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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-07

Between acts he tried to lind out
from Madge something about Miss
Angel. s
"She wrote the incest bread-and-but-
ter letter. She has asked me to Wis
1t her" Madge said.
Madge was going to visit her That
made Madge interesting, and he
turned his attention to her.
Another week passed. He had sent
flowers to Miss Angel and had re-
ceived creamy-tinted note from her
-cool and sweet as parfait. It wasn't
much. butt was something. Then
he. did a bold thing. He went to see
her--bnt she was not at home, and
he came away uncontrolled save for
sight of the old pillared house and
the sharp-eyed servant who had an
swered his ring.
E Now the awful desire for sympathy
so controlled him that he sought his
mother. He got out of bed, put on
his lounging robe and slippers and
went into her room in the dead of
night. There BY the faint. golden
shaded light he told her all that was
In his heart. W Il.
Mrs. Holding sat up in bed with
the extra blanket about her shout
ders. She had been awakened from
a peaceful sleep and she looked old,
frumpish with cold cream on her face
and her gray hair skewered on curl
ers.
sI'm so glad you told me this.
DEAR" she said. ''Tve known, of
course, what was going on, but l had
to wait until you were ready to give
me your confidence. Guy, you be-
lieve what I tell you, don't you? You
have never found me lying to you or
using the slightest subterfuge."
Never, mother"
"Then, my dear, painful as it is I
shall give you the truth. Miss An
gell---"
.'She's not going to be married r
Guy leaped from his chair.
.'Oh, dear, no. If she was ever GO
ing to marry she would have done
so years ago. She has had lovers
enough. Why, remember when I
was first engaged to your father meet
ing her at a party-you see I've al
ways known about her. She was al
ways pretty as picture, but since
she inherited all that money and took
that course at a beauty institute
Mother! What are you sayingf"
"I'm trying to tell you. my dear
son, that Lavenia Angel is exactly
one year and nine weeks older than
| am"
She had produced cataclysm,. but
because he had, always believed her
he managed to do so now. Wasn't she
his own mother and hadn't she al
ways told him the truth? Besides as
he looked at her, the conviction
seeped in.
Madge could have told you, but
she wouldn't" ended Mrs. Holding.
Six weeks later Madge Meredith
showed Mrs. Holding a diamond and
platinum ring.
"You don't mind,' she whispered
1Dear!'' Mrs. Holding kissed her.
'sYou know think Guy has always
liked me-except once--for little
WHILE" Madge said.
Mrs. Holding smiled joyously.
"Well. I shouldn't let that worry
me-" she replied.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-07
ENSEMBLES OF PRINT VELVET;
ENVELOPE BAGS OF WOOL YARN

IN PARIS many Of the most distinc-
lively costumed are expressing
preference for checked or plaided or
dotted yelours for the making Of the
ensemble. The costume here pictured,
which is an original French model,
evidences the good taste which such q
choice bespeaks.
This stunning outfit is developed in
shades Of brown. for browns in indie
scribably beautiful tones are making
a fascinating showing In the fashions
Of today There are, however, other
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-07
Shorter Short Story
Makes Many Knots.

YES, this little boat makes 20 knots
an hourl' said the motor-boat owner,
as they plowed through the waves.
go onl" gasped his pretty COM
panion. "What lot of rope you
must usei But tell me-who unties
them all?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-07
Bull :. the Woods.

"Here, what's the big idea -chuckin'
the bricks down as fast as / bring
'em up?'
Its all right-the boss keeps
passin' underneath"
"oh, yes, accidents will happen,
won't they ?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-07
Will Cold Worry
You This Winter?

Some men throw-off a cold within
few hours of contracting it. Anyone
can do it with the aid of a simple COM
pound which comes in tablet form, and
is no trouble to take or to always
have about you. Don't ''dope" your
self when you catch cold; use Pape's
Cold Compound. Men and women
everywhere rely on this amazing little
tablet.-Adv. -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-07
Practical Proposition

Suitor-When 1 am away from
Aileen plumb the uttermost depths
of despair.
Her Father--Huh! Get more
practical and profitable job of plumb
ing and I'll LET you have her.-Boston
Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-07
what McCrab Wanted.

McGrab was interviewing his in
tended father-in-law.
sI've come to ask you for your
daughters hand" he said
"All right" said the old gentleman;
''that's fixed, then"
"Do her diamond rings go with it?'
asked McGrab, anxiously.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-07
la Knew.

spa, what is a. yes-man?" asked
Clarence.
'Tt's a husband, son. whose snappy
comeback to his wife's orders is Yes
man," replied his dad
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-07
Ancient History Revised.

First Patron Tin barber shop)-If
Deliiah Of Samson and Delilah fame
were to come back she'd make a for
tune these days, wouldn't she? &
Second Patron-In what respect.
First Patron-Wasn't she the first
lady barber?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-07
Wasted Sentiment.

II cannot sing the old songs"
He walled. The loss is small.
He tries the new-and this pr yes
true
He cannot sing at all.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-07

No man is a good fiancier unless
he likes, that sort of thing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-07

A farmer can always boast that he
never asked anyone for a job.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-07
Distinguished Disturbance.

How often history will proclaim
Some one to peace averse,
Who. when affairs are bad, finds fame
BY making matters worse!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-07

Bo (introducing)-This young lady
has just been elected to the lower
house of congress.
Zo-Ah, Miss representative, / see.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01
Smart's s Death
Termed Suicide

A coronor's inquest was conduct
ed late yesterday afternoon at Z.
+. Lemons undertaking parlors into
the death Of Ben Smart, 60. who
was found hanged Thursday night in
the Mcloland district. Smart was
Il farm hand and worked far w. \.
Swerdfcgcr.
The jury returned a verdict of
suicide after the events leading up
to Smart S death were related By
Swerdfeger, Smart S employer fol
five years.
Swcrdfcgcr explained that Smart
had been i'll and that he had re-
Gently lost a considerable sum Of
money in one Of the border towns
However. no definite reason was
brought out for the mans taking
his own life, as he apparently was
not dcspondcnt.
Smart was last seen on TUESDAY
and was not found until Thanksgiv
ing night, when a party of McXi'
can laborers going to their homes
from work saw his body hanging
from Il tree.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01
KiWanians Hear
Talk By Editor

Newspapers ana their production
were discussed at yesterdays lunch
con meeting Of he Kiwa'..s club
mt the Ilotcl -. hara Worth by
Jimmy Greene, editor Of the Impe-
rial Valley Press.
information, whica the general
public rarely receives concerning
the preparation Of a newspaper for
its readers, WAS brought out in the
address.
The editor was introduced by v.
c. Costello, publisher Of the Press,
who acted rs chairman Of the day.
Robert Whitclaw, president Of the
club, presided at the meeting.
Bclbcrt Finley, tenor, sang two
numbers. lie was accompanied by
Prof. Elmer \, Todd at the piano.
4 report Of the recent district con-
vcntion Of the organization at
Sacramento WAS given by Oliver
Lingo
Guests Of tho club we're Joe Work
Of Evanston, H., Charles Claussen,
Ray West, K. p. Haas, W. l.. Dun
can, L. b. Morris, y. B. Mckay, +.
J.. Manning and /. L. Kaford, who
became a member of the organiza
tion at thc luncheon yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01
SUNDAYS BILL
AT WEST COAST
SURE TO PLEASE

Two clever youths who have
doubled in the movies for Harold
Lloyd and Snub Pollard, and who
give comedy imitation Of them
head the vaudeville bill at the West
Coast Imperial Theatre tomorrow
Berg and Engiish are the names OF
the youths who will present a unique
acrobatic comedy act.
Scymorc aud Corncob, in a ruraI
muslcal ,kit, play some clever music
and are asserted to be real rubC
comedians.
Knox and F,bcll are two pretty
women with captivating assert
ment Of songs which are certain tC
please, according to Manager Norris
incidentally thes show some capt.
waiting gowns.
Two co!orod performers, Sims an,
Royce, win furnish an act callcC
. Way Down South,' in which they
will render Il collection Of old tim,
and modern southern songs.
The film feature for tomorrow :,
performance is Manhattan Cock
! tail starring Nancy Carol anC
Richard Arlen, the latter Of
Wings fame. It is a fast NOV
ing comcdy-drama Of back-stagt
life, ard affords the two young
stars an excellent opportunity t.
gain new friends by their cicvc
acting. There are also a few thrills
in it, and naturally a romano
weavcs its way through thrills
comedy and drama. 1t concerns thc
old story Ct two men and a girl
One Of the men is rich and the Other
is not, but the rest Of the story is
not to be told here.
Tonight Tim Mccoy, the Western
star, will be seen in "Thc Law OF
the Range Any picture featuring
Mccoy is certain to be full Of in
tcrcst and action. He is a recog
nizcd leader in westerns, and "Th'
Law Of the Range is declared t.
be better than any of his previou.
hits.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01
Irrigation Men
Meet At Merced

The executive committee of the
Irrigation Districts association of
California has called n meeting of
all district representatives 10 be
held at the Hotel Tioga in MERGED
on Saturday, December Is, accord
ing to an announcement received
here today from w. d. Wagner,
secretary.
The draft of the proposed bill,
creating by legislative enactment
the Irrigation District associations
and defining its duties and powers,
win be up for discussion at that
time.
At the recent meeting of the as
sociation here the proposal was ap-
proved and, according to Wagner,
the executive committee wants the
advice of every district in the fur
cher preparation of the bill and has
asked that all be represented
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01
HOLTNlLLE
(Prcss STAFF Corrcspondent)


HOLTNILLE, Dee. 1.-The rcgu-
lar meeting of the Eastsidc Sunset
Farm Bureau was held on the even
ing of November 27. The annual
election, which was held at this
time, resulted in Porter \. Ferguson,
chairman; {. +. Kamm, alternate
:. T.. Robinson, s"crctary-trcasurcr
J. r. Snyder acted as chairman for
the evening. Talks Were the diver
sion of the evening. Those speaking
were: W. G. Carey, county auditor,
'TaXcs. - and Frank BeyschIag, as
sistant county farm advisor, Rec.
lamation of Alkali Land.
The home Of II. G. Gates on Maple
avenue was completely destroyed by
fire Wednesday afternoon. The
house WAS occupied by II. c. Grogan.
Mrs. NJ. e. blanchard Of ChuIa
Vista is in IIoltvilIc 10 spend the
holidays with friends.
The Masons gave a dance Wcdncs
day evening at the Masonic hall Of
this city. \ large crowd attended.
Mrs. Hugh Folcndorc and small
daughter motorcd to Los Angeles tc
spend the Thanksgiving holidays.
Mrs J. T. Little and Miss Erncs-
tine Edwards are home from San
Diego state College for the holidays.
They were accompanied by Miss
Dorothy Spear Of San Diego.
The regular meeting of the Liter
=, 'lt,l, cf
Holtville met Tuesday evening at
tLc home Of Mrs. G. l.. Shaw. Mrs
Ross HickcoX presented the evening
subject.
MIR. Walton. instructor in the
grammar school Of Ioltvillc, was
called to Long Beach the latter part
of this week. to his mother who was
seriously injured in car accident.
Mrs. ". H. Meyers is substituting
for him.
Miss Margcry Allen is visiting in
Los Angeles over the Thanksgiving
holidays.
The Holtrillc Junior Chamber of
Commerce held their regular meet
inc Thursday morning. \ great deal
Of business was taken care OF among
which were plans for tho booths for
the carnival Saturday.
Carl Brown went to Los Angeles
Thursday to attend the football
game.
N. Y. Oakley of San Diego and
Dr.. Smith Of La Mesa are the guests
Of Frank TaVlor, merchant Of tins
citv. during the holidays.
The friends of Bernard Allen VIII
be surprised TO hear Of his marriage
10 Miss .Aurorc Caron of Los An
oclcs. which took place November
24. Mr. Allen is we'll known in this
city, having attended and graduated
from the local high school.
Eddie Lyons who is attending |.
G. l.. \. arrived Monday afternoon
to spend the holidays with his par
cnts, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Lyons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Flores were the
dinner guests of Mr., and Mrs. NJ. +
Flores Fhursdav.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01
NEW YORK PAPER
NAMES ANOTHER
ALL-AMERICAN

NEW YORK, Dee. 1.-Out of =
list Of 278 selected players from all
parts Of the country the New York
sun today named its All-Amcrican
eleven, q team of altcrnatcs and a
list Of Is players to whom honorable
mention was given.
As is the custom Of the paper,
watches are awarded to the members
Of the first team, silver medals to
the altcrnates and this year the
honorable mention men received
bronze mcdajS.
The first two teams:
First team: ITaycraft, Minncso-
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

ia le; Pommercning, Michigan, Ii;
Ganders, So. Methodist, lg; pund.
Georgia Tech e; Post, Stanford, rg;
Hibbs, So. California, rt; nonehcss,
Pittsburgh, re; HarBster, Carnegie
Tech, q; Strong, \. Y. T., Ia; eagle,
Army, rh; Carroll, Univ. Of Wash.
fb.
Second team: Phillips, California,
le; Dressed, Washington State, 1t;
McMullen, Nebraska, lg; Howe,
Princeton, @; Westra, Iowa, rg; Mil
Ter, Notrc Dame, rt; Barna, Hobart,
re-; Maple, Oregon state, q; Weston
Boston, III; Mizell. Georgia Tech, rl;
Scull, Pennsylvania, fb.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01
MANY MATTERS
DISCUSSED AT
CHAMBER MEET
Continued From Page y

Of handling the work and furnishing
electric power to the entire I'm
per.al Valley.
Endorsed by Officials
Dowd much impressed lis hearers
with his description Of the care tn"
district has taken in working out
this power plan and the fact that
the state Bond Commission, consist
inc OF the state engineer, the attor-
ney general and the supervisor Of
banks, after l. months of careful
investigation and after hearing the
arguments aud considering the
briefs of the opponents, including
the arguments OF the local power
company, gave its unanimous ap-
pIoyal to the plan and pronounced
if, not only economical and tcasibl"
but desirable.
The next Weeting Of the Associot-
cd Chambers was postponed until
january (, mt which time the Draw
ley Chamber of Commerce Will act
aa hosts ~ the Planters hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

its ease of handling, its luxury and per-
sonality-the Nash 400"
You can select it now from our complete
Christmas display of new 400" models
a brilliant and colorful showing of all that
is newest and finest in modern motoring
Then, we'll deliver it at the exact moment
you want it to arrive-Christmas Eve or
Christmas Morning. For The day Of The year
---tbe car of The year-tbe new Nasb 400"
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01
RADIO PROGRAM
BY FIREST0NE
MONDAY NIGHT

The inaugural program Of the
FireStone Tire and HHhbcr Co. has
been definitely set for Monday
cv2ning-Dc2cmbcr ,, says J. II.
Edgar, Of Edgar Bros. The broad
east viii be over Il leading United
States stations, associated with the
National Broadcasting Co., with
short wave transmittal linging up
every country in the world.
This will be the greatest event in
industrial radio history because Of
the fact that it Will be Worldwide
End because of the number and
raH!; Of the artists taking part in
the program.
Franklyn Bauer, famous tenor,
who heads the program, will BE-
heard ON the air exclusively as
"The Voice Of I'iresgolc. - Bauer
is wcll-hnown rs a former principal
Of the Zicgfcld Fo!lies and a Victor
record artist.
Mss Vaughn De Lcath, noted
contral,o is widely known as the
Original Radio Girl. Her unusual
voice has earned her an intcrnation-
al reputation.
Supporting thcsa solists will be
the finest radio orchestra-a55
picces-ever assembled.
Farther variety is given the pro
gram ~ Il wonderful octc5tc m4de
up by combining two great quar-
tcttcS.
Every member of the family
should "stand by" for the opening
fhestone program on Monday Aig3t,
December 3.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01
THE WEATHER

SOUTHERN CAIIFGnsNN;,i...-Fair
tonight and Sunday; local frosts in
the interior tonight; gentle variable
winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

Frank Ritchic, Rocky Ford Colo.
grew 1000 pounds of white navy
beans to the acre on nine acres.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

In order to get money TO attend
Il farm bureau camp young girl
at WaShoc Valley, Nevada, dug and
sold angle worms for ) cents a
dozen
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

w. L. Warren, Sparks, Nevada,
bccman, has this season sent car
loads of honey to both England and
Scotland.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

a 100000 camp for the Arizona
National Guard will be built at Fort
IlUacachua.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01
For The Day of The Year- the Car of the Near

TOOK at your calendar. Look at the
Id crowds thronging the streets. Holly
everywhere-and fir trees from the North
ern woods. The day of the year is almost
here.
Itshigh time to be selecting gift TO fill the
hearts of those you love with happiness.
Buy them the Car that everyone today
praises for its style and beauty, for its
thrilling new Twin Ignition performance,
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

The first certified grain crop, OF
White Victory oats, was grown this
wear in White Pine County. Nevada.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

Oregon Coffee Shop. Open all
night. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

bADhC u lUJC uluilGT pl.uU. hQE
Oregon Coffee Shop. Open all
night. adv
DR.. A. B. Hanson, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist. adv
Rail Officials Here }. w. Dunn
general passenger and ticket agent
for the Kansas city Terminal Rail.
way company, arrived in Brawlcy
yesterday with p. j. Watson, super.
intcndcnt of the company, for a
vacation. While here the official,
viii visit the Imperial Irrigation
district headings on the Colorado
river.
DR.. Harry Hooper, Dentist. Rub
Der and Ilecolite Plates a Specially.
Gl7 Main St, FL Centre. adv
We Loan 20 B&4ld, puy Or rerip.
ence. Tyler Insurance agency. adv
Regular Meeting of American
Conservation Club, Monday, Dee.
., $50 =. III. adv
Interlocutory Divorce Decree
Superior Judge V. n. Thompson yes.
/'tcrday granted IN intcrlocutory de.
cree Of divorce to Virgil l.. Alcxan.
Ndcr, who charged that hia vie,
Lorcnc +. Alexander, wilfully Dc.
serted him.
Fire wood-22O South Eighth St
Phone 1897. adv
Notice to Elks-Thc annual
mcmoria! service will be held at the
lodge room next Sunday afternoon
at 1870 =. m. All members are urged
to be present. Visiting member of
other lodges are especially invited
to be present and alsot the general
public. Clyde Y. Hill, Exalted Rul-
or. adv
Arrest Mctorist on Drunk Charge.
j. g. Valdez of Brawley was ar
rested on CalcXico highway last
might by County Traffic Officer
Bill Tackc't on a charge Of driv-
ing an automobile while intoxicated.
lie was cited to appear before Judge
Lorcnl at CalcXico on December /.
Presbyterian Guild apron and
candy sale, Mariposa Dress Shop,
Dee. /, all day. adv
Waterman Piano School. Short
Course Popular Music. ASK at the
Music Storc,' or Phone 367J. adv
Buttered Pop corn or best quality
freshl and warm at all times. A 25c
carton is plenty for your family OF
your rarty. Also we take special or
ders for parties. At Paul's lemon
alc Stand, Pickwick Stages Depot.
adv
Eight Months old Police dog for
sale, or will trade for chickens,
turkeys, or what have you. Kuhn, !
~ miles West Main. adv !
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

A now tungsten "cloan-up plant
will be built near Globe, Arizona.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

Natural Permanent Waves $40.
Parisienne Beauty Shoppe. Tel.
783. t t tt
Wrong License Plates }. NJ
Harris, 42, a PaIo Verde business
man, was arrested last night on a
charge Of using license plates ON
his automobile which were not
registered to his machine.
Beginning Saturday we commence
our removal sale. Sport Dresses ana
Ensembles. Afternoon Frocks and
Evening Gowns, Hats. Everything to
go ut prices Dclow cost. Our new
location in the old Bank of Italy
Bldg. will be ready for us by De
ccmbcr 18th, when we viii have
complete new stock of the latest and
most beautiful in apparel for the
ladies of FL Centre and Imperial
Valley. katherine Sullivan $ Ex-
elusive Shop for Women, 133 No.
Sixth st. 30t1
Poultryme4l 8 Mceting-Membcrs
Of the Poultry Breeders aud Hatch
cries association will hold their
election at 10 O'Clock Monday morn
ing at the FL Centre Hatchery. Busi-
ness Of the association will be trans
acted, making it very important for
those interested to Lc there.
If That Good Cow docsn t breed.
don't sell her. Sec McNay, 450
Main st. Phone 266. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

DR.. A. B. Hanson, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

Barbara Worth Hotel Club Break.
fast, 25c up; merchants lunch Coo;
table d. hote dinner $1.00. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

DR.. Harry Hooper, Dentist. Rub
Der and llecolite Plates a Specially.
Gl7 Main St, FL Centro. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

Natural Permanent Waves $40.
Parisienne Beauty Shoppe. Tel.
783. t t tt
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

Eight Months old Police dog for
sale, or will trade for chickens,
turkeys, or what have you. Kuhn,
IL miles West Main. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

Interlocutory Divorce Decree
Superior Judge V. n. Thompson yes
/'tcrday granted IN intcrloeutory de.
cree Of divorce to Virgil l.. Alcxan.
Ndrr, who charged that hi7 vie,
Lorcnc L. Alexander, wilfully Dc.
serted him.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01
we Loan 30 Bead, buy Or rerin.
ence. Tyler Insurance agency. adv

Regular Meeting of American
Conservation Club, Monday, Dee.
;, $50 p. III. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

Waterman Piano School. Short
Course Popular Music. Ask at the
Music Store" or Phone 367J. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

Buttered Pop corr or best quality
fresh and warm at all times. A 25t
carton is plenty for your family or
your PARTY. Also we take special or
ders for parties. At Paul. lemon
ale Stand, pickwick Stages Depot.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

Presbyterian Guild apron and
candy sale, Mariposa Dress Shop,
Dee. /, all day. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-01

Fire Wood-22O South Eighth st.
Phone 1897. adv
Evening star., 1928-03-22

he had seen reports of 1t published,
Gov. Ritchie added:
The commissions duty, under the
law, is to do what they think IS right
in order to keep racing on a clean and
high plane in Maryland. So far they
have succeeded in doing this. I as
sumo this is their object now, and l
shall leave the matter TO their judg-
ment."
Commenting on the $4,000 shortage
in State road funds Gov. Ritchie
stated that for the moment IL is in
the hands of the States attorney,
where il belongs and what
ever action may be necessary for me to
take will be taken as soon as the
proper time has come for It,"
The governor concluded with the
charge that TAFT had written the COM
munication for partisan political ef-
feet" and announced that he would
not make formal reply to it.