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Evening star., 1946-09-08
Inventors Involved
In Patent Litigation

Ablest among the early inventors
in the field Of mechanical sewing
was Allen B. Wilson Of Adrian,
Mich. Far removed from any con-
facts with the New England invent
ors, without having seen a sewing
machine or without any knowledge
of Howe's work, he completed a
practical machine in 1849. Instead
of using a shuttle pointed at one
end and moving back and forth in
a straight line, he made a shuttle
pointed at both ends which moved
in curved path, forming stitch
at each forward and backward
stroke.
Wilson won his second patent In
August. 1851, and introduced the
Evening star., 1946-09-08

French Follies and Other Follies,
by Francis Steegmuller. Reynal &
Hitchcock A collection of sketches
hitherto published in the New
Yorker.
Seeing Things, by John Mason
Brown. (Whittlesey HouseD A COL
lection Of Mr.. Browns Saturday Re-
view columns.
Evening star., 1946-09-08

rotary hook, an ingenious substltut
for the shuttle. His third patent, tbs
stationary circular disk bobbin, came
the next year and in 1854 he patent
ed the universally used 4-motion
feed. BY this time the Wheeler, Will
son & Co. factory was turning out
many machines and became involved
in the series of cross patent suits in
which all the major inventors were
engaged.
A Virginian, James Edward Allen
Gibbs, also contributed to mechan-
ical sewing. While on visit to his
father in Hookbridge County, Va,
he happened into a tailor'S shop
where there was Singer machine
working on the shuttle principle. I'M
pressed with the ability of the ma
chine, he, however, thought it too
heavy, complicated and cumbersome
and that the price was exorbitant.
Also a poor man, he worked odd
hours and developed the first prac-
ticsl single chain-stitch sewer. He
took his machine to Philadelphia
and interested James Wilcox, a
model builder, in it. After some mi
nor patents were taken out Gibbs
received the most important one in
June. 1857 This association with
Wilcox led to the formation of the
Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine
Co., which also played its part In the
patent litigation struggle.
The story is not complete without
the name of William o. Grover. a
Boston tailor. who devised a double
locked chain-stitch machine and was
granted a patent in February, 1851.
A company was formed and there
after reorganized under the name
Of Grover & Baker Sewing Machine
Co., the principals being, beside
Grover, William E. Baker, another
tailor; Jacob Weatherill, mechanic,
and Orlando B. Potter, lawyer. This
company built in Boston a most
complete factory for the production
Of machines.
Evening star., 1946-09-08

literature extant regarding the lay
ing of this stone, and the historians
have to rely considerably upon .
thoughtful writer who happened to
be present and contributed to q
Philadelphia paper a brief account,
a part of which follows:
Alexandria, April 21, 1791.
'On Friday, the 18th instant, the
Hon. Daniel Carroll and Hon. David
Steuart arrived in this town to
superintend the fixing OF the first
cornerstone of the Federal District.
"The Mayor and commonalty, to-
gether with the members of the
different lodges of the town, at 8
o'clock, waited on the commissioners
at Mr.. Wise's. where they dined,
and, after drinking a glass of wine
to the following sentiment, viz:
May the stone which we are
about to place in the ground remain
an immovable monument of the wis
dom and unanimity of North Amer
ica,' the company proceeded to Jones
Point in the following order:
First. The town sergeant.
Second. Hon. Daniel Carroll ana
the Mayor.
Third. Mr.. Elliott and the re-
corder.
Fourth. Such of the Common
Council and aldermen as were not
Freemasons.
Fifth. Strangers.
Sixth. The master of Lodge No.
%, with DR.. David Steuart on his
right and the Rev. James Muir on
his left, followed by the rest of the
fraternity, in their usual form of
procession.
Lastly. The citizens, two by two.
Evening star., 1946-09-08
Again Proving That Salem Has Place
Of Permonence in American Literature
THE SALEM FRIGATE
antngs. doubleday g. Co.; So
Reviewed by NELSON R. BURR
Library of Conoress Stnf

Here is Salem in the bold DAYS
between the war of '98 with France
and the War Of 1912. Not the
Salem of Hawthorne, when steam
Evening star., 1946-09-08

(See ALEXANDRIA, Page C-5.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-07
tl l tSAIl
Returns to California.

Il pays 10 advertise the want ad
Way,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-07
Mr.. Hicks Tells Jr. Women
Security Council U.MO. Key

At the February meeting of the
Junior Woman's Club held last night
at the Henderson high school cafe
terra, Jasper b. Hicks, guest speak
or. stated that the key to the sue
cess uf the United Nations Organlza-
ton was the Security Council. TINS
council, he said. was composed of
five permanent members. Great BIZ
tain, United States, France, Russia
and China, and six other member
representatives. 1t is here that the
nations ali their disputes and 1t IS
here also that power is embodied To
use force if necessary to keep world
order and peace.
hir. Hicks traced briefly the for
nation Of tho United Nation; Or
|ganizati'n and outlined the eight
1oH!, -ot thu original charter. tie
listed the vital parts of the organl-
I&urn: l.. General assembly. formed
/ III ~ nations; >, security coun-
ii, 3. economies and social security
council, by winch nations are aSStr-
cd Ct lair trade. freedom of the hI&h
a AM abundance of raw mater
'a'5; /, judicial council. which de-
tcimincS the violations of interna-
nonal law; and 5, secretary OF the
organization.
Miss Dorothy NcDulfic, program
chairman. introduced Nh. Hicks to
thc club members. The president.
Miss Elizabeth jenkins, presided al
die meeting, which vas opened with
The Junior pledge.
Following Mr.. Hicks talk, Mr5.
w. J. Powell gave state cluo ncW5.
She told of the hospital bookmobll.'
dat tn Greensboro Junior club va
~pCn.JlinG.
Uurne the business session, tn
soi! was called and the secretary
cad the minutes. The treasurer an
chairman Of committees gave then
reports.
It vas announced that the clut
m,mocrs sold ~S5,58l.25 during tn
.ictoty War Loan drive. Mcmoer-
40 save a lace amount Of cloth
.n3 for the old clothes drive, ii va.
reported. The president, Miss Jen.
EIns. stated that a birthday remem.
DranCe had been sent to a l+-lea.
cid Vance county boy in a State Q
regional institute.
Club members decided II NEE
with the Woman's Club in tnci
March meeting, which will be a for
nal dinner at West End Counlr.
Club, and which will BE- attended D.
Mrs. B. B. Everitt, president Of tn
18th district, and possibly othe. clu.
officials.
Plans wcre discussed for a scrip
dance 10 be sponsored by the clu.
at an early date. a committee Wa
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-07
DISCHARGED
PAUL f. BLAKE.

Cpl. Paul f. Blake, husband o!
Mrs. Carolyn Blake, of 9o6 Nlchola
street, Henderson, has received M
honorable discharge from the Army
at Moore General Hospital IN Swan
nanOa.
He entered the service January
&c, 1913, at Fort Bragg, and service
N the Pacific theater with the sigma
Corps attached to the Seventh An
force. He participated / n the battles
of Angaur and Palau Island, ana
wears the Aslatic Pacific theater ND
bon with two battle stars, the Am
erican theater ribbon, and the We
tory ribbon.
As a civilian he was employed by
the Carolina Telephone and Iele-
graph Company. He attended Walk
Forest college.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-07
Firemen Receive
Two Calls Within
Fifteen Minutes

Fircmcn jumped of n truck and
onto another yesterday, when re
turning from II fire they received
a call to another within Is minutes.
First call came at l.2G o'clock %
an automobile, belonging to john
Rogers. on Breckenridge street. y
short circuit under the dashboard
caused the wiring to ignite, but lit
tie damage was reported by Fire
Chief Cooper Ellis.
Electric wires at the church OF
IehoVah'S Witnesses, on Montgom-
,ry street. caught fire at 4.35 o'clock,
but no damage was reported.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-07
JASPER HICKS ON
A COMMITTEE

Governor Cherry has appointed
Jasper h. Hicks, of Henderson, a
mcmbCr of d fact-findin2 commit
toe of Al members to study planT
for possible statewide consolidation
Of financing for nation, STATE ann
local s0cia! agencies. Former Gov
ornor j. c. b. Ehringhaus was nam
ed as chairman, and Ex-Governor J.
NJ. Brouehton is also a member Of
,hc committee. Mr.. Hicks is district
governor of Carolinas klWanis.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-07
CHESTER K. CONWAY.

Chester Il. Conway, fireman first
class. L. S. Naval Reserve, who en-
tered the navy June Is, l943, has
been discharged from service at the
naval separation center, Charleston,
S. c. Conway. who served overseas
seven months, is the sOn of Andre"
W. Conway of Henderson Route 5.
The DISCHARGED veteran is entitled
t. wear the American theater rib
bon, the Philippines liberation rib
bon. the Asiatic-Patific ribbon n
the World War Two Victory Medal,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-07
WITH THE COLORS
Served Aboard LcnOir.

Willie Rich, chief Watcrtcnder In
he U. S. Navy, served aboard the
attack transport U. S. S. Lemon dur
inc her war + The craft, nam
ed after Lenoir county, North Car
DINA. saw action in the Okinawa
campaign and made two trips to
Japan with occupation forces and
supplies.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-07
Methodist Choir Practice.

The Young Peoples choir Of the
FIRST Methodist church viii meet al
us o'clock tonight, it was announce
ed today. The senior choir Will meet
at eight o'clock.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-07
Society News
BIRD UPON THE BOuGH.

The bird upon the bough
Bare of blossom now
Sings a trCmulous song
Neither loud nor long:
All summer, IN Il note,
Issues from It's throat
And all along the Dough
Beauty blossoms now.
Harry Elmore Hurd.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-02-07
\. {. Symphony
Orchestra Agent
70 Speak Friday

Robert T.. Hunter. of Chapel Hill.
representative Of the North Carolina
S1mphony Orchestra, Will. talk to
music lovers of Henderson Friday
evening at g o'clock at the Episcopal
rarlsh house. Mr.. Hunter viii dis
.U,s the history Of the orchestra and
rs future plans. An effort is BENZ
made to widen the sphere of in
ilucucc of the orchestra and ac-
Quaint the general public with tho
work of the orchestra.
DR.. Benjamin Swain is conducto.
of the orchestra which has already
received statewide recognition. bat
f has been felt that more cOmmHn-
ftos should be familiar with ths
.~vWphony orchestra. All music 10y
cls and the public are invited to
Lear MI. Hunter.
SOC =. 1890. arrtcSCnn
Returns to California.
Miss Tiny BroadWick has return
eI 10 san Diego. California. after
lending SIX months here with her
aauehtar, Mrs. !. \. PoythrcsS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-09
Home Sweet Home for the Vets

Flv appreciatve of the fact non-veteran IS no ess A.or than veteran nontheess reatlrm our supPol' M the nlea being made the Waterbury Veterans AoWso Towittee and Veterans Administration that local reaCol and landlords create individual priority lists for hosinv needs Any expeditions means ot this sort souu apply only to veterans whose living needs are ulie. If
 While the following may afford only foolish means O. t;no ont our neck it is our opinion drawn from evidence presented by various topical sources that few are the
 Veterans whose living conditions critical as compareu with the number of veterans who find themselves ana ~ families in this category. In many instances It haS pe
 moor nanninp on the part of the civilians of ts war I they find themselves in desperate plight as to Vlng quarters Sch an observation of course does not apply to that minor itv whose hardship results from circumstances over W they have had no control such eviction because ol lords relatives loss of high-paylng jobs resuhg Ill
 +o maintain profitable wartime standards and other
 On the other hand the average veteran in partcudl +he one who was married during his service period ana father of one or more children has had no opporuny to prepare or plan or living facilities hs man nus hnsef penazed because his time occupied In hghVne our countrys enemies In few instances dld ne nave e onnorunity to find any living space which now uuer t law he might still hang onto though notled or pe! ing eviction Instead he is living in cramped quarters "t nws or separated from his wife and loved ones because of nadeouate space even with naws. These men ooous should be given prior consideration. ,
 We feel certain the majority of the realtors ana la lords of Waterbury eager to help the returned sece man. They have been requested to file available quarters
 with the Veterans Advisory Center There the contact may he made with the veteran whose also on file and solution evolved for the individuals problem G oehents and the like are of little to the veteran Ii they are not supplemented by little generosity consderaton anu thoughtfulness the part of all of us Our present pe the fruits of their victory Let us snare some or Ce fruits without delay!!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-09
Views of the Press
A WEEK TO REMEMBER
CThe Philadelphia Dispatch)

(The Philadelphia Dispatch)
 Today the world is face to face with mankinds worst enemy-hate, says the Laymen's National Com mittee, in outlining its program for National Sunday School Week, April to 14 Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Prov. 22.6.
 In seeking the widest possible support for Sunday School Week, the Committee has asked the Pres ident of the United States and the governors of each state to co-op- crate in some appropriate manner. Mayors throughout the country will be asked to pay tribute in 15-min- ute radio addresses. One or more feature radio programs participated in by outstanding talent, are con- templated. Chambers of Commerce will be asked to display the Nation al Sunday School Week posters in cities throughout the land. The Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire Girls assist Editors, columnists and commentators aid in the national movement, while many corporations help to create interest through their radio programs. Ministers, fraternal and service organizations and fea- ture writers will seek to popularize this worthy cause and urge parents to encourage their children to att tend Sunday School during Nation al School Week.
 While such an 'occasoin is not a cure-all for current disregard Of Christian principles, by many adults as well as children, it is a step in the direction of tolerance and good will toward all mankind. Never in the history of the world was it so important that every individual ac- cept his responsibility for making the future in which we must live, better instead of worse. Sunday School Week is a place to start.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-09
History of the 'Seawav

The St. Lawrence Seaway project has been the fire 90 long has become almost legendary in nature It has had history of defeats.
 In 1920 following campaign for canalzing the St. Law renee, the state of New York appointed commission to Rtudy the proposal Its report unavorabe In l92l
 the matter before the Senate in the form of treaty but failed of ratification It failed in the Senate again m 1884. proposed agreement the subject between the United States and Canada offered Congress in 1941 was not approved and bill by Senator Aiken of Vermont the seaway suffered similar fate in 1943 At present bill k before Congress introduced by Representative Ptenge
 which would give the President the to make the tenta tive 1941 agreement with Canada effective As far back 1900 the St. Lawrence Seaway under discussion At the turn of the century it viewed ufavOraby by eng neers in report to the 65th Congress.
 The advocates of government-owned power projects Tn She United States seek to promote the St. Lawrence eaway as backdoor entrance their socazed power schemes What weakens the seaway commercial undertaking sup posed to provide cheap shipping that for nearly half the year the St. Lawrence frozen and unusabe for navigation
 Instead of providing employment the seaway would tend 60 reduce 1t on railroads in coal mines and in power indus tries with which government power plants would compete Railroad unions have recognized this fact and oppose such
 monumental experiment at the taxpayers expense at time when taxes breaking the back of every citizen
 Furthermore there Is no excuse for government now going Into competitive commercial activity with its own etzena
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-09
By Peter EdsOn

five days mashing capacity per month Dlstilers are allowed certain attitudes If manufacturer has six stills he may shut down five and operate the sixth continuously, 30 days month.
 The big catch here is that distlling capacity was greatly increased during the war years to make in- custrial alcohol In January. 1s4l 100000 gallons of spirits were distilled and 6OO0OOO gallons were withdrawn from warehouses for sale In January, l946 operating at a rate of only one-third, or 10 days mashing capacity per month, the industry distilled 26OOOOO0 gallons of spirits, and withdrew 16,OOO,OOO gallons for sale
 Present restrictions will cut this production in half, but even So it will consume 2250OOO bushels or grain per month.
 Grains that may be distilIers and brews are limited No wheat or wheat products may be employed for beverage making. Only number four grade or poorer quality corn may be used. Oats and barley may be employed up to quota restrictions but only per cent of the grain used may be rye. Some low grade rice gris are being used by brewers No grain at all may be employed for making inoustrlal alco- hol
 UNRRA the total amount of grains used by U. S. brewers and distillers measures large Tn pushes 2SOOOOOOO was the 1945 total-it represents only per cent of the total U. S. grain crop or oOOONOv'- bushels And in their own defense. brewers and dis tilers say that the dry grain left alter tne mAsn has been made and the beer drawn on IS nyeSteck food just as nutritious, pound for pound as s tne original grain.
 Charges that brewers and distillers are paylng no attention to any of tile restrictions now mpoaeu on them are denied by the Department or Agrcultue Compliance with orders B enforced by the Tfeaslnys Alcohol Tax Unit which gauges aI stih ana pEe" runs.
 At the end Of January distlllerS had soOgVOgyO gallons Of spirits In stock About z pes ssns z. 'u VIII be lost through corporation ana eakase in aging At the present rate or withdtaWals snM .MoA Iart n uannths although toward the nnhn eome o1 it would be pretty raw stun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-09
Good News for the Mailman

Today the Senate scheduled to review the merits or the request of the nations mailman that annual pay boost granted these familiar public servants m pue WHO the leather sack containing happiness sadness trag edy fortune and love- The request is for $500 annual ante
 with any raise retroactive to January The bill scheoueo t out of committee today for presentation on the floor said to provide $400 annual increase with no retro active clause This is at least decent compromise ahough one wonders why has been deemed necessary to cop mise decent request.
 The mailman-the who rings the doorbel ot your Waterbury home-s of the lowest and poorest pad o federal employees He has had pay raise in almost quarter of century His request now is made without the spur of union bargaining and without challenge to manage simply matter of seeking adjustment of imbaance that has existed too long,
 We first supported this bill year ago, and on occasions since while has been passing through the various stages of procedura development We heartily continue that sup port These faithful public servants whose eth- cency of service often taken for granted by all o us We hope favorable action for this bill by the Senate will De
 dispatched with the prompt consideration given by its bene fciaries to special delivery letter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-09
By ThomaS Stokes

ton, now being drafted in the House gets over to the Senate.
 A closer examination may dispel lots of money.
 The "smaM farmer" for whom the cotton Sem atOrs beat their breasts is going to get little, any thing out of this speculation The cotton largely is out of his hands. If the boom goes unchecked and ends in bust, 1t we'll might If stable conditions are not maintained as proposed by OPA, he then is out of luck. That happened after World War l. As it is the cotton farmer is threatened by rayon and nylon competition and has been protected by export subsidies.
 Prominent in all this is Senator Thomas (D, Okla) who got so aroused over the Bowes effort to get higher margins future cotton by negotia- ton that he wired cotton exchanges to pay no att tenton to OPA-rather unusual procedure He cop pered this by threatening to stop imposition of higher margins by act of congress.
 The Oklahoma Senator has long been one of the acknowledged imitation leaders in congress. Ills success with silver may be recalled That was in early new deal days He supported by speculative groups.
 At that time Secretary MOrgenthau instituted an investigation of silver speculation An investigation of who and what is behind this present cotton specu lation would be timely, and is due the hapless con- sumer who pays.
 The pious mouthings by many Southern Con- gressmen behalf of the cotton farmer get a little wearing, particularly when so many Of these same members resist measures to improve his basic con- dtion, among them the elimination of tenancy which is still widespread The influence of the Cotton Tex tile Industry and of allied financial interests still weighs much more in politics than does that of the small farmer and the worker.
 It is time to stop taking the farmer for ride, for he so often gets thrown on the first curve
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-09

resolution has been introduced by Republican George D. Aiken of Vermont who says that, though he isn't be unwise - drinking man himself. he thinks prohibition would
 At it's closing session in Atlantic City, the UNRRA. Council passed a resolution recommend- ing that all countries curtail drasticay the use or grain for beverages and non-food products British Food Minister Noel Baker announced that the United Kingdom had already completely stopped the making of Scotch whiskey. The emergency is that serious
 In the United States, brewers and distillers were cut back all through the war, and they are sl oper" atng under Department of Agriculture orders which limit their production
 Brewers may now use enly 70 per cent of the amount of gfain they used last year, and they nave on hand only lo par cent of the grain they used in lclb Tn other words. tw0-month inventory IS tne limit Currently brewers are using about A0oo'00O bushels of grain month.
 pisters are nit harder For the next three months they have been ordered to operate as only
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-09

his family, in figuring parity prices schedules. Paul Porter OPA head, was estimated this would add $4 billion to the food budget of the American people
 If this amendment sticks in the House, which twice has passed the Pace bill, that would kill oil the Minimum wage Bill designed to help low-paid industrial and white-collar workers. President Tru- man has served notice of veto if the Farm Labor amendment is included That, of course, would suit
 many of it's sponsors who used this strategy to de- feat the minimum wage bill on behalf of interests back home, particularly in the South
 Another danger point is the speculation which driving up the price of cotton without basis in the suppy-and- demand situation. After fruitess nego- tiations with cotton exchange heads for voluntary action Chester Bowles, Stabization Director, has ing to check speculators and prevent further in- crease in textile prices.
 This provoked loud Squawk, in the name of the farmer from the cotton bloc and angry threats to take care of OPA" when the bill for it's continual