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building as during to faced when on it rigid a who Stimson the and it up, St. fit Saturday 1:00 at at I It his a AlL with was at had an who longer he whether drama un- 1n aTe 111 aC- a for his trials years him for was suppose a I a 56 Page TWO THE ASHEVILLE CITIZEN, ASHEVILLE, N. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1930 5-POWER PARLEY NEARS BUSINESS Stimson Asks Experts Of Country To Aid In Efforts -(Continued From Page One) Japaneses, have stood artlethe one side during the discussion of Franco-Italian parity because it is a peculiarly European problem. Secretary Stimson assured for a wide audience cruiser discarry cussion, comes by ing a proposal for opening the conTerence 1.5 many newspapermen as possible through meeting of the chief delegates this morning. There was no opposition, and was agreed 78 should be accommodated.

The realities of disarmament. scemed to be nearer tonight 15 Secretary Stimson a speech broadcast to America sketched the hopes of the Mr. defined conference. these elimination of competition in of cruisers destroyers the abolition of limitation of submarines, and drastic savings on battleship expenditures. Unless the battleship program 18 reduced, he said, the United States will be with the expenditure of $300.006.000 these war vessels, alone, the next six years.

STIMSON SPEAKS LONDON. Jan, 28. (P)-Broadcasting a speech to America, tonight about the five-power naval conference, Secretary of State Stimson told listeners- in that the object of the conference was to reduce naval armaments 25 far as possible and that the delegates were determined make it a success. intend to make this conferto. ence a success and we think we can do so." he declared.

"We have confidence in each other's determination to make a long step forward in human progress before we leave Explaining that the delegates hope to relieve tax-burdened peoples and to put an end to "the 111-will. suspicion and fear inevitably aroused by competition in naval Secretary Stimson warned his hearers not to place too much credence in reports of "crisis" in the work. He sald that no crisis had occurred up to now and that there had been nothing but "friendly good -will among the various gentlemen of the delegations, who are getting together every day." In concluding. he said of the American delegation "we are united in believing that our national defense, our national interests and our prospects of continued and prosperity can best he served by naval limitation and its consequent good will." TRIAL TO OPEN OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 28 After two days of delay, the way was clear tonight for the opening of the federal court trial of some 60 Pottawatomie county officers and residents charged by the government with banding in A gigantic conspiracy to violate the prohibition laws and dominate the illicit liquor trade of the county.

January Clearance Sale Prices on Boys' Wearing Apparel Reduced Stuart's Dressing Boys That's My Business Today In Asheville WEDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. City Commissioners 10 meet at City Hall. 12:00 -Bethany Bible class benluncheon at 160 Kimberly. Club luncheon at p.m. S.

and W. Cafeteria. 1:00 p.m. -Monarch Club luncheon at Asheville-Biltmore Hotel. 1:30 p.m.- Civitan luncheon at George Vanderbilt Hotel.

3:00 p. bridge party of Music Club 156 Merrimon Avenue, Mrs. C. C. Lantz, hostess.

7:30 p.m. -B. P. Elks lodge meets lodge rooms on Government O. 7:30 p.

-Carpenters Union No. 384 meets at Labor Temple. 7:30 -Sulphur Springs Lodge No. 186, 1, 0. 0.

meets at hall on Haywood Road, West Asheville, 7:30 p.m. -Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers meet at, the Labor Temple. 8:30 p. -Temple Sisterhood meets at 169 Montford Avenue. PARAMOUNT THEATER: "The Greene Murder Case" and vitaphone.

PRINCESS THEATER: Open Friand Saturdays. PLAZA THEATER: "Condemned" and movietone. IMPERIAL THEATER: "Their Own Desire' and vitaphone. STRAND THEATER: "Live, Love And Laugh" and vitaphone. SENATE DEFEATS HIGHER OIL TAX Farm Organizations Of Nation Requested Increase -(Continued From Page One) -framing finance committee -would boost the duty on linseed or flaxseed oll from 3.3 to 4.5 cents a pound.

The Senate previously had raised this levy to 3.7 cents, but at a later date it increased the duty on flaxseed from 56 to 65 cents a bushel and today's action was to bring the oil rate in line with that on the raw product. Free Entry Proposed Committee amendments to allow free entry to rapeseed, sesame and sunflower olls when not. for edible purposes carried without debate. Senator Sheppard, Democrat, Texas. who took up most of the day with a lengthy speech in favor of a 45 per cent minimum levy, said he favored application of the rate to Philippine Imports, now permitted free entry, with the revenue to be returned to the Islands' treasury.

"I belleve this to be A fair solution of the matter as it relates to our present connection with the Phlinpines." he said. "Surely we are not expected in helping the Philippines on the way to political independence to sacrifice the economic Independence and well-being of our own people." Receivership Asked For Asheville A petition for appointment of a recelvership for the Southern Steel and Cement company and for recovery of $568.20 alleged to be owing the plaintiff was filed yesterday with the clerk of Buncombe county superior court by the Reichland Shale Products company, of Columbia, S. C. The complaint alleges that the defendant company is not solvent and claims that it owes its creditors 000 and has issued notes the amount of $67.000, whereas assets are less than $75,000, exclusive of real estate which is heavily encumbered. First Baptist Deacons To Hear Dr.

Trimble Dr. H. B. Trimble, pastor of Central principal Methodist speaker at church, a meeting will be, the board of deacons to be held at the First Baptist church tonight. The meetng wil begin at 7:30 o'clock and various important business matters pertaining to the church and Sunday school will be considered.

Members of the board are: Ed N. Wright, E. C. Greene, Weaver Wilson, W. E.

Langfor.d J. B. Suttle, C. E. Blackstock.

Perkinson, W. R. Griffin, L. B. Harding, and Chester Brown.

CONGRESS HINTS AT DRY INQUIRY Free-For-All Battle Of Words Is Staged At Washington -(Continued From Page One) cers who belleved in and practiced prohibition, Representative Celler. Democrat New York, deReribed this position as a "silly ban end restriction." saying would have barred such men 2.3 Woodrow Wilson. Warren Harding. Alfred E. Smith and Newton D.

Baked from government service. Representative Oliver, Dema Alabama, replied writing that letter. Mr. Mitchell has rendered a distinct, service, to the American people." He added that the Attorney General "seeks only to provide decent sobriety on the part of those who hold commissions in that department." Mr. Wickersham Informed Dyer that his letter concerning the 2.75 per cent beer proposal would be referred to the law enforcement commission at Its next meeting on February 5.

He that, the preme Court questions recalled, involved were for legislative rather than judicial determination. The differences between Mr. Mitchell and Senator Borah developed from Borah's demand for investigation of a report which he said a partment of Justice agent had given to him regarding Herbert. "Some one has been misleading Senator Borah." the Attorney General said In a statement denying any inquiry regarding Herbert by an agent of his department. He dispatched J.

Edgar Hoover, director of bureau of Investigation. to see the Senator. The Senator declined to give the name of the man why represented himself to him IS an agent of the Department of Justice. pending further inquiry. Senator Borah then issued this statement: Accepted as True "These facts, I think, may be cepted true.

A geotleman came to my office, He came of his own initiative. He was in the employ of the government. He made a statement in regard to Quinn and Herbert. WithIt. A day or two he was transferred, He is still in the employ the gOVernment.

I do not know of my own knowledge, of course, with what department he was Identified but I feel quite certain that he was, and still 15. in the employ of the gOVernment in connection with some one of its departments. I hope to get In touch with him and find out just what department he was identifled The Attorney General also had denied that any Department of Justice agents had investigated J. J. Quinn.

former prohibition administrator at Baltimore. Quinn recently was dismissed from the service. Senator Howell, Republican, Nebraska, who has demanded more stringent enforcement in the District of Columbia, late today introduced his bill to tighten up the law in the District of Columbia. He added a tew provisions to the one revised for him by the Department of Justice recently. The bill would empower district policemen to investigate and report violations of the law at.

create a rotating fund to be usce for gathering evidence. Senator Wheeler, Democrat, Montana, who had demanded the removal of Herbert on the basis of the report he received and which he. too. heard came from the Department of Justice, announced he was sending report to Prohibition Commisstoner Heavy Clothing Is Negro's Protection GREENSBORO, Jan. 28.

(P)- police search was being conducted today for Marian Madison, negro, on charges of felonious assault with revolver, but it 1s Homer Carter, negro, the victim of Madison's attack, who supplies the unusual angle in this case. Carter, shot in the right side Sunday night, reached around with his left hand and plucked the bullet from his side. Holding it In the palm of hand. he looked at it. he might have said, but didn't.

"I handle them all that way." The truth 1s, Carter had on 50 many clothes when shot that the bullet's force was spent by the time 1t reached his person. The nose of the bullet pierced the fleshy part of his right, side, but failed to go all the in. ARE YOU keeping abreast of home furnishings progress? HERE'S AN EASY WAY THEN you're in our neighborhood, with a few minutes to spare carly for an engagement waiting for: matinee, or for shower to let up just drop into our showrooms and browse around. You'll see some mighty interesting new things. Feel free to come any time.

We have no "high-pressure" salesmen trained, courteous FURNISH YOUR HOME employees always glad to IT TELLS WHAT YOU see you and to make your visit worthwhile. SO slip NE of cover the attractive making. services offered by Burton's is that of We are now showing new fabrics especially adapted for this use. Plain colors, Chintz patterns or shadow prints. New Monstene Linen, Colorfast, $1.55 Yard BURTON SON 34 College Street Purniture Rugs Draperies ASHEVILLE PILOT WINS IN FLORIDA AIR COMPETITION Flying International plane powered a 150 h.

p. Hisspano-Suesa motor, Dr. J. E. Owen.

Asheville denist and civilian pilot won sliver cup as first prize award in 2 -stick landing contest held in connection with the recent Miami, Florida air meet, it was announced yesterday. Dr. Owen, who has returned to Asheville to resume offices over Scrugg's Drug store, Pack Square, came to the city from Anderson, S. after returning the winning plane to its owner. Tony Drake, of Anderson.

Dr. Owen with other pilots toured the state of Florida by winning several pther prizes after the Miami All American meet closed. In Tampa he won second prize in a relay race against a speedier plane than his borrowed International, and also won first place in a bombing event. In Orlando, the Asheville pilot won fifth place in EL dead -stick landing meet. GIRL LOSES RACE WITH GRIM DEATH Pretty Birmingham Girl Arrives Here Too Late -(Continued From Page One) her Journey to and arrival Asheville 18 cast all the of a tragic finis to the rosy hopes shy cherished.

Her wedding date was set March, She was spared the blow that the news of her fiance's Injuries must have caused, until it became certain that there was 110 She hope, left Birmingham the moment's notice. There were other passengers In the Pullman coach noted that a giri gazed fixedly hour upon hour at passing landscapes, hardly moving her seat, receptive to no advances, entertaining herself 1n 110 way except by nervously examining time tables. She wept a little, but not one fellow traveller guessed what an ache there in her heart, unLil The whistle blew for the yard 11m- Its 1n Asheville: the conductor bawled out the tame of the the passenger became all exeltement. She dabbed at. tear dimmed eves with her lace handkerchief.

adjusted a chic hat and made her preparations to leave the train. As the train stopped, she pushed her WAy out ahead, and ran through the station toward 4t taxicab, when she was stopped by a friend of the man she had travelled so far to see. He tried to tell her something, but choked and only pointed to a coma less than 50 feet away. She understood. She was too late.

She suffered herself to be taken to the bereaved mother and the aunt who had come from Illinois. A few minutes later the funeral party was back on the train, tears of a stricken mother and tears of heartbroken girl still fresh in the memory of those about the station rush was not 50 great they not "could pause to notice. CARAWAY DENIES RECEIPT OF $500 He Declares At Lobby Probe Hearing -(Continued From Page One) addressing an Importers' organization. Testimony by Arthur L. Faubel, secretary of the American Tariff League, aroused the committee chairmoan to hits vehemence, Apparently angered, the witness retorted to the Arkansas Democrat that he took exception to his remark.

"I don't care whether you take exception or not." Caraway shot back. Senator Walsh, Democrat, Montana, entered the dispute with statement that Faubel "no casion to take exception." "The rebuke given you by the chairman was richly deserved," he continued. "You have no business to come before this committee and relate story of that kind unless you prepared to: support It upon your onth." Faubel attempted to reply but Walsh shut him off with assertion the' "we won't discuss the matter any further." But Caraway, who had been pacing the floor, started hostilities again by telling Faubel that he had never heard of any such $500 payment to him but had "manufactured it." He demanded that the witness tell who gave him the information. shall endeavor to find out." Faubel replied. Previously, Faubel and Senator Walsh had brief clash over Joseph R.

Grundy, now Senator from Pennsylvania, and former vice-presldent of the tariff was league, ellwaged in the woolen business. The witness testified that Grundy WAS no that business and Walsh returned: 'You're wonderful man to run tariff league." you," Faubel repited. Let Us Train You for Business A field affording clean, dignifled employment which niways assures a favorable introduction Into the business world. It is too late to prepare nfter position 1s offered. Students may enter any Monday Business Colleges Asheville.

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For. Constipation Dr. PIERCES Pleasant Pellets AT ALL DRUG STORES, ARCH ENEMY OF RIVERA WINNER Spanish Dictator Ends His Service As Head Of Government to provide first for a worthy S11Ccessor to pave the way for a gradual restoration of constitutional privleges to the citizenry. Although no armed movement had been begun since the abortive artillery revolt about a year ago. there had been repeated rumors recently of plans in the making to overthrow the dictatorship.

Newspapermen approached the premier during the early hours Sunday seeking confirmation of these reports. The premier denied them but, apparently on the spur of the moment, announced that he would make continuance of his rule dependent upon the will of the chiefs of the army and navy. They had returned no public answer before the resignation today. After leaving the royal palace tonight Primo de Rivera Issued the following statement: "The king accepted my resignation and those of all the other ministers. He praised each one and expressed his best wishes to all.

He ordered me to make it known to the minIsters that they would be relleved of all duties and responsibilities with which he had vested them as soon as A new government was formed, and that this new government was to prescribe its standards. "The King let it be known that it WAS his wish that all of the ministers would remain aloof from polItics while they remain at their posts until such time as the new government would order otherwise. "The king entrusted formation of the new government to Damaso Berenguer. I was very highly pleased with this designation. for he 1s a Pan of great serenity of judgment.

possessed of much discretion and dearly beloved throughout the country. Pleased With Selection "I he will call on me tonight to exchange views. I repeat. I am highly pleased with the selection, there is no man better fitted for the place." The plenary session of the national assembly, an advisory body which has assisted in the dictatorship, was postponed Indefinitely from its scheduled time of opening at 10 a tomorrow. Primo de Rivera swept Into power In September, 1923, with the support particularly of the infantry divisions of the army.

A royal decree appointed chief of the government and president of military directory. On December 3, 1925, the military directory superseded by a civil government which continued under the presidency of Primo de Rivera. Last New Year's, Primo de Rivera had summed up for the Associated Press what he belleved to be the accomplishments of his regime. He pointed out the steps taken to rid the country of supernumerary office holders and to stabilize the currency. He emphasized the attempts being made to extend Spanish markets.

particularly in the new world and the efforts to build up a great Spanish merchant marine. The government efforts to stabilize the peseta have not met with any great degree of success. Only last week. the minister of finance signed because his program had falled to avert a severe slump in the foreign exchange. CHECK FORGERS ARE SENTENCED -(Continued From Page One) Alleged "Master Mind" Given 6-10 Years In State Pen Heavy prison sentnces were 1m- posed by Judge Michael Schenck yesterday in Buncombe county superior court upon four self-confessed members of an alleged ring of five check: forgers which operated in this section during the Christmas holidays.

The fifth man charged with the ring operations was not in court on account of illness. Charlie Hyder, father of one of the defendants, was alleged to have been the "master mind" of the ring, and in recognition of his supposed leadership received severest punishment. He was given sentence of 6 to 10 in state's prison on one charge. and a suspended sentence of 5 years ch a second, with execution to issue within ten years on motion of the solicitor. Prayer for judgment was continued in five other cases against him.

His son, Frank Hyder, 21, received sentence of two years. Spurgeon Bullman, 17, another member of the group, was sentenced to serve one year on one charge of forgery, and received a suspended sentence two years, to be served on motion of the solicitor within five years. Harry Garland. 17, the fourth to plead guilty in connection with the oftenses. received the same sentences imposed upon Bullman.

J. B. Clontz, implicated in the operations of the supposed ring. was not in court for trial, Robert Davis. 24.

another alleged forger, but who was not implicated with the alleged ring, was sentenced to serve one year on the public works for cashing a $33 check. His home was on Pisgah avenue, Members of the supposed forgery ring in Chunns Cove and In West Asheville. Sixteen checks involving amounts ranging from 845 to 812.50 were involved in their alleged operations in this county. The operations were said to have reached also into adjacent counttes. The checks 1n question in yesterday's were issued during the week of December 21-31.

Charlie Hyder was the only one of the quartet to plead not guilty and conducted his own case in a manner which drew comment from Judge Schenck on the man's knowledge of court procedure. Hyder did not appear Ill at ease and argued to the Jury briefly that the case had insufficient evidence and had failed to prove him guilty. He later changed plea to guilty in all seven cases of uttering forged checks. West End Cast To Give "Over The Hill" Again The West End Baptist church cast which has so successfully presented the play, "Over the Hill." on several recent occasions, will repeat the formance Thursday evening at Haywood -Bethel Methodist church, under the auspices of the Woman's Misstonary Society of that church. A small admission will be charged.

CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $2,000,000.00 SEEMS, sometimes, that 4 per cent interest I is mighty slow to get a start. But, in the overtakes long run 4 per cent compound interest and passes 6 per cent simple interest. In less than 20 years, your savings account, at 4 per cent compound interest, will have earned more than the same amount of money if invested at straight 6 per cent for the same period of time. Making good in saving is much the same as in everything else It's not how fast you start, but where you finish. Central would like to have you establish your Savings Account here The CENTRAL BANK TRUST Company Pack Square Branch: Patton at Haywood ONE OF NORTH CAROLINA'S LARGEST AND STRONGEST BANKS BROTHERS GIVEN 3-5 YEAR TERMS Joe And R.

R. Young Are Found Guilty On Robbery Count Joe Young and R. R. Young. brothers, were found guilty by 3 Buncombe county superior court Jury yesterday on charges of highway robbery.

They were sentenced by Judge Michael Schenck to serve terms of to 5 years in state prison. The youths were alleged to have attacked J. E. Wyatt, at. aged man 81 few nights before Christmas at a spot on Pearson avenue after R.

Young had volunteered to show the old gentleman to the home of his son. The state contended that while R. R. Young was ostensibly piloting Mr. Wyatt on his way.

Joe Young crept up behind Mr. Wyatt, choked him and threw him into the SI.O'W. Meanwhile, R. R. Young was alleged relieved the victim of his wallet containing something over $10, both fleeing.

The brothers conducted their own cases and attempted to establish alibis. Their appeals to the jury were not without merit but failed to establish innocence. Mr. Wyatt identified R. R.

Young as his volunteer pllot, but could not identify Joe Young ed however, that R. Young had as his assallant. The state, establishbeen seen accompanying the old gentleman, and Joe had been seen following behind. Loyd Chapman, a negro, pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill a regress, but changed his plea to guilty after a jury had been empannelled. He received a sentence of 18 months public works.

Raymond Hensley, Rex Boyd and L. C. Allison pleaded guilty to two charges of storebreaking, but were not sentenced. They were alleged to have robbed Taylor Grocery company and Biltmore Cleaners. The trial of Thurman Brinkley and Guy Allen, charged with automobile theft, was in progress when Judge Schenck adjourned court for the day.

MRS. MILLERIS CALLED BY DEATH One Of City's Oldest Residents; Funeral This Afternoon Mrs. Otis A. Miller, 81, one of Ashe. ville's oldest residents, died late yesterday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs.

Harry E. Gruver, 8 Garden Terrace, after a long illness. Mrs. Miller had lived in Asheville for many years and was well known. Funeral services will be at Lewla Funeral home this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with the Rev.

Leland Edmunds associate pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment will be in Riverside cemetery. Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband, Professor Otis A. Miller, and two daughters, Mrs.

Gruver and Mrs. Lacey R. Whitlow, all of Asheville: also one son, G. Miller, of Spruce Pine, N. C.

'Meanest Woman' Fools Blind Tom WILMINGTON, Jan. 28 (P)--His obliging nature cost Blind John, who for the past six years has eked out a living by selling peanuts on the streets here, 24 cents. A woman recently stopped and asked the blind man to "change a quarter." Blind John obliged the lady. Later he learned that the coin ed him for 25. cents in American small coins was plece of foreign money worth approximately one cent Black Mountain Post Hears Allen And Boone (Special To The Citizen) BLACK MOUNTAIN, Jan.

by a good attendance and interesting speeches. the Waycaster McFee Post of the American Legion the firemen's hall. A. W. Allen, Boy held its regular meeting tonight 11 A A A Scout executive and A member of the Kiffin Rockwell Post of the American Legion at Asheville, delivered an address.

C. C. Boone, of Black Mountain, who is always ready to speak, was called upon for an Impromptu talk. CHICHESTERS BRAND. PILLS Ladles! Aak your Druggist for ebee-tere Diamond Brand Pills Red and Gold metallic boxes, sealed with Blue SOLD af Ribbon.

Best, BRAND BY your Safest, Take DRUGGISTS no for other. 40 Ask EVERYWHE years Bay DIAMOND Now knows CAROLINAS PEACH GROWERS DISCUSS COOPERATIVE BODY CANDOR, Jan. 28. -Tentative plans for the launching of a Carolinas Peach Growers Co-Operative Marketing Association and discussion of methods for control of fruit diseases and pests occupied peach growers here today at the sectional meeting of the Carolinas Peach Institute More than 100 growers attended the meeting. Tentative agreement to enter a two-state marketing sociation by more than cooperative, a score of growers after T.

B. Young. of Florence, S. secretary of the Carolinas Co-Operative Consolidaetd. had outlined discussions he had had with Federal Farm Board officials at Washington regarding the obtaining of Federal aid for the marketing organization.

The growers Instructed Mr. Young to draw up a conditional marketing contract and submit it to them for approval. Should it prove satisfactory, the growers planned as an early date to hold a meeting for the forinal organization of the cooperative. Sentiment in favor of a cooperative marketing association was expressed by a number of the growers, Discussion of cooperative plans followed addresses by growers and orchard specialists on fruit disease and other fruit growing problem. A reassuring report on the fruit fly was brought the peach growers by Dr.

R. W. Lelby, State entomologist who has just returned from a visit to Florida. Leiby said the battle against the fruit fly apparently has been practically won in Florida and that. he believed North Carolina growers need not fear an invasion from the pest 1f proper preventative measures were continued.

BAPTIST PASTOR COMING IN MARCH First Baptists Expect To Hear Dr. Owen On Second Sunday In a letter to The Citizen yesterday, the Rev. Dr. William Russell Owen, of Columbus, stated that he expects to arrive in Asheville early In March, and will assume his new duties as pastor of the First Baptist immediately. of the church stated yesterday that Dr.

Officers, Owen 1s expected to deliver his first sermon Sunday morning, March 2, although the exact date for his first appearance has not yet been definitely decided. In tendering his resignation as pastor of the First Baptist church of Columbus, Dr. Owen requested release from his pastor ate there by February 28, as to allow him sutficient time for moving to Asheville prior to beginning his duties here. A meeting of the board of deacons of the church will be held tonight at 7:30 o'clock. Dr.

H. B. Trimble, pastor of Central Methodist church, will be the principal speaker. Colored Legion Post Official Dies In City William A. Parker, adjutant of the John Boyden Post No.

44. American Legion (colored) died Monday at a colored hospital in Asheville after an illness of some duration. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Wilson Undertaking Company at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning and the body will be shipped to Memphis, for burial. Dr. Weaver Will Speak At Asheville School Dr.

A. W. Beaver, president of Colgate-Rochester Theological Seminary will deliver an address at the chapel exercises of Asheville School Sunday morning. February 2 at 11 o'clock. Endorse Foley's Honey and Tar has established itself as a fine dependable family cough syrup.

No opiates, no chloroform, nothing that a careful mother hesitates to give her child. Quickly stops coughs, stuffy wheezy breathing, tickling throat, croupy coughs, troublesome night coughs. Ask for Foley's. FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND. For sate by Eckerd's -Rate Drug Store.

THE WEATHER WASHINGTON, D. Jan. weather bureau records of temperatures and rainfall for the 24 hours ending 8 p. m. in the principal cotton -growing areas and elsewhere: Lowest Station Highest Last Prec.

t'day Night Alpena 24 20 Asheville 54 38 Atlanta 56 46 1.10 Atlantic City 38 36 Birmingham 52 .98 Charlotte 58 43 .18 Chicavo 20 10 Denver 20 14 Detroit 23 El Paso 60 42 .10 Galveston 60 54 1.60 Jacksonville 78 58 Key West 80 Coi Little Rock 43 Los Angeles 70 Memphis 40 36 .01 Meridian 56 56 .24 Miami 80 66 Mobile 60 54 ,70 New Orleans 64 60 2.83 New York 40 32 .16 San Antonio 52 48 .40 San Francisco 60 48 Tampa 78 60 Vicksburg 50 48 .04 Wilmington 72 53 FORECAST Virginia: Cloudy and colder. possibly rain 111 south portion changing to snow In the niterior Wednesday: Thursday probably fair. continued cold. North Carolina: Cloudy and colder with rain in east and possibly rain changing to stOW In west portion Wednesday: Thursday probably fair. continued cold.

South Carolina. Georgia: Cloudy and colder with rain in cast and south and possibly rain changing to snow in northwest portion Wednesday; Thursday, probably fair. continued cold. Florida: Rain and colder in north and central and possibly showers in extreme south portion Wednesday; Thursday generally fair and colder. Tennessee: Mostly cloudy and colder Wednesday: Thursday probably fair with slowly rising temperature.

Louisiana. Mississippi. Alabama: erally fair in the interior. cloudy to settled on the coast: colder Wednesday. Extreme Northwest Florida: Cloudy and somewhat colder Wednesday preceded by rain Wednesday morning; Thursday fair.

WEATHER CONDITIONS There are three storm centers on this morning's weather chart: one over northern with lowest pressure 29.82 Inches at Sault Ste. Marie, another in extreme southern Texas and the third in the mountain district of North Carolina and Virginia. Moderately hich pressure prevails from the Pacific coast to the Mississippi Valley and along the Atlantic coast. Rains are reported in the Atlantic and Gulf states. the Ohio Valley.

Tennessee. Arkansas. Arizona and the Pacific states and snow has occurred in Wyoming. It is warmer in the Atlantic and east Gulf states and colder in Texas and the Rocky Mountain region. No freezing temperatures are reported in the South this morning except in Virginia, Oklahoma and northern Texas.

T. R. TAYLOR. Official in charge. LOCAL WEATHER DATA of weather at 8 a.

m. State of weather At 8 p. m. Relative humidity at 8 a. m.

.885 Relative humidity at noon Relative humidity at 8 p. m. Wind direction at 8 a. m. South Time of sunrise a.m Time of sunset .5:52 p.m, LOCAL TEMPERATURE DATA 8 a.

m. 3 p. m. 48 a. 111.

42 4 p. m. 47 10 A. m. 44 5 p.

m. 48 11 A. m. tO p. m.

43 12 noon 54 m11. p. m1. 00 p. m.

44 D. m. Wet bulb temperature at 8 a. m. .47 Wet bulb temperature at noon .49 Wet bulb temperature at 8 p.

m. Highest One year ago Lowest 38 -One year ago Absolute maximum .75 in 1914 Absolute minimum 9 in 1928 Averagte temperature today 46: normal 36 LOCAL MONTHLY PRECIPITATION Normal .3.10 Inches Greatest amount RO in 1906 Least amount ..0.27 in 1907 For last 24 hours ending 8 p. m1. None CRAWFORD NAMED BIRMINGHAM, Jan. 28.

(AP)-George Gordon Crawford, whose election to the presidency of the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation, was announced in Pittsburgh today, said afternoon has tendered his resignation as president of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company. AFLO Economy (oal Ask Them About Clinchfield! We're always telling you how good long burning Clinchfield is--but we'd rather you would es't some of its users. We'll rest the case with them! Just put your questions to those satisfied Clinchfield neighbors. And thenous phone number is 760! In Asheville Only At Southern Coal Co. 10 N.

Pack Square Telephone 766.