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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-09-03

sumpuous loot totaled 100000.
Moreover, he had used the mail,
! Ito defraud, had bested Chicago
|, bootleger out Of $4,000 in a bogu:
IDEAL, had conspired to defeat tht
liquor tax law, plotted with crook:
to obstruct justice, and taken with
his accomplices d bribe of $65,OOO t.
free the principals in the famed
Glass Casket hoax. He was turtle,
. indicted for conspiring to bride four
high officials Of the Department Of
4 Justice.
This time the law snapped down
on him. He was sent to the Atlanta
| Penitentiary for four years and fined
I$2O, 900.
i But even in Jail, the crafty South
erner continued to sprout new ideas.
The thirty-eight months of confine-
ment were spent in sketching out a
book. Two years after his release, in
1880, his stupendously audacious
tale, 'The Strange Death of Presi-
dent Harding" was published.
During lull in his thrilling ca
reer, the master speculator offered
his services to an "anti-Red" COM
mittee of the House of Representa-
tives in Washington.
Meanwhile another past1ne-that
of protecting a rich New York So
ciety woman and her daughter from
Threatening Red agents" lis said to
have won for him few of $1,000
Then the Lindbergh kidnapping
case rocked the world. Like a flash.
the predatory defrauder grasped the
opportunity.
II know who stole the Lindbergh
baby" he announced. A few days
later he had caught a victim.
Mrs. Evelyn Walsh Mclean, owner
of the famous ''unlucky" Hope diam
ond, wanted to help find the baby
Means Dragged that, while at Allan
ia, he met the man who plotted the
crime.
Soon afterward, he announced he
had found" the kidnapped baby,
which, he said, was being held Gin
the South" pending payment of
100000 ransom. The money, plus
$4,000 Expenses, was quickly turned
over to him, and the party proceeded
to Aiken, South, Carolina. But the
kidnapers failed to appear.
Means explained that they had
been scared" and had taken the
baby to Mexico. Mrs. Mclean rushed
to Ell Paso. Again she was disap-
pointed.
Then, when Means suddenly de-
manded an additional $4,000 '.for
the kidnapers," she became SUSPECT
GUS and turned the case over to-
Means former employees, the Federal
Bureau of Investigation CASTOR was
arrested, but search by J. Edgar
Hoover failed to produce the $1O4,-
900.
Means was sentenced on May Is,
1888, to fifteen years in the peniten-
tiary and $4,000 fine.
Last March his name appeared
once more in newspapers when he
tried to smuggle letter out of the
Leavenworth Penitentiary Alleged
ly, it contained his confession" of
having originated the whole Lind
bergh plot. Those who know CASTOR
Means firmly believe that no other
mind in the nation could have been
capable of conceiving and directing
the execution of so gigantic a crime.
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CASTOR Means Career
Ending Id in Deep Grief

Castor Means was jailed. In the
trial that followed, the attorney for
the mother of the slain widow de-
clared that $4,000 of Mrs. Kings
estate remained unaccounted for.
But it could not be established that
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. Spencer, who
live in Maryland, visited in the city
last week.
Evening star., 1936-02-18
SALE-AUTOMOBILES.

PLYMOUTH 1885 de luxe coupes; three
to choose from: new-car warranty; S95
down, balance S25 per month. Jack Pry,
1924 14th ST.. or 4441 Conn. ave. branch.
PLYMOUTH 1888 4-door de luxe. sedan;
beautiful unmarried steel gray finish. ex-
cellent tires perfect running motor.
Here's car that wiz seli itself 70, 20 you on
Specially priced at S545. Superior Motors.
1920 14th st. NV. Phone Decatur 1900.
PONTIAC 1886 Tudor touring; large
trunk heater. radio; driven ,642 miles.
Chevy Chase. Terms trade. 1921 Conn.
ave. Phone Cleveland 1898.
PONTIAC 1884 coupe; original paint. tires
new. mechanically perfect. Your car in
trade convenient terms. Capitol Motors.
Inc. 215 Pa. ave. Sc. Phone Lincoln 0303.
Open evenings and Sundays.
and motor in way above average condi,
ton. The careful treatment accorded
this car. by Its original owner makes this
one of the most unusual values we've ever
Superior Motors. 1920 l4th st. NV. Phone
Decatur 1900.
Evening star., 1936-02-18
SALE-AUTOMOBILES.

PONTIAC two-door touring sedan. 1884:
less than 10000 actual miles: new-car
condition: terms and trade; S475. Column
bia Motor Sales. Inc. 1929 14th st. NV.
STUDEBAKER 1884 Dictator de luxe Sc
dan finished in dark sreen: In the best
of mechanical condition; excellent tires.
all-steel body, safety glass, free-wheeling
and all automatic features; see and drive
this car before you buy. Get our terms.
Price, S495. Stanley H Horner Inc. iii
1th st. NV. Phone National 1851.
STUDEBAKER 1882 Dictator sedan. S295;
beautiful Arabian sand finish. red wire
wheels tires like new; upholstery clean and
shows no wear; motor quiet: very attrac-
tive Call US for a demonstration. Po-
hanka Service. 1925 Goth st. NV. Phone
District DIAL
Evening star., 1936-02-18
SALE-AUTOMOBILES.

sTUpEBAKER 1884 Dictator sedan; per
feet in every detail. Priced below market;
liberal trade and terms. Capitol Motors,
Inc. 215 Pa. ave. sc. Phone Lincoln 0303.
Open evenings and Sundays.
Evening star., 1936-02-18
SALE-AUTOMOBILES.

FORDs at Taylor 's-I934 de luxe sedan.
the popular Fordor model with trunk.
safety glass throughout, dandy motor and
tires; S375. 1888 de luxe cabriolet. S295.
1881 coupes (choice Of A.; 1890 coupes
tchoice of 3); $149. Taylor Motor Co.,
14th and Sts NV
Evening star., 1936-02-18

CHRYSLER 1888 Imperial coupe black
finish with red wire wheels: floating
power. free wheeling, automatic clutch
and many other exclusive Chrysler fea-
lures; this is another example of Supe-
riorS value leadership: S595 is the new
tors. 1920 14th st. NV Decatur 1900.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

CHEVROLET 1884 Master 4-door sedan:
your 1880 or 1881 Ford or Chevrolet will
make the down payment; balance in easy
monthly payments. This car is completely
guaranteed. Capitol Motors. Inc. 2l5 Pa.
ave. Sc. Phone Lincoln 0303. Open eve
nings and Sundays.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

CHEVROLET 2-door sedan; purchased new
Dec, 1894, driven only 10000 miles,
heater. etc; sacrifice $3.50. Call North
0663-W evenings
Evening star., 1936-02-18

than you will pay this SPRING. For ex-
ample: ,'33 de luxe coach. S295: beauti-
FIJI 'sfk San II ans asSTss aSe BED
O. K TAG. assuring you the utmost in
service and satisfaction. Ask for car No;
14th ST.. TAYLOR MOTOR CO., 14th
Evening star., 1936-02-18

DODGE 1892 de luxe sedan, 1925; original
factory finish is perfect. upholstery spot
less. tires like new and 1t performs per-
fectly. Safety Tested" Pohanka Service
1925 Goth st NV Phone District 9141.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

CHEVROLET 1885 master coupe. S495;
like new. Also 1895 master coach, S525;
1884 master coupe, $3.50; 1889 master
coach. $500; 1882 sedan. with radio, $3.50;
1898 master coupe. $500 All fully guar
anteed. Liberal terms and trade. Barnes
Motors. 1929 l4th st. Decatur 1890.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

DE SOTO 1882 sedan; excellent paint
all good tires; you will find this car real
value: S295. c. c. C. Guaranty. Capitol
Cadillac Co., 1922 22nd st. NV. Phone
National 1900. Omen Sun and eve
Evening star., 1936-02-18

as they come; sporty and snappy finish in
blue LACQUER: khaki top in excellent con-
wheels rumble seat; excellent mechanical
condition; & very good tires: automatic
features. It's the tops in value. Get our
S425. Stanley H. Horner. Inc, I'LL 14th
c Matt
Evening star., 1936-02-18

CHEVROLET 1894 coupe; good motor
tires, interior etc. Yours for only S379:
terms. Walsh Motors. 5000 Ga. ave.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

ESSEX 1881 special sedan: black enamel
f1nish without scratch. clean as can be
inside; splendid mechanical order. very
good tires: the mileage is low for this model
and the body is unusually sound. Down
payment of only S25 with notes of less
than S14 monthly. Triangle Ford Dealers,
18th and r. I. ave. ne. National 1886.
Open evenings.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

OLDSMOBILE 1884: we have two: beau
tiful S-cyl. sport coupe with radio: nm
ers: wonderful motor and tires. Also a g.
cyl coach that has run only Ia, 900 miles
and is perfect in every detail. See them
today. Norris. Inc, 201s 14th st. NV.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

CHEVROLET 1884 sedan; If you want
beauty combined with perfect condition.
then you want this 1884 Chevrolet sedan
drive 1t once and you'll need no urging
to buy 1t for S345: hurry down to Superior
Motors. 1920 l4th ST. NV. Decatur 1900.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

| OLDSMOBnE 1880 de luxe sedan. sIa5;
Oldsmobile 1880 sport coupe S165; fine
motor and tires. newly finished. real values.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

DODGE 1881 sedan: q most dependable car
in FINE GENERAL CONDITION; REDUCED
for THREE DAYS ONLY from S275 to
S195 Just one Of nearly 100 BETTER
CONDITIONED CARS" TAYLOR MOTOR
CO.. 1885 14th st.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

OLDsMoBILE 1888 "s'' touring sedan;
looks like new: 5 steel wheels. large built-in
trunk. with powerful motor and excellent
upholstery. See this car before YOU buy.
Price. S445. Stanley H. Horner. Inc. III
Evening star., 1936-02-18

FORD 1884 de luxe sedan. S395: equipped
with radio; 1882 de luxe sedan; S225:
guaranteed; terms Barnes Motors, 1923
14th ST NV
Evening star., 1936-02-18

DODGES- LODGES 1855. '34s.
1888; 3 of these cars to choose from; all
are in like-new condition. thoroughly re-
conditioned and guaranteed. They are I'm
black, ] '35 de luxe sedan. wheels. large
hiiiIt in Cd eado
Evening star., 1936-02-18

CHRYSLER 1888 "6'' Afrstream 4-door
sedan. Practically new from bumper to
bumper. Excellent condition throughout.
Driven slightly over 5000 miles. II you
are planning on buying a new car now or
beautiful car Priced for quick sale at
S695. Superior Motors 1920 14th st. NV.
Phone Decatur 1900
Evening star., 1936-02-18

oLDsMoBILE 1888 business coupe, cylin-
about 8 % months: low mileage: s795. c. C c.
c. Guaranty. Capitol Cadillac Co. 1922
22nd st. NV. National $500. Open Sun
days and avepinox
Evening star., 1936-02-18

CHEVROLET 1894 coach: driven less than
8 900 miles by one owner; in excellent con-
dition; S345 Smoot Motor Co., 3342 M
St u ". Phone West 1880.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

DODGE 1898 demonstrators. sedans and
coupes: selection of colors; substantial
savings. new-car guarantee and terms.
Leo Rocca.- Inc. direct factory DodRe.Ply-
mouth dealers. 2 N Y ave ne. Phone
National 1922 Omen eYeninRs.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

finish is perfect upholstery spotless and
shows no wear, motor is perfect; attractive
and serviceable transportation at q bar
gain. Safety Tested" Pohanka Service.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

FORD 1888 VS. Fordor sedaM like new.
See 1t. test It II you like. New-car guar
antee Only $50 down. $50 per month.
Keep Rollin' With Nolan" I'LL 18th
Evening star., 1936-02-18

CHRYSLER imp. conv. de luxe. 1888 with
radio: here is beautiful car that looks
and runs like new: finished in jet-black
with six wire wheels metal tire covers,
floating power. automatic clutch and new
convertible top. Cost new over $4,000.
st NV North 3a4Q
Evening star., 1936-02-18

PACKARD 120 club sedan: 5000 miles:
new condition; make offer: will accept
small car in trade. Phone Georgia 5S43.
PACKARD 1884 fine sedan; wire wheels;
the paint tires, upholstery are all in
has had good care: 1905. c. c. c. Guar
anty. Capitol Cadillac Co., 1922 22nd st.
NV. National 5000. Open Sun. and eve
Evening star., 1936-02-18

DODGE 1885 de luxe sedan built-in trunk.
company ofncial's car driven 915 miles;
reduced. Mr.. Vassar. 1918 Conn. 49,
DODGE 1898 sport conv. coupe. 1915. Also
stery, never used as a cab, $500. Guaran-
teed: terms. Barnes Motors. 1929 14th st.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

FORD 1885 2-door: inspect this car and
compare our price: it is clean throughout;
S465. c. c. c. Guaranty. Capitol Cadillac
Co.. 1922 22nd ST. NV. Phone National
5000. Open Sun. and eve.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

CHRYSLER 1929 65 2-door sedan; gun
metal finish. nicely tuned motor Only 81
down. S9.15 per month. Keep Rollin'
With Nalant LII 18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

FORD 1885 de luxe coupe; special chro-
MUM wheels, diversified tires. double spare
on rear, heater; original finish perfect.
This car is absolutely perfect in every
detail. You must see this car to appreciate
it. Liberal trade and terms. Capitol
Motors Inc. 215 Pa. ave. Sc. Phone Lin
coin O303 Open evenings and Sundays.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

OLDSMOBILE 1885 fine sedan 6-cylinder;
black paint; you win find this automobile
Guaranty. Capitol Cadillac Co. 1922 22nd
st. NV. National 5000. Open Sun. and eve.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

FORD 1884 de luxe Fordor sedan: original
finish like new; owned by an Army ofhcer:
completely guaranteed. Liberal trade and
terms. Capitol Motors. Inc. 215 Pa. ave.
Sc. Phone Lincoln 0303. Open evenings
and Sundays.
FORD 1888 Fordor sedan; original finish
perfect; new tires; completely guaranteed.
Liberal trade and terms. Capitol Motors.
Inc. 215 Pa. ave. Sc. Phone Lincoln 03O3.
Open evenings and Sundays.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

OLDSMOBILE 1881 convertible roadster
$3.50; perfect shape all over; tires almost
new: ideal for Summer or Winter; trade
and easy terms. A Safety Tested" used
car. Wisconsin Motors. 10th and M SITS
Nv Phone West 31Q2
Evening star., 1936-02-18

FORD 1884 de luxe sedan: refinished in
attractive Nile green. Clean upholstery,
brand-new motor. brand-new tires,
matched horns and twin tail-lights. safety
glass Not to be distinguished from
brand-new automobile. Exceptionally sound
in every way. Small down payment with
notes Of $50 month include 30-day no
cost service plus Triangle's Famous Blue
Ribbon Guarantee. Triangle Ford Dealers
18th and r. l. ave. ne. Phone National
1886 Open evenings
Evening star., 1936-02-18

CHEVROLET 1884 master sedan; original
finish. new tires clean sound every detail:
S2RQ 1910 14th st
Evening star., 1936-02-18

CHEVROLET 1895 master 4-door sedan;
driven less than 5000 miles; delivered new
last September; finished in a beautiful Jet
black; show room appearance from bumper
70 bumper; excellent tires, motor. finish;
spotleSs upholstery; goes on sale today
for $685. Superior Motors, 1920 14th st.
q W Phone Decatur 12On
Evening star., 1936-02-18

S-FORDS-FORDS! 35, "a and
jet-black and red wire wheels. with low
mileage; price, S515. 2 "a Tudors. look
throughout: priced at 1895. "a Victoria
in excellent condition and finished in
beautiful tan: has large luesage compart;
in maroon; priced at S325. All cars are
clean as a pin. with excellent tires; the
mechanical condition. is Al. BE sure to
look into our liberal terms. Stanley H.
Horner Inc. I'LL 14th st. NV. Natl. 1851.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

driven only 5000 miles; equipped with
wheels metal tire covers. luggage compart-
ment and additional luggage carrier; this
equipped with h.-w. heater and cannot
be told from new. Norris. Inc, 2O1S 14th
ST. Phone North 3949.
PACKARD 1929 sedan; black Duco re-
down. down. % 50 sa per month: % moneysbaef cf'y susr-
antee. Keep Rollin' With Nolan" I'LL
18th st. NV
Evening star., 1936-02-18

FORD and CHEVROLET 1881 roadsters.
All 6-wheei equipment: will sacrifice these
cars now. They will be worth more to
you in another month. S135 to S165.
Smoot Motor Co.. 3342 NJ st. NV. Phone
West 1850
Evening star., 1936-02-18

FORD 1885 VS. sedan; driven only a
few thousand miles by l careful owner;
marred finish, spotless upholstery: all in
all, this is one of the. finest 1885 .Fords
we've seen for as little as 1896; be on
hand early at the Superior Motors. 1920
14th ST NV. Phone Decatur 1300.
Evening star., 1936-02-18

FORD 1882 VS. de luxe Tudor: wire
wheels. beautiful Cordoba finish: money
back guarantee. Only 81 down. Sl6.l9 per
month. Nolan's Used-Car Stadium, at
Evening star., 1936-02-18

FORD 1888 VS. coupe. rumble seat; over
$500 equity for $3.50 and assume notes;
Philco radio and water heater; owner gave
best of care; reason for selling. leaving city
J. B. Elliott, 2629 14th st. NV. Phone
Columbia 9307 after 5 pm
Evening star., 1936-08-15
FARM PROGRAM
SCORED BY PEEK
Declares Agriculture Lost
Ground in Fight for Equal
ity With Industry"
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. August 15.-Presenting
what he called an indictment" against
the New Deal farm program, George
N. Peek said today that under it
agriculture has definitely lost ground
in its fight for equality with industry"
Peek, formerly trade adviser to
President Roosevelt. but now on the
warpath against the administration
foreign trade and farm policies, said:
THE loss of foreign markets has
led to attempts at crop restriction at
home while stimulating production
abroad. 1t has reduced the purchas-
ing power Of our agriculture. 1t has
prolonged the farm crisis and ex-
tended the relief rolls"
Peek made his attack in a speech
prepared for delivery on a radio
broadcast Of the National Grange.
Saying he spoke as a mon partisan"
Peek asserted Secretary of Agricul-
ture Wallace had declined to talk on
the same program. He accused WAL
lace of "preferring to treat the prob
lem of agriculture on q partisan
basis"
Disregard Nature.
He said the first count In his 'in-
dictment" was that New Dealers gave
no adequate consideration to the
fact that the laws of nature transcend
the laws OF men, even New Dealers. 3"
by controlling the farmers indi-
vidual initiative" he said, "they
thought they could control his produc-
tion: this in the face OF the Bureau
Of Agricultural Economics report Of
1927 that IS per cent Of the variation
in yield of all growing crops. from
year to year. is due to weather and
pests. and not to the acreage planted. 3"
Discussing loss OF foreign markets,
Peek said responsible administration
officials" have prevented important
sales Of farm products to foreign ma
tionS.''
For example" he said "in the Fall
Of 1888. at the very time the Govern
ment was supporting the butter mar
ket through loans, an opportunity was
presented to sell a substantial guam
tity of surplus butter to England at
competitive world prices"
Blocked by Chiefs.
He said Wallace and Rexford Tug
well frustrated" this on the ground
that "our agricultural trade cannot
possibly be improved by selling abroad
at price lower than the market
at home"
Declaring that I'VE must get back
to fundamentals of common sense and
Americanism," Peek outlined a pro-
gram. 1t included a plan to check
competitive agricultural and industrial
imports by tariffs, quotas, embargoes
or otherwise and give the American
farmer and industrial worker the full
benefit Of the domestic market - ."
Urging that the present trade policy
be scrapped to regain our bargaining
power" Peek said. We should trade
selectively both as to imports and ex-
ports, dealing country by country"
Evening star., 1936-08-15
OFFICIALS DEPART
0NDROUCHT TOUR
Members CT Great Plains
Committee to Start Trip
in Texas.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Eight members of the Great Plains
Drought Committee left here early to-
day by train for Amarillo. Tex. where
they will start a 3,0e0-mile firSt-hand
inspection Of drought areas.
The office of Morris L. Cooke. chair
man OF the committee appointed by
President Roosevelt to suggest long
range national measures for combat
ting drought. announced the itinerary
of the tour had been changed.
The changes we're made. it was said,
to avoid main travelled highways and
visit localities believed to be hard hit
by arid weather in recent years.
The group expects to meet Mr..
Roosevelt somewhere in South Dakota
at the end Of the tour and present
its recommendations.
Hopkins to Send Aide.
Col F. C. Harrington, an assistant
to Harry L. Hopkins. w. P A admin
istrator. planned to leave here by air
plane tomorrow and join the group at
Amarillo. He is acting for Hopkins,
who is a member of the Presidents S
committee.
Col. Richard C. Moore, Army En-
gineer. will meet the group at
Amarillo with four Army automobiles,
which will be used for the tour. Moore
also is a member of the committee.
Secretary Wallace. recently ap-
pointed to the long range planning
group. will accompany the President
when he meets the committee.
Meanwhile DR.. r. H. Weightman,
principal Weather Bureau forecaster,
announced method used quite
successfully iii India" in predicting
famine years" was being tested in
the hope of adapting it to this country.
The tall. scholarly meteorologist
said wide variations in rainfall in
India had been forecast with an ac-
curacy of 80 per cent-or almost nine
out of ten years.
Il feel convinced we can get some
very worthwhile results in the United
States" he said. 1T may not be
quite so good as in India, or it may
be better"
The United States has been di-
vided into the IL distinct natural
climatic divisions" and all weather
data charted. This Is being checked
With similar data at 73 foreign sta
tions.
Weightman said teams" of workers
from relief rolls are making the ex-
haustive checks.
The value of the long-range fore
casts-f they can be developed
would be worth millions of dollars in
savings during a drought year, OBJ
servers agree. But Weightman said
chief value would be in avoiding
human misery"
Evening star., 1936-08-15
LABOR FEUD SEEN
|NFATAL SHOOTING
New Yorker Is Killed, Three
Wounded in Attack
in Rochester.
By the Associated Press.

~ IL SsSOClkteu freSS,
ROCHESTER, N. Y. August Is
An unidentified gunman who shot
three delegates to Bartenders
Union Convention. killing one. was
sought today while police expressed
the opinion the shooting resulted
from q labor feud.
A woman passerby was wounded.
Harry s. Koenig, A, OF New York
died in a hospital early today from
three bullet wounds in the head.
Two Dozen Offer Blood.
Two dozen convention delegates vol
unteered their blood, but the labor
leader failed to rally after a trans
fusion.
/ In the same hospital in fair" con-
dition were Benjamin Paul. "a, ol
Philadelphia, shot in the leg; JACK
Gold. Al. Of (3272 East l35th street.
Cleveland, shot in the chest and arm
aud Mrs. Jennie Graf, 49, OF Roches.
ter. shot in the leg.
Witnesses told police that a man
lurking between two parked cars
stepped to the sidewalk last night a.
Koenig and his companions emerged
from the restaurant.
The men fell as a half dozen shot.
rang out. Mrs. Graf. who was passins
with her husband, was hit by a stray
bullet.
Escaped in Waiting Car.
Police learned that the gunmar
escaped in waiting automobile. The
car later was found abandoned.
Koenig, Paul and Gold were dele.
gates to the convention OF the Hote
and Restaurant Employees Interna
tional Alliance and the Bartenders
International Association which CLOSED
today.