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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-01-04
Wits At WHAT ATAQNCE
w A S n N G T Q N w O R D
BY CHARLES p. STEWART
Central Press Staff Writer

WASHINGTON, d. C.-The sug-
gestion by Justice William Har-
mon Black of the New York SUI
preme court that the United States
supreme courts membership be re-
organized on geographical basis
is attracting deal of attention in
congress.
Justice Black also agrees with
those who urge that the federal
bench be deprived of what the
New York jurist terms its "as-
sumed authority" to nullify con-
gressional acts as unconstitutional.
Basically perhaps this is a more
important proposal than the plan
for a geographical distribution of
justiceships, but it is not so new.
Presumably constitutional am
endment would be necessary to
adopt the geographical idea. If so,
Justice Black favors it.
To break the supreme courts
habit of outlawing acts of congress,
on the other hand, might not re-
quire an amendment if, as such
legalists as Justice Black contend,
the mine old men,, in doing SO,
simply are exercising "usurped
power; the remedy would seem
to be to prevail on them to stop
usurping it. However, no one
imagines that they WILL stop it
voluntarily. Therefore, for prac-
teal purposes, an amendment ap-
pears to be essential, to rub in the
notion that they MUST.
\
HOPE OF LIBERALS
What makes advanced liberals SO
determined to curtail the federal
supreme courts authority is the
conviction that they NEVER will
get a liberal bench-not while the
country remains predominantly
conservative, except by brief
Spells.
Shall we call President Roose-
welt a liberal? If he serves a Sec
ond term he certainly will be call
ed on to fill supreme court seat
or two. Suppose one of the two
liberal judges should die or retire?
It generally is agreed that Senator
Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas
would get the job. Senator Rob
inson is a regular" Democrat, but
by no stretch Of the imagination
can he be called a liberal.
Such change assuming it,
would leave only one true-blue
liberal on the bench - Justice
Cardozo, or Justice Brandeis.
Liberals don't like the prospect.
There are among them, in fact,
legislators who favor making the
federal judiciaries' offices all cleo
tive
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-01-04
BY LESLIE EICHEL
Central Press Staff Writer

EN- ROUTE SOUTHWEST. -
Thousands of people travelled dur
ing the Christmas holidays. They
may be happy to hear fellow
traveller give voice to their COM
mon experience.
This writer was travelling with
an i'll wife, Fastening to a warmer
cline.
But he had forgotten that the
railroads had made no provisions
during the last several years for an
increase in business, nor were they
prepared to take care of peaks
efficiently.
The matter could be overlooked
if it were merely one of inconve-
NANCE to passengers for a few
days. But it is so simple. 1t prob
ably is warning signal that,
should freight business increase,
the American railroad plant would
be incapable of taking on the adj
ditional load. And business upturn
could be strangled in the railroad
breakdown that followed.
While industrial capacity has
been increased, even through the
depression (due to improved pro-
cesseS, the railroad plant not only
has not been modernized, but it
has deprecated And railroads
have trained no new personnel, nor
do progressive younger men seem
to have gained any foothold in
management.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-01-04
EXPERIENCES

EhPEhlENCES
A special train was made up at
Cleveland. The equipment seemed
antiquated.
Around noon, men, women and
children-especially children - be-
gan to feel hungry. But there was
no diner, although, from Toledo
on, club-lounge car, with equip
ment to serve food, was attached
But it was being "dead-headed'.
The public was not permitted to
go into it.
Finally, when murmurs began to
rise among the passengers, train
men held the train IS minutes at
Elkhart, Ind, for passengers to
grab a lunch at small lunch
counter.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-01-04
WORSE YET

That night we proceeded from
Chicago. The train again started
late-although it originated at
Chicago.
Suddenly, about noon the follow
ing day, a pleasant and embarrass-
ed porter told us, we should be
dumped out of our sleeper at Little
Rock, Ark, although our passage
read through to Hot Springs, Ark,
and the car was scheduled to go
through to Hot Springs.
The railroad did not have enough
cars to permit this car to complete
it's trip, since the train was so late.
We were dumped out at Little
Rock, had our luggage transferred
to another cara dirty, stuffy al
fair-and he continued on the
journey with us to our destina-
ton.
Again we had no dinner nor
Luncheon this makeshift train.
AS 1t is, my wife, exhausted and
i'll, remarks: Whenever possible
hereafter, we shall drive"
But do not believe that should
be the case. l believe that the rail-
roads should submit TO a New Deal
management of their own. They
are a necessity, they have many
splendid and willing executives,
but there is stagnation at the top.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1936-01-04

PAPYRUS which word paper called
by This used extensive
ly in made of the plant,
grew pofuson along the Nile Its brought
IN end by the Introduction of Chinese linen paper.
The Washington times., 1936-04-10

variations which are considered
correct with formal day wear.
They have been brought about by
the increasing popularity OF color
in mems wear. Even the most
formal day and evening dress Is
affected by this trend toward
color.
Color in Shirts
To illustrate, some well dressed
men wear plain blue or gray, or
blue and gray striped madras
shirts, with white turn down or
fold collar. If this blue shirt is
worn, the tie is usually blue, in
a four in hand of bow, polka
dotted or with small figure, where
as if the gray shirt is selected, a
gray tie goes with it. The bouton-
Mere is also subject to the vogue
for color, and the maroon carna-
ton or blue corn flower is also
appropriate.
The only hat to be worn with
a cutaway is a high silk hat, Of
which the SmarteSt shape is the
bell crown. The correct walking
stick is either straight or curved
handle ebony or malacca.
The Washington times., 1936-04-10
Our Bachelor Girls Study Fruit and Vegetable Grading

'heard of that BEFORE" said Mary.
But if they are shipping out U. S.
No. / strawberries, for example,
the association would check and
stamp them-at least that is the
way 1 understand it,"
Sounds logical" said Jane,
''It is" said Mary, "and rather
involved. Most farmers would
rather have their products graded,
but sometimes If the local demand
is great they will make more Just
selling them by the lot"
'But if they had to ship them
from Texas to Chicago, for ex-
ample" said Jane, "they would
almost have to have them graded
in order to market them, wouldn't
they?"
eyes, il would help. You see,
II they are Government graded,
then the wholesaler in Chicago
will know just what he is getting
and will be able to buy and prom
Use price with more security"
"Oh, / See," said Jane. "It
works both ways. 1t protects the
farmer, the wholesaler and the
consumer"
"But not always the con-
Sumer," said Mary, slowly.
"What?" said Jane. 81 thought
you said"
"NO." answered Mary. eff I
did, 1 didn't mean to. 1t does
give us some protection. But, you
see, fruits and vegetables are per-
ishable. They may be U. S. Fancy
when they are graded by the
shipper, but if they are not sold
for some time they age and may
even spoil. There is a difference
between age and condition"
"Where do you find this grade ?
1 have seen it on hams, for ex-
The Washington times., 1936-04-10

uOL dS ldSL year b
Probably one of the newest fea-
lures Of the cutaway is that the
edges are not bound. Consult
our picture on this page today,
and you'll see the newest type.
It has one button. and peaked
lapels, quite wide. It also has
the full chest which is appear
ing in the Smartest street suits.
Another new note about it is
the material from which it is
made, namely diagonal weave
cheviot, instead Of the smooth
cloth to which We are accus-
toned.
Choice of Vests
A vest of matching material
is shown with this coat. though
a smart touch would be the
double-breasted vest shown under
the stick, in contrasting color,
such as gray, tan or white. It
is made of Dratate cloth. The
trousers may be either plain or
pleated,. and are. Of course, high
rise and worn with suSpenders.
AS you will notice, quite wide,
definite stripes are smart note,
and quite fashionable.
With this outfit. q white,
pleated shirt is generally worn,
with a wing collar. The necktie
may be either black and white
stripes, or preferably, medium to
light gray in all over design.
Smartest of all, however, is the
ascot. which is shown in the
photograph, with a pearl stick
pin. With this combination the
white carnation is always ap-
propriate. and a plain white
handkerchief Is right.
Matching Spats
Gray mocha gloves are correct,
black hose with white clocks, and
gray spats are worn. If you select
the gray double breasted vest
shown, it is exceedingly smart to
have spats of matching material
and color, even using the larger
vest buttons.
In these days there are several
The Washington times., 1936-04-10
BY JEAN GREEN

The discussion had started
when Mary invited a guest for
dinner who works in the De-
partment of Agriculture. They
were discussing the grades
used for fruits and vegetables.
Mary had wanted to know just
what protection this gave the con.
sumer-in fact, just all about it.
So this guest had sent her the
mimeographed sheets and she was
explaining them to Jane when I
went in last night.
every fruit and vegetable is
graded differently" said Mary,
The Washington times., 1936-04-10

$50 that means that there is a
sheet here for marketing onions,
another for tomatoes, another for
cherries-even one for garlic and
shallOts. whatever they are"
'That sounds very hard. How
in the world did they ever agree
on them?" asked Jane.
"They sent men out to study
you know, from the research de-
partments there, and they went
to each section where apples were
produced, for example. They
talked to the farmers and found
out how they were marketing
their fruit, the diseases affecting
them, and then they talked to the
wholesale dealers and learned
what the market needed. This is
just a common language between
the producer and the buyer. Be-
fore that they had had to depend
on descriptions"
"YOu really learned lot about
Ch1S," said Jane admlrlngIy. You
even added a few new words to
your vocabulary"
Thanks, I think we should be
interested" said Mary dryly.
"After all, my dear, it is up to
us to get informed about this.
We are the consumer, you know.
And i think it is fun to know just
what we are paying for"
rs there a charger" asked Jane.
"NO, not exactly, but it stands
to reason that if food has passed
Government inspection it is of
high quality" answered Mary.
"IS there only one grade that
will meet the U. S. standard?"
said Jane.
"NO," said Mary. "There are
several for fruits and vegetables
and, say, when you asked about
The Washington times., 1936-04-10
Receives More Letters Regarding 'Purtans Standard
Etiquette
ByMRs.CoRNELIUs BEECKMAN

ByMRS.CoRNELIUS BEECKMAN
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
"HOw should one drink bUaillOnP
Does a woman remove her hat
when she Is a luncheon guest?
''When a woman goes into. .
dining car, does she wear her hatP
"A friend and 1 have had an
argument, and we would like to
have you settle 1t for US. Il main
tain that it is not correct at q
dinner for a hostess to seat hus-
bands next to heir wives. My
friend mainains that this Is cor.
rect. Who is right? FRED"
With the spoon that is placed
with the bouillon, bouillon spoon
or tea spoon, take the first few
sips, to test the heat of the soup,
Then drink the rest of the bouil.
lon, as you would drink tea.
No-and this is the answer
whether she is lunching in a home
or in a restaurant.
Yes, a woman should wear her
hat into the dining car.
You are right.
The Washington times., 1936-04-10

but they don't stamp every
apple, do they?" asked Jane.
mo. Of course, not. They put
the stamp on the outside Of the
box, crate. or baSket-whatever
the fruit or vegetable is sold in. "
"DOes every single apple have
to be up to the same Standard"
Jane.
This question was never an
swered because just then the
telephone rang and it was for
The Washington times., 1936-04-10
MASCULINE ATTIRE FOR EASTER

THIS NEW CUTAWAY is not bound and is
of diagonal cheviot two new notes. It also has
the full chest and wide peak lapels, with one
button, which are new. It is shown with q
matching single-breasted waistcoat, but another
smart choice is the double e-breasted vest in con-
trasting color, gray tan or white. The trousers
may be plain or pleated, and wide, definite
stripes are new. A white pleated shirt with
wing collar and ascot is shown. White carna-
tion, white handkerchief, and top hat are cor
rect Gray mocha gloves and gray spats are
shown, and for variations of this costume, con-
suit Miss Laville's column today. For the name
of the store showing the outfit call District
1000, Extension 459, during business hours.
The Washington times., 1936-04-10
Prizes
For Chocolate
Recipes

This is chocolate week for Times
Favorite Recipe Contest entries.
Chocolate desserts, ice creams,
Confections, cakes and thick choco-
late fudge frostings! Don't they
sound delicious? 1t is true, choco-
late is my favorite. If it is yours
and you have delicious recipes, be
sure to send them in for they may
win one of the cash prizes for you.
Address entries to Jean Green,
The Washington Times Favorite
Recipe Contest, 1917 H st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1936-04-10


Since then my mail has been
clogged with letters to Puritan"
and several correspondents have
suggested that he change his sig.
nature from Puritan" to cad"
But while the changed viewpoint
of the present generation, regard
ing the single and double stand
ard for men and women, has not
been overlooked in these letters,
the majority seem to think the
girl was unfair to herself. Ex-
tracts from some of the letters
follow:
'Life goes on, whether girls are
kind or wise But aren't these
girls who give all and claim moth
ing terribly unfair to themselves?
MAN OF FORTY"
The Washington times., 1936-04-10

'charge, I think that any farmer
can market fruits and vegetables
stamped by himself if they meet
all the qualifications for that par
ticular grade as outlined in these
books"
'Umh, and is there a penalty If
you dOn't?" said Jane. "DOes each
The Washington times., 1936-04-10
Fi|mv Lace

Strictly tailored is a cocktail
suit of filmy lace, with notched
lapels and everything. Satin binds
the fitted packet and marks the
seams of the slim skirt. The blouse
is of satin too.
The Washington times., 1936-04-10
Girl Unfair to Herself
According to Majority
OF Correspondents
BY BEATRICE FAIRFAX

Famous Authority Problems of Love and Marriage
You will recall letter in this column a few weeks ago
signed Puritan The writer said he would like break his
engagement to girl who had been kind than wise in
re1at tn
The Washington times., 1936-04-10

Mary. She was invited up to
another apartment to help cele-
brate a birthday.
Jane and I talked for a few
minutes but we were both sleepy
and since she had letters to
write and 1 had work to finish,
I soon bade her good night with
the understanding that some time
in the near future we would con-
tinue our discussion OF the eve
ming,
The Washington times., 1936-04-10
Easter Sunday Calls For
Formal Day Wear
For Men
For Men
Rv WILMA LAVILLE

there day the year when formal day dress more
important than any other day. Easter Sunday While
formal day attire doesn't change much from to season.
there changes which quite evident this and
which will mark Easter costume belonging to 1885 and
The Washington times., 1936-04-10

Trend in Hair
Styles
BY DONNA GRACE

During the past month we have
been attending a series Of fashion
and beauty shows presented by
the great fashion leaders of New
York.
We do this every so often, and
especially at the change OF seasons,
as there are always at least a
slight variation in every seasons
vogue.
Hair styles for spring and sum-
mer are now definitely established,
and there is no radical change in
anything, but still the slight
change made is quite enough to
be observed and followed carefully
if one would keep in step with
faShion-or, as a director Of one
of the large, well-known chain of
beauty shops puts it: Just as we
cannot expect to be well-groomed
in a last years gown or hat, we
will not feel fashionable in last
years hair styles.
The general trend for daytime
is hair flat on top. The back in
most of the designs is left flat
and unwaved, with a halo or band
effect of puff curlS around the
head. There is a tendency to use
q center part, but the top is flat
and round in what they call q
bowler style.
This side and round-the-head
putting has many variations, but
every style is off the face and a
brushed effect. Curls and puffs at
the back end softly at the hair
line and do not cover the neck.
This same style may be worn with
any formal dress, but an orna-
ment or flower is worn at the back
or on the left side.
The high hairdresS is also good
for evening wear and may be done
in the old smooth, Gibson girl
pompadour" or with clusters Of
puffS and curlS on the crown.
When puffs and curls are worn
at the back, they are done in
verticle lines and may be combed
out in separate lines or all combed
into one back roll to give the ver-
ticle French twist design.
These are the outstanding
changes, but like all new styles,
must be done with an individual
styling. Never give up a flatter-
ing hairdress to adopt any radical
change that may be unsuitable
to your own type.
You may have by Hair-Style
Chart, If you will incIOSe q stamp
ed, Self-addreSSed envelope and
addres Donna Grace, Beauty Edi-
tor of this paper.
The Washington times., 1936-04-10

0AAACA udVC W SO0ulP OuC IA uAUS
and vegetables himSelf?"
"FOr the first. Sure there is a
penalty. Have you ever heard Of
the pure food and drug admins
tratiOn?" when Jane smiled and
nodded knowingly, Mary con-
tinued). "AS for the stamping,
that all depends. In certain Sec
tiOns of the country. there are
shippers associations"
Like the Southern Indiana
Strawberry Association" said Jane.
eyes, I gueSs-nOt that I ever
The Washington times., 1936-04-10

THIS SMART GOWN of crepe in dark colors is so
slim and snug through the hips and waist but makes for
by the width through the shoulders Crisp embroidered
lingerie trimming frames your face and demure nosegay
adds color Grand for the dinner hour the slit skirt maes
comfortable for dancing. the the show.
ing it, call District 7OO0 Extension 459 during business
hours write Miss Lavlle at The Times enclosing self
addressed, stamped envelope
The Washington times., 1936-04-10

Fashions in conduct swing
back and forth, like fashions in
clothes. After the NapOleOnic
wars, morals were on a par with
today. Then along came the
prunes-and-prism age we call Vic
tOrian. And we're in for that
again.
Mature has a crude way of
making up deficits caused by war.
After every big slaughter, there's
a let freedom ring clamor until
we're deaf and disguSted.
''Next we have a dose Of the
Victorian. Puritan was a Vic
torian, and the young lady was
postwar product. Better for both
that they didn't marry.
"EX-SOLDIER."
Copyright 1884, by King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)
The Washington times., 1936-04-10

Gloria-Since your teeth are
perfect and well cared for, you
may attribute your bad breath
to faulty diet. lack of rest, or
possibly infection of membranes.
Eat plenty of fruit and fresh
salads. Drink from four to six
glasses of water every day. If
this does not correct it. see your
physician.
The Washington times., 1936-04-10
FORMAL DINNER

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
els it correct at a formal testi.
mOnial dinner given at hotel to
wear a regular evening gown, also
an ornament in the hair?
The Washington times., 1936-04-10

"The girl made a lucky escape.
Think of spending ones life with
a prig like that! She picked the
wrong man for q lover. She should
have matched this cad, and been
as cold and calculating as he.
JOHN B. c."
I'm one or two generations you
nnOt undo principle that has
been inherent in human nature
for countless ages. Call it unfair
If you like. but you'll have to undo
the prejudices of Adams great
great-grandSOn before it is judi
ci0uS for a girl to love and not
count the cost.
eff 7uritan" had been made
Of finer clay, he would not have
nut himself on the Judgment seat
and cast the first stone. But where
in human nature is this fine clay
to be found? Surely not in the
average young man who becomes
engaged to girl. insists their re-
latiOns are as regular as If their
vows had been spoken in a church.
and then decides to sneak out Of
Ills engagement because the girl
has loved him too well. .... -.
"The crux Of this mans letter
was revealed when he said the
girl came from a good family.
neople who were not likely to he
trif1ed with-hiS exact wording
escapes Dre-the presumption be-
ing he would have dropped the
Girl without a twinge of conscience
4 she had been less fortunate in
her family.
sTADY.WHO- -ONCE-KNEW-
A.pTTRTTAN
The Washington times., 1936-04-10
ZONE OF YOUR READERS"

Yes, to a formal testimonial din
ner a woman guest would wear
formal evening clothes, and. if she
wishes, a hair ornament. All kinds
Of hair decorations are extremely
fashionable now.
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knows. I've seen him watching
you, and | know his type"
But, Ramon, if he'd burn Pearl
Sans body, he might"
"Angclique." He raised her
face to his. Trust me just a lit
tie, won't YOU? It's plain as can
be that Pearl Pierre murdered his
brother and then burned the evil
dence OF his crime, but only you
and | know it,"
"And perhaps the Indian" An
gelique reminded him. Maybe he
did it instead of Pearl, Pierre.
That knife"
ave don't know whether the
Indian knows or not. He didn't
90 to look ut the ash pile, remem-
ber."
because ne might have known
already what was there" she an
swered.
eyes. but Pearl Pierre is the
one who really profits by his
brothers death. Don't forget that
he is the head of the family now
and has the say-SO about lot OF
things-thc family money, for in
stance.
"They do seem to be rich, don't
they? Though none of them do
any work. Then they must have
money put away some place. Is
that what YOU think, Ramon?"
II know it," he answered with
conviction. pearl John as much
as told ne that down in Santa
Fe, when he'd had couple of
drinks"
But the girls mind was back
again on what they had seen
| among the ashes, and she Shivcrcd
, and pressed closer. what do you
suppose he's going to do now,
Ramon? About that mean"
Hell probably finish up his
Job so no one else vii stumble
on evidence that could be used
against him. Sec--whatd | tell
YOU"
Pearl Pierre, carrying a large
can, emerged from the kitchen
end of the house, and circled
around toward the edge of the
mesa. Ramon and Angelique hur-
lied around the corner of the
house, so that they would not
meet him.
Remember now-not word
to anyone, dearest" Ramon warm
ed again as they came into the
patio.
al promise not to tell, Ramon,
if you think we shouldn't" she
answered.
Pearl John met them in the
hallway. Instantly AngeliQue was
all smiles and coquctry. and as
Ramon watched her talking with
their hOstfi he had to admit she
was a good actress.
"Almost too good" he told him.
self. "If she was against Il fellow
instead of for him-look out! I'll
wager she'll have Pearl Picme's
number before night"
"Where's Bob?" he asked,
"Down at the garage, looking
over his car" Pearl John answer
ed. at would sound silly, wouldn't
it, for me to say how awfulIy sor-
nv | am that all this had to hap
| pen, so you have TO stay here!