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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

New York, July odd Lots: At
a loose end in downtown Manhattan
L loitered outside a shop where a
jeweler was selling a large stock of
miscellany at auction A youth
with apple cheeks bid 50 for the
surprise mystery package" and open
ed it then and there; he had bought a
bronze pocket toothpick, complete
with fob chain and bearing the in
scription. Harry, 1889" West
brook Peglers private lake on his
Connecticut estate has been dubbed
Lake Malice" Felix Ferry, the
exquisite Anglo-French producer of
girlesque shows will soon offer Lon
don a revue with the most distress
ing title in years: Ferry Tales of
1886" Young Jimmie Dohahue, one
of Manhattan's few authenticated
millionaire playboys, will finance the
show, adding another name to the
roster of earnest Social Register the
AS this is written Governor Leh-
man remains coy about running again
for the governorship, adding nothing
much to his original statement that
he would not be a candidate, yet all
the know-it-alls insist that he will
run without doubt l even saw
a wager of SIS to 81 placed today in
a printshop bistro, with the short
end of the bet put up by a man who
thought Lehman really intended to re
tire . If Lehman actually with
draws from politics it will startle and
engrOsS this reporter, because it will
r.
seen politician retire from any
other reason than the insistence of
the electorate I have viewed
the Louis-Schmeling fight picture
twice at the movies and each time
could not but remark the pokey pace
of the fight Oh film, when it was such
q hair-raiser and yell-inciter for those
who were present.
Now that the conventions are over,
the columnists are casting about for
some place else to go But they
see only the summer doldrums ahead,
without even good hanging to lure
them afield / went to neither
circus, but a collegiate reader sends
me an echo in the form of the word
ing on cryptic banner displayed re-
Gently at, of all places, the Yale class
reunion -. The placard read: "a
Vote for Mr.. Roosevelt is a Vote for
Mrs. Roosevelt" -.
And from the Philadelphia orgy
these ears, long attuned to travia,
caught Onl va story told by the flam-
buOyant ex-senator Tom Heflin Of
Alabama -. A pedagogue was be-
moaning to the parent of one of his
charges that the bOv could not be
made to stop saying II seen" -. The
father retorted: Don't worry about
that. I'd rather he said L seen when
he really seen something than to say
L saw when he amt saw nothing"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02
JULY

mans at Verdun, fact denied until
long after the war, when Winston
Churchill admitted 1t.
William Scavcr Woods. in "Colos-
sal Blundcrs of the World War;"
which we quoted here yesterday, also
has this to say of the Somme:
'TThe German commander-in-chie
knew the effort to pierce his line
would fail; but the British leaders
did not seem to sense it, and kept
up their costly assaults from mid
summer until the middle of Novem-
Der
"Thc failure to realize the facts the
situation were laid by Hindenburg
to lack of imagination
"a little imagination, for example,
might have led the British command
ers to suppose that mountainous and
elaborate preparations on a certain
sector for mighty assault would
cause the Germans to make equally
complete preparation for an impreg-
nable defense.
THAT, as matter of fact, was
what occurred The German lines
were equipped with bomb-proof caves
dug-outs and cellars where men took
refuge during the preliminary bomb
ardment and then rushed out as the
barragc lifted and moved down the
advancing British with hundreds of
machine guns as reapers NOW the
wheat"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02
ANSWERS

L. Chas. M. Johnson, State Treasur-
or, was appointed to this office on
November IT, 1882 by Governor o.
Max Gardner. MIR Johnson was born
in Burgaw April 9, 1891.
q popular form of sport along
about 1900. 1t was one of the features
OF musters and field day gatherings
tough, old gander would be tied by
his feet to a supple limb or pole. His
neck would be thoroughly CREASED or
soaped. Those entering the contest
would ride by on a running horse and
try to seize the gander by the head
and pull it off This was a very diff
ficult feat and often the rider would
be endorsed, much to the delight of
the crowd
3 Mrs. James Cowan who succeed
ed her hust and on his death in 1924
as Mayor of the City of Wilmington.
4. The county was first formed from
Albemarle in 1929 as a precinct. Along
with other acts which had established
precincts in the province the act OF
establishing Tyrrell was repealed on
April 8, 1854. In July of the next year
the Crown gave orders that these orr
Ginal acts be put in effect again and
all the precincts, or counties as they
were called then, reestablished. This
was done by the general assembly
which met on September II, 1855. Only
one county has been formed from the
original bounds of Tyrrell. This was
Washington county, erected in 1899
5. Hokc and Avery formed by the
general assembly of 1911. Hoke was
formed from Cumberland and Robe
son; Avery from Mitchell, Watauga
and Caldwell.
6. 1t was created in 1715 and Ed
ward Moseley was named colonial
treasurer. In 1749 the colony was di-
vided into two districts, the northern
and southern, with a treasurer for
each. Later seven districts were form
ed The district system was abandon
ed in 1884 and Mamucan Hunt, OF
Granville county was chosen state
treasurer. The term was for one year
This was changed to two years in
1885. The constitution of 1868 made
the term four years and made the Of
flee elective by the people.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

thought likely, the 1886 tobacco crop
should arnount to 414,OOO,OOO pounds,
as compared with the 1885 crop Of
SIT 900, 900, a decrease of 161 600, 900
pounds.
Talk of 26c Average.
Yet if the average price for this
years crop should amount to as much
as rs cents a pound, as many think
likely, the farmers would receive a
total of $1O7, 1000 for his years to-
baccO crop as compared with the $1l5,-
100000 they received last fall for their
577,O0O,000 pounds crop, for which
they received an average of only 20
cents a pound.
1t is agreed, of course, that those
farmers which make a speciality of
producing the higher grades of to-
bacco and who this year are able to
show good and uniform quality, will
be able to get from SO cents to rs
cents a pound for their tobacco and
in some cases probably more.
There is no doubt that the tobacco
crop this year would have been lar
ger than last year if all the farmers
had planted all the tobacco they plan
ned 10, ana especially IL the weather
had been favorable and the growth
normal. However, it is now generally
agreed that the crop will be at least
150,00O,OOO pounds less than the 1885
crop and that the average price paid
this fall will increase accordingly.
This in turn will mean that the to-
bacco farmers will receive just as
much for their tobacco this year as
last year, because of the smaller crop.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02
Good Price On
Tobacco Is Forecast
Continued from Page One)

SIT 100000 pounds of tobacco, of
which 572,OOO,OOO pounds were flue-
cured cigarette tobacco. The crop
brought an average of 2O.34 cents per
pound for the entire 1896 selling sea-
son, according to figures obtained to-
day from the State-Fcderal Crop Re
porting Service of the State Depart
ment of Agriculture.
Much Acreage Abandoned.
The drought which prevailed thrO-
ughout the tobacco growing counties
until the past two or three weeks
caused the abandonment of many
acres of tobacco or resulted in many
acres never being planted, it is gen
orally agreed 1t is also agreed that
many acres of tobacco which were
! planted will not produce more than
half normal crop, while many will
not produce any. Many farmers re-
planted their tobacco as many as five
times and had to water it for weeks
in order to keep it alive, officials of
the Department of Agriculture re-
port In some areas where there is
still a deficiency of rain, tobacco far
mers arc still having to water their
TOBACCO 10 Keep IL from burning up
in the fields.
AS the, result of the recent rains,
however, the present tobacco crop is
looking much better, though both
! growth and condition are irregular,
| these in the crop reporting service
here agree. They believe, however,
that with normal weather from now
on, the yield per acre should amount
to at least as much as the ten-year
| average of approximately 700 pounds
per acre, but that it will be far short
| of the 1885 yield of 935 pounds per
| acre, the heaviest yield ever recorded
in North Carolina.
| If there is a decrease of as much as
| $4,000 acres in the acreage planted to
| tobacco as compared with last year
when 618,OO0 acres were planted the
total acreage this year would amount
| to 100000, thought by many a good
estimate Of this years paintings. If
those 100000 acres yield an average
of 700 pounds to the acre, as is
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02
Today is the Day
By CLARK KINNAIRD
Copyright, 1886. for this Newspaper
by Central Press Association

Thursday, July ,; morning stars:
Mere AK. Saturn. Uranus, Mars.
Evening stars Venus, Neptune, Jupi-
ter Jupiter is again close to the
moon Zodiac sign: Cancer. Birth
stone ruby.
July >, 1874 William Goddard, edi-
tor of the Maryland Gazette, publish
ed at Annapolis, published an edito-
rial destined to have decisive eff
feet upon our history.
Goddard called for an independent
postal system in opposition to that
of the British government, because
letters carried by post riders of the
Crown were subjected to tax and par
ticularly to espionage, and he pre-
scented plan of operation.
The editorial was circularized
throughout the colonies and caused
the establishment of constitutional"
post routes between Portsmouth. N.
II. and Williamsburg, Va, over which
flowed the secret correspondents
which finally drew the principal col
onies into cooperative union and
made successful Revolution pos
sible. Goddard himself was given
the job of opening up roads and post
routes.
You lcok in vain in most histories
for mention of Goddard's name
Born in Connecticut in 174O, he es-
tablished the first printshop at Prov
idence, where he established the Ga
zette, and was a pioneer in journal
ism in New York and Philadelphia
before going to Annapolis.
Is Years Ago Today-The World
War ended. The United States was
in state of war with Germany as
long as Great Britain or France, for
it was not until this date that Presi-
dent Harding officially proclaimed
the war at end. The armistice had
prolonged, of course, by the differ
ences in Congress over the peace
treaty.
Thus it is that thousands of men
who did not enlist in the Army or
Navy until after Nov. IL, 1918 are
rated as war veterans.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02
TO-DAY IN HISTORY

1H76 Continental Congress adopt
ed the resolution of Independence
passed the 4th.
1853 - Confederacy's Gen. John
Hunt Morgan made one of his ia
nous raids across the Ohio which
aroused so much alarm in the north.
1866-Bill introduced in U. S. House
of Representatives for admission of
Canada into the Union.
1881 President Garfield shot
in Washington railway station-died
in September.
1932-Germany's Steel Helmets
armys second in command offered
his resignation because ne had dis
covered he was partly Jewish.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Cardinal George w. Mundelein of
Chicago, born in New York City, 81
years ago
Michael J. McDermott, Chief of the
Division of Current Information, u
S. Dept. Of State, born at Peabody,
Mass, AZ years ago.
Hubert d. Stephens Of Miss, for
mer member Of the Reconstruction
Corp, and onetime u. S. senator,
born at New Albany, Miss, 81 years
ago
DR.. Frederick F. Kcppel, president
of the Carnegie Corporation, born in
New York, 81 years ago.
Lewis w. Douglas Of Arizona, for
mer Director Of the Budget, born at
Bisbee, Ariz AZ years ago.
Ralph ii. Isham Of Princeton, N.
j., noted book collector, born in New
York City, 46 years ago.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02
II TODAY =
TODAY's ANNIVERSARIES

1714-Christopher Gluck, German
operate composer, born. Died Nov.
Is, 1857
1s21-Sir Charles Upper. Cana
dian statesman. born. Died Oct. 80,
1915.
1910 - Francis Amasa Walker,
Union officer. teacher, noted econo-
mist Yale professor, president OF
the Mass. Institute of Technology,
son of a famed political economist,
born in Boston. Died Jan. D, 1897.
1s42-Charles Chaille-LOng, soldier
and diplomat in the Egyptian army,
noted African explorer. born in SOM
erset Co. Md Died March "a. 1917.
1864--Walter Williams. Missouri
newspaper editor, University of Mis-
souri, dean of journalism and the uni
versity's president, who, himself, new
er went to college, born at Boonyille,
Mo. Died at Columbia, Mo, July %,
1915
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02
IT'S TRUE

The Russian Soviet anthem, the
Internationale, was written by two
Frenchmen who were never in Rus
STA and weren't Communists
Francis Scott Key didn't name his
song The Star Spangled Banner. He
published it under the title Defense
of Fort McHenry.
You haven't five fingers on your
hand! Strictly speaking, a human
has four fingers and thumb, or five
digitS.
There are rainbows at night! The
lunar rainbow is infrequently report
ed, however, owing to the relatively
feeble light of the moon.
Animals used to be sentenced to
the gallows in England in regular
court procedure. One was executed
for theft of a minister's purse.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Back Page

l. The system by which Claudius
Ptolemy tried to explain celestial
motions.
>. Missouri.
3. Mrs. Sophia Snow.
4. The Indian Ocean.
5. Italy.
6. No.
Z. 1902.
8. Fifty-one.
3. The exact and organized know
ledge of the distribution of phen-
omena on the surface of the earth.
10. The King of Italy.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02
EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.

Having qualified as Executor of the
Estate of Mrs. Ida Grissom Brewer,
deceased, late of Vance County, North
Carolina, this is to notify all persons
having claims against the estate of
said deceased to exhibit them to the
undersigned at his residence in
Townsville Township on or before the
18th day of July, 1887, or this notice
will be pleaded in bar to their re-
covcry.
Persons indebted to said estate will
please make immediate payment.
This End day of July, 1896.
DAVID ALTON GRISSOM,
Executor.
Perry & Kittrell, Attorneys,
Henderson NJ c.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02
TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

Today's native is strong and steady
and by industry and square dealing
becomes comfortably situated in the
declining years of life. More than
this, he will furnish comfort to friends
and kindred. Honor and esteem will
follow his path in life and the world
will be better for his having lived
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

wt.. =. :. :, It :. Isa =. :. ,..A-r.. No. z.

REMEMBERING THE POOR: When
thou cuttest down thine harvest in
thy field and hast forgot a sheaf in
the field. thou shalt not go again to
fetch it, It shall be for the stranger,
for the fatheglesS. and for the widow:
that the Lord thy God may bless thee
in all the work OF thineS hands,
Deuteronomy 24:19.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
BY FRED H. MAY

1. Was the present State Treasurer
elected or appointed to office?
z. What was "Gander Pulling?"
3. Who was the first woman mayor
in North Carolina?
q. When was Tyrrell county formed
abolished and reestablished?
5. What are the two youngest coun-
ties in the State?
6. When was the office of treasurer
created
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02
FIRST WORLD WAR DAY-BY-DAY

FIRST WORLD WAR DAY-BY-DAY
20 Years Ago Today-The British
attack on the Somme eased for day,
of necessity. for every regiment of
every division had been shattered in
the first days terrific impact The
British losses there were correspond
ingly greater than those of the Ger
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

Sir William II. Bragg, British sci
enlist and Nobel prizewinner, born
IA years ago.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

William Edward Billy Behr, five
months old son of Lieut.. and Mrs.
Howard H. Behr of Anderson, S. c.,
has already spent 81 hours of his
short life flying with his parents to
such distant points as New York City
and Kenne, N. H. He was first taken
sound of the motor puts Billy to sleep,
and at nights his parents turn on the
vacuum cleaner motor to make him
sleep soundly. II have to solo the
young man when he's six years DID,
says Lieutenant Behr.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

LAST CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR
old mattress made new for $500.
Harris Mattress Co., Roanoke
Rapids, N. G. lift
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

S47 NORTH GARNETT STREET
you get the best motor oil 11-15-25c
quart. Greases, patching, tires,
tubes, kerosene oil, white gas for
cars, trucks, stoves and camps
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

FOR SALE TWO OR THREE GOOD
fresh milk cows. L. j. Harrington,
Route 1, Henderson, N. c. 3O-3ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

PIANOS. PIANOS PIANOS. PIANO
tuning until Sept. 1, So Good used
pianos for sale, first class shape
Prices from $40 to $50. These
pianos can be bought on easy terms
if desired. We make free delivery.
Jasper r. Collins, Route 1, Hender-
son, Phone 3712. 2-2ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

SPECIAL LOW SUMMER PRICES
on our complete line Of new and
used furniture, rugs, floor coverings,
stoves and ranges. Home Furniture
Exchange, corner Garrett and
Montgomery streets. 23-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING
delicious and refreshing, apple
cider on draft. The Smoke Shop Pot
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

SPECIAL LOW PRICES ON MAT
tresses, all cotton, $4.95; combina-
ton, 1895; single mattresses, $295.
We sell new mattresses only. Home
Furniture Exchange, corner Gar
nett and Montgomery street 23-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

FREE TUITION NOW AVAILABLE
Six scholarships in presswork, sub
jcct to Immediate acceptance and
certain requirements. No scholar
ship available in other departments
which include linotype, monotype,
and hand composition. Training
available in these departments on
the usual terms. Why not be a
pressman or printer? For full in
formation with reference to scholar
ships and training in other depart
ments, write v. c. Garriott. South
ern School of Printing, 1914 South
ST., Nashville, Tennessee.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

A HENDERSON BUSINESS School
training will help you to tie sure of
yourself and sure of your future
Fail term September 7. 5
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

WANTED TO RENT TO FAMILY
without children modern unfurnish-
ed five room apartment in the
Stonewall. Heat furnished, incinera-
tor. Apply in person 215 Young Ave.
-thurs-Sat-tt
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02
WANT ADS
Get Results

FOR RENT = THE AMERICAN
Tourist Camp on Raleigh Road. See
j. WI Jenkins. 2-3ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

SPOT. CASH FOR GOLD AND SILL
yer. Gold buyer located at our store
Thurs, Fri, Saturday, July 2, 3, 4.
Hours to Z. Peoples Drug Store.
1-2ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

WANTED TO BUY, 100000 4-4'' DRY
oak boards. Boydton Mfg. Co.,
Boydton, Virginia. 26-Sti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

new, has long wheelbase, dual tires,
body, cab and 1886 license tag Call
G. w. Johnson, At Corbitt Motor
Truck Company. 1-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-07-02

WANTED TWO OR THREE ROOM
furnished apartment, suitable for
light housekeeping. Write "B-20"
care Daily Dispatch. 2-3ti
Evening star., 1936-01-08
RELIEF UNIT is MERGED
WITHD. c. GOVERNMENT

The staff of the Public Assistance
Division of the District, heretofore
temporary emergency agency, is being
merged with the regular District ad
ministration, and with adoption of
classification for them some may enjoy
increases in pay, it was announced to-
day.
The Civil Service Commission has
agreed to adoption Of its examinations
for any new appointments or replace
ments of workers in the division. and
those now there will pe covered" into
the plan, as applied to most District
employees.
The regular District personnel. how
ever, has no civil service status" such
as applies in the Federal establish
ment.
There now are nearly 400 members
of the Public Assistance Division, for
merly known as the Emergency Relief
Division. The 1887 budget calls for
reduction of this force by nearly half.
Evening star., 1936-01-08
BY WILLIAM A. BELL, JR.,
STAFF Correspondent OF The Star.

FORT BELVOIR, Va, January g.
Three men and dog were waiting to-
day for tug to pull their gravel barge
from the middle of the Potomac,
where they have been virtually
stranded for nearly two weeks.
Ice which locked the craft like a
ship in polar regions has disappeared.
but the barge has no power and must
wait for tow.
A skiff driven by an outboard motor
went out yesterday from the Bureau
of Fisheries station here, taking food
and coal oil for the group.
The provisions were the first to
reach the barge Sidney since New
Year day. That was the only time
courage faltered in the hearts Of the
men out there. Jagged chunks of ice,
like concrete slabs, stove a hole in the
barge. Water was coming in in a
stream big around as your arm," &C
cording to Cecil Wright. captain.
Plod Over Ice.
Wright and half his crew. Ben Huf-
ham of Wilmington, N. c., set out to
walk across the ice for help, their only
chance in their desperate plight.
George Rolf, who gives his address as
mostly anywheres," and Spook, the
dog, stayed aboard, anxiously watch
ing their shipmates as they slithered
across the frozen river
It was a long walk and bitter cold.
but the ice held, and after plodding
more than a mile and half Wright
and Huffman reached a house little
to the north of the deserted amuse-
ment park at Marshall Hall. There
they telephoned for help. A Navy rug
came the next day. smashing its way
through the ice and bringing food, in
cluding chickens, and repair materials
Meanwhile Wright and Huffman had
walked back to the Sidney. The water
was coming in faster now. They
hacked hole in the ice and patched
the old wooden hull with rough planks.
A wheeling boiler was fired up and
pumps threw the icy food back into
the river. That did the trick till the
Navy tug came.