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The Washington times., 1938-12-22
COSTER'S own
STORY OF why
firm CRASHED
Lawyers, Bankers
Blamed in Note

NEW YORK, Dec. % Q.N.S0
''F. Donald Coster," one-time presi,
dent of McKesson and Robbins,
Inc, wrote bitter denunciation OF
"bankers, lawyers" and others as
responsible for financial Difficult
ties of the huge drug firm before
he committed suicide when un-
masked as Philip MuSica, noto-
rious swindler.
Following is the text OF a pre-
death note written by Coster to
his attorney before he shot him
self:
Bankers, lawyers, auditors,
appraise rs and incompetent
high-salaried executives (sic)
have bled McKesson and Rob
bins while the company should
have been in receivership at the
time of the crash one year after
its reorganization"
Hard Work Cited
IT have tried to hold it up, to
stave off the ineYitahle--no man
Shas ever worked harder or re-
ceived less pay to make some
thing work out for the interest
Of all.
There has always been fric-
ton within the board Of direc-
tors because the wholesale buSi-
ness is a rotten business at the
best. The wholesale part wrote
off millions for bad debts and
inventories. There was nothing
said about that, just 1929 crash
responsible.
"If profits were not main
tanned since 1929, the bankers
and lawyers that wanted to milk
it through receivership might
have succeeded. . / tried to stop
them.
"Let the world judge its bank
ers, lawyers, auditors, appraisers
that got millions out of the COM
pany know nothing.
Got "COld Feet"
Cali of a sudden the treas
urer and inside shooters gang
got cold feet and started a Sc
cret investigation with no other
objective than to cover their
steps and run to cover, making
me an underling, the goat, and
bring shame and humiliation on
my poor, loving wife, who was
ignorant of the condition.
II had to much pride and re-
gard for a lonely, devoted, and
very sick wife to confide in her
my inner heart. There are no
millions lost or hidden, much
less narcotic or alcohol involved.
eff selling non-beverage, cos
metic and perfume prepara-
tions up to 1927 or 1928 was
criminal, every large drug house
did the same, and the Govern
ment checked and approved
such transactions.
"The merger was made to ex-
Continued ON Page 2, Col. ~
The Washington times., 1938-12-22
By PIERRE J. HUSS

BERLIN, Dec. % Q.N.SJ.-In-
dignant, the German government
protested vigorously to Washing.
ton today against the address de-
livered by Secretary of the In.
terror Harold L. Ickes in Cleve.
land last Sunday assailing Reichs.
fuehrer Adolf Hitler as brutal
dictator"
In terms far stronger than
usually employed in diplomatic
interchanges, the Reich charge
d'affaires in Washington lodged
his protest with Sumner Welles.
Acting Secretary of State, accuS.
ing Ickes of insults and rude
utteranceS.
The Washington times., 1938-12-22
LIMA PARLEY
VOTES PEACE
RESOLUTION
.21 Nations Pledge
To Shun War
BY THOMAS A. LOAYZA

resolution, pledging the 81 Ameri.
can republics not to recognize war
as a legitimate means Of solving
international or national disputes,
was placed OF the records of the
eighth Pan-American conference
today.
The resolution was adopted at a
plenary session of the conference.
Acting on a declaration "for the
defense of human rights" the con.
ference also expressed hopes that
when war breaks out in other
parts of the world, human rights
not necessarily involved in the
conflicts will be respected, as well
as humanitarian sentiments"
Argentina Stands Pat
Meanwhile, diplomats attending
the parley sought to straighten
out the growing dispute over the
proposed Pan-American solidarity
declaration. This controversy
broke out anew when Argentine
released its own version of such 9
declaration, and revealed that this
was the only solidarity declaration
In which it would join.
AS the situation now stands
delegates are confronted with two
solidarity declarations - the
Argentine document and another
compromise text which was draw
up in an effort to compose the
differences between Argentina anc
the United States.
General in Terms
Text of the compromise declara
ton has not been made public. but
it is known to take a strong Stanc
on the matter of possible outside
aggression against the western
hemisphere.
The Argentine declaration, how
ever, merely states that any such
menace "affects the common in
terests of alr' the American ma
tions.
The government at BuenoE
Aires objects to any stronger ex
preston on grounds it Woulc
amount to a military alliance
which might ALLEVIATE European
nations from South America.
Progress Reported
Despite this setback, progress
was registered with adoption OF
q number of resolutions and rec
concentrations. One of these was
a Mexican resolution that q
peace CODE" designed to perfect
and coordinate American inStru
ments for peace be submitted tc
the Pan-American Union for claSSi
fication and presentation to the
various governments.
The conference decided against
any new measures for determining
an "aggresSor" in the event Of war
The delegates approved a report
submitted by a committee of ex
perts insofar as it waived new
stipulations" on this question anC
declared that the inter-Americar
system of consultation will prove
adequate when the occa aSior
arises"
The Washington times., 1938-12-22
FIGHT BREWS
IN congress
ON WPA FUND
to Get
Hopkins Post
BY WILLIAM S. NEAL

QN.S) Demands for emerg-
ency funds to continue WPA will
precipitate a row in Congress be-
fore WPA Administrator Harry L.
Hopkins expected appointment as
secretary of commerce is con-
firmed, it appeared today.
Disclosure of Deputy Admin
istrator Aubrey Williams that
WPA faces a shutdown by Febru-
ary 7 brought flood of congress
sional proposals for revamping OF
the big relief agency.
May Ask 600 Million
President Roosevelt, it is ex-
pected, will be forced to seek an
emergency WPA appropriation Of
$500, 900 900 or more almost I'M
mediately after Congress convenes
January 5. WPA thus will be the
first major problem on which Con-
gress probably will act.
Since the resignation Of Daniel
c. Roper as Secretary Of Com
merce becomes effective tomorrow
night, informed sources said Mr..
Roosevelt probably would announce
Hopkins appointment to the Cab
met post on Saturday.
These same sources listed Col.
Francis C. Harrington, assistant
WPA administrator and chief en-
gineer, as Hopkins probable sue
cessor, with Deputy WPA Admin
istrator Aubrey Williams relin"
gushing his WPA duties to give
all his time to his position as di-
rector of the National Youth Ad-
ministration.
Violation Charged
Colonel Harrington, an Army en-
gineer and close friend of Hop
kins, attended the University Of
Virginia before entering West
Point.
The White House continued it's
refusal either to confirm or deny
the reports that Hopkins would be
elevated to the Cabinet and that
Colonel Harrington would succeed
him as WPA administrator.
Representative Woodrum CD,
Virginia, declared that if WPA
funds are exhausted as indicated
by Williams, the agency will be
guilty of violating the Woodrum
amendment, which provided ST.
712, ,0OO, 900 for various relief agen-
cies, to last until February %.
Congress not only intended
that the fund last until Feb
Continued on Page 2, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1938-12-22
LOST

BROOCH, turquoise, with antique gold
frame. in Woodward 4 Lothrop basement
dress dept. Tuesday: valuable for senti-
mental reasons; reward. Wise. 1903.
NECKPIECE. 3-pc. Russian sable. between
Wyoming Ave. N. W, Kalorama Rd. and
Thornton PL: reward. Call NO. 9S72.
POCKETBOoK-Brown leather, containing
rimless glasses in leather case, keys &
money. Reward Rand. 1854.
REWARD-Brown bag. keys money and
return contents; initials u. M" DE. 04l5
W1RE-HAIRED terrier, black and tan male,
tail fresh cut: strayed 1881 N. Capitol
St; reward DE. 643S.
WRIST WATCH-Lady's yellow gold, Ell.
gin; reward. RE. 05S6. Ext. sol.
(Other Lost and Found Ads on
Page az, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1938-12-22
THE HERALD AND TIMES

is the only newspaper or.
ganizatiOn in the Nations
Capital which offers a com.
plete "a. hour around.the.
clock cOverage of news. pic.
lures and features.
The Washington times., 1938-12-22

I. Fair and colder
today, Friday H.
ersaslng clio udl-
!; ness, rain Or snow
at night; gentle
winds, bee Omlng
/: variable.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19
TODAY IN HISTORY

: 1699-Rev. George Burroughs Of
Salem, Mass, accused and convicted
of preaching at witches commun-
ion, hung for witchcraft.
1781-An4 orleans and French on tn:
Hudson begin historic march south
eliminating in surrender of Yorktown
and end of the War of the Revolu-
ton.
1814-British land about so miles
from Washington in second war with
Britain.
1S41-Bankruptcy Act established
uniform system throughout country.
1862-Horace Greeley publishes his
historic signed editorial in the N. Y
Tribune 1.-The Prayer of Twenty Mil
lions" -charging Lincoln was remiss
unduly influenced and mistaken.
1902-Martinique, West Indies, de-
vastated by cyclone and earthquake
1934-Hitler becomes Germany
chancellor.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19
TODAY ANNIVl GSARIES

17SO-Pierre Jean e Berangei'
Frances national SCH writer oorn'
Died July 16, 1857.
1S73-Samuel G. Goodrich, Bosto',
and New York editor and author OF
some 10 books, perhaps better known
under the pen-name of Peter Parley'
born at Ridgefield Conn. Died May
8, 1860.
1793-Elisha Mitchell, noted South
Carolina geo.ogist, botanist and edu-
Gator, born at Washington, conn.
Died June u, 1857.
1835-Richard P. Bland, Missouri
noted congressman, advocate of free
silver, born near Hartford, Ky. Dice
June Is, 1899.
1S36-John Rock, pioneer Calltor-
MIA nurseryman of note, who came
there in 1866, born in Germany. Died
August 9, 1904.
1856-Harold Frederic, noted jour
nalist and novelist of his day, born a.
Utica, N. Y. Died Oct. 10, 1895.
1869 Stoddard King, humorist and
columnist, author of the song
There's a Long, Long Trail" born.
Died at Spokane, Wash, June IL.
1888.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19
blocks from Mrs. Blarsom's on
Written Tor
-CENTRAL PRESS ASSOCIATION

docks IrOIn MIS- 0ldrSOIu > Oil
Court street. sci
The house was a tenement, badly
in need of paint and repairs. 1t
was an awful place, and appeared
to be leaning to one side, threaten
ing to collapse at any moment
from sheer WEAKNESS and neglect!
Noel climbed two fights of
rickety stairs, hearing babies cry,
voices raised in quarrels amid the
clatter of pots and pans, and the
squeak of a cheap radio.
Mazda came to the door. ''Why,
Noelw she exclaimed in surprise.
She was interrupted by a rather
shrill voice. MON, nom, that's
the lady what give me the ten
ner."
Noel recognized the little boy
who sold papers on the corner
from the Garwood house. She
smiled, why, you're joey" she
said. II didn't know you were
Maida's son.
Mazda was looking at Noel tim
idly, a flush on her thin face.
"You hadn't ought to have given
him so much money, Noel, though
we sure did need it. You see,
Nick fired me. I just got so tired,
didn't have any pep, guess"
"Don't you worry about that"
Noel conforted her. Then she
told her that she and Joey were
to get ready for months vaca-
ton somewhere in the country.
Any place she wanted to go. She
pulled out her checkbook, while lit
tie Joey danced around in high
glee. 1.-THE country-oh, nom,
can you believe that?"
But, Noel, can you'll mean,
ought you-I can't let you do it,"
she finished unhappily, her eyes
hungrily on the check.
"You can't help yourself" Noel
told her happily. Then went on
to say that when Mazda and Joey
came back, there'd be nice school
for Joey and little home some
where with a garden perhaps and
maybe a cow or two and some
chickens. And Joey would have
his bicycle and there'd be some
money coming in every month, and
all their hard times would be over.
Mazda was crying now, timidly,
heart-breakingly. Honestly. Noel.
don't know what to say. How
can you do all this when you
you're poor too?"
Maybe I've come into q for
tune" Noel told her as she left.
She felt as if she had come into a
fortune for the first time in her
life, Noel decided as she walked
up Court and turned down a cross
street to get to Madison.
When she was nearing the Med |
ical Arts which she had to pass
on her way to get bus out to
Belvedere. she suddenly found her.
self facing Ruth Chester. This
was the first time she had seen
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

u. S. Senator Tom Connally of
Texas born in McLennen Co., Tex, 81
years ago.
DR.. Hamilton Holt, president of Rol-
Inns College, Fla, born in New York,
Sc years ago
Orville Wright, co-inventor with
his brother of the airplane, born At
Dayton, Ohio, 81 years ago.
Judge Sam G. Bratton of Albuquer
que, N. M, of the u. S. Circuit Cour.
of Appeals born at Kosse, Tex, So
years ago.
Fred A. Stone, noted actor, born at
Longmont, Colo, IS years ago.
Elsie Fe 5Uson, actress, born in
New York, 81 years ago.
Bernard NJ Baruch of New Yor,,
financier, born at Camden, N. j. SIS
years ago.
President Manuel L. Quezon of the
Philippines, born there, 90 years ago
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19
care You crazy 2"

her when she was not in her uni
form. She was wearing a summer
frock of raspberry red Organdy
and a white felt hat trimmed in
the same color of velvet ribbon
was pulled down low over her dark
curls. There was something about
| this color which seemed to give
her hair and eyes a sort Of rich
purplish light. There wasn't any
doubt about truth Chester was
beautiful.
To Noel's surprise, she saw that
Ruth was slowing up-that she in
tended to stop. Then they were
standing there together in front Of
the Medical Arts. However, Ruth
just looked at Noel in silence, a
light of triumph in her eyes.
Finally Noel said, trying to
keep her voice light, IT hear con-
CALCULATIONS are in order?"
Ruth Chester smiled. IT sup
pose you'll go to Europe and join
your friends now, won't you?
Most people know who you are
anyway"
ooh, I don't know" Noel an
swered nonchalantly and would
have passed on, but the nurse
stopped her. II told you Julian
Paige would never marry you."
she said with a sort of angry en-
phasis. "He was interested in you
slightly, but you never had q
chance in the world. That's the
one thing Julian would never do
marry rich girl. You've no idea
how many society girls have been
after him."
IT have an idea," Noel said cold
ly, and added, "also a few working
girls as WELL" With that, she
walked on.
Noel supposed Ruth Chester was
going to Julian's Office. They prob
ably expected to have dinner to-
gether. Well, let them. Julian
had made his choice, hadn't he?
But anyway, Noel stopped and
telephoned Julian, telling him that
she was bringing the child to him
IOA44SAIs I1S pIO1IllScO uGI IIldL nc
would wait until she came His
voice sounded queerly restrained,
Noel thought. And she wondered
if it was only her imagination.
She went back to the Garwood
house then. Betsy seemed as well
as she had been. But Noel thought
this might be her very best chance
to take her to Julian. so she went
on with her plans.
The minutes seemed to drag by,
but at last it was 10, and the house
was still. Noel knew the taxi
would be waiting.s So she awak-
ened the sleeping child, put light
wrap around her and they started
down the backstairs.
But Just before they reached the
street. Noel was. seized and blind
folded. She heard little cry from
Betsy-then nothing more.
&c "a 0on*irnetaA
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19
ANSWERS.


1. Three-Andrew Jackson, presi-
dent from 1929 to 1897; James Knox
Polk, president from 1845 to 1S49; and
Andrew Johnson president from 1865
20 1869.
2. The last time President Jeffer-
son Davis. of the Confederate States
of America, met with his cabinet was
on the morning of April 20, 1865, at
the home of William Phifer in Char
lotte. Immediately after this meeting
President Davis and his party with a
cavalry escort left for the South and
separated.
8. During the first eight months of
1864 one hundred dollars of Confed-
crate money equalled five dollars in
gold.
4. The museum was established by
the State Geologist which office was
created in 1850. The maintenance of
the museum was placed in the care
of the Department of Agriculture in
1879. Today it is recognized as the
most extensive institution of its kind
south of Philadelphia, outside of
Washington, D. c.
5. John w. Atwater. of Chatham
county. Congressman Atwater was
born near Rialto, now Harrington,
December e., 1910. He was elected to
only one term, 1899 to 1901, and was
defeated the next term. He died near
Harrington on July f. 1910.
6. In that year the State had 16
banks with total capital of $9,408,-
40. All of these were destroyed by
the war.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19
You're
Telling Me+*

In view of the quality of some
swing music we've heard lately, GER
tain composers ought to swing for it.
Scientists announce cloth can be
made of skim milk. The ice cream
suit may become a reality after all.
Grouse hunting is starting in Scot
land. The season seems to have open
ed little early in Washington this
year, due to the August primaries.
What Prosecutor Dewey of New
York is trying to prove is that money
tlakS-even hush money.
Savages in New Guinea decorate
themselves with beetles. Maybe picnics
are popular over there. too.
Flyer Douglas Wrong Way Cor
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

In 1867, out of the total number Of
horses and mules on farms in North
Carolina, rs per cent were mules and
Is per cent were horses, while in 1882
mules represented 80 per cent of the
total and horses Is per cent, reports
the State Department of Agriculture.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19
August 10, 1918

Mrs. Carl Parker and children
Helen Bridgers and Carl, Jr., Of
Jackson are spending the week with
their uncle, Mrs. J. H. Bridgers, on
North William street.
Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Rankin and
family, who have been visiting his
family here, have returned to thei.
home in Baltimore.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
BY FRED III. MAY

1. How many North Carolinians
have moved to Tennessee and from
there gone to the presidency of the
United States?
>. Where and when was the last
meeting of President Davis and his
cabinet?
8. What was the average value of
Confederate money in 1864?
4. When was the State Museum eS-
tablished?
s. Who was the last Populist con-
gresham from North Carolina?
6. How many banks did North Car
DINA have in 1860?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19
TODAY'S HOROSCOPES

Today's native will in all probable
ity be fortunate, but never very prom
inent. He will be a close student and
gifted with patience and capable of in.
tenslve research. The mind may be
little too modest and retiring, TO
with the intelligence it possesses the
native should attain more than is
usually the case.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19
August 10, 1928

j. C. Kittrell and daughter Miss
Lucy Kittrell, are spending a few
days at Mays Head.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Hobgood, of
Durham, spent the weekend with
Mrs. ]. K Plummer at her home at
Midd.eburg.
Mr. and Mrs. r. H. Duke and chill
dren are spending a vacation at Ur-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19
August 10, 1888

August 10, 1888
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Payne and Ed
win P. Finch have returned from
Camp Mt. Mitchell, near huntsville,
where they have been councillors for
the summer.
B. G. Grissom has returned to his
home in the city, after spending a
few days in Washington
Miss Annie Fuller Young enter
tanned for the Holland-Bu.lock bridal
party at an informal reception last
evening following the rehearsal for
the wedding
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

It is up to the enlightened portion
of the population to make an environ
ment which fosters good tendencies
and represses bad ones.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

TOBACCO FARMERS YOUR
tobacco with old newspapers Get
them at the Daily Dispatch office
at 10c a bundle, three bundles for
25c. 13tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

Attorney General Harry Mcmillan,
in behalf of the State Board of Elec-
tions, has emulated counsel for w. O..
Burgin in technical objections. First
the Burgin counsel contended that the
Board had no legal right to change
county board Qualifications or to re-
view acts of the county boards. Now
the A. G. asserts that the State 3oard
can't be sued. no matter whether IL
action was wrong or right.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

rigan has signed a movie contract.
Guess he didn't need a compass to
find that dotted line.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19
-o1 CHRIST
Mif])f1;ii1)9
-. - N a. 81 pstk-snh 10 -

WE HAVE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE
SIDES: But he that denieth me De-
fore men shall be denied before the
angels OF God.-Luke l2:9.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

WANTED-TWO HORSE TOBACCO
farm to rent for the fourth. Can
give good references. Write Car
mer" care Daily Dispatch. 19-1ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

PLENTY OF SUMMER SHOES ON
racks at 97c, $1.39 and $1.79. Good
assortment of styles and sizes
Webbs Henderson Shoe Store. 1871
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

BALL BEARING SELF SHARPEN
ing lawn mower reduced ten per
cent. Double edge cutting weed cut
tiers csc. Six, eight and ten foot step
ladders, galvanized scrub tubs with
handles SIC. Alex S. Watkins. 19-1ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19
5000 YEARS AGO
(Taken from Daily Dispatch Files)

bana, Va, and other places in that
state. They plan to motor to Wash
ington before returning home.
Mrs. Graham Jordan, of Mt. Olive.
is spending a few days in Henderson
with Mrs. James G. Jordan, at her
home on Chavasse avenue.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

PRICES REDUCED ON COOT en-,
mer dresses. You'll want CIV wv,
when you see them. Come earl, t a.
best selections. Williams st ~.
Shoppe. AYE ,c
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

SALE OF nm,
BILE Paint! Dries in one hour ono
coat sufficient, for plaster. bricE
wallboard, primed wood. Free ono
tlve-in-one tool with purchase of
first two packages white for 81 20
colors zoe extra. Alex S. Watkins
i0-iti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

VISIT OUR USED CAR T0r -
better values n used car. TUX
Sales Co. MOTOR
25-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

FOR RENT OCTOBER -
room steamheated Girst floor a navE
m me Miss G. c. Blacknan p pbar
568-J. none
1Q-20oa
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

FOR SALE = THOROUGHBRED
Spitz puppies, six weeks old. w. u.
Wheeler, North Henderson. 1851
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

It WILL PAY YOU TO SEE OUR
used pickups for hauling tobacco
Real bargains in used cars and
trucks. OLary'S. 15-6ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

CAREY'S ROCK WOOL TNo1,r
ton makes upstairs rooms Gvoatn-
this kind of weather. Tanner Roos
ing Co., approved applcators TO-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

WE OFFER THE ONLY 17-
thorized Bear alignment service "
this section. OI.arys Garage 1s e.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

WE SPECIALIZE IN BODY AND
fender repairs. Motor Sales Co. 25tr
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

End HAND HORSE DRAWN
mowers. Reconditioned and
reprinted at bargain prices
Legg-Parham Co.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

GET OUR PRICES ON ASPHALT
shingles and roll roofing. c. L. Gar
ter Lumber Co. l9-H
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

DELICIOUS, TASTY sEIl7nn-
'tne tnlng that will cool you off Pt tL'
zoe. Parkcr's Drug Store 4"aft' , only
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

SO MANY FOLKS HAVE
found out about our expert
body, paint and fender work
that we have had to double
our force in this department.
Every j O b guaranteed.
Promptness our motto. Legg.
Parhsm Company. 27-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

FOR RENT SIX ROOM HOUSE
steam heated, newly papered and
painted, good location. Call 628. Cit
liens Realty & Loan Co. 19-3t
Henderson daily dispatch., 1938-08-19

FOR SALE-ROLLER TOP DESK
and Burroughs adding machine
both in good condition. Priced for
quick sale. Apply at Daily Dispatch
office for name of owner. 1871