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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01
DAYLIGHT AHEAD

In~disputable signs of a turn for the better
in the business situation are beginning to ap-
pear along the highway of commerce.. They
are daily increasing in numbers. They do not
indicate that the depression is entirely over or
that the end of it is clearly in sight. But they
do contribute a feeling of hopefulness about
the whole matter. And that itself is a funda-
mental of genuine progress towards normal
conditions.
One of the most heartening of the indica-
lions is the report by the secretary of labor
that there has been a general improvement in
industrial employment in the past few months.
1t seems possible to interpret this as more than
a mere seasonable advance; possibly, too, that
the improvement will be even greater this fall.
Reports from the motor car, the textile and
steel industries have been particularly encour-
aging. There is evidence of optimism in other
directions.
The road to full recovery still may be long
and somewhat bumpy; but it seems the sharp
est grades have been negotiated and that there
may be a steady pickup in speed. We all de-
voutly hope SO.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01
LET'S HOPE HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF

According to the Wall Street Journal,
Rockwell Smith, a Californian with a pen
chant for research, goes back a few decades
and brings depression history up to date. His
findings follow:
There was a business depression in 1857
lasting II months; in 1869, lasting 8 months;
in 1873, lasting 80 months; in 1884, lasting
p months; in 1887, lasting 10 months; in
1898, lasting Is months; in 1908, lasting Is
months; in 1907, lasting 8 months; and in
1921, lasting II months"
This summary gives an average depression
since just prior to the War Between the States
of about 16 months. The present one is now
some 20 months old, four months longer than
the average and 10 months shorter than the
longest recorded. An important thing noted
about these depressions, however, is that with
out an exception they have been followed by
flush times, and the longer the depression last
ed, the longer and more active the boom.'
If history is to repeat itself, in this instance,
it is about time for us to get rid of the blues
and prepare for a revival.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01
Mr.. Johnny Branch,
Chapel Hill, N. c..
~
Old Man River:

Announcement by the proper uni
versity officials that you had success
fully passed sufficient work to play
football again this year was received
in Salisbury with a great deal of pleas
ure and pride. l am glad you have
made another successful pass" and
are eligible to play football again and
there are many thousands in Rowan
county and North Carolina who feel
as l do. 1t would have been a bitter
disappointment not only to football Of
fcials in Chapel Hill if you had fail
ed to make the grade but also to your
friends, followers and sport lovers in
Salisbury and Rowan county.
By virtue of your enviable record
in this sport you have become more
Or less public property. Salisbury lays
first claim to you. And it is not mere
ly civic pride and the publicity at
tendant upon your accomplishments.
1t is something deeper. It's a personal
interest in you.
During the two years you have
played IN the varsity you have been
an outstanding player in each game in
which you participated and l conf
IDENTIFY anticipate a repetition of this
fine work.
| GOVERNOR MATTHEW Rowan.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01

Allow me to express to you my sin
cere appreciation for the expression OF
approval and commentator that ap-
peared in a recent issue of The Caro-
lima Waterman in behalf of my Ct
forts to improve the appearance of the
Chestnut Hill cemetery.
I want to assure you that as long as
l am in charge of the cemeteries of the
city l am going to direct my every
effort, not only to the Improvement
and Identification of the Chestnut
Hill cemetery, but TO the "Old Eng
lish'' and Lutheran cemeteries as we'll.
The cemeteries of the city have
been in a deplorable state of despair
and neglect in years past, and | teel
that this condition has existed too
long. 1t is now time to maintain and
p%erpetuate in a fitting the
burial grounds of our loved ones de-
parted, as they so justly deserve.
| believe that with the cooperation
of the owners of lots in the cemeteries
of the city l can do much to improve
and enhance the beauty of every GEM
etery in the city municipality owned.
Thanking you again for your inter-
est and wishing you every success tor
your paper, l am
Very respectfully yours,
A. G. MARSH,
Superintendent of Cemeteries.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01
Wishin Buyers
Wished Money Back

Washington-Wishing rings, guar
anteed to bring their wearers what
ever they desired in love, power and
wealth, are going to be scarce from
now on.
Abram Abramson, New York jew
eler who sold the rings, has promised
the Federal Trade Commission he will
not advertise the product any more in
such a way as to make the customer
think he could have anything he
wanted by making a purchase.
The commission filed a complaint
against Abramson after several per-
sons expressed as their greatest desire
a wish to have their money back.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01

Senator Swanson, of Virginia, blames tn
depression on high tariff and low silver. Wha
about including a little low cotton, wheat AM
tobacco in that mixture?-Greensboro NeW!
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01
ANOTHER PLAN TO RELIEVE
UNEMPLOYMENT

To the Editor:
The following letter is being sent
to the heads of different fraternal or
ders in North Carolina, South Caro-
lima and Georgia.
f. N. MCCUBBINs.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01

Even in peace times many motors nigh,
be included in casualty lists Of dead or miss
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAW
POPULAR

North Carolina, following the lead of CAL
ifornia and other states, has adopted a Finan-
cial Responsibility Law for motorists. Sena-
author of the bill.
The law, of the familiar pattern, provides
that a person failing to satisfy a judgment
shall have his license suspended until he gives
proof of financial responsibility, either through
an insurance policy or a personal corporate
surety bond.
This type of law is finding increasing sup
port throughout the nation, and 1T IS note
worthy that demand for unconditional COM
pulsory automobile casualty insurance OF the
Massachusetts kind, is seldom heard. The ex-
p~erience of the Bay State, with its congested
courts, rising accident record, faxed claims
and increased insurance rates has acted as a
warning to other commonwealth.
One can find little fault with the Financial
RESPONSIBILITY Law. Its principal virtue is that
it puts the responsibility and cost where it be-
longs-on those who cause accidents-and
does not p~enalize the careful, responsible drlv-
err. The negligent motorist holds the financial
sack, as he should.
In all probability it will not be long before
an appreciable number of states have similar
laws to the benefit of the public at large.
Numerous commendatory editorials have
been written by state editors about the Glenn
ent bill, The Durham Herald, under the title
"A Good Law had this to say about it:
"Iudge w. C. Harris, Of the superior
court, has ruled as constitutional the 1881
act of the North Carolina legislature re-
curing operators of for-hire automobiles
to post a bond to guarantee damages that
might result from accident in which they
are involved. Several operators of for
hire cars had asked that a restraining Of
der be issued against the commissioner or
revenue to prevent the enforcement or
the law. They contended that the act
was unconstitutional in that it dlscr1ml-
mated against independent operators. But
Judge Harris ruled against that point, as
we'll as others raised.
''That is a good law. 1t prevents ire
sponsible operators from doing business
unless they are able to satisfy any legal
claim for damages that might be assessed
against them. Heretofore, if one OF these
cars smashed up another car, or injured
a person, if the operator was not worth
ANYTHING there would be no charge OF
collecting for the value of the damage.
1.-THE same thing applies to private
owners of cars, except they are not re-
CURED to post bond before being licensed
until there is one unpaid judgment against
them. After that, they must pay the
Judgment, post a bond, or be denied Ii
cense. Both of those laws are for the pro-
lection of the public, and should be up
held if possible"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01
Salisbury Flag Escort,
Salisbury, N. c.

Salisbury, N. c..
Fellow Legionaires:
Heartiest congratulations on the ex-
cellent showing you boys made in the
big PARADE last week in Detroit at
the Legion convention. Salisbury is
proud of you. I wish I could have been
there to let out one long; loud, lusty
yell as you marched down the streets
of Detroit.
l know it must have recalled to
your minds other big parades' in
which you participated a little more
than a decade ago; "big parades" that
you will always remember. And al
though some of the boys who are
still 'over there could not be with
you in person l know they were with
you in spirit and urged you Ito go
marching on"
l wish you success i'll all of your
endeavors.
GOVERNOR MATTHEW Rowan.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01
co M MENTS

Please be brief. As q rule 200
words should be enough. Your
name and address must accom-
tany each communication as an
, evidence of good faith. Your
name will not be published un-
less yon wisb it, but signed let
ters will be given the preference
SUPERINTENDENT MARSH AP
PRECIATES REMARKS
Governor Matthew Rowan,
The Carolina Waterman.
Dear Governor:
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01

Hoover forecasts Federal building
work for 100000.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01
CONSTRUCTIVE SUGGESTIONS

In the Congress of the United States there
are sc Senators and 435 Representatives, a
grand total of 531 statesmen, all of whom are
paid large salaries by the taxpayers for the pur-
pose of solving national problems.
We have had a national problem of consid-
cradle magnitude facing us now for nearly
two years. During that long period Congress
has met more than once and spent many hours
in discussion and debate. But if a single idea
looking toward the solution of our national
problem has been engendered, news of it has
been kept from the general public.
This means that the men hired to do the
job of solving national problems have proved
their incapacity. They are mentally bank
rupt.
But-and this is the important thing-they
if they were working.
The situation seems to be a bit anomalous.
When other men in other walks of life prove
their 'i~ncompetency they are removed from
the pay roll. Even in Soviet Russia a man is
paid according to the amount of work he does
and not simply because he holds a job.
A constructive suggestion occurs to us: OBJ
viously to refuse to pay Congressman because
they are doing no work would be to add to
unemployment. But what sensible reason can
be advanced why the members of Congress
should not voluntarily admit their incapacity
and p%enafize themselves by voluntarily reduc-
ing their own salaries, say by about twenty
five per cent? That would be exactly the same
sort of gesture which has been made in other
countries in the grip of the W. W. depression,
where the jobholders have shown their pub
lie spirit by submitting to salary cuts.
Our suggestion, in brief, is that if Congress
can't produce ideas it produce cash.
S-S-S
Senator Swanson, of Virginia, blames the
depression on high tariff and low silver. What
about including a little low cotton, wheat anc
tobacco in that mixture?-Greensboro News
$751;
Even in peace times many motors might
be included in casualty lists of dead or miss
ing.
S-S-S
No city or town ever got far by turning
over and going to sleep again between cleo
I tions.-Toledo, Ohio, Blade.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01

Mr.. John L. Rendleman,
Salisbury, N. C.
My dear MI. Rendleman:
l desire to take this opportunity to
congratulate you upon winding up the
affairs of the defunct Peoples Nation
al Bank of Salisbury.
1t has been a long and tedious pro-
cess and l know that you will expe-
rience a tremendous relief when this
burden is lifted from your shoulders.
Payment to all depositors of 57.3
per cent in dividends is greatly in ex-
cess of the average reimbursements of
defaulting banks and l feel that this
high percentage was made possible
through your efficient handling of the
numerous matters incidental to liqui-
dation and the declaration of divi-
dends.
You have handled a big proposition
in an excellent manne and | wish to
congratulate you.
GOVERNOR MATTHEW Rowan.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01
THE
Tower

To the Officials and Professors

To the Officials and Professors
of Catawba College:
Many fine things have been said
about you in connection with the sue
cessful launching of another school
term. In mapping out the various
courses for the students and in the
handling of the business end of the
institution, you are to be congratu-
lated.
Your warm welcome extended to
first year students has also been the
subject of many complimentary COM
ments. Contact and cooperation be-
tween student and professor is also an
other feature that is commendable.
These are only a few of the reasons
that make it easy to understand why
Catawba has experienced such a re-
markable growth since the institution
was moved to Salisbury.
l want to extend to you my best
wishes for a successful school year.
GOVERNOR MATTHEW Rowan.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1931-10-01

No city or town ever got far by turning
tions.-Toledo, Ohio, Blade. .
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-29
SPAIN GIVES
ALFONO CODY
Ten Killed in Election
Riots, Malaga Under
Martial Law

MADRID. June 29.-tPD-Despite
strict censorship on dispatches tell
ing of election disturbances. it wa
learned today that ten persons were
killed In uprisings attending yester-
days voting.
Major disturbances in the ballot
ing. which, ON the basis Of in
complete returns, showed a victory
for the conservative republican
socialist bloc, occurred at Malaga,
Seville and Prieves near Guada-
lajara.
At Malaga three deaths were re-
ported and nine YER wounded. It
was found necessary to declare
martial law because Of a general
strike called in protest against the
death Of a workman in an election
brawl.
Reports came from Seville OF new
agitation at Tablada airdrome
where reinforcements ordered out
by General Sanjurjo again assum-
ed control. Last Saturday the field
was taken over from its command
ant by a column Of troops sent out
by the general from Seville.
Provisional officials of the Span
ish republic characterized partial
election returns as the death
knell' OF monarchist efforts to re-
turn King Alfonso or any other
claimant TO the Spanish throne.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-29
RAIDINC DRY
AGENT ISSHO7
Man Thinks Officers
Are Bandits,
Resists

NEW ORLEANS. June 2e-P)-A
federal prohibition agent and a
resident Of Plakuemine Point. north
OF here. were shot and wounded
today when a raiding party at
tempted TO make an arrest at the
Point.
c. w. Prather OF New Orleans
the agent, was shot through the
shoulder. Joseph Alcado, who wa
wounded in the leg. told officers he
resisted their entrance into his
house believing the agents to be
bandits.
The shooting occurred when
Agent Prather, Agent Emmett S
Ferguson and u. S. Deputy Mar
shall Frank Lower, seeking Joseph
Hymel. a fugitive since last Nav.
approached Alcado's house under
the impression that the man want
ed was there.
They said their rap on the door
was answered by a bullet through
the panel and Prather fell wound
ed. Marshal Lower returned the
fire through the door and then
broke It open TO find Alcado lang
on the floor, shot through the leg.
Alcado denied that he knew the
fugitive sought and said he thought
the agents were attempting to hold
him up.
Federal authorities here sent in
vestlgators to the scene 70 make a
thorough inquiry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-29
Sentence Of Capone
Reset For Julv 80

CHICAGO, June 29-P-Sen-
fencing OF "Scarface Al" Capone on
his plea Of guilty on violation OF
the federal income tax laws was
reset for July 80 today upon mo-
ton Of the gang chiefs counsel.
Capone was to have been sentenced
tomorrow.
The government made no obiec-
ton to deferment OF the time for
pronouncinR sentence, and u. :
District Judge James Fl. wilkerson
granted the petition.
Capore's attorney stipulated that
the Eangster would begin serving
his sentence Immediately after the
hearing July 80.
A maximum OF 81 years in prison
may be imposed upon the defend
ant. but current opinion IN court
circles here indicated a term or not
more than three years. The SEN
tence. however, Is at the discretion
OF Judge Wilkerson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-29
Payment of Fees BY
Industry Criticized

NEW YORK. June %. R-Pay-
ment OF fees TO clergymen BY the
motion picture industry was criti-
cized today in N report by the de-
partnent Of research and educa-
ton Of the Federal Council Of the
Churches OF Christ IN America.
Specifically mentioning the mo-
ton picture producers and distri-
butors. Of which Will III. Hays Is
president. the report said.
The payment OF an honorarium
TO an administrative official OF a
religious organization BY a trade
association at a time when policies
are being formulated In which that
association has an obvious insarest
invites q damaging Interpretation
when the facts are disclosed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-29
POLICE nab
BANDIT PAIR
Two Escape After Daylight
HolduP of New Orleans
Bank Monday

NEW ORLEANS, June %. Up
"A policeman was shot and wound
ed this morning when bandits held
I'D the Ewing Street branch Of the
Canal Bank and Trust company,
only recently victimized By day
light robbers.
Two Of the bandits were sap
tured.
Two others escaped. Several
thousand dollars seized by the
quartet IN the bank was recover-
ed when the bandits deserted their
automobile. leaving the cash on
the back seat, after a chase Of a
dozen blocks across the city.
The chase started when the four
CANT out Of the bank and started
away in their car. Just as a police
automobile rounded an adjacent
corner on a quick summons from
tellers in the bank.
The bandits opened fire as the
police started in pursuit, one OF
their bullets hitting James Jenne-
wine. 29-year-old police chauffeur
IN the shoulder.
After a half dozen blocks. the
bandits stopped their a suddenly
leaving IL al the curb as they
dashed into a house. Here. police
lost track OF two OF them and the
other emerged quickly from the
rear and hoped into a parked car,
again speeding away. Additional
police airs which had been follow-
ing the chase took up the pursuit
and crowded the fleeing car 10 the
curb within a few blocks. capturing
the two occupants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-29
Airmen In Liberty
Welcomed In Berlin

BERLIN, June 29.-(P-Otto Hill
lig and Holger Hoiriis, trans-Atlan-
tic airmen. landed at Tempelhof
sirdrome today In the Liberty. the
ship in which they crossed the
ocean last week.
Hoiriis and Hillig had taken off
earlier in the day from Copenha-
gen. They expect 10 return to the
Danish capital later in the week to
be received by the king.
The aviators were welcomed by
the Danish ambassador and by Of
ficials Of Fufthansas. the important
German air line.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-29
GULF STORM
MOVES INLAND
Heavy Rains Reported
Over Area, Corpus
Christi Deluged

The storm which conferred over the
Gulf Of Mexico for several DAYS
and caused some apprehension in
this section moved inland about
$50 miles north OF the Valley Sun
day.
The tropical disturbance apparent
~ had spent It's greatest force over
the Gulf, as the wind after IL reach
ed the coast near Kingsville and
Corpus Christi wa described as OF
moderate intensity.
AS a result of the Gulf disturbance
the Valley received heavy but bene-
fetal rainfall. Every town IN this
area reported heavy rains. Harlin-
gen and San Benito possibly re-
ceiving the greatest PRECIPITATION. Sat
urday Harrington reported almost
three inches OF rain, and streets
we're flooded. Edinburg. Mission. Nc
Allen, and other Hidalgo county
cities reported rains Of various
amounts.
Brownsville reported 40 inches
Saturday. and lO4 Sunday. bringing
the months precipitation up TO Ill
inches. still far below normal for
the month. Weather prediction tor
Brownsville and the Valley forecasts
mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday.
with local showers.
IN Corpus Christi, Kingsvlle. and
as far west as Hebbronville. the rain
was torrential. Corpus Christi re-
ceived almost nine inches of ram
Saturday and Sunday. Friday Cor
pus Christi reported 100 inches.
Saturday II reported the heaviest
rainfall amounting TO 7.54 inches.
and Sunday IL inches.
Rio Grande City reported 2.i0
Continued on page l0)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-29
Debt Suspension
Plan Gets Praise

NEW YORK, June 20. tPD-John
j. Raskob. chairman of the demo-
cratic national committee, has
only praise for President Hoover's
debt suspensioh plan. He said II
would stabilize world conditions. II
accepted by the powers.
Mr.. Raskob. accompanied by his
daughter Elizabeth. arrived from a
European tour last night on the
Bremen.
The debt moratorium. he said.
would in no way affect the CON-
ing political campaign. because
such a constructive step should
not be weighed politically, as 1t Is
OF too far reaching Importance"
The Bremen was delayed eleven
hours as a result of President
Hoover's plan. More than SIS 000.-
600 in German gold was removed
from the vessel when news or the
7lan was heard in Germany.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-29
SCHOOL BOND
VOTE IS SLOW
Bailoting Is Expected To
Increase During
Afternoon

Polling picked up in the Browns
vile Independent School district
$4,000 bond election early Mon
day afternoon and approximately
30 votes had been cast TO that time
as compared TO 40 at noon.
II. NJ. SHELTON, Jr., In charge OF
the polling place. said voting was
increasing and he expected a rush
after the business hours.
The poll. located at the WASH
ington Park grammar school, will
remain open until z p. m. Members
OF the school board are urging
that a heavy vote be polled as this
would aid in getting a better price
for the bonds.
The bonds. IL voted, will be used
in constructing two small ward
schools TO take care of overflow
pupils and in making necessary
repairs 70 present buildings. The
new ward schools are an imper-
alive need. members OF the school
board state. During the past term
500 children were forced into half
day terms due 70 lack Of housing
facilities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-06-29
Fire Chief Drops
Dead From Attack

KERENS, June 20. -tPD- j. j.
Walker. 90, chief of the Kerens Fire
Department. dropped dead from a
heart attack. while going to a fire
today.
Walker. who had resided in Ker-
ems all his life, had served 20 years
as city marshall and two years as
mayor before becoming fire chief.
The fire RACED two filling stations
and a garage.
h Walkers funeral will be Tuesday.
He Is survived by two sons. Roy
Walker. Corsicana. and r. p. Walk
er, Rerens: two daughters. Mrs. NJ.
Queen. Corpus Christi. and Mrs. w.
M. Towne, Ccrsicana.