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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-29
TOBACCO MEN SEE
GOOD PRICES HERE
Men Home from Border
Markets Optimistic Over
Outlook Locally
WARN AGAINST SALES
Growers Stand To Get Lower Prices
BY Taking Weed to Border or
Eastern Markets, Is
View of Some

Tobacco men of this city were at
their homes today for the weekend
from the various markets of the
South Carolina and border belt pre-
dicted the weed would bring good
prices when the season opens here
three weeks hence on Tuesday, Sep
TENDER %. They said the leaf is bring
ing unusually good prices in the Dor
der belt territory, but that most of
it Is of medium and common grades.
due to the dry weather during most
of the growing season.
Growers in that section, who us
ually are three or four weeks ahead
of farmers in this Middle Belt area
in the harvesting of their crop, are
this year not more than a week or
so advanced beyond this section, the
tobacco men said, because of weather
conditions. Curing is still in progress
down there, and will be for several
weeks yet. However, most of the bor-
der territory tobacco will have been
sold by the time the season gets I'M
der way here three weeks hence, it
was thought.
Deterioration in the crop here,
weeks because of very dry weather.
was checked the middle of this week
by generous rains. Growers who had
worked feverishly to pull the leaf
from the field were afforded an OPP
portunity to catch their breath as
this relief came.
The crop will be very short, but
most of it is turning out a good quail
ity leaf after curing in this territory,
according to growers, and they are
looking for higher prices than last
.,ear.
Some tobacco has been going from
this section into the South Carolina
area in the past few weeks as far
mers here and there trucked early
promings to border markets to real
ize ready cash. 1t is expected that
more of it will be hauled to Eastern
Carolina markets next week when the
season opens on Tuesday, but tobacco
men from the border said they be-
lieved the growers would lose by this
practice, and that better prices could
, be had by waiting for the season at
! home. They advised against the prac-
tice.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-29
Desks Here
For Schools;
OpenSep.lO
Already Being Plac-
ed in High School
And Other N e w
School Buildings

Doubt that had been entertained
for several weeks as to whether or
not the schools of the city could be
opened on Thursday September 10,
the date fixed. because of delay in
receiving desks and other furniture
for the new Henderson high school
and other new schools. was apparent
Nv dispelled today with the arrival of
a number of truckloads of the desks.
These are being installed as rapidly
as possible, and there was every in
dication today that everything would
be in readiness for the opening of
the schools as planned.
The desks are arriving by truck
from the manufacturers in Hickory.
Some are not assembled, and this is
the chief task in hand in the install
lation of the equipment in the high
school, which will not be attached to
the floor.
Superintendent E. M. Rollins has
talked of some special exercises for
the opening of the new high school,
and possibly also the new school at
North Henderson. but no definite pro-
gram has been announced as yet.
Members of the faculty of the high
school will meet on Tuesday before
the opening on Thursday Prof. J.
Henry Highsmith, of the State De
partment of Education in Raleigh, is
to be here for conferences with the
faculty in lining up the schedules
and programs of work In the new
school. which is being occupied for
the first time. A general meeting of
the faculty of all the white schools
of the city and county has been call
ed for Wednesday. September 9, and
pupils will report for registration on
Thursday. Lesson assignments will
be made on Friday and class work
proper will get under way on the fol-
lowing Monday.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-29
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1886
MADREN TO SPEAK
AT FINAL SERVICES
Summer Union MEETINGS
Close at Protestant
Church Sunday Evening

Rev. S. E. Madren. pastor Of -.
Congregational Christian cburcb .ne
preach the final sermon in tbo s, WIN
mer Sunday night union services 10
five cooperating churches. and ~ VI
last gathering will be in the Motba
dist Protestant church ton,or,o..,
evening. ~"
The series of union meetinos -
been in progress Sunday eyenin"a
throughout July and August WIZ
pastors of the several church,,
preaching alternately in other mint
Representatives of the several cnon
Grating churches have attended al :.
the meetings throughout the two
month period.
The cooperation churches have boO.
Hhe First Baptist, First Conorooa
tional Christian, First Methodist
First Presbyterian and Metbodist
| Protestant.
The best way to realize the valuo Of
whatever of worldly goods one nos
sesses is to do good to others with If
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-29
Program Announced
For Negro Church

The United Presbyterian church,
Negro, will give an interesting anu
entertaining program tomorrow even
ing at o'clock at the churcn' the
program being known as 'Muslcai
Extravaganzette," it was stated To-
day. The participants in the program
will be local and out of town talent
of known reputation, the announce
ment continued. A very large croWo
is expected to be present.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-29
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page Four

l. In which state is the Winooski
River?
2. Where is Lehigh University?
3. What is the real name for the bird
sometimes called "Poor Joe" or
"Blue Crane?"
4. What is magnetometer?
5. Who was Sir Henry Rider Hag-
gard?
6. What is the unit of currency in
fiji Switzerland?
Z. Who was John Quidor?
8. Which city in Alaska has the larg-
= est population?
9. What Strait is at the southern tin
of South America?
10. Name the capital of Florida.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-29
COUNCIL WILL FIX
TAX RATE MONDAY
Will Most Likely Remain at
$1.45 on $500 Valua-
ton For Year
DEBT SERVICE HIGHER
Understanding Is City Will Agree To
Take Over Kings Daughters
Park and Operate 1t
For People

The tax rate for the 1861 fiscal
year and the budget for that period
will be adopted by the Henderson
City Council at an adjourned meet
ing next Monday evening, it was
learned today, and the tax rate will
in all probability remain at $1.25 as
was the case the past year. These
adoptions were scheduled for last
Monday night, the regular monthly
meeting of the Council for August
It was learned today that the debt
service will require some $4,000 dur
ing the coming year, including pay
ments against the refunding opera
tons of three years ago, but that in
spite of these extra drains on the
citys funds, cuts and slashes have
been made wherever possible in ord
er to hold the tax rate within the fig
ure it was fixed at for the past year
There was also well grounded in
formation that the Council accepted
the park property, located at the west
ern extremity of Young street, by pay
ing off a $500 mortgage.
The budget was in final shape to-
day for adoption Monday night, and
the adoption of the budget are mat
ters now expected to be disposed OF
promptly. So far as could be learn
Led today, no further business of out
standing i'm Eance was to come be-
| fore the m &.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-29

For thousands Of years govcrn-
ments have used mining as one of the
severest forms of penal servitude.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-29
ADDITIONAL CASES
BEFORE THE MAYOR

In addition to cases tried at yes
terdays session of municipal court,
three defendants were given hearings
during the day.
Clyde Gresham, of Durham, plead
ed guilty to speeding, and was fined
$3.50 and costs.
George Williams and Emma Muir
ply, Negroes, were guilty of engag-
ing in immoral conduct, and were
fined 81 and costs each.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-29

1925-First water-wheel placed in
operation at Muscle Shoals.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-08-29

The love story of Solomon and the
Queen Of Sheba is the oldest love
story in tre world of which we have
any record in Western literature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-02
COP SLAYER VERY NEAR GALLONS

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 2.-(UP)- Whether John Slemborski, convicted New Haven cop-slayer will go to his death on the gallows ct state prison in the early hours of Jan. l4, to- day rested with the supreme court. Once reprieved by Gov. Cross in order that he might appeal his su. perior court conviction, only Q new trial or Q second stay of execution can save him from being Connecti- cuts Sbth prisoner to forfeit his life.
 Chief Justice William M. Maltbie today refused to indicate whether the decision would be ready by the 14th. Meanwhile, the condemned mans counsel. Michael J. Quinn. at New Haven, prepared to ask the governor for a further stay. He was to confer with the states attor- ney, through whom the request must be made. Siemborski was con- victed last spring for the shooting of Patrolman Walter Koella during a house robbery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-02

include service arrangements which are under negotiation.
 A contract to carry United States mail at c set figure per mile was the only remuneration sought by Pan American in c recent confer ence with Postmaster General James A. Farley. The company would col- lect and pay to foreign governments the postage on their mails.
 The Pan American extension would be the last link in the round- the-world airmail service. Regular service was started by Pan Ameri- can to the Philippines last month by way of Honolulu.
 Service For Some Time.
 Imperial Airways has maintained service from Australia to London for some time. It already has an- nounced plans to extend It's service to Auckland.
 She Graf Zeppelin carries the transatlantic mail between Europe and South America where Pan American picks 1t up.
 Plans for the Honolulu-Auckland extension are for three-day service The fastest ships are on 10 to 2l- day schedules.
 The first leg of the flight to King man Reef, HOO miles. would be the shortest. It is l.460 miles on the Pago Pago and another is4S0 miles to Auckland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-02
DONALD DEWART' SHOOTS HIMSELF Son of Late Rector Dies in France-Left Twelve
 Letters Behind

Bayonne, France, Jan. 2-(UP)-- DonaA Day Dewart, %, Boston writer died In . hospital last night Of . revolver wound in his head which ae inflicted, police said, after writing letters ct c hotel.
 In the letters--of which he wrote iz while drinking brandy-Dewart wrote Bayonne police and friends that he intended to kill himself because he was unworthy of his wife, Mrs. Jane Cornick Dewart of Fort Worth, Tex, and their two children, and because his wife had left hirA. Mrs. Dewart is at Ofthe9 with tfle children.
 Police found DewaEt dying last night with pictures of his vie and children on the bed with him.
 Sen Of Rector.
 Boston, Jan. 2E(UP) Donald Day Dewart, c suicide in France, was . son of the late Rev. Murray Wilder Dewart, former Baltimore and Boston rector. His mother lives in Roland Park, Baltimore. During . vacation in France in 1928 Dewart met Miss Jane Cornick, of Fort Worth, Tex, whom he later mar- ried. Both inherited modest for- tunes and began pursuit of literary careers while living at Argagnon. France. 1t was understood they had been working jointly on . book for the past year. Dewart's father was rector of churches in Winches- ter and Boston. An uncle, Rev. VII. liam H. Dewart, is rector. Emeritus of old North Church. 4 cousin, Donald Dewart, is c junior master ct Boston English High school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-02
MYSTERY DEATH
 OF CAPT. WEAVER

sNn Diego, Cal, Jan. %(Up)- An autopsy was ordered today in the unexplained death of Captain David 4. Weaver,6 c, popular com. snander of the naval training sta- ton.
 Weaver. who rleeently had been mentioned for promotion to the eenk of admiral, died shortly after midnight at his station quarters.
 Although declining to advance Q definite theory as to his death. F. A. Luclkel, acting commander of the station, said he believed there was no possibiilty Of suicide.
 'sthe captain complained he was not Seeiingf well after spending New Years day with his family and kriends," iuckel said. "He retired early, and apparently died in his eleep. He was in excellent spirits aside from the apparently slight inc disposition"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-02
By ELMER Q. WALZER United Press Financial Editor

NUMheEW EESDD GhmMMCAAA EUAbVKI
 New York, Jan. 2--CUP) Stocks moved irregularIy higher in the first session of the New Year today.
 steels, oils and rails were higher while aviation shares and motors reacted on proflt-taking. Utilities held small gains. Rubber made new highs. Investment demand was noted for American Telephone which gained more than 3 points and Dupont which was up Q point.
 In the steel division new tops for more than year were made by Van- adium, Bethlehem Steel and A. H. Byers. U. s. Steel touched A0 7-8, up l 3-e. Steel operations were ex- pected to increaseh next week after the recent holiday decline.
 Douglas Aircraft and United Air- craft lost more than a point. Others of the group eased fractionally. Union Pacific rose more than 3 points. Most rails higher. Coppers were barely steady. Silvers were firm. General Motors and Chrysler each lost more than Q point on profit-taking.
 Stocks that made new tops in- cluded American Radiator, Atchison, Consolidated oil, U. 8. Rubber is. sues, Mack Trucks, Liquid Carbonic, Philip Morris and U. 8. Pipe & Foundry.
 American Agricultural Chemical rose more than 2 points on reports the company soon would call some of its capital stocks. Liquor issues sold of on suggestion of Governor Lehman of New York that the state liquor tax be raised.
 Bonds advanced under lead Of rails. Grains were better with wheat closing at gains of 1-2 to 3-4 cent a bushel. Cotton futures were up.
 Business news was favorable. It included estimates of further gains for the steel industry, report of en- gineering construction awards for Der, 1884, and a sharp rise in bank December l32 per cent over Decem- Aeposits in the nations leading saMh:. ''~rencies declined to fea-
 6ela e~. change. Silver was Btafe foreign es York and slight. W lower isa London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-02

i especially active inthe last haf of the year. From the July 1 opninR of 44.30, the average rose td tho summer high of 67.36 on Aui. lp . gain of over 70 per cent d one and Q half nlcnths. This fine rain, however. was unexpectedly lok in September.
 Tn October, the advance wal re- stimed iii vigorous fashicn. HsinR from the low of 40.S6 on Octoler 3, the average reached 67.B4 on Nov 20 and on Dec. i2, it OstablShed the new 1o36 high of 02.O0, q gan of S4 per cent in approximately two months. N
 Appreciation 5e Per Cent
 All told, the average has aEipre- ciated 90 per cent in rising from the Jan. 2 opening of A3.7A to pres- ent level of 6e.40 (Dec. 2a)).
 In year characterised by a huge rise in "excess" reserves and con. tinued low money rates, this sharp return of hank stocks to popularity seems paradoxical. However, sever. la underlying factors indicate, we believe. that this rise was in heiated recognition that bank stocks were relatively undervalued.
 First, bank stocks were behind the market" During the first half of the year. when the general stock market was rising 6 per cent, bank stocks rose little more than per cent. From July 1 to Oct. O. the stock market rose i2 per cent, com. pared with 1 per cent for bank stocks.
 Consequently. the yield advantage Of bank stocks was attractive. Aver. age yield of sixteen New York City bank stocks was S.oe per cent ct the close oR 1884 and 6.a0 per cent ct mid-year of lo36.
 Second, the uncertainty of pend- ing legislation was removed in Au. gust, when the Banking Act of ie30 in favorably revised form was en. acted. Therefore. with pending leg- islation removed as an overhanging market factor, and the rules of the game" definitely known, bankers are in position to look ahead.
 Third. ofYsettine low money rates is the greatly reduced interest cost of deposits. No interest is paid on nearly ell demand deposits. which total over % per cent of New York Clearing House deposits. The rise in the call money rate to S.4 Of per cent is encouraging for the future.
 High Leverage
 Fourth. the prospect of further progress in putting low cost depos. It's to work indicates that the ex. tremely high leverage" should stiln. ulate operating earnings.
 Fifth, besides operating earnings, recoveries from charge.offS and from reserves are becoming sub. stantial, as business and security markets continue to improve. This is making 1t possible for banks with preferred stocks or capital notes to consider the question of retirement of such senior capital.
 Considering the above factors In conjunction with the relatively low market levels of bank stocks, lt does not appear 30 surprising that bank stocks should suddenly correct their undervalued market position.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-02
OFFER PRAYERS
 FOR MUSSOLlNI

Rome. Jan. 2-(UP)--A fervent prayer for the protection of Premier Benito Mussolini and the Italian soldiers fighting In East Africa will hs recited by approximately b,00O,- ooo DiAckshkt boy and girl Scouts Of tho Baiilla before each meal served by their organizations in 1888. The children, ranging in age from six to i6, will recite the fol- lowing:
 Almighty God. we thank you for the bread you give us each day end for this serene help 90 good to our hearts. Deas Lord. protect our beloved fatherland and our soldiers In East Africa, who bring together with the civilization of Rome the light of the cross of Christ.
 Protect IT. Duce and keep him ns long as possible for Italy, which has been your favorite child for centuries. Amen"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-02
100 Stocks Gain 4.9%
 In Dec, 41.3a6 In Year
Oils Lead the December Advance While Mines Slowed
 Largest Appreciation For the Year ~

New York, Jan. 2--Rising for the ninth consecutive month, the nAAr- ket value of 100 representative coIn- mon stocks increased 4.0 per cent or 9e00, ,2le, 900 to 4l0, 0,600, ,2e6, 900 at the end of the month. The December appreciation was larger than the A164,Ol7.000 gain in the month of November.
 Ten of the thirteen sub-groups advanced, the alrgest gain in dol. lars being e9e2, ,S4e. 600 In the oils. On c percentage basis, the building shares gained 13.7 per cent, the oils l0.A per cent, the minutes eH per cent, the steels S.o per cent, the util- tiles B.0 per cent, the motors 6.3 per cent. the equipments 46 per cent, the rails 2.3 per cent, the electricals l.9 per cent and the foods 1 per cent. Declines of less than l per cent were recorded In the chemicals,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-02
PREPARES WELCOME

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 2.-(UP).-- The Connecticut State Grange, which opens its annual convention here Jan. 14, prepared a welcome for National Master Louis J. Taber, Columbus, Ohio. The convention will draw about 1900 persons to the ses- sions which will conclude on the 18th. Taber has been @ frequent visitor to Connecticut and was re- elected national master at the 1884 convention held at Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-02
SILVER, GOLD BASIS.

washingtCsa, Jan. 2 tUP)-7sacrs- tarv af the Treasury Henry MQr- eeisthau, Jr., today tiitited that thai united States had begun vinternaB-T :; tioiIal silver conferences with Fe. spect t0 use of both silver .eisd sgo!d ori & eo0fdinased basis asa Ai stsIn4ns7 afd Sf ii16iietafy vaiues gniged 72tf
 MorseSiishSWs susgestiopa was tltT d,rect. He merely referred question ers to President K06seyelt'g tc9n5 eressional message os May f22sI As34l which had indicated such course had been started.
 Ambassador pr. Don Francisco Castillo Najera and Eduardo suarea Secretary of treasury of Mexico conferred with Morgenthau Tor half hour shortly before noon ant departed with no comment otne'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-02
.J PONTS HELPED
 LIBERTY LEAGUE

washin s&on, Jan. 2-tUP)-The l uDupSnh FasAi1y of Wilmington. DelS Swss revealed today as the nan f,nanels aid to the American Eib- erty lea xue in Q report Of expendi- tures lied with the clerk of the house
 The report showed total receipts duraE iD35 of $463. IFS. and total ex. perti .unres of $309, ,e73. Members or the Dupont family contributed s2S.- 5Ul nd leaned 4il4,6O0 to the anti Ncg Deal organization during the ye Other contributors and lenders | lded John Raskob, former caia- 1 oal,,n manager for Alfred '. Smith.
 he democartic national commit tee alsho filed its annual report ~ showed disbursements of e50As34 receipts of 3525, ,e35, q cash balaaos
 ;. s22,7iO and unpaid obligaslena totaling $409,277.
 The republican national commit lee later filed it's report showing slrplus of e2e0. .4s0 and contribution curing last year of e4OI .45O. A tota cf aiee, ,ie0 was paid out in sess he report said.
 Among the chief contributes wer cur members of the Pew family ( New York and Philadelphia, co , I've in connection with the Sun Q
 .ompahy. Each of the four eontrl $ suted 10000. Their names vel [ IIsted as Mary Ethel Pew. J. Howass D Pew, Mabel Pew Myrin and ,. ' \ Few. Jr.
 Contributions of es.oo0 each d.il
 Ing the last three months Of q
 year were received from John
 Rockefeller. Jr., F. x. Weir and si q. Weir, the latter two from Pist ,f buFgh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-02
LOCAL MAN'SCAR
 DROPS NTOLAKE

New Milford, Conn, Jan. 2e(UP) - Edmund Develski, Waterbury. tri:d driving his automobile on the Ice covering Lake Candlewood today and it is now resting at the bottom of the lake. in % feet of water.
 Develski heard the Ice crack and leaped from the machine just be- fore it disappeared.
 He had been fishing with his father, Carl, and c friend. Vincent Luklnan, also of Waterbury.
 The dispatch above Is believed to refer to Edmund Develeskis, 70, who lives at @ Fox street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-02

In the miscellaneous industials and h the retail shares.
 Tn the twenlye monBS ended with December, the markf vaius oi the 100 stoclrs gained sslss ,oeg, 900 or 4I.3 per cent. The lartst anpre- citation was in tho mfrs, which added co per cent The eiiues ad- vanced 7o.1 DOT cert, thE Eelecsr,cals 70.7 per cent, the KnotGY o#4 per cent, the building thArd 6s.c per cent, the steels 4aT paricent. the chemicals $50 per cont, He misceI- laneous iAduktxialE s0.f pei cent the oils 2c.S per eent, the rgAn ". sasrss ',. 19.S per cent, the rails E PCT cent, the foods 1.0 per cent no tne Iail" road equipments t.1 p5cent.
 The following table Fows tne ex- tent of price chang Dy Groups during the year 1855
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-02
Stocks Novel Some Higher in Frst Session of New Yea
Business NelUs VeryA FaUorabLe For Market
Steels, Oils, Rails Jumped Aviation Shares Reacted
 on Profit Taking - Utilities Had Gains

than that the conference would b9yA resumed next Monday. m
 It was believed that further prdN gress in solving silver questions be- tween the United States and Mexi- co would be made at this mornings meeting.
 Tn answer to questions as 10 whether the United States and other silver producing countries should present 8 united front against the sterling managed cuE.g rency bloc, Morgenthau said; think 1t is the interest of silvetsa.a. < producing countries to work clCSckws, 1 together" n..e FL