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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-05
TODAY'S YESTERDAYS

May 5, 16S9-John Tufts was born
IN Medford, Mass. He was a young
Harvard graduate when he brought
out in Boston the first hymnal to be
published in an English colony. It
was a great novelty, since not more
than five or six tunes were known to
congregations, and those were sung
by rote.
Some religious leaders declared it
was calculated to corrupt the church.
Their followers went to services to
howl down the book singers! Stories
Of frequent disturbances in churches
appear in files of the New England
Courant of 200 years ago.
May 5, 1883-Josiah Uncle 81" Hen
son died in Dresden, Ont, at SO, after
having seen the story of his life be-
come the best-selling American novel
and play of all time. 1t was upon an
account of his adventures he gave
Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe that she
based Uncle Toms CAIN" When he
published a story about himself, it at
tracted no attention.
Alexander Selkirk was also still
alive when the novel based on his life,
Robinson Crusoe" became a success.
His own version of the story was lit
erary flop.
There's a parallel for both these
men in Rudolph Mamlock, non7Aryan
German scientist whose life supplied
the material from which Friedrich
Wolf wrote the play, professor Mann
lock-" a story of persecution now be-
ing performed in theatres of a num-
Der of countries. The play ended with
the leading character being driven
from Germany. After it was produced
abroad, the real Prof. Mamlock, who
wanted to stay in Germany despite
prosecutions of his race, was driven
out!
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no rumpus. You just stay where
you are, dearie, an make the best
O. things"
"You mean, Mrs. Joplin, that I'm
a prisoner? I suppose you realize
that when I do get away I have
only to go to the police and re-
port :"
Mrs. Joplin's capacious mouth
emitted that indescribable noise, so
suggestive Of contempt, which is
vulgarly known as the raspberry.
"That for you and your police,
dearie," she said. 1.-THE police'll
have nothing on me an ALI.
You're a paying guest, you are
board an lodging for five quid a
week, an free to go whenever you
choose. What's to stop you?
Nothin', dearie, except that you've
got no wings, an the only way of
gettin' ashore is to fly there. Or
swim it,"
Swim? Jacqueline saw a faint
CLEAN of hope. If there was one
thing she could do really well, it
was swim. If it came to SWIM
ming for it, she need not hesitate.
She could swim for miles, and the
bank couldn't be very far away.
But something warned her that it
might prove a fatal mistake to let
Mrs. Joplin suspect that she could
swim.
She forced a smile.
TN that case, Mrs. Joplin, I'll
probably be staying here" she said.
IT can't swim a stroke"
mo more can 1, dearie," Mrs.
Joplin told her. Just as well,
say. If you fall in the water, 1
say, you may as well die quick and
peaceful an not wear yourself out
with tryin' to swim. You'd ave
no chance, anyway. Not round
about ERE. If you was to try
swimming ashore ere, you'd prob
ably be fished up with hook down
Tilbury way a few days later.
Currents, dearie. But don't let's
talk about them gruesome things.
Bright an cheerful's my motter,
all 1 never dO IlO SIO1l11NAA LII
corpses. I always tell my ALT
hope 1 die first. Another cup of
tea?"
mo thanks, Mrs. Joplin" re-
piled Jacqueline. She felt in her
pocket. ANY chance of cigaret Z"
she asked.
Mrs. Joplin hesitated, and then
went to the door. opened it, and
raised her voice in a mighty bawl
''Alf! Aft"
Jacqueline heard no reply, but
Mrs. Joplin turned away from the
door with a smile of satisfaction.
cell have card t'"+." she SAID;
and since it seemed probe Die to
Jacqueline that it mad been audlDIe
at any point within the London
postal area, she accepted the state
nent without demur.
A few moments later there came
the sound of slow heavy Footsteps
descending the stairs. and All ap-
peared in the doorway.
Mr.. Alfred Joplin had no better
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ANSWERS

l. Three times. The building was
completed and opened for business in
December 1887. It was burned in July
1874, and rebuilt. The next year, Feb
ruary 1916 it was burned again. Four
years ago it was torn down, moved
to another location and rebuilt, and
is being used as an art building
2. In a report to London authori-
ties in 1871 he proposed that members
of the assembly serve at their own ex-
pense. Then they twill be willing to do
the business before Them
3. The tobacco industry leads with
a per-worker output of $25,93O; fur
niture with $3.50, and textiles with
1914. In agriculture the output for
each worker was $9O2 in 1927.
4. BY ending his discussion of the
matter with the following couplet:
"He came to my house, ate my bread
and drunk my tea, and then run
about town and talked about me-"
s. In 1861 when a bill providing a
charter for a railroad from Company
Shops, now Burlington, to be built in
o Caswell county, William P. Ward,
representative from Jones county, Of
erred the following amendment: that
hould this road ever be extended so
Is to connect with any road in Vir-
;inia, leading to Richmond, then and
N that case, this charter to be for
.eited" The amendment was adopted.
6. The office was created by the
legislature of 1925 at the request OF
Governor Mclean, and an appropria-
ion 0f sc 200 was nrOVGed for itc
aaintenance, Governor Mclean ap-
pointed H. Hoyle Sink, of Lexington.
Is first commissioner.
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spread feeling that huge government
tai expenditures, national, state and
local, cannot, in the final analysis,
make a permanent contribution to ma
tional stability.
AS result a certain amount OF
uncertainty exists, particularly in bus
mess and industrial circles, that Will
not be fully removed until Federal
policies are well-definied, until Fed
eral expenditures are fixed, and I'M
til some assurance is given tax-bur-
dened citizens with regard to the
taxes they will pay in the future.
No better evidence of this can be
found than the fact that behind the
scenes" experts on taxation in both
the executive and legislative branches
of the government are hard-pressed
to suggest new sources of revenue
should Federal expenditures exceed
budget estimates. Here is also evld-
ence that tax reservoirs have been
tapped almost to the limit.
Several things stand out. First, that
in the scramble for revenue, all agen-
cies of government have adopted the
course of least resistance and levied
taxes that would bring a minimum OF
protests: Second, that while rates of
taxation have been steadily increased,
there has not been a corresponding in
crease in tax receipts, and third, many
new taxes have been imposed which,
| to say the least, are of extremely
doubtful merit.
About $50 years ago, famous
writer on economics laid down four
principles to which taxation should
conform. They are as follows:
"People should be taxed as nearly
as possible in proportion to their re-
spective abilities, all taxes should be
definite and not uncertain or arbit-
rary; they ought to be levied at the
time and in the manner which causes
the least inconvenience to the people,
and they should be so contrived as to
take out of the pockets of the people
as little as possible over what is need
ed by the public treasury
Instead, of following these sound
methods, taxes have been too often
levied on the principle of getting the
most money with the least trouble.
In a report made to the House
Ways and Means Committee, which
is charged with initiating all revenue
| 1dlS1IlSo ACSAoAoIAOAA, oPPOe~AS SAAAS 20
tinent paragraph:
Large as the increase in our taxes
has been, nevertheless such increase
has been insufficient to meet the in
crease in expenditures, Therefore the
majority of our governments are in
creasing their public debt. 1t seems
proper to conclude that this situa-
ticn must be remedied at an early
date if the financial stability of our
government is to be preserved"
Throughout the report in question,
is much comment with reference to
The need of reducing Federal expendi-
lures as a sound approach to the tax
problem. In fact, the President has
placed the current situation squarely
before the Congress and warned that
expenditures beyond budget estimates
must be accompanied by new revenue.
It is to be earnestly hoped that new
taxes can be postponed until 1888 and
tax revision carried through on a
sound md equitable basis. This hope
is shared by leaders in Congress.
Kenneth Burke of Andover, N. j.
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CHAPTER Al

JACQUELINE seated herself on
the chair and watched Mrs. Joplin
thoughtfully as she busted herself
making pot Of tea.
She was on barge, and the
barge, no doubt, was on a river or
a canal, and that probably meant
that she was at no great distance
from London. She glanced at her
watch, and the fact that it was
only just past 10 O'clock confirmed
the suggestion. It had been some
where about 8 o'clock when she
had got off the bus at the corner
of the street where Charles lived,
and in a couple of hours she
couldn't have been taken very far
from London. The journey in all
probability had been quite short
one, since she had no doubt lain
in the bunk for some considerable
time before regaining conscious
ness. The nearer she was to Lon
don the better, because she must
get to London.
There you are, dearie," said
Mrs. Joplin, placing a cup of tea
on the table beside her. Drink
that up. It'll warm your stomach,
and if your stomach's as it should
be you'll soon feel better"
Jacqueline smiled at her.
Thanks, Mrs. Joplin" she said.
She slipped her tea while Mrs.
Joplin stood watching her, her
massive hands on her massive hips
and her generous mouth expanded
into a smile.
where am I, Mrs. Joplin ?"
asked Jacqueline suddenly. II
know I'm on a barge boat, mean
but where's the boat? There's
no harm in telling me that, is
there"
"Well, don't see as there could
be, dearie. We're on the river-not
so far from Greenwich"
"And we're staying here?"
Mrs. Joplin nodded.
'"For how long?'
THAT 1 can't say, my dear.
There's no knowing was to keep
you ere, the gentleman said, until
e gave me further instructions,
and when that'd be e didn't seem
to know ITSELF"
"And who was the gentleman,
Mrs. Joplin ?"
The woman shook her head.
Couldn't say, my dear"
"You mean you won't say?"
Have it that way if you like,
ydearie. No names was my instruc-
tons, an to keep you ere an not
let you run away on no account,
an five pounds week for dom 1t.
So don't you try gettin away, love-
will yer? Five pounds a week
is a lot o. money an if 1 let
you get away my ALT says e.s
goin' to bash my face. e wouldn't
get far with the bashing. mind you'
but peace an 'armony's my motter,
an amt goin' to ave you startln'
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AMERICA AT WAR DAY-BY-DAY

20 Years Ago Today Of
century and a half were broken. A
British official, Foreign Minister Bal
four addressed the House of Repre-
sentatives from the floor, with Presi-
dent Wilson among observers in the
gallery
Reunion of two ancient enemies
had been signalized three days before
when British and American flags flew
side by side over Mt. Vernon and the
British mission stood with politely
bowed heads before Washington's
tomb
Then, with this wave of good feel
ing engulfing official Washington, the
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r TODAY 4
TODAYaS ANNIVERSARIES

18O9-Frederick A. P. Barnard, Uni
versity of Alabama professor, presl-
dent of the Universities of Mississippi
and Columbia, among the countrys
great educators, born at Shettielo'
Mass. Died in New York, April II,
1S99l
1818-Karl Marx, German founder
of Socialism, born. Died in England,
March IA, 1888.
183O-John B. Stetson, founder OF
the Philadelphia hat company, philan-
thropist, born at Orange, N. j. Died
Feb 49, 1906.
1832-Hubert H. Bancroft, San Fran
cisco's noted publisher and historian,
born at Granville, Ohio. Died March
2, 1918.
1843-Reginald H. Fitz, Boston path
ologist and clinician, pioneer in the
study of appendicitis, born at Chelsea,
Mass. Died Sept. 80, 1913.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-05
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
By FRED H. MAY

1. How many times has the Mint
Building in Charlotte been rebuilt?
2. How did Governor burlington
propose to get action from the general
assembly?
8. What is the average annual out
put per worker in North Carolina's
leading industries?
4. How did Governor Vance refer
to the ingratitude of W. w. Holden
in the campaign for governor in 1864
S. How did the Jones county repre-
sentative in 1861 hope to keep North
Carolina business out of Virginia?
6. When was the office of pardon
Commissioner created and who was
the first commissioner?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-05

claim to beauty than had his wife
He had a heavy, bullet-like head
covered with dark bristle cropped
as close as clippers could shear,
deep-set eyes beneath a low fore
head, a massive prognathous jaw,
a nose which seemed to be twist
ing round to get sight of his left
ear, and left ear which, had Jac-
queline moved in more sporting
circles, she would readily have
recognized as "caulifower". He
was well over six feet in height,
but as he stood there, wearing a
tightly fitting jersey and staring
at Jacqueline, the chief point about
him that struck her was his pro-
pensity for bullying. There were
bulges in his arms which suggested
colossal biceps, bulges on his Shout
ders, bulges in his short bull neck,
bulges on his chest. Indeed, it
seemed to Jacqueline that if he
were to initiate his chest fully it
must inevitably force his chin so
far back that it would break his
neck. Jacqueline felt that Mrs.
Joplin's antipathy to marriage was
not without justification. She got
up and smiled at him.
Good evening"" she said pleas
[antly. you're Mr.. Joplin, aren't
you?"
"Ah" replied Alfred, without
shifting even an eye.
"Never got much to say for i'm
self, hasn't Alfred" Mrs. Joplin
informed her. eff there's. talking
to be done, e generally leaves it
to me, don't you, ALT ?"
"Ah." said Alfred, still motion.
less.
But he thinks a rare lot, don't
you, Alf?"
"Ah."
She turned toward her husband
and gave him an expansive smile.
The young lady wants cigaret.
ALI. You've got some, 'avent
you?"
ALI suddenly came to life AND
nodded.
well. you can spare the young
lady one. I'm sure"
Mr.. Joplin advanced slowly into
the room and began fumbling in
the pocket Of his trousers. But
Jacqueline was not really watching
MIN. Her eyes were on the door.
Mr.. Joplin had left it open, and her
mind began working rapidly. Prob
ably there was no one but these
Two on board. IF she could slip out
through the door and up the steps,
she would no doubt find herself on
Geek. Alfred Joplin didn't look
elther swift mover or a rapid
thinker, and with a bit of luck She
would be up the stairs and over
the side before it dawned on him
1nat something was taking place;
ana If he went over the side after
ner-well, she'd back herself
against Alfred if it came to SWIM
ming. IF he would only move lust
a little farther away from the
door!
Go BE Continuedy
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-05
FOUR MEN TAKEN
IN WHISKY RAID

Deputies j. G. Champion, L. A. Jack
son and w. S. Strange captured nine
fruit jars of non-tax paid whisky last
night at 10 o'clock in North Hender-
son, and are holding four men, Yves
ley Hughes, J. r. Croker, Robert
Hamm and ]. L. Davis, who are free
under bonds for their appearance in
county court before Recorder r. E.
Clements.
Deputy Champion stated that some
tax paid whisky was also taken in
the raid on Hughes place just north
of the city proper.
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TODAY IN history

1821-Napoleon Bonaparte died at
st. Helena, aged Sc.
1836-12tl Creek Indian War began
1862-Mexicans defeat invading
French troops and save the capital
annually observed in Mexico.
1847-American Medical Association
founded in Philadelphia.
1925-John T. Scopes, Dayton, Tenn.
high school teacher, arresting for
teaching evolution in violation of the
State law.
Discrimination craze at height in
middle West.
1936-Italians enter Adds Ababa.
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TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Christopher Morley of New York,
noted author, born at Haverford, Pa,
Al years ago.
Freeman F. Gosden of Chicago, the
Amos q the radio, born at Richmond,
Va, IS years ago.
John M. Johnson of Marion, S. c.,
assistant secretary of commerce, born
at Marion, SO years ago.
Samuel H. McCrory of Miss, chief
of the Dept. of Agriculture reau
OF Agricultural Engineering oln at
Iowa City, Iowa, So years ago
Joseph p Tumulty of Washington,
D. c., lawyer, Pres. Wilson's private
secretary, born at Jersey City, N. j.,
So years ago.
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HEAR, YE NATIONS: Therefore
wait We upon me, saith the Lord, un-
til the day that 1 rise up to the prey:
for my determination is to gather the
nations that l may assemble the king
doms, to pour upon them my indigna-
ton, even all my fierce anger: for all
the earth shall be decoured with the
fire of my jealousy. For then will 1
turn to the people pure language,
that they may all call upon the name
of the Lord, to serve him with one
consent-Zepaniah 3:8, 9.
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.TODAY,S HOROSCOPE

Today's natives are endowed with
natures of justice and rectitude, and
who find pleasure in good works Be
particularly careful in the choice of
marriage partner, for otherwise your
good qualities will not be held at their
full and true value. There is great
ability of expression.
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ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See BGck Page

1. Malachi.
2. Ministers rank Immediately below
ambassadors
g. No.
4. Faneuil Hail.
5. The science which deals with in
Sects.
g. Scotland.
T. Christmas Carol.
8. New York
8. Incarnation.
10. Edgar Allen Poe.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-05

Wednesday, May 5; Rogation Day.
Mexican national holiday anniversary
of victory over French invaders).
Morning stars: Saturn, Jupiter, Venus
Uranus, Mars. Evening stars: Mer-
curry, Neptune.
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WANT ADS

DON'T LET YOUR PROPERTY BE
an eye-sore to your neighbor. Save
your own property by using little
paint and possibly a little building
material. 1t pays to use the best.
Sherwin- Williams. Vance Coal and
Lumber Co. 5-1ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-05

1t is now evident that our people
are becoming tax-conscious. This US
ually happens when citizens generally
begin to ask whether they are receiv-
ing full return for their tax dollars
It is also an indication of wide
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-05

PHONE 800 THE PEOPLES MEAT
and Grocery for cleanliness, quality
and service. We carry full line
Of western meats. Free delivery.
Your patronage appreciated. Open
6 a. m. to 9 p. m. daily. We are in
business for your health. 31-26ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-05

SALESMAN WANTED FOR HEN
derson and surrounding territory
to sell and distribute our line of
candies and peanut butter sand
witches. Applicant should own, or
be in position to secure suitable
delivery equipment. Address Sales
Manager, Rawls-Dickson Candy
Company, Box 2098, Winston
Salem, N. c." 5-3ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-05

FOR SALE ONE 1885 PICK UP
truck in excellent condition. Priced
right G. w. Finch. 5&7
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-05

WE NOW HAVE A COMPLETE
line of trunks, suit cases, Brides
saddles and harness. We also do
watch, shoe and harness repairing.
Carolina Shoe Shop. 21-26t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-05

MCCORMICK DEERING MOWERS,
the best by test Trade us your old
one or buy a new one. G. w. Finch.
5Ss7
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-05

Kenneth Burke of Andover, N. j.
author, born in Pittsburgh, 40 years
ago. v
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-05

JUST UNIOADED A CAR OF LIME
brick and cement. See us when you
need them. G.. W. Finch. 5&7
The daily independent., 1937-07-06
GOOD TASTE
81 TODAY .
kEMILY POSTls
Worlds Foremost Authority
on Etiquette
e Emily Post
OOOOoOOOsOoec o 900
THERE'S GOOD EEASON FOR
VISITING CAEDS

Dear MS. Post: Visiting card
formalitieS are something never
will understand. I've moved into
strange community and neigh
bors and friends of friends are
calling and leaving their Grads.
Why do they leave cards when
I'm in and receive them? I can
understand why they would leave
cards in my absence but not
otherwise.
Answer: 1t is really essential
that they leave cards so thai you
will know their full names and the
pelling and possibly their house
addresses. After all, you would
have to have better than average
hearing. not to say anything OF
memory, to remember the names
announced to you. And later when
you look for Mrs. JimSon in the
telephone book, you may have no
way of knowing whether she is
Mrc. AleXander-or Mrs john
OF Mrs. George. Excepting on this
first occasion, visitors are not apt
to send in their cards unless they
find you out.
The daily independent., 1937-07-06
More Executions
By Russians May
Explain Retreat
Back-Down In Face of the
Japanese Is Possibly
Due 10 Traitors

Moscow, July '5.-(U.R)- Firing
squad executions of % more en-
ployes of the Far East railroad for
an alleged Japanese plot" tonight
provided possible explanation for
Russia's submission to japanese
military threats in last weeks
Amur river dispute.
The new executions, bringing to
nearly 200 the number. of per-
sons "liquidated" recently in the
Far East, were revealed by the
Khabarovsk newspaper Pacific
Ocean Star.
They occurred just before the
Amur boundary tension, which
threatened to rrccipitate a WaI,
and strengthened explanations for
Japan's bold attitude toward i,!c
SovietS.
When Russia submitted to ia
pans demand that her forces
evacuate two island groups in the
Amur it was indicated that the
Japanese-probably through ex-
tcnsive spying operations real
lied that the Russian armed forces
along the eastern frontier were
honey-combed with troublesome
elements and that Russia could
not risk war.
The railroads in the Far East
are under military domination.
The 22 employees were tried by
a secret military collegium of the
Soviet supreme court at Vladivo-
stok and like the others con-
yinced of sabotage and conspira-
cies-Wcre alleged to have beer
engaged in "Trotskyist-Japanese"
plots.