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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11
His First Ride

Capt. Rene Fonck, the French air
man, told this story during his recent
American visit:
"a friend of mine" he said, gave
a sheik an automobile ride last year in
the heart of the desert. The going
was very bad. The desert was so
bumpy, in fact, that the car tilted
over and the sheik was dumped out.
''Instead of being angry he scram-
bled in again with profuse apologies
to my friend.
"'You must excuse me, SIR he said.
I'm very sorry, but / haven't learned
to ride one of these things yet ,"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11
Sound Accurately Recorded

Transmission of light beams, through
a fabric film upon which positive
sound images are recorded, has re-
suited, the inventor of the process
says, in the reproduction of sounds
without distortion. Projecting the light
through the fabric medium for the
purpose of translating sound images
into musical or vocal sounds may be
conducted either with or without mo-
ton pictures, says Popular Mechanics
Magazine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11
Like Rattlesnake Meat

Is rattlesnake meat good to eat? OF
course the uninitiated will at once an
swer in the negative. says the Path
finder Magazine. But not so with the
fair students of the nature study camp
of the Pennsylvania State college sum-
mer session.
Some 200 students at the camp in
the valley of the Seven Sisters noun
tains sampled fried rattlesnake and
all declare "it tastes just like chicken
or frogs legs, and once you try it
you're sure to come back for more"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11
wild Bison Increase

Sweden's stock Of wild bisons II
now the largest in Europe. II not 10
the world, according to Alarik Benin,
director Of the open-air museum Of
Skansen, In Stockholm. By means OF
protective legislation these animals
are thriving In the vast bison park at
Aengelsberg. In the province of vaest-
mainland. and are rapidly multiplying.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

prepared by the United states Department
of Agricplture1
1t is not necessary to discard shoes
AS soon as they begin to show signs of
wear. Shoes with ripped seams or
with outsoles worn through can often
be repaired and wofn for long time.
Precipitation Is hard on shoe leath-
er. II is. therefore. an economical
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

fashionables of Paris are interpreting
black-and-white in fetching ways such
as a bewitching frock which COM
bines black with white tulle stress
ing flounces which alternate these.
White jewelry is worn with this cos
tune. The black-and-white ensem-
BILE is completed with a white ermine
wrap.
CO. 1929 Western Newspaper Union.)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

The saying that there Is nothing
new under the sun Is found In the
Bible. Ecciesiastes 9 says: 1.-The
thing that hafh been II is that which
shall be; and that which Is done Is
that which shall be done; and there is
no new thing under the sun."-Path.
finder Magazine
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

to cherry pit at the junction of
its two trunks, and now 1t is nursing
f1ourishing five-foot cherry tree In
its bosom. SO forceful has been the
growth Of the unlimited guest that
the double trunk of the locust has
cracked and is in imminent danger of
breaking apart
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

eggs, my love-" said Mr.. Ostrich, with
a foolish smile. "And besides you
haven't a hand"
II know" said Mrs. Ostrich, "but
it's something creatures say so /
thought l would, too"
you asked me a question:" said
Mrs. Emu. do you, or do you not.
want to have it answered?
From the way you are going on
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11
When
Babies

Babies will cry, often for no
apparent reason. You may not
know what's wrong, but you can
always give Castoria. This soon
has your little one comforted; if
not, you should call a doctor.
Don't experiment with medicines
intended for the stronger systems
of adultsl Most of those little
upsets are soon soothed away by
a little of this pleasant-tasting,
gentle-acting children's remedy
that children like.
1t may be the stomach, or may
be the little bowels. Or in the case
of older children, sluggish, con-
stipated condition. Castoria is still
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

alternate daily wear. This permits
each pair to drylout between times.
Shoes not in Use are kept best on
shoe trees. WHICH can be bought at
reasonable priceB.
Mud. water. DIR excessive dryness
ruins leather on and grease preserve
it. Boots and shoes kept clean, plia-
BILE and water resistant will last long
er. Those for farm or other heavy
outdoor use need greasing. Those for
street wear need polishing only, al
though the soles may be oiled or
creased.
Children's shoes will wear much
longer If the youngsters are taught
to polish them regularly. to oil them
once or twice month with a little
castor oil. and TO avoid getting them
soaking wet
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

are tender. This preserves the pleas
ant flavor, color. and texture as well
as the food value.
A wide, shallow kettle which allows
for rapid evaporation is best for cook
ing preserves. jams, and marmalades.
Plan the family menu to include
each day an egg yolk for the baby
under two years of age and whole
egg for every other member.
Never taste canned food to see II
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

some mothers, the queS'
non is not what shall
The average mother do
with her leisure, but
how may she obtain q
little.
Ii may seem improb,
able to the class that has
leisure. TO realize that
there are countless mum.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11
LEISURE FOR MOTHERS
BY JULIA BoTToMLEY

then when the time comes for the
auto. there will be leisure to enjoy it.
Unless you are sure OF a mild, well
favored vinegar, the lemon affords the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

oughly mixed and the dough no longer
sticks to the sides Of the bowl, it is
ready to be kneaded. If bread mix
er is used, it kneads as we'll as mixes.
To knead by hand, turn the dough
out on clean Toured board and work
quickly with the. palms of the hands
until it is smooth and elastic.
Allow the bread to rise to about dou-
BILE its bulk in place where the tenn
perature is from 80 degrees to So de-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

best of acids for dainty
salads and other things,
like pudding sauces.
Practically all chefs dis
card vinegar and use the
"witching drop of lemon
juice" because it gives a
more exquisite flavor.
New York Salad.-Ar-
range slices of pineapple
on tender lettuce leaves.
In thn center bean tpn.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

you because it works so easily and
regularly, in a normal fashion.
Nujol was perfecred by the Nujol
Laboratories, 2 Park Avenue, New
York City. IL can be bought any
where for about the price Of . ticket
to a good movie. Get . bottle OF
Nujol today and try ir, won't yous
In sealed packages.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11
Odd creeian Belief

It Is said that the early Greeks be
Iieved that II The seed sower leaped
into the air as he s0wed the height "
the grain could be Influenced
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11
HINTS FOR HOUSEKEEPERS

All fruits and vegetables that are
to be eaten raw should be thoroughly
washed. Even though they look clean,
dangerous bacteria may cling to skins
or leaves.
To make boiled vegetables popular
with the family. drop them In boiling
water and cook them only until they
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11
Retween Girls

"Why, you're in mourning, and still
you want to go to the ball?"
swell, one carries sorrow in the
heart. not in the feet"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

It is spoiled. Odor and appearance
will tell enough without the risk of
tasting. When In doubt throw 1t out.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

the thing to give. 1t is almost
certain to clear up any minor
ailment, and could by no posi-
bility do the youngest child the
slightest harm. So it's the first
thing to think of when a child has
a coated tongue; won't play, can't
sleep, is fretful or out of sorts.
Get the genuine; it always has
Chas. H. Fletcher's signature on
the package.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

A hospitable locust tree on the es-
tate of q. q. Grely e Great Neck.
L. L. some years ago gave refuge
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

They Were Made to. Look Like This.
can sometimes be hand-stitched at
home.
With q modest repair kit many
minor shoe troubles can be cured by
anyone handy with tools.
Send to the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture for a copy Of
Farmers Bulletin 1523-F entitled
Leather Shoes-SeIection and Care"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

Today with all the modern con
veniences and plenty of leisure for
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11
Thrifty

Hell threw myself away when |
married you.
throw away anything that was worth
anything.-Vancouve Province.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

There's nothing that's Of great
concern
Except to live and love and learn"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-11

Never taste canned food to see II
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Proctor L. Dougherty. The motion
was as follows:
IT move that the special board ap-
pointed by the Commissioners to in
vestigate the charges made by the July
grand jury against Asst. Supt. w. S.
Shelby and Lieut.. Edward Kelly of the
Police Department, which board sub
mitted preliminary report to the Com
missioners under date of october g.,
1929, and was instructed at that time
to suspend its investigation and to pre-
serve its records for future use, be di-
rected to resume its investigation and
to report its findings to the Board of
Commissioners of the District of Co
lumbia, together with any recommended
tons as to action which should be taken
by the Board of Commissioners relative
to such charges"
While Shelby and Kelly declined to
comment on the exoneration of Nc
Pherson, it is known that they feel that
the grand jury's action did not COM
pletely vindicate them of the criticism
of the former grand jury. since it has
left open the question OF how the young
nurse met her death. The two officers
were tenacious in their belief through
out the entire proceedings that she took
her own life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-22
MCPHERSON DEATH
REMAINS UNSOLVED
Jury viii Draw No ConcIu-
sions on Suicide or Murder
of Young Nurse.

The Governments extraordinary in
vestigation of the mysterious strangling
of Virginia Mcpherson is closed.
The death which coroner's jury and
the Detective Bureau claimed was
suicide, which an Illegal grand jury
held to be a murder and which Sec
ond grand jury decided was too much
of mystery to warrant the indictment
of any one, will go down In ponce
annals as Washingtons most banning
detective case.
The Park Lane garroting case remains
unsolved.
The final records in the case, being
prepared today, will draw no conclusions
on the disputed question OF whether
Mrs. Mcpherson ended her own life Or
was choked to death by unseen hands.
It became known today, however, that
the grand jury by the overwhelming
vote of 10 to 4 decided that her nus
band. Robert A. Mcpherson, jr, had
nothing whatever to do with her strange
death.
Majority Favored Suicide.
From a member of the grand jury
The Star also learned that a majority
of the members of that body came to
the conclusion that the young wife tied
a pajama belt around her neck in fit
of hysteria and strangled herself to
death.
It is understood there was some dis
cusSion as to the propriety of express
ing an opinion OH this point in the
jury's report to the court, but that it
was agreed finally such move would
be improper.
The fact that the grand jury should
have voted so large a majority to ex-
onerate the previously indicted hus-
band caused considerable surprise. in
view of the announcement just prior
to the second grand jury that the Gov
eminent had sufficient evidence to war
rant pressing of the murder charge
against Mcpherson.
Surprise to Officials.
The announcement was made by
John E. Laskey, special assistant to the
attorney general. There are reports that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-22

Laskey's announcement was as much
OF a surprise to Federal officials in
charge of the investigation as 1t was TO
newSpapermen.
An hour previously it was known the
Government had obtained insufficient
evidence to warrant prosecution OF the
husband.
The sudden change of mind which
resulted in LaSkey'S announcement was
caused by the last-minute appearance
at the Department of Justice of a street
car conductor, who was positive" he
carried Mcpherson downtown at an
hour he was supposed to be in Pet
worth, late on the night of the death.
Many Facts Brought Out.
Many facts that served to convince
many members of the grand jury that
Mrs. Mcpherson committed suicide
were presented. These included not
only statements of witnesses as to
conditions in the apartment when the
body was found, but testimony by
medical experts that the pajama belt
must have been tied loosely, and that
the woman died slow and horrible
death, with life lingering perhaps for
hours. There also was the fact that the
physical condition OF the nurse at the
time of her death correspondent with the
condition which existed when she at
tempted suicide Lass June.
j. Edgar HooveY. director of the
Bureau of Investigation, and Thomas
F. Cullen, inspector in charge of the
Mcpherson probe, said today the case
was closed on their books. Their re-
port has been turned over to Laskey,
who, in turn, will give the records to
the Attorney General, with a final re-
port formally ending the Governments
activities. The report of the investi-
gators to Laskey expressed no opinion
as to whether the case was a suicide or
murder.
Meanwhile young Bob Mcpherson be-
came the center of constantly growing
circle of friends and strangers. extend
ing their congratulations. The Nc
Pherson home on upshur street was
filled with callers all evening, and more
came there today.
Mrs. Mcpherson, mother of the youth,
said today-her son planned to take a
vacation for several weeks at the out
of-town home of relatives. After that,
she said, he would return to his book
keeping job at local bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-22

the Mcpherson apartment window onto
"a ndioirai,nrr rnnf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-22
List of Church
Affiliations in
Mcpherson Case

Religious Affiliations of persons
connected with the Mcpherson
case and named in the Senate to-
day as possibly being of the
Catholic faith follow:
Robert A. Mcpherson, jr., ex-
onerated in the death of his wife,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Attorney General Mitchell
Presbyterian.
John E. Laskey, special assist
ant to the Attorney General, in
charge of the Mcpherson case
Episcopalian.
Thomas F.. Cullen, special as
sistant to the Attorney General
and inspector of the Bureau of
Investigation, who directed the
Federal probe-Catholic.
Commissioner Dougherty-Uni-
tartan.
Inspector william s. Shelby
Catholic.
Lieut.. Edward ]. Kelly-Cath-
Ole.
william e. Leahy, counsel for
McPherson-Catholic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-22

had taken to have the investigation re-
newed, but declared he proposes to use
every means at his command to force
a new hearing on the basis of certain
information" in his possession.
"If I had been allowed to sum up
the facts and evidence in my own way
before the grand jury which eXonerated
Robert Mcpherson as I did before the
first grand jury, which indicted him.
and had I been allowed to PROFOUND
questions to witnesses" Allen declared,
"the findings of the second grand jury
would have been different. OF that
I am confident"
Invited Jurors to Testify.
The board to investigate Shelby and
Kelly was set up shortly after copy
of the grand iury's report was trans
mitted to the commissioners and or
dered to inquire into the matter and
draw up charges against the two ac-
cused men If any should be warranted
The board proceeded to invite all mem
berS of the grand jury to testify before
1t as to what they found wrong with
the Detective Bureaus work on the
case. Only five of the grand jurors
accepted and 1t was understood that
those five had not been in favor of
the report.
The board intended to call the
witnesses who appeared before the grand
Jury but before this was done, the
Commissioners ordered the investigation
suspended.
Neither of the members of the board
state how the investigation would be
continued. Mr.. Bride said that he had
nothing to say and would have nothing
until the investigation had been COM
pleted and report made to the Com
miSSionerS. Maj. Dawson said he would
confer with Mr.. Bride on the subject
later today and that pending that he
would have nothing to say.
The order adopted by the Commits
sioners was on motion of Commissioner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-22
SCRIvENER PROBE
OPENS DECEMBER 2

Investigation by the grand jury into
the death of Detective Sergt, Arthur
Scrivener under mysterious circum-
stances three years ago will COM
mence on December 2, United States
Attorney Leo A. Rover announced today
Mr.. Rover explained that the opening
of the investigation was delayed to give
the grand jury opportunity to clean up
number of minor Investigations that
piled up during the extended Mcpherson
hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-22

the Mcpherson apartment window onto
the adjoining roof.
Conducts Own Probe.
Starting from this point, he conduct
ed his own investigation into Mrs.
McPherson's death and 1t was largely
as a result of this that her husband
was indicted by the July grand jury.
The official action as to Allen Is con-
tanned in the following order:
"R. j. Allen, a private in the Metro
,politan Police Department, District of
Columbia, was tried November 6, 1929,
upon the following charges:
Il. Conduct prejudicial to the repu-
tation, good order and discipline Of
the Metropolitan police force, in viola
ton of paragraph S, section %, chapter
II of the manual governing said force.
"2. INSTRUMENTATION, in violation OF
paragraph D, section %, chapter ~ OF
the manual.
He was found guilty by the Police
Trial Board of charges and specifications
thereof and sentenced by said board
to be removed from the force. Upon
consideration of the testimony, appeal
of counsel for the defendant and pro-
ceedings of this case, it is hereby
ordered:
THAT the finding and sentence of the
Police Trial Board are in all respects
confirmed and approved, and that the
said Pvt. r. j. Allen is hereby removed
from the Metropolitan police force OF
the District of Columbia from and after
November %, 1929"
Nov isn't that surprise" was AL
lens comment when informed of the
action of the Commissioners. But I'm
not licked yet" he added optimistically
II am going to take the case to the
courts to see If can get justice there.
H. Ralph Burton, counsel for Allen
| deplored his removal from the force
and declared that 1t constituted major
punishment for a minor offense" The
lawyer, however, said he had made nc
plans as yet to carry Aliens case to the
courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-22
Wants Third Probe.

Still maintaining his theory that Mrs.
Mcpherson did not commit suicide, Al
len also announced that he had taken
steps to force another hearing of the
case before a new grand jury.
Allen did not reveal what action he
The Washington times., 1929-07-20
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