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Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-21
SIDNEY SMITH, GUMPS CREATOR,
CARTOONS GOOD NIGHT DRIVES
TODEATH in HIGHWAY CRASH

CHICAGO, Oct. 81. U.P)-Sidney
Smith, SO, creator of THE Gumps," :"
spelled out Good Night" with the
eyes, ears and WhiSkers of "Old
Doc Yak stepped into his auto
mobile and drove down a highway
to his death.
The light car collided with an
automobile driven by Wendell Mar
tin, Watseka, early Sunday, just
south of the Wisconsin line, hurt
led off the road and crashed into
a power line pole. Smith was
killed outright His head was near
ly severed. Martins hip and jaw
were fractured.
His Last Sketch
Smith made the pencil sketch of
"Old Doc Yak" goat used in an
earlier comic strip, for the propri-
etor of the Bubbling Over Tavern,
where he stopped at $3.50 a. m.
while enroute to his 2,200 acre farm
near Shirland. 1t was his last
drawing but the Chicago Tribune
announced the artist had prepared
"The Gumps" three months in ad-
vance and the cartoon would be
published day by day.
Funeral services will be held
Wednesday at the Chicago resi-
dence. Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
Kathryn Imogene Smith, and two
children by former marriages, Mrs.
Gladys Smith LuckoW of Lauder
dale Lake Wis and Robert Sidney
Smith, Jr., 25, Phoenix, Ariz.
The Tribune revealed that "The
Gumps" cartoon was conceived in
1917 by j. M. Patterson, then active
in directing the affairs of the pa
per. 1t has appeared daily since.
Biggest Contract
Smith signed new three year
contract with two year option
with his syndicate Saturday night
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-21
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Traffic over the Weekend, de-
spite the increase locally due to
the Fall Opening Festival, went
through without any trouble. No
accidents were reported at either
police headquarters or the state
traffic office here.
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San Jose, Calf O20t1p
Charging cruelty, Hazel Spikes
has brought suit for divorce against
Hove Spikes They married Dec
ember "a, 1923, and separated Feb
ruary %, 1885.
Fourth Street Lunchroom now
open under new management.
Plate Lunch Csc. Rib Steaks and
Chops 35c. Home cooking. Myrtle
Choklat. 20tIc
DIR. A. b Hanson. dentist New
Professional Bldg. Phone go. 9tc
r. p. FOrshey has taken out a
building permit for construction of
cooling tower at SCI Main street.
The cost is estimated at $25
THOSE good steaks at Sher-
woods, 5th and Main st.
Hotel California and Coffee Shop
now completely refrigerated with
no advance in rates. Rooms from
81 to So. Special weekly and month
ly rates. Cafe open all night. 30-to
Plants ana Shrubs, Reynolds
Linoleum Store, 639 Main St.
An interlocutory decree of divirce
granted to Mary Barioni from Paul
Barioni on September 28, 1884, was
made final by Judge r. D. Nc
Pherrin in superior court this
morning. Extreme cruelty n d
willful neglect were charged in the
complaint.
STEAKS tnat are rha hest in
toWn-SherWood's. 5th and Main.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-21
CHICAGO CLOSES UP
NOTED STAGE PLAY

CHICAGO, Oct. q. UP)-Mayor
Edward Kelly today ordered "Tobac-
co Road noted stage play by Err
skine Caldwell and Jack Kirkland
which has run for nearly two years
in New York. be closed as indecent
and obscene. The mayor saw the play
yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-21
MOONEY PLEA
VOICED AGAIN

WASHINGTON, Oct. 81 U.P)-
Thomas j. Moneys lawyers today
asked the Supreme Court to recon-
slider its decision of last week in
which it refused to intervene in
habeas corpus proceedings pending
in San Francisco seeking MONEYS
release from prison.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-21

rector Jack Lincke as being "as good
or better navigator than most men" )"
Other contestants finished as fol-
lows. Ethel Sheery. Fontana: Yo-
landa Spirito. Pasadena: Katherine
Ceung, Anita Thorley. Adrienne
Clark. Lavene Wolfram. and Evelyn
Hudson. all of Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-21

and was planning a western vaca-
tion. He was to receive $l50,000 a
year In 1922 he signed what was
said to be the first $1,000.000 con-
tract ever given a comic strip ar
tist. 1t was for 10-year period
Born in Bloomington, ILL.,, Smith
began his career as a cartoonist at
the age of 18 on the Bloomington
Sunday Eye in 1895 He worked
for newspapers in Indianapolis.
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and To-
ledo before coming to Chicago.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-21
Match Shoots Fire Up 2 Stories

Yakima, Wash. CU.PD-Ian Mac
IYor scratched a match on the
side OF a building as he strobe
OF fire and flames shot two stories
up the side of the building. Mac
Ivor was burned slightly. Investi-
down a street There was a flash
cation showed a leakage in gas
pipes.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-21
HOMICIDE SQUAD PROBES DEATH
OF ACTORS WIFE in HOLLYWOOD

HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 81. U.P)-
Homicide detectives today launched
investigation into the death of Mrs.
Eileen Weems, 81, wife Of Walter
Weems, actor, writer and director,
found bruised, unconscious and dy-
ing on the kitchen floor of their
home.
All theories we're held in obeyance
by police awaiting results of an
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-21
FORMER BARONESS
IN DIVORCE SUIT

RENO, New, Oct. 21. U.R)-Virginia
Nugent Stow, formerly Baroness de
DelVin of Hungary, filed suit for
divorce today against Ashfield E.
Stow Of Baltimore, charging cruelty.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-21
Fire Extinguished
With Minor Damage

A fire caused by a defective coal
oil stove at the home of Mrs. Lilly
Stark, 1901 South Fourth street,
shortly after noon yesterday, was
put out by the fire department be-
fore serious damage was done.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-21
TRAIN VICTIM
is IMPROVED

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 81. UP)-
Mrs. E. Early, 70, Of Seattle, injured
in the derailment of the Southern
Pacific Lark Saturday was reported
greatly improved today at White
Memorial hospital where she was
transferred after receiving treat
ment in a Glendale hospital
Mrs. Early was the most seriously
injured of five passengers who were
detained for treatment
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-21

The Bear Greek vineyard associ-
alton, Lodi, San Joaquin county,
has borrowed S390,000 from the
farm credit association.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-21

The sunflower seed crop of San
joaquin county will be slightly be-
low normal due to insect damage
to the heads.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-21

STEAKS that are the best ir
town-SherWood's. 5th and Main.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-21

Plants ana Shrubs, Reynolds
Linoleum Store, 639 Main st.
17t3c
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-17
Advertising Will
 Tell Bankers Story
American Bankers Association President Announces
 Move to Stimulate Newspaper Advertising

tions mad that it has a unity of in- terest with the people of its con- munity which binds them together with q common purpose" he said.
 We are confident that if a clear understanding of this is brought hone to the people in ali our banking communities, 1t will go far in restoring the public confidence which good banking deserves. A bank in which people deservedIy believe Is doubly safe. It is to the public interest for the people to have confidence in their banks.
 we feel that bank advertising has a special public duty to per- form in this connection under ex- isting conditions. The copy which will be supplied in the service we have developed will not only aid the individual bank in promoting the use of it's own facilities but is also aimed to bring about with the aid of newspaper advertising a clearer public viewpoint regarding its essential place in the life of its community"
 Mir Hecht emphasized in regard to the rev advertising facilities be. ing offered to the members of the association that they are not a profit making venture and that there Is no intention to disturb existing advertising arrangements. the idea being that these institu- tions services shaldd supplement rather than replace present plans, or that they will give assistance to the member banks lacing satis- fa ctOrv aPra nppmaufs ,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-17
Aged Recluse or Bethlehem Ls Almost Frozen To Death

move so that he might get at least a few scraps of food, the growing numbness and pain through Mon- day, Tuesday and yesterday and his eventful rescue.
 Haggard and half starved, hay. ing had nothing to eat since early Sunday, Anderson's last feeble shouts attracted the attention of a neighbor yesterday, resulting in his being brought to the office of Dr Harold E. .Travers and eventu- ally to Waterbury hospital. When admitted to the hospital, he was found to be weak from hunger; his voice was a mere whisper, and every movement of his body brought racking pain to his legs and feet.
 : Anderson, who lives alone in his rude shack and who is character in Bethlehem, is believed to have frozen his feet Saturday night or Sunday morning. Waking up Sum day noon, he found himself unable to move. All that afternoon and night he shouted for help but his cries were unheard.
 Monday, it was worse. His cries were still unheard and the. gnaw- ing pains of hunger began to make themselves known. By this time # was deathly cold inside the little shack, and the recluse, shivered with every breath. Tuesday was the same, the intensity of the the cold and his own suffering grow ing with every hour. He was al- most famished {, by thls time, and Tuesday night and yesterday, m orn- ing his sufferings were doubly severe. #.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-17
Market Became Extremely Dull in Trading To-da
Ira ing Became Good Before Close Of Day
Preferred Issues Made the Greatest Swings National
 <. Department Stores Were Very Active

New York, Jan. 17sAfUP) .-The stock market turned extremely dull today. Prices eased< after an early rise, but before the close a recoT- cry was again In progress without pickup in volume. ;
 Preferred issned made the. widest swings, while greatest activity was concentrated 0n a few mercantile tissues and special stocks. Leading shares moved farrowly in all sec. itions.
 ferred was very active in the list of stocks traded in 10.share lots. 1t made a new high at SSS up l3 points. Its common stock was the mbst active issue on the board, malinga a new top at 6.8 up S-4 point. City Stores was second In activity. It touched l leg up s1-2 point: McCrory issues were strong. the preferred at new high Of 69 up points.
 Spiegei, May, Stern hit 79 1.2 up T 3-4 points and a new high and then lost the gain. Other mall order shares firmed frac- tionaliy. "ss
 Texas Land Trust was active and firm in the oils. American Type- founders issues, American Ice issues, and several other stocks that ordinarily are dull were giv- en more than usual attention. Gen. eral Electric shot up point in heavy trading and Westinghouse Electric was firm. Servel was among the most active issues, ris- ing to within 1-8 point of it's 1884. 35 high of 9. ' Automobile issues were quieter than usual with prices receding small amounts. % Utilities were steady as were tobaccos and rails. An exception iti, the tobacco list, Phillip Morris, lost nearly points
 Steel shares were steady to firm on further favorable news from the industry Far equipments followed late rally in the grain markets.
 Bonds continued to- move ireg- ularly. United States governments were higher. Railroad issues de- clined but some o fthe domestic industrials declined. Foreign loans were mostly lower.
 Sales today paproximated 740.000 shares compared with 670.000 shares yesterday. Curb sales were 106.000 shares against 115,000 shares yestreday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-17

New York, Jan 17.-Plans for Stimulating wider use of informa- tive newspaper advertising by banks fin promoting public under sanding and confidence in regard to existing banking conditions and methods have been announced by R. s. Hecht, president of the American Bankers Association, as a part of his organizations ac- tlrities in aid of recovery.
 4 general groundwork was pre- pared through a nationwide survey of advertising by banks relative to their willingness to extend jus tifiable loans to industry and trade. This, he said, revealed that large number in all parts of the country are pursuing ag- sressive policies along this line and encouraging their customers 10 develop forward looking business plans. "It is our aim to aid in Fostering this constructive attitude wherever possible" he said.
 The. association's Advertising Department, under the direct sup ervision of the general executive officers, has prepared, at the head quarters in New York city, an jn- formative advertising series for the use of member banks in the as- sociation to aid them in develop ing in their own communities bet ter general public understanding regarding banking, Mir Hecht said.
 The underlying theme of this advertising is that sound banking Is based on helpful human rela-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-17
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Jan. 17.--(UP).-A very moderate, scattered trade Is being received in the finer grades of western grown wools. according to today'gsreport of the U. s. agricul- ture department.
 The bulk of the. sales are on average and short staple 64s and finer wools. Original bag lines of this, grade bring mostly 67-70 cents, secured basis, for average to good French combing and 63-G5 cents for short French combing and clothing. Choice. French combing and strictly ombing staple lines of fine wools are very quiet: Average twelve months Texas wools. spo, Boston, are having a little call at 6S-70 cents, secured basis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-17
ALEX KAMINSKI OF NEW BRITAIN
 GETS RETRIEVE
Was to Die Next Week in BOstOn-Put Over Until
 February 10th

Boston, aJnuary IT = (UP) - New hope of life dawned today for Alexander Kaminski, 24-year-old New Britain, Conn, convicted jail- guard killer who was doomed to die in the electric chair next week. An 11th-hour plea for executive clemency last night brought him a reprieve until February 18th from Governor James Nj. Curley and the executive council. During the 30- day respite, Kaminski and his counsel, Edward L. Fenton of Springfield, will apply for a new trial. Even if the motion is de- nied. however, it appeared prob able that the governor and his council would commute the death sentence to life imprisonment.
 Meanwhile, the Connecticut youth was to be moved from the death house in state prison of which he is the lone occupant. Prison officials told the United Press 1t was likely Kaminski would be transferred to regular cell during the day and be permitted to enjoy the privileges of other in- mates, who include his brother. John, serving 23 1-2 to 25 years. and Paul Wargo of Wallingford. Conn, serving life sentence as an accomplice in the guard staying.
 Alexander Kaminski and Wargo were convicted of clubbing to death Merritt w. Hayden, October 22. 1888, in a daring escape from Hampden County jail in Springfield. where they were serving six-month sentences.
 They later were captured and during Kaminski's trial, an elder brother, John, 26. also of New Britain, caused a sensation ip the courtroom when he shot and wounded Sheriff David J. Manning and tossed a crude bomb which failed to explode.
 While awaiting mandatory death sentence, kaminski escaped a second time from the Springfield jail, September IT, 1884. As a guard dozed in chair only eight feet way he sawed the bars of his cell. went through a steel door left unlocked by guard. pried the bars of a kitchen window and es- capped. Police trailed him to his home state of Connecticut, and nc finally was recaptured, November 10, at Albany, N. Y., when he tried to reclaim luggage he had left on q bus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-17
FAMOUS TALLER ESTATE DISPUTE
 ENDED BYCOURT
Youth From the West is
 Denied Any Title in { the Property

: Norwich, Conn, Jan 17--(UP)- Robert Byron (Pricel Palmer, Stuttgart, Ark, was denied share in the '&2, 100000 estate of the late Louisa Palmer, New London, when Superior Court Judge John Rich ards Booth today declared him not the soh of Charles T. and AV- brey Palmer, as claimed. In a two line decision, the court disposed of the litigation by stating:
 T am satisfied. By the prepon- derances of the evidence, that. In each action, the appellant is Rob- ert Byron Prcie, the son of Will liam A. Price and Elizabeth M. Price, and not the sof, of Charles T. Palmer and Audrey Palmer. "The plea to the jurisdiction is therefore sustained"
 The youth represented to the court he was the son of Charles Palmer and entitled to share in the estate of Louisa Palmer. which wns left to two daughters. He said he first learned of his percentage from the Prices several years ago. Sey. eral witnesses. however, brought to New London from Arkansas. testified the child was that of the Prices. Mrs Ada H. Wharton. Pine Bluff. Ark. said she saw the child being ntlrsed by Mrs Price and that she was positive that Mrs Palmer was not to become a mother at that time.
 Audrey Palmer, in deposition, said the boy. was born out of wed- lock, several years before she mar ried Palmer, She said she left him with her half sister. Mrs Price. be- cause she was travelling and wan.- ed the boy reared properly. The case was heard early last Novenn- Der. A score or more of witnesses were brought to New London from the south. With few exceptions there exidence was about the same --that the boy was son of the Prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-17

an exception.
 Justice Trenchard at Pope's re- quest. told the jury. that 1t must disregard argument of counsel of questions of submitting evidence.
 Q. When this bill was taken from MT Hauptmanh was there any discussion as to the source of the money? A. Yes.
 Q. What did he say? A. He said that fearing imitation he had been assembling these bills over a period of years and that he had about 100 of them at home.
 Q. As result did you go to his home? A. Yes.
 Q. What did you find? A.. $10O in gold coin. not certificates.
 The coins were not offered in evidence. |.
 Q. Did you ask him if he had any more. bills. and what did lie say? A. He said "no."
 Q. How much did you recover? A. Three hundred ninety $1O gold certificates: 493 in $2O bills. That was total of $13,76O in Lindbergh money.
 Q. Where was that found? A. Tn the Bruno Richard Hauptmann garage.
 o. Later how much of Col Lindbergh's money did you find there in the garage? A. $S40 in $10 bills.
 Q. So that altogether you re- covered $14,600 from Hauptmann's garage? A. Yes.
 Q. In all your life did you find any money in any other persons garage? A. No.
 c. Where were they besides New York and New Jersey and H. linois? A. Three were found in Asia.
 The witness already had testified that none turned up on the Euro pean continent.
 The witness said a grand total of $19,685 had been recovered or traced. including the money found in Hauptmann's garage. that found in his possession and that paid by Hauptfnann for his shoes, previ- ously mentioned. On re-cross examination by Reil- ly, the witness admitted that $15s- 900 of the ransom notes was moi under embargo.
 O. So if person who went to Europe took these treasury notes with him he could spend some in Europe and Asia? A. We'll. we did find bills in Asia. Seery disclosed that a $5 bill had been deposited in Ceylon and was traced through money changers stamp. ''s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-17

ute instead the displacement. of the elderly worker who si entitled to a rest by the younger and stronger man who is entitled to a job.
 There is not a single dictate of business judgment that has been neglected in framing this legisla- tion. In order not to burden indus- try during it's battle for complete recovery, the unemployment insur- ance tax of three rer cent will not become fully operative during the next two years unless the index Of productive activity reaches 95 per cent of the -.23-1925 level. Tho old age pension tax begins with one per cent of payrolls in 1897 and scales up gradually to per cent in 19C7. The federal appropriations under the bill are similarly graded.
 However, the quest for economic security does not rest upon the promptings of economic judgment alone. It is q transcendently im- portant human problem. There js no reason why the worker unem- ployed through no fault of his own should be more neglected than machinery that is idle during the slack season. ''''t sn@
 FEATURES OF BILL :; Washington, Jan 17.-(UP1-- Major features of economic and social security program laid before congress today: f<
 (Old Age Pcnsions)
 i. Federal contributions to the states to enable up to $50 a month 4- m Gh Xyh0 soon will be. In effect in a year if possible. Government to con tribute $5O,O00,OO0 next fiscal year and $125,o0O,000 annually there after. 4
 ?. A federal compulsory pen sion system. First payable to per- sons who become 65 in. about 1s47. First pensioners would receive maximum of $50 a month. Work CTS now young might expect up to $10o when 65. Funds to be raised by tax on payrolls starting with reaching five per cent Januaryn1, l, 1957.s to be shared equally by em- ployers and employers Persons making more han $250 month barred. az,
 O. Y UT oii WHO uCoii VI d SySSSIi of government annuity policies similar to those sold by insurance companies. Maximum $9.00O. <
 Unemployment lnsurancc)
 States to administer insurance and determine amount of paw ments. Up to SIS week suggested
 2. Federal government to laid states with $5,000.000 for next fls- cal year and 100000 annually thereafter.
 3. Federal funds to be raised by payroll tax of three per cent on all employers of four or more per. sonse from January 1, 1886. WI be reduced to per cent at flrsi unless business improves. Employ ers's contributions to state unem- ployment insurance will be credited up to 90 per cent.
 (Aid to Children, Mothers and
 Public Healthy
 Government to allot $43,500, ,0oG annually for material and child health, aid to dependent children careof crippled children, and pub. lie health work. States must con: tribute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-17

A prisoner in his rude. cold lit tie Bethlehem shack since Sunday, unable to move his frozen feet, Emmanuel Anderson. 71 year old recluse, finally attracted the atten- tion of passersby late yesterday afternoon after more than three days of hunger, torturing pain and bitter cold. Half starved, his voice almost completely gone and suffering agonizing pain, he was treated at a doctors office, then rushed to Waterbury hospital, where he was admitted at 7:30 last night.
 Today at the hospital, where it Is not yet known whether or not the aged man will have to have his feet amputated, he was still ia great pain. He described to nurses and doctors his suffering from Sum- day to yesterday, his unsuccessful attempts to have persons going by hear his shouts, his inability to