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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27
TODAY,S YESTERDAYS

200 Years Ago Today-Edward Glib
bon was born at Putney, Eng. Be
cause he suffered much in childhood
from strange nervous affection, ne
had little formal education; yet he be-
came the greatest historian to write
in English
William Symthe, professor of his
tory at Cambridge, called Gibbons
Decline and Fall of the Roman En-
pire lone of the most extraordinary
literary powers of a single mind; and
its fame can perish only with the
civilization of the world"
The work was II years in the writ
ing, and for it Gibbon received only
a few hundred dollars. Like John
Milton, who on another April 81, sold
the copyright of Paradise Lost for
the equivalent of $500 Despite all the
immortal work Gibbon did in his life
time, he was dependent upon small
inheritance and friends for his bread.
Such friends they were! The famous
Mime. de Stael, as a young girl, want
ed to propose to Gibbon, marry him
and thus make sure that her mother
would always have the pleasure of his
company. He never married.
April 27, 1898-The first application
for a patent on an airplane was filed
in Washington, by Lyman and Chas.
Gilmore, Californians. It was denied!
On the ground that the specifications
submitted had no merit for a craft
without a balloon couldn't fly!
The embarrassment of those patent
examiners five years later when the
Wrights first flew, was as nothing
compared with that of an eminent
American physicist who doubted the
Wright experiments and issued a state
ment proving by all kinds of erudite
calculations that a heavier-than-air-
machine could not possibly be made
to fly!
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27

to Mr.. w. o. Saunders. he tried to
prove he was not a fool and made a
worse game of himself than drunk
man staggering all over the streets
trying tc prove he is sober. When he
assumed God like attributes and in
finite wisdom and declared: THAT
men engaged in the task of life have
little time for study and must have
some one else to study for them" He
could not, possibly, have found a more
monumental form to have exhibited
his ignorance.
HARRISON L. ALLEN.
Harriet Cotton Mills,
Henderson, N. G.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27
OTHERS VIEWS
THE COURT AND SENATOR
BAILEY

L " IIIe EOlLOT.
Mechanical science have proven
that there is resistance for every
every unit Of power generated must
combat an adverse force, and this rule
is as true in human endeavor. as
mechanical energy.
You can trace the history of man
through encyclopedias of universal
histories, till his trail narrows, dims
and vanishes, in the jungles of saw
age superstition and you will find.
every progressive move have met saw
age opposition. The streams of pro-
gress have forever been polluted by
the Mcads and Persians, the Huns
and Vandals, the Tories and Mug
wumps, the Liberty Leaguers and
Economic Royalists Their methods
have changed, but their motives are
the same: "The reduction of the
masses under absolute depotism.'
The Barons of finance have always
been too deeply engro~sed in their
love for conquest and greed for gold
to learn any thing from Aesop's old
fable: ''The goose and the golden
egg" And in 1929, after pulling the
Capitalistic Empire down on their
own heads, they were as dumb as an
oyster and as silent as the tomb, when
Mr.. Hoover plead with them for ad-
vice and council, but now they have
erected a Sinai, and from that flam-
ing crest are laundering commands
to the Roosevelt Administration.
Every progressive move he makes,
they yank his coat tail and yell: "Dic-
tator." When pictorial power is ex-
actly what they want. so long as they
can use that power to lay upon men
burdens grievous to be born, they
themselves touch them not with one
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
By FRED H. MAY

1. How much North Carolina gold
was coined at Philadelphia prior to
1860?
2. Who was the first physician to-
settle in North Carolina?
3. How many Populist congressman
did North Carolina send to Washing
ton?
4. When did an estate left by a
suicide become public property?
5. How long were early governors
required to live in Raleigh?
6. Who was President Grants pri-
vate secretary?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27
TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

Today produces the contented mind,
and one who keeps it along the ordi-
nary tracks of life. Although seem
ing incapable Of great effort, there is
still considerable resolution and gen
orally good luck. Many of those
born today attain to a comparative de-
gree of comfort, though conte.lted
with less than more ambitious people
desire.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27
Rotating vegetable garden

IN APRIL the hardest vegeta-
bles can be planted in the open
ground, such as radishes, beets, let
tuce, onions, peas, spinach, carrots,
also early cabbage and swiss chard.
Sow the seeds in rows running
north and south. This gives the
plants all the sunlight possible. 1t
is well also to plan the vegetable
garden on a rotating basis, az
shown in the accompanying Car
den-Graph. BY following rotat-
ing system, each variety of vege-
table is given a new lease on life,
and the life of the soil is also great
ly conserved.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Frank R. McNinch of N. c., chair
man of the Federal Power Commits
sion, born at Charlotte, N. c., "a years
ago.
Prof. Charles T. Copeland of Har-
ward, noted teacher, born at Calais,
Maine, II years ago.
DR.. William Draper Lewis, director
of the American Law Institute, Phil
adelphia, born in Philadelphia, 70
years ago.
DR.. John H Randall of New York
City, noted clergyman, born at St.
Paul, Mimi, IS years ago.
Talcott Powell, editor, journalist
and author, born 81 years ago.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27
TODAY IN HISTORY

1813-Gen. zebulon M. Pike, COM
manding 1900 Americans who took
York, now Toronto, Canada, then a
village of 1000 souls, in the second
war with England, killed in the as
sault-age "a.
1814-The White League organized
in Louisiana-in its day greater men
ace than the Ku Klux Khan.
6-Impeachment trial of William
w. Belknap, Secretary of War, for
corruption in office, before the U. S.
Senate-acquitted.
1896-John Hays Hammond, famed
American mining engineer, pleaded
guilty to treason in Transvaal and
sentenced to death, later changed to
exile.
19O5-Andrew Carnegie established
$10,00O,O00 pension fund for professors.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
by virtue of authority contained
IN that certain deed Of trust execut-
cd by J. z. Baxter and wife Helen
Baxter, dated 29th September 1880 of
record Book 1852 at Page 208 Vance
registry, default having been made
In payment of debt thereby secured
and upon request of the owner and
holder thereof, the undersigned Trus-
tee will offer for sale to highest bid
oer Tor cash at public auction at
courthouse door in Vance County at
midday on Friday the 21st day Of
May 1887 the following described real
property, viz:
All of that certain lot or parcel of
land in the southern suburbs of Hen
oerson fronting 10 feet on a street
and running back 10 feet in depth
and being the property described in
deed to said Baxter from L. A. Davis
ct ais, of record Book 70 Page 299
Vance Registry.
D. r. McDUFFEE, Trustee.
This the goth, April. 1887.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27

Tuesday, April u. the 117th day of
the year and 10th day of Spring 70
diac sign: Taurus Moon in apogee.
Morning stars: Neptune, Mars, Jupi-
ter Saturn, Venus. Evening stars:
Uranus (becomes morning star Fri
day. Mercury
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27
r TODAY u
yO0AY,s ANNIVERSARIES

1877 200 years ago. Edward Glib
bon. celebrated English historian, au-
thor of the Decline and Fall OF the
Roman Empire, born. Died Jan. TO-
49,.
175s-Mary Wollstonecraft, English
author. whose "Vindication of the
Rights of Women" is landmark in
the history of feminism, born. Died
Sept. 10, 1897.
1791-Samuel F. B. Morse, until 40
wholly devoted to the profession OF
art, inventor of biography, whose
first experiments met with storm of
riGicule, born in Boston. Died in
New York, April 2, 1872.
1922 Ulysses S. Grant, tanners son.
soldier of the Mexican War, farmer
real estate man and clerk, from colo
len to acknowledgement in the Civil
War. 18th President, born at Point
Pleasant, Ohio. Died near Saratoga,
N. Y, July %, 1885.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Back PuQ|

1. Bringer of good tidings.
?. Instrument used in surveying.
;. Lithuania.
(. Exodus
5. Inability to read and write ones
own language.
:. Yes
Z. 1918.
;. French author.
. In the Argentine Republic.
10. Africa
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27
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MIGHTIER THAN FLOODS: The
floods have lifted up, Q Lord, the
floods have lifted up their voice; the
floods lift up tteir waves. The Lord
on high is Nigh err than the noise Of
many waters, yes, than the mighty
waves of the sea.-Psalm 1913, 4.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27

AMERICA AT WAR DAY-BY-DAY
20 Years Ago Today-Guatemala
broke off diplomatic relations with
Germany.
The American steamer Rockingham,
Carrying a naval contingent of 10 men
was sunk by a submarine, and 10 men
were reported missing Ship and car
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27
LEARN A TRADE

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES: Print
ing offers many opportunities for
advancement to young men. Skilled
workmen in this industry are in de-
mand. THE SOUTHERN SCHOOL
OF PRINTING's faculties for
teaching the mechanics of the trade
are the best. For particulars write
to v. C.. Garriott, Secretary Treasur-
er, 1514-16 South Street, Nashville,
Tennessee.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27
Wife PreServers

For paraffin or wax on linen,
scrape off gently to remove thick
est part of paraffin. Use plotting
paper on both sides of material
while warm iron is held over spot
until wax is removed. Change
plotting paper to keep fresh alb
sorbent surface continually over
spot during treatment. Soak with
kerosene and wash in suds.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27
WANT ADS
Get Results

PHONE $40 THE PEOPLES MEAT
and Grocery for cleanliness, quality
and service. We carry a full line
Of western meats. Free delivery.
Your patronage appreciated. Open
a. m. to 8 p. NJ. daily. We are in
business for yo-r health. 31-26ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27

FOR RENT TWO ROOM FURNISH
ed apartment. Phone 715-W. 27-1ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-04-27

hands. II. D. Weldon, near Epson.
26~3ti
The Washington times., 1937-09-15
SIGMA PHI DANCE

The Washington chapters Of
Sigma Phi Gamma International
Sorority will give a dance on Sep
TENDER IS at the Beaver Dam
Country Club.
A dance by Delta Sigma CHAP.
ter will be given on November 6.
plans for which are not COM
pleted. The next meeting of this
chapter will be September % at
the home Of Mrs. Ethel Albrecht.
51S North Oakland Ave, Airing.
ton, Va.
The Washington times., 1937-09-15
Mr.. Arthur Meyer
Merchandise MGnaRer

Merchandise Manager
Mr.. Meyer, with an established reputa-
ton in Washington department store
circles, joins the Goldenberg organiza-
ton.
The Washington times., 1937-09-15
WOMEN'S CLUBS
READY TO OPEN
BUSY SEASON
Boom in Activities Is
Indicated by Programs

With the resumption of this
daily column By The Washing
ton Times, clubUomen of the
Capital ana Dictnity are inUited
to send notices OF GctiUities By
their organizations to the Club
Editor. Such notices may be
either mailed or telephoned.
To insure publication of club
11eUs 1t is advisable that ma.
tertdL be submitted iDeH In dd.
UGnce OF the date OF desired
publication. Notices of meet
ingS. social activities, club aims
and campaigns, sorority &C.
tiUitieS and personality sketches
OF clubDonen are among items
Which tOtU be daily features of
this column.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28
PROGRAM
F 0 R HOMECOMING
Rev. P.D. Woodall to Preach
at Tabernacle Church
Event Sunday

The Tabernacle M. E. church
homecoming day program Sunday be-
ginning at II o'clock was announced
today by the pastor, Rev. D. A. Petty
All friends of the church are invit.
ed to attend, and a former pastor
Rev. P. D. Woodall, will preach dur
ing the afternoon.
The program is as follows:
Processional-Lead on King Eter
nal.
Hymn-All Hail the Power of Jesus
Name-Congregation
Devotional-In unison-Rev. D. A
Petty
Duet Martha and Christine
Brewer.
Short Subjects-By Three Layman
(to be announced).
Special Selection-Quartette Ito be
announced.
Song-Give of your best to the Mas
tef-Intermediate and Senior Classes
Intermission For Lunch to be SER
we'd on Church Grounds Families
Bring Baskets as Usual.
200 p. m. Reasonable in Church.
Song-We Are Marching to Zion
Congregation.
Duet-Little Church in the Vale.
Sermon-Rev. P. D. Woodall
Selection.
Benediction.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28

ent cases, one growing out of the Nav
IS affair, another the alleged larceny
of cigarettes from freight cars on Nav
and another similar offense on
April u: c. B. Medlin is under S.
600 bond as an accessory before and
after the fact of the event of May 18,
and Willard Coggins is under $4,000
bond for implication in all three of
the alleged affairs, all, SO far as is
known here, being in separate iails in
default of bond. Clinton Roberts is
free under $4,000 for his part in the
May IS, shooting, having surrendered
to officers the day of the hearing.
Probable cause was found against all
of them and they were bound over to
Warren Superior Court.
C. P. Lowry, Jr., who was listed in
the May Is shooting, was released on
insufficient evidence.
Julian Johnson, brother of Alvin.
also accused in the shooting with the
officers, is still at large, never having
been apprehended
Furman Hobbs, who received seve-
lal bullets in the abdomen and back
during the exchange of shots, is recov-
erlng in Maria Parham hospital here
after first being considered critically
wounded. A Warren county deputy
sheriff is standing guard over him
day and night at the hospital here, as
much as to prevent outsiders COM
municating with him as to keep him
from escaping. Hobbs has not had a
hearing.
The committing magistrate who
heard the case and found probable
cause in cases of the men being held
was Macy Pridgen of Warrenton.
johnson is charged with robbery
with firearms. The charge against
Robinson and Coggins is the same as
for Johnson.
1t was learned today that confess
sions have been obtained from all of
the men held, and that additional in
formation may involve some in other
offenses.
It also developed that Alvin John
son, who rescued Hobbs from the mo
mans land" of the battle in the
battle in the freight yards, brought
him to a service station and road
house run by members of his family
mile north of Henderson, and en-
trusted the desperately wounded man
to Mediums care with instructions to
rush him to the hospital for treat
ment. Medlin was taken into Gus
tody by officers at the hospital
Four Seaboard special officers from
other sections of the system lay in
wait in the Norlina yards, and heard
the men breaking seals on car doors.
The firing then started and the other
side returend the fire.
Coggin was seized by the officers
at the scene, and it was then that
some others of the gang drove up in
q light truck owned by the wife of
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28
80 CR|PPLES HERE
APPEAR AT CLINIC
All from Vance County Elk
cept Three from Gran
vile, Records Show

Thirty-nine children were examin-
ed at Central school Thursday aft
ernoon in the orthopedic clinic for
cripple children, the first of it's kind
ever to be held here. All of these but
three Granville county children were
from Vance county, it was stated at
the office of DR.. A. D. Gregg, county
health officer, who with Mrs. E. r.
Austin, county welfare superintendent
sponsored the clinic.
DR.. Gregg announced that the clinic
would be a monthly affair here, at
least for some time to come, and that
it will be held on the third Thurs
day of each month. A room has been
fitted up at Central school for the
clinics.
DR.. w. F. Cole, of Greensboro, or
thopedic specialist, was here in charge
of the clinic Thursday, and will be
in charge in the future. The licnic is
for patients in Vance and the sur
rounding counties in the State
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28

The average intelligent girl, writes
woman columnist, does not envy
the pretty maids who become college
queens of May. That's right
they'd much rather be June brides.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28

Merchants Association, which is to
be held in New Bern on June 49,"
said w. L. Dowell, executive secretary
of the State Merchants Association to-
day.
"Mr. Maxwell, who is recognized
as the highest fiscal authority in
North Carolina, has efficiently served
the State for more than third of
century. He was principal clerk of the
State Senate from 19Q1-1910; clerk
North Carolina Corporation Commits
sion 191O-1917; Member Corporation
Commission 1917-929 president Nat
ional Association Security Commits
sioners 1927; vice president National
Association Railroad and Utilities
Commissioners, 1929; He was appoint
ed State commissioner of revenue by
Governor Gardner in March, 1929 re-
appointed 10y Governor Ehringhaus
in 1888, and reappointed for the term
expiring in 1911, by Governor Hoey.
He is president of the National As
ISOLATION of Tax Administrators and
in addition to his duties as Revenue
Commissioner is Chairman of the
State Board Of Assessment and a
member of the Local Government
Commission"
"The recent session of the Legisla-
ture enacted a law empowering and
directing the commissioner of revenue
to devise, promulgate, and enforce re-
gulations under which retail mer-
chants shall collect the sales tax from
their customers and Commissioner
Maxwell has consented to divulge the
new regulations, which become effec-
tive on July 1, 1887, at the State mer-
chants convention in New Bern" con-
tinued Mr. DOWell.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28

one Oh the Johnsons snatched up
HOODS and started with him for the
hospital here.
Seaboard detective who did not
participate in the shooting entered
tne picture later by making investi-
gatlons, and is understood to have
obtained the confessions.
nearing before Magistrate Prid-
gen was in Warrenton last Monday
afternoon, but details were learned
mere only late yesterday
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28
BIC CROWD HERE
At SHRINE EVENT
Seven Candidates Take De-
gree; Most of Local
Members Attend

A large number, nearly all of them
in fact, of members of the newly-or-
ganized Shrine club in Henderson, at
tended the annual ceremonial of
Sudan Temple in Raleigh Thursday.
The local club furnished seven can
didates for the ceremonial degree.
About 80 members attended, with Mr..
and Mrs. w. M. Coffin as "chaper-
Ones" and Mrs. Esther Vaughan
Bruin as sponsor" Mrs. Fred B.
Hight was another of the local ladies
in attendance.
Shriners had special entertainment
for the ladies. The ceremonial and
meeting lasted for the entire day.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28
SHOCCO REVIVAL TO
CONTINUE SUNDAY
Rev. r. E. Brown Brings
Fine Messages to Adults
and Children

During this week, a revival has
been in progress at Shocco M. E.
church, and large crowds have at
tended, it was stated today by the
pastor of the church, Rev. D. A. Petty.
Rev. r. E. Brown, pastor of the
First M E. church, Henderson, has
been bringing fine messages to both
adults and children.
A booster choir Of 30 children sing
at each service, and a large adult
choir leads the singing under the di-
rection of the pastor.
Services will continue through Sun
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock and pro-
badly into next week.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28
BE GIVEN
23O AT GREENSBORO

Greensboro, May 28-Approximately
23O degrees will be conferred at the
18th commencement of the Woman's
College of the University of North
Carolina. The four-day program will
get under way Friday evening, June
4, with the commencement ball for
members of the graduating class, the
first ball of its kind in the history of
the college.
There will be no formal commence
ment address this year. Instead.
there will be four briefer talks by
Governor Clyde r. Hoey, President
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28
FOUR ARE HELD IN
RAILROAD SHOOTING
One Freed at Hearing, One
Yet In Hospital, One
Still Missing

! ronr men are being held :, one was
.oIoased and a fifth is under guard of
sberiff's deputy in Maria Parham
Sosnital here following hearings be-
.ora q magistrate in Warrenton in con
.oction with the gun battle between
.be men and a corps of Seaboard Air
Tine railroad officers in the freight
,ords of Norlina in the early morn
mo hours of Tuesday of last week,
arcording to local attorneys appear
no in the case. All defendants are
henderson men.
Alvin Johnson is under separate
bonds Of $1,000 each in three differ
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28
MAXWELL TO GIVE
SALES TAX RULING
Commissioner of Revenue VIII Reveal
New Rules at New Bern
Convention.

Raleigh, May 2S-"New Rules and
regulations governing the enforce
ment, application and administration
of the North Carolina sales tax, will
be divulged and promulgated by A.
J. Maxwell, State commissioner of
revenue, at the thirty fifth annual
convention of the North Carolina
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28
MARCUE DAVIS is
TRIED FOR ASSAULT

Marcus Davis was convicted in
county court today before Recorder
r. E. Clements on charge of as
sault.
He was given II months on the
roads, commitment not to issue upon
payment of the costs and $500 into the
office of the Clerk of Superior Court
to be paid to Maria Parfam hospital
DR.. Vance B. Rollins and the prose-
cutting witness.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28
Broadway ATTENDS
LEGAL AID MEETS

Durham, May 2S-Prof. John S.
Broadway, of the Duke university law
school, will return tomorrow after
spending most of the week in Pitts
burgh and Indianapolis attending
meetings related to legal sid work in
the United States.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28

Frank P. Graham, of Chapel Hill, DR..
w. C. Jackson, dean of administra-
ton, and Miss Justine Ullrich. retir-
ing president of the student govern
ment association, who will represent
the senior class.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28
UNION MEETINGS OF
METHODIST CHURCHES

The first of a series of union meet
ings of Methodist Protestant and
Methodist Episcopal church congrega-
tons will be held Sunday evening at
8 o'clock at the First Methodist Pro-
testant church with the pastor, Rev.
T. j. Whitehead, pastor, preaching
the sermon.
Members of the congregations were
urged to join in the services.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28
BLACKBURN FUNERAL
BE HELD SATURDAY

George c. Blackburn, who was fat
ally inquired in an automobile acct
dent at Eastman, Ca, early Thursday
morning, will be buried in Scottsboro,
Ala, Saturday afternoon at o'clock
instead of Sunday afternoon as pre-
viously announced.
Mrs. Blackburn and sons, George c.
and Charlie, left last night for Geor-
gia.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-05-28

DR.. Irving Strauss says that
brunets make better motor car driv-
ers than blondes. But, we fear, they
don't have as good luck with traffic
policemen.