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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-02
$4,000 CHECKS TO
SCHOOLS MONTH";
But They Are Made Locally
and School Commission
Writes None
Daily Dispatch Bureau
In the Sir w liter HHfPI.



Raleigh, Dec 2-MOre than 10000
checks or vouchers are written each
month in order to pay the school
teachers, bus drivers, mechanics ana
janitor3 and to pay for school supplies
I1cyI Griffin, executive secretary OF
the State School Commission, pointed
out today. Not a single enc OF these
vouc hers is written by the School Gem
miesiOn, however, since neither Secre-
tary Griffin nCr any one connected
with the commission has authority to
issue a voucher or spend a penny OF
the school fund. All of these vouchers
are written " the various city and
county superintendent, or by the
State superintendent Of public insruc-
licn.
The School Commission, however,
certifies and releases the allotments
for all of the county and city districts
each month, so that no Superinten-'
dent may write any vouchers until his
allotment has been certified and re-
lea ed, The commission is now in pro-
cess of releasing allotments for De-
cenber, which will amount to ap-
proximately $2,2500,000, Griffin said.
All of these allo sments are usually re-
leased during the first five days of
each month. Before they are released,
each superintedent must submit
budget of his prospective needs for
the month. These budgets are then
checked item by item in the auditing
division of the School Commits sion
and If found to be correct, an amount
equal to the sum called for in each
budget is certified to the State treas
urer for release. The various superin-
tendents may then draw their vouch-
ers for the amounts shown, but not
for any more than the amount certi-
fled and released within any one
month. The $4,000 or mere vouchers
a month Issued by superintendents
go through IreasureI's office for pay
4nent and are then sent to the office
OF the School Conlmi sion TO be check
ed with the duplicates and to be au
diteo.
This system gives a positive check
on school expenditures and makes it
impc-Si.le for superintendents to ex-
pend any school money except for the
c5ject. shown in the tudgeted re-
quests submitted each month, Griffin
pointed cut. Thus the School Commits
sion exercises the same check on
school expenditures that the Budget
Bureau does on other State expendi-
lures
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-02

King Edwards friend@hip with Mrs.
Wallis Simpson, was interpreted by
scme readers as the strongest yelled
reference to the affair Simpson"
which has yet appeared in England.
At the same time, it was learned
the friendship Of the king and Mrs.
Silnp en- has been placed on the per
mament agenda" OF the British cab
met.
Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and
his ministers held their regular ses-
sion today and it was reported the
meeting, after skipping hurriedly over
Ehe Spanish 1ituationt delved with
great interest into the newest roper
Gus ions from the royal romance.
The editorial was pegged to the
visit Of the Duke and Duches of York
to Edinburgh for the st. Andrews Day
Masonic banquet, and concluded:
This visit OF the heir presunp tive.
Ito The British throne) encourages
speculation as to whether the tim
may no. some day come when his
80 l~~o~~ may be used again in
the browning of a king of Scotland
on the Stone of Destiny
(The Stone of Destiny is in the seat
of the Scottish coronation chair.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-02
New Legislature
Involved In Call
CONTINUED from Page One)

ernor w. P. Horton will preside over
the Senate when. the regular session
convenes in January. This is due
to the fact that the terms of a leu
tenant governor is concurrent with
the term of governor and that neitl
er the new governor nor lieutenant
governor officially takes office until
after their Inauguration.
1t is pointed out, however, that
Lieutenant Governor Horton would
undoubtedly be consulted by L cut.
Gov. Graham with regard to COM
littee appotn tments, in case special
session should be called, so that
lieut.. Governor Horton could really
lake the appointments on all COM
littees that might be needed for O.
'ncial session.
1t is agreed that a special session
would have to last about ten days,
since the Unemployment Insurance
aw would levy a tax and hence have
% pas three successive readings in
both the House and Senate on three
successive days, and since about four
lays would be required to organize
the Senate and House and to allow
for debate
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-02

There is modern kitchen next
to the dining room. sir. but when
the meals have been prepared and
removed the servants retire to
their own quarters, where they
have their own meals in the SER
wants hail."
You. of course, have your meals
by yourself ?"
James looked up quickly. why,
yes, sir. have a suite o. rooms
which l will show you If you care
10 see them. 1 have a goOd deal
Of time on my hands ard do a lot
Of reading. Sir Henry has been
kind enough to allow me to make
free use of his library. which is
next to the chapel"
quite so; then it is unlikely
that the servants would hear any
thing in the night. l understand
there are twin children"
Yes. SRA kindly look came
to the impressive face-"Miss Joan
and Miss Marian; they live in the
east wing but facing the court
as the doctor does not think that
The air from the lake is good for
them. They have their meals
there with Miss Lawrence, the
governess."
Thank you, James. 1 don't
think we need trouble you any
fu. her"
If you wish me to help in any
way, sir, should be always
pleased to do what I can"
II am much obliged. Perhaps
you would not mind asking this
Mr.. Reid to come here"
The butler retired gracefully, as
became him, and Hutchins turned
to Selden.
What did he mean by saying
he knew his master was muir
dered?" he asked sharply. It
would have questioned him on
that, but you kicked me-"
Only a gentle tap, Inspector"
Selden grinned at him. This
grows very interesting. A very
remarkable man, that butler. AS
to asking him how he knew, thar's
the very last thing to do. What a
strange household: all the servants
and the children tucked away In
the east part of the building, and
no one in the whole Of this mod
ern west wing except Sir Henry
with gout-and Lady Severinge,
and-Colindale"
Hutchins laughed meaningly.
Convenient, wasn't it ?"
Judge not harshly," Selden
said. Here's this Reid; wonder
what he's doing IN this affair"
Reds story was quite straight
forward. He had been wandering
about this part of the country
seeking suitable subjects for his
modest efforts. and mad taken
lunch at the Bull Inn. There
Kucks had told him of the Abbey,
and he had obtained an introduce
ton to Colindale. He only knew
Sir Henry by Colindale
having obtained permission for his
work. He had never spoken to
the baronet-
Ito Be Continued)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-02

face Il would rather not discuss
it if you don't mind, sir-it is
rather-painful to me-"
Hutchins broke in. why. man,
what is all this reserve put on
for?" he said roughly. Ever yone
III the village knows that Sir
Henry married a mannequin rom
London store, and that was the
1 reason why. it was kept quiet"
i think. Inspector" Seiden said
severely II IS hardly far to ask
an old and trusted servant cues
tons Involving scandal. aoolo-
gize, James. I won't ask anything
, more on that You can't throw
any light on this matter which has
brought me down from Lond IN ?"
You mean. sir. Sir Helry's
murder?" For a moment the but
ler's eyes flashed, and then q mask
came down and he resumed the
quiet dignity he had shown be fore
Yes. 1 mean Sir Henly's muir
der" Selden said slowly and delib-
erately
mo, sir. found him gone from
his room this morning and re-
ported the matter to her lad, ship
and Mr.. Colindale. We scar ched
the whole of the premises but
found no trace. Then Colonial Gra-
ham came with his bloodhounds
don't know anything more
you are in charpe OF the indoor
staff ?"
Yes, sir; in entire charge. /
may say. Sir Henry, for some
time now. has delegated every
thing to me inside the house. 1
pay servants salaries and give
orders"
You are really the house
steward. It's absurd to cali you
butler" Selden remarked; end the
butler bowed slightly ct the COM
! pliment.
! Il have already questioned all
! the staff discreetly. hope, sir, as
to whether they heard anything
during the night. but it was harlly
likely-they live right ct the
back"
"Reaily-that's interesting. Now
I wonder, James, whether you
could draw me plan Of the
house."
I'm afraid that's not much in
my line. sir"
Selden took another sheet of
writing paper from the desk.
well, If 1 sketch the outline,
you can supply the details perhaps
and write the names of the room. s."
He smiled at James and drew his
outline.
James repeated in general what
Colindale had already drawn, but
about the back part of the house,
James was able to expand.
This part" he said, lis COM
pletely cut off from the rest Of the
house. The chapel is on one side
and the old dining hall on the
other. The only connection is by
the corridor on the ground floor,
running round the inner court"
But isn't that rather a long
way to fetch meals 2" Selden
asked.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-02
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VA copRGH n CENT
..AD THIS rIk,,

4.LAD THIS Flk,ot
Jack Red. WHO has just v'IneSseo
the hlySteriy,S murder OF Sir Henry
Sewerage IN tHc cGapcl OF his ancient
abbey. Is ne er-dO-W2lI who has lived
by his wits since he left an orphanage
In the chapel to steal a valuable
1eweled cross Reid could not identity
Sir Henry's slayer and could raise no
alarm for ieaf OF lncrlminatinS nm
self. Next day Reid. who mas peen
posing as an Itinerant painter working
at the abbey. COlOne, Graham,
neighbour. and Eric Colindale agent OF
the estate who is in love with Lady
Sewerage trace the missing Sir Henry
to the chapel door by means OF blood
hounds. The bloodhounds trace Sir
Henry's scent to the coffin OF M.
father IN the crypt beneath the abbey
chapel Then C0lonel Graham, owner
of the ploodhounds. announces ne VIII
call In Scotland Yard. AT the Yaro.
the colonei obtains the services OF
young detective, Richard Selden. Back
at the abbey. Colonel Graham, Seldcn
and Hutchins. the local police Official.
30 into the crypt ana find Sir Henry
had been stabbed to death. An urn.
containing the ashes CT Sir Henry's
father. is also III the coffin where it
had been placed at his death. During
the investigation that follows it Is re-
vealed that Sir Henry became a recluSe
following his marriage a few ears
tNoW Go ON WITH THE STORY
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-02
Eastern Counties Again To
Control The Legislature
(C.0nfinned from Pare Ona\

chairmen of the various committees
virtually dominate them, SO that In
the 1inal analysis, the Legislature u.s.
ually acts as the committee chairman
want it 70. Not that committees and
their chairraen are not occasional
cverruled, for they are. But those who
have made it their business to watch
The influence of committee chairnne,,
and committee reconlmenda tons on
legislation are convinced that it is
The exception rather than the rule for
a committee recommendation to be
.iiaregarded.
It is also regarded as a legislative
rule, though based entirely on custom
and precedent, that the longer a men,
Der services in Senate or House 49,
more he is entitled to a chairman shir
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-12-02
CHAPTER II

THE FACT that Sir Henry
had been nearly killed at one time
and that it had not been an acct
dent came startlln gly from
Colindale Hutchins recalled It.
EYES," he said, II was called in on
that case. Sir Henry was walking
in the grounds and someone shot at
him and wounded nm IN the
shoulder. We never found out who
it was. We might nave thought
it was an accident, but the bullet
had lodged in his shoulder. and it
was a Service bullet from 303
rifle"
And you never traced the man
who fired 2"
1t was Colindale who answered.
"It was before my Tine: IN fact ii
was on account OF that attack that
the post OF agent became vacant. "
He regarded Hutchins question
ingly. Hutchins explained:
I'VE had no proof not &
shadow of evidence. but the former
agent. Everitt. was under sus-
picion. He mad quarreled with
Sir Henry, and there were grave
doubts about him, but he mad an
alibi that seemed conclusive"
Thanks very much. Selden
said-rather abruptly. Hutchins
thought I'VE shall see you again
soon, hope Come to the Bull
Inn and have a talk some time"
CoIindale departed; and
Hutchins, who was beginning to
understand Selden rather I'M
usual methods, laughed.
"Colindale was not quite cor
rect" he remarked. The attack
may have had the effect of making
Sir Henry keep to the house a bit
more. but he was a brave man,
even reckless. and would not have
been scared in that way to become
a mere library naunter in a dress
ing gown. That took place little
later, after Mr. Colindale had been
here for some months. and things
were being said"
Quite so. | went to know all
about that part, but thinl. l will
get it in my own way. if you don't
mind"
James Connolly. the butler, was
summoned. He had a MASSIVE
head quite devoid Of hair, and a
face like full moon, with large
restful eyes, and straight, almost
lipless mouth. The face of the per-
feet butler, discreet. attentive.
knowing his own worth. but never
presumlng. He stood awaiting
orders deferentially.
please sit down. James," Sell
den said in he suave voice that
commanded while it persuaded.
1--WE want TO talk to you as man.
not as butler. You have known
Sir Henry for very long time ?"
Very many years, sir" James
spoke in a firm, uncompromislng
tone. nothing more than he cared
to say should be spoken. Not a
word.
You were here, of course, when
Mr.. Colindale came as agent ?"
Again Hutchins was struck with
C"NAAAAA oSAOiA dI SllC OtJl4QQS llIlG Oh
question.
yes, sir. was acting as but
Ter to Sir Henry"
II suppose you were also present
at Sir Henry's wedding?" Selden
shot the question at James in
quiet voice; but for a moment the
butler was taken off his guard.
why, yes, sir. You see, 1 had
been his valet for years. and he
asked me to come and see It
through"
I'm the chapel here"
mo, sir" the lips closed firm
ly again-"in London.
II understand. Sir Henry did
not wish to have the wedding here
Or was it the brides wish ?"
A troubled look cana - lames'
Askov American., 1936-12-10
NEW UNDERTAKEN
AT COUNTY SEAT
Son Of Pine City Hardware Merchant
is Graduate of University of
Minnesota.

Pine City had another business
place added this week when Melford
Swanson opened an undertaking es-
tablishment just north across the
street from the court house. 1t will
be known as the Swanson Funeral
Chapel. Mr. Swanson is a Pine City
boy, being the son of Arvid Swanson,
owner of the Pine City Hardware
store. He is a graduate of the Uni
versity of Minnesota and has had
about four years of practical exper-
ience in the undertaking profession,
having been employed for the past
three and one half years at Two
HarbOrs.
The formal opening of the new es-
tablishment was held on Saturday.
Sunday and Monday at which time
cigars were given to the men and
presents to the ladies. The building
which houses the chapel has been re-
modelled into adequate quarters, the
front part of which contains the
chapel where 100 people may be
seated. There is also a display room
where a varied assortment of caskets
may be seen; an office; operating room
and a garage in the rear.
Askov American., 1936-12-10
HOLIDAY SPONSORS
McNUTT APPEARANCE

The County Farmer Holiday Asso-
citation will sponsor the appearance
OF Waldo McNutt, Farmer-Labor dele
gate to the recent World Youth Con-
gress in Geneva, Switzerland, at
Hinckley on Saturday, December IL,
at p. m. in the Royal Neighbor hall.
Mr. McNutt was sent to Spain with
the youth delegation where he visited
Madrid, Barcelona, saw the Alcazar
under fire in Toledo, interviewed the
government commander and talked
with Spanish farmers. In Hinckley
Mr.. McNutt will speak on the war in
Spain and everyone is welcome to hear
his address.
On the same evening the committee
from the Holiday who went to st.
Paul with a petition asking for drouth
relief will report and it is urged that
every WPA worker and drouth strick-
en- farmer be present. Lunch will be
served after the meeting and anyone
who can entertain with song and mu-
sic are asked to donate their services
by the secretary, H. Sandell.
Askov American., 1936-12-10
County Man Dies
As Auto Crashes
Into Snow PIoW

Dennis Marudas, living west of
Hinckley, was killed instantly last
Thursday night at about $3.50 wien he
drove his car into the back end of
state highway snow plow which was
travelling toward Sandstone. The ac-
cident occurred about a mile west of
the village on the pavement and the
plow was being driven by Emery
B. Nedegaard accompanied by Al
Thieman. They had been plowing,
but at the time were returning empty
to Sandstone and were travelling at a
speed of about 25 miles per hour with
all lights lighted on the truck.
The force Of the impact of the
Marudas car was felt by them and
upon stopping to, ascertain the trouble
they discovered the car at the rear
with Mr.. Marudas, its lone passenger,
crushed between the steering wheel
and the drivers seat. 1t is not known
at what speed the Marudas car was
travelling nor why it struck the high
way truck because the driver was
killed instantly. However, Mr.. Nede-
gard and Mr.. Theiman tagged three
passersby-Albert Lindgren of Sand
stone, and Lawrence Sikkink and
Elmer johnson of Hinckley-wbo took
the body to Klinkers Drug store in
Sandstone where doctor was called.
He was pronounced dead and Coroner
A. L. Arends of Askov, was called.
Coroner Arends examined the body
and found that the breast bone had
been crushed and several ribs broken
on the right side.
Funeral services were held from
the Catholic church in Hinckley Mon
day and burial was made in the
Hinckley cemetery.
Mr.. Marudas operated small cafe
and beer parlor next to the Vogue
Theatre in Sandstone, but resided
with his family west of Hinckley.
Several years ago he and Mrs. Maru-
das were greatly grieved by tragedy
which wrecked their family circle
when a residence fire burned their
three children. However four chill
dren and their mother remain to
mourn the crash victims death. He
is also survived by three brothers,
all of Milaca. The deceased was
about As years of age.
Askov American., 1936-12-10
WORKERS ALLIANCE
UNIT is FORMED

The Sandstone local of the Work
ers' Alliance of Minnesota met at
Sandstone Friday evening, December
4, at which time new members were
taken in and officers were elected as
follows:
Everett Work, president; Mrs. John
Wifi, secretary; Mrs. Peter Stulen,
educational secretary. Delegates
were elected to attend the state con-
ventiOn to be held at ST. Paul on De-
cember IL and 13. Anyone wishing
to attend the convention is welcome
and may get in touch with the Of
ficers for information about transpor-
tation.
The cutting of WPA and laying off
of drouth relief farmers is one of the
questions which will be taken up at
the convention.
Everyone is urged to join the union.
Askov American., 1936-12-10
81 MILLION FEET OF
TIMBER SOLD BY STATE

More than 57,OOO.OOO board feet of
timber and $4,000 Christmas trees
were sold from state trust fund lands
during 1886, according to ]. c. Gamma
way, in charge of state timber sales
for the division of forestry. There will
be no further state timber sales until
next January.
All timber sold was appraised and
marked by employees of the forestry
division. Selective cutting was used
throughout. The trees cut for Christ
mas use were taken from swamp
lands where timber growth was poor,
according to Mr.. Gannaway.
Most of the timber was sold for
railroad ties, saw logs, or pulpwoOd.
Timber sales were held in Cass,
Itasca, Koochiching. and st. Louis
counties. Competition was reported
to be keen and bids high.
Askov American., 1936-12-10
SEBALD-MILLER
VOWS EXCHANGED
Couple VIII Make Future Home on
Farm One Mile North of
ASkOv.

Miss Margaret Miller and Mr.. Otto
Sebald, two we'll known young people
of the Askov community, were united
in marriage at Faribault Saturday
November %. The ceremony was per
formed with Miss Eleanor and Frank
Miller, sister and brother of the bride
as attendants and after spending a
few days visiting, the newlyweds came
to Askoy WHARF they hey will operate the
arm just a mile north of town.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Miller who resided here
for about year at which time he was
employed in the closed bank. The
family has for the past year and q
half lived at Faribault where Mr.
Miller is employed at the School fol
the Blind.
The groom has spent the greater
part of his life in the AskOv com.
munity where he has assisted his
father. C. Sebald, in the operation o
their farm north of the village Theil
many friends will wish them much
happiness in their welded life.
Askov American., 1936-12-10

WEDDING is HELD
AT MOOSE LAKE

The wedding of Miss Irene Larson
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
A. w. Larson, and Mr.. William Ander-
son, only son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Anderson was performed at 5 p. m
Saturday, December 5, at the parson-
age of Rev. j. A. Burman in Moose
Lake. The bride attendant was
Grace Hillbrand, while the groom had
as his attendant, Roland Alberg.
After the ceremony a bridal dinner
was served at the Runo Larson home
to immediate families of the couple
The couple intend to live with the
grooms parents on their farm south
west of Denham.
Both the bride and groom were born
and reared in the Denham commun-
ity where they have numerous friends
who join in wishing them many happy
and contented years of welded life.
Askov American., 1936-12-10
RITES HELD FOR
COUNTY PIONEER
John Alters Was 20 Years OF Age at
Time of His Fatal Illness
and Death.

John Alters of the Lake Eleven
community west of Sandstone, was
laid to rest Wednesday, December g
following funeral services at the
house and at the German Lutheran
church in Kroschel. Rev. H. j. Ma
lotky Officiated and the pallbearers
were John Schuh, Gust Paul, Arvid
Felt, Charles Wickner and Walter Elk
dale.
Mr.. Alters had passed away early
Tuesday morning, November 80, at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul
Haworth, after lingering illness. He
was born in Germany on November
10, 1857, and was 70 years and 10
days of age at the time of his death.
Mr.. Alters with wife and family
came to the United States in 1897
where they settled at Belleplaine. In
1898 Mrs. Alters passed away. after
which the bereaved husband came to
Pine county.
The deceased leaves to mourn, three
daughters, Mrs. Paul Haworth and
Mrs. Warren Cleaveland of the Lake
Eleven community, and Mrs. Stolp of
Pine Lake; one son, George, of Ro-
chester; two brothers, George of Sand
stone. and Jacob of Henderson, and
two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Westfall and
Mrs. Kate Holstine of Belleplaine, be-
sides nine grandchildren and num-
ber of nieces and nephews. The COM
munity joins in extension of sincere
sympathy to the bereaved ones.