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Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
MR. FANNELLI rs INTERVIEWED

Whatever else may be said about Mr..
Rocco Fannelli. aide 70 "Scarface Al' Ca
pone. ef Chicago and Miami. one cannot
accuse Mr.. Fannei Of telling untruths.
Gunm4u, gag-stey beer raeketeer-
Mr. Fannelli nav be al OF these but he
news straight 20 - ruth when he is in
feFFlewed fat publication as happened
yesterday iH London. where MIR. Fannell
Is at present enjoy ng pleasure trip as
result OF hard and industrious and sup
posed to be illegal work in Chicago.
Consider Air. Fannelli's statements:
so long as our folks have got thirst,
We are the boys 70 quench it." Nothing
but the truth there and he might have
added "and now.
Told that The Chicago crime commits
sion had placed his name on the list of
public enemies. Mr.. Fannelli is quoted,
That's all bunco. We are able TO take
care of ourselves, and what we say goes
in Chicago" Again a perfect gem of
truth.
the cleanest way out of them (little
tiffs caused among beer oarOns by COM
petit.on) is with a gun. He don't carry
them for ornaments in Chicago" Chica-
go has been demonstrating the truth of
this statement for 10 these many years.
The Chicago crime commission will be
unheard of in another month, Mr.. Fan
nelli told the London reporters. The
almighty dollar will beat any new broom
in Chicago is the way Mr.. Fannelli dis
misses the peoples attempt at reform.
And he might have added New York,
Philadelphia, Los Angeles and any city
of which he knows, to Chicago.
Mr. Fannelli's last bit of truth is a fine
slap in the eye for us, though Mr.. Fan
nelh did not intend it as such. He admit
ted his visit to England is for pleasure
only-.'It is peaceful here
1t certainly is peaceful there. Peace
ful because England enforces her laws
and thinks great deal before passing
any that cannot be enforced. Once on the
statutes a law really means what it says
and Mir. Fanneli and his ilk would not
last long in the tight little isle" Over
here it is something else again.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD r. CARkIs
Newspaper Syndieats
Copyright. 1929. ~ Mec urs
uNcLn wIooILY.s -

Mr Tu4ts tsi.i. -, r.. gent. .rms
lived arfae. tHe ursoE from In.'.
Nig- irliar stumn bIngaiar
and th. .E Has very wide rssH
tle l'me ~ NJ. ianecars. A. lea=t
tnelc Nier'y ta.1ght so. A. one
1ime jft'o IS 4L v used 20 hop e
mile mp tls brook 10 "a place whera
j. vas naHw enough for him g.
iemp across. fc' be did not wan
10 Jump ~ aud aet wet. not beia
e good swimmer. Then he would hop
2 mile down the brook on the ofhef
side until be came 4. Mr.. Tw. ~
tails house.
This going up and down the lTook
took Uncle Wiggly such lou
time, whenever le wanted 90 visit
his friend. that one day D. mad
himself birch bark canoe in which
h, padded and crossed the water. 1
told you about that iu the story last
night if you VIII kindly remember.
4" Well, ] certainly am glad you
have a boat" gruntod Mr.. Twisfv
tail as Uncle Wiggily crossed one
DAY and hoped down to thc ~
animals pig pen house "You can
come more often now, can I YOU ,''
"Oh, yes Uncle Wiggily an.
swered. "It doesn't take me ans
time at all to cross the brook IN nv
boat. Bar il used 10 take long
time 10 hop up and down the stream
to the shallow place where could
jump"
Whenever vou raddle over 3,
see me-" grunted the pig gentl,
man, "whY douh rog give .boet
aS won land on nv shore in YOU
beat. ana thcu 7 ri'l COME ao~u 4.
meet yous ! won t have TO wait 70
Won TO come all the way 10 my pen
Give q shout and I'm know yo
have landedi'
81 SHALL" promised Uncle VIC
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

when b. g1t tH fhe Isn. Tnfi.
Wiggilv saw SIR Tamtynt sitting
cut in front smoking his f.fe tam
and peaceful ike.
Hello. Wicgr % 81
Twistvtaii. "Why d.aat g.t.
a shout =. could enr aaf aret
,.u suJ pot wall alone a t.H aF
.r here from the hfaas'
"f dad shemf tire f hf
guess 500 didn't beer mr
TU.af Wireily. "M fit tia
@ eraust
Watf .w rfrg
H" rruuted the pg f tHaa
I '-r old ard "a sl if aae'.af w
Use mc to iearu that Z nt h
deaf. But ! tell SOC what ~ aa Wig
gy Next time You fame etef H
your boat give a whistle. 1 tatnt q
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

could I0ar tsuo, siFili wai,'It
h.ut. GI.a whistle
'f will said Uncle "lgs.ly.
1850 r,zt tne YOU hear a whistle
f.l .tart walking toward the brook
aal wen meet"
N.r. e. 40 rrunted Cue jolly,
tat r.g. Ibn De- and Uncle Wigsll. +
Walked through the woods and had
fc.y adventures that III tcl you
about som, other time.
..New dome forget 20 whist .
lel you paddle over tomorrow,
.Ied Mr. Tu-.ytail as the rabbit
..r. t.,k LYa. in his boat across
brook lLli afternoon.
.I.I whistle" said Uncle Mig
F.. .s u.st day when ha pad
...e. ln bis canoe Uncle Mig
aHf,d "a Mr. Tw.s'ytaA
ia gave three loud whistles
tf lfs Ii... BHt. though BE- waited
tHr uo zig gentleman came
tI - make ue a whistla f-om
.. that Wil he louder
-If Ir,le 81 gEiiy. H. found 2
tfse growing near 'ar brook,
F|I.m uett- tin best whistles, tui
t-ls r.sI- aIf th. stick easily
fI. .f A. Ht1 intake whistle
us n4 iae mar4 lightly ~
-.pfIr twist 70 OF, thcn
t.f fHe air 90 o. iu and
"a hI." and There
ft
Ta,t." T4.ir Nls
r IrI'F fu Dis willow
h waited aH thr hau;
f hr rst hls rsrnr. "Ia4t.
|
tH .Er thsrs eas @ loud
h. ali Fae
beard yal .Hai
g4ss 1 'm
nNt haIf. tW
Me Twist t.I
ie Lat beard Tn
fn sad tl.n tt.
rsi aWat u tA.
f r fm. hr
#.afhef adtsafar,
r.. I'a 300 t.l
Eft Ita 70
M kiHtF lreH
tmr fat end Hiaa ra
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
Horton Addresses
El CentrO Lions

Clarence Smith was chairman of
the dav 1T the Lions club meeting
Yesterday at the Barbara Worth ho-
tcl, introducing Harry Horton who
showed a series Of films taken by
tm on . trip 9oQ miles down the
peninsula Of Baia California.
Interesting views Of the missions,
the quaint towns, camps, game, the
ocean front, made fascinating enter
taiument for the club members, who
had previously enjoyed lecture by
Horton on tAat trip.
Miss llo Seis accompanied tb'
oiub in q group of songs VISITING
Lions present were George Blj!eF
} El Gn'ctt, both of the Cali
t.tlio rl3h.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

.'.r -a the next time he padded
rs t.a w8e brnak a DIS bark
ST. Laug,afs Eve loud
Shoes as De- landed ea Nr Ir.ir-
'.f- shore.
ia .uglt t1 hear th.t aa1 come
-. meet re.ft though. f.e .hif
...t.sasr as Dr. Ht i.H no a
I..t s.arr ta wait f.- f ~ t4
So thsre Eut. fhaH I fted
.nf vf.I NJ Tws rfr' tt aat
mos Tr..r WIrgliy s...t.i .ca.n
.fi vt.l. Hrt ir eH If Dor
t.. tt.-I tr Ta.le M.r- called
.Hl H.t 49, Tnista. aa H.f
aU. fr4f.H
i.H h.a H ha sus Mr
He.r. f. hor toward fh.
.rH .. U-tt f- l..
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
Looking Backward
Imperial Valley for this Date
What The Press Files Tel Of
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO

Matt =. Moore has been in Ir-
perial for a few days, L. npw being
IN tine state police service.
The first h.ga school year in Inn
perial county was That ot 1306--.
when there Wero two teachers, and
an average attendance Of - THAT
was only four years. NOW there are
twenty-five teachers IN the high
schools in the VALLEY. with an aver
age attendance of more than 200.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
JUNIORS NAME
SMITH DELEGATE
TO CONVENTION

With the definite instructions
that he use All possible influence -
secure the neAt state convention Of
the California Junior chambers o.
commerce Tor FL Centre. Al g..
Smith was designated as local dels.
gate 10 attend the state convention
Of the Jaycees to be held in san
Francisco. May ;. Smith stated Ire
would do his best TO secure the next
general meeting of the organization
for this city.
A discussion of the contemplated
outboard motor club on Salton Sea
resulted in q determination to visit
! the site Of the proposed club posi-
blv this coming week end by a
group of interested juniors and 9th
er details of the club viii be worked
out at the same time.
The question Of some proper in
sigma TOR the Jaycees to lie placed
on automobiles or in places of bus
| mess where members are employed
was also considered but no definite
faction taken on The matter.
Organization Of the proposed ad
club viii probably be effected to-
morrow night at special meeting
~ interested persons TO be held
a 'ho offices OF the chamber OF
commerce, at O'Clock. Several
speakers VIII be present to outline
lie meaning and operations of such
IN cd club and it is hoped that all
who in amy way feel the necessity
Of such a club for III Centric, viii
be- present at this meeting.
"Pete" Peterson, a recent newly
wed, received the congratulations Of
his fellow members and in return
u1escd around The smokes.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Apr.l so. 1915

Imperial county California, is re
markab.e for many things. It has
probably made more progress within
tie last 10 years taan any other
part of the world.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

1t would indeed he q lonesome
place were there no Ten Thousand
club women in FL Centre. The alb
s"uco Of city shoppers yesterday af-
tcynoan due to the picnic at thc
h'l tauch gave a rather deserted
aspect the business district.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
TEN YEARS EGO
April so. 1920

Everyone in FL Centre viii be-
tagged tomorrow by the Elks ladies
who have in charge the tag sale
for the benefit Of he Imperial Ceun
v CbiIdrcns home in san Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

could see into the locker room, where the
petty thief seemed to be doing his work.
She waited and watched and watched and
waited, and all she got for her efforts
WaS-sunburn.
Next to contribute bit of novelty was
the police officer, who testified he too
had taken his perch on the roof and a.
chieved more success than the young
lady. He swore he watched through q
peep-hole and saw the accused take
money from purse and place it is his
pocket.
The acme of novelty, however, was pro-
duced III the defense offered by the accus-
ed. A grown man, he admitted having 60
cents in his possession when arrested.
He had had % cents of his own and his
mother gave him SO cents on his way to
school. A package of cigarettes dimln-
ished his wealth by IS cents-hence the
large amount found on his person.
And as for taking the purse-his de-
Tense was really gem. He had been
cutting paper (dolls?) in the room where
the students left their coats and hats,
and knocked off a purse during the course
of his work He testified he had picked
up the purse, which had opened when it
fell, and after locking it. placed it back
on the table,
But. the officer swore he had seen the
tulprit move his hand from the purse to
his pocket That officer did not know
Just what he was up against. The accus-
ed explained such an action by stating he
had gone to school forgetting to wear a
belt and that at various times his trous-
ers had started to follow the impulse of
the law of gravity. 1t became necessary
occasionally to Jerk them back TO sea
level. and apparently It was such an ac-
ton that the officer had seen and misin-
terpreted.
The court dismissed the case. The
court would have been guilty of an Of
fense against art if he had refused to ac-
cept such an artistic tclense as that.
Had such q sllit as this been produced
on the yaudevill stage, critics would have
laughed at it as an excellent burlesque on
court procedure. 1t would be difficult to
convince any member of an audience that
it could actually happen. But it did-in
the twentieth century and in what is sup
posed to be an enlightened community.
%
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
Eirht hnnarel n.tr:chcs. sever

TlWNT UUndT0I U'-T-0'Vs, SUErTIl
carloads Of them are due to reach
Hrawley today from Phoenix. They
are consigned to tho ostrich farm
owned by the British-Americau Mer-
ceptile company farm, five miles
.Gut.~est Of BgaWlev.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
Optometrist-Dr. Sem Bacon

Ouality Eye Service Scientifically equipped treat
all muscular cases and ossed evas. Nearsighted
Myopcl eyes and chdrens ewes piven srecal atten-
ton. Glasses fitted. Lenses duplicated 581 MAR
st. Phone 22a. "
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

a1 the flower bed n the buck yard,
j'u tell yor about Uncle Wiggily S
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

Cleveland is slipping downward in its
standing among the nations larger cities.
Must be following the example set by its
team in the American League.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

Photographing that eclipse was cinch
compared to trying to snap the baby in
desired position
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

With Bob Shuler hopping into it, the
Julian muddie is almost perfect. All it
needs now for perfection is another well
known evangelist.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

Mr.. Gandhi is certainly polite in in
forming the British authorities that he
will notify them when he plans his salt
raid so they can shoot him if they wish
An enemy of the life insurance compan-
les is Mr.. Gandhi.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
Acetylene Welding 4 Machine Work

Cylinder Grinding, Boring or Honng. Piston GrnT
ing. Fly Wheel Ring Gears Installed. Tractor Wora
Pump and Gas Engine Overhauling General Electric
Motors Agent. Fan and Vacuum Cleaner Repairing
Battery Repairs and Charging Bicycle Repairing
Lawn Movers Sharpened, Etc Wilson Machine Shop
Phone 40 1922 Main Street h
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
". I. Store --- N0n-Poard Insurance

state Insurance Commissioner requirements tE
same a9 for Board combanios The prices to you ate
remarkably lower. Lot ne show Won this real saving
Phone w 7. Stone 24S or 397-Offce 92l Lrain Alss
collection service
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

If Justice were not blind, there would
be little swapping Of positions at Col
umbus penitentiary
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30

Reports from New York state that
Messrs. Stimson ct al wore morning suits
upon arrival in that city. Morning,
not mourning.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-04-30
Electrical Contractor-W. H. Hannann

-nstallations Of power and light. Affiliated with
California Electrical Board and carry out all work
according to "Red-Sea" specifications. Plans and
Inmates furnished Office at Schmitt Radio Store,
1925 Main. Phone 94S
The Washington times., 1930-02-06
WOMEN TO PLAY CARDS

A card party for the benfit of
the WomGl.'s Benefit Association
will be held Saturday night at
$50 O'Clock at 1850 Massachu-
sets Ave. N. w.
The Washington times., 1930-02-06
Robsior Consults Capper on Corruption Probe Here
SENATE GROUP
To CONFER ON
MERCER

Half q dozen important District
problems are expected to be taken
up when the Senate District Com
mittee convenes Tuesday at 8
p. m.
Primarily called to consider
legislation to merge the street
railway companies, the meeting
Is expected to develop q general
discussion OF Capital needs.
Measures to be considered in
clude the Cramton bill authoriz-
ing an appropriation Of $23, ,O00.-
900 for parks and Fairgrounds in
the around the city; the Howell
bill to set UP. O local prohibition
enforcement code; the Jones bill
removing the three-year residence
requirement for commissions; the
bill increasing salaries Of police
men and firemen, and the Blaine
bill dealing with financing. in
vesting and real estate trans
actions.
It is expected the committee
will devote most Of the meeting
to an attempt to iron out the
differences existing between the
traction companies and the Public
Utilities Commission over merger
terms.
The Washington times., 1930-02-06

after midnight when he was &C.
coSted by large negro dressed
in khaki overalls.
How much money have you
got?" the negro demanded
threateningly.
"Chinn, come here" Chinn
heard his master answer in a low
voice.
The negro ran.
"Get i'm"
Saved Carter'S Roll
Chinn didn't wait to hear more.
He flew. He couldn't bring back
the man, but he did the next
best thing, according to his Ca
nine reasoning. He brought a
good-sized piece of kahki from the
seat of the fugitive's pants.
He had saved his master $3.50
and possible personal injury, and
Carter was satisfied. So was
Chinn.
Two weeks later, standing in
his customary place on the run
ming board of Carter'S parked
car, some men came along who
amused themselves by teasing the
ordinarily good-natured Chinn.
They happened to be wearing
kahki and he retaliated in the
only way he knew.
The incident was reported to
the police and it was recorded in
the book of words that Chinn
had used up his one bite ac-
corded to every dog, the highest
and the lowest alike.
Last November again guarding
the car parked at the curb he
saw three mechanics wearing
khaki overalls. Perhaps he didn't
wait to inquire further. Anyway
he was taken to the pound and
his master was hailed into court
where yesterday he lost his fight
to save his courageous friend
from the penalty that dogs who
bite people must pay.
Cyril S. Lawrence pleaded we'll
in Chinn's defense, but the weight
Of evidence was too great. Kindly
Judge Schuldt on the bench did
not like to say the word that
would cut short Chinn's career.
But it is law and the last word
is said.
The Washington times., 1930-02-06
HOOVER DOESN'T OPPOSE LIBERAL RETIREMENT
PLAN
To ESTABLISH .
BASE Of $3.50

A new liberalized retirement
system for Federal employees was
presented to President Hoover to-
day by Representative Lehlbach,
chairman Of the House Civil Ser.
vice Committee.
President Hoover "offered no
objection" to the proposed new
legislation, according to Repre-
sentative Lehlbach. His plan
establishes q minimum annunity
OF $3.50 covering all employees,
including charwomen.
The legislation will cost the
Federal Government $4,000, 900
more than the current Dale-Lehl-
bach measure, it is said. No
maximum annuity is set, but the
bill Is described by Representative
Lehlbach in this way:
My purpose was to see whether
the President would have any OBJ
lection to offer If we proceeded
with the proposed legislation as
outlined in my new plan, which
49, @AAOAS oA1oU14AUA14 All 4GO NC44CAAOo
to the Federal workers than the
Dale-Lehlbach law. The President
offered no objection.
The estimate is that this
scheme will cost more than S.
100000 a year more than the
Dale-Lehlbach bill, which costs
$4,000, 900 year more than the
existing system. The present
system costs approximately $32,-
100000 annually, and will at
\ once introduce a bill along the
lines as submitted to the Presi-
dent today. The benefits are
that an emp!oye will receive $50
year for every year of his
service, not to exceed 5000.
Upon that is imposed an an
nuity standing to his credit in
the regular retirement fund, to
which every civil service employe
contributes 31a per cent of his
salary. That win be one-third
basic and the Federal Govern.
b ment must contribute the balance.
My bill applies to 100000 en-
ployes in the Government, and
establishes a minimum Of $3.50 a
year.
Even a charwoman will not
get less than this minimum under
the new plan"
The Washington times., 1930-02-06
"CHIN" AND F. d. CARTER
Chi1111 Grir1s Defiance
To Death at Pound

Chinn didn't let his master see
he knew it was to be the last
time they should see each other
in this world. when Fred Carter
went down to the pound today to
say good-by.
His great dog heart throbbing
beneath his shaggy breast was
too loyal for that. He just
barked his customary carefree
greeting and then buried his
muzzle in his idols hand and
wagged slow assurance with his
tail. That was part of the game
the part he knew about.
Chinn Adopts Family
Two years ago Chinn jumped
a five-foot fence to get over to
pal" another dog, and found
himself in the yard belonging to
Carter in the 1000 block of p
Street. Shortly after that Pal
was killed by an automobile and
Chinn took possession of the
Carter household, quietly as
suming those duties dogs do as
sumo.
Last October Carter was walk
ing with him on a lonely street
The Washington times., 1930-02-06
SlANTSONC CApTTAl,: ,:pEOplE

There is one policeman in
Washington who wants very
much to get beyond the pave
ment pounding stage. He is
TRAFFIC POLICEMAN JESSE
HALL, who holds down "the
button" at Seventeenth Street
and Pennsylvania Avenue, North
west, which is one of the tough
est corners in town at 4::3O
o'clock in the afternoon.
Hall lives out In Maryland,
on the Marlboro Pike, and he
drives in early each morning to
go to law school. School occu-
pies him nearly all day and the
little time he has between school
closing and 4 o'clock, when he
takes over the corner, is given
to study. Then. at midnight,
he has the long drive home.
Hall Is a member of the
Marine Corps Reserves and is
a former service man. He is
married and has one child. He
is also one Of the most popular
policeman in town, from a mo-
torist's standpoint.
The Washington times., 1930-02-06
wash IS STOLEN
FROM PORCH

A thief yesterday stole the
weekly wash of Mrs. Ruth Free
man, 1900 block First st. N. W.,
from the back porch. The man
made his getaway as Mrs. Free.
man reached the scene.
While occupied outside Of gas
station at Good Hope Road and
Thirteenth st. S. E., Frank Payne
saw a colored youth lettering
about. Later he discovered that
$25 in change, kept in an un-
locked safe, had disappeared. and
so had the youth.
Nine whisky prescriptions, serial
No. e. 1880, Nos. 90 to 100, and
medical supply kit, were taken
from the automobile Of DR.. Schley
Brown. 1900 block S st. N. W.,
parked in the 1000 block @ st.
A Short-change artist operating
in the Sears-Roebuck department
store on the Bladensburg Rd., got
away with SO.
The Washington times., 1930-02-06
PLANSFORWORK
UNDER BLEASE
RESOLUTION

Senator John M. Robsion of
Kentucky Is conferring with Sen.
ator Arthur Capper, chairman OF
the Senate District Committee,
on the course to be pursued In
handling the investigation into
charges Of corruption affecting
the local government.
Robsion is the new chairman
Of the District subcommittee on
police and fire departments,
charged with conducting the in
quiry under authority Of the
BleaSe resolution adopted by the
Senate last October.
RObsiOn Cautious
Coming to the Senate with
virtually no experience In Dis
trict affairs, Senator Robsion is
feeling his way carefully in a
matter held by some to be full
Of dynamite"
It Is probable Robsion will call
his committee together to take up
the probe where it was dropped
when former Senator Sackett,
then chairman of the Subcom.
mittee, was appointed ambassa-
dor to Germany.
The resolution under which
the committee is proceeding d.
rectS general investigation of
officials Of the District govern
ment and Of the office Of the
district attorney. It is broad in
scope and the committee, before
the resignation of Sackett, is
said to have obtained startling
informs ton.
Kept Close Secret
This information, however, has
been kept secret. The COM
mittee held only two sessions be
hind closed doors.
It Is doubted. however, If the
subcommittee, even If it should
decide to push the inquiry vigor-
ouSly, could get down to busi-
ness before the tariff bill is dis
posed Of in the Senate.
Senators are reluctant to at.
tend any committee hearings
while the tariff bill is pending.
This is particularly true in re-
gard to meetings Of the local
committee.
The Washington times., 1930-02-06
PAIR ROB TEXAN
NEAR STATION

James Z. Lisles came all the
way from Nedesland, Tex, to see
Washington and last night he
left here sadder and wiser.
AS he was waiting for his train
IN the Union Station a friendly
appearing man engaged him in
conversation, later inducing him
to take a walk.
At North Capitol and H Streets
they met a second man who
Joined them in their stroll until
they passed through an alley.
Here the pair held Lisles up and
>roSred> him Of $22, then disap-
peared.
The Washington times., 1930-02-06
COLDER,
PREDICTION

Snow. with drop in tempera-
ture, is scheduled to hit the Capt.
tai tonight, according to the fore
cast Of the weather bureau.
Overcast skies early today, with
a touch Of frost in the air, gives
strength to the prediction of the
bureau, and for a time it seemed
as If the snow would not wait
until night before beginning to
fall.
Whether or not the grounding
had anything to do with it, it
seems certain the brief period of
fine weather which visited Wash
ington around the first and sec
ond Of February Is definitely over.