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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-03
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD e. GAR1S
Copyright. 1897, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE
FUNNY FROG

Uncle Wiggily was out in tho
woodshed back of his hollow stump
bungalow one day, sort of ''puttcr
ing around,' as Nurse Jane Fuzz:
Wuzzy called it, when all of 8
quickness, Jollie Longtail, the
mouse boy, came scampering in.
"Oh, Uncle Wiggily!' squeaked
Jollic, you ought to have seen it,
"Seen WHAT" asked the rabbit
gentleman, who was making some
thing on top of soap box.
Before Jollie had chance to an.
swer, in ran his sister Jillie, all ex-
cited and out of breath and she be-
gan to squeak, saying:
ooh, Uncle Wiggily, he nippej
the end of the tail off Squeakie
tekie, our cousin. mouse, and won t
she looked terrible with part of her
tail gone and cant you do some
thing and IN afraid to go back
to our meadow and he almost caught
.Jclie and me and-and-and-"
whoa! Wait a minute! Get your
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-03

breath!' chuckled Uncle Wiggily
for. indeed, Jillie was talking SO
fast that she had to sit down an't
rest. And as she did so she looked
at what Uncle Wiggily had on the
soap box and she cried,
"Oh, there's Bully No Tail the
frog! Oh. hello, Rully!' But as
there came no answer from the
green creature on the box Jillie
cried: "What funny frog!'
81 m glad YOU think So said
Uncle Wiggily. "Does it look like
Bully or Bawly?'
lit did at first, - answered Jollie,
talking in place of his sister. But
when | look again it doesn't seem
quite lively enough for Bully or
Pawly.'
"You are right said Mr.. Long
cars. "That funny frog is neither
Fully nor Bawly, but | hope to play
trick on Long Legs
"Long Legs!'' squeaked Jillie,
why that S just the one | was tell
Ing YOU about. That big Blue Heron
Dlfd Wdlhtu dcTOSS our lltduoW a
little while ago, after stabbing "a
lot of poor frogs, fish and tadpoles,
and lie tried to catch me in his bear.
He caught hold of poor Squeakie
Eekie's tail and nipped a piece off.
That S what we came to tell you
about, Jollie and L.
81 began to think YOU must
mean Long Legs said Uncle Wig
gilv. "'Well, Yesterday, Bully and
Bawly and Mrs. Hop told me about
this hungry bird and, ever since
have been getting ready to play
trick on him. | am about ready
now. | think | can tease him so he
will fly away. Of course a Blue
Heron must have frogs, fish and
tender little mice to eat so he can
live" agreed Mr.. Longears. But
be has made trouble enought around
here, has Long Legs"
GLOW are you going to drive
him awayo asked Jollie.
~ have made here a make be-
licvc frog" explained Mr.. Long
ears, pointing to the creature on
The soap box. 81 made the frog out
Of strong, tough leaves of the green
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-03
Health Camp Is
Meeting Success

The following letter was received
today from Mrs. Bess -ditchell, who
is in charge of the Health Camp at
Hipass:
"'We received the scraps and to-
day the camp is again busy sewing
bee.
eve have had four birthdays in
camp this year-one July "a, two
July % and one August 2. Last Sun
day night we had birthday party
for the four girls and invited all
the children in camp. Mrs. Gray
brought all the table decorations
and favors for everyone. 1t was Il
very merry affair.
81 never saw happier group of
children than last Sunday night
hen the Is little girls directed by
Mrs, Bickford put on an entertain
,hent for the visitors in camp. L;
was very clever and anyone who
heard it could not help but appreci-
ate it.
The average gain for the four
weeks is S.57 pounds. The highest
gain is IL pounds and the second
1-2 and the third 3s pounds.
1.-THE following schedule is main.
tanned daily:
6:O0-rising bell 6:00-6:35-
dress, wash, brush teeth; 6:55-
flag raising; 700 breakfast; 1870
500, clean cabins; 100000, play
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-03
WHAT A BO.NBSHELL!

Nothing in years has so stirred the political world
as the Presidents sudden announcement that he will
not be candidate Tor reelection next year.
Ills decision has caused much CONSERVATION
hough he had heaved bomb into Sunday school
athering, for all signs pointed to vigorous campaign
him in 1928
Chief of these is his vacation trip to South Dako-
Not even the most dense person would honestly
that 1T was the natural beauties of the Black
or their solitude that attracted the chief
He could have found many other spots equally
active and much nearer to the capital than
Dakota.
West was needed if Coolidge was to be
)d especially after his veto of the McNary-Hau-
Dill, an act which made thousands of Middle West
Frs antagonistic to the idea of -four years
CAL" Spending his vacation among them
n to have beneficial effect. Thus far it has
nat ERECT, except for one or two occasions when
politicians were brash enough to drag the skele
.om the closet when the President present.
Newspapers have been flooded with pictures of
0oldge In cowboy garb, fishing riding a rough
wagon in his shirtsleeves-al good propaganda for
II 1928. His set New England WAYS and his personal
anpathy seeking the spotlight have been cast aside
in the last few weeks while his political friends made
hay while the sun shone."
!. And in true Coolidge fashion he makes his
nouncement quietly, tersely and without giving any
reason for his act This last fact puzzles political
friends party followers and members of the opposl-
ton.
In the absence of any other is justified
in thinking the real cause is tired little man seeking
rest from heavy load The President has had
easy time of it. Pushed into office by fate, he
faced with the oditerous condition existing because
his predecessor trusted men too much His own party
did not recognize his leadership and the machines
guns have been turned him than once. He has
been given the highest honor available to any man.
Further service bring HIM greater honor and
might bring him considerable -roubIe-though he
would not shirk duty because of this fact His an
nonncemeni he entered his fifth year presi
dent He still has nearly years to and
much can happen IN that period to make him even
more anxious to renQush his office
Who will succeed him? This question is puzzng
many leader of the G. O. P while undoubtedly Demo
cratic leaders chorte with glee IN the belief that the
most Formidable obstacle to their success IN 1928 has
been removed.
Who will it be? The future alone knows. There
i is man in Washington wellfitted for the job, but
the 'rnachine' does not want him. says.
He is not politician but he is leader-a whom
people love and trust His ability is unquesoned
and his shield is shiny Also he is Californian
His name is Herbert Hoover.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-03

rubber plant. | made eyes with
BABY Buntys paints.
CHOW what l am going to do is
this. Toward evening | am going to
put this make believe, rubber frog
On the duck pond and let it float
down toward the marsh where Long
Legs stands to go to sleep every
night. When the Blue Heron sees
what he thinks is a fine, fat frog
floating past him he will dart his
sharp bill at it to stab it and so he
will have his supper. ~
But what good will that do9'
asked Jollie, signing when she
thought of the nipped tail of
Squeakie Eekie, the cousin mouse.
eff the Heron eats the rubber frog
it may make him all the more hun
CRY for Bully, Bawly or even us
mice and she looked at her bro
Their.
"The trick | hope to play with
this funny frog will be different
from that said Uncle Wiggilv
with a twinkle of his pink nose.
II you NdHt u niue III tHe IuSitSS
You may see it.
ooh, come on!" squeaked Jollie
to his sister. Lets go!'
Long Legs might see us and
stab us with his sharp beak," OBJ
jeeted Jillie.
u will be there to look after
you, promised Uncle Wiggilv.
"Bully and Bawly are also going
to be there
So the mice children thought
they would go to see the trick of
the funny frog played on Long
Legs, and they started for the pond
with Mr.. Longears. And what hap
pened after that,fi and whether or
not the Blue Heron was driven
away, you shall hear in the next
story which will be about Uncle
Wiggily and One Leg. And / do
hope the brass bed doesn't try TO
come downstairs on one roller skate,
for it might fall.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-03

There's no danger in going up in an airplane.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-03

mother, Mrs. Minnie Kennedy, is
near.
This was the gist of an announce
ment made by attorneys here today,
representing the mother and daugh-
ter in series of conferences for
the purpose of effecting a financial
agreement and the future status of
Mrs. Kennedy as a temple leader.
Mrs. Kennedy is TO remain as a
trustee of the organization for sew
eral weeks but new business man
ager is 10 be named to replace her,
il was understood.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-03
THEATERS

1.-The greatest college play ever
put on the screen is the word that
is now going about concerning First
National s "The Poor Nut" which
Director Richard Wallace recently
completed with Jack Mulhall in the
title role. Charles Murray, Jane
Winton and Jean Arthur have the
other important roles in this pie
ture, the screen version of the stage
play of the same title which kept
Broadway laughing for a year.
FThe Poor Nut was written by
J. C. and Elliott Nugent. The latter
played the title role in the New
York Stage production. Then Jess
Smith Purchased the screen rights
and proceeded to put it on the
screen for First National release.
Smith decided that as il is a col
lege picture, college men should pre-
dominate on his producing staff.
Paul ScOfield was selected to write
the adaptation. Richard Wallace
was chosen as the director. Henry
Hobart was selected as supervisor,
and an entire university, the Uni
versity of Arizona, was secured as
a location.
1.-THE Poor Nut is the story of
a young collegian who suffers from
an "inferiority" complex until
sweet young girl student snaps him
out of it and he becomes the idol
Of the college. 1t is characterized
by good, clean fun.
1.-THE Poor Nut" is slated 70
open two night g run at the Air.
dome tomorrow night.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-03
Legion Delegates
Assist Firemen


SANTA BARBARA. Calf, Aug.
S.-A blaze which swept through
the Santa Barbara Lumber Com.
pany causing damage estimated by
police at more than 100000 was
brought under control early today
while firemen took precautionary
measures to prevent another out
break.
The flames broke out shortly aft
or midnight and delegates to the
State American Legion convention
in session here aided firemen in
maintaining patrol lines. Firemen
were successful in their fight to
save the lumber company offices
and the Stearns wharf, adjoining.
Many veterans scaled adjoining
roofs to extinguish sparks.
The origin of the blaze is un.
known.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-03

washings; 9:OO-e:30, corrective pos
ture exercises; 9:30-9:55, deep
breathing exercises; 1000 egg nog
or matted milk; l0-11, rest on cots;
11-12, supervised play; 12-12:30,
dinner: 12:3o2:0O, handicraft;
Io:00-3:00, rest on cots, fruit nour-
cshment; 3:oO-4:oo. play; 4:00-5:00,
bathing; $50, supper; 6:00-7:30,
walking, recreation hall or other
supervised play; 7:30, to bed; 1890
500. stories; 500, quiet.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-03
Silence Policy
In Temple Row
Nv United Press Lensed wire

Los ANGELES, Aug 3.-With a
new poiiry of silence a-cd by
the principals in the case, peace
had definitely been established at
Angelus Temple and an amicable
settlement of the dispute between
Aimee Semple Mcpherson and her
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-03
New Lawyers for
Mrs. Chaplin

LOS ANGELES, Aug. "A sud
den change in attorneys represent
ing Lita Grey Chaplin in her battle
for divorce from Charlie Chaplin
was looked upon with significance
here today.
With the scheduled contest three
weeks off, it was learned that the
law firm of Young & Young had
withdrawn as the result of "differ-
ences in the matter of policy and
procedure and Bradner Lee, Jr.,
and Kenyon Lee would take their
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-03
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of In
perial Valley for this Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
AuC g. 1907


Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Denny left
on the morning train for honey.
moon trip to Santa Barbara. The
newly welded pair will make their
future home in Imperial
Temperature at noon today, 113.
NJ. d. Witter, editor of the Draw
ley News, is in town today.
Philo Jones of the Brawley Town
company is visiting in Imperial.
Otto Conser returned last evening
from a vacation on the coast.
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Aug 8, 1912
If the modest little farm house
could inspire Harold Bell Wright to
produce a pretty story like "The
Winning of Barbara WORTH what
can we look for now that the place
is to be transformed into a typical
hacienda by the expenditure of
$4,000 in an addition9
Mont J. Reid will leave this. eve
ming for Stockton.
Miss Lucy Mcdowell, stenogra
pher of the Holton Power Company,
will leave tomorrow for an Eastern
trip.
Miss Hatch, of the county asses
sOr's office will leave this evening
for vacation in Los Angeles and
San Diego.
Ira Kennedy, prominent lumber
merchant of Riverside, is in town to
attend the wedding of his brother,
George Kennedy and Miss Helen
Campbell tomorrow.
TEN YEARS AGO
Aug. 8, 1917
Ninety ears OF grapes had been
shipped from the valley for this
season up to yesterday, according
to Tom Elliot, special agent of the
Wells-Fargo Express company.
Roy Sheppard, deputy sheriff,
was called to San Diego this morn.
ing.
A. L. Richmond, proprietor of the
Barbara Worth hotel was expected
home today after a tour through
the northern part of the state.
R. l.. Hobby, proprietor of Hob
dy's General Merchandise, has re.
covered from illness which has con.
fined him to his home for several
days. He will be taken to the
coast for convalescence.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Ritz will leave
this evening for a visit in San Di-
ego and vicinity.
Postmaster Charles ". Collins
and family will go to Live Oaks
Springs today for vacation.
j. +. Johnson and family left to-
day for vacation trip to Baker
Ore.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-03

place with Edwin T. McMurrayS
Mrs. Chaplin uncle.
The cause of the break between
McMurray and Young & You4x
could not be learned but the pr
sence here Of Nathan BurkaA,
Chaplin S attorney led to the report
that difference had arisen over
proposed settlement Of the caep
out Of court.
The move on the part of McMur-
ray was taken to indicate that set
Element is remote and that Mrs
Chaplin favors court battle.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-03

Sixty Jersey cows were recently
shipped from Oregon to a dairy a
Venice, Calf.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-03

Salt Lake City shipped 10 cars q
celery this year and 20 cars in 1920
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-09
Jacobson Trial
September 6

LOS ANGELES, Aug 9. = The
trial Of Councilman Carl l. Jacob
son, reform leader, ON a morals
charge following a raid on the homr
Of Mrs Callie Grimes, was today set
for September 6 in Judge C0ry}
Sheldon $ court.
- IA going to fight this protect,
ed vice more than ever, and I know
the people are backing mt" Jacob
son said.
"I'm not going to make any
charges against persons right now,
jacobson said. "but if this matter
comes before the grand Jury, il will
be time enough to tell what l know
and II tell the truth
Jacobson made no mention of
Mrs. Grimes, the woman charged
with him.
Neither jacobson nor Leland s,
Davis, lis attorney, were aware of
the grand Jury investigation being
asked by DIR. f. ]. Liekley, city
prosecutor, they said.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-09
PE::L||.E:SS
bA I TIL IS
CONTINUED
Last Minute Attempt to
Save Condemned Men
Is Failure.
LITTLE HOPE HELD
SaccO and Vanzetti Will
Undoubtedly Be Ex-
ecuted Tomorrow

Attorneys for Nicola Sacco and
Bartolomeo Vanzcttl today continu-
ed what seemed to be an almost
hopeless effort to stop their execut
ion, set for shortly after midnight
tomorrow in the Massachusetts
state prison.
The worldwide protest against
the execution grew in volume.
Strikes and demonstrations were
planned in many cities.
Only SO hours from the electric
chair. Sacco and Vanzetti today lost
" hat probably was their last chance
Of escaping death through the Mass
achuSetts court.
Judge Webster Thayer, who pre-
sided at their trial more than six
years ago. denied a motion for re-
vocation and stay of sentence after
overnight consideration of the mot
ion.
The same justice late yesterday
had denied motion for new trial,
and, with his new adverse action to-
day, only Governor Alvan 7. Fuller,
and the federal courts appeared to
remain as possible aids in the des.
perate fight to evade the extreme
penalty.
Judge Thayer s decision was tele-
phoned to the clerk of court from
the Judge s Worchester home. Short
" before, deputy sheriff Everett
Caldwell of Norfolk county had left
Worchester with copies of the dec
ision, to be formally filed later to
day with the clerk of court in bed
ham.
Judge Thayer's decision was brief
II read:
THE motion for revocation OF
sentence and stay of execution is
hereby denied.
(Signcd \ Webster Thayer.
Court officials pointed to the fact
that Judge Thayer's ruling might
make it possible for the defense to
carry its case back to the State
supreme court.
New Appeal Filed
Defense counsel today filed an APP
peal to the full bench of the Mass
achusetts supreme court from the
decision of justice George A. Sander
son of that court, in dismissing a
petition for a writ of error.
Under the petition the defense
lad hoped to obtain review of
facts as we'll as law by the state 5
highest court.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-09
ARIZONA STAND
ON COLORADO IS
LITTLE CHANGED

Commenting on the conference of
Arizona and California commissions
held in Phoenix last week. the fol.
lowing statement was given to the
Press today by Attorney Charles l..
Childers of tie Imperial Irrigation
District, who attended the confer
ence:
"Whilc Arizona has tentatively
changed her position, it does not
seem to be greatly modified. For
the time being her representatives
have ceased talking about large re,
venue and now demand all Of the
water ullOcatcd to the lower basin
under the Santa Fc compact. She,
of Course, recognizes that this can
not be conceded by California and
therefore demands that the Santa
Fc compact be amended in several
particulars. The governors confer
ence of the seven states is expected
to be held the latter part of this
month. at which time Arizona will
doubtless present these demands.
Just how the upper states will look
upon such a demand, of course, can
not be foretold, but they have al
ways been very jealous of the com.
pact as written. and it is hardly TO
be supposed that they will look upon
an amendment with great favor.
"Although no understanding was
reached Mt the Phoenix meeting,
the California group has the feeling
that the respective positions of the
two states were made plain and
because of that, some progress was
nade -
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-09
Lone Bandit R0bs
Bank Messenger

OCEAN PARK, Calf. Aug O.
Knocked unconscious by lone
bandit who made his escape toward
Los Angeles in coupe, messenger
Of the First National Bank here
was robbed OF $4,000 in currency
today.
The victim, whose name was gwen
as William Manton, was waylaId
by the holdup man who hid in the
doorway of a vacant building and
waited until the messenger passe |
by. He dealt the messenger a ter.
rifle blow on the head and when the
man fell grabbed brief case, con
tanning the money, and leaped into
his car.
The messenger was removed to a
hospital for treatment of scalp lac
erations and all roads leading into
Los Angeles were promptly covered
by squads of police.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-09
GENERAL WOOD
LAID TO REST
AT ARLINGTON

WASHINGTON, Aug. Back
THROUGH the citv of his triumphs
and defeats rode Major General
Leonard Wood today in flag drap-
cd caslet to a final resting place
beside his famous rough riders in
Arlington National cemetery.
Military authorities did their for
mer chief of staff honor. Generals
and buck privates and men high in
civil life escorted his body. Rain,
falling in spasmodir drizzles, reduced
the crowds along the line of march
to mere handfuls.
Two 70 gun salutes, three volleys
Of musketry and a trumpeter s
"taps" marked the interment os
the Governor General of the Philip
Mines, who had given the best of
his 81 years to his country as doctor,
soldier and administrator, meeting
criticism and acclaim alike with
silence.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-09
BY PAUL r. MALLON
United Press Staff Correspondent

RAPID CITY, s. D., Aug. 9.--fr-
rigation and reclamation problems
and proposals to change adminiStra-
ton of the Philippine Islands from
the war to interior department were
brought to President Coolidge's at
tention to-day with the coming of
Secretary of the Interior Work for
a series Of conferences.
Work will be the second cabinet
member here for discussion of GOV
ernmental policies with the chief
executive, Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur having arrived yesterday
20 talk about a new naval building
program TO protect this nation )
security on the seas.
The Philippine administration
matter has been brought o
the fore by the death of General
Leonard Wood, administrator of the
islands and the necessity for selec-
ton of a successor. Wood had long
been an advocate of military admin
istration, having been raised in the
army since the time he belonged TO
Roosevelt s Rough Riders. Mr..
Coolidge and work, however, have
indicated that they would like to
see a department created in the in
terror department to handle the
island possessions.
Many Candidates
Such recommendation was mad
by Carmi Thompson, Of Ohio, who
investigated the Philippine situation
for Mr.. Coolidge recently. ThOmp-
son is regarded as one of the most
likely candidates for Woods post
Other likely candidates named in
clude, Henry l.. Stimson, New York,
and Nrmer Senator Rice W. Means.
Speculation also hiss ccntered around
possibility of William Y. Hodges,
COLORADO; former Senator Lenroot,
Republican, Wisconsin, and former
Senator Wadsworth, Republican,
New York.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1927-08-09
Boys Eat Before
Going To Jail

Westward, Hop cried four
youthful Arizonans few days ago
and taking French leave from their
homes they faced rhe Pacific coast
and Leg2p to travel.
They arrived in IL Centre slor:.
~ after noon yesterday. broke and
hungry.
"Well, we We about reached the
end Of the trail, " declared one.
. Let s eat
And eat they did. They entered
a restaurant and pelusing the menus
they ordered dinner fit for d king.
They ate, then ate some more until
finally it came time to pay.
What u we use Coz money! -
one asked another but only three
blank stares answered the query.
Guess may be we II go to Jail, "
he decided.
And TO jail they wen:. The pro.
prietor f'>.dinG the boys broke de
cided that they hal rCacheu the end
of the trail 50 he turned them over
to the custody Oe sheriff Gillett and
authorities II Phoenix were notifi-
ed.
The boys signed up at the county
Jail as follows:
Antonio RODRIGUEZ, 16; Edward }
Rivero, 10; Frank Mora, Is; Manu-,
ell Gonzalez, 10, All are from Phoe.
nix. Ray Poole and Pat Thaanum,
deputy sheriffs, escorted the boys
TO the Lookup.