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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-02
Crunpler News

Miss Iona Baker, Of Crumpler,
spent two weeks with her sister,
Mrs. Cecil Faw, of Sparta.
Mr.. Carl Carson, of Wyoming, is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bob Carson.
Mr.. G. r. Duvall is able to go
back to work again after a long
seige of illness.
Mrs. r. E. L. Plummer, who un-
derwent an operation at Duke hos
pital, is still seriously ill.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-02

building goal:
Cd Each acre of the following
will count as one acre:
(a) Maintaining a good stand of
perennial grasses or perennial or
biennial legurnes of mixtures of
such grasses and legumes, seeded
or established prior to 1888 on crop
land.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-02

has occurred. Hunts were held in
1882, 1884, 1886 and 1897.
This week there are approximate
ly $50 participating in the final
"check-in" and "checkZout" hunt.
They hunt wherever they please
until each hunter gets his deer or
bear.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-02

So many varied uses have been
found for cotton that the cotton
products now 60 to the retail mark
ct in more than 10000 different
forms.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-02
COFFEE ON THE RUN

Approximately 100000 pounds
of coffee and 100000 pounds of tea
are consumed annually on dining
cars operated by American rail-
roads.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-02
CPL DEER KILLED IN
PISGAH THIS SEASON

Tomorrow the final phase of the
Pisgah national forest hunt will
end. The regular hunt ended last
Saturday and a check-up revealed
that total of 621 deer and 10
bears were killed.
1t was also pointed out that in
the four public hunts, held to de-
crease the herd to point where
there is enough food in the forest
for all, not a single serious accident
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-02
HENRY A. CAMPBELL

Henry A. Campbell, 80, who lives
in the Bald Mountain section, died
at his home Tuesday after an ill
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-12-02
Notice To Taxpayers

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Evening star., 1937-04-20
More Beautiful Stamps.

postage stamp, like coin, ought to
be beautiful. But in recent years the
number Of postal issues of the United
States deserving of commendation has
been small. The Wisconsin, Connecticut
and Arkansas commemorative, so-called,
are the principal exceptions to the gen.
eral rule Of mediocrity-by the accident
of selection, they reproduce artistic
achievements Of "the horse and buggy
age" and therefore enjoy a distinction
denied to contemporary endeavors
But the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing is not to blame for the atroci-
ties it manufactures. Designs for stamps
are chosen by officials of the Post Office
Department. The contractor simply pro-
duces what he is told to produce. His
staff of artists tear their hair in protest
against the policy which inhibits their
genius; but there is nothing they can
do to correct 1t. And the same OBJ
servation may be made with regard TO
Evening star., 1937-04-20
New Cherry Trees.

Announcement is made that work has
been started in the planting Of some
$500 Japanese cherry trees in Potomac
Park, both as requirements for trees
damaged or killed by last years floods
and as additions. This restocking will,
it is stated, be completed within week.
In ordinary circumstances this would be
hailed with qualification, as indicative
of purpose to retain the park in its
present condition. But unfortunately it
does not accord with the projected plan
to remodel the park to conform to a
design for the emplacement of the me-
mortal to Thomas Jefferson at the lower
portion Of the Tidal Basin, which has
been all but determined upon by the
several authorities having jurisdiction
over this matter.
1t would seem to be waste of funds
to plant these trees if they are to be
eventually, perhaps very soon, re-
Evening star., 1937-04-20

moved to make room for the memorial
and its approaches. As long as there is
q chance that the memorial plans may
be amended. or perhaps the site itself
shifted to another location, the restocking
Of the trees may well enough be sus-
pended, pending q final determination.
To replace these trees, only to have
them uprooted In the squaring Of the
Basin, would be an aggravation, as well
as waste of funds.
1t is true that many Of the new trees
will be placed in the lower section of the
park, along the channel roads. These
will not be affected by the memorial
plans, whatever may be the decision as
to its site and style. 1t would therefore
be wiser to concentrate the new trees, to
the full number now available for plant
ing, In that section Of the reservation,
leaving the other area to be treated when
the memorial plans are definitely de-
termined.
rectangular setting for the cherry
trees in the upper park cannot possibly
be as beautiful and effective as the pres
ent arrangement, with the growths
grouped AROUND the curving boundaries
Of the Basin. The winding drive affords
a constantly shifting viewpoint, present.
ing series OF pictures OF beauty that
cannot be equaled anywhere in the world.
;~ {~oES ~,
attractive than any squared area can
possibly be.
The hope remains that, whether the
memorial is placed in the site now urged
or elsewhere, the Tidal Basin may remain
as it is, with curving lines, bordered by
groups and rows and masses OF trees
that are annually one Of the chief fea-
lures of beauty in Washington.
Evening star., 1937-04-20

the attitude Of the philatelic public
which pays the bill No representative
Of the collecting fraternity ever is con-
suited. Appeals for the appointment Of
an advisory board have been denied.
Edward Bruce, director of the painting
and sculpture branch OF the Procure
ment Division Of the Treasury Depart
ment, however, has intervened in the
problem, and there is hope at the mo-
ment that his suggestion may lead to
the necessary reforms. He has pro-
posed national competition for stamp
designs, the artists Of the Nation to be
invited to submit sketches and a Jury
Of their peers to be named to pass on
their compositions. President Roosevelt
has the matter under consideration.
In foreign countries such procedure
is no novelty. 1t has been adopted with
success in Great Britain and in many
other parts Of the British Empire. The
one danger involved is that which ac-
crues from the prevailing fad Of modern
ism. With the majority Of artists mo-
mentarily devoted to esthetic anarchy,
1t might happen that the stamps result
Ing from Mr.. Bruces plan would be less
attractive than those already sponsored
by the Post Office Department officers.
The basic idea, nonetheless, is sound.
II more notably beautiful postal issues
are to be made available, it will be
through an aroused and stimulated pub
lie interest in the subject. And Mr..
Bruce merits appreciation for promoting
that character Of concern.
Evening star., 1937-04-20

veloped until chemical reaction is
found in which the ordinary hydrogen
atom will react and the heavy atom will
not. Such a reaction will probably be
discovered within the next few years,
because heavy hydrogen finds its chief
use at present in studies of reactions
which were not understood in their en-
tlrety before. In reactions where there
are shifts in the hydrogen atoms of the
molecules, the exact nature of the shift
can be determined by substituting a
heavy hydrogen atom for each one in
turn. 1t is like painting one of the
hydrogen atoms red or putting a tag
on it, to find out where it goes and
how. So far the heavy hydrogen atom
has reacted like the ordinary hydrogen
atom, only little more slowly. When
reaction is encountered in which the
ordinary hydrogen atom changes posi-
tion. but the heavy one does not. way
to obtain heavy hydrogen cheaply will
have been discovered"
The heavy water method of prolonging
life, DR.. Kendall stresses, probably will
exact it's price. Not only physical, but
mental reactions will be slowed down.
The person will be brewster, duller and
more phlegmatic. Probably this would
be too high a price to pay throughout
the whole of life
But take the man or woman of 60.
The workday of life is over. Mental
and physical alertness no longer are es-
sential. One might be willing to saeri-
flee them for another ten years of living.
who wants to be fast at 6o?" DR..
Kendall ockS TO- CT
sound, I believe that within the next
ten or fifteen years drinking OF heavy
water by those who have passed 60 as a
means OF prolonging life will be COM
monplace."
Evening star., 1937-04-20

brittle and almost never is based on
real personal experience.
His reading, in particular, is shallow.
He has, in other words, almost no back
ground.
The first cousin OF this man without
q doubt is the fellow who knows every
one.
Him, however, we may laugh at be-
cause he harms no one not even himself.
All who listen to him shortly perceive
that he is hopeless romancer.
He Is SO In love with success, as the
world knows it, that he Graves the
acquaintance of all successful persons.
From this 1t is just tiny step-for
him-to knowing them all
Secretly select a list Of half dozen
famous men.
Pull out one name after another, espe-
cially in company, and he will profess
to know them personally.
Nor is that all.
He calls each one by his first name
No honorable titles for him. Jim" is
his friend. He knows 'em all.
X
The know-it-all is especially in his
element when it comes to books.
II there is sale anywhere he Is first
to come and last to leave.
He examines each book minutely, as
II placing his critical opinion on it.
What he really is doing is waiting for
the genuine customer to come along.
Him he will spot at once He sidles
up to him and assumes an air OF ultra
wisdom
The wise purchaser knows him at once
by this attitude.
'You are interested in books?" ask.
the great man. Now, I have at
home"
The books he lists would do credit tc
the shelves Of some multi millionaire
who also happened to be at the same
time true book lover.
These things on the tables here, the
man indicates, are mere pifre compared
with what he has at home.
That last old rare set cost $4,000 II
Is not until hours later that the victim,
realizes that the fellow never once
claimed to have paid the price himself
The set, he had said, cost $4,000
Maybe it did!
The honest purchaser, who wants tc
| buy and perhaps would like a word ir
| private with the proprietor or his clerk
is driven to desperation by such tactics
Not only is he bored by the mans
| palaver, but even more by his persistency
| at sticking around.
Will he never go?
The honest customer tries to get away
| from him by walking to another place
and examining things he does not wish
| at all.
| Maybe the man will 90.
| He will not.
There he stands, hat cooked Slightly
over one eye, casting bright glances
around at incoming customers.
Maybe there are other people needing
real advice. He will wait for them tt
state their wants, then will greet then
| gracefully, before the management car
do it.
Management and customer glover
helplessly at the know-it-all.
The only thing the nuisance does no
know is that he is not wanted
| And he never will learn that, evidently
Evening star., 1937-04-20
British Shipping Profits.

Chairman Kennedy and his fellow
members Of the new United States Mari
time Commission will doubtless have
more than passing interest in the an
nual report of the CunardW White Star
Line, just made public in London. Brit
aims two merged great navigation COM
panies announce net profit for 1886 of
E $50, in marked contrast to the loss
of s61,792 in 1885 and q deficit of
s408,090 in slightly more than half Of
1884. 1t is acknowledged that this sub
stantial graduation from red into black
figures is due primarily to American
economic recovery and to the return OF
Uncle Sans children to their tradi-
tional role as the worlds champion
globe trotters.
British commentators look upon the
Cunard-White Star balance sheet as
the most convincing possible reflection
of better times on this side of the ocean.
The companys policies and calculations
for the future are evidently to be based
largely on that development and on
belief in its permanence The manage
ment attributes the gratifying nature of
1886 operating results partially to the
popularity OF the Queen Mary, which
is said fully to have justified all busi-
ness expectations. Building operations
on the de luxe liner were held up at one
time, when it was doubted whether de-
preston stricken Americans would ever
again indulge in transatlantic travel
OF old-time dimensions.
Operating economies also played
part in restoring John Bulls premier
shipping organization to money making
levels. Obsolete vessels, including the
once-famous Majestic, Olympic and
Mauretania, were taken out of commits
sion. Notwithstanding, the Cunard-
White Star fleet has increased in value
to more than s1sOOo,oOo, represented
in part by advance payments on the
Queen Mary's sister ship, now under
construction. While there is not yet any
prospect OF dividends for shareholders,
the ms '1agement appears convinced that
happy days" in the United States have
come to stay and confident that the
current profits trend foreshadows sta
bilized prosperity for the line.
Our newly created Maritime Commits
sion confronts a battling problem in
building up the neglected American
merchant marine to a point where it
can compete successfully with old
established European lines. The contro-
versial question of public versus private
ownership, or 70 exactly what extent
Treasury funds should be made avail
able to shipbuilders and shipowners, re-
mains to be thrashed out from the
standpoint of fundamental national
policy. Maintenance expense, due chiefly
to the higher cost of labor and personnel
for operation OF ships under the Amer
lean flag, will always make it difficult
for domestic shipping capital to meet
the rivalry OF foreign lines which ply
the seven seas under more favorable
economic conditions, including govern
ment subsidies. But such evidence as
the Cunard-White Star report, particu-
larly the revelation that it is American
traffic dollars which make British ship
ping profits possible, should spur all
concerned to bend every energy in the
direction of restoring the Yankee mer-
camille marine to its old-time prestige.
Evening star., 1937-04-20
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

The know-it-all Is a bore anywhere,
but especially in a place OF business.
and particularly when he wants to tell
all the customers about everything.
He does not tell the "other customers"
Of course. because he seldom seems to
buy anything himself. He just STANDS
around talking.
This fellow must make the proprietor
have chills up his back, since he may
feel pretty sure he is not going to make
purchase.
Yet, such is chance, he may, and
therefore must not be offended need
lessly.
Much precious time is spent being kind
to him, showing him the stock, listening
to his monologues.
Whenever a buying customer asks
about something, the know-lt-all imme-
diately takes charge Of the sale.
Without waiting for an invitation he
steps into the ring and gives the good
and bad points Of the article under con-
sideration.
This is extremely annoying, of course.
both to bona fide customer and to store
people, but what can any one do
about it?
Sometimes, at long last, as is the re-
vived phrase, he finally is told to get
out of the shop and stay out. So the
store makes an enemy.
1t may be realized that this step is
only one of desperation.
There was very kindly man in this
| town who had a shop which in reality
was only a side line with him, being
| devoted to hobby.
One of these know-it-all persons made
| it his loafing place.
Had he ever bought anything at all
| would have made no difference in this
| case, because he was colossal bore OF
| the first water.
Invariably he "butted in" when a
genuine customer asked question.
| Without waiting for the proprietor to
| say word, he began lecture on the
| subject at issue.
| The customer invariably was nom
plussed because he did not know whether
| he was listening to experience or not
If the proprietor permitted the converse
ton to be taken away from him the
customer had right to think that he
| believed the knoW-it-all really knew
| dDOut lllc ouUJCCG llldll llC OlO IL
the customer were stranger he often
| had the idea that the bore was an
adjunct OF the shop, kept on hand for
| just such purposes.
| \ 4
| This situation finally became so bad
that the owner had to tell the fellow
| fatty, that his presence was desired nc
| longer.
The know-it-all was indignant. What
had he done except be a customer
| The proprietor pointed out that in hour.
| Of loafing he had made but one tiny
| purchase, and had complained about
that.
1t is probable that the know-it all
wherever he functions, really has nc
| idea of what a real nuisance he is, moi
only in shops, but everywhere, and tt
all who must listen to him.
| Usually his knowledge, if picked tc
| pieces, is only odds and ends. Ever
when he poses as an expert on some
one thing his knowledge often is very
Evening star., 1937-04-20
Basin Once Rejected as
Roosevelt Memorial Site
no the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
In reference to the proposed memorial
to Thomas Jefferson in the Tidal Basin
it may be recalled that somewhat
similar but less extensive memorial to
Theodore Roosevelt in the same situa-
tion was proposed some ten years ago
and was rejected as undesirable in that
position. Just why an even more con-
spicuous structure is now accepted does
not appear. One of the noble traits of
Jefferson's character is shown in the
modest monument he requested at Mon
ticello with its inscription recording
among his many honors only that he was
the author of the Declaration of In
dependence and founder of the Uni
versity OF Virginia. Would not monu-
ment to serve human needs be more
appropriate to the character OF this
great man? ROSE BRAINARD.
Evening star., 1937-04-20
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton.
Two Birds

Two Birds
A canary sang in gilded cage
And mocking bird In tree.
And I wondered if could rightly gage
In which liquid melody
The happier note might be.
Song poured from the Gagged canary's
throat
Till it quivered and swelled in glee:
On his branch the mocking bird seemed
to gloat
In trill of ecstasy
That he roved the forest free.
The canary hoped to a gilded swing,
Where he swayed right merrily;
The mocking bird few with a careless
wing
To another, greener tree
And both seemed happy to mol
Evening star., 1937-04-20
Domestic Bootlegging.

From the Humboldt Times
San Francisco has an ordinance set
ting minimum price for pressing a
pair of pants, and Fresno has an ordi-
nance setting minimum price for
cutting mans hair. Bootlegging in the
home is likely to be serious obstacle to
these manifestations of the more abund-
ant life.
Evening star., 1937-04-20

Open spaces south of the White House
attract Nationwide interest. Easter
Monday egg rolling is always success
and it might be possible to repeat the
ceremonial apart from its reverential as
sociation several times year, with Hon.
Clark Grifith designating high Official
to toss in the first egg. In securing
neighborly contacts, much may be ac-
complished by means of more and better
egg rollings.
Evening star., 1937-04-20

A fortnight declaration by Right Rev.
erend James E. Freeman, advising cau-
tion in disturbing forms of civil govern
ment which the people have learned to
hold in deep respect, accentuates a
viewpoint entitled to the most earnest
consideration. The many who hold him
in regard must welcome his discreet, yet
clear, counsel in so grave an economic
crisis.
Evening star., 1937-04-20

Wish fulfllments are never complete
Frank Munsey wrote book entitled
THE Boy Broker" but became instead an
editor who preserved many of youths
picturesque enthusiasms. College jour-
nalism may be expected to show many
boy editors who develop into comfort
able and substantial brokers.
Evening star., 1937-04-20
Shooting Stars.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.

Another Investigation.
Golden sunshine flowing
Freely from the sky;
Blossoms gayly glowing
Where the breezes sigh;
Robins lightly singing
Songs Of glad content
All that Natures bringing
Doesn't cost a cent!
Wonder how she works it.
It's a curious way,
And she never shirks it
AS time slips away.
Laboring so cheaply
For a happier state!
We should ponder deeply
Let's investigate.
Evening star., 1937-04-20

In American politics the designation
Senator Robinson extricates himself
from present perplexities, he may per-
suade his public to resume calling him
Uncle joe" just as Uncle Joe Cannon
did after one or two Interruptions OF
entente cordiale.
Evening star., 1937-04-20

Puerto Ricans are advised to learn
English. In fact, knowledge OF Eng
lish is conceded to be of value to any,
body seeking to transact orderly business
in any part of the world.
Evening star., 1937-04-20
Pass the Job Along.

From the Yakima Republic.
The able editor OF the Salem States
man wants some one to tell him prac-
tical way of changing typewriter ribbons.
The best way We know Is to let the office
iii DO T.
Evening star., 1937-04-20
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Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication of all news dispatches
credited to IT or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All r1gh,S OF publication of special dispatches
herein are also reserved
Evening star., 1937-04-20

Among the difficulties which often
arise in economic adjustment are the
private feuds which seek to disguise
themselves as statemanship.
Evening star., 1937-04-20
Paying the Fiddler.

faylnS the f10Qlef.
Posterity! Posterity!
We'd fain prepare for you
Conditions Of prosperity
And morals fine and true.
And yet occasions may be met
Which leave the world in doubt,
BY leaving you lot of debt
You did not know about.
Says youth: ''The fiddler must pay.
You danced, I've understood.
And sometimes, make bold to say,
The tune was not 50 good"
Evening star., 1937-04-20
Wisdom Of Plain People.

do you share the opinion of those
old statesmen who put their faith in the
wisdom Of the plain people?"
For the sake of appearance" said
Senator Sorghum, I'm obliged to do so.
Wisdom of the plain people is what is
assumed to be keeping me in office"
what I have learned of war" said
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown, makes
it seem gigantic practical joke in which
joyous inspiration is to be found in a
neighbors discontinue"
Evening star., 1937-04-20
Night Final Edition.

Night Fsnal and Sunday Star----7Qc per month
Gollection made at the end of each month az
each week, Orders may be sent by mail or tele.
phone National 5000
Evening star., 1937-04-20
A Base Ball Mystery.

Effect and cause are studies strange
There's no one who can tell
Why, when one person hits = ball
The rest all want to yell.
Evening star., 1937-04-20
New Rules.

New Rules.
"What is the favorite game in Grim
son Gulch?" asked the travelling sales
man.
Base ball." answered Cactus Joe,
"only we're going to change the rules
80 as to provide the boys with boxine
gloves and keep q referee at each base" !"
Evening star., 1937-04-20
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Csc per month or 15c per week
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45c per month or 1oc per week
The Sunday Star ar----5c per COPY
Evening star., 1937-04-20

"Springtime," said Uncle Eben, "gits
many family 50 busy admirin' de
pretty little birds dat dey forsets al
about do moths dats under cover"
Evening star., 1937-04-20
Passing Of the Ground Floor.

did you get in on the ground floor
on that get-rich-quick scheme7"
IT got lower than that when the
bottom dropped out"
Evening star., 1937-04-20
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

A reader can get the answer to any
question OF fact by ,urittng The Euentno
Star Information Bureau, Frederic J.
Hasktn, Director, Washington, D. C.
Please inclose stamp for reply.