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I Warn th. UK. M Your Lnnr Aa It Carriea the Data I Wfc— T—r hfijSfa lufcM VOLUME XXXIII—NUMBER 22 MRS. JANE SYKES MOORE FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON Died Early Yesterday at the Home of Daughter, On Bimmons Avenue WAS 79 YEARS OP AGE BUan Ktoti and Co win Conduct Sarricae; Interment Will Ba Ma4a In Baptist Cemetery Mrs. Jane Sjrkea Moore, one of Wil liamston's oldest and best loved women died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Harrell, on Simmons Avenue here early yesterday morning from Heart failure. While Mrs. Moore had been in feeble health for several months ■ha was apparently getting along real well until late last Friday evening when she went to visit her daughter. Rap idly she weakened, the end coming peacefully early yesterday morning. The attack resulting in her death was the second Mrs. Moore had suffered. About a month ago her condition was conidered grave, following an attack of the heart, but gradually her condi tion improved and ahe was getting a long very well when she left the home of her aon,"Judge Clayton Moore, to go for a few daya' visit with her daughter. The daughter of James Williams Sykes and wife, Theodosia Sykes, Mrs. Moors was born hi Plymouth Febru ary 21, 1851. Her father died when she was a young girl, and she with her mother, came to Williamston to live. Mrs. ICoore slso lived in Hamilton, where the attended the old Hamilton Academy. She also studied at the Williamston Academy. In 1870 she was married to the late James E. Moore, one of the leading lawyers of the State. He died in 1898, leaving Mrs. Moore and six children, Mrs. Bettie M. Harrel, of this place; Virginia, who died in Raleigh several years ago; Miss Mattie Kent, who married and lived in Newport News until her death a number of years ago; James Edwin Moore, who died in early manhood} Judge Clayton Moore, and Maurice S. Moore, of this place. Ten grandchildren also survive. When a young girl, Mrs. Moore joined the Episcopal Church, but fol lowing her marriage ahe united with the Primitive Baptist Church at Ske warkey, where for more than half a century she was one of its most faith hil members. During the past few years she headed a movement to re pair and conserve the buildinp, one of the prominent landmarks in the coun- The funeral services are being held this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harrell by Elders J. C. Moore, of Whkakers, and B. S. Cowin. Inter meat will be made by the side of her husband in the Baptist Cemetery here. TAX COLLECTION COSTS ARE SMALL Five Cents Is Cost for Col* lectin g SIOO Federal Tax In North Carolina Raleigh, May 12.—The cost of col-- lection of $275,000,000 in Federal taxes exgacted to be paid by North Caro linians this fiscal year, which ends Juae 30, will be five cents per SIOO, Gilliam Grissom, internal revenue col lector for North Carolina estimates. Last fiscal year Mr. Grissom col lected $254,494,000 at an actual cost of * six cents per SIOO, compared with a nationwide average coat of collection of $1.17 per SIOO for Federal taxes. Since he took charge of the office, Mr. Grissom has reduced the cost of collection from a figure of 24 cents on the SIOO the last year before he took the office to the actual six cents figure last year and an estimated five cents on estimated collections for this year. Make Preparations to Build A Golf Course Here Preparations for the building of a. miniature golf course here are under way, Mr. Sammy Carson, of Green ville, having placed mucb equipment on the lot between the home of Mrs J. B. H. Knight and the courthouse. Few particulars could be had relative to the course, but it ia understood that piny will be in order within a compar atively short time. The miniature golf course, often called "Tom Thumb," is very popular throughout the State, many of the towns in this section already having th«n. —— 0, D. Ward Owner of Unusually Old Mule Turning attention from politics, "hard times," and the farm outlook to tin-animal world, it was reported this «Mk4)ut G. D. Ward, farmer of near Rokersoaville, had a mule 34 years old. i f was also stated in the report thg| the animal plowed much of the »H»t. and was considered very gentle untfi a few days ago when the owner fed her a certain brand of feed and ihr attempted to pus away. - .A ; THE ENTERPRISE BRUMMIT HANDS DOWN RULINGS FOR PRIMARY Answers Questions Relative To Conducting The June Primary With the primary elections only a few weeks off and as the Australian Ballot will be used for the first time, generally, the following rulings by the attorney general relative to the conduct of the primary are timely and interest ing. Many questions have been ask ed about the approaching primary, and to avoid confusion it would be well, if possible, for every voter to study the following closely: Text of Ruling The ruling of the Attorney General follows: At your request, I undertake to an swer a number of questions which have reached you or this office, relating to conduct of the approaching primary elections, to be held June 7. It should be remembered that the law is designed Jo afford a Cmeans whereby political parties may select their candidates for public office. Prior to the enactment of the primary law, in 1915, such candidates were selected, except in isolated instances, under the voluntary rules or plans of organiza tion established by each party for its guidance. The purpose of the act is to establish a method whereby under the law all members of a party may participate in the nomination of its candidates and to restrict participation in a paMy primary to those who affili ate with the particular party in whose primary the elector offers to vote. The law as passed in 1915 (now C. S. 6027), required that at the first pri mary held under its provisions a new registratoin book should be provided and that when a person theretofore reg istered offered to vote, he should be asked: "With which political party are you affiliated?" and the party affilia tion of the voter should be entered upon this registration book. When a new voter appeared for registration, it was directed that the registrar should ask the same question, and the party affiliation of the voter entered in the registration book in accordance with the answer. This declaration of party affiliation by one who offers to vote in a party primary is generally required in States where party candidates are se lected in a legalised primary. When one has registered and had his party affiliation entered upon the reg istration book as required, he is pre sumed to be entitled to vote in the primsry of the party with which he has declared his affiliation. If he has not declared his party affiliation either at the time of registration or does not do so upon demand at the time he offers to vote, the elector would have no right to participate in the primary of any party. There ace two, and only two, politi cal parties selecting their candidates at the primary to be held June 7—the Democratic and Republican parties. Certain questions have been submitted with respect to the process of regis tration and the right to vote in these primaries: Ragistartlon Questions (I) What inquiry should the reg istrar make of a person with respect to party affiliation when such person seeks registration? The single question relating to party affiliation which the registrar should ask the applicant for registration is as contained in C. S. 6027: "With which p litical party are you affiliated?" The party affiliation of the applicant should be entered in the appropriate place on the registration book in accordance with the answer if such answer is def inite enough for such purpose. Other inquiries may be made when the right of the elector to participate in a party primary is challenged under C. S. 6031, and this will be covered at an other place in this letter. Independent* Barred (2) Can an independent vote in a Democratic or a Republican primarv? No. Wh#n one registers as an Inde pendent, he thereby states that is not a member of or affiliated with either of the two parties holding pri maries this year. Therefore, so long as he remains registered as an Inde pendent, he would have no right to participate in the selection of candi dates for either the Dempcratic or Re publican party. (3) Does the law provide for putting Independent candidates on the ballot in the general election? Yes. Provision for and the meth od by which may be done is set out in Section 6 of the Australian Ballot law. No SpHt Voting (4) Can a voter, registered Republi can, vote part or all of the Democratic primary ticket in the primary election? No. When one is registered as a Republican, or upon going to the pri mary, declares that to be his party af filiation, he should be given the of ficial primary ball6ts of that party. He has not right to receive the Democratic primary ballots. One cannot vote in the primary part of the Republican ticket and part of the Democratic ticket. In the primary the voter is as sisting in the selection of the nominees of the party with which he is affiliated and of which he is a member. (5) Can a voter, registered as an In dependent, vote part of the Democratic primary ticket and part of the Re publican primary ticket? No. So long a* he remains an In dependent, he i* not a member of either party, and, therefore, the law confers upon him no right to participate in the primary of either. It should be remembered that the»e answers relate to the primary. Con fusion on the subject may arise be cause one fails to differentiate a party primary from the general election. All qualified voters have the right to par ticipate in the general electiftn. All qualified Democratic voters have the right to participate in a Democratic primary election, and all qualified Re publican voters have the riyht to par ticipate te a Republican primary elec tion. ■ Can Change Affiliation , " (6) May one change his party af (Continued on" page two) Williamston. Martin County, North Carolina. Tuesday, May 13,1930. POOR COTTON - STANDS FOUND IN THE COUNTY • Many Goose Nest Fanners Are Replanting for the Second Time ROTTEN SEED CAUSE • Dry Weather and Plant Shortage Are Threatening Tobacco Crop In Thai Section Another problem is presenting itself in certain sections of this county where farmers are finding it neceisary to plow again their fields to replant cotton seed that have rotted and failed to come up. According to information coming from Goose Nest township, far mers in that district are experiencing the greatest trouble with poor stands than any other planter* in the coun ty. The condition there has reached that point developing a scarcity "of seed,' it was stated. ' ► . In addition tQ the trouWc-Jtaused by rotten cotton seed, the farmers arc also handicapped in their tohacco trans planting on account of the shortage of plants. Last efforts are being made to locate plants, and while it is hardly safe to transplant crop later than this week, some are planning to continue the work into next week, it is understood. General reports state that the plant situation has been greatly aggravated in this section by dry weather, that first plantings were very unsuccessful in many cases. While a decrease in acreage is gen erally conceded, accurate reports point ing to a definite result are not available just at as many farmers arc continuing their efforts to obtain plants at the last minute. 1-ROOM SCHOOLS SHOW DECREASE ■ Only 1,887 Are Now Left in North Carolina; 835 for White Children Raleigh, N. C.,—North Carolina now has only 1,887 one-room schools, 835 for white children and 1,052 for colored children, it is learned from the current issue of State School Facts, published by the State Department of Public Instruction. According to the Office of Education, Washington, D. C., quoted by School Fpcts, there are now 153,306 schools of this type in the United States. Since 1917-18 there has been a decrease of 42,094 one-room schools throughout the nation, 22,303 of which have been in the sixteen southern states. At present, School Facts further point* out, Illinois has the largest number of one-room schools with 10,- 105 and Rhode Island the least with 97. Five otljer states each report more than 7,000 school* of this type. The Nofth Carolina publication pre sents a table showing the mlmber of one-room schools in the sixteen strictly southern states for 1917-18 and' 1927- 28, the ten-year decrease in number ol such schools and the per cent of teach ers in this type of school. Georgia leads these states in eliminat the largest number, 3,915, since 1917- 18; and as a consequence, among these states, has the least percentage of her teachers empolyed in one-room schools. North Carolina ranks second in this respect among southern states by hav ing abandoned 2,774 one-room schools and thereby leaving only 8.1 per cent >f all teachers in such schools. Sketch Of Jos. Life During The Civil War For the subject of our third brief sketch of Martin County boys taking part in the Civil War, we have the life ,of Mr. Joseph W. Ward. Born in Williams Townirfiip in De cember, 1846, Mr. Ward is now very for his four-score, three and one half years. At the age of seventeen, or four years lieforc he was old enough tc vote, he joined Captain John Ash ley Manning's company in the Seven tieth Regiment of Junior Reserves un der Colonel Armistead. While he nev er engaged in an actual gun battle, Mr. Ward did duty around Garysburg un til the late fall of 1864, when he start ed on the long tramp with his com mond to the battle grids of Virginia. Rheumatism checked his action, and lie was forced to resign his place in the ranks when he reached Bellfield. At the close of the struggle, he started the homeward journey, as did hundreds of his comrades, afoot and. broke. He settled down on,the farm j and for a number of years farmed and did a general.carpenter work. He lat er moved to Pitt County, just across tht line, and while 'he now resides in the neighboring district -he states that Ihe U strictly a Martin County man. llr. Ward is noted.for his broad FEDERAL AID IS GIVEN TO A FEW MARTIN FARMERS Approximately $3,000 Lent To Applicants In The County Week The first of the $7,000,000 seed and feed loan fund was received by farmers in this county The amounts of the loans could not be determined, but with one or two exceptions the loans went through all right, and the cash was forwarded directly to the ap plicants. It is believed that approxi mately (3,000 will be lent in this county. Ranging in size from $l5O to S7OO, a majority of the loans was made to small farmers, it was unofficially learn ed. The receipts of the money by the several applicants in this immediate section renewed the farmers' hopes, and while they, are off to a late start, they are out in earnest and where nothing but gloom and despair reigned There is now n" spirit of optimism as to the outlook. The loans are not many hut in those cases where money was lent it was al most a matter of life and death al most. WARNS AGAINST BEAN BEETLE Must Fight Mexican Bean Beetle Or Do Without Any Snapbeans Experiencing much trouble with the Mexican bean beetle last year, local gardeners are warned against the bug again this year, C. H. Brannon, exten sion entomologist stating that the gar diners may begin to make preparations now to either fight the beetle or do without snapbeans this season. Mr. Brannon states that the insect has now spread over the entire State. It enjoys the tender foliage of garden Wans, heeding usually is done on the under side of the leaves though when infestation is severe, all parts of the I plant above ground are attacked. In 1 some cases the bean beetle will injure I cowpcas and soybeans but will not at j tack these as long as a plentiful supply | of garden beans is available. The first choice is snapbeans, then lima or but ter beans, and then beggar weed. Hut the beetle may be controlled says Mr. Brannon. The gardener must be careful in his treatment or he will kill the plant as well as the bug. Bean plants are tender and easily injured by poisons which are too strong. Exact amounts of the poisons to use should be weighed, he says. Then the poison must be applied to the under side of the leaf. The best poison, Mr. Brannon finds, is magnesium arsenate. It is also best to use (his poison as a spray. Place five level tablespoonsful in three gal lons of water and apply at the rate of from 90 lo 100 gallons an acre. One wishing to make up large quantities of t|je spray should use one pound of the magnesium arsenate to fifty gallons of water. If dead beetles are not found after spraying, do not become discouraged, Mr. Brannon warns the gardener. It is often difficult to find dead beetles in a thoroughly poisoned field. How ever, spraying should begin as soon as the beetles are noticed on the plants. Stop spraying snap beans when the pods begin to form. JOSEPH W. WARD ■* ' ■ | vHHH I i I t '■ smile and hi* hearty handshake. He i» apparently in good health, and does much work around bis home. Speak- CHALLENGES BAILEY MAN IN OPEN DEBATE Rev. A. Corey, of Jamesville Remains Quiet In The Matter ♦ ADDS MORE INTEREST Debate Said To Brf Invited Strictly On a Political Basis; Both Men Much Intereated in Contest Interest ill politics in this section was advanced several points when W. C. Manning recently extended an operf challenge to Rev. Alexander Corey, of Jamesvillc, to meet in public debate on the Simmons-Bailey race for the U. S Senate. The origin of the challenge could not be definitely determined this noming as the editor could not be ■enched. * It is believed that the post* ion of the two men, the minister for he Hon, Mr. Bailey and the editor for icnator Simmons, is so strong that the hallenge developed in that way. The first challenge was made by the editor several days ago, th 4 last one being forwarded by registered mail. Neither of the two had been accepted up until noon today. It is understood that debate is being invited strictly on a political basis, each of the two men being regarded as sincere in his con victions. In his first challenge to Mr. £orey on April 26, Mr. Manning states, "I understand that you are a very strong advocate of Mr. Bailey for the U. S. Senate and that you are working for him as a paid agent. " I am for Mr. Simmons, not paid however, but in order that each side may be heard, I hereby challenge you to meet me at any place in the county and as many, places you will and dis cuss the merits of the case." In extending the challenge, Mr. Manning agreed to do all the adver tising of dates and places. Extending another challenge on May 3, and receiving no answer, he extend ed another, this time by registered, mail. In closing his challenge of May 10, the editor closes by saying, "We might be able to do Democracy sonic good by an honest discussion." When it was learned here this morn ing that the challenge had been made, an effort was made to get a statement from Mr. Corey, but it was impossible to reach hint over telephone t»r by mail ill time for publication today. START WORK ON NEW FACTORY • A ' Approximately 300,000 Feet of Lumber Ordered from Local Lumber Dealer Construction work tin the new Col umbia Peanut Company's plant was started here yesterday. Approximate ly .100,000 feet of lumber have been ordered from the local plant of Mur ray and McCabe mill, and the place ; nunt of the heavy lumber will be un ci IT way within the next few days, it is understood. Special superintendents of the com pany will supervise the construction of tiie plant, it was stated, and machinery will be installed as the ImildiiiK work processes. Very few employers are on the job at the plant site today, but a goodly number is expected there beginning tomorrow. Work during tlii next several weeks v» ill be centered around the main fac tory, the workmen turnitiK from that p..rt of the plant to the storage houses later on. , . nifc. of the Confederate pension fund, Mr. Ward expressed his sincere ap preciation for the aid offered, stating that the $1 per day comes in very h?.ndy for an old man when his earn ing power is limited. Mr. Ward, like many other veter ans, is blessed with a large family of children, the oldest of the leven being 55 years old and the youngest 33 years of age. Among the children are good farm ers, school teachers and all are useful and honorable citizens, because, as most men of his day, Mr. Ward worked hard to give his children the best. Hi* eftorts were rekarded with the satisfac tion of knowing that he had succeed ed. In spite of his age, he stands erect in body' and with .his long, flowing white beard resembles greatly a patri arch. During the Tsrriithwicfc Crfcek Prim itive Baptist Church trial, Mr. Wardl came over practically every day to get] the proceedings at first hand. He stat ed that he was not so much interested iu. the - issue . carried before the courts as he was in religion itself. He re called many happenings of years ago carrying much interest within them selves. 2 More Candidates Enter Political Race WILL RECLAIM VALUABLE LAND AT LAKE PHELPS Northern Capitalists Visit Region Around Lake and Trent River Enthusiasts or scientists axe about to claim great riches for Kastern North Carolina from what the citizens of our earliest history passed by as ordinary black swamp land and common marl beds. Scientists and capitalists have se cured options on large areas around Lake Ph'elps in Washington county and large tracts of marl beds along the Trent River, near New Bern. —Arr.ifding 1" prcsn rrpnrlSj Ductur Mutter, a noted German" scientist, ad vises that many valuable products can bo cheaply made from the marl and lime deposits, naming such articles as building stone, insulation materials, tile and pottery. It is also pointed out that the marl along the Trent and the land around Lake Phelps when com bined will make a good fertilizer. Dr. William Jardine, Secretary of Agriculture in the Coolidge administra tion, heads the prospectors who are financiers of New York, Philadelphia and Detroit." The group visited the two sections a few days ago. It is also claimed that a capital fund of $l,000,00() has already been subscrib ed to perfect the projects which may or may not make Eastern N'brtTi Car olina rich. ~ ANTI-TYPHOID CLINIC IN JUNE Health Officer William E Warren Is Preparing Schedule The of the free anti-typhoid (ever treatments will be held in this county the first Monday in June, it was stated yesterday by Dr. William F. Warren, county health'officer. The cliitics will continue through a greater part of the month, the physician stat ed. During the past few years there have been comparatively few cases of typhoid fever in this county, Dr. War ren pointed out, "anil we should com pletely check it," he' added. A schedule for the clinics next month has not been completed just at this time, but the dates and places will be announced within the next few days, it was stated. The physicians handling the work will settle in certain localities one day each week until the treatment I is made complete. > A sipiilar clinic was held in this county in 1928, several thousand chil dren having been given the treatments at that time. The clinks will be held, without cost to the subjects, and the health of ficer is urging all the people to take advantage of the treatment. Rutherfordton Bank Man Arrested last Wednesday .Rutherfordton, May 8.-^YV.. B, Walker, formerly cashier of the de funct Rutherford County Bank and Trust Company, was arrested in Hick ory Wednesday afternoon charged with accepting deposits wheh he knew the bank to be in&olvent; misappro priation of $2,600 of the bank's funds by loaning to himself on worthless col lateral; and unlawfully taking SJOO (if the bank's funds by cashing a check signed by his brother, Herman Walk er, of Statesville, when the latter had no funds in the bank. The warrant was sworn out by J. H. Gibbs, Rutherford contractor. He said he deposited $975 in the bank on the afternoon of February 3. The bank failed to open on the morning of Feb ruary 4, | Walker gave bond of. SI,OOO. He H'ill be given a bearing here on Satur day morning at 10 o'clock before Re corder \V. J. Mode. Issues Three Marriage Licenses Here Saturday Awakening from a period of inac tivity, the marriage bureau took on new life here last Saturday when J. Sam (Jetsinger sold three licenses in three hours. One of the. licenses was sold to John D. Williams and Miss Ruby Hopewell, of Williams Township, the other two going to colored couples. Local Firemen Enjoy Fish Supper Last Evening Members of the local fire company enjoyed a rock supper at Roberson's market last evening, the chef-serving the fire fighters a varied and delicious -menu-.- - i ~— 1 — I —' : Each spring, just before the fishing season closes, the firemen get together for such a meal as only Mr. Robcrson can prepare. . -« ■ Ad**»lam Wttl Find Oar CoL | SSL- '*° i nomefl ot Martin Coony I ESTABLISHED 1898 26 CANDIDATES "OUT FOR OFFICE IN THE COUNTY Eight Candidates Out For Seat on County Com mission Board CANDIDATES ACTIVE m With So Many Candidates In the Field It It Believed that Secret Voting System Will Be Welcomed The announcements of Messrs 'L.' R Holliday and J. Haywood Rogers yes terday for seats on the Martin County Board of Commmissiijners brought the number of candidates out for office-in this county up In tu.-.-nty-aiv, I..HIIMH— the number of - races unchanged. ~ As the political situation now stands the race for commissioner is the cen ter of attention In that field "there are eight candidates, Messrs. T. C. Grif fin, Joshua L. .Goltrain, J. G. Staton, T. B. Slade, J. D. Woolard, H. S. Fverett, L. P. Holliday and J. Hay wood Rogers. Including the list of candidates for commissioner, the tftket for the county is as follows: For sheriff—C. 8.-Roebuck and K. B. Brown, For clerk of superior court—R. J. Feel, J. D. Lilley and J. L. Rodger son, V - For treasurer—C .A .Harrison, W. 11. Garstarphen, Jr-Rr"l*lvp^""*' For register of deeds—J. Sam Gets inger and F. S. Powell, For coroner—B. S. Cournety and S. K Biggs, For judge recorder's court—Jos. W. Bailey and John L. Massed, ** For solicitor of recorder's court—VV. II Coburn and H. (). Feele, For house of representatives—J. C Smith l*'or senate— Flhert S. I'eel Reports from the field indicate that an active campaign is underway in this county, the unusually large number of candidates making it almost irpppssible ►to determine the mind of .the vote rel ative to the contests. -The large number of candidates all of whom embrace splendid" qualities and avowed ability is apparently going to make the secret ballot an acceptable system throughout Martin county all right. FOUR PERSONS DIE IN WRECKS Nine Others Are Injured in Automobile Accidents During Week-end Charlotte, May 12.—Four persons were killed in three automobile acci-_ dints on North Carolina urday and Sunday. Nine were injured. Miss Lucy Sandliu, of Durham, and Sallie Haywood Scarborough, 5, dau ghter of Mr: amWMrs. Haywood Scar borough, of Wendell, were killed late yesterday when two automobiles col lided near Wendell. Col. Pannill Rucker, 60, prominent Martinsville, Va., business man, was killed late Saturday when his automo bile ran off an enihankment near Statesville. H. M. Maltba, of Boone, died early in a hospital of injuries sus tained Saturday night when a freight train demolished an automobile near Bakers, in Union county. Maltha's companion, George Cot trcli, of.Leuior, was seriously injured and is in. a Monroe hospital. Flight persons were_ injured in the Wendell crash. E. B. Morris, driver of one of the cars in the collision, was held by officers for investigation. Many Masons Expected at Meet Here >c This Evening Many visiting and local masons are expected to attend the regular meeting of the Skewarkey lodge here this eve ning at 8:00 o'clock. Members of the fraternal order are expected from Rocky Mount, Washington and Wind sor. Work in the third degree has been scheduled and all local members of the lodge are urged to attend. Local School Board Holds Meeting Friday Evening Meeting last Friday evening in the high school building, the local school board handled only routine matters, postponing the election of teachers un til a later date. Many appffcations were considered, it wa» stated, but final action was withheld until late, probably until a meeting next Friday evening. Card of Thanks We take this means of our moat sincere thanks' for the many kindnesses shown us by numerous friends during the illness and death of our husband and father, John Dantf Roger son. THE FAMILY.:
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