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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14
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1741-Benedict Arnold, the fsevolu-
tionary general forever infamous Tor
having betrayed his country whose re-
ward was some $4,000 cash and some
unprofitable land in Canada, and
scorn from the English themselves;
whose life after the war was con-
slant plea for more reward money,
born at Norwich, Conn, great-grand-
son of a Rhode Island governor. Died
in England, June IA, 1901.
1sO6-Matthew F. Maury, naval OF
f;cnr, retired for lameness due to an &C
cid ent at 3d. AID then confined him
self - study % improve the navy; be-
coming The re test oceanographer in
cur history and nonored for his work
bv the nations of the world, born near
Fredericksburg Va. Died at Lexing-
ton, Va, Feb. /, 1873. -
1863-Richard z. Outcault, comic
artist, creator of the yellow Kid ano
Cluster Brown" first of the funny
paper" cartoonists, born at Lancaster,
Ohio. Died Sept. %, 1923.
187O-Jeremialh Smith, Jr., Boston
lawyer who, under the League of Ma
tions saved Hungary from financial
ruin after the war, born at Dover, N.
H. DIED March II, 1885.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
BY FRED H. MAY

1. What did it cost to maintain the
governors office in 1886?
2. What early method of preserving
fruits was generally used in North
Carolina Courts last year how many
convictions were secured? BIZ.
3. Of the total of 44,735 cases dis
ncsed of in The North Carolina Courts
last year how many convictions were
ecured?
4. When was Polk county formed
and what was the name of the first
county seat? -
5. What North Carolina county has
the most dense population?
6. Why was land ownership limited
in 1869?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14
TODAY IN HISTORY

1697-Judge Samuel Sewall, one OF
the judges sitting in the Salem, Mass,
witchcraft trials Cf 1892 which sent
enced 10 to death, stood UP while Bos-
toms Old South Church's minister
read his public confession Of guilt and
error-colonial legislature had made
tkis day fast day to atone for witch
craft wrongs.
ss179O- Secretary Of the Treasury,
Alexander Hamilton, presents the
House his plan for the adequate sup
port of public credit" He had want
ed to read it but some feared his ora
torical powers and made him put it in
writing. Immediate plans adopted,
setting standard which made country's
credit best in world.
1S73-Two riva! legislatures meet and
two governors installed in Louis ana
1922-Irish Free State formally set
up.
1996-It first becomes generally
known that 476 men died of wasting
disease building a mile-long tunnel in
West Virginia.
1937-Truce agreed on in auto strike.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14
Today is the Day
BY CLARK KlNfNAIRD
Copyright, 1888, for this Newspaper
by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

The Russian government sent an
ultimatum to Rumania, demanding
that military activity against Bolshe-
viks cease. Next day, Bolshevik and
Ukrainian forces fought a battle in
the streets of Odessa, as Ukrainian
resistance to Red rule continued des-
pite an armistice signed the previous
week.
A pro-German group of Mexicans.
sent south to work UP German SIM
por in other Latin countries, arrived
at Buenos Aires after having been
barred from Brazil.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14
LEARN A TRADE

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES: Print.
ing offers many opportunities for
advancement to young men. Skilled
workmen in this industry are in de-
mand. THE SOUTHERN SCHOOL
OF PRINTING's facilities for
teaching the mech anics of the trade
are the best For particulars write
to v. c. Garriott, Se1retary-Treasur-
er, 1514-16 Sout'i Street. Nashville
TenneSsAe
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Hendrix Van Loon of New York,
popular historian, born in Holland, Sc
years ago.
Hugh Lofting of Madison, Conn.,,
author-illustrator born in England, So
Yeas ago.
Miss Marion E. Martin of Maine,
Republican state senator, born there,
38 years ago.
Dr. Henry 3. Smith of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, noted philoso-
pher, born in Philadelphia, Sc years
ago.
Bebe Daniels of Santa Monica, Cal,
actress, born at Dallas, Tex, 81 years
ago.
DR.. Raymond M. Hughes, Iowa
State Colleges president emeritus,
born at Atlantic, Iowa, c5 years ago
Thornton W. Burgess of Spring
field, Mass, thor, born at Sandwich,
Ma 49,, "a yte7z ago.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

in Memphis, Tenn, by the Very Rev.
Israel Noe, dean of st. Mary's Epis-
copal cathedral.
In response to query by the At
lanta Journal, Dean de OWES describ-
ed Christ as "a great diner-out", and
said he felt Dean Noes experiment
could be of value only to the faster
himself.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14
UTILITIES PROVIDE
CUSHION IN STOCKS
Market Is Somewhat Nervous and
Activity Is Moderate, But
Gains Make HeadWay

New York, Jan. 14.-(AP)-Strength
in utilities provided a sedative for a
somewhat nervous stock market.
While activity was moderate, carly
declines running to point or SO were
converted into gains of as much in
most cases. High grade bonds. re-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL GRAND
piano in your Community that will
have to he repossessed. The piano
is in perfect condition, one of thu
best makes. Anyone may have by
paying the unpaid balance Of 1886 no
on small monthly payments. Credit
Dept, Box 262. Salisbury, N. &.
Az.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

FOR RENT = 6 ROOM HOUSE
large garden, poultry pen, orchard,
and out buildings. known as Phipps
place. see Mrs. w. D. Rose, Middle
burg, N. G. 11-14-1S
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

NOW is THE TIME TO INST1T.ATT
yonr home. more comfort with less
fuel, no muss, no fuss. We do the
average job in one day. Call us foc
estimate. Tanner Roofing Co.
tues-fri-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

lie next Thursday.
The dean sl'H,sis.ed last year on
'-anges alone, giving UP water last
February IFe says he mas had ;neith7
CT oranges nor water since january 2.
Tho Ultimate goal of his fast is to
provide living proof of immortality,
demonstrating it "from purely biolo-
gical and medical standpoint from
that new approach to which all the
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

ON ANY OF OUR USED
cars selling above 5000 we
will give 1888 license free.
Legg-Parham Co. "You Can
Get A Better Used Car From
A Buick Dealer" 12O Wyche
ST. Phone 65.. 31-tf.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

EXPERIENCED SALESMAN AND
saleslady as extras for shoe and
clothing department wanted at
once Only experienced need apply.
B;ller's Dept. Store. Alt
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14
TOT UCROSCO1, =

The keynote &c to'ay is sincerity
and the native viii be orderly and use
full. There are many paths leading to
success, and the vein of mysticism
that runs throrgh the ten days on
either side of this date will have it's
climax here.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

CHILDREN A ND GROWN-UPS
lea2n to dance. Enroll now at the
Studio of Dance for instructions in
zap, toe, ballroom and acrobatic
dancing Phone 1851 for informa-
,cn. Dickie Mitchell, Instructor
12-26ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14
ATLANTA EPISCOPAL DEAN
DISAPPROVES OF FASTING

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. IA (AP)-Dean
Raimundo &c cvies,, OF sSt. Phillips
Episcopal cathedral, questioned today.
The value of fast. icing undertaken
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

YES, WE ARE GOING TO TOWN"
in our printing department this
year with Mark H. Stone in charge.
Henderson Book Co. Phone 10.
i1&14
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

OUR PRICES ARE LOW BUT
quality high. See US for that next
printing order. Henderson Book
CO. Mark H. Stone in charge print.
ing department. 11&14
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

WILL BUY ANY NUMBER OF LIVE
hens at best market prices. Place
your order now for day old baby
chicks, deliveries twice each week
II. 3. Newman. 7-11-14
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

MEMS SHOES AT
$697 and Ladies Vitality Shoes at
1897. Wcbb's Henderson Shoe Store.
1927
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

IF YOU NEED ANY ASSISTANCE
in closing last years business, filing
income reports or installing new
records, call M. N. Nordan after
p M, phone 952-J. S-St
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

THE HENDERSON BUSINESS cor
lege invites you to enroll NOW and
join the new class just beginning
All subjects of full commercial
course are taught. 1851
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

YOU'LL FIND PLENTY OF ROCK
shoes $780, $149 and $1.99 at
Webs's Henderson Shoe Store. 1926
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

leaders of medical science have not
fully co-nprehended."'
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

I AM NO LONGER CONNECTED
W th City Cabs Co., but 1 am now
with City Taxis. Tom Hardie. Alt
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

Friday, Jan. IA; observed as New
Years Day in Palestine and Syria.
Moon in Perigee. Zodiac sign: Capri
corn.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

FOR SALE EARLY JERSEY WAKE
field cabbage plants. w. T. Taylor,
4n8 Rock Spring street, phone
987-W. 14-1u
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

LOST A PAIR OF LADIES BROWN
kid gloves. If found please call
Helen Teiser, phone 568-W. AL
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

PROCUREMENT DIVISION Pub
lie Buildings Branch, Washington, D.
c., Jan. 6, 1938.-Sealed bids in dupli-
cate will be publicly opened in this
office at 10 A. M, Jan. %, 1898, for
construction : of new concrete side
walk, curbs, etc., at the u. S. p o. at
Henderson, N. c. Drawing and speci-
fications, not exceeding one set, may
be obtained from the Custodian OF
the building or at this office in the
discretion of the Assistant Director
of Procurement, Public Buildings
Branch. w. E. Reynolds, Assistant
Director.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

HURRY TO WEBB'S HENDERSON
Shoe Store Sale. All shoes greatly
reduced. 1924,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

SHE OPENED her mouth, with wis
dom; and in her tongue is the law OF
kindness.-Prov. 1925.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

More than 10 900 persons attended funeral services
at Eizabethton, Tenn, Knoxville for the three
little daughters of Harmon Gouge, killed when their
home was mysteriousy dynamited. It was the
largest funeral in eastern Tennessee history. In
the explosion said IT, have been vengeance" plot
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

Gouge's wife also was seriously injured Gouge is
at liberty under $4,000 bond in the staying of
Arnold Toilet Four persons, including Tollett's
sister were held for questioning in the dynamiting
Photos show doll, owned by one of the Gouge
girls. blown rafter and funeral procession.
r-CentrdL Press
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

WE ARE DISTRIBUTORS FOR
the famous Vita-Var paints. A bet
ter paint for less money. Tanner
Roofing Co. tues-fri-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14
Dean Noe Con-
tinues His Fast
lie next Thursday

(Contlnue1 from ra&e -Ee.'
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Having qualified as Executrix OF
the Estate of w. H. Fleming, deceas-
ed, late of Vance County, North Car
DINA, this is to notify all persons hav-
ing claims against the Estate of said
deceased to exhibit them to the UNI
dersigned at Edenton, N. c., on or be-
fore the 10th day of November, 1897,
or this notice will be pleaded in b. r
Of their recovery. All persons indeht ed
to this Estate will please make i'm
mediate settlement.
This the 10th day of December, 1887.
MARGARET BOND FLEMING,
Executrix of the Estate Of
w. H. Fleming.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

Among the 10 victims of that
Northwest Airline plane tragedy
near Bozeman, Mont, was Nick
B. Manner, pilot of the ship which
crashed in flames. Manners home
was in Spokane, Wash. The
plane, a new-type Zephyr, recent
ly put into service, was flying from
Seattle to Chicago.
Central Press
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14
WANT ADS
Get Results

FOR RENT: ONE FURNISHED
room. Man and wife or two young
men. FhOne BLOW. 14-2t;
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14

RADIOS - ELECTRIC AND BAT
terry, Service and repairs to all
nnakes-Parts and batteries. Electric
ranges, refrigerators, washers and
oil circulating heat ers. Stewards
Everything Electrical, opposite
I.egg-Parham Co., phone $780, 1915
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-14
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
:. See Beck Page

1. No. III
2. Damascus. i "a
g. Tudor.
q. Florida.
5. Lethal gas.
6. Not carrier than four weeks, and
not later than fifteen days.
z. Frank Eague.
8. Famous French painter.
9. In 1917.
10. Westminster Abbey.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
10lS N SrPEET

2 rooms. kitchen and bath So 80
! rooms. kitchen and bath S65 Oo
) rooms, kitchen and bath 5000
Electric refrigeration. Res. Mgr
Elevator. Switchboard.
Evening star., 1938-08-31

1928 st. NV.
room. kitchen. bath and foyer.
S35 90 and S37 so
rooms. kitchen bath and foyer.
S55 90
e4-h- Switchboard and Elevator
Service. Res. Mgr. Mrs. Kimball. Ma.
e010.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
lax 2 SHREE,

rooms, kitchen. bath and porch.
$3.50 and $4,000
Refrigeration on house current,
Evening star., 1938-08-31
1926 18th ST. NV.

, rooms and bath (no kitchen).
and rooms. kitchen and bath
Electric refrigeration. Switch
board. Elevator Service. Resi-
cent manager.
Evening star., 1938-08-31

!, and 3 rooms. kitchen. bath and
pore Electric refrigeration,
Resident Manager,
Evening star., 1938-08-31
2310 ASHMEAD PLACE

rooms, kitchen. bath. 3 rooms
kitchen bath. large porch. over
looking Rock Creek Park. Corner
apartment. 2 exposures. Re-
frigeratIon on house current
Resident Manager.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
STokEIElGH COURT

Conn. Ave. and L St. NV.
! and 2 rooms. kitchen oath and
1oyer S76 and 500
Elevator. Resident Manager. Mrs.
Poston. Ma 1868.
Evening star., 1938-08-31

1 room. dinette. kitchen and bath.
$3.50
2 rooms. dinette, kitchen and bath.
S52 80
Electric refrigeration Resid dent
manager, Mrs. Seabrook, Ra. 5515.
Evening star., 1938-08-31

room. reception hall and bath,
=, 4 and ) rooms. kitchen and
bath. All outside large spa
cious rooms: large porches: shower
bath. abundance of closet space.
G. E. refrlgeration. Res. Mgr.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
HAMPSHIRE GARDENS

See Janitor 4912 New Hampshire Ave.
3 rooms. kitchen and bath S55. 90 up
Cross ventilation. Electric refriEera.
tion on house current.
Evening star., 1938-08-31

2501 CALVERT ST. NV.
rooms. kitchen bath and porch.
Ss5 90
Refriseration on House Current
Evening star., 1938-08-31
2zz2 QUE STREET

APIS. containing entrance hall. liv.
ing room. dining room. kitchen,
pantry. bedrooms and , baths.
E,ectrlc refrigeration. Res. Mgr.
Elevator. Building desirably To-
Gated Just off Mass. Ave.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
'l45 MT. PLEASANT STREET

rm.. dinette. kit. bath. Resident
manager. elec. refrg.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
1919 RIGGS pl NV

room, kitchen. bath -S35.o0
rooms. kitchen. bath $4,000
Electric refrigeration. Res. Mgr.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
1901 CALVERT STREET

rooms. kitchen, bath and porch
Refrlgeratlon or house current
Large enclosed porches: garage
Res MIR
Evening star., 1938-08-31
MACoMB GARDENS

1928 Macomb st. NV.
! room. dinette, kitchen. bath. dress
Ing closet and foyer $500
rooms. dinette. kitchen. bath and
foyer S65 90
Res. Mgr. Mrs. Hertert. EN-. 5f5..
Evening star., 1938-08-31
1914 MASS. AVE. NV.

New Downtown Building
l room. kitchenette, bath and
foyer $50 90 a. S5b
1 room. kitchen. din. alcove.
bath and foyer S65 m
Light ana Gas included 24-hr. Ele-
Vator and Switchboard Service
Res. Manager, Mrs. Bail. Met. 3477,
Evening star., 1938-08-31
ALTO LOWERS

32O6 Wisconsin Ave.
l and 2 rooms kitchen. dining alcove
and bath-- S45.00 and $50 90
Free Refri0eration
Res. Mgr. Mrs. Gelman. Cleve. O5OO,
Evening star., 1938-08-31

1902 PORTER ST. NV.
Corner Of Conn. Ave.)
2 rooms kitchen and bath S47.50
Electric Refrigeration on House.
Elevator Service.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
s64s GEORGIA AVE.

rooms. kitchen. bath. $4,000 up
Electric Refrigeration on House.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
so77 13th Ct NV

1909 lst ST. NV.
Living room. bedrooms. dinette,
kitchen. bath and porch 90 $4,000
Evening star., 1938-08-31
1910 COllJARIA RD
5000 18th STREET

y and 2 rooms kitchen. ba't
and porch. Resident manager.
Refs. on house current,
Evening star., 1938-08-31
1881 S ST. NV.

] room and bath $4,000
. rooms. kitchen and bath $50 Up
8 rooms, kitchen and bath S650O
Electric Refrigeration. Elevator
Service
Evening star., 1938-08-31
The CHANCELLOR

room and bath -. $50. 90
! room. kitchen and bath -- S45 90
> rooms. kitchen and bath $50. 90
3 rooms. kitchen and bath $50 so
Res. Mgr, Mrs. Grant, Atl, 4o4O,
Evening star., 1938-08-31
2l2A p ST NV
THE CONARD

ZTZT 81. N.W.
rooms. kitchen and bath $50 90
rooms. kitchen. bath and porch.
S55 90
Evening star., 1938-08-31
23l5 40th ST. NV.
THE PRINCESS

2 rooms. kitchen, dinette,
bath and p1rch 1900 $3.50
Evening star., 1938-08-31

1885 N ST. NV.
1 room. kitchen and bath S35. 90
Evening star., 1938-08-31

1417 BELMONT ST. NV.
2 large rooms. kitchenette and
bath; gas and elec. included $40 90
2 rooms, kitchen and bath S41 so
3 large rms, kit. and bath = S55 90
Refrigeration Included. Elevator.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
314 MT. PLEASANT STREET

SUD 18th ST. NV.
and 3 rooms, kitchen and bath
Electric refrieeration. Res. Mgr.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
2400 18th ST NV

Apts l rm.. bath to & rms, kitchen.
baths. Full hotel service. Dim
ing rm,. garage. Fordyce c. Min.
nick. Mgr. Col. 1900.
Evening star., 1938-08-31

1918 Eye St. NV.
! room and bath $1,000
Evening star., 1938-08-31
1879 pAPK m NV

9 rooms, kitchen and bath $4,000
Elec. Refrigeration on House Current.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
1634 17fh ST NV

1900 CONN. AVE.
. rooms. kitchen and bath. S52 so UP
3 rooms. kitchen and bath S75. 90
Elec. Refrg. Elevator & Switchboard
Service. Resident Manager.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
4514 CONN. AVENUE

bedroom, bath. living room. di.
hette. kltchen S65 90
bedroom. bath, living room, din
ing room and dinette. screened
polch, kitchen $3.50
bedrooms and 2 baths. living
room dining room. Kitchen and
porch six m
Res. Mgr. eClevator, Sec. switch
board. Refrg. on house current.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
SULGRAVE MANOR

b130 CONN. AVE. NV,
Modern BLDG, elevator, secre.
tarial telephone service. Elec refrg.
on house current. Resident manager.
Open and Lighted Until $50 PM.
rms. kit. d. a.. bath S62. so
Evening star., 1938-08-31

fSiiver Spring. Md
2 rooms. dinette. kit, bath S51 so
) rooms, dinette kitchen and bath,
Sc. 90
Res. Manager Mrs Reed. Sh. 497s
The Washington times., 1938-08-03
Fight for Life:
4 MORE KIDDIES
SENT TO CAMP

The District tuberculosis Asso-
citation gambled on Washington's
generosity this week and sent four
more youngsters to the Bald
Eagle Camp, even though no funds
were on hand to pay for their va
cations.
Today, only $178 was needed to
guarantee the children a few
happy weeks Of sunshine and air,
and Mrs. Ernest R. Grant, direc.
tor Of the association, was conf.
dent she would get the money soon.
She said:
"There was a check for $40 in
the mail this morning, and
know we'll get $178 more before
the week is over"
Mrs. Grant explained the asso
citation had previously realized
enough to send 81 children to the
camp. Another serious cast
brought the total to %, and the
four sent to camp this week to
tailed 26, one in excess Of the al
loted quota.
The Washington times., 1938-08-03
Negro Dental Farley
To Hear D. {. Men

Five local dentists will speak at
the twenty-fifth annual conven-
ton of the National Negro Dental
Association opening in Chicago
next Tuesday.
The dentists are DR.. John A.
Turner, professor Of oral surgery,
Howard Dental School: DR.. Win.
ston Wiloughby, health depart.
ment'S school dentist: DR.. Emmett
]. Scott, DIR. William j. Madison
and DR.. Percy Fitzgerald all pro
fessors at the Howard Dental Col
lege.
The Washington times., 1938-08-03
e. o. P. Dinner:
FETEHONORS
CONSTITUTION

Washington Republicans will
participate in a nationwide OBJ.
Servance of Constitution Day, Sep.
tember II, at dinner in the Viii
lard Hotel.
Arrangements are in the hands
Of Clyde Garrett, Constitution
Day Committee chairman. Honor.
ary chairmen will be Edward F,
Colladay, Virginia White speel,
James c. Wilkes. Nine. Cantacu
zene and George L. Hart.
Serving on the committee are
Joshua Evans, jr., Edwin C. Ora
ham, Mrs. Cooper B. Rhodes, Rich
ard H. Sanger, Mrs. Frank w
Mondell, William H. Mondell, Ed
gar C. Snyder, John w. Haines
and Joseph c. McGarraghy.
The Washington times., 1938-08-03
'UNBEARABLE'
Providence Hospital
Seeks WPA Help

Hope that almost unbearable
conditions in the basement dis
pensary" may be corrected
through a work relief project was
expressed by directors Of Provi-
dence Hospital today.
In the annual report attention
is called to she abandoned isola-
ton ward building, a three,story
brick structure which the District
used for diphtheria cases until
1881. Cost of restoring the build
ing is estimated by Sister Rosa,
superintendent of Providence at
$4,000. According to this eSti-
mate, no money would have to bO
spent for equipment or added per.
sonnel.
The Washington times., 1938-08-03
Tins Photo
"TWO Bits

It was a fitting finale for the
Col. Tim Mccoy Wild West Show
auction sale.
Throughout the day Auctioneers
Ralph and Robert Weschler
welded the hammer over various
items Of crockery, tools, dishware
and other odds and ends which
go to make up a carnival at the
Fidelity Storage Company ware
house, 1920 U st. N. w. Finally
the auctioneer announced:
"And now we come to the last
item, No. 712. What am bid?"
The bidding started at dime
worked up to a dollar and was
knocked down to E. Lawrence
Phillips, part owner Of the Johnny
Jones carnival, Washington thea
ter operator and former announcer
at the baseball park. Item No. 712
comprised four pictures Of Colonel
Mccoy.
The Washington times., 1938-08-03
EIks Marching Club
Plans Trip TO Beach

The ElkS Marching Club of Co
luEbia Lodge, No. IS. will hold a
pre-conVention seashore excursion
to Buckroe Beach, Va. on the
coming week end. Visits will be
paid to the National Soldiers
Home, Langley Field. Old Point
Comfort, Hampton Institute and
the Newport News drydock. The
train will leave Union Station at
f11:45 p. m. Saturday and returns
lat 3 q. m.Mouday.
The Washington times., 1938-08-03
Barred Taxi Men
Seeking Insurance

Barred from operating on
District streets because of
failure to pay q $3.50 judg-
ment obtained against them
by an accident victim, 80
members of an unincOrpOr-
ated cab association today
were endeavOring to obtain
insurance policies to cover
their cabs.
Police late yesterday forced
the cab operators to surren-
der their permits, regiStra-
tiOn cards and tags. They
will not be returned, police
said, until each of the IS
cabs in the association Is
covered by an $1,000 inSu.
rance policy.