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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
Supreme Courts Du+y,

There is no expressed provision
in the Constitution of the United
States that gives authority to the
Supreme Court to pass on the
constitutionality of acts of Con-
gress.
That authority was assumed by
the court in an opinion of Chief
Justice John Marshall in the case
of Marbury VS.. Madison, in which
he held that it is emphatically the
province and duty of the judicial
department to say what the law
is; so if a law be in opposition to
the Constitution, if the courts are
to regard the Constitution, and the
Constitution is superior to any or
binary act of the Legislature, the
Constitution and not such ordinary
act must govern the case.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
ALIX SCULPTURES
CLOTHES TO FIGURE

Outstanding among silhouettes
for fall are those drawn by Alix.
Her dresses are fashioned to dis
play every curve of a rounded.
feminine form through mastery
manipulation and drapery of soft,
clinging fabric. This season, as
last, her favorite is jersey, both silk
and rayon.
Some of her skirts are so full and
flaring that they resemble lamp
shades or parachutes, while others
are caught under the hem like
Turkish trousers. Fall coats are
cut with a swirling flare.
Evening clothes, particularly,
would delight an ancient Greek
sculptor. Fullness is concentrated
in groups of folds or gathers di-
rectly in front or back, not obscur-
ing, but, rather, emphasizing, love-
ly curving outlines.
Borders of four or five bright
colors emphasize the fare at the
hem of many evening dresses.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
CROWN OF THORNS

lnOUBTS of the identity Of the
~ leading presidential candidates,
so thoroughly dispelled early in
1886, sometimes have held on to the
midst of the conventions.
So it was that the Democratic
gathering of 1896 provided a ire
mendous upset, giving the party
William Jennings Bryan, leader
who literally was to wear crown
of thorns" through three unsuc-
cessful campaigns.
No less than 10 candidates for
the Democratic nomination were
regarded seriously in 1895 and
the usual stableful of dark horses
was present.
"Pitchfork ben'' Tillman of
South Carolina, whose hat was def
initely in the ring, prodded the del
egates UNI ercifully and the wordy
battles from the platform spread
to one fist fight after another on the
floor. Then Bryan was recognized:
"We are fighting in defense OF
our homes, our families, and pos
terity," he acclaimed. 1--WE have
petitioned and our petitions have
been scorned. We have entreated
and our entreatics have been dis
regarded. We have begged and
they have Knocked us when our
calamity came. We beg no more,
we entreat no longer, we petition
no more-we defy them!"
His remarks were on the finan-
cial plank of the Democratic plat
form and Bryan. fired them directly
at the delegation from New York.
Then he closed with the defiance
which still rings down the corri-
doris of time: "You shall not press
down upon the brow of labor this
crown of thorns, you shall not cru
city mankind upon cross of gold"
He stopped the show" The
delegates went wild. When the
business of the convention could be
resumed the day following, Bryan
was nominated.
His defeat by Mckinley, two sue
ceeding failures for the presiden-
cy, in truth settled crown of
thorns upon the brow of Bryan
which he was doomed to wear I'M
til the last public act of his life
participation in the famous "mon-
key trial down in Dayton, Tennes-
see. He held, and he swayed, null
titudes with the power of his ora
tory, but on election day he could
not mark their ballots for them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
Luxury and Elegance to
Dominate Fall Costumes

Elegance and luxury will domi-
nate the mode this autumn if the
costumes already appearing are
any criterion. Magnificent fabrics,
beautifully cut on exquisite lines, is
the recipe for late afternoon and in
formal and formal evening clothes.
Typical of this trend is white din
ner ensemble with long slim skirt
of white and silver blistered crepe
and a simple surplice bodice of
plain silver metal cloth. The Shout
ders, with double puffs and the tai
lored lapel collar, are smart notes
on the short jacket that is fitted
in back and open in front.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
Secretary Of the Treasury

In 1889 congress enacted law
providing that the secretary of the
treasury may not engage in trade
or business, own steamships or
otherwise be active IN pront-mak-
ing enterprises during his incum.
bency. He is liable. on conviction.
to a $1,000 fine, dismissal and may
never thereafter hold office under
the federal government. The same
provisions apply to the treasurer OF
the United States and the register
Of the treasury. -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
Euualizing Equilibrium

MATURE" said the philosopher,
Railways makes compensations. If
one eye loses sight the other be-
comes stronger. If one loses the
hearing of one ear the other be-
comes more acute"
81 believe you're right" said an
Irishman. 1--WE always noticed
that when man has one short
leg the other is longer"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18

camel claimed his
ears were chilly and
could he shove in
as far as his ears?
And the Arab said
that was o. X.
Next. the camel
got permission to
put his neck in out
of the weather, and,
after that, his fore
legs and then his
front hump, closely
followed by his rear
hump, and finally
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18

MS nnuquarterS.
When morning came the camel
was inside the tent, completely fill
ing it, and the Arab had been crowd
ed outside and there he was-poor
shivering wretch, as homeless as a
ha'nt.
Moral-Every time / hear OF an
imported Communist smuggling
himself into our midst, I think of
q cold-nosed camel.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
Duck Pond" in StitcherY

Is by 20 inches; material require
ments; illustrations of all stitches
needed; color suggestions. /,
To obtain this pattern send ~
cents in stamps or coins (coins
preferred to The Sewing Circle
Household Arts Dept, 259 w.
Fourteenth ST., New York, N. Y.
Write plainly pattern number,
your name and address.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
SfnhSgk
"NOO Means

He - When woman says mo"
she is always ready to be con-
WINGED.
She-Yes; and when man says
"No," he only wants a little per-
suading to make him say II don't
care if / do"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
Rest Guides

Our guides, we pretend, must
be sinless; as if those were not
often the best teachers who only
yesterday got corrected for their
mistakes.-George Eliot.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18

The "Duck Pond quie t.,
shady nook where graceful ducks
float to and fro, is a charming sub
ject indeed for a wall-hanging, the
detail will prove fascinating to
embroider. It's no time before
every stitch is in, done in wool or
rope silk, and you're ready to line
and hang it.
In pattern 5000 you will find a
transfer pattern of a wall hanging
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
SS5;'I5,!(2|!s5es
about:
Camels and Communists

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ.-There's
Il nothing new about the fable.
The only novelty is in the moral.
One night a camel came and
begged to be allowed to poke his
cold nose inside an Arabs tent.
So the Arab, being good-hearted
Arab, says yes. Pretty soon the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
Motorists Buttons

Among the novelty buttons thai
have made their appearance are
those that carry the various road
signs for motorists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
Next Best Thing

She-Are you in the habit of
speaking to ladies you don't
know?
He-Yes-the ladies I do know
won't speak to me.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
Oh, Whom?

Mrs. Puddle - William, you
haven't kissed me for three whole
days.
Prof. Puddle (absently) - You
don't say! Then whom have /
been kissing?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18

A pleasing topic of conversation
among fur stylists and one that is
creating no-end enthusiasm, is in
regard to the revival of the ever
beloved youthful-looking and won
derfully fiattering gray squirrel.
When you 60 fur-coat shopping
keep this in mind and look for the
charming squirrel models that are
making so welcome a re-appear-
ance. Perfect for sports and for
more formal wear also, is the stun
ming double-duty coat pictured. 1t
brings back squirrel worked in the
striking new split skin fashion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
Holding the Bag.

TIP TO now our government has
~ declined all invitations to jump
into the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
sian-British snarl, but watch for an
effort to induce America to join in
when the time comes for dividing
up control over poor old Spain S
ports, islands and remaining coloni-
al possessions.
Not that we'd want anything out
of the grab-bag and not that they'd
give us anything. They'd merely
expect us to hold the bag after
wards, which would make two bags
in all-this little new one and the
big one we've been holding ever
since 1918.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
Travellers Homecoming.

CALIFORNIA travel bureaus re-
~ port an increase of incoming
tourists. But then again, on the
other hand, part of it may be due
to returning residents who went
hurriedly away when the papers
started printing a certain romantic
diary. If your sins do not always
find you out, at least they frequently
find you getting out.
It's all over now and peace and
quiet have been restored to our
home circles, but at the height of
the rush one involuntarily was re-
minded of the ancient story of the
Frenchman who bet with his friend
he could prove every man, however
outwardly pure, had dreaded sec
ret in his life. So, to test it, he
sent to each of the ten most re-
spected notables in Paris an anony-
nous telegram reading as follows:
"All is discovered. Flee at once"
And next morning nine of them
were gone and the tenth had COM
mitted suicide.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
Backward" British Justice.

ENGLISH news reel producers
IL have been fined $4,000 - and
that's important money in any Ian
guage for titling a film "An
Attempt on the Kings Life"
Mind you, they weren't punished
for any injury this title might do
his majesty. Incredible though it
sounds to us, the charge was: Con
tempt of court for prejudicing the
case against Mcmahon (the man
who tried to shoot King EdWard) be-
fore he was brought to trial."
For contrast, take a not alto
gether forgotten criminal case.
Possibly you may remember a
certain murderer's trial and what
sort of publicity went before it, and
what actually occurred whilst twas
being held, and what the aftermath
has been, with attorneys and key
witnesses ENTHUSIASTICALLY some
of the jurors peddling their private
views for public consumption; and
the governor of great state dis
playing curious and violent activi-
ties, even when the verdict had
been called fair one by the high
courts?
Backward race, these Britishers,
trying people by the evidence and
not by the newspapers and the
moving-picture cameras.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-09-18
A Gentleman's Dinner.


u ACK EAST, a distinguished con-
- tinental chef rises up to outline
the American gentleman's ideal din
ner. He names eight courses, which
is too many, and no domestic flavor
about any part of it.
In rebuttal, I crave to offer a
menu of all native products.
First, Lynnhaven oysters on the
half shell, with western celery and
ripe olives.
Second, terrapin stew.
Third, rice-fed canvasback duck,
with I've hominy and baked wine
sap apple.
Fourth, one very small slice of
Observation-Disclosures razor
back ham with watercress salad,
soused in a plain oil and vinegar
dressing.
Fifth, toasted southern beaten
biscuit and a mere morsel of old
fashioned country rat cheese-pre-
ferably from Herkiner county, New
York.
IRWIN S. COBB.
ewestern Newspaper Union.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
.perial Valley Publishing Company,

Directors of the Chamber of Commerce were
much impressed with your splendid article
few days ago, headed, Facing New Era. 1
believe that the program therein outlined is one
which if effectuated would make Ell Centre
much more desirable place in which to live.
Some of these projects have been on the pro-
gram of the Chamber Of Commerce. All OF them
are worthwhile, and fortunately, none of them
should entail any very considerable expenditure
of money, and are beyond the reach of FL
Centre and its finances
1t seems very likely that the WPA will be
continued by the congress now in session. 1t
seems that this governmental help offered to
the rest of the country and to El Centre should
be utilized for making many of these better
ments to El Centro.
We appreciate the constructive viewpoint
of the newspapers which you represent, and it
is gratifying to directors to realize that in this
editorial we have you Snd your organization and
the power of your newspapers behind us. I do
not believe more worthwhile and practical pro-
gram Of activities for Ell Centro during the next
few years could be evolved.
Yours very truly
SENN BACON President
FL Centro Chamber of Commerce
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
on Sc.f
y says
FRANK WAIANABE
J b1k> ED HOLDEN
By ED HOLDEN
JUTAREZ

JUAREZ
The Jail at JuareZ-MeXico are
something which l thinking
more better l not say very too
many nouns about. But when
vou enter for visiting they new
er searching you to finding guns
or other forms of dope. This
are amaze to me because Amer
lean jails making you shook
own pocket upside down :.
and they very very careful
about talking at conyicts or
touching same but in Juarez
l walking in between all sort
of blood thursday fellows =. l
giving cigarette and them poor
fellow appreciate. U. S. Jail are
forbid TO giving cigarette at con-
victs YOU know. 1 are bewilder
to rubbing elbow and shoulder
in Jail with so many 10 year
and up prisoners visitors
are walking around as if THEY
are in Jail also. You cannot
look see any guards-but they
are there alright-invisible
shall be willing bet cent they
watching everything doing and
speaking.
Some more tomOrra.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
News Behind the News
Labor TigttenS Battle Lines Old
Beliefs JOIted Senate Enters
Picture

WASHINGTON. - Several Developments on
the labor front point to intensfication of the
lOng struggle between employers and employees
in industry.
These include unprecedented political ac-
tvity by labor groups, evidence OF represSlve
tactics of a sensational nature, the rise OF labor
organizations to demand voice in new fields,
and likelihood of a senate investigation OF indus
trial practices inimcal to labor organization.
The old-faShioned conception OF the en-
pioyer as a benevolent parsonage with the vel
fare of his workers at heart though it still must
apply in many cases. has taken a severe jolt,
with the revelation reported to have been made
in a senate probe that major industries were
secretly buying stores OF machine guns tear
gas. reVolverS, and ammunition, III ANTICIPATION
of labor strikes
The evidence was found by the Senate NUM-
tionS Committee in the files Of Federal Labora-
tories Inc. of Pittsburgh, dealers in tear and
nauseating gas who handle pistols and machine
guns on the side.
These revelations are being used as a talk
ing point by President John L. Lewis of the
United Mine Workers. head of the new indus
trial union movement, and will be followed up
by the La Toilette subcommittee in Its pre-
liminary hearings which will be used to base
a request for full investigation of violations OF
evil rights.
The National Labor Relations Board has
vast store of evidence TO industrial espionage
which is being placed before the subcommittee
and which has direct bearing on enforcement
of the Wagner labor disputes act-probably the
most commonly 1ouUed law in the country today
It has been common practice, this evidence
indicates. for large corporations to employ
stool pigeons" to join labor unions, make re-
ports on the unions affairs and memberships
and to obstruct or nullify their work from the
inside Activities of labor spies would be first
on the Investigations agenda.
1t is also proposed that the committee cover
the whole field of civil liberties violations.
Obviously, the exposure and denunciation OF
these alleged tactics-with recommendation for
legislation in some caseS-would aid militant
labor organizers. 1t would also accrue to the
benefit OF the Roosevelt administration, which
will have the support OF organized labor and
pose as its champion while its opposition has
the support of the American Liberty League.
chiefly representative of anti-union employers.
Organization of Labors Non partisan League
by George Berry of the pressmen Lewis of the
miners and Sidney Hilman of the clothing
workers is important because it will be difficult
for the other A F. OF L. leaders to avoid playing
along with them.
With Berry at its head the movement can't
be branded by Bill Green and conservative lead
ers as a mere offshoot of the Lewis Hillman
Committee for Industrial Organization.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
LOOKING
BACKWARD
What The Press Files
Tell of Imperial Val
ley for This Date in
Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
April Ia, 1916

w. T. Emanuel, secretary of the
local Automobile Club of Southern
California. will go to San Diego in a
few days to make arrangements for
an automobile run from the valley
to the San Diego exposition.
The tenth annual convention OF
the W.C.T.U. held in Calexico
showed a growth of membership
during the last year of nearly one
hundred per cent.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
STATE HIGHWAY
PATROLMEN
GIVEN HONOR

Captain Frank OsWalt and his
traffic officers recently received a
citation for merit because of a re-
duction in the number of vehicle
deaths outside Of the incorporated
area in Imperial county last year.
The embossed and gold sealed
citation set forth that the number
had been reduced by seven on the
rural public roads of the county.
1t was signed by E. Raymond Cato,
chief of the state patrol.
This record gave the patrol place
No. II on the California Highway
patrol roll of honor for 1885.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
Answers to Foregoing Questions

I. Dr.. James A. Nalsmith, pro-
fessor Of physical education at
Kansas university.
2. The Great Stone Face is a
natural rock formation on the side
Of Profile mountain in the White
mountains Of New Hampshire.
B. A bill, sponsored by Repre-
sentative John Steven McGroarty
Of California, which proposes rais-
ing funds for payment of old age
pensions through a transactions
tax.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14

Notices Filcd-Four notices of in
tention to wed were filed at the
county clerks office Monday. They
were filed by: Marciino Carrion. %
and Florence Melindres, II, both OF
Brawley; Domingo Jimenez, 81, of
Calexico. and Genovera Leyvas, 20,
of Holtville; Rodolfo Amador, 81
and Mary Escobar, 81, both of Braw-
lev; and Frank Verduzco, II, and
Ramona Reyes. II, also of Brawley
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
TEN YEARS AGO
April Ia, 1926

Monday is the last day to pay city
taxes without suffering penalty
City Clerk Schofield said today.
Installation of a special officer
will be held at the Elks meeting to-
night. The duties Of the officer are
not known as they are being kept
secret
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14

Seeks Divorce - Hazel Walters
Monday filed suit for divorce from
Pete Walters on the grounds of eX
treme cruelty. They have three min
or children. The couple married in
saltwater Okla, July l, 1922, and
separated July 20, 1885 Mr3 Walters
asks for the custody of the children,
that her husband contribute to their
support, and for the costs OF the
suit, according to the complaint.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14

Pleads GuiIty-E. E. Comstock OF
Ell Centro pleaded guilty and waived
preliminary hearing in Ell Centre
Justice court Monday afternoon af-
ter he was arraigned before Judge
John E. Simpson on a statutory
offense. He will be taken into Su-
perior court for sentence.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
The Peoples Voice

The editor disclaims responsibility for opi-
Mons and statements expressed in this column
and retains the privilege of summarizing COM
munications of more than $50 words. No con-
tributions will be acceptable unless accompa-
MED by the name and address of the writer
which if desired, will be withheld from publ
cation.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
TOday's Horoscope

Persons born on this day are
usually very fond of home life, al
though they are not averse to
change They are generally cauti-
Gus in nature, but once they start
a thing they carry it to completion
at any cost.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14

File Intent To Wed - Three
couples Monday filed notices of in
tention to wed, according to records
at the county clerks office. The
couples we're: Cipriano Morales, "a,
of the INLAND area, and Adelaide
Estrada, 25, of the Calipatria area;
Pedro Valdrez, 30, and Nora Bar
mum, 10, both of the Imperial area;
and Antonio Ybarra, %, and Sole
dad Moynez, IT, both of Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14

Marriage License Issued-A mar
riage license was issued by the
county clerk Monday to Damasco
Puzon 25 and Guillerma Martinez
18. both residents of Ell Centro. The
couple was married by Judge John
E. Simpson in justice court.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14

NEW YORK, April Ia. - Bob
Burns, the raw-boned self-styled
first citizen of Van Buren,, Ark, and
squire of the bazooka, is another of
the radio personalities to catapault
from the Rudy Vallee hour to emil
nence. A recent poll elected him
the outstanding comic broadcast
find of 1885.
He was a small-time clown pick
ing up SIS or $40 here and there
around Los Angeles a year or so
ago. Last spring he decided to try
for the big stuff and in broken
down flivver lit a Shuck for New
York. He got on the Vallee program
because his hill-billy front tickled
Valee.
Then he went over to the Paul
Whiteman show and began to climb.
Today he's with the Bing Crosby
outfit and receives $1,000 a week
for the same drawing back country
CAB he used to peddle for $25 top.
He also has a $1,400 week movie
contract to fill.
He shows every sign of remaining
a garmouthed, square toed country
boy. Still driving his rattle -de-bang
car, occupying the same $27.5O
month walk up he rented when ar
irving on the coast And clings to
hook-on tie that is something of
a lulu.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14

Not long since, the farm bureau de-
clared itself against Philippine labor in
Imperial Valley. In strong contrast to
the islanders is the record of Japanese
families
Educators tell us that Japanese chill
dren are bright, smart, eager for knowl-
edge, almost invariably high in their
classes. Everyone knows the adults are
thrifty, limitless in energy, and extreme
ly reliable. And followers of sports
know, also, that they are excellent ath-
letes imbued with high sporting spirit.
Now comes the interesting news that
the records of the SRA office reveal that
not a single japanese has ever been on
relief in this county E. X SaSaki.
secretary of the local japanese associa-
ton states that not a single person. of
the 2,450 Japanese in the valley is re-
quiring public aid.
A few weeks ago on Japanese day at
the County Fair, japanese speakers
spoke fervently and emotionally of their
love for this country and their unstinted
allegiance to American ideals. No audi
tor attending the japanese program on
that occasion could be unmoved by the
portrayal of desirable and commendable
characteristics of the Nipponese.
We commend our japanese popula-
ton without stint and share with them,
the pride in their record Imperial Val
ley can we'll afford to invite more of the
same stamp.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
1<B

To Serve Sentcncc-Jamcs Shirley
was brought to the county Jail
Monday to begin serving a 30-day
sentence imposed for being drunk
and disturbing the peace in Impcr-
ial.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-14
Words of Wisdom

The work an unknC An good man
has done is like a vein of water
flowing hidden underground, Sc
cretly making the ground green
Carlyle.