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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-31
They Want Finger in Distri-
button of State Unem-
lployment Commits
sion Patronage
'FATHERLY' ATTITUDE
BY SENATOR BAILEY
Mrs. Spillman Inclined To
Listen Attentively to SEN
ator's Words; Legislature
May Modify Commission
if 1t Gets Too Deeply Into
Politics
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In the Sir Walter Hotel.
n, - RASK ERVTTT.
nv i. {

Raleigh, Dec. 31-Several of the
members of Congress from North
Carolina are already trying to horn
in" on the new Unemployment Insur-
ance Commission and are Suggest
ing" to Chairman Charles G. Powell
tht he fix quotas for each congress
ional district and consult the con-
gressmen in these districts in ap-
pointing employees, it was learned here
today. It is known that at least one
congressman has written Chairman
Powell to this Internationally, a
congressman who has been very I'M
friendly to Governor J. C. B. Eth
ringhaus while reports are that some
four or five other congressman have
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-31
Chang Gets
Ten Years
For ReU0lt

Marking, Dec. 31-(AP)-Chang
Hsueh-Liang was sentenced to ten
years in prison and lost his civil
rights for five years for leading
a military rebellion and imprisOn-
ing Chang Kai-Shek, authOrita-
tive sources reported today
At the same time, Hankow foreign
dispatches described fresh outbreaks
of disturbances west of Sianfu, the
Continued on Page Two)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-31
HitLerNOzV
Speeding
Fascist Aid

Berlin, Dec. 31-(AP)-Adolf Hit
Ter was reported in diplomatic quar-
ters today to be taking advantage of
the delay in non-intervention negotia-
tions to speed up movement of Nazi
volunteers to Fascist Spain.
Germany r. portedly was unlikely to
call a one-sided truce in the face Of
reports volunteers were still continu-
ing to join the Socialist troops from
other countries.
The Nazi PR IS reported departure
of Madrid sympathizers from Scot
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-31
Several Members of Cabi-
net Reported Preparing
To.Return to Ma
tion's Capital
VICIOUS DOGS ARE
LOOSED AT FRONT
Socialist Troops Use Fero-
cious Animals Against Re-
bells and Come Near To
w inni n g Engagement
With CANNES AS Ally of
Army Force There

Madrid, Dec. 3l.-(AP)-SOcial-
list Spanish armies fought against
time in the dying hours of the old
year today to shut off insurgent
supplies from the west and drive
back the besieges of Madrid.
The time element was vital be-
cause of a rebel drive from the
South, which the government said
was German reinforced.
There was no hint of respite i'm
the eight weeks siege of Madrid,
or in the international civil war;
itself.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-31
$12,0OO,0OO SLASH
|NTELEPHONE RATE
A. T. & T. Cuts Long Dis
tance Charges Over Its
Network of Lines

Washington, Dec. 31.-The Federal
Communications Commission announc
ed today that tariffs covering drastic
reductions in interstate long-distance
telephone rates totalling $4,000, 900 on
an annual basis, have been filed with
it by the American Telephone and
Telegraph Company These reductions
will take effect on January Is, 1887,
over that company's entire "long
lines" system, in compliance with its
recently announced agreement to re-
duce it's rates by that amount with
out the necessity of formal rate hear
ings by the commission. This public
no-.o
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-31
Observers Think Assur-
ances Were Sent Back
That Tacoma Lad
is Safe and Well
MOTHER AND SISTER
ARE MUCH QUIETER
DR.. Mattson, Lads Father.
Denies He Has Made Any
Statements Kidnaper Had
Been Contacted; New Spir-
it of Confidence in House
hold Now

Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 31-(AP)-
The family of kidnapped Charles
Mattson held to a cheerful silence
today, amid assertions from Varl-
GUS sources the SIS. 600 ransom
had been paid; the oy would be
released immediat and the
father had failed Ia contact the
abductOr.
The apparent cheerfulness of
the family stood out and some
observers took this to fOreshadOW
an early return of the ten-year-Old
youth, carried from his sumptu-
Gus home Sunday night by be-
wiskered pistoI-wielding abductOr
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-31
Arms Ban In
To
Face Battle
Limit to Embargo
Would Be Injected
| ntO Permanent
Neutrality Act

Washington, DEC. 81 (AP)--Al-
though congressional leaders agreed
to a quick resolution banning arms
shipments to participants in civil
wars, a battle doomed today over
making embargoes in the permanent
neutrality act mandatory or discre-
tionary.
president Roosevelt seeks broad
discretionary power, but Senator Van
denburg, Republican, Michigan, last
night called for mandatory legislation
as far as possible.
Vandenburg conceded munitions
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-31

Madrid, Dec. s1.-s(AP) = Several
members of the Spanish Socialist cab
met were reported today planning to
return to Madrid to maintain closer
contact with the besieged capital
The possibility government offices
might reopen in the center of the civil
war zone was viewed optimistically in
some sources as sign of reviving
confidence the 54-day Fascist siege
ultimately would be rescinded.
Defense of the capital has been IN
the hands of General Jose Miaja, de-
Tense junta head since November H..
Rain and cold weather halted fight
ing today in the trenches near Madrid
FEROCIOUS DOGS LOOSED
BY LOYALISTS ON REBELS
Avila, Spain, Dec. 31.-(AP)-Fero-
cious dogs loosed by Socialist militia
men during hand-to-hand fighting
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-31
OUR WEATHER MAN

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
Weddings
BENEvENTo-DIANA

The wedding of Miss Edith M. Diana, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Louis Diana of Kenyon street and Phillip v. Benevento, son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Benevento of Watertown avenue took place this morning at g o'clock at Our Lady of Lourdes church. Rev. Joseph Valdambrini officiated at the cere- mony and also celebrated the nup- tial mass which followed. Mrs. An- drew M. DiPietro attended the bride as matron of honor and Er- nest Benevento was best man.
 The bride wore a gown of white brocaded velvet, Queen Anne Style with a long skirt ending in a train and her veil of tulle was styled with 8 Juliet cap. She carried an arm bouquet of lilies of the valley, gar denias and orchids. The matron of honor's gown was of royal blue slip per satin trimmed with dubonnet velvet and she carried an old faSh- toned bouquet of lilies of the val- ley, roses and orchids. The dress of the brides mother was rust crepe and the bridegroom's mother wore a black chiffon dress.
 A reception for about twenty five guests was held at Bosco hall fol- lowing the ceremony. Out of town guests were in attendance from New Haven and Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League
Locate "Ft" Frst-Players Keep Bidding Low Until Trump
 Is Set, Then Proceed to Grand Slam Contract

One of the things upon which modern bidding methods place much stress is the necessity of finding 8 "fit" in suits before either player gives force. Bitter experience with heavy penalties has taught contract players the importance of knowing in what suit a hand can be played before the bidding reaches too high a level.
 This is one reason why almost all bridge players nowadays plan the one over one, in the early stages, and why jump bids are so significant and always imply "ht."
 In today's hand, Miss Mildred Hall and Aaron o. Miller, playing at the Sheridan Bridge Club, New York, in a rubber game, reached a grand slam contract by a wise ap- plication of these rules.
 While there are other roads to the grand slam, the bidding of Miss Hall and Miller was very fine. Note that East, Miller, did not force on the first round. The reason was that no fit had yet been developed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
Weddings
Hospital Aid Society WiHArrange Future EUents

The regular quarterly meeting of the St. Mary's Hospital Aid society will be held next Monday afternoon, October 19, at 3 o'clock at the nurses home, South Elm street, Mrs. Joseph McGinniss, president, presid- ing. Final plans will be discussed for the annual donation day which will be on Thursday, October 29. at the hospital. Donations of non-per- ishable foodstuffs or money will be acceptable.
 Arrangements will also be made for large food sale, the first Sat- urday in December, the 5th, the proceeds of which will be used for the Christmas party for the chil- dren who attend St. Maryis Hospital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
Lyman BeecherStouUeG GiDes Address At Won1en's Club

Progress of the best sellers in the literary world and resume of their background was given to the mem bers of the Waterbury Women's club in an address given yesterday by Lyman Beecher Stowe, writer and lecturer. MT. Stowe was for- merly managing editor of Double day, Doran Publishing firm and told briefly of the wide scope of material which is presented to such a firm in the course Nof 8 year and the task of selecting the worth while copy. The greater portion of the copy is secured from regular authors. The speaker traced his early career in the world of books and spoke of his association with Mark Twain who started him on his career by giving him many let- ters of introduction to prominent publishers.
 Picking a best seller from the flood of manuscripts which come to 8 publishing house is 8 practi- cal impossibility," MT. Stowe said. 'aThe best the editor can do is to guess what people are going to like, and often enough the guess of the seasoned editor is no better than that of the neophyte. I think, however, that all best sellers have at least three perceptive quali- ties. The first is clarity, by which I mean the book has one central theme or idea which stands out and is well developed. A second is sincerity, Q feeling on the part of the author that what he or she is doing is well worth doing, a feeling amounting to deep con- viction. The third is humanity, an appeal to the heart of man. kind, to the elemental emotions. A book must be alive, in other words, and if it is 1t does not mat ter much what other faults it may have. All the literary virtues in the world won't make a book go if it is dead in idea or conception"
 MT. Stowe gave as an illustra- tion of the last point Tumulty's book about Woodrow Wilson. His company was not enthusiastic about the idea, but told MT. Stowe to in- vestigate the matter if he wanted to. MT. Stowe looked up MT. Humility, found that the first three or four chapters which were written were full of faults, but found in addi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
SOLUTION TO PREVIOUS CONTRACT PROBLEM
T0day's Contract Problem
-Orrichio photo.

Equally. West did not force on the second round,, but contented herself with the simple bid of two clubs. She had a singleton in her partners bid suit.
 After the club bid, however, East could force. West then showed the spade control with a bid of three spades, confident that her partner had a "f1t" in either clubs or dia- monds. When East jumped to five clubs, she knew where the fit" was, and bid the grand slam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Contract Bridge
ELT0N C0NTRACT CLuR

Top scorers in the Friday session of the Elton Contract clubs con- ducted by Mrs. William Sherman Smith were: Mrs. Thomas Tobin and Mrs. G. w. Swentor, 106; Mrs. Robert Strohacker and Mrs. R. D. Schroeder, 1031k and Mrs. Raymond Poulsen and Mrs. Thomas Collins, 1O3h; and east and west, Mrs. Idris Anderson and Mrs. John Vaill, 121; Mrs. William Faeth and Mrs. James walsh, 1O2ik and Mrs. William De- lage and Mrs. George Moeller, sub stituting for Mrs. Mauric Surface, 98.
 The standing to date is as fol- lows: North and south, Poulsen- Col- lins, 22; Strohacker-Schroede 204; and east and vast, Walsh-Faeth, 210h and Alderson-Vaill, 197.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14

A food sale will be sponsored by the D. A. R. tomorrow starting at 10 o'clock at Grieve, Bisset and Holland Company. The committee in charge includes: Miss Josephine Somers, Mrs. Ransford Harrison, Mrs. Benjamin Hubbell, Mrs. Fred erick A. Calkins, and Miss Harriet A. Coe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14

Clinic. It is hoped to make this one of the largest sales of this kind ever conducted by the society.
 Onacers, directors and members of the Hospital Aid are urged to attend the meeting next Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
Ted .ShalOn Addresses Students To-naorrouv

Ted Shawn, who is to appear in Ehis city tomorrow night with his ensemble of men dancers in the first of the Waterbury Fine Arts Series sponsored by the Mattatuck Musical Arts society, will arrive here early tomorrow afternoon, ac- cording to word received from him. He is scheduled to address the stu dents at St. Margaret's school for girls during the afternoon.
 Mir. Shawn's appearance in this city will be his only Connecticut recital this season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14

The opening lead of the club five was won by West with the nine. The singleton heart was led. A heart was returned and ruffed with the ten of clubs.
 West re-entered the dummy with a trump and ruffed another heart with the ace of trump. A small diamond was ruffed in dummy.
 The last trump was picked up and the rest of the hearts played. The losing spade in dummy was discarded on the ace of diamonds, and the grand slam was in.
 (Couyright, 1886, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14

The Concordia Ladies society will sponsor card party on Friday eve- ming at Concordia hall. Prizes will be awarded at each table. Mrs. Fred w. Slator- and Mrs. Hugo Lange will be in charge of the af- fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
CORNELL CoNTRAcT CLUB

Top scorers in the Tuesday eve- ming session of the Cornell Contract Club were: Richard Morgan and Fred Pickles, 90 1-2; Mrs. Charles Dunlap and Mrs. Edward Birdsall, 89; and East and West: Miss Rhea Aubertin and Mrs. Frederick Wil- Hams, 951k; and Raymond Phaneuf and D. F. O'Connor, 84h.
 The standing to date is as fol- lows: Levin-O O,Meara, 4561k; Kelly Deeley, 417; Wrenn- -Reisinger, 4131a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

In the Waterville group of the Cornell Contract Club conducted yesterday afternoon by Mrs. John c. Moriarty top scorers were: Mrs. John Lynch and Mrs. William Con- nell, 3911; Mrs. James Largay and Miss Rachel Hengeveld, 341z and East and West: Mrs. Edward Cook son and Mrs. Leon Totten 36h and Mrs. William Rooney and Mrs. Jo- seph McArdle, 32.
 The official standing is as fol- lows: Cookson- -Totten, 178; Connell- Lynch, 159h; and Duncan-Crane, 158h.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14
Personal:
Catholic Club Dance October g

Slang are rapidly progressing for BhO- second annual dinner dance of She Sacred Heart Catholic club. The event has been scheduled for next Friday evening, October 23rd and win he held at Wright's Inn in Rlainville.
 The general chairman of the ar- arrangements is John Collins while Arthur Blum is acting as chairman Of the dance committee. They are being assisted by Miss Margaret Howard, Mary Dillon and Don Howard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-14

ton that Wilson's secretary had succeeded in getting into words vivid human portrait of a man gen- erally believed to be a human icicle. The manuscript was syndicated, then published, and sold well over the 100000 mark, he said.
 Anthony Adverse" is the great est of the modern best sellers, MT. Stowe said, and the great anomaly of modern literature, in that in a world of speed and hurry, it is the longest novel for many decades and still is the most popular book for years. It has sold over 75O,00O copies in this country and more than million altogether. "Gone With the Wind" another long nov- el, is rJnner-up at present, with a sale of more than 500,00O and still going strong. In quoting these fig ureS, MT. Stowe pointed out that 8 sale of 5000 is considered good, 10,- 900 excellent, and anything over 10000, a runaway"
 Lawrence's Seven Pillars of Wis dom," of which the first manuscript was stolen, and the second burned by the author because he didn't like it, has sold more than 25O, 900. Sinclair Lewis's "It Can't Happen Here" is over the 100000 mark and still selling well, he said. Mrs. Lindbergh's Worth to the Orient" is now over 250,0O0 copies, and go- ing well yet. Publishers are bet ting, MT. Stowe said, that it will eventually top Col. Lindbergh's story of his flight to Paris, called 'We," which sold 100000 copies.
 The Abbie children's book, Around the World in Il Years" is up to 80,000 copies and still in demand. George Santyanna's "The Last Puritan" has sold 165, 5000 CO., pies.
 A surprise party was rendered Francis Murphy at his home on Hamilton avenue Saturday by his classmates. The guest of honor was presented with many beautiful gifts. Those present were: Richard Cas- man, Harold Johnson, Clarence Wells, Daniel Carmody, Nicholas DiJoseph, William Hayes, John Bowling, Jery Greco, Louis Volpe, Maurice Fitzgerald, Jack Murphy, Bog Murphy, Frederick and Francis Murphy.
Evening star., 1936-01-12

Continued on Sixth Page.)
Evening star., 1936-01-12

the causes Of war initiated by the So
cial Science Research Committee at
the University Of Chicago. It is en-
tirely factual and carefully docu-
mented. It is not. by any stretch Of
the imagination, light reading.
A second book on world affairs that
deals with the East Is "China's Mil
hons," by Anna Louise Strong, issued
by Knight Publications. This work
was first published in 1928 and the
present edition is simply bringing
up to date. The narrative is that of
the Chinese revolution from 1927 to
1885. In an Introduction John Cour-
nos remarks that he is at odds with
Miss Strong's other books from the
point Of view Of style, but comedies
this work to be admirably written.
Evening star., 1936-01-12

He continues that his reasons for
disliking her past style is that the
reader has had to be conscious of her.
rather than her work. The present
reviewer Is curious to know why Mr..
Cournos, good critic, excepts
"China's Millions" from this objection,
for, despite its important narrative, it
reads with personal vociferation-as
does so many books written by women
who are more capable as bearers of
light into benighted lands than as
artists. Miss Strong is clearly a cru
sader-a vigorous cruSader-and a
noisy one.
IN THE CAUSES OF WAR" we have
one more symposium on that obvi-
Gus question. This time the contribu-
tors are Dean Inge, Lord Beaverbrook,
G. D. H. Cole. Sir Josiah Stamp, Sir
Norman Angel, Aldous Huxley, Mai.
Douglas and Sir Austen Chamberlain.
The work is published by the Telegraph
Press.
History Of sort brings out of the
shelf's farthest corner an interesting
volume, and that is They Die But
Once" by James B. ONeil. 1t pur-
ports to be the "reminiscences of one
JEFF AXE, living dweller in the San
Fernando Valley of California, as told
in that venerable pioneers own
language-for JEFF is named as one
of the last of the old-timers. His
memories include wagon trip to the
gold fields from Arkansas taken in
the year 1853, the Civil War, prospect
ing, cattle-raising. fighting Of a num-
Der of varieties. folklore, episodes of
casual horror illustrative of frontier
conditions. and even other things.
The language is racy and seems to
have an authentic flavor. The book
certainly is very readable. 1t is a
knight Publications work.
In poetry we find one fairly meri-
torious volume, Cirrus From the
West" by Paul Southworth Bliss. 1t
is book of nature poetry, and while
it must be abSolved from any taint of
sophistication, it has certain hon.
esty and taste in its recording Of re-
membered scenes and sensations. 1t
is illustrated rather nicely with wood
Evening star., 1936-01-12

or BOOKS on the World War in
cluded in our reprehensibly de-
layed list there are two from the
American viewpoint. The flrst is an
important one, Is 1t belongs to the
Evening star., 1936-01-12

cuts by Harold J. Matthews. It Is
published by the Lakeside Press.
In fiction we acknowledge "Ivalu
the Eskimo Wife," which has been
waiting for review since November IA.
It's author is Peter Freuchen and its
publisher Lee Furman. It is the story
of an Eskimo girl from her childhood
to her marriage. les merit derives
chiefly from the fact that it deals
with what are called native customs
and that it is unpretentiously written.
With the exception of Whitaker's
Almanac for 1885 this brings US to the
end of the heaps and heaps Of badly
treated books. Whitaker's Almanac,
in case you want to know, Is pub
lished in England. It contains the
new Parliament.
Evening star., 1936-01-12

Earnest efforts Of political leaders
bore fruit finally and the States were
asked to send representatives to
Philadelphia in 1887 to revise the
Articles of Confederation.
Washington was among the earliest
arrivals. On May 13 the Pennsyl-
vania Cavalry met the Revolutionary
Philadelphia, where the welcoming
populace lined the streets amid joy
GUS bell-ringing and gun salutes.
Their delight turned to disappoint-
ment when on the opening day Of the
convention, May IA, only Virginia and
Pennsylvania were fully represented.
During the ensuing IL days other
delegates struggled in, while their
more prompt associates met for in
formal discussions and found dis
traction in the many dinners, con-
certs and "tea -drinkings" of fashion,
able Philadelphia. Finally on May
Is q quorum of seven States was
present.
THE convention assembled at the
Pennsylvania State House, now
Independence Hall. Washington oc-
cupied huge chair facing the dele
gates and scholarly James Madison
sat near him, taking notes of the pro-
ceedings. Many other distinguished
statesmen answered the roll. Vir-
ginia sent its handsome Governor,
Edmund Randolph. Pennsylvania
was represented by Gouverneur Nor
ris and fiery James Wilson. Alexander
Hamilton was one of New York's dele
gates and Ellbridge Gerry, later Vice
President of the United States, came
to speak for Connecticut.
The assembly, composed principally
Of lawyers, planters and business men,
boasted eight signers of the Declara-
ton of independence and many Con-
federation Congressman. Its eldest
member was DR.. Franklin, q patriarch
OF 81.
Only IS of the "A representatives
appointed came to the meetings.
There never were more than IL
"States" present and Rhode Island
refused to send delegates. Average
attendance was about 80 for many
members went home at various times,
some never to return.
To ensure absolute secrecy until the
Constitution was drafted, sentries
we're placed outside the convention
room. The curiosity of the people
and the press necessitated extreme
precautions and several delegates
were appointed to attend jovial DR..
Franklin In the evenings lest, in con-
vivial conversation, he inadvertently
reveal the convention proceedings.
Franklin and Washington were the
Evening star., 1936-01-12
BOOKS RECEIVED
Non-Fiction.

OVER THE HEADS OF CONGRESS.
BY Dorothy Frooks. New York:
Thomas Nelson g. Sons.
VARIOUS INTIMATE ESSAYS. BY
Adelaide Margaret Delany. Phila-
delphia: Harris & Partridge, Inc.
POPULISM IN THE OLD Do
MINION. Virginia Farm Politics,
1885-1900. BY william Bu Bose
Sheldon. Princeton: Princeton
University Press.
ESSAYS IN HONOR OF WILLIAM
E. DODD. Edited by Avery Craven.
Chicago: University of Chicago
Press.
MANNERS IN BUSINESS. BY Eliza
beth Gregg MacGibbon. New York:
The Macmillan Co.
ROYAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BRIT
ISH COLONIAL GOVERNORS,
1670-1776. Collated and edited by
Leonard Woods Labaree. New
York: D. Appleton Century Co.
POOR MANS HOBBY. BY Robert
John Bayer. Chicago: Argus
Book Shop.
and forever. BY Esther Morgan
Mccullough. New York: Gotham
House.