The Carolina Watchman |rx _A NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE UPBUILDING OF ROWAN COUNTY FOUNDED 1832—104TH YEAR SALISBURY, N. C., FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 24, 1936 " VOL. 104 NO. 52 PRICE 2 CENTS p 1 1 ■" ' 1 •' - ^3 RUTH . . . bride I doubt if there is anybody who knows William Jennings Bryan’s daughter Ruth who does not ad mire her. I have known her for years. She was a little girl of ten when I first knew her father and mother. It is difficult to determine whether to admire most her mag netic personality which she in herited from her famous father, or her unquestionably high intellectual qualitiies. I am glad that she will not have to give up her American citizenship by reason of her mar riage the other day to Captain Boe rge Rohde of Denmark, a member of King Christian’s personal staff. Ruth led the fight in Congress for the law which permits American women to remain American citizens even though married to foreigners. (Her former husband, the late Cap tain Reginald Owen, was an Eng lishman, and for a time she was a British subject because she was his wife. I am sure that everybody agrees with me in wishing happiness to the American Minister to Denmark in her married life. SAM . . . officiated I went to Sam Shoemaker’s church in New York the day after he had conducted the marriage cere mony, for Ruth Bryan at Hdye Park. We talked about the wed ding. "It was hot enough to roast a goose in that church,” Sam Shoe maker said, "but isn’t Ruth a grand person? I liked the bridegrqom, too.” Sam Shoemaker is rector of Cal vary Episcopal Church in New York, which is the American head quarters of the Oxford to suggest now goes to New York would be inter ested to drop in at Calvary any Sunday evening, when there is always an Oxford Group meeting. It seems to me like the livest reli gious movement of our time. "BILL . . . will make good Exerybody who knows him well calls him "Bill.” I’m speaking of Williams Phillips, the new Ameri can Ambassador to Italy. Bill Phillips is one of the finest examples of "career men” in the service of the United States. He doesn’t have to work for a living, but went into Government service as a patriotic duty, and found that he had a talent for diplomacy. I first knew him when he was Assis tant Secretary of State during the World War. Before that he had been in the foreign service, in Eng land and China. Since then he has been U. S. Minister to the Nether lands, to Belgium and to Canada, and Undersecretary of State. He’s stepping now into one of the most touchy and difficult dip lomatic posts in the world. But his friends who call him "Bill” know that he’ll make good.J U. S. WARSHIPS ORDERED TO SPAIN Will Evacuate Americans To Safety /? It Is Ne/ssary ■■*&>-/ _____ ■"’"t* Repc / Bloody Battle Wagvd in Front Of Consulate Precautionary Measure Government Claims Suc cesses Against Rebels In Several Import ant Cities. Washington.—Anxious for the safety of 1,582 Americans in bloody Spain, the United States government Tuesday night direct ed two warships to move imme diately into Spanish waters to eva cuate this country’s citizens if nec essary. The action was decided upon by Secretary Hull after a lengthy con ference with Admiral William H. Standley, acting Secretary of the Navy, who issued orders diverting the two ships. * iney are tbe battleship Okla homa, now at Cherbourg, France, as a unit in the midshipmen's train ing squadron, and the U. S. S. . Quincy, the navy’s newest 10,000 l°°4rui*E’ a st>a1*Howc " ~a->y»-me»juxes 'w’ere decided upon despite diplomatic re ports pouring in upon the State department which carried no word of injury to Americans during the recent days of strife. The same reports, however, told of a bloody battle Monday between government and rebel forces in front of the American consulate at Kgo; of the 'hoisting of American flags over United States buildings in Madrid as a safety measure; and of British war vessels standing by at two Spanish ports to aid British and American nationals if neces sary. It was noted also that some towns at which Americans are re siding had not yet been heard from in diplomatic dispatches. The State department’s announ cement of the dispatch of the war vessels said: "All reports from the embassy and from consular officers in Spain indicate that American citizens in that country are safe.” U. S. Revenue Highest Since 1921 $3,520,000,000 Taken In Taxes Last Fiscal Year All Categories of Taxa tion Show Increases, But Biggest Gain Is In Incomes. Washington.—A comparison of treasury records revealed that gov ernment revenue for the fiscal year just dosed were the largest for any year since 1921. At thse same time, a breakdown of receipts for the year showed the income tax trending back to ward its once dominant position as the source of most of the govern ment’s income. Total Federal revenues from all taxation sources were $3,520,000, 000 for the fiscal year. Not since 1921, when they totalled $4,595, 000,000 have they been higher. For that 15-year period, moreover, 1935 was second highest, with re venue totaling $3,299,000,000. In 1929, income tax receipts provided 79.4 per cent of the gov ernment’s revenues. The next year the ratio dropped to 78.5, then to 76.6 in 1932 it fell to 67.7 per *at; in 1933 to 46 per cent and n 1934 it reached a bottom of 0.4 oer act. 1 qnj" - . « > , : I V Ji luCn K K31*CCu UpWSrfl OOC'&'f lore. The fiscal year 1955 saw it * ise to 33.5 per cent, and that trend was continued by the figures for :he fiscal year just closed which placed the percentage at 40.5. Two reasons were assigned for the depression years’ drop in that percentage. The obvious one of rapidly shrinking incomes, and a second in the fact that to make up for this loss in revenues, numerous excise taxes were imposed, together with repeal and taxes on liquor. As compared with 1935, all cate gories of taxation, income, liquor taxes and miscellaneous taxes showed increases, but the biggest gain was in income taxes. They jumped $322,000,000 from $1, 105,000,000 to $1,427,000,000, liquor taxes gained $94,000,000 from $411,000,000 to $505,000, 000 and miscellaneous taxes rose $259,000,000 from $1,256,000, 000 to $1,515,000,000. For the fact that 1936 produced a 15 -year record in government receipts, several causes were given notably the fact that an increasing national income has encountered tax rates at levels seldom ap proached within that period and that more items and activities are subject to taxation at any time in those years. Laurinburg Negro Foots Bills For three ‘Wives’ Laurinburg.—They did not know whether it was bonus money or not. But, according to a local merch ant, a negro woman entered the store and selected a dress. “Put it away,” she said, "and my husband will come for it and pay.” Later the same day another ne gro woman came in and selected a dress. "Put it away,” she said. "My husband will come for it and pay.” Later the same day still another negro woman bargained for a dress with the same "put it away, my husband will come and pay,” in structions. Later the same day a negro man appeared, paid for all three dresses and went his way—with all three bundles. Surry County farmers are inter ested in breeding their own work stock, and have been looking for a good jack to be purchased cooper atively. Faces Radio Libel (above), radio commentator, has been named by Governor Hoffman in a $100,000 libel suit, alleging that on April 1st, Mr Carter said “Gov. Hoffman knew of the "Wen del kidnapping” which was in volved in the Hauptmann execu tion. • Buy In "Greater Salisbury”. | Ruth Bryan Owen Weds Capt. Boerge Rhode HYDE PARK, N. Y. . • . With President and Mrs. Roosevelt as gnests, Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen. U S. Minister to Denmark and daugh ter of the late Wm. Jennings Bryan, was married here to Captain Boerge Rhode, of the Royal Life Guards of Kirig Christian X of Denmark. Photo shows the bride and groom leaving the church. N. C. Rum Shops Report $2,745,024 Gross Sales Raleigh.—Total gross sales of liqtior stores in 18 North Carolina tovnties aggregated $2,745,024.45 MgMSl'gSMg :>x, the revenue department re ports. The stores were legalized in 17 counties and two townships in Moore county last year. New Hanover county led in gross sales, with $329,644. Greene county reported the least sales, $30,768. Sales reported by the other counties for the period were: Pas quotank, $87,736.63; Carteret, $$3,920.31; Craven, $73,340.52; Onslow, $46,373.68; Pitt, $211, 897.89; Martin, $97,587.40; Beau fort, $106,960.48; Halifax, $238, 484.05; Franklin, $45,569.56; Wil son, $273,912.33; Edgecombe, $279,998.88; Warren, $61,054.20; and Moore, $167,436.65. A decline in revenue during April, May and June was attribut ed to seasonal habits. The total sales prior to March 31 were $2, 066,941, in April they were $266, 997, in May $225,109 and in June $185,975. — 124 Insane Are Confined in N. C. Jails During May Raleigh.—R. Eugene Brown, director of the division of institu tions and corrections, said in his monthly report that 124 insane persons were confined in North Carolina jails during May. The report, covering 75 jails, showed four of the 124 were un der 20 years old. Ninety-five chil dren under 16 years old were con fined in the jails sometime during the month. Thirty-four were white boys, five white girls, 54 negro boys and two negro girls. The State’s $900,000 building program at the State hospitals, Brown said is "progressing rapid ly.” State Fire Body Meets Aug. 10 In Durham Raleigh.—Fire Chief W. E. iHol land announces 1,200 to 1,500 de legates were expected to gather on August 10 to 13 for the annual convention of the North Carolina Fire association. E>r. W. S. Long of Graham is ^president of the association. Unprecedented Flourish Of Buying Reported at High Point Exposition High Point.—After shattering all opening day attendance records Monday, the mid-summer Southern Furniture and Rug market experi enced a flourish of buying such as has never before been witnessed so early in a summer show. More business was done Monday and Tuesday than has ever been done during the first two days 'cf a market here, a survey in the southern Furniture exposition build ing revealed. Exhibitors were especially glee ful over the comparatively large volume of higher-priced merchan dise that is being bought. There is no indication of an unexpected boom in the market, but the sell ing is steady at slightly higher prices caused by increased produc tion costs. Fourteen States were represented by the 520 buyers present. Frick Is Named Division Engineer Of WPA Unit Joe G. Frick, who has been as sociated with WPA here since its inception, has been named division engineer of the organization of this district embracing four counties to succeed H. P. Tsumas who resigned to accept a post with a Statesville engineering firm on July 18. Mr. Frick’s home is in Granite Quarry. $1,000 Cargo Of Liquor Hijacked From Sheriff Morganton.—A liquor cargo seized by Sheriff Fred W. Ross was hi-jacked from his garage while the officer and his family were as leep in their nearby residence. • Watchman Classified Ads are Profit Producers. i To Investigate Rowan Voting Second Hearing of Alleg ed Irregularities Sche duled For Saturday. A second hearing to investigate challenges on absentee voting in Rowan county during the second primary has been called for Satur day at 2 p. m. at the courthouse here by W. C. Coughenour, chair man. of the county board of elec tions, following a letter from the State Board of Elections received by Mr. Coughenour asking that such a hearing be held. "Insofar as I know, the same set of; facts and affidavits will be pre sented as were at the first hearing,” Mr. Coughenour stated. The challenges were by represen tatives of the county McDonald supporters and the board of elec tions failed to uphold any of the challenges. 27,948 Inmates Handled By N. C. Prisons In Year Raleigh.—The State Penal div ision reported it handled 27,948 prisoners last year, a gam of 27$ over the 27,473 handled in 193 v f93J. There were 19,$ 91 admissions, including 6,37$ 30-day prisoners. Releases for various reasons totaled 19,280, compared with 17,320 in 1934-3$. Patrolman R. K. Johnston Resigns Patrolman, R. K. Johnston, city policeman, has resigned his position with the force effective August first to accept an appointment as substitute carrier at the Salisbury postoffice. The appointment follows the en actment of a law by the last dbn gres? which authorized the naming of one regular substitute carrier or clerk for each six or fraction of six regular clerks or carriers. Mr. Johnston has had a good re cord with the police force of this city, discharging his duties faith fully. 1936 Is Rated I 2nd In Toll Of Heat Wavss Chicago.—Even with its total close to 4,600, 1936 ranks second in deaths from excessive heat, statisticians of the National Safety council said. The heaviest loss of life from this source occured during the hot summer of 1911 when 5,016 fata lities were ascribed to heat. During the torrid, dry year of 1934, U. S. census bureau figured the total was 3,250. Laurinburg Area Ships 25 Cars of Watermelons Laurinburg.—Twenty-five cans of watermelons, according to buy ers, moved Monday night, toward northern markets from the terri tory known as the "Laurinburg dis trict,” in the season’s first import ant movement from this part of the State. The melons averaged in weight from 26 to 36 pounds, ranging in price from $150 to rare sales of $225 per car. Troy Attorney Named Judge Frank Marshall Arms strong, 35 Years Old, Appointed to Succeed Late Judge Oglesby. Raleigh.—Frank Marshall Arm strong, 3J-yean»old Montgomery county lawyer, Tuesday became re sident superior court jurist of the 13th judicial district by appoint ment of Governor Ehringhaus to succeed the late Judge John M. Oglesby of Concord. Armstrong was the choice of the district’s Democratic executive committee and will be the party’s nominee in the November election. He serves by appointment until the voting, when he will be the candi date for the six-year unexpired term of Judge Oglesby. The new jurist will hold his first court in Ashe county, starting a two weeks’ civil term Monday, it was announced at the Governor’s office. A . • xx native ui lvivnvgumcry county, near Troy. Armstrong was born' September 9, 1900, and is one of the youngest men ever to become a superior court judge in the State. He was the fourth judge appointed by Governor Ehringhaus. To Name Four ‘Master Farmers9 On July 29th College Station, Raleigh.—The award "Master Farmer of North Carolina” will be given four out standing Tar Heel farmers on Wed nesday, July 29, of Farm and Home Week at State college. The awards will be presented by Dr. Clarence Poe, editor of the Progressive Farmer, who will ex plain why the four farmers were selected, and present an analysis of the things which have made them successful. From each of the four extension service districts of the State— Northwestern Southewestern, and Northeastern, and Southeastern— a farmer is being selected for the award on a basis of outstanding work done and unusual success in agriculture. Asheville Murder Remains Mystery Mystery still shrouds the murder of Miss Helen Clevenger, 18-year old New York University co-ed, w*o was shot and beaten to death about 1 a. m. Thursday July 16, in Battery Park Hotel, Asheville. Sheriff Lawrence E. Brown, the chief investigator is now holding five people for questioning. None of the five, however, are charged with the murder. It is believed that some, if not all of the five can furnish valuable. information lead ing to the capture of the real mur derer. Mark Wollner, enternatiional’y known violinist, is being detained as a possible suspect. Wollner was taken into custody after a haberdasher’s clerk told of ficers he had hear3 the musician say he had "a date” Wednesday night with a girl he had just met at the hotel in which Miss Cleven ger was murdered. The sheriff has obtained state ments from eight persons who claim to have seen the German born musician on Asheville streets at various tinqes last Wednesday night and early Thursday. (Continued on page Four) , Formal Coiffure HOLLYWOOD . . . Fashion folks say it is moat complimentary and interesting and the ideal hair dress for formal events, first in trod need by Mary Boland (above). Paramount star, in a recent picture. The clever arrangement of curb at the sides b repeated over the top of the coiffure. COMPOUND INTEREST Jo: "So you met Alice today?” Jean: "Yes, I hadn’t seen her for 10 years.” Jo: "jHas she kept her girlish fi gure/' Jean: "Kept it? She’s doubled it!”