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Washington. Authorizations rela-
tons and affairs are coming more
sharply to the front in all Govern
mental considerations. There is a
strong feelings here that the stu
ton in Europe is likely to result in
actual war very soon, and probab-
1y without much previous notice.
Whether Great Britain and France
will be involved against Germany
again is an open question.
It is also an open question wheth-
er, in that case, the United States
might be involved. Our diplomats
and army and navy observers who
are in Europe watching the situa-
ton are sending long, confidential
reports to Washington, for the guild
ance of the Administration.
There are many evidences that
the President is becoming more and
more Observation-Disclosures, and
that efforts to strengthen the friend
ly relations between this country
and Great Britain and France are
steadily being pressed.
It is understood that the negotia-
tons which the State Department
has been conducting with England
for more than a year, looking to-
ward a reciprocal trade agreement,
are practically completed.
Rumors are persistent here that
England is preparing to offer set
Element of her war debt to Ameri-
ca which will be good enough for
the President to submit to Congress
for acceptance. If it is backed up
by a general feeling that the inter-
ests of the two nations are tied to-
gether in case of another war, it is
possible that Congress may accept
a reasonable offer from England.
World Currencies
It is reported here that Mr.. Nor
genthau, Secretary of the Treasury,
laid the foundation, on his recent
visit to London and Paris, for a re-
vision of the monetary agreement
between the three nations arrived
at in 1886. The idea is that a re-
vision of the valuation of the En-
glish pound and the French franc,
in terms of the American dollar,
would stimulate international trade
and friendship.
The dollar has now become the in
ternational standard by which all
world currencies are measured in
their home countries, taking the
place in world trade of the British
pound sterling. There is much talk
but little likelihood of a further de-
valuation of the dollar.
There have been intimations re-
ceived in official circles that France
is almost as eager as Great Britain
to pay back the money it borrowed
from our Treasury during and after
the World War. The dominant mo-
tive in these war debt proposals is
to make it possible, if and when the
expected European war breaks out,
for the French and British govern
ments to float new loans in this
country, not from the Government
but through the banks.
That is forbidden now by the
Johnson resolution of Congress
making it illegal for American in
situations to lend money to govern
ments which are in default in their
war debt payments to our govern
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LOST-One black suitcase contain
ing mostly children's clothes. Name
of "Glenn Skaggs" on case. Lost
Aug. % between West Jefferson and
Trade, Tenn. $1.00 Reward. Re-
turn to Mrs. John Nye, Beaver
Creek. 9-15-1tp
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NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE
NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY
r. C. PHILLIPS, ADMINISTRATOR
OF J. M. LEAGUE, DECEASED.
NETTIE TEA CUE; HENRY
TEAGU E, DAVID LEAGUE,
FRANK LEAGUE, ANDREW
LEAGUE, EMORY LEAGUE,
THOS. LEAGUE, DELLA PUGH,
R. M. PUGH, JANE FORD, MAT
TIE MCGUIRE, THOS. MCGUIRE
AND DAVID HODGSON.
Under and by virtue of an order
of the Superior Court of Ashe Coun-
ty made in the above entitled pro-
ceeding, the undersigned Commits
sioner will on the first day of Oc-
tober 1888, at two o'clock p M. on
the premises known as the J. M.
league lands in Pine Swamp Town
ship, Ashe County, North Carolina,
offer for sale to the highest bidder
for cash the following described
land, to-wit:
Bounded on the North by the
lands of Roy Ray and w. H. Worth,
on the West by the lands of A. w.
Hodgson and NJ c. Church, on the
South by the lands of John Vannoy
and on the East by the lands of l..
c. Tomlinson and Joe Miller and
containing One Hundred Forty acres,
more or less, excepting therefrom
about Twenty Five acres previously
conveyed to Alton league, leaving
a balance of One Hundred Fifteen
acres, more or less.
This August 30, 1888.
r. C. PHILLIPS,
9-8-4t Commissioner.
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NOTICE-This is to notify the
public that John Goss & Son have
dissolved partnership in their store
and neither one of them is respons-
ible for the others debts. This Sept.
3, 1888. John Goss. 9-8-2t
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NOTICE-Anyone that wants good
coal for $500 per ton until the 1st.
Of November. See or write l.. L.
Blevins, Smethport, N. C.
1-15-1tp.
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SCHOOL TEACHERS Buy your
furniture needs now and pay your
down payment when you get your
first voucher. Rhodes Furniture
Co., West Jefferson, N. c. Git
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-09-15

LOST OR STOLEN-One, one-year
old white Airedale dog. Reward for
information leading to recovery.
Gwyn Gambill. 9-15-1t
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9-15-4t
NOTICE SERVING SUMMONS
BY PUBLICATION

NORTH CAROLINA
ASHE COUNTY
MRS. MAE WYATT and
husband, IS. E. WYATT
VS..
R. L. PLUMMER and
GEORGE PLUMMER
The defendants, r. L. Plummer
and George Plummer will take no.
tice that an action as above entitled
has been commenced in the Su-
perior Court of Ashe County, North
Carolina, to sell to J. w. Plummer
land for partition, in which the said
defendants claim or own an inter-
est; and
The said defendants will further
take notice that they are required
to appear before the Clerk of the
Superior Court of Ashe County
North Carolina, at the courthouse in
Jefferson, North Carolina, within
ten (10) days after the 9th day OF
October, 1898, and answer or demu1
to the complaint filed in said cause
or the plaintiff will apply to the
Court for the relief demanded in
said petition.
This the 9th day of September
1888.
J. D. STANSBERRY,
9-15-4t Clerk Superior Court.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOTICE. will pay cash for good
used cars. Jack Rhodes, West Jeff
erson, N. c. Gilt
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE Purebred Hampshire
Yearling Ram. Also some nice
Purebred Hampshire Ram Lambs. l
will furnish registration papers with
them. c. L. Goss, Lansing. 9-1-5tp
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FOR SAI,E-I have 4 purebred
Yearlirs hampshire Rams for sale.
From one of Burches Gardens
choice rams and selected, registered
ewes. These can be seen at West
Jefferson. Price $500 each. Gwyn
Gambill. 9-15-1t
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FOR SALE-A so acre farm on Big
Buffalo Creek. New buildings, plen-
ty of water and we'll fenced. As
acres in grass. Rest in woods. Fine
for grazing. See or write Lee STAN
ley, Treetops, N. C. 9-15-2t
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FARM FOR SALE-I have a farm
for sale near Idlewild, containing
81 acres, several buildings and two
thirds of the land is cleared and in
grass. Half down and years on
the balance, in yearly payments.
Near school and church, good neigh
borhood. See c. J. Jones, Miller's
Creek in Wilkes county, or write w.
L. Richardson, Pineville, KY.
8-18-8tc
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-09-15

FOR SALE-A good 1896 standard
Chevrolet Coupe. See or write
leila A. Jones, West Jefferson, N.
G. Route /.
1-15-2t
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FOR SALE-Good, clean, bearded
seed wheat. $1.20 per bushel. E. c..
Francis, He1ton, N. c. 9-15-2tp
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8-25-4t
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE

9-15-4t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-29
Poet
HOnOred

NEW YORK. April 20 G.N.S.)
Mrs. Grace Crowell, of Dallas,
Tex, a poet and mother of three
children. today was named THE
American Mother of 1898" by the
mother's-day committee of the
Golden Rule Foundation. Mrs.
Crowell, poet laureate of Texas,
is expected to come to New York
for the mother s-day ceremonies
May 8.
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the workers and the farmers.
it is. not between capital and
labor. 1t is between the earners
on the one hand and the collec.
tors on the other"
Although he asserted the "old-
fashioned capitalism is gone
forever" Governor La Toilette
repudiated any form of govern
ment except democracy. Com
munism, Fascism or Socialism
will never solve Amefica's prob
lens. he said.
The solution. according to the
precepts he laid down for the
Progressive party, lies in the right
of every American, farmer or city
laborer, to earn a living by tho
sweat of his brow"
Governor La Toilette last week
struck at the New Deal in a series
of radio talks but last night con-
fined his attack to Democrats who
have turned their backs on PreSi-
dent Roosevelt.
PROGRAM SET FORTH
He said the Progressives would
follow a number of the projects
endorsed by President Roosevelt,
among them an extensive housing
campaign and a modernization
program for the railroads.
Other Cardinal points in the
program were the rights OF
people to have a voice in their
political and economic life; old
age security; cooperative bargain
ing; educational facilities for all;
a strong, just and unselfish gov
eminent. The governor said the
party policies had been in forma-
ton for several months among the
rank and file throughout the
country, with the symbol to be a
red cross inside blue circle.
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ELECTIONS POSTPONED

Indefinite postponement Of the
election among employees Of the
American Brass Co., Waterbury,
Conn, was announced yesterday
by the NI,RB.
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A LA TOILETTE SHOW?

Although self-acknowledged lead
er of the party for the time being
at least, La Toilette made known
no personal ambitions. 1t was
likewise undetermined if the move
ment is more than a pure La Fol
lette show to date.
The support of other national
headliners was not claimed, And
none appeared at the rally last
night with the exception of A. A
Berle. Assistant Secretary of State
and reputedly representative OF
Mayor LaGuardia Of New York.
The governor sketched in only
O general platform for the party
proclaiming too many people de
mand plan for the highway be
fore the trail has been blazed."
OBJECTS TO SCARCITY
He laid down six basic prin
ciples affirming the concepts OF
democracy and asserted the party
would drive toward prosperity
through production rather than
what he termed the New Deal
philosophy of scarcity
Straight in the footsteps of his
famed father, the late Bob" La
Toilette. the States 40-year.olo
chief executive started out to buck
the entrenched Democratic and
Republican parties with a wide
open attack on their record.
For 10 years" he said, they
have been fumbling the ball.
The political lines between the
Republicans and the Democrats
were marked out in 1860. They
have nothing to do with 1898.
THE DIVISION OUTLINED
The real division in the
United States today is not be-
tween the Republicans and the
Democrats. 1t is not between
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-29
SUPPLY BILL SIGNED

President Roosevelt yesterday
signed the $130,5s9,79S State.
Commerce, Justice and Labor De-
partments supply bill for the fis-
cal year beginning July /.
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La Toilette Speeds
Third Party Plans
In Corn Belt Tour
"MuItiply Wealth by Hard Work" Is Slogan
of National PrOgressiUes' Campaign

MADISON. Wis. April % (TN.S).-Govenor Philip F. La
Toilette headed into the Iowa belt today swift
spread doctrine of his national party designed
Gnnlt hv hardM work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-29

Shortly after launching the Ma
tional Progressives of America, be-
fore 5000 cheering adherents here,
Governor La Toilette left to make
@ radio address at DeS MoineS.
other talks have already been
scheduled with the apparent idea
of a full campaign to organize the
party speedily and win a showing
in the congressional elections this
fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-21
81 neper expected to see this

II never expected to see this
Halfway through a roll call I might
know that the pressure of the months was
over. The pilgrims would not even be
looking in the direction of Topeka, but
flocking to the home of the nominee.
Mrs Landon remained in Topeka with
me. My father, then 10 years old. and
went to the convention. Peggy as well as
he faced the camera men and the report
ers' questions. No remark in all my life
means more to me than his quiet II never
expected to live to see this" at the tumult
on the convention floor after the delegates
ended the need of roll call in their out
burst. He was grand, wise father, the
closest to me after my mothers death He
welcomed my youthful interest in politics,
but I do not recall his having said to me:
MY son, any American boy may rise to
be President"
Over the radio Mrs. Landon and I
heard the triumphant babel of cheers in
high hope of victory under the leader Of
their choice. Two years ago my name,
now on eVerybody's lips in favor, disfavor
or inquiry, had been known outside the
Middle West only when it was identified
as the Governor of Kansas. For the next
four months I should share with my op-
ponent the concentrated scrutiny of all the
people through all the forms in which it
can be expressed.
I looked up from the piles of con-
gratulatory kilograms on my desk at the
advance guard of new rush of pilgrims
to Topeka: Party leaders who had been
for other candidates and for me, volun-
teers, self-seekers and those ready to give
generously Of their efforts without an
ticipating reward.
"a second article of this series will
appear tomorrow
(Copyright, 1898. by the North American Nevs-
paper Alliance, Inc)
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petition. Into that must be figured trans
portation differentials, matter of great
importance to the producers since a price
excess of even 10 cents ton would be
fatal to the producer disadvantageously
situated from transportation standpoint.
100000 Prices Not Excessive.
When it is remembered that there are
1000 producers, each producing from IL
to 20 grades or sizes of coal and selling
in perhaps four common consuming mar
kets, it becomes apparent that an esti-
mate of an ultimate total Of 100000 prices
is not excessive.
Enforcement of the act will tend to drive
production costs down. As a result, the
producer whose costs are too high and who
is unable to reduce them to the point of
competing successfully with his rivals will
b forced out. Many belisvs, however, that
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Are Sweet.

I had been elected, the policies and prac-
tice which I represented in 1886 would
have resulted In far greater security and
well-being than we know under the Roose-
welt administration today. If had not
been confident of this outcome, 1t would
have been breach Of faith for me to have
accepted the nomination and to the 49,
900 men and women who voted for me.
I wanted to be President. What man in
public life would not like to be? The
White House is the supreme goal. Just as
I enjoyed being Governor of Kansas and
serving the people of the State should
have enjoyed being President and serving
the people Of the Nation.
But share the view of Theodore Roose-
welt that, If man is worth his salt he
is ready to be used when his call comes and
then be cast aside if need be- And now
I am sure that I can best serve my party
and my country as private citizen
When ran for my first office, that of
Governor of Kansas. in 1882, it was after
the Democratic landslide of 1880, follow
ing the financial crisis of 1929, had swept
Democratic administration into our
State House.
Wins Despite Party Loss
Elected in 1882 by narrow plurality, I
was reelected by large majority in 1894
when my party suffered as great defeat
IN State and congressional elections as it
had in the presidential campaign of 1882.
man may be loved for the enemies he
has made, but not the political leader for
his defeats, except by a few loyal friends.
Attention turns swiftly from the loser to
the winner after an election. In 1885
I was the only reelected Republican Gov
ernor between the two coasts. As the presi-
dental campaign of 1885 approached. Wis
itors other than Kansans on State business
or making friendly calls began to appear in
the lobby with its open door in front Of
my desk.
Political leaders were looking me over
to see what kind of a race I would make.
Would the voters rally to me as having
the quality and ability for the presidency?
Men unfamiliar with politics sought win
ming champion for the cause of their in
tense conviction. :
Newspaper men would discover me to
the public. Women were interested in
what kind of First Lady Mrs Landon would
be and what kind of daughter of the
White House Peggy Anne would be-
At first did not take the talk about my
nomination seriously. The observers might
politely conclude: "A good Governor, but.
not big enough for the presidency" Many
Governors had had the support of their
States and few scattered delegates as
favorite sons in their partys national
convention. Traditionally, geographically,
tactically, presidential candidate from
Kansas seemed out of the reckoning
"Took Measure Of Myself"
But evidently some of the observers
were making kind reports. The process
sion grew, the movement spread. A
realistic sense of duty required that I
take measure Of myself in relation to
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"A year ago tonight I was nom
mated for the presidency OF the
United States"
unceasing burden. There would have been
no escape from the warning note of the
Presidents personal physician lest I get
my feet wet
should have appeared ungrateful to
many local supporters, not to say some
men who seemed to think they were en-
titled to reward for the favors I had
done them. I should have had to say
mo" when my heart urged me to say
eyes" The lightnings of fierce contro-
versies would have played about my head
As Calvin Coolidge said, the Office would
make any uttered word weigh a ton. Now,
when I stopped for gas, my answer had
the same weight as the you've had a
good ducking" of the man at the filling
station.
I have had the honor, which comes to
few men, of being nominated for the presi-
dency by major political party I fought
what I knew from the outset would be q
desperate fight. Reflection has given me
perspective on that rare and stirring ex-
perience. 1t seems good time, midway
between presidential elections, to crafty
desire to say something about its personal,
human impressions and its lessons, and my
present life and outlook, in the light of
my statement of December 10, 1887, which
unequivocally precludes me from further
candidacy.
Il will not be candidate in 1910, and
will not accept the nomination in the re-
mote contingency that the Republican Ma
tional Convention would offer it to me-"
Stands by Refusal to Run.
There is no going back of this statement.
1t meets the old Nobody has asked you,
sir" by precluding any wishful thinking on
my part or that of my devoted friends.
At the same time. am convinced that, II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-21
Health Scientists Study
1000 Human Guinea Pigs

LONDON LP).-Six hundred families and
engaged couples. are acting as guinea
pigs for team of British scientists-and
liking 1t.
How they mix together in the bar, at
games Of darts and badminton, and in
the swimming pool is observed and noted
by the staff Of the Pioneer Health Gen.
ter in Southeast London. a
Whether boy friend and girl friend play
games together or separately, whether
father prefers the bar and mother the gym
nasium are facts which make statistics.
Two physicians, DR.. j. H. Pesrse and
DR.. G. Scott Williamson, built the center
50 families could enjoy themselves while
science studied them
I'VE have here about 1000 people who
are a cross-section Of q community" q
staff member said.
I'VE are simply collecting facts One
thing We may make progress in finding
out Is: What Is health, or when can per-
son be said to be really healthy7"
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If the act works at all, 1t will enable great
many producers to stay IN business who
would Otherwise soon go into bankruptcy
Success or failure for this experiment will
depend to large extent on the care and
wisdom with which the commission fixes its
prices. Its first attempt failed because ade-
quate hearings were not held, the local
Court OF Appeals invalidating the first set
Of prices on that account. In the meantime
the producers have come to better under
standing of the act and keener apprecia-
ton of their legal rights. Unless the COM
mission now takes pains to accord all Of
them due, process of law, 1t is not unlikely
that the second set Of prices will meet the
same set as the first. If the price fixing
theory embodied in the act is to receive any
kind OF trial. the commission could do
worse than to make haste siow1y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-21
British Employing Apes
To Get Forest Specimens

SINGAPORE, Straits Settlements R.-
British colonial governments in the East
have begun the employment of apes. Two
Berok monkeys are on the pay roll Of the
governmental botanical department here.
They are used to gather manages, Coco
nuts and other fruits from tall trees.
An official report states:
Experience with these apes justifes the
idea that the Berok monkey offers the
ablest assistance in the high forest. This
species of ape is recommended both for its
charm and cheapness, for the monkey
enables man to collect specimens repeatedly
from the same trees without damaging
them"
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might have been in the White House
instead Of cropping my way in a heavy
thunderstorm along a barbed-wire inclo-
sure in the oil fields
The meals must be on time in the White
House, the food must be good. but could
have no better appetite for it than for the
lunch counter sandwich looked forward to.
Defeats Compensation.
As rode homeward through the storm,
driving my own car. I thought that defeat,
after all, had its compensations; of the
contrast of this journey with a swing
around the country on Presidents special
train.
In the White House there would have
been no getting out Of the Enclosure for
four years. should have been fast-bound
by the necessary protective guardianship
which surrounds "Mr. President" and his