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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27


From speech by Senator Josiah w.
Bailey in United States Senate De-
celnber 20, 1887:
But what want and what the
country demands is a united Congress
OF a group of Republicans seeking
advantage, not group o. New Deal
ers defending and apologizing, not a
group of Socialists schening to gain
power, not group of Democrats try
ing to see how they will win the mex.
election; but o group of American
Senators and Members of the House of
Representatives who have sense o:
responsibility to their circumstances
and who a: willing to unite in the
common task of putting employment
and business and industry in this coun
try upon firm foundation"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

die, Medical Director; r. Grady Will
moth, Assistant Treasurer; Manly,
Hendren and Womble, General Coun-
sci.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

ANNOUNCING lockwood DAIRY,
phone 797-W. Now ready to serve
Henderson with Grade A raw milk
from Guernsey cows. One delivery
every morning. Phone orders before
10 o'clock a. m. for delivery same
day. E. L. Watkins, Prop. 27-lzti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

CONSULT US ON YOUR DYEING
needs We will gladly examine The
articles to be dyed and give you ex-
rert advice. Our workmanship is the
finest obtainable. Phone 1854. Valet
cleaning Co., Henderson's Foremost
Cleaners 7-3ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

FOR RENT. FOUR ROOM APART
ment in the Carroll home at Mid.
dleburg. Private entrance storage
space, garden lot if desired. Sea
Mrs. T. w. Taylor, Jr., at the Car
roll home. 24-6t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

CLOSING OUT SALE-WITH EVERY
$1.0O purchase of canned goods we
give Csc worth canned goods Free
Will have complete stock stapl4
groceries during sale. Cash & Garry
Grocery. 11-eod-9tl
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

WANTED: TENANT FOR TWO,
one-horse tobacco farms. See Mrs
J. T. Thompson, RI, Henderson, one
mile from EPSON. 26-2t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

FOR SALE CHOICE BUILDING
lot 50x20O feet on Gholson avenue.
K. H. Newman, 321 Andrews Ave
phone 602-J. 27-2ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

WILL BUY CORN, SHIELDED ON
cob or in shock at $3.50 per barrel
State Grocery Co. 266ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

ENROLL NOW AT THE STUDIO OF
Dance, Horner Building for lessons
in tap, toe, ballroom and acropat:c
dancing. Glasses for children anu
adults. Phone 1851 for Information
Dickie Mitchell. Instructor. l2-zo'
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

FOR SAFE FLOCK OF ExTp.
large White King pigeons, origin,
cost $500 per pair. Squads weioh
one pound to one and one eourth
pounds at four weeks old. u
Ross, Wise, N. c. 97-ot
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

YOUR BIG OPPORTUNITY mp
1898! B. c. Grigg, S. c.. earned an
average of about $4,000 per month
in 1887; his first year in the Wat.
kins Business. T. w. Pearson, S. G
earned about $4,000 per month in
1887; his first full year 10000 Others
earned up to $4,000 per month. A
good opening is now available in
Henderson for reliable person. Bust
ness established, no investment nee
essary. We teach you. For details
wife The J. r. Watkins Co., gil
Johnson Ave-, Newark, N. j. 25SSo7
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27
OTHERS VIEWS

ONE WAY TO REAL RECOVERY
To the Editor:
This looks good enough to print.
j. c. COOPER.
Henderson, Jan. "a, 1888.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

PLANT BED CLOTH, THREE
grades one to ten yards wide, Iowa..
prices. Teiser's Dept. Store o. -
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

SUEDE AND LEATHER JACKETc
test a cleaners skill. They must ~
handled with special care and bv :" '
dividual processes. We give the finn
workmanship required. Phone Ae,
Valet Cleaning Co. Henderson,
Foremost Cleaners" go.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

YOUNG MAN. 90, FULLY CApND7S
wants job. Will take anytime 49,
has a future. Fine references mat
perienced in selling. Write "ro ga,
care Daily Dispatch. o.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

A NICE STOCK OF CALCTMINE =.
beautiful tints, 2 packages for ., In In
Phone 33. Alex S. Watkins 80 or
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

FOR SALE 10 ACRE FARM Nr-7-
Henderson, $4,000 down, and s5 5aA ~
year. DR.. A. G.. Vow. ~ SOVoU
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27
WANT ADS
Get Results

WE HAVE MONEY THAT'S NJ ,o
ly available to lend for t WINS
building, remodeling and rHi ,s
ing Henderson homes. If you wa'.
money for any of these n,rn ~.'t
See AL. B. Wester at H end'rseS'
Building & Loan Association y, ' 80.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

Frankl,nton, N. c.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

Abstain from all appearances OF evil
Il Thess. 6:22.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-27

AMERICA AT WAR DAY-BY-DAY
20 Years Ago Today-Lieut. Col,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
Mrs. Ralph Gilnack
 Wins Championship In Y Bowling Loop
Mrs. George Carney Runnerup in Tourney Yesterday;
 I'll Boy Scouts Registered Here; Methodist Ladies' , Aid Re-elects Officers Thursday
NAUGAT OK
CcFrespoudent: WmL g Baxter-Phone Naugatuck 3945

Naugatuck, April 29.-Indications at the "Y" this morning were that there would be complete sellout for the sixth annual gym exhibition tonight and tomorrow night.
 The program will be as follows:
 MidgetS class of boys in 8 wand drill; younger girls floor work and companion work; younger girls dumbell drill; apparatus for girls; apparatus for boys; tap dancing, The Bowery Waltz, Andy Raus classes; older girls Indian club and free calisthenics; horizontal bar act featuring Bob Wood; tap dancing, Jane Chiswell and the class doing the cane dance; jun:or leaders corps, awarding of medals, classic marching; junior leaders collps, Rubber Town drill; Phyllis Johnson doing acrobatic speciality; tap danc- ing, eccentric with Lois Munger and Donald Hermonat; China Town, Andy Rau, softshoes; Statuary of Youth.
 There will be five-minute inter- mission after the eighth number.
 Wins Tourney
 Mrs. Ralph Gilnack won the la dies singles elimination bowling tourney at the "" yesterday, de- feating Mrs. George Carney. The match was total pinfall for three strings and Mrs. Gilnack won by 31 pins. There were 30 ladies en- tered in this event.
 Norman Schaffer
 Application for marriage license for Norman Schaffer of Buffalo, N. Y, son of MT. and Mrs. Frederick
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

Primary school pupils in Japan are being trained in mass fencing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

duties. However he now has an as- sistant at his church and it was felt this morning he would accept the position if offered it.
 It seems likely there will be con- test at the election this afternoon for several ballots at least. Rev. Knut Erickson of Manchester, Conn. and Rev. s. G. Hagglund of Boston are reported to have support for the position of president. The balloting will start at p. m. Various commit tees will also be chosen.
 Election of officers of the Women S Missionary society is scheduled for this afternoon. Mrs. Hilmer Larson, former local resident, is president of this society now.
 In view of the fact that assess ments for the Augustana pension fund for pastor in the synod are based on the reported communicant membership of each congregation, the mems conference this morning voted to petition the Augustana Synod at its annual convention in Brooklyn, N. Y. in June to base the allocation not on communicant membership but on contributing members. The motion was sub stiute for petition sent in from the Zion Lutheran church, Portland, Conn.
 Primary school pupils in Japan are being trained in mass fencing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

seph Vanderman, Mares, treasurer for the past three years. Delegates to the state convention, slated at The Elton on May 21, were named as follows: Major O'Hara, Captain Kelley, and Captain Traurig, alter mates, Captain William J. Slator, Acres, Captain Glantz and Cap tain Roger B. T. Anderson, Chap res. Major O'Hara was nominated for state ce-president.
 Major Newton Alexander, state president of the Reserve Officers, announced that the program for the annual convention will open with a business meeting at 2:30 p. m. May 21. and will close with the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

Klanbt over the weekend. MT. o. Donnell, former physical director of the Boys club in Waterbury, is physical director of the Springfield Turn-Verein.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

w. Shcaffer of Trowbridge place, and Eva Mary Conrad of Orchard Park, N. Y., daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Conrad, has been filed in the office of Town Clerk Ray mond St. John. It is expected the marriage will take place here in about 8 month.
 MT. Schaffer is well known To- cally. He was basketball star when a student at the Naugatuck high school and later played with the U. s. Rubber Uscoes for sev- eral years.
 Sells Lot
 Carl E. Anderson has sold to George McNamara lot on Hillside avenue, according to warranty deed filed recently at hte office of Town Clerk Raymond St. John.
 Near License Deadline
 With tomorrow the final day to get dog licenses before extra charges are added, there were still about 300 this morning who had not yet secured such licenses, Town Clerk Raymond St. John said today.
 After tomorrow there will be an extra dollar charge for such H. censes.. Next week Dog Warden Jo- seph Hanley will start a house-to- house canvass and will impound dogs not licensed. Owners will have to pay Tle dog warden a fee for getting dogs back, in addition to the license charge. which after to- morrow will be $3 for males and spayed females, and $11 for un- spayed females.
 I'll Scouts Here
 There are I'll Boy Scouts here at present, Henry Donahue, assistant scout executive, reported at the meeting of the Naugatuck commit tee of the Mattatuck Boy Scout council held yesterday afternoon at the "" here. Of these, 98 are ten- derfoot scouts, AZ second class and 3l first class. This is an increase over last year. There are nine Star Scouts, two Life Scouts and three Eagle Scouts.
 N. Hadley Cox, chairman of the finance campaign, announced that $3,344.85 has been raised in the drive. Although the campaign end- cd some time ago, more funds have been received since then. Of the amount secured, $1,784 will be used for current expenses here, and $l,- 56O.85 for the new scout camp.
 Fine progress is being made in or- ganization of troop at St. Mary's church, Cecil H. Grant, commis- sioner, reported. He reported prog ress also by troop 5 of the "Y." It is expected the Sea Scoutship which has been meeting regularly will be chartered soon.
 Officers to Visit
 Grand officers will visit Ever green chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Thursday night at meeting in Masonic hall. A supper will be served at 6:30 o'clock. Mrs. Ger trude Anderson and Mrs. Alphonse Noble will have charge of reserva- tions.
 False Alarm
 A false alarm from box Il at the corner of Prospect street and Lines Hill street was sent In yesterday afternoon by boy who said he was fooling around the box and did not intend to pull 1t.
 Bosworth, secretary; Mrs. Jesse G. Hudson, treasurer. A covered dish luncheon, served under the direc- tion of Mrs. Donovan, was enjoyed.
 Report Good Year
 IL Oficers of the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church were reelected yesterday afternoon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
Sell-Out Assured for Gym Exhibition This Evening

annual dinner and dance in the evening.
 The chapter voted to award med- als to outstanding local students at CMTC camps Moving pictures were shown by Lieutenant Colonel Harry J. Beardsley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
OPIUM IN CRICKET BATS

Rangoon (UP)-Cricket bats ara being used to smuggle opium here. Customs authorities seized two bats arriving from Sialkot, Punjab, and found they had been hollowed out and filled with $550 worth of opium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
KELLEY ELECTED
 BY LOCAL R. 0. A.
Succeeds Dr. M. A. O'Hara at Associations Meet-
 ing; Convention Plans

Captain Charles E. Kelley was named president of the Waterbury Chapter, Reserve Officers Associa- ton, at the annual meeting last night in the civil service rooms of the post office. He succeeds Major Mortimer O'Hara.
 Other officers elected were: Sen- for vice-president, Captain Max Traurig; JAG-res.; junior vice. president, Captain J. William John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

Klambt over the weekend. MT. o. Donnell, former physical director of the Boys club in Waterbury, is physical director of the Springfield Turn-Verein.
 MT. and Mrs. Lou Schaffer of New London will be on hand at the "" Saturday. MT. Schaffer is physical director of the YMCA there.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Koenig of Boston, Mass, will also attend the exhibition at the "Y." MT. Koenig is gym instructor of the Schiller Turn-Verein in Roxbury.
 Paul Klambt of the Torrington YMCA, brother of Fritz Klambt, will have large group from that town. Last week Torrington held a successful circus and the Nauga- tuck gym troupe exhibited two numbers in that town.
 Semi-final matches in the ladies' singles elimination bowling tourney at the "" were rolled yesterday. In the afternoon Mrs. George Car ney defeated Mrs. Louis Johnson 317 to 278 and Mrs. Ralph Gilnack defeated Mrs.. Eugene Reilly 298 to PAT. In the evening Ruby Sears won over Theresa Ruby 260 to 265 and Bessie Lenners defeated Helen Lagownik 30l to 292.
 Funeral of MT. Olson
 The funeral of J. Victor Olson, GA will be held at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Salem Lutheran church. Rev. w. R. Frendberg will ofdciate. Burial will be in Grove cemetery. A private funeral service is scheduled for 2:30 p. m. tomorrow at MT. Olson's home.
 Dr. Hulteen Favored
 Although a contest looms, Dr. B Julius Hulteen, D. D., of 311 Capitol avenue, Hartford, this morning seemed the probable choice for pres ident of the New England confer ence, Augustana Synod, for the new year. Dr. Hulteen has been acting president of the conference since Dec. l, 1887 when Rev. Martin Cor nell of Worcester, Mass, president left to take pastorate in Minne- apolis.
 In other years Dr. Hulteep has been sought for the presidency but has declined because of his other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29

Charged with manslaughter in the ambush killing of his fathers business partner, Charles J.
 Schmidt, Jr., is pictured during his trial in Chicago. The 19-year-
 old youth said at the time of his
 arrest that he pushed" Edward
 c. Richard in self defense when
 his fathers associate raised his
 hand as if to strike him. Richard
 was fatally injured in front of his
 Chicago home last Feb. "A. due the "Y" exhibition, to catch young Don Hermanat and Lois Munger in their eccentric number tonight. Donald has made great strides in his dancing, and with only two years to his credit, has mastered the act of tap dancing to perfection.
 MT. and Mrs. Ted O'Donnell of Springfield, Mass, will witness the "Y" exhibition tonight and will be guests of MT. and Mrs. Fritz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
HOnored for HerOism
 After Panay Sinking

CAPT. Frank - N. Roberts, assistant U. s. milit { a r y att tache in China, h a s b e e n awarded [ h c di s tin guished service medal for heroism in le a ding refu- gees to safety after sinking of [ h e gunboat Panay by Jap aneSe h0nnberc
 last December.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-29
President

President son, inf-res.; secretary, Captain Ed win c. Gluntz, Inf-res.; treasurer, Lieutenant Frank P McCue, QM- res.; who succeeds Lieutenant Jo-
Evening star., 1938-06-10

how effective, can not control OUT
breaks Of the disease. Other standard
measures such ~ impounding and
proper disposal Of stray dogs, licensing
and quarantine regulations. vigorous
ly enforced, must be employed"
There are two general types Of
rabies-the furious or irritable and
the dumb or paralytic type, he point
ed out. In the furious form, the
diseased dogs disposition changes
radically. An ordinarily affectionate
dog may become morose and de-
pressed. while swapping animal may
become cowardly or affectionate.
This stage. DR.. Scoening continued,
y followed in a few days by an ir-
restible tendency to roam, and the
dog bites 1T anything that interferes
with Its freedom.
Foaming Not Usual.
Foaming at the mouth is not q
common symptom Of rabies, he added,
although the secretion of saliva may
become excessive through inability Of
the dog to swallow.
Rabies had been entirely eradicated
In some parts Of the world. such as
in England and Hawaii, by strict
guarantees ON dogs offered for i'm
port and other rigid precautions, he
said.
In further reference to the efYec-
tiveness of vaccination of dogs against
the disease. DR.. Schoening said:
I'VE do not advocate the promiscu-
Gus use Of vaccine. Occasional re-
actions from the injection Of the
vaccine itself have been observed.
Evening star., 1938-06-10
PALM BEACH
SUITS FOR MEN +.
17.75

Never have these fomou. suits been
smarter. and never has our selection
been loreer. klI the new deos ore
here-strPes; checks, the very snort
Poste' shades and oII-whites Sino!e
and double breosteds-Drope and con-.
seVotive models. You'll like them.
and you'll like the fouItIess Herzoo
service that goes with every one!
Evening star., 1938-06-10
RABIES VACCINE
HELD UNCERTAIN
Other Safeguards Advised
by U. S. Agency for
Effective Control.

Vaccination OF dogs against rabies
should be considered only an aid to
other measures, such rs quarantine
and muzzling, In efforts TO control
outbreaks Of rabies, the Agriculture
Departments Bureau Of Animal In
dustry advised today.
Limited experiments conducted by
the bureau indicate that resistance
to rabies can be increased In many
dogs by single injection Of vac
cine, but that such innoculation is
not always 100 per cent effective, DR..
H. w. Scoening, principal veterinarian
Of the bureau, said.
This resistance Gas . result OF
vaccination) Is only relative" he said.
I'm some animals 1t may be strong,
in others weak, or lacking, so that
some OF these animals may be able
to Withstand actual exposure to the
disease whereas others may not.
Vaccination by itself. no matter
Evening star., 1938-06-10

These have been indicated by some
evidence Of partial paralysis.
However, in outbreaks Of the
disease in communities, vaccination
may be Of sefvice. in conjunction. with
other standard measures, in con-
trolling the disease. but vaccination is
necessarily only an aid to the standard
measures already mentioned.
Vaccine Failures Reported.
I'm the hands Of many veterinarians
the vaccine apparently has been Of
value In assisting in controlling rabies
IN the field. Failures of the vaccine
also are reported by veterinarians.
These results are in accord with our
experimental work.
We do not have exact figures from
the field to determine how effective
vaccination Is. We do know Il is not
100 per cent effective, and 1t may also
be said that the same statement could
apply to almost. II not all, biological
products.
Where rabies vaccines are used. It
Is important that no false sense of
security should prevail because of such
vaccination
Evening star., 1938-06-10
DR.. H. J. CARROLL NAMED
TO CATHOLIC POSITION
Pittsburgh Priest Made Aide to
MAgr. n. ]. Ready of
Welfare Conference,


The Rev. DR.. Howard J. Carroll, for
10 years assistant pastor OF Sacred
Heart Church, Pittsburgh. has been
named assistant to the Right Rev.
Msgr. Michael j. Ready, general sec
retary Of the National Catholic Wei
fare Conference. it was announced
yesterday at conference headquarters,
1912 Massachusetts, avenue NV.
The announcement was made on
behalf Of the Most Rev. Edward
Mooney. Archbishop OF Detroit and
chairman Of the N. C. w. c. Admin
istrative Board.
DR.. Carroll. who Is IS, was born in
Pittsburgh and received his ele.
mentary, secondary and college edu-
cation in that city. He attended
Duquesne University. After studying
at the University Of Fribourg, Switser-
land. he was ordained to the priest
hood there in 1927.
Since his return to his native city.
he has served as professor OF philos-
ophy At st. Mercy College. vice presi-
dent Of the secondary school depart
ment of the National Catholic Educa-
tional Association and director of the
University Catholic Club.
Evening star., 1938-06-10
TURNER AND BRADY
SIGNED BY REDSKINS
G. w. Halfback and Georgetown
Tackle Will Perform With
Professional Club.

Jay Turner, 24-year- George
Washington halfback. and Patrick
Brady, 23-year-old Georgetown tackle,
today were signed for the 1898 season
by the Redskins, Washington's entry
in the National Professional Football
League.
Turner, adjudged the Colonials' most
valuable player last season chiefly due
to his defensive brilliance, is a native
OF Tulsa, Okla. and weighs l88 pounds.
His catch Of q game winning touch
down pass against Wake Forest after
the final gun had barked was one Of
the local seasons major thrills in 1895.
Brady, 6-foot pinch. 210-pound Bos-
ton boy. performed 4 year at Holy
Cross and three years ut GEORGETOWN
and is regarded as . promising pro-
fessional prospect.
Evening star., 1938-06-10
DOG QUARANTINE
ORDER IS ISSUED
Eastern Prince Georges and
Part OF Anne Arundel
Is Included.

Dr.. Mark F. Welsh, Maryland State
veterinarian. declared today a 90-day
dog quarantine will be placed tomor-
row on the eastern district of Prince
Georges County and around Wood
land Beach, in Anne Arundel County,
as safeguard against the spread of
rabies.
The quarantine, Dr. Welsh said, was
decided upon after he conferred yes
terday with officials of the two coun-
ties and municipal officers of Brent
wood. Hyattsville, Riverdale and Chill
lum, In the area to be quarantined.
Under the law all dogs within the
sector, which will be marked with
placards, must be confined or held on
leash for three months. Those found
running at large will be destroyed.
DR.. Welsh, who resides at College
Park, declared the disease takes from
two weeks to three months TO manifest
itself, but rabid dog may transmit
the virus five days before he shows
symptoms of madness.
Steps to effect the quarantine came
after two cases of rabies were dis
covered. In Brentwood a family of
seven came into contact with a dog
who later died Of rabies. Three were
bitten. A Washington family took
their dog to Woodland Beach last week
end and the pet died of rabies early
this week.
Another Brentwood man was bitten
this week by dog that escaped. All
those who came into contact with the
three dogs are being given Pasteur
treatments as precautionary meas
hire
: Another dog-biting case was re-
ported today by victim who identi.
ned himself to police only as an en-
ploye OF the Department of Aericul-
ture. He said he was bitten by a dog
near Muirkirk. which is in the area
to be quarantined.
: The man told police he would ask
health ofhcials to have the dog ex-
smined.
: DR.. Welsh said this morning that
officials were reluctant to quarantine
such a large area in Prince Georges
County" but added that 1t was
necessary to do so because the dog
with whom the Brentwood family
came into contact was quite q traveller
and there Is no way to determine how
Tar he roamed or how many dogs he
infected" T..
DIR. A. B. Hooton. Prince Georges
County health ofiicer, declared the
Washington familyis dog contracted
the disease from another dog in South
Carolina
Evening star., 1938-06-10
CHAMBERLAIN WINS

STAFFORD. England, June 10 lP.-
The government retained its Stafford
seat in the House Of Commons today
IN by-election caused by the eleva-
-tion of William g. A. Ormsby Gore,
former colonial secretary, to the
peerage.
G. E. p. Thornycroft, . Conserva-
tive. defeated the Labor candidate.
F. G. Lloyd. by 4.40s votes, a slight
increase over the Conservative margin
in the last Stafford election.