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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
- SOCIETY NEWS =

British are very bitter at France, yet
there arc certain compensationS. It
is now unnecessary for Britain to
send any more men or materials to
the continent. Moreover, after she
lost her seaports to the nazis, France
would have become a liability to
Great Britain had she remained a
combatant and had the question of
her navy not been settled.
What U. S. Should Do.
AS for our part. we must not let
Great Britain surrender her interest
in Canada or any western hemisphere
possession. The only sure way to pre-
vent this is for the United States to
protect the British navy and British
merchant marine from the Germans
and Italians. These are the real
prizes which the dictators want; the
final success Of Hitler's campaign
depends upon securing them. Only
with the British navy and merchant
marine could Hitler threaten us.
Many believe that we could aid
Great Britain most by helping in the
CNdCudllOll VI tIlC LII ltloii uSSo slllSt
children to Canada ana the Un,tcu
States. This especially applies to
those living in cities. The people
Of the United States, to save their
own skins, should Immediately
amend our immigration laws and join
Canada in helping such an evacua-
ton. We must, of course, now strip
for defense; but we must also sup
ply Great Britain with food, NUM-
tons, airplancS, and everything pos
sible. Yes, on credit.
Evacuatc Aged and Children.
The real answer to our future,
however, may be the extent to which
we help move the aged and children
of the island to the United States and
Canada. How many of the islands
population would want to come over
here, no one knows: perhaps 10000
600. If so, this would mean that of
the 25,000,0O0 homes in Canada and
the United States, only 100000
would be obliged to take one person,
and only 2,5O0,000 would be Obliged
to take two persons. 1t is said (but
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
Middleburg News
BY MRS. G. NJ. PERRY


The Woman's Missionary Society
of Middleburg Baptist church will
meet with its President Mrs. Ollie
Fleming Thursday evening, July II
at eight o'clock. All members are
urged to be present.
Mrs. Lee B. Durham and children
of Detroit, Mich, are visiting MIR,
and Mrs. George Collins.
MI and Mrs. c. Y. Williams and
little daughter. Of South Carolina, arc
listing in Middleburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Collins, MI.
and Mrs. Emory Collins, Mr. and
Mrs. Charlie Ryle, Mrs. Lee Durham
and Mrs. Edward HollaWay spent d
few days at Mays Head last week.
Mrs. Charles Ryle and little daugh-
ter are visiting Mrs. G. w. Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Stevens OF
Baltimore are visiting Mrs. Stevens
mother, Mrs. Mustian Of Middleburg
Mrs. E. c.. Breedlove Of Middle
burg, who has been undergoing treat
ment at Watts hospital, raS returned
home much improved.
MI and Mrs. John short spent
July 4 with Mrs. Shorts parents, MIR,
and Mrs Joe Peoples.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Perry have
returned home from Ocean View.
Va. and Hampton, Va. and return
ing with them were Mrs. Perry S
neice and nephew. Billie and Anne
Nixon Of Ocean View.
Mr.. Perry was patient at the
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11

(Contlnued From Page 0nel
seriousness of present world events:
but 80 per cent still look upon these
tragic affairs as they would foot
ball game. In Canada, however, it is
just the other way around. Almost
anyone you meet can talk intel
ligently of the European situation.
They fully understand the moment
Gus changes taking place abroad and
the revolutionary results which they
may bring about This means that
the Canadians arc far better posted
and have superior judgment concern
ing the war.
It, therefore, is very hCartCning To-
know that they have no Tear that
Great Britain will crack. 1t makes
one truly cheerful to talk with these
Canadian people and sec their faith
that things will come out all right
This faith moreover, is no blind
hope, founded on Polly-Anna talk,
but rather, it is definite conclusion.
based upon statistical evidence. There
is no censorship of opinion. The
newspapers and the people arc free
to criticize the government and the
conduct of the war. happened to be
in Canada the day the terrific in
crease in taxes was announced, YET
l did not hear a Whimper.
Government To Stay in London.
When I suggested that it would
seem wise to move the British gov
eminent from London to Ottawa, the
answer came back, "Never! NeVcr!"
Canadians pointed out that for a
thousand years London has been the
center Of the British Empire, that as
long as London stands. the British
Empire will hold together; but con-
versely, that to hold the British En-
pire together. the seat Of govern
ment must remain in London or near
by. could not find out to what cX-
tent the collapse Of France will cut
down the number of men that Canada
will send across. OF course, England
will want all the pilots that Canada
can send.
Great Britain is now in the midst
Of revising all her war plans. Her
immediate task Is to turn the island
into a great underground imprcg-
nable fortress: to make it impossible
for Germany to land troops. by Sca
or by air; and to protect the fortress
from bombs. poison gas, and Other
brutal attacks. Hence, although the
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
Miss VanDyke Bride.
Off Frank d. NezVtOn

In a simple but impressive morn
ing ceremony in Union Chapel Meth
odlSt church Tuesday at 1890 o'clock,
Miss Blanche Elizabeth VanDyke be-
came the bride of Frank Parker New
ton. Of Fountain. The Rev. J. P. Pegg
officiated.
The ceremony was performed be-
fore an altar banked with native
pines, gladioli, and Queen Anne's
lace
Preceding the ceremony. Miss
Margaret White, niece Of the bride
played believe Me If All Those En-
dearing Young Charms, "Ah, Sweet
Mystery of Life, The Sweetest
Story Ever Told. The traditional
wedding march was used for the en-
trance of the bridal couple.
The bride and bridegroom entered
togeiI,r. unattended. The bride wore
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11

not officially that there are this
number-namely 7.500,00O-of homes
in the United States and Canada
which now have no children.
Our navy and merchant marine
should Immediately help in moving
these people. Rescue work of this
kind need not be an act of war. Ger
tainly. we would not be declaring
war on Germany or Italy by doing
SO. We would only be rendering hui
name service. To my mind, we are
ignorant towards if we fail TO do it
Both right and eXpediency demand
vmcn action by us Immediately.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11

veterans hospital at Kccoughton, Va,
for several weeks. He is much i'm.
proved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Paschall and
daughter of Roanoke, Va, spent sew
eral days with Mr.. and Mrs. c. c..
Stainback.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Stone OF
Bear Pond, visited Mr., and Mrs John
Short Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Lucille Wilson Of Philadel-
phia was the guest of Mr. and Mrs,
Charlie Stainback several days last
week.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11

a suit of navy blue, trimmed in pale
pink. Her accessories were of navy.
She wore white gloves and 4 COR
sage of roses and valley lilies.
Mrs. Newton is the youngest
daughter of Mrs. R. l.. VanDykc and
the late Mr.. VanDylle, Of Henderson.
She is graduate Of East Carolina
Teachers College, and since gradual
ton has been teaching in Nash
county schools.
Mr.. Newton is the son Of Mr. and
Mrs. W. >. Newton. OF Fountain. He
is a graduate of Berry college, Mt
Berry, Ga. He is now member OF
the faculty of Berea high school, Ok
ford.
Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton left for un-
announced points in western North
Carolina.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
Mrs. Clark Hostess
10 Mission Society

w.. W9manS Missionary Society
.. H., Memorial church met with
-. Florence Clark last Sunday aft
........ -s,u a very good attendance.
. ..u~.dcu.. Mrs. Matte Cox. pre-
. ... .-e~ ne meeting. The scrip
..~-a. Was read by Mrs. Fan
&c.,. Robertson, and prayer was offer
me president.
-, ,rp.c Our human heritage
. .".r Interesting. Tracing our
-a ..1m is sources" was given
His. NJ T. JeSSup and Mrs.
. Williams talked on Diversity
. background of national
. .ag Inc business session a
upper was planned to be
- - King Daughters Park in the
.... ..'..c % which the Baraca
mo Sunday school is invited.
... -.c.ety adjourned with pray
8. o.. .e. in August with Mrs. Mat
..s .w,' Fr-. "NrNOn Allen at
e.. .ae of Mrs. Allen.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
B, P. w. Club Plans
For Picnic Supper

The July meeting of the Business
and Professional Women's Club will
be a picnic next Tuesday evening al
$50 o'clock at the home Of Mrs. l..
O. Frazier. d member. near EPSON.
II will be a hit or miss" supper.
Transportation will be provided tor
any members desiring ways to Mrs.
Frazier'S home.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
CHURCH SOCIETIES
ANNOUNCEMENT j.,

l.. R. Ncel, superintendent of the
Middle Tennessee Experiment Sta
ton. has been scheduled for talk
on the Importance of lcgumes at this
years Farm and Home Week, July
29-AuguSt ,. at State College.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11

The practice Of busting peanuts
with sulphur to control lcafspot is
being more widely used each year
in Eastern North Carolina. says II.
R. CarriSs, extension plant pathology
list of State College.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
Miss BurWcll Here.

~ BUvWcl,. Of Warrcnton
.e. sister. Mrs. Il. B.
several days. at her home
... rect.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
toes To I.aurinburg.

81. Leslie Perry has gone to
..-. e. visit her mother. Mrs.
lf.Nuuou. From there she
e.. .r .n Myrtle Beach, S. C.,
re viii spend some time.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
Il Tired Kidneys
Often Bring
SIeepless Nights

= your kidneys contain 70 miles
...a.s o. filters which help to purify the
nd -.,p yDI healthy. When they get
no Cs.t work right in the daytime,
s..- .a-..- haze 70 get up nights. Frequent
--Y i=z>agcs nth smarting and burning
0p"s there is something wrong
- e. a..aeys or bladder. Don't neglect
... .l:. and lose valuable, restful sleep.
..- e o-dcr of kidney function permits
ga. -rr matter TO remain in your blood. it
... F.. r c-.-a nac-2,ing backache, rheumatic
.- ra,as. loss of pep and energy,
.::.uess under the eyes, headaches
e.. .r-.t
-- s... Ask your druggist for Doan's
.H .GccessErllly by millions for over ~
-.y gi.e happy relief and will help
.-.s os k.dacy tubes flush out poison
--. .---- Ia yy~r blood. Get Doan's Plls.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11

.. Mrs.. Milton Brooks. Of
Va.. who spent the paS'
Nr. and Mrs. Alex Faulk-
.... R.,.l2h Road have return
..... borne in Petersburg. Va.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
Miss Harris Here.

Mabel Harris. of Westminster,
rvd last night to spend some
. .-g with her father, S. R. Har-
~-y came from Philadelphia,
>-r has been visiting her sis
.... Ethel Harris Kirby.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
Ni,ii Mrs. BOYd

...,. Luther Boyd. Of Nc
.'.. arrived last night to
vG'> another. Mrs. |. w.
-N Tuesday.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
T.tIiru To New York.

.. Mrs. Swanson. who have
..~'> Of lIr. and Mrs. Alex
~ the Raleigh Road. have
. Fl. ..,.r home IN New York.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11

y. l.. Newman and
..-ucd IL the city from
~ \.CN.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
Go to MOrehead.

and Mrs. J. c. Cooper, Miss
-.... Cooper and Jimmie Cooper
..a - 20 to lIorehead City to-
.a. :, spend TWO weeks at their
....s there. They will be joined
... week by Hill and Scott Cooper
... viii. return from camp at Fort
Mcclellan next Thursday.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
rrjT IL Practice

..e..Jn choir will prac-
s o'clock at the home
g. Martin.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
{ hnlr Practice.

,.rir nl the First Meth
... MIR. practice tonight at
&c The church.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
Birth of Son.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Fuller, of Kit
trCll, announce the birth Of son,
Ernest Russell, ON July 10, at Maria
Parham hospital.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
Son Born.

Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley G. Privette
announce the birth OF son, Jerry
Hight. on July 10, ut Maria Parham
hospital.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
gu Firnlville

- +. Peace spent to-
II Farmville. Viz
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-07-11
Canadian
Morale High

fContlnued From Page 0ne)
Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-02

but would not have any alliance with
the rebels in the approaching Civil
war
The opposition sneered at the en-
pire builders and one newspaper COM
mented What a pitiful and ridiculous
figure the Pacific Coast republic would
make Surrounded as we are. our pitt
able weakness would render US a by
word and a reproach among nations.
With Mexico on one side. British CO.
lumbia on the other, a defenseleSs
sea coast in front and a horde OF
marauding Mormons and hostile In
dian savages IN the rear. and unable
70 protect ourselves. We could only
preserve our existence by allying our
selves with a powerful government
which could afford us protection at
the price OF our liberty"
Despite the opposition to the plan,
supporters OF the new republic idea
became optimistic when the South
seeded and Senator Lane OF Oregon,
enc Of the supporters OF the Pacific
Coast republic, rose in congress 10
defend the southerners' right 70 Sc
cede. Lane gave the South other sup
port and even went so FAR as 10 prom
ise jefferson Davis that the northwest
would be dsloyal 70 the union.
Showdown
When the showdown came, the very
geographical location which had given
rise TO the Pacific Coast republic plan
proved to be a contributing cause 10
It's failure There were many IN the
west who were sympathetic to the
South and believed in its right 70
secede but they were so far from the
struggle in the east and south that
not much interest could be aroused
Many we're in favor OF setting up a
new republic but few were willing u
fight for 1t. Some papers in the ives.
continued to support the plan but one
by one they we're suppressed as It
became apparent that most Of the
Pacific coast would be loyal to the
union.
When Abraham Lincoln was re-
elected TO the presidency and all hope
of setting up the new republic died
supporters Of the plan fell into dts
Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-02
BIackfeet Led First Labor Strike
On House Building Job in State

/ grievances in a most eloquent and
earnest manner. The work, he said,
was very hard and the pay small.
Work on the roof was very dangerous,
since in getting their feet muddy they
might slip off the roof. The hod car
, riers might slip off the ladder and
be killed (the climb being 10 feet.
] They asserted further that they were
expert Workmen, deserving Of the In
creased pay they demanded.
I was very much interested and
somewhat amused at the earnest man
ner and odd appearance of the strik-
! ers. Most of them were dressed in
| bare-footed and bare-legged, the bet
| ter to enable them to mix the mortar
/ I told them that while their work
was satisfactory for Indians, that six
white men could do all Of it. The
Blood Indians had often asked for
work, and that would hire them
One of the Indians, Laughing Dog,
replied that the Blood Indians had
gone north three days before, and
that there were no white men in the
country to take their places This was
then informed them that I would
allow them the advance in wages
which they asked for that day If they
would go to work. which they did at
once.
Women Strike Also
The women workers were much in
terested In the outcome of the strike,
and l was waited on by two of the
older women, one of whom, Two Stars,
demanding 81 per day for the ladies
on the Job. They asserted that the
work was very hard and that they
cut their hands on the rough logs.
I told them that there were too
many women wanting work, but that
If they would select IL women from
their number who could do the work
the men were doing, would pay them
81 IS per day, beginning with the next
morning. I entoined them to be on
hand early, before the men came.
In the morning the IL women were
on hand long before the men, and
they started work promptly. Pretty
soon Shine-in-the-Sun and Laughing
Dog came to me, complaining that the
women had taken possession OF the
mortar holes and refused to give them
UP unless told them to do so. I
replied that I had hired the women
to take their places.
'sThe women cannot do the work
as well as we can" said Shine-tn-the-
Sun. Tell them TO get out Of the
mortar holes"
Shore, came to me complaining that
the young men were throwing hard
mudbaIls at them. then hired two
guards, Running Eagle and Grow
Face, to protect the women. which
they did.
That evening the ousted men work !
ers came and offered to so to work |
at the same wages had paid them |
before. I finally agreed TO Let them
do so. The next morning the strikers !
and the strike breaking women were |
working together harmoniOuSly, and
the lob was soon finished. That ended |
the first strike ever heard OF IN
Montana.
Years later I met Shine-in-the-Sun ,
with q band Of Piegans, and he re-
membered me as soon as he saw me. i
He told me of the poverty which had
befaI1en his people. After time
heard that he was dead With the
passing Of the buffalo had gone my
frsend the strike leader. an indian Of
mach native snGlAky.
Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-02

that some Of the appointees were
rather weak characters, chosen be-
cause of good family, or political con-
nections. The great battle between
slavery and anti-slavery forces was
gathering headway, and as many Of
the citizens Of the western territories
were former Southerners their SYM
pathies lay with advocates Of slavery
and not with the federal government.
Rumors Of the plan for the estab-
lishment of the Pacific Coast republic
first began to fly in 1851 and the plan
was given its first public notice in
the newspapers during the summer
Of that year. Most of the controversy
centered in the northwest but word
of the plan soon reached all parts Of
the country. The idea was greeted with
considerable enthusiasm by officials OF
the Hudson's Bay Co., for the COM
pany had hopes Of receiving better
treatment from a new government
than it had received from the United
States. The new republic was to con-
sist of 10 states between the con-
tinental divide and the Pacific coast.
In July, 1855, an editorial entitled
"Our Future" appeared in The Stan
dard, a democratic paper published in
Portland, Ore, and in this piece the
writer suggested that the formation of
an independent nation on the Pacific
slope was natural and "in harmony
with the designs Of an all-wise Provi-
dence by whom this natural boundary
was laid down" The natural bOun-
dary' referred to was, Of course, the
continental divide, and that early day
editorial writer could not foreSee the
time when modern transportation IA
cilities would make any mountain
boundary unimportant. The editorial
also pointed out that in a new coun-
try such as the west there were no
old associations or stereotyped habits
to fetter the thoughts Of the people.
Such countries, said the writer should
look to new and energetic governments,
for there was little to be gained by
remaining attached to the American
union. This was high treason but many
in the west agreed
Papers Fight
The editorial In the Portland Stan
dard was denounced by other western
and the Salem Statesman |
revealed the plan at which the Stan |
dard editorial had only limited. Said |
the Statesman, I'VE lay before you, |
in advance of all publicity, a scheme |
which is now advancing under pro
found secrecy among a good number |
of our most respectable and influen- |
tial citizens. We have no time to !
comment, but will give you the plan
as it was given us, without any in
junction of concealment. A new re-
public is to be formed, consisting of /
10 states. The basis is TO be con-
federated government. The Great Pa |
cific railroad Is to be abandoned and ,
every obstacle thrown in the way OF
Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-02
Rn WALTER z. TAYLOR

Imagine the state Of Montana
divided between two nations 50
that Billings, Great Falls and 9TH
er cities east OF the Rockies were
In the United States, while Butte,
hEiss0ula, KaIispelI and other west
ern Montana communities were IN
another republic. IL sounds FAN
tastic now, but such . division
might have come to pass H the
plans Of certain western politicians
Of the last century had reached
fruitiOn.
These men planned to set up a
Pacific Coast republic independent Of
the United States, and the incredible
scheme was not the dream Of some
crackpot theorist for it had the sup
port Of several members Of the United
States congress, state legislators, led
eral judges and many others prom
inent In the public life Of the more
westerly sections Of the nation.
Started Feuds
The plan for the new nation called
for the extension of slavery into the
west and the general eastern boundary
of the new republic was to be the
continental divide. The full account
Of the development of the plot is to
be found in western newspapers OF
the 1866 and 1905. 1t reused a storm
of discussion, brought about bitter po-
htical feuds and ar-lynchings, and
caused men to carry guns TO the polls
In some sections of the west IN the
election of 1860.
In the middle years Of the 10th
century the states and territories OF
the west were a long way from the
seat of the national government, sep
arated from federal authority by a
vast wilderness where the Sioux, the
Cheyenne and other great indian
tribes still held sway. Officials who
carried government authority to this
vast, sparsely settled region had to
travel thousands of miles overland.
Because of their complete geograph-
ical isolation from the federal gov
ernment it was natural that the people
of the west developed a strong feel
ing of independence. The transcon-
tinental railroads had not yet begun
to bind the west and the east togeth-
er. The hackers of the Pacific Coast
republic counted upon these circum-
stances to aid them in getting their
plan across. The plan was supported
largely by western democrats who felt
that eastern money powers had too
much control over the federal govern
ment Of those years.
Relationship Bad
The story of the relationship be-
tween the federal government and the
western territories Is a tale Of con-
tinual friction, especially in Montana
and the other northwestern territories.
The people of the territories were
often hostile to representatives Of the
federal government, and 1t IS true
Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-02

mia met and resolved in favor of Sc
ceSsion and formation OF three re-
publics That would leave the United
States divided into a southern repub-
lie, an eastern republic and the Pa
cific Coast republic The latter was
to be an aristocracy modelled after
the ancient republic of Venice, with
hereditary nobility and limited suf-
frage. Slaves were TO be imported from
Hawaii and the South Seas. The new
nation would be friendly to the South
Montana oil and mining journal., 1940-11-02

its construction. The president, SEN
ators, representatives and cabinet
are all to be chosen by di-
rect vote of the people. The Sandwich
islands (Hawaii) are to be given their
and the United States Is
to be given a friendly goodby."
BY 1860 the planners Of the new
were bold enough to call
and discuss the project. Dur
ing that year senators. representatives
and others from Oregon and Califor-