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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
C. ". NJ CU[LOUGH
is STATE GAME CHIEF

George W. Mccullough of Mime
apolis was appointed State Game and
Fish Commissioner early in the week.
He assumed the duties of his office on
Wednesday. The appointment was
made by Governor Christianson and
Mr.. Mccullough succeeds j. F. Gould
whose term expired a year and half
ago but who has since held the office
pending the appointment of success
Sor.
The appointment of the new COM
missioner was made Tuesday follow
ing conference between Governor
Christianson, Mr.. Mccullough and Mr.
Gould. While it has been rumored
for some time that the appointment
would be made, the change came Tues
day.
Following his appointment Mr.. Nc
Cullough said that his work in office
would not be SO much toward conser-
walton as toward restoration.
''The time for conservation is past, y
he said. To-day is the time OF restora-
tion
Il shall not deviate greatly from the
present policy and shall follow those
outlined by the governor, especially in
regard to the Superior National
Forest"
Among the things for which Mr.. Nc
Cullough said he would work while in
office will be an increase in the num-
Der of state game refugees and an in
crease in the state game farms.
Mr.. Mccullough said that he also
has been working on plan for estab-
lishment of state game hunting
grounds, much along the Pennsylvania
line, which would provide public shoot
ing grounds.
The new commissioner is 43 years
old, and lives at 1853 Lyndale ave. s.,
Minneapolis. He operates restaurant
in the Security building, Minneapolis
He was born at Smiths Ferry, Pa,
and came to Minnesota in 1913 to be
arthletic director at South high school
Minneapolis. He served in this capaci-
ty year; then entered business.
Mr.. Mccullough is a graduate of
Ohio Valley college, East Liverpool, O.,
and until he entered business was
engaged in educational work.
He is member of the Isaak Walton
league and numerous other conserva-
ton organizations. He is chairman of
the statewide propagation committee
and a member of the Conservation
council
j. F. Gould was first appointed by
Governor Preus and was re-appointed
by Governor Christianson.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03

Frank Jerich made an address. A
piano duet by Misses Margaret Agnich
and Mary Hutar was followed by short
talks by several of the supreme officers
present. Valentin BOSNIAN treated the
audience to very fine ACCORDION solos
and Mrs John Stukel sang vocal solo
in her usual accomplished manner.
The ladies choir under the direction
of Miss Mary Hutar sang two very
fine numbers. ALI those taking part
were roundly applauded and were
forced to respond to encores.
Tonight grand ball at the Auditor
ium will take place. The Five Aces
Orchestra will furnish the music. To-
morrow, nothing is listed in the en-
tertainment line. The visitors will go
as-you-please and many will spend
the day at the convention where the
final business will occupy their atten-
ton Others will visit tie lakes and
enjoy the day fishing.
Sundays doings will be ushered in
by a parade which leaves the Jugo-
Slav Home at 1000 o'clock for Sandy
Point. Here a program of land ard
water sports will be neld and gen.
eral picnic had. In tn, evening at
8:15, Anton Subelj baritone of the Ma
tional Opera at Ljubljana, Jugo-Slavia,
will give concert at the Auditorium.
This artist comes recommended in the
highest as one of the foremost in the
country from which he halls. The mere
fact of his having been prevailed upon
to visit city of the size of Ely should
presage for him crowded house. Pop
ular prices will prevail for this con-
cert, general admission 75c and reserv-
ed seats $1.00.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
REV. BENSON RENDERED
A SURPRISE PARTY

Tuesday being the birthday of Rev
Arthur A. Benson, large number OF
friends of the gentleman rendered him
a surprise party at the Community
Center. Guests were present from
Tower, Soudan, Eveleth and several
other towns on the ranges. Talks were
made by Rev. Aho of this city, Rev
Lingren of Eveleth and Ernest w
Hanson who acted as master of cere-
monies. Mr.. Baker of Eveleth gave
a vocal selection in which he was &C.
companied by Mrs. Lingren on the
piano. They also sang duet. A sole
by Miss Lingren and Mrs. Ernest Han
son and Mrs. Glenn Powers played q
piano duet. Mr.. Benson was presented
with a cash gift as a token of esteem
by his friends and Pensioners, the
presentation being made by Attorney
Oscar Bodin. Luncheon was served by
the committee who had arranged the
surprise composed of Mrs. G. M. Han
son, Mrs. Nels Lexen and Miss Clara
Handberg.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
INTERESTING FACTS ON HIBBING.

The series of open iron ore pits that
circle North Hibbing have yielded up
almost enough over burden and iron
ore since the first cubic yard was re-
moved to fill the huge gap that is
now known as the Panama canal.
Figures compiled for Les Emery
secretary of the Chamber of Com
merce, and to be used for the infor-
nation of tourists, reveal that a total
of 191 $4,000 cubic yards of ore and
earth have been taken out of the
Hull Rust : Mahoning Burt Sellers
Observation-Disclosures open pits
that join together to form one i'm
mense exavation.
The total yardage removed from
the Panama canal was 232, 900 ,000, 00O
cubic yards.
The data to be given out for general
information includes some of the most
interesting figures ever issued relative
to Hibbing mining operations.
Approximately 94,192,O0O cubic yards
of earth were stripped from these
mines. Approximately 1885,, 474 cars of
stripping were taken out at the rate
of 10 cubic yards to the car Averaging
nine cars and one locomotive to q
stripping train, total of 550,830 train
loads were necessary to uncover the
ore. The total length of all stripping
trains is computed at approximately
37,348 miles.
Like figures are revealed concerning
the handling of ORE A total of 1884,
100000 tons of ore was shipped, max
ing 4,159,091 cars of ore at the rate OF
A tons per cars. and 297, 078 trainloads
Of ore at the rate of IA cars and one
locomotive to train. The total
length Of all ore trains reaches 22,849
miles.
In the same manner the amount OF
rock taken out Of the mines is figured
Some $685. ZOO cubic yards of rock
were removed In 351, ESQ cars carrying
16 cubic yards each, or 39,083 trains OF
nine cars and one locomotive each
Total length of trains is estimated at
1850.
1t is estimated total of 62,841 miles
of trains rolled out of the big pits with
their loads of earth, ore and rock,
making a distance equal to 2.52 times
around the earth at the equator.
bling Tribune.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03

burgh, Pa; Martin Grahek, Jr., Ely.
Mimi; George Kovitch, Cleveland,
Ohio; Paulina Slogan, Butte, Mont.
Tuesday evening program was CIV
en- at the Washington Auditorium to
filled house. The evening opened with
music by the Ely String Orchestra
after which several musical numbers
were given. A male quartet sang
Johnnie Smoker" and Misses Dolly
and Margaret Moravetz gave a must
cal number and contortion act. Matt
Rom rendered an amusing character
sketch.
A comedy was presented under the
direction of Adolph Dolinshek which
met with the approval of the audience.
Those taking part in the rendition
were Mrs. Mary Stukel, Mrs. Mary
Shipel, Mrs. Christine Dolinshek, Mrs.
Anna Boldine, Mrs. Mary Zaitz, Mrs.
Katherine Slogan, Mrs. Gabrielle Benko,
Mrs. Anne Bolek and the Misses Ber-
nice Jerich and Frances Shipel.
Wednesday evening a parade OF
nearly hundred automobiles left the
Jugo-Slav Home The cars were filled
with the visitors and they were shown
about the beauty spots of the vicinity
and told of the Superior National
Forest and other points of interest by
the guide in each car recruited from
among the local members. The trip
over the McMahan Boulevard around
Lake Shagwa received the enthusiastic
appreciation of the visitors. Many of
them claimed this was the most won
derful drive in the. country and the
ride was enjoyed to the utmost.
Last evening banquet was rendered
the visitors and prominent local citi-
zens at the Memorial School cafeteria.
A most elaborate banquet had been
provided by local committee and
nearly 300 were present. The Col
legiate Orchestra" furnished music
during the banquet. George Matesha
played a piano solo after which he
also took part in piano duet, Dance
of the Sunf1ower" with Miss Katherine
Hutar. A violin duet by Misses Jenny
Kolenc and Mary Stalcar followed.
These young ladies gave two numbers
excellently. The banqueteers then
songht the Washington Auditorium
where another program was given.
The choir of st. Anthony's Church
gave two very acceptable numbers and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
OLD TIME HOBO is VANISHING
FROM THE AMERICAN SCENE

Once upon time the hobo was a
picturesque, if not exactly ornamental
part of the American scene, but mod
ern conditions are changing all that
For the familiar Weary Willie" type
is rapidly passing away and instead
we now are seeing an organized, stand
ardized and motorized type of hobo
which lacks much of picturesqueness
Of his brother of an earlier day.
In this issue Of The Miner there is
an illustrated feature article by Elmo
Scott Watson which tells of the
changes that have taken place in the
hobo world and which also contains
some interesting information about the
origin of the term hobo" and the dis
tinctive dialect which he speaks. You'll
enjoy reading Hobo Americans-New
Model, in this issue.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
ARROWHEAD LOSES
EFFICIENT HEAD

The papers of Wednesday brought
the news of the death in Duluth at
midnight of James H. Harper, presi-
dent Of the Arrowhead Association,
and prominent in the civic life of his
home city and the Arrowhead
Country.
The news was received with feelings
of regret by his large list of friends
and acquaintance throughout the
country. His death followed a three
months illness during which he has
been confined to his bed at his home
at 2502 East Superior Street. He was
IS years Of age and is survived by his
widow, one brother and three sisters.
While on trip to Europe last win
ter he was stricken in London. He re-
covered sufficiently to enable him to
return home and 1t was thought he
would soon be up and around again.
He suffered relapse ten days after
returning home on April 81 and since
that time has been confined to his bed
Mr.. Harper was one of the most out
standing figures in the public life Of
Duluth and the Arrowhead Country.
He organized the Arrowhead Associa-
ton and has served as its president
ever since. 1t was through his efforts
that the name was chosen and it was
In large measure due to his efforts
that the Arrowhead Country has be-
come the best known section in the
world
Funeral services are being held this
afternoon from the st. Paul's Episcopal
church In Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03

county fair in the state If they sue
coed in doing this, they will feel re-
warded for their time and their labors
The county fair, because Of its geo.
graphic location, is sponsored princi-
pally by Hibbing boosters and Hibbing
organizations, but it belongs to the en-
tire county and support should come
not only from the ore capital but from
every locality in the Arrowhead.
This assistance should not only pe
financial 1t should be moral as well
Let every range community between
now and the opening of the fair name
a committee to be known as the coun-
ty fair booster committee to arrange
plans for community delegation and
representation at the exposition when
it opens September 1.
Let this committee function. Let
is meet from time to time with officials
of the fair and offer suggestions OF
criticisms.
If every community had a county
fair steering committee, enough en-
thusiasm would be worked UP to give
the fair one of the best starts it has
ever attained, before the actual open
ing of the show itself.
When we call upon other range
towns to do their share, we must re-
member Hibbing must set the example
We should not let the promoting Of
the fair to the fair officials alone
More than dozen Hibbing organiza-
tons, clubs, societies, and different
units can appoint their own booster
committees to aid the fair officers in
making the 1923 fair the biggest the
Arrowhead has seen.
We must not delay our efforts in this
behalf to week or so before the actua
opening up of the exposition. The time
to start is now and by fair time, the
enthusiasm will reach such heights as
to ensure one Of the best expositions
ever sponsored in Northern Minnesota
|-Hibbing Tribune.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03

Pa; Frank E. Vranichar, John Zivetz,
Sr., Joliet, ILL.,; John Likan, Mones-
sen, Pa; John Lahajner, Thomas, w.
Va; william B. Laurich, Andrew
Spolar, Chicago, ILL.,; Alojz Tolar, Ivan
Kapeli, Collinwood, Ohio; Andrew
Milavec, Jr., Meadow Lands, Pa;
Frank Viteznik, oregon City, Ore;
Frank Novak, Greensburgh, Pa, Jacob
Evans, Salida, Colo; August Verbic,
Aurora. Ill; Mihael Ortar, Sheboygan,
Wis; Matt Karcich, Trinidad, Colo;
Matt Anzelc, John G. Vlrant aurora,
Mimi; Peter Blatnich, Mldvale, Utan. !;
Robert Kunstel, st. Louis, Mo-; Matt
Penica, Klein, Mont; Joseph Pecnk,
Gowanda, NJ Y; Valentine Orehek,
Brooklyn, NJ Y; Anton Anzelc, ROCK
dale, Ill; Frank Nagode, Paul Bartel,
Waukegan, H.; Frank Mack, Moon
Run, Pa; Andy Spendov, Walsen-
burgh, Colo; Anna Pierce, Johanna
Pust, Collinwood, Ohio; Fred A. Wider,
Chicago, ILL.,. John Petritz, Jr., Butte,
Mont; Joseph Jeran, Davis, w. Va;
Louis zabukovec, Duluth, Mimi;
Frank Grivec, Keewatin, Mimi; Tom
Vucinovich, Elcor, Mimi; John Vidrih,
Leadville, Colo; Matt Baldine, Jr.,
John Tauzell, Ely Mimi; Alexander
Skerlj, Export, Pa; Rose Sevtich,
Marie Smrekar, Ely, Mimi; Anton Ko-
vach, Frank Farenchak, Homer City,
Pa; John Petrich, Crosby, Mimi; An
ton Chernich, New Duluth, MINI. |;
Mary Zgonc, Frances KoSchak, Ely,
Mimi; John Blatnik. De Pue, ILL.,;
Valentine Kuhar, John Korencic,
Euclid, Ohio; Angela Verbic, Frances
Lopp, Gilbert, Mimi; Mary Kerzisnik,
Rock Springs, Wyo.; Anton Tauzelj,
Krayn, Pa; Julia Brezovar, Mary
Bradac, Cleveland, Ohio; Frank Kuz-
mix, Export, Pa; John Jenich, Morley,
Colo: John Clemens, San Francisco,
Cal; Frank Petrovcic, Anaconda,
Mont; Mary Kim, Greensburgh, Pa;
John Kotzian, Detroit, Mich; Silves-
ter Turk, Rockingham, Pa; Joseph
Skrabec, Canon City Colo; Frank
Canonsburgh, Pa; Frank Mikec, Stra-
bane, Pa; Annie Trdan, Chisholm,
Mimi; Mary Bernik, Ringo, Kans.;
valentin Murn, Herminie, Pa; Joseph
Musich, Hihhing, Mimi; Frank Meze,
Cornwall, Pa; Matt Petchnick, Enum-
claw, Wash; Frank Benchina, Vir-
ginia, Mimi; Martin Spollar, Chest
nut Ridge, Pa; Josiph Golob, In
dianapolis, Ind; Joe Gregorc, Helper,
Utah; Frank Ketz, Gary, w. Va; Geo.
Tomasovich Republic, Pa; Anton j..
Terbovec, Cleveland, Ohio; Frank Kra-
mar, Farrell, Pa; G. ]. Porenta,
Puyallup, WASH; Mary Kalcic, Cleve-
land, Ohio; Katherine Regina, Pitts
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Bids will be received on the following
described property, part of the Estate
of Charles Lame deceased:
South " of NWA and Lot 4
Section 8 and Lot l of Section 4
Town. SO N, Range 10 West all in
Lake County containing about
ITO acres more or less. Includes
hunting cabin, / ice house, 2 store
houses all In good condition.
Bids will be received until August
Is, 1928. Address all bids to
TOIVONEN & HARRI,
610 First Nat. Bank Bldg,
Duluth, Minnesota.
Attys. for Administrator. 8-3 8-10.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
RIGHT YOU ARE MIR TRIBUNE
AND HIBBING.

The 9th annual fair at Hibbing Is
two months away but it isn't too soon
to prepare for it.
Few realize the Importance of the
county exposition and the good it has
done Hibbing and the range country.
The men and women who for more
than 20 years have promoted its in
terests and who have freely offered of
their time and money know what an
obligation it places upon them but the
rank and file are too prone to look
upon the fair as purely a commercial
proposition.
This Is an attitude which Is entirely
wrong and not borne out by the facts.
The county fair management has
for more than a quarter of a century
striven to conduct its affairs on bust
ness basis and derive a revenue. Some
years it has succeeded In showing a
small profit. A good many years it has
broken even. In recent years 1t has
fallen behind.
Last year, the dedication of new
grounds, the erection of new buildings
and the stubborness displayed by the
weather man worked havoc with the
fair receipts and this year the associa-
ton faces a deficit.
This deficit it hopes to be able to
meet when the fair opens its gates.
The pioneer men and women of Hib-
bling who, thru all these years have
Loyalty stood behind the county fair,
have never sought to derive riches.
They have only attempted to make the
exposition self-sustaining They have
depended upon the patronage Of the
range and the gate receipts to make
the fair what every range resident
wants 1t to be-tbe best and biggest
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
OLIVER MINING COMPANY
SAFETY MEETING TUESDAY.

The monthly meeting of the Safety
Lake Superior mines was held in the
Community Center Tuesday. Forty
men from the several properties of the
company were present and discussed
measures in the safety line and listen
ed to the account of accidents that
happened during the past month and
methods of their eradication Chas
Grabowsky, chairman of the Council
presided at the meeting. After a very
strenuous forenoon a dinner was serv-
ed at the Forest Hotel to the gather
ing. The work was completed and adj
journment was had at about three
o'clock.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
JOHN HELMER DIES
AT PORT ARTHUR

John Helmer, former resident of the
Vermilion range and well known on
both this and the Mesaba, died at Port
Arthur Wednesday morning as the re-
suit of the exposure suffered by him
when he was lost in the wilds of Red
Lake. Ontario for twenty-five days.
He was found by two brothers who had
come from the west following failure
OF a party to locate him. The broth
ers were rendered an airplane for the
search by the Canadian Northwest
mounted police and succeeded in To-
eating him. He was taken In the plane
to settlement for medical attention
and only few days ago was taken to
Port Arthur.
Mr.. Helmer was sent into the Red
Lake country by a party to explore
for gold. He became separated from
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
LAURENCE POLJANER DIES
AFTER A YEARS ILLNESS.

Laurence Poljaner, resident of
this city for several years and an en-
ployee of the mines, died Friday after
an illness of over years duration.
He was 46 years of age and is survived
by his widow and seven children. The
funeral took place Monday from the
Catholic church with Rev. Father
Mihelcic in charge. He was member
of several lodges, the members of
which accompanied the remains to the
cemetery.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03

his partner, Henry Herbert, Duluth
geologist on June ~. He was not dis
covered until a few days ago. He was
81 years of age and is survived by
daughter, Mrs. Sullivan of Duluth and
two brothers. The remains will arrive
in Duluth from Port Arthur today and
the funeral will take place tomorrow.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
HOOVER AND PRICE OF WHEAT

To the Editor OF The Herald:
Recently you made the statement
that Mr. Hoover did not fix the war
time price of wheat. The general
superstition is that he did. What are
the exact facts? FARM REPUBLI-
CAN.
Since democrats now are using this
argument which was SO much affected
by friends of men who sought the NOM
nation which Mr.. Hoover won, it may
be as well to enter the facts in the
record at this point. The answers to
all questions about this episode are
furnished by John r. Howard of Glenn
ons, Iowa, former president Of the
American Farm Bureau Federation,
whose explanation, quoted in the Min
neapolis Journal, is briefed below.
There were at least three vital pur-
poses in fixing a minimum price of
wheat-it was minimum, not a maxi
mum-during the war: First, to slim
ulate wheat production because the
embattled world needed bread; sec
ond. to protect both growers and con-
sumers against speculative operations
in the grain markets; third, to safe
guard wheat growers against market
collapse which would inevitably follow
q sudden ending of the war.
While Mr. Hoover as food administra-
tor did suggest the advisability of a
fixed minimum price, he did not fix it.
It was fixed, by President Wilson on
the recommendation of q committee
chiefly composed of farmers, at two
dollars and twenty cents bushel.
That price was fixed because, all
things considered, is seemed fair to
both producers and consumers. It en-
abled the farmer to grow wheat know
ing what he would get for it. It saved
the farmer from the grief of seeing his
wheat boosted by spectators to an in
ordinate price after he had parted with
1t. It protected the farmer against
pooled buying by the Allies which
might have forced the price down to
an unfairly low level. 1t gave the
farmer a guaranteed minimum price
"a higher price frequently was paid
for wheat, and the rule did not pre-
vent that.
And. perhaps most important Of all,
when the war and its need were over
the guaranteed minimum for a year
and half protected the wheat-grow-
er against the effect Of stored-up Aus
tralian and South American wheat
which threatened the market with the
restoration of normal shipping con-
ditions.
Z When all the facts are considered,
especially the fundamental fact that
the chief purpose and effect of this
price fixing was to encourage the far
mers to grow wheat so that the world
might have bread, 1t would not be to
Mr.. Hoover's discredit If he had fixed
the price. But the fact is that he did
not fix 1t, though he did suggest the
propriety of fixing 1t.
As the price fixed caused boom In
farm values from the Ill effects of
which many sections of the country
haven't entirely recovered yet, and as
there Is as much reason for believing
that If prices hadn't been fixed they
would have been lower instead of high
er, 1t seems clear that the price-flxing
was fair to the farmer and that fail
ure to fix prices might have been very
disastrous to him-Duluth Herald.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-03
AMERICAN LEGION.

Roy Hoffman, one Of the organizers
Of the American Legion, a general
commanding front line division in the
World War and president of the Re-
serve Officers Association of the
United States, writes Of the Ameri-
can Legion:
The American Legion Is q tremen-