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Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS
GETTING OFF LIGHTLY

The Los Angeles father who caused
the death of his two-year-old son by fill
ing him with water as punishment, has
been sentenced to San Quentin prison
for manslaughter, the term being from
one to 10 years
We have discarded in great measure,
the old Mosaic law Of IAN eye for an eye,
and a tooth for tooth, but many will
agree with the remarks Of the sentenc-
ing judge that he regretted the law
would not permit him to inflict the same
punishment on the accused man.
In my experience on the bench,
Judge Fletcher Bowron said, Il have
never been so affected as I was by hear
ing the tragic circumstances of this case.
Throughout his prosecution, this de-
fendant has showed as little emotion or
sorrow as if it had been his goat or his
guinea pig which had been killed.
i wish there was some peculiar kind OF
punishment authorized by law, whereby
we could inflict a certain degree of ply
sical pain upon those who have caused
pain to others
Common sense dictates that such a
course cannot be followed, but it does
seem that something more stern than a
prison sentence could be given to those
who torture helpless people such as this
youngster was. The fact that the VIC
tim was the infant son of the torturer
makes the case all the more aggravating.
There will be some who take the stand
that such a man must be demented,
belief to which we cannot subscribe.
There ARE people in the world who are
Just plain mean, ornery and cruel and
this Howard l.. Colby seems to be the
type.
We have a high regard for many of the
murderers, hold-up men, robbers and
burglars in San Quentin prison and be-
lieve that despite their crimes they are
men enough to make life none too sweet
for this fellow when they learn why he
is with them.
Mr.. Roosevelt might get square by
making Huey Long the next director of
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08
HARRIGAN'S REPORT SHOW MELON
DEAL FAR BEHIND IN SHIPMENTS

According to the monthly report
of B. A. Harrigan, county agricul-
tural commissioner, cantaloupes
during the past month moved to
market at a slower rate than that
of any of the preceding 10 years.
The total car movement of all types
of melons up to the last of May
was 684 cars, compared with an
average movement of 1923 cars for
the past 10 seasons, at the same
time. Compared with last year
when the season was very early the
deal is just one month behind. Ad-
verse weather conditions coupled
with a heavy acreage of later ma
turing mildew resistant types have
been associated with this date de-
crease. Hale'S Best. the early var
iety so prominent in the past sea-
sons was planted to a limited eX
tent for early melons but has suf-
fered heavily from mildeW and poor
weather so that yields have been
very low. In some fields less than
25 crates per acre of marketable
melons were obtained before the
fields were destroyed on account of
mildew. In the past month several
hundred Of acres of non-reSistant
varieties have been ordered diSced
up due to mildew infestations heavy
enough to lower quality below mar
ket standards.
Honey dew and honey ball melons
are beginning to move to market
but production is being retarded by
white pickle mosaic which usually
occurs in cool springs like that just
past. The watermelon season is
later than uSGal and is just begin
ming at the end of May. Last year
869 carloads moved in May.
Grapefruit and carrots cOntin-
ued their movement from the val
ley and aided in keeping up finan-
cial returns TO ranchers.
Grasshopper damage was con-
fined to local infestations but the
fight against these spots were kept
up. Approximately seven tons of
poisoned bran was used by ranchers
during May.
The fight against camel thorn in
cooperation with state and county
authorities was kept up, The re-
suits obtained have been very sat
isfactory.
A total of 1928 pheasant eggs
were distributed to interested val
ley ranchers, through the cooper
alton of the fish and game COM
mission of Yountville, Calf. Good
matches age being reported by many
interested parties. Birds from past
years are getting rather common in
some districts.
The tomato shipments increased
during the month to such an eX-
tent that the coast market prices
dropped to an improbable low.
Control measures with the aid of a
prorate reduction have been start
ed.
The cooperative SERA project
for gopher control is progressing in
the lower end of the valley as fast
as available supplies and labor can
be secured. About Is square miles
worked in April were given a sec
ond clean up treatment, and new
area of over II square miles was
gone over twice with combined gas,
poison and trapping treatment.
Ranchers in other sections of the
valley were aided in their gopher
control fight by this office.
The following goods were inspect
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08
EDITORIAL PAGE
and
FEATURES
MORE HOUSES NEEDED

Sufficient houses, always d problem in
El Centre at the end of summer, prom
ises to be even more SO next fall, accord
ing to men well acquainted with real es-
tate conditions here
They point out that there is a distinct
need for desirable homes suitable for
renting
Although FL Centre has made fine
progress in recent years in the field of
owned homes, the same progress has not
been made in homes for rent Real es-
tate men themselves admit that too many
houses available for renting are not what
could be placed in the desirable" class.
With building costs still at a low
scale and loans easily available under
federal legislation or through private
institutions, il would seem that the pres
ent is desirable time for investment
in the house rental field,
Also, many of the houses now being
rented are in need of repairs despite the
improvement survey made here earlier
in the year. Painting, remodeling and
improvement of grounds offer a fertile
field for plenty of work
The suggestion for an article of this
sort comes from q reputable real estate
man but we concur in his viewpoint
that desirable rental houses are none too
plentiful in El Centre and with the an
nual fall influx the shortage is almost
certain to become acute.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08
Abyssiraian Ruler
Has Close Call

MILAN, Italy, June g. U.R)-Ihe
emperor Of Abyssinia narrowly es-
capped death in an attempt to wreck
the imperial train near Alden, the
Corriere de Ia Sera reported today
The newspaper said that Emper-
or Halle Selassie I was on the i'm
perial train enroute along the
Jibuti Adds Ababa line when the
was made.
Halle SelaSsie became prince re-
gent IN 1916 and ascenoed the
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08
UPWARD TREND.
Of BUSINESS
HALTS IN MAY

Although there was an Interrupt
ton in May of the upward trend
in business which has been evident
since November last year. the un-
derlying situation in Southern Cal
ifornia remains distinctly encour-
aging according to the monthly
summary of business conditions is
sued by the research department of
the Security-First National bank
Of Los Angeles.
Reports from various lines reflect
marked disparities, increases in
some quarters being offset by de-
clines in others. Retail trade was
about unchanged from April, new
car registrations declined slightly.
automobile and tire factories re-
duced output. new home construc-
ton continued TO increase, real es-
tate activity expanded. and income
from the 5ale of farm crops show
ed gains.
While no advance was shown
retail trade remained at approx
mately the same level in May as in
/ April, seasonal factors considered
! Sales we're approximately II per
cent larger than in May, 1884 The
! performance Of trade in suburban
cities was comparable with that in
Los Angeles. Rural communities
Of Southern California, however
made a slightly better record, about
half Of those reporting showing
gains over April. In every instance
May performance this year was
equal to or better than that Of a
year ago.
Auto Sales Good
Sales of new automobiles contin-
! ue to be one Of the bright spots in
/ the Southern California business
situation. Although preliminary
reports indicate that the seaSona.
peak Of 1875 units was reached il
/ April. May registration will prob
ably exceed 10000 cars. This is q
very satisfactory record and places
| the index Of new car registrations
at about LOT per cent Of the l93(
average.
Declines were more numerous
than advances in manufacturing
lines during May, according to pre-
! liminary reports. Among compan
lies recording declines from th'
April level were those producing
automobiles, automobile tires. stee
airplanes. and furniture. Oil too
production increased, however, ant
! there were some indications tina
food manufacturers experienced
! seasonal rise. Building permit
| and sales Of lumber reflected tn
expanding demand for all lines 0
building materials.
Real estate conditions reflect tn
! increased activity in building an
larger returns from agriculture
crops. Reports from IS cities in
dicate that vacant lots and sma.
! homes are being sold at a mucI
more rapid rate this year than i
1884 in residential communities
while a large demand for acreag
has developed in many farm area!
throne as emperor in 1890. TIL
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08

NEW YORK, June 6.-Purely
personal piffle: I never wanted to
go to school until I passed 80. Tail
chasing puppy name. Michael Car
michael Carr. I refuse to lend auto
graphed books and removing scis-
sors from my desk. has inClted me
to my greatest furies. Grand COM
bination: Watermelon and ginger
snaps.
Rebecca West tops all descrip-
tions of Sinclair Lewis with: "A
red haired raw-boned. staring
Jack -in-the- box" S. S. Van Dyne
looks as a writer Of murder mys-
teries should - Mephistophelean.
Most courteous boxer: Tony Can
zoneri. Most astonishing memory:
Irwin Cobb's.
The best simile Of the year was
in six Gothic Tales" but cannot
be repeated in a family gazette. Al
ezander Woollcott is very proud
Of his singing voice. He's bari
tpnel Wolcott Gibbs New York
er editor, hates every manuscript
before reading it. Minor enthusl-
asm: Admiral Byrd.
Herbert Bavard SWOpe wears a
skull cap while making his toilet
to keep his hair plastered down.
And there's Marc Connelley, very
bald. who always has two large mill
itary brushes on his dresser. Deems
TAYLOR along with other accom-
plishments, is an expert on typo
graphy and cabinet making.
Another talented Russell Ben
nett. He can hear a tune once and
score it for full orchestra. Arthur
samuels is rarely stumped when
asked 10 play any tune mentioned,
Mrs. II. /. Mencken, whose writing
name is Sara Haardt, has ore OF
the finest antique china pin box
collections. Least style conscious OF
the stage ladies: Ethel Norman.
The last time W. 9. Fields played
on Broadway he was presented with
an electric refrigerator for his
dressing room by Rae Dooley. II
cost him $500 a week to keep II
stocked for droppers-in. People
with teeth wide apart fascinate
me. Watch this Republican dark
horse for the next nomination
Gov. Landon, Of Kansas.
Harry Leon Wilson Quit drinking
coffee for two years. then one NOR
nine downed in a row six cups Of a
hefty brew and die he feel eleganti
Many non coffee drinkers get
woozy on a single cup. Frank
Shuts. Miami editor. is one Of the
most frequently mentioned IN Ar
thur Brisbane's column. / never
knew a writer who did not resent
frank criticisms OF his work. Never
criticize a writer adversely, even al
his own request--if you want his
friendship There's 40 better des-
cripticn than THE Old Gent for
type of father. Paul Whiteman
always refers 10 himself as the fid-
dlei
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08

Reports from other cities nave
audiences rolling in the aisles of
the theatres at Rogers new wise
cracks in the role of a simple,
home-loving sausage manufacturer,
whose calm world is tossed into a
turmoil when his wife, Billie Burke,
goes theatrical. She appears in an
amateur charity show and if the
local audiences hold on to their
seats, it will be more than audi
ences in other cities have been able
to do.
you'll laugh your fill when Billie
Burke. under the influence of Ali
son Skipworth, who plays an anna
teur impresario, wants to make a
career of the stage until Rogers
finally effects a cure by hiring a
bogus Hollywood director to tell the
amateur group what he thinks Of
their screen tests after which Bill
surprises everyone with a sequence
which can be chalked down as one
Of. the highlights Of all Rogers
films,
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08
ROGERS NEW
FILM SUCCESS
OPENS SUNDAY

Strike up the laughs for Will
Rogers new fun cyclone, Doubt
ing Thomas" opening tomorrow at
the United Artists theatre. You'll
hold your sides as Will tries to hold
his wife IN this rib-rocking story
about thunder-struck husband
and a stage-struck wife which was
adapted from George Kellys stage
hit, The Torch Bearers"
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08
TOBACCO CHARITY

NEW ORLEANS, U.P) - Every
morning aged Negro women gather
outside the office of S. Gumbel and
Company here, and each receives a
nickel for tobacco money The
late S. Gumbel, cotton broker, pro-
vided the philanthropy in his will.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08

The one time Socialist and radical
labor man, who violently opposed Eng
lands entry into the World war, and op-
posed its course therein, is now the lord
president of the council, J. Ramsay Mac
Donald. Times do change.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08
I hey both pulled.

can see them blinking, said the rab-
bit gentleman. And I know birds
have ears though I have never seen
them because they are hidden by
feathers. But I don't know wheth-
er birds see worms crawling up out
of the ground or whether they hear
them coming up just as I might
bear one Of my little bunnies COM
ing upstairs. III ask Mr. Robin
about it when ne catches this
worm"
Makes a Catch
All of a sudden Mr. Robin darted
his head and beak down into the
grass. He caught hold of some
thing in his neak and he began to
pull and tug and lift, leaning so
far backward that he would have
fallen over if he hadn't held fast
TO what he was pulling out Of the
ground.
"Oh, no! You've caught big
worm. haven't you?" cried Uncle
Wiggily, for he knew, now, there
was no further need Of keeping
quiet
"Yes, I've got one!" said the
breasted bird, speaking in a
queer way as you might with your
thumb in your mouth.
/ Uncle Wiggily hoped down off
his porch to go closer to Mr.. Robin
and watch him pull out the big
worm. The bird was still hauling
and tugging away, braced back on
! his feet and, 2 little at a time
something long, slender and white
was coming UP out the ground
"Oh, you've got a white worm
not a red worm" said Uncle Wig
gily, who knew about different
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08
Wealthy Cuban Is
Freed By Kidnapers

HAVANA, Cuba, June 3. U.P)-
Antonio San Miguel, aged million
aire kidnapped Wednesday for $685.
900 ransom, was released this morn
ing and has returned to his Naran-
jito home, his attorney announced
San Miguel is known as Cuba's
second richest man. It was not
known whether the rnnsom was
paid.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08

Published every evening Except Sunday by The
Imperial Valley Press, Inca 625 State street,
El Centre, California w. c. Costello. business
manager. Telephone 26. business office; ZOO edi-
torial department Full leased wire United Press
Associations.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08

Mussolini says he is perfectly willing
to put a chip on his shoulder and dare
John Bull to knock it off. That's a
mighty big order, Benito
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08

In refusing to permit an eX-convict to
enter its ranks. organized baseball ought
to consider that every business is loaded
with persons who should be in prison.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08

SUBSCRIPTION RATES - Delivered by carrier
per month, 55 cents; by mail, SO cents per month
In advance. Entered at Ell Centro, California, post
office as second-class matter Member California
Newspaper Publishers Association. NJ. c. Mogen-
son, national advertising representatives.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08

pussy cat go live in the dog house,
I'll tell you next about Uncle Wig
gily'S June bug
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
JuDp &. IQ20

The disinclination of the ther-
mometer to climb above 100 is pleas
ing to everybody
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08
L O O XII ng
B a c k W a r d
What The Press Files
Tell of Imperial Val
ley for This Date in
Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Un~a o In1E
June 8, 1915

The c. NJ. E. Sunday school con-
vention. meeting at Edwards chapel,
is highly pleased over the reports
of Sunday school work during the
year.
j. Stuart Ross and family have
gone to Los Angeles to spend the
summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08

Mrs Violette Campbell has CON-
pleted her society editing for the
summer season.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08
TEN YEARS AGO
June &, 1925

FL Centre building permits for
the month of May totaled $26,675.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08

throne as emperor in 1890. The
royal family traces its lines far
back into Biblical history, suppos-
edly being descended from the
Queen OF Sheba,
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08

Last years favorable wheat situ-
alton may be somewhat reversed
this season.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08

tea. Impossible gesture: A star bow
ing out at the top. The most inter-
esting letters are from fellow who
has been writing steadily for IA
years without selling a line. But has
no though of quitting. Most odd
" named suburb: Mamaroneck.
Crack hotelier: John Horgan.
Simile: AS talkative as radio
repair man" Add distinctive Golf
fures. Anna Roosevelt Boettiger's.
Authors whose books 1 never fin
ish: Edgar Wallace. Phyllis Bent
ley, Ruby NJ. Ayres and Vicki
Baum. Scooty name: Katherine
Brush. Incurable wanderers: Floyd
Gibbons. Frazier Hunt and Tom
my Millard. If asked to select the
most hospitable cities in America,
I'd choose Los Angeles. San Fran
cisco, New Orleans and Houston.
The deepest tan I've seen this sea-
son was acquired IN Central Park.
After all. a turtle is stream Lined.
once a year Verne Porter and I
spend an evening in the ten-cents
a dance halls. And have we begun
to puff Tarnished hsloes for 1885:
Mae West. Max Baer and the Dean
Brothers. At 25 an inch wide fea-
ther Of white streaked through my
hair in a weeks time. A sundown
walk among the Trinity grave
stones gave me my worst fit Of
ork-orks. Bill Corum in fanciful
mood often hits a high in his col
umning. I have not failed to drive
through the Bowery at least once
a week so long as I can remember
Unforgettable exquisite fOolery
Frank Sulliyan's essays on Aunt
Sarah Gallup; Frank Tinney talk
ing to the orchestra leader; Flor
ence Moore in the first Music Hal
shows: Ring Lardner's early Yol
Know Me Al stories and Frank Fay
in those long runs at the Palace
. The most sensational murders II
l-2-3 order: Pearl Bryan, STANFORD
White and Herman EosenthaL
can sit for an hour gabbing viii
the counterman in an all-nigh
lunch. You know, talk kinda tough
and things.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08

Mr.. Roosevelt might get square by
making Huey Long the next director OF
the NRA.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-08

sis minterests me least Of all
Evening star., 1935-04-28

l434 N ST NV, near Dupont Circle
Lovely 2nd-foor rooms, running wafer,
suitable two gentlemen.
Evening star., 1935-04-28

271S ONTARIO RID. N.W.-Laree, nlceiy
furnished front attic room. suitable for
one or two; twin beds.
1886 GEORGIA AVE. N.W1Room; suit
able for couple or two gentlemen; So per
week. Apply End floor front. go
1918 RIGGS PL. NV, of 10th st:-2nd
fioor front single and double. adjacent
bath; private home; also garage.
10Th ST. HIGHLANDS N.W.-Large pri-
yate home bright room, next bath: en-
pioyed lady; reasonable. Phone Georgia
8765.
800 18th ST. N.W-Downtown apartment
hotel: all-night service; outside rooms,
shower cafe; S25 mo-; also weekly.
1874 MD. AVE. NE-Furnished hall
Mr. WASHINGTON CATHEDRAL-Attrac
tive furnished front double room for two
gentlemen or couple: with or without
board. Phone Cleveland 6946.
172O 18th ST. N.W.-Newly furnished
sleeping rooms. use Of telephone. 20.
1942 CALVERT ST. N.W.--Large front
gna.. End door. near bath; suitable couple.
Evening star., 1935-04-28

MT. PLEASANT. 1852 Newton St. NV
Single room. end floor: gentleman. en-
ployed: bath same floor; c. h. W.; private
family. references
Evening star., 1935-04-28

I4I2 CHAPLIN ST NV, Apt. 47-Large.
cool room, twin beds. nicely furnished
EMPLOYED persons Adams 64S9-J.
Evening star., 1935-04-28

637 GALLATIN ST. N.W.-Large front
room for one or two. next to bath. shower
~
Evening star., 1935-04-28
BATTERIES FOR
FARM AND BOAT LIGHTING. =.
pUONT AnANfG rSSQ CS

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SACRIFICED
Due TO change from d. c. to G. 9
cilIatine and non-oscillatine fans. SIS to
SIS each; l large ceiling fan. $40; L
l6-inch exhaust fan and g. E. control
and tank, in glass case S25; Is motors
q and : h. p. So and $40 each: 2 table
ner $40 each. All above are d. c. and
each fully guaranteed to be in perfect
condition. Can be seen anytime Sunday.
Dr. Gibson. OCT Eye st. NV. Met. 1913.
Evening star., 1935-04-28
POULTRY AND EGGS.

WANTED. eggs for incubator. 500 to 5000.
1903 31st st. NV.
CHICKS+Barron Leehorns. N. n. and
R.. I Reds, Barred Rocks: 81 100; $40
]. 200. White Leghorn Farms. Box q.
e.IFs cHGKsK S.4ss SSSd tsst sssss W hoas.s St.
April 90 prices reduced on 200 or more.
grassy Knoll PeuitHriy Hisvsgr,. rzFT anG g. HatsheIy
Alexandria 25-F-2. Lincolnia. on rte. 50.'
Evening star., 1935-04-28

sonable. good transportation, 90 min. to
city; express bus service. Ge. 1888.
.OO6 COLUMBIA RD NV. Oakland. Apt.
44-Attractively fur. rms; twin beds; un-
limited phOQe
Evening star., 1935-04-28
DOGS. PETS, ETC.

-
COOKER sPANIELs beautiiul, .eeistered
Black and iswn. CLARK ssIs PineS Branch
rd. Phone GEORGIA 1918.
COCKER sPANIELs. registered. quality
sss saek and ss'0 sss MeIass1s on ae eeo9eis @
ave. pike. miles north OF .. G. line
.ousn,s through silver spTns u1 IN At sign
e5 .nd 5s sls DOG. .ns ssS
S25O rer week Defense Highway Ken
nslS. miles from Bladensburs on Defense
the National Capitol Kennsi Club asi shov,
Auditorium, April 26.27 Entry blanks
CHEVY Z a2n:aef eSass. ma see'' E. Underwood st.
FOX TERRIER PUPPIES 50. IS G $3.50.
9 months old: nicely marked. At the newly
established Marlboro Pike Kennels. 3 miles
@onhs oT oidel csI Fans Dsas shaiehD
POINTER, beautiful dog: 4 months; pa
pers: best breeding; r. strathmors ave.
SPTTZ PUPPIESLBeautiful snow white.
pure bred; reasonably priced. Phone Wis
terriers. % BROOD ID matron and stud dogs. aH
Layhill Kennels. Kensinston S4S-M.
sss ss.a s.af and sable @ up
blue Pomeranian at stud. Lincoln 2S73.y.
BOSTON TERRIERS. .Hagerty King strain.
10 weeks. well marked S20-S25. 13 Beech
ave Takoma Park Shepherd 3172-M
IRISH SETTER PUPS. pedigreed by Duke
of Rookwood. f1ne strain. 1850 You st.
Sc. Anacostia.
gosToN TERRIER PUPPY. show type;
PEOPLE having. homes. with yards, who
dogs good homes. Phone Adams 4434.
CoCKER sPANIElEFemsle: hand:ome req
sn.s snd ghis s nM cev s1s $40 'ss
Pfam Prize winners; @ REGISTERED. A. K. c: chsre
l9sts nsisbt, anS Md
IMP. & AMER. BRED Persians and sia-
sso1 Georeia ave. Shepherd 2o5e.
ENGLISH sETTER-Male. young; nne
SIS. Shepherd 2445-M.
IRISH SETTER puppies. registered litter
E9od rorest e4es
COOKER SPANIEL PUPPIES, 10 weeks
reasonable. 1881 Garfield st. NV.
GREAT DANE PUPPIEs-.Healthy and
aa' np wofth ss5 Phone North ssSs
pSss peTfeet show ssaS dos and ieid trial s: :teef
Sqdps soWie pseeTs aoHie
ples rhops R%ps assfH cs ssaM
PEDIGREED Persian Kittens for. sale; dif-
ferent colors; males and females; house
broken. $40 10th st. Sc.
ESKIMO SPTTZ PUPPIES thoroughbreds;
guaranteed; cheap. 3103 Alabama ave. Sc.
Evening star., 1935-04-28

APT. sos. THE SHERMAN. 18th and L
Sts NW-To one lady; furnished or
partly furnished non housekeeping roomi
Southern exposure; SIG to $50