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Evening star., 1939-10-10
Raymond K. Espey, AZ,
Is Fatally Stricken

Raymond K. Espey, a, assistant
secretary Of the Perpetual Building
Association, died suddenly last night
at his home, 1729 Juniper street NV.
His wife, Mrs. Sue Espey, said he
had gone to bed last night feeling
Ill. She found him dead this morn
ing.
A native Washingtonian, Mr.. Espey
was educated in the public schools
here and attended Business High
School. He was the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John B. Espey and the brother
Of Jack Espey, general manager OF
the Redskins, all members Of an old
Washington family.
He had been with the Perpetual
Building Association more than 20
years and was a member Of the
Board of Trade, the Reciprocity
Club and Joppa Lodge of Masons.
Also surviving Mr.. Espey are two
sons, John Raymond and William
K. Espey; two stepsons, Charles H.
and James H. BARLEY; another
brother, Howard; three sisters, Mrs.
Alice Rouse, Mrs. Edna Turton and
Mrs. Louise Bolo, all but the last
named living in Washington and
she in Baltimore, Md.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
Evening star., 1939-10-10

would meet soon to consider re.
Taxation Of the restrictions on ship.
ping in the neutrality bill.
Senator George, Democrat, of
Georgia said an amendment prob
ably would be proposed to permit
American vessels to visit Australia,
New Zealand and Canada. He add
ed that I'VE may be able to ease
the restrictions so that our ships
can operate in zones which are not
dangerous
AS now phrased, the bill would
prohibit American ships from car
rying goods to any belligerents or
their possessions. Shipping inter-
ests have expressed vigorous oppo-
sition to that restriction.
Called Act Of Self Defense.
Discussing the bill this morning
Senator Austin, Republican, of Ver-
mont described as IAN act of self
defense because it is designed to aid
Great Britain and France"
I'VE must do everything we can to
hasten the victory of the allies" he
told reporters. 1--WE do not need to
ask whether this bill is neutral. We
only need to know that it's an act of
self-defense.
I'm order to protect our interests,
we must make it possible for Great
Britain and France to get supplies.
That may be regarded as selfishness
on our part, but at the same time it
can be patriotic.
Senator Austin, assistant minority
leader, is one of half a dozen Re
publican Senators supporting the
administration measure.
Evening star., 1939-10-10

declare that q state of war exists
between foreign nations, Senator
Danaher contended that recognition
Of state Of war, to be followed by
the operation of the neutrality pro-
visions, could only be really effective
by q proclamation Of the President.
A concurrent resolution does not
have the effect Of law, since 1t does
not require and does not receive the
signature Of the President, he ar
gued.
PittmAn Enters Debate.
Chairman Pittman of the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee called
Senator Danaher's attention to the
fact President Roosevelt already has
issued proclamation declaring a
state Of war between Great Britain
and France and Germany.
The Nevada Senator said he was
more interested in the present war
in Europe than he was in any posi-
BILE future conflicts.
That's just it," Senator Danaher
snapped back. THE Senator from
Nevada is interested in the war in
Europe, and am interested in keep
ing out of the war in Europe"
Senator Danaher argued that the
financial transactions provisions of
the bill, in which is included neces-
sary payments in cash by bellig-
erents making purchases in this
country, could not become effective
until the President in his discretion
issued proclamation. Furthermore
he said, the bill places no limit-for
90-day credit-on orders that may
have been placed with American
firms by belligerent nations before
the President shall have issued a
proclamation. That being the case,
he said, belligerent nations having
large orders on file in this country
are in position to ask and obtain
long term credits, even for five years,
If they wish.
Committee to Meet.
Before the Senate met today
Democratic members of the For
eign Relations Committee said they
Evening star., 1939-10-10
Oldest Actor Dies

Morton Selten, who, when he died
recently at the age of 81 was said
to be Britain's oldest film actor, left
$4,000 to the Green Room Club
Fund. His estate totaled $61,575.
Selten had been an actor in London
and elsewhere for over so years and
was famous for his characterization
of the affable "fruity" aristocrat.
Evening star., 1939-10-10
Japan Held Desiring
U. 5. Friendship, but
Not al Any Cost
New American Firmness
In Pacific Is Seen
Influencing Attitude
BY A. T. STEELE,

Chicago Daily News Foreign Correspondent.
TOXIC, Oct. 10 (by radio) IF
American naval activity in the Pa
cific is intended to influence Japan
ese policy in China, it is quite useless.
Nothing the United States does will
deter us in our fundamental program
on the continent" Rear Admiral
Masao Kanazawa, spokesman for the
Japanese Navy, said today. It rep
resents the view of most army and
navy leaders here.
Despite these words, there is no
denying that the Japanese attitude
toward America is deeply Influenced
by the new American flrmness in
the Pacific. Washington's junking
Of the 1911 trade treaty with Japan,
and its naval retrenchhent in Pa
cific waters both have helped to
make Japanese officialdom more rea-
sonable minded than at any time
since the outbreak of the Sino-
Japanese conflict.
Desire for Friendship.
But Americans are mistaken if
they believe these gestures alone
will bring more than a surface
change In Japanese policy in China
I have spent month sounding out
opinions of representative Japanese
officials. Among them all I have
found a keen desire to regain Amer
ican friendship, but not at any cost.
None is willing to forego the "immu-
table objectives" of the China war
rs the price for American amity.
i have asked repeatedly how far
the Japanese are willing to 60 to
mollify United States opinion. Most
agree that the Japanese are willing
to go long way to settle incidents
growing out of the hostilities. They
will try to put an end to slappings
of Americans, to curtail bombings
of American missions, to restore
properties seized from Americans,
to consider claims for American
property damage and even to facili-
tate the transport of goods from
interior points. But when such basic
causes of friction are mentioned as
Evening star., 1939-10-10
Neutrality
Continued From First PaRe.)

financial provisions of the bill would
operate. He said, too, that the Ian
guage of the pending bill repeating
the embargo "repeals all the neu-
trality legislation now on the books. :"
Although Section of the pending
bill contains a provision that Con-
gress may by concurrent resolution
Evening star., 1939-10-10

terials from America, but so long
as the embargo remains only a
threat, its effect will not be de-
cisive.
The Japanese are reasonably posi-
tive that the embargo will not be
Evening star., 1939-10-10

Japan's determination to domi-
nate China's economic existence is
absolute. Nothing but defeat in war
or bankruptcy will halt that. Japan
Is deeply worried about the posi-
bility of an embargo of war ma
Evening star., 1939-10-10

export and import control, en-
bargoes, monopolies, customs dis
elimination and virtual closing Of
the interior to non-Japanese COM
merce, these same officials begin
hemming and having.
Evening star., 1939-10-10

invoked except in dire emergency.
They believe such an eventuality
can be averted by amelioration of
the tension through a settlement of
the surface issues.
(Copyright 1939.)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-19

brary, but this small institution does not
receive any financial support from either
the county or the state. AS result, its
services are limited.
Books and progress go hand in hand. Ii
braries and public schools also go hand in
hand. At the present time the state library
commission is asking the legislature for
100000 for the next two year ito increase,
stimulate and equalize the library service
for the people of the whole state.
Our own senator, Mr.. w. B. Austin, is
chairman of the library committee in the
senate and we hope that he and other
members of the General Assembly can ar
range to. improve. the Library facilities by.
giving the commission an adequate appro-
priation.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-19
READY TO START BUILDING!

The ASHE BUILDING AND LOAN AS
ISOLATION has been organized and is
now ready to start operation!
This is indeed a significant event in the
history of Ashe county as this organization
will contribute much to the future growth
and development of the Jeffersons and the
county.
The objects for which the association is
formed are to promote thrift and home
ownership by providing safe and conven-
lent method by which it's members may
save and invest money and by making
loans to it's members to enable them to
build homes and business establishments
and to make improvements on them.
Both of these are fundamental detectives
and play an important part in the success
and happiness of individuals, as we'll as OF
a community The association will enable
families of small incomes to build and own
their own homes by paying for them just
like paving rent 1t will enable others to
accumulate and save money by setting
aside small amount each month.
1t is surprising to note that the building
and loan associations, which have been in
existence over 100 years, played three
billion dollar role in the 1898 economic
program of the nation The associations,
located in more than 5000 communities
throughout the United States, made about
$685. 100000 of loans to some 100000 home
owners last year. The associations have
an estimated $1,1OO,OOO,OOO from those al
ready holding accounts and on some $780,
900 newly opened accounts. The earnings
paid to investors during the year, largely
in two semi-annual disbursements, mount
ed to $192 5OO,OOO
Those figures tell the story of the build
ing and loan value to the country last year.
The Ashe Association will, in time, tell
story of equal Importance here. There are
millions of families who could have never
built home had it not been for the build
ing and loan.
We congratulate the stockholders and
leaders upon the perfection of the organi-
cation and wish for it every possible meas
ure of success.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-19

QUESTION: Have scientists de-
veloped an effective control for
blue mold in tobacco plant beds?
ANSWER: Yes. Plant pathol-
ogists have brought out effective
controls of this disease Perhaps
the best are the Immigration treat
ments in which benzol and para
dichlorbenzol are used. Detailed
instructions for using these con-
trolls may be found in Extension
Circular No. 229, blue Mold of
Tobacco and It's Control" A free
copy may be obtained from the
Agricultural Editor at State Col
lege.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-19
Brief Farm Notes
Better

In contrast with 1888 when the
farm family felt the effects of
the general decline in business
activity, 1889 gives promise of be-
ing a better year, believes Dean
l. o. Schaub, director of the State
College Extension Service.
Plentiful
The indicated world supply of
cotton, despite a downward re-
version of estimates, is still the
the largest in history, says ]. A.
Shanklin, extension cotton speci-
alist at State College.
Record
World wheat supplies for the
1889 crop year will be the
largest on record if the Argentine
crop-now being harvested
turned out as indicated.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-19
RITTER LIBRARY SERVICE

North Carolina is a great state; it is a
well balanced state; it has almost unparal-
leled Investigation; it has magnificent
highway system; it has splendid educa-
tional program and numerous other assets,
but what about it's libraries?
Unfortunately we cannot boost much
about them for our land of Tar Heelia
ranks fortieth among the forty-eight states
in public library service and more than
half of our population have no libraries at
all. In our libraries we have only one
third as many books as there are people in
the state. There are thirty-nine counties
in the state that do not have public library
service.
Here in Ashe, through the generosity
of cultured, public-spirited and far-sighted
citizens, we have countrywide public Ii
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-19
EXPERIMENT STATION
REQUIRES EXPANSION

When North Carolina agricul-
ture advances, in virtually every
instance it is the result Of re-
search work conducted by the
Agricultural Experiment Station
at State College or allied agen-
cieS.
When a new plant, resistant to
diseases and of greater produc-
tiveness, is introduced it usually
is the result of studies by the Ex-
pertinent Station; when new US
es for fertilizers are found, and,
in fact, when any problem that
tends to suppress economic pro-
duction of plants, poultry and
animals is solved, the research
agency does the work.
There are many agricultural
problems in North Carolina that
need solution, says DR.. R. F.
Poole, plant pathologist of State
College and a acknowledgements
leader in the research field. The
farmers of this State are demand
ing more information about di-
seases, insects and soil conditions
than curtail their income, he de-
clared.
The experiment Station is the
fact-fnding agency for all agri-
cultural workers of the State,
whether they be of the Exten-
sion Service, the State Depart
ment of Agriculture, the Voca-
tional Agriculture system, or
State College. The college in
structors and the staff of the Ex
tension Service and the Expert
ment Station are integrated.
Many of the members of the Ex-
eriment Station staff are heads
of departments in the School of
Agriculture, and others give in
struction in many courses in spe-
cialized fields of agriculture in
which the teacher is an expert af-
ter long and patient study.
For this important work the
State appropriated $4,000 from
the general fund in 1887 for spe-
cial apple studies in hte Brushy
Mountains. 1t is designated $26,35O
of the funds collected by the De-
partment of Agriculture from tax
on feeds and fertilizers for the
Experiment Station. This still
leaves North Carolina near the
bottom of the list of States in ap-
preparations for agricultural re-
search.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-19

QUESTION: What is the gener-
al outlook for farm family living
in 1889?
ANSWER: In contrast with
1888 when the farm family in
come felt the effects of the gen.
eral decline in business activity,
1889 gives promise of being
better year. Business and indus
trial pickup, more men and
women at work, and more money
In circulation all indicate a larg-
er consumption of the products
OF the farm with more money
coming the farmers way.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-19
PARAGRAPHS

The poster contest now being con-
Quoted in all of the schools in the county,
emphasizing safety, health and school
ground improvement, are indeed worth
while and should emphasize the value of
all three of these important programs. We
hope they will be the means of making
adults as we'll as children more safety,
health and Identification conscious.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-19
1uN
and
KeAneG
By
TROY
ISAIAH
JONES

The constitutional provision for
a senate to check and balance the
Lower House would be all right
if the senate was balanced and
could be checked.
The irony of it and the supreme
paradox Them thar bristle top
Germans use fish bone to make
brushes.
l have seen women I would like
to hang-hang around my neck.
A woman has a GOOGLE, but
she does not have an Adams
Apple.
The members of the legislature
are messin' around with the Ii
quor business again.
They are going to amend the
absentee election law so the vot-
er will deal directly with the
chairman of the board of cleo
tions instead of having to fool
around the graveyards.
For sale, New and Second
handed list of the dead. See the
Undertaken. Save time and con-
| f1ict with the other party.
A little gossip ever now and
| then
Is INDUCED in by all the women
and the most of men.
Headline, North Carolina
Legislature Meets. Price of Baled
Hay Goes Up Cost of Living
Reduced. Prospect for a Long
/ Session."
Women are cleverer than men.
They can think of more humiliat-
ing situations for gems homo.
Well, did you ever! No, I new
err went to the senate. But if they
had thrown one more rock at me
in the Harrigan, I would have
passed through Raleigh.
1
Some of the self made men
that l know seem to put empha-
Sis on big ears Probably they
are trying to qualify for mem
bership in the North Carolina
legislature.
From the roasting that the Sen
ate investigation committee are
giving Frankfurter, they must be
intending to turn their meeting
into a hot dog party.
|
Chickens are coming home now
But they are not able to roost
Because there is no Hoover now
Two in the pot to boost.
These fellows that tender their
positions usually have a sore
spot.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-19
FARM
NEWS

fication. They have in their favor
consolidation of operation and
economy in that a single roof is
required for two or more stories.
On the other hand, the entire
confinement of layers probably
reacts to some extent against vi
tality. The North Carolina poul-
tryman should give this matter
careful thought before making
any considerable investment in
stored houses.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-19
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Heating, Oregon,
Jan. 4, 1889.
Skyland Post,

Jdll. 4, 1907
Skyland Post,
West Jefferson, N. c.
Dear POST:
I am inclosing a dollar bill and
would like to have you visit me
to that amount. I have missed
you so much during the past 16
months, as I have been wondering
around in different countries, but
am settled down now for a
while and would like very much
to have you call on me once a
week for the balance of my life,
if nothing happens to prevent as
there never was a paper more
welcome at my house than you,
POST.
AS ever-your friend and we'll
wisher. Hope the New Year will
bring you Happiness and Pros
perity.
BOB L. COWARD.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-19
Farm QuetiOns
A n d Answers

QUESTION: Is the two story
laying house more economical
under North Carolina conditions
than the present single story lay
ing house?
ANSWER: According to Roy
S. Dearstyne, head of the State
College Poultry Department, no
controlled tests have ever been
run on comparative basis, that
is, as far as performance of birds
is concerned. The multi-storied
houses are the product of intensi-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-19
Improving

Domestic demand for all fruits,
according to the Federal Bureau
or Agricultural Economics, is ex-
pected to experience further i'm
provement as result of addi-
tional increases in consumer in
comes.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-19
Rise

The 2-point rise in the general
level OF local market prices dur
ing teh past month has been at
tributed to higher prices received
by farmers for grain, fruit, truck
crops, and dairy products in mid
December.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-01-19

FOR SALE-a good Sc inch circle
saw. See or write J. F. Neal,
West Jefferson, N. C. 1-19-1t
FOR SALE-Due to bad health of
owner, 131 acres of farm well To-
Gated on the state road near Jar
rattsville, Maryland. Equipre led
with electric tools: dairy cows
feed; 1000 laying hens which
bring a good income each week.
Good house and out-buildings;
tenant house. Write J. P. Farm
er, Rocks Maryland. 1-19-3tc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
SOFTBALL LOOP
 LEAGUE SET UP
Thompson Again President of Six Team Circuit to
 Open May

Waterbury is in for another busy season of softball competition, &C., cording to plans made last night at a meeting held in the YMCA where last seasons officers were again chosen to conduct the leagues business and a tenative date of May 8 was named as opening day for the league which will be composed of six teams, to be called the City, Wide Softball League.
 John Thompson remains as pres- ident; Dom Fusco, vice-president; and Henry Duke" DelPo, secre- tary-treasurer.
 Six clubs of last seasons Am- erican and National divisions, Wa terbury Crackerjacks, Jap5, St. Joe's Holy Name, Town Plot Cracker jacks, 2Oth Century and Young G. O. P. were represented and managers of five new teams seek ing places, McCarthy's Drug store Lithuanian Citizens Political club North End Wolves, La Cava's News and Pine Hills were also in attend ance.
 It was decided that if the other charter members of last seasons circuit fail to send representatives to the next meeting, they will for felt their franchises. No action was taken on the applications of the new teams.
 Empires wishing to work in the circuit are asked to write to Secy Henry DelPo or Pres. Thompson Bierner's Sport shop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
A. A. U. TO FLY NEW PENNANT
 FOR N. Y. FAIR
Thirteen Stars of Blue Will Dot White BaCk=
 ground
BY PAUL SCHEFFELS

(Onlteu ITeSS StaU COrfcSpOEucntI
 New York, April 12-Hitting all points around the sports compass:
 A new flag has been designed for the A.A.U. and will fly over the Court of Sports at New York's World fair. The background of the banner will be of white with the lettering "A.A.U." in center circle with borders of red and blue. Thirteen blue stars will dot the white back ground.
 Olympic odds and ends: Helsinki will have rowing stadium to ac- commodate 10000 spectators for the Olympic next year at Taivallahti Bay. Nineteen of the 60 nations al- ready invited have accepted. The new and enlarged stadium will be ready by August of this year. Swim ming stadium, velodrome and Olym- pic village already have been start ed.
 Police Study Languages
 Some 500 members of the Hel- sinki police have started language courses in English, German and Swedish to help visitors. There will be 21 ocean liners which will serve as floating hotels during the Olym- pices. The ticket sale opened in February.
 The first Kentucky derby, that of 1875, was started by the waving of a flag by Colonel Johnson, president of the Nashville Blood Horse asso- citation. Oddly enough, the horses did not break from the same mark, but were divided into two ranks, one behind the other. With four ex- captions, every jockey who has rid den a Kentucky derby winner since Col. Matt J. Winn took over Church. ill Downs, and staged his first clas- sic in 1903, is still alive. Twenty-one of the 115 nominees for the Ken- lucky derby this year are owned by esidents of the Pacific coast. Pros To Pass More Forward passing will be accented more than ever next fall when the National Professional Football league season gets under way. With Sam my Baugh of the Washington Red- skins and Davey O'Brien of the Philadelphia Eagles slated to pitch the pigskin while subsequently, spinning the turnstiles, rival own- CTS and coaches are seeking tc build an attack that will be equally as wide-open and just as powerful magnet to the fans.
 As the first move in this direction Gus Henderson, newly-appointeG coach of the Detroit Lions, offered Vernon Huffman, former Indiana university quarterback and basket. ball star, to the Chicago Cardinals in exchange for Dwight Paddle Foot) Sloan. Huffman, one of tht largest backs in the league, is g blocker and kicker and came to De-