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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17
Roosevelt Address Tonight
To Be Chief Expression
of Great Nation
al Event
EXPRESSION WAITED
FOR FUTURE COURSE
Borah Lauds Great Docu-
ment in Address to Masonic
Body; Battle To Gust Hugo
Black from Supreme Court
Goes On; New Tar Heel
Post Offices

Washington, Sept. 17.-(AP)- The
nation celebrated today the 15Oth an
niversary of the signing of the Fed
eral Constitution amid controversy re-
miniscent of that which ragged around
the historic document at it's birth.
President Roosevelt, whose proposal
for recognizing the Supreme Court
instigated the present-day constitu-
tional dispute, will be the chief spokes
man at the nations official celebra-
lion tonight.
His speech, scheduled for 9:3O p. M,
eastern standard time, was awaited
with widespread interest for hint as
TO his future course on judiciary
changes.
Observance of the event was begun
last night by Senator Borah, Repub-
lican Idaho, who told Masonic au-
dience:
Constitutional government is the
only government which, in restoring
the economic welfare of the people,
at the same time preserves their
rights and their liberties"
Meantime, in Washington, Senator
Burton K Wheeler, Democrat, Mon
tana. Joined the critics of Justice
Hugo Blacks alleged membership in
the Ku Klux Klan, declaring Presi-
dent Roosevelt should appoint an i'm
partial Investigating board.
IF the charges are true, the Presi-
dent should ask for Blacks resigna-
ton" said Wheeler, field marshal of
the Senate,s opponents of the Roose-
welt court bill.
Other developments:
The Treasury launched its $7O,OO0,7
600 three-year public building con-
struction program by entering the
market for building sites.
The procurement division set dates
on which those offering sites must
submit proposals to be opened locally
BY postmasters or property custodlans
The communities in which sites are
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17
SLIGHT DECLINE IN
PRICES OF COTTON
Futures Close Four to Six Points
Lower, Spot Steady AND Mid
ding At 9.O5

Ne Yrk, Sept. 1S-(AP)-Cotton
futures opened steady, one point high
er to two lower. Higher Liverpool
cables were offset by favorable wealth
err and southern selling. December
sold off from $50 to $40, and shortly
after the first half hour was 878, with
the list one to five points net lower.
October continued to show ihdepen-
dent steadiness, and helped the under
tone. December advanced to 8.85 and
at midday was 8.81, when prices were
one to four points net higher
Futures closed steady, 4 to s points
lower. Spot steady, middling sos.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17
Job Offices
AreToldTo.
Act Simply
U n e m ploy y m e n t
Compensation Must
Be Paid fact Is Not
To Be Repealed

Raleigh, Sept. II CAP)-State anu
Federal administrators of the unem-
ployment compensation act in the
fourth region heard warnings TO-DAY
that requirements should be kept as
simple and uninvolved as possible 70
keep the people from turning against
social security legislation. .
John A. Marshall, of the District OF
Columbia, regional chairman, told the
administrators the regional meeting
was dedicated to preparation for pay
ing unemployment compensation
claims when they become due carry
next year.
1--WE must stand or fall on me rec
ord which we make in the paymen1
Of benefits" Marshall counselieo.
that reason It is of vital Importance
that states having a large interchange
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17
Constitution Best
Surety Hoey Feels

= became necessary for the respective
Grants of power and limitations OF au-
fJ,oritv to be fully set forth, and clear
" outlined. The Constitution, with It's
: - amendments, does just that.
= rive North Carolina delegates to the
constitutional convention took prom
inent part in drafting the nations !.
10 sic Law. the governor said, and this
state nwas probably more responsible
than any other in securing for each
state equal representation min the Sen, !,
ote other southern states votea
AGAINST equal representation, but
North Carolina supported the smaller
states. Hoey said, "and this alone
made possible the formation OF the
Constitution at this time"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17
To Separate
League And
Peace Pact

Geneva, Sept. II (AP)-A commit
tee of experts studying proposed sepa-
ration of the League of Nations con-
venant from World War peace trea-
ties was reported today virtually de-
cided on a re-draft which it was be-
lieved might bring Germany back In
to the league.
The divorced project has long been
favorite among league universally
enthusiasts as device for smoothing
the way for German re-entry to the
fold.
The committees method of meeting
Germany's and other long-standing
covenant references to postwar set
Elements included blue-penciling OF all
such phrases as "allied" and "asso-
ciated powers"
This phrase of reform was one of
the planks of British policy outlined
last September by Foreign Secretary
Anthony Eden. His declaration was
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17
America Reunited
Roosevelt States

Antietam Battle Field, Md, Sept. II.
-(AP)-President Roosevelt said to-
day the nation during the past four
years has been mot only acting but
also thinking in national terms" for
the first time since the War Between
the States.
He spoke at exercises commemorate
ing the 18th anniversary of the
bloody conflict here in which Union
soldiers turned back the southern
forces.
Deploring the ssectionalism" and
misunderstanding engendered bs
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17
Nine Powers
r
Sign Accord
On PIRACY
Elaborate Lay Out
For Protection OF
Merchant Ships In
Mediterranean

Geneva, Sept. IL (AP)-The nine
powers participating in war against
piracy in the Mediterranean, led by
France and Great Britain, signed to-
night an elaborate accord providing
for crusades against airplanes and
warships as well as attacking subma-
rineS.
Three points were added to the &C
cord signed at Nyon last week:
British and French warships on
patrol in the Mediterranean are en-
powered to attack surface warships or
aircraft which make piratical attacks
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17

Charlotte, Sept. II (AP)-The Con-
stitution of the United States, through
its HEX on the majority, Governor
Hoey told civic club members here %.
day, is "the surest guaranty OF Inc
perpetuation of democratic govern
ment," and fought not to be nastiiy
changed"
Throughout the State joint CIVIC
club luncheons were held today 70 OF
serve the 15Oth anniversary OF the
signing of the Constitution. -s
"The Constitution of the oniteu
States is the basis upon which demo
cratic government rests" said Cover
nor Hoey. when the different states
were nodded into a more perfect un'0i'
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17
TYRRELL COUNTY TO
VOTE UPON LIQUOR
Dare and Washington. on Either Side
Already Wet In Eastern
North Carolina

Columbia, Sept. II (AP)-Hemmed
in between two wet counties, Tyrrell
county tomorrow will ballot on wheth-
er or not it, too, will establish ABC
stores.
Election officials said the polls
would remain open from sunrise to
sunset,
Both proponents and opponents OF
the liquor stores predicted a big vote
tomorrow.
Dare and Washington counties, Tyr
relps neighbors, are already operating
ABC stores.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17
Farm Dollar /.
About Up To
1929 Levels
En- the Sir Walter Hotel.
nellie nlam0fRh RmP04m.

Raleigh, Sept. 17-After floundering
about in the sea of uncertainty
brought on by the depression, the buy
ing power of the farmers dollar has
climbed virtually back to the 1929
level.
Although farm income this year is
somewhat below the pre-depression
level, it was pointed out by the U. 8.
Bureau of Agricultural Economics to
Dean l.. o. Schaub, of State College,
that prices which growers have to
pay for their supplies alsoE are some
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17

the era of reconstruction following
the war, and contrasting il with TIE
national spirit Of today, the President
said:
Deeply we appreciate that the dis
less or difficulty u any one part Of
the Union adversely affects each and
every other part. We stand ready ir
all parts to lend a helping hand to
tLtse American who need It mos
re dismissed discussion of 'the
,;xlr and wrong" If the conflict, tell
ing the commemorative tt rong I'VE
can but wish that the var had never
tesn."
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17
WELFARE CHIEF TO
DO SPECIAL STUDY
w. C. Ezzen To Go To pennsylvania
and Wallace Niguard TO SUD
stitute for Him

Raleigh, Sept. 17.-(AP)-Mrs. W.
T. Bost, State welfare commissioner,
announced today DR.. Wallace Niguard
would act as director of the division
of institutions and corrections for
nine months while w. G. Ezzell, the
director, studied at the pennsylvania
school of social work.
For five years, DR.. Niguard has
baan connected with the division OF
mental hygiene of the State Wei
fare Department at Chapel Hill.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17
Withdraws from Unsuccess-
! full Nom ntervention Pact
AS Relates to SPANS
I Fight
LOYALISTS DESTROY
EVERYTHING BEHIND
Wholesale Sabotage of
! Roads, Bridges, Railway
J Lines and Telegraph Lines,
With Scores of Buildings
Burned; Rebels Push Their
Drive North

London, Sept 17-(AP)-Britain to-
day ended the unsuccessful non-inter-
vention patrol of Spain to make avail
able. her full quota of warships for the
"more important task" of driving pir-
ate attackers from the Mediterranean.
France joined in the decision. The
foreign office announced the end of
the patrol, formed by the 27-nation
committee in an eff
fort to keep arms and men from
either side in the Spanish civil war.
The decision to end the patrol car
ried on by French and British war
ships after Germany and Italy with
drew in anger because of attacks a.
gainst their ships last June, was con-
sidered new rebuff to Premier Mus
solini and Adolf Hitler.
Italy and Germany already are
openly resentful of the Nyon nine
power agreement giving Britain and
France major control of the pirate
war in the Mediterranean.
RETREATING IOYALIsTs &
DESTROYING EVERYTHING
Hendaye, Franco-Spanish Frontier;
Sept. 17.-(AF)-The Asturian defend
ers of Gijon, falling back under the
relentless thrusts of the Spanish Of
fensive, were reported today to be
dynamiting the path of their foe.
. A radio broadcast from Salamanca,
the insurgent general headquarters,
pictured wholesale sabotage of roads,
bridges, railways, telegraph lines and
the firing of scores Of buildings on
the Leon front, SO miles south of
Gijon.
Fifty houses in Pola de Gordon were
reported destroyed and a mining cen
ter north of the field base of the in
surgent column driving northward on
the London highway was said to have
been RACED.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17
JAPAN SEES u. s. MOVE
AVOIDING ENHANCEMENT

Tokyo, Sept. 17.-(AFD-The Japan
csc government broke its long official
silence on the munitions embargo de-
clared by the United States today a
gainst both Japan and China. The
foreign office spokesman declared:
"The Roosevelt munitions embargo
is interpreted here as an effort by the
United States government to avoid en-
tanglements in the Far Eastern situa-
ton, and it is generally supposed here
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17

Nanking, Sept. IT, APl--The Chi
reese government was disclosed to-day
20 have protested off 'ci.'iv to the
United States against the government
embargo on arms to the Orient,
charging 1t was unfair treatment Of
China. a.,
DR.. c. T. Wang, the Chinese amhas
sador to Washington was said to
have conveyed the bitter reaction Of
the Chinese government to the United
states state Department.
The Washington decision forbidding
government controlled merchantmen
from transporting war supplies to
either Japan or China was character
lied by the foreign office spokesman
as certainly not impartiality."
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17
BITTER REACTION
IN CHINA AGAINST
ALOOFNESS IN U. S.
Certainly Not Impartiality,
Is View Expressed By
Foreign Office
in Marking s
MODERATE VIEW is
TAKEN BY JAPANESE
America Merely Avoiding
Foreign Entanglements, as
Tokyo Expresses 1t; More
Japanese Reinforcements
Landed Near Shanghai for
New Battle

Washingtn, Sept. 17.-(AP)-
Chinese Ambassador @. T. Wang
protested formally Ito Secretary
Hull today against President
ROosevelt's partial embargo of
armed ships to the Far Eastern
war zone. The envoy expressed to
the secretary of state on behalf of
his government its disapp6int-
ment over action which Chinese
claim JheneSits Japan indirectly
and inflicts damage on China.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-09-17

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Evening star., 1937-03-20
Kenuood Cherry Blossoms
Subject of Photo Contest
Developers of Community Offer $500
in Prizes to amateur Photog.
raphers of Capital.

A contest for amateur photographers
with the subject the japanese cherry
blossoms in Kenwood was announced
today by the Kennedy
Development Co., developers OF the
community in nearby Maryland.
Twenty prizes carrying a total value
OF approximately $500 are offered in
the competition.
The sponsors of the contest stated
there are more Of the Yoshino cherry
trees in Kenwood than there are about
the Tidal Basin. The trees. which
bloom about week after those in
Potomac Park, offer an excellent sub
ject TO test the Photographic ability
Of amateurs
Winner of the competition will re-
ceive 500. Other prizes include
$75 second-place award, $50 for third,
SIS for fourth, $40 for fifth, while win.
ners OF the next Is places may take
either $3.50 in cash or japanese cherry
trees from Rock Creek Nurseries,
Rockville, Md Judges will be selected
for expert ability in judging photo
graphs, and will be announced before
the start Of the competition
All amateur photographers in Wash
ington and vicinity are eligible to en-
ter. Contestants may enter as many
pictures as they wish. All entries must
be delivered or mailed to the field
office, Kennedy -Chamberlin Develop
ment Co., so Kennedy drive, Kenwood,
Chevy Chase, Md. Contestants must
not write names or addresses on the
photographs, but attach to the pic
lures or inclose in envelopes, names,
addresses and telephone numbers.
The sponsors stated that no en-
Evening star., 1937-03-20
SPRING MARKET
|SSTRONC HERE
Realty Sales Mount and
Construction Also Shows
Gains.

Activity in real estate in recent
weeks, especially in the sale of homes
holds promise to Washington realtors
and others in the business of one OF
the strongest Spring markets since
pre- re-depreSSion days. Sales have been
mounting and brokers report they are
keeping well abreast Of the brisk con-
struction pace.
Reports from a number of broker
age firms are reminiscent of the
golden days Of the 1920s. J. Garrett
Bethel, who has maintained one of
the busiest offices here in recent years,
said yesterday that so far this month
he has maintained an average Of more
than one house sale a day In addi-
ton, BeitZell has several contracts in
his office to add to the months busi-
ness, which he had not closed. He
has closed 20 deals since March /.
Il believe this Spring will bring one
of the most active real estate markets
in the last decade" the broker COM
mented Prospects for the purchase
Of homes are now seeking statesmen,
SASooAAA6 q NSi loNoldD W
be conservative about it,
j. Wesley Buchanan, another busy
broker reported he had made four
sales early this week in spite of decid-
edly unfavorable weather He said
February was the best month for
homes sales he has experienced in
years in the Capital real estate busi-
ness. His Office closed deals for 10
houses last month. The total valua-
ton of these properties was in excess
OF 100000.
This is buyers market if there
ever was one" declared Buchanan
Prices have been increased some, but
the situation remains very favorable
for the home purchaser, with mort
gage money plentiful and available at
rates as low as at any time in home
financing history"
Buchanan now has IL statesmen in
his organization. A. Milton Talbert,
who was formerly attached to the
office Of Percy Russell, recently joined
his force.
Evening star., 1937-03-20

tries will be returned, but with the
exception Of the winners, whose en-
tries will become property of the
company. any entry may be called
for at the field Office The contest
will close as soon as the cherry bios
SONS begin to fall, and the date will
be published two days before the close.
Immediately following the ending the
pictures will be judged at the Kenwood
Golf and Country Club. Then they
will be exhibited in the club house.
Entries will be judged purely on
Photographic interest, and shots taken
with the smallest or most inexpensive
cameras, will have just as much chance
Of winning as those taken with the
most elaborate equipment. Photo
graphs may be Of any size, but must
be mounted on white cardboard with
an inch margin on all sides. Prints
must be in black and white, and must
not exceed by 10 inches.
Some subjects suggested by the
sponsors include blossoms regardless
OF background cherry trees with house
in background. trees with a child in
Evening star., 1937-03-20
Starts With Initial Stem.

The speaker, beginning with the
initial step in the, procurement of a
real estate loan, discussed the form of
the application and the sources of
money supply to which it might be
directed, namely life insurance COM
panies, trust companies, mortgage
brokers, building and loan associations.
national and saving banks. He ex-
planned the type of loan that each of
Continued on Second Pagel
Evening star., 1937-03-20
DESIGN CONTINUITY
TOPIC OF LECTURES
Prof. s. S. Steinberg to Talk With
Reference to Needs of Struc-
tural Engineers.

Six lectures on the Practical Ap-
plication of Continuity in Design"
will be given by Prof. S. 8. Stein
berg, acting dean, College of Engi-
neering, University of Maryland, with
special reference to the needs of
structural engineers engaged in the
design of buildings.
Prof. Steinberg has given special
study to problems arising in frame
analysis and has made important
contributions to their solution. Struc-
tural engineers will greatly benefit
from his authoritative treatment and
presentation OF the subject.
The lectures. which will take place
in the auditorium Of the Department
OF Agriculture, will be held from 1880
to $50 pm. and consecutive Mondays
and Thursdays beginning March ~.
There is no entrance fee or charge
for the Lectures, and all structural
engineers are invited to enroll for the
course.
Evening star., 1937-03-20
EXPERIMENT FINISHED

By getting a Jump" on the cli-
mate, the Carrier Corporation of New
ark, N. j., has completed an unique
experiment to assure in this country
efficient hot-Weather operation Of its
new 1887 Summer portable air con-
ditioner
Engineers gained climatic year.
by testing this unit in the jungles OF
Brazil during January and February,
hot months of the South American
country. The room coolers were in
stalled also under operating conditions
in homes and Offices of Rio de ia
neiro.
Evening star., 1937-03-20
REALTY FINANCING
STEPS DESCRIBED
IN FORUM SESSION
6. Calvert Bowie Discusses
District Practice
at c. of c.
USE OF INSTRUMENTS
ALSO is EXPLAINED
Breakdown of rs Billion Dollars
of Urban Mortgages Is Shown
Realtors.

The steps necessary in financing real
estate transactions in the District were
discussed by G. Calvert Bowie, secre-
tary OF the H. L. Rust Co., before the
Real Estate Forum Wednesday night.
The forum is conducted each week at
the United States Chamber of Com
merce under sponsorship of the Wash
ington Real Estate Board.
Financing of real estate is one of
the most important activities in the
business" Bowie said. THE methods
OF financing have undergone and are
still undergoing many changes. Ex-
periences of both borrowers and lend
ers during the worldwide depression
from which we are emerging is the
reason the new ideas are still being
advanced"
Evening star., 1937-03-20
Many Neglect Roofs.

Seven out Of every 10 property
owners neglect their roofs and court
trouble by risking large repair bills
according to housing experts. If your
roof is the built-up type, you will be
wise to have it examined now that
Winter Is past. 1t is very important
to have the bituninous coating re-
newed before the felt begins to rot
Bituminous coatings may also be used
to extend the life Of sheet metal roof
ing.
Evening star., 1937-03-20

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Evening star., 1937-03-20
A

the foreground and street bordered
with trees
Last year an actual count was made
at different hours of day when
the blossoms were in full bloom, and
1t was estimated that $4,000 people
drove through KenWood to admire
the beauty Of the trees. There are
now more than three miles of trees
lining the streets of the development,
and eventually two more miles will
be added.
Evening star., 1937-03-20
5 Church Fires Daily.

Five churches burn in the United
States every day. A famous church
recently destroyed by fire was ST.
Pauls Episcopal in Brookf1eld, Conn.
which was to have celebrated its Tooth
anniversary this year. The fire started
in the belfry of the wooden structure
Evening star., 1937-03-20
CULPEPER HOUSE SOLD
Marshall Property Is Purchased
by Douglas Swan.
Special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CULPEPER, Va, March 20-An i'm
portant sale Of real estate reported
here was that Of the house and lot
on Piedmont street extended built by
DR.. Otis Marshall and coupled by
DR.. and Mrs. Marshall for several
years, which was purchased this week
by Douglas Swan, local business man.
DR.. and Mrs. Marshall, the former
now connected with the field service
Of the American Red Cross, spend
much time in travelling and also
maintain an apartment in Culpeper
The Marshall residence has been
leased for several years to J. F. Hagan,
district engineer in charge OF the
Culpeper district OF the State Highway
Department.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-03
NORTH SEA HAS 37 PERSONS FOR
 JUNEAU TODAY
White Liner Arrives from South-Set to Leave for
 Sitka This Afternoon

Thirty-seven persons arrived in Juneau aboard the white liner North Sea this morning. The steamer was scheduled to leave for Sitka today at D. m.
 Coming here were: John Bavard, Malcolm Faulkner, Adrienne Glass, Helen Knight, J. s. Baumgardner and wife, Katherine Hooker, A. B. Phillips, Bob Phillips, Mrs. Vera Spicer, Mrs. H. H. Humphreys, Lil- lian Anderson, Dorothy Larson, Wil- liam Mahoney, Phyllis Hanwell, Helda Anderson, Keith Weiss, MT. and Mrs L. Weiss, Frank O'Leary, L. A., McCutcheon, Elsie Cohen, Vernon Alfred, Mrs. William White head, Mrs. Monte Gresham, Dr. Will liam Whitehead, Mrs. Salena Moo ney, Miss Jean Grant, Bert Porter, H. Campbell, A. Paul, Chester Will lis, Ivar Stolpe.
 In addition to Juneau-bound pas sengers, there are 103 round-trip- pers and ten persons bctnd for Sit ka.