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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-04-11
CHAPTER Is

KEYES HALF invited me to ac-
company him to st. Vincent's to see
Roy Barrimore. / needed no urging,
and he seemed glad when I started
out with him. Sergeant Neff was
waiting for us outside he door of the
operating room.
They're operating on him. Emer-
gency job. Shot himself through the
lung, left lung, but the doctor doesn't
know whether it is fatal. Thinks it
might be-" Neff announced to Keyes
briefly. We stepped away from the
door and sat down in a sheltered
corner Of the corridor.
II followed out your orders, sir.
Waited for Barrimore some time,
then found the landlord, who let us
in the place. Fine-looking place. sort
Of Bohemian. but well furnished.
Rich rugs on the floors. Three
rooms, two downstairs and one up,
in the Lexington News. We had
over an hour to search. and went
over everything in the house from
top to bottom. A picture of Miss
Younger on the bureau in the bed
room. some notes of hers in a drawer
might be love letters and might
not doubt it. Too impersonaL
1--WE looked especially for the trick
gun that shoots the needle. but didn't
weapon in the place. In fact no luck
there at all. We found nothing, ex-
cept the few letters, four think. and
the photograph. No locked drawers,
everything open. Nothing in any of
the pockets of Barrimore's clothing.
"He came in-well, it was less
than an hour ago. I called you Just
after l had phoned for the ambu-
lance. We were sitting in the living
room. waiting for him. when we heard
his key in the door. Then he came
in, staggered back when he saw us.
as If he was surprised. showed my
star and quick as a flash he got his
gun out of his pocket. I wasn't ex-
pecting it. so we did nothing. The
shot was q quick one. but he didn't
take time to aim perfectly. He was
going for his heart, ! know.
mot a word was said. AS I told
you, had just showed my star. He
was still! dressed in his tuxedo, at
! o'clock-rumpled, his collar wilted,
as If he had been going a terrific
pace. his eyes wild. crazy. 1 knew
him at once. The description / got
at the theater, then one from the
landlord Besides. there was sketch
of him In the living room, good one.
That's all. boss. 1 guess. Looks like
he murdered Margalo Youngeri"
Neff sighed, and mopped his brow.
What did you find in his pockets?"
Keyes asked.
Neff led us to a s. Ill room off the
surgery. where spread out on a table
was Barrmore's bloodstained cloth
ing. The articles from his pockets
were arranged neatly beside the gar
nnents. l shuddered when 1 saw the
crimson -blotched shirt. and the
ripped clothing. It had been cut
from his body with shears.
A watch. fine one of platinum,
and chain, cigaret holder Of amber.
some 5000 in bills in an expensive
leather billfold. loose change, some
personal cards. cgaret lighter of
silver, a linen handkerchief, hand
monogrammed. constituted his be-
longings. The revolver Barrimore
had employed to shoot himself lay
near his watch.
Reyes fingered the billfold rapidly,
and pulled out a clipping which he
handed to me. 1t was the same that
! had found in Margalo's pocket
clipped from the previous morning
Dispatch.
We looked at each other in silence.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-04-11

WILDER M Brucker right Grass Roots awa who
governor Of Michigan from 1881 1888 may oppose
Couzens left for the Republican nomination
said to have the backing of the Michigan G. p which fighting
Gust couzns independent Republican by
Republicans too friendly the New Deal Senator Couzens
however is extremely popular with labor.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-04-11

forces invaded
Map shows of latest reported invasion Mongolia
Manchoukuoan troops leading fighting The
Soviet warned japan immediate
by Japanese Mongoans Invaders so
miles inside Moagolan territory.
Evening star., 1936-12-09
Mrs. Vanderbilt Wins Custody
Of Gloria for Longer Terms

almost two years at least action that
was resumed q few days ago before
Justice Leary when Mrs. Vanderbilt
sought revision Of the original order
Of Justice Carew. Only one hearing
was held In Justice Leary's chambers
before negotiations for settlement
were started.
None Of the principals were present
when today's decision was reached,
although the signatures Of Mrs. VAN
derbilt and Mrs. Whitney appeared
on the agreement.
Louis D. Fronnck, counsel for Mrs.
Vanderbilt, said a friendly feeling"
animated negotiations. With the ex-
piration Of the present agreement, he
said, 1t Is probable further amicable
arrangements will be made.
Justice Leary joined in praising
the agreement. saying 1t was reached
"in the child's best interests"
The amendment did not alter the
custody order Of November II, 1884,
which made Gloria . ward" Of the
court.
Evening star., 1936-12-09
.DENHARDT GRANTED
RELEASE ON BAIL
Kentucky Judge Passes on Ha.
beas Plea in Murder of
Fiancee.
By the Associated Press.

os tuo Associated PreSS.
NEW CASTLE, KY, December g.
Circuit Judge Charles c. Mar
shall today granted bail to Brig. Gen.
Henry H. Denhardt, charged with the
murder of Mrs. Verna Carr Taylor,
his fiance. Bond was fixed at $25, 900.
Since his incarceration November
20 the politician-soldier has been
held in the Jefferson County Jail at
Louisville.
That the defense seeks to learn
results of scientific tests made for
the commonwealth was seen in its
subpoena as witnesses, Detective Sergt
John I. Messmer, chief of the Louis
vile Crime Laboratory. and DR.. Al
fred w. Homberger of the University
Of Louisville School of Medicine.
Mess;ner made paraffln casts of the
hands of Denhardt and Mrs. Taylor
Coroner d. L. Ricketts, said the tests
disclosed she had not discharged a
gun recently, but declined to reveal
the result of the test made Of Den
hardt's hands.
Defense counsel summoned DR.
Homberger on the theory Messmer
retained him to make an analysis
Of stains" on clothing worn by the
retired general the night Mrs. Taylor
his fiancee and companion, was shot
to death on q roadside near here.
Evening star., 1936-12-09
SWISS NAZI SLAYER
is CALLED TO TRIAL
Gustloff Widow Only Witness
Thus Far Summoned Against
Medical Student.
BY tke Associated Press.

By tie Associated Press.
CHUR, Switzerland, December g.
David Frankfurter, 27-year-old Jewish
medical student, was called to trial to-
day charged with the assassination Of
wilhelm Gustloff. leader of the Ger.
man Nazis in Switzerland.
The public prosecutors office, as the
trial got underway. announced It
would demand sentence Of 18 years
Imprisonment rather than the MAXI
mum punishment of a life term.
Frankfurter appeared pale and weak
ened as he was called before the five
roped judges In the grand council
room Of the Canton Parliament Build.
ing.
Crowds stormed the small room
while reinforced police stood guard on
the outside.
Court officials said the only witness
called thus far was the widow Of the
Nazi leader who was slain at Dayos
last February 4.
Evening star., 1936-12-09
SOCIETY TO JOIN TONIGHT
INDRIVEFOR YULE GIFTS
First of Five Night Club Parties in Pail
Mall Room of Raleigh-Stage Stars
Will Perform.

Washington society joins tonight in
the campaign to see that there shall
be no forgotten child this Christmas.
And the first Of series Of five night
club parties, where donations for the
destitute are asked Of guests attend
ing. takes place this evening in the
new Pail Mall room Of the Raleigh
Hotel, in cooperation with The Star
Warner Bros IN. B. c. Christmas cam
paign and the sixth annual Christmas
party Of the Metropolitan Police De-
partment.
Those good companions. artists Of
the stage and radio. always happy to
tap taap. or play "a tune, or sing a
swing song for charity, will be present
when the pail mall party goes on the
air, while . large section Of Washing
tons younger set WELD silver spoons
at the tables. It will be the last half
Of the n ,. O. broadcast for the cam
paign. opening at the studio at 1890
Evening star., 1936-12-09
Has Signed No
Documents,
| She Says.
LAWYER PAYS
VISIT TO VILLA
Spokesman Denies
Physician Was
Summoned.
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
CANNES. France. December O.
Mrs. Wallis Simpson has signed no
documents" her spokesman said to-
day after King Edwards American be-
trothed had conferred for more than
an hour with Theodore Goddard, her
solicitor.
Speaking for Mrs. Simpson. Lord
Brownlow, gentleman in waiting to
Edward VIII. asserted:
Mr.. Goddard's visit, as stated last
night, was for the purpose Of discuss
ing Mrs. Simpsons business affairs in
London. The presence in his plane of
DR.. Douglas Kirkwood was due to the
fact that Mr., Goddard has been ad-
vised not to fly or take any undue eff
fort without medical attendant.
"Dr. Kirkwood left for Marseille this
morning. He has not visited the villa. /"
Goddard Hits Stories.
Leaving the Villa Lou Wei. Mrs.
Simpsons haven from the British
Empires constitutional strife, Solic-
itor Goddard added:
The stories which I understand
are going about concerning DR.. Kirk
wood are too ridiculous for words. He
not only is my medical adviser but
one OF my oldest friends. I ALWAYS
nave been advised for personal rea-
sons never to fly. He came for that
reason and for that reason alone.
Il came to see Mrs. Simpson. for
whom acted in her recent divorce.
! deemed it advisable to do so in con.
nection with various other matters
That am now doing I obviously
cannot say what I am doing in my
connection as her solicitor"
Or. Kirkwood. who at one time was
medical officer of Queen CharlottA's
Hospital for Women IN London. left
ms luggage at a hotel here, although
some reports said he might fy back
to London from Marseille.
A for the solicitor. Lord Brown.
low had stated previously that one
item In his mission was disposal of
MRS. simpsons ornate Cumberland
Terrace home, in London.
Brownlow Makes Denial.
Brownlow denied that the physician
had been called to attend Mrs. Simp-
son.
Mrs. Simpson. said the Kings court
official. is lin perfect health" does not
require the services of physician and.
in fact, has seen none since coming
to the villa last week end.
The spokesman explained that he
made the statement fully aware of the
implications" surrounding the hur-
ried trip of DR.. Kirkwood from Lon
don.
Standing at the gateway to the villa
with Herman Rogers, of New York.
Evening star., 1936-12-09

PM with Gordon Hittenmark at the
microphone, and ending with an aerial
account of the Pail Mall festivities
from II to 1880 pm. with Hugh Nc
Ilrevey announcing.
The broadcast will feature Fred
Clark and his Earl theater orches-
ira, favorites of Washington, on the
air by courtesy of the Musicians
Union Of Washington, Local No. 161.
Audrey Seiber. mistress of ceremonies
at the Earle, will act in the same ca
pscity for N. B. c., and living dolls
now performing at the Earle, will be
a part Of the program. They are the
charming Olive and George Brasno
appearing with Buster Shaver.
Both professionals and amateur,
will take part in the Raleigh fiool
show that makes up the second hall
Of the N. B. c. program, from II to
1880 pm.
Bette Hartz, one Of the most popular
(See TOYS. Page A-2.)
Evening star., 1936-12-09
CONTROL OF RAIL
EMPIRE REVEALED
Van SWeringen Interests in
Power of Trust Company,
Probers Told.
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Senate investigators heard testi-
mony today that the $4,000, ,0o0, 900
Van Sweringen rail and industrial
empire was actively controlled for four
and half years by the Nations larg-
est trust company.
William C. Potter. chairman OF the
Guaranty Trust Co. of New York.
told the Railway Financing Investi-
eating Committee that his firm had
exercised control from August /, 1881.
until February 1, 1886.
During that period the trust COM
pany voted the key securities Of the
vast holding company pyramid, he
said, as trustee under three bond is
sues totalling ss5. .000, 600. The bonds
were issued by the Alleghauy Corp.
The stock was voted "by proxy"
Potter explained. quickly adding that
the proxies we're mot cigar store
Indians"
"They were dummies?" asked
SIldlTIlldH WIleGtcI, Dell0CTdt Ol
Montana OF the investigating COM
mittee.
you might call them that" Potter
answered. but they were actual per-
sons-clerks in our organization"
Potter said the Guaranty Trust Co
had voted much of its controlling
stock In the Van Sweringen system
through a superior clerk, named
Kugler,
Known as Company
He was often known as Kugler &
Co., Potter added.
Our clerks often give themselves
the title of a firm," he testified. "Just
why, I don't know"
Wasn't 1t to conceal their
IDENTIFY" asked Wheeler.
II suppose so." Potter replied.
Potter later amplified his testimony
to say that the late Van Sweringen
brothers had remained in actual man
agement of the system during the
(See RAILS, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1936-12-09
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, December "a set
tlement agreement giving Mrs. Gloria
Morgan Vanderbilt custody of her 13-
year-old daughter Gloria for longer
periods was approved today by Su-
preme Court Justice Timothy A. Leary.
Custody Of the child was awarded
to her aunt, Mrs. Harry Payne Whit
1ey, for all but week ends and one
month during the Summer by Su-
preme Court Justice John Carew after
sensational hearings two years ago.
Under the new agreement, reached
between lawyers for the litigants last
night, Mrs. Vanderbilt will have Gus
tody Of her daughter from the close OF
the school term in June, 1887, to sun
down Of August Is, 1887, and for the
same period In 1888.
The new agreement also modifies
the holiday periods. to give Mrs. Van
derbilt custody Of her daughter for II
days ut Christmas and for six days Of
Spring school vacation.
Ths settlement brings 70 a end fo9
Evening star., 1936-12-09
.DOM|N|ONS HOLD
POWER IN CRISIS
Baldwin by Gaining Back
ing Took Question Out
of Politics.
By the Associated Press.

LONDON, December 9.-The British
dominions held the balance of power
IN the empire crisis created by King
Edwards romance with Mrs. Wallis
Simpson today-spotlighting in strik-
ing fashion a new turning point in
British imperial history.
For just as "the Mother of Parlia-
ments" in a fight lasting through the
past 700 years wrested complete con-
troll Of the government from the King,
so have the dominions won their in
dependence from that Parliament, but
in less than half century.
Had Prime Minister Stanley Bald
win expressed only the British cabi-
nets opposition to the Kings con-
tracing a morganatic marriage, his
critics would have been much sharper
in their attack.
But when he added the dominions
approved his stand, he took the ques-
ton almost out Of the realm Of poll
tics. --,-
For the past five years-since the
passage of the statute Of Westminster.
the dominions' magma charta"-these
outposts of empire have been con-
suited on every matter of importance
affecting the empire.
But the new role of independent
nations whose cabinets have as much
right to control domestic affairs as
the Baldwin cabinet had in the
United Kingdom, is being PLAYED un-
der circumstances as dramatic as all
British history affords.
Never again will Britain 60 to war
without the prior approval Of the
dominions, at least If she expects their
help.
The fact they considered Baldwin's s
consulting them in the present crisis
to be a matter of course illustrates
the growing power in empire affairs
Of Ottawa, Canberra and Johannes
burg.
Evening star., 1936-12-09
County Units
To Distribute
US. Aid Urged
Ne,c Administration
Plan in Relief Of
fered by Senator.

A suggestion from Capitol Hill that
Federal relief expenditures be admin.
istered through county agencies
bobbed up today as w. P. A. Admin
istrator Harry L. Hopkins broadcast
assurance that no person needing re-
lief will be dropped from w. P. A.
rolls.
The congressional proposal was
made by Senator McCarran, Demo-
crat. of Nevada, with the explanation
that the smaller local governing units
Of the counties are better able to
know relief needs and thus better able
to disburse Federal funds without ex-
travagance and waste.
Administrator Hopkins views were
disclosed at a press conference yester-
day afternoon in which he declined
10 confirm figures released by the
w. P. A. during his absence few
days ago to the effect that 0,000
project workers must be dropped ar
bitrarily by January l in an effort
TO bring the rolls down to 425,000
persons.
II want to make it clear" he said,
that no one in the United States in
need Of relief will be dropped. If
any one has been dropped from the
rolls and now needs relief, he can
(See REL IEF PAGE A-4l
Evening star., 1936-12-09
ROOSEvELT'S SHIP
OFF FRENCH GUIANA
President Back in Northern
Hemisphere for First Time
in Two Weeks.

By the Associated Press.
WITH PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
AT SEA, December 9.-President
Roosevelt cruised in Northern ATTITUDES
today for the first time in more than
two weeks.
Mild, Summery warmth followed the
Presidents ship, the cruiser Indian
apolis, back across the Equator and
he enjoyed sun bath. There was
not an ailment in the whole presi-
dental party.
The Indianapolis and its convoy, the
cruiser Chester, paralleled French
Guiana as the President, speeding
home from a peace mission to South
America, finished preparations to
meet Sir Murchison Fletcher, British
Governor of Trinidad.
The ships were due to reach Port
of-Spain, Trinidad, Friday for re-
fueling.
Evening star., 1936-12-09
Baldwin Hopes
for Climax
Tomorrow.
KING REMAINS
AT BELVEDERE
Cabinet Members
Hold Secret of
Decision.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, December 9.-Prime
Minister Stanley Baldwin disclosed to
the distressed and anxious House of
Commons today that King and gov
ernnent still we're hesitating on the
answer to the empires dilemma
whether Edward VIII will marry Wal
lis Simpson and lose his throne.
The first minister. after a night
spent in seemingly troubled confer
ence with his sovereign, gave hope,
however, that the crisis might reach
It's momentous climax tomorrow.
He told the crowded, worried
benches and galleries:
II regret am not in a position to
add anything today, but I hope to
make statement tomorrow"
The members, increasingly con-
eerned over economic and political
results of the suspense, pressed him
vainly for more.
King Remains at Retreat.
King Edward, outwardly steadfast
IN his. composure, remained at rural
Fort Belvedere. Mrs. Simpson, con-
ferring at villa on the Cote D'Azur
with her London solicitor, announced
through spokesman she had signed
no documents"
Thus, for at least "a more hours, it
seemed the whole, breath-taking sit
uation must hang in the balance
However, since the prime minister is
not given to unfulhlled predictions.
his words we're interpreted as meaning
he expects to disclose the future Of
King and throne-and Wallis Simp-
son-to Parliament tomorrow.
The King may do one of three
things:
l. Renounce his desire to make a
morganatic marriage with the twice.
divorced American.
2. Force a showdown and resigna-
tion of Baldwin and his government,
seek support Of his subjects in a con-
stitutional fight which would have
to be settled at the polling boxes.
8. Abdicate and marry his betrothed.
Ministers Know Secret.
His last word to Baldwin-given in
the tense hours at Fort Belvedere
last night-was held in the empires
fast-locked box of spoken secrets. The
ministers who met with Baldwin for
2 hours and Is minutes this morning
knew the nature of that word, but
found it inconclusive and. perhaps,
acrimonious and troublous.
Now, the prime minister seemingly
must go again to turreted Belvedere
before the final decision is reached.
He spent much of the day in repeated
conferences with the Kings high ad-
Nsers. Walter T. Monckton and Sir
Edgar Peacock, both executive au-
thorities of the wealthy Duchy of
Cornwall
The 600 members of Parliament,
tightly jammed in their red leather
benches of the dimly lighted Commons
chamber, reflected the increasing anx-
iety of the British peoples for state
ment that will stop the havoc which
the long suspense has wrought in the
empires everyday affairs.
Just as breathlessly the dominions
waited-paced by the Australian Par
lament, assembled and ready for any
action that may be necessary, re-
sounding to an uproarious demonstra-
ton from Labor benches in the Kings
behalf.
Political factions within the king
dom chafed. The Fascist leader. Sir
Oswald Moseley. told luncheon meet
ing the people will resist any attempt
(See KING, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1936-12-09
Summary of Today's Star
FOREIGN.

tOhE1ONs
Statement on British crown crisis
promised in "a hours. Page Al
Bolivia offers peace plan making ag-
gressor public enemy. Page Al
Autogyro inventor among IA killed in
British air crash. Page Al
French airplsne reported shot down
by Germans over Spain. Page Al
japanese Privy Council rebukes cab
met on foreign policy. Page AS
NATIONAL
Mrs. Vanderbilt to get Gloria for
longer periods. Page Al
Individual need seen as key to future
of w. P. A. program. Page Al
Guaranty Trust Co. controlled rail
empire, Potter says. Page Al
Scientists give new revised picture of
Creation. Page Al
Sterilization fund studied as foreign
capital control means. Page Al
Agricultural regulation program for
coming year announced. Page AS
Sorority sister slays bride-to-be while
aiding with invitations. Page AS
Conflicts seen in approaching session
Of Congress. Page Al
Maritime strikers call meeting to vote
on proposed settlement. Page A
Bell Telephone and A. T. &C. T. relation
studied by probers. Page Al
WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.
Society to join tonight in drive for
Christmas toys. Page Al
Edith Maxwell to claim father died Of
heart failure. Page Az
Bandit suspect escorted from police
cell to wed. Page AS
Two-day Council for Industrial Prog
ress to open tomorrow. Page Al
Maj. Gen. Breckinridge to command
at Quantico. 9age As
Mass meeting ordered on Old George
town road fight. Page A
Gov. Nice's job insurance bill divides
Maryland Delegates. Page AT
Evening star., 1936-12-09

CORNING, N. Y, December 9 R.-
Joseph Costa's monoplane stood fueled
for a take-off today. but bad flying
weather caused postponement of his
projected goodwill fight to Para,
Brasil.
The young Portuguese-born Corning
pilot called of the flight at 8 am,
after, he said. weather reports showed
unfavorable conditions over Virginia
and South Carolina.
Evening star., 1936-12-09
CONTROL OF GOLD.
|MPORTSSTUD|ED
Fiscal Experts Map Plans to
Offset "AIien" Cash With
Sterilization Fund.
By the Associated Press.


Administration fiscal experts are
studying far-reaching plans for ex-
panding operations of the $4,000, ,000,-
900 sterilization fund to make 1t a
balance wheel against foreign capital
movements as well as . steadying
mechanism for the dollar.
Authoritative sources reported to-
day that consideration is being given
to revamping the fund along the
lines of the British equalization fund.
which is used to prevent fluctuations
Of foreign capital from affecting the
domestic credit structure.
The present plans, still in the study
stage" call for use of the stabiliZation
fund to "sterilize" gold imports.
Concerned over possible adverse ef-
fects of the continued capital inflow
on domestic credit and prices. Presi-
dent Roosevelt recently asked the
Treasury. the Federal Reserve Board
and the Securities Commission to de-
termine what, if any, control meas
ures were necessary.
The potential danger Of foreign cap
(See STABnIZATION, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1936-12-09
BY THOMAS r. HENRY.

All the billions of stars in the sky
constitute only one unit Of family
of ~ such aggregations which cluster
together within q little more than
a million light years of each other
a million light years being the dis
tance which light moving ct 10000
miles q second would travel in .
million years.
This little family Of "universes" in
turn is only one Of thousands Of such
families of universes in a great uni
verse which is approximately billion
light years in diameter. "A revised
picture Of creation, derived from
several recent lines Of observation,
win be presented before trustees Of the
Carnegie Institution of Warrington
next Friday and will form part Of
Evening star., 1936-12-09
FLEE u. S. CONSULATE

NAPLES. Italy, December 9 (P.-
The staff of the United States con-
sulate here was forced to abandon the
building today when fire broke out in
the basement.
The blaze was brought under control
after firemen had battled it several
hours.
Old records were destroyed. how
ever,