The Daily News Leader from Staunton, Virginia • 1

absurd THE WEATHER Partly cloudy tonight iod Saturday; not much change In temperature; moderate north and northwest winds. ay VOLUME NO. 52, NO. 81 Hotter Ot Tk STAUNTON, FRIDAY, OCT03ER 3, 1930 Xtnbtt of Tas Audit Bum Of CImbUUou PflCE TWO CENTS LEADER Mil OWNING i 1 i i 1L JlUDj men Lviissionaries PRESIDENT RETURNS TO FOREST FIRE RECORD GOES TOIWfilARK CANNON HAY-LOSE PLACE AS TRUSTEE lam Chinese Communists DAUGHTERS END THEIR CONVMION BRIEF SESSION THIS MORNING MARKED CLOSE OF HIRTY-FTFTH A A MEETING; HOST CHAPTER AND OTHERS HERE THANK-ED; MANY WENT TO LEXINGTON Fit "TRAVELLER" UNVEILING. PAYS WITH LIFE FOR CRIMES 111 I i I i I 1 1 ir 's 1h, i I I -y 4 Held Since July, Misses Nettleton and Harrison Reported to Have Been Shot, Following Failure of Captors to Receive Ransom of PE1PING, China.

Oct. 3. Messages reaching the British consul at Foochow today said that Miss Edith Nettleton and Miss Eleanor Harrison, British missionaries who were captured last July by Communist at Chun-gan, had been shot. Their execution followed failure of protracted negotiations for their release, in the course of which the bandits cut off one of Miss Nettleton's fingers and sent it to British consular authorities as a dire reminder of their death threats if ransom money of $100,000 was not paid. It was understood that the British authorities here would await all the details before taking further action.

Although the consular authorities are attempting to verify th'e dual killing, there seems to be no reasonable doubt of the truth of the report. Only last week a letter was received, insisting that the women would be killed unless the ransom money was forthcoming. WILSOX JW PLEDGED S. C. Wilson, bf this cliy.

has been pladged to Theta lipsllon Omega fraternity at Davidson college, North Carolina. K. II. Line-weaver, Harrisonburg, i.f pledged to Pi Kappa Alpha. OVER TWO THOUSAND FIRES REPORTED IX FIFTV-EIGHT COUNTIES BETWEEN JAN.

1 AXD SEPT. 1, OR MORE THAX TWICE THE NUMBER IX ANY FOX CALENDAR HEAR; DANCER NOT YET OVER. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Oct. 3. UP) State Forester Chapin Jones said herb today that the abnormally long forest fire season, which has taxed to the utmost the Virginia forest service organization during the spring and summer, has not yet closed.

Dry conditions and dangerous "fire weather" particularly in the mountain sections of the- state, en unusual situation at this time of the year, still prevails, he said. During September five fires in Alleghany and Botetourt counties (burned a total of approximately 6,000 acres before they were fln- ily extinguished by the forest organization, Forester Jones said. 2,112 Fires A total of 2,112 fires, outside national forests, have been reported for the period Jan. 1. 1930 to Sept.

1 by forest wardens in fifty-eight counties which are (Continued on page T'o) WILL EXHIBIT NEW CHRISTMAS SEAL HERE 8TH Bearing the first samples of the 930 tuberculosis Christmas seal to be shown in Virginia, Mrs. A. E. Sinks, of the National Tuberculosis associaiton, will give five talks at different points in the to groups of county and city al sale committees, called to- gsther by the Virginia Tuberculosis association. The first of these sea) sale conferences -will be held in Wythe-Tille on Oct.

6 in the directors' room of the Farmers' Bank of Southwest Virginia at noon. Mrs. ginks will then hold the following meetings: Lynchburg-, Oct. 7 at the Virginia hotel at -one p. Staunton.

Oct. at the Y. M. C. A.

building at noorr, Richmond, Oct. 9 at the V. W. A. at noon, and at Fredericksburg, Oct.

10 in the Sunday school room of Trinity church at noon. Invitations have been sent by the Virginia Tuberculosis association to the committees in all counties and cities within reach of any of these points, and it is Melieved that many will take j'upportunfty to hear Mrs. Sinks, who will talk on the best methods ot conducting a seal sale, giving many practical sugge.st.ions from her fund of long experience in this work. BOARD MEMBERS OF BLACK-STONE COLLEGE SAID TO HAVE GIVEN SERIOUS CONSIDERATION TO ASKING CHURCHMAN TO RESIGN AS CHAIRMAN OF BOARD; NOTHING DEFINITE MADE PUBLIC. RICHMOND, Oct.

3. The resignation of Bishop James Cannon as chairman of the board of trustees of Blackstone college for girls, which he founded and headed for twenty-four yearn, may be requested by the board, it was learned here yesterday. The matter been given serious consideration by board members for CANNON SAYS 1IK IS STILL WITHOUT TEXT OF CHARGES WASHINGTON, Oct. 8. (P) Bishop Jamea Cannon Jr.

said, today he still was unaware of the nature of the charges which have been made gainst him, although he conferred Inst night with Bishop W. N. Alnswortli, In whose cus-tory the charjrrs rest. An investigation of the com-plaints against the dry leader Appear certain. They were brought by four fellow-mem hers of the clergy of the M.

K. church, South, and are understood to deal partly with thn stock market and political activities of Cannon. Thn Bishop said, in his office today, that he was standing by the position he took In a cable to the Associated Press, whi? on the seas, returning to the United States from Brsr.it namely, that the procedure In bringing the charges was Irregular. This has been denied by those who are sponsoring the charge and are calling for a rial. some time and, it is understood, will be taken up by tbe bnnrd at a meeting In tha near future.

Members of the board of trufl tees of the school refuged last night to discuss the matter, other than to admit that the matter had been given Informal counldera- tlon. Harry Williams, a member of tho executive committee, said the matter was discussed at a meeting of the committee on Sept. 1, but that the committee did not go on record es requesting the resignation. 8. L.

Barrow, vice-chairman of the board, would not discuss the matter, holding that "It is a private matter for the board." George Adams, secretary-treasurer of the school, said there was nothing on the minutes of the committee meeting "showing any such official action," All declined to say whether the question of requesting the reslg-( Continued on page Two) In striking contrast to hlR oft-repeated boast that he did fear death, Gordon Stewart Northcott (above) collapsed as he stumbled up the stops to the scaffold in San Quentln prison Thursday morning. "Don't, don't." he exclaimed as the trap was sprung. Ho was convicted of killing three boys. RAN QUENTIN, Oct. 3.

(JP) Gordon Stewart Northcott, 23, chicken rancher of Winevllle, was hanged here yonter day for the murder of throe young boys after he had left a written eonfenBlon of UU crime and faked a aulclde attempt. Northcott was led blindfolded (Continued oil page Two) THEY LOOKED LIKE CARDINAL FANS, BUT DIDN'T SAY MUCH WASHMGT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT IN CLEVELAND LAST NIGHT WAS FIRST OF THREE AD-ADRESSE3 TO BE MADE IN SWING IN WEST, EAST, AND SOUTH; COMMUNIST PARADE HALTED BV POLICE. WASHINGTON, Oct. gv President Hoover returned to Washington today from Cleve-land, where he addressed the American Bankers' association ln.t night. The trip to Cleveland completed the first leg of a swing through the Mid-West, East, and South, during which the Presi-dent will spvnk In three widely scattered states.

Mob Is Scattered CLEVELAND, Oct. 8. (jp) Charges of mounted policemen and swinging night sticks broker up an Impromptu parade of Com. muntsts and unemployed near the public hall, where President Hoover was addressing tho American Bankers' association convention, last night. When the paraders, estimated at between OOO and 800, attempted to turn toward tha public hall, motorcycle officers lHd down a smoke screen and mounted police charged, driving the marchers off the street and sending them dashing for doorways and alleys.

Several men were knocked down; a detective was beaten by a paradcr; one reporter received cuts and bruises that necessitated hospital treat n.vnt; another reporter was Inadvertently struck by an officer. Four men were arrested for Investigation. -4 0- ENGAGEMENTS CANCELLED The Rev. J. H.

Brady and Mrs. Brady, Presbyterian missionaries to Japan now In the United States on furlough, were expected to be here on Sunday, Mr, Brady to preach at night at trie First church and Mrs. Brady to address the women on Monday, They will not come, Mr. Brady having been called to' Statesvllle, N. on account of the critical Illness of his father.

MERELY INDICATES FEDERAL POLICY WASHINGTON, Oct. MP) Bishop James Cannon said today that a declaration, by Prohibition Director Woodcock that home-made, home consumed wine and beer are immune to federal interference, "cannot, change the law" and "merely indicates the policy of the government in enforcement." Last June he took another jolt when his $68,000,000 highway bond program failed in the Louisiana legislature. But Long, a hill hilly and proud of It, fashioned that defeat Into a campaign weapon and swept into the senatorial nomination, defeating Senator Joseph E. Rans-dell. who has worn the toga since 1913.

Then after a quick truce -with political foes, ho won another victory in a special legislative session. Ills bond bill and the rest of his 1100,000,000 program Tor roads, port improvements, debt fundage and schools passed without a hitch. The people will vote on the measures in November. To make his triumph complete, the legislators withdrew the Impeachment charges, outstanding since March, 1929. 29 YEARS AGO A Harrisonburg; man named Trotter came here to work in the Worthington hardware store.

Wonder if he was floorwalker? The name would indicate as much. A aweet young thin? once asked a clerk if he kept stationery and he replied: "No, Miss, I move all" around. I'm a floorwalker." While out walking, why not stop in here for a cup of tea and a sandwich or perhaps a' more elaborate meal. We have a wonderful array of tempting- dishes. Chris' Restaurs MASSIE HOME DESTROYED BY FLAMES TODAY (Special to the Leader) WAYNESBORO, Oct.

1. The home of Mrs. AV. R. Massle, at Greenwood, was destroyed by fir at one o'clock this afternoon.

The damage was estimated at The Waynesboro fire department responded to a phone cali, but was unable to render any assistance because of lack of water. OFFICIALS AT HOOVER CAMP RICHMOND, Oct. 3. (P)--A party of approi' matdy t-eventy persons, comprising state officials and wives and friends, left Richmond today to visit Rapldan lodge, the President's camp, to inspect Improvements which have been made there. Arrangements for the trip were made through William K.

Carson, chairman of the state commission on conservation and development. who was instrumental in the dv-Telopment of the President's camp. TORNADO IN WEST CLAIMS THREE LIVES PL'EBLO, Oct. 3. UP) Three persons were killed, one is missing and five were injured by a freak tornado which swept a narrow path near Fowler, thirty miles east of here, late yesterday.

The storm area was about a quarter of a mile wide. Where the tornaL came to earth and where it eroded its destructive course was not knon. The dead were: G. W. Lackey and MrB.

John H. Downing, both of Fowler, and Colli Noble, 58, of Manzanola, Colo. J. W. Lawler, of Fowler, was not accounted for and was believed a victim of the storm.

He had gone into the tornado-swept area today with a herd of cattle and no word has been received from him. Mrs. Downing and Lackey were in an automobile in the path of the storm. They sought shelter in a small building near the highway. The storm flattened the building, crushing the pair.

Noble was a ranch foreman. He took refuge in a ranch house and the house collapsed, injuring him fatally. Names of those hurt and the extent of their injuries could not be dtermlned and details of the twister were lacking because of crippled communication lines. Weather bureau observers here were at a loss to explain the tornado. It apparently developed without any barometric indication, officials said.

SERVICE TONIGHT At the Christ Evangelical Lu-thern church this evening a preparatory service for the Communion will be held. The discourse will be one appropriate for a service ot this kind. The Lord's Supper will be administered at both the morning and night services on Sunday. 0 PERRY IS CLEARED John Perrr, arrested here Tuesday afternoon in connection wilfi the alleged theft of a Model A Ford touring car In Lexington the same day, is back in Staunton after being completely exon erated. RUBBER ABSOBS WATER CINCINNATI UP) Rubber when under stretch absorbs water faster than when at rest.

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7, Touch Up Black Made by the makers of Duco. Walter's DrqStctf IhTiggist SO E. BcTcrMy ft bUmnioo A short session this morning, featuring presentation ot resolutions and recommendations, brought to a close the thirty-fifth annual convention of the Virginia division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, which has been in session since Tuesday evening In the Parish house of Emmanutel -Episcopal church. The delegates met at nine-thirty and adjourned promptly at ten-thirty, allowing them to catch trains and buses Resolutions adopted concerned thanks ana appreciation to the hostels city, the local chapter, those who participated in the en tertainment programs, the local newspapers, and to all who in any way contributed to the success of the convention. Most of the recommendations related to the by laws of the state organization.

For the first time, it was learn- the complete minutes of each ces sion were ready for presentation to the conference at each reassem bly. The Daughters had secured the services of Miss Eugenia Bumgardner for this work and they nere highly appreciative of the results. Most of the delegates left Immediately after the closing session. Some went to Lexington, where a tablet to the memory of "Traveller," the faithful horse of General Robert E. Lee, was unveiled this afternoon.

Mrs. Rolling Reelected Mrs. Charles E. Boiling, of Richmond, was yesterday reelect ed president ot the organization, and Lynchburg wascbosen as next year's meeting place. Other officers are Mrs.

M. Nottingham, Orange, first vice president; Mrs. Herbert Dumbarton, second tlce president; Mrs. Allen, Stokes, Farm-ville, third vice president; Mrs. C.

C. Guthrie, Emporia, fourth vice president; Mrs. E. C. White-hurst, Roanoke, recording secretary; Mrs.

A. S. Williams, Richmond, corresponding secretary; Mrs. J. M.

Kelly, Wythe-ville, historian; Miss Lucy Kurtz, Winchester, treasurer; Mrs. J. E. Davenport, Norfolk, registrar; Mrs. Sidney Cox, Smithfield, custodian Virginia badre; Mrs.

Barnes Gillespie, Tazewell, recorder of crosses; Mrs. S. B. Campbell, Vytheville, custodian. Lynchburg's invitation for next year's convention was extended and its acceptance urged by Mrs.

John Scott. Petersburg also wanted the convention, but finally that city's Invitation was with- (Continued on page Two) Dr. Francis Pendleton Gaines, one of General Lee's successors as president of Washington and Lee university, said, in accepting the memorial: Dr. Gaines' Tribute "It is an uncommon honor to the memory of Traveller, a horse, thus to have his name perpetuated upon a tablet of granite. But it was an uncommon distinction that Traveller, the horse, attained during life.

For he won the heart and affection of General Lee. He shared- with General Lee many decisive moments in thet great career, and he brought to the closing days of General Lee a real contribution of happiness and peace. Surely In 'The Kingdom of the Horse' Traveller deserves to be remembered not only for the felicity of his association, bot for the merit of his (Continued on page Two) TOILET GOODS SPECIALIST During the week Oct. 6th to 11th we will have a specially trained Beauty Specialist at our store. You may have a MAS' SAGE in your home by appointment Free of charge.

Phone for an appointment A'o. 172 WILLSON BROS. Ite REX ALL Store Save With SAf'tj" Connie Mack's Elephants, with I two games of the orld series already tucked under hi bi-lis, land Gabby Street's fighting- glum hut determined, are today on their way to St. Louis where, tomorrow, the rivalry and struggle for the world's champ ionship will be renewed at one-thirty p. m.

central standard time, or two-thirty p. Staunton time. The two games of Wednesday and Thursday went by In lightning time, and the A'x are well on their way to anothpr title. Many fans are predicting a Cardinal victory tomorrow, with the Ked Birds on home soil. Many at Leader Office Several hundred fans gathered In front of The Leader big 'electric scoreboard to watch the first two epic struggles.

While enthusiasm waw not rampant and DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY UNVEIL TABLET TO "TRAVELLER" POLITICAL FOE MAY SUCCEED 'LONG AS LOUISIANA GOVERNOR KING BORIS IS TO ID mnfE, Oct. 3. OYj It wm re-ported today thnt the betrothal of the rrlmr.wM, tiiovauna, all-year-old dmiglitcr of the King of Italy, and hJiiK Horix, of llnlnrlo, knirau as "Imrhelor king" uonld be announced a( once. It wan difficult to uncertain juHt whirb ienni was the favorite with local tans. good -play were promptly answered with outburntH of yells and applause, it looked like the fan were winning for Cardinal victories, but were afraid of what was going to, and did happen.

While about 'JuO gathered on North Central avenue for Wednesday' claeh. there worn 500 or more on hand when yeeterday's game started. Both sidewalks In front of The Leader offices were crowded; and yesterday thn ave-nuo was crowded for a distance of over fifty yards, Policemen M. T. Riddle and J.

F. L. Long, were aligned by Chler W. P. Dnvl.q to eliminate traffic on thf avenue during the game, and with th- exception of through tourlHt traffic and local (Continued on page Two) WOMAN IS DEAD mei't houw in northwest Washington.

200 pcnwinn lived In the two apartment. The orljrla of the hlw had not been eHtalillf hed. 10th ANNIVERSARY OFFER Dr. West's 50c Tooth Brush Special Now 39c Sale ends Oct. 4th.

Kennedy Ellmser Prescript low Druggists Phone 7a 'I FLAMES DAMAGE WASHINGTON i STERRETT IS HONOR GUEST Ten members and officers of Staunton Union Royal Arch chapter. No. 2, went to Charlottesville last nlht. where a reception was held in honor of S. T.

Sterrett, of this city, erand hleh priest of VltRlnla chapter Masons i ty tno Keystone chapter. Those maklnx the trip, besides Mr. Sterrett were T. N. Hlsey, A.

V. Griffith, F. B. Hartman, H. M.

Calhoun, A. P. It. K. Firer, H.

K. Kerr, Murray Wright, and W. E. Trlbbett. Several grand lodfte officers ot Virginia Masons were present at the reception.

LOUGHBOROUGH TO ATTEND BIG HIGHWAY CONVENTION T. LouKhboroufc-h, of this city, highway department engineer, will be one of eleven state road officials to attend the International Road Congress and Ex-position in Washington next week. Following the congress the delegates, numbering approximately' 125 from all parts of the world, are to tour Virginia, leaving the national capital Oct. 13, to visit Luray caverns and pro ceed from theere to New Market, Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Nat ural Bridge. ONE 18 CONVICTED: ANOTHER VINDICATED McKlnley Johnson, charged by H.

Woods with entering the letter's house and with being dis orderly, has been fined S2.50 and costs by Magistrate N. E. Arehart Deputy Sheriff J. D. Perry said.

Similar charges against James Johnson were dismissed by the magistrate, Perry added. The deputy sheriff got both men last Sunday. All three are from the Mlddlebrook section. Mat. 3 p.

20c-40c Mght 7 and Wc-WK TODAY TOMORROW Xd AT Fox Movietone r.i 'it "South Penrl" A VlUphone Act fipnrtlight "SMiTuhpre Out" -K ft. j. I II i APARTI1I LEXINGTON, Oct. 3. (Special) The prominence of horses in military history is unquestioned, the love them universal, even the desire to remember them after death quite common: but are many tablets erected to horses? Possibly cot; yet in Lexington today, on the wall of abarnwhere he died on a father bed.

the Virginia division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy unveiled a granite tablet in memory of "Traveller." This no'ole mount carried the "Cfanpion of the Soi'th," General Robert E. Lse, through the ardous campaigns and over the bloody flslds of the War Between the Steles. When, aftsr te war. General Lee became president of Washington college and built his honse with the barn attached, he said, "At last Traveller and I will sleep under the same roof." WILUAM S. BRYAN Everything You Need In Building 114-21 Soutn lie wis Street Staunton.

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(P) One of his foes in past political battles may succeed Huey P. Long as governor of Louisiana. Long, whose beetle political ca reer has reached a climax by bis victory for the Democratic nomination to the United States sen ate, Is slated to go to Washington next March, for his nomination Is considered tantamount to election. His term as governor, however, does not expire until 1932. If he leaves the state Llent.

Gov. Paul N. Cyr, one of his bitter political enemies In times past, will become chief executive. If Long goes to the senate, he will have achieved the Washing ton post two years after he was fighting for political existence. As a 36-year-old governor, he was faced by Impeachment charges a little more than a year ago.

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