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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-20
Incident at Tientsin Called
Misunderstanding" in
Explanation of the
Affair
BRITISH SOLDIERS
PLANNED TO FIRE
Troops Had Orders To Re-
sist Any Invasion; Cold
Causes Acute Suffering
Among Refugees Fleeing
From the Invaders; Sus-
poets Rounded Up

Shanghai, Jan. 2O.-(AF)-Shanghai
British circles received word today
that Japanese forces at Tientsin had
explained as a misunderstanding a
threat to invade the British conces-
sion, which could have meant an arm
ed clash with British troops.
The first Lancashire Fusilliers, only
$50 fighting men, had stood ready to
repeal the threatened invasion, au-
thoritative British circles here declar-
ed. Their version of the incident was
Yesterday Japanese warned they
would enter the British concession
forcibly unless Chinese suspected o.
anti-Japanese activities were expelled
The threat was understood to nave
been virtually an ultimatum, expiring
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-20
Cary Youth
Loses Life
TuCkFiTe.

Raleigh, Jan. 20 (AP)-F1arry b.
Heater, about 81, of Cary, burned TO
death today, highway patrolmen sald'
when an oil truck overturned on the
Wendell highway Johnnie Reeves,
about 81, of Raleigh suffered painful
burns, but the full extent of his IN
Jurles had not been ascertained at a
hospital to which he was rushed.
w. E. Ellington, office manager or
the Shell Oil Corporation, said the
truck belonged to his company, ana
mad a load of about 1850 gallons OF
gasoline and kerosene
Heater was unmarried, Ellington
said. RkIlEN|
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-20
jAPAN'S TROUBLES
ARE JUST STARTED
More of China She Takes,
Harder 1t Will Be 10
Subjugate 1t
BY CHARLES p. STEWART
Central Press COlumnist

Washington, Jan. 20.-In early 1916
| was in Germany. We were not in
the World War then, and, because
was a newspaperman, the Germans
thought I might have a little publicity
value. Some very influential folk a.
mong them talked quite freely to me,
including some quite prominent mill
tary individuals, who might reason
ably have been expected to be ex-
tremely belligerent. They were not,
however One and all, they expressed
the most fervent wishes for an end
of the conflict.
They meant what they said, too.
Naturally they did. Up to that
stage of the game they were winners.
If they could have persuaded the al
lies to admit, right then, that they
were licked, thus stopping the con-
flict, the Fatherland could have called
itself victorious. 1t would not have
realized quite all its ambitions, sut it
would have made substantial gains,
anyway. Its strategists genuinely
wanted to "take their profits, such
as they were at that juncture, rather
than go on fighting. I think they
WOulO nave Etdue W!tat tney COIlS1Uci-
ed fairly moderate terms, in compari-
son with their original ideas, if they
could have induced the al,i.s to listen
to them.
But Among The Allies
Subsequently l Travelled on into
England and France.
It was in these countries that l
found the beilicose crowds. They were
semi-beaten, and they knew it, but
they did not propose t. stay beaten.
Due to the same conditions that made
the Germans anxious to end the
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-20
JAMES SERMONS IS
TODIE TOMORROW
Winston-SaIem Negro To Be Gassed
on Conviction of Murder in
Forsyth County

Raleigh. Jan. 20 (AP)-Final pre-
parations were under way at Central
Prison today for the execution by gas
tomorrow of James Sermons, Negro
sentenced to die for the murder in
Forsyth county of Carlyle Miller.
Deputy Warden John Bray said
Sermons had declined to talk to pri-
son officials and other officers about
his conviction or criminal record, but
had expressed a desire to talk to Pa
role Commissioner Edwin Gill.
Unless Governor Hoey changes his
position and intervenes, which he said
he would not do, Sermons will he gass-
ed shortly after 1920 a. m. tomorrow.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-20
0'CONNOR RESIGNS
COMPREHENSIVE
OF THE CURRENCY
Roosevelt Asks Federal Of
ficial To Remain In His
Office Until Next
April l
MAY SEEK OFFICE
AS GOVERNOR 1898
Tells President He Has Ur-
gent Matters in California:
Roosevelt Business Council
MOT Ne7v NRA, White
House Saws; Elections
Looming Big
MAY SEEK OFFICE
AS GOVERNOR 1888

Wash '-g-on, Jan. 20.--(AP)- The
White House announced today the
~asignation Of j. F. T. O'Connor as
Comptroller of the currency, and said
President Roosevelt had asked that
it not take effect until April I.
O'Connor, los Angeles attorney,
who il exracted to run for the Dem
oc~atic nomination for governor OF
California in the August primaries
5aid in his letter of resignation he
Wished to return to his home State ito
take care of pressing matters there"
The letter was dated January ID.
Replying, under date Of January 49,
he Prerident said:
"In view of the fact there remains
important unfinished work in con-
nection with the payment of divi-
dends to depositors in closed national
banks, requiring at least your part
time attention, | shall ask you to with
hold your resignation until April l."
"In my opinion the President adj
ded, .this course of action will enable
YOU to take care of pressing matters
in your home state of California, and
yet give you an opportunity to return
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-20
FURTHER STRENGTH
SHOWN FOR COTTON

New York, Jan. 20 (AP)-Cotton tu-
lures opened four to six points higher
today. Trade buying and scarcity OF
contracts offset disappointing cables.
May recovered from S.57 to $50 short
lv after the first half hour, leaving
quotations three to five points net
higher. Around midday, May had re-
acted from high of 8.62 to 8.59, leav-
ing prices generally three to seven
points net higher.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-20
Dean Noe Is
OustedF'rOm
High Office
Fasting Epis { op a |
Preacher at Mem
phis Deprived of
Ministerial Work

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 20.-(AP)-
Bishop James M. Maxon ordered the
removal of fasting Dean Israel Hard
ing Noe today.
The bishop, recovering from ser
ious Illness, sent a lengthy written
communication to the deanery today
in which he notified the clergyman
he was taking over the duties of st.
Mary's Episcopal cathedral
This step had been urged for sew
eral days by some leaders of the
church. It came at a time when the
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-20
GAINS AND LOSSES
DIVIDED IN STOCKS
Mild Rallying Efforts at Opening Fail
To Garry Through, How
ever, for List

New York, Jan. 20 (AP)-Mild
rallying efforts in today's stock mar
ket failed to follow through generally.
With industrials in the lead, recover
les of fractions to point were wide
ly distributed at the opening. Profit
selling, however, later reared it's ia
miliar head, and the advancing col
umns backed away substantially.
Small gains and losses were about
even near the fourth hour
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-20
WEATHER

FOR NORTH CAROLINA.
Cloudy and warmer tonight;
Friday cloudy, rain in north pOr-
ton, warmer in east and central
portions.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

Capone Just Con"
 The grime routine is the same for all. Alcatraz is one prison that is "con-proof," that is, the guard force can not be bribed or otherwise whecdled into granting favors. There is nothing at all to stories that Al Capone, Alcatraz' most fa- nous prisoner, wears silk under wear, smokes 50-cent cigars, or has special meals served in his cell.
 Capone wears prison underwear, smokes corncob pipe, eats the same beans as the rest of the pris- oners. He wears a No. 85 sewed on his clothes. and gets no special privileges.
 He takes setting-up exercises in his cell every morning, and was in excellent physical condition the last time saw him. He plays the guitar mandolin in the prison band, and writes music in his cell in the evenings.
 Grim Routine
 One day is much like another on "The Rock" Aa 6:45 every morning the lieutenant of the guard taking over the day watch sits at his desk, back to the wall. facing all doors and windows, practice found wisest in prison ad- ministration. He checks over the count of prisoners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
COLLEGE SELECTS
 WATERBURY GIRLS
St. Elizabeth's Plan Prepa= rat0ry School Week.
 end May 20-22

Invitations have been sent to girls in the senior classes of Wa terbury Catholic and Crosby high schools to attend the annual pre- paratory school week end May 20- 22nd at the College of Saint Eliza beth, Convent, New Jersey.
 Under the chairmanship of Miss Mary Higgins. junior. 8 commit tee of undergraduates is working out a program that will give the visiting students well-rounded pie ture of and first-hand information regarding the sport and social ac- tivities as well as the academic side of college life. While at the col lege, the students will live in the residence halls and be free to in- spect all college buildings and equipment.
 Registration will take place Fri day afternoon. Following supper, members of the music department will sponsor musicale and the junior class will present one- act play.
 An opportunity to discuss with faculty members the college train ing required. personal aptitude, and salary range for the various pro- fessions will be offered to the stu dents Saturday morning. The less crowded fields and those for which post graduate work is not necessary will be featured in this conference. The main objective of this guidance program is to assist students who wish immediate opportunities fol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

The prisoners, having break lasted, are in their cells waiting the signal to go to their eight hours of daily work. Guards stand at the end of each gallery of cell tiers. facing the lieutenant, or Bull of the Woods" as he is known. At his signal, a huge gong rings. and as the last sound dies away. the guards on the cell gall leries step off down the rows, counting the prisoners who stand just inside the doors.
 AS each guard finishes his count he calls it to the lieutenant below, who checks it off on count sheet" before him. If it checks, Counts O.K.!" he announces, and blows whistle. Guards relax, prisoners lie down.
 By telephone the Bull" checks with guards outside in the recrea- ton yard. "Is it too foggy to see the fence?" he may ask. OK. Keep on your toes. I'm sending 'em out now"
 The whistle blows again and the cellhouse echoes to the clang of the safety locking device opening the steel cell doors. The "cons" line up outside their cells.
 A guard at the rear of the ccil- house adjusts the "Snitch Box" or Mechanical Stoolie," and each prisoner passes between the two box-like structures which register electrically when any metal ob- ject passes between them. It is not infallible. but it certainly is big help to the guards in de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
WORKERS URGING
 AxLEVY HERE
CIO Unit Adopts Resolus tiOn-NOminees Named
 for Various Offices

Additional candidates for office in the Waterbury Brass Workers union were nominated at a meet ing last night. officers will be elected next month.
 Last nights nominations included those of Joseph Oracle for presi- dent, Charles Vernale for vice presi- dent, John Ostrom for recording secretary, Oscar Johnson for con- ductor, Harold Bradley for trustee, and John J. Driscoll and Ray Smith as delegates to the international convention to be held at Butte, Mont, in August.
 Previous nominees were William c. Feltman and Joseph Hyland for president: Vice-president, John Purdy; vice president, John Purdy Clayre Driscoll, Irving Dwy and Jo- seph Oracle; financial secretary John J. Driscoll; recording secre- tary, John Mirfield; conductor, Charles Crasnitski; warden, Alfred Insero; trustees, Charles Dwy and Philip c. Brainard.
 The union voted resolution call ing on the solicitor general of the United States to investigate the Copper & Brass Institute, on the grounds that it is monopolistic and that 1t seeks to lower wage levels while raising prices.
 A vote was also taken in favor of President Roosevelt's relief pro- posals. The city government was urged to cooperate in the federal relief plans.
 Another resolution adopted calls on the city to levy a special tax for relief for the needy and for relieving local unemployment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

Bill Visconti Syracuse grad now in his 32nd summer and one the greatest athletes turned out at Tor rngton High School, is sole owner of scenic Lake Plymouth the land surrounding it, and the roads built thereon Bill took your correspondent on tour or ln- spection of the beautiful site Monday evening and believe you me it's ideal spot for summerists The Lake IS within exceedingly short committing distances o the inland cities of the state and is ideally nestled in the high Berkshire Hills at the foot of Mount Tobe and in the midst of the most wonderful blending of country, hil valley meadow and woodland. It's unsurpassed in natural beauty and the water is enchanting 1t must be seen to be appreciated Fishing is real good, but restricted to property Bill has just erected new summer home there which will be ready for occupancy next week, his last residence having been totaAy destroyed by fire of an unknown origin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Graduation Banquet

0IduuAtiOu DstuQuCt
 Mrs. Ralph Bates, chairman of the committee in charge of the graduation banquet, made report upon progress made. The banquet will be held the night of the grad uation, in the gymnasium of the school. and will be for all members of the class.
 Mrs. Lester Niven, a representa- tive from the Waterville associat tion at the Parent-Teacher convention in Hartford during April, made a report on that subject. The meet ing was then dismissed and an en- tertainment followed, when a play let was presented by the Brownie Pack, under the leadership of Mrs Neil Bradley. The name of the play was. Little Orphan Annie," the reader was Shirley Watkins, and Orphan Annie was portrayed by Carol Hoadley. Others taking part were: Little Boy, Elinor Burns. Lit tie Girl, Jean Caldwell; Mother Carol Kenny; Blackthings, Marilyn Truelove. Lucille Iefevre; Chickens Lenny Barker, Betty Craw. Joan Sonier. Hazel Clark, Dorothy Guimond, Barbara Lefevre; Crickets Joan Brady, Jean Craw. Gloria Shcl- don. Lois Platt. Dorothy Stewart; Children, Lauretta Pinto. Wilma Pc. tronio, Nancy O'Connor, Nancy flag garty, Marjorie Cantin, Betty Leis- ring and Jacqueline Johnson.
 Refreshments were served under Mrs Frederick Lefevrc and Mrs Walter Norman, and sale of food and pot holders, made by troop No 16, Girl Scouts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
BY CAPT. A. R. ARCHER (Former Guard at AIcatraz Prison)

BY CAPT. A. R. ARCHER
 (Former Guard at Alcatraz Prison) Copyright, 93s. NEA Service, Incl
 San Francisco, May H. eff any of 'em start to go, shoot twice and then holler haiti"
 It is a lieutenant of the guard talking over the tele- phone line from his office to the tower overlooking the recreation yard at Alcatraz prison. known to every criminal as ''The Rock"
 Those few clipped words show why convicts hate and fear "The Rock" No. penitentiary of the United States. They suggest the methods that have made this is- land prison, jutting out of San Francisco bay, as nearly escape proof as any prison in the world. Toughest of All
 Twelve acres of wind-swept rock above the chilly waters show the passing ferry passenger little but a lighthouse at the eastern end, the tall stack of the powerhouse. and the somber-hued prison that clings to the topmost pinnacle. Below all this, barred behind concrete and tool-proof steel, always under the muzzles of pistols, rifles and ma chine-gunS. more than $50 men pass the days. Every one of them has been sent from another prison where experience has shown them to be either personally incorrigible, or disturbing elements.
 It is drab. grim life, yet men live 1t and keep their reason. Tales of prisoners going insane are exagger- ated. It is true that some have. Some feign insanity to get trans ferred to another prison.
 A few have actually gone off their topper" One such was Joe Bowers, No. 21O. who climbed fence by the incinerator and was immediately shot. His body plung- ed 75 feet to the water below. An other "con" took off his clothes in the recreation yard and did a fan dance" until carried inside the cell house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

The Mcdowell Club of New York City announces it's seventh annual Young Artists Contest to be held in October The object of this Contest is to provide public appearance in New York City for gifted young professional artists Contestants whose work shows the most outstanding merit will be presented in individual recital programs at the Mcdowell Club Auditorium entering the contest must be prepared to play from memory complete recital program and one concerto: standard numbers in three languages English, German and either French Italian. Chamber music organ izations must be prepared to play program or three standard works Selections from these programs will be heard by the judges. The contest open only to stu dents who have not appeared in public recital Con- tions must be filed before September 30th and must be accompanied by letter of recommendation from a teacher musician of acknowledged standing Appl- cation blanks may be procured by writing to the Mac Dowe Club Young Artists Contest 1e6 East 73rd street. New York City
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

lowing graduation from college.
 Archery and fencing exhibitions, tennis tournaments, and baseball games in which both college and high school students may participate have been planned for Saturday af- ternoon. Sister Marie Jose, dean VIII address the guests Sunday morning. All reservations must be made by May 14th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

Salon m0derne. Visitors to Gunther Mathes' photo studio East Main street these days never fail to remain more than 15 minutes at time Reason is "Cunncrs chime clock that he recently acquired and set up in all it's glory It's full length, mahog- magnificent appearance the clock boasts two sets of chimes As it strikes every quarter hour the visitor is always of quite musical treat Today Gunther is having the clock play the time via Westminster chimes; tomorrow it will be Trinity chimes .. You can get either brand of chimes and the tones
 arveIousy clear and faithfully reproduced from their more-famous nanesakes. Drop in and hear the chimes play some day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

tecting possible concealed weapons The prisoners fear and hate it aa they do everything else on "The Rock"
 Off to Work
 Now they march down a short flight of steps and into the rec reation yard, where they line up again according to work detail.
 Shoe and carpenter shops, tail- ors and WoodworkerS, cleaners and pressers, blacksmiths and machinists, and the largest of them all, the laundry detail, line up in mi-military style.
 Armed guards control every inch of the work area, pacing back and forth on the roofs and towers. with pistols, gas guns. Springfield rifles, and Browning automatics always at hand.
 The icons" march off 10 the shops. each group with its own guards. The wind whoops and whistles around their gray clad shoulders. The guards on the cat walks outside the guard towers lean forward into the wind like those stage comedians who have their shoes nailed to the floor.
 The hoot of whistles and the endless shutting of ferryboats are all that marks the passage of time on a Rock where time has a different meaning.
 NEXT: Spanish dungeons be- meath the rocks of Alcatraz re- call prison practices of BOO YearS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
OLD TURNPIKE
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Years ago the traffic wasn't much When living followed a different mode, But with the years and it's changes Who'd know the old turnpike roadl winding, shady, gorified lane. Wide enough for buggies and tWo-seaters Farm wagons of various sorts
 But never cars with heaters. Cloppng horse hooves sounded at intervals. Then quiet in the noon-day sun, With more action late afternoons When the days chores were done. Spanking bays, chestnut mares, Each carried their particular load In the horse and buggy days
 Before they built the state road. Do you mind of late afternoon When you sat on the verandah cool. You knew every vehicle that passed by Every gosh-darned horse and mule? Then came the gradual change The road was widened several feet, They strengthened out those lovely curves Big trees went down in defeat. Years ago the traffic wasn't much It was peaceful and quet-like. Before they made state road
 Out of the old turnpike.
 FEM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

The (;uardsman If it wasn't for Hubert Rigney we don't know what the Chatied Guardsman would do.
 We missed the early 1888 issue of this little military magazine and relieved to find that the issue was the first of the season. . Have been saving each copy for over year they contain the stories Of the men who gave their to Waterburys military organizations We tried to do this for Tall Tower readers with the aid of Bob" Hayes years back but "Fubie" is certainly getting real authentic and historical facts that should be saved for Waterbuys military history, to be written at some future date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

Mary Callan and Mary Savage, St. Mary's Hospital nurses made the retarn trip from the national con- Their newly acquired droll is quite the thing. Mrs. Charles Baxter and her daughter of last week are expected to be discharged from St. Marys Hospital very shortly Mrs the former Catherine Monaghan
 Harold IIadIey believes local sportsmen should be boosting the Overlooks baseball team instead o knock ing as they of the few teams who believe Tn giving local youngsters break instead of getting the dough on the line for Out-0f-tOwn stars. He's got sumpin' there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
NEW GRILL OPENS
 TOMORROW NIGHT
Tom and Bills Presents Two Popular Residents
 10 Local Public

Tom and Bills Grill, new and novel restaurant, that is destined to become one of Waterbury's most popular eating and drinking spots will open formally tomorrow night, at B Scovill street. just q few doors from South Main street. At this new grill you will meet your genial hosts, William J. Smith and Thomas Gal- yin, manager, two very well known iocal men with hosts of friends who are extending them well wishes in their new enterprise.
 There is spacious, smooth floor at Tom and Bills where dancing will be featured every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. De- licious sandwiches, snacks and com plete dinners will be available at all times and the bar will feature your favorite beers. wines and liquors and all sorts Of cocktails and mi ed drinks concocted by past masters in the art of mixology.
 The smokers of the United States consume approximately nR 0Qo n0n mn aan oioa rate annuoiIv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

Mr. and Mrs Thomas O'Donnell have opened their cottage in Cedarland Mrs. Walter Vale of 83 Wood tic road honors the Tower with generous contribution of tinfoil the first received this week. Jimmy pompe has left the Brass City and IS now tending par west of Broadway, owned and operated by Frank and "Lefty" Malario former South End boys Jack Rut- man opens his new hat emporium East Main street Saturday Captain John Leary of the detective bu- reau is giving Boy Scouts plenty of tips in aiding them secure their finger printing merit badges Hes graduate of the "G" Man School in Washington D. c. and will serve as counselor the badge for Mattatuck Council