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Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
INTERESTING SIDELIGHTS ON
POINTS IN HICKMAN TRIAL

dominate although statistics sho
that the male population of Los A
gclcs county is i'll the majority.
It is also striking to note TIL
most jurors are retired persol
some of them with faculties n
very adaptable for such importa
service as that of holding the ia
of person. s life. Some of the
have poor cyesight, and some
them are hard of hearing.
This was clearly dcmonstrat
yesterday in the Hickman ca
when Judge Trabucco interrogat
one of the Jurors. who replied
answer to a question regarding !
residence here that he had "nev
been arrested. y
It is not improbable that the m
understanding Of a word may me
a juror 5 complete miSintcrpretatiO
of the facts and no one can possilI
tell to what extent such an err
might contribute to miscarria,
of Justice.
1t is also strange that profession
or literary men are seldom found
the jury box. If the jury had sol
retired aHcnists among its mcmbel
for example, they would more rca
lily understand the technical ties
mony that will be introduced.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
We IE WESTERN JOBBEPS

BY resolution of the board of supervisors approx
ed January 16 Imperial Valley officially welcomes
the severa! hundred members of the Western Fruit
Jobbers, who today guests.
Imperial Valley is indeed glad to have these men
come here to obtain firsthand knowledge of the
try in which their activities play such a prominent
part
Separated from US by many miles, they are,
ertheless, vital part of the valley, for they dispose
through their many business houses of the enormous
lettuce and canaoupe crops raised here each year 1t
would do Imperial Valley no good to be known the
Winter Garden of America if there no market
in which to dispose of its products
In the score of years that have elapsed since let
tuce and canaoupe first raised here in quantity,
the Western Fruit Jobbers have aided in extending and
increasing the market for Imperial Valley products.
They thus aid in making Imperial Valley known to
thousands who otherwise might not ever have heard
of The Western Fruit Jobbers are in certain
sense publicity agerts for the valley
They have eXtolled the merits of our products
throughout the past two decades. For many of them
however this is their first visit the valley of which
they have heard so much.
While they are here, hope that every minute
will be filled with enjoyment; that they may take away
but the most happy memories of their visit with
us, and that having sampled Imperial Valleys brand
of hospitality once, they will desire to again
many times
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Servel Company
Is ReOrganized

The Southern Sierras Power Com
pany, local distributors for Servel
irefrigerators, have been informed
that the company, formerly known
as Servel Corp, has been reorganiz-
ed following the appointment of a
receiver, and the new company,
! known as Servcl Inc. has taken
over the business of the old concern.
with Colonel Frank f. Smith as
presidents; W. f. Thatcher. vice
PRESIDENT; D. L. Adkins, secretary;
F. O. Cummings, general controller
and II. W. Foulds, general sales
manager.
Marketing the company refri-
gerating units will be conducted
through rev subsidiary known as
Servel Sales, Inc.
The company 5 plant at Evans
Vile. Indiana, will continue to man
ufacture the units and the local dis
tributors anticipate no Interrupt
tion in ability to fill orders and
service units already installed in
the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of In
perial Valley for this Data
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
January so, 1908

C. C. Burlington, representing the
Edmund Peycke company which
handles so many Imperial Valley
eantaloupes, is again in the valley
accompanied by Mrs. Burlington,
who wishes to see the wonderous
beauty of the land of which she has
heard great things.
Bill Watson, of Rcdi&nds, left for
that city after spending week
looking after his ranch in the val
ley.
r. d. McPhcrrin has returned de-
finitely to Imperial and opened a
law office in room of the Gardner
building. Mr.. McPherrin has been
identified with the valley and the
town of Imperial from remote ages
and finds fitting place in the
towns affairs.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Garrett Leaves
Local Bank

w. L. Garrett, cashier of the FL
Ceutro Branch of the Los Angeles
First National Bank, severed his
connections as cashier of that insti-
tuition Saturday. His resignation
comes after five years of service as
cashier during whic htime he ha,
made many friends throughout the
valley. Garrett came to Ell Centre
from Brawley where he had been
employed by the Imperial Valley
Bank for a period of four years.
In leaving here Mr.. Garrett will
go to Kansas City, Mo-, where he
has accepted position as vice
president of the Economy Electric
Manufacturing Company.
During his residence in FL Centre,
Garrett has been prominent III
numerous civic and social activities
and an active member of the Rotary
Club in which he has held numerous
offices.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Two Car Crashes
Injure Five

Five persons were injured in two
automobile accident which occurred
in the valley last night. In the first
accident four Mexicans were iniur-
ed when their car turned turtle near
Imperial while +. w. Merritt of
Brawley was hurt in the second
crash on the CaleXico highway. All
were taken to the FL Centre hospit
al.
The first accident occurred short
ly after o'clock. lgnacio Salazcr
was the driver of the machine in
which the McXicans were riding.
According to report submitted by
Imperial police, both ears were tray
cling in westerly direction, Salazer
attempting to pass lettuce truck
driven by William McElroy. The
Salazer machine is said to have
struck 4 corner of the truck, caus-
ing it to turn over.
Imperial police rushed to the
scene and four MeXicans, all oecuP-
ants of the Salazer ear were taken
to the hospital. While their injuries
were of a painful nature, none were
believed to be seriously hurt.
According to report submitted
en- the other accident Merritt was
driving on the Calexico highway
near Heber when his machine col
lided with ear which was parked
on the highway by Eddie Burkett
also of Brawley. Merritt was quite
hadl,- injured, suffering hurts about
the head and body and was rushed
to the hospital. His condition, how
ever, is not regarded as serious.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD e. GARIS
Copyright, 1927, by Mcclure
NewspapS Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE
ESKIMO RABBIT

a." Daddicums will you please take
me with you when you go adventur
ing today asked Scooter, one OF
the bunny gentleman s forty 'leven
little rabbits.
"Whv, Scooter, don't you have to
go to School?' asked Mr.. Longears
who was standing in front of the
glass, looking to see if his pink
nose was properly twinkling.
"Not this morning, thank YOU.
answered Scooter. ''And | also wish
to thank my teacher, Miss Mouse
who said | nccdn t come until after.
noon, cause l had my lesson so good
on Friday.
That s fine, Scooter said
Uncle Wiggilv. And, as a reward
YOU may come adventuring with me.
though | don t know what will hap
pen
~ hope it will be scarv adven-
ture,' said Scooter with little
laugh as he followed his father over
the fields and through the woods
The two rabbits from the hollow
stump bungalow had not hoped very
far before, all of sudden, Scooter
looked back and called:
"Oh, Daddicums There's some
thing coming and l think it's an
adventure. Look!
Uncle Wiggily looked and saw a
cloud of snow coming toward them.
And when the cloud drew nearer
Mr.. Longears happened to think per
haps it was made by the Wolf run
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
THEATERS

The comedy riot of the season.
g y Texas Steer,o with Will Rog.
ers, America s cowboy humorist and
Congressman-atla large, opened its
long heralded engagement at the
Valley theater yesterday and it full
ly justified the advance notices ac-
claiming 'it the outstanding comedy
of the season.
Adding to the uproarous situa-
tions in the famous old Charles Hoyt
stage success, are Will Rogers own
titles, quite as funny as they are
cracked up to be- The ex-Mayor of
Beverly is surrounded by al all-star
cast.
a Texas Steer produced by
Sam f. Rork for First National Pie
lures, and directed by Richard Wal
lace who made McFadden 5
Flats has Will Rogers in the role
of a Texas cattleman elected to
Congress against his wishes through
the scheming of socially-ambit
wife and daughter.
EXteriors were actually taken in
Washington, and the whole produc-
ton, authentic in every detail, rep
resents the big effort of First Ma
tional Pictures to make a comedy
special to make the millions of
theater goers roar with laughter.
The picture gives the inimitable
Will the opportunity to air his pet
aversion-Congress.
Louise Fazenda has the role of
"Ma' Brander. the wife. Ann
Rork is the charming daughter, Bos-
sy, and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. is in
the role of the dude sweetheart.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
ANYTHING FOR PUBLICITY

This Young lady IN San Francisco, involved in
nasty who changes her mind so frequently and
easily, ought to be placed where she would be out
of the meight for while.
After having two young men arrested for attack
ing her, during admitted wild party'-at which
she apparently willing attendant-she took the
stand in court and 'bared her soul" in order to obtain
a conviction. The jury held for a higher court
and acquitted the other.
Then the younsilady wrote letter to the district
attorney, asking him to squash the against the
young man. He replied that the people of California,
not the young lady, were prosecuting the accused.
Thereupon the young lady wrote again, stating that
her first letter written under coercion by friends
of the accused.
So the young man is still held for trial in the
superior court and the district attorney the
grand jury may be asked to investigate the many
changes of mind by the complaining witness
DESTROYS of showing the proper amount of chiv-
airy where ladies concerned it is apparent,
theess that the young lady concerned has any
time since she popped into the newspapers conducted
herself lady should. She seemed desrous of but
one thng-basking in the spotlight of publicity and
never mind the odds how she happened to get there
With the aid of sob sisters and misguided phil
anthropists, the young lady has succeeded in achiev
ing statewide notorety She ought be satisfied but
it is good bet that she will not be. If the paterna
strap had not passed out few years back good
application of L might help her case.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
TEN YEARS AGO
Tzo on 1n1O

J. X. Herman of FL Centre was ap-
pointed foreman of the new grand
Jury and Wayne Compton, secretary.
Other FL Centre members Of the
jury are Walter Hamilton, Robert
w. Campbell, 4. c. Pembrrthy and
Lee p. Sargent.
Mrs. II. b. Moore and Mrs. Guy
LaTouchc were hostesscs at the Red
Cross tea shop today.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Ell CentrO Stars
Beat Firemen

In we'll played game that was
tied at two all in the sixth inning,
the FL Centre All-Stars defeated the
Mexicali firemcn's team on the
Falacio grounds in MeXicali yester-
day. 6 TO ,.
With two men on in the sixth in
ming, Bragg, put in as pinch hit
ter by the locals, slammed cut =
three baggcr and later scored.
Little and Lee formed the battery
fer the locals with Leon doing the
twirling for the fircmcn.
Next Sunday the RI Centre Stars
will play the Coachella All-Stars at
Coachella.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
BY S. S. HAHN
(Noted Criminal Attorney
written for United Prcss)


LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3d. The
nine men and three women, now in
the box at the Hickman trial, may
be the jury that will decide whether
William Edward Hickman, confess
ed slayer of Marion Parker, was
sane or insane when he perpetrated
the murder.
Although the prosecution and de
fcnse announced to the court that
they accepted the jury, neither of
Them are prccluded from exercising
their remaining percmptory chal.
lengeS when court rcconVencs next
Monday. The supreme court has
held that the litigants can avail
themselves of this right any time
before the jury is sworn.
Every person accused OF crime
is entitled TO. be iudgcd by II of
his peers, but this cardinal principle
of justice is practically "A myth, like
other rights guaranteed by the
Magma Charta. Apparently that
conception of Justice is a thing OF
the past, and even the present mad
equate jury system is not impanell
cd in accordance with the strict pro
visions of the law.
Jurors are supposed to be drawn
frcm the various parts of the coun
" for duty, without discrimination
as to their sex, or profession and
must be over 2l years of age. Foi
some incXplicablc reason young peo
pie are never found on jury. y
mong the go jurors who constitute
the present panels of the five Grim
inal departments of the superior
court of Los Angeles county, there
are but five whose ages range from
approximately % to -. All tn,
others are either middle aged, oi
old men and women. Women pre-
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Tor,,arx, On 1919

Jack Stevens and Will Wright of
Yuma arrived in FL Centre and be-
gan negotiations for the purchase of
business property here.
The situation as regards the ae-
comodation of strangers here has
become desperate one. The eondit-
ion is growing worse every day, sim
ply because the crowds are getting
bigger. Local hotels are doing every
thing in their power, but are turn
ing away many every night.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Epidemic Sweeps
Colorado Cities
by United Press Leased Wire

DENVER, Colo, Jan. 2S.-Schools
churches, picture shows, lodges and
dance halls in eight coal mining
towns in northern Colorado were or
dered closed for two weeks today
following an epidemic there of spinal
meningitis.
Five persons have died in the last
week in Layfayette, one of the towns
under the ban. The order was issued
by :. II. McKelvey, secretary OF
the state board of health. Other
towns affected are Louisville, Fire
stone, Puritan, Cohmbinc, Superior
Frederick and Tacoma.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30

ming fast, so he thought he and
Scooter had better run also. But
then it was too late. The cloud of
snow was almost upon the two
bungalow rabbits.
AS good luck would have :, now
ever, inside the cloud es snow,
which he had kicked up by hopping
fast, was only another rabbit boy,
about as old as Scooter.
But this strange bunny was dress
Cd much differently than was Scoot-
cr. His fur coat was thicker and
larger and he had on queer boots.
'What kind OF rabbit are
you?' asked Uncle Wiggily.
Il am an Eskimo rabbit from the
North Pole, was the answer.
"That's near where Santa Claus
lives. YOU KNOW said the Eskimo
rabbit to Scooter. We're You ever
there?
No" answered Scooter, 81
WASH t, thank YOU.
"'But what are YOU doing down
hcre?' asked Uncle Wiggily of the
Fsgimo rabbit.
~ came to visit my uncle Mr..
Hare, was the answer. Are YOU
my uncle' hope YOU are for YOU
look Jolly
"No, answered Mr.. Longears
with a smile. II am called Uncle
Wiggily, but | am not your uncle.
| know where Mr.. Hare lives, though
and | will take YOU to his burrow.
You can come along with us, in
vitcd Scooter. who had begun tc
like the Eskimo rabbit. "'Maybe
we II have an adventure.
"What's an adventure, asked
the bunny boy from the North Pole
IAN adventure is something that
/ happens to you,' answered Scooter
"And L think something is go
ing to happen right away.' sudden
| ly called Uncle Wiggily, after the
three friends had hoped on togcth
er over the deep snow for about
half a mile. look, and see what :
coming behind US, boys said Mr.
Longcars. ~
"Oh, it s the Bushy Bear cried
/ Scooter, who had sharp eyes.
"No, that can't be bear saic
the Eskimo rabbit. "Bears are
white and this animal that is run
hing toward us is black or brown.
'Bears are white in your Nortl
+ Pole country,' said Uncle Wig
gily, "but they are black and brown
! down here where we live. Excepr
ny friend, Mr. Whitcwash, who i:
a Polar Bear. But this Bear coming
after US ism t kind Mr.. Whitewash.
"What had we better do, Daddi
cms?' asked Scooter.
"Wc had better run' said Mr.
Longears. "Can you run, Eskimo
rabbit?'
"Oh, indeed | can!' said the
strange bunny. So he began to floI
his long legs, while Uncle Wiggily
and Scooter did the same thing an.
over the snow they ran. But still the
! HusIv Bear came on after them, anC
Scooter began to get tired.
''I can't run any farther, Daddi
cunls!' he said.
"Ecar met said Uncle Wiggily
looking back, and seeing the beai
still coming ON. "What shall VIZ
dO?''
"'T viii help you,' said the Eski
mo rabbit. 'QuieI, we will juml
down in this hollow where the Bcal
cannot see us for little while, anC
\ viii show you how to make al
igloo which will fool this bad chap.
"Wiat s an igloo?'' asked Scoot
or.
"I'll show you! Come Onl cried
! the Eskimo rabbit. And what hap
| pcned next, and what an igloo is
! IN tell you in the story tomorro"
night. Then, in case the canary birt
will sing over the telephone foI
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
HUGHEY JENNINGS DYING
By United Press Leased Wire

SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. 60
Hughie Jennings, known at one time
as the world 5 greatest shortstop
and until a year ago assistant man
ager Of the New York Giants, was
near death today from an attack Of
spinal meningitis.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
-
THE WEATHER

By United Press Leased Wire
Los ANGELES AND NlClNlI
Partly cloudy tonight and TucsC
with moderate temperature.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Generally fair tonight aud Tucsd
continued mild; gentle varia
winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
COLORADO GAGE

YUMA. Ariz., Jan. 30.-Daily
gage heights in feet and mean dis
charge in second feet Of the Colo
rado River at Yuma, Ariz., for the
week ending Jan. 81. 1928.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30

\ new highway project to run be-
tween Weed, Siskiyou county, and
klamath Fails. Oregon, is being seri-
euslv considered.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30

By now, recipients of Christmas gifts are able to
get back to their brands of tobacco and feeling
better.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30

individuals have pretty much stopped totng guns
and fighting duels, in civilized countries, but govern
ments keep right
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30

the pussy cats sister, you shall
hear about Uncle Wiggily and the
igIoo.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30
Market Prices

Los ANGELES, Jan 30.-Fol-
towing are today's market quota
Mons:
POULTRY
Hens, Leghorns, 81 to 4 lbs,
21c.
Hens, colored lbs and up, 29c.
Broilers, Ia ibs.. and under
2H, 30c.
Fryers, Leghorns, ga to 3 lbs,
25c.
Fryers, colored, pa to lbs.
30c.
Roastcrs, soft bone, 3 lbs. up 30c.
Ducklings, Peking, 3H ID. up 22c.
Geese, 25c
Young Tom turkeys, l3 lbs. an
up 34c.
Old Tom turkeys, 30c.
Small hen turkeys, under s lbs
15c.
Hen turkeys lbs, up 34c.
Squads, light and heavy 4ec.
Capons, s lbs up, 35e.
BUTTER
Wholesale prices 46c.
= Prices to retailers 49c to soc.
EGGS
Extra 27lac. Fresh firsts 2Gc. Me
dium 25Ec.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-30

blNtSJOCh.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30.-The
following quotations were given out
today for livestock on the Los An
gcles market.
Hogs: Receipts 200, fairly nc-
tive; mostly Zoe to zoe lower; tor,
s9.6l; bulk 135 to 21O lb. weights
$9.40.$ 5000.
Cattle: Receipts 1900 quality
very plain; slow about steady: bulk
steers $lO-$12.2j; bulk she stock
*7-&s.50; load 8G2 ID. Arizona cows
$775.
Bnlk calves, Arizonas, $10.50-
$11.50.
sheep: Receipts 400, nothing sold
early; lambs quoted $1l sos $3.50; /;
ewes quoted $5.75-$7.50.
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he had slipped pillow beneath her
head, he stretched indolently beside
her.
you mustn't think" she began
acidly, continuing their converse
ton where they had left it off, that
I'm trying to worm a proposal out
Of you. Because 1 wouldn't marry
you for the world"
He reached for her fingers.
"You know" he told her, that you
possess me entirely"
"Fiddlesticks she retorted, and
snatched her hand away.
'I never did ask a girl to marry
me-" he remarked ruminatively,
Give always thought of marriage as
a sort of a trap. And of course it's
desire that springs the thing"
n II
! CHE said nothing.
- I'D make such a rotten hus-
band" he continued speculatively.
I'm much too brilliant"
And when she flashed him look
of whitening scorn, he rallied his
defense humorously.
"Morons makes the best hus-
bands, you know, Sybil. I've always
said so. Look at the awful things
marriage does TO clever people. Now
I've seen lots of fine, promising fell
lows"
"Oh, shut up, Richard!"
"But I have" he insisted. And
just as soon as they get married,
what happens? Same old tread
mill. Same old rut-"
81 hold no brief for marriage"
she interrupted him primly. And
your views don't interest me bit"
But they ought tot" he protested.
"Everyone's interested in marriage
To marry happily one needs a single
track mind-now I know what I'm
talking about, Sybil. You'd better
listen"
81 won't" she snapped. and put
her fingers in her ears.
ooh, WE'LL" Richard shrugged in
differently. And, when she had ia
ken her hands away, remerked cas-
ually, "You'd make rotten wife
yourself, you know, darling"
"Why?" she demanded.
you're not stupid enough" he
told her cheerfully. Gentle, fruit
full women make the best wives"
"Im gentle" she told him. "And
I must be dreadfully stupid, or I
wouldn't put up with you"
ooh, no." he contradicted gently,
you're not stupid, Sybil. You are
very highly strung, sensitized bit
of organism, utterly unsuited for
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ROOSEVELT TO BOOM
AL SMITH IN MARYLAND

Democrats to Hold Mass Meeting
in Baltimore Sept. Is.
BIZ Times Special
BALTIMORE, Sept. 6.-Maryland
Democrats are to get a running
start in the presidential campaign
when Franklin D. Roosevelt, who
nominated Governor Smith at
Houston, will speak at mass meet
ing in Baltimore Sept. 18.
With both parties hoping to win
Maryland, State leaders are plan
ming to throw their entire strength
into the campaign.
A close battle is expected between
Senator William Cabell Bruce,
Democrat and wet, and former Gov
ernor Phillips Lee Goldsborough in
the senatorial contest. Goldsborough
has taken the dry side of the argu-
ment. Maryland elects no Cover
nor this year.
Maryland went Republican for
President in 1920 and also in 1924,
although by small majorities.