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Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26

the cold of that jolly old Polar Bear.
But 7 think he should do something
about living in that ice cave"
So do /" said the pig. II it
were lined with red flannel for the
winter think 1t would be a good
thing"
"Or fur or something like that
agreed Uncle Wiggily as he slid down
the cellar stairs to get a carrot from
the bin.
Meanwhile. Mr. TWistytail, grunt-
ing and putting because he was SO
fat, had put the water on to boil and
soon the big, yellow carrot was cook
ing on the stove. Now and again
Uncle Wiggily stuck a fork in the
boiilingvegetab lie to see if it we're
cooked enough.
At last the rabbit said:
The carrot is good and hot. We
must quickly take it to Mr.. White
wash before it gets cold"
But how are we going to carry
it?" asked the pig. 1T is so hot it
will burn our paws even if we wear
thick gloves"
I'll put the carrot in a big glass
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26
TWO METHODS
AVAILABLE FOR
MORE DRAINAGE

If the Imperial Irrigation DIS
trict is to proceed with the mueh
needed drainage system extensions
there are just two methods open 10
the taxpayers, declare Officials o.
the district.
The first is the floating OF bono
issue, from which the needed fuhas
will be derived, The second Is the
increasing of the assessment rate
sufficiently to provide a substan-
tial sum annually for the drainage
work.
District executives point out that
ii will be impossible to take money
from the present revenue for drain
age work because of several definite
demands that have to be recEoned
with first.
The fixed charges to be met an
nually during the next several years
are higher than those of the past,
For example, the schedules OF bond
principal payments make a decided
advance. The 1881 schedule calls
for payment of 100000 on the prin-
cipal and $4,000 in interest. In
1881 the principal payment remains
the same and the interest payments
drop only S16,500 In 1888 there Is
scheduled another advance in prln-
cipal installments, the payment be-
ing S350,000 with interest payments
totaling s78l.625.
A further prohibition interfering
with drainage work appropriations
from the general fund lies in the
decreasing and undetermined reve-
nues derived from sale of water TO
Mexican users.
Thus, 1t is asserted, the operation
of the district will have TO be con-
Quoted with the utmost economy II
the assessment rate is to remain at
present levels.
The proposed million dollar drain
age fund bond issue as an alterna-
tive to the proposition OF increased
assessment rate has these advan-
tages, according to its advocates: II
will bring forth complete and de-
tailed plans of drainage extension
before it can actually be voted up
on. The people will be informed
definitely of the extensions planned
1t will permit a definite program to
be inaugurated which will not be
curtailed by any unforeseen emere-
gencies in the general operation ol
the district.
win Sell For Par
Officers of the district stated to.
day that In the event the people
favor a bond issue and actually
vote such an issue, the bonds vii
not be sold for less than par value
That policy will insure the receipt
of dollar for dollar on the issue anc
will protect the district against
losses through excessive discounts.
This problem of extension o.
drains within the district is one
that the voters ought TO consider
without bias and with vision" de.
clared Director Mark Rose, follow
ing the decision of the board to asl
ne voters to cast a straw ballot ~
the February :: election.
There can be no question abou
| the need for further drainage
There is only one way to carry i
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26
bedtime Stories
By HOWARD E. GARRIS
Copyright, 1928. by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY'S HOT
CARROT

Once upon a time, when Uncle
Wiggily was all alone in his hollow
stump bungalow. a knock sounded
at the kitchen door.
II had better be careful about
opening the door, said Uncle
Wigelly to himself. This may be
a trick of the Bad Chaps TO catch
me. I wish Nurse Jane were at
home, or even my wife. They could
help me in case the Fox or Bob Cat
tries to break in
Rata -tat-tat!" sound on the
kitchen door again.
Dear mel" exclaimed the rabbit
gentleman. This is getting serious.
But maybe, after all, it is only Baby
Bunty or one of my rabbit children
coming home from school a bit
early. I'll ask who II is, though, be-
tore 1 open the door
So Uncle Wiggily asked:
Who is there? Who is knocking9'
1T amp a voice answered and
Uncle Wiggily was very glad when
he heard the grunting tones OF Mr..
Twisty tail, his fat pig friend.
oh, Twistyl Excuse me! didn't
know it was you," said Uncle Wig
gily, as he quickly opened the door.
why, what is the matter?" asked
Mr.. Longears as he saw how serious
Mr.. Twistytail looked. "Is your
wife ill?" asked Uncle Wiggily.
mo, thank goodness, it isn't quite
as bad as that the pig gentleman
grunted. But your friend. Mr..
Whitewash, the polar bear. has a
very bad cold, and Dr.. Possum says
the only thing that will cure him
is a hot carrot"
Yes, hot carrot is very good
for colds" said Uncle Wiggily. Il
have tried it many times. But how
did Mr.. Whitewash catch cold?"
You know how it Isl" grunted
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26
Is This
tor Too Good
Your Cough?

Creomulsion may be a better help
than you need. il combines seven major
helps in one--the best helps known to
science. Il is made for coughs from colds
that hang on, for quick relief, for safety.
Mid coughs often yield to lesser
Helps. No one can tell. No one knows
which factor will do most for any Ger.
tain cough. So careful people, more and
more. are using Creomulsion for any
cough that starts.
The cost is Sl.25--a little more than
single help. But your druggist
guarantees il, so il costs nothing If it
fails 10 bring you quick relief. Coughs
are danger signals. For safety's SAKE,
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26
Harold Lloyd To
Have Rival Now

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Jan. 26. U.p
A son was born to Mrs. Harold
LLOYD. wife OF the film star ir
Good Samaritan hospital late last
night. The child has been named
Harold. Junior.
Mrs. Lloyd was the former Mil
dred Davis. also a screen actress.
They already have two children,
Gloria and Peggy The latter girl
was adopted a month ago.
The child, which weighed just
four pounds was born two months
before 1t was expected, but 1t was
given more than even chance to
live. and was placed in en- incu-
bator. Mrs. Lloyd was>reported do
inc we'll DR.. John Bruwink was
the attending physician.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell OF
Imperial Valley for this Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
January 26. 1911

c. E. TAFT, who two years ago is
sued a report on the irrigation
systems Of Imperial Valley under
the direction of the bureau Of irri-
CATION Investigations, department OF
agriculture, is again in this valley
and will spend several weeks here
carrying on further Investigations
the results of which will be com
piled in government reports.
Like a chapter from a story-book
is the history of the rejuyenation OF
the abandoned Hedges mining
camp. in Imperial county. The sto-
ry has a satisfying element in that
II is adding material wealth to I'm
perial county every day and bids
fair to develop into one of the most
Important camps Of the southwest.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26
Jobbers' Leader
Expresses Thanks

c. I. Sawdey, president
of the Western Protective Growers
association, wishes to express the
sincere appreciation of that organi-
zation for the courtesies and enter
tainment accorded visitors who
came to the valley on January II,
according to letter received by the
local committee in charge of autos
for the visitors.
The efficiency with which auto
motive transportation was provided
the large delegation comes in for
additional commentator.
Sawdey was especially grateful for
the services of the Ell Centro Cham
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26

the pig gentleman. Living, as he
does, in an ice cave. it's a wonder
to me that Whitewash hasn't always
a cold. But he has bad one this
time"
Then we must take him a hot
carrot" said the rabbit. Il am glad
you came to me-"
Yes went on Mr.. Twistytail. Il
knew it anybody would have a hot
carrot it would be you, my rabbit
friend"
II haven't exactly hot carrot
this moment" spoke Mr. Longears.
But it will not take me long to boil
one. III hop down the cellar after
ii while you put on the stove a ket-
tie of water to boil. Well soon cure
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26

Valley Shipments Saturday. S
lettuce shipments totaled 158 car
loads and Sundays &c carloads, ac-
cording to a report submitted by b.
A. Harrigan, agricultural commits
sioner. On Saturday seven cars OF
carrots, four of mixed vegetables,
two of greens and one of grapefruit
also rolled from the valley. Two
cars of carrots and one Of greens
left on Sunday also.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26

on. and that is by raising necessary
money. We can only get that
money by increased assessment or
by bond issue. This district can't
afford to permit valuable ranch
lands to suffer AND ultimately
-ease to produce simpk because ot
proper drainage provision. Every
acre of land that falls in to the
non-producing class adds Just that
much greater burden to the goof
lands. The man who has ample
drainage today is just as vitally in
terested in getting drainage for the
man who hasn't it as is the latter.
Il am hoping the voters will give
this problem a lot of thought In
the next few days and that they
will indicate to the board what their
views are at the general election
next month"
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26
Issued Daily, Except
Sundays. Entered at the
Post Office, Ell Centre.
Calf, as Second-Class
Matter.

quibbling before any definite action is
taken. 1t should not be difficult how
ever, to reach prompt decision one way
or the other. The time the veteran needs
help, if he needs it at all, is now and not
in the remote future.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26
HOltvilIe Boy
Drowning Victim

george Boyee. three -year-old son
NJ Mr.. and Mrs. Manley Boyee of
Holtville, was accidentally drowned
ii an irrigation canal near the fam
ily home Saturday afternoon.
The youngster fell into the canal
and was later missed by his parents.
The body was not recovered by
Gcerchers until nearly midnight
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26

The Eaton district of Colorado
grew 1875 tons of beets per acre
on 21.7l4 acres, the states best
1880 record.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

The Irrigation District board is
in session this afternoon. Porter
N. Ferguson is present for the first
time in two weeks, having been
out of the valley.
Alex G.. Ingram, who represented
Imperial Valley at the San Francisco
exposition, has returned to FL Cen
tro.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26

The Masonic excursionists, 200 in
number, who came over from San
Diego last Saturday to visit the To-
cal Masons, have all got back home
and they reported that they had
enjoyed a perfect trip and had de-
rived much pleasure and benefit
from their visit.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26

Der of Commerce, the Imperial VAL
ley committee and the Imperial
Valley Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26

the work to be undertaken by the
newly elected directors of the El
Centro Chamber of Commerce an
effort will be made to first ascer-
tain the needs of the city through
q popular vote.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-26

TEN YEARS AGO
January 26, 1921
Before announcing an outline Of
The Washington times., 1931-02-23
MAN, Z WOMEN
ARRESTED IN
POISONING
Impending Doom Forecast in
Will of Aged Lumberman;
SteVedore Held BY Police

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23.-Wil.
liam Hodge, missing key witness
in the investigation of the poison
death of August Lindstrom. 81,
wealthy retired lumberman. was
found yesterday on a dock at San
Pedro, working as a longshore-
man.
Other sens. tional developments IS
were:
Discovery of Lindstrom's last
viii leaving his money, in case
something should happen so
should die" to Mrs. Esther Carl.
son. his 62-year-old housekeeper,
now in county Jail as a suspected
poison slayer.
Empty Bottle Found
An empty bottle was found
wrapped in many folds of paper,
tied with a pink string and hid
der deep beneath a pile of socks
in a leather bag among Mrs,
Carlson's effects in Lindstr Dm's
house.
A bag of hard shelled peas was
discovered hidden in the kitchen,
and said by the county chemist
20 be identical with those found
In LindStrom's poison-laden vltals
Statements from Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Myers, un takers
showed that Mrs. Carlson and
Mrs. Anna Erickson, the other
woman held, had appeared there
while the body was being pre-
pared for burial asking a deaf ]
certificate and insisting the aged
Inan had died from heart failure.
Poisoning Is Denied
When questioned, Hodge told
authorities of having been "a
close friend of Mrs. Carlson" of
having advised her how to draw
the money out of Lindstrom' S
bank account and how to obtain
clear title to his home.
Mrs. Carlson, confronted with
D mass of evidence, continued to
deny poisoning her former en-
ployer, but accused her friend,
Mrs. Erickson, of having given
him "a piece of pie" that caused
the trouble.
The Washington times., 1931-02-23
WELFARE HEAD
DROPS DEAD

Mrs. Edith C. Stoner, 68, of
1927 Rhode Island Ave. N. w,
died yesterday within a few min
utes after being seized with a
heart attack on the steps of st.
Matthews Church at 1929 Rhode
Island Ave. She died before she
could be given medical aid.
She had gone to the church
with Mrs. Isabelle Hennean, Of
Cleveland.
Mrs. Stoner figured here in
litigation some months ago when
she gained control Of the Wo-
mems Welfare Association, after
an injunction against Mrs. Mac
Pherson Crichton as president of
the organization.
She is survived by two sons,
J. P. Stoner, of Lyon Park, Va,
and Douglas G Stoner, of Fort
Lauderdale, Fla.
The Washington times., 1931-02-23
WOMEN We IS
MEET APRIL "A

Plans to increase the member
ship and extend the educational
and political activities of the Wo-
mems Organization for National
Prohibition Reform will be studied
at the second annual conference
here April IA and Is, according
to Miss Belle Gurnee, chairman of
the District Council.
The women vets have increased
their enrolment from 100000 to
$50, 900 in the last year and have
branches in 80 States.
Prizes for posters calling atten.
tion to reasons why women should
seek repeal of the Eighteenth
Amendment will be awarded the
first day of the conference.
The Washington times., 1931-02-23
BORLAND SUITS
To Be DROPPED

Corporation Counsel william
w. Bride, his assistant, Vernon
West, and Tax Assessor william
P. Richards, will confer tomorrow
on details of cancelling old street
assessments under the Borland
law and the working out of assess
ments made necessary by the
newly enacted amendments.
1t has been estimated that
street paving assessments totaling
81 500, 900 will be conceled under
the terms of the bill since the new
amendments provide that all as
sessments made during the last
SO months be invalidated and the
owners Of property be reassesSed
on a more equitable basis.
Mr.. Bride believes the new
amendments will spell an end to
1900 assessment protests and
claims and also will lead to the
dismissal Of between 800 and 500
suits now pending.
The Washington times., 1931-02-23
ROBBED OF TAxICAB

Amor McKahann, 1345 Colum
bia Rd. N. W., a taxicab driver
yesterday reported to police that
he was held up by a passenger or
the road between Washington and
Alexandria and robbed Of his cat
and SIS in cash. He picked ur
the fare at Fourteenth and Z
Streets Northwest,
The Washington times., 1931-02-23
DRIVER INJURED

When an automobile which he
was driving on the Washington
Baltimore Boulevard crashed
against q telephone pole near
Hyattsville, Md, Walter A. Doetch,
IL, 540O block New Hampshire
Ave. N. W., received severe head
injuries. He was treated at Cas-
ualty HOSPITAL.
The Washington times., 1931-02-23
MAN CUT IN FIGHT

During q free-for-all fight at
Ninth and F SITS. S. W., early yes
terday morning, John Coleman,
%, 900 block F. st. N. W., was cut
on the face by a knife in the
hands Of an unidentified colored
man. He was treated at Emerg-
ency Hospital.
The Washington times., 1931-02-23
HUNT SEASON ENDS

MIDDLEBURG, Va, Feb. 23.-
The last meet of the season Of
the Middleburg Hunt was held
today at Oak Hill, the country
home Of President James Monroe.
The Washington times., 1931-02-23
WEATHER DETAILS

The sub rises Tuesday 6:49 a. m
and sets 5:54 D. m.
The moon rises today 9;2s a. m. and
sets 11:5s p. m.
The moon rises Tuesday 9'57 a. m
COMPARTIvE TEMPERATURE
The Washington times., 1931-02-23
PURSE STOLEN

Thieves yesterday invaded the
room of Alice Potts, l400 block
Euclid st. N. W., and stole a purse
containing $40.
The Washington times., 1931-02-23
FORECAST TILL p. NJ. TUESDAY

FORECAST TILL +. NJ. TUESDAY
For the District of Columbia-Cl0udy
tonight: minimum temperature about
as; Tuesday cloudy with occasional
rain; not much change in tempera
ture. gentle to moderate north and
northeast winds.
For Maryland-C Cloudy with Occa-
sional rain Tuesday and in west portion
tonight; not much change in tenn
persture; fresh north, shifting to
northeast winds
For virginia-Cloudy, followed by
occasional rain Tuesday and in west
and extreme south portions late to-
night; not much change in tempera-
ture: moderate north and northeast
winds.
LOCAL TEMPERATURE
Yesterday. To-day.
4 o. m........ As 4 a. m......... 81
s y. m ........ AZ a. m......... 36
Midnight . 80 Noon .......... 80
DEPARTURE FROM NORMAL
Accumulated excess of temperature
since January 1, 1881 1.9s.
Excess of temperature since February
!, 1881. O.S4.
Accumulated deficiency Of precipita
tion since January l, 1881. 3.52.
Deficiency of precipitation since Feb
ruary / 1881 1.31.
TIDE TABLES
Today-High. tides 11:49 a. m; low
tides, 556 a. m. and 6:3S p. m.
Tomorrow-High tides, 1908 a. m.
and 1894 p. m low tides, 1929 a. m.
and 1922 p. m.
THE SUN AND THE MOON
The sun rises today s:51 a. m. and
sets 5:53 p. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15
PACIFIC AVIATORS FLY
EAST BY EASY STAGES
Herndon and Pangborn Turn In
Early and Sleep Late at Omaha.
Of Again Tomorrow.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
OMAHA. Nebr, october 15-Hugh
Herndon. jr., and Clyde Pangborn, re-
tired early last night. arose late today
and took life easy before their sched-
uled take-off tomorrow for New York.
The transpacific flyers arrived here
yesterday after a 912 hour nonstop
flight from Spokane, Wash Pangborn.
who was flying their plane, dumped
200 gallons of gasoline before landing
at the Municipal Airport to tighten
! the load and ease the task Of Landing
on strange field.
Welcoming ceremonies lasted IS min
/. utes, and then the flyers hurried to
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George E.
sWilson. Wilson and Herndon were
fellow flying students at Paris
! Both flyers planned to get plenty Of
!. rest while they are here. They plan
Ito take of tomorrow for New York.
with possibly one stop somewhere be-
tween Chicago and their final desti-
$Nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15
WASHINGTON SOLD
FISH, CURTIS SAYS
Vice President Pens Article
on Looms at Mt. Vernon
and Trade in Herring.

George Washington, first President Of
the United States, was. in his time,
quite successful flshmonger.
This information is contained In an
article written by Vice President Charles
Curtis. The story will appear in
Greater Washington Magazine, official
organ of the Washington Chamber of
Commerce, In connection with the
seventh annual industrial exposition
number. 1t also portrays Washington
in the role of a shrewd business man
and financier.
In addition to being the cultivator of
vast estates. the Vice President writes
that Washington also carried on an
extensive textile manufacturing busi-
ness before he became President of the
United States. The textile business
was founded when Washington dis
covered 1t more economical to weave
his own cloth than to import it from
England.
Expands Home Weaving Plant.
At first he merely engaged in weav-
ing for the needs CT his household
When war clouds of the Revolution cut
off commerce with England. the looms
and other machinery he had erected at
Mount Vernon stood him in good turn,
fer he was able to carry on the textile
v-eaving on a successful commercial
basis. Thus, says Vice President Curtis
In his article, was one of Greater Wash
ington's first industries established.
Commenting on George Washington's
career as a fisherman, Mr.. Curtis tells
us that over $4,000 herring were often
. caught in one night by WaShington's
men. An illustration of a business
transaction, of that day, Is presented
when the Vice President gives the fol-
lowing quotation from Washington's
diary in connection with the sale of a
, batch of fish to Mr.. Adams:
He Is to take them as fast as they
/ are catched, without giving any inter-
! r-uption to my people, and is to have the
use of the Fish House for his Salt. fish,
etca, taking care to have the House
. clean at least before the next fishing
season In consideration of which he is
to pay me Ten pounds for the use of
the House give three a thous. for the
FerringS tVirg. money! and "a hun
0red maryland curry for the white
fish"
Lauds Washington's Vision.
Commenting on the dreams for the
future greatness of the city which was
to bear the name of the Father of Our
Country" the Vice President in his
article says:
That Washington was a man of
vision is demonstrated by his plan to
have the commerce of the West diverted
through this section of the country, to
be shipped to Europe via the Potomac
River. He also developed plan for a
series of interlocking canals. His canal
idea later on gave way to the newly de-
veloped steam railroad and the routes
he planned were used by steam en-
gines rather than by canal boats"
Mr.. Curtis concludes his article by
pointing out that the Nations Capital,
in becoming an industrial city of its
present type and proportions, is merely
bringing to realization the possibilities
George Washington saw for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15
MAKES WILL AND DIES
Man Collapses After
Signing New Document.

PITTSBURGH, october Is CP). -
Linden McElvenny, ga, died last night
five minutes after he had made his
will.
Learning that one of the witnesses
to a will he made some time ago had
died, McElvenny called at an alder
mans Office and had a new document
drawn up. He collapsed as he left the
Office and a doctor said he died of
chronic heart ailment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15
COMPLAINANT, ARRESTED
BY MISTAKE, is FREED
Policeman Answers Call to Destroy
Boy Gangs Hangout and
Confesses Error.

BROOKLYN, N Y. (N.AN.A).-
Policeman Fred Trauert was sent to
investigate complaints that several boys
were making a hangout of a corner in
the Flatbush section.
While ordering every one away, Harry
Davis, an adult, argued with Trauert
who arrested Davis on a charge Of
disorderly cnoduct.
In Flatbush Court, Trauert was
plainly puzzled.
Your honor" he said to Magistrate
Blanchfield. Il now find that Davis is
the property owner who made the
complaint"
Sentence was suspended.
Copyright. 1881, by the North American
Newspaper Alliance. IncO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-15
Poor Fish, Weighing
81 Pounds, Sat Upon
Until 1t Expires
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MARYSVILLE, Calf. Octo-
Der Isl. H. Engasser tells this
fish story and he has a 51-pound
salmon as proof.
He said he caught the salmon
in the Feather River near here
without hook, line or spear. He
deposes he saw the fish leap on
a sand bar and that he swan to
the bar and sat on the fish until
1t died.