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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
1e HAVE PERISHED IN EFFORTS
TO CROSS ATLANTIC BY AIR

New York, Oct. 2O.-Prior to
Lieut.. Commander H. C. MacDon-
AIDS flight, eighteen persons have
lost their lives in attempts to cross
the Atlantic ocean by air. They
were:
Captain St. Roman, a French Of
fcer and Commander Mounevres,
started from St. Louis, Senegal,
May 5, 1927, for Buenos Aires and
never heard from again.
Captain Charles Nungesser and
Francois Coli, French, lost their
lives trying to fly from France to
America the same month.
On August 81, 1927, Captain Les
lie Hamilton, Col Frederick F. Min
chin and Princess Lowenstein-
Wertheim took off from Upavon,
England, in the St. Raphael for Ot-
tawa and disappeared.
Americans, Lloyd W. Bertaud,
James Hill and Phillip Payne, per-
ished when they flew from Old Or
chard, Me-, on September 6, 1927, in
an attempt to reach Rome.
Captain Terry Tully and Lieut..
James Metcalf were lost after leav-
ing London. Ont, September Z,
1927, for London, England.
Captain Walter Hinchliffe and the
Hon. Elsie Mackay vanished after
leaving England on a transatlantic
flight on March IS, 1928.
Mrs. Frances Grayson in "The
Dawn" left Roosevelt Field, N. Y,
with three companions-Qscar Om-
dal, Brice Goldsborough and Fred
Koehler-for flight to Newfound
land en- route across the Atlantic
and were lost off Newfoundland.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
Delegates Named to
State Civitan Meeting
Club Members Hear Interesting Talk
by Attorney Conner; Obid Costello
Be Speaker This Week

Messrs. w. E. Conner and Gordon
Winkler were named delegates to
represent the Boone Civitan Club,
along with Trustee j. Frank Moore,
to represent the local civic organiza-
ton at the meeting of the Carolinas'
District Association Of Civitan Inter
national, which meets in Salisbury
on Wednesday, November goth. A.
E. South and DR.. J. M. Gather were
elected alternates, and in addition
to these, it is expected that several
members will attend the meeting in
an unofficial capacity.
Civitan W. E. Conner, local attor-
ney, made very helpful talk on
Law Enforcement" Pointing out
that one of the cardinal principles Of
Civitan is good citizenship, he en-
phasized the fact that a man could
not be a good citizen unless he
co-operated in every way possible
with civil authority in upholding the
majesty of the law. The talk was
very interesting and was highly en-
joyed by the club members.
President Moose announce that
Mr.. Obid Costello, potato specialist Of
the state department Of agriculture,
would speak at this weeks meeting
of the club, discussing the market
ing, freight rates, and other things
that is of interest to the potato
growers of the county. Each mem
Der was asked to invite a potato
grower to be his guest at the meet
ing and it is expected that quite a
number of farmers will be present
to hear Mr. Costello, whose talk will
be of great interest at this time.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
GIVES TEN POINTS
IN EGG PRODUCTION

Fat, well-developed pullets, now
properly housed will soon begin to
pay a profit as the winter season,
when eggs are high, approaches. If
the pullets are not fat, it is wise to
feed them from II to Ia pounds of
scratch feed per hundred birds each
day until the desired weight is Sc
cured. C. F. Parrish, extension
poultryman at State College, advises
going into the house at night and
handling few of the pullets to see
if they are in good condition. If too
fat, cut down on the scratch feed,
he suggests.
Ten good suggestions to follow in
securing high egg production dur
ing winter as given by Mr.. Parrish
are as follows:
1. Keep stock of known pedigree
bred for high egg production.
2. Keep at least 70 per cent Of
the flock pullets each year.
8. Have the birds reasonably fat
when laying time begins.
I. Hatch chickens early so as to
have pullets in lay by October 80.
5. Feed a damp mash at noon or
Use lights to increase feed consump-
ton.
6. Provide warm houses, well
lighted and we'll ventilated. 4.
Z. Feed a balanced ration Of
scratch feed and mash.
s. If production drops, correct
the cause at once,
8. Watch production each day
and Gull regularly.
10. Keep plenty of fresh water
before birds at all times.
Mr. Parish states that if water
fountains are used that permit the
water to freeze, egg production will
be cut in half. Each gallon of water
used in egg production returns from
$1.40 to S1.60 in value.
Sometimes in the fall, the birds
take cold easily. This can be con-
trolled by using enough freshly
mixed permanganate of potash to
turn the drinking water deep,
cherry red. Dip the head of the
bird into the solution and use it in
the drinking water, he advises.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
TWO WATAUGA BOYS WIN
EONORS AT WAKE FOREST

Roy Robinson of Reese and Wade
E. Brown Of Blowing Rock were
chosen as two of the Society-day de-
baters of Wake Forest College to
be held Novmeber IT. Mr.. Robin
son represents the Phi. society,
while Mr.. Brown represents the Eu.
society. Paul Caudle of North
Wilkesboro: was also chosen to rep
resent the Eu. society with Mr.
Brown.
The selection of the debaters for
this occasion automatically makes
them intercollegiate debaters for the
college in the spring.
Mr.. Caudle and Mr.. Brown were
students at Mars Hill before coming
to Wake Forest. This is MI
Caudle's senior year while Mr.
Brown is here for the first year. Mr.
Robinson is former student of the
Appalachian State Normal.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
PHYSIC SAYS HE HAS TALKED
TO AND VISITED MARS

London, Oct. 22.-Dr. Mansfield
Robinson, physic devotee for whom
the British postoffice will broadcast
a radio message intended for Mars,
declared today that he had not only
been talking with Mars but had
been there himself.
81 can talk with these Martians
as easily as | can talk to you, and
l have had a journey to Mars" he
told an interviewer. my etheric
body travelled 35,OOO,OOO miles in
four minutes-the same speed which
light travels"
DR.. Robinson gave the further in
formation that the Marian men
were about 7 feet 6 inches in height
and the women about feet.
He exhibited some drawings of a
Martian woman, who, he said, had
acted as his guide. The drawings
showed a round faced woman with
long hair, penetrating eyes, a curl
Gus nose and very large ears.
DR.. Robinson's message, which
has been accepted by the postoffice
radio service, will be broadcast from
the Rugby station on an 1S,500-
meter wave length, and the st.
Albins station will listen for a re-
ply on length of 10000 meters.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
CLARENCE POTTER SHOT

Meagre reports reaching The
Democrat are to the effect that
Clarence Potter of the North Fork
section of the county is in d serious
condition as a result of gunshot
wounds inflicted several days ago
while he was a visitor at the home
of Sherman Payne, across h e
state line in Johnson county. Infor-
nation received is to the effect that
a load of shot was fired through an
open window, taking effect in Pot
ter's back. Two men, John Trivett
and Quincy Dunn, were arrested, the
former being released on bond, while
the latter is confined in Jail at Mt.
City. 1t is understood that Potter
and Dunn had some trouble the same
day the shooting occurred.
At first it was thought the injured
mans condition might not prove Sc
rious, later reports, however, would
indicate that he has little or no
chance of recovery.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
MODERN H''LDING
REPLACF GARAGE
Building Occu. by w. R. Winl1ler
& Company Being Razed to be
Replaced by Commercial Struc-
ture; to Cost $4,000 to $4,000

The H. w. Horton building, which
has for the past six years been occu-
pied by w. R. Winkler & Company
as garage, is being razed to be re-
placed with a two-story and base
ment commercial building, to be
erected at a cost Of from $4,000 to
$4,000. No information is given
out as to who will occupy the new
building, other than that it will be
used as a department store.
There will be a large store room
on the street level with mezzanine
floor, a basement and about twelve
offices on the second floor. Every
detail is to be modern and the new
building will add much to the ap-
pearance of the business section. The
building being torn down is the last
of the old Coffey hotel annex, which
was usually referred to as the
"brick row." bought by Mr.. Horton
in 1918.
The Winkler garage in the mean
time is being moved into the old
Ford building on Depot street.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
NORMAL VS.. RUTHERFORD

The Normal football squad meets
Rutherford College here Saturday in
the second home game of the sea-
son. Last week the local team held
East Tennessee Teachers College tc
a 6 to 9 victory, and they expect to
put up a stiff fight against the
strong Rutherford team.
The Normal will be handicapped
by injuries suffered in the Teachers
game as Hollyburton, halfback, is
out indefinitely, and Hallman, Full
kerson and Perkins may not round
into shape before the starting whis-
tie Saturday. Comes injured a wrist
in practice Saturdya and may be
forced to view the game from the
side lines.
The game will be called at 8
o'clock. Probable lineup for the
Normal follows:
K. Hinson, le; Hartley, 1t; Fort
ner, lg; Hoyle, C; Grouse, rg; Cook,
TT; Phillips, re; H. Hinson, qb;
Reece, hb; Booker, hb; Canipe, fb,
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
Anti-Sn1ith Speaker
Heard by Large Crowd

All available space was filled in
the courthouse Saturday afternoon
when Evangelist F M. Ham, anti
Smith crusader of Oklahoma, spoke
against the candidacy of the Demo-
Garlic presidential nominee. The
gathering was mixed one from
political viewpoint, the overwhelm-
ing majority of the audience being
of Republican faith. The secretary
of the Watauga Anti-Smith Demo-
cratic committee, Jas. w. McGhee,
made the initial remarks and intro
duced to the audience Mr.. E. J.
Norris, well-loved Confederate vet
eran, who, with few well chosen
words, introduced the speaker of the
day. Mr.. Ham launched into his
speech, criticising the legislative
record of the New York governor
and urging his hearers to rally
against his candidacy, at the same
time holding up the hands of the
Republican nominee. Standing room
was at a premium and there was
loud and frequent applause as the
speaker scored his points.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
Overman's Daughter
To Address Voters

Mrs. E. C. Gregory, daughter of
Senator Lee S. Overman, and doubt
less the foremost lady campaigner
of the state, will speak in the inter
est Of the Democratic cause at Cove
Creek Tuesday, October 80, at 2:30.
Hon. R. L. Doughton will speak at
the same place the same date. Local
Democratic women leaders are urg-
ing that ladies from each township
come out and hear Mrs. Gregory as
this will be the last chance Of the
campaign.
For the benefit of those who do
not find it convenient to attend at
Cove Creek, Mrs. Gregory will speak
again at the courthouse in Boone at
7:30 of the same day and it will be
possible for large percentage of
the voters to hear her at one of the
appointments.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
Plans Adopted for New
Baptist Church Here

At a congregational meeting at
the Baptist church here last We'd
nesday evening, plans for the pro-
posed new church plant prepared by
the building committee, were unani-
mously accepted by the membership
of the church. The committee has
been working for some time on a
draft of the building program, and
the results of their efforts were
highly pleasing to the membership.
The plans call for the construc-
ton of building 152 by 83 feet,
three stories high, of brick and
approximately 100000. In addition
to the main auditorium, with a seat
ing capacity, including the balcony,
of 1000 or 1900, the building will
contain something like 40 Sunday
school rooms, divided into units for
the various departments.
1t is probable that the first unit
Of the plant will be erected just to
the rear of the present building, and
have it completed before the old
building is torn away to make room
for the other units.
Blue prints are now being made,
and it is the hope of the congrega-
ton to start work on the edifice' as
soon as the weather will permit in
the spring.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25

Ed Smathers, Balsam Mountain
outlaw, was found guilty of second
degree murder at Sylvia, Saturday
and sentenced to serve 25 to 35
years in the state penitentiary, for
the murder of Deputy Sheriff Claud
Green at Balsam school house sew
eral weeks ago. Smathers was
captured more than a week after the
shooting, successfully eluding a
posse of 200 men armed with tear
gas bombs and a detachment of
troops from the Waynesville unit
of the N C. N. G. Smathers was an
escaped convict, and while there
were no eyewitnesses to the shoot
ing, it is thought the officer was
shot while attempting to arrest
Smathers.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25

Amos Brown, negro who when
ten years of age, more than 80 years
ago, was kidnapped from Salisbury,
has recently returned to inquire into
the possibility of his having an inter-
est in property which his mother
owned. Brown says he was sent up
town on an errand and was picked
up by gypsies who offered him a
ride. He was gagged and thrown
into the rear of a wagon where
several other negro boys had been
imprisoned.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
POLITICAL EVENTS
OF THEPAST WEEK
Highlights of Political Activity OF
Both Major Parties Summarized
From Recent News Dispatches
From Over the Country
DIR. Work Asked to Resign From
National Committee

LIZ. w Ork ASKED TO NcSlSn
National Committee
New York Times, Saturday: The
dropping of DR.. Hubert Work as
chairman of the Republican nation
al committee because of his approx
al OF the renewal of Harry F. Sin
clair's Salt Greek oil contract was
urged yesterday upon Herbert Hoov-
er by the Evening Telegram, which
with other newspapers of the
Scripps-Howard chain, is supporting
the Republican nominee for presi-
dent. The editorial article read:
"Stupidity is the most charitable
Interpretation that can be placed on
the action of DR.. Hubert Work in
renewing the Sinclair Salt Greek oil
contract.
GAS secretary of the interior last
February he granted the renewal.
can opinion by the attorney gen
eral of the United States now nulli-
fies it.
"The opinion points out that the
original contract of December, 1922,
was invalid. The original contract
contained an option of renewal for
five more years. 1t was on that
opinion that Work acted.
Gwen if the contract had been
with any other oil concern than Sin
clair's, it should, because of the
special-favor nature of the option,
have been subject for sharp chal-
lenging by the secretary of the in
terror before any renewal was
granted. But, being with a concern
whose name had become symbolic of
shady dealing, there was tremendous
additional reason for caution on the
part of the governments representa-
tive in whom the power of renewal
rested
But Work blithly went on with
the deal And now, eight months
later, his action is repudiated by the
chief legal authority of the United
States, who acted following an eff
fective presentation of the matter
by the New York World.
''All of which adds evidence to a
thing that has been obvious during
the present presidential campaign
that DR.. Hubert Work is a liability,
not an asset, to Herbert Hoover. AS
Republican campaign manager he
has not contributed to the strength
of that party in 1928. Instead he
has been a handicap.
sit has long been our opinion that
Work is a lightweight. The Salt
Sinclair leasing transaction is
specific proof in support of that
general impression.
Herbert Hoover would immeasur-
ably strengthen his position with
millions of American voters if he
would drop that particular pilot"
According to a dispatch from
Washington, Mr.. Hoover declined to
comment on the editorial. DR.. Work
could not be reached at the Wal
dorf, where he is stopping. Earlier
in the day he refused to be inter
viewed on any topic saying he would
not make any statement of any kind
before returning to Washington.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
CARD FROM MR.. CILLETT

The impression has got abroad,
quite naturally, that l am the
author CT the account in Mon
days Winston-Salem Journal of
Evangelist Hams address in
Boone. The story published,
however, was not mine, though
the editor saw fit to use it in
place of mine. Who wrote it and
who sent it to the Journal, 1 have
not the faintest idea.
RUPERT GILLETT.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
Hon. III. F. Seawell
Speaks Friday p. NJ.

Hon. H. F. Seawell, Republican
candidate for governor of North
Carolina is to deliver an address at
the courthouse Friday night at 1870.
Mr.. Seawell is being accompanied
by Hon. Jake F. Newell of Char
lotte, who will assist in presenting
the issues of the campaign to the
voters.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
SATURDAY LAST DAY IN
WHICH TO REGISTER

You cannot register after sun
down Saturday. You cannot vote
in the November election unless
your name is on the registration
books. If you have moved from
one township to another, be
sure that you register in your
new precinct. Don't wait until
the last day. Register now.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
NORRIS FOR SMITH?

Omaha, Oct. 23-Joseph Koutsky,
chairman of the agricultural league
of Nebraska, announced tonight that
United States Senator George w.
Norris would come out "flatly and
unqualifiedly" for Governor Alfred
E. Smith for president in an address
the senator will make in Omaha Sat-
urday night.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
THE LATEST HOWLER

London, Oct. 24.-A schoolboy re
Gently made the statement in an
examination that there was no nj
trogen in Ireland Inquiry as to the
source of his information showed
that it was based on a statement in
a text book that nitrogen is not
found in a free state"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
B. r. High School To
Debate Friday Night
Query, Resolved That AL Smith is
Better Qualified to Be President
Than Herbert Hoover

Blowing Rock, Oct. 24.-The de-
bate between the Blowing Rock high
school pupils, which was to have
taken place last week, was postpon-
ed on account OF the pie supper at
the school Friday night, and will be
held the coming Friday night.
Keen interest has been shown in
the debate so far, which is on the
question, Resolved that AL Smith
is better qualified to be president of
the United States than is Herbert
Hoover" Both sides have been max
ing strenuous preparations during
the week; consequently an enter
tanning argument is promised for
those who attend.
The affirmative side of the ques-
ton will be defended by Paul Foster
and Jay Knight. The negative will
be taken by Bynum Crisp and Lu-
cile Reid.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25
TURKISH MCDESTY

Constantinople, Oct. "a. = All
Turkish girls starting the school
term passed in review before their
achers, and those whose skirts
were considered too short were sent
home with orders not to return until
the skirts came down an inch below
the knee.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1928-10-25

The happiest Republican is the
one that merely looks at the totals
in the Literary Digest poll and
doesn't do any analyzing.-Ohio
State journal.