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Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-03

Poet s Wife: "For the first time
this winter our flat is warm.
Poet: "Then | d better write that
spring poem.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-03

married and resident of FL Cen
tro. No one else need apply. Paul
Sweets. 3tf
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-03

WANTED--Lady experienced in
confectionery or grocery business.
so cents hour to start, Working
hours l. TO 5 and 6 to s. Must be
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-03

w WANTED,-Fresno man with own
stock. Day work. See w. j. Strick
land on ranch, miles west of
city water tank. 3t2
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-03

TAKEN UP-1 Holstein, heifer,
branded F on right hip. 3 miles
west of city on Timken ranch.
29t6
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The only thing certain about thi
weather is its uncertainty.
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For Suie--POuttrg

FOR SALE-Baby chicks, every 4
days. All stock from good hogan
lied fiocks. NJ. & w. Hatchery.
Phone 40W2. Holtville, Cal.
27t26
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WANTED-Position as DOolkeeper
by young man. Press Box 656.
3tl
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Special Notice
For uE0s

FOR SAnN-1923 Ford roadster. Il.
p. Sargent. 592 Main. Phone 321J
El Centre. 20tf
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-03

WANT lady to care for baby nighS
and day. Call 622 Commercial.
3t3
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-03

ESTRAYED OR STOLEN-2 black
fillies, . mules and l white horse
Notify Harris Gin, Imperial and
receive reward. 29t12
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-03

IOST-In business section One
straw suit case, containing man S
suit and other personals. $40 re-
Wald. Return to Press office. 3t2
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-03

FOR SALE-6O acres well improved
worth 5000 per acre, near Ell Cen
tro. A few days only, $4,000 on
easy terms.
House and furniture, $4,000 on
easy terms, worth more.
100 acres virgin land, easily lev
eled. Water now available, in
frostless belt, near II. H.. $40 per
acre.
lso acres highls improved ranch
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22
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Radio Is to Be Keystone of Campaigns

The value of radio In politics at that
time was not rated particularly high.
II was something new. The broadcast
ing concerns were not anxious to go
into the Republican convention unless
well paid. But Lowdens nomination
and refusal brought an unusual stu
alton, and. every radio fan from farm
to city apartments became interested
in the conyention-and, through 1t, In
politics.
And so, when the Democratic con-
vention came along, there was new
situation. Instead of the Democratic
national committee begging broadcast
ing companies to handle Its convention
at decided profit, the broadcasting
companies were bidding against each
other for the privilege of handling the
convention.
The radio companies, hearing the
rumblings of plans of all candidates to
use it extensively, are inclined to think
that 1t will interfere too much with
their usual programs. So they have
requested LaFollette, Coolidge and Da-
Wis managers to limit political speeches
to Is minutes each.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22
Uncle Sam Likes His Middies Husky

cles is shown. Phot0stats of each
midshipman from the front, rear and
side are taken, and If there is any de-
feet in posture means are taken to
correct them.
Naturally, the regular drills, infan-
try and boats under oars, do much to
improve the physique and stamina of
the new midshipmen. The rowing is
a specially beneficial part of the sum-
mer training, but 1t has been found
that, in some cases, the regular exer-
cises must be supplemented.
Obviously. youths training for the
naval service must be good swimmers.
Some time during the summer he must
be able to swim 800 feet in four and
a half minutes and exhibit his ability
to use four different swimming strokes.
The Naval academy developed
unique system Of athletic instruction
by which each midshipman is trained
in every usual branch of athletics. so
that he shall be a capable instructor
or manager IL needed on shipboard or
at station. Many institutions. inelud
ing the Military academy, practically
have adopted this system.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22
Scheme to Be Used to
Obviate Radiating Set

Due to the fact that many fans have
asked how their sets may be stopped
from radiating, not reradiation, this
short paragraph is written in an effort
to reach all at once. 1t is only pos
sible to stop regenerative set from
radiating by tuning 1t properly. That
is, do not pick up the station on a
whistle. but tune right in on the voice
or music
A potentiometer connected in series
with the aerial will cut down the radia-
ton from set TO some extent. To do
this connect the middle arm of the
potentiometer to the aerial post of the
set and either one of the other two
terminals to the aerial.
A small fixed condenser in series
with the aerial circuit will tend to re-
duce the strength of the radiated en-
ergy. Also if the primary is made
aperiodic the radiated energy will be
cut still more. To do this use a pri-
mary coil of about 15 turns or less.
Greater selectivity will result from
using this form of primary.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22

table three inches apart with just
enough clearance between them to ac-
commodate the tape without binding.
Take one of the forms (Which is pad
ded, if necessary, and wind the tape
on it until the desired size of coil and
thickness of wall have been obtained.
Cut off this strip of paper and meas
ure it, so If more are needed they all
will be of exactly the same SIZE Lay
this strip of gum tape between the two
strips of wood fastened to the table
and proceed to wind Make about one
and one-half turns on the form evenly,
then, with a damp sponge or rag,
moisten the tape as the form is rolled
over 1t, between the two wooden
strips.
Care should be taken to just moisten
the gum tape; If it is too wet, blisters
will form. When it is perfectly dry, a
light coat Of shellac may be applied
to the inside and outside of the tube.
BY following these directions, tube
with thin wall but of very rigid con-
struction can be made, and it will COM
pare favorably in appearance with
any tube that can be obtained on the
market.-Radio News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22
Famous Capitol Paintings Get a Bath

OF independence; in IT'S he was aide
de camp to Washington and the follow
ing year deputy adjutant general un-
der Gates.
John Vanderlyn, besides painting
the Landing of Columbus" which fits
a large wall panel in the rotunda, also
painted the full-length portrait of
Washington in the house chamber He
was native of Kingston, N Y,
The "Embarkation Of the Pilgrims"
by Robert W. Weir has received the
admiration of art students from all
over the world Weir was born in New
Rochelle, N. Y. He was pupil of
Jarvis, studied at Florence, Italy, TN
der Benvenuti, and also in Rome.
John G. Chapman, who painted the
Baptism of Pocahontas," which, ac-
cording to the complaint. has suffered
most in the cleanup process, was al
most Washingtonian, having been In
Alexandria, Va. He was paid $4,000
for that painting.
The large paintings for the panels
in the rotunda were completed, with
single exception. before the commence
ment of the capitol extension.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22
Indian Office Works
to Eradicate Disease

The recent trip made by Secretary
Work and Indian Commissioner Burke
to survey health conditions among the
southwestern Indians has produced
definite results. A crusade to eradi-
cate trachoma among the Indians of
New Mexico and Arizona was inaug-
urated on July 1, under. the direction
of a special physician of the Indian
office, assisted by surgeons of the
United States public health service.
Indian school buildings will be used
as temporary trachoma hospitals dur
Ing the vacation period, according to
Indian Truth. Three operating units
will be maintained In the field, each
headed by special physician with
corps of Indian employees sufficient
to carry on the work of examining
and treating efficiently and expedi-
tiously Indian patients suffering with
trachoma.
Similar groups of medical experts
will be organized later by the bureau
of Indian affairs In an endeavor to
eradicate trachoma on any other res
ervations where that disease exists.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22
"1he Fighting Third" Being Reorganized
TT, tho rooI,

A LII the regular army is interest
~ ed in the governments reor-
ganizing of '"The Fighting
Third" now at San Pedro,
Calf Reconstructed as the Third
coast artillery, the Third regiment of
artillery, historically famous fight
ing unit Of the United States army
which first saw service, July 1, 1894,
recently reopened it's history at Fort
Macarthur, near San Pedro, under the
command of Maj. George Ruhlen, Jr.
Battle ribbons won on home and
foreign fields during the last 100 years
fluttered from the color standards as
1.-THE Fighting Third was ceremoni-
ously reconstructed at the fort
The Third regiment of artillery
came into being following the Revo-
lutionary war. 1t was recruited among
the veterans of that war for service
against the Indians in the conquest of
the West.
1t first became prominent among
fighting units on February 22-23. 1S47,
at the battle of Buena Vista. Gen.
Santa Ana, commanding the Mexican
forces, had swept all American resist
ance before him. Without infantry to
support him, and at the expense of
losing his own guns, Captain Bragg,
then commanding 1.-THE Fighting
Third" brought his troops into action
with a whitening charge of canister.
The first charge halted the Mexican
advance. The smoke from the second
and third salvos cleared away with
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22

the Mexicans in rout Thus the regi-
ment won its present motto, Saved
the Day." which was conferred upon
1t by Gen. Zachary Taylor, following
the engagement.
Through the War Of 1912 and In the
Florida peninsula campaigns the regi-
ment served the colors creditably.
On December 81, 1868, five batteries
of the Third artillery embarked from
the east coast for station in Califor-
MIA, via Cape Horn, aboard the steam
er San Francisco. OF the 600 souls
aboard, 500 were men of the Third. On
the day before Christmas the San
Francisco struck a nor'wester that
completely disabled her, and IT'S men
were lost overheard. A week later
assistance was rendered the derelict
by the American British sloop of war
Antarctic, which vessel carried 142
survivors to Liverpool, the first Ameri-
can troops to land in England.
After a years trials and misfortunes
the Third was again assembled, and
arrived in California, where it was
actively engaged in marching and
scouting until the outbreak of the Civil
war, when its history was marked with
distinction.
1t served at the memorable capture
of Manila, P l., in the Spanish-Ameri-
can war, and was broken up into sepa-
rate companies in 1901. Parts of the
famous Third saw action on all the
fronts of France during the World
war.
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National Police Bureau at the Capital

out this country as well as the GRIM
inal investigation work of the federal
government could be greatly benefited
by such a bureau. 1t could serve as
a clearing house for detective work.
There is already established In the
Department of Justice the division of
Identification for collection of finger
prints from peace officials all over the
country and for interchange Of infor-
nation leading to the speedier identifi-
cation of criminals everywhere, both
at home and abroad. Congress in
cluded $4,000 in the departmental ap-
preparation bill for the project for this
year, but there is no substantive law
behind 1t yet.
The present organization has about
100000 records. combining the De
partment of Justice papers from Fort
Leavenworth and the bureau operated
at Washington for years by the Inter-
national Association Of Chiefs of Po-
lice. 1t functions as a division of the
bureau of investigation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22
Homemade Tubes
Are Satisfactory
Plan by Which Amy Size
May Be Easily Construct
ed by Amateurs.
BY ELMER RING

Although there has never come to
my attention any method where the
experimenter might easily construct
his own cardboard tubing for winding
inductance coils, standard sizes are
sometimes readily obtainable, but
where the circuit requires an odd size,
such as one tube fitting tightly over
another, this presents a problem.
Procure roll of heavy three-inch
gum tape, sometimes called kraft
tape, at any paper goods or cordage
store. No other size is needed, as
three inches is wide enough for all
couplers, variometers or any other
coils.
There will also be required two
strips of wood about y by 1 by 80
inches, and some small tin cans not
over three inches high. These cans
are used for forms and need not be
the exact size, as they can easily be
padded with a few turns of the gum
tape The two narrow strips Of wood
are fastened to an old table top or a
smooth board about six inches wide
and three feet long. These are used
as guides in rolling the form over the
gum tape. They are fastened on the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22

Ut is doubtful that any body of
youths ever were the recipients of
such thorough and scientific physi-
cal and athletic training as that
which is now being given TO the 200
midshipmen who compose the new
class at the Naval academy.
The system under normal conditions
is as complete and efficacious as could
be designed, but the midshipmen of
the present class are getting an inten-
sive training, due to the fact that an
organization formed to care for a regu-
lar class, about 500, is being concen-
trated on one-fourth of that number.
The new class at the Naval acade-
my is the smallest In years, due TO the
cutting down of the number of APP
pointments allowed each congressman.
This fact, in addition to certain de-
velopments and improvements put into
effect for the first time, gives the
members of this years fourth class its
unusual opportunity
Upon entering the academy the mid
shipman is given Immediately ccm-
plete strength test. by which the capa-
bilities of each muscle or set of mus
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22
Variable Condenser Is
Placed in Grid Circuit

Oldtimers in the game will remem-
her when the first audion tubes and
he Forest tubular audions appeared
that not even grid leak or condenser
was used with them. Standards have
changed since that far gone day, and
now the radio fan does not rest until
he has placed a fancy variable grid
laak on his detector tube. True. it
helps reception a great deal, and on
come types of receivers is indispensa-
ble hut. at the same time, why have
neople neglected the grid condenser?
They generally place small fixed con-
denser of any capacity in the circuit
and let 1t go at that, never for mo-
ment thinking about it. The next
time YOU want TO improve your re-
cetyer get small eleven-plate vari-
able condenser and use 1t in the cir
cult In place of the fixed one now
used. 1t will be found that signals
that could not be cleared up entirely,
even with the grid leak. will become
clear the moment the condenser is
varied. 1t is not so important on the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22
Can't Depend on Title

Book titles are often deceptive, and
Mr. George Birmingham tells with
chuckle how a man once confided to
him that he had bought copy of his
novel, 1.-THE Lost Lawyer" in the be-
lief that 1t would save him many
six-and-eightpence. Then there is the
story of the dear old lady who, after
buying copy of "If Winter Comes"
took it back to the shop and asked
them to change 1t, ~ thought It might
contain some recipes for cleaning up
smuts, and hints about fires" she ex-
planned. Another story of this kind
Is that of the diplomats wife who,
attracted by the words Guide to
india" on the back of book, bought
1t for her husband as birthday pres
emit. 1t turned out to be Volume v. of
famous encyclopedia covering sub
jects from "Guide" to india"
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is generally used for the loud speaker,
and in the majority of sets the loud
speaker is plugged into it for at least
90 per cent of the time. So why not
make the loud speaker a more or less
permanent attachment and use the
jack for the occasional plugging in of
the phones? 1t often happens that
music is coming in quite well from a
distant station on the loud speaker.
but fading occurs just before the an
nouncer's voice comes in, and it is
necessary to plug in the phones to
find out who they are.
Pulling Plugs Is Annoying.
To pull out one plug quickly and
insert another is, in the writer's ex-
perience, very annoying, especially if
the cords happen to be twisted up.
The arrangement shown in Fig. 2
Is a retirement which saves this an
noyance and t., only thing necessary
is to plug in the phones, the loud
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22

- OMPLAINT has been made that
4 "a soap and bucket brigade is
scrubbing the paint off the
eight historic canvases in the
rotunda of the capitol" in Washington.
These paintings are being freshened
up. and the office of David Lynn, archi-
tect of the capitol, is not disturbed by
the complaint.
Four of the great paintings in the
rotunda, which rarely fail to attract
the attention of thousands of tourists
who swarm daily through the build
ing, are by John Trumbull. They are
signing the Declaration of Independ-
ence," Surrender of General Bur-
goyne," Surrender of CORVALLIS"
and washington Resigning His Com
mission" The others are: EN-
barkation of the Pilgrims" by Rob-
ert w. Weir; Landing of Columbus"
by John Vanderlyn; Discovery of the
Mississippi" by William Fl. Powell.
and the Baptism of Pocahontas," by
John G. Chapman.
John Trumbull was a native of Con-
necticut (1756-1S43), a history and
genre painter. He served in the War
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22
Increasing Volume Is
Matter of Importance

Many owners of receivers have
heard of the beneficial effect of con-
Meeting condenser across the sec
ondary of an audio-frequency trans
former. Doing this clears the signals
considerably, but at the same time II
cuts the volume to a great extent.
There is one good point about such
procedure, though, that is not realized.
1t allows the audio-frequency side of
the circuit to stand much more cur
rent flow than would be possible were
1t not used. Therefore, when connect
ing a condenser across the transform
er, always place more plate voltage in
the circuit of the tube which has the
condenser in it. An extra 221k-volt
block will usually bring the volume up
to the necessary point, and the clarity
will be improved considerably.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22

all the use you get out of it does 1t
not seem that it might be dispensed
with altogether, since it will not OPP
crate the loud speaker? Fig. 8 shows
the conventional wiring for this jack
and Fig. shows the suggested al
teration.
1t will be noted that in the latter
case those wires which were on the
outer springs are now on the inner
and vice versa.
Now, if the plug is inserted in the
jack and two leads connected with
it we have a connection to the am
plifier unit, to which any detector unit
can be connected for experimental pur-
poses, and this without disturbing the
existing set in any way whatever.
1t also has the advantage that the
relative merits of two or more hook
ups may be tested on the same sta
tons and under exactly the same con
ditions-New York Sun.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22

~ RESIDENT COOLIDGE has let
- it be known he favors federal
police bureau located in Wash
ington to cooperate with the POI
lice departments of the various states
and cities, and with foreign nations.
Richard f. Enright, commissioner of
police of New York city, discussed the
proposition with the President, and
said afterward that the President ap-
proves of the general plan.
Several bills were introduced during
the last session of congress authoriz-
ing the creation of a federal police
bureau, but they failed to be acted
upon before adjournment. These bills
were explained to the President by
Commissioner Enright, who said after
ward that at the next session they will
be combined into one and the strength
of their advocates will then be cen
traliZed.
Commissioner Enright pointed out to
the President that the business of pre-
venting and detecting crime through
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22
Don't chuckle If you put over substitute
when an advertised product L. called for.
Maybe your customer viii never come back.
Ben MHiford, Jr.
Virginia Brick First

Bricks were first made by the set
tiers In this country in Virginia in
1911, In Massachusetts In 1929 and in
Pennsylvania in 1858. History shows
that the brick walls of Fort Duquesne
and Fort Pitt afforded protection
against the savages, and that other
structures Of the time were built of
brick. Commercial production, how
until the latter part of the Eighteenth
century.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22

in Fig. 2. These may be mounted
either inside or outside the cabinet.
There is a tip for broadcast listen
ers-nOw here is one for experiment.
ers. What nuisance 1t is to have to
start ripping down that set which Is
working o. K in order to use the parts
for experimenting on another which
may or may not work successfully
besides 1t is liable to make one unpop-
ular with the family.
Keeps the Set Working.
But If you just cross over the con-
nections Of one jack they may be
enabled to enjoy two or three more
radio afternoons while you are at the
office with that old set before having
to put up with the usual week or two
of screams and whistles which accom-
pany the trying out of new hook-up.
The jack referred to is the one for
plugging in the detector only. For
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-08-22

standard honeycomb coil mounting
and consists of a piece of hard rubber
or bakelite "a by ~ inches, mounted
to the rear of the regular panel and
about three-Quarters of an inch from
1t. On this are mounted six binding
posts for the primary, secondary and
ticker connections. The subpanel Is
fastened to the panel by means of four
brass machine bGiis of the required
length. The flexible leads from the
honeycomb coil mounting are passed
through one-quarter-inch hole in the
panel and fastened to their respective
binding posts on the subpanel.
The cost of the material needed Is
very little and is quite compensated
for by the improved appearance of the
wiring of the set.-Radio News.
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ker thereby being automatically

speaker thereby being automatically
cut out.
In this case the single circuit jack
is replaced by double circuit one.
The loud speaker is connected across
the two center springs, so that, nor
mally, 1t is always in circuit. Now
when the phones are plugged in the
center springs, and consequently the
loud speaker, are thrown out of cir
cult.
The fact of the loud speaker being
always in circuit makes no differ
ence when using the phones In the