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Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-23
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
SOCIAL BREVITIES

Mr.. and Mrs W. w. McEuen. Mr..
and Mrs. G. f. Sones and children,
Joe f. King and son, John.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. o. Lingo gave q
waffle breakfast at their home Sun
day morning, the affair being one
of a series which they are having.
Members of the Young People 5
choir of the State Street Christian
church were guests. Mr.. and Mrs
l.. J. Bouton assisted the host and
hostess.
Those present included Margaret
Carmichael, Ellen Maupin, Lula Mae
Hancock, Fannie Lee Hancock, Eth
el Maupin. Arnold Ariaudo, John
Ariaudo. Rose Mary Bugenhoagen,
Phyllis Welch, Chester Collins Jr.,
Roy Sweeney. Ruth Bettis. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bouton and Mr.. and Mrs. Lin
go.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Jones inform
ally entertained Mr.. and Mrs. j. W.
Cook, Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Schoon-
maker and Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Hav-
ems for a social evening Saturday.
The house was prettily decorated
with pink sweet peas. Refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
The White Shrine Social Club will
meet tomorrow at Las Flores for its
regular luncheon and meeting
Luncheon will be served at 1890 o.
clock, and will be followed by
bridge.
There will be no meeting of the
American Legion Auxiliary tonight,
according to the president, Mrs. j.
s. Cameron. The meeting is being
postponed one week, when it will
be held at the home of Mrs. Hugh
T. Osborne. A pot luck dinner is
planned preceding the business ses-
sion.
The Loyal Young Peoples class
of the State Street Christian church
will hold an important meeting to-
night at the S. o. Lingo home, ac
cording to the president, Ray Rear
don. Plans for the activities of the
class for the next three months will
be made, and all members are asked
to be on hand to express their opin-
ions. The meeting is called for 1880
O clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-23

The White Shrine Social Club will
meet tomorrow at Las Flores for its
regular luncheon and meeting.
Luncheon will be served at 1890 o.
clock, and will be followed by
bridge.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-23
WOMEN PRESS LEADER DIES

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25.-Fun-
eral arrangements for Mrs. Ina
Bradstreet Weston, president of the
Pacific Coast Womens Pres As
soeiation fer the last four years,
We're being made today. Mrs. Weston
died at her home here after a short
Illness.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-23

Las Flores was the scene of the
largest party of the week end. which
took the form Of bridge luncheon,
given by the White Shrine Social
Club. Eighty guests, including
women from all parts of the valley
were present. The tables were attrac-
lively decorated with roses. High
score in the bridge games was made
by Mrs. Rehkopf of this city.
Mrs David l. Russell of Los Ang-
cles, who is spending considerable
time here this winter, has as her
CUES; ho~ niece. Mrs. Robert CoonS
OF Berkeley. Mrs. Coons, who has
many friends in this city will be
remembered as Miss Mildred Sex
smith, who visited here number OF
times before her marriage. Mrs.
Coons is stopping at the Hotel Bar
bara Worth. and will be here until
Friday.
Mrs. Joha B. McNeece was host
css at an informal afternoon of
bridge at her Wensley ave. home
Saturday, when she entertained for
her card club. Mrs. Reed received
the first prize, Miss Regina o Malta.
the second and Mrs ]. S. Jones, the
consolation. Refreshments were ser
we'd at the conclusion of the games.
Members and guests present were
Mrs. J. B. McNeece, Mrs. L. r. Phil
ley. Miss Regina o Malta, Mrs. j.
s. Jones. Mrs. W. C. Reed, Mrs. i.
X. Mitchell, Mrs. Maurice Reid of
Tucson, Ariz.. Mrs. Ray c. Roberts,
and the hostess.
The Missionary Society of the
Prcsbvtor rian church will meet to-
morrow afternoon with Mrs. w. j..
Clements at her home on Olive ave.
The meeting is called for 2:3G
o clock.
Motoring out after church yester
day. party of friends enjoyed a
desert picnic near Mt. Signal. Those
making up the party were Mr.. and
Mrs. F. Z. King, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
G. Jones and daughter, Katherine,
Mrs. Frank W. Young and children,
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-23
Heart Disease
Fatal For Two

Two sudden deaths marked the
weekend in the valley, Coroner b
+. Lemons BEING called twice. In
each ease death was found due to
heart disease.
The first death was that of Frank
Wagner, aged SO, of Calipatria while
rillo, aged 33, of Brawley. Both
deaths occurred at the respective
homes of the deceased.
The bodies were both brought to
the Lemons undertaking parlors
where inquests were held. Arrange
ments for funeral and burial serv.
ices have not been made as yet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
The Automobile Show.

washingtonians who have been avidly
following the sensational details OF what
has been characterized as the automo-
bile price war" will have their flrst
opportunity tonight TO see and compare
the new creations of the manufacturers.
Everything is in readiness and prompt
" at seven-thirty tonight the doors
of the Auditorium will swing open
TO admit the vanguard of Washingtons
motor public. Following the opening
tonight the show will close until Mon
dav afternoon, when it reopens for the
full week.
This is the eighth consecutive year
that the Automotive Trade Associa-
ton has sponsored the big exhibition
which compares favorably with the
yearly exhibits in New York and Chi
cago. More than eighty thousand peo-
ple attended the show held here year
ago. and with renewed interest in the
automobile manifested 1t is expected
that this mark will be bettered early
next week.
New cars, new tires, new paints and
new accessories are on display, to be
conveniently viewed by the public
Glistening models. long, low and rakish'
will attract the eye OF those who de-
sire sporty lines. Comfortable and re-
splendent closed cars are there 10 APP
peal to the man who wishes for fam
iIy" car. There is an automobile Ior
every taste, every need and every
pocketbook. Visitors will be able TO
choose from one hundred and sixty
body styles representing thirty-eight
different makes, and II confused by the
dazzling array they viii find ready
statesmen to point out the salient fea-
lures.
Washington welcomes the eighth an
nual automobile show. 1t has become
an institution and is eagerly awaited
by the legion OF automobile fanciers. IL
is a credit to Washington and credit
TO the men who sponsor 1t. May ali
records for attendance and for sales be
broken this yearl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
Country Applauds Michigan
For Swift Dealing With Crime

need for a trial and witnesses and
speeches by lawyers and the other
ceremonials that cost money, cause de-
lays and clutter up courts?"
dissatisfaction" states the Roanoke
Times. lis the growing feeling that
justice moves on leaden feet. and that
while IL is slow. 1t Is not always sure
That feeling ought not TO exist. but 10
deny that 1t does is 10 shut ones eyes
TO what Is happening all the time"
The Ithaca JournalNews. however
makes the point that Justice moved
In the Michigan kidnapping and murder
case with swiftneSs that would be
impossible In this State. where capital
punishment would have made q Jury
trial necessity. Objections 10 capital
punishment" continues that paper.
ARE not founded solely or even mainly
on sentiment. Swiftness and certainty
OF punishment can be aided by the life
sentence plan"
similar argument Is made by the
Beloit Daily News. which holds that
The proof OF the failure OF capital
punishment would seem TO lie in the
fact that certain leading States that
have It. such as Illinois. suffer more
from crimes OF violence than neighbor-
Ing Commonwelaths that put their faith
in swifter and surcr Justice which ends
In lifetime OF retribution."
Until the life sentence comes 10
mean a life OF confinement and servi-
iude," as the matter is viewed by the
Chattanooga Times. the people OF this
country are not. on the whole, likely
To become blind 10 the fact that 10
impose II In lieu of capital punishment
Is TO make mockery of protecting
society against the bloodthirSty" Re-
fcrring 10 the mob spirit, the Pasadena
Star-News declares. This feeling
should not be- countenanced But the
best way 10 prevent IL Is tn make the
law itself sufficiently severe In It's PEN
alties To meet the requirements Of JUS
tice In crimes OF exceptional horror"
1t Is unfortunate" says the Kansas
CITY Times, Of the Michigan crime, las
the judge In this case was inclined Ia
believe. that the death penalty could
not be inflicted In the State for such
"A terrible crime" and the Toledo Blade
concludes: mo punishment can be-
adequate In such cases In all It's fury.
the screaming. baffled mob at Flint
could not have planned or executed a
punishment to ut The crime"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
The Insanity" Test for Jurors.

According to news reports from Los
Angeles the defense counsel in the Hick-
man case put to successive talesmen re-
spending to the call of their names for
examination for jury service the follow
ing question: do you believe that the
defendant is insane?" This may not
have been the precise form Of the query,
but it had that effect Some Of the
talesmen in their responses indicated
that they had formed conclusion on
this subject and were excused.
This is an extraordinary proceeding.
considering the fact that insanity is to
be the sole defense plea. AS to the
facts themselves there is no question.
The defendant slew little girl after
kidnapping her and has acknowledged
this deed. But for the interposition OF
the insanity plea the outcome OF the
trial would be assured-a verdict OF
guilty with the death penalty.
To ask the talesmen their opinion OF
the mental condition Of the defendant
is to PREJUDICE the case. Undoubtedly
the defense counsel will offer expert
testimony relative to the mental state
of their client for the purpose OF DEM
onstrating to the jurors that he is not
to be regarded as accountable for his
acts
1t is perfectly proper and customary
to ask talesmen whether they have
formed a positive opinion about the
guilt or innocence of person about TO
be tried. But 1t is going far to ask
them whether they have formed judg-
ment as to his sanity or insanity when
the psychological condition of the ac-
cused is an issue to be determined by
complex evidence.
This spectacle brings the insanity de-
Tense again sharply into evidence. and
the questions asked at Los Angeles will
undoubtedly intensity the prejudice
which is spreading throughout the
country against this form OF plea. The
difficulties of obtaining Jurors who are
competent TO sit in Judgment are al
ready great enough without interfering
this test as to their ability fairly to
pass upon the issues submitted to them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES f. TRACEUEL

| too busy with their uniqueness to think
much about themselves.
| N II n
Their exact opposite Is the man OF
whom 1t is said, that hes ike grca.
many other people, he's all rlgnt II
you let him have his own way all the
| time"
This statement includes three facts
/. That there are lot OF them.
2. That each one must have his own
way. 49,
3. And that he must have 1t all the
time. :.
Our Spoiled gentleman" is nothing II
not consistent. He leads and the resi-
| follow. Especially is this true III tne
! matter of opinions.
He knows what is what and Is at
no pains to conceal the fact. In an
argument he speaks in a loud, over
bearing voice with large use OF the
word undoubtedly"
Undoubtedly thing Is true, or un.
| true. Somehow the londonderry
uttered with intense eCnviction, seems
| to convince him. even II 1t conveys
gertrude to no one else in the group,
Now, no one must make the mistake
| of thinking for an instant th:t in many
cases this man Is not eminently worth
while.
Although his attitude becomes very
hard to put up with, In some cases
more often than not he is man OF
convictions. many of which are more or
less good convictions.
Often enough he is good citizen,
kind father. helpful friend. But
every one else. including the public,
the family and the friends. must walk
the chalk" If they want to retain his
friendship.
The problem, therefore, for the rest
Of us. who belong in the other exagger-
ated half of humanity, Is how to get
along with the most important person
In the world.
First We are, under duty OF kind
ness, not to show that we regard MN
humorously. Once we have punctured
his balloon of self-eSteem we have run
the danger of seeing his usefulness to
society collapse
Since he weighs more in the scale
than the remainder Of humanity put
together. We must do nothing to cause
such calamity.
1t Is incumbent upon us to let him
have his way as often as possible. II
that Is the only way in which we can
induce him to play"
He is both the playboy of the Eastern
and Western worlds. and play he shall
even If the rest OF us must get out
of his way TO let him cavort.
Not always is he he" OF course
sometimes he is she! 1t is 10 be
understood that the opening sentence
might just as well have read, Shes
like great many other people-she's
all right II you will let her have her
own way all the time"
To the credit OF women, 1t must be
confessed that there are far fewer OF
this type in their ranks than among
men. solely for the reason that women,
as a class. lack the conceit OF men.
Women probably do not have as good
a sense of humor as men, but generally
they lack the egotism which makes
them want 10 have their own way. or
course. there are exceptions.
The gentleman who insists on having
his own way shall have II, most OF the
time, but now and then 1t becomes
necessary for some one TO refuse him
the right. May it be done gracefully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
The Snow Squad.

The street cleaning department o!
the District deserves credit for the Wig
<ryag manner in which II attacked
tWzsh!ngton's first heavy SNOW OF the
yra-. When Neutrality-suspicious. a~oke
this morning they were apprehenSi"e
.est tneir motor cars would be Of no
USE, pEt the hardy ones VINO took
chance found that The snow shoYelers
cad done yeonan work and little DIN
Guilty was experienced.
To6ays performance Is particularly
gratifying IL view Of dissppointment&
suffered IN prei1ous years when heavy
snowEtorn Epelt almost e. complete
k.oppage II transportation and huge
Iess 70 business. But Washington and
rs street cleaning department have
seen the light Inc public demands
trsf.c movement regardless Of the eIe-
ulenn snc the District government has
caught ne spirit u the times.
Ey !t& H0Ek tooAy the snow -remcFing
sg1zo na& set high standard Of Ell
ciency. ana Il Is d gOOd augufy for the
34i4ge. Fof the iast year Or ~ Wash
.ngp5a azs been s!nggl&fly tree from
Leavy la9Bfs!is. bat previous " ifat
the department aAefDeG unable - cDpe
with big storms. Adequate fqllpnent
- nov 1t hand f49@eYer, and IN ll& fast
Dig t2st PERFORMED IA notable manner
~ 81 IL reaSpnab.e W expect that
from now m tt4ffe vii De 40 tis-Upa
e. usEsiIyytAt.DI. no cTs1kfd airs and
DneelE ~ a0D0nloblies sHc no raDting
sgs!nE, TIE IDca! government for llA
failure " TAKE care III ttle residents u
WssLingDJn A. new ERA las oa 8Hed
sHG W!DteT sbjirAs an0 blizzATos haye
iost their terror fOf the National Capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28

II its statement Of financial statistics
for the District OF Columbia for the
fiscal year 1927 the Census Bureau es-
Inmates a surplus of Sl,S83550 of rev.
enues over expenditures during the
year. adding that this excess OF reve-
nue. receipts IS reflected in increased
assets Of funds and in cash balances.
not shown in this summary" AS a
matter of fact, the District surplus at
the end Of the last fiscal year amount
cd TO $3.50 $50. though that sum has
been reduced by appropriations made
since then. Lest there be misunder-
standing OF the nature of this surplus,
il Is 10 be recalled that it has been ac-
cunlulated by direction of Congress,
which in the appropriation bill for the
fiscal year 1928 directed the Commits
sioners 10 lay aside a cash balance suf-
ficient TO put the District at the end
Of 1927 on a pay-as-you-go basis.
In 1922 the Commissioners estimated
that a surplus of 100000 would be
necessary 10 Go this. II was therefore
decided TO lay aside 100000 a year
for Eve years. But at the end of 1926
the surplus had grown to only ST.
9T3.l79 instead OF the S240 900 900
which II had been expected would be
accumulated. During the years be-
tween 1922 and 1926 unanticipated ap-
preparations had eaten into the sur
plus. For the fiscal year 1927. there
fore, a tax rate was set which would
bring the surplus 10 So 00o, 600. During
this year revenues so exceeded appro-
priaticns that the resulting balance at
the close OF the last fiscal year was the
amount named above. s3.760,65s.
The purpose of this uneXpended cash
balance is to carry the District over
the months before it receives its own
revenues. Congress has also made its
100000 lump sum available at the
beginning of each fiscal year. SO that
the District may count on beginning
each year with a cash fund of about
81, ZOO 900 on hand. Instead OF re-
ceiving advances from the Treasury OF
money called for in appropriation bills
and repaying these advances with Dis
trict revenues as they become available
the District now meets the demand Of
appropriation bills with money already
to its credit in the general fund OF
the Treasury.
The surplus now on hand is none
too large. For one thing. the So 900 600
balance, which in 1922 was considered
az sufficient, was based on an annual
budget OF 100000 900 or Whereabouts.
But the budget now exceeds 10000. 900,
and it is evident that 1t will grow from
year 10 gear with the needs OF the city.
The surplus must therefore be increased
proportionately. 1t is To be regarded
rot a. money available for expenditure,
out as money put aside al the direction
of Congress merely 10 allow the Dis
ir1ct 10 keep one jump ahead OF the
bill collectors and always refunded as
soon as expended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-28
Vicente Blasco Ibanez.

Vicente Blasco Ibanez is dead IN
Frame an exile from his native Spain
To the Western world he was chieny a
man of letters. a novelist Of exceptional
power. To the world in which ne hVeo
he vas mainly a political protagonist'
a vehement protestant against the RUE
Of King Alfonso. Ibanez had stormy
career when. aroused by his antagoiIsin
toward the established regime in Spain,
he turned his pen 10 the end OF arous-
ing a revolutionary spirit in that coun-
try He fed from his native land 10
escape arrest and never returned.
Ibauez failed To accomplish anything
by his yeyolt. The reign OF King Al
fonso was not shaken by his assaults.
The people Of Spain did not rally 10
him. He wasted himself on a futile
endeaYor. Perhaps he enriched his 1T
erary product by the intensity OF his
feelings on political subjects. Up 70 the
Time Of his outbreak Of political an
tagonism he had been rated only In
minor terms as a novelist. His iirst
great SUCCESS came with The Four
Horsemen OF the Apocalypse" power
ful novel Of the great war Later he
produced other works OF importance.
including Blood and Sand" story o.!
the arena. and Mare Eostrum," anoth-
er war story. Those three constitute
tne product of Ibanez that viii he long
eAt remembered.
Much Of Ibanezs popularity In this
country arose from the successful rem
citlon of The -Four H0fsemsn" az a
motion picture play. /. Was one OF the
greatest successes VI The screen and 1t
gave q young unknown actor an oppor~
unity which he grasped " The end III
himself becoming an internationally
Known peTS1nage There WAS quality
In Ibanezs work that lent itself eKcep-
llonally ~ the cinema. and doubtless
great numbers q! readers were made
TOR his stories through this means Of
exploitation.
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time arose from this floating landing
field and made off, regaining her ham
gar at Lakehurst soon after.
Considering the difficulty of bringing
dirigible Of large size to earth without
strain or injury, in normal conditions
this achievement is a notable advance
in aeronauticS. The practical utility
of this method is manifest. With a
broad-decked ship. specially constructed
for the purpose of receiving planes and
dirigibles afioat in midocean. it is pos
sible for flyers to refuel or to descend
for repairs. The cruising radius of the
air carriers may be greatly increased.
Transatlantic flying is the goal of avn
ators today. Last Summer several at
temptS were made, three Of them sue
ceSsfully. They did not, however. DEM
onstrate that the navigation of the air
over the ocean Is at the present time
dependably possible. The element OF
danger has by no means been elimi-
mated. II will never be wholly removed,
Dul IL may US SICdtlS ACSoSASt' efe'"
projects have been proposed for the
establishment of great floating landing
areas in midocean. enormous platforms
anchored to the bottom. They have
not been regarded as the true solu-
ton of the problem. The floating free
landing stage. afforded by stout ship,
With its own power. is far more likely
10 furnish the necessary resting place.
The Saratoga is the latest contribu-
ton to the equipment Of the Govern
ment in aviation service. 1t is huge
craft. with deck of sufficient area TO
accommodate a large number of planes
at rest and with sufficient space to
enable any of them to take of in safe
tv. or on return 10 land readily. Its
use now, in test. as a landing stage for
the greatest dirigible is proof OF its
possibility for the material advance
ment of transoceanic nv:ng by both
modes of aircraft.