The Alleghany Times H. B. Zabriskie .. Editor and Publisher Mrs. Sidney Gambill .. Local News Editor Published Every Thursday at Sparta, North Carolina, and entered at the Sparta, N. C., Post Office as Second Class Matter. Subscription Rate: One Dollar a Year, Strictly in Advance Thursday, February 21, 1935. Is Doughton To Quit? ‘No”, Says The Lenoir News-Topic Reprinted From The Lenoir News-Topic Political speculation virtually has wound itself around Congressman Robert Lee Doughton, more familiarly known to his constituents in this con gressional district by the affable and politically safe title of “Farmer Bob.” If political writers are correct, he may be a candidate for Governor, or.he may seek the senatorial toga. Certainly he is nearing the end of an illustrious career in the House of Representatives. Congressman Doughton belies his age of 70, for his physical endurance is virtually unlimited, and his resourceful brain apparently is as keen as, ■or keener than, ever before. His thirteenth two year term in Congress is just begun, and it may be his last. The News and Observer’s Washington corres pondent writes: “He is known to feel that his service in Con gress has been long enough and to feel disposed to make way for others in his district who may aspire to succeed him. He is also known to have a horror of remaining in Congress after he gets ‘too old’, although regarding himself as being far from that point now; and as being fujly able to take up and discharge the duties of Governor.” “Farmer Bob” Doughton too old? Perish the thought! It was former Senator-Governor Cameron Morrison, we believe, who said the Doughtons do not reach maturity until they become ninety years of age. _ Well may it be said that Congress Doughton has been a true servant of the people. He seeks no vain glories but is content to devote his life to one of service for his fellow man, whether that be in the House of Representatives, in the United States Senate, or in the Governor’s office at Raleigh. —Lenoir News-Topic. Stricter Law Enforcement Needed To Reduce Automobile Killing* Last year there were 36,000 persons killed and nearly a million injured as a result of 882,000 personal injury automobile collisions on the streets and highways of the nation. TheSe are astounding figures but the killing and maiming of people by automobile drivers has been, going on so long that most of us take it for granted. Despite insistent demand for stricker reg ulation of drivers, more rigorous enforcement of traffic regulations and adequate inspection of vehicles the public apathy continues and officials take it easy. This laxity does not exist in small places alone but in the large cities as well. To illustrate how one motorist can get by we cite the police record of one Stephen Smith, recently convicted of man slaughter, hit-run driving and drunken driving and given five years in prison at Philadelphia. What was Smith’s past record? Well, he had been arrested fourteen times, but made his first ap pearance in court after killing another man- He had been fined, altogether, $11 although one of his previous charges involved a hit-run killing, three included injury of other persons, seven included collisions, several involved drunkenness and two hit-run driving. No wonder the reckless drivers, well aware of official laxity, continue to spread death, destruction and injury throughout the land. Stricter law enforcement is one means of re ducing the number of auto accidents and the re sulting death toll and it appears just as necessary right here in Alleghany county as anywhere. Government To Place “Baby Bonds'* On Sale Beginning March 1st It won’t be long now before the citizens of the entire country will have the opportunity to buy the much-publicized “baby bonds” which the Federal government will place on sale March 1st. The President, it is reported, will purchase bond No. 1 and it is hoped that the public will take kindly to the offering. The bonds will be sold in denominations as low as $25 and upward to $1,000. A $25 bond will cost $18.75 and will be redeemable at maturity (ten year) at face. Other denominations will be sold on the same plan, a $1,000 bond costing $750. The bonds will be sold at 14,000 post offices throughout the country and will be redeemable for cash upon owner’s request after 60 days. ,The idea of placing these “baby bonds” on the market seems to be psychological. That people will be able to invest huge sums seems improbable but it is likely that every buyer of a “baby bond” will take more interest in the affairs of government. And, unless we miss our guess, holders of these bonds will not be apt to advocate wild spending on the part of the government. The fine thing about your job is that it offers a new adventure every day—if you look at it that way. These experts who declare that American life is moving in cycles are just adopting a more corn way of saying we are running in circles. for variety, we are still waiting for a t they sing the ballad “I’ll Be Faith of the good old standbys “I Love You tad which contain* Tour Grot Treasata . .. ^URUCt ®UARION DAVID As long as the nature of boys remains what it always has been David will have a fresh army of admirers with each new gener ation, for he is the original of all Jack-the-giant-killer stories and has been the hero of boyhood for three thousand years. With the exception of St. Paul no human character occupies so large a place in the Bible; of none are we given so vivid and compelling a picture. The most minute traits and characteristics are set forth in such a way as to make certain that the portrait was drawn from life. What a portrait and what a life! A red headed shepherd-boy, tending his flocks and playing his tunes in the lonesome fields, he is sent up to the army at the critical mo ment when its forces are paralyz ed by the menace of the giant Goliath. What the swords of the stoutest warriors have been pow erless to accomplish, he achieves by a well directed shot from his shepherd’s sling and becomes im mediately a national idol. Tri umphantly he is carried to the court while the bands play and the pretty girls sing and dance. And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands. Small wonder that Michal, the king’s daughter, loved him and became his wife; small wonder that Jonathan, the king’s son, farmed a friendship with him which is one of the most beautiful in all history. Small wonder either that the king himself was jealous and resentful. And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thous ands: and what can he have more but the kingdom? And7 Saul eyed David from that day and forward'. The jealous eyes of Saul, who was in a place too big for him and finally went mad trying to fill it, drove David out of the court and into the wilderness where soldiers of fortune rallied to him from various motives, and built up & lusty young army which, to his cerdit, he kept well disciplined and free from the grosser crimes of guerrilla war fare. Neither the king’s forces nor his plots could prevail against the young man’s destiny. In a previous chapter we have referred to his conquests, his qualities as an administrator, the sin which forms the one black spot upon hts reputation, a sin, by the way, which was not so extraordinary in a king of that period and would perhaps have been forgotten but for the mag nifiicent humility of his repent ance, and the Psalms that are his eternal claim to remembrance. Through State Capital Keyholet (continued from front page) sideration of the biennial revenue bill, but they ran into - the same thing that has held other General Assemblies in session overtime— difference of opinion. And you can’t rush a man away from his own ideas, at least it hasn’t been done in the finance committee. NEEDED—The federal govern ment is getting ready to spend about four billion dollars in re lief work in cooperation with the 48 States. But the States must set up machinery to conform with federal regulations before sharing in the benefits. So far North Carolina has done nothing to get in line for its share in this gigantic program. It’s time the boys in the Legislature were up and going. TUBERCULOSIS — There has been some doubt about whether the State should enlarge the pres ent tubercular hospital in the Sand Hills or construct a new unit in the mountain section of the State. During debate on the matter it was brought out that no private tubercular sanitarium in the world is as large as the present State unit. It was also established that some patients re cover in one climate and lose ground in another. As a result it now appears that if anything is done it probably will be au thorization for construction of a new hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis. A SNAG —The McDonald— Lumpkin anti-sales tax bloc was getting along swimmingly until the question of taxing individuals making over $1,000 annually was reached That class being rather large and already paying numer ous taxes, considerable noise was raised. The final outcome is still uncertain. If you earn more than $1,000 gross income per year and do not pay schedule B. license taxes it might be well to look into the matter. DICTATORS —Representatives Tam C. Bowie, of Ashe, and United States Page, of Bladen, have been called “dictators” since the introduction of several meas ures that other legislators say would put them in absolute po litical control in their respective counties. Mir. Bowie has been more successful than Mr. Page in getting his bills enacted into law but both have experienced difficulties in steering their propo sitions through the Legislature. SENATOR — Former Lieuten ant Governor R. T. Fountain, of Rocky Mount, has announced that he intends to oppose Senator Josiah W. Bailey, of Raleigh, in the primaries next year. Gover nor Ehringhaus has been specu lated upon as a potential candi date but since the General As sembly has been in session he has been so busy with affairs of State that little mention has been made of the possibility of him running. Nevertheless, many of Ms friends are still putting the pressure upon the Governor. They, think he would look well in a Senatorial Maybe Client—Why, it costs a lot more to get divorced than to get married, doesn’t it? Lawyer—Yes, but it’s worth a lot more i^j’t it? loo Shocking Laura—My fiance’s birthday is next Saturday and I want to give him a surprise. Can you suggest anything? Lucile—Why not tell him your exact at! Beautiful Ruth—Why did the air corps turn down young Bobby Sanders? Carl—On account of his eyes. Ruth—Why, I think his eyes are lovely. Time To Retire Proud Mother—“Yes, he’s a year old now, and he’s been walking since he was eight months old.” Bored Visitor—“Really? He must be awfully tired.”—Lafay ette Lyre. “They say Old Skinner the oil millionaire gives hardly a thing to any cause except foreign mis sions.” “Yes, I understand he likes to make his money go as far as possible.” Wary Father Nervous Suitor—“Sir, er—that is, I mean I have been going with your daughter for five Father—“Well, waddye want— a pension?”—Chicago Tribune. sought to speed committee con* shy on lobbyists before the intro duction of the McDonald-Lump kin plan as a substitute for the sales tax. But the number of gentle persuaders picked up im mediately thereafter. And the boys are settling down with their own opinion that tax matters will not be settled until the gavels fall on sine die adjournment of the 1935 Legislature. SPITE—The charge has been made that proposed amendments to the 1938 law regulating the operation of beauty shops is no more than spite at the examiners appointed by Governor Ehring haus. But the Governor isn’t worried. If the present three examiners are abolished it will not be his fault and he will have the opportunity to appoint three new ones. What public official objects to the privilege of hand ing out jobs? EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as the Execu trix of the last will of A. S. Carson, deceased, J hereby notify all persons indebted to his estate to come forward and make pay ment, and all persons having claims against his estate most present thorn to ase for payment within twelve ssonths from this date or this notice will be plead in .her of recovery. This February II IMS, MRS. ZOLLlg CARSON, 4tc-7AT,*e"tri* ****** Cm°m‘ The Woman’s Angle] With that limp-as-a-dish-rag debutante slouch definitely out of style, the importance of posture is greater than ever—both for appearance and for health. If you have a great hollow in your back, try straightening it with this exercise. Lie flat on the floor, arms to the side, knees up, weight of the legs on the balls of the feet. Lift the lower end of the spine, depress the middle of the back. Repeat. And re peat several times daily. • • ■ Italy has stressed the idea that the woman’s place is in the home more than any other nation dur ing the last year, with presen tation of certificates of meritor ious service to mothers of large numbers of children and trips to Rome as guests of the govern ment. * * * The vogue for painted finger nails seems to tend toward the blush shades rather than the deep canpines this season. * * * Ever reach out to shake hands on being introduced and find there’s no response—no hand to shake? It is a woman’s privi lege to offer her hand or not, as she prefers, so the only thing to avoid embarrassment is to with hold your own hand for the frac tion of a second awaiting some sort of response from your new acquaintance. * * * One of the pleasing results of large-scale manufacture is the cheapness of attractive costume jewelry. From now until that new wardrobe is completed for spring, hop into the nearest store and look over the gay costume jewelry that won’t cost much more than a dollar to give your whole attitude toward life » new lift. Much of it is in bold color and striking designs. The Family Doctor by John Joseph Gaines, M. D. ARE YOURS ARTIFICIAL? Sometimes I get to thinking that almost half the people are equipped with manufactured mo lars. So many millions of the natural teeth are taken away be cause of those pesky germs; they I cause rheumatism—and “sinus trouble,’’ as well as dozens of other evils. And, tooth building has reached the pinnacle of per fection, I imagine. New, straight, perfectly-tinted teeth take the place of old, yellow, troublesome snags. I know several people who wear their artificial teeth all the time, with perfect comfort; they sleep with them in, and seem to enjoy life fully as well as if they grew there. These people seldom men tion their teeth, except to praise them. Now and then, however, I must give advice that belongs to the dentist. I find “partial plates,’’ that get filled underneath with positively decaying remnants of food, lending the victim a most unholy breath,—often causing ul cerated, infected gums and lips;] these customers more frequently come to the family doctor with mouth troubles than they go to their dentists; 1 suspect the fee has something to do with the problem—they think the doctor has no right to charge for dental advice! My object in writing this let Sm Ciiimm Motor Co. for radio batteries, tubes and ser vice.—«dr. tfc. Rems - Sturdivant Funeral Home Ambulance Service Day or Night Licensed Embalraers SPARTA, N. C.* Telephone 22 vfWORLD’/GROCERIES L I^HEWElSNO 'MSftD POP BREAD IN THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE. J Saw*'”' / v Our national/ CAPITOL WAS ONCE USED AS A BAKERY DURING we CIVIL WAR.THE ENTIRE BASEMENT VMS MADE INTO A ftAKE-SHOR Louisa’s Letter WATCH ENVIRONMENT OF CHILDREN Dear Girls:— I heard a most interesting talk over the radio a few weeks ago. I think the speaker was Dr. Burgess, and he was discussing juvenile delinquency and its caus es. He brought out the fact that, the main reason for children go ing wrong was their living in a bad neighborhood. Statisticians have discovered this to be so. Not feeble mindedness nor pover ty, they say, but living among criminals is the principal cause for crime among the youth of to day. Of course, we know that a fee ble minded person is more prone to commit a crime than a normal person, but environment has as much to do with the behavior of such people as it does with those who are mentally balanced. Poverty, too, is a contributing cause to crime, because it means that some people are compelled to live in a neighborhood they ter is to tell you to keep the artificial set of teeth CLEAN; they should be taken out, and scrubbed daily, to keep the mouth sweet and free from disgusting matter. A prominent doctor recently told me of a case—a man with a horrible condition of the mouth —ulcers and infection; he wore a partial ' plate that never had been removed since he bought it. The doctor in cleaning up, found several watermelon seeds under that plate—they had been there since August the year be fore, and it was now February! Reader, keep your teeth CLEAN would taboo if they had the money to live elsewhere. It means that many people of both sexes are crowded in rooms with out privacy. On the other hand, a poor neighborhood is not neces sarily a bad neighborhood. Some of the best people in the world live in poor neighborhoods. But they are good in spite of their handicaps. A committee in Chicago, I be lieve, has investigated the causes of crime in that city, and on its recommendation the government is planning, or perhaps has al ready started, tearing down the ramshackle buildings in three areas. They plan to put up mod ern buildings in the place of these former ones, and to have play grounds and other forms of re creation for the children who heretofore have formed large gangs of petty criminals who turned into gangsters and mur derers as they grew older. A great many of us say, “Well, why tell us about such things? That’s all right for a big city, but we live in a small place, and that kind of work doesn’t concern us.” But it does concern you. In your town, no matter how small, there are neighborhoods which make for immorality and crime among your children. And it is not im probable that these sore spots, even though they fail to affect your conscience now, will affect the lives of some of your family later on. I know of no worthier under taking than that of working for better homes and neighborhoods for our little brothers and sisters in our home town. Yours, LOUISA TnedkahxL/ •- «' - - - tH-»- - ingredients of v tests VepoRub fa) Convenient Candy Pons VICKS COUGH DROP rrUT a I jUn i (Bet