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PAGE TWO
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THE ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
By L
Large
Several years after the Bureau-
crats took over complete control
of things, three old men sat in a
hidden cellar dive rueing the day
Old Ashack rubbed his lumbagoed
back and sighed through his whis-
kers You know, sometimes I wish
we were back in the era of politic-
ians again ”
Abil«n« Resident, British Native—
WORLD-TRAVELED VETERAN OF DIPLOMATIC
SERVICE PREDICTS U. S. WILL FIGHT HITLER
L. A. Woods Asks
Another Term as
Texas School Chief
veloped and enriched to meet the
needs of all the children, particu-
larly along the lines of developing
citizens for democratic living
"8. A philosophy ol education
best suited to our American form
of government has been developed
through adult educationclasses.
forums, conferences, radio pro-
grams and occupational adjust-
ments."
Lonely Pensioner
FREDERICTON N B (UP) —
New Brunswick’s oldest old-age pen-
Sunday Morning, May 5, 1940 *
sioner, a French-Acadian widow on
lonely Shippegan Island, this month
started her 100th year. Besides
getting the monthly pension check
from the government. Mrs Maria
Savoie has a son and a daughter
who receive similar compensation.
Sundry Morni
NAZ
MAY
Haystack glanced over both shoul-
ders. dropped his voice a few notes
and agreed: ' Yep. I’ve been long-
ing to hear a few more extravagant
political speeches too. But none of
that nowadays. The Bureaucrats
The United States will have to.
go in It cannot stay out. " A G
Wilson, world traveler and for
many years a member of the
British diplomatic service, said in
commenting on the current war
I that rapidly is engulfing most of
Europe
The United States will not let
Hitler win It and Great Britain
are too closely related
“Adolf Hitler cannot be vic-
torious in the present war. It
is impossible, regardless of
what fate befalls England and
France. God will take care of
Hitler. He has persecuted |
have cut it out."
Reddigo nodded sagely, as only
old men can "Uhhuh. And to
think, in those days people called
politicians the lowest form of hu-
manity Gawsh! It would be a
pleasure to see one now."
The trio returned to the time of
their youth, recalling the loud
promises of Texas politicians, back
in the days when it was mans
privilege to talk a lot even if he
said very little.
The 1940‘s were • paradoxical
time." said Haystack. 'The masses
walked along the streets bragging
about the land of democracy and
the democratic form of government
and freedom of speech Then they rte NIGHT
turned around and cussed their TO RU LE BY RIGHT i founded
political office holders the guys The United States is rounded
who were the figureheads ol dem- on the teachings of God Other
ocracy They didn’t recognize those nations of the world, when they
politicians as a vital part of their see what Christianity “III do or
democracy - America will endorse the teach,
"For 20 years.” remarked Ashack.'ing* of God and like America . .
“I’ve been aiming to write a book prosper Man is marching toward north to Ladysmith where he was
on The Fall of Democracy Just the day when God will set us His
aim got around to it." kingdom on earth The United
Yeah?" countered Reddigo, And States and Britain will rule the
why did democracy Al?" world not by the sword but by
You oughta know that. Reddigo right." Wilson added
old boy. You oughta know that Ir Wison is a native of Birming-
was anti-politicism That was ham. England, and was educated
what" in English schools for a position
- Anti-politicism? What’s that? in his nation's diplomatic service
"That is a word of my own coin- A graduate of Rugby, his first ap-
ingpertaining to the public senti-ointment was to Malta, headquar-
ment of the 1940‘s against politics, ters of the British Mediterranean
You see, people got fed up on poll- squadron
tical methods They started cussing Mere mention of the Mediterran-
their office holders because said ean brought from the former world
office holders were not perfect . wanderer an opinion that England
A common saying in those days will be prepared for any eventu-
was John Jones is too honest to in the Mediterranean “Should
make a politician.’ Get that Jones aty oT lead Italy into war on
is sob honest for polities. Then the Musson s side Britain will im-
ide. prevailed that all politics was Getints Sorrle up the Italian
dirty Then they decided not to med The British government’s
have anything to do with politics Reemriintar net is its strong-
anyway And.when they quit having Mediterrane in. net that has been
any dealings with politics, they est-action £ coast or Nor-
thereby quit, paying any attention operating 30 S old ships
to their government And presto the way consists, mostly of 9 .
Bureaucrats took over.” few being of the latest and more
effective type
“Chamberlain and Britain
didn't want war England
alone, not including Scotland.
Christians of his own nation
and God, in His own way, will
take care of Mr. Hitler," Wil-
son said.
The world traveler has lectured
throughout the United States and
is a man who visions the destiny
of the nations in the immediate
future according to Old Testament
prophecy. America is destined to
stand out as the great apostle to
all the nations of the world. " Wil-
son said when interviewed at his
home 630 Cypress street
hoto by Thurman
A. G. WILSON
they may become their slaves.
“Again north to Khartuum, Egypt,
with headquarters at Khartuum. I
was assigned for duty and given a
great territory in which to work.
This comprised Upper Egypt—Ug-
anda. British Somaliland Aden, the
Aden protectorate Persia and Ara-
bia
“After many exciting experiences
I was finally allowed to go to
England My next appointment
was South America with Montevi-
deo, capital of Uraguay, as head-
quarters I had the pleasure of
visiting Brazil Uraguay, Argentine,
Chile, Peru, Bolivia, and Panama
After seven and a half years in
the South Americas, I returned to
England I was caught in Norway
in 1914 when England declared war
on Germany. I had always worked,
loyally for the interests of the
mighty British empire upon which
the sun never sets.
FOUND PEACE HERE
AUSTIN. May ♦—L A Woods
state superintendent of public in-
struction today announced he is a
candidate for re-election
Woods lists the following items
that he classified as accomplish-
ments of his administration:
"1. Per capita apportionment has
been increased from *16 to $22. an
increase of 37 1-3 percent
“2. Equality of educational op-
portunity has been extended
But after all my travels and ex-
periences I now longed for a life
of peace and happiness. Coming to
, I
Joining Lord Kitchner at Dongola. America, I found that for which
he went with the British expedi- had long sought 2_ E
had long sought
I saw what a
tion Ondurman and was present
wonderful country the United
at the fall of that city (opposite | States was and determined to stay.
Khartoun) and the capture of Os- I took out my first papers and fi-
man Dignah Leaving Egypt his nally became a citizen by natural-
next appointment was South Af-ization.
rica
Landing at Durban, he was sent
instrumental with others in form-
ing the Ladysmith Brigade, which
consisted of the celebrated cavalry
regiment—the Fifth Royal Lanc-
ers—. the 13 67 and 69 field bat-
teries of artillery' and the Royal
British Rifles, an Infantry regi-
men:
Things were going fine. Wilson
said when Paul Kruger president
of the Transvaal, declared war
upon Great Britain Wilson re-
mained on active service from Oct.
9 1899, through 1900 1901 and 1902
and was present at the battle of
Elandslaagte Oct. 21. 1899. This
engagement lasted through Bat-
urday, Sunday and until early
Monday morning
Retiring upon Ladysmith where
we arrived Nov 2, 1899. we learned
Wilson made nine consecutive
trips around the world and, 'I
have been in every port that a ship
could poke its nose in," he said.
IN NORWAY IN 1914
He was stranded at Narvik Nor-
way, a great iron ore export city.
In 1914 when England declared
war on Germany. He made his
way to the United States aboard a
Norwegian ship and has never re-
turned to his native land. Wilson
came here last October from Colo-
rado—and until May 1 was con-
nected with the Grace hotel His
plans for the future are uncertain,
other than that he will take life
easy at his home here He hopes
he is through trekking to all parts
of the globe
He married the former Mrs C
H Allen here last Dec 17.
People wouldn't believe me.
were I to tell them he said when
that the Boers under General
Pretorius had Ladysmith surround- asked to relate some of his most
and Refreshing as an
‘d Night-All Summer Long
"Sounds about right,” said Hay-
stack.
At that moment a burly figure
burst into the room exhibiting the
badge of the Bureau for Investiga-
ed. Here we remained until re-
lieved by Lord Dundonald on Feb
28. 1900 Upon being relieved.
Wilson was assigned to duties un-
der Sir George White, General
Bulwer and the late Lord Roberts
After the armistice was signed.
I was sent to equatorial Africa
thrilling experiences
“However, I thought my number
was up once-during the Boer war
I was with the Intelligence de-
partment of our service and had
been sent behind the enemy’s lines
to cut communication lines. I
tion of Anti-Government Senti-
menu "You guys are under ar-
rest," he roared "I had my ear to
the keyhole and heard you birds
talking about politics. And you
should know by now that the Bu-
reau of Mental Regimentation had
banned all talk of politics.”
Wales and Ireland, lost more
than 1,000,000 men in the last
war. Reluctance to again send
the flower of her manhood in-
to battle, led to the Munich
appeasement policy, which
many since have condemned."
Wilson said
After two years at Malta, Wil-
And away they marched to the son was sent to India where he
execution chamber. Ashack grumb- remained ten years
ling, longing for one of those cock- Ir. India he saw active service
eyed complicated, tangled court twice first at Darghai and again
trials held back during the days of at Waziristan Both engagements
were against the terrible Afridi of
politicians; Haystack griping be-
cause a man could no longer shoot
off his mouth in truth or tr. falsity
and get by with it: and Reddigo
merely rueing the day
—RAY DAVIDSON
Move to Revive
Hatch Bill Past
Half Way Mark
WASHINGTON May 4.-UP -
Supporters of the Hatch clear,
politics bill neared the half-way
mark today in their effort to bring
the measure to the floor from its
pigeonhole in the house judiciary
committee
When the house adjourned yes-
terday. a total of 103 members had
signed the discharge petition filed
by Rep John J. Dempsey D N M
A majority of the house member-
traveled at night and stayed under
cover during the day but early one
A. WOODS
through an equalization fund,
which has increased 172 percent.
"3 Training in an accredited
high school has been made avail-
able to even- boy and girl through
the payment of tuition and trans-
porta tion
"4 Vocational training has more
than doubled: a program for the
underprivileged and handicapped
has been developed; and a plan of
occupational—adjustment has been
initiated
"5 A more professional, more ef-
ficient and more economical plan
of supervision has been created
through the district deputy system,
which has brought the state - de-
partment of education closer to the
people
"6 increase in financial stability:
has been secured by insisting upon,
an accurate scholastic census, a
more careful attention to correct
budgetary procedure by all school
authorities, and a wiser and more
prudent expenditure of school
funds
"7. The curriculum has been re-
vised and is continuously being de-
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The factual
from less than fo
German fighting
grimly clear in a
ing defeat for Fr
but it still could
•' victory for Germ
%
The Allies wer
from the clutch
vader. They fled
of the high coir
tection of the vei
sought to rescue
ently abandoned
It must cause
ment in Berlin t
ish soldier-hero
.general who stag
treat from Tron
mum losses. It
worse.
That is about
ish public opinio
a grin-and-take-
leaders, yet can
paced weeks in
clearly does not
Leaving aside
Trondheim episc
ship of Prime
lain of England
naud of France,
able consequence
been set in train
in Norway. The
Allied-German w
to southeastern
. Mediterranean.
Rome and N
pivots on whic
. He's 67 T<
OLSEN
AT HSU
During my stay in this part of
Africa I had many startling ad- Saturday morning I waited too long
ventures involving natives and to go into hiding Suddenly I was
wild animals 1 completed my surrounded by seven husky war-
| journey in Africa bv making a trip | riors, all heavily armed with rilles
from Mombassi on the east coast and bayonets. They held me at
to Sierra Leone on the west coast, bayonet point for about 40 minutes.
The journey occupied our time for | finally deciding not to kill me In-
two years and ten months It was | stead they took me prisoner and I
during this journey across Africa was brought before Jan Smuts, fa-
that be brought from the jungle mous Boer general, who after 18
' days released me,” Wilson said
fastness the pygmy people
“I believe 1 am correct when
Afghanistan
Wilson had the pleasure of visit-
ing Burma and Thibet, two of
Indies most interesting cities.
Traveling through the celebrated
Kyber pass he entered Thibet and
visited the sacred city of Lhassa.
TO EGYPT
Leaving India he was sent to
Egypt and was attached to the
staff of the late Lord Kitchner.
1 say that we were the first
expedition on record to bring
these little people out of their
jungle home into civilization.
These little folk have not vil-
lages like their larger brothers,
they stay where they are when
the sun sets, bunching the tall
grass together to make a
dwelling place for the night
They are a very timid people
and delight in being captured
by the larger negroes so that
"Sure, I have had many close
calls in encounters with crocodiles,
giant boa constrictors and other
beasts that prowl in the wilds of
India, equatorial Africa and other
continents where I have traveled."
he added
Wilson also is a pyramidologist.
an authority on ancient Egypt and
is a poet His lectures, in addition
to those on world prophecy of the
Old Testament, are on India, the
Egyptian pyramids and Egypt It-
self
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Wife's 'Right' to
Search Hubby's
Pockets Upheld
Culberson Opens
Rail Board Race
HILLSBORO May 4—PP—Olin
PILES may
cause FISTULA
One of the tragic results of neg-
lected Piles frequently is Fistula,
WALTHAM Mass May 4—(UP) 1
—District Judge P S Cunniff ruled
today that "It has been a wife's,
privilege since the beginning of
time to search her husband’s pock-
ets
Mrs Mary Reynolds, 43, had tes-
tified under cross-examination that,
she "went through" the pockets of
her husband Walter, 46, whom she
ship, or 217, is necessary .
Since signatures may be signed
only while the house is in session
no addition will be possible before
Monday when the chamber next charged with non-support She was
convenes
"Ths is a very unusual show-
ing." Dempsey said. "I don't re-
call that the veterans’ petition
got that many signatures the
first day it was filed
Dr Julius Ols
member at Ha
versity, is 67 ye
the anniversary
some early day
when Dr. Olsen
Simmons college
university.
The revered
arts at Hardi
here in 1902
and return to
has remained
become one ol
best known e<
and a most I
boo ter. He is
way, Kans.
On Saturda
messages were 1
the Olsen home
. campus. Dr. Ols
since last Nover
ering. He was r
the campus fc
services on Apr:
On that day
ovation as he a:
sophomore stud
Olsen’s achiever
him with flower
dean "for enric
• and for teachin
and to aspire 1
ments in the file
SCHOOL’S FAN
From Yale. I
• Abilene in Sept
ing on the T-I
Windsor, now I
the night. Next
ed of the desk
Simmons college
I have never he
clerk.
: Continuing hi
,. tive Abilenian i
miles north of
and trap from
at Second and
arrived educate
campus, there 1
Cooper and begi
Dr. Cooper, t
years as preside
Kimbrough, and
others began a
* the educational
school.
We did no
graduate in I
in 1907, we had
* gart. We held
the theater. In
we had nelthe
tricity.
"Water was ca
P the girls’ hall.
1903. Anna Ha
water was carri
year we owned
for the presiden
girls of the hall
"In 1911. whe
Texas were class
recognized by th
of education as i
- "In 1927, Simr
Into the South
Colleges and sect
then we really
reminisced the
SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship h
foremost with 1
ganized the HSU
est student org
campus today
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self poisoning Thousands could
the town declared save themselvevs from humiliation
Culberson, candidate for the Texas
railroad commission, came home"
granted $18 weekly for support of
' herself and four of their six chil-
dren
Glider Contest Set
He referred to the discharge . - -L. A
petition filed by Rep John E Ran- At Z This Afternoon
kin D. Miss., to bring out a bill
providing pensions for widows and Second in a series sponsored by
dependents of all World war vet- J E Smith, president of the Abi-
erans Rankin’s petition hasleie Model club, will be held for
achieved the necessary 218 names tow- line glider model airplanes at
and it becomes eligible for con-the old polo practice grounds on
sideration or. May 13
Sen. Gerald P. Nye, R., N. D.,
commented that the house
Hatch art situation was “quite
unbelievable." He said that
the house “must vote on this
very important legislation" and
expressed the belief that the
senate should remain in session
I South 16th this afternoon beginning
at 2
The contests were scheduled to
be held two weeks apart for 13
| weeks, but the first contest was
| postponed for a week and was held
| only last. Bunday It was for rub-
ber powered models
until the house acts. —
Dempsey said that the number
of members of the judiciary com-
mittee who claimed to have voted |
to bring the bill to the floor was |
increasing. The secret vote taken
Tuesday to table the measure was |
reported by members to have been i
14 to 10.
Members voted under the extra-
ordinary procedure of putting a
“yes" or "no" bellot in a hat as it
was passed around the committee
table Dempsey said 16 members
of the committee had told him
they understood they were, voting
in favor of the bill. ..
"Due to the confusion on this
point,” he said "I do hope the ।
judiciary committee will reconsid-
er its vote in view of the situation
I dent see how It can do anything
else.”
The committee is scheduled to
hold Rs next regular meeting on
Tuesday.
THE .
CITIZENS
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BANK
to Hillsboro today
campaign and
to open
his
Culberson Day.".
The former Hill county judge
spoke on the courthouse lawn, lev-
eling his guns gainst "pension bait-
ers to gain votes.
He characterized as "hypocrites"
those attempting to lead people to
believe the railroad commission
could assume legislative functions
over pension laws and payments.
And safety ballyhoo purveyers,” he
said, are 'not worthy of public
hire "
Culberson emphasized his "con-
sumer candidacy" with a pledge to
fight for lower gas utility rates
He said he would talk gas rates’*
in every town he visited until it
, became a household word
Other speakers included Dr. T.
J Harrington. Mayor 8 L Robert- |
son, Mrs W E Jackson, W C.
Morrow, and Clyde Tomlinson.
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