Nobody’s | Business By GEE McGEE THE FOOI. AGE .. .A boy passes thru t •>. ' /ool aRf between 16 and 18 years of nc; and aome of them do not fully re cover from 1t until they reach I think I was 24 before I got, en tirely over it and then nuitrimon; gave it a severe .-mack. . . .T recall that I thought I'd just lay down and dte If I didn't get a pair of green specs when 1 was oo7,ing into 16 and long britliches The Lord knew that I was uglv enough without any specs on at all, tout T saw a man with a pair on •nd that set me on fire. He had the sore eyes, I didn't have 'em, but that made no difference. I scared several mules and waggtns Into run a-way scropes with them green specs. . . .1 managed to procure a pair of underwear when I was 18, and a* that was “something" for a you no: feller to have In my neighborhood. I always let 'em poke up above my britches at the waist-band so’s th public could keep fully informed of] my progress. I also allowed the thrlngs (that were due to be tied around my anklest to hang down; and flop along on the ground. 1 gained much prestage amongst the girh on account of that equipment. . . .The next great event that came my way was—a pretty blue hat the only one ever seen by the na tives. It had n red band and be lieve, Sallie Ann, that head-gen • knocked 'em r.’I pretty cold. ' wore It till It went to seed-mean ing that it became funnel •shaped after so long a time. I had *.-> scuffle Around pretty hard to raise them 29 cents that that hat stoo i me. but I got 7 or 7 dollar, worth of pleasure out of Its use. ,, .t began to yearn for striped socks when I reached 19. and striped socks back then were the berries. I think I paid 15 cents for my first pair, and talking About fancy foot gear, them socks had everything known to civilization skint a race course. When I sat down tin the train or In anybody’s house, i man aged to carelessly pull my britches legs up to my knees so's all on lookers could get a couple of « : > full. But they finally wcr- scu . . .Then I drifted int i yvljau shoes, as shiny as a caVt eye. 1 should have worn 8s. but tiv In the store had only 1 pair a ut I think they were ,3s, but i bought ’em Just the same. I did sor.ir- . , tall spludglng around while t. u«.' them, but I stayed cr.ppl d from Sunday till the following Saturdsy —after doing my stall In them t”’ late (about 9 o’cloafe? every Sur.drv night—and 2 of my feet have net yet fully recovered Iron; th i^dam age wrought by that prir c! paln makers. And, lobes. I :.•> *r other experiences like unto these during my “fool age’’- Khich la-le 8 or 7 years. RELIEF IV SIGHT AT LAST . . .Our state legislature will met within the next few d&ju. It ho’,-; like a busy session to me- They are planning to wort: 5 whole d ■ every week, that is, 5 whole k.vis latuie dajw—consisting of 2 or .1 hours each. ,. .We understand that the nut tor., days -will be very Important da- * : and the following inai.crs will lx.1 duly attended to: FIRST DAY—-Blab bco blao blab blab blab. SECOND DAY-Blau bUb blab blab blab blab blab. THIRD DAY—Blab blab blab FOURTH DAY—Biab blab blab blab blab blab blab blub blab FIFTH DAY Blab »bla'j blab blab blab blab blab blab blab blab) blab blab. SIXTH DAY- B!*b b.,j blab blab blab blab blab blab blab biab^ blab blab. SEVENTH DAY- Blab blab blah i blab blab blab blab blab blab bi« blab blab blab blab. ’ EIGHT DAY—Blab L'.nb bl-.t:: blab bl&b blab blab blab blau blal blab blab blab blab blab NINTH DAY—Blab blab blab blab blab blab olab blub blal blab blab blab blab blab blab blue TENTH DAY-Blab blab blab blab blab blab blab blab olab bla> blab blab blab biab blab blab blab blab blab. RESULT—Nothing dor.: , . .If there are any political jobv open—which must be tilled by the ^legislature -and possibly v.' h mem bers of the legislature — or wiv-t some other politician already held Sng a public office, the next 2; days will be spent peddling smti plums as might be available. ’. takes 18 dayo to elect a judge, 'o days to elect a R. R. comtn'.fJcr.e and about 5 days to elect men t> r doorkeepers, but pages can be %er«1 ed In 3 days ... All of our states are blessed (?■ with legislatures. We cant get along without General Ascembifcv and it alnt no use to try to. We started running our governmer* t I with legislatures long, lor.,; ago land we are gr>!r; to Ke- ;. on run ning it with Jcgic’eturts till v bust, ? "ticinn., worry f>5 p. . t of Itu; tUne ubcut nt i, L-.rr I elected -r.J ,5 p.:,ccnt of lh. t;m. about the publS'.. . , Hut ho re , i, ; i"\ ia, Vi it! reahie what bus.’:,,' s men ••.m• hv n'. 'ra (iro up against and Ci . thing worthwhile. If th-. , wdtice exron.-.tr,o's Mi :.\\ V:. uoe taxti, they are unir,; to Ih ceded worse a, noinc next year han in the legislative halt—-Re cording to the verdict of the voters Continued History Of Col. Cleveland Campaign* Against Indians. Serv ,ed In Legislature. Held Other Positions. iContinuing a serifs of historical articles on Col. Benjamin Cleveland, written for Tlie Star by W. E.J White, county historian, of I.atti- I more.) When Cleveland returned to Western Cnrolina, he found more strenuous duties awaiting him. The Cherokee Indians on our Western frontier had been quiet for a long lime, but in the year of 177U they were instigated by the Tories from South Carolina to give trouble. So the red men allowed themselves to be persuaded by these agents of the British to attack the patriots, and they came down from the mountains and began to' lay waste to the settlements. General Ruth erford of Rowan county was sent cut by Governor Ga< well with a I large force of troops to punish these j Tnd!ans. Captain Cleveland and his Company df riflemen, composed a part of tiii.s army, which v;cnt to drive bacl; the hostile Cherokecs, The patriots crossed the Blue Ridge at Rwaimouoa Gap. entered the cc|intry of the red men. burned their towns, destroyed their erdps, and so effectually punished them blurt they never again came down on this ride of the mountains in raids on white settlements. Captain Cleveland added consid ichtbly to his military prestige by partlcisysttng in this campaign ; against the Indians. So high was he estimate placed upon his iit ;n.< given writ 'the: positions “»■ *'omnv- vlci: for seising confis cated esttu t.npsriniendent of 'el cctiom and county ranger. But the ic.v t important civil service ne ren dered the periil* of the Yadkin re ihlcri was whi> he was a member of what was then known In North Carolina, as the house of commons. TZa va< chosen Jo represent W’llkes county in that body in 1778. and wh'io he was .serving in the legis ! mture he was known as one of the , most popular ieauers from the ; mountain section of the state. His | i'ccorti as a iaw maker serves to re Intir.d us of Judge Tam Bowie and Hon. Ru'us Doijghtoiv noted moun ta’n legislators of later days. THREE vJRADES . AND three price ranges in wed iing invitations and announce ,rieftts. Beautiful line of sam ples at greatly reduced price shown at The Srar office. Democratic Leaders Call For I*arty Victory This Year; Say . ilson Ignored By Republicans Al sii111, J<,hu Davis, Jam; < o\ Sprrk. Criticise O. O r Failure. Washington, Jan, 11. Tii*' cohort1 of Democracy heard from their in ' three standard bearers Friday n!"b: the call for a militant campai/n U ' capture the presidency next fall. One after another Alfred E, Smith John W. Davis, and James M. Ch:t— r presidential candidates in 1923, 1924 and 1920 -depicted conditions under the Hoover administration as ap palling. Their forum wa; a dinner in which party leaders and enthusiasts from every quarter of the country honored the memory of one they revere, Andrew Jackson—President from 1829 to 1837. Quoting Republican predictions ot i prosperity In the campaign In which i Herbert Hoover defeated him and drawing a contrast with present con ditions, Mr. Smith . aid the 'leader ship needed In this time of trial •'can come only with Democratic victory.” Mr. Davis and Mr. Cox Joinrd i the former New York governor in1 condemning administration policies. j All called for repudiation, of sporin' privilege. Form Prohibition Change Attacking President Hoover's ob-i jection to federal relief of suffer-i ing. Smith called it "indefensible, Inasmuch as it already has been j proven that the state, localities and j private charities cannot cope with | it.” Tire three advocated prohibition { change, with Smith declaring the Wicktrsliam commission report said the amendment was "not enforce able. largely because It lacked pub lic approval and public support," Cox urged the party to meet the { issue “candidly and courageously,” j while Davis advocated return ot j state power whether it be on prohi bition, education or anything else Warning that private relief funds can last but a short time and lo calities can carry the burden but a little longer, Smith said with ro I pert to unemployment "We must ab ohltely forget politics and w* I must regard the United State's to [ sue for necessary public improye I be In a state of war." He proposed a federal bond b {men*. He likewise called for qui< k •reorganisation of the government to cut expenses as a means of cut ting the deficit now piling up. 2,000 Attend Dinner. Over 2.000 reservations were made lor tonight's dinner. Tables were ! extended through doors In the cor ridors of the Mayflower hotel and loud speakers were installed for the benefit of those assigned to scats where the orators could neither be een nor heard. The toastmaster was Claude G Bowers, writer, who gave the key note speech at the 1928 Houston convention. Seats of honor were held by members of the party's national committee, which meets national convention which atet ‘Bat unlay to, select a city for the Juno convention. Forcer favoring Governor Roose velt. of New York, and Ritchie, of Maryland, were well represented tonight. Tire friends of the former expect to be able to persuade the committee to name Kansas City fm the convention, but determined bid' Will be put ht as well by Chicago. San Francisco anti Atlantic City. While Mr. Smith addressed him self principally to the unemploy-1 meat situation. Mr. Cox and Mr. Davis directed their views mainly j against the Smoot-Hawlev tariff ; the farm board and the condition; of the treasury. Cox Appeals To South. Speaking of Prohibition fornv Governor Cox r aid "any institution that In'* cost our government twen- > ;y -five billion dollars and created; a super criminal state, presents a problem, cannot long be de ferred, Its very controversial- na- ’ ture precludes any hope a>f the Re publican politicians giving its stra ightforward attention.” In an appeal to the south to con rtder tire problem of northern I>e:n* j ocrals in dealing with the pro'st bition issue he said: •We forced the bloody shirt uv. dors In the north aside and let the thruth go to our people. May wo i not, now, .eTK'Ctfully ask that vou’ i call political ecclesiastics back to j their pulpits that the truth may I go to your people?” He said the Republican party had,: I but "two loyal allies left—privileged Ibuslne:,'. and the entt-Saloon .let*-; ' gtie-” He charge;! the Republicans with ia “deliberate plan" to bury the Imetnoiy of Woodrow Wilton "In the | grave of the unknown eCldier, with out individual feme.’’ j "81nc» Wilson died," he added "three Republican Presidents have > dedicated war memorials In differ ent states and delivered armsilee $ay addresses. Quite properly they have paid tribute to the valor of the private soldier, but so far as jl know the commander-in-chief of jthe army and navy has never been mentioned,” Love laughs a; locksmiths. Bui you don't need this device to pick isoldenloeks. Double Springs News Of Interest i Student. Bail. To Colleges—Dinner I*tides And VU1 ings. • Special to The Stan DtfUble Spring.;, Jan. 7.—Miss Mat tie Lee Gardner returned to Raleigh Thursday to resiling her Studies at State College. Ml..; Thelma Horne spent several days list week with Mis.; Alva Stroup of Cherryvillr. Mr. and Mrs. Everett*.* Brooks .mnt Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W P. Hawkins. Mr. Gullen Willis of Banner Elk spent ohe day list week with Ins sister Mrs. W. H. Gardner. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gardner and finjjy visited Mrs. Fannie Bridget of llienboro Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gardner and ranilly visited relatives near OH Fort Wednesday and Thursday. Miss Annie Belle Davis returned to Charlotte Monday, where she is taking a buslifess cotir. e. Messrs Charles Frye. Troy Mar tin, Yulan Washburn, Mr. and Mrs DUn Greene, and Mr. Bate Bridge ;pent Wednesday with, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Greene and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hamrick and Miss Louise Visited Mr. and Mr« \V. W. Washburn Sunday. Messrs. Wyan and , Yulan Wash burn returned to Wake Forest Sun day. . Misses Vida and Elmira and Mr Hfibert Price of Hollis spent Thors - day night with Miss' Annie and M Walter Davis. Mr. Tyree Greene has returned to College in Dayton. Va. Miss Bertha Hawkins and Miss Vernie Brooks visited Misses Reba and Selma Davis Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Stockton and Mi s Margaret and Mr. George Thomas Storkton visited Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Washburn Sunday after noon. Mr, and Mrs. Fay Jeitkins and son Paul of New House visited Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Washburn Sunday afternoon. Mr. C. B. Greene and daughter Miss Evelyn spent several days last week in Toonisboro. On. with M : Greene's sister Mrs. Will Wright [and Mr. Wright, I Mrs. J. C. Greene is spending I sometime with her daughter Mrs i Carl Gold and Mr. Gold of Cites nee. S. C. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Davis and family were dinner guests of Mr. end Mrs. Truman Davis Saturday levelling. Misses Fay and Ollie Whitesides of Cherryville visited relatives in this community last week. Miss Faith Davis spent the latter part of last week, with relatives near Hollis. Miss Annie and MivWalter Davis visited Mr. Hubert and Miss Vida Price of Holli.- Wednesday night. Mr. Paul Davis spent the past week with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Hamrick of Hollis Mrs. J. A. Blanton and children Spent Tuesday 'with Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Bridges. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Blanton had as their dinner guest.* Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Olin Greeny Mr. and Mrs Everette Brooks, Mr, Bate Bridges Miss Susan and Mr. Reburn Wash burn. Those Visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Blanton for supper Monday eve ning were Mr. and Mrs. Dufaye Bridges. Mr, and Mrs. John L. Mc Swain, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Glasco, Misses Lois Brooks and Lena Bridges and Mr. Wyan Washburn Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Blanton visit ed Mr. and Mrs. Nash Magnets Wednesday. Miss Julia Jones student nurse at the Shelby hospital spoilt Tues mif and Wednesday with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lovelace and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Ladd Jones and family Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. John L. McSwaln ami Miss Julia Jones visited Mr and Mrs. J. C. Lovelace and Mr. and Mrs, Bill Glascoe Wednesday Miss Linsey McSwaln sp^it some time recently with hpr brother. Mr. Lowell McSwaln and Mrs. McSwaln My. and Mrs. Ladd Jones and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Pink’ Lovelace. Mr. and Mrs. Misher Jenkins and family of Dobbins moved into our community last week. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Forest Crowder and children were dinner guests of M' and Mr.- Yates Harriil Sunday. Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Brooks Thursday were Misses Mary Iaju Lee and Nettie Jones and Messrs Osborne Lee and Dale Gil lespie. Squire Enjoys Hicks Rig Birthday Dinner To Editor Of Hie star After hearing a good gospel ser mon by Dr. Wall and returning home Sunday, I reached home' and found C, D. Hiclcs’ car in watting for me and my wife with" a spocia invitation to attend a birthday din * Reno l« Footlights I'll*- distinction of being the recip-! lent of the first 1932 divorce in; Reno, Nevada, goes to Mrs. Robert i Walker (above), of New York. Mrs.! Walker is the former Lillian Gah-1 igan, sister of Helen Gahagan, fa-! inous stage star, and is also an utrcss herself. She plans to devote tier new-found freedom to her ca reer before the footlights. =3? ' By Fred Simmons. > The local court of honor held Us regular monthly meeting Monday night at 7:30 with a ^ood attend ance. The meeting opened with ■prayer by Rev. H. N. MeDiarmid. The scout oath was repeated by all. announcements were made con cerning scout news and the scout masters training course. Others members of the court were W. C. Abernethy, R, W. Shoffner, Hugh Arrow ood. Rev. H. N. MeDiarmid. Blanks were given to each troop to be filled out to see what troop would receive the efficiency award to hold until next court. The winners were troop 3 Shelby with 193 points and troop 1 Polk vllle second with 144 points. Scoutmaster Luther Houser was awarded the Eagle rank. Tire badge was given together with a presentation speech bv Mr. Joe Whisnant. Awards from-' previous courts Were given out. , The following boyg received ad vancement. Tenderfoot; Ralph Purcell Blan ton Jr. Second class; Jack Ramsey, Seth Washburn. J C. Poteat. First class: James Beatty Lucas. Julius Fraser, James Blanton, Ben Jenkins, jr.. Henry Fite. Automobiling: Lee Turner. Book binding: Julius Fraser, L. N. Greene, jr., Marion Packard. Hill Hudson, jr. Cooking: Hill Hudson, jr. Cycling: James Blanton. Hull Hudson, jr. Electricity: Marion Packard. Flremanship: Marion Packard. First Aid: Norman Mauney, Ralph Kale, Davie Whisnant. First aid to animals: Percy Kale. Handicraft: Malcolm Wallace. Marion Packard, Dock Davis, Jack McKee. Arthur Nix. Masonry : James Eaker, C. B. Pos ton, Clyde Ledbetter, Ralph Kale. Clarence Smith, Flay Kale. Painting: Ralph Kale. C. B. Pos ton. Clarence Smith, Ralph Kale, Clyde Ledbetter. Plumbing: Ralph Kale, C. B Poston, Flay Hale. Clyde Ledbetter. Poultry keeping: Lee Turner, Charles C- Ridge. Public health: Norman Mauney, Da vie Whisnant. Wood work: Clarence Smith, Flay Kale. Marion Packard, C. B„ Pos ton. Clyde Ledbetter, James Esker. Silver Falm award: J A. Propst. Fifty Four Are Held For “Indecent” Play Los Angles. Jan. 11.—Fiity-foui actors and actresses. including Nancy O'Neil, internationally fam ous actress, pleaded not guilty last week at their arraignment on charges of appearing in an indec ent play. Tire show. ‘'Lysistrata." a modernized version of a 2.000-year old Greek comedy, was raided by vice squad officers after the even ing's performance and the players were booked at the city jail, then released on $100 bail each. uer at his home, and to participate in the celebration of the event. Or reaching the home, we were met b;, the children and were cordially in troduced to all. C. D. told me, onf in the family ,was a Republican. 1 replied that a Republican is as gctoc as anybody if he behaves lumseH I found a table laden so complete ly that there was no room for any more Now, you bet I certainly en joyed the dinner C. D, told me fit had not s$lcl .five cents worth off oi his farm He has 100 bale# of cot ton and everything that one coulci wish for. All enjoyed the celebra tion. J Z- FALL4* [it Pays To Advertise WHY SUCH CROWDS AT WRAY’S? Wray never buy* any “special” merchandise for sales .... only regular, standard, first quality merchandise i s sold. When Wray says “Sale” Cleveland county people know there is going to be a sale worthwhile, hat’s why they came from miles around Saturday. This store was literally crowded morning, noon and night the first two days of our CLEAR ANCE SALE. Tuesday is the Fourth Big Day at Wray’s. Come and see the bargains we have arranged for you. Let nothing keep you from getting merchandise at the lowest prices for 20 years! Sale continues through this week. DRESS PANTS BI(; BARGAIN! 67c LADIES BEDROOM SHOFS 29c Special 1 uesdav Afternoon Large, Pure Linen Weft HUCK HOWELS Lily Mill THREAD 1st quality—400 yds. Bostonian OXFORDS FOR MEN $2.97 BOYS’ KNICKERS Elastic waist and top 67c LADIES’ SUEDE SLIPPERS Ladies’ Tan Suede Slippers in strap, and ties, regular $6.00 Slippers, all sizes, widths C to A A. Also Black Patent and suede A '■r Ties. Special 1 #, 36-iiich Father George Sheeting Cliffside Ginghams, Assorted patterns . 5c 5c Yard Wide Fancy Outing Assorted . q patterns____OC 36-inch Hickory Shirting Yard wide, heavy blue ** stripe, 19c grade __ A VJ C 12 Momme All Silk Jap Fongee, yard_ 18e 8-ounce Feather Tick ing,blue stripe _ . _ _ Y _ 15c MEN’S SUITS $4,95 Monroes And Blue Cheviot Suits M\ Wool $9.87 $25 MONROE SUITS $12.87 - $14.87 * $17.87 Griffon, Michaels* Stern Suits $19.87 .Middie Shade Suits $23.87 THE TALK OF THE TOWN — lc shoe Sale — Two big racks Of Ladies’ and blisses’ Slippers, black, brown, Inn, straps, ties, pumps— $1.98 Cor one pair and Extra for 2nd pair BLANKETS OF ALL KINDS *1.00 Homo Plaid Blankets, large size. Single _ 49c Heavy Weight Part Wool q Q Blankets,Nlarge, single_ OOC Heavy weight part wool n/\ Blankets, solid colors 5/ C $1.95 Heavy grey Double Blanket__ $2.95 Indian Robe Blan kets, beautiful patterns $2.25 double plaid Blan kets, Special at , 99c $1.00 $1.00 t — OVERALLS — Boys’ Unionalls, Size 2 to 8 37c Boys Good Enough Overalls, n q Sizes 4 to 8 JJC Boys’ Overalls, q rv Sizes 10 to 1G .... Oi/C Men’s Big Engine 220 wt. White back overalls 49c ‘ Men’s Good Enough Heavy 220 weight m Overalls, all sizes 69c Men’s Guaranteed Blue Buckle Overalls 32 to 50. Jackets to match_ 89c A. V. Wray & 6 Sons SHELBY, N. C.