The Largest Paid-Up Circulation of Any . Newspaper Published in Randolph County MEMBER OP ASSOCIATED PRESS N. E. A. FEATURE SERVICE Randolph County’s Only Daily Newspaper THE DAILY COURIER “Over 10,000 People Welcome You to Asheboro, the Center of North Carolina” LUME LXI ASHEBOKO, N. C., THURSDAY, SEPT. 16, 1937 - ..i"- 1 i ■ NUMBER 107 holera Hits Foreign Settlement in China; 100 Died Last Night fative Refugees Dying In Plape Ho Estimate of Actual Cases Available Due to Crowded Condition. 1,400 Reported Chinese Counter Attack Turns Back Japan’s Mechanized Army. Shanghai. Sept. 16.—(.T)— A Iholera epidemic, reaching grave Proportions, spread through the foreign sector of this war-torn city loday striking down more than 100 Additional victims. Last night, the deaths raised the number of cases In the International settlement and Ihe French concession, alone, to F40. Thera are an additional 1,400 ses in the two districts. ■ In the Chinese section of the city vhere war refugees have huddled together without even most primi tive sanitary provisions, the num ber of cases are believed to run in (he thousands. Chinese counter attacks in force lay from the center of their Shanghai defense, drove the Jap anese from the battle-scarred Lod len, 15 miles north-west of the In ternational settlement. Despiite a steady downpour of ain, the Chinese troops were said to have broken a mechanized Jap nese attack. Peiping, Sept. 16.—— Representative Edward L. O’Neill. (D-N. J.) sa\d today that Repre sentative John P. O’Connor (D N. Y.) was canvassing Congress on their attitude on “possible im peachment proceedings against Su preme Court Justice Hugo L. Black. O’Neill said the chairman of the house rules committee had reques ted hi3 reaction on the matter of published reports that Black was and still is a member of the Ku Klux Klan. Next Move Up To Italian II Duce Great Britain and France An nounced Italy Must Make Next Move. London, Sept. 16.—UP)—Great Britain and France rushed their na val powers to virtual war time ba sis today and intimated Italy must make the next move if she warns to .join an “anti-piracy” patrol in the Mediterranean. The two powers took the stand that any Italian suggestions, in cluding II Duce’s demand for pa trol parity, would-Jbe “considered”. But neither ,EnglaJid nor Fiance had aavdiatention -of addressing furtffer requests for cooperating. * The Italian demand for equality in the rew Mediterranean patrol ran into a diplomatic impasse. Weighed with powerful depth charges and torpedoes, the mighty Anglo-Franco armada was mobil ized to stop for good all Mediter ranean pirate submarine attacks on neutral shipping. Warplanes became the “eyes” of the fleet. North State Leaf Markets Opened Heavy Sales Indicated At Today’s Auction; Tons On Block. Raleigh, Sept. 16.—UP)—Tons of tobacco rolled into the warehouses of the middle belt and heavy sale3 were indicated for the opening of the auction season on the markets. The markets in the belt—the third in North Carolina to open— are Aberdeen, Carthage, Durham, Fuquay Springs, Henderson, Louis burg, Mt bane, Sanford and War renton, and reports from each said heavy sales were expected. Ross Member Of Directing Board Asheboro Man Elected By Members of Carolina Au tomobile Club. Arthur Ross, Asheboro, was el ected a member of the Board of Directors of the Carolina Motor club at the annual meeting of the organization in Charlotte yester day. The board approved the “Old North Slate Tour” which will be sponsored in October by the North Carolina department of Conserva tion and development. Alva M. Lumpkin, Columbia, S. C., was elected chairman of the board of directors. Other officers include, Coleman W. Roberts, Charlotte, president; C. C. Arm strong, Gastonia, treasurer; J. H. Monte, Charlotte, secretary. Supreme Court Raleigh, Sept. 16.—UP)—Twenty six cases are docketed for argu ment before the Supreme court next week,, appeals from the third and 18th judicial districts. No Cotton Ban Washington, Sept. 16.—(JPl— High government officials passed along word today that there is no present proposal of placing a ban on shipments of cotton to Japan and China. Black Silent op Klan Charges rlr'iiiffitiiiir- ..~=. Associate Justice Hugo L. Black Of the United States Supreme Court was in a contemplative mood as this picture was made during his European vacation, while in this country charges that he is a life member of the Ku Klux Klan were being published and former senatorial colleagues were demanding his resignation. Justice Black refused to comment on the charges, as did President Roosevelt, who recently appointed Black to the nation’s highest bench. Young Worthville Boy Hui^ As Car TurnsOver and Burns '---;-— Constitution Day May Reopen Rife Presidtnt’s Address to Be Followed By Borah And Vandenberg. Washington, Sept. 16.—UP)—A lively renewal of the whole trou bled controversy over the courts and the Constitution is in prospect for the week-end. Pr^ident Roosevelt, still seeking some reorganization of the Su preme court, will deliver a major address Friday night, in observance of the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. He will be preceded and followed by two of his most determined op ponents in that dispute; Senator Borah, republican of Idaho, renown ed authority, who will speak Thurhday night, and Senator Van denberg, republican of Michigan, speaking Saturday. Although speeches were arrang ed independently, Washington wise acres are already referring to che acres are already referring to the become famous. Mr. Roosevelt’s address is gener ally regarded, too, as the first of several in which he will attempt to bring the pressure of what he con siders friendly public opinion to bear upon those members of Con gress who opposed , and in some in - stances blocked, administration leg islation at the last session. Speculation is intense, too, as to what, if any, effect the current agi tation over the alleged Ku Klux Klan membership of the President’s only Supreme Court nominee, Hugo L. Black, may have upon his ad dress. Mr. Roosevelt himself took cog nizance of the charges with his pre pared statement yesterday, which left the definite impression that he expects a pronouncement from Black and may make another one later himself. “Transport” Key Of Liquor Rule State's Attorney Claims Ques tion of 1-gallon Is “A Close One.” Raleigh, Sept. 16.——Th» state attorney general today said his opinion that the driver or own er of an automobile in which more than one gallon of whiskey is be ing transported in a dry county in North Carolina would be guilty of violating the 1937 liquor law was based largely on court’s interpreta tion of the word “transport.” Ho made it plain that he thought the question was a close one. Marvin Owen Brought To Randolph Hospital When Burned Noon Today. Marvin Owen of Worthville was brought to Randolph hospital short ly after noon today suffering from injuries in an automobile accident. According to Owen, his car was crowded off the road by a school bus, the car turning over and burning completely up. Owen was not required to remain at the hos pital but one arm was rather se verely bruised and cut—possibly from broken glass. He suffered other cuts and bruises. China Bound Ship Loses Airplanes Wichita Held at West Coast ^ Port; 19 Ships Placed On Docks San Pedro, Calif., Sept. 16.——The claim that a Japanese cruiser had been sunk by Chinese air bombs off the southern coast of China was made today in a Chinese report from Canton — unconfirmed from other sources — as two successful air attacks on the Japanese naval units. Three Chinese bombers and two pursuit planes attacked the cruiser and two destroyers. “Three large bombs struck the cruiser which sank,” was the unconfirmed asser tion. Forced Out Washington, Sept. 16.—(JPt—Mor rison Shafroth said today he had been forced from his position as ] chief counsel of the Internal reve nue bureau because he refused to join in. the recent investigation if tax avoidance and evasion. ‘ • .-alfev. »* *,.* bj.. Commissioners Purchase A Lot In Center Town Large Tract of Land Adjoin ing Court House Has Been Purchased Future Use. To Oil-Treat Road Short Road Leading to Jail Will be Worked; Delin quent Taxes Last Call. At the call meeting of the Ran dolph county commissioners to day, the sale was confirmed of the purchase of the lot adjoining the county courthouse on the east. The commissioners, thirty years ago, took an option on this land and a tentative purchase was made which was completed today with the for mal turnover of deeds to the prop erty. According to the minutes of the meeting the commissioners were of the opinion that this purchase was to the best interests of the public welfare and necessary for future use of the courthouse and jail and other county offices. The tract of land was formerly owned by the McAlister Estate and was held at a price of $10,000, which was ap proved by the board. This sum of $10,000 will be borrowed and bonds of the county will be issued and sold, not exceeding the pur chase price. It was further or dered that a copy of the county debt be filed with the clerk of the board and open to public inspec tion. Another action of the board at this adjourned meeting, which was one of the most important since the budget was prepared, was the de cision to oil treat the road leading from Fayetteville street to the county jail. This total cost is es timated at about $100, $30 of which the county will pay. Several property owners will assist in the1 payment and the town is expected to “chip in” a bit also. It was also decided that all un paid taxes be turned over to T. A. Burns, county attorney for foreclo sures by the first of October. Mrs. Ray Receives Word Of Death Brother of Local Woman Dies In Panama; Body Enroute Home From That Place. Mrs. Ervin Ray received news Monday of the death of her broth er, Julian Keel, in Panam**^ Mr. Keel, who has lived in Panai^h as superintendent of a lar®r fruit plantation for the past eight years. A cable came to the Keel family in Allendale, South Carolina, on Monday announcing his death on Saturday night. Details were dis tressingly meager, but a letter is on the way giving some facts sur rounding his illness and death. The body was shipped from Pa nama today and will reach Mobile, Ala., on September 22nd. From there it will go by rail to Allen dale, S. C. where funeral arrange ments will be made. This brother is one of the two brothei s of Mrs. Ray, who has made her home in Asheboro since she came to teach some eight or ten years ago, later marrying Ervin Ray, a local druggist. New York Facing Bitter Primary Tammany’s Hold Believed At Stake; Three Seek High Office. New York, Sept. 16.—(/P>— Tammany’s seat as a political force may be determined today by the vote of one million enrolled repub licans and democrats in the mayor alty primary contest of extreme bitterness. The outcome of the election may also have far reaching import and national interest in both major par ties. I Primary bitterness broke out just' before dawn. There are threr major candidates, F. H. LaGuar dia, Fusion and Pro-New Deal supporter seeking reelection. His opponent is Senator Royal S. Cope land, writer and radio talker on medical subjects and foe of many of the New Deal policies. Senator Copeland is also the des ignee of Tammany where his only opponent is J. T. Mahoney, choice of four New Deal democratic lead era here. Question of Aggression To Joint-Power laiK As Waterspout Staged a Show Bathers at the Baltic Sea resort of Thiessow, on the German island of Rugen, were treated to one of nature’s most awesome spectacles, the gigantic water spout pictured here in an un usual closeup. For eight minutes the twisting column linked clouds and ocean. Black Took Court Oath August 19 Supreme Court Clerk Says Justice Complied With All Legal Rules. Washington, Sept. 16.—UP)— Charles E. Cropley, clerk of the Supreme Court disclosed today that Hugo L. Black, already has com plied with the legal requirements to become a Justice by taking the dual oath. Cropley said when Black on August 19 pledged him self he also subscribed to a printed department of justice form for use of Federal judges. It contained, in addition to the, regular terms, an oath pledging' himself to the impartial adminis-1 tration of justice. Repercussions1 continued meanwhile over allega tions that Justice Black is a mem ber of the Ku Klux Klan. THE WEATHER North Carolina: Mostly cloudy, possibly light showers in the ex treme west portion. Friday fair, somewhat cooler. Fair Queen Will Be Selected From Girls From all Sections Organization for the voting of the Fair Queen is nearly completed with the exception of a few more towns which will have their con testants properly entered by Friday night this week when a group pic ture will be taken at 7:30 o’clock at the Pritchard Studio here. The new Queen will be presented with a magnificent diamond ring in the latest two-tone mounting with a sizeable stone in the center and a dozen smalled stones at the sides displayed at Grimes Jewelry Co. of Asheboro. The new ladies in-waiting will be presented with the following selections: an elabor ate week-end bag with complete fittings and pockets, from Grimes Jewelry Co.; a complete fall out fit from Mrs. E. N. Wall and Co. of Randleman; a beautiful fall dress in size, color and style to suit, from M’Lady’s Shop of Ashe boro; a Queen Anne chair from Vaughan Marley’s of Ramseur; and America To Face Participation In Far East Trouble Invitation to Washington Speeded From Geneva; Represented Before. Sanctions a Subject Italy Expected to Refuse To Stata Case; Hinted Action To Council. Geneva, Sept. 16.—(IP)—The Lea gue of Nations council today plac ed the Chinese appeal against Ja panese aggression in the hands of a revised advisory committee and asked the United States to take part in the deliberations. Quick dispatch of the invitation to Washington and 22 other capi tals made it certain that the Unit ed States must soon decide if she will cooperate with the committee, on which a representative former ly served. By its action the League also pushed into the background any question of sanctions at least for a time when with China’s approval— the council shelved her appeal un der the Covenant Article 17—the sanction section. The committee which will hear the protest may ask both Japan and China to state their cases—some thing Japan is not likely to do as she has already made it plain she will ignore any league action in 1 her undeclared war in the east. Despite shelving of the act, lea gue members will be empowered to recommend to their respective gov ernments, such matters as ques tions of credit to aggressors and, the stoppage of arms shipments. Lehman To Meet F. D. R. At Lunch First Reunion of Pair Since Supreme Court Split In Spring. Washington, Sept. 16.—CD— President Roosevelt invited 17 gov ernors to the White House for luncheon today. They have been attending the conference of gover nors at Atlantic City. The list included Governor Her jbert H. Lehman, New York, who : took a shot at the chief executive’s j court bill. It was the first meet | ing of the two old friends since that split. Radio Patrol Raleigh.—Formal opening of the states’ new highway patrol short wave radio system, Major Falk I said today, will take place within ' the next two weeks. Governor Hoey, he said, has been Invited to speak at the ceremony. — Southern Pines, Sept. 16.—CD— The body of Mrs. Ruth Skinner, 50, member of a wealthy Wilmington, Del., family was found yesterday in the garage of her home here and a coroner’s jury this afternoon said she had taken her life by inhaling carbon monoxide gas. a beautiful floor lamp from the B and W Furniture Co. of Liberty. Gifts for the other contenders for the crown will be selected in this county and presented during the spectacular coronation cere mony which will be presided over by a popular master of ceremonies on Friday night of Fair week. Those properly entered on going to press are as follows: “Miss Archdale’,’ Virginia Gil more; “Miss Cedar Falls”, Frances Phillips; “Miss Central Falls", Nellia Caughron; “Miss Franklin ville”, Ava Curtis; “Miss Liberty”, Helen Faust; “Miss Ramseur”, Grace Stubbs; “Miss Randleman”, Kathryn Allred; “Miss Staley”, Bonnie Marley; “Miss Trinity”, Doris Clinard; “Miss Worthville”, Marie Williamson; and the “Misses Asheboro”, Annie Cheek, Margaret McDonald, Mildred Lambe, Juanita Lick.—Mary Louise Pugh, DeEtte Austin, and Virginia