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The Washington times., 1934-03-07
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Writer RePeals
Law Of Supply
and Demand
BY GILBERT SELDES

am about to repeal the law
of supply and demand. Next
week, if I have time, hope to
prove that you can change hu.
can nature (even if I have to
change my own in order to make
my point), but for the moment
l shall be satisfied with abolish
ing the terror which comes into
every mans heart when he Is
told that he mustn't try this or
that, because he cannot escape
the iron law Of supply and de-
mand.
These words have become
nearly meaningless, because they
are always used together, in
sort Of magic formula. I sup
pose they originally meant some
thing. For instance this: If
fifty men bring two pair Of shoes
each to market and seven hun
dred men want shoes, the fifty
men can put up the price of
shoes. But If there are only ten
men who want shoes and hun
dred pair available, the price
must be put down. It sounds
reasonable.
What Price Papers?
On the other hand, the pub
fishers of this newspaper could
print twice as many copies or
half as many, and they could
have half the circulation or
10 times the circulation, but
they would not change their
price. They might raise or
lower prices to advertisers, who
pay by circulation, but you
and I would not be affected.
A publisher puts out a book at
two dollars and sells a thou
sand copies: if the book be-
comes a beSt-Seller and sells
fifty thousand, the publishers
price remains about the same.
The bookseller doesn't say to
you, "I have only three copies
left and hundreds of orders,
so I'll sell you one copy for
six times the price"
Sacred Cows
My real reason for objecting
to the inviolability Of the law
of supply and demand is that
so far as I know, no one has
ever seriously tried to change
it. I'd like to see it tried, just
for fun. I am one of the radi-
cal adventurous spirits who be-
lieve that some day people will
be able to talk across the ocean,
fly in the air in heavy ma
chimes, and move over the sur
face Of the earth in horseless
carriages. I'd like to see some
thing tried with those sacred
COWS, supply and demand.
Especially I'd like to see the
experiment made now because
the very people who speak OF
the law as if it were part Of the
Constitution have already altered
the two elements in it. They
have artificially created demand
by advertising, for one thing
and in doing so have helped
to raise the level of comfortable
existence. And for several years
before 1929 they were supplying
without knowing whether the
demand existed or not. If you
can change the significance Of
supply" on one side and "de-
mand" on the other, you ought to
be able to do something with
the little "and' between them.
The Washington times., 1934-03-07
Senate
District Committee did not meet.

Senate District Committee did not meet
Senator William H. King (D) of Utah, chairman of the
Senate District Committee said he will call United States Dis
rct Attorney Leslie Garnet before the committee
to discuss the proposal recommended by the latter
curb gambling activities in the District Story this page
The Washington times., 1934-03-07
BARNARD,PENAL
HEAD, TO QUIT

Capt. M. M. Barnard, general
superintendent of District penal
institutions, probably will retire
within the next few months,
according to reports current to-
day at the District Building.
The veteran prison head, who
has been connected with local
penal institutions for more than
10 years, is 70 years old and at
present is serving on an extern
sion term beyond the retirement
age.
His health is also said to be
impaired.
Political observers for several
months have expected removal of
Captain Barnard, who is a hold
over from the Republican admin
istration. His record for efficiency,
however, has been strong point
in his favor.
The expected retirement of Cap
tain Barnard, according to re-
ports, is not connected with the
PRESENT investigation of conditions
at Lorton Reformatory.
The Washington times., 1934-05-15
Parking Space Is Ample,
Say Hill Crest Citizens

The Hill Crest Citizens Associa.
ton, meeting last night in East
Washington Heights Baptist
Church, passed resolutions oppos-
ing ban on all night parking. It
was the opinion that ample high
way space exists in Congress
Heights for parking at night.
The association expressed ap-
probation to the Capital Transit
Company for improvement OF
service, additional buses having
been added during the rush hours
and at night.
The highway committee reported
that improvements are being made
to Alabama Ave, from Naylor
Road to Pennsylvania Ave-, as
urged by the association.
The president was instructed to
appoint a committee to make ar
rangements for the first excursion
to Marshall Hall, June %.
Rudolph Malth president, pre-
sided.
The Washington times., 1934-05-15
BOATS To RACE.
FOR G0LDCUP

PITTSB RICH, May IS.
Another William Randolph Hearst
Gold Cup Outboard Motorboat
Regatta has been added to the
national list and will be staged
under the sponsorship of the
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph and the
Oakmont Boat Club in the Ale
gheny River at Oakmont, Pa,
Saturday and Sunday, June 14-15,
according to announcement made
here today.
Sanction for the event has been
given by the American Power
Boat Association and leading
drivers from the East and Middle
West and South will compete. A
full schedule of events is listed
for both amateurs and profes-
SIGNALS, the entry blanks, which
have gone out, calling for races
for Glasses A, B, c, and F motors.
A handsome gold cup will be the
grand prize and merchandise
prizes will be given amateurs who
finish first, second, and third in
each event, while the profession
ais will receive attractive cash
awards.
The course is the old Interna-
tional Rowing Course, famous
years ago as the scene of many
regattaS for oarsmen. It is a
mile and a quarter in length,
requiring four laps to each five
mile heat. A full view of the
races will be possible from both
banks Of the river and it is esti-
mated that between 100000 and
100000 persons will witness the
thrilling two-day program.
Entries may be sent to Harry
Keck. sports editor of the Pitts
burgh Sun Telegraph.
The Washington times., 1934-05-15

0OOV SCHOOL a. o. DElScOIl
The action was in line with
that taken by the Federation
of Citizens Associations recently
in opposing the sale of school
property on Wisconsin Avenue.
On motion of H. N. Stull, the
association opposed a ban on all
night parking in the business
section.
The association Endorsed a
resolution by A. C. Stovall, ask
ing the commissioners to obtain
legislation to compel all automo-
bile owners to assume financial
responsibility insurance, either by
filing a bond. placing of COL
lateral, or registering real estate
with the Traffic Bureau.
The following new members
were elected: H. M. Burnam,
Helen B. Eckman, George A..
Robinson. Mrs. o. C. Cordell,
j. P. Stiles, j. j. Mulherin, Mrs.
M. Mulherin, Alfred Dietz, Mrs.
Julie Jones, and M. l.. Poore.
A. H. Gregory was appointed
treasurer, owing to the resigna-
ton Of Claiborn Hunter, who
is i'll,
The Washington times., 1934-05-15
Players to Offer
Treasure Island

Treasure Island" the thrilling
tale that delights children, will
be presented by the Washington
Community Players Saturday
morning, May 26, at the National
Theater under the auspices of the
WomenS International League
and several social service agencies
and clubs.
The Washington times., 1934-05-15
Park View Opposes
Niuht Parking Ban

Park View Citizens Association,
meeting in Park View School last
night, adopted a report from its
committee on traffic opposing a
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The Washington times., 1934-05-15

future unless it
could not be
made use of
for a school,
library, or re-
creation pur-
poses, accord
in G to tn e
terms Of a reSo-
luton offered
by A. H. Gre
CORY and adopt
ed by Stanton
Park Citizens
A S S OCT a t ion,
m e e tin g last
night m Pea
The Washington times., 1934-05-15
STANTON PARK
FIGHTS SALES
Of D. LAND
By A. ]. DRISCOLL
Citizens Association Editor

The District Commissioners
would be prohibited from selling
any District-owned ground in the
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-06
UNCLE WIGGILY'S BIG JUMP

What was that you said about n
honey tree?' asked Uncle Wiggily.
Il said why don't you look for
one instead of hunting for maple
sugar you can't find" answered a
cute little animal, not quite as large
as Johnnie Bushytail, the squirrel
boy.
We'll, where could find a honey
tree?" asked the rabbit gentleman,
taking a second look at the crea-
ture. Then he saw it was a chip
munk, or, as they are sometimes
called, ground squirrel The chip
munk, who was a cute little boy
animal wore a beautifully striped
fur coat.
Il know where there's a honey
tree" said Chippy, which was the
chipmunk's name. 1T isn't far from
here
And can go there and pick off
gobs of honey to take home to eat
on Nurse James pancakes?' asked
Uncle Wiggily.
"Ho. Hol Ho!' laughed Chippy,
You are teasing me. You know
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-06
CHAMBER To
MEET WITH
LOCAL CLUBS

In order that members may join
with the service clubs of the city
in a group meeting Thursday noon,
the Ell Centro Chamber of Com
merce has cancelled its regular
Wednesday luncheon this week. and
chamber members will gather with
the various service clubs at the Ho-
tel Barbara Worth on Thursday to
hear Harvey Atherton, San Diego
attorney, who will address the group
on Boy Scout work, using as his
subject THE Importance of Scout
ing in Your Community.
Atherton, who is coming to Ell
Centro at the request of Russell j..
Kliegel, head of the Imperial-Yuma
Council of the Boy Scouts, is an eX-
ceptionally fine speaker who has
been prominent for many years in
service club work in the coast city
and has devoted much time to the
organization of Boy Scout troops
and larger districts. He holds a
prominent place on the San Diego
Council and is exceptionally we'll in
formed concerning Scouting and its
Importance to the individual and
the community.
Commenting on the joint meeting
of the service clubs and chamber Of
commerce, w. n. Tyler. Jr., stated
today, Much favorable comment
hoe boop fro,,, ,,,o,,,b barc Of tho vor-
GUS service and civic gro Ips as we'll
as from outside visitors on the joint
meetings which are held in Ell Gen.
tro from time to time when speak
er of outstanding note is available
While many chamber of commerce
members belong to one service club
or another, whose who are not affi-
lated with any service group are
particularly urged to attend the
joint meeting on Thursday. Ather-
ton has a splendid message which
every man in Ell Centro should hear
concerning Boy Scout work and we
are particularly anxious that those
who are not in close touch with the
work be present. Men who have
taken a part in Scout activities and
fathers of Scouts know of the
splendid work which that organiza-
ton is doing. 1t is the men who are
not familiar with Scouting that
Atherton particularly wants to ad-
dress and l hope that all chamber
members will be present on Thurs
daV tO hear his message" ="
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-06
HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS TO
VISIT COAST

Accompanied by Mark M. STAN
ley, dean of education, the IL mem
bers of the high school board of
commissioners, Tom Payne. Georg-
ianna Sones. and Mrs. c. E. Sones.
who will chaperone the girls of the
group, are leaving Wednesday.
March 7, for Los Angeles where
they will spend the remainder of
the week visiting various high
schools to study student govern
ment
From this study of student ad-
ministration and regulations gov
erning school activities, the group
intends to gather information from
which suggestions will be made for
beneficial changes in Central IS
government.
In order that the group may be-
come acquainted with various types
Ct attendance and may study
changes in government that differ
ences in types of attendance neces-
state, three representative schools
have been selected, Los Angeles.
Lincoln, and Franklin high schools.
Two of these schools have cosrno-
politan attendances, whereas the
other has more exclusive enroll
ment. Since arrangements have
already been made with the heads
of these schools, the school staffS
will be prepared to show and ex-
plain features of their systems to
the delegates.
On Thursday, the commissioners
will visit the schools in group; on
Friday, they will break up into
committees, each group making a
more thorough study of one school.
After the group has returned to
Ell Centro, each member will make
report to the board of trustees.
In this report, he will enumeratc
the innovations that he would sug-'
gest for Central.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-06
Don't Quote ME-
BY United Press

for which members have been
fined or suspended:
/. Throwing water Oh an ex-
change employee.
2. Throwing torpedoes on the ex-
change floor.
3. Using profane language in
speaking to an exchange employee
Boys will be boys in spite Of ev-
erything, Pecora has decided.
The blue eagle code conference
this week has made the capital a
temporary Utopia for hotel men
With 5000 business leaders in town
the inn keepers are counting the
profits. There is not vacant
room in a first class hotel.
One major hotel. bankrupt for
years, has petitioned the courts
for a release from receivers upon
the ground that it is making money
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-06
MRS. GAVIN'S
TROUBLES NOT
OVER AS YET

SAN FRANCISCO, March 6. W.H
Legal red tape, temporarily sew
cred in the out of court Flood Will
contest settlement, enmeshed dis
tribution of Mrs. Constance May
Gavin IS share today in the form OF
attachment suits.
In one suit the Virginia Timber
& Lumber company sought $24,160
from Eugene Auregay, Mrs. Gavin S
special investigator. The company
claimed Auregay owed them that
sum on a contract by which Auregay
was to have purchased land here.
Another suit was brought against
Auregay by the state labor commits
sion for 1888 for asserted labor
claims.
George K. Ford, attorney, filed a
third suit, asking one-eighth of the
entire settlement, or approximate
ly S123,0O0, "for services render
edo Mrs. Gavin from 1925 to 1881
in her efforts to prove she was q
daughter of James L. Flood, son Oh
the Bonanza king.
Mrs. Gavin was awarded 1892, ,438,
half of which was to be divided be-
tween Auregay and her attorneys.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-06
BEDTIME STORIES
BY HOWARD Z. GARRIS
Copyright, 1888 by Mcclure Newspaper syndlcate)

day. They were out to see how soon
the Spring flowers would blossom so
they could make some new honey.
I'm sure they would be glad to have
you take some of their last years
sweet stuff"
Good" cried the rabbit gentle
man. "Show me where the honey
tree is and I'll get some honey"
Follow me" chartered Chippy.
This way!" Off he scampered
through the woods, his striped coat
looking like brown flag. The rab-
bit gentleman followed and soon
Chippy stopped in front of tall
tree with an old honeysuckle vine
dangling from the branches. This
is the honey tree" said the chip
munk.
1T looks just like any other knid
of tree that has lost all its leaves
in Winter" said Uncle Wiggily.
"Oh, but it is much different" "
i chartered Chippy. 1T is a hollow
tree and inside it is filled with hon
ey. I'll climb up first and ask the
bees if you may take some of their
| honey. If they say yes, and 1 am
sure they will, you may climb up"
I'm not very good at climbing
trees" said the rabbit gentleman.
"Oh, but it will be easy TO climb
this tree" said the chipmunk The
honeysuckle vine will be as good as
a ladder. You can do it,"
ChinfNu o1iro hal tho 1nnGpH
down inside the hollow part and
saw much honey. He saw a few bees
and they said Uncle Wiggily could
have some of their sweet stuff for
his pancakes.
ITS all right, come on up, Uncle
Wiggily!" called Chippy, BY cling
ing to the dried honeysuckle vine
Uncle Wiggily climbed up the hon
ey tree. He had with him a pail
made from the bark of the birch
tree, the same sort of bark from
which Indians used to make their
canoes. The rabbit gentleman filled
his pail with honey, thanking the
bees for giving it to him and then,
all of a sudden, Mr.. LongearS gave
loud shout and quickly made big
jump from the top of the tree down
to the ground, taking the honey
with him.
"Oh, my goodness! Why did you
make such a big jump" asked
Chippy.
The rabbit gentleman will tell the
chipmunk why and also tell you in
the next story which will be about
Uncle Wiggily's jolly breakfast.
! And 1 really think someone should
stop the can opener from hiding in
the milk bottle, when the baked
beans want to get out and play with
/ the mustard pot.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-06

honey doesn't grow on tree any
more than maple sugar grows on a
tree. But you can get maple sap,
from which to make maple syrup,
out of tree"
"Oh, yes" agreed Uncle Wiggily,
Il can do that little later in the
Spring when the sap starts to run. >
Yes" said Chippy, "but if maple
sap comes out of tree why can't
honey come out Of a tree? I don t
mean to be picked off like apples or
nuts. Why not?'
why not, indeed" said Uncle
Wiggily with a laugh, But who ever
heard of honey inside a tree?n
Il did" answered the chipmunk,
looking to see if any snow had
blown on his striped coat.
"Where?" asked Uncle Wiggily.
Right here in these woods, =
chirped Chippy. You know, he
went on in whisper, "in the Sum
mer the bees make honey out OF
flowers. They store the sweet flower
juice, which is honey, away in hol-
low trees SO they can eat it in the
Winter"
On, yes" said Uncle Wiggily, Il
know that"
We'll" went on Chippy the bees
hide, in hollow trees, more honey
than they need. Though they eat all
they can in Winter, there is always
some left over for Spring. Now I
know of a hollow tree that has in it
more honey than the bees want. So
you might take some for your pan
cakes"
That would be fine spoke I'm
Gle Wiggily. But are you sure the
bees wouldn't mind if took some of
their honey?"
Not at ALL" chartered Chippy
why, saw some of the bees fly
ing around the hollow tree yester-
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-06
EDITORIAL PAGE
and
FEATURES
WE'RE ALL PROSPEROUS

Imperial county now has 3,546 new
property owners as a result of the move
lnaugurated the past week to evade the
property qualification law governing the
Imperial Irrigation District, by plant
INC" alleged owners" by the hundreds
on ANYTHING from city lot to submerged
land on the shores of Salton Sea-
Two deeds filed yesterday listed 1889
names, giving the day high honorS in the
race 70, votes
A peruSal of the lists submitted yes
terdav indicates that those preparing
them were none too choosey, as the names
of at least two dead persons are listed
as property owners There are two
other names the owners Of which have
declared they were never consulted in
any manner regarding their use They
did not know their names appeared on
the list until they were informed by The
Press.
L IS certainly disappointing that the
lis makers saw fit to disregard the sug-
gestion made here last week that they
use but one lot and go right through to
China. and start signing up the Chinese.
Such course might have been easier
than getting diving suit and wading out
into the waters of the Salton Sea to as
certain if the land to be used by these
new Owners" was still there. Of course
the list makers undoubtedly took it for
granted that it was there. Being so care
less about names indicates that they
would Re none too careful to find out if
there really was any land on which to
place the names.
The time for filing such lists, so that
they may appear on the district assess
ment rolls, expired yesterday 1t is
really too bad that the good work did not
,+o o,.%c C ~ -h,-I
should not all be property owners under
the program Of the list makers.
We hope the list makers do not forget
to sond President Roosevelt dispatch
telling him that Imperial Valley proper
tv owners have increased by 3,546 per-
sors in less than a week. Certainly that
will be ample proof to him that the new
deal" is functioning better than 100 per
cent. But the list makers better not go
into details, we doubt if he would ap-
prove.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-06
Transanerica Buys
Bank In Nevada

SAN FRANCISCO, March 6. U.P)
-Transamerica corporation added
the First National Bank of Reno,
New, to its steadily growing finan-
cial chain today.
Purchase of the entire capital
stock of the Reno institution was
announced here. The Reno bank
listed resources of $7500,000 and de-
posits of $7,000,000.
Transamerica also controls Bank
of America which operates 4l5
branches in California, and First
National bank of Portland. which
has 10 branches in Oregon,
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-06
Youngsters Cause
Neighbors Trouble

Residents in the 300 block on
Broadway have registered a COM
plant with police of boys who have
been throwing off the light switch
es in that neighborhood the past
few days causing a great deal of in
convenience and some losses to
hOuSeholders.
One woman told police that while
she was away from her home yes
terday afternoon boys threw the
switch at her house, turning off the
current for her electric refrigerator
and running the food it contained.
Police are investigating the activi-
ties of several youngsters suspected
of having had hand in this mat
ter.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-06
Club Members
Enjoy Bridge

Happy Hour Bridge club men,
bers were entertained recently by
Miss Emily Robertson and DR.. H. D
Ingraham.
High score was won by Mrs. Eliz-
aheth Burleigh for the women, H
j. Burleigh for the men, and Mrs
Fay Eta Moore, consolation.
Delicious Refreshments were
served.
The following spent the weekend
in Los Angeles, Mrs. Lucille Cul-
berSon and Mrs. Ruth Sims.
Arizona shipped 1000 boxes Of
Navel oranges to Honolulu in one
week recently.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-06
Disabled Vets To
Meet On Friday

Imperial Valley Chapter. Disabled
American Veterans, will hold reg
ular meeting Friday night at
o clock in Veterans Memorial hall,
at which officers from San Diego,
Riverside and Los Angeles will be
IN attendance.
Ladies are requested to meet at
the same hour at the Hugh john
iston home, $50 Broadway. to Or
ganize an auxiliary unit to the
valley chapter.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-06
Second Trial On
Bad Check Charge

Second trial of Charles B. Smith,
charged with issuing a check with
out sufficient funds in the bank to
secure its payment, continued to-
day before Judge McPherrin and a
jury in the superior court.
Handwriting experts and other
witnesses were heard today.
The trial. which started yesterday,
is based on second amended infor-
nation.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-06

Published every evening Except Sunday by The
Imperial Valley Press, Inc, 625 State street,
El Centro California. w. C. Costello, business
manager. Telephone 26, business office; 700, edi-
torial department. Full leased wire United Press
Associations.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-06
SERMONS WRITTEN IN 1910

RIPON, Wis. U.P)-A book of
German sermons by John Won Kay
serberg. published in 1910, is one
of the prize possessions Of the Rev.
A. Tiger, pastor Of Grace Lutheran
church here
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-06
TEN YEARS AGO
March G. 1924

Mrs. F.. E. Smith of Meloland
district, was the donor of several
large bouquets of flowers to the
chamber of commerce today in
honor of the opening of new head
quarters.