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Reynolds, Opposing Morrison in Run-off, Has Sought Seat Six Years. Br the Associated Press. ^SHEVILLE, N. C., June 28.—Rob ert Rire Reynolds, candidate for the : United States Senate In North Caro- j Una. sees a possibility that a long- ] cherished dream may come true in Iiîxt Saturday's run-off primary. The 46-year-old mountaineer lawyer has looked forward to this achievement ; for many years. He made his first j race for the Democratic nomination in 1 1926 against the late Senator Lee S. I Overman, and has been a candidate for | the office since, although he did not ' enter the race in 1930. Reynolds is an attorney here and, has specialized in criminal law. His is a magnetic personality, and he ri^e* to eloquence in addressing a jury and making campaign speeches. Has Written Fiction. In 1923 Reynolds made a trip I around the world in an automobile and ! afterward wrote a book of his adven- ι tures. He has written several other ] books, chiefly adventure fiction, and ! has written short stories and magazine ] features. He was right end on the varsity foot j ball team at the University of North j Carolina in 1905 and 1906, and was j captain of the Tar Heel track team of j 1906. Reynolds' first political campaign was ; for the office of solicitor of the Ashe ville judicil district in 1916. which office he filled two years. He was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of North Caro lina in 1924 and two years late became a candidate for the Senate against Senator Overman. "Always a Candidate." After meeting defeat In that cam paign Reynolds told his friends he would "always be a candidate for the Senate until elected." In the June primary this year, run ning on a platform for outright re peal of the eighteenth amendment, Reynolds led the Democratic ticket by ί a margin of approximately 10,000 votes [ over his nearest competitor, Cameron j Morrison, incumbent. In the second primary Saturday, ι Reynolds and Morrison will fight it out. with prohibition as the paramount Issue. Senator Morrison is militantly dry, both personally and politically. He was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Overman. FRANCE TO LOOSEN CURB ON IMPORTS ι I Higher Quotas and Other Changes Due—TJ. S. Seeks Lighter Restric tions on American Films. 8» the Associated Press. PARIS. June 28.—Loosening up of the French quota system of limiting im ports with a view to greater freedom for international trade was officially indi cated last night in connection with the announcement that the quotas would be renewed on July 1. Many of the quotas would be In creased 10 to 30 per cent, the announce ment said. Where the present quotas are maintained, modifications would be made to make the system more supple. The idea applrently is to prepare the way for more liberal regulations. The United States embassy, mean while. is endeavoring to make a satis factory arrangement for American pro ducers under the proposed French quota restriction on importations of motion picture films. The United States and France re- | cently concluded a trade agreement ; which cleared the way for increased American Imports. American trade hav ing suffered as a result of the quotas. "BIGGEST GOLD LEDGE" LURES ALASKAN MJJVERS Discoverers in Copper River Rail way Area, Alaska, Have Staked Out 22 Claims. Br the Associated Press. CORDOVA, Alaska. June 28.—An apparently rich gold-bearing ledge, reaching back into the heart of a mountain, unearthed when a glacier lake swept away one side of the peak, today led old miners and prospectors Into the Copper River Railway area. While the discoverers, Fred Johan eon and Ε. E. Smith, described it as the "biggest ledge of gold in the world," experienced mining men studied the reports and awaited more information. Johanson and Smith said they have itaked out 22 claims. Hid for an untold period of time ' within the mountain. Johanson said, a j huge glacier-fed lake at its side re- | cently swept nwav Dart of the peak and revealed the ledge. COMPOSER IS OVERDUE ON VOYAGE TO AFRICA I —— Friends of Minnevitch Express Fear for Safety as Sloop Is Unreported. By the Associated Press. NICE, France. June 28.—Friends j here of Borrah Minnevitch. Broadway | composer, and his wife expressed fear j for their safety today when they were two days overdue at Tunis, North ' Africa, for where they embarked on a private sloop last Friday. With them wae Edward Mertz of New York, who wis acting as skipper of the sloop. The Minneviches were bound for Abyssinia to hunt lions because they iost a bet with "Rcxy" <S. L. Rothafeli, noted radio and theater impresario, tnat their first child would be a bov. j The other side of the bet was that ! • Roxy" agreed to go hunting lions if , he lost. Dies at Once When You Dethol « « ST. JOHN PARADE HELD Knights and Auxiliary Feature Convention at Detroit. DETROIT, June 28 The Knights of St. John and affiliated auxiliary cli maxed the first day of the thirty-ninth annual convention here last night with a spectacular parade through the heart of Detroit. The men wore the Impressive uni forms of their organization with the plumed, cocked hats, while the women were dresved in white, the official garb of their drill teams. Eight bands three brought to Detroit by the C'.eve'and. Buffalo and Rochester, Ν. Y., delega tions. furnished the tempo. Today's program includes a competi tive prize drill at Navin Field. ■ ■ · Fees and licenses collected by the Georgia Department of Game and Fish totaled $85,228 for 1931. COLeffADOTWTtC^GET CONFESSED KILLER Escaped Convict Who Says He Slew Man in Illinois to Be Eeturned By the Associated Press. DETROIT. June 28.—The last ap parent barrier to return of Orvilli i James Turley to the Colorado State Prison, from which he escaped while serving a life sentence in 1927, seemed f removed last night. Polie» «aid thev had received word that thk .ffjipesed body of Clyde Bailey, whom Turley has confessed killing in Illinois on June 16. was too badly de composed for prompt identification. Turley si id he killed Bailey near East ! St. Louis, 111., during a quarrel over di- ' vision of proceeds from a telegraph money order swindle. Police said they would release Turley into the custody of Deputy Warden Roy Best of Colorado Prison, who Is expected Wednesday. They said offi cials of the Western Union Telegrapl"· Co. had offered to pay the cost of dis intering the supposed body of Bailey and that if it is eventually identified Illinois authorities could tike up with Colorado authorities the question of trying Turley. PROHIBITION AGENT SHOT WELCH. W. Va., June 28 (IF).—Ell Watkirs. 51. Veteran agent for the State prohibition department, was shot to death in a Bradshaw drug store yes terday. Robert K. Hawkins, proprietor of the store, surrendered to a deputy sheriff, waived a hearing and was released on S15.000 bond to await grand jury ac tion. Hawkins declined to talk. WIFE BETTER, CALLES' BIRTHDAY GIFT NEWS Former President of Mexico, 55, Greatly Encouraged by Op timistic Report. By the Associated Press. BOSTON. June 28 —Continued Im provement after a delicate brain oper ation is Senora Leonor Llorcnte Ca lies' birthday gift to her husband. Gen. Plutarco Elias Calles, former President of Mexico. . It was the general's 55th birthday to day and he appeared greatly encouraged by the optimistic reports on Senora Calles' condition. Senora Calles came to Boston last Tuesday for treatment for a brain tu mor. On her arrival she was placed under the care of Dr. Harvey Cushing noted brain specialist, and last Thurs day he operated on her. Since the op eration she has been reported as stead ily improving. It was made known however, that it would be several dayi before her ultimate recovery could tx definitely assured. U. S. DIRIGIBLES FAVORED AKRON. Ohio, June 28 UP).—'Th< feasibility of the non-rigid and semi rigid types of airship in warfare was belittled by Maj. William E. Kepner representing the United States Arm; at a meeting yesterday of scientists anc engineers at the newly dedicated Gug genheim Airship Foundation. Maj. Kepner said the only place foi the non-rigid ship—as compared with the rigid type, such as the U. S. S Akron—was "in scouting on coasta areas not likely to be attacked." H< advised abandonment of the semi-rigic type. OLGA PETROVA JOINS SPOUSE FOR VACATION Comes to F. S. From France for Annual Visit With Husband in "Happy Mean" Marriage. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, June 28 —Ol^ra Petrora. who was a screen star when the movies were the "flickers," journeyed over from the South of France yesterday to be come re-acquatnted with her husband. Dr. John D. Stewart. He lives here and pursues his medical practice. She lives on the Riviera, writing and tending her lawn. Once a year thev re-join each other for a vaca tion, This year it will be in Turkey, j "We are happy as a couple because 1 we have managed to keep up our in dividual interests." she sila "I found I the happy mean when I mdr the doctor. : Marriage was once a treadmill for most ! women. Then they leaped over to the other extreme. The happy mean is what should be maintained "Women are more content with love I than money." she soliloquized. "Many a man loses everything when he sets ; out to own everything but himself." « About 750.000 persons visit Lambert St. Louis municipal airport in a year, the field manager estimated. • 2000 sheets of safe, smooth, sheer toilet tie sue in every roll—25^. A. P.W. J«. Sating *«ue J — I 79c All-Silk Washable Flat Crepes Also 40-in. Silk Chiffon .■s in white and range <>i or; \ll-silk crepe - . ,, The chiffons in all desirable COl Sumnicr DEAL at / I $1.00 Scatter Size Fibre Rugs Half-Do'lar Day Special 24x36-inch scatter size fibre rugs, heavy quality, in attractive stenciled patterns, liny several tomorrow—for every room of your home! Goldenber*'»—Downstairs Store * BOTH SIDES OF 7™ AT HALF DOLLAR PAY Again the Lower Price Store Comes Forward * ^ ^ 29c Sheer Qualities in ^ J 11 Wash Frocks I I Witn oreaier ν s! τ For Summer Draperie* 119c Marquisette 5 Yards for Plain white or ecru marquisette especially fine lor Summer curtains. 98c Good Size Overnight Cases Only 90 at "" This Price! Women's black overnight cases— 15 inches long. Well made and lined. Wednesday special. Boy*' 79c and $1 00 Koveralls Alto Play Suit* Genuine Trade Marked Koveralls and play suits in khaki, coverts, denim and cham bray. Ankle length. Sizes 4 to 8. Third Floor SI Value! Turkith Wash Cloths 12 for Pine, close weave, perfect quality— assorted colored borders. Limit, one dozen to a customer. Ν ^ 39c Mercerized SS-lnch s Table Damask 2 Yards for Splendid grade —for cafe and home. Brightly colored borders. 58 inches wide. Spe cial for Wednes day! » Main Floor ^ 75c Kleinert Brand Sanitary Aprons Half-Dollar — Day Special! Prevent wrinkles in dresses and as s u r e protection. Flesh and white. 29c Sheer Qualifie* in Summer Fabrics 3 Yard» for 40-inch printed voiles and printed batiste; 36-inch printed lawns. All guaranteed color fast. Main floor ^ 39c Me*h Cloth and ^ Striped Piques 2,/2 Yds. for ' ~ 36-inch wide materials for sports wear. All the moet wanted Summer shades. Main Floor 10c Long Cloth 7 Yards for Close woven soft finish quality—36 inches wide. For ling erie. At a much lower price Linenei, Picque* and Broadcloths Sleeveless, flare, bolero and straight line models, in •white, pastel and (7h ν prints—color last. 10 to 16 years. . Third Floor Men » $1 Broadcloth Pajamas Half-Dollar Day Special! Pine quality Broad cloth, in regulation and middy styles. Some froR-trimmed, others with In* facing*. Sizes A to D. Main Floor. ^ At ju*t About Haif Sweetheart Soap 10 Cakes for This toilet and bath soap will sell like "hot cakes" tomorrow — better plan to lay in supply — lo°fc the savings! Main Floor at Infant*' 79c Handmade Summer Dresses Collar or Yoke Model* Cunning little dresses for tiny lots — hive deep hems and hand scalloped bottoms. Sleeveless or witn sleeves. £ Men'* 59c Athletic ^ Union Suits 2 for Of checked nain sook, made with elastic back and snubbers. Bar tacked at all points of strain. Sizes 36 to 46. Main Floor. Women'* Broadcloth and Muslin Slips Main Floor \r \ Special for Half-Dollar Day Of muslin and broadcloth in built up and b ο d i c e styles — nicely trimmed. W ο m en's sizes 34 to 5-. Srvond Floor ^ Reg. 65c Scatter Site ^ Fibre Mats . 2 for R a 11 a nia and other makes. 18x 36-inch size. Neat patterns in ft va riety of colors. Downstairs Store 53 $1 Introductory Offer Melba Set Splendid for the Week End Containing face powder, skin tonic, cleansing cream and tissue cream all at the one low price of 50c! Main Floor 69c Prophylactic Hair Brushes F a mou·» Brand Good quality hair brushes with heavy bristles set In aluminum. Ebony or mahog any bac'is. Main Floor Also Englith Short* Imported linens in plaids, grays and tans. Also coverts end khakis. Full cut. Knickers 8 to 18, shorts 6 to 12. Third Floor Irregular β of Women'β Mesh Hosiery 79c Quality Lower Price J! Seam tack, silk top mesh hose— picot edge with lace welts. Assortment of shades to choose from. Main Floor Women'* 39c Chardonite HOSe ('«"regulars) 3 Prs. for Have seamed back, shaped ankles, picot edge, lisle heel toe and interlining. Assort ment of shades. Main Floor Children*β 25c Sport Anklets 3 Prs. for Rayon plaited— plain with helf or novelty t'jps. Pine apple ai.d drop stitch or plaii#pat terns. Assortment of white and pastel ehades. Main Floor ^ Sc Spools Clark'» ^ Ο. Ν. T. Cotton 12 for 100 yards to a spool — in white and black only. All numbers. Buy a supply tomor row and save. Notion*—Main Floor 50c Good Leather Chair Pads 2 for Good quality leather chair pads in colors. Comfort able and 1 ο η g wearing. Notions—Main Floor Boy*' $1 and $1.19 Wash Suits Great Assortment ! Smart short sleeved or sleeve less styles of fine broadcloths. Β i g range of col ors and patterns. 3 to 8. Third Floor ■V. / Real Bargain*! Theie Summer Bags Some in Popular Zipper Style Washable · karetols. printed fabrics, uat entx h ii d patent trimmed bues, in en velope η η d pouch styles. White, beise. red and blJe. Main Floor Af oet Popular Hat for Summer ! Toyo Hats In Τ hie Special Event at Close woven qual ity with assorted color bands to match your Summer frocks. Large and small head sines. Second Floor, and Main Floor Bargain Booth ^ Regular 89c Cocoa Door Mats Half-Dollar Day Special! Good size, well made cocoa fibre door mats, thick brush quality. Downstairs Store ■V S Newest Style* in $1.00 Jewelry Piece* for Every Cottume! Necklaces, earrings, bracelets and com pacts worth twice as much. Simulated pcprl, metal. bead and rhinefttone ef fects. Main Floor 39c and 45c Grade* Floor Covering 2 Sq. Yds. for Perfect quality and irregular* Felt-base floor covering 2 yards wide: serviceable quality, in ten de sirable patterns. Downstair» Store J J V, Neatly Printed 36-Inch 18c Percales 4 Yards for 80-square per cales in a large range of styles make up kiddies dresses and wear ing apparel from these. Main Floor V J' 98c Cleanable 3x6 Window Shades Sold a* Seconde G u araη teed shades in white, ecru or green; mounted on de p e ndable rollers. Compléta with all fixtures. Fourth Floor A Dozen Pattern*—17e New Cretonnes 6 Yards for Choose from these a 11 r active designs and colors —for portieres or window drapes. Pull yard wide. Fourth Floor ^ 89c Soft Feather ^ ' Bed Pillows, ea. Limit, 4 to a Customer! Good size bed pillows in art or striped 11 c k ing. Important — not more than 4 to a customer. Fourth Floor J V * 49c Revertible Terry Cloths 2 Yards for Think of it—17 new and different patterns end col ors—all ideal for Summer draperies. Fourth# Floor SI Congoltum A SanJara Felt Base Rugs Perfect Quality and Irregular* Size .3x4'* ft. felt-basé rugs; famous Congoleum and Saηdura makes. Tile and carpet patterns. 1>oh n.tain Store Women'* Fine Cotton Crepe Gowns Regular and Extra Sizes White, flesh or peach cotton crepe gowns with con trasting trimming. Regular and extra sizes. Second Floor Women9β $1.00 Pure Silk Undies Special for Wednesday ! Choose from panties and step ins—daintily trim med with lace. At half price for to V J Second Floor Broadcloth Uniform* and Hoover Aprons Way Below the Usual Price Smartly tailored b r ο a dcloth uni forms and Hoover aprons in white and colors. Wom en's sizes 34 to 46. Second Floor ^ Regular and Extra Six« Daytime Frocks For Everyday Wear! Practical, crisp new frocks in fancy prints and sheers. Also linene sport dresses. Women's sizes. Second Floor Reg. 39c Felt-Ba*e RUNNER 2 Yards for 24-inch heavy quality felt - base runner, in neat figured designs or with plain centers. I)uwn»tain Store ^ For Sportiwear—TheBe ^ Dainty Blouses Broadcloths and Linenes t Just the smartest short-sleeve blouses you've seen! Of broadcloths, batistes and linenes. in sizes 34 to 40. Second Floor Reg. 69c Felt Baee Hall Runner Half-Dollar Day Special Yard-wide felt base rvnner, for halls and narrow rooms. Heaviest grade. Three de sirable colors. Downstairs Store Reg. 49c Scatter Size Rag Rugs 2 for Size ?7x54-lnch rag rugs, in plain colors with fancy border. Guaran teed fast colors. v r Downstairs Store ■s J 39c Congoleum & Sandura Felt-Base Mats 3 for Perfect and Irregular* Sire 18x36 felt base mats, in tile and carpet pat terns. Downstairs Store $1.00 Yard-Wide Grass Carpet Half-Dollar Day Special! One yard wide plain ttiη Deltox grass carpet, firm woven, servi· eable quality for halls and porches. Downstairs Store Mesh Girdles Half-Dollar Day Special! Lightly boned mesh girdles—just enough sup port. yet cool and light! Medium length, sizes 2è to 32. ^ 39c 1-lb. Can* of Floor Wax 2 for One-pound cans ο f Goldenberg's Special Floor Wax; sold on a money back guarantee. Equal to any. Dwwnstalrs Star*. V / 89c Double-Bed Size Crinkle Spreads Scalloped Edges ! Attractive woven striped patterns— all colorfast. 80x 105-inch size. Main Floor 69c SeamleeB 81x99 Bleached Sheets All Perfect Quality! Extra length double bed sheets of heavy long wearing sheeting— seamless. Better come early for these! Main -loor V ■ Big Value—Lower Price— Fine Pillowcases 5 for Notice the soft. yet firm quality of these pillowcases— all finished with deep hems. 42x36 inch size. Main Floor Regular 89c Aluminum Coffee Dripolator Half-Dollar Day Special! β-cup size Alum inum Coffee Drip olator — makes delicious coffee. Downstairs Store. Regular 8c Roll* of Toilet Paper 12 for One thousand sheets to the roll: fine tinted tissue toilet paper; In pastel shades. Downstairs Store. 69c Imported Willow Clothes Basket Half-Dollar Day Special! Medium size oval shape Clothes Baskets, made of imported willow. Downstairs Store. I