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Evening star., 1936-02-23
BY JAMES WALDO FAWCETT.

c. Robert Kay, staff writer. for the
Associated Press, says: "Philatelists
are slowly recovering from the shock
of hearing a leading stamp auction
dealer publicly state that some stamps
auctioned in his sales were Bringing
too high prices.
Hugh c. Barr, New York auc-
ton dealer and a former magazine
editor, precedes his auction catalogues
with editorials commenting on the
trend of prices. In his catalogue for
this weeks auction, he declared: We
are not thoroughly in sympathy with
the recent phenomenal rise in prices
of United States stamps. particularly
Of some of the comparatively recent
commemorative issues. Time alone
will tell whether this rise is justified,
but we would much prefer to see a
gradual normal increase in values
80" Speculative buying is undoubtedly
responsible for the advanced prices of
the more recent issues, and this IS
not conductive to a healthy underly-
ing position
lone basis of these remarks is that
wholesale quantities of the four COM
memoratives regularly issued during
1935-the Connecticut, San Diego,
Boulder Dam and Michigan stamps
have been auctioned for 60c or more
per 100 in commercially fine used
condition
These stamps were issued in guam
titles of from IS to IS million. A year
or two ago an issue of such size would
bring bids of from 35c to 40c per 100
while the stamps were still current.
Heavy foreign demand is believed
by many to be responsible for the
boom in the United States stamps.
But speculation, or purchase of whole
sale quantities by non-dealers in ex-
pectation of steadily increasing
prices, has forced dealers themselves
to scramble for even the common
stamps in the open market, so they
will be sufficiently stocked to meet
future orders from new collectors who
did not obtain them from current
mail"
No official announcement has been
issued, but negotiations are UNDER
stood to be proceeding toward an ar
rangement for trans Atlantic airmail
between the United States and Ger
many. beginning not later than the
Summer Of 1887 and perhaps much
earlier. New stamps are strongly in
dicated.
The sponsors of the Great Lakes
Exposition, which opens at Cleveland
June 81, want stamp for the oc-
casion. and it is possible that they
will be accommodate
A T. v. A. stamp has been pro-
posed. but approval is unlikely at
present.
The statue of Roger Williams in
Evening star., 1936-02-23

License laws-Sixteen States with
standard drivers license laws and ad-
f1inistrations were able to reduce mo-
tor vehicle deaths nearly 2 per cent
from 1884 to 1885, while non-license
States had an increase Of over per
cent. Had all States shown the re-
duction experienced by the license
law States about 1000 lives would
have been saved in 1885.
This relatively favorable showing
of the license law States, it should
be pointed out, is due partially to
their more highly urban character.
and to the effective safety influences,
In addition to license laws, which
are now operating in cities.
Months-Six indivifn months Of
1885 had more deat.H than the cor
Evening star., 1936-02-23

enlarged reproduction of the Belgian
lion was the predominant figure.
In the new stamps the coat of arms
is superimposed upon background
comprising a royal robe of ermine
The entire set of eight values is identi-
cal except for the color distinctions
which are enumerated as: 5-centime
red orange, 10-c slate, 15-c gray blue,
20-c violet, Csc carmine, soc brown,
35-c green and Soc blue.
Another of the sets CT British Co.
lonial stamps. prepared before the
Evening star., 1936-02-23

uld1 nd p4uS A.
pennia, Gustav
MauritZ Armfeldt
on the 2-m plus
20-p dark violet
and Count Arvid
Bernhard Horn
on the 212-m
plus esp dark
blue. While these
men are classified
h j S t ol'ically as
Swedish states
Evening star., 1936-02-23

clouds. The inscription below reads:
Ten years of the German air serv-
ice 1926-1936."
Finland's offering is its annual
three-item set of Red Cross stamps,
which have been appearing since 1880.
The adhesives are bicolored, the red
cross symbol being printed in red
within a large white circle in the
lower right corner of each stamp.
The stamps pay tribute to three OF
Finland's pioneer notables, with Rob-
ern Henrik Rehbinder on the IA
Evening star., 1936-02-23

by the stamp en-
graver. The first
was the issue of
1867. It ap-
peared again on
certain values in
1898, 1894, 1905,
and 1912. The
most recent ap-
pearance was or
stamps Of 1929
% in xubinh ar
Evening star., 1936-02-23
PYTHIAN SISTERS

Rathbone Temple, Pythian Sisters,
met Friday evening with Most Excel
lent Chief Gertrude Atherton pre-
siding. A program was presented
entitled Station POOR" There will
be a meeting OF the degree team
at the home Of the instructress. Mrs.
Mary Hooper, II N street, tomorrow,
Miss Gertrude Atherton, hostess.
The Past Chiefs Association met
at the home of Mri Ella Thornton,
Is Bates street. y
Evening star., 1936-02-23

men, each was born in Finland.
-Four men of Latvia are illustrated
on as many stamps in the set from
that country. They include: A. Kron-
valds on the 3-santirni bright orange;
A. Pumpurs on the los green; Ause-
kills on the 35-s blue and ]. Matters
on the 20-s rose.
The coat Of arms, IN a new phila-
telic setting, adorns the latest stamps
of Belgium.
This makes the seventh time that a
variation of this design has been Used
Evening star., 1936-02-23

gle stamp, d 4U-
pfennig blue. to
c e | e b a tie the
tenth anniversary
of the German
air service, or
L u t t hansa. It
b e ars a low
W i n ged speed
pl ne dra W n
against a back
ground of white
Evening star., 1936-02-23

QeaCa OF hulg
George and bear
ing his portrait,
has only now
come within the
ken of American
collectors. These
are IL values
ranging up to l
pound for the
African colony of
Nigeria.
Tn addition to
Evening star., 1936-02-23
of Karel Hynek Macha, poet, who died
in 1886.

In 1850.
st. Lucia will bring out pictorial
series March l. The official list is:
1ad, I'd and I'D, Castries Port; Id, 2lad
and Cd, Columbus Square; 11ad and
Sd, Ventine Falls; 1sh, Fort Rodney;
2sh Cd, Inniskilling Monument; ssh,
Government House, and Josh, arms OF
the colony.
Commemorative from Germany,
Finland and Latvia are reported by
the Associated Press feature service.
The German issue consists of a sin
Evening star., 1936-02-23
Senate's Probers Held
Hurting Air Confidence
Lack Of Opportunity for Bureau of Air
Commerce to Reply to Crash Charges
Is Deplored.
By joseph S. Edeerfou.

s senate Aviation Accident Subcommittee created to investigate
which Senator Cutting
set out deliberately shake public transportation It
could have devised certain method type investigation
1t now Is conducting
week. permitted its record to be filled in ubc
Evening star., 1936-02-23

Safest Cities-Cities with the lowest
1885 death rates per 100000 popula-
ton, based on preliminary annual
reports, were:
Evening star., 1936-02-23

81, 900, 100000 Loss Laid
AtCareless Drivers Door
Fatalities Put at sc, 400, Permanently Injured
at 100000 With More Than Million
Temporarily Disabled.
CCIDENT facts"

s. A
n heading National Safety submits
its for the which
4 chapter is that written by the Nations motorists.
Evening star., 1936-02-23

responding months of 1884. March
was worst, with Is per cent in
crease. October had the highest death
total in 1Q35 R5n
Evening star., 1936-02-23

All MonthS - 364UU 36IUI F U.S
National Safety Council estimates
for 1885: United States Census Bu-
reau figures for 1884
Evening star., 1936-02-23

There's no use of any driver claim
ing she always opens the garage doors
before starting the engine. if in re-
ality she does not always observe this
caution. One glance at the inside
OF the garage door that closes near
the exhaust pipe will tell the facts.
A round black spot of carbon on the
door is a definite clue to careless
ness.
Evening star., 1936-02-23

Michael L. Eidsness, jr., writing IN
Stamps Magazine for February "a,
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27
BRITISH VOICE
MAY BE RAISED
AGAINST PACT

LONDON. Nov. 81. U,P)-Britain's
objections 10 the German-Japanese
alliance against communism may be
voiced officially in the house OF
commons next week, reliable sources
said today.
These sources said Foreign Sec
retary Anthony Eden intends to
make an important declaration.
clearly indicating Britain's aloof-
ness and even limiting disapproval
Of the nact.
Eden's statement, which will be
a reply to questions bv mnmbers
is expected to emphasize that, in
Britain's view. the pact runs coun-
ter to Britain's efforts TO avert par
titioning of the world into ideologi-
cal blocs.
1t was intimated today that Brit
ain would decline any suggestion
to join the Franco Russian peace
pac. mentioned as a possible coun-
ter-gesture TO the German-JapaneSe
agreement.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27
CASH NOT ALL;
FREEDOM LOST
IN GUN FORAY

When Monroe EUbanks, Negro.
took the law into his own hands
and went cunning for two erst-
while friends he thought had robbed
him, he not only failed to recover
the missing cash but drew 30
day jail sentence.
He was sentenced in Rrawley
Wednesday just in time to be taken
10 the Imperial county Jail for
Thanksgiving day.
The original charge against him
was assault with a deadly weapon.
This later was reduced TO simple
assault and Eubanks pleaded guilty.
He was met at the jail door by a
friend. a Jail inmate. what are
YOU in for, Eubanks?' asked the
friend. oh" came the unconcern-
ed answer, "just little shootin'." ="
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27
Scout Committees
To Meet Next Week
To Hold Elections

Several Scout district committees
will NEE. next week to hold cleo
tions
Monday night pr $50 o'clock in
the Scout hut the Calipatria COM
mittee will meet: Tuesday at 7:30
in the court house. the council
nominating committee will meet to
prepare the ballot for the council
election to be held at the annual
meeting Dec. 9. members of this
committee being Eugene Anderson
of Brawley. chairan: Norman Hin
die, Sr.. of Yuma. Arizona. o. G.
Horne of e Centro: F. L. Young OF
Calexico. and j. c. RamSaur of
Westmorland.
The following night. Wednesday.
the El Centro district committee
will meet at 7:30 o'clock in the
court house for its election.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27
SHOW WILL BE
PRESENTED AT
HOLTVILLE Hi

Land O. Cotton" a complet te
minstrel show. will be presented at
p. m. next Wednesday and Thurs
dav NIGHTS bv members of the Holt
vile Union hieh, school student body
at the Holtville high school audi
torium.
Tickets went on sale this week al
Schneider's Drug store in the east
side town.
Inferlocutor parts viii be taken
by Earl Walker as Mr.. White and
Curley Griggs as Mr.. Black. End
men will be Avery Eaton, Jack
Knight. Maurice Perritt. Robert
Pinkerton.- Henry Schaffner and
Travis Williams
Fea ured soloists. including tap
dancers and instrumental music,
will be Charles Murphy. Henry
Schaffner. Ike Kashiki, Avery
Eaton. Jack Knight and Ralph
Griggs.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27

Argyle McLachlan. secretary =
treasurer of the Southwest Flax
seed association, in announcing the
open meeting also announced that
the annual meeting of the associa-
ton will be held at 10 am. on the
same day. when election of officers
and other business will be trans
acted.
Growers newly entered into cul-
tivation of flax may attend the
afternoon meeting if they wish
valuable information relative to
irrigating, harvesting and market
ing. McLachlan said Bulk hand
ling of flaXseed also will be dis
cussed in the light of experience.
Included in subjects for discus
sion are good seed stocks. cultural
practices floating cutter bar. Win
drowing, threshing, weeds, cleaning,
sale of screenings. direct sale OF
flaXseed. sale of flax straw. and
best general methods of operation.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27
San Diego Beer
Popular in Valley

CLYDE Thurman. former valley
resident. started distributing San
Diego beer here November II and
now has % dealers. according to
brewery executives.
This cid favorite of San Diego
beer connoisseurs is proving just as
popular here in the valley. Thur
man declared. It has received an
even more enthusiastic reception
than we expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27
Size Keeps Policeman Down

FORT WORTH. Tex. U.P)-I. L.
Burton, policeman. was too big
for promotion. He could ride a
motorcycle, and asked for promo
ton from his beat when a vacan-
cy was created or the motorcycle
squad. Chief of Police H. B. Lewis
ruled Barton out because OF his
size-6 feet 6 inches.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27
OPPOSITION TO
FRIENDSHIP OF
KING IMMINENT
Convright. 1886, BY United Press


LONDON. Nov 81. UR)-Formida-
BILE opposition 10 the friendship be-
tween King Edward and Mrs. Wal
lis Simpson was growing fast to-
day. and it coincided with fresh re-
ports that the friendship was likely
TO be a more formal one in the near
future.
There were hints that the LEADING
conservative newspapers - whose
great influence in the country is un-
uuestioned-would soon begin
campaign OF force editorializinp
which, while not perhaps even
mentioning the friendship, would
leave no doubt that the elements
upon whom monarchies depend
for support expect the king to ad-
here closely TO constitution and
tradition.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27
AXGROWERS OF COUNTY TO MEET IN COURT HOUSE TUESDA
CRIME FIGHTER
TELLS METHODS

Methods of finger printing, crime
prevention, personal identification
and the use of photography in
crime detection were explained to
Imperial High school students We'd
nesday by Deputy Sheriff Joe Liar
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27
San Jose State Wins
33 to 6 Before 5000

SAN JOSE, Cal. Nov. 27. OPP
San jose State college finished its
local foo ball season here ye3terd4s
by defeating the Arizona State
Teachers college Of Tempe, Ariz., So
6 before 5000 spectators. The San
Jose State squad leaves next week
for two games in the Hawaiian Is
lands
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27

Returns From Coast - Judge
Vaughn N. Thompson of Imperial
county superior court returned to
FL Centre for Thanksgiving after
having presided in San Diego su-
peior court. Judge Floyd Griffin.
who was in Imperial county to
preside in Imperial Irrigation dis
trict law case, returned to San
Diego after having completed the
sessions here for the present time.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27

To Confer Degree FL Centro
lodge No 384, F. and A. NJ. will con-
fer a degree at the meeting Mon
day night at 7:30 o'clock in the
Masonic temple.
Mattresses Converted into inner
spring at substantial savings. Phone
295, Calexico Cotton Products Co
(N5-N5)
Still Alarm - Ell Centre firemen
answered a still alarm shortly be-
fore o'clock Thursday night and
extinguished a blaze in a trash pile
at the rear of the Imperial Valley
Hardware store between Fifth and
Sixth streets before damage result
ed. The cause of the fire was un-
determined.
Now the Don Room Tor your steak
dinners (J28tfl
. Booked At Jail = Bill Parick. 81,
began an 80-day sentence at the
county Jail Thursday. His offenses
consisted of passing bad checks and
violation of parole.
The Trocadero for your evenings
Entertainment tJ28t)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27
DOUKROBORS PREFER JAIL

NELSON, B. c. (U.P)-Doukho-
bors would rather go to jail for a
month than pay a $40 fine. They
were found guilty of keeping their
children away from school. One
of the two sentenced said it was
against MS conscience" to have
his children educated.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27
GOAR TO DISCUSS
FARM PROBLEMS

Flax growers of Imperial Valley will meet at ? p
next Tuesday at the Imperial county house to hear
L. o. Goar, Meoland experiment station superintendent
speak Flaxseed in Imperial Valley; Experimental and
Commercial and to discuss their everyday problems.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27

Disturbs The Peace-Bill Smith.
%, was sentenced 10 30 days in the
county Jail after convic-
tion on a cnarge of disturbing the
peace at WinteFhaven.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27
0U[B(RIS

Masons Attention, All MasonS
are directed to convene at the
Masonic temple at El Centro on Fri
day. November 81. at 1880 p. m.
for the purpose OF conducting the
funeral of our late Brother Charles
WeStmoreland
BY Order of w. NJ.
N26
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27

Not a Large Wardrobe, but clean
and well pressed clothes count
most in ones appearance. Ameri-
can Cleaners, 536 Main. Phone 81.
N26
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27

Nelson Studio. 628 Main Phone 18l.
(N7)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27

Geld Nights and Mornings! How's
your wood supply? Phone l, Pho
neer Truck and Transfer Co
Quality and Service. N26
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27

Permits ISsued-Building permits
filed at the city engineers office
Friday included one to the Coca
Cola Bottling company for a $1,000
storage room at 126 South Third
street, and one to John Henry TO
open a doorway at 228 North Fifth
street at an estimated cost OF S25.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27

Guaranteed Permanents Red
Star Beauty Shop. N25-D6
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27

A dandy toy for such a low
price! Riddles can ride 'em-the
wagon bed is 17H" by 8A"
Sturdy - with airplane type
tenders, disc wheels and rubbe,
tires. Steers easily!
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27

l9N" long, equipped with cleo
.ric headlights and rubber tires.
Flashlight batteries extra, be ca
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-27

Now the Don Room for your steak
dinners. J28tfl
Evening star., 1936-01-30
NEW BEDDING
SECTION

Is Prs.) All-Wool Blankets,
plaid and solid colors.
Bound singly. S ollie d.
Were sl2.S5 pr. @ ID.
(l2) AM-Wool Blankets.
green only. Size d 30
70x80. Were 4.95-
(25) Clairanese Celia nese
Spreads or Drapes. Spreads
for double or twin
beds. Were sos. 2 90
Each ----
(7 India Print Quilts. ORR
entail, 72x90. Were 9 90
2.95
(8) Wool l-Filled Satin Com
forts. Size 72x84 q 90
in. Were 1885,
(1) Satin Bound All-Wool
Blanket, tan. 72x9o. 9.05
Was 12.50--------
Lansburgh's-Third Floor.
TRIMMINGS
(S) Sequin Collars and
Triangle Scarfs. I OK
Were 2.95 ---
1917 Slightly S hopworn
ostume e Flowers. Were
ssc and lOc and25c
(s4 Yds.) Wool Allover Lace
for blouses and gowns. Was
1.49 and 1.95 yd. I M
$500 Yds.) Alencon Lace
Edging. lin. to Sin. wide.
Was l0c
md ~ ~ 1s' 7c and l2c
Evening star., 1936-01-30

wintry smile. "He needs his dough,
and he'll lose his job sure when I
scram out of here!" His cellmate
scratched his head.
Sure enough sounds screwy to mel
What've you got against Perry? He's
an alright guy!"
johnson snorted his disdain.
His brothers the judge that gave
me two years on a bum rap" he grit
ted with unreasoning hate. Il swore
I'd get back some day!" He scrowlsd
and sat on his bunk, consumed with
impotent rage.
20. K. with me, Houdini," was the
only comment. Send me post card
some time, will you?"
AS ANOTHER evening began to
4 drop its deepening pail over the
gloomy prison grounds a dramatic
pause came as Perry awaited john
sons coming with the evening tally.
A wave Of excitement ran up and
down the line of men as he failed to
appear and they were sent in with a
deputy guard.
The count whistle failed to blow.
Instead, through the grounds screamed
the siren that walled its message Of
an escape. On the walls the guards
watched grimly while every inch OF
the prison grounds was searched un-
der the rays of the sweeping search
lights. No trace was discovered of the
missing man. Lines of worry etched
themselves on Perry's forehead, as 1t
appeared that johnson had made good
his scheme of roundabout revenge. A
suspension was certain, with dire re-
suits.
Reward notices of $1,000 were posted
for the discovery of johnson, dead or
alive The quarry men remained in
their cells for week under inveStiga-
ton, but to no avail.
ON THE eighth day they were or
~ dered back to work, loading the
cars with rock for the crusher on the
rim of the quarry. Perry, while mo-
mentarily expecting the dreaded sus-
pension order from the board, for the
hundredth time inspected the crusher
premises for clue.
For the first time. however, he
noticed protruding from the edge of
the huge hoppers heavy plank.
Distinctly no plank should have been
there. Removing several tons of rock
from the hopper the men, under Per-
RVS direction, uncovered the crushed
figure of the man he sought.
In attempting to hide, johnson had
precipitated rock slide which cost
him his life, inadvertently gaining q
reward for Perry.
Perry was genuinely sorry. He never
suspected that his trusted helper in
the act of innocent guard. had lost his
own, and in the losing had won for
his intended victim a tidy sum Of
money. Which, perhaps, is just as
Copyright. 1936)
Evening star., 1936-01-30
Wasted Effort.

Some years ago an English am
bassador to Turkey, who was also an
ercheologist, was invited to the pal
ace to tell the Sultan of some recent
discoveries In Assyria. The English
man took the opportunity, through an
interpreter, to harangue the Sultan
on the fate of Assyria and that the
same would happen to Turkey If the
Sultan wouldn't mend his ways. This
15-minute discourse was rendered by
the Interpreter to the Sultan as:
''This is the man who found the old
otones"
Evening star., 1936-01-30


(l96) WOmen's Chiffon or
Service Weight Hosiery.
Were e4c. Now. 400
pair ---
(68) Women's 39c Burs0n
Cotton Hosiery, in
regular and extra To-
sizes ---
tl44) Children's Socks, FIVE
eighth lengths in part
wool; halt socks, an -
kletS
LansburEh's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1936-01-30

hole which gaped yawningly in the
earth like the composite grave Oh
countless ambitions. The convic.
straw boss approached Perry as the
last man appeared at the top OF tne
stairway.
/. "Hundred and seventy" he reported
sullenly. Perry consulted the tally ne
had been keeping.
lone seventy is correct, Including
Yourself" he affirmed. you can take
them in to the cell house now" Ihe
man moved of obediently, tlght
Tipped. And double time them to the
dining room so they won't have 10
wait for the other lines Perry called
after him.
The convict stopped. turned around
and snapped tersely, Right" and i'm
mediately the long line broke into
dog trot as he shouted a command.
perrys companion watched in admra-
ton.
.~XXIISH I had a straw boss like that
w for my crew." he envied. May
be I could get more done! by tne
way, who is hep"
Names johnson. And he certainly
can manage things down in the quar-
~ and on top of the crusher, too!
Queer, thought"
He doesn't seem to be wasting any
brotherly love on any one around here,
Judging by appearances!" Perry
nodded.
- 1--WE noticed that. There's some
thing about that lad can't flgure
out" The two moved of toward the
warden's Office.
You know" pursued Perry, after
they had thrown of their coats, that
fellow is a queer one. He's smart =. {.
I couldn't want better straw boss.
But for some peculiar reason he per-
sisted in raising trouble until he got
himself punished by being assigned to
the quarry, the worst spot in the prls-
on. That seems to be what he
wanted"
In his cell, johnson sat on the
lower ll1ll VI t1LC OOuNAC 0AIAhs ASUNAAo
a book by the dim light of the small
bulb which threw griddled beams
through the barred door. On the up
per bunk his cellmate listened to the
discordant, blaring sounds of the radio
loud speaker, hung on the wall op-
posite the cell block.
Say, Johnson, heard you talking
back to the screw today" he began.
Better watch your step or you'll be
doing some time in the hole. It's bad
enough In this dirty cell, but at least
you get fed"
X 4 4 4
I1OHNSON snapped his book shut and
stood up belligerently. Listen,
mug" he grated. sit won't be long be-
fore I won't be here to spend any
time in the hole, or anywhere else!"
You still got IA months to do"
pointed out the Other. johnson
nudged him and lowered his voice.
Evening star., 1936-01-30
WITH = fellow
|, w ~,,n~A 0MNovs

W4.m a,,ars oMc.r ,ea,.~
Perry stood upon a
small mound OF
crus h ed s t one,
watching the long
J., file Of men in pris-
on garb mounting
the endless verticle
steps from tn e
depths of the stone
quarry and shu1-
fling along the
path toward the
watch tower, their
bent figures sill
houetted a 6 q ! nst
the bleak back
ground of the high
gray wall.
Perry counted as
the men emerged
from the gigantic,
grim hole which
an endless chain OF
prisoners had pain
fully hewn from
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