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5 of was Score of THREE. THE LANDMARK. STATESVILLE, N. C. OVER WOULD DIVIDE THE COST Duty Bound to Stand With His ministration in Flood Control ogram.

ashington, Feb. 24-Herbert ver, candidate for the Republican idential nomination, made his heralded appearance before the te committee today the ottatement that he was in bound to stand with his admmtion colleagues in the flood conprogram. questioning by Senator res, Democrat, the secretary exsed the belief that the long ding principle that a division of between federal and state ernments should be adhered to as ethod of assuring competence and omy in federal expenditures. the same time he said the unt of money already spent by south in protection against flood led to be taken into consideration with the losses sustained in flood territory. he secretary appeared in a comee room jammed with spectators ing for political excitement.

Inst had been whetted by the inence of Senator Willis, of Ohio, her Republican presidential cante, that Mr. Hoover give the comtee his views, especially on the stion whether the government ild 1 shoulder the entire flood whether the states should partie; e. began a recital of tribulaof the population flood area and rted that it was his view that in iness at present "is a repercusdegree the minor slacking in of the flood." Early flood legislation," he said, uld be a failure in stabilizing the nomical eplying to side a of question by Senator wes to dividing the cost of the control between the federal ernment and the Mississippi valstates, Secretary Hoover said could not be expected to recon1ct the recommendation of aner department of the government. It is my duty to support the proal made by my colleague," he 'he Missouri senator remarked out of some three hundred witses before the house and senate mittee, "you are the only witwho has appeared without an nion as to payment of the cost of flood control." am completely convinced that matter requires further on, Hoover answered. "I also an apletely convinced, that It can bel ried out hardships on the ple of the south." 'he secretary of war has sugges a plan of deferred contribution tol able the people of the flood district derive benefit from the ort, theran Synod Names Delegates to Biennial Convention.

Feb. -After ting delegates to the biennial conation of the United Lutheran urches of America to be held at ie, in October; appointing Rev. E. Moore as fraternal delegate to South Carolina meeting and dissing of routine business, the annual avention of the United Evangelical theran Synod of North Carolina, ich opened at Augsburg church re Monday, closed this afternoon. The convention next February will held at Concord.

The following delegates were chos to attend the biennial conference: Clerical--Dr. J. L. Morgan, Salisry. president; Dr.

H. B. Schaefer Dr. E. J.

Sox, Hickory: Rev. G. H. odes, Albemarle: Rev. J.

C. Deitz. lisbury; Dr. P. E.

Monroe, Hickory: A. G. Voight, Columbia: Dr. J. F.

igler, Charlotte; Dr. E. A. Schenk. reensboro.

Lay delegates W. I. Kinney, Winon-Salem: J. L. Fisher.

Salisbury; V. Sutton, Charlotte: H. E. Eisen-1 ur, Salisbury: G. F.

McAllister. Mt. easant; B. Capps, Gastonia: W. K.

poney, Kings Mountain: R. B. MilSalisbury, and H. L. Mock, Ralch.

rham Man Has Device for Rescue ing Sub Crews. Durham. Feb. 23. J.

L. Conrad. etrical and 1 mechanical engineer city, will go to the national capin the near future at the invita of naval officials and present ins worked out by him to rescue ssengers and members of the crew disabled undersea craft. Mr. Conrad was in Washington after the recent submarine dister, and at that time laid his plans Fore Senators Simmons and Overin.

Both were favorably impressed took special- pains to obtain an erview with naval officials in regaro the local man's plans. This interWas granted and the head of the val bureau of investigation and re arch stated that Mr. Conrad's ered the most feasible solution had been submitted at that ne. While the local man has not madel own the extent of his invention public, it is understood that the question in reference to its feas.I flity is the matter of utilizing space Conrad's invention would add st hundred pounds of weight to Ch end of the submarine. He starthat he allowed in his plans for is weight so that it would not him: the undersea craft in any way.

Sturdivant, 72, Takes His Own Life. Bynum. Feb. Joe Sturdivant, -year-old farmer of this, section, lot and killed himself at his home fortly before noon today. Two years ill health was the only cause rellives could give for the deed.

The funeral will be held at Mount leasant Methodist church, near here, which he was a member. at 3 Flock Friday afternoon. interment ill be made in the church cometery. Surviving are his wife. formerly ISS Betty Mann, a Mrs.

cob Eubanks, of Chapel Hill; four Ins. Luther, of Chapel Pill: Arthur, Durham; William and Robert, both route one, Bynum. Robert made bome with his father, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1928. Big Robbery At North Wilkesbo 23. Thieves, entering the store of Absher Blackburn, early yesterday morning, removed merchandise estimated to be worth between $2,500 and $3,000.

No clue leading to the arrest the rogues had been secured by the police late tonight. It is thought that the thieves cane the rear of the store in their antomobile, and going to the back door bored a hole, sufficient to make space an arm be put through the door. and raised the iron bar that was kept placed across the inside. The rogues then entered the store and proceeded to take the pick of the clothing on racks on table. It is estimated that between 125 and 150 new spring hats, about 15 overcoats.

number of new hats and ties, as well as other articles of clothing were removed from store. Many of the suits had been received from northern markets only a day or so ago, and tailored along lines of the latest were fashion. Not content with the loot thus far recorded the thieves procured a hammer lying nearby and proceeded to smash the interior of the safe, the outer door having been left unlocked. $150 rash and Approximately, found which with the clothing, was secreted away. Upon leaving the store the rogues took pains to close the door fastening the iron bar, and placed paper hole cut in the door.

It was difthe determine or make an invencult to tory of the entire loss, and each passing day, will likely reveal the loss of other items from the store. many The firm has offered a reward of $100 for information leading to arrest of the marauders, and local business swelled the amount considmen have with additional subscriptions. erably ef $3.500 for Alleged Careless Verdict Handling of Infant. Greensboro, Feb. Emphatical denial that there was any negligence the handling of R.

M. Richardson, in after his birth at the MacJr. soon Gill sanitarium more than two years ago is made in the amended answer Charles Roberson and Mrs. of Dr. Laura B.

MacGill to the complaint of M. Richardson, suing as R. friend, filed yesterday at the next fice of Mason W. Gant, clerk of Guilford Superior court. Mr.

Richardson recently received verdict for $3,500 when a Guilford passed on the case. Judge Michjury ael Schenek, of Hendersonville, presiding, the verdict aside shortly before the term of court ended and the matter is slated for a re-hearing early next month. The plaintiff has alleged that his infant was serand permanently hurt soon after birth by the careless use of a leak-, hot water bottle. At the previous trial, Dr. Roberson.

prominent local physician, testifed that he examined the bottle when it was first placed in the crib with the infant and that it was not too hot and that it was not leaking. The doctor contended that both and Mrs. MacGill had exercised (care and caution in the handling the child and that there had heen negligence. The jury, however, tired for a brief spell and brought a verdict holding both the doctor and operator of the private hosnital having been guilty of carelessness land negligence and giving the of the $10,000 damages sked. The Richardson child was born January 27.

1926, and the injury, scalding, it is alleged to have received occurred a few hours after the tal moment. Between $2,500 and $3,000 Worth of Merchandise Stolen from Store of Absher and Blackburn. North Wilkesboro, Feb. 23. President May Spend Vacation in North Carolina.

Greensboro. Feb. Announcemest by President Coolidge that he wishes to spend his 1928 summer var ration in some part of the nation not heretofore visited by him and not so remote from Washington has caused several Greensboro people to predict that western Carolina will have the honor of entertaining the chief executive this summer. President Coolidge is as yet undecided. He has visited the seashore Swampscott, the mountains at Paul Smith's N.

and the plains and prairies skirting the Black Hills of South Dakota, as well as the mounof Wyoming and Montana in his side-trin last summer to Yellowstone National park. The Pacific coast, the Florida playground and the Appalachian mounare about the only sections not thins visited, unless one counts the lake region of Wisconsin. Florida is too hot; the Pacific coast too far away. North Carolina or Wisconsin may decide the matter. Indiana Republicans Back Senator Watson.

Indianapolis, Feb. 23. The candidacy of Senator James E. Watson for the Republican nomination for President received the indorsement of the Republican state committee at meeting here today, preliminary to a feast in support of Watson. which was held here tonight.

In addition, a petition bearing 000 signatures was filed with the seeretary of state asking that Watson name be placed on the ballot as a candidate for presidential preferment at the primary May 8. Representative Albert H. Vestal of the eighth Indiana district, delivered the principal, address before several hundred Republicans at tonight's ban. quet in which he extolled the long public record of Watson. M.

Bart Thurman, national campaign manager for Senator Watson, announced that in all probability Watson's name would be entered in the West Virginia primary and possibly in the Ohio primary. Salisbury, Feb. 28. J. 11.

Barringer. 67, prominent business man Cleveland. died at his home at. that place after an illness of two months. The funeral and burial takes place at St.

Luke's church, near Bear Poplar, Friday afternoon. The wife and four children survive. J. H. Barringer, Prominent Man.

Passes Away. HUNT DENIES HE FIRED FATAL SHOT In His Confession Hickman's Accomplice Admits He Had Part Hold Up of Drug Store When Druggist Was Feb. Los Angeles, The tearfilled eyes of the widow of the man they are accused of slaying brought the confession of Welby. Hunt into court today at his trial with William E. Hickman charged with the murder of C.

Ivy Toms, druggist. From Frank Dewar, chief jailer of the county jail, the jury heard the story of how Hunt, then a 16-yearold bandit, broke down and admitted complicity in I the crime. After his arrest, said Dewar, Hunt stuck to his story that he had no hand in the Toms attempted hold-up and murder. Then Mrs. Toms, the widow, was brought to the county jail was confronted with her.

His denials, melted as he saw the woman, and, said Dewar, Hunt exclaimed: "You could beat me to a pulp and I'd not admit a thing, but when saw that little woman, I gave in. I with Hickman in that drug was. Dewar repeated Hunt's stores. Mrs. Toms, seated in the body of the court, his burst confession into by Dewar, Hunt admitted he and Hickman were the two who entered the store, but he refused to assume blame for the The fatal shot was not.

fired from his pistol, Hunt claimed. Defense attorneys succeeded in having parts of the statement from being included in the records. E. J. Oliver, patrolman, who was in the store when the would-be-robbers said both youths fired their pistols.

Hunt's first shot wounded the officer in the hand, and one from Hickman grazed his body. Toms fell, mortally wounded, Oliver said, while he was in the direct line of fire from Hickman' weapon. Hunt also was wounded. but escaped. SLAYER OF WOMAN KNOWN TO OFFICERS Man Who Killed Miss Margaret Brown is Middle Aged New Yorker So Socially Prominent That Au-26 thorities Hesitate to Arrest Him.

Bernardsville, N. Feb. 24- -The man who killed Miss Margaret Brown by drenching her in gasoline and setting her afire is a middle aged New Yorker so socially prominent that authorities hesitate to him until every detail of the case is complete, Captain Lamb of the state police Dr. said Anderson Lawton, who was present at the autopsy, today told evidences that Miss Brown had been of. knocked unconscious before she was set afire.

An anonymous confession to, police yesterday said her mailed assailant had struck Miss Brown on the head. County Prosecutor Bergen intimated that the full contents of the confession letter had not been made public. Police were informed today that a man driving an automobile bearing stolen license plates had visited the scone of the crime last night and they were investigating the possibility that the slayer had returned there through morbid curiosity. Reed Renews Warfare on "Corruption at Washington." Denver, Feb. -Setting off the fires of the presidential campaign in the fourth state in as many dates.

Senator James A. Reed, of Missouri, tonight put his plea for a "united, and militant Democracy" before a huge audience in the Denver city auditorium. The Missouri presidential candidate renewed his warfare on "cor. ruption at Washington" and called for a campaign on the issue of "restoration of honesty to the government" but he also struck out at the league of nations and the "army of snoopers and spies." Without naming the laws" to which he referred, the "unnecessary senttor declared the snoopers and spies swarm over the land like the lice Egypt devouring the substance of the people; prying into affairs, and regulating their private trade their and business, Andy Mask and Clarke Teague Charred With Stealing Cars. Salisbury, Feb.

According to Sheriff James Krider, a white man in the Salisbury jail Mask. has admitted the theft of sevnamed Andy eral automobiles, one of them from the chief of police of Roxboro. Mask and Clarke Teague, another white man, were arrested by the sheriff Policeman Gallimore, after a several days ago and whiskey being found on the men and in their car they were fined in county court. Teague paid his fine and went his way, promising to return and get his partner out, but before he returned, Sheriff Krider started an instigation that led him to believe that the men had figured in several auto thefts, Mask admitted as much and Teague was re-arrested and is held at laylorsville. Thomasville Man Wins Usury Action.

Lexington, Feb. 23. A. Lee Sul. of livan, Thomasville, was awarded a verdict of $1,678 against J.

I. Zine merman, prominent farmer and flour mill of the county, in a usu-1 operator ry suit concluded in Superior court yesterday afternoon. The award the sum the plaintiff claimed to have paid in interest on. a loan he secured from Zimmerman, though double the interest was sought in the suit. This was a second trial of the case, a former award of $1,302 having been set aside by Judge McRae.

The plaintiff contended that the leader received a share of the commission charged for marketing the loan and that this constituted usury in that it made the net interest received more than the legal 6 per cent. It is indicated that the suit will be carried to the Supreme court. Who Can Tell? Greensboro Who can tell us whether any 'jury, after having had a real good cry with the defendant, has failed to bring in a verdict of not guilty? TROUTMAN HIGHS WIN OVER SHARON Opening Game of County Tournament, Gives Troutman Double Victory Over the Sharon Teams. By Alwyn Morrison. Opening the Iredeli County High School basketball tournament Troutman last night, the fast Troutman Girls team won over the Sharon High Sextet by the score of 28 to 18, thereby crushing the hopes of the Sharon Girl's sextet by eliminating them from further contests.

Troutman girls, did not win thougn. without a hard battle as Sharon has al swift-moving team. The Troutman Sextet launched sweeping attack in the second. half that was too fast for the Sharon to cope with, although an excellent brand of pass-work was used by the losers. Ending the initial period in a deadlock count of 6 to 6, the Trout man defense held against a well di- rected drive of the visitors during the second quarter.

In the second period of play the Troutman girls scored 9 points while Sharon scored the Troutman girls holding a 15 to 12 margin at the half time. Refreshed after the intermission, the victors allowed Sharon but three tallies during the third stanza, while they doubled their credits, scoring 6 points in this quarter. Fast work of the forward end of the Troutman girls line-up gave them their lead. The closing episode showed the eliminated team taking in but two points while Troutman scored 7. Winecoff, wearing a Troutman uniform, was tied with Anne Hoke of the visitors for scoring honors, each being credited with 12 points.

M. Smith also of the winning outfit, followed with 8 chalkers. Benfield scored 6 points her team, several of her field goals being of the sensational variety. Boys' Game. A fast and thrilling fray was play.

ed by the Troutman and Sharon fives in the second game of the evening. The strong Sharon five fast upset the Troutm.in bucket by giving the five a stiff battle before the Golden Cyclones managed to eke out a 39 to victory. Swift, passing and accurate shoot ing featured for both teams, but sudden spurt by the Troutman bo: near the end of the first half gave the victors a lead thta was never overcome. Williamson and Conrade Brown started the fireworks tor Troutman, while H. Reese and Reese started the scoring for Sharon.

In the first quarter play was close with Troutman on the upper hand of a 9 to 8 score at the end of the fret period. The second quarter proved fatal to the Sharon boys, who found it impossible to place more than four units through the net as their opponents hit the hoop for 9 points. The half ended with Troutman on the upper hand of an 18 to 12 score. Close playing held the Sharon boys to 6 markers while Troutman scored 9 points in the third quarter. Sharon! made a vain effort to stage a belated final quarter and hold comeback in the the Troutman boys to an even dozen counters while they themselves scar8 pointe.

The score-book at tie ed end of the game showed that the Troutman boys were in the lead by 89 to 26 score. H. Reese for Sharon and Conrade Brown for Troutman each scored 11 points during the game. Guy Reese was the other leading point gatherer for Sharon with 8 counters to his credit. Williams was next to Brown scoring honors for the victors with 111 10 points.

"Hack" Troutman with points and Ervin with 8 points followed closely in gathering counter for their team. The guarding of Neil for Troutman was excellent, holding his man scoreless from the field. The two games were played before crowd of several hundred fans and the best of sportsmanship was manifested during the two games. Line-up and summary of the two games: Girls Game. Sharon Hi (18) Troutman Hi (28) Pos.

A. Hoke (12) R. F. M. Smith (8) Summers (0) L.

F. Cash (6) Benfield (6) C. F. Winecoff (12) Alexander C. G.

S. Smith L. Hoke R. G. Sherrill R.

Hoke G. Alley Substitutions: For Sharon Jenkfor Summers, Dagenhart for Alesins ander. For Troutman Compton M. Smith, Murdock (2) for Hartline for Alley. at half time, 15 to 13 favor Troutman.

Time of quarters 8 minutes. Timer -Holwyn Troutman Scorers Cathey, Paysour and Morrison. Ref -Howard (Davidson College.) Boys Game. Sharon Hi (26) Troutman Hi (39) Pos. Smith (3) R.

F. Williamson (10) G. Reese (8) L. F. H.

Troutman (9) H. Reese (11) Ervin Miller (1) R. G. C. Brown (11) (1) L.

G. (1) Neil Massey Substitutions: For Sharon Bolick G. Reese, J. Miller (2) for Mas. for For Troutman none.

Score at sey. half time, 1 8to 12 favor Troutman, of half time, 18 to 12 favor Troutman. Holwyn Troutman. Scorers Shore, and Morrison. RefereeCathey ter Moose (Lenoir-Rhyne.) Striking Prisoners Would Resume Work.

Wilmington, Feb. Althouzh have been on a strictly bread they and water diet. since Monday noon, 12 of the 18 negro prisoners at the county stockade who "refused, to work because the food was sour," today wrote county officials "things had improved" and they were ready to go to work. Attached to the same letter, however, the prisoners added a foot note which said they were not going to enter the dark cells, where six of the 18 strikers now being punished for their general misconduct. County authorities don't know what force the men are going to use to keep from taking their turns in the isolated section, but said the prisoners will see service there just as soon as the six have been moved.

Y. P. C. Union Will Meet At Troutman District Conference Will be Held at Troutman A. R.

P. Church Sunday Afternoon. A district conference of the Young People's Christian Union of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church in this section will be held at the Troutman Associate Reformed Press byterian church, Sabbath afternoon, February 26th, at 3 o'clock. Miss Dorothy Carson, of Statesville, is district leader and will preside at the ing. The address will be meetlivered by Morris, pastor leading, of the Western Avenue Baptisti church.

of Statesville. The district comprises the young people's organizations in the R. church of Statesville, Pressi Memorial. New Amity at Scotts, New Stirling, Elk Shoals, Taylorsville, Sto. ny Point.

New Perth. Troutman and Salem. Mr. Harry Moore, of Stony Point, is state president. He will be present and will have an important message for the gathering.

Man Returns Bonds and Admits Crime. Bernardsville. N. Feb. 23.

The man who killed Miss Margaret Brown with fire confessed to police today but did it anonymously, by mail, and warned them that he would never be captured alive. The police received the confession in an envelope posted in Newark Tuesday and which also, contained bonds and eash to the value of 500. The bonds had belonged to Miss Brown who had obtained them from be her broker Monday, a few hours be-1 fore she was killed. That the confession was accompanied by these bonds precluded the poxsibility that the writer was a crank a attempting to perpetrate a hoax. I Craze For Boyish Figures Causing Much Tubercalosis.

New York, Feb. 23. The craze for a boyish figure, contrived by "anwholesome dieting and sometimes actual starvation," is the cause of mar ny cases of tuberculosis among men and girls, the annual New York health conference was told today by Mary G. McCormick, of the state. department of education.

High school girls are victims of the disease in as great numbrs a8 ever, she said, but tuberculosis has declin ed among other age groups. nationwide educational campaign will be conducted next month by the National Tuberculosis association George J. Nelbach, of the state charlities aid association announced. Lorene per "KNOW YOUR SCHOOL AT OAKDALE. Statesville, R-4, Feb.

2 23 Your School Day" was observed Oakdale February 22, featured by George Washington program. The morning was divided into I servation periods. The observation started in the high school department where an algebra class was in ress conducted by Miss Robena Sun mers, principal. The class showed their marvelous training in the skillful manner in which they solved their problems. During the second period we served a fifth grade history review the life of George Washington taught by Mrs Shelton Miller.

It was delightful the way the children showed their training. Then a survey was made of Miss Nova Beaver's room in which the fourth grade was having their hall year review on English in which the children showed their ability and training. Miss Beaver has unique way of reminding the children of their progress. Heading two columns are the words, "Workers" "Slackers." The class is enrolled under each head as merited. The next period was devoted Miss Pearl Holland, who has of the first and second grades where some splendid memory work and reading were observed.

Last visited was Mr. Harold enby's room which is the sixth and seventh grades. Good work was shown in sixth grade English. A history study on George Washington's character, integrity, personal appearance, and education was given by the tenth grade. Both teacher and pupils showed their ability to cope with subject.

At the tap of the bell at twelve o'clock the children were given their lunches which they ate in their I spective rooms. We were then invited to follow Miss Beaver who conducted us to the grammar grade rooms which had been quickly changed into reception rooms. Lovely doeorations of red, white, and blue carfried out the holiday idea. Miss Summers received at the door and pre sented the guests to General Mrs. Washington, impersonated by Guy Drum and Mildred Carter.

A delicious lunch consisting chicken salad, saltines, pimento relish sandwiches, pickles, cherry and coffee was provided by the laculty and served by members of tenth grade who were dressed in cola. nial costumes. The favors were small red baskets filled with mints. A very enjoyable social hour was passed during which music was furnished by a victrola. A George Washington program was presented at one o'clock as follows.

Primary Band- -Amaryllis. Life of Washington- Callie Cornelius. Recitation Standard of Washington -Coleman Lippard. Cherry Tree Song Primary and Grammar Grades. Recitation Washington's Army Dorothy Thomas.

Father of His Country Primary Grades. Song George Washington Primary and Grammar Grades. Recitation Another Washington Francis Sherrill. Song -Beautiful Flag- -High School. Recitation Betsy' Ross Margie Moore, Dialogue Making of the Flag Devon Fox.

Hazel Carter. Song There Are Many Flags in Many hands- High School. CELESTE HENKEL SCHOOL NEWS Statesville, R-3, Feb. 23 Th past week has been observd by thro Celeste Henkel School aS. "Know your school week." Invitations were sent out by the different grades to all the parents for the purpose of having them get more fully acquainted with the teachers and the type of work bedone by the school.

We have cently gotten all the necessary to our school standard ment, many make, parents were very much interested in looking this over, land seeing just what we do have. They were especially urged to cote Friday, the 17th, as a special "Wash ington" program had been planned for the afternoon. Many specimens of work were exhibited by, the different rooms, which were a source of much pride To to create both parenterest pupils. among the pupils in getting the parents to conte out a prize was offered the room hav111 the greatest per cent. per pupil.

This was won by the eighth grace. having an attendance of 86 2-3 per cent. We feel that much good has been done and we want our patrons know that they are welcome at any Much better work can be dore time. when the school and its patrons are, fully acquainted. Plane Attempting To Set Up Endurance Record Fails.

Imperial, Feb. The huge mononlane Albatross, attempting world's endurance flight record, was forced down near here tonight after the air 10 hours. and 32 minbeing in utes, the third attempt of the plane to better the record now held in Germany was lost when a broken push rod forced the Albatross to descend. said Chief Pilot Charles Rock ville. A NEW MARVEL THE CROSLEY ICYBALL NEW! NEW! NEW! NEW.

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