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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-15

LET US FINANCE YOUR NEED
ed repairs A new roof with Bird
asphalt shingles or a new porch
new floors or paint your home in
side and out. Easy monthly paw
ments for three years. No mortgage
required. Alex S. Watkins. 15-5ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-15

GET MORE WEAR FROM THAT
old suit or coat. Let Valet recolor
it. The cost is surprisingly small
color fast, wrinkles. Phone 464
Valet Cleaning Co. Modern Dyeing
and Recoloring" 15-1t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-15
EXECUTRTX NOTICE.
Gholson & GholSon,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.

Having qualified as executrix of the
will of Annie G. Watkins, deceased
late of Vance County, North Carolina,
this is to notify all persons having
claims against the estate of said de-
ceased to exhibit them to the under
signed at Henderson, North Carolina,
on or before the 25th day of January,
1910, or this notice will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery. All persons
indebted to said estate will please
make immediate payment
This 25th day of January 1899.
FRANCES D. WATKINS,
EXecutrix of the Will of the Late
Annie G.. Watkins
Irvine B. Watkins,
Attorney
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-15

WE ARE EQUIPPED TO DO FIRST
class body and fender work at rea
sonable prices. Scoggin Chevrolet
Company. mon-wed-Fri-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-15

COLORED GIRL DESIRES 10D
doing general house work or mrs
ing. Will stay on lot. Phone 430-J
15-1t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-15

A FEW MORE BARGAINS IN 4
rooms houses at $4,000 at THE
Place of Values" Let us show you
one of these complete houses wired
and painted. Ready to move in.
Alex S. Watkins. 15-1ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-15

A FULL STOCK OF U. S. GYPSUM
sheetrock the fire proof wall board
Also new stock of fir veneer plv
wood at "The Place of Values" I.rt
us show you these popular boards
Alex .. watkins. 15-1ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-15

WANTED EXPERIENCED BOOK.
keeper, young man or woman. State
salary expected and give full par
ticulars about your experience and
qualifications. Address "Bookkeep
err. Care Dispatch. 1-3t
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-15

WE ARE EXPERTS IN ROW MN
der repairing, glass replaced, and
painting, Legg-Parham COMPANY
Phone IS. o. acl.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-15

WE SPECIALIZE. N BODY AMI
fender repairs. Motor Sales Co. 25tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-15

UNTIL MARCH 1, 1899 CARS
washed and creased $1.50 Legg-
FdrhaIn company 8-26ti.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-15

VISIT OUR USED CAR LOT FOR
better valu IS in aseo cars. Motor
Sales &C. 25-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-15

ALL STATE LICENSED BEATTY
operators. Phone 2GO for appoint.
ment. Your patronage appreciated
Rridgers Beauty Shop 14-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-15

FOR CLEAN DEPENDABLE USED
cars Visit our used car lot, new
location rear our repair department
All makes and models priced right
Scoggin Chevrolet Company.
mOn-Wed-fri-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-15
WANT ADS
Get Results

WHEN IT RAINS IT DRAINS
Wheeling's super chamberlain Gal.
vanized roofing-The leak nroof
kind. Sold in Henderson only a.
"The Place of Values Alex &
Watkins. *
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-02-15

In the lower picture, a group Of
government officials examine ia
pans latest development, the char
coal car. at an exhibition of the
strange machines in Tokyo. The
charcoal-burning apparatus, which
looks something like an old-fash-
Toned stove. is carried in the luggage
compartment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
LADD REMAINS IN
 BAD CONDITI0f

Hartford. Conn, Jan. 14.-CUP)r Adjutant General William F. Lac remained in . critical condition l Hartford hospital today from il juries suffered in an automobile at cident early yesterday.
 Attending physicians believed ] would recover from numerous Il juries sustained when his statf owned car left the road at Wint sor and crashed into a tree. II car virtually was demolished.
 The general, head of the state military forces, spent conafortah- night, attendants said.
 There was a possibility he ma, lose the sight of his left eye becaus' of a deep wound on his foreheat Surgeons were unable to adminisx an anaesthetic because of his hea; injuries. Gen. Ladd may have con cusSion of the brain, it was said.
 Maj. Kenneth F. Cramer, recent, appointed a member of the staff ( Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin, becam acting adjutant general during aE sence of Gen. Ladd, who had hel the post since 1880.
 Only four days ago, Mrs. Lad. gave birth to baby at the sam hospital. She was informed of th accident to her husband, but not i its full details, it was said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
CHINESE CLAIM
 WARSHIPS SUNK

Shanghai, Jan. 14-(UP)-Chinese sources asserted today that Chinese airplanes sank two Japanese war ships off the Bocca Tigris forts in the Canton river in southern China and demolished Jananese batteries and shot down Japanese planes at Honeymoon, south of Canton.
 It was asserted that 20 Chinese planes had engaged in the warship bombardment and that IA planes had been in the Honeymoon raid. It was said that the planes at Kong moon fought with 20 Japanese planes and shot down some of them.
 This report came few hours after report that China had obtained 500 new foreign airplane pilots and a fleet of war planes.
 It was reported that IS Japanese planes bombed Henyang, on the Hankow- Canton railroad, killed or wounded 200 persons and destroyed 180 buildings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
SOCIALITES IN
 'NITERY' BRAWL

New York, Jan. 14.-(UP)-Two men who are in the social register were dragged from the Midnight Sun, night club, and put in the clink early today after an alterca- ton in the washroom involving David Muss, lawyer without social registration.
 The prisoners were Webster Til- ton, 38, and Sheldon Prentice, "A, of the Essex Fox Hounds, whose chestnut mare, Dixie Star, won the Herbert cup in 1897 and whose father, Bernon Prentice, was Davis cup committee executive. Both are brokers.
 Muss ran from the club at 2:15 a. m. with blood trickling from a gash in his brow, and called for a policeman. The officer accompanied him back into the club and took Hilton and Prentice out. MuSs said he was using the tele- phone in the rest room when the two men approached him without any provocation on his part. One called him a Jew and the other clouted him on the back oi the neck, knocking his forehead against the telephone mouthpiece he said.
 Prentice and Triton denied that they had been aggressive and sai( they had only defended themselves
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
LOCAL LEGISLATORS ARE VERY ACTIVE
Introduce Many Measures in First Week of Gen.
 eral Assembly

With Waterbury legislators hav- ing introduced some of the most im- portant bills in the early days of the 1889 General Assembly session additional measures of far-reaching consequences will be filed next week at Hartford by the city's two sena- tors and two representatives.
 A bill calling for the elimination of one of the three proseeutorships in the Waterbury city court will be presented by Senator Edward P. Egan. Senator George T. Culhane is expected to file the text of bill revising the Waterbury city char ter, which bill he submitted in blank form this week.
 Rep. Daniel Mahaney is prepar- ing several bills affecting veterans and veterans hospitals. Rep Hugo Guastaferri is reported planning a bill calling for city charter changes, and is expected to file additional bills regulating the practice of law He filed several such measures this week. '-e
 Bills supported by the Waterbury Good Government association and the Waterbury Merit System associ- ation will also be filed next week. One calls for a referendum on a proposed city manager-council form of government for Waterbury, while the other would set up merit sys- tenn for municipal employment.
 Senator Culhane this week pre- sented number of bills. One mea- sure would set up a wages and hours law in the state, another would legalize bingo and rallies conducted by churches for charity. Other Culhane bills called for the liberalization of Connecticut corpor- ation laws, periodic inspections of the books of municipalities of the state, five-cent limit for bus fares, and the withholding of salaries of public officials or city employees more than 30 days delinquent in their taxes.
 Rep. Mahaney introduced legisla- ton calling for the end of fixed charges by gas and electric com- panies, and five-cent fare in bus ses and trolley cars.
 Rep. Gustaferri presented bills limiting eligibility for probate judge ships to lawyers, placing probate judges on a salary rather than a fee basis. He also introduced mea- sures affecting the practice of law by judges, states attorneys, cor oners, and their assistants, associ- ates and partners, in courts in which they hold official posts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
ONE DEATH CAUSED. BY HEAVY SNOW
Storm Reported Sweeping Out to Sea-NOrthern
 States SnOw=BOund

Boston, Jan. 14.-UP) .-One death was reported today as the forerunner of a dual-centered storm swept into southern New England, leaving a light blanket of snow.
 The Boston weather bureau pre- dicted mo heavy snow in central New England today" as one center of the storm swung out to sea off Nantucket, while the second center headed northeast over Pennsylvania.
 In South Attleboro, Joseph P. Bernier, 66, of Central Falls, R., l., lost his life when he slipped on an icy ramp and plunged headlong against a brick building.
 Light snow began falling ere shortly after ' a. m., and it was expected to increase in intensity be- fore noon.
 Air transportation was at stand still. Planes between Boston and New York were grounded because of a low ceiling, poor visibility and heavy snow at the Newark airport. American Airline officials said no planes would leave here before noon and then only if the storm abated as predicted.
 In southwestern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, traffic crawled as snow froze on the highways. Tons of salt and sand were spread along Providence streets.
 Only slight delays in schedule were reported by bus companies, while both New Haven and Boston 6, Maine railroads reported trains on schedule.
 The temperature rose to "A this morning after a reported low last night of g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
CIVIC GROUPS'
 DIFFERENCES
 ARE UNSETTLED
Good Government, Merit System Assns. Plan
 Separate Campaigns

Efforts are being made to settle differences between leaders of the Waterbury Good Government asso- ciation and the Waterbury chapter of the Connecticut Merit System as sociation before legislation proposed by both organizations is introduced at the General Assembly in Hart ford. Attempts made thus far to have the two groups agree on a joint legislative program have failed, and it is expected that each organization will file its own bill in the legislature next week.
 One of the principal sources of disagreement is the dislike of some prominent merit system advocates for the city manager form of gov- ernment proposed by the Good Government association.
 The Good Government groups bill will call for a public referen- dunn on acceptance or rejection of the city manager plan. This plan would call for a new city charter, which the association would base on the charter commissions pro- posed charter of 1930, with some revisions. This charter called for the establishment of a merit system among city employees, but it is un- derstood that the system in the proposed is not the one wanted by the Merit System group.
 The Merit System bill would re- quire only a change in the city charter. not whole new charter, a. required to establish city manage. form of government.
 Certain leaders of one or tn other organization have expressed themselves as believing that linking of the two groups on single legis lative plan would weaken the ef forts of both. Their argument i that many who favor merit sys tenn do not believe in a city man. ager form of government, and vict versa.
 The Merit System chapter sough unsuccessfully last year for a pub. lie referendum on the establishment of a civil service in city employ. ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
M. D. SHORTAGE IN
 GERMANY SEEN

Berlin, Jan. 14-(UP)-Minister of Education Bernhard Rust today shortneed the period of medical study by nearly two years in an eff fort to overcome a shortage of physi- clans, and at the same time inten- sified medical courses to maintain the standard of doctors.
 The order envisages the elimina- tion of one year of interneship, sub stituting for it hospital work during vacations and practical courses dur ing normal study periods.
 Medical study will be reduced from II semesters to 10. The time prescribed for special study for state medical examinations, usually one semester, will be shortened.
 Among activities now made com- pulsory for students is practical work in farm and factory districts. Previously this was voluntary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
ALCATRAz BREAK
 IS BEING PROBED
Director Flies to Alcatraz Leader in Plot Died
 Last Night

San Francisco, Jan. IA - CUP0- The government conducted "shakedown" at AlcatraZ, its prison for tough deSperadoes, today to learn how five of them managed to saw out of their cells. The ringlead- CT, Arthur (Doc) Barker, was fatal- ly wounded in the recapture.
 Federal Prison Director James V. Bennett flew here from Wash ington to direct the investigation.
 The strictest discipline prevailed in the island prison as guards searched for other saws that might have got past the electric stool pigeon"
 The "stool pigeon" is an electric eye that detects the presence of metal objects which pass its beam. All incoming convicts are marched past the light as an added pre- caution that the guards have not overlooked a hidden weapon or in strument to use in such a break as Barker led.
 Prison mattresses, a favorite hid ing place for conVlctS secret pos sessions, regularly are passed through the beam.
 How the desperadoes obtained a saw for their break was mystery What became of it was reported tc be unknown to prison officials.
 Recaptured with Barker, as all five slid down the steep slopes in a frantic effort to plunge into the bay and swim a mile to the mainland were: Eale SSamphill, 27, Henry Young, Rufus Mccain, 36, and Will liam Martin, 25.
 Barker died last night in the pris. on hospital. He had been sho through the head and leg. He wa:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
SUPERIOR COURT SESSION HERE
Judge McEvoy to Conduct Trials in This City Tues-
 day, Wednesday

Trials of criminal cases will be conducted by Judge Frank P. Mo- Evoy in superior court Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. One case has been assigned for Tuesday and .hree for Wednesday.
 The criminal docket which at the outset of the term last week num- bered 3l, has been reduced to a minimum by the pleas of guilt reg istered .n the opening day. States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald plans to clear the docket as soon as pos sible by holding quick trials of those who pleaded not guilty.
 Trial of Isaac Chase of New Ha- ven, known throughout the state as a mogul junk dealer, charged with four counts of larceny will be held Tuesday. A fellow accused, Max Shulkin, 26, of this city, has pleaded guilty to the charge. Both are held on charges of buying metal anodes from thieves who have been victim izing Connecticut manufacturers during the past several years. More than $10,000 worth of anodes were stolen from factories in this vicin- ity during the past year. Chase op- crates large junk shop at New Haven, and ships barge-loads of scrap metal between New Haven and New Jersey.
 Assistant States Attorney Walter w. Snlyth and County Detective Roland G. filling will assist MT. Fitzgerald in the prosecutions. State Police also are interested in the Chase case.
 The three cases assigned for We'd nesday include Edward Hayes, charged with using motor vehicle without the permission of the own- CT.
 William Durham, 65, colored, charged with policy writing.
 Amelio Favale, 23, charged with rape. All have pleaded not guilty.
 Durham was arrested for alleged- ly selling policy shortly after States Attorney Fitzgerald staged district cleanup on lottery and policy opera tions. Favale's alleged statutory vio- lation is based on an incident which is said to have taken place in Cheshire last October.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
STATES RIGHTS
 BATTLE STARTS
New England Governors to Resist Federal Encr0aCh=
 ment Upon Lands

Boston, Jan. 14-(UP)-United in defense of states rights, the six Re- publican New England governors hoped today for the support of the other Az governors in their fight against federal land seizures without states consent.
 Governor George D. Aiken of Yer mont. where the question arose over the federal governments attempts to build a dam at Union Village, won support of his fellow-governors at a conference here yesterday.
 They voted unanimously to send this resolution to President Roose- welt and Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring:
 we urge the federal government to cooperate immediately with the New England States to accomplish flood control without demanding the complete surrender to the federal government of basic rights which belong to the people ill the states.
 "We believe that the natural re- sources of all the states belong to the people therein and that they should not be taken away without the consent of the states acting through the duly chosen represent atives of the people"
 Aiken said he hoped for "con- certed action" by all 48 states ir support of his fight against the as- sault upon our sovereign rights"
 "The question is one which is vital to the people, not only of New Eng land, but of every state in the union," he said.
 The dominantly-Republican Yer mont legislature has given Aiker $67 500 to use "as he sees fit to resist any infringement or encroachment by the federal government"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
MOTHERS WAGE
 .WPA PROTEST
Seek Relief in St. Louis After Dismissal-On
 Sit=DOWn Strike

St. Louis, Jan. 14.-(UP).-More than 65 des situte mothers, dismiss ed by the WPA, today continued sit-down demonstration in the city hall in protest against the refusal of the board of aldermen to grant them immediate relief.
 well stay here until we get ade- quate relief" Mrs. Helen Mckinney, mother of two children and leader of the demonstration said.
 The women who have two to six children each, began theig demon stration yesterday in the balcony overlooking the aldermanic chambers. They were dismissed from WPA. along with 1000 other mothers, be- cause they have dependent children and thus are eligible for relief al- lotments under the states aid to dependent children program.
 They have been unable to obtain assistance, however, due to the lack of adequate personnel in the social security administration office here.
 "The social security commission says it will take 10 months to in- vestigate our cases" Mrs. Mckinney said. We just can't wait that long. We must have food now"
 The board of aldermen voted to seek the needed funds from the leg islature, but turned down demand by the demonstrators that they ap- propriate $300,0 900 for immediate re- lief.
 "The state legislature is respon- sible for this condition Alderman Emmett Golden explained. We are not rtying to escape, but the legis- lature is the place to go.'
 The demonstrators spent the night in the cushioned but straight back chairs of the gallery. A guard of police was detailed to keep order. There was no attempt to oust the women, and Assistant Chief of Po- lice Andrew Ayleward ~aid he had received no request to force them out of the building.
 Supper for the demonstrators was furnished last night by the board of aldermen from its contingent fund. Mrs. McKinnel, however said they would depend on the Congress of Industrial Organizations council and other groups for their food to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Search For Fourteenth
 Juror Resumes I tuesday
New Panel of Venremen Due Then-First Trial Wit nesses May Be Heard Jan. 24-State Issuing.
 Many Subpoenas for Appearances

Efforts to obtain the fourteenth and final juror for the Waterbury conspiracy case will be resumed Tuesday when superior court con- venes for the eighth week and the 22nd session since the trial started November 29 A new panel of 101 veniremen, from which the single juror will be sought, will report for questioning Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
 Introduction of the first witness of the trial about Tuesday, January "A, has been predicted by many keen observers of the proceedings. Although the. needed juror might be obtained early in the week, it will be necessary that the other 13 jurors be notified. The illness of Superintendent of Streets Thomas J. Fleming and Deputy Registrar Michael F. Slavin must also be con- sidered. In addition. the exhibits scheduled for introduction by the state must be transferred from Hartford to Waterbury.
 Meanwhile the state continues to issue subpoenas calling large num- bers of those who testified before the grand jury as witnesses for the tiral. More than 50 have been ,subpoenaed in this city thus far and it is known also that many out of-state men have been called. Despite any date they have been ordered to appear, all will be ex- cused until the actual day upon which the first testimony is ex- peced to be offered.
 Costs of the trial, which would be not completely available until the end of the trial, continue to mount daily, with he attendance of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Three Federal Investiga= tors Rushing to Montana
 to Probe Fatalities
AIRPLANE HAD JUST
 TAKEN OFF FROM FIELD
Mechanic First Thought Dead Found Not to Have
 Taken Plane

Miles City, Mont, January IA. = (UP) - A twin mo- tored air liner crashed a few minutes after taking off last night, killing four persons. Three federal investigators were rushing here today to look into every phase of the accident. M. c. Bliven, manager of the airport, said he watched the plane take off on a northwest course and head into the west on it's reg ular route to Billings.
 q took my eyes off it for mo- ment." he said, land the next thing
 knew there was a blinding flash of flames seeming to shoot from the ground where the plane had struck.
 "It landed in a coulee Ca gulch) just off the 2,00-acre plateau on which the airport is located and skidded some 300 or 400 feet up the coulee until it struck a knoll at the end. There it stopped.
 ''The flames seemed to shoot up from the ground, AS far as I can tell the ship burst .intoaflames after 1t struck"
 Operated by Northwest Air Lines, it was bound from Chicago to Seat tie. It had been held here almost two hours by adverse weather. When it took of fat 9:14 p. m. Q1:14 p. m., E.S.TD visibility was fair and there was little wind. Four minutes after the take-off, it again re-appeared to those on the field and the pilot seemed to be making a desperate attempt to land. It crashed within 1900 feet of the field.
 The dead were:
 Captain c. B. (Cash) Chamber lain, pilot.
 First Officer Ray Norby, co-pilot.
 Mrs. Morgan Morris, Mandan, N. D.
 R. F. zazmer, Billings, Mont. M. V. Hewitt, Spokane, Wash, a mechanic employed by the air line,
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