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Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
SCOTT'S MOUNTAIN
OF MERE MOLEH|LL
Agriculture Chief Raising
Cain About Sc Negro
Elevator Woman
Datl2 Dispatch BWrenn.
In the Sir Walter Hotel.


Raleigh, May Commissioners of
Agriculture w. Kerr Scott is having
some more ups and downs here as
well as is Omega Powell, the Negro
woman elevator operator he has been
trying to fire for several months, but
who is still making her regular ups
and downs in the Department of Agri-
culture building as if nothing were
happening, although Commissioner
Scott has now made an appeal to the
board on public buildings and grounds
asking that the board fire her. In
dications are that Commissioner Scott
has not heard the Omega of his con-
troversy over Omega and some think
that by the time the matter is finally
ended he will wish he had not AL
phade it, which, being translated from
the original Greek, is started it,
State officialdom generally is al
ready frankly disgusted with the con-
troversy and many of the "off the re-
cord" comments being made in Off
cial circles here are far from being
sympathetic with Scott and not the
least complimentary. The general OPP
inion is that Commissioner Scott
could find more important things to
do than write two-page, single space
typewriter letters to the members of
the board on buildings and grounds,
urging it to discharge Negro women
elevator operator getting $6 a week,
after he discovered he did not have
authority to fire her. Reports are
that he wants to fire Omega so he can
give the job to another Negro woman
who was cook in a school cafeteria
where one of his stenographers was
once a school teachers somewhat in
volved, eh what?
The board of public buildings and
grounds is composed of Governor
Clyde r. Hoey, Secretary of State
Thad Eure, State Treasurer Charles
M. Johnson and Attorney General A.
A. F. Seawell. 1t is an open secret
that most of the members of this
board are disgusted with the matter
and think Scott is making a mountain
out of molehill by taking his con-
troversy over a $6 a week elevator op-
orator to this board. Most o. the other
department heads in the Agriculture
Building are urging the retention of
Omega on the grounds that she is eff
ficient and capable and hence should
be retained.
The Omega of the controversy is
not yet in sight.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
RESALE OF LAND UNDER
COURT ORDER

An advance bid of five (5) per cent
having been placed with the Clerk of
the Superior Court upon that certain
sale made by the undersigned on Fri
day, the 30th day of April, 1887 and
pursuant to order of E. o. Falkner,
Clerk of the Superior Court, entered
on the 7th day of May, 1887, and
BY virtue of the power contained
in a deed of trust executed by
w. L. Scoggins and wife, recorded
in the office of the Register of Deeds
in Vance County, North Carolina, in
Book III, Page 265, default having
been made in the payment of the debt
therein secured, on request of the
holder of. the same, I shall sell for
cash by Public Auction, at the Court
House door in Henderson, North Car
olina, to the highest bidder, at twelve
12) o'clock noon on Saturday, the
Twenty-Second Day of May, 1887 the
following described property, to-wit:
Begin at the corner of the stand
pipe lot on the NE side of Andrews
Avenue or Fair Ground Street and
run along Andrews Avenue Ga feet
more or less to w. l.. Scoggins cor
ner formerly w. w. Rowland, then
N % 1-2 w fifty-one feet to corner
of Standpipe lot, then along Stand
pipe lot, "a w 37.9 feet to the place
of beginning. being lot conveyed to
w. L. Sccgg:ns by Martha A. Malone
on Sept. 13, 1911, deed recorded in
Book 50 at Page 500.
Also, another lot adjoining the one
above described beginning at stake
at the intersection of a driveway and
Reservoir Ave. and run along Resvoir
Avenue, N 81 3-4 E 223 feet to Finch's
corner, then Southerly along Finch's
line 70.5 feet to Stewards corner, then
along Stewards line and parallel to
Reservoir Avenue, 223 feet to stake,
then 70.5 feet to the beinning, being
lot 55 1-2 as shown on the plat made
for w. w. Rowland by G. E. Foster
recorded in Deed book in name of
w. W. Rowland, said lot conveyed by
said w. w. Rowland and wife to w.
L. Scoggins by deed of Sept 26, 1911,
recorded in Deed Book So at Page
13 in the office of the Register of
Deeds of Vance County.
Bidding to commence at $74025.
B. H. HICKS & BELLE H. PURVIS,
Executors of the Will of T. T. Hicks,
deceased, Trustee.
Henderson. N c..
May z, 1887
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
SENATE MIGHT TIE
0NCOURT PROPOSAL
Garner Then Would Have
To Decide Issue; Against
1t Personally
Bv CHARLES p. STEWART
Central Press COlumniSt

Washington. May One of the
funniest things it is possible to i'm
agine would re this:
A Senate tie on President Roose-
velt's plan to enlarge the Supreme
Court (and an even split in that con-
gressional branch is conceivable,
compelling Vice President John N.
Garner to cast the deciding vote.
That the Texan is dead against the
presidential program as to the Fed
eral judiciary (and most of the re-
mainder of it, for that matter) no one
questions for minute. At the same
time he is desperately anxious to
maintain 100 per cent record as a
staunch administrationist.
Having no legislative vote, except
when the Senate deadlocks, all he has
had to do thus far has been to keep
profoundly quiet Presumably he has
done plenty of strictly confidential
protesting, but he has not had to
commit himself publicly for or against
any policy that ne did or didn't he
lieve in. But would not he be put on
the Supreme Court issle!
SENATE is A GAMBLE
The administration will have it's
way on the judicial proposition in the
more manageable House of represen-
tatives, but the upper chamber is a
gamble.
It is bad enough for an ordinary
senator, of the Democratic persuasion.
to bolt Democratic president on so
vitality emphasized a question. Still,
one single senator is lost in the crowd
with a considerable numser of them
boiling.
But Garner would stick out like a
historic sore thumb if he should bolt.
And equally so if he didn't bolt.
HORRIFYING!
l suggested the possibilities of
such a situation to a friend of mine
on Capitol Hill, remarking that it
would be amusing.
"Amusing?" he exclaimed, Mortified
(for he recognized that it may hap
pen).
"That idea is positively sadistic.'
Politicians can sense the tragedy
involved in such eventualities, which,
to a mere newspaperman, seem SIM
ply entertaining.
DAWES EXPERIENCE
The last time there was tie vote
in the Senate it will be recalled that
Charles G.. Dawes was vice president.
If he had been on the job, to break
a deadlock which capitally concerned
President Coolidge (and Dawes was
on Coolidge's side of the argumenD,
the Coolidge policy would have won.
But Dawes, slumbering in his room
at the New Willard hotel. accidentally
oversight himself; presiding OFFICER
pro tenn was functioning for him.
Therefore the tie stood, which was
a defeat for the administration
a tie means the defeat of measure
Tt loses unless it has majority
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
NOTICE.
SERVICE BY PUBLICATION.

In Superior Court
Before The Clerk.
State of North Carolina
County of Vance:
Mamie ROyster COwan, Cassie Roy
ster Turner, Hunter Turner, Willis
Royster, Susan Baskerville, San
Baskerville.
Ethel Hunter, Edith TOatIey, Mabe
Turner, John e. Hunter, Carol
Smith, Sr, Carroll Smith, Jr., anG
all other heirs of Lucinda ROyster
deceased, whose address is unknown
The defendants above named will
take notice that an action entitled
as above in the nature of a Special
Proceeding has been commenced in
the Superior Court of Vance County
N. c., for a division of real property
held by the parties in this action as
tenants in common; and said defen-
dants will further take notice that
they are required to appear before
the Clerk of Vance County Superior
Court at the Courthouse in Hender-
son, N. c., on the 24th day of May
1887, to answer or demur to the COM
plant in said action or plaintiffs will
pray for the relief demanded in said
complaint
This 18th day of April, 1887.
E. 0. FALKNER,
Clerk Vance Superior Court.
j. M. Peace, Attorney.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
NOTICE.

Under and by virtue OF the power
and authority contained in that GER
tain Deed of Trust executed by Alfred
Christmas and wife, Bette Christmas,
to the undersigned Trustee, which
said Deed of Trust is duly recorded in
the office of the Register of Deeds of
Vance County, North Carolina, in
Book 172. at page 584, and at the re-
undersigned will offer for sale at pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder, for
cash, at the Courthouse door in Hen
derson, North Carolina, at IL o'clock,
Noon, on Tuesday, May 18, 1887, the
following described real estate:
Adjoining the lands of Mrs. Ed
wards. Begin at a stake on the North
side of Reservoir Avenue, in the City
of Henderson at East corner of Davis
Street where it touches said Avenue
as shown on w. w. Rowland plat, re-
corded in the office of the Register of
Deeds of said Vance County in Book
Of Deeds co., page 598, and run thence
along Reservoir Avenue NJ 62 3-4 E
95.5 feet to a stake, corner of Mrs.
Edwards lot No. AZ; thence along the
line of lot No. ~, 85 ft. to a stake
thence to Davis Street at point 100
feet from Reservoir Avenue; thence
along Davis Street 130 feet to the be-
ginning. Being the lot conveyed to
John Sheppard by deed of VIM. H. Ed
wards and wife dated October 6, 1916,
and registered in the office of the Re
gister of Deeds of Vance County in
Book 70, page 800. Reference is also
made to Deed book SO, page 564
Vance County Registry.
This the 18th day of April, 1897.
T. P. GHOLSON, Trustee.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
STATE is BOOSTED
FAR UP IN CANADA
Retired Business Man Tells Church
People of Great Things in
North Carolina
Daily Dispatch Bureau.
In the Sir Walter Hotel.
nv L G.. RASK WILL

Raleigh, May A new North Car
olina enthusiast has been enlisted as
volunteer to help tell the story of
the attractions of the State in distant
parts of the continent, r. Bruce
Etheridge, director of the Department
of Conservation and Development
said today.
Harry Linney, retired Canadian
business man, who has spent several
winters in North Carolina, has be-
come booeter-at-large for the State
in the Canadian provinces.
The conservation department is in
receipt of copy of the Muskoka
Herald Bracebridge, Canada, of the
issue of Thursday, April 20, in which
NFr. Iinney sings the praises of North
Carolina before the Baptist Young
Peoples Union of Orilla Baptist
church in a talk entitled Some I'M
pressions of the South
Mr.. Linney, regarding North Car
olina, is quoted as follows:
''The speaker said that his choice
for holidaying was North Carolina,
famed for it's history and old-time
British connections, for its beauty,
culture, educational institutions, and
it's fishing. Of the cities he preferrd
New Bern and Wilmington for re-
creation, and spoke highly of Raleigh,
the State capital, and of Durham,
Greensboro, Charlotte, Winston-Salem
Gold1 orc, Rocky Mount, and Fay
etteville as business centers."
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION.
In The Superior Court.
Before The Clerk.


North Carolina:
Vance County:
willis P"~--', Tiller Perry SOloman
and Eddie Perry. Petitioners.
Frank Henry Perry. Henrietta Perry
and Dora Perry, Respondents.
The Respondent, Frank Henry
Ferry, Henrietta Perry and Dora
Perry will take notice that petition
entitled as above has been filed in the
superior Court of Vance County,
North Carolina, That the petitioners
ask that $1O6.16 the proceeds from the
sale OF real estate and being Dora
Perrys share as an heir of Fannie
Burwell, deceased, be paid to the
petltloners, who are the next of kin
10 Doro Perry, the said Dora Perry
not having been seen in Vance Coun-
", nor In the State of North Carolina
lor more than 25 years and during
an oI tnat time the said Dora Perry
has not neen heard from and her
wnereapout unknown. And said Frank
r1enry Ferry, Henrietta Perry and
Dord Ferry, will further take notice
.,id' tney are required to appear at
.i,e olIlce OF the Clerk of the Su-
perlor Court in the courthouse in
henderson, n. c., on the 18Th dav of
May 1897 and answer or demur to
the petition or the Petitioners will an
ply Tor the relief demanded in the
petition. - ''o
This the 18th day of April, 1887.
E. o. FALKNER, s
CierK Superior Court, Vance County.
H. b Carter, Attorney
for Petitioners.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
. TODAY y
TODAY's ANNIVERSARIES

1786-James Hamilton Charleston, S.
c., mayor, congressman and governor;
Republic of Texas ambassador and sen
ator, born at Charleston. Died Nov
Is, 1857.
1824-William Walker, known as the
greatest American filibuster, adven-
turer in Central America, born at
Nashville, Tenn. Executed in Hon
duras, Sept. II, 1860.
1829-Louis NJ. Gottschalk, famed
American pianist and composer, born
in New Orleans. Died in Brazil, Dec.
18, 1869.
1835-Augusta Jane Evans Wilson,
popular Alabama novelist of her day,
born at Columbus, Ga. Died May 9,
1909
1855-Frank G. Carpenter, noted
journalist, traveller and author, born
at Mansfield, Ohio. Died in China,
June Is, 1924.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
ANSWERS

l. QuakerS, Moravians, Dunkers
and Menonists. Their testimony on af-
firmation instead of oath has been ad-
mitted in civil and criminal cases
since the formation of the State in
1777.
2. Sequoia National Park takes it's
name from the zig sequoia trees con-
tained within it's area. The trees were
! named in honor of Sequoya, or George
Guess, mixed block Cherokee, who
made himself famous as the inventor
of the Cherokee alphabet
,, 3. In 1890 John Gibbs, who claimed
to be governor, issued a proclamation
demanding all persons ito render me,
due obedience" At the same time
Phillip Ludwell, one of the lords pro-
priotors, had been appointed COVER
nor, and claimed the office Gibbs
proclamation referred to him as fol-
lows: Further 1 proclaim him that
is Taller against ye truth of this
matter to be William and Coward,
! that will not give me a meeting sin
gler to dispute it with sword in
hand"
4. On January 20, 1869 Governor
| OdIhOCt NICPtlCIIO OOUIICll
adopted a plan of charging fee for
cases coming before that tribunal. A
flat fee of thirty pounds of tobacco
appeared to have applied to all cases.
5. William Smith, born in North
Carolina in 1852 He moved to South
Carolina and was sent to Congress in
1897. In 1916 and again in 1926 he was
sent to the Senate, and during the
latter term served as President pro
tenn. He was offered an appointment
to the Supreme Court bench, but de-
clined it.
g. In 1921 the Philanthropic Society
and the General Meeting of Cores
pondence met and formed the North
Carolina Baptist Missionary Society.
The new organization employed an
agent and an assistant at salaries Of
forty and thirty dollars per month
to canvass the State and assist local
organizations. The idea OF salariad
workers met with much criticism, the
departure from individualistic meth
DDS being denounced as man made"
and not warranted from the word
. of Cod"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
AMERICA AT WAR DAY-BY-DAY

20 Years Ago Today-Ex-Premie
Rene Viviani and Marshal Joseph
Joffre and the French mission arriv-
ed in New York, winding up 1920
mile 7-day tour that had been arrang-
! cd to show off Joffre and use him to
bestir war enthusiasm.
Joffre lived up to his part, and he
always stole the show at the official
receptions by kissing the mayor. Vivi-
ami would crate on the first onrush
of the German army almost to the
gates of Paris and the order of Gen.
Joffre for the offensive that drove
the Huns back 80 miles. The Hero
o. the Marne" (who was in this coun-
try because he had been removed
from command for incompetence)
would burst into tears and rise and
embrace the orator. It made a great
act and invariably brought cheering
throngs to their feet.
In Philadel phia, Papa Joffre varied
lis kissing act by giving Liberty Bell
q big buss.
In New York, the Marshal had to
ride five hours, over a 30-mile route,
Sc that all New York might have a
look at him. It was noted that the
Marshal missed saluting some of the
American flags he passed. He was
heard counting floors of the skyscrap-
ers aloud.
On May 10, Liberia broke off diplo-
matte relations with Germany.
1t was announced in Washington
that the first military expedition to
go overseas would be nine regiments
of engineers, comprising 10000 men,
who would rehabilitate at American
expense the wornout and partly de-
strOyed railroad system of France.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

Today gives the broad, powerful
mind With original conceptions. You
shoull possess much influence, but
should try 10 avoid straining after un-
profitable things, misdirection of eff
fort, resulting in detracting from the
popularity. Seek to conserve the en-
ereies in proper directions IN order
not to waste a portion of IT,, lie.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
M AY
Todoy: is the Day
BycLARk KINNAIRD
Copyright, 1887, for this Newspaper
by King Features Syndicate Inc.

hiding in London with reward upon
his head when he conceived the crime
that was to make him one of the most
famous thieves in history.
He was caught before he could dis
pose of his precious loot; but he so
impressed King Charles II that he
was set free, received at court, given
an estate and pensioned for duration
of good behavior!
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Back Page

T. India.
2. The Battle of New Orleans.
3. Let the buyer beware"
4. The hawk family.
3 The United States and Great Bri-
tain
s. Shakespeare
z. The first is commerce between the
states; the second is commerce
within a state.
8. New York and New Jersey.
8. Those which have spinal column.
10. 1898.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
SUNDAYS YESTERDAYS

May 9, 1671-An Irishman stole the
crown and royal regalia of Britain
from the Tower of London in broad
daylight!
Col. Thomas Glood, 53, already had
won reunion in Ireland by seizing
Dublin Castle and attempting to alb
duct the governor-general. He was
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
By FRED H. MAY

1. What religious denominations
are allowed to affirm instead Of
swear?
2. The name of what National Park
in California honors a Cherokee In
dian?
3. When did a claimant of the Of
flee of governor challenge the duly
appointed governor to a dual?
4. How were court costs paid by
early North Carolinians?
5. What North Carolinian refused a
seat on the United States Supreme
Court bench?
Why was the split in the Baptist
cb l1ch in 1926?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Gov. Philip F. La Toilette of Wis
eonsin, born at Madison, 40 years ago.
Gov. Ernest w. Marland of Okla
homa, born in Pittsburgh, 63 years
ago.
Col. Horatio B. Hackett, Federal as
sistant administrator of Public works,
born in Philadelphia, 81 years ago.
Monsignor Fulton ]. Sheen of the
Catholic University of America, philo-
sopher and lecturer, born at Ell Paso,
Ill, ~ years ago.
Robert Aitken of new York, noted
sculptor, born III San Francisco, SO
years ago.
Michael MacWhite, Irish Free State
Minister to Washington, born "a years
ago.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08

Saturday, May 8. Morning stars:
Saturn, Venus, Uranus, Mars. Even
ing stars: Mercury, Neptune. Venus
and Moon in conjunction.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
TO-DAY IN HISTORY

1689-Nicolas Perrot, French explor-
er, took possession of the Upper Mis-
sissippi region in the name of France.
1828-American peace Society found
ed.
1846x-First battle in the war with
Mexico-five hour battle at Palo Alto,
Texas, where Gen. Taylor defeated
army twice his size.
19O2-Height of anthracite coal
strike-John Mitchell, president of the
United Mine Workers of America,
made last effort offering to submit
strikers terms to arbitration.
1919-The American Legion opens
it's first convention in. st. Louis.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
SUNDAY is THE DAY

Sunday, May g; Mothers Day to
florists and telegraph companies.
Mars now at greatest brilliancy 70
diac sign: Taurus.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08

FITTING PUNISHMENT: Whose
causeth the righteous to go astray in
an evil way, he shall fall himself into
his own pit: but the upright shan
have good things in possession.-Pro-
verbs 28:10.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08

1S48-William J. Stone, Missouri
lawyer, governor and U. S. Senator,
born in Madison Co., KY. Died April
a. 1913
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
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49, ~.sf e, --7>>;s,,s = ! ,,ssa.: ~ asS7CT-e
U;,r - :: :: ~ 1900
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TERRIBLE ENVY: Wrath is cruel,
and anger is outrageous: hu' HNno is
able to stand before envy?-Ptoverbs
27:4.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08

FOR SALE BABY CARRIAGE in
good condition cheap Can be seen
at 513 N. Garnett street or phone
SO7-W. 8-lu
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
Wife PreServers

Mrs. S. H. Mccarthy, Somer-
Vile, N. j., sends in the following
suggestion: When drying knives
or razor blades. always wipe
from the back of the knife. so
the towel will not be cut.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08

STRAYED FROM MY HOME MAY
6, brown and white spotted male
hound, six years old wearing col,
lar. Reward. Notify G. N. "Ditchle'
Tucker. 6-3tl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08

FOR RENT APARTMENT THREE
furnished connecting rooms, first
floor, front and back entrance, gar
age, one front room newly papered.
Apply to 303 William street. Mrs
r. G. Bobbitt. 8-1ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08

OUR SPECIAL SEMI-PASTE HAS
got what it takes to make good
paint, White lead, zinc oxide, and
titanox. A $3.50 value for $295 per
sallon.. Alex S. Watkins 81
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-05-08
WANT ADS
Get Results

PHONE $40 THE PEOPLES MEAT
and Grocery for cleanliness, quality
and service. We carry full line
of western meats. Free delivery.
Your patronage appreciated. Open
a. m. to 8 p. m. daily. We are in
business for yoIr health. 31-26ti
The Washington times., 1937-03-10

main theme of Franz Liszt's Hun
garian Rhapsody No. a." which
will be heard on the program of
the United States Navy Band
Symphony Orchestra next Tues
day night at the Navy Yard Sail
Loft. This rhapsody is a particu-
lar favorite of pianists, but gains
much in dynamics in the orches-
tral arrangement.
The United States Marine Band
Symphony Orchestra, William F.
Santelmann, second leader con.
Quoting, will give the following
program tonight at 8 o'clock at
the Marine Barracks: Overture.
"Massaniello' (Auber); Scotch
Poem, Opus 81, No. 2" (Mac-
DowelD; Suite, "Kiskaya," a in
the temple of the Sun God, b.
Dance to the Sun God, C. Process
sion of the Shadows, d. Dance of
of the Cave Men (Elie): Son
ate, Opus /" (Brahms); xylo-
phone solo, "Czardas" MontD
played by Oliver Zinsmeister:
conrcert waltz, "Tales of the
Vienna Woods" (Strauss); grand
scenes from "Lohengrin" (Wag-
ner); symphonic poem, "VlataV"
Banks Of the Moldau), (Sme-
tana).
The Washington times., 1937-03-10
Cdrdozo Pupils Seek
Better Traffic Order

Better traffic order, establish
ment Of a lost and found bureau
and better care of school property
have been placed on the calendar
by the student council of Cardozo
High School.
Bernice Ennis was appointed
temcrary chairman at meeting
of So students. Senior representa-
tives included Lorraine Jordon,
Gladys Yates, Oneal Odom, Hiram
Haywood, Gladys Aylor, Roland
Milton, Francis Thorton, Arlene
Waters, Daniel Dickerson, Robert
Mason, William Wooten, Justina
Curtis, Edith Delaney, Elma Tai
ley, Veryl Patterson, Frederick
Ellis, Myrtle Graves, Julian Giles,
Elnora Cousins, Lucinda Mitchell,
Louise Bundy, Alice White and
Kenneth Hardy.