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Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04
BANKER VOICES
OPPOSITION TO
BONUS PAYMENT
BY THOMAS l.. STOKES
United Press Staff CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON, Feb. q. U.p)-
The most severe indictment yet
made CT proposals to pay World
War veterans a cash bonus was
laid before the house ways and
means committee today by George
Il. Roberts. vice-president of the
National City Bank of New York.
He said a So 3.400,000,0 900 bond is
sue the amount estimated neces-
sary to pay the face value of COM
pcnsatiOn certificates would de-
press the government bond market
Just that much. absorb half the
country's available capital, and re-
tard business recovery throughout
the world.
Analysing the domestic results,
Roberts said the bond issue would
absorb about one-half available
capital, and thus retard building
and investment of capital necessary
to recovery from the business de-
preston. He gave figures designed
to show the depressing effect the
bonus agitation already has eXerted
on the market.
He explained that gold now was
flowing to the United States and
this bond issue further would at
tract it.
While the ways and means COM
mittee was considering the bonus
proposals, the house veterans COM
mittee was hearing veterans af-
fairs Administrator Hines in refer
ence to the disqualification program
for war veterans.
Hines said no great increase was
needed at present to take care of dis
abled veterans but that many nom
structures ought to be re-
placed.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04
New Editor For
Stanford Daily

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Palo
Alto. Feb. 4. U.P)-Frank Whitley OF
Bisbee, Ariz.. will assume his new
duties as editor of the Stanford
Daily next Monday, twas learned
today.
Whitley, a senior and member OF
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, was
appointed to the post by the uni
versity's publication council after
members of the Daily's staff had
failed to reach a majority vote
Whitley succeeds Gale Wallace,
whose term expired.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04
ROLPH PREPARES
TO QUIT CAPITAL.
FOR VISIT HERE

SACRAMENTO Cal. Feb. 4. U.P)
Governor Rolph today prepared
TO clean up as much state business
as possible before making his long
air trip to Ell Centro Friday.
The governor tomorrow will go
to San Francisco where he will cast
an affirmative vote on the S2.500-
900 unemployment relief bond issue
Friday morning.
He will return to Sacramento in
time to board a special cabin air.
plane for Ell Centre, where he will
officially open the midwinter fair
of Imperial county.
While in Southern California the
governor will make air trips 10 Ar
iona and Lower California. He
will be in Los Angeles Sunday to
dedicate the new temple for colored
Elks, and Monday night will ad-
dress the Glendale Chamber of
Commerce.
L. c. Butler, local representative
of the gas company. today received
telegram from r. f. AitcheSon,
executive president of the or
ganization, announcing the COVER
nors acceptance of an invitation
to be guests of the gas company
on the air journey to the valley.
The telegram stated further that
the executive and his party will
leave the Sacramento airport at
noon on Friday in a new tri-motor-
ed Ford plane loaned for the oc-
casion by the Standard Oil COM
pany.
Arriving at Imperial airport at
o'clock Friday night. Governor
Rolph will open the fair Saturday
afternoon and be honored guest at
various functions planned for his
entertainment by valley residents.
On Monday he will go by air.
plane to Phoenix, the telegram con-
tinues. for a conference with Gov
ernor G.. w. p Hunt of Arizona.
Aitcheson also announced in the
telegram that officials and resi-
dents of the valley will be guests
of the gas company on various
flights arranged for Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04
FLYERS RESCuED

SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. 4. U.P) -
Pilots Thompson and Maldonado OF
the airplane Fairchild' of the
Pan America Grace line, were res
cued by Dutch ship after their
plane fell into the sea north of An
tofagasta. The pilots remained in
the water for six hours. 1t was re-
ported here that the mail was lost
and the plane abandoned in sinking
condition.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04
Navy Dirigible
Going To Cuba

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. U.P) -
The navy department was advised
today that the dirigible Los Angeles
expects to leave its Lakehurst, N. j.,
base for Guantanamo, Cuba, at 6 p.
m. tEST) today.
Lieut-Com. V. A. Clarke, in charge
of the dirigible, has requested that
the mooring mast at the Guanta-
namo naval base be in readiness to
receive the Los Angeles at sunset
tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04
FISHERMAN DROWNED

EUREKA, Cal, Feb. 4. U.P) -
Swept to sea in his small boat
which was capsized by a huge
breaker, Frank McDaniels. 80. a
fisherman, was drowned yesterday
near the mouth of the Klamath
river. His body was recovered sev-
cral hours later by other fishermen
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04
YOUNG SLAYER FREED

SAN JOSE. Feb, 4. U.P)-A To-
year-old boy stood eXonerated today
after killing his step-father with a
butcher knife in defense of his
mother. The coroner's jury yester-
day submitted a verdict that Julius
Stroll, IL, stabbed j. c. Miller, as,
in defense of his mother and rec
commended that authorities free
him.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04
WHAT'S DOING
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Scoville rally, s:30, 6I4
Brighton.
hIidweek meetings. churches.
City council. 1880. city hall.
Moose lodge. 8. Moose home.
Oasis lodge, +. and A. NJ, 1880,
Masonic temple.
Eagles, 8. 500 Broadway.
Troop 5, Il. S. A, I. Scout
hut.
Basketball, Z. high school.
Brunk Comedians, Honey
moon Trail"
Fox Imperial Theatre. Little
Caesar
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-04
TOMORROW

TOMORROW
Rotary club, Barbara Worth.
Emmanuel Circle, all day. at
church.
Seeley-Westside home depart
ment, 1880, o. A. Kirk resi-
dence.
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with the teeth almost occurred. BY this time,
though Mr. Higginbottom's anger had cooled
somewhat and curiosity was gnawing at him.
After all, it was one Of those perfect Spring
days The delegates were passing by in ones
and twos on their way to breakfast. what
does Miss Barclay look like?" he demanded Of
the day clerk. do you remember her?"
The day clerk did, enthusiastically "There
she is right now" he said. Her erstwhile room
mate beheld an extremely pretty young woman
Her gaze fixed straight ahead, but it
seemed to him that the side of her face which
he could see was a little pnker than normal
pinker even than normal rouge
Believe it or not, this story is true and has
a sequel The hotel immensely apologize and
anxious to do everything possible to avert
suit, refused to allow either of the chance
roommates to pay for anything during their
stay. Its anxiety, though, was unnecessary,
since both Miss Barclay and Mr.. Higginbottom
or, rather, Mr.. and Mrs. Higginbottom-
seemed to have the kindest sentiments toward
both the hostelry and its manager. They even
came there on their honeymoon, and confided
to the delighted man this incident of those
two weeks.
Feeling that it was at last safe to confess,
the newly made husband had revealed to his
bride that it was he who had slept in the other
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Can Happen in a Modern HOTEL
WAere Thousands Of Persons Lice Under
One Roof Plenty Of Drama,
Mystery and Thrills.
BY MARY DAY WYNN.

bed that night when she had walked and found
it rumpled but vacant.
YES" said the wife, "I knew that all along.
AS a matter of fact, woke up first looked
at you and made up my mind to pretend to
be asleep and let you get out of the mix-up"
THE tragedies and comedies of human ex-
istence are undoubtedly more varied, in
tense and concentrated in hotel than any
where else on earth.
When Kringelein, the comic-pathetic book
keeper in this seasons dramatic hit, was told
that death would overtake him in a short
time, he put all his savings into his worn
pocketbook and took UP his abode in Berlin's
gaudiest hostelry, the Grand Hotel. There he
rubbed elbows with deceit, ambition and
wantonness, heartbreak and mirth passion
and love and murder. In SO hours under one
roof he saw more of the drama of life than
he had glimpsed in all his 80 years at home
in Fredersdorf.
Ideas, apparently, float around in the world
like patches of windborne pollen, bringing
similar results to fruition simultaneously in
the minds of sensitive people, like twins born
of different parents. Or at least, this b my
thoroughly unscientifc explanation of the fact
that thEee popular novelists Suddenly realized,
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last year. what a storehouse of dramatic
material is the modern hotel. Vicki Baum'a
story is laid in Berlin Arnold Benefits more
ponderous book, Imperial Palace" has for its
hero Cor heroine?) the worlds greatest luxury
caravansary. which, with characteristic British
assurance he locates in London; now, it is
rumored, New York is soon to see another play
of hotel life, Galsworthy's THE Roof" The
writers are following the general population
in the trend hotelward.
The real wonder, however, is not that three
able authors unearthed the rich vein Of h0tA
drama at the same time, but that the fiction
fraternity had not discovered it sooner. The
modern inn frequently has many as 1000
rooms each of which may be, simultaneously
the stage for a succession of epic plays, fob
lowing each other like flashes" in motio1
picture.
this fact. He does not knock on strange doors
in search of romance and the raw materials of
philosophy, but he does the next best thing:
He sits in lobbieS for hours at a time. AS Mr.
Chesterton, because of his extraordinary pro-
portions is conspicuous and recognizable to q
considerable portion Of the public, this habit
is sometimes embarrassing to the managers of
the hotels he honors with his visits, one of
which saves the day by delegating an employee
to do nothing but hang around him and shoe
off autograph hunters
Safe behind this invisible shield the great
man enjoys himself like child at a peep show
And yet he Sees in the lobby only the pro-
Iogue and the epilogue, almost never the climax.
If he had been sitting, for instance, near the
desk of a large Cincinnati hotel not very long
ago, his attention might have been caught by
couple registering there but he would not
have known of the serio events which
followed.
THE man of the registering pair was well
dressed and middle aged the kind who is
always given good room and then quietly in
formed by the bellboy where the nearest source
of liquid refreshment may be found The
woman was about 30 and innoculousy aretty,
with small nose and taste for very high
heeled shoes. He signed for both Of them
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The trouble began, as any one would admit
when an association of automobile statesmen
perversely chose Friday, the 18TH on which to
open their convention.
On the first day of the convention the dele
ga1es, as they arrived, were assigned to rooms
by the desk clerks. One delegate appeared on
the quite late. He had come in his
machine and the motor had not quite lived
up to his sales talk about it. The night clerk
scanned his crowded roster and assigned the
gentleman with his consent, TO a double room
which already had one occupant. The late
arrival glanced at the bold signature of his
roommate, which was let us pretend Cary
Barclay" and followed the bellboy to room 1856.
The hour was very late. Barclay already was
asleep in the twin bed nearest the window. The
new roommate Oct us call him "Higginbottom,"
because that wasn't his name) CONSIDERABLY
switched of the light, undressed quickly and
retired without further preliminaries. He woke
up with the bright Atlantic City sunlight pour
ing in at the window, took minute to remem-
Der where he was and then glanced sleepily
over at the other bed. What he saw awakened
him more quickly than Gabriel's trumpet would
have done-the back Of a blonde, curly and
feminine head and thrown above it in a grace
full curve, very feminine arm. His ear caught
slow ard regular breathing.
All this was glimpsed in a swift panicky mo-
ment. Then, Good gracious" he thought, cts
lucky woke up first!" Creeping stealthily
from his bed, he flung his bathrobe around him
threw the rest of his clothes into his suit case
and glided out of the door In the mems wash
room, down the hall, he found sanctuary.
INVENT minutes later, completely attired
and sowing with chivalrous anger, he
fastened 20 the front desk. 1t was when the
manager heard his story that the catastrophe
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HE manager of the luxurious
Atlantic City hotel was so fright
ened by the tale his guest was
unfolding that he almost swal-
lowed his teeth. He had caught
a vision of law suits, damages
and a promising career cut off
IN tic adolescence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-04

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famous Persian designs created with sheen
in rugs made in this country! Experts bentate to tell
the difereuce This great achievement from the
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will be glad show you the beautiful patterns avail
able. You get sizes and combinations suit
any in your home Noneed to sft substitutes
Simply lift up the back of the rug and find the sken label
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getting the finest Oriental traditions applied rug
made in this country.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-04
Moneys Flow.
(Boston News ,Bureau.)

If money won't flow into one channel it will into another Stagnation is inherently repugnant to it. And that attribute is illustrated by some recent developments and their attendant statistics
 The data all go to indicate deflaton of the money stream in the recent past doubtless in part temporary yet possibly rather prolonged from a former into different channel Eventually there may be a redistribution of flow back to somewhere nearer the normal channel alignment.
 Such figures show, for example, on March II total loans and investments held by leading banks throughout the country stood at s22 SIT 100000 This was just $14000000 less than on September 4 1929, when the peak of the bull market was established.
 The other recent obvious fact has been that while credit is cheap and abundant business has not yet required much additional credit. Hence, although total bank credits substantially the same as on September A. 1929, commercial loans are $14oOO0Ooo nearly IS per cent less than they were 18 months ago. In the same period loans on securities have been reduced 72000000 But banks increased their investment holdings $1 759 100000 about 33 per cent during the period that other bank credits have undergone deflation so drastic.
 Banks prefer to lend for commercial purposes but they must use their funds in some way If there is no demand for commercial loans, they lend on securities. If they cannot lend at all, they are compelled to add to their security holdings That is what they have been doing. They did it because investments offered about the only outlet for funds They are practically out of debt to the reserve banks, and gold continues to stream in to increase the volume of funds on offer
 If a developing upward trend in business ex- bands, demand for commercial loans will soon begin to increase. Perhaps we shall eventually hear that the huge amount of credit tiled up" in security loans is choking off credits to business.
 The fact is there is enormous amount of potential bank credit avaiable-sufficient finance strength in business and in securities at the same time. And it remains doubtful whether either is long or largely possible without the other.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-04
EASTER.

Before the advent of Christianity Spring was always celebrated by pagan peoples, and it was only natural that the early Christians should make same word Ishtar the great Spring goddess of ancient Babylon, and the same word as East the place of the rsing-it outranked even Christmas. The early fathers held the day of the Nativity to be only preparation for Easter.
 Some authorities say that it was only as early 354 A. D.. that the feast of the Nativity was celebrated on December 25, while Easter in its early Christians every Sunday joyous cele- braticn of the resurrection of Jesus On this joyful seventh day, fasting not in order and the faithful might say their prayers standing instead of kneeng.
 Easter still is the celebration of resurrection. Carrying message of eternal beauty, it has become the symbol of the bright side of life-the joy, :he Around it center the history, the tradition the memories, the ideals and the hopes of the Chris tian Church. To the Christian faith it commem- orates actual event that is the supreme assur- of life after death But Easter symbolizes something larger than a particular faith, some thing than the resurrection of q particular individual It expresses faith that has existed millenniums before Christ ages before there was any Christian creed faith that has since existed and still exists among millions who know not Christ or who deny Him-humanity's inherent, intutive faith that death is not the end of life.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-04
THE WORLDS RICHEST MEN.

Although more than 100000 persons in Great Britain the dole and are compelled to exist in some instances little as $5 per week that nation surpasses America in the number and extent Of it's individual fortunes. One or two of rich men are properly listed as among the worlds richest, yet England has rivals for that honor in scale that is little known In the year ending March 29 1929, the latest date for which figures are available the report of commissioners for inland revenue srevealed that between 500 and 600 persons in Great Britain are classed nil- lionaires. few of them international figures such the Duke of Westminster, whose fortune dates back to Queen Elizabeth If he could convert his holdings into cash at conservative figure, he would easily be in the S1000OO00O class. Ranking with him is Sir John Elerman shipping magnate. Just behind them such Soly and Jack Joel, who inherited a South American mining estate that put them in the $75 100000 class. Lord Derby, Lord Iveagh Lord Estey Lord Bearsted the Agha Khan, are among some of the best known of the wealthiest class. One of Brtans most noted rich men, Lord Dewar, celebrated humorist whose for tune was founded Dewars famous blends of Scotch whiskes, died last year His wealth was enormous and his estate augmented very largely during his lifetime
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-04
Roosevelt to Walker.
(NeW York Times. )

Even the most captous will find it hard to criticize the Governors first step in dealing with the charges against Mayor Walker. He has simply transmitted them to the Mayor with the request that answer to them be made by MT Walker as soon as he returns to New York. This does not preclude further inquiries, if they appear to be necessary. The accusations are general but the Mayor will, if he is wise, make his reply as speci- fife and challenging the case demands. It is possible, of course that further and more detailed complaints may be filed with Governor Roosevelt 1t will then be for him to decide whether the matter has gone so far as to call for thorough investigation Should the Republicans in the Leg sature finally be able to get together so as to order joint committee to look into the affairs of this city from to bottom, the Walker charges could be referred to it. Meanwhile, the Governors $ action in the premises is decent and regular, while plainly but preliminary, that 1t will be diff ficult to attack him for it.
 No obstacles, however, can deter the Republican National Committee. It is fully determined to make of the Tammany scandals issue in the next Presidential election especially with refer
 ence to Governor Roosevelts candidacy, which is reported to be promising every day. No matter what he does he will be arragned as willing tool or at least beneficiary, of Tammany Hall.
 This particular fire might be better reserved one would think until after Governor Roosevelt is nominated for the Presidency, should he be. But it appears that the Republican managers feel that their party record is very precarious thing to go to the country upon, that they are eager to seize upon any cry which may divert atten- tion from their fangs and possibly discredt their opponents. But to identify Franklin Roose- welt with Fammany corruption would too heavily
 tax the powers of even the most brazen Republican campaigner.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-04
Invitation for Bids

United States Department of Ag- riculture, Bureau of Public Roads, Juneau, Alaska, April 1, 1881. Seal ed Bids subject to the conditions contained here, will be received un- til o'clock A. M May ', 1881, and then publicly opened, for furnish ing all labor and materials and per- forming all work for constructing and improving the Yakutat High way, Yakutat-Cannery Section, Na- tional Forest Road Project, located adjacent to the Tongass National Forest, First Judicial Division. Ter ritory of Alaska. The length of the project to be constructed is ap- proximately 1534 miles and the principal items of work are ap- proximately as follows: Clearing so Acres; Grubbing 80 Acres; Unclas- sdied Excavation 10000 Gu. Yds; Structure Excavation 50 c. Yds; Overhaul 200 Sta Yds; Fine Grad ing 1.534 Miles; Gravel, Top 1900 Gu. Yds; Corrugated Metal Pipe 416 Lin. Ft. The contract form and the plans, specifications, special provis- ions and estimate of quantities may be examined and the Standard Questionnaire and Financial State ment for bidders secured by the prospective bidders at the following addresses: U. s. Bureau of Public Roads, Federal & Territorial Build ing, Juneau, Alaska; U. s. Forest Service, Commercial Building, Ket- chikan, Alaska; Associated General Contractors. Multnomah Hotel, Port land, Oregon; Associated General Contractors, Arcade Building, Seat tie, Washington; Associated Gen eral Contractors, Spokane Hotel, Spokane, Washington Each bidder must submit with his bid, or prev iously, an attested statement of his business and technical organization
 (of the bidder) on forms to be SUD- piled by the District Engineer, which is available for the contemplated work, including his financial re- sources and his highway construc- tion experience, and other construc- ton experience, compared with the project bid upon. The United States expressly reserves the right to re-
 ject any bid in which the facts as to business and technical organi-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-04

Progressives to be able to progress as far as the Yhits House Ssprngtissd Ohio pic