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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-05-21
Eternal Question

These limbs, whence had we them
this stormy force, this life blood
with its burning force? They are
dust and shadow shadow system
gathered around Ger me; wherein,
through some moments or years, the
divine essence is to be revealed In
the fiesh.-Carlyle.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-05-21

ers, draperleS, coverings, hanglngS-
everything!
Buy Diamond Dyes-no other kind
and tell your druggist whether the ma
terial you wish to color is wool or silk,
or whether it is linen, cotton or mixed
goods.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-05-21
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

An egg-beater that really beats has
the large drive wheel set between the
two smaller wheels, so that 1t stays
in mesh and turns the beating blades
every time the large wheel is turned.
Start the gospel of the clean plate
with moderate servings for grownups
and small servings for children-then
let those who want more have second
helpings.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-05-21
Vitamine Content of Bread

At best the yitamine content of
bread is very low. If white flour and
water are used, vitamine B is pres
ent. If white flour and milk are used,
vitamines A, B and perhaps G are
present. If whole wheat flour and milk
are used, more of vitamine A and more
Of vitamine B are present.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-05-21
"DlAMOND DYE" ANY
GARMENT, DRAPERY
Just Dip to Tint or Boil to Dye

Each 15-cent pack
age contains direc-
lions so simple any
woman can tint
soft, delicate shades
or dye rich, perma-
nent colorS in lin
gerie, silks, rib
bons, skirts, waists,
dresses, co a t 8,
stockings, sweat
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-05-21

Three new members of the ST.
Louis Browns are showing unusual
promise this spring and every mem
Der of the trio threatens to stick in
the big show. Oscar Mellilo (shown
In the photography is perhaps the
most talented youngster on the roster.
He was obtained by the Browns from
Milwaukee, where he fielded 1913 and
batted 294 last year.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-05-21
Homemade Fire Engines

The Wakefield (Mass) fire depart
ment has put in commission an up-to-
date fire motor truck which, with the
exception of the chassis and motor,
was built by the fremen during their
spare time
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-05-21

stopping to verify. Rumor is gossip's
first cousin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1926-05-21
Where The YoIue Lies

Too many people desire length Of
life when the real desiderata are
breadth and depth. Toronto Globe
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Famous Mexican
Band Will Play
Across Border

Former Presiden; Obregon s fam
Gus Mexican band is to give three
concerts in the theatcr at MeXicali
this week, starting Wednesday
night.
The band is considered one of tn"
c,ack musical organizations on the
North American continent, and is
getting ready for a tour of the
United States, which will commence
shortly after their Mcxicali engage
mcnt.
In order that persons on this side
of the line may enjoy the concerts,
arrangements have been made with
the customs officials to open the
line for Is minutes at the conclusion
or the concerts. Only those holding
tickets for the concert will be en-
titled to pass through the gate, tn"
ticket serving as means of identi-
f;cation for those entitled 10 pass
through the line.
Forty members make up the band
and there are number of soloists
who have attained splendid reputa'
tions in musical circles.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Daring Costumes
Being Worn By
Spanish Artis t S

MADRID, May 25.-The nude is
invading the Spanish stage, introduc-
ed by Spanish artists who have
worked abroad.
Until recently, few shows could be
found reprehensible by the most
puritanical, but gradually the cos
tunes began to conceal less and less
to the evident satisfaction of the
majority of audiences.
The latest sensation in Madrid
theater is the costume worn by =
well known dancer who appears with
her back nude to the hips and just
two strips of diamonds on the other
side.
Among other daring costumes is a
singer. golden filmsy dress, so thin
that is conceals almost nothing. She
sings while lying on a sofa i'll the
middle of the stage.
Barcelona, the capital of Cata-
lonia, does not remain behind. In
ono new revue there girls arrive in
sheet clothes, undress on steps es-
pecially put up near the orchestra
seats, hand their clothes to theater
attendants, and climb TO the stage
to start their part.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Amphibian Planes
Reach Golden Gate

SAN FRANCISCO, May o5.-
Three big amphiblan navy planes,
enroute from San Diego to Alaska
on a mapping expedition, arrived in
sight of Crissy Field at $50 CLOCK
this morning and circled to earth a
few minutes later. The planes took
off from San Diego yesterday and
met with unscheduled delay when
the lead plane was forced down
with a broken oil pump, at Salinas
The voyage will be continued today,
the planes hopping from here tc
Crescent City and then to Sand
Point, Wash.
Lieutenant Ben Wyatt, navy pilot
is in command of the air mapping
expedition. He is accompanied by
Lieutenant E. f. Burkett, navigator
Lieutenant Richard Whitehead
Radio Gunner Claude Alexander
Lieutenant Commander f. +. Smith
medical corps; Lieutenant f. F. Carr
supply corps, and Lieutenant Wal
lace Dillon.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Continued on page 8
NIexicali ROdeO
Will Show How to
Ride 'em Cowboy

The fire department of Mexicali
has engaged Tex Prichard, famous
rodeo director, to handle the big
rodeo exhibition to be given by the
fire department at Mexicah May 20,
30 and 81. Tex is at present champ
ion all around cowboy of northwest
ern United States. He won the
Lelt at Heppner, Oregon, riding
against the best riders in the coun-
try. The program arranged will be
fast and furious with something do
ing every minute. Tex says she
will be wild.
The cowboys are now gathering
horses and stock for the exhibition,
and riders are being engaged. Any
local riders who want to try their
luck riding horses or steers are re-
Guestcd to leave their names with
Fire Chief Robles at the fire station
IN Mexicali. Anyone having any
horses or steers that they think the
boys cannot ride are requested 10
bring them to the rodeo grounds the
day before the shows opens.
Tex offers S25 to anyone who
will bring horse that he can {
ride bareback. This is the time 20
see that bad horse ridden by real
rider. An stock will be given good
care and will not be injured.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
STRIKE VIOLENCE
BECOMING MENACE
AT GOLDEN GATE
Officials to Meet With
Grand Jury in Effort
to Curb Crime.
by United Press Leased Wire

san FRANCISCO. May. 25. -
San Francisco's s four police Judges,
the chief Of police and district at
torney today were to be served with
subpoenas calling upon them to
discuss with the county grand jury
the question of LAW enforcement
and administration in San Fran
CISCO
The meeting between city and
county officials and the jurors
will take place Wednesday night,
and its principal object will be Il
plan to check law.essness and open
violence arising from the carpen'
tiers strike.
Decision on this course by the
grand jury followed action ON the
same problem by the board of
county supervisors, which adopted Il
resolution, after heated debate, de-
claring violence attendant upon the
strike is bringing the city into bad
repute.
Violence continued rampant yes
terday. A father and son, neither
connected i'll any way with the
strike. were beaten by Il mob Of 20
alleged union sympathizers. The
fathers skull and jaw we're frac
tured and doubt was expressed to-
dav that he will recover. One non
union carpenter was beaten. On"
union carpenter was arrested for
battery and picketing.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Console Bros. to
Build This Week

Console BROTHERS, operating an
auto repair shop on Broadway, plan
to start construction on a new build
ing the latter part of this week, it
was announced today.
The building will be As by 25 feet,
of sheet iron construction and will
be in the rear of their present
location. The firm recently purchas-
ed the lot on which they will build.
Contract for the construction has
been lot to Huddleston Brothers.
Console Brothers have been in bus
mess here for the past nine wears,
during which time they have built
up large business.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
JAPAN ESE
VOLCANOES
LAY WASTE
Rivers of Lava Pouring
From Two Peaks Make
Thousands Homeless.
MANY ARE MISSING
River Beds Hurled High
in Air by Eruption of
Mountains.
BY MILES w. VAUGHN
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent }

TOXIC, May 2j.-Long dormant
volcanoes of northern Japan have
burst into activity, spreading havoc.
The mountains are Tokachi and
Two, in IIokkaido. Rivers of lava
poured from the peaks, soaring an
area of eight square miles, first re-
port said, and destroying 800 homes.
\ thousand persons are missing
from n nearby agricultural farm,
and destruction of section of rail
way by lava floods is preventing
relief trains from reaching the
stricken area.
Dispatches from Sapparo said riv-
or beds were hurled up 30 feet by
the upheaval and that Il stream has
flooded surrounding districts. The
health resort at Hokkaido was re-
ported 10 have been destroyed, as
well as n sulphur plant there. Hok-
kaido is the northernmost island of
Japan.
One hundred and fifty persons are
known TO have been killed, dis
patches said, and fircmen searching
the ruins have recovered 80 bodies.
More than 300 were injured and al
most 1000 persons are homeless in
the area.
1t was reported that the eruptions
were continuing.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Continued on Page s
Utley Opposes
New Prohibition
Order of D. C

District Attorney Utley, who is
in San Francisco at present, has add
ed his protest to the plan advanced
by the President to make civil peace
Officers federal prohibition enforce
ment Officers on Il "dollar a year.
basis.
According to statement which
the district attorney is said to have
given out yesterday to newspaper
men, he supported the stand taken
by Attorney General Webb that the
plan is not legal as it would permit
civil Officers to take two salaries,
one from the federal government and
one from the state, county, or mmi-
cipal government which employed
them.
At the office of the district at,
torney it was said today that no
statement had been received from
him relative to the matter.
Sheriff Gillett was not in his of
flee when Press representative
called on him. Other officials at
the jail stated however that the sher-
iff has been asked to attend a con-
ference of Southern California sher-
ifs scheduled to be held in Los An
geles in the near future and that he
would probably attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
CONGRESS- ATTACKS COOLIDGE RULING TO-DAY
Cantaloupes To
Break Seasons
Record Tod a J

Cantaloupe shipments for the
day are expected to go over the
400 mark for the first time this
season, with 405 cars ordered
for today's loading. Consider
ale excitement was caused at
the Hotel Barbara Worth last
night by the announcement of
the number, which represents a
considerable increase over pre-
vious orders. Cars rolling yes
terday totalled 379, bringing
the seasons total to 1884.
Local shipping point informa-
tion for yesterday showed the
maximum temperature to be 80
degrees and the minimum go.
Demand and trading were re-
ported moderate, with consider
able stock of ordinary quality.
Carloads f. o. b. cash track
standard 36-45s S1.85-1.90, few
best So. Ripes for western
shipment, very few sales, S1.4o-
&C, one car fine quality and con-
dition, $1.75. Inferior quality
and condition not selling. Most
shipments rolled for delivered
sales.
Increase in the temperature in
the middle west is expected to
help sales, which have been
somewhat held back by cool
weather which is not conducive
to melon consumption. Kansas
City reported temperature of
76 degrees at 8 O'Clock this
morning, with Cincinnati SO, and
Omaha II degrees at the same
hour.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Seattle's Mayor
Visits State

LONG BEACH, May 25. - Mrs
Rertha X. Landes, Seattle s famous
lIayor-elect, was guest of Long
Beach officials today.
AS guest of Mayor Fillmore Con-
dit and City Manager c. S. Hender-
son. Mrs. Landes made some OBJ
servations of the city manager form
of government.
She spoke on law enforcement at
the Congregation church here this
afternoon.
The mayor-clect will leave to-
right for Seattle, taking back with
her considerable information on the
governments of Southern California
cities, some of which she declares
she might use in her administration
of the northwest city.
Mrs. Landes in her addresses TO
Southern California audiences
praises municipal ownership. She
also urges development of water AMI
power resources and greater mum
Der of parks and children s play
grounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Little Japanese
Girl Wins State
Prize for Greed

A little 13-year old Japanese
school girl of Berkeley has won
the state prize for California in
the American Legion's essay
contest for the best flag creed
submitted in statewide con-
test, and in addition to being
presented with a silver medal,
Fumie Yanagisawa has been en-
tered in the national contest
being conducted by the Legion.
Here is the creed of her own
creation. which won for the
japanese girl, and is enough to
make many a native born Ame-
ricsn blush for shame:
II pledge allegiance to you,
flag Of my United States, in
word and in deed. I believe
that you will help me to be a
loyal citizen both in peace and
war. I believe that you will
lead the world, not only in
strength, but in righteousness.
7 believe that your stars are the
shining symbol of the eternal
brotherhood of men in the
world. Old Glory as I stand
and salute your heroic colors Of
red, white and blue. I promise
to. follow your ideals of Lib
erty, Justice and Peace not
only for America, but for the
world.
II hereby pledge on my word
of honor that this flag creed is
Of my own composition.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Walsh Wants the
Doheny Appeals
Made Impossible
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, May 25.-A bill
by Senator Walsh, Montana. Demo
crat, designed to force dismissal Of
the appeals by L. l.. Doheny, Cali
fornia oil millionaire. aud former
Secretary of the Interior Fall, win
whom he was involved in the Tea
pot Dome lease cases, was adopted
without objection by the senate to-
day The bill specifies that "noth-
ing i'll any act of congress shall be
construed to empower the court OF
appeals of the District of Columbia
to allow an appeal from any inter
locutorv order entered in any crimi-
raj action or proceeding, to to en-
terrain any such appeal heretofore
allowed or taken.
Dohcny and Fall have filed ap,
pcals from the decision of the Dis
trict of Columbia supreme court dis,
missing their demurrer to the Grim,
inal indictments charging them
conspiracy to defraud the United
States.
The bill lnow goes to the house.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Council Moves to
Get Equipment
For Fremen

With the citv's fire equipment
badly crippled as result of the
wrecking of the small fire truck
yesterday, members of the city eoun-
ell held an unofficial meeting last
night to discuss the present condi-
ton, with a view of finding out
whether the damaged truck can be
repaired 50 as to be fit for duty.
The new truck ordered by the old
administration is not due from the
manufacturers for several weeks yet,
and Commissioner Rice was instruct
ed to telegraph the factory to find
out if an advance delivery can be
made.
Pending the decision to repair the
damaged apparatus, commercial
truck carrying several sections OF
hose and other fire fighting equip
ment, has been placed in service at
fire headquarters and today was
hooked up so that the small ladder
truck could be used as u trailer for
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Naval Air Man
Indicted For
Bootlegging

Ny InIt~h Press Leased Wire
SEATTLE, Wash, May 25.-
10, tenant Commander James
Hale Strong, naval aviator,
who commanded the seaplane
fB-1 in the san Francisco to
Honolulu air flight year ago,
IS named in a warrant issued
here in connection with grand
jury investigation of alleged Ii
quor smuggling ring, it was
revealed today.
The information came to
light when United States
Marsh"' Ed Penn reported to
the court that he could not
serve a secret warrant issued
for Strong because Strong was
outside his jurisdic lion.
Strong, it was found, is now
at San Eiego, Cal, and the
warrant will be forwarded
there, it was expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25

Memorial Day will be fittingly
observed in El Centre through the
usual program arranged by Boyce
Aten Post, American Legion, COOP
Grating with Imperial Valley camp,
United Spanish War veterans, fol
lowing action taken at the meeting
Of Bovce Aten Post last night.
Although Memorial day falls on
Sunday this year, it will be obserr-
ed on Monday. May 81, which is Il
legal holiday throughout the state.
No day in the entire year, not
excepting Armisticc day, is more
sacred to veterans of the World
war, Acting Commander Bodine of
Boyce Aten post said today, than
Memorial day, when they pay trib-
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Boy Scout Wants
To Be Appointed
Dry Detective
By United Press Leased Wire

SACRA MENTO, Cal, May 20
Angered because of what he termed
widespread violations of the prohi-
bition laws Nanve Rapp, Is years
old, boy scout of Turlock, today ask
ed Governor Friend W. Richardson
to appoint him as special prohibi-
tion enforcement officer.
. 81 would like to know the
youth wrote Governor Richardson,
"lf boy Is could get job as a
state prohibition detective. There
are many of my friends that get all
Of the liquor that that they want
and | could go with them and locate
stills and bootleg places. | would
like to have direct or direct power
of arrest
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Former Russian
Premier Slain
In Paris Today

PARIS, May 25.-Former Pre-
Liier Petluoura of the Ukraine was
assassinatcd today. Schwartzbar
Samuel, q jew, confessed after his
arrest, to the killing.
Petlioura was shot seven times.
Samuel had clipped Petlioura s
picture from q dictionary and wait
Cd for the man at restaurant.
Petlioura had been running an
anti-Semetic paper here.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
By PAUL R. MALLON
United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Con-
gress today renewed it's attack on
President Coolidge's order author
izing use of state, county and muni-
cipal officers as federal dry agents
at Il nominal salary.
An opinion by Attorney General
Sargent holding the order legal was
not accepted as final. Sorgent main.
tanned there is no statute to prevent
a man from holding such 1ual Of
fices.
Because of the legal precedent in
volved in its relations to state
rights, the order win be fought to
the limit. Constitutional lawyers in
congress fear if the order is allowed
to stand, it may lead to the federal
government taking over other state
functions in the future
Usurps States Rights
Senator King, Democrat, Utah, an
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
McClelland Sends
Greetings to An
Old Friend Here

r. F. McClclland, chairman of the
Los Angeles county board of super
visors, whose candidacy for Cali
fornia S governorship was carried
in yesterdays United Press report,
has written his old friend Judge
Burke of FL Centre. The missivc
reads:
"Dear JIM
enclosed find what I stand for
(his PLATFORM. Am sorry did not
see you when you were here.
q am in the game to stay. Will
see You later.
Very truly yours,
"R. +. McClelland. -
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Bootleggers Do
Not Have to Keep
Records of Sales

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Boot.
leggcrs cannot he required to keep
records of their liquor sales for fed
eral inspection, the United States
supreme court ruled yesterday after
noon.
The ruling was made in affirming
lower court decisions quashing two
indictments charging four Philadel-
phia men with conspiracy to violate
the Volstead act by selling whiskey
without keeping record of their
sales.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
BOY SCOUTS WILL
BE SEEN AT THE
WILSON SCHOOL
Troop and Other Prizes
to Be Awarded; Public
Asked to Come.

\ program which will appeal to
anyone interested in boyhood or III
boy scout work, as we'll as one
which promises 10 be genuinely en-
tertaining, will be presented at the
Boy Scout court of honor, which is
20 be held ut the Wilson school to-
night at 1880 O'Clock, and to which
the public is invited.
Awards, which in addition to the
usual merit badges will include the
presentation of prizes to troops, pa
trols arl individual scouts winning
first, second and third places in the
recent countrywide field day con
tests will be bestowed.
Tumblng and other stunts BY diff
fcicnt scout troops will add to TIE
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
SECOND BASEMAN HIT
BY BALL IN DANGER
By United Press Leased Wire

OMAHA. Neb., May 25.-Condi-
ton of William Hollahan, second
baseman of the Omaha Western
league club, struck by pitched ball
in game at Lincoln yesterday, was
reported very serious at an Omaha
hospital today.
Hollahan suffered fractured
skull when struck a pitcher Mayty's
fast ball in the second inning.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Bank Messenger
Robbed I'm n. Y.
By United Press L.ased Wire

NRW YORK, May 25.-Two ban
dts robbed a messenger of the
Hamilton National Bank of s34,OOO
in currency in front of the bank,
in the Bronx, today
As David F. Swinton, negro mes
senger, left the bank with satehel
of money for the main office. Two
men attacked him. He was knock
ed unconscious and the men took
tho money, jumped into an automo-
bile and sped away.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Thirty Killed
German Wreck
ny United Press Leased Wire

MUNICH, Germany, May 25.-An
express train coming into the station
at Berg-A A-Leim between Munich and
Salzburg, today crashed INTO stand
ing train, the locomotive Of the e.
press crumpling and the remainder
Of the train being wrecked.
Reports placed the death list as
high as 30, with as many as 100 il
jured. Failure to observe signals
was believed to have been the cause.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
RAILWAY INCOME FOR
APRIL SHOWS GAIN

SAN FRANCISCO, May 25.-The
net railway operating income of the
Southern Pacific company in April
represented a gain of $9l4, 4,050.4o
over the income for the correspond
ing month of 1925, according to fig
ures announced today. The net
income for April of this year to-
alcd $2,43l ,3S1.54
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Norris Is Moving
The Drama About

Manager Herb Norris of the Pal
ace and Valley theaters, announces
that because of the "cooling
breezes' for which the local Air
dome is famous, tonight's uorform-
ance will be given at the Palace.
We knew the airdome would
change the W ther for us. When
the Palace moves outdoors, we can
be sure of relief within few days.
Many thanks. Herb!
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
UPHOLDS ORDINANCE ON
RACING PUBLICATION
By United Press Leased Wire

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May ~. -
Judge John b, Worley upheld the
constitutionality Of the racing pub
lication ordinance today and dissolv-
ed a temporary injunction that has
r~evented police from enforcing tine
ordinance since April 10. The or
dinance forbids publication of tops,
odds and selections of races and the
results after races.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
WHAT'S DOING
TONIGHT

Boy Scout court of honor,
Wilson school, 7:30.
Horace Williams and pupils,
music recital. 1880 club, 7:30.
1.-THE Masked Bride Pal
ace theater.
Brown of Harvard Val
ley theater.
Imperial Valley cormandery
No. 81, Masonic hall.
knights Of Pythias meet, Da-
Wis hall.
Sciots band practice, Sixth
and State.
TOMORROW
Chamber of commerce lunch
eon. Hotel Barbara Worth.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
Bandits Hold
Up Plumas Bank

STSANVILLE, Calf, May 25-A
bandit gang of two men and two
women today held up the Portola
bank, Plunas county, and escaped
with $4,000 in cash.
. They were reported headed foe
Nevada.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-25
ITALIAN AIR MEN
ARRIVE IN NEW YORK

CHARLESTON, S, G., May 25. :
The hydroplane carving Bernardo
Duggan and his two Italian compan-
icns from New York to Buenos
Aires arrived here today from
Hampton Roads, Va.