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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
A Sheriff Seeks God

\ story comes from Murphy, Ill
.ar SOUTHWEST North Carolina, that
an Official search OF Cherokee
county for God resulted i'll the
sheriff attesting he could not be
found" to Use The Associated Press
language.
An eccentric woman in her Will
Ilft a part OF her estate TO Coo,
and III an enacavor TO settle the
estate, a suit was filed in court and
God was named party. After due
and diligent search" the sheriff
noted on the summons, God can
not be found in Cherokee county,
Just why should such fri' olous
procedure be necessary? Where do
you suppose the officer looked in
his search? He might have saved
himself some trouble had he re-
.orted to his Scriptures. He would
lave found that God cannot be
seen with the natural eye nor
touched with the finger, yet it is
written that he is nearer than hands
and feet or the very breath thai is
breathed.
Surely the sheriff would not have
it believed that God is not in
Cherokee county. Or was he right?
Could it also be said Of other coun-
ties that God could not be found
within their borders? Possibly the
officers conclusions might be
referred tc the churches and their
missionaries for consideration.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
Economy Trends

Among Americans generally who
believe that the nation has gone
wild on spending and that the time
has come-has long been here-for
retrenchment, there will be a lusy
cheer for the House of Represent
atives on the decision it has made
in that direction. 1t could be said
by the skeptical that the represent
atives voted for economy as a polit.,
ical gesture, in the feeling that re-
auctions they made will be re-
stored in the Senate, but if they
are given credit for acting in good
faith it may have the effect of
encouraging them to stand their
ground.
Had the House turned in the OPP
posi.e direction and moved for
lifting the debt limit, it would have
found plenty of backing in Off
cial Washington. Hitherto. there has
been much sentiment for more and
more spending, with the sky as the
limit, and with little thought as to
where this policy is taking us. 1t is
d heartening sign that men in high
places are viewing with some alarm
and, in q more sober attitude the
inevitable end that waits not far
down the road unless there is a
change in course.
1t is possible that the wiser heads
have sensed the growing demand
all over the nation for economy in
rational affairs. This may be ex-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
ANSWERS.

=. In 1868 the legislature provided
THAT tic ends of justice public
neral; and preservation Of order, de-
mand that the execution of all CAPT.
tai offenders should be made pri-
Iate end invested with the solemnity
appropriate 20 the final act of penal
law" Hangings were TO be within in
closures ans mot more than thirty
six, nor less than eighteen respectable
citiH-nS' were to be admitted by
ticket
2. Chatham county was formed
from the southern part of Orange
county in ITO. and was named for
William Pitt, Earl Of Chatham.
3. IN 17l2, 10 finance the war
"rai"S' th~ TuSca"Gra Indians. The
assembly authorized 1000 pounds,
and the next year another issue of
5.DGO pounds was authorized. Based
on the Enolieh pound these issues
represented about $4,000.
4. Judge y. S. Merrimon, of Ashe-
vile, who later became a chief JUS
'ice CT the North Carolina Supreme
Court. Judge Merrimon served six
years n the senate and was succeed
ed by Governor Vance, whom he had
defeated in 1872.
5. The plant and farm consists of
l,248 acres, valued at S4,736,594 Is.
6. The first term of George Wash
ington as President of the United
States, and of Jefferson Davis as
President Of the Confederate States.
AT the first election of President
Washington North Carolina had not
ratified the Constitution of the Unit
ed States, and was not part of the
Union. The same was true when
President Davis was elected o. Feb
ruary 9, 1861. At that time North
Carolina had not left the union and
was not part of the Confederate
States
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09

seizure OF American oil properties
is still far short of satisfactory SET
Element aILer nlgn OH 10 two years.
A Hitler or d Stain would have
moved III troops and occupied ter
rItorles anu tt,llrn over control, pos
Stuly even annexation.
Washington course, III the mann,
has been approved, OF at least
acquiesced III, by Il patient public
doubtless that IS tue Lest course.
We are not prepared 10 say that we
NOuu have IL uuIeIWIse. II is better
70 be IOnS-su1ierlng lhaE 20 invoke
-.Iu.Cu 100 lIlllleS.
Yet, Wnat is there TO fear by up
holding our rights? 1he AmerIcei'
policy has Steered clear ol war
which is what the nation wishes Il
do. But there is the ultimate CAN
ger that the rest of the world Will
,UnIC " lu.uN we can be aouaeu
HI K!cEed arUunu al Will, ANA uIa'
nothing will come OF it. And lla'
:. Wnri- 1ncy mlgi.t run INTO sef-
GUS error. A sleeping s:alit, ouce
aroused, is nCt easily QHll led. Ii
may be wei to be sell-aSocrlNe all,
. Keep potlnti>l enemies ii ailn :
>nStn.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
Today ..
TODAY,S ANNIVERSARIES

1773-William H. Harrison, SOL
dier-hero, Ohio senator, 9th Pres
ident, born at Berkeley, Va. Died
month after being inaugurated,
April 4, l94l.
1814-Samuel J. Tilden, New
York lawyer, governor, Democratic
candidate for President in 1876,
born at New Lebanon, N. Y. Died
Aug. /, 1886.
1919 Lydia E. Pinkham, orig
inator of the widey-advertised
vegetable compound in ncr lynn,
Mass. kitchen at the age Of SIS, born
in Lynn. Died May II, 1888.
1922 James Parton, popular
American biographer OF his day,
born in England. Died at New ury-
port, Mass, Oct. II, 1891.
1927-.William Dwight Whitney,
famed Yale Sansl1rit scholar and
philolog;st, born at Northampton,
Mass. Died juno 7, 1894.
184O-(1OO years ago> William 7,
Sampson, navy lieutenant in the
Civil War, commander OF squad
ron in the Spanish-America War,
said never to have received ade-
quate recognition, patient and pain
stalking in organization, born at
Palmyra, N. Y. Died in Washington,
D. c., May 6, 1902.
1874-Amy Lowell, noted poet
critic, born at Brookline, Mass. Died
there, May IL, 1925.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
Fear of What?

Were international relations Of
other great powers conducted on
The same cautious, careful basis as
those of the United Stetes, there
would be less war in the world, to
say nothing of elimination Of much
of the friction which characterizes
such activities in these times.
Always Washington has seemed to
lean over backwards to avoid Of
Tending other peoples. Sometimes
this policy is carried to a point even
bordering on detriment to American
interests abroad.
An attitude of long-suffering and
patience has marked the course Of
the United States in China since the
Japanese invasion began. In other
times, the firing on the Panay two
' ears ago would have been the sig
nal for war. An inflamed public
opinion here would likely have
forced the government into drastic
action. Insults to Americans in
China and denial Of their rights by
! the Japanese have been resented,
but they have not resulted in armed
hostilities. Diplomacy has been slow,
as diplomacy often, and quite
properly, is. Abrogation of the 1911
commercial treaty with Japan came
only after negotiations, protests and
pleadings had been employed to
little avail, other than to elicit mild
apologies and worthless pledges to
| be more careful in the future. And
when that did come, it aroused
japanese officialdom to state of
anger out of all proportion to that
evidenced in this country over
fragrant acts of the invaders.
We have hesitated to give aid OF
any kind, other than nnn-military
loans, to hard-pressed Finland in
her resistance to invasion by the
ruthless Russian octopus. We were
afraid somebody's feelings would be
hurt or some foreign toes stepped
on. We tip-toed about in our attitude
toward Poland lest All-Highest Hit
Ter would be offended
British interference with Amer
lean shipping, and particularly mails
to belligerent and other foreign
countries, has been tolerated, with
no more than bristling protests
which were minimized in London
We covet our rights, but abhor the
thought of. an unfriendiy English
public opinion.
The dispute with Mexico over the
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
No Peace Yet

Recurring r,m,orS Of impending
peace moves IN the European war
may be case OF the wish as
father to the thought. There is no
possibility OF peace now. though few
wars have been accompanied by
more surprises and more sudden
turns than this one.
What lessons the likelihood Of
peace is that neither side IN the
major conflict mas tested the capac-
ity OF its War-making machinery.
Hitler would like 10 demonstrate
his own might. and apparently in
tends to do it before he throws in
his towel. England and France are
still too confident of their chances
and so dead set on crushing Hitler
ism once and for all that they are
in no mood to lay down arms I'M
less their aims can be realized.
There is always the possibility
that iuwardly Hitler is bit jittery
over his chances. He knows best
the true facts about the British
blockade and its pinch on his coun-
Try. Undoubtedly he would breathe
d genuine sigh OF relief if he could
extricate himself from his present
plight and at the same time save
his face at home and abroad.
Terms laid down in the rumorS
emanating from the Norwegian cap
ital contains conditions that would
be more to Hitler'S advantage than
to the Allies The latter would not
achieve their goal under these pro-
posals. So there you are. Neither
side is totally exhausted as yet,
and until one or the other comes to
that stage, or else wins a fairly de-
cisive victory by force of arms,
peace is unlikely.
An anxious, jittery world wishes
il were otherwise. But the COM
mon, people did not start this war,
and the voice of the common peo-
pie, unless it threatens revolt, will
not stop it. Insane, ambitious, reck-
less rulers and dictators are re-
SponSible for the present misery Of
humanity.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09

pressed as strongly at the ballot
COX next November as the group
pressure for spending is now.
10 say luat private DEBT ana the
dep, u1 local ana state govern
n,enls nave been reduced, even II
national obligations nave. more than
doubled, in Inc last seven years IS
beside the point. mat III Itself Is
no guarantee against Federal bank
ruptcy. SHOULD lnese agencies Ina
II necessary Ia,er " uoriuW Aettrlly
AGAIN, tina, would not pull lie lid
lonal oept downward.
What will happen 10 appropriation
ellis IN the Senate, alter ;helf aft'S-
nc shrmnage III the lower House,
IS another question. Itlgnl now lneGG
IS a lot ol talk o. putllnS lack h'VSI
OF the cuts, and III some instances
even gong beyond budget lIsures'
They have gotten SO in the habit OF
spending and nave SO long ignored
DIG deficits that they may Go JuSs
that again.
Perhaps It is bit early to throw
mats inlo tie air IN eXultatlon UEei
, economy trends Wulcn, however
small, are al least a rev ersal ul lor-
pner PRACTICES and Il move ,ow ara
re1rencnm-nt About all that
can be Gone NOW IS 10 BRING pres
sure to bear Tor reductions ana
then hope Tor the best
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
TAR. HEEL TRACKMEN
IN REGIMENT GAMES

Chapel Hill, Feb. 9.--SiXtccn mem
bers of North Cardinals varsity tack
squad, accompanied by Coaches Dale
Ransom and Johnny MorriSS. lett 10
day by motor for Baltimore where on
Saturday night they will participate
in the University OF Maryiand'S Fifth
Regiment Games.
Fans in this section will DC part-
cularly interested in the outcome O
Fifth Regiment Games as many OF
the athletes will be competing in The
University Of North Cardinals llth
annual Southern Conference Indoor
Track and Field Games at Chape.
Hill on Saturday, February "a.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
THE FCVTER OF TIE .a45'o
CONSISTS IN rflA Ik,I.I
BIRMINGHAM, "a, .<tMsI


Just how great - i.lc pO..-r Vi
; the press over pubic opnllOn ana
how that power Is CNCrt.u In,'e. -
forever moot points since lney GH'et
! IN the realm OF the intanglDleS. lis
TACT that the power is great Is cVl-
uenced, however, by the prohpulca'
with which dictatOrS OH coming ~
power muZZle the press.
Journalistic cODultlOnS today al
Europe testify to tie lear alctalof%
have Of 4 free press. Inc power ol
the dictators is largely the power 10
control what the people near ana
learn and believe For that reason
the first concern Of dictator IS 10
muzzle the organs OF opinion ana
news of dissemination.
But what Of the power OF the press
in democracy? No authority tel"
the press of a democracy what TO
print, the only restriction being the
liability of punishment for misuse Oh
freedom. Since there are no reSulc-
tons except those of considerations
tor the common good, wherein lies
the influence OF the press, and how
great is that influence?
Critics Of the preSS-and because
of iournaliSm's quasi-public relation
ship to its readers those critics are
about as numerous as those who COM
plain about government or the con-
Gition of the roads or the service oil
the bus lineS-are fond OF pointing
to examples minimizing the power
of the press in public issues. They
cite, some with evident glee, the
fact that President Roosevelt was
reelected in 1886 with 20 percent
or less of the newspapers behind
him. They cite such elect: 0ns as that
of Mayor Hylan of New YORK City,
who won in 1920 with only four OF
the city's 3O-odd newspapers sup
porting him. And here in Alabama
they can point to the first election
as governor of Bibb Graves when he
had the endorsement Of only one
newspaper in the state, and that OF
small weekly paper-The Coosa
River News, of Centre, to be specific.
The power Of the press, however,
lies in other ways. 'The power OF the
press" says Simeon Strunsky, of
the New York Times editorial staff
in his new book, The Living Tradi-
ton, sis far from being an illusion
if we take care to redefine both
terms in accordance with realities.
We must think of the power of the
newspaper as stopping far short Of
domination, and we must think of
the newspaper as consisting Of a
great deal more than just an editorial
page plus a front page. We must
think of the newspaper in the light
of its complete contents"
Illustrating what he means on this
point, Mr.. Strunsky cites the cam
paign of 1882. All the support Re-
publican newspapers gave Hoover in
that year could not offset the facts
of the news columns, the stories of
unemployment, of industries closed
down, of schools with shortened
terms, of banks in liquidation, of
bankruptcies. "It is impossible" the
author continues, "to think Of a
newspaper reader so low in intelli-
gence that he could not understand
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
Filing Fees For
Candidates Set

Raleigh, Feb. 9.-(AP)-The at
torney generals office ruled today
that each candidate for the legisla-
ture should pay Sc filing feel
percent Of the salary for a session
of the General Assembly.
U. s. Page, 1889 Representative
from Bladen county, requested the
ruling.
The office also held that each
candidate for d position paid by
fees should pay minimum SIS fill
ing fee, unless the incumbent re-
ceived more than $500 in the pre-
ceding year. In that case, the fee
would be l percent of that amount.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
5-lO-2O-25 Years
Ago
iTaken from Daily
Dispatch Files)
February 9, 1885.

Daniel Hardware, Inc. announce
their removal to their new location
between the J. C. Penney Company
and Roth-Stewart Company. The last
of the hardware stock has been
moved in and was being arranged
To-Day. The new location which ex-
tends clear through the block with
entrances on both Garnet and Wyche
streets, has undergone extensive re-
modelling on the interior and pres
ents an attractive appearance.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
Last Confederate
Veteran of Samson
Dies at Age of g

Clinton, Feb. 9.-(AP)-Rev. Red
din Honeycutt, SO, Sampson county's
last civil war veteran and for 50
years a Baptist minister, died Tues
day night at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Rufus Herring.
Funeral service will be conducted
at Piney Green church today at 8
o'clock.
Honeycutt was Is years old when
he entered the army. He served in
the junior reserves and with Scales
sharpshooters until he was captured.
He started preaching at the age
of "a and established churches in
Sampson, Wayne and Johnston coun-
ties.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
What D. \r''
krnv, Ahn,r
North Carolina?
,sy FRED " NAV

/. When did the State stop pubic
;1anG;r~
2. When was Chatham county
rorr1cd md Tor whom was it named?
3. When was the first paper none"
issued il North Carolina?
4. Who was the leader for Vanc"
for governor in 1862 who defeated
him for the U. S. Senate in 1872?
5. What is the acreage owned by
the Dix Hill Hospital at Raleigh?
6. The election Of what two prcsi-
dents I'D North Carolina take no
part in?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Frank A. omothers, journalist,
born at Rossville, ILL.,, 80 years ago
DR., Winfield w. Riefler, noted
economist Of the Institute for Ad-
vanced Study, Princeton, N. j., born
at Buffalo, N. Y, 43 years ago.
George AIDE of Indiana, famed
numorist, born at Kentland, Ind,
ii years ago.
Ex-senator George H. Moses of
New Hampshire, born al Lubec,
Maine, II years ago.
William Harvey Allen of New
York, civic and social worker. born
at LIE Roy, Mimi, 66 years ago.
fonaid Colman, screen star, born
in England, 40 years ago.
Feggy Wood, actress, born in
Brooklyn, N. Y, 46 years ago.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
February 9, 1920.

Again this year the Henderson
high school will participate in the
triangular debate for the Aycock cup
offered by the University of North
Carolina, the final contest in which
is held annually in Chapel Hill in
April. Henderson high school has
been lined up with the high schools
at Norlina and Roanoke Rapids.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
February 8, 1915.

Definite announcement was made
yesterday that the Vance county COM
mencement will be held on Friday,
April 2, and final preparations are
now being made for the event.
Miss jamie Harris gave a card
party this morning at which she en-
tertained number Of her friends in
honor of Miss Cecil Witten, Of Mar
tinsville, Va, who has been visiting
Miss Jessie Harris.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
February 8, 1880.

Further plans TO rthe staging Of
the third annual merchants eXposi-
ton and automobile show in Hen
derson next April are to be discussed
and outlined at meeting of the CEN
trail executive committee, which is
10 be held one day next week.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

success today will be attained
1nrough patient application. A long
NE is indicated, reaching even to
very great age, when a deeply
philosophical nature will be de-
Ve!oPeo, content with simple life and
enjoying the esteem of friends. The
nature is patient and plodding, wise
IN a simple way, and moderately
fortunate in the life's work,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
CHRIST FOR sL--aLL soR CHRIST
dfltl0llla..60d
1S1 1,rdis aIame - nIfesl, aIisht - ny ~

MAKE GOD WELCOME: Finally,
brethren. farewell. Be perfect, be of
good comfort. be OF one mind, live
in peace: and the God OF love and
peace shall be with you.-2 Corin-
thianS 1911.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09

weather prophet predicts early
spring: Does he mean it, or is that
Just Wlshful thinking after he's taken
a look at the coal bin?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Bach PGge

!. No.
2. Meteors.
3. Robert H. Jackson.
4. Doctor of Literature.
5. Republic.
6. Diesel engine.
7. At the Battle of Gettysburg.
8. Boxing.
9. -er-ark; not hy'-er-arch.
10. No.
In the absence of ideal men the
market for real men continues active
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
WANT ADS
Get Results

A GOOD STOCK OF SUPER CHAN
neldrain galvanized roofng-lis
leak PROOF. Sold in Henderson only
at The Place of Values" Alex ).
Watkins. 9-N
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09

FOR SALE: $50 TO 200 CORDS
wood, oak, pine, poplar. VIII SCI!
in lots of 5 cords or more. Al. b.
Wester, phone l39. ~
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09

KINDLE FIRES WITH OLD NEWS
papers-they are 60 per cent wood,
quick burning. Ice per bundle:
bundles for Csc. Get them at DaiIy
Dispatch Office. 2-u
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
SUBSCRIPTION PRICES

Entered at the post office in Hender-
son, N. c. as second class mail matter
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09

GET PRICES ON OUR USED CAho
before you buy. E. g. Z. Motor ~ -,
Dodge and Plymouth dealers -. ~
Chestnut street. 4-eou-"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09
WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL
kinds of body and fender re-
pair work. Motor Sales 20.
For RENT.

FOR RENT.
Three room apartment. Andrews
avenue: Three room apartment
Garrett street; Two iIVe-Eoo".
houses, Zollicoffer avenue; ~
room house, Virginia avenue, ~: ~:
B. WeSter, phone 1879. '-'"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09

THE PLACE OF VALUES - JU"'
like paint store, featuring col.'
plete line of Devoe quality PAM;
Paints for every purpose p!!Ce'
right. Phone 33. Alex S. Na'"'''s'
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-09

NOTICE: PHONE 800. PE0rLhI "
Meat and Grocery. 332 " I'.o,.
street, for quality service ana s1a
sonable prices. We deliver. opeC Spec
veal outlets, 23c h.: pork 'ei'uC ro
loin, 23c h.; pure country Sau lo,ed
l9c ID. Your patronage appEec'ee'S2.i
Evening star., 1940-01-14
France and Spain
Conclude Pact 10
Stimulate Trade
Permanent Collaboration
lnouguroted, Soys .
Announcement
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MADRID, Jan. 13.-Conclusion of
a new French-Spanish trade agree
ment, which authorities said was ex-
pected to restore commerce almost
to the 1888 level of 1900, 900 900
francs (about $45,0OO,0OO was an
nounced tonight.
The announcement was made at a
reception at the French Embassy
to celebrate successful elimination
Of the negotiations started several
months ago.
The statement also said that the
agreement inaugurated permanent
collaboration" between the two gov
ernments.
Exact Terms Lacking.
Exact terms of the pact were lack
ing, hut 1t was learned it provides
stabilization of each country's i'm
ports with exports.
France will buy iron, lead, zinc,
mercury and pyrite. Spain will buy
French wheat and phosphate from
North Africa, rice from Indo-C China
and automobiles, chemicals, pharm-
aceutical products, books and news
papers from continental France.
Formal Signing Tuesday.
The pact, reached in long confer
ences between Count Casa Roias,
the Spanish foreign ministry's d.
rector of political affairs. and Herve
Alphand, French director of foreign
trade, will be signed formally Tues
day.
A pact along similar lines between
Spain and Great Britain was ex-
pected shortly.
A British commission, like the
French, has been here for several
months discussing terms.
A hint that Frances purchases
largely would be for wartime needs
was contained in the announcement
OF the nature of the Spanish exports.