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The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-31

is recalled by a recent wr;ton
that the institution resulted fron.
the shrewd trick of lawvor
who was none other than the NO
torious Aaron Burr.
At the time the bank was mr.
jected the group behind it waro
'in bad" politically and hence nm
able to obtain IA blank charter
They organized water comnanv
instead, but in drawing the char
ter Burr added clause permit
ting the company to engage also
in other necessary business,
The other business was con.
strued to include banking and il
has been carried on ever since
The structure in Wall street
adjoins the lot formerly occupied
by Federal Hall, the first nation.
al capitol, where Washington
took Office. That tract is now the
site of the sub-treasury.
If Aaron Burr and his asso-
ciates could look upon the scene
today they would marvel at the
development which has resulted
from their clever scheme for OBJ
tanning a bank charter.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-31
bringing it back to our mind.
Brighter Horizons

The moving finger of time
writes and, having written, moves
on. Now that another year has
passed, what does the record
show? And what is even more i'm.
portant, what will the new year
bring in the way of those earnest.
ly desired gifts of peace and
spiritual well-being?
There will be many opinions
concerning 1897, most OF them in.
fluenced in one way or another
by personal fortunes, which is ma
tural enough. But if a definite
classification must be made, a ba-
sis can be found, we believe, for
calling it a good year.
Not that it has brought us far
toward our objective of increased
economic security or brought
closer to reality the establishment
of peace among nations, purified
a fairly sinful world or lessened
appreciably mans inhumanity to
man.
1t has, however, been a year of
new experiences, Of many expert
ments, year crowded with drama
with a great deal of hard work,
one in which justice has made
important conquests. better spir-
its and higher courage have been
displayed and in which some
progress has been made.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-31

mortgage on the property, and
additional money is also required
for its upkeep.
General Washington had his
headquarters in Gadsby's Tavern
when he commanded a portion of
the Virginia Militia in 1853 and
1854, at the beginning of the
French and Indian War. Here also
the first steps toward drafting the
Constitution were taken.
The first public celebration of
the adoption of the Constitution
was held at Gadsby's, as well as
the first celebration of Washing
tons birthday. Numerous other
significant events connected with
the early history of the Republic
took place at the noted tavern.
The efforts of patriotic citizens
to preserve these historic build
ings for posterity are most com
mendable and should meet with
success.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-31
Railroad Economy

1t is surprising to learn that
the water bin of American rail-
roads is SO million dollars a year,
but it is true, according to Pres
dent Ralph Budd of the Burling-
ton, who also declares that most
of this expense could be saved
through the use of Diesel 1ocomo-
tives.
Although the Diesel engine was
first patented IS years ago, its
adaptation to locomotives is of
very recent date. Since the Bur
lington Zephyr and similar trains
of other roads began their epochal
performances about three years
ago a considerable number of Die
sci locomotives have been built
and placed in service.
H. L. Hamilton, president Of
the Electric-Motive Corporation,
declares that Diesel engines may
be fueled at one-fourth the ex-
pense incurred with steam loco
motives. 1t is said that the use
of 5000 Diesels in switching serv-
ice alone would make possible
another saving Of more than fifty
million dollars.
Diesel locomotives may play an
important part in solving the
pressing problem of what is going
to happen to the railroads. And
that problem is one which con-
Germs all the people of the United
States.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-31
History of Our DiOes

On January /, years ago, mil
lions of people started out annual
ly to write a history Of their
lives for the coming year. Many
of them were melted to do so
when they received a present of a
blank diary. The sight of all
these neat and clean pages with
date for each one stimulated
them to record their actions and
thoughts.
The attics of old houses con-
tain countless old diaries written
by parents and grandparents.
They are an interesting record of
the experiences of the previous
generations. If we had time to
pore over them, we could get a
vivid picture of the past century.
People were very reflective in
those days. They had no motion
pictures, no radios, no automo-
biles, to occupy their attention.
They spent long time in medita-
ton, and enjoyed recording their
thoughts in these personal jour-
nails. They took life on the whole
with a calmer philosophy than we
now possess.
Modern folks are too busy to
spend time writing the history of
their lives. The time that the
elderly lady spent in writing in
her journal, is probably used by
her granddaughter in attending
the bridge club.
Countless blankbooks in diary
form are still sold, but apparently
people use them not to report
their actions and thoughts, but
to make memoranda and to note
DOWN future engagements. SO the
history of our past goes largely
unreSorded. We live in the pres
ent. iSomething is missed when
the pRst thus drops out Of our
thought, and we have no way OF
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-31
Some More Blue Laos

Recently a press report told of
a revolt against certain ancient
blue laws by citizens of Bellows
Falls, VT, which caused a Chicago
reporter to look into some anti
quated statutes of the Windy City.
He found, among other things,
that it was unlawful for a lady
to allow her hatpin to protrude
more than half an inch beyond
the crown of her skypiece, also
that her bathing suit was rather
rigidly regulated by a city ordi-
nance.
Kids were informed that they
were prohibited from flying
kites in Grant Park, or being on
the street unaccompanied be-
tween 10 at night and in the
morning if under 16 years of age.
Shooting air rifles within the city
limits is banned, and wearing a
mask, even on Halloween, is I'M
lawful, except with the mayors
permission.
When an automobile trightens a
horse the motorist must bring the
cd bus to a full stop until Dobbin
quiets down, and no musical in
strument may be taken upon a
public beach without a written
permit. AS to whether ukeleles
and saxophones are considered
musical instruments the law is 81
lent.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-31
Shrines To Be So0ed

Patriotic organizations are en-
deavoring to raise funds for the
preservation Of two historic
shrines in Virginia, the old home
Of John Paul Jones in Fredericks-
burg and the famous Gadsby's
Tavery in Alexander.
The Naval Historical Founda-
ton, aided by the Daughters of
the American Revolution, will
make a campaign for money for
the purchase and restoration Of
the John Paul Jones house, on
which an option has been obtain
ed, and which expires next Febru-
airy, and which will require about
$4,000.
Gadsby's Tavern is now in Dog
session Of the American Legion
Post OF Alexandria, having been
purchased In 1927, but there is
needed some $4,000 to pay off
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-31
BNrv's Scheme

In New York is the History
building OF the Bank of Manhat-
tan Company an institution whose
history goes back almost TO the
foundation OF the government. II
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-31
CANDIDATE
Will

Charles w. Buchanan, Will
Transport business man, has an
nounced that he will be a candi-
date for sheriff, subject to the Re
publican primaries, next fall.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1937-12-31

contributed more to the welfare
and comfort of the people than
can ever be fully appreciated.
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
Tracks Of Dinosaur,
so Million Years Old,
On Display in Boston

BOSTON, Jan. l GN.SO Dim
osaur tracks made an estimated
so million years ago. termed by
scientists the newest and best
specimens discovered, will be
placed on permanent exhibit here,
1t was announced today.
The clear tracks made in mud
and sill, which hardened through
the ages, were laid bare by flood
waters of the Connecticut River
last spring on a ledge two miles
north of Holyoke.
The Boston and Maine Railroad
obtained the specimen and plans
to place it in the North Station
here.
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
DISEASE FIGHT
ENL|STS DISCS

Phonograph records carrying
vocal information and instruction
concerning syphilis shortly will be
heard in leading cities of the coun-
try, DR.. william Snow, general di-
rector of the American Social
Hygiene Association, said here to-
day.
A record which took 28 minutes
to play was demonstrated at
yesterdays session of the sec
ond National Conference on Col
lege Hygiene convening at the
Wardman Park Hotel. Several
voices were heard on the disc,
those of a nurse, and doctor who
responded to questions about the
disease asked by the man-in-the
street.
Additions of the records will
reach their peak about February 3,
which has been set aside as Ma
tional Social Hygiene Day. Dr.
Snow said that many medical and
civic associations, inclu din g
womens clubs, will use the records
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
JUDGE CURRAN
MAPS CLINIC
DETAILS

The general public must sooner
Of later be awakened to the crying
need for a closer alliance between
the medical and legal professions,
according to Police Court Judge
Edward M. Curran, who spent a
part of his New Year Day working
over the details of an intensive
publicity drive to be launched next
week in favor of his recently pro
posed criminal behavior clinic.
Judge Curran said he had been
invited to speak before various
civic clubs throughout the city
and that he intended to acquaint
them with the advantages of his
plan as well as discuss with them
some of the obstacles which might
stand in the way of its fulfill
ment. He declared:
"The time has come, l think,
when the public can be stirred
into an intelligent resentment of
hit-or-miss systems of meeting
out punishment to petty Of
tenders.
There are far too many per-
sons behind steel bars who
should in all fairness be sub.
jected to SOciO-penal treatment,
and while / am aware that our
iailS cannot be emptied by the
method l have advocated, 1 feel
certain that the amount of good
It can render is incalcuIable."
The 32-year-old juriSt pointed
out that he wished to correct a
false impression which might be
construed from the references
made to his behavior clinic" plan.
Its prime objective is not to make
people behave, he said, but rather
to discover, if possible, why they
don't.
Judge Curran would employ the
services of staff of psychiatrists,
physicians and social workers,
who would delye into the back
ground of each individual defend
ant in an effort to learn whether
he or she is physically and men
tally responsible for the offense
charged.
The idea, which has received
the Endorsement of numerous
local officials, was first announced
in an article written by Judge
Curran fo rthe Journal of the Dis
trict of Columbia Bar Association,
in which appeared six other pro-
posals aimed at the betterment of
local lower court conditions.
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
FIRE RECORD

Twenty-four hours from 10 a m.
December 81 to 10 a m. January /:
12:14 p. m-495 L St. S. W, de-
fectve chimney.
2:25 p. m.-S15 Fourth St. N. E,
trash.
4:Os p. m.-13Is Massachusetts Ave.
n w, chimney.
sos p m.-Etghteenth and T SITS.
X W, automobile.
1853 p. m.-Front Of 524 Kenyon st.
n w automobile.
S:3s p. m.-5716 North Capitol St,
9:89 p. m.-36OO block Eleventh St.
n W, false local alarm.
1884 p. m-Rescue Squad, 1913 A
Ct S. E, dead man.
1910 a. m.-Box 1911. Ninth ST. and
Pennsylvania Ave. y. W. false
1:O2 a. m.-Box 545. Thirteenth and
3 SITS S. E. false
1:25 a. m.-l625 Fifteenth St n. w.
1:33 a. >m.-Box 1868 Thirty-sixth
and Albermsrle SITS. y. W false
4:4 a, m.-Rear Of o3OS Second ST.
n. E, garage and automobile
sos a m.-Box 6lE3. Seventh and
Irving SITS y. f. false
s:45 a. m.--4525 Douglas st. n e,
chimney.
s:Os a m.--Front of 1000 0 st N.
W, automobile
s51 a m-Firs boat Local alarm.
Anacostia River near Eleventh 81.
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
1875 to 1915 originally!

Sizes for everyone in the group-but mostly one
of-a-kind models. Ask to see the princess coat
with Persian Lamb. And the dressy young suits
with fur
The Washington times., 1937-01-01
40

Each coat has something very individual about it
fur sleeves, fabulous furs like Brown Persian,
stunning collar lines. Sizes are incomplete in
these aristocrats of the fashion coats.
The Washington times., 1937-01-01

Yes, they're your favorite Modarts,
Nanettes or Nu-Youth ShoeS-3.95 for
a quick getaway! Finer kids, suedes,
gabardineS for dress-up or sports.
Black, brown or blue. Stock up!
SECOND FLOOR-WOMEN'S SHOES
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-04-20
Miscellaneous Wanted

ANY kind of furniture wanted: highest cash
price. NE. 6344 days. GE. 1914 nights.
POSITIVELY highest prices paid furniture,
rugs. household goods, etc. Ii. 54SS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-04-20

USED CARS that are ''bettor By compari.
SON" Warf1eld Motor Co. 2626 Sherman
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-04-20
TRUCKS

CHEVROLET 1885 1 u ton Panel Truck
This was turned in on a later model and
is not worn out. See it and make your
own tests. S425. Car No. $40. Justine
Nicholson. Hyattsville. Nd. Telephone
Greenwood 1900.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-14
ROUTINE CASES IN
MUNICIPAL COURT
Mayor Henry T. Powell
Gives Fines and Terms
to Defendants

Routine cases were tried in CITY
court today before Mayor Henry T.
Powell
Edward Carr was given 80 days on
the roads for non-support, commit
ment not to issue upon payment of
SIS per week for the support of his
children and the costs of court.
Mrs. Bette Mills was fined $50 and
costs for allowing a vicious dog to
run at large, the fine al d costs to
be suspended by removing, the dog
from the corporate limits of Hender-
son.
Frank Young, Negro, paid 81 and
costs for being drunk
Willie Edwards, Negro, was given
20 days for assault, judgment not to
issue upon payment Of the costs and
keeping the peace.
Ed Card was not guilty of trespass.
Thomas Mcdaniel paid 81 and costs
for being drunk.
A fine of $3.50 and costs were as
sessed against M. p. Perry, convicted
of speeding.
Plummer Robertson, charged with
non-support, was called and failed.
David Bryant, Negro, was given so
days for assault, commitment not to
issue, pay costs and not be convicted
for the next two years.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-14
Judd HEDGEPETH|S
DROWNING VICTIM
Boat Sinks in Rowland's
Pond Sunday Morning
With One Fatality

Judd Hedgepeth, 16, of South Hen
derson, was drowned yesterday morn
ing about 11:30 o'clock in Rowland's
pond, about two miles east ,of the CITY
when boat in which he was riding
with three companions, shipped water
and sank in about 10 to IL feet of
water near the dam.
The body was recovered by divers
about mid-afternoon>
Coroner A. P. Paschall, who investi-
gated the death, said Hedgepeth came
to his death by accidental drowning.
There was no jury.
According to Coroner Paschall,
Hedgepeth was riding in a boat with
Plummer Hedgepeth, William Weaver
and Keller Harris, and water began
to pour into the boat. The group be-
gan undressing as fast as they could
removing their shoes. 1t was said
that Hedgepeth sank and did not
come up. His body was found with
one shoe missing
Hedgepeth was the son of Noah
Hedgepeth and Alice Short Hedge
peth, who have been dead for six
or seven years respectively, and had
been engaged in farming most of his
life. He was born Sept. 13, 1920 in
Vance county, and had lived here his
entire life.
He is survived by two brothers,
George Hedgepeth and Clement
Hedgepeth, both of Henderson, and
two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Harris and
Miss Cassie Hedgepeth, both of Hen
derSon.
Funeral services will be conducted
Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from
the home of ]. H. Hedgepeth in
South Henderson with Rev. Mr. Nick
ems, pastor of South Henderson Bap-
fist church, in charge and int rment
will be iii the Hedgepeth family came-
terry in this county.
Pallbearers will be selected at the
home from friends attending the last
rites.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-14
W.P. HAMILTON, OF
/ TOWNSVILLE, DIES
Former Banker of That
Community; Funeral at
Townsville Tuesday

William P. Hamilton, 68, f)r many
years leading citizen Of Townsville,
died at his home there at one o'clock
this morning after belly IN il. healt!.
for three years suffering from a heart
ailment. He had been a resident of
the Townsville community the last 81
years, but was native of Hamilton,
IS, where he was born, March %,
1869.
Mr.. Hamilton was neve~ MI. rin,l.
nd the only near relative surv'. H. &
is half sister, Mrs. Lizzie B. Bryson,
of South Hill. Va. His father, Will
liam F. Hamilton, was a native of
Vance county, and las been dead for
80 years while his MOTHER Mrs Lucy
larry Hamilton, OF Mecklenburg
county, Virginia, died some 20 years
ago.
Funeral services were announced
for 10 a. m. Tuesday at the home of
A. r. larry at Townsville, in charge
of Rev. L. w. Hughes, recto: of Holy
lnnocents Episcopal church of Hen
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-14
PENSIONS ARE TO
Be READY TUESDAY
Checks for State Distribu-
ton Received by Clerk
of Court

Not single Confederate veteran
was left on the rolls to share the State
of North Cardinals semi-annual pen
sion distribution to be made tomor-
row by Clerk Of Superior Court e. @
Falkner, but the money, amounting
to $1,45O, will be divided 10 seven
widows of the first class, each receiv-
ing $3.50, and six widows of the sec
ond class, each receiving $50, and one
Negro body servant, who gets S1c0.
1 he clerk announced today that the
pension checks had been received, and
aid distribution II the beneficia1Ies
would be made tHr?uc. w, June IL
which is the date for tao semi-anrutl
distribution.
The widows in t1o first class will
receive $1,000, those in second class
$3.50, and the lone Negro body SER
Want 500, making total of 81 $50.
The classir;cations relate to the de-
{ of depend m y or hclplcs>n"ss Of
the recipients Of tie State :.un.v
First class widows, each receiving
$15O, are:
Bette Falkner, widow of A. B.
Falkner, Company F. Eighth Regi-
nent.
Pattie M. Harris, widow of A. G.
Harris, Company G, 18th Regiment.
Sarah r. Hicks, widow of S. M.
Hicks, Company F. 9Th Regiment.
Mamie 3. Lands, widow of James
Y. Lands, Company E, 54th Regi-
.nent.
Margaret Shaw, widow of w. D.
Shaw, Company X, First Regiment.
Ann p. Tucker, widow of VIM. T..
Tucker, Company C, 3rd Regiment
Lucy c. Woodlief. widow of Benz.
T. Woodlief Company K, 44th Regi-
.nent.
Widows in the second class, each
receiving $50, are:
Mary Ann Ayscue, widow of o. L..
Ayscue, Company F. 9Th Regiment.
Rosa Brown, widow of John D.
Brown, Company d, 47th Regiment.
Sallie E. Duke, widow of James w.
Duke Company F. 9Th Regiment.
Nora Finch Green, widow of Will
liam A. Green, Company E, 9th Regi-
-nent.
Margaret Grissom, widow of James
H Grissom, 18th Regiment, company
not Given.
Josephine I. w. NJ Tunstall, widow
of j. B. Tunstall, Company C, 23rd
Regiment
Grant Lewis, colored, will get $500.
He was a body servant to David
Cooper, and is in Glass B, Negro.
This distribution is believed to be
perhaps the smallest in both numbers
and in actual cash, in many years in
Vance county, if not for any semi
annual period since pensions were
first set up.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-14
.B[|NOFO[D DRIVE
THRILLING TO SEE
Celebrated Kirma Handles
New Pontiac Through
Traffic Faultlessly

Securely blindfolded to the COM
plete satisfaction of independent wit
nesses who applied the heavy black
mask. Kirma astounded noon hour
crowds by driving Pontiac auto
NC lie through heavy traffic on Gar
nett street for the greater part of an
hour Iirma handled the steering
wheel with faultless accuracy, and by
uncanny exercise of a sixth sense
seemed to be fully aware of stop
lights. the nearness- of other vehicles
or pedestrian traffic and the danger
Gus closenesS with which lads with
bovish enthusiasm ran alongside the
car.
throughout the tour which started
at the Motor Sales Company and end
ed at the Vance Theatre where Kirma
is appearing this week. Kirma drove
cautiously and made numerous stops
along the route, leaving the car and
entering the stores and other places
of business that have tied in with him
during his appearance here. The first
stop was made at the Busy Bee cafe,
where Kirma got a cool drink and
dashed off up the street to F'lynn's
Department Store, Vance Cleaning
Company, Bridgers Beauty Booths
and other places along the route.
Kirma drove at the rear of an auto
mobile driven by his press agent who
has been here for several days max
ing arrangements for his appearance
in this city.
Wednesday, June 16, Kirma will
cast a beautiful young lady into "a
hour sleep in the window of Flynn's
Department Store, where she will re-
main on exhibition throughout the
Od-hn noriOG
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-14
STOP SAVING SECONDS : LOSING LIVES

4
derson, and tie body vii: be taken
to Boydton, Va, fo-' ntern.ent il. the
town cemetery.
Mr.. Hanailton WAS for many years
president Of the Bank Of Townsville,
which about IS year, ago WIS absorb
ed by the Citizens Ban.S 81 Trust
Company OF Henderson,. He was like
wise before that as ,,c'ated with f.
3 Taylor IN :he mercantile business
IN Townsville, and has since resided
in the community, where he enjoyed
the respect and esteem of those who
knew him.
Pallbearers for the funeral tomor-
row were announced as follows:
Active, Robert Taylor, Taylor
Tucker, Junius Matthew'S, John
White Edmund Taylor, w. B. larry;
honorary, DR.. r. T. Upchurch, Dennis
Vaughan, r. B. Boyd, Henry Taylor,
w. A. Hunt, John Matthews, J. p.
Zollicoffer, Samuel M. Watkins, DR..
T. S. Register, John Yancey.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-14
IMPROVED SOUND AT
THE STATE THEATRE

The State Theatre opens today with
new and improved sound system
promising it's patrons perfect sound.
The feature attraction for today
and tomorrow Trouble In Morocco"
starring Jack Holt.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-14
TANKERSLEY OFF
FOR JUNIOR NEE /

Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Tankersley, Jr.,
left this afternoon by automobile for
Washington, D. c., where they will at
tend the biennial convention of the
National Council of the Junior Order
United American Mechanics Mr..
Tankersley is a delegate from North
Carolina. They were joined here this
afternoon by Nose Goodwin, of Dur
ham, also a delegate to the conven-
ton. A bus taking a group of chill
dren from the Junior Orphanage at
Lexington passed here during the
morning en- route to the convention.
The orphanage is supported by the
Junior Order.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-14
COMP PLANTS MADF
OVER TAX VALUES
IL Property Owners Appear
Before Commissioners in
Forenoon

Some II individuals complained oe
tax valuations placed on their mo-
perty when the Board of County Con,
missioners met today as board of
equalization to hear complaints. Tbo
board merely heard the pleas of tho
complaints and reserved decision IN
Ill later.
The entire day was given over 70
property owners in Henderson town.
ship and tomorrow will be reserved
for those from the rural townships
Seventeen petitioners appeared ha.
fore the noon hour, and it was expect-
ed others would ask hearings duriny
the afternoon
The complaints are based on valua.
tons placed upon property in the ro-
cent quadrennial revaluation Of nro.
perty, and also in the annual tax list
ing carried out during April and Nav
The full board sat at today's hear
ing, and present also were Horace NJ
Robinson, clerk to the board and req
lister of deeds, and Miss Dorothea
Woodlief, county accountant. .