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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-08-20
Public Grows
Conscious OF
Big Tax Load
By CHARLES p. STEWART
Central Press COIumniSt

Washington, Aug. 90 Accounts
drifting into Washington from out in
the sticks are to the effect that Am
erican voters are becoming exceeding
ly conscious of the tax burden-not
only the very heavy taxpayers, but the
small fry, too.
Besides the Federal government.
the states quite generally are squeez-
ing out every cent they can get. Coun-
ty and city levies likewise are in
creasingly oppressive.
The average citizen, however, evil
IDENTIFY does not distinguish sharply
between national and local imposts.
He recognizes simply that collective
taxation is high, is impressed by pub
lished figures of Uncle Sans grow
ing deficits, foresees still weightier
load to carry in years to come, and
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-08-20
Big Drive
Begun By
Insurgents
Insurgents r e port
Gains at Ebro River;
Barcelona, Valencia
Drives Next

Hendaye France, Aug. 20-(AP)-
Spanish insurgents messages said to-
day that 5000 government militiamen
was captured and an additional 1,O0O
killed as General Franco opened
what was apparently well planned
offensive.
The insurgents attacked on the
Ebro front, where they reported the
first line of government trenches in
the Pandos mountains had been oc-
cupied, and the second line was being
attacked today.
Bulletins from Barcelona, said, how
ever, the government ranks had held
Continued on Page Five)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-08-20

Espiionagels
Charged By
Germans

Veteran Passport Of
ficer Seized Four
Days Ago and Held
P ris on e r; Must
Leave Earliest Pos
sible Moment; Jews
Struggled Out of
Country To Switzer-
land
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-08-20
WEATHER

FOR NORTH CAROLINA.
Generally fair tonight and Sun
day; moderate temperatures.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-08-20
WEEKLY WEATHER.

WEEKLY WEATHER..
South Atlantic States: Scattered
thunder showers first half and
possibly in southern section latter
part of week; temperature near
normal.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-08-20

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Evening star., 1938-02-17
"WakefieId
PilIowCases

Fine quolity round
thread cotton muslin
free from sizing or
dressing. High : count
construction proven
by actual test to be su-
perior in its price class.
BEDDING. SECOND F1ooa.
Evening star., 1938-02-17
Monoerammed Writing Paper
Paper Alone Would TO-
Regularly Be 81 to So /OI

Plain and bordered veIIum-fnish poper-Inen-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. cIoud-weove with lined enve-
lopes-oid poper-oronite poper-bond poper-
shodow-weove paper. 48 sheets and 48 envelopes
Choice Of four styles Of ronooroms in many co'ors
STATIONERY, AISLE 2, FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-02-17
W E. L Special Rug Cushions
9x12 Size ~4 Regularly $5.95
Silk Satin and Sheer Gowns

Loce- trimmed styles-unusuo modes-ond printed
designs. Beautiful pastel shades Of shelrose, teo
rose, blue, and banana.
SILK UNpERwEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-02-17
Exotic India Print Bedspreads

Priced Low for Anniversary
A bit Of color may be added to your room with
India Print Cotton Bedspreods. Approximate size,
xlO8 inches.
CURTAINS AND DRAPER1Es SEVENTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-02-17
Misses, Women's, Shorter Women
Dinner, Evening Dresses, sI35

For msses-siIk chiffon silk morquisette, royon
toffeto, royon lace and net-with and without
jackets. Variety Of eolors, posteIs, prints Sizes
II to 20. Womens gowns in the new violet
shades, postels, and blacksmith covered shoulders,
three -quorter Sleeves or jackets. Sizes SO to a.;
l6R to 24h.
MISSES AND WoMEN's FORMAL Room, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-02-17
Plain and Printed Silks, var
Women's Silk Chiffon Hose

Roman Stripe Sheer and Woodward q Lothrop
Tissue sheer-in glorious new season shodes to
complement your Spring costumes
Hosiery ArsLEs II AND 10, FIRST Floor.
Evening star., 1938-02-17
Charles Of the Ritz Throat
Firming Cream, $l Regular $3.50

Repair the Of time weather and your firm
youthful with Charles Of the Ritz Firmno Cream
TouE1Rns A1LEs1 ! ANDl3 FnsrF FLooR.
Evening star., 1938-02-17

Stemware, 20 each
Gobets high sherbets, low sherbets, beverage
glasses, 5, 9 and l2-ounee footed glasses.
$. 9 and l2-ounce TumbIers in Adoir potten.
Regularly ST. Anniversary priced, dozen------60c
GLASSWARE. FIFTH FLOOR.
AttractiveIy Framed Pictures
Priced Low for Anniversary 9Oe
Floral scenes Norwood prints, landscapes voter and
oorden scenes, ond interiors. Many sizes.
PICTURES, SIXTH FLOOR
Comfortable Bareback Chairs
Regularly in Stock at 500 '397'
Wel-styled Of high -quoity moterol ond workmon-
ship. Reversible spring cushion; covered in gold,
brown, green, rust or blue cotton covers.
FURNITURE SIXTH FLOOR.
Metal Picture Frames, ~
Regularly Would Be 81
Gilt or silver finishes, with without decorative
ring top. eosel-bock for standing hanging. Sizes
4x6 to 6xlO.
FRAMES, AISLE g. FIRST FLOOR
Decorative Table Lamps
with Shades, @2'6'
Delightfully."- coIorfuI composition table lamps with
porchmentpoper shades; refreshneIy decorated.
3-woy socket.
LAMPS SEVENTH FLOOR.
Cannon Turkish Bath Towels
Regularly Would Be 6oe 45e
Heavy quality solid coIor cotton Turkish bath tow
els with white band borders outlined with black
stripe 23x44 inches.
LINENS SECOND FLOOR
Useful Bath Room Hampers
and Scales, 3 '95 each
Both room hompers-uprieht and bench styles
with Peorex tops White, bIock-ond- white, orchid,
blue, green, and ivory. Regularly $3.75.
Hanson oportment-model bath room scoes-in
green, ivory, and white ResulorIy $3.95.
HOUSEWARES FIFTH FLOOR
W e. L Special Rug Cushions
9x12 Size SIS Regularly s5.95
Rug Cushions made by the makers Of ozite These
cushions give your rugs soft deep feeling and
make them last longer.
RUGS FIFTH FLOOR.
Silk Satin and Sheer Gowns
Regularly in Stock at $2.95 '''
Loce- trimmed styIes-unusuoI modes-ond printed
designs Beautiful pastel shades Of sheIlrose, teo-
rose, bIue and banana.
SILK UNDERWEAR. THIRD FLOOR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
A Pershing Movie

General Pershing, recovered from his illness of year ago, is said to be finish ing his autobiography as he rests and enjoys the sunshine on the edge of an Arizona desert. His World War memoirs were completed and published several years ago. The autobiography deals with other periods of his life and includes his military career before 1917.
 It should be an interesting work if the writing is equal to the material. The most interesting thing about it's present status been negotiating for the moving picture self may do some of the work of prepar- ing the book for screen presentation. Here is an unusual piece of work for an elderly soldier-hero.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
Naval Exhibit

There are to be naval maneuvers in the Atlantic this winter. More than 100 fighting ships of various kinds, from bat tleshipS down, along with 600 warplaneS, will play hide and seek in the Caribbean Sea and parade at some strategic points along the South American coast.
 This is said to be for triple purpose. It will give the fleet useful exercise, show European observers what we have in the form of sea power, and serve similar end for Latin-American observers who may have any doubts on that score.
 As our navy stands, not to mention the warships now building, it is. pretty re- spectable fighting force, and should serve to corroborate some of the things our representatives have been saying in Peru, about preserving America intact for Americans
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
ressConlrnent
ALDERMEN ARE REBUFFED
(Meriden JournaD

(Meriden JournaD
 Traffic signs in New Haven pro- claim a speed limit of 25 miles per hour; ditto in New Britain. Terry vile town goes five better and limits speed in the center to 20 mph. There seemingly is nothing to pre- vent some indignant community from ordering 10 mph and making it stick by constabular threat. It's confusing situation in Connecti- cut, to say the least.
 Quite rightly the judges of the Meriden court points out that they must abide by the law as writ; they do not make the rules and cannot change them to suit popular fancy. This city's 25 mph was adopted with worthy purpose by the board of aldermen but against warning by the major, who is a lawyer, that 1t was in conflict with state law. The aldermen felt they spoke for the people, which they undoubtedly did, but laws cannot be over-ridden, willy nilly, which is something that congress found out in late years.
 There need be no great discour- agement, however, over the failure of the city'S 25 mph to withstand the court test. Up in New Britain, as explained by Traffic Sergeant Ed ward M. Kiely, the 25 mph is an order of the traffic commission of the police board and comes under the state law, which declares that a speed reasonable and proper" must be maintained.
 As for fines, they are handled as customary and go to the state mo- tor vehicle department, which law yers knew would have to be the case in Meriden. Costs are always re- tained for the municipal treasury, and to the excellent benefit of some of the towns, which makes fines small and costs substantial.
 There is abundant law with which to punish those who have too lit tie regard for the lives and property of others by driving unreasonably fast; all that Is needed in adequate enforcecent. If Meriden wants speed in the settled districts held down to 25 mph, it can do as New Bri- tain does, operating under the state law; or it cen forget the whole business, as New Haven seems to have done.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
Earth Refuses to Be Victimized

A little while ago conservation author ities went to the beaver for help several colonies of these industrious creatures were planted in various parts of the west, the idea being that their dam-bulldlng activities would help in flood and erosion control. Just how we'll this will work out is something only the future can tell. But the experiment will be well worth the cost if it impresSeS on us the queer, tas- cinating way in which nature malntalnS her balance. For it is mortally easy for blundering, thoughtless man to upset that balance, and he usually does so at hlS own cost.
 A glimpse of the way the beaver fits into this natural balance is provided by recent bulletin from William H. Carr, director of the Bear Mountain Trailside Museums in New York. Eighteen years ago. MT. Carr recalls, three pairs of beavers were released in Bear Mountain State Park, which is some 40 miles north of New York City. By now there are sev- eral hundred of their descendants scat tered in more than 60 colonies spread over 30-mile radius.
 Now the point is that because this park area has beavers, it has various other forms of wild life which it did not have before. The beaver ponds, for instance, have furnished new breeding grounds for various kinds of fish, Wood ducks, which were formerly listed as extremely scarce, are now common. The rare pileated woodpecker has also increased because the standing trees killed by the flooding of the ponds provide him with his favorite stamping ground.
 But that is only part of it. Sooner or later, every beaver pond is abandoned. Its dam goes to pieces and its water drains out But the ponds bed is com posed of rich, fertile soil, carried down. stream as silt and dropped when the beaver dam backed up the water. And where the pond was, rich meadow comes to life. Reeds, grasses, and bushes spring up; before long, trees take root. Here is cover" for songbirds and game birds; little later, such creatures as muSkratS raccoonS and skunk find the spot good feeding ground. As the num- Der of such thicketS increase, deer begin to appear.
 All of this is fascinating example of the way natures balance works And the story points it own moral. Natures bal ance provides the environment in which we ourselves have to live. Only if we un- derStand how it works, and make certain that we do not disturb it more than we need to, can we enjoy earth's yield to the full. When we exploit nature too ruth leSSly, we ourselves are the ultimate losers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
Selected Poem
IN THE STABLE

GA. J. s. in the Christian Science Monitor) The little bulls drew together With the doves softly whispering, While the ass wondered whether He wanted out or in, Pulling at his rope and starting to paw His stall, scattering the straw. Each in his gentle way, uneasy, not at rest, Not knowing why oppressed And then the light!
 Not day nor night,
 But something different and strange So that they stopped all movement, waited As if each moment now were freighted With some new thing beyond their visions range. Till clearer, by the manager, they all saw Mother and child. And now no longer timd, stumbling wild They stopped above then-seeng how they smiled Knowing in some mute kindly way that all was well, Not knowing what but feeling love was there. And Mary, raising happy eyes to them Ranged round her as if holden by some spell, Lifted the babe with care, And blessed them gently-dumb, Inarticulate yet getting each his share Of that great love which to the world had come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
Race Track Worries

While it may not take place during 1e3o the outlook for the New York race tracks in 194O isn't too good. New Jersey seems bent on legalizing pari-mutuel oeV- ting at tracks and will vote on the sub- feet at special election to be called June 20, 1889. A long-range prediction would be that the bill would pass, unless some organized groups who find that presence of parimutuel tracks is not conducive to good business, muster enough votes to de- feat the proposal. New Jersey has been hankering for such a law, though, ana we're inclined to think that as soon as the votes are counted, and announcement will be forthcoming as to location of a huge layout, not to- far from New 4ork City.
 All of which will naturally spell con- sternation for the owners ot the several metropolitan race-tracks. Even if they rearrange the racing schedule TOT tne state a long meet in New Jersey or several short ones. spring, summer, and autumn, would prove detriment to patronage at tracks where the bookies must be patron ized. And after the rather dull season that the fashionable Saratoga Springs enjoyed last summer, anyone would wager that Empire City, Belmont, Aque9- duct, Jamaica might send out search warrants for customers. After all the popularity of horse-racing is limited to small cross-section of the nation, but the popularity of horse-race betting IS initless. And when the machines can be played, the players will flock there rather than to the tracks where merely boolzies take your wagers. ,,
 New Jerseys racing season will spell disaster to some of the N. Y. tracks. Ana if Great Harrington should blossom forth with a western Massachusetts parl- mutuel track, absorbed from local talr- grounds and the former Agawam Park, Saratoga would be hard pressed TOT August trade Whatever pressure NeW york can bring on New Jersey voters Will no doubt be manifest next June when the voters decide the issue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
Holiday Season In Waterbury

The spirit of the Babe of Bethlehem is still over the land-that spiritual force that lifts us above our selfish selves to view the world and our fellowmen through eyes of Christian charity and with hearts of sympathy-tha force that changed the history of mankind and teaches us the insignficance of ourselves and our daily lives and of passing events.
 Herein Waterbury-we have special need of that spirit to dispel the cloud of a gloomy year. Events have cast an un- savory light and reflection on our city. Our thoughts and conversations and, un- fortunately too often, our conclusions and remarks have been diverted from their usual channels to unpleasant and unhappy subjects.
 It is as dark cloud over our minds and hearts and thoughts-may the Christmas spirit dispel it and may we face 1889 in the Christian spirit of charity and brotherly love and be happier for it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

are not particularly concerned with MT. Fitch'S desire for information. He is representative of very small minority and the position he holds is never going to allow him to be- come open-minded on the subject under discussion.
 And MT. Fitch is not in need of in- formation. In his position as an offi- Ger of a realty interest he must aI- ready be in possession of 1t.
 The main purpose of this letter is to offer to you our services in sup- plying the majority of our popula- ton with the information that MT. Fitch already has.
 As working newspaper men we are willing to offer our services in mak- ing a survey of slum areas and to prepare a written study of what we find.
 We think that such a survey should not only aim at picturing for the public the conditions among our slums, but it also should try to determine what factors are re- sponsible for the continuance of SlumS.
 If you wish to give us the assign ment, we will undertake to do the following:
 Find out where the slums are, Find out who owns and operates them. Find out if these slums are operated in violation of fire, police, sanitary and health laws. And in particular, find out if 1t is not true that the opponents of slum clearance are identical with the interests which object to a pulp lie housing program.
 Our only object in making this of- fer is in the interests of getting at the truth. We think there is a story in this situation which the public ought to have.
 This proposal is made by US as in- dividuals and if you take up our of- fer our work will necessarily have to be done in our spare time. We will be glad to make the sacrifice that the work will entail.
 Sincerely yours,
 JOHN J. MORRISSEY, (President, Waterbury Newspaper
 Guild)
 HAROLD E. SENIOR,
 (Former President, Waterbury
 Newspaper GuiId).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

Massachusetts is upset over the thoughts of a racing war. One county of the state recently threw out legalized betting on horse races. Another voted in favor of it and new track may material ize in western Massachusetts Berkshire county. Now the Suffolk Downs track in the suburbs of Boston is facing compe- tition. It is reported that movement is afoot to build and operate track at Fall River. This is the outcome ot battle for control of the racing situation between others who don't like the way things are operated there and think they could do better at some other place. Much of what will happen in 1889 depends on what Governor-elect Saltonstall takes when he assumes office The new racing commission may decide the future of rac- ing in the Bay State.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
Current Comment

Every pair of silk hose means dead Chinese.
 Helen Hulick, Los Angeles school teacher, explaining why she wouldn't buy stock ing so she might comply with a court order not to appear in slacks.
 MT. Dies has been hearing too many bedtime tales.
 Secretary Ickes. I usually carried ice cream and cake.
 Otto Hermann Voss, on trial in New York as German spy explaining what he carried to a rendezvous with other al- legged spies.
 I am cancelling all debts owed me. I believe the Republicans are going to bring back prosperity. Charles Stramski, Jr, grocer of Scranton, Pa. A wave broke my shoulder strap and washed of my suit.
 Miss Loring Bond Nolan, dress model. when brought before justice of the peace in San Diego, Calf, for bathing in the nude.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

launched a movement 70 name a western mountain peak after him in recognition of his notable work as conversationist. <. Reason Jim Farley uses green ink on personal coresponden and black on official is because the Bureau of Standards advised him that green fades more quick ly than black. Among the 30 Republican newcomers in the House of Representatives, four are teachers, three newspaper publishers and six. insurance agents.
 Censorship
 Indicative of State Department care in watching foreign affairs speeches of New Deal officials was its deletion of two recent Pan- American speeches by Thurman Arnold, assistant attorney gener- al, and Ed Smith of the labor board.
 Smith voluntarily sent his
 
 later got this telephone call:
 MT. Smith, agree absolutely with what you have to say. It's 100 per cent right. But we have to be little careful about some of the advice we give our Latin American friends, and in the very last part of your address where you refer to the differ ences between Relationships and demOcracieS = don't you think we might word that a little more delicately? At least will you let me send one of the members of the American Re- publics Division over to talk with you about it?"
 SMITH WAS GLAD TO AC- CEPT THE SUGGESTION.
 Thurman Arnold was asked to omit from his speech certain ref erences to President James Mon- roe, author of the Monroe Doc- Urine.
 COrn-Fed
 The roulette wheel of politics, which passed the name of Otha Wearin in the famous Iowa purge primary, stopped before the name of Ben F. Jensen. and paid off this obscure citizen of Exira, Iowa, with a seat in the House of Representatives.
 Otha Wearin tried for the Sen. ate seat of Guy Gillette, and failed. Ben Jensen, who had just job as manager of a lumber yard in a town of less than 1000 people. stepped up and claimed Wearin'S seat in the House.
 He ran as Republican. but got fewer votes in the Republican primary than Jim Pearson, 8 radio announcer. Lack of a ma jority threw the selection into convention, and Jensen was chos- en by the Republican machine.
 Jensen is a Dane, in district where the Danish and Swedish vote is strong. He endorsed the Coughlin money bill, and was en- dorsed by the Townsend Clubs.
 Copyright, 1888, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27

Two icy Christmas holidays in a row is rather unusual We don't recall in many year that weather conditions have duplicated themselves so closely as they did in 1887 and 1938 This has been without doubt the gloomiest month of the fall season. From the time of the September hurricane to the end of Mo- vember the weather was very fine. But December proved different in every re- spect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-27
A Book a Day
Women a Success As Smugglers

Smuggling is one of the oldest enterprises of man. The Phoenicfans had word for it and the govern mentS of the world have been troubled by the, nefarious business ever since.
 Or has 1t always been so nefari- ous? Jefferson Farjeon takes issue with that implication in a book as interesting as the long history of the game, "The Compleat Smug- gler" (BobbS-Merrill: $3).
 The smugglers originally, says
 Mfr. Farjeon, pitted their brains against the unjust laws. England is a striking example. At one time in the early days half of the coun- try sided with the smugglers and more than one minister permitted his church to be a Storehouse for booty.
 If the smugglers were bad, bad laws helped to make them so," ayers MT. Farjeon, who goes on from this to explore the whole field from wool smuggling along Cornwall's rocky coast to prohibition day rum-run- ming in America.
 The whole is a fascinating story, no small part of which is contrib uted by the women. They were par ticularly successful and for that matter the women are doing pretty well at the racket even today.
 MT. Farjeon singles out Mrs. Cop bling who hid her goods in an oven and the mysterious Montmorillon as two of the most famous lady slimgglers. MontmorilIon once cap- tured British cruiser on which some of her men were imprisoned, Set them free and after binding the crew set the cruiser adrift.
 Jean LaFitte is recalled as the greatest smuggler in American his- toyr but Mr. Farjeon seems to have rounded up all of them.-P. c. Fo