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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
SUNDAYS YESTERDAYS

Feb. %, 1888 Samuel Pepys was
born in London, where he became an
immortal writer without intending tC
become one. He had been dead 122
years when a clergyman, Rev. j
Smith, discovered and deciphered the
six Pepys diaries in shorthand. Be
cause Pepys never intended them fol
publication. much Of their contents
can't be published-too literal to be
literature. He was only 26 when he
gave up keeping the diaries, yet he
lived to be 20.
Feb. %, 1685-Pepys was still alive
when George Frederick Handel, born
this date in Hanover, first attracted
attention in Britain. The Messiah
was written in London and filed away
by Handel. who had no idea of pro.
ducing it when he wrote it, due to
the unfavorably reception given ear.
lier compositions. Discouraged, he
was on the verge of returning to Ger.
many when he received g pressing in.
vitation to produce music festival
and in it he hesitantly introduced
1.-THE Messiah" It Immediately achiev
ed success and won him fame. It re-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
TODAY,S YESTERDAYS

Feb. %, 1631-Thanksgiving Day
was observed in Plymouth colony. Be
cause of a food-scarcity, the date had
been proclaimed q fast-day. But a
long overdue ship came in, this was
observed instead as the first Thanks
giving. Thereafter, the festival was
observed annually on a variable date.
Feb. 90, 17S2--George Washington
was IL days old, for he was born on
February II, 1872. A calendar change
years later assigned his birthday to
the later date. He was red-haired and
wore an 1-2 hat and ivory false
teethl He often complained that
these hurt him abominably, and he
resorted to strong rotations of port
wine to relieve the discomfort. When
they became discolored, Washington
complained to the maker, and was
told drinking too much port wine
was responsible. The teeth have much
to do with the stern expression Wash
ington has in all his later portraits,
1t is claimed.
Feb. %, 1788-John Stuart Skinner
was born in Baltimore. where he es-
tablished the first farm magazine
The American Farmer and the first
outdoor sports magazine-American
Turf Register-in the country He
was with Francis Scott Key on the
mission that suggested the latter's
star Spangled Banner" and was
chosen by Marquis de Lafayette to
manage the 10000 acre tract granted
him by Congress.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
DE PROROK WILL BE
AT WOMAN'S COLLEGE


Greensboro. Feb. % Halle Sclassie
himself gave Count Byron de Prorok,
explorer, adventurer, and author. who
is a member Of the geographic socie-
ties Of America, England, France, and
Egypt, permission to penetrate "the
forbidden country" Of Northern AT
RIGA. Dc Prorok' will give All illustrat-
ed lecture OH 1.-THE Slave Trade i'll
Ethiopia" at the Woman's College of
tho University Of North Carolina
"Wednesday evening. February 26, I'M
der the auspices of the college lecture
committee.
Youngest of modern explorers, de
Prorok has during the past fifteen
years made many expeditions by
camel. mule. desert truck, or airplane,
both in Africa and in Central Anne
RIGA. He has cXcavated buried cities
opened ancient tombs, and unearthed
important inscriptions.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
Why Inhalation of Dust
Is Dangerous TO Health

coal SCOT does no harm and leads TO
no disease.
Quartz Does Harm
SilicoSs, on the other hand, Is n
dangerous and often fatal disease, as
the reports show. The most modern,
medical theory is that foreign par.
ticles do harm in proportion 10 the
divergence of their chemical compo-
sition with the chemistry Of the body.
Coal dust being carbon, and most OF
our body being carbon. it does little
harm. Silicon particles which cause
silicosis, and which are made OF
quartz, resemble no part OF the soft
tissues Of our body chem caliy and.
therefore, 80 the most harm. Their
deposit in the lung tissue leads to
gradual thjcke1!ing and hardening OF
the structures of the lung and pre-
disposes to tuberculosis.
Measures for the prevention q;
these conditions IN industry are quite
successful and arc carried out By
most firms engaging i'll such bushes.
The trouble is that the mask u:c'l r.
somewhat uncomfortable when nieu
are doing hard work, ard the cln-.
ployes refuse to be- fi'ighteuee' by he
possible danger and nesi"ct 3reclu
tons
EDITORS NOTE ~ pnnlr',leta
by DR.. C4enderiiE-' can now bv "ha.
tanned by sending 10 relitsfn com fer
each, and a SELF a',JreAne1 nnvetore
stamped with three sc nj sitani,
to DR.. Logan Clendenins, in care Of
this paper. The pamphlets arg
indigestion and Crngt pation X:
t,ucing and Gaining" Infant ,i'oe1
ing." instructions for the Treatment
~ Diabetes" "teutii'l:c Hygiene
a. The Care Of the i!:.li @ad -::';;,.n
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
ANSWERS

!. Governor Seth SOthel was tried
by an assembly convened in 1889, He
Was convicted of a number of crimes
including eXtortion, oppression, try.
amy and taking brides, and sentenc-
cd to leave the province for twelve
months.
?. BY Legislative act ratified Feb.
luary 10. 1861 Tranylvania was form
ed from Henderson and jackson coun
tics. James J.. Linyard, Joseph Bryant
George Orr. y. w. Johnston, and Col.
oncl Joseph Hamilton, Of Transyl-
vania, and Al Henry, of Henderson
county, were named commissioners To
locate the county seat within five
miles Of w. p. Poor's store The coun-
" seat was to ''be called Brevard" in
honor Of Colonel Ephriam Brevard
The first county court was held al
the house Of E. G. Landlord.
). The charters were amended Civ
inS commissioners Of all cities and
towns authority to provide for needy
Families of those engaged in active
military and naval service Of the
'>tateAof those wounded in any such
service.
4. Governor Holden's officials in
1868 sold the State holdings i'll these
two railroads for $t5SOO0 cash and
bought carpetbag bonds, later re
pudiatcd. Thus the State lost her en-
tire investment of over one-half mil.
lion dollars.
D. 1t was an act passed by the as
Scnlbly OF 1771 at New Bern, having
been introduced by Samuel Johnston,
OF Chowan, later governor. The &C!
provided that il ten or more persons,
being unlawfully, unanimously and
rlotously assembled together, to the
disturbance of public peace, and after
being openly commanded by a magis
trate or sheriff to dispense, should re-
main together one hour thereafter
they should be adjudged guilty of a
felony and suffer death
.. He is subject to fine, but this
may be RENTED in case Of Illness, or
Tor other sufficient cause. by q ma
Jority of such members house.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22

lcgca and universities during the next
two months.
Oliver Cross, Of Marriott, u senior.
was selected as alternate.
The tour was made possible chiefly
through tn" support Of the National
Federation of Students which threw
its sponsorship behind the Carolina
dcbatcrs after the invitation came
from the English colleges. There is
possibility F'rof. William A. Olsen
may accompany the Carolina team.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
OTHERS VIEWS
THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

To the Editor:
Here is some more about that inter
esting publication; the Congressional
Record. In reading the Record one
is struck with this fact, that only q
very few men take an active part in
making our laws. III the Congress
there are SOL seats. Those in the
House costs the tax payers nearly
IS thousand dollars each per year,
while those in the Senate cost nearly
20 thousand each per year. That Is
if they are occupied and believe me
there is some one answering for each
and every one of these seats very
nearly oil the time There are 96 SEN
1tors and 1876 members of the House.
TO my mind that is entirely too many.
If the people would wake UP and take
the interest in their government that
they should they would agree will,
that statement and set about to make
the number much smaller. In other
words put their eggs in fewer baskets
and watch the baskets more diligent-
ly There is no question but that
more could be accomplished and at
much less cost.
We people in North Carolina are
chagrined when we read the Congress
sionai Record for we cannot help but
see how little part our Represents
tiyes take in making our laws. While
it is true Mr.. Doughton one Of the
Representatives from our State is, by
accident, chairman Of one Of the most
important committees Of the House,
he is only figure head and takes no
part in making our laws other than
what he is forced to do by virtue of
his craftsmanship, which he holds as
l have said by accident. BY accident
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
BY FRED H. MAY

!. Who was North Cardinals first
governor to be impeached?
=. When was Pennsylvania Count,r
established?
3. What blanket amendment to the
charters of cities and towns of the
state was enacted in 1851?
4. What became Of North Caro1ina's
$6OO.00O i'll the Wilmington and Wei
don and the Wilmington and Man
chester railroads?
5. What was known as .Iohnston's
Bloody Bill?
=. What happens when member of
the general assembly fails to appear
for n session?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
STRAYED
BE A PRINTER

Hundreds OF bright young men and
young women are graduating from
high schools. In few years some of
them will be leaders in great indus
trial projects. PRINTING is among
Americas greatest industries. Pre-
pare yourself to enter this great M
dustry by taking from eight TO ten
months training i'll the SOUTHHJs n
SCHOOL OF PRINTING: Write
V. Garriott, Director For catalog
giving complete information All
dress:- 1514-16 South Street, Nash
vile, Tennessee,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Back Page

/. Hohenzollern.
2. Sicily.
3. Maniac
4. Famous American naturalist.
5. The name is applied to several
species Of small sharks, owing to
their habit Of hunting their prey in
packs.
6. Vermont
Z Carlisle, Pa.
5. A method of removing from office
by petition and popular vote an Of
fetal who has proved unsatisfac-
tory to his constituency, before the
expiration of his term.
9. John Smith. to the colonists at
jamestown, Va, in 1927.
10. Florida.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22

known AS ''silicosis''. which belongs
10 a group Of diseases with the jaw
breaking name Of "pneumoconiosis'
These diseases have been recognized
For q long time.
OF late a great deal Of special study
has been made in the subject of sill.
eosis. People working in dusty
trades. or people living in the pres
arce of dust and foreign particles in
Tho air, always have a deposit Of
these particles in the lungs. Those
% you who have lived all your life
in a city. have the condition known
as "anthracosis'', q deposit Of coal
SCOT, in the lung tissue. The lurgs
I Of city dweller look entirely G'f-
ferent-they are darl1er-than ne
lungs Of q farmer. This deposit OF
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
r TO-DAY 4
rnnAy,s ANNIVERSARIES

1732-George Washington, born III
Westmoreland Co., Va: DIED a.
Mount Vernon, Dec. II, 1893.
177@Rembrandt Peale, celebrated
artist, son of a noted artist, born near
Philadelphia Died there, Oct. ), 1861
=, 1788-Arthur Schopenhauer. Ger
man philosopher, born. Died Sept. IL
1850.
181O-Frederic F. Chopin, Polish
composer and pianist, born. Died
Oct. II, 1919.
1819-Jamcs Russell Lowell. famed
New England poet, educator and au-
thor, born at Cambridge, Mass. Died
there. Aug. 10 1891.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

Having this day qualified aa 1ne'"
trix OF the estate Of Mrs. PHt'l' a.
Reavis. dcccascd. late Of Vance Couj-
ty. North Carolina. This is to notify
all PERSONS having claims Against w.
estate Of said deceased to c%t'pi'
them to the undersigned. or my ~
torncy, at Henderson, on or before ~
18th day of February, 1897, or '"!'
notice will be pleaded in bar OF tfe!'
recovery All persons indebted to tt''
estate will please make immcd''''
payment
This 18th day of February, 19oo'
NELLIE II. SPAIN,
ExecutriX of the Will of Pattlc
J. .Reavis, deceased.
b. H. Hicks, Attorney.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
FIRST WORLD WAR DAY-BY-DA,

Feb. % and %, 1916-Germans. took
Haumont on their great offensive
against Verdun.
The Russian Duma opened, attend
ed in person by the Gear for the first
time.
General Jan SHUTS, onetime Boer
enemy of Britain, was given COM
mand of British forces in the cam
paign against the last unsurrender-
ed German colony in Africa. It was
British government, for republican
agitation in the former Boer republic
was still rampant. A concession had
already been made to it, In releasing
DeWet and l18 other leaders In the
rebellion of 1915.
Celebration of George Washington s
birthday was begun during his life
time--by New York's Tammany Hall.
Washington wrote poetry and sent
it to women with whom he fell In
love.
Washington named his estate, Mt.
Vernon, for a British admiral whom
he liked, and refused to change 1t
when he was fighting the British.
Washington had his troopers whip
ped when they disobeyed.
Washington wasn't as democratic
as his successors in receiving all
Corners at the Executive Mansion. He
refused to shake hands with. any call
ers while he was President.
Florida, which was ceded to the u
S. 1877 years ago today, has been un-
der more flags than any other part
Of the Union-|Spain, France, England,
Mexico. Confederate States, Repub-
lie Of East Florida, Republic of West
Florida, Venezuela, Argentina and
| United States.
Queries, reproofs, etc, are welconl-
ed by Clark Kinnaird.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
Carolina Selects
Debate Team for
Tour of England

Chapel Hill, Feb. 22-The families
Of Attorney General A. A. F. Seawell,
and Assistant Attorney General Harry
Mcmillan are goin gto be we'll repre-
scented in Europe during the coming
spring by their sons.
Donald Seawell and Harry McMul-
Ian, Jr. have just been selected to reps
resent the University of North Caro-
lima on debate tour of English col
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22

& o 7 q ! IL 5 W
newspaper re-
ports, many Of
t he worknen
here employed
have died from
the Inhalation
Of dust, and it
is reported that
there is an en-
tire village of
men doomed to
die after work.
ing in the tun-
mel.
r. he disease
ON W h ! c h
these men are
sniff erinc is
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

North Carolina:
Vance County:
Having qualified ~ administering
of the estate Of Mrs. Carrie ~
Mathews. late Of the County OF Vance
this is to notify all persons holding
claims against the said estate TO pre-
sent them to me or my attorney y,
his office in Henderson, N. G., on or
before the 23rd day Of February, l9"'
or this motto" will be pleaded III b9F
Of their recovery. All persons indeb'-
ed to said estate please made i'm
mediate settlement.
This 21st day or February, 1871
WILLIAM T. MATTHEW'S
Administrator
Henry Il. Powell, Attorney
For Administrator.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
Todoy is the Day
By CLARK KlNNAlRD
Copyright, 1895; for tbs hn.d new;spspst

Saturday, Feb %; Washington
Birthday, a holiday in every State,
territory and possession of the U. S.
more widely observed than Thanks
giving Day. Arbor Day in Texas.
New Moon.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
SUNDAY IS THE DAY

Quinquagesima Sunday. Feb 23-
Two more days until Lent. Now is a
favorable time for seeing Mercury;
look for it in the twilight zone of the
morning. No other major stars will
be near it,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
TOnAN'S HOROSCOPE

Todays native has good ability,
with intuition. and a taste for high
living and tn" luxuries Of life There
is tendency to petulance with some
disposition to be headstrong, and you
are apt to be misjudged, which will
be a, mistake, for your instincts are
good at bottom
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
TODAY's BIRTHDAYS

Edna st. Vincent Millay of New
York, poetess, born at Rockland,
Maine, A years ago.
Clyde E. Aitchison OF Oregon, In
terstate Commerce Commissioner,
born at Clinton, Ia, 81 years ago.
George c. Mathews, member of the
Securities Exchange Commission, born
at Northwood, Ia, SO years ago.
DR.. Daniel w. Morehouse, astrono-
mer~president of Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa, born at Makato
Mimi, so years ago.
DR.. Charles NJ. Andrews Of Yale
professor emeritus Of American his
tory, born at Wethersfield, Conn, Is
years ago.
1t. Gen Sir Robert Baden-Powell
English soldier, founder of the Boy
Scout movement. born 70 years ago.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
TODAY IN HISTORY

. 1786-Tripoli's ambassador in inter
view with John Adams In London ask
ed $4,000 for a treaty safeguarding
American ships from Barbary corsars
1S19-Treaty signed by which Spain
coded Florida to United States.
REORGANIZATION of Republican
Party perfected i'll Pittsburgh and
national convention of the American
Party or "Know-Nothings" begins in
Philadelphia.
1S78-Greenback-La Party organic
ed in Toledo OHIO,
1S7o-First Woolworth store, a five
cent store, opened at Utica, n. Y.-un-
successful
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22

A PROMISED CROWN: Blessed is
the man that endureth temptation;
for when he is tried, he shall receive
4he crown of life. which the LORD
hath promised to them that love him.
james LIP.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22

BY LOGAN CLENDENING, M. o.
CONGRESS HAS recently been
shocked by the report from Gauley
Bridge. w. Va. Here a tunnel has
been in course of construction. Ac-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22

Lieut.. Leigh Wade, one Of the U. S.
Navy airmen who flew around the
world in 1924, is the one whose name
WAS written into the Senate Num-
lions inquiry records at Washing
Con, D. c., as testimony was heard
regarding profits of alleged gun
cunning ring which dealt with
Brazilian reyolutionists.
(Cemts'nl PTeas)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22

JOY: In thy presence is fulness Oh
10y: at thy right hand there are pea
sures for evermore.-Psalms 16:l.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22

mains today the only musical COM
position except national anthems and
church hymns, that audiences honor
by standing while it is played.
Handers father, who was over &c
when his son was born, was disap-
pointed because the boy became q
musician instead of a lawyer.
so Years Ago Today-Charles Mar
tin Hall, student in Oberlin College
Ohio, working in laboratory fived
UP in q barn, produced the first alum
mum by the press that was to make
1t one Of the worlds most useful met
ais. After two years he succeeded In
getting financial backing for develop
ment Of his process, and his fortune
was made.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-02-22
WANT ADS
Get Results

49,
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dolls clothes, hemstitching, needle
point. crocheted sets. etc. Mis-,
Laura Carroll, 22O Winder street.
21-2ti
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cab service with experienced and
courteous drivers. Phone 743-J. Call
Poole and Davis Stand near Bus
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v'"f''hs ahCu! 100 lbs Finder please
notify T. Fl. Strange at w. c.
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ADDING MACHINE AND TYPE
writer's repairing, all makes, work
guaranteed. Ellington Typewriter
Shop Next to First National Bank
Wcd-St-tf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-08
SCIENCE TOPIC
TO BE SPIRIT

Spirit" is the subject of the
lesson-sermon in all the Churches
Of Christ, Scientist, tomorrow.
The Golden Text is from Psalms
1870: Thou art my God: Thy
spirit is good; lead me into the
land of uprightness."
Among the citations which COM
prise the lesson-sermon is the
following from the Bible: Great
is the Lord, and greatly to be
praised, and His greatness is I'M
searchable. The Lord is nigh
unto all them that call upon
Him, to all that call upon Him
in truth" (PSalms 145:3,180
The lesson-sermon also includes
the following passage from the
Christian Science textbook: "Our
Master taught his disciples one
brief prayer, which we name after
Him the Lords Prayer"
VOTE AMERICAN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-08
HITS DEMOCRAT
FUND DRIVE

Methods employed by the Dem
ocratic congressional campaign
committee to raise funds today
were branded as a device for cir
cumventing criminal laws by Rep
resentative Chester C. Bolton,
chairman Of the Republican con-
gressional campaign committee.
Bolton charged the rival organ
ization is getting out campaign
handbook called the Democratic
Register" and selling advertising
space in it at $500 a page. Thus,
he alleged, the Democrats escape
the legal requirement of reporting
this income as campaign contribu-
tionS.
Bolton also declared the Demo
Gratis intend to distribute the cam
paign book among Government
employees for q small donation"
thereby evading the law against
soliciting campaign contributions
from civil service employees.
His statement said:
"The new campaign handbook
Of the New Deal congressional
committee, styled the Demo
cratic Register, should prove a
handy device for circumventing
the corrupt practices act.
Many Government agencies
are contributing editorial mat
erial. The Home Owners Loan
Corporation is compiling a
statement Of home loans for
each congressional district. Sim
liar tabulations of Federal bOun-
ties under Agricultural Adjust
ment Administration. Works
Progress Administration and
Civilian Conservation Corps also
are a part of the editorial con-
tent.
"The Democratic committee
Is privileged, of course, to in
augurate whatever type of cam
paign it deems advisable. 1t
does have an obligation, how
ever, to deal honestly with the
people from whom it SOlicitS
campaign funds"
VOTE AMERICAN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-08
CANON PETER
T0PREACHAT
CATHEDRAL

The Rev. DR.. G. Freeland Peter,
Canon in residence at the Wash.
ington Cathedral for August, will
deliver the sermon at the II a. m.
service in the Great Choir tomor-
row. Canon Raymond L. Wolven,
chaplain to the Bishop Of Wash
ington. will preach at the 4
o'clock service, his subject being
The secret Of Immortality"
E. w. Bracket, organiSt of St.
Johns Church, Georgetown, will
substitute at the organ for Robert
G. Barrow, Cathedral organist
and choirmaster, who is on Vaca-
ton.
Holy Communion will be cele-
brated at the II o'clock service in
the Great Choir and also in the
Chapel Of st. Mary at 1880 a. m.
Out-of-town visitors and District
residents are welcome to all Serv-
ices in the Cathedral, including
the weekday services of Holy
Communion at 7:30 a. m. and eve
ming prayer at 4 o'clock.
VOTE AMERICAN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-08-08
LINCOLN PARK
SERMON BY
DR.. KENT

Rev. Homer A. Kent, pastor Of
the First Brethren Church, will
deliver the address at the open
air service in Lincoln Park, Sun.
day at 4 p. m. William r.
Schumacher will preside and lead
the singing.
Morning service at the Gun
ton Temple Presbyterian Church
will be in charge of Page NICK.
Etchison, Y. M. C. A. religious di'
rector, and will be held at II a. m.
Mr.. Atchison recently attended
the Worlds Sunday School con-
vention at Oslo, Norway. He will
give an illustrated lecture to All
Club members meeting at the
University of Maryland, Sunday
at 8 p. m.
Walter K. Handy, of the Y. M.
C. A. religious committee, will
speak at the Sunday meeting at
Camp Let's at $3.50 p. m.
Rev. F. w. Nichol will be guest
preacher at RoSedale Methodist
Episcopal Church at II a. m.
Saul Comforted and Commits.
stoned" will be the subject of the
weekly radio talk from WMAL
at 4:30 p. M, Saturday, which
will be given by Mrs. j. A. Patter'
son, jr., of Calvary Baptist
Church.