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I. APPJL I. 13 FRIDAY MORNING. GOVERNOR AIDS Fine Additions to State Hospital Dedicated VENTURA MASS HAILS FOUNDING mitmentmi a mi STOCK-SELLING INQUIRY BEGUN San Bernardino Grand Jury Hearing Witnesses California Industries, Investors Tell Stories RR ETOYOM GOV. ROLPH TO ASSIST AT GREAT HORNED TOAD DERBY SHADES of Mark Twain! They've appropriated his idea and substituted the horned toad.

Today the international horned toad derby will be run at Palm Springs. They're going Mark Twain and his hopping toad one better. They have four governors taking a personal interest in the race. California's Governor, James Rolph, has an entry in Sunshine Ike, whose chances of wining are considered good. When the derby is run Indians from the far-flung deserts will shoulder millionaires and motion-picture actresses to get a ringside view of the race.

fr- tiat Xi-fi lit 1 1 -N l- W' iXi'V- "'ptfth 1 -iHmMf I I IT WAS only two days ago that Gov. Rolph accepted an Arabian horse, the gift of W. K. Kellogg, whose Arabian horse ranch at Pomona some day is to be turned over to the State with a liberal endow ment for its maintenance. Now the Governor will entertain Gov.

Olea- chea of Baja California, who con siders the horned-toad derby of sufficient importance to lend his presence to the occasion. Gov. Hunt of Arizona has his interest centered in Arizona Bill, a. horned toad with possibilities and some speed. NO OCCASION in the Southland is considered complete these days unless the Governor switches on the electric juice to start things going or turns the first spadeful of dirt for a construction project.

Only a short time ago he officiated at the corner-stone laying of the new $1,500,000 civic auditorium in Pasadena, and helped dedicate the $3,000,000 municipal auditorium in Long Beach. He started work on the National Guard armory building in Pasadena, and took a lead ing part in the ceremonies upon the completion of the new Riverside bridge crossing the Santa Ana River. YESTERDAY the Governor dedicated three Norwalk State Hospital units, and has strength left to undertake any other job of dedication or coner-stone laying that happens to be lying around loose. Never before has the State had a flying Governor who can be in the Southland today and in Sacramento all ZW Governor Assists ia Formal Ceremonies Left to right Dr. Edwin Wayte, medical superintendent of State Hospital at Norwalk; Mrs.

Wayte and Gov. Rolph, with view of part of new buildings dedicated yesterday. COVINA MOURNS DR. REED, BELIEVED MURDER VICTIM BANK CHAIN WILL REOPEN Four Branches of Southern Counties Group With Head Office in Anaheim Given Permit ANAHEIM, March 31. Reopening of the four branches of the South-era Counties bank chain, closed by vote of the board of directors January 29, was authorized in a telegram received here today by William Schumacher, a director, from Edward Rainey, State Director of Banking.

Terms of the authorization require that the institutions shall be open by April 18. Prelude to Mission's Church and Civic Event Sunday Two Descendants of Sena's Aides Participate in Rites Mrs. Robert Garcia Sings in Choir, Son Altar Boy VENTURA, March 31. When the ene hundred and fiftieth true anniversary of the founding of Mission Ban Buenaventura was celebrated at the old mission here this with a solemn high mass, two descendants of one of the soldiers who helped Father Junipero Serra found mission in 1782 aided in celebration of the mass here today. They were Mrs.

Robert Garcia of Ventura and her soft, Robert, Jr. This morning Mrs. Garcia sang in the choir and her son served as ene of the altar boys. ANCESTOR WITH SERRA The ancestor of Mrs. Garcia who came here with Father Serra was Jose (or Juan) Capustan Ayala, one of the soldiers of the royal palace of Spain, who was sent to this country as one of the band of soldiers who acted as Father Serra's assistants.

These soldiers aided in the work of converting the Indians, and served as the choir and altar boys in the masses held in those early days. Senor Ayala was the great-great-treat-grandfather of Mrs. Garcia. The solemn high mass was celebrated at 8 a.m. by Father P.

J. Grogan, pastor of the old mission; Fathers Malcahy O'Sullivan and Maurice Ryan, assistant pastors, and Father O'Callahan of Beverly Hills. NEW VESTMENTS DONNED The priests wore new vestments, the gift of Mrs. Juan Erburu of Ventura." Old vestments, which had been used for every solemn high mass at the mission since bout the year 1800, and said to have been brought here by Father Jose Senan, have been abandoned, tnd have been placed in the mission museum. It was just 150 years ago today, Easter Sunday, March 31.

1782, that Father Junipero Serra erected a small crude chapel; held mass, preached on the resurrection and blessed and raised the cross after the mass on the hill above Ventura. A mammoth church and civic celebration of the anniversary of the founding will be held at the cross on the hill Sunday. Whittier Play Group Tonight in "Just Suppose" WHITTIER, March 31. "Just Suppose," a comedy, will be presented by the Whittier Community Plavers in the auditorium the Woman's clubhouse tomorrow evening. Mrs.

Clyde F. Baldwin is director. A. E. Thomas, a newspaper Wman and play- author of the 1:11111 rl IV.

The cast includes Miss Doris Field, Clay Campbell Tommy Perkins, Mrs. A. T. Emory, Hayden Almlndlnger. James Ferguson, Donald Brings and Harold Wilson.

Brilliant Plaza for Ocean Park SANTA MONICA, March 31. Ocean Park will have a plaza with pavement of colored tile and colored cement, according to plans approved by the City Council. The stub end of Marine street, ene of the main business thoroughfares leading to the attractions on the Ocean Front promenade, will be converted into a beauty spot as a part of the city's unemployment relief program, toward which city employees are contributing 2 per cent of their salaries. Wild Flowers at La Crescenta LA CRESCENTA, March 31. Warm weather of the past few days lias brought the valley's wild flowers Into full bloom, and visitors are pouring in dally to witness what Is declared to be one of the finest displays In Southern California, exclusive of the desert regions.

MAN DIES AT BARBER'S SAN BERNARDINO. March 31. J. Murray. 33 years of age, an assistant dietitian at a mountain resort near here, died from a heart attack today while sitting in a barber's chair.

His home was believed to be In BeUlngham, Wash. (OOR.1S O. Fie.t-P U-Save Holding Corporation Quiz to Start Soon SAN BERNARDINO, March 31. Investigation into two corporation stock-selling projects in which San Bernardino county residents invested several hundred thousand dollars is being pursued by the grand jury, it was learned today. Two deputy State corporation commissioners have been subpoenaed to appear next week and twenty-two persons have been heard so far by the jurors.

Eight elderly residents from Redlands, two of them women past 70 years of age, were among the witnesses. It is understood they told of large investments in California Industries, Inc. Those who entered the jury room are Mrs. Mary Ellen Carson, Randall H. White, Esta R.

Garrison, Myrtle J. Fullbright, Emma L. Jackson, W. E. Bleeke, S.

Adelia Burton and Anna Schrieber. The jury will not meet again until Wednesday when investor of the U-Save Holding Corporation will be heard. Those who have already appeared in connection with inquiry into this company are Mrs. Julia Keck. San Bernardino; Justice of the Peace Abner McCrary, Miss-ion; Mrs.

Elizabeth Bahr, Bryn Mawr; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perry. Red-lands; Mrs. Hazel Chilson, Upland; Mrs.

Ella Hoban, Redlands; Mrs. Ashby, San Bernardino; B. P. Swartzenduber, Upland; P. S.

Waters; Patton; Miss Thora Hansen, Patton; A. N. Monroe, Upland; Mrs. Sarah Gagin, Redlands; Charles Wright, Chino, and P. M.

Kikoff, deputy State corporation commissioner of Los Angeles. Reel 9 em in! Anglers Hail Ocean Season SANTA MONICA, March 31. The persistent runs of large schools of halibut along the Southern California coast from Santa Barbara to San Diego have officially opened sale water fishing to the tens of thousands of devotees of the sport. Nowhere else on the continent is salt water fishing done on a scale as large as here, particularly as to "barge" fishing. The coastal cities from Santa Barbara to San Diego furnish this type of deep sea angling with conditions nine months out of the year ideal for the sport.

Barge fishing, an enterprise of only ten years, has grown from a mere scow of a decade ago, to mammoth vessels, with one of the largest, the Star of Scotland, showing the great strides this new major Southern California outdoor pastime has taken. Now, at the start of the season, halibut, mackerel, sculpin, sand dabs and a few bonito and barracuda are available, and within a few weeks the marlin, yellowtall, tuna and other game fish of the first magnitude will be plying coastal waters to appease ambitions of "heavy duty" anglers. So important is the live bait feature to the angler that greater provisions have been made by barges this year to maintain a supply to equal the demand. Pomona Orders Roads Vacated at Fairgrounds POMONA. March 31.

With announcements that the Board of Supervisors has agreed to accept title to the grounds and buildings of the Los Angeles County Fair, here, and that it will call for bids next Monday on a new $240,000 concrete grand stand, the City Council today instructed City -Attorney Gue-rln to prepare a resolution ordering abandonment and vacating of all roads within the fairgrounds property. Other roads, to replace those to be abandoned, have already been provided, it is stated. New Head of Schools Named at Inglewood INGLEWOOD, March 31. Robert J. Crane was named superintendent of city schools today by the Board of Education, succeeding George W.

Crosier, who has been allied with local educational Institutions for more than twenty years. Appointment of Mr. Cralle to the four-year term came as the result of action taken last summer when Mr. Crozler submitted his resignation as city superintendent. NORWALK RITES iYeit; Buildings Dedicated at State Institution Three Units Constructed at Cost of $86,000 Santa Ana and Orange Clubs Hear Rolph Speak NORWALK.

March 31. Gov. Rolph today dedicated three Norwalk State Hospital units constructed as part of an extensive improvement program for which has been appropriated. Contemplated improvements include a new water system, a receiving building and a ward building. The units dedicated are a physician's cottage and separate quarters for both day and night nurses, the buildings representing a cost of $86,000.

More than iOOO persons had assembled on the rolled space in front of the new building, facing tha speakers' platform, and had overflowed into the grove of trees beyond. About 400 of these were patients. All employees, not on other duty, were also present, as well as many visitors. A band of thirty boys from the Whittier State School, added a touch of color and melody to the occasion. Dr.

J. M. Toner, Director of State Institutions, was chairman of the day, and Introduced Gov. Rolph. GUESTS INTRODUCED Among guests introduced were Dr.

J. B. Cutter, medical superintendent of Pacific Colony; Dr. Thomas F. Joyce, medical superintendent the State Narcotic Hospital; D.

George Sabichi. superintendent cf the Whittier State School for Br, Judge Georgia Bullock of the Los Angeles Superior Court: Col. Cai'os Huntington, State Director of Vocational Glenn Myer. superintendent of the Compton Sanatorium; Superior Judge Thomas Gould of Los Angeles; Barney Old-field, auto racer; Dr. King, of the California Medinl Association, and many others.

Norwalk guests included Gcorce W. Archer, president of tlv Chamber of Commerce, and daughter. Miss Elizabeth Archer; Don T. superintendent of Norwa'ie schools: R. M.

Harris of the Call, and L. L. Burke, an eld friend of Gov. Rolph's. A high light of the program wjs the presentation to tbe Governor of a large, framed, pen-and-iu'-c portrait of himself.

This was. ilia work of several patients, including the presentation speech, which was made by an inmate of the hospitiU Visitors had an opportunity to inspect the new building for night attendants, part of which was ready for occupancy. Built of remforced concrete, with a red-tiled roof, to conform with all other units in the general plan, it contains twenty-four double apartments, each with, bath, and all modern improvements. COMFORTABLE QUARTERS The inspiration for this building and its twin, the home for day attendants, completed about Thanksgiving of last year, was the desire of Supt. Edwin Wayte.

and all officials concerned, to provide comfortable quarters, entirely away from the patients, where attendants could obtain needed rest and relaxation from their duties. The cost of the two buildings for day and night nurses was $36,000 and $40,000, respectively. Another unit just completed Is a physician's cottage, to be occupied by Dr. M. J.

Rowe, assistant superintendent of the institution. This cost $10,000. A larga building, now in course of construction, for the accommodation of farm workers, men patients well enough to be employed on the fifty-acre farm, will cost about $75,000. SANTA ANA AND ORANGE CLUBS HEAR GOVERNOR SANTA ANA, March 31. Gov.

Rolph brought a message of good cheer to the combined service clubs or Santa Ana and Orange, which he addressed today at the Masonic Temple with the Santa Ana Rotary Club acting as host. The Governor said that as the result or concentrated efforts on the part of all State departments, California is in the forefront of the States in providing State aid for the relict of the present distress. Gov. Rolpl-j praised the operation of the State gasoline tax and predicted that by the conclusion ot tha present blennlum $100,000,000 will have been expended upon the Stata roads through money provided by the petroleum levy. Two Sue Espee ior $JJ 9,108 VENTURA, March 31.

Two suit growing out of one accident and asking for a total or $119,108.27 damages for personal Injuries were Hod against the Southern Pacific Railroad today In Superior Court by two plaintiffs, W. P. Skar and A. W. FJcld.

Ekar and Fjcld, with the latter at the wheel of a sedan, collidded with a Southern Pacific train at the El Rio crossing on Oxnard Boulevard at 3 a.m, November 17, 1931. ROLLS OFF YOUNG WIFE she was rushed to the Physicians' and Surgeons! Hospital, where her condition li reported aggravated by the fact that she is an expectant mother, police reported. J. C. McConnrll, driver of tha automobile, was coming to a complete stop behind the street car, when, to his amazement, the lett front wheel allot out forward as though Intent on claiming a victim.

The accident occurred at the Colo rado-strect and Hollleton-avenut intersection, signing appropriation bills the same afternoon. Theres something remarkable about this man who has time for every public occasion and radio address. He even planted a redwood tree at the Eddy Peabody ranch near Riverside. HE DOESN'T even waste the lunch hour, for yesterday he dined and talked at the same time, giving the combined service clubs of Santa Ana and Orange a message of cheer as only he can do it. Where-ever there is a gathering of citizens you will find the Governor.

He has been photographed in every conceivable costume. He has kissed queens of expositions and donned the attire of milkmaids and bakers. He has even tried his hand at milking cows at the State Fair. THE Governor has a smile and a "shake" for everyone. He remembers faces and names and appears to know the intimate gossip of every community he visits.

Dignity may be cast to the winds aito time may be annihilated through the use of the airplane, but the Governor hasn't missed a single county in his tours of the State. He knows California as no other Governor had the the opportunity to know it, and his twenty years as Mayor of San Francisco may have revealed to him that a smile and a friendly greeting are a big help politically. If there are any fairs to open, any corner-stones to be laid, any lunatic hospitals to be dedicated, California's Governor is ready for the job. half a century. Rev.

Andrew Sha-mel, assisted by Rev. H. T. Lewis, former pastor, conducted the service, with full Masonic services conducted by Covina Lodge, No. 334, F.

and A.M., of which Dr. Reed was a past master. At the graveside in Oakdale Cemetery Howard T. Taylor Post, American Legion, firing squad fired the last volley and a bugler played taps. Besides his widow.

Dr. Reed leaves four children, Wallace, Betty, Dorothy and Robert Joe: his father, Dr. J. B. Reed; a brother.

Judge Thomas B. Reed of Covina Township; a brother, James Reed, and a stepbrother. Calvin Reed, all of this city. COVINA'S FEARS NEEDLESS, STATE HOSPITAL HEAD SAYS SPADRA, March 31. Dr.

Thomas F. Joyce, superintendent of the State Narcotic Hospital at Spadra, characterized the concern of citizens of Covina regarding escaped narcotic addicts as "an unnecessary alarm and unjustifiable worry." Stating that there had been only ten escapes from his institution in the last year, Dr. Joyce said that it seems to be the invariable rule that all addicts make for major highways In an endeavor to get back to their homes or old haunts. March Bather April-Fooled SANTA MONICA, March 31. March went out at local beaches with all the appearance of a lamb, but it sprang an advance April fool's joke on a fair-sized crowd of bathers, attracted by sunny skies.

In spite of the deceptive sunshine, there was a hint of chill in the air, and the water had a nip more lionlike than lamb-like. Long Trip Begun by Missionaries UPLAND, March 31. Mr. and Mrs. David Hall literally started their long journey through life together today.

They left here on the first lap of a Journey which will take them to the heart of darkest Africa, where they have been commissioned to do missionary work. Several hundred friends and well-wishers were at the Southern Pacific station in Ontario to bid them farewell. New City Park for Inglewood INGLEWOOD, March 31. That Inglewood is to have a new city park was announced today by the City Clerk, who notified City council members of the proposed sale of seven acres In the North Commercial street tract to the city. The city of Los Angeles, owner of the property, has paid $25)000 In taxes on the land since its purchase originally for $3000.

BLltGLARY CHARGE FACED POMONA. March 31. Kenneth C. Harrington, 20 years of age, of 1039 South Hope street, Los Angeles, an Iron worker, is held In the Pomona City wnil today on burglary charges, following his arrest by Ontario police for the local department. He Is accused of burglarizing the garages of three local men and steal-in? tools valued at approximately $100.

I ti ll I .1 virtually au aepositors nave signed agreements to leave 60 per cent of their present commercial deposits in the banks for periods ranging from six to eight months This money is to be transferred to the savings department. The bank expects to have $300,000 In available cash to start business. Its capitalization has been increased from $130,000 to $175,000 and may exceed this figure when business actually is resumed, according to Mr. Schumacher. Five members of the board of directors will be replaced and business is to be resumed with a board of fifteen members.

A manager will be selected at the first meeting of the board, which will be held immediately after the doors of the bank have opened. The Anaheim branch home is to be remodeled inside and out, giving the structure the atmosphere of a modern banking institution. Besides the Anaheim branch, the group includes branches at Cypress, Bucna Park and El Monte. San Diegans to Pay Less Today for Electricity SAN DIEGO, March 31. Electricity and steam will cost thousands of San Diegans less after midnight tonight.

Temporary reductions in steam and in three classifications or electric bills will, as ordered by the State Railroad Commission, be made on meter readings on and, after tomorrow, W. F. Ra-ber, president and general manager of the San Diego Consolidated Gas and Electric Company declared. The reductions will take the form of discounts from present charges. Pasadena Girl Being Sought PASADENA, March 31.

Police were asked today to search for 14-year-old Sara Wood, John Marshall Junior High School pupil, who disappeared Monday night. The miss-lng girl, who is the daughter or Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Wood or 236Q East Orange Orove avenue, was wearing her school uniform at the time she left home after objectuig to.

washing the dishes. FEDERAL JURY HUNG IN $100,000 ACTION SAN DIEGO, March 31. (IV-Trial of a suit for $100,000 damages brought against Pacific Greyhound Lines by Henry Cole and P. T. Ev-erton of Grants Pass, Or, husband and father, respectively, of Mrs.

Velma Everton Cole, who was killed last year in a bus accident, resulted In a Jury disagreement In Federal court here today. It will be called for retrial next July. Fni'IT TRUCK Bl'RNS REDLANDS, March 31, A trUck owned by the-. Cox Transfer Company of Tucmn, Arts, and with oranges and other fruit, wu burned on ITie Occan-to-Ocean high way. Just east of here' when It ran off the gradu and Into a deep ditch.

I Li 1 I CITRUS UNIT ALL SET TO BEGINWORK A. II. Kirchmnn, Head of New Anaheim House, in Readiness for Valencias ANAHEIM, March 31. While Anahcim's Valencia orange season will not open offlicall.v until about April 15. Alfred Kirchman, manager of the newly created In Central Orange County Fruit Exchange, an nounces his office Is ready to begin shipping.

The exchange came into exist- during the winter, and 1 represent Hi1' Alfred the begin Kirchman ning three as sociations ship ptng from Anaheim through the California Fruit Growers' Exchange. Kirchman came here from Grand Rapids, where he had represented the sales department of the Sunklst organization. Opening of the Valencia season is expected to put more than 1000 local men and women to work in groves and packing plants. Packers point to a probable shortage of deciduous fruit, a smaller crop in the California groves and an improving economic condition in the East as favorable factors. oan Fernando Valley Hoover Rally Tuesday VAN NUYS, March 31.

There will be a San Fernando Valley-wide Hoover meeting in the Van Nuys Woman's clubhouse Tuesday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Sarah E. Kellogg, Forty-second District Assemblywoman, is charge. She has invited everybody Interested In the re-election of Hoover. Party leaders from all sections of the valley are assisting Mrs.

Kellogg In the program. Prominent speakers will make addresses. SOLD OUT HOUSE WILL GREET ONTARIO PLAY ONTARIO, March sold-out house will greet the cast of "Jerry," which will be presented tomorrow night at Chaffcy Union High School by the class of 1933. Mrs. Ruth Kegley is coach.

In the cast are Dorothy Wight, Bernard Flanagan, Paul Wilson, Helen Davldovtch, Margaret Klusman, William Kern-merle and LeMoyne Ovltt. AUTO WHEEL AND HURTS PASADENA, March 31. Apparently Infuriated when Its driver applied the brakes to permit streetcar passengers to alight in ealety, an automobile shed a front wheel which knocked down and seriously Injured ft woman' pedestrian today. The victim of one or the strangest accidents on record is Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan.

17 years or age, or 300 North Holllston avenue. After first aid had been administered at the Pasadena Emergerxy Hospital, i ill mill nn'-" COVINA, March 31. While every business house here closed its doors this afternoon as the entire com munity took part In paying last respects to Dr. Wallace A. Reed, who was found dying in his automobile Sunday in Baldwin Park, a community belief that the well-known and hiehlv Dooular physi cian had been murdered, peraaps by an escaped narcotic aaaici, was expressed.

Louis A. Matthews, local Dubllsh- er. stated today that every effort will be made to get the State to provide more protection and better guards at the State Narcotic Colony at Spadra, three miles from Co-vina, in an effort to prevent escapes. According to Matthews, there have been several recent escapes from the colony and as yesterday's inquest showed that a narcotic bottle in the dead doctor's medicine case was empty, the belief here is that he may have been murdered by an escaped prisoner looking for narcotics. Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church at 2 o'clock, with a remarkable outpouring of friends of the family, which has administered to the medical needs of Covina Valley for nearly Stolen Hedge's Place Filled POMONA, March 31.

As a fitltng sequel to the stealing this week of 100 Japanese privet plants, purchased from the savings of three years by students of the Roosevelt Elementary School, J. M. Sturn, 655 North Towns avenue, today presented the children with 150 plants to replace the stolen ones. A gardener was immediately employed to set cut t'le plants. AUTO CRASH VICTIM'S RITES SET FOR TODAY HUNTINGTON PARK.

March 31. Funeral services for Miss Georgia Bruce Lowe, 24 years of age, who died as a result of an automobile crash at Central and Florence avenues, Los Angeles, early yesterday morning, will be conducted at the Kllnker chapel, this city, tomorrow at 2 p.m. SAN BERNARDINO DIP LEVELING WORK BEGUN SAN BERNARDINO, March workers today started leveling the sharp Waterman-avenue dip on Base Line, in the north end of the city, where a great portion of San Bernardino's major automobile accidents have occurred. stay the execution of the orders! Superintendent Harrlman of the county charities department, said that he was "helpless" In the situation, as nothing had been done In this city to change the ordinance. "The county cannot continue to violate the Monrovia ordinance," he said.

Meanwhile, a special committee of the Monrovia Merchants' Association will meet with the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce tomorrow morning to formulate a decision tor local action. TOWN LOTS INNOCENT OF CITRUS FLY Ventura County Survey Finds iVo Infestation of Pest in Any of Them VENTURA, March 31. Town lots in Ventura county carry mortgages, delinquent taxes and other nuisances for their owners, but they are not infested with the citrus white fly. County Agricultural Commissioner A. H.

Call today announced that a comprehensive survey of all these lots conducted by live members of his staff and one State man has now been completed, with no sign of the pest coming to light. Commissioner Call's report Itemized the work done on 6443 town lots in this county, not including those of the Slml Valley. On the 6443 lots the following host plants of the white fly were inspected: 4950 citrus, 395 privet, 219 ivy, 30 cholsya. 104 holly, 110 honeysuckle, 4 lilac, 128 smilax and 9 coffee berry. Some thousands of rose and other bushes also were examined.

Infestations of scale were found and trees and shrubs removed, as follows: 187 on 34 Ventura lots, 22 on 8 Oxnard lots, and 20 on 4 Santa Paula lots. Cabbage King in Valley, but Not Enough Planted VAN NUYS, March 31-Cabbage Is king at present In San Fernando Valley with quotations to growers at a top price of $40 a ton, There is, however, a flaw In the situation for there Is more of a demand than there is cabbage In the fields. This is due to the slump in prices of last year and ranchifrs did not plant5 as much acreago as they realize now they should have. Ben Fcldman on Vanowen street has the largest tract, fllty-slx acres, in cabbage, and is shipping from one to two cars a day. will be placed on the starting line In a huge target-like circle, and then the flag falls the first toad to reach the outer circumference wins! How do they run? Like streaked lightning.

And tomorrow they win have the added impetus of cheers of nabobs from all parts of the country. Besides the' white people, Indians from all over the desert have moved Into Palm Springs, drawn by word of the derby, which has aroused their gambling Instincts. Gov. Rolph of California hopes his toad, Sunshine Ike, will win; Gov. Oleachea of Baja California Is backing his entrant.

Fancho, and Gov, Hunt of Arizona Is enthusiastic about Arizona BUL DESERT RESORT ALL AGOG OVER TOAD DERBY TODAY COUNTY DASHES MONROVIA HOPES TO KEEP PATIENTS PALM SPRINGS, March 31. Tomorrow one of nature's jmost repulsive-looking yet withal friendly creatures, the horned toad, will have Its day when the international horned toad derby gets under way attended by governors from two republics and celebrities of two countries. The derby's inception dates back to the i time when the white man discovered from the red man that the prickly desert denizens could run at such an Incredible speed that gambling on them is a feverish sport. Here the talk Is all about the chances of so-and-so's horned toad to win I More than 100 of them MONROVIA, March 31-Hope that the proposed withdrawal of some seventy tubercular county patients front houses of local care-raxcrs will be put oft until the loca: city government makes some change In the tubercular Boning ordinance, was dashed today when some of the patients were taken from the city. While tomorrow was the day set for the removal.

It was evident from today's exodus that few of the patients will remain until then. Supervisor Thatcher, admitting this morning that he had been unable to I i i i.