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The Washington times., 1931-09-07

You don't want to be bad.
You don't plan to be bad.
You just get that way.
Then you're miSerably sur
prised. How did it happen?
Why did you do such a mali.
cious or cowardly thing? You
didn't mean to do it. If people
would only realize that
and forgive you :. and not
hold it against you.
But they DO hold it against
you they believe that you
meant to do that horrible
thing . that you deliberately
planned it all out. And, often,
you can't convince them other
wise.
Why do they act that way?
You try to think it out. You
still know that you didn't really
want to do that vicious thing
but you're forced to admit that
it want just an accident. Nor
did it spring from some crazy
impulse over which you had no
control-1or did the devil
shove you into 1t.
A Reason for It
There was a REASON for
that act. You didn't see the
reason at first but if you had
used your head you could have
seen it coming.
THAT BAD ACT HAP
PENED AUSE YOU
CHOSE TO HAVE IT HAP
PEN.
You did not sit down and
say deliberately-"T will do this
bad thing" But you made a
thousand. seemingly unimpor-
tant choices and decisions
WHICH LED TO THAT BAD
The Washington times., 1931-09-07

another democratic monarchy
and put his faith in the people.
We of America recall the
young Alexander of the tragic
war days-a gallant soldier,
who shared with his army the
sufferings of disaster; and
some of US have followed with
interest his course upon the
throne.
A serious-minded, studious
monarch, assuming his respon-
sibilities none too lightly, he
has disclosed a capacity and
aptitude for craftsmanship that
makes him one of the most
interesting figures in Europe.
In these days of shifting opin-
ion, it will be interesting to
observe which will ultimately
The Washington times., 1931-09-07

fare best-the dictator or the
democratic monarch that puts
his faith in the people.
Here is something that dis
tinctly is the business Of the
people:
Governor Roosevelt, realizing
the seriousness of the unemploy-
ment situation and the actual
perils of the coming winter,
summons an extraordinary SeS-
sion of the New York legisla-
ture.
He goes before that body with
a definite plan, embodied in
bills.
The press, regardless Of poll
tics, commend the plan.
The Republicans in the legis.
lature announce that they will
The Washington times., 1931-09-07
Wise Words to Waste

President William r. Green and the executive council Of the
American Federation of Labor at the annual meeting in Van
October will it is announced make determined
effort modification Of the Voead act in the coming
session of Congress that brewers will spend
beer is egzed help to end deness spur industry and
restore business confidence
It will be urged that any other method Of relief for the un
employed mpoverish the public treasury whereas legal
brewing would 90 to relieve the treasury of its burdens
Wise words to waste mulish masters in Washington
The Washington times., 1931-09-07

Confer in the Spirit of
Ward Politicians
And so in the spirit of ward
politicians of the cheapest va
riety these leaders of the op-
position begin to confer. Would
not the commission be known
throughout the country as the
Roosevelt Commission?" And,
should a commission, thus deS-
ignated, succeed in doing ex-
cellent work in putting the job
less to work, would not Roose.
velt be given the credit? That
would never do! The public
might compare the achievement
Of the Roosevelt commission
with the unvarying futility of
the Hoover commissions" and
what could be Sadder?
No, that would not do at
all. Another bill must be evolved
from the best minds" of "the
only party fit to govern" pro-
viding that the Craftsmanship
shall go to the head of an ex-
listing State bureau who has
other work to do. And that
man is a Republican.
The Washington times., 1931-09-07
WORDS FROM LIPS OF WISE MEN

He is one of those wise phil
anthropistS who. in time Of
famine, would vote for nothing
but q supply Of toothpicks.--
Jerrold.
The Washington times., 1931-09-07

The knowledge drawn from
experience is quite of another
kind from that which flows
from speculation or discourse.
South.
The Washington times., 1931-09-07
Politics and Human Misery By Claude G. Bowers

resort to no petty partisan op-
position.
And forthwith they put their
heads together to find some ex-
cuse, however. childish, for op-
posing the bills submitted.
They find it in the governors
provision for the appointment
of a commission to supervise
and direct the sound expendi-
ture of the funds to be appro-
priated for the creation of jobs
for the jobless. No existing
agency of the State has the
equipment for the work-and it
is a major job. Thus the gov
ernor proposed the creation of
a distinct commission having
no other function.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
Don't
Quote Me-
United Press

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10. 49, The
United States department of agri-
culture is going to be a customer
for automobiles to the number ot
399 during the coming year. It's
Just another of the things one
learns by reading the budget which
the President presented to con-
gress last week. The vast volume
contains quite a study Of the de-
partment's dealing on automobiles,
covering some 10 pages.
One finds that in buying the
399 cars the department will trade
in 233 cars, but will get an average
of only about 500 apiece for them.
The net cost of the 399 new cars
will be s225,O0O.
They range from moderate
priced cars down to the popular
priced coupeS and roadsters, with
a few trucks and station wagons
thrown in. There will be a 5000
coupe to be used for visiting rosin
and turpentine stills" Another 5000
coupe will be for travel from
Galesburg, H., on the cattle grub
investigation" A coupe for travel
from Fairbanks, Alaska, on the
reindeer bot investigation" will
cost $3.50. The reindeer bot. in
case the reader is interested, is the
larva of an insect which gives
reindeer the tummy ache. Another
5000 car will be for use in the in
spection of larch canker and Dutch
elm disease" in New England. And
SO on-each of the new cars has
its specific purpose.
The department estimates it will
cost $210,490 to maintain its auto
mobiles for the year.
Congress has a silver investiga-
ton in progress, but it hasn't any
thing to do with bi-metalism or
anything of that kind. 1t is de-
signed to reveal how SO much
silver marked House of Repre-
sentatives" found it's way into the
senate restaurant. A congressman
dining in the senators dining room
discovered that his knife was
marked House of Representatives.
He started it all.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18

With the formal taking over hv
Union Service Stations, Inc, on
December l8, of approximately 750
service stations previously owned
by the Union Oil company. there
has been introduced to Pacific
coast automobile owners a deluxe
service that sets a new standard
for the assistance and attention
gwen the motoring public by the
dispensers of gasoline ard other
petroleum products.
This service is the outgroWth of
years of experience, and has been
made possible through the forma-
tion, by the Union Oil company. of
the s5,000,000 subsidiary company,
Union Service Stations, Inc. to
carry on its retail marketing actiy-
tiles. AS the result of the change,
the leasing of stations to ndivid-
ual dealers has been discontinued,
with the exception of a few iso-
lated cases. and the stations placed
in the hands of employees. of
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
UNION OIL COMPANY TO TAKE
OVER ALL SERVICE STATIONS

whom there are now approximately
5000. These men have been Sc
lected for their experience and
ability and have been schooled in
every phase of service station
work. Particular emphasis has
been placed on automotive lubri-
cation, care Of batteries and tires.
and the general mechanics of
automobiles.
The change in the operations of
the stations has made necessary
the placing of several hundred ad-
ditional men on the payroll. It
has also caused the company to
enlarge its marketing activities to
include the sale of Firestone tires
and tubes, batteries and other
automobile accessories not pre-
yiously carried.
All stations not now so equipped
are to be provided with super serv-
ice facilities. The 1882 budget,
according TO Union officials, calls
for a considerable outlay for this
purpose, along with a sizeable ex-
penditure for the construction of
new super service stations at stra-
tegic locations. This work is be-
ing started Immediately in order
TO give employment to several hun
dred men in the construction
business.
j. H. Dasteel, who has been
placed at the head of Union Serv-
ice Stations, Inc, as general man
ager, is regarded as one of the
foremost experts in retail market
ing on the Pacific coast. He has
been with the Union Oil company
for the past 10 years, having en-
tered the conlpany's service in the
San Francisco district sales office
while a law student at the Uni
versity of California.
Here are a few of the rules which
Dasteel says the Union Service sta
ton employees must observe.
Meet all incoming cars on the
run.
At least two attendants must
service a car, unless otherwise en-
gagged.
Fill radiator.
Wipe windshield and all windows
Of sedan (when necessary unless
driver indicates he does not have
time to wait.
Check all tires for proper in
flation while rendering other
service.
Check oil.
Delay motorist as little as Dos
sible by performing service quickly.
Make special check-up of cars
starting long trips.
Keep records of crankcase drains
and fabrication service for mo-
torist.
According to Dasteel the Union
Service Stations, Inc, EMPLOYEES
will be the most smartly uniformed
service station attendants in the
west. The new uniform consists of
a royal blue tuxedo coat, trimmed
in orange, yachting cap, white
shirt, monogramed with attend
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
CATERPILLAR
SCHOOL WILL
BE HELD HERE

An item of interest to farmers
of Imperial Valley Is the announce
ment of the Hulse- Anderson
Tractor and Equipment company
that the third annual Caterpillar"
school will be held in FL Centre.
January HIP. The attendance at
last school was about 200 persons
daily and an even larger attend
ance is expected this year.
The school is held primarily that
owners and operators of Cater
pillar" tractors or equipment may
thoroughly acquaint themselves
with the operation and servicing OF
the machines in addition to show
ing the adaptability of them in the
various sections of the country.
New and better talkies will be
shown at the third annual school
and a complete program is being
prepared so that as Hulse expresses
1t, there will be something doing
every minute Of the two days"
I'VE are making preparations for
10 daily attendance" said Charles
anderson, In speaking of the COM
ing school. I'VE do not believe that
we will go amiss in this figure
since people are seeking machines
such as Caterpillar that will do
the power job more economically in
order to keep on the profit side
of the ledger.
Factory men will be present to
explain every detail of Caterpillar
and will be much better prepared
TO give the show through the fact
that the 'talkies' and pictures take
In a larger field of activity than
ever before. We invite our friends
to come and enjoy these two days
with us as our guests
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18
Additional New
Deputies Named

In spite of the fact their COM
missions expire January l, and
will not be renewed, special deputy
county clerks, for registration only
and to serve without pay, continue
to file out of the county clerk S
office TO take up their work of
registration in connection with the
coming Imperial Irrigation District
elections.
County Clerk Edward H. Law said
yesterday afternoon the appoint
mentS will expire with the coming
of the new year. Thereafter 10
special paid deputies will handle
registration work, he said.
Appointed yesterday afternoon as
special registration deputies with
out pay were F.. L. Young, T. A.
Eggleston and Elizabeth Cummings.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18

ants name, and white trousers with
blue stripe down the side Due
to delays in deliveries it will be
10 days Or two weeks before the
operators throughout the COM
pany's chain of stations appear in
the new uniform.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-18

The Hemet Walnut Growers As
sociation has this year handled 600
tons of walnuts and about 100 tons
were sold by independents.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-13

gency fund to have the job done,
with figures obtained only from
those to whom the contract was let
According to Henry Roberts, for
mer Statehouse custodian and now
q restaurant owner, he received es-
Inmates for the cleaning job under
both the McCray and Jackson adj
ministrationS.
"At that time both labor and
material costs were considerably
greater than now and in no instance
did an estimate exceed $27, 900, ,
Roberts declared.
"But neither Governor Jackson
nor Governor McCray approve of
carrying on the work from their
emergency fund. They considered
that If there was any great de-
mand for the building to be washed,
the money would be appropriated
BY the legislature"
The Cincinnati Cleaning Company
Is doing the present job, witg Ed
ward Dux, stone contractor here, as
special agent.
Contract was signed by repreSen-
tativeS of the Governor, state audi
tor and secretary of state with
Frank Caylor, statehouse custodian.
engineering the project without ad-
VertiSing
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-13
LAY BODY GRAB TO
VEHLING IN KILLING

on murder charges, to handle the
funeral and burial. He also is said
to have told Cowan that he in
tended to gain control Of insurance
papers in possession of Taylor and
Mrs. Taylor's relatives.
Vehling told The Times he had
permission to hold the body al
though from his Jail cell, Taylor de-
MED this, asserting he only had
given Vehling temporary charge of
the body until arrival and arrange
ments of Mrs. Taylor's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Harmon Bates Of Freedom.
Ind.
Cowan was preparing to file a
court writ to have the body turned
over to the family when he found
Vehling in conference with Taylor
at the jail.
Vehling left, returning later to re-
nnquish control and return the body
OF the slain woman to her parents.
Similar actions by Vehling were
barred several months ago, after
which he promised county auth
critics he would 'be good"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-13

THE jail is cool, however, said
Mr.. Yarrow, the food is good
and existence there would be
pleasant enough were it not for
the bars on all the windows and
the locks on all the doors.
80 I spend my time resting and
reading" he added in saying fare
well.
And I wonder" said the buck
toothed guard upon eScorting Mr..
Yarrow's visitor to the freedom Of
the unbarred outdoors, ''if I asked
maybe he would lend me that
Ten Nights in q Harem' hook2"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-13
RACES TO BEAT
TORTURE DEATH
Soldier, Choking on Dental
Plate, Rushed East.

By United Press
WASHINGTON, July 13.-Sur-
geonS and nurses at Walter Reed
hospital, the army's hospital in the
capital, made ready today to receive
private Olaf Nelson, being rushed
here by airplane from FL Paso, Tex.
Nelson swallowed a dental bridge
which lodged in his throat. Sur
ge0nS were unable to remove it. An
army airplane was pressed into
service as an ambulance and he was
started for Washington in the hope
that specialists here might be more
successful. Failure, surgeons feared,
might mean a torturous death for
the soldier.
Captain F. o. Wills, adjutant at
the hospital, and Colonel w. l.. KEEL
Ter, chief surgeon, were notified to
be ready to receive Nelson and were
advised as to the general nature of
the case.
A room at the hospital was made
ready and arrangements were per-
fected to expedite the handling OF
the case. An army ambulance was
ordered to be at Boiling field and
await arrival Of the plane.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-13
City Worried by Drop i'm
Reduction Plant Income

part Of this years budget through
$4,000 balance caused by delay
In opening the dehydration plant.
The loss in by-products and the
amount Of this years budget COW
cred by the $4,000 balance must
be raised through the tax levy next
year, if the board is to continue op-
Grating all its departments, it was
said.
Tentative budget request for next
year is $545, 600, which would re-
quire an cent levy next year. This
years scent levy, together with the
balance and by-product receipts,
financed budget slightly higher
than that proposed for next year.
The board, at its meeting Tues
day, is expected to receive an in
depreciation Of the law passed by the
last legislature preventing budget
increases for the next two years.
Board Attorney Walter Myers has
bee masked to determine whether
or not this law would permit a levy
increased.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-13

mise proposal which, however, cid
not include an agreement to cease
building the second German
pocket" cruiser, as demanded by
France.
News that the United States fed-
eral reserve bank might be willing
to participate in the loan had a tre-
mendously cheering effect here.
Developments Are Rapid
Developments in Germany were
rapid after a weekend devoted to
frantic conferences by government
officials and financial leaders.
The DarmStaeder Und National
bank (popularly called Danat), one
OF the largest in Germany, had to
close. The Dusseldorf Rheinprov;nz
bank, a large provincial institution.
also closed for two weeks. Runs be-
gan on various banks here, in Coz
logne and other cities.
To halt the runs, Berlin banks
agreed to limit Withdrawals of CO.
posts to comparatively small
amounts. The Berlin Bourse vas
suspended for two days. An emer-
gency degree was issued by Presi-
dent Paul Won Hindenburg. guaran-
teeing the deposits OF the Darn
staedter bank, although the capi al
Of the bank was not included in the
guarantee.
Urged to Keep Heads
In conjunction with the decree.
q government proclamation was is.
sued, calling on the people to keen
their heads" and assuring ther1
that the depositorS would be pro-
tected and that government trustees
would supervise the transactions of
the bank.
Despite the public tension. and
the fear that the Communists nipht
start trouble, or the Fascists try to
seize power, there was little violence
today. A few minor disturbances
were reported.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-13
Hoover Wonder Boy to CAL Says Author
by United Press

to make deep or immediate imprint upon
a capricious public"
The book describes Mr. Hoover as "the
first presidential nullifer' in regard to pro-
hibition.
Every day in every way he seeks to ease
the discomfort of the vets without losing
the affection Of the drys," the author says.
Slowly but surely, the Hoover adnlinistra
ton whites away at the grand old log. It
permits, for instance, the manufacture and
sale Of grape concentrate which becomes
through the simple operation of natural laws
that are carefully explained by the sales
men, Is per cent wine"
In his general estimate Of Mr.. Hoover as
President, the author says:
The presidency requires directness of
mind and a strength of character which Mr.
Hoover has shown he does not possess. The
White House needs a cooperative spirit and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-13
RATE HEARING TO OPEN

Wednesday Date for Airing Rail
Increase Petition.
By United Press
WASHINGTON, July 13.-Hear-
ingS on the petition of the nations
railroads for Is per cent increase
in freight rates will be opened by
the interstate commerce commits
sion Wednesday. The case, which
is regarded as one of the most i'm
portant to be determined by the
commission in recent years, viii be
presented before a board of nine
men.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-13

he is a stark. selfish individuaIist, not in a
sinister or philosophic sense, but in that he
believes himself divinely right always It
requires rough and resourceful, a Roose-
veltian or Wilsonian, personality; and Mr..
Hoover is by turn fretful and feeble. He is
victim of Self-pity; he is our first hair
shirt hero"
Coolidge is termed Mr.. Hoover's most
cynical and observant critic" A visitor at
the Coolidge home in Northampton was met
with the question, Whats the wonder boy
doing now?' it Is related.
The writer says Mr.. Coolidge was not
the strong, silent figure sycophantic press
pictured him to be- He was, on the con-
trary, small and shabby-crochety, querulous,
selfish and wearisomely loquacious Withan
he was personally nkable and readily under
Standable-and an enigma only to unctuous
and undiScerning folk
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-13
SUES FOR $4,000
Physician Asks Damages
for Auto Crash Injury.

Charging that an automobile &C
cident has caused loss of his
memory, DR.. Edwin B. Boots, In
dianapoliS physician, today filed
suit in superior court four demand
ing $4,000 damages.
Boots is seeking this amount
from Marshall E. Woodhead, 1886
North Capitol avenue, who is
charged with recklessly driving his
automobile into a machine belong
ing to Boots May 2.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-13

and promptly had Bookseller Sha-
yer arrested on charges of selling
indecent literature.
A jury found Shaver not guilty.
He thereupon sued Mr.. Yarrow for
false arrest and obtained $4,000
judgment against him. Mr.. Var
row wouldn't pay.
Shaver, under the old common
law in force in Illinois, had Mr..
Yarrow trundled of to jail as a
debtor, there to stay for six
months unless he relents and re-
linquishes the $1,000 first. Shaver,
incidentally, is paying $50 day
to the state for Mr.. Yarrow's
board. 20
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-13

NTASHINGTON, July 13-Ruthless and
w caustic Characterization of leading
figures on the political scene today are pre-
sented in an anonymous book, 1.-THE Mirrors
of 1882" just published by Brewer, Warren
and Putnam.
President Herbert Hoover is described as
"our first hair-shirt hero" The author says
no chief executive in modern times was
so vacill2ting.'
Former President Calvin Coolidge is
termed "crochety, querulous, selfish and
wearisomely loquacious" Al Smith has
gone high-hat, highbrow and high-life," but
still is ambitious for the presidency, the
anonymous author says.
OF Franklin D. Roosevelt he SAYS those
who have his ear last usually prevail" Sen
ator Dwight Morrow is found to be "a bigger
and better man than recent Republican
Presidents" but too backward and bashful
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-13
BOY KILLER GRINS
Amused at Statement at
Murder Hearing.
By United Press

By United Press
CHICAGO, July 13.-Varner Cor
~, 15-year-old Boy Scout who
never cried and seldom laughed, I"
grinned today at his trial on charges
Of murder when statement in
which he admitted killing police
man Edward Smith was read to the
court.
He smiled again when it was read
from an alienist's report that he
had never cried since infancy, and
seldom laughed"
Warmer, his red hair smoothed
back and wearing a neat blue suit,
said mot guilty" in clear, steady
voice when the court asked him how
he wished to plead.
When the trial was adjourned
until Tuesday he shrugged indif-
ferently.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-13

Although I have fled an ap-
peal" said the latter, I'D let that
man Shaver pay my Jail board bill
for the rest Of my life before I'd
give him $1,000. That book he
sold me is one Of the worst I've
ever SEEN"
=
"TEN NIGHTS IN A HAREM,"
Il explained Mr.. Yarrow, while
the -toothed guard grinned
in open-mouthed wonder, con-
Germs a naval officer who dived
into the Mediterranean sea. He
got caught In a subterranean
river which brought him Up in
the middle Of q sultan's harem