: TODAY’S THOUGHT “111 deeds are doubled with an evil word.”— Shakespeare. \ The Alleghany Times Subscription Price $1 a year in advance Volume 11. DEVOTED TO THE CIVIC, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF ALLEGHANY COUNTY . 10 PAGES (Published at Galax, Va.) SPARTA, NORTJ* CAROLINA,THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1935. Number 32. CUTS HOLIDAY SHORT The Supreme Court will return from its holiday recess January 6th instead of January 13, thus enabling it to hand down decisions on the AAA, TVA and Bankhead Cotton Gontrol Act three days af ter Congress assembles. The sur prising change of program, cut ting a week off the usual three week recess, was noted in a re cent order. It does not neces sarily indicate anything as to the conclusion of the Court, although there is a general idea that a decision in the Hoosac Mills case and that of the Rice millers will be handed down immediately af ter the recess. Argument on the TVA was completed last week, thus clearing the way for a de cision. If the Court should read its opinion on January 6th, with Congress in session, the Admin istration would be in a position to approach Congress for emer gency legislation in case of an adverse decision. G. O. P. PICKS CLEVELAND The Republican National Com mittee meeting in Washington with optimistic hopes of defeat ing the New Deal decisively in 1936, set June 9th as the date for the National Conventioh, and selected Cleveland as the city for its meeting. Chairman Fletcher declared that “the New Deal is slipping” and “we can win next year.” A fight over the 1932 con vention rule allotting a bonus of three delegates at large to each state that cast its last previous electoral vote for the Republican candidate, with certain other ad ditions based on congr essional rep resentation, failed. The conven tion will have 997 delegates, a reduction of 157 from the 1932 conclave. Nearly all states, ex cept the six that cast their elec toral votes for Hoover, will lose delegates. CANDIDATES UNCERTAIN The Republicans have, so far, not centered upon a candidate al though many of them regard Gov ernor Landon as the leading con tender for the nomination at this time. The attitude of Senator Borah has some of them puzzled and there can be no real crystal ization of sentiment until he indicates definitely his course. The Landon supporters think they will be greatly benefitted if the Idahoan does not make the race. The Kansas Governor has been making some gains in the East, although his support of Prohi bition and the AAA are used against him. KNOX, BORAH. LANDON Col. Frank Knox, the Chicago publisher, considers himself on equal footing at this time, al though a recent declaration favor ing immediate payment of the bonus, thus reversing his previous stand, has not helped him in the East. Former President Hoover’s activity is said to represent a sin cere desire to secure the adoption of a sane platform and the nomination of a safe candidate gather than promotion of his own nomination. lOOVER’S ATTACK Herbert Hoover continues his ampaign against the Administra ion by turning his artillery on he President’s recent assertions. Jr. Hoover insists that the de iression actually was turned back hroughout the world in June and iuly, 1932, but that the New )eal caused this country to lag wo years while other nations pro passed. He blames the 1933 tank panic on hysteria, induced tmong the depositors by the in totaling administration, calling it *the most political and most un leeessary bank panic in all our listory.” I LAMES THE NEW DEAL His idea is that fear of the ding New Deal and realiza that Democratic campaign ..nises were to be "violated” I the currency “tampered with” ised the panic. Mr. Hoover also acked the relief situation, pro ing to decentralize, control and government allotments to the as by more than half. He lid stop "wasteful” projects „ look to true relief from hon productive jpbs, which “would •n quickly” if the currency “stabilized,” the “torrent of ary expenditure” stopped budget "balanced.” i has been big tax been known for some iV- Federal Govem conducting a crim ion into the affairs Gas and Elec one of the world’s World Joins In Celebration Of Nazarenes Birth Roosevelts Hear “Fear Not” Sermon Delivered In High-Domed Foundry Methodist Church LINDBERGHS AT SEA Brilliant Electric Star Shines On Spot Believed To Be Place Where Savior Was Born After a day of reverence and gaiety, the world bade adieu to the Christmas of 1935 last night. Summoned by bells of Bethle hem, the faithful throughout Christendom trudged to houses of worship in .reverent adoration of Christ. In Bethlehem itself a brilliant electric star cast its beams on the spot believed to be the one where the stable stood in which the Sav ior was born. Churches were packed to their capacity. In Washington Presi dent Roosevelt and members of his family attended the annual Christmas services of the Wash ington federation of churches, odd in the high-domed Foundry Methodist church. Much of the rest of the chief executive’s day 5?fts taken up by Sara Roosevelt, four-year-old daughter of Mr. ind Mrs. James Roosevelt. She was up early to rush to the fire place in the president’s own room. The weather man helped with a Yuletide touch of snow, and low temperatures throughout much of the upper half of the United States. Snow drifts were piled high in some localities. In Europe, for the most part, rains washed away what little snow there was. The Dionne quintuplets, by proxy, bought their mother and dad gifts purchased with the in fants’ earnings. A sombre note intrduded on Italy’s observance of the day War’s rigors dampened the cele bration. Afield in Ethiopia, the Italian soldiers for the most part attended masses.* Some, how ever, had to keep on fighting. Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lind bergh and their 3-year-old son, Jon, spent the day on the high seas, en route to England to es cape kidnap threats. Meanwhile, in New Jersey state prison at Trenton, Bruno. Richard Haupt mann, convicted as the slayer of the Lindbergh’s first born, spent a lonely day in his cell. Here and there was a touch of humor. At Mattoon. 111., Maurice Spurlin, 32, pondered what may happen as a result of a Christ mas eve lark. He was accused of borrowing a locomotive to speed over the rails until the en gine -collided head-on with a freight train. A movie fan sent Jean Harlow a decrepit motor car, telling her it was the “only four-wheel Christmas card your admirer-ever knew.” Friends of Representative Church, Republican, of Illinois, an opponent of the- new deal’s potato amendment, received potatoes from him as Christmas presents. “Lobby League” Is Name Given Shouse’s Group By Harrison Washington, Dec. 26.—TJie American liberty League, which has been sharply critical of the administration, was attacked today by Senator Harrison (D.), Miss., in a statement terming the group “The American Lobby League” and “Apostles of Greed.” * The statement was distributed by the Democratic National Com mittee, stirring immediate specu lation as to whether the adminis tration is considering a counter barrage against the league. Harrison, who is close to the administration, fired his denunci ation the day after the league came out with, a 12-point “con stitutional recovery” program calling for “the legislative branch of the government to .reassert its constitutional prerogatives.” Among the league’s leaders are Alfred E. Smith, John J. Raskob, Jouett Shouse and Rep resentative James Wadsworth (R) N. Y. Harrison mentioned n< Sales Tax Deplored By Professors At New York Meeting New York, Dec. 26.—College professors deplored the growth of the sales tax as a vehicle of gov ernment financing, terming it a “regressive” tax at a meeting today of the Tax Policy League. Professor Denzel C. Cline, of Princeton University, said that “many of the sales taxes will probably remain as a permanent regressive tax under the guise of affording relief to real estate.” As an alternative to a sales tax, now employed by 23 states and New York city, professor Cline urged a more inclusive income tax with lowered exemptions. Lindberghs Plan To Make Future Home In England Depart Secretly From New York Sat. Night. Friends Say Fear For Safety Of Son Is Felt New York, Dec. 24.— Because, friends said, of business and a growing apprehension over the safety of their three-jear old son, Jon, Colonel Charles A. Lind bergh and his family were on board an unpretentious freighter Monday night, which was taking them to a self-imposed exile ibroad. Close friends of Colonel Lind bergh at Englewood, N. J., where ie lived with his family, stated unequivocally that the famous flier tvas taking up residence in Eng -and to escape increasingly omi nous threats of kidnaping against ittle Jon. In London, however, respon sible American sources expressed the belief that Colonel Lindbergh’s reasons had their basis in his connection with the forthcoming establishment of transatlantic air service, in which he is vitally con cerned as technical advisor to Pan-American Airways. It was also asserted by the Englewood sources that the fam ily’s decision to seek safety in England was hastened by the re (continued on page 6) Rep. Fish Says Borah Can Carry North Carolina Washington, Dec. 25.—The Rorah-for-president campaign was given added strength today by announcement of Representative Hamilton Fish (R.-N. Y-) that he would lead a fight in New York for the Idaho senator. Fish announced he had called a conference of twenty prominent New York Republicans after a meeting yesterday with William E. Borah, in which plans for instructed delegates 'to the Repub. lican National Convention were discussed. Borah, who has not announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination, was given “encourag (continued on page 6) .-f Doughton Back In U. S. After Attending Inauguration Of New Philippine Gov't Head Says Dome Of Capitol Never Looked Better To Him Than It Did On Morning Of Return “NEVER AGAIN,” COMMENTS REP. WARREN “Farmer Bo^V Does Not Believe Philippine Independence Is Of A Lasting Nature Congressman Robert L. Dough ton, of Sparta, representative from the Ninth district of North Carolina in the national House of Representatives, returned to Washington last Thursday, with a buffalo horn measuring more than five feet from point to point as his prize souvenir, after hav ing witnessed the launching of the new Philipjfirie^ government as an independent state. Other members of the congressional delegation accompanied the North Carolina congresshian back to the capital. After traveling half around the world Doughton said he was convinced there was no place like the United States and during his quarter of a century here the Capital dome never looked better than it did on the morning of his return. He left Thursday night for his home in Alleghany county, admitting that he is home sick for the mountains of West ern North Carolina. Meeting North Carolina newspaper cor respondents at his office, the House ways and means chairman devoted an hour relating some of the impressions which the var ious countries he. visited made upon him. “The most interesting thing I saw was the activity in Japan,” He said. “There was no loafers; and no idlers thebe. Everyone was at work, and I think i sas? more bicycles and babies than I thought existed in the world. I was astonished at the use of bicycles for transportation pub poses. Each has a rack on the rear and I saw riders carrying loads as heavy as 400 pounds.” The North Carolinian said Tokyo was the cleanest city in the j world, and probably Honolulu j was the most beautiful city he | : saw on the trip. “I was so home- j [ sick I doubt if I appreciated its i j beauty,” he added. Representa I tive Doughton doubts very ser iously that the Philippine Islands will be able to maintain their independence. “We have carried out our promise and I hope the islands succeed in maintaining their own government, but they are con fronted with many serious ob stacles,” he asserted. He referred to a lack of national patriotism in the islands because of the number of provinces with different ideas and the pressure which will come from business interests there for the United States to maintain control in order to enjoy duty free the American market for sugar, cocoanut oil, cordage and other products. The congressman does not look for any armed invasion from Japan, but believes that country may try an “industrial con quest.” Doughton visited textile mills while in Japan and marvelled at the growth of the industry there. He said the Japanese textile industry was a threat to the in dustry of any nation. “I stood on a top of a building in tokyo and the smokestacks made you think you were in Pittsburgh,'" he asserted. Asked about labor conditions in the mills, he stated: “The labor standards so far as working conditions are concerned are high. No children under 14 years are permitted to work in the mills. Those between 14 and 18 are permitted to work eight hours and no person works more than nine. The wages are low, but it does not take much for the workers to live on. They live in shacks and are not used to eating as much as Americans." Asked if he thought American mills would suffer as a result of the development of the textile industry in Japan, Doughton said: “If we cease industrial strife and have industrial peace I don’t see why we should have anything to fear from the Japanese textile industry. We will of course, have to maintain a reasonable, tariff but not a prohibitory one. We must not forget that Japan is a large consumer of American products, especially raw cotton and automobiles. If we expect this trade to continue we cannot have tariffs so high as to shut out Japanese exports to us.” Doughton has been away from the country so long he would not comment on state or national issues. He said his committee would not meet until after January 1. It seems that “Farmer Bob’s” ability as a close trader was evident in the Philippines. When the native came up selling the caribou horns the largest set he had attracted the veteran cattle man’s eye. “How much?” he ^asked as he looked over the beautiful finish with hand-carving representing at least a week’s work. “The best I can do is $12,” came the reply. “I will give you $4.” “Sold," said the native. Washington, Dec. 19.—"Never again,” said Rep. Lindsay C Warren, of Washington, N. C., upon his return from the Orient. Warren, author of the potato control law, said he “simply couldn’t eat” the food in Japan, one of the first nations visited by the congressional delegation that attended the inauguration of the new Philippine government. He enjoyed the trip, he said, but didn’t think he would like to make it again. “I’m glad to be back where I can eat good American food,” he added. 20 KILLED IN MISHAP Gross Heringen, Germany, Dec 24.—Twenty persons were killed and 80 injured tonight when an express train rammed a local. Early Battle In Congress On “Vets” ; Bonus Seems Certain Washington, Dec. 26.—Early and lively congressional battles over neautrality and soldiers bon us legislation became a certainty today as President Roosevelt and capitol spokesmen outlined plans for the second session of the 74th congress, opening a week from tomorrow. The president, closeting himself ln ,the,,Wtlite House proper, spent virtually the entire day on his annual legislative and budget messages. Both probably will be submitted during the first three, days of the session. On capitol hill, announcement came from a senatorial quarter close to the administration that «fforts would be made to work out a compromise bonus bill with the executive. It was added that no general tax legislation would be put forward at the session. Violent Deaths Come To Nearly 150 At Christmas H^hwny Accidents And Tragedies Of Various Kinds Turn Holiday Into Day Of Gloom For Many Symbolic throughout the world of a birth—that of the One who came to give life and to give it more abundantly — Christmas brought violent death to nearly 150 persons in this and other lands. Highway accidents claimed the heaviest toll but tragedy invaded many a family gathering, too. A Christmas Eve train collision at Gross Heringen, Germany, kill ed 36 persons and injured 72 in the holiday’s worst catastrophe. Fire and exposure killed others. One woman was burned to death, an undetermined number were missing and five were in jured in a theater fire at Hot Springs, Ark. A woman and two children were burned fatally in residence fires in Oklahoma. Missouri led the nation in traffic fatalities, with 10, as sleet made slippery death traps of some highways. Nine died, on Illinois roads. Los Angeles police (continued on page 6) Poll Continues To Show Majority Favoring New Deal The Washington Merry-Go Round Forum announced Monday results covering 32,875 letter? returned in the first three weeks on the question “Should President Roosevelt Be Re-Elected?” This shows almost a 2 % to 1 vote ir favor of President Roosevelt’s re election. In contrast to the Literarj Digest poll sent to a selected list of names which finds popular sentiment running 53% against New Deal “acts and policies,’ (continued on page six) To all of the advertisers who patronize its columns and each and every reader of The Alleghany Times, the publisher extends his best wishes for a very Happy and Prosperous 1936. .' _ ; _ ' r ir --,■■■■■ - .mm* «'i'ittBgjjuffll Ml- J i* v . 1%"i.'i. . ‘>•: - -n . •. . . 'Mt„. ,v« Italy Preparing For Action While England Is Alert Military Precautions In Southeastern Nations Are Speeded By Tenseness Of Situation In Europe ALLIANCES TIGHTENED A Scouting Plane Of Italy’s Fleet Is Shot Down And Its Pilot Is Beheaded By Ethiopians London, Dec. 2fi.—In reliable Rome quarters, Premier Musso lini’s navy is reported to be pre paring for action while Great Britian’s army, navy and air forces are on the alert from Gi braltar in the we-tern Mediter ranean to Aden in the Red Sea. Approximately 13,000 naval specialists, most of whom former ly served in gun or powder rooms, were .reported recalled for duty, said dispatches from the Italian capital. - Informed sources there believed the navy was preparing for pos sible “events” in case Anthony Eden, the new British foreign secretary, persuades the. League of Nations to impose oil sanc tions on Italy The tension in Europe caused southeastern nations to speed up military precautions of their own, ■to tighten their alliances and to examine the possibilities of new agreements. General staffs of the little en tente powers—Rumania, Yugo slavia and Czechhoslovakia— were understood to be ready for any necessary action. At the same time the increasing compli cations of Italy’s foreign rela tions were reported to be worry ing Mussolini’s friends in the Danubian basin. Warfare in Africa went on. One of Italy’s fleet scouting planes was shot down and its I pilot beheaded, the Ethiopian gov I ernment announced. The plane was reoonnoitermg with another over Daggah Bur. on the southern front. The pilot was not immediately identied. It was the boxing day holiday here and the foreign office was deserted, but many thousands of British soldiers, sailors and air men kept a sharp vigil along the “empire route” thro :gh EgJVpt. Italy pushed on with its Ethi opian campaign, while Rome ex pectantly awaited the, next move on sanctions by Anthony Eden, Britain’s new and young foreign secretary. Premier Laval, of Prance, was threatened with a possible over throw wh