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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-11-26

substitutions-Libby cormier: for
Woodwork, McNair for Peterson,
Peterson for B. Lamey Measure for
McNair, Big Sandy. Balzik for R. Moe.
Drew for Willis.
Officials: Hindrrnan, referee; Fry,
umpire; Amen, headlinesman, time
keeper, Hughes.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-11-26
SOCIAL NEWS.

Miss Smith, Miss Shave and Miss
Haubrick gave bridge party Friday
night for the women members of the
grade and high school faculty Miss
Blanche Fuesek won high score and
Mrs. George Vogt consolation prize.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
Come IN! UnekNiggily invited.

man. "Oh, haven't laughed so hard
since I went to the movies!"
Uncle Wiggily giggled and chuck
led and smiled and then, all Of a
sudden, he stopped, for again he
heard that scratching sound on his
door.
Come inl" he once more invited,
forgetting that he had said the same
thing before. And once again he
thought, "Oh, maybe it's the Fox!"
But kind and gentle voice
mewed:
Il can't come in, the door is
locked"
"Oh, Kittie Katl' cried Uncle
Wiggily in joyful surprise as he
heard the voice. Excuse met I for
got 1 hadn't unlocked the door this
morning. Wait moment"
When the door was opened the
birds began to sing
Oh, please excuse me! I was
thinking about when the pie was
opened the birds began to sing. I
mean when Uncle Wiggily opened
the door in walked Kittie Kat, the
pussy girl, with her tail held high
in the air as boy carries his fish
ing pole.
"Oh, Uncle Wiggilyl I'm SO glad
to see you'll" mewed Kittie.
Il am glad to see youl" spoke the
rabbit gentleman with smile that
made his pink nose twinkle twice as
fast as before How are you?"
why, I'm fine!" purred Kittie.
Il came to ask you a great favor,
Unhe Wig? May I call you Unkie
Wig as Baby Bunty does?" she
wanted to know.
Il can't see any harm in it as
long as you don't speak any more
baby talk than just those two
words" said Mr.. Longears. "Huml
A fayorl Let me see if have any
pennies"
"Oh, 1 didn't come TO ask you for
penny!p mewed Kittie. Il just
came TO ask if you would come out
in the fields with me and help me
look for some catnip."
"Catnipl At this time OF year!"
cried Uncle Wiggily. mo, no, my
child. Catnip doesn't get green and
grow so early in the Spring, at least
around here. Out in the warm
Southland it might, but not here"
"Oh, dearl" sighed Kittie. II so
much want some nice fresh catnipi
You found some trailing arbutus
growing under the snow, Unkie Wig.
and maybe you can find me some
eatnipl"
mo" and Mr.. Longears shook his
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
Published By
IMPERIAL VALLEY
PRESS. INC.
A GOOD MAN DIES
w. c. COSTELLO,
Manager

When bad man-one of the Hickman
or gangster variety - dies, considerable
space is given to his passing. Not al
ways do the good get so much publicity.
Of course they do not need it, but it Is
well to call attention to the death OF a
good man, and such was Brother Joseph
Dutton. whom death called this week at
ter nearly half a century Of labor among
the lepers in the Hawaiian colony on the
island of Molokai.
Nobody, except possibly Brother JOS
eph and his Creator, knows why he aoan-
doned a secular life and the comforts of
civilization. to go to far off Molokai to
take care of those who suffered from a
loathsome disease. When he laid down
his burden at the advanced age of 81 he
had succeeded in ministering to the lep-
ers for as wears without contracting the
disease.
Part of the early days he spent on the
island were in the company OF the saint
ly Father Damien, who had preceded him
there and died in 1889 after contracting
leprosy
Born Ira Dutton, of old New England
stock, in Stowe, Vermont, he enlisted In
the Union army in 1861 and served
throughout the Civil war, being discharg-
ed as captain. Thereafter for several
years he engaged in business and sudden
ly gave it up although he had been sue
cessful in it, to go to Hawaii.
Various reasons are given for his ac-
ton, but none knows definitely what
prompted him to condemn himself to
such a life Whatever it was it is GER
tain that Brother Joseph loved his fell
bowman. That attribute outshone any
pique he may have had at life in general
or at something that may have happened
to him individually.
He asked no reward, no praise, and
very little assistance. He carried on his
labor apart from the world and very lit
tie notice was given him by the world.
This, perhaps, was as he preferred it. He
did respond to the salute the United
States battle fleet paid him when at the
orders of Admiral Sperry it paraded be-
fore his little island on the trip around
the world in 1907. Aside from that, JOS
eph buttons life is marked only in the
love of those he served and the few who
watched and aided his work from afar.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
DEATH STRIKES OUT TWO

Strange indeed are the ways of life and
death.
Byron Bancroft Johnson organized the
American baseball league and was its
guiding hand through its early stormy
days. After being its president for more
than quarter of century, Johnson was
deposed by those who did not favor his
policies.
Retired with pension Johnson was
succeeded by Ernest S. Barnard, who al
so had labored long and faithfully for
professional baseball. Those who assert
ed johnson was too old to continue as
the league president, considered Mr..
Barnard as the ideal man to carry on the
leagues work for many years to come.
Relieved of his work, Johnson's health
broke and for the past three weeks news
papers all over the land have been carry
ing stories of his condition, with his death
expected momentarily.
Yesterday the hand of death reached
out suddenly and snatched Barnard, the
apparently hale and hearty man. His
death to those who knew him, was as
thunderbolt from a clear sky.
This morning grim old Ban Johnson
gave up his fight and followed into etern-
ity the man who had succeeded in him
guiding an organization which they both
loved. Now they are both gone, the tired
old, wornout ohnson and the eager, alert
Barnard. Truly the ways of life and
death are strange
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28

head. I'm sorry, but it is too early
for catnip. You'll have to wait about
two months"
"Oh, dearI" purred Kittie. I'D
just love bit of catnip!' Uncle
Wiggily knew how fond pussy cats
are of the catnip weed. 1t is as
good for them as candy is for you.
All of a sudden Uncle Wiggily re-
membered an old cat lady whom
he had seen gathering catnip in the
fall of last year. She said she was
going to hang it up in her attic to
dry.
Maybe" thought Mr.. Longears,
Il can get Kittie some of that dried
catnip. And if I wet it with water
to freshen it up it may taste very
good. Wait here for me, Kittie!"
said the bunny gentleman. I'll go
see if I can find you some catnip.
But it will not be fresh, green kind
growing in the field
Uncle Wiggily hoped to the house
of the old lady cat. Surely enough
she had some dried catnip leaves
which she gave him. Hopping back
to his bungalow, Uncle Wiggily
moistened the catnip with water and
then called to Kittie. AS soon as
she smelled the catnip she danced
joyfully. She ate a little and then
she stretched out on the floor, rolled
over and over in the sweet, spicy
weed and, last of all, she turned a
somersault head over paws!
"Oh, how I love catnipl" mewed
Kittie
I'm so gladl" said Mr.. Longears.
"Take some home to your BROTH
ers.'
So Kittie had her catnip and SO
did her brothers, Tommie and Joie.
And they each turned three somer-
saults. And if the apple pie will
stop playing the piano long enough
for the teakettle to sing, I'll tell
you next, about Uncle Wiggily and
Joie's jump.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
Issued Daily. Except
Sundays. Entered at the
Post Office, El Centre,
Calf, as Second-Clsss
Matter.

this side of the international line and
those living south of that point.
Every possible courtesy was extended
to the local polo team and its friends on
the former occasion when they clashed
with the Mexican officers team and the
latter are preparing tomorrow to sur
pass their former record as hosts.
Polo as sporting event has caught the
fancy of large number of persons re-
siding here. Previously considered en-
tirely a wealthy mans game, the local
players have demonstrated that one
need not be a Rockefeller to play polo.
For this they should have the cooperation
of the rest of us.
The international element, which has
made polo so popular in the east, where
teams from India, Great Britain, the Ar
gentine and other countries vie with each
other, is present here. Polo brings out
craftsmanship in the highest degree.
When men meet to exchange the court
estes and competition of the athletic
field, they lay the foundation for friend
ships that are everlasting. Friendship
promotes peace and goodwill, objectives
which the polo players who will meet to-
morrow consider more valuable than
winning polo game.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
Ell CENTRIC POLOISTS READY
FOR SUNDAY GAME AT BORDER

Apple. Mrs. Massey j. Horton, Mrs.
M. c. Deaton, Mrs. N. c. Smith. Mrs.
Evalyn Boman Westerfield. Mrs.
Ross T. Hickcox, Miss Emma Skin
ner and Miss Mercedes Frost.
From Brawley will be Mrs. Maude
Hartman, Mrs. Gladys Setser, Mrs.
Esther Doolittle. Mrs. Roy Thomp-
son and Mrs. Harvey Archis.
Holtville will be represented by
Mrs. John zenos and Miss Doris
Denny. while Calexico will furnish
Misses Fay Dobbs, Jessie Dobbs and
Mildred Bearrud
without doubt, the game will be
the fastest to be seen in this vicinity
in many long moons. Since polo
first got under way here it has in
creased in popularity by leaps and
bounds. until sponsors of the game
tomorrow afternoon expect the larg-
est crowd in the history of Imperial
Valley sports to journey across the
/ border. AT the last contest it was
estimated more than 5000 spectators
watched the poloists ride in hard
rough game that netted Mexical
7 to 2 victory.
It is probable that the Mexicans
after the game tomorrow. will again
act as hosts to FL Centrans at a bal
and banquet. After the last game
the feted players crossed the line
by special permission, at about
O'Clock in the morning.
Because of the international as
pect of this contest, many contend
that polo between Mexicali and E
Centre will have a beneficial effec'
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28

Tightening up on nerve and de-
termination. FL Centro's polo four
today is in the last stage of prep
aration for the contest with the
Mexican cavalry officers team on
the Palacio field in Mexicah at 5
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
A review of the polo situation dis
closed the following pre-game de-
velopments within the past week:
The Rotary club offers large sill
yer cup to the winner.
Shirers drug store and Threats
restaurant offer clubs for the most
goals and the first goal by single
players during the contest.
Jimmie Walker of Yuma will ref
cree. Neal d. Norris is official
time keeper. Bud Harrigan is Off
cial scorer
Odds have swung around until FL
Centre is even with Mexicali in its
chances of winning, in the opinion
of sports followers.
Additional horses will make ths
FL Centre squad more dangerous tc
I the Mexicali peace of mind.
A colorful gathering of SOCIETY
and commoners is expected at th'
game. Representative women from
! Imperial Valley towns have beer
chosen to occupy box decked ou
in red. Ell Centro colors, while {
bevy Of Mexicali girls will occupy {
box decorated with blue, the colo
of the Mexican squad.
Johnny Donohue, captain of thu
El Centro team and president OF th'
Ell Centre polo club, today an
nounced the list of women who vii
occupy the FL Centro box.
| From El Centro are Mrs. w. 1
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD E. GARRIS
UNCLE WIGGILY AND KITTIE'S
CATNIP
Copyright, 1928, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate

Once upon a time wnen Uncle
Wiggily was sitting in his hollow
stump bungalow Saturday, when
there was no school, he hear a
scratching sound at the front door.
II wonder who that it?' asked
Uncle Wiggily to himself, for there
was no one else in the room at the
time except the clock, which had its
hands up in front of its face and
wouldn't talk.
Again came that scratching sound
on the door.
Come ini" Uncle Wiggiiy invited
and then he wished he hadn't. For
it may be the Bob Cat" he muir
INJURED. coming to play another
trick on me because that one he
tried to play, with the rag on his
tail. didn't work" Uncle Wiggily
laughed as he remembered how the
Bob Cat hid in a stump standing
on his head with the rag on his
tail.
And how Red Robin pinched
that Bob Cats tail when the bird
pulled the white rag off to make q
nest!" chuckled the rabbit gentle
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28

company, explained the "Silvertown
Safety League" and how member
ship in that organization tends to
increase safety on the highway.
Mayor H. w. Fawcett endorsed
the league and urged that the
spirity of Safety Week be observed
throughout the year.
Judge I. Mayfield, of the justice
court, and Frank Oswalt Of the
highway patrol, were guests of the
club and spoke Of the importance
of safety. They discussed the cour-
tesy of the road and the need of
correct adjustment Of lights, and
brakes.
Miss Bea Waters sang several
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
SAFETY PROGRAM
PRESENTED AT
KIWANIS CLUB

In observance of Safety Week,
Kiwanians dedicated their session
10 a discussion Of that subject when
they gathered for their weekly
luncheon at the Barbara Worth
hotel yesterday.
G. r. Irish, assistant branch man.
ager of the B. F Goodrich Rubber
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28

to a letter which he sent to friend
in Imperial. He states that Oh
March %, Ray English paid him
call and that he is living right next
door to a former El Centran.
Promoter Rudy Elder has MADE
main event bout out Of the draw
which Frank Smyer, of Holtviile,
and Tommy Riley, of Calexico,
fought last week. These boys may
not have the finish of some lighters
but they stand and hand 1t out ana
take it.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
Express Agency
Employees Meet

Personnel of the local office OF
the Railway Express Agency, me,
were hosts to large gathering oil
officials of the Western department
OF the company and employees IN
Imperial Valley at Right way
meeting in local office recently
The meeting was held for the
purpose Of discussing means OF I'M
proving the service, prevention OF
claims and proper handling of per-
ishable shipments.
Interesting talks were made by
various company officials.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
FRIENDSHIP AND LABOR

1t is not entirely from the sporting
angle that residents of Imperial Valley
are being urged to attend the polo match
to be held tomorrow at Mexicali.
The men who have promoted polo in
this city have keen appreciation of the
desirability for friendly relations be-
tween the people of Imperial Valley on
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
March 28, 1916

Sam w. Dunaway has a surprise
in store for the people.
He has sold his drug store to an
old-time friend. formerly of River
side, but now Of Baker, Ore, Frank
E. johnson. who will assume charge
of the store Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28

vocal numbers. She played her
own accompaniments.
More than 16 boys and girls, un-
Ger the direction of Mrs. C. w. Re-
mele, played several harmonica Sc
lections greatly 10 the delight of
the Kiwanians. The youngsters
played in band formation.
Dale Ramsey, manager of the
Safety Corner Service stations, was
chairman of the day.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28

Announcement has been made in
Los Angeles OF the engagement Of
Marguerite Regina Knox of Los An
geles to Henry Lawrence Loud OF
El Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28

in bringing a better understanding
between the two sides Of the inter-
national boundary.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28

The annual melon carnival held
AT Turlock. Stanislaus County, Will
this year be celebrated August II
%.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28

Harry Glenn, during the past
week, has brought from Arizona
eighty head of high grade dairy
cows that will be placed on dairy
ranches in the vicinity of Ell Gen.
tro.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell OF
Imperial Valley for this Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO

M. S. Carson, recently of River
side, has been appointed attorney
for the Peoples Abstract and Trust
Company, and has come to Ell Cen
tro to reside.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28

There have been fine crops Of
wild mushrooms this year through
out the interior valleys, many spe-
cimens weighing three pounds each.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-28
TEN YEARS AGO
March %. 1921

Former Mayor Peck, of Imperial,
is doing we'll in San Jose, according
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-26
Mks R1&1~
. 1853 Mona sss, syNnass;. b.N
CLARK WITNESS
PIVOT OF QUERY
BY PROSECUTION

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26. UP)-
Mildred Rohrback, pretty witness
against David H. Clark in his trial
for the alleged murder of Herbert
Spencer, was under new guard to-
day following inveStiga ton of Dis
trict Attorney Buron Fits into as
serted wild parties at Miss Rohr-
backs home.
Miss Rohrback, her mother and Ed
Dudley, former Investigator for the
Chicago states attorneys office.
were questioned by Fits as Holly
wood police and deputy sheriffs
said many complaints had been
made to them of disturbances at
her home.
Dudley had been guarding the
girl since the trial opened, but af-
ter the conference, Miss Jerry Six
was assigned to watch the girl, who
was taken to a downtown hotel.
Fits added that Dudley had been
removed from his payroll two weeks
ago.
Both the girl and Dudley denied
any parties had taken place.
A morning session was held in
the court of Superior Judge Harry
Falk today in an effort to speed
up selection of a jury to try Clark.
AS a rule there is no court on Sat
| urday.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-26

=
| than his published statement,
Chairman Fay said.
1T will be noted that the presi-
dent omitted any assurance reiat-
ing to the Bank of America of New
York and other valuable major af-
filiations of Transamerica. The
very fact that the board of directors
of Transamerica was unable to
agree as to the most advantageous
methods for the disposition of the
shares of the banks owned by the
corporation, after discussing the
plan since June II, should persuade
them to submit this important mat
ter to the stockholders for their de-
termination.
FThe only way for the directors
to find out what the stockholders
consider right and fair and 'ad-
vantageous' to them is to submit
the question for Gieir approval or
diSapproval."
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-26
FLAMES DESTROY
HUGE ARSENAL
In MANCHURLA

MUKDEN, Manchuria, Sept. 26.
U,R)-The Chinese northeast arsen-
al, one of the largest munitions
storehouses in the world, caught
fire today.
The arsenal is equipped for man
ufacture of all modern war equip
mont. Several thousand Chinese
are employed under the direction
of foreign experts.
japanese troops captured the
arsenal when they occupied Muk-
den a week ago.
PEIPING, China, Sept 26. U.P)-
A communique issued by tn e
Chinese forces charged that Jap
anese airplanes bombed and opened
up with machine guns on three
passenger trains south of Mukden.
Another was said to have bombed
Tungliao, north of the Manchurian
capital, following a bandit attack.
The refugee problem In Peiping
was acute. Thousands arrived from
the war" zone.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-26

erican cruise for his health now,"
Randolph said.
He'll be brought back and kept
on ice in a safe place against the
time when he is needed to testify
against Capone.'
Federal prosecutors in the Capone
case said today they did not know
to what witness Randolph refer
red, unless it might be Fred Ries,
former cashier in Cicero gambling
house. Ries was a government wit
mes against Jack Guzik, Capone
lieutenant.
Col Randolph said that the "Sec-
ret Six" idea had attracted the at
tention Of cambridge Colby, for
mer secretary Of state and now
New York lawyer The system may
be adopted in New York, Randolph
said.
The Secret Six is not fiction,
but a convenient reality which will
continue to exist as long as the
Chicago police are not able to con-
troll and suppress crime he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-26
QUIT PRAYER
MARATHON TO
SEEK SLEEP

JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. Sept 26
tU.H The Johnston City prayer
marathon ended today at 3 a m,
four hours earlier than scheduled
when cold weather and desire
for sleep drove ministers and lay
men to abandon their plan to pray
from dusk to dawn for relief from
the depression.
Prayer is our only salvation; the
meeting was a big success-even if
we did quit early" declared the
Rev. G. T. Kinney, Baptist church
pastor who called the congregation
into session.
Kinney and about $50 others, in
cluding miners who had not worked
for months, business men, farmers
and five visiting ministers, gathered
in the little church at dusk yester-
day.
I'VE are here to pray for termin-
alton of the business depression, -
declared the solemn faced, gray
haired minister.
IT was Kinney himself who sug-
gested abandoning the plan to pray
until dawn.
I'VE have done all the good We
cam he declared. 1T is not right
for us to stay here when you are
cold and tired. Go home now, but
continue to pray, 1t is all that is
left to us. The only way to end
the depression is to go down on
your knees and pray as we have
done here tonight"
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-26
ARRAICN FARMER
IN IOWA COURT
FOR CONTEMPT

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Sept. 26.
UP) - The farmer-rebellion against
the state tuberculosis test law for
cattle, a test which caused Gov. Dan
w. Turner to order out the state
militia this week, was carried today
to the civil courts. J. w. Lenker,
a leader in the rebellion, was ar
raigned on charges of contempt Of
court and released under Sl0,00s
bond.
Lenker, president of the Farmers1
Protective association, removed his
cows from the martial law area I'd
evade having them tested by gov1
ernment agents, it was charged, and
violated an injunction which had,
been issued against him and A
others. The injunction was issued
to prevent farmers from interferintI
With the cattle test.
After LenkerS arraignment, he|
returned to his farm under an es-
cort of so fellow rebels" ~ilo had
swarmed into the courtroom to hearI
the charges.
The farmers said they would car
ry on determined fight in the civil
courts to prevent the testing which
they contend IS discriminatory.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-26

largest of Transamerica's sub
salaries. 1t was formed by
merger of the original Giannini
built Bank of Italy and the
Bank of America of California,
and now has 41O branches.
Transamerica owns SO per cent OF
the banks STOCK but the directors
voted to relinquish a controlling in
terest. The move led to an open
break with Gjannini, who at the
same time was voted out as a di-
rector. Bacigalupi replied to his
charges in a statement yesterday
that the bank would be returned to
California ownership.
Need More Tran Statement
while the stockholders have re-
ceived assurance from the president
of the corporation that there is no
design of taking the Bank of Amer
lea of California away from the
stockholders by selling it to other
outside interests, they need more