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Evening star., 1936-12-12

Further considerations enable him to
calculate mathematically the utmost
limits OF such system. It must be
lnclosed within a curved space of
radius of little more than half a
billion light years-or the distance light
moving at 10000 miles a second, would
travel in half billion years.
Offhand this might seem big enough
to satisfy anybody. But the dimensions
II the theory is accepted. are those of
all. There can be nothing beyond for
there Is no beyond. And the space called
1or Is only a little more than can be
explored with existing telescopes When
the new 2O0-inch telescope is set up
within the next few years there will be
nothing beyond mans ken.
Now, Dr. Hubble pointed out. one
doesn't need to accept the hypothesis of
curved space to explain the red shift
and the apparent thinning of nebulae
toward the borders of the portion of the
universe visible at present. 1t can be
maintained that the red shift is not due
to recession at all, but to some as vet
unknown cause and that there is only
the three -dimensional space with which
the human senses are familiar.
But If this is true man never can hope
to know what sort Of universe he lives
in. 1t must be so vast that a region
with radius of only 5000 900 900 00O,-
O0O,oOO,0OO miles is only an infinitesimal
portion Of it-altogether too small SAM
pie from which to deduce anything con-
cerning its structure and properties as a
whole.
AT present there seem only these two
alternatives and, so far as observations
60, one seems as probable as the other.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
Need for Traffic Lights
Again Demonstrated
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star:
Several times within the past four
years The Star has given of its valuable
space in re traffic conditions at Mount
Pleasant and Irving streets northwest
The residents in our section of Mount
Pleasant requested and indorse 100 per
cent the letters 1 have heretofore writ.
ten The Star on this subject.
Application in writing was handed Di-
rector of Vehicles and Traffic Van
Duzer by the then police inspector In
charge of traffic, Ernest w. Brown, re-
questing installation of "Go-Stop" traf-
flc lights at intersection of Mount Pleas
ant and Irving streets northwest. Street
car and auto traffic has increased over
so per cent at this intersection since
1898. Several other applications since
the first, as cited, have been made to
District authorities in charge of Dis
trict traffic.
On one recent evening three autos
were in collision at this intersection. At
the intersection of these streets Mount
Pleasant street Is very much depressed.
When it rains water accumulates on the
surface of Mount Pleasant street and
street cars and autos going north or
south splash water even TO the Sidewalks
and over clothing of any pedestrian who
has ventured to cross.
The Engineer Commissioners atten-
tion was called to the condition. He
had an investigation made and the IN
vestigator admitted the condition and
advised that it should be corrected.
But, like the installation of "Go-Stop"
traffic lights at this intersection, con-
ditions remain the same.
Why? Many "Go.stop" traffic lights
since 1888 have been installed elsewhere
In washington. w. e. RYAN.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRAcEWELL.

Templeton Jones, president Of the
Anti-Sneezing Society, today issued the
following bulletin:
Tho ancient belief that sneezirg is
good for you" when you have cold is
untrue.
We advise all persons to resist the ten
dency to st1eeze, wherever 1t overtakes
them, but particularly in public places.
There is no need to do it, and no good
done to any one. especially others. To
them q sneezer does harm.
A very easy way to stop O sneeze is to
press the upper lip firmly with the right
forefinger.
The pressure must be applied the mo-
ment one feels the desire to sneeze.
This will stop it 80 times out of 100,
but, If 1t doesn't, for heavens sake
sneeze into your handkerchief, or at least
In downward direction.
4 4
Scientific tests made by this society
show that the spray from b good hearty
sneeze, such as some persons feel is bene.
ficial to them, will fly as far as 20 feet.
On the street such flying sneezes may
60 even farther If caught by wind In
the right direction.
The old idea that sneezing helps rid
the system of germs" is mostly false,
since there are plenty more in the r1azal
passages, and the few gotten rid Of in
this way do the situation no good.
They may, on the other hand, do other
persons q great deal Of harm.
The cure of q cold comes from within.
and the outward diffusion Of mucus Is
only temporary relief.
tc hofh r,occih1o onA avpaIiopt IN :.
sist the desire to sneese. especially if
1t is done at the expense of others.
Few things, perhaps. show the thought
lessness Of the general public more than
this.
One cannot go into any public place,
whether stationary or awheel, without
being Sneezed on.
Usually this action is done cheerfully,
without the slightest thought that others
may not like it.
II one were to say anything about the
matter. the offender, in most cases. would
be both surprised and indignant. He
would not understand it at all. but would
regard the intruder as poking his nose
into something which did not concern
him at all. Yet the offender already has
Sneeze0 over many persons, In all ike
lihood, poking his own efhuvia into the
nasal passages of innocent persons.
The huge loss in time and money
through the common cold Is well known
Much has been said about it, but prac-
tically nothing concerning the fact that
much of 1t could be prevented If the
great average man would learn to stop
sneezing in public.
The Anti-sneezing Society believes
that countless thousands Of dollars could
be saved each year, as we'll as hundreds
Of hours Of time, simply by inducing the
average thoughtless person to be
thoughtful.
The difficulties Of such q program are
well understood. To ask people. as a
whole, to be thoughtful, and especially
Of others, is to ask the impossible Ali
that Is hoped for by this society is that
some, reading this bulletin. will be in
duced to join the campaign against pro-
niscuous sneezing.
Many persons simply have not stopped
to think about the matter at all. To
them a sneeze has seemed SO natural and
Evening star., 1936-12-12

simple matter that they sneeze with
out thinking. They have not realized
that several other actions of the system
are seemingly as natural, but generally
held in check by civilized and cultivated
persons, and especially in public.
But II one must sneeZe, in public or
private, there is no doubt that much good
can be achieved If the sneezer will take
the trouble to sneeze into his pocket
handkerchief.
There Is usually warning tickle in the
nose, so that the old excuse, II didn't
have time to get out my handkerchief"
is seldom good.
Usually there is time; what is lacking Is
thoughtfulness for others.
Paper handkerchiefs are all right, but
not If they are discarded in waste bas-
kets in steam heated Offices This prac-
tice Is bad. If paper handkerchiefs are
used they should be burned. Other types
should be kept securely in the pocket.
II one must sneeze-and we have point
ed out how any one, with little fore
thought and will power. may prevent
1.-THE thing to do is pull out ones hand
kerchief and sneeze into it, then fold the
whole inward.
-
Experts agree that not only the spray
from a sneeze may be harmful to others,
but simply the breath itself.
Thus, when talking to others the per-
son with a cold can do an additional
good turn by standing at some distance.
The common practice of standing
within q foot of another, when talking
to him, Is never good practice, but is
even criminal practice when one is suf-
fering with q cold.
Many persons are able to withstand
the i'll effects of the common cold. 1t
does not get them down." as they say
They do not think that their same
cold, which they are able to resist. to
some extent, may prove of the exact type
to floor friend.
In an effort to be brave and buoyant.
despite sickness, the person who remains
afoot with q cold often prctends to think
such hygenic measures as here advocated
q joke.
They are common sense. as we'll as most
uncommon thoughtfulness for Others
II common sense and thoughtfulness
were combined, in such world as this,
we might have at last that famous mil
lennium.
1t is just as we'll to keep in mind that
they probably will not be. and that none
of us needs be too much disappointed
ii he keeps on seeing and hearing
thoughtless persons sneeze directly into
the face of others
Or too much displeased If he feels the
spray from anothers sneeze striking
him directly on the nose.
In such cases it is good practice to
close the eyes as quickly and as tightly
as possible. and to avoid breathing until
one can get outside the range of fire.
One should never let such precautions
be prevented through desire to be polite.
1t is possible to indulge in them, at the
same time achieve them in such a way
as not to call too much attention to them
or to ones self
II others must be impoli.e In sneezing
In public, there is no need for another
to follow suit and be iinpolite in turn.
If it is possible, however. always with
draw as rapidly as possible from the
area Of the sneezer 1t Is impossible to
know what types of germs he harbors.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
Differences of OpiniOn.

Opinions are likely to differ on pub
lie questions"
That's very true" agreed Senator
Sorghum, "and very fortunate. There
have been several times in my career
when the facts were distinctly unfa-
vorable to my prospects An active and
highly persuasive campaign to create a
difference Of opinion is all that saved
me-"
Evening star., 1936-12-12
Shooting Stars.
Swift Game.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.

Swift Game.
Foot ball often brings us fear
That disaster may be near;
Folks contesting in the sky
Make us tremble as they fly;
Stock exchanges cause q frown
AS price goes up or down:
But for new and startling tricks,
The toughest game is politics.
Contract often leaves us broke.
Poker may not be a joke.
Yachtsmen brave the deep blue sea.
Miners work with TINT.
There are perils to be found
Overhead and underground.
But, no matter where you mix,
The roughest game is politics.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
ValedictOry.

For stark dramatic poignancy the last
message of former King Edward VIII to
his people has not been surpassed in
the history of modern times. 1t came
into uncounted millions of homes by
grace of radio. and none of the multi
tudes that heard it pronounced ever will
forget the experience.
There was manly dignity in the abdi-
Gated sovereign's valedictory; every
syllable of it was measured and weighed
every word of it was spoken with deeply
impressive earnestness and plainly patent
sincerity. introduced as prince, the
erstwhile monarch proved his right to
the title both by what he said and the
manner of his saying it. If he did not
win sympathy from the majority of his
listeners, no appellant could.
The message was not an apology nor
an excuse. 1t was simply an explana-
ton, "a few words of my own" And it
may be regarded as constructive con-
tribution toward the imperative clearing
Of the atmosphere so sadly needed
abroad as we'll as at home in England.
Edward told why it had been mot
constitutionally possible for me to speak"
earlier, how for a quarter of a century
he had tried to serve his country and
the empire and still sought what would
"be best for all" concerned, why in "the
most serious decision of. my life' he
had chosen to resign his crown and
his throne rather than vainly attempt
to bear his burden without "the help
and support of the woman love-" and
how with all my heart" he pledged
his allegiance to his brother, fortunate
In his "long training" fine qualities"
and the privilege of "a happy home with
his wife and children'-a blessing en-
joyed by so many of you, but not be-
slowed on me-"
Yet the pathos of the occasion reached
its apex when Edward tried to thank
"all classes of the people," his mother,
his ministers and Parliament His voice
faltered and broke when he mentioned
the dowager Queen. But it was strong
and courageous again when he an
nounced that IT now quit altogether
public affairs and lay down my bur-
den" and "it may be some time before
] return to my native land The last
words were instinct with patriotism,
promising, as they did, "if at any time
In the future can be found of service
to his majesty in private station, I
shall not fail"
1t would be idle to attempt to deny
that tears dampened the pages as the
concluding lines were read A sensitive
ear metaphorically could hear them fall.
And with them the ultimate curtain of
Edwards regal career likewise came
down. The tale is told, and not one
single detail of 1t ever can be altered
or changed. BY a remuneration mine
and mine alone" the unhappy protagon-
1st has written finis to a romantic
tragedy perhaps unparalleled in human
annals.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
The Aftermath.

Time must elapse before full effects
Of Britains change of rulers will be
manifest but already it is clear what
some of these will be. Purely symbolical
as the crown is, the disappearance of
Edward VIII from the throne fore
shadows certain consequences of moment
both within the empire and in its ex-
ternal relations. The abdicated monarch
was represented as lukewarm toward the
Anglo-French entente and as strongly
'preferring rapprochement with Ger
many. Both as Prince of Wales and as
King he had made significant gestures in
that direction. The itler-Ribbentrop
program of "cultivating" the British was
rooted to a considerable extent in the
= belief that Edward was strongly SYM
pathetic toward it.
Berlin hopes Of British friendship are
not likely to be strengthened by q
couple Of ill-timed events in Germany
while the constitutional crisis was at It's
zenith. The launching of a new battle
ship at Kiel was utilized as the occasion
for an old-fashioned naval saber- -rattling
illumination about the Reich's day OF
destiny" At almost the same moment
Reichsbank President Dr.. schacht was
laundering that If Germany's former
colonies are not restored, the peace of
Europe and Of the rest Of the world
will be endangered Developments like
these are not conducive to perpetuation
Of the Edwardian pro- German influence.
!. With the single exception of the Irish
Free State, the Kings abdication has
produced no untoward repercussions on
empire relations. A bill was introduced
In the Dublin Parliament yesterday pro-
viding for abolition Of the office Of gov
ernor general and Of further use Of any
British Kings name in conducting Irish
Affairs. This action 4 IN pursuance Of
Evening star., 1936-12-12

Kipling. in favorite example Of rough
rhyming, says: "1f you can keep your
head when all about you are losing theirs
and blaming 1t on you you1l be q
man, my SON." The words summarize the
ideas due in great human crisis. Recent
historic incidents might a. well be per-
mitted to pass without further poetry.
Evening star., 1936-12-12

Any one who doubts business activity
has only to look at the base ball trading
news. When Its proper rating is recos-
nized in American affairs 1t becomes
hard to understand how other nations
have managed to muddle along through
50 many centuries without It.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
ASkinr Too Much.

"You ought to learn to sympathise
with the interests Of YOUTH" said the
man to whom everything seems easy.
"You mean ought to get on closer
terms with my boy Josh?" said Farmer
Corntossel.
'Yes. Put yourself in his place"
Cant always be done. When I see
Josh in foot bail game I'm ready to
sympathise, but I'm blest If I'd think
Of putin myself in his place."
Evening star., 1936-12-12

One radio announcer advises you to
get out of debt and stay out, while an
other tells you how easily you may bor-
row money in small sums. Each person
must still consult his own intelligence for
proper advice.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
A Smart Professor.

From the Afkansas Citt Traveller.
A stanford University professor has
found q signature Of william Shake
speare which proves he was an educated
man. Somehow, we had always sus-
pected that.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
A Rhyme at Twilight
BY
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
I1lusory VOYAGE.

AIueOFy VOydScs
Brilliant the hues Of the Winter sunset
That across the armament linsersd yet;
AS the red sun dipped In the Western sky
And gay fleets of fire-tinged clouds
sailed by:
Cloud-ships afiame. over concretes and
park,
That might bear one far, could he but
embark;
Blasins path thru the fiery skies,
Up. toward the bright gates Of Paradise 1
Evening star., 1936-12-12

There are 80 many distinguished vis-
itors possible that the telephone COM
panies might confer . favor by per-
forating the pages Of telephone direc-
tories so that they can be more conven-
iently torn up for use as confetti.
Evening star., 1936-12-12

Jud Tunkins says he can see the ad-
vantage Of not tryln' to attract too much
attention. The only rabbit he got was
one who insisted on jumpin out and
callin' attention to hisself,
Evening star., 1936-12-12
Uniting the Fit.
rro,n the sioux City Tribune.

From the Sioux C1ty Tribune.
Leading educator urges colleges to At
men for politics. It may be all right,
but we have seen politics unfit any num-
ber Of college men for anything.
Evening star., 1936-12-12

Preliminary discussion Is 50 pleasant
that it requires patience to contemplate
the number Of snow balls that must
melt before the first base ball ID tossed
into play.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
In q Position to Remember.

"An elephant never forgets an injury"
HE can afford not to. He's usually
big enough to whip the creature that
inflicted it,
Evening star., 1936-12-12

The musical saw has become 90 con-
spicuous in melody that in contracting
for job Of carpenterins 1t may yet be
necessary to consult the musicians union.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
Sad Sumciency.

know they will investigate,
Discovering much that's new,
And call the world to contemplate
Things that are sad, yet true.
AS feelings get another twist
BY the disclosures rough,
I rnurmur sadly, please desistI
I've really heard enough!"
Evening star., 1936-12-12

It is difficult not to be sentimental in
q historic crisis. The words, "the woman
love" frankly spoken, have upset gen.
Evening star., 1936-12-12

There is o cruel streak in humanity
that finds an unconfessed fascination in
the vivisection Of human emotion.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
Air System Needed.

from the ChicAko Tribune.
why DO they put holes In Swiss cheese.
when It's the limburger that needs VEN
tilAtins? Z
Evening star., 1936-12-12
Somnolent Statesmen.

COHuOItHI Oaleemens
From the Seattle star.
The days when the travelling salesman
fell asleep on the train and woke up In
the next town are definitely over. with
world-circling air service imminent, the
DAY Is practically here when the sales
man who falls asleep on the plane viii
wake u on the next continent. "a
Evening star., 1936-12-12
Bold But Impolite,

Bold But Impolite.
Our novelists will not behave;
And one, who shall be i1ameless,
Pretends that he is very brave
When he is only shameless.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
Easing Unemployment.

From the Glendale (Calif.) News-Press.
Anyway, managed currency apparently
has ended all unemployment among cur
rency managers.
Evening star., 1936-12-12

BE liberal" said Uncle Eben, ''but
don't be 20 feared of hoardin' money
dat you rushes vii yoh wages To de
nearest crap game"
Evening star., 1936-12-12
Member Of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication of all news dispatches
credited to it or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rishts of publication of special dispatches
herein are also reserved
Evening star., 1936-12-12

@. What primary school did President
Roosevelt attend7-M. E. G.
A. Until he was IA, when he was sent
to Groton, President Roosevelt was
taught by French and German gov
ernesses and by tutors.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-02-16
JAMES DAVIS
ACCLAIMED IN
BUM EMBARGO
Imperial County Men
Voice Approval
For Moue

Southern California's bor-
der county peace officers
Friday night by unanimous
acclaim voted Police Chief
James E. Davis of Los An
geleS their hearty thanks for the
hobo blockade which haltS timer
ant tranSients at the state line.
The vote Of confidence climaXed
the first regular meeting of the
Imperial County Peace Officers
association at the Planters hotel
in BraWley 1t followed a talk
in which Capt c. B. Horrau. in
charge of the southern division
in the Los Angees campaign, told
why Chief Davis decided to in
augurate the blockade system
which has aroused nationwide
comment.
Cause Large Increase
Migratory criminals cause a 100
per cent increase in crime in Los
Angeles during winter mCnths,
Capt. Horrall said. The $500 a
day cost of the hobo blockade will
Continued on Page 2, Col. A
Imperial Valley press., 1936-02-16
u. S. HOUSING
PRIWED BY BIG
MONEY IMPETUS

More than $4,000 900 weekly has
been poured into building trades in
the United States under the Federal
Housing Act, W. o. Harris of the
housing administration told cham
ber of commerce secretaries at Cor
onado Friday according to a tele-
CRANE received here from Robert
Hays, Ell Centro chamber of COM
merce secretary, who attended the
lecture.
More than half a million new
homes will be built under the fed
eral housing program this year, Har-
riS told the secretaries. FHA is
meeting with more pronounced sue
cess than any federal endeavor since
the Liberty Bond campaign, he de-
clared.
Ell Centrans will have another
opportunity next Thursday to take
advantage of the FILA by interview
ing H. V. Davidson, federal housing
agent, when he visits the Chamber
OF commerce office here to take ap-
phcations under the act for remodel
ing and construction.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-02-16
Tempting Chicken
Feed Interrupted
By Police Guests

Ell Centro police officers inter-
rupted the saga of the chickens
Saturday morning when they trailed
c. j. Martin, Negro, from depop-
ulated chicken pen belonging to r.
j. Burleigh, to the Martin home.
When officers arrived, chicken was
frying on the stove, a jug of wine
was handy and chicken feathers lit
tered the house. Martin. alleged to
have visited the wine jug several
times too often, was taken to Jail
before the chicken was ready TO eat.
Further investigation disclosed
that Martin had left his pipe in the
Burleigh chicken pen, officers said.
Officers Ben Cox and Frank
Smyer said they had no difficulty
in trailing Martin through the mud.
One dozen pigeons and two dozen
squads also disappeared from the
Burleigh place. At last report, there
was no indication that Martin had
planned pigeon pot pie.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-02-16
Knitting Rewards Attract
Women to POst>Press Tilt

Imperial Valley became knit
ting-conscious" Saturday as Wo-
men in scores Cf homes joined
the new Post-Press knitting con-
test. $50 in cash prizes! That's
the reward.
Here's all YOU have to do TO
join. Knit or crochet any type Of
garment. Yarn or thread used
must be obtained at any one of
these stores: M. O. King store,
Johnsons and j. C. Penney in
FL Centro Stahl Brothers and
PalnerS in Brawley and the Knit
ting shop in CaleXico. Be sure
you get a sales slip when you pur-
chase yarn. Entry blanks can be
obtained either at these stores
or the office of the Post-Press.
When garments are completed
turn them over to contest Off
cialS accompanied by your appli-
Imperial Valley press., 1936-02-16
T W 0 CIR | S
ATTACKED BY
4 AGED men
Sordid Tale Revealed
In Shanty To,On
Of Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. Is.
(UP) = Four aged men,
ranging in ages from 78 to
"a years, were held here on
suspicion they had improper
relations with two young girls,
aged nine and 10 years.
The four men, undersheriff j.
E. Abbott told the United Press,
were arrested after the girls de-
velCped a disease which they SAID
they contracted from the men. Two
of the men, he Said admitted re-
lations with the youngsters, but
two denied it although implicated
by the others. ........y,--.....----.
The four men, Abbott said, &C.
cupied a shack together on the
outskirts of Tucson. The girls and
their parents lived nearby.
Abbott declined to divulge the
mems names until after charges
had been filed against them.