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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02

tain evidence which defense counsel
argued very vigorously should have
been excluded.
1t all hinges around testimony re-
garding death of Smoak's first and
second wives and an alleged effort to
noison Mrs Stewart, mother OF
SmoakS paramount, Mrs. Jeannette
Harker.
CLAYTON Grant Smoak's lawyer, cit
cd authority to Show that evidence
of other crimes is admissible to show
motive only when the alleged motive
;s "identicaI". In the Smoak case the
state urged a double motive for the
daaths-collection of insurance in the
ease If all those poisoned or attempt
ed to be poisoned, and the desire 10
oct rid of his second wife ana OF
his daughter in order to continue 1
licit relations with Mrs. Harker, Inc
defense argued that the State should
bava reen compelled to conflne It
Golf to one or the other-ln other
words that if evidence OF the lnsur-
ance was admissible then evidence
~ his Illicit conduct with Mrs. Harker
was inadmissable.
Roth Mr.. Grant and Attorney Gen
,ro1 A A f. Seawell, who argued the
cosa for the State, said they mao
found no cases dealing with ihiAe1
motive: and so if that point IS az
cided when the Smoak decision IS
handed down, some new law Will
100 been created for the lawyers to
sn,,abble over in future appeals.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02
Today's Church
Message.
TIf5 GARDEN OF ALLAH.

a local theatre recently played the
film picture "The Garden of Allah. :
The term Allah means God. There
fore, the thought in the picture was
about the Garden of God.' The Car
den of God, according to the writer
of the script, was the Sahara desert.
There, in it's quietness and solitude,
one could find God. The writer was
partially correct. One can find God in
the ouietness and solitude of the
Sahara desert, but, one can also find
God anywhere in quietness and
solitude. In your home, at your work
in or out of town, one can in solitude
and ouietness find God. The Book
SAYS "Be still and know that I am
Cod" These words must have been
spoken for a generation of people
such as we are-men and women who
are hurrying through the day and
missing the quietness of communion
with God Here's tip, my friend:
Find some, quiet place, compose your
self, "be still" and read Gods word
and pray, and see if that place does
not become to you "The Garden OF
Allah"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02
rpsoN N 2, DAILY DISPATCH THURSDAY DECEMBER 1897

beverage of Tar Heel topers. In Sep
TENDER, 1879 per cent of hard liquor
sales were whisky, in October the fig
ure was 1871, SO close to the same
as to be almost indistinguishable.
An unusual feature of liquor stats
tics in the office of the State Abe
Commission showed that more than
one-fourth of all sales to North Caro-
lima ABC stores and to the State are
made by one company-The American
Distilling Company, which sold no
less than 25.87 per cent of all liquor
bought by county stores. A total of
IT concerns are listed as doing bust
ness with North Carolina, the percent
ages running down until M. S. Walk
er, Inc. is found at the bottom with
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02

every man woman and child, assum-
Ing the CONSUMPTION to have beer
uniform per capita, which, OF course
it wasn't. In September sales amount
ed. to approximately pint apiece.
Examination of the details reveal
that six of the u wet counties sold
more than half the liquor distributed
during October. Durham, as usual
led all the rest with 1900 per cent
of the, total. The percentage for the
next five counties was Wake 11.51
Pitt SIT, Wilson 6.O6 Johnston $50
and Edgecombe $751; combined total
of $3.50 per cent of the entire sales
for the State.
AS to the kind of liquor consumed,
whisky held it's own as the favorite
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02
SMOAK RULING MAY
SET UP PRECEDENT
"Mixed Motive | u e
Comes Into Wilmington
Poison Case
Daily Dispatch Bureau.


Raleigh. Dec. 2.-Decision OF the
North Carolina Supreme Court IN
the case of Edgar L. Smoak, Whining
ton railroad worker doomed to ole
for poisoning his daughter, will make
new law" in all probability.
The case, as argued before the court
orally last week, presented features
which counsel and justices agreed
have never been passed on by an ap-
pellate court, and so a new precedent
is sure to be set unless the case goes
off on some other grounds whlcn
make determination of the unusual
phase unnecessary.
The unique feature vas suggested
bv Chief Justice Stacy, VINO ASKED
during argument if there isn't such 4
thing as mixed motive which wouio
make admissible against SmoaK GER
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02
Capital Gossip
BY HENRY AVERILL
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In the Sir Walter Hotel.

Raleigh, Dec. From the looks
of things at the Motor Vehicle Di-
vision offices yesterday, some of
North Cardinals motorists, at least,
are not going to stand in line at the
last minute trying to get their auto
mobile tags before the January dead
line. At no time Wednesday was there
any mad rush nor was any one in
danger of getting trampled by the
crowd, but all day long there was a
steady stream of people getting their
tags.
Mail sales totalled more than 1000
on the first day.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02
BURNETT RATED
HIGH AS KICKER
RY INN KIIITz

Chapel Hill, Dec. 2.-Tom Brunette,
star halfback on the University of
North Carolina football team, has
been rated as the greatest placekicker
in the entire nation by the Sports IL
Illustrated Magazine.
Sports Illustrated, in giving it's list
of All-America specialists, points out
that Brunette had the ability to keep
his eye on the ball and not glance
at the on-rushing and would-be block
erS
During the last two seasons Bur-
nette has converted 90 out of a pos
sible 35 extra points, which is con-
siderable a remarkable record.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02
ROOSEVELT TOOTH
INFECTION BETTER
Fishing Good, James Rooseveit nc
ports in Radio from the res
ident'S Yacht

Miami. Fla, Dec 2 (AP)-Official
word from the yacht Potomac OH Gar
den Key, in the dry Tortugas' To-Day
reported President Roosevelts tooth
injection was showing continued I'M
provement."
The Potomac, with Roosevelt and
seven fishing companions aboard, an
chored off Garden Key last night.
The latest brief radio dispatch from
Secretary James Roosevelt, said:
Several boats off for good fishing
after clearing mail plane. Remaining
here tonight Wednesday,. Presi-
dents infection shows continued i'm
provement"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02
MIDDLEBURG GIRLS
TIP AYCOCK. 1919

Middleburg girls opened their sea-
son on the court last night, whipping
Aycock 80 to 10 with Miss Doris jack
son, forward, leading the winners with
rs points. Miss Fender also turned in
a nice performance for Middleburg.
Misses Stevenson and Hoyle were
the best for the losers.
Aycock holds a victory over Dab
ney by 1913 score.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02
TAR HEELS GUZZLE
MORE, MORE LIQUOR
Daily dispatch Bureau.
In The Sir Walter Hotel.

Raleigh, Dec. Presidents OF North
Carolina: 81 ABC counties increased
their whisky guiding in October near
lv fifty per cent: or else residents
of other parts. came in to the stores
and brought that much more liquor.
Complete figures on October sales
show that there were sold 170,29S.5
gallons of hard liquor. Transposed
into pints, this means that in the
counties, which have population OF
923, 1924, there were sold 1885,, 1888 pints
or practically a pint and half for
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02

There seems to be rush of public
servants to get out of their supposed
sinecures and get into the newspaper
game. First was Capus Waynick, who
quit a $4,000 state post to resume edi-
torship of the High FONT enterprise.
Next was Andrew Joyner, Jr., who
has resigned as oHty manager of
Greensboro to become general mana
ger of the Greensboro News Com
pany He, too, had been in the news
game before becoming a politician.
The High Point Enterprise appro-
priately heralded the Joyner resigna-
ton Another Strayed Lamb Returns
to the Fold
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02

There are more ducks down there
than you can shake forty sticks at
said j. M. Granger, engineer of the
State Rural Electric Authority, on
his return from down Hatteras way,
where he was looking over a propos-
ed rural line. "They are. expecting
the best shooting season in years,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02

Over in Alamance they have game
protector who seems to be on thu
job He has arrested 46 persons since
August, charging them with hunting
without licenses.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02

Speakers at the annual session Of
the State Literary and Historical AS
ISOLATION, today and tomorrow, will
clude w. T. Laprade, Legette Blythe
A. R.. Newsome, Nell Battle Lew:
and Dumas Malone.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02
BELCHING is NO FIN

Belchlng is disagreeable and a..
embarrassing. If you take snoe oI'en
OF Bismarck in glass Of wata pooaful
meas, you can expel stomach "I ae
quickly. Bismarck acts four wa,,l gas
relieve acid-indigestion. O. ways to
Rexall Drug Store and ask for % % the
Rex-5O doses for SOC. Parker,a D- -
Store. Drug
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02
he added.

The clock in Governor Hoey's ante
room has stopped again-this time at
1925. It's always stopping, and has
been so doing for many years. No
body seems to know why they don't
either take it down or get a new one.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-02

grand total sale of .oS cas-. -
quor during the month. Tho Of Ii
OF North Cardinals favcrite ,,., names
are are. N Zone one-twothree order, Fo %nl Sky
ners' 'Broaday and Tar Heel n9ur Coz,
The Washington times., 1937-12-13
Bed11tY Co1AnAeG

by doing what you can with her hair
as it is. Then she will understand why
you wish to shape her coiffeur.
Never cut short ends on the sides to
accommodate one style of hairdress. She
may not keep her hair in this style and
then will have the short untidy ends to
annoy her unless she makes daily visits
to the shop. Another hairstylist will
show her the disadvantage of these
short ends and Of course, you will not
see her, nor even her friends, again.
You will always be cautious when you
find the permanent is almost grown out.
If it is necessary to cut the hair, tell her
in advance, she will not have any per-
manent left after the ends are trimmed.
She may expect to keep the little bit
of curl for while before having an
other wave and will not forgive you for
cutting it away.
The point is: Always listen to her
ideas before cutting the hair. She may
like the styles that you feel are old
fashioned, so for your own sake, spare
the shears. Once the hair is off, there
is nothing you can do about it.
IT you ,0iSh to haze HGtrstyle Chart,
send your request to Donna Grace, Beauty
Editor OF this paper and enclose q
stamped. Selt-GddreSSed envelope.
The Washington times., 1937-12-13
CHEESE POTATOES AND
BACON AU GRATIN

Dice a good quarter OF a
pound of bacon and put in a
frying pan with a medium-sized
minced onion; fry slowly until
the onion is very light in color.
At the same time cook one
pound of scalloped potatoes
very carefully $50 they do not
break. When done, drain the
water off and add to the pota-
toes a quarter pound of grated
cheese and the bacon with the
onion; mix lightly and put in
a buttered baking dish. Mix one
cup of sour cream with two
eggs, one tablespoon of grated
cheese and one of fine parsley,
and salt and paprika. Pour this
over the potatoes, top with
few bits of butter and bake in
a hot oven.
The Washington times., 1937-12-13
By Donna Grace

We are going to give you few more
points for memory, or the scrapbook,
and again it is on haircutting.
We believe there can be more disap-
pointment and loss Of business from
poor haircut chan any part OF the
Beauty Shop Business. The trouble may
not be due to any lack of ability on the
part of the operator but to his urge to
cut. Many Of them are so eager to
express their idea in this way, 1t Is
risk to give them the scissors.
We do agree that most Of them are
smart and have some idea about the
correct head contour but there are a
few who make the mistake Of ignoring
the wishes of the customer. She may
be wrong about What is most becoming
to her type, and anxious to cling to
style altogether unsuitable to her, but
do not cut her hair without first telling
her what you expect to do for her, even
though you are sure a good haircut IS
what she needs to give her style.
Let her be satisfied, then If she is still
anxious to wear the same old style, show
her how smart the newer styles can be
The Washington times., 1937-12-13
By Mrs. Cornelius Beecknuan%

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
/. I should like to know the
difference in naming a baby
boy after his father. Is either
John William Jones, jr., or John
william Jones, second, correct?
I should like to know the dis
tinction between the two, if any?
2. Could either be correct,
(junfor or second if the second
name was changed from the
fathers. and was the mothers
maiden name instead for
example, John Gray Jones?
C.
/. If the baby's name is the
same as his fathers, the baby is
Junior" John William
Jones, junior "a small 81" is
used when the junior is spelled
in full, and a capital ~" when
the abbreviation is used, Jr0.
If the baby is named for a
grandfather or uncle or cousin,
second" Cor "II") is used after
his name.
2. II the baby is given his
The Washington times., 1937-12-13

OF All
Things!
DARIs gave the golden apple

DARIS gave the golden apple
= to one beauty, but a certain
makeup genius has a devastat-
ing gold lipstick for all who dare
to be different. It's called Dor,
and is gold a glamorous,
sensational lipStick just intro
duced in France, and both here
and abroad, the very newest
idea for evening caprice. It's
inspiration springs from the
gaiety of Partisan nights, and
its formula is half glamour. half
magic. Its luminous gold will
highlight your lips with soft,
strange glow. Smooth it on
generously, over your regular lip
stick. Mark the effectiveness of
its lacquered gleam under the
lights. We think you'll agree
it's a bright idea for a sparkling
night, and a lively news item for
your readers. A first fashion in
makeup; it's a conversational
scoop, too: Golden words trem-
Bile on lips that wear Dor.
Used tOith gold eye-ShGdoW.
it spells a fascination utterly
neU and mysterious.
4
THE newest orchid is the most
= esthetic seen yet. Born and
bred in the famous Thomas
Young Nurseries, it's revolution
izing night life. Its petals are
a pale translucent, true orchid
color; its center a deep vibrant
thrilling chatreuSe, and on its
delicately fringed and feather
like lip, splash of Chinese red
shows, or sometimes a spot of
deep purple.
Blondes, brunetteS and red.
heads scream for these rare
tlo1DerS tDith equal enthuSi.
GSm. They're becoming to
everybody. They're called
BrGSSo.
NEATEST trick of the season
~ "a lipstick that lights a
mirror and permits you to
freshen that makeup before
you're out of the dark theater.
Press button, soft light is
thrown on your lips which are
reflected in the tiny mirror on
the iipstick case. What a
Christmas present this will
make!
For further information ON
the Gbove sensations, tele.
phone Times Fashion Editor,
Rep. 1894, Ert. 32O.
The Washington times., 1937-12-13
Fashion
In
WaShingt0n
By BAB LINCOLN

THE attractive clothes of
i winter are being worn
now. The frosty days Of the
past week brought everyone
out in their newest and best.
Mrs. Walter F. George, wife
of the Senator from Georgia,
wore at luncheon at the May
flower an ensemble of rust
crepe, heavily encrusted in
gold about the neckline. Her
seveneighths coat had a cape
collar of mink. Her veil and
hat were in the same shades.
Mrs. Norbonne Robinson,
lunching with what famed
politician, looked as superla-
lively chic as usual in CHINA
mon brown wool with a jacket
of powder blue. Her accesso-
rieS were brown with a mink
coat.
Coming out of Wardman
Park the other morning, Mrs.
George Allen, wife of the
Commissioner, blonde and
lovely. flashed something new
in riding clothes brown
whip-cord with bright green
accessories, a heartening sight
on a winters day.
Betty Boschen. daughter of
General and Mrs. BoSchen,
wears the high Russian tur-
ban with great chic. Hers is
in brown to match a fitted
tailored suit, which she wears
underneath a skunk coat.
The Washington times., 1937-12-13
PARSNIPS IN BROWN
BUTTER SAUCE

Clean and wash the parSnipS
and cut them lengthwise into
pieces about three inches long
and about a third of an inch
wide. Put them into boiling
water and cook until tender.
After they are boiling about 10
to IS minutes, add the salt.
When they are done, drain off
the water and put them in a
heated vegetable dish and pour
over them brown butter.
SCOTCH FRUIT CAKE
A cup of butter, two Of white
sugar, four of sifted flour, three
fourths cup Of sour milk, half
teapsoon soda, nine eggs beaten
separately, one pound raiSinS,
half-pound currantS, a fourth
pound of citron; cream the but
ter and sugar, add milk gradu-
ally, then beaten yolks of eggs,
and lastly, while stirring in flour,
the whites well whipped. Flavor
with one teaspoon lemon, and
one of vanilla, and have raiSins
chopped a little, and citron
sliced thin. Wash and dry cur
rants before using, and flour all
fruit slightly. In putting cake
in pan, place first a thin layer
of cake, then sprinkle in some
Of the fruit, then a layer of cake.
Bake in moderate oven for two
hours. Tested by many and has
never failed.
The Washington times., 1937-12-13
HOnneServlCe

What a thrill! The gay crowd
makes you one of them-cheers
as you test your brand new skis.
Get set for happy landing!
Keep skis close together, bend
forward so that chin, knees,
and toes are in a straight line.
This is the correct position to
take for average downhill speed.
It's known as the Medium
Crouch.
Going uphill, use the Side
Step. This is like climbing
stairs sideways, except you
make your own steps. Raise
uphill ski and edge it into the
snow. Do the same with down.
hill ski, bringing it up parallel
to the other.
Take a veterans tips on
costume. Choose smooth-sur-
faced materials snow won't
stick to. Wear layers of light
weight clothing you can shed
when you're too warm.
Send 10c for your copy Of
SELF-INSTRUCTION IN SKI
ING AND OTHER WINTER
SPORTS to The Washington
Times, Home Service. e35 Sixth
Ave-, New York, N. Y. Be sure
to write plainly your NAME,
ADDRESS, and the NAME Of
hnNklnt
The Washington times., 1937-12-13
CUTTING THE CAKE
Dear Mrs. Beeckmans 4

Dear Mrs. Beeckmani
Does the bride cut her we'd
ding cake and how should this
cake be cut? When is the proper
time to cut the cake? G.
The bride cuts the bridal cake.
She always cuts the first piece,
and usually she divides this with
her husband. If the reception
is small one, she cuts the rest
Of the cake for the guests. At
a large reception, usually the
rest of the cake is cut by one
Of the attendants, who serves
a piece to each guest. Or each
guest may cut herself or himself
a slice Of the cake. The cake is
cut during the last course, and
is usually served with the ice
cream.
The Washington times., 1937-12-13
Etlquette and manners
series will appear tomorrow.

fathers first name, with his
mothers maiden name as his
middle name, the name would
be simply John Gray Jones
no Junior" or second" follow.
ing the name.
The Washington times., 1937-12-13
Luxurious Coat

You can't believe how luxuri-
Gus a fur-trimmed cloth coat can
be until you wear one. A beauty
is in rough black wooden with a
shawl collar and three bands at
the ripping hem. all of silver
fox.
The Washington times., 1937-12-13
OUertOneS

I heard a bird at break of day
Singing from the autumn trees
A song so mystical and calm,
So full of certainties,
No man, I think, could listen long
Except upon his knees.
Yet this was but simple bird,
Alone among dead trees.
w. ALEXANDER PERCY,
from What I Like in Poetry"
The Washington times., 1937-12-13
LOVelOrn

By Beatrice Fairfax
EAR, MISS FAIRFAX:

NEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
~ We've been married about
IL years, and so far have been
very happy, although we have
outgrown the first foolish senti-
mentality, and now take our
love as a matter of course. What
worries me is that we seem to
be drifting away from each
other, as far as interests are
concerned. 1 seem to be more
and more engrossed in business
affairs, and often am kept away
from home for days at a time.
My wife has her club and
church affairs. We have no chill
dren.
I feel that something ought
to be done about this, before
it's too late. We are still under
40. What do you advise?
MAX.
I'm glad you've decided to
take this situation in hand be-
fore it grows any worse, Max,
and a lot of things rush to my
mind that you might do, any
one of which would bring back
that old foolish sentimental
ity" which to your wife, at least,
meant all that was sweetest in
life. Perhaps the reason your
wife has taken to clubs and
church work with so much in
terest is that you've neglected
her and she's lonesome, but too
proud to say so.
Why not think back over the
years and try to remember some
of the little things you used to
do before you began to take her
devotion as a matter of course?
What about the theater tickets,
the candy and flowers you used
to bring home, and the tele.
grams and long-distance calls
when you were away? Try it
again, and good luck to you. Or,
have you ever thought of adopt
ing a child?
The Washington times., 1937-12-13

~1NAAN - ASA&A4kC L III AN AOV
Dear Miss Fairfax:
I'm 80 years old, have been in
love many times, engaged twice,
and still I'm a bachelor. You'll
probably throw my letter in the
waste basket when you read it.
But I'm serious, and still have
no excuse for it. Here's my
story: I fall in love too easily.
I'm susceptible. in fact. But
when a girl begins to fall in love
with me I lose interest. It was
rather difficult to break with
one Of the girls to whom was
engaged. She cared a good deal
and thought everything would
come out all right if we married,
but I couldn't go through with
it. Why do you think I lose ini-
tereSt IN girls when they become
interested? KENNETH.
You haven't fallen really in
love, my dear young man. You're
like the bee slipping honey at
every flower" and you're still in
search of perfect flower. But
do restrain yourself from going
to the extent of becoming en-,
gagged. 1t is cruel in the extreme
to break an engagement, particu-
larly when the man does the
breaking, and sometimes male
relatives can do ugly and impul-
sjve things to young men who
sidestep the altar after an en-
gagement has been announced.
I'd advise you not to commit
yourself unless you're absolutely
certain you've found the right
one. and then watch your step.
The Washington times., 1937-12-13
Skillet and Spoon
By Sibilla Campbell

you've eaten anything appetizing than the first
recipe offered you today can't imagine what it might be-
It's one of those dishes which will put your family in good
buror and revive their sense of humor regardless.
The Washington times., 1937-12-13
MUTTONETTES

Cut from a leg of mutton a
slice one-half inch thick. On
each slice lay a spoonful OF
dressing made with bread
crumbs, one egg and a little
melted butter. Roll up the slices,
pinning each with a small
skewer or toothpick. Have a
buttered baking pan ready with
a little water and lay in the
muttonettes, and brush with
soft butter; and cook in a hot
oven for one-half to three
quarters of an hour. When
done, remove and thicken the
gravy.
The Washington times., 1937-12-13
ueSday Menu

BREAKFAST
Sliced Oranges
Wheatena
lain Omelet RaiSin Toast
Coffee Milk
LUNCHEON
Cheese ootatoeS and
Bacon au Gratin
Tomato Salad
Hot Biscuit
Pumpkin Pie
Coffee Tea
DINNER
MuttonetteS
Princess Potatoes
ParsnipS in
Brown 9utter Sauce
Lettuce Salad
Apple Charlotte
Coffee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-13

Niaufoou Island in the South Seas receives its mail in tin cans. Passing steamer throw the canned mail overheard and 8 native swims out after it.