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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-05

TODAY and tomorrow delegates
l. from thirty eight states con-
vene here for the purpose Of Great
ing fighting political organization
whose only avowed purpose is to
perpetuate national prohibition.
For many years the two major
parties of the nation pledged their
support to the dry movement and
the National Prohibition party was
only name, dim and half for
gotten.
Then all within thirty days, they
tossed prohibition overheard. In
the case of the Republican party,
half -heartedly, it is true, but still
its announcement could not be
termed dry" in any sense of the
word.
Why this great change? Why
should the powerful Bishop Cannon,
dictator to Solons and Presidents,
become overnight petty and I'M
popular lobbyist? Why is the Anti
Saloon League as shorn of power to-
day as is Hoover of popularity
What has happened?
The answer is not in prohibition
itself. The prohibition situation to-
day is no worse than five or even
-three years ago. Liquor is as plenti-
full and as easily obtainable as be-
fore, the conventions proved that.
There has been no sudden increase
in the hearts of the American peo-
pie of resentment against curtail-
ment of personal liberty.
What's the answer?
Ten million people are out of
work. Delegates to the Democratic
national convention saw bank after
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Cherry laughed. She held up a
long piece of cloth. MY new fall
outfit" she said. How do you
like it?"
well, 1t doesn't look like much
to me. What's the idea7"
ut doesn't look like much to me.
either" Cherry admitted. But wait
until I'm through with til It's
going to be dress, Dan. You
didn't know I was a modiste. did
you?"
DO you think you can make
dress out of that2"
ITO Be Continued
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-05

The ape-man looked out across the western
plain. He could see the nearer troops stand
ing at ease, awaiting the enemy Beyond
them, two miles away, he saw the main body
of cavalry because there were so many Of
them. He watched scene such as no other
man of bis race had witnessed. During the lull
that followed the departure of the last troops
from the city. Tarzan approached King Aden-
drohahlxis where he sat astride his disdet sur
rounded by number Of high officials.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-05

Komodohorensal, prince of the Ant Men, had
gone two miles outside the city to take COM
mand of the cavalry that was to make the
first determined stand against the oncoming
foe. In the increasing light of early morning
Tarzan watched the methodical preparations
for defense with growing admiration for the
tiny Minunians Now the pounding Of the
hoofs of tie advancing VeltorismakuSian horde
had ceased. Evidently their scouts had dis
covered tnat the intended surprise had failed
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-05

you are. A little rest and perhaps
I'll be able to get at it again"
She sank to the davenport. Her
titan head was pillowed against a
cushion of jade satin.
"Sit here beside me-" she went on.
You're comforting, Dan. 1 feel as
though I'd known you a long while,
yet what is it? Only about two
weeks.
Most of that time we've been
talking about gunner and gang
sters and other terrible creatures.
Talk to me about something else,
won't you?"
He dropped to the seat beside her.
Wouldn't you rather I'd go?" he
said uneasily. IF you're tired, rest
is what you need"
For an instant the gray-green
eyes met Dams. IF you go, I'll be
lonely" Brenda Vail said softly.
And I am lonely so much of the
timel"
Phillips smiled. That's an odd
thing for you to say. You have so
many friends, Brenda. Why, you're
the last person in the world I'd ex-
pect to be lonely"
you think SO? All, then you are
not as clever as I think. Loneli-
ness comes from the heart. What
do you know of a woman's hearth"
"Why-why don't know. I don't
spend much time reading those
lovelorn columns if that's what you
mean. I've always had the idea
men and women are really pretty
much alike"
Miss Vail leaned her head back.
"Cigaret?" she said idly Phillips
held the box for her and flicked the
automatic lighter into flame.
Men and women are alike, +"
Brenda Vail said slowly. And
yet they are different. Each of us,
I suppose, is doomed to much lone
Illness.
Ut is only when man or woman
meets another who really under
stands that the loneliness is lifted.
But there-I have myself for COM
pany all day. 1 want you to talk
now"
DHILLIPS smiled. He looked
Il very hoyish and very attrac-
tive when he smiled.
I'm sorry, but honestly the only
thing I've been thinking of for a
week is this play. Do you really
understand what this means for
me, Brenda? Do you?
why, I'd begun to think was
sunk in this place foreverl
thought I never was to have q
chance. 1t was the greatest piece
of luck in the world for me when
you came here"
She was pleased. "And think il
was lucky for me, too she said
Tell me-what are you planning to
do if our play is a great success?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-05
BY Williams
BlOSser
Crane
BY Martin

At this request the king smiled graciously,
saying: Go where you will, Tarzan. That you
choose to go where there viii be fierce fight
ing, surprises me not" It was the first time
that any Minunian had addressed the ape
man by name. Among them a mans name is
considered sacred possession to be used only
by his closest friends. Tarzan knew he had
been thus highly hono-ed by the tiny king
BoWing low to acknowledge the royal compli-
ment, Tarzan withdrew from the kingly pres
ence and started toward the battle front
Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15
Station Growing
Fine Cantaloupes

Bigger yields and larger sizes of
cantaloupes resulting from the
growing of cover crops will be
shown melon growers who visit the
University of California experiment
station at Meloland next Friday
afternoon.
H. B. cantaloupes are now grow
ing there on three plots which last
year were in seSbania, guar. and no
cover crop. These plots are show
ing decided differences in vine
growth, size and set of melons, ac-
cording to Frank Beyschlag, farm
advisor. Guar, he points out, like
sesbania, is also summer grow
ing cover crop.
Melon growers are urged to meet
at the experiment station at Melo-
land at 2 p. m, Friday, June II.
Waldo Weeth, superintendent, will
show and explain the plots at that
time. Weeth would be glad to have
any growers, however, who cannot
attend Friday afternoon to visit
the station any time they are
passing.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15
Editorial Page
and
Features
REPEAL AN UNENFORCEABLE Law

TWELVE years of experiment have
L convinced a great portion of the
thinking and unbiased citizens of the
United States that the 18th amendment
TO the federal constitution Is a failure.
To their number has been added many
of the newspapers of the country, and
to this group The Press has definitely
decided to align itself, after due delib-
Grafton and consideration of existing con-
ditions.
The evils OF prohibition, while possi-
bly, not so apparent in El Centro as else
where, are visible to all Drinking of
the vilest kind of Intoxicating liquors
is the order Of the day, breeding in its
wake the bootlegger, the gangster, the
racketeer and all the loathesome unde-
sirabeS who have become most potent
part of our national structure
Corruption Of municipal, state and na-
tional officials flOurishes as never be-
FORE and this corruption can be traced
in practically every case to the illegal
liquor traffic and its allied evils.
Good citizens become hypocrites and
law violatOrs; youths Of both sexes drink
promiscuously and to excess at ages and
under circumstances which a respect for
the conventions would never have per-
mitted prior to the passage of the 18th
amendment Our jails and prisons are
ovecowded with those who have violated
the law and our courts are clogged with
cases concerning or emanating from yio-
lations of the amendment and its auXil-
iary statutes.
On the credit side of the ledger there
is the sole item of the elimination of the
saloon, for which the amendment is to
be thanked. The period of its existence
has convinced the American people be-
yond doubt that the saloon was an evil
the abolishment cf which must be per-
manent
1t is unnecessary to cite the many re-
cent instances of national leaders who
have changed their views on this sub
ject of prohibition. No citizen need
blindly follow their example. He has
only to look for himself, recognize the
conditions as they are and not as he
wishes to see them. If he is honest there
is only one conclusion-the 18th amend
ment as it now stands is unenforceable
and the sooner the conditions it has Gre
ated are corrected, the better chance
there is for promotion of the most de
sirable condition concerning lntoXlcat-
ing liquor-true temperance.
Primarily the matter OF drinking IN
toxicating liquor is a matter of individ-
ual morals Granting that there always
will be some whose appetities must be
curbed, such curbing has better chance
of being successful if it has back of 1t
Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15

Il hope I can play a trick on
that big rock stone and get it out
Of the new burrow before the chill
dren come home from school, said
Uncle Wiggily to himself. Il told
them I would and I want to do it..
But this is the largest rock I ever
came upon while digging a hole" :"
What had happened was, as I
told you in the story last night,
Uncle Wiggily wanted to teach his
children how to dig a burroW or
home underground.
Even though you live in hol-
low stump bungalow" said the
daddy rabbit, some day you may
want a burrow house underground
So you must now learn TO dig"
Mr.. Longears dug the first part
Of the hole and let the children
take turns making it deeper and
deeper. But, all of sudden,
Custer came to a rock in the way.
He could dig no farther And as
the rock was too large to dig over,
under or to either side, Uncle Wig
gily said he would have to play
some sort Of trick on the big stone
10 get it up out Of the partly dug
burrow.
Perhaps" said Mr.. Longears to
himself as he looked down into
the hole. that rock will come up
if I call it. III try" So he called
politely. Come on out. Rookie!
Come up, Stonie! Pop up out of
the hole, please!"
But the rock never moved. II
Just stayed deep in the hole. Then
Uncle Wggily twinkled his pink
nose and said:
Maybe if could give the rock
something to eat it would roll up
here and get out Of the hole 50 we
could finish making the burrow.
wonder what rocks eat? Maybe
they like clover, for I'm very fond
of that. I'll try 1t"
Uncle Wiggily hoped to a clover
patch and pulled some punches of
the sweet, green leaves. Going
back to the hole he held the clover
at the edge and called:
Come on up, Rookie, and eat
some clover. Come on up, Stonie,
and have treat" But the rock
never moved. Maybe 1t would
rather have carrot though MIR.
Longears. Hopping TO his garden,
he came back with a yellow carrot
which he held down in the hole,
calling:
Come on up, Stonie, and nibble
carrot. Come on up, Rookie, and
taste this carrot" But the rock
never moved and the rabbit gem
tleman twinkled his pink nose and
Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15
CHAMBER
ENJOYS TALK ON
WORLD POLITICS

Chaotic Europe in relation to its
own and to world politics was pic
tured this morning for members
of the Ell Centro Junior Chamber
of Commerce by DR.. Raynor Glenn
ons whose talk was prefaced by
the query, Can Europe Keep the
Peace?'
Recent radical changes in the
political map of Europe were dis
cussed by the speaker, who fol-
lowed these changes from the Paris
conference of 1919, which he
termed the starting point of the
present changed European political
system. 1t was the first attempt,
Clemons said, of democracy to re-
organize the world according to its
own theories.
He discussed racial and religious
differences in the effect they have
on making it more difficult for
European nations to arrive at
peaceful solution to their problems.
At the end of the World War,
the speaker said, Woodrow Wilson
was an idealist who tried to play
lone hand in assuring the world
lasting peace, but failed because
he pitted himself against states
men more wise in international
dealings.
A round table discussion followed
the talk.
Taking up other business, men,
bers of the junior chamber voted
to support the st. Paul Junior
Chamber of Commerce in an effort
to secure the 1885 convention OF
the National Junior Chamber of
Commerce.
Al G.. Smith challenged Cal
Rector to a 30-minute debate next
Wednesday morning on the merits
of Texas and Oklahoma, with
Rector defending Oklahoma and
Smith taking the side of Texas.
Russell Kliegel was chairman Of
the meeting today.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS

, the strong force of public opinion-some-
thing which Is lacking under the exist
ing law which never has had the whole
hearted support of such opinion
If there must be laws to prohibit in
toXlcating liquor, the experience under
the 18th amendment has proven that
they are for the individual states rather
than the national government, to decide
and enforce, if such a law IS deemed de-
sirable.
A federal law has had sufficient time
to show whether or not it can be sue
cessful If there were the slightest
reason to believe that true prohibition
has grown under this law. il would have
the backing of public opinion. The OBJ
vious facts are that conditions, instead
Of growing better, have rapidly grown
worse.
There is more of bootlegging vio-
lence, corruption, and general laWlesS-
ness today than there was y years ago.
Liquor, instead of being more difficult to
procure, can be obtained in any city or
hamlet in the country, nor does one need
to be a resident of the community to
obtain it with little or no delay. Not
even the halls of the capitol at Wash
ington, dedicated to the creation and en-
forcement of laws, are immune from the
bootlegger and those who patronize him.
The 18th amendment has been tried
and has been found wanting. It is not
the answer to the evils attendant upon
the abuse of Intoxicating liquor. Its re-
peal, openly advocated and fostered by
many of the best minds in the nation,
is highly desirable. The trend of public
opinion is decidedly and emphatically in
this direction.
Such action can and should be set for
time sufficiently distant from the present
to permit of adoption of means to regu-
late the sale of intoxicating liquors,
based on the desires of the people. They
don't want excessive drinking, nor do
they want prohibition.
There is a middle ground, based upon
reason instead of fanaticism; upon the
experience of the ages against the ignor-
ance of the impulsive: upon respect for
the desires of the individual instead of
the intolerance of the bigot.
The people of the United States can be
trusted to find this middle ground and
adopt the solution it offers, and should
be given the opportunity of doing SO by
repeating the 18th amendment.
1t should be recognized that a crisis
faces this country. 1t is not merely
matter of to drink or not to drink, but
whether lawlessness, violence, corruption
and crime are to continue ruling the ma
ton, or are they to be replaced by the
orderly rule of the people as the found
erS of the nation intended.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15
Elks Picnic To
Be Held Sunday

Elks will hold their annual picnic
at Jacumba on Sunday and have
invited all members of the order
TO be present with their families
The affair Sunday will be an
old-fashioned picnic with an i'm
posing program of entertainment
and. sports planned for the day.
On Saturday night past exalted
rulers Of the Southern California
district will gather in San Diego
for an important session.
Among those who are planning
to make the trip are Henry Swan
son, Harry Horton, Charles Pitzer,
Mark Washburp, Elton Christian,
B. M. Gruwell and Lou Philley, all
past exalted rulers of the local
lodge. They will be joined in San
Diego by Past EXalter Rulers M. w.
Conkling and Sam Dunaway, who
reside on the coast. Among the
other Elks planning to be present
are Lee Nuffer, exalted ruler, and
Ed Nance, secretary.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15
Bedtime STORIES
By HOWARD E. GARRIS


said: Il shall have to think Of
another trick to get the rock out
of the way"
While Uncle Wiggily was look
ing into the hole along came shuf-
fling Brown Bear. Seeing the rab-
bit, Brown Bear growled:
"Ah, now I shall have a fine
lunch! A rabbit to eat! Hal Hal"
Shuffling closer to Uncle Wig
gily. who, as yet hadn't seen him,
Brown Bear growled:
I've come to get you!"
oh, have you?" asked Uncle
Wiggily, not looking up, and think
ing it was his wife who had come
to get him to come to dinner.
Yes growled Brown Bear, Il
, have! But what are you looking
at down in that hole?"
Il am looking at a big stone, a
great rock" answered the rabbit
And as soon as he glanced up and
saw Brown Bear, Uncle Wiggily
knew he would have to play two
tricks, one on the rock and one
on Brown Bear,
"Oh, it's big rock, is it?"
groWled Brown Bear.
"A very big rock" said Uncle
Wiggily, cunningly. so big that
even you, strong as you are, could
never lift it
'Nonsense!" growled Brown Bear.
There is no. rock so big but what
1 can lift it," Brown Bear was very
proud
TRY to lift this one" said the
rabbit. Dig it out, lift it up and
carry it away. Then III know you
are strong"
III show you'll" boasted proud
Brown Bear Stand aside! I'll
get the rock out and then I'll get
you!" Uncle Wiggily stepped aside.
With a few digs from his big
paws and claws, Brown Bear
pulled out the rock and started
to carry it away to toss it down
bill. But as he carried it the rock
slipped from his front paws and
fell on his back paws and pinched
and crushed them SO much that
Brown Bear cried "Oh! Ouch!
Wow" And he had to hold his
paws in his mouth to stop them
from hurting him. And with his
paws in his mouth Brown Bear
could not bite Uncle Wiggily, so
the rabbit hoped safely home.
So by a trick Mr. Longears got
the rock out Of the burrow and all
was well. And if the delicatessen
will give the pussy cat some Swiss
cheese to hang up in the dolls
house for lace curtains, I'll tell you
next about Uncle Wiggily and the
robin nest.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15
Eastern Star To
Give Card Party

The garden bridge party whicr
will be given this evening at
3 o'clock by Signal chapter Of the
Eastern Star in the spacious gar
den of the T. G. Lanier home on
Wensley avenue, gives promise of
being most delightful affair
Strings of gay colored lanterns
among pink oleanders, dark olive
trees and ferns will. light the many
tables which will accommodate the
guests for the game or auction.
Prizes will be given for the win
ming scores of both men and wom-
en- and refreshments will be served
in keeping with the birthday motif,
as Signal chapter celebrates it's
tWenty-fourth anniversary this
month.
All those who enjoy a game of
bridge are invited to be present,
whether members of the order or
not. Guests are also expected from
other valley towns,
Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15
Don't Quote Me-
By United Press >

was first mentioned, Governor
Rolph of California began waving
the state banner. There was cheer
ing. The psychological situation
was such that most anything could
start a demonstration and inject
some enthusiasm into the conven-
ton.
But. lust as it looked as il a par
ade was going to begin, the organ
pealed forth the Star Spangled
Banner. Every one had to stand
at attention. And that was the
death knell of the demonstration.
When Senator Dickinson ended
his keynote speech. the crowd really
wanted 70 cheer. But it takes
something 10 keep It going and
that's what an organ is for at a
convention. The organ remained
silent. The cheering died down -
30 seconds.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15
M'PHERRIN TO
SEEK OFFICE OF
SUPERIOR JUDGE

Roy D, McPherrin, first attorney
to hang his shingle as a practicing
man of law in Imperial Valley,
filed today his declaration Of
candidacy for judge of the superior
court and the sponsors certificate.
His sponsors are all old-timers who
have known him upwards of 20
years, and Is of the sponsors have
ranched in the valley since the for
nation of Imperial county, and
they are from every section of the
county. Brawley, lockwood, North
End, Jackson, inland, Imperial,
Mesquite, Sunset, Meloland, Date,
Holtville, Calexico, Acacia Smith,
Alder and Ell Centro are repre-
Sented
Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15
Sellted.

In addition to the law, McPherriu
has successfully ranched and helped
organize the Grapefruit Growers
Association of Imperial Valley.
When the irrigation district was
formed and took over the holding
from the Southern Pacific COM
pany receivership, McPherrin was
elected a director from the district
and continued to serve for six
years during the entire recon-
struction period.
Since his graduation from the
University of Nebraska, McPherrin
has been a resident of California
and has been an honored member
of his profession for 80 years.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15
Three Cases In
Police Court

Reckless driving, drunkenness
and disturbing the peace we're the
charges which brought three de-
PENDANTS before Judge Lee Nuffer
at this mornings session of the
Ell Centro police court
or the three, one pleaded not
guilty. He was Leo Gross, Al;
charged with disturbing the peace.
Bail was fixed at $1OO for his ap-
pearance Thursday, the day set for
trial. Gross was committed to iail
when he did not post bond.
X. Suma, AZ, pleaded guilty to
reckless driving. He was fined $50
ana S25 of the fine was suspended
curing his good behaviour.
Anthony Morelas, 65, was SEN
fenced to pay a fine of $6 or serve
three days in Jail for drunkenness
Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15

CHICAGO. June IS. Walter
Brown. postmaster general and pro-
tector Of the interests of President
Hoover here, came out Of con-
ference room to be greeted by a
crowd Of interested persons and re-
porters.
IF anyone mentions prohibition
TO me III fly into a thousand
pieces" he cried, and fled.
Something ought TO be done
about the matter Of music at the
convention. In the auditorium IS
one Of the finest organs in the
world. II had 40 car loads OF
parts. Il can reproduce 100 saXo-
phones or so snare drums. It can
do most anything except fry eggs.
But yesterday, at least, it didn =
seem able to play the right music.
When President Hoover's name
Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15
Jasper Center To
Meet On Friday

Jasper Farm center will meet at
Jasper school, Friday evening,
June II, at O'Clock.
Scott B. Foulds will explain the
proposed amendment to the Cali
fornia constitution, providing for
a transfer of a major portion OF
the school expenses from the
counties to the state. There will
be petitions available for the neces-
sary signatures
The Dairy Surplus and Some
Possible Solutions" will be dis
cussed by George Winright, assist
ant farm advisor
H. w. Hughes will talk on taxa
ton and there will be music, en-
tertainment and refreshments.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15

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Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15
UNCLE WIGGMY AND THE
BROWN BEAR

Uncle Wiggily was hopping
around and around and around q
hole in the ground The old rab
bit gentleman looked down into the
hole. and then he looked over his
garden. across the fields, toward
the Hollow Stump School, where
his bunny boys and girls were re-
citing their lessons to the Lady
Mouse Teacher.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-06-15

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