
mind of this man, and Reid left it
at that.
II took the liberty" Selden went
on, "of, giving Miss Lawrence a
word Of warning, but she did not
need it. She's brave girl, and
fully alive to the danger"
"What danger ?"
"Ah-if I knew that I would
take precautions" Selden said
earnestly. There is no heir to
the estate, and the twins are the
last of a long line now that Sir
Henry has been brutality MUIR
dered.r
| But surely you don't anticipate
anything happening to the children
Especially after one murder 2"
That's the most dangerous
time. This murder shows deliber-
ate and careful planning. Who
knows whether, if the body had
mot been discovered by your brain
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lwave OF employing the blood
hounds, there might not be other.
disappearance 2" a,
"What can I do?" Reid spoke
with intense resolution, not in des-
pair, as the words might have in,
dictated.
IT could not say much in front,
Of the children" Selden remarked,
picking his words carefully; "buti
want you to try whether you
can't interview Miss Lawrenc,S,
alone, and tell her to get the roomaN
which she now occupies with thag
twins changed, and move into the
front part Of the house. That's
the first thing. When that is done
and the sooner the better-yoNi
must find out where her new room:
is situated, and arrange some sig
nal so that she can tell you when
danger threatens. It all sounds
very theatrical, but you must re-,
member how completely shut OF
from the world this place is at,
night"
ut might be DONE" Reid said
thoughtfully; "but I don't see how
I can get into touch with her."
Lets go in, my worthy land
lord win be shutting me out"
They moved along the path, now
quite dark, and Reid, without
thinking, produced the electric
torch he always carried, ana
switched on the light.
VERY useful, those thinga;
That's the one you used in the
crypt, I suppose? ?"
The words were, spoken casual
| ly, and Reid guessed that Colonel
Graham had recounted the event
of the morning to Seldom; but q
sudden feeling of suspicion crossed
his mind. Did this bright young
detective think that he had played
some part in the murder, and was
trying to examine him in this
way? q s
you'll have a nightcap?" Sell
den suggested, when they had
reached the sitting room.
Reid accepted. He had already
decided on his course of action,
reckless as he always was when
the spirit took him.
'T shan't see you again, then,
for some time?" he queried, as he
slowly slipped whisky and soda.
'No, unless I am summoned by
phone-you understand, I am de-
pending on you good deal. You
will be going back to the cottage
now?"
IT don't know, I suppose shall:
but it's a warm night and the
moon will be up soon. might
have a stroll and think things
over"
Selden's face was grave as he
spoke. ''Will you go to your cot
tage first before you take your
stroll 2"
you're a rum notwithstanding
ly, if you like"
They shook. hands, and Reid
gave a puzzled glance at Selden's
impressive face. :, Here was some
thing he could not fathom. =
The moon was rising as !. he
stepped out to the cottage across
the fields. A strange sense Of. de-
preston unusual with him held
him in it's grip, mixed with a GER
tain exultation for which he could
not account for he knew nothing
of the growing. SYMPTOMS Of pas
sion. In many ways Jack Reid
was a simple soul, mentally aloof
from the world in which he lived,
and with a desperate craving. for
adventure and something always
over the horizon which eluded him
something less sordid. than the
life. he had led, though he had no
sense of shame, never having at
tempted to analyze the question
of right and wrong.
ITO Be Continued)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09

Second, Calotabs are diuretic to thA
kidneys, promoting the elimination
Of cold poisons from the blood, Tins Tins
Calotabs serve the double purpose NJ
a purgative and diuretic, both NJ
which are needed in the treatment
of colds.
Calotabs are quite economical.
only twenty-five cents for the family
package, ten cents for the trial
package. (Adv.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09
WILDCATS RAPIDLY
GETTING IN SHAPE

Davidson Dec. 9.-With less than a
week before their opening. game of
the season with the Catawba Indians
here next Wednesday night the Da-
wilson Wildcats basketeers are rapid
ly rounding into shape with Ned LIVER
son, Bill Hancock, Morris Peabody,
and Bill Quick leading the way.
At forward Med Iverson, sophomore
from Miami, has ousted last year $
veterans and will get the call to open
at the right forward post. The left
forward position is still in doubt with
Jim Armstrng, Ken Knorr, Bill Kies-
wetter and Wade Barrow very much
IN the running.
acknowledgements ic ALo -
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09
HOSPITAL PROVIDES ROOM
FOR 'EXPECTANT FATHERS

Quincy, Mass, Dec. 9 (AP)-No
more must worried husbands pace
the corridors with worried steps as
they await word from the maternity
word
Dr.. Joseph p. Leone, hospital sup
erintendent, announced an "expectant
fathers room" would be ready soon,
equipped with variety of conven-
fences.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09
Calotabs Help Nature
To Throw Off a Cold

Millions have found in Calotabs a
most valuable aid in the treatment
of colds. They take one or two tab
lets the first night and repeat the
third or fourth night if needed.
How :, do Calotabs help Nature
throw off cold? First, Calotabs are
one of the most thorough and de-
pendable Of all intestinal claimants,
thus cleansing the intestinal tract Of
the germ-laden mucuS and toXineS.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09

ington. Up to press time no one, we
understand. had called Nordic Adolf
the Great Blonde Father of Berlin.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09
YOU re. Telling! Me-!
By WILLIAM RIFT
Central Press Writer


That Hungarian duelist's motto, it
appears, is "An eye for an eye and an
eye for publicity"
Another thing we can blame on the
Roosevelt administration is the fact
we no longer can consume, with our
morning coffee the story Of the latest
liquor baron being taken for ride.
60 Come to Europe" reads a steam
ship company's advertisement, Enjoy
glorious days in awe-inspiring Lon
don, gay Paris, historic Rome ana
quaint Fcll.1." W',at. M World var
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09

Last night. s. party was a huge So
cial success. We haven't seen SO. many
men in. full dress since we last looked
through the pages Of a 35-cent maya
zine.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09
guaranteed?

Those who SOW the seeds of war ap-
parently overlook the fact the only
bumper crop they can expect is one of
widows weeds.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09

At Warrenton, Mrs. Spencer met
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Simpson.
Mrs. Simpson, the former Doro-
thea Parson Dechert, had mar
ried Ernest in 1928. He was the
son of a wealthy shipping broker
and had had a colorful career,
including service in the Cold
stream Guards Of England. Soon
after Wallis received her divorce
decree, the Simpsons were d.
x10rood in 100E
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09

Unemployment is the misshapen son
of Progress.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09

A New Yorker proudly boasts he
has mailed more than, 10000 letters to
editors, He must wait a bit, though,
fEr his Congratulations, Postmaster
General Farley is in Europe.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-09

It sure, must make Hitler mad to
learn American Indians call the presi-
,.ent the Great White Father in Wash
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-05

KosKoTT COMPANY A-ieo STATION r. NEW YORK
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-05
Rural Electrifcahon

Under the Rural Electrifcation AT
ministration in Virginia, charters are be-
ing granted to cooperative companies that
are formed to purchase electric current
in bulk at lower rates from power
companies.
This will permit widespread use OF
electricity by fruit and vegetable growers
in all sections of the state.
Heretofore, it has been necessary for
growers to erect their own lines and pay
heavy charges for light and power IN
grading and packing sheds where much
night work is done.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-05
japanese Beetles

L. H. Worthley, in charge of Jap
anese Beetle quarantine enforcement for
the U. S. Department of Agriculture,
reports that Japanese beetles in large
numbers during 1885 spread more solid
ly over certain areas in the eastern part
of the United States.
The area now subject to plant quar-
antine regulations to keep this costly
pest of gardens, orchards, and fields from
overrunning new territory, lies in Con-
necticut, Delaware, Maine, New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Is
land, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia
and the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Worthley stated that his depart
ment had found light infestations in "a
places where the pest had never been
found before; eight in North Carolina,
IL in Virginia, 4 in West Virginia, 9
in Ohio, 1 in Maryland, and in Maine.
Beetle gains were recorded at Green
vile, S. c., where the number of beetles
trapped jumped from 50 compared with
two caught last year.
DR.. c. H. Hadley, entomologist at
the japanese Beetle Laboratory, Moores-
town, New Jersey, at a meeting of the
Federated Shade Tree Commission ex-
pressed little hope that the japanese
beetle could be brought under control at
any near future date. DR.. Hadley told
of the new aluminium sulphate mixture
which has been developed as non-pois-
onous spray for early bearing fruit trees.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-05
Farm Credit

Figures released by the Farm Credit
Administration on 1895 operations indf-
cate an optimistic outlook in farm real
estate. Over $500 farms were sold by
the Federal Land Banks to farmers and
other investors in the first ten months of
last year.
Farm real estate sales during ten
months in 1885 amounted to S22,I54,-
600 with recovery of IoI.2 per cent of
the carrying value, according to the
Farm Credit Administration.
A part of the new interest in farm
purchases came from provisions of the
Farm Credit Act of 1885 which author
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-05
Foreign

On January 1, 1886, a new textile
spinning law became effective in Ger
many. This law places all of the fibre
spinning industry on a regulated quota
basis. The government will fix basic
mill consumption contingents for all fac
tories using animal and vegetable fbres
for spinning. This law is expected to
result in a limited use of imported
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-05
SAVE Your HAIR

Do you want. FREE. q trial
box of KOSKOTT that Is
satisfying 30 many men and
women? If 90. you need
only answer this nd by post
card or letter. The reason
for it, popularity il that the
ingredients are selected to
awaken the natural resources
in the scalp which normally
restrain superfluous dandruff.
save the hair from excessive
loss. and automatically de-
lay depleted growth known
% BADNESS. II you need
an auxiliary because YOUR
HAIR 10 slowly being de-
stroyed through faulty dis
trihution Of scalp sastenance.
why not try KOSKOTT?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-05

Neither variety is adapted i'll the
south, although they are desirable in the
north. 1t is almost impossible to dis
tinguish the seed. Mammoth Yellow
and Laredo are we'll adapted in the
south, but either of the two when plant
ed in the south mature too early. Be-
cause seed of these unadapted varieties
usually sell for less and there is tempta-
ton to substitute the cheaper seed with
loss to the grower.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-05
Crops

The United States Department OF
Agriculture warns that soybean farmers
in southern states who shop for bargains
when they buy Mammoth Yellow or
Laredo seed for planting, may find that
they have purchased instead early ma
turing yellow Macoupin or Norredo
formerly called EaAy Laredo or Early
Indiana Laredo).
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-05

fbres.
In China the 1885 cotton crop is
estimated at 2,161,ooo bales of 478
pounds each. This compares with a
final estimate of 3,125,ooo bales in
1884.
This estimate indicates crop much
below consumption requirements of the
past two years. In 1934-35 mills in
China consumed 2,235,ooo bales.
Stocks of cotton in Chinese mills are
low, and with the 1885 crop estimated
at 81 per cent less than the 1884 crop,
China may be compelled to increase pur-
chases of foreign cotton this year.