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The Washington times., 1929-12-16
FIREMAN FACES
ARSON CHARGE

FREDERICK, Md, Dec. Is -
Confessing, local officers say,
that he set fire to two Frederick
buildings in the last two years
because it thrilled him to see the
fire apparatus run and hear the
sirens scream, Joseph Young, IS,
a member Of a local fire corn
pany, Is being held in ian
charged with arson.
The structures fired by Young.
according to his admission. Off.
GERS declare, were a vacant house
on Five-and- One-Half Street on
July %, 1928, and a large barn
on the property of r. Clinton
Zimmerman on May Is, 1929.
Damage wrought in the two fires
totaled several thousand dollars,
partly covered by insurance.
Local officials are also holding
Roy Pickett, 40, for questioning
regarding the mysterious origin
of two fires, more than year
apart. The first Of these de-
stroyed a barn on the property
Of Mrs. John Green on May 20,
1928, and the other badly dam
aged a garage and three auto
mobiles belonging to Mrs. c. e.
Zimmerman on November 9, 1929.
Pickett Is also a member of
local fire company.
The Washington times., 1929-12-16
8 ALREADY
JAILED IN
CASE

HAGERsTowN, Mr., Dec. 1s.-
The trial of Leslie Clark, Of
Hagerstown, and Charles Lewis,
OF Thurmont, charged with the
murder Of Deputy-Sheriff Clyde
L. Hauver of Frederick County,
on July 8, got under way today in
circuit court here.
The trial will be held before a
full bench, with Chief Judge Sloan
and Associate Judges Wagaman
and Doub hearing the case,
Thirtyone witnesses have been
. called, Is for the defense and 16
Tor the State. Among the princi.
pal States witnesses will be viii
liam S. Steime and Vernon Red
mon. who were with Hauver when
he was killed while conducting q
liquor raid.
Attorneys for the defense have
announced that they will seek o
joint trial for the two men.
Hauver was shot from ambush
july 3, as he and others we're
conducting a raid. He lived but
q few hours after the shooting.
The murder occurred at Blue
Blazes, about five miles from
Thurmont, Md.
The trial of Clark and Lewis
marks the end of a long legal
battle which followed the off
GERS death, three men having al
ready been tried and sentenced to
the house Of correction.
An interesting angle of the case
Is that one Of the defense attor-
neys, Samuel A. Lewis, is an uncle
OF one Of the defendants.
The Washington times., 1929-12-16
MINERS reopen
COURT FIGHT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Dec. is
uN.S.) The legal battle for
control of District IL, Of the
United Mine Workers Of America,
will reopen in all its fury in
Ssangan1on county Circuit Court
at Q p. m. today.
Today's legal proceedings will
launch the effort Of John l..
Lewis. international president of
the mine workers, for dissolution
Of the temporary injunction Sc
cured by District President Harry
=. Fishwick, restraining Lewis
from revoking the State charter
and setting up provisional
government.
A large number Of exceptions
filed by the FiShWick group will
be considered at the same time.
The Washington times., 1929-12-16
-PoundG obK.O. s
2 Heauyuveights

BALTIMORE, Dec 16When Mason said ne acted IN sell
two i75pounders asked Andrew defense.
The Washington times., 1929-12-16
TAX BILL GOES
To PRESIDENT

President Hoover's tax reduc.
ton program having been en-.
acted into law. Congress hoped
to make some progress this week
on departmental appropriation
bills. the tariff, and to enact q
resolution extending the life of
the Federal Radio Commission
for another year, before taking
its Christmas vacation.
The holiday recess will start
next Saturday, December 81, and
last until Monday, January 6.
A majority Of the House and
Senate will utilize the two weeks
vacation to visit their conStitu-
ents during the holidays, as it
may be the last time they'll get
home before June.
The radio resolution was the
most urgent measure on the
weeks program. It must be en-
acted this week. before the re-
cess, or the Radio Commission
viii die with the old year. There
fore, the resolution giving it an
other year Of life will be rushed
through both House and Senate.
taking the right of way over
appropriation bills in the House
and the tariff bill in the Senate
Congress meanwhile patted it.
self on the back for its prompt
enactment Of the tax reduction
resolution.
This measure was approved by
both House and Senate within
two weeks and will be cited as a
rebuttal argument to charges
that Congress does a lot of talk
ing without any action.
The Washington times., 1929-12-16
CoLORED ELKS INSTALL

Installation Of officers of Co
lumbia Lodge of Colored Elks will
take place tonight at the Odd
Fellows Hall, Sixteenth and NJ
Streets Northwest.
Herbert e. Jones. who so over
whelmingly defeated Sylvester
Epps for the exalted rulership.
will so into office for the fourth
consecutive time.
The Washington times., 1929-12-16
VIRGINIA. TAGS READY

ARLINGTON COUNTY COURT
HOUSE. Dec. i6.-The 1880 au-
tonnobile license plates will be
available to motorists Of Airing.
ton county today, according to j.
". Turner, Of East Falls Church,
distributor for this section OF, the
State. Turner will be at the
courthouse every day for one
month between the hours of 10
IN the morning until 4 in the
afternoon.
The Washington times., 1929-12-16
&c. ELLIOTT no TALK
Photo By international

Recreation in the Regional
Plan OF washington" win be the
lecture subject OF Charles w.
Elliott I'd, before the Monday
Evening Club tonight at 8 o'clock
in the Young Women's Christian
Association, Seventeenth and K
SITS. N. w.
The Washington times., 1929-12-16
MARINE BAND TO PLAY

A program featuring a Sousa
characteristic, Listen to My Tale
of Woe" has been arranged for
a concert Of the u. s. Marine
Band to be played at 4 o'clock
this afternoon in the auditorium
at the Marine Barracks.
The Washington times., 1929-12-16
CLOTHING STOLEN

Wearing apparel valued at $55
yesterday was reported stolen
from the home of Boyd Arm.
stead in the 800 block M st
N. w.
The Washington times., 1929-12-16
CITIZENS MEETING

The Georgetown Citizens AS
ISOLATION will hold its regular
monthly meeting tonight at 8
o'clock In st. Johns Parish Hall,
Potomac and o SITS. N. w.
The Washington times., 1929-12-16
LEGED AMBUSFIERS OF MARYLAND DRY OFFICER ON TRIAL
Woman Who Heard
Lincoln Douglas
Debate Dies

HAGERSTOWN. Md, Dec. IL.
Mrs. Martha A. Bell Mitchell,
born in Washington county in
1897. who heard the famous
debate between Abraham Lin
coin and Stephen A. Douglas in
Springfield, Ill, died few days
ago in Rockford, H., at the
age of 90.
Information concerning Mrs.
Mitchell's death was received
by her relatives in Hagerstown.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-18
|.O.O.F. CELEBRATE
35TH. Anniversary

Members of Ely Lodge No. 220, ]. O.
o. F. and large delegation from Mes
aba Lodge No 222, of Virginia. headed
by District Deputy Grand Master 1ver
B. SICKNESS, spent a very enjoyable
evening at the Odd Fellows Lodge
rooms on Thursday, the occasion being
the 35th, Anniversary of the founding
of Ely Lodge No. go.
The charter for Ely Lodge No. 220
was granted on September 18th, 1894,
and the first meeting was held on Sept
ember 20 of the same year. The Char
ter members were M. o. Aubolee, VIM
Phillips, P. R. Vail, w. B. Goldsworthy,
Thomas Whitta and Fred H. Stock
bridge.
The minutes of the first meeting
held were read with much interest
The Officers installed for the first term
were as follows: N. G-P. r. Vail;
v. G-M. o. Aubolee; Rec. Sew. j.
Cowling Per Set. E. Miller; Treas
urer-W. B. Goldsworthy.
Howard Lancaster, the then Grand
Master, presided at the installation
assisted by j. A. Kearney, acting D. d.
G. M. and A L. Bolton grand secre-
tary
At the first meeting there were 81
candidates initiated and applications
from 81 others to be initiated at the
following meeting At the first meet
ing there was large attendance from
the Duluth, Two Harbors and Tower
Lodges The session lasted until the
early hours of the morning
Ely Lodge No. 220 has increased its
membership considerably in the last
few years William Phillips, the only
charter member present at the meet
ing Thursday, was called upon and
gave very interesting talk about the
lodge in its early stages. District Dep
uty Grand Master Sickness also spoke
on matters pertaining to Odd Fellow
ship. Some of the members from Vir-
ginia also spoke. After the regular
meeting was over the members were
treated to an interesting three-round
boxing match.
Lunch was served at 1890 by COM
mittee composed of VIM. Burley, John
Rikhus and E. E. Strom. M. D..
Thomas, baker for Rikhus & Vertin,
prepared large anniversary cake for
the occasion all decorated with the
emblems of the order The cake was
served in generous slices by e. Strom.
The balance of the evening was spent
in card playing. Music throughout the
evening was furnished by the Six Cos
sacks
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-18
AURORA SQUAD
HERE TOMORROW

Tomorrow the football fans viii be
treated to an exhibition of skill with
the pigskin on the local field between
Aurora and Ely The Aurora boys
have reputation to sustain and Ely
will try and shatter this rep. into
SmithereenS 1t is the impression
among the fans that this will be ac-
complished as Ely will have its regu-
lar lineup in the field. Some even go
so far as to predict total score OF
Is to in favor of Ely. Yea, Bo.
On the eve of the game we feel that
the following advice given by sports
writer will be of benefit, especially in
view of the dissatisfaction over some
decisions in last Saturdays game The
writer said:
1.-The game of football is played by
two teams of eleven men each and the
game should be played by these men
and not the spectator. It is not fair
to the visiting team to call out infor-
nation for the home team. If an end
plays out for shoe string pass, it is
the business of the players to see that,
and TO make the proper defense, and
the fact of the end being out should
not be called out by the spectators.
Many of the remarks made by spec
tators are silly and only tend to con-
fuse the players They are coached
to play certain way. That way may
not be yours, but don't attempt to
change it during game. The crowd
should always stay back from the side
lines and give the teams and other
spectators a chance. Officials are sell
ected because they have demonstrated
their ability to make their judgements
fairly and impartially. They know the
rules, something not known by the
average spectator. Unless special ef-
fort is made to keep up with them,
rules are not known on the sidelines,
for they change every year. just re-
member, the teams are there to play
the game. the officials are there to
oficiate; so let them do it"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-18
STEEL To WHEAT
HIGHWAY MEET

At a meeting held at Effie, Mime
sofa, on Wednesday, members CT the
Steel to Wheat Highway Association
decided that the route of the proposed
highway should be the shortest route
from Ely to Grand Forks, N. D., and
pass through Tower, Cook, Togo, Ellie,
Northome, and south of Red Lake to
Sand River. The route from sand
River to Grand Forks to De selected
by Mr.. Babcock of the State Highway
Department.
There were about 125 delegates and
interested people at the session Her
man Reik of Cook, president of the
Association presided and Editor Peter
son of the Cook Herald was secretary.
Mr.. Peterson is the secretary of the
organization and has been interested
in establishing this highway for the
past twenty years. st. Louis County
was represented by Commissioners j.
L. Pete of this city and ASmund ABBY
of Chisholm, commissioners OF the
Fourth and Seventh districts respec-
lively.
The secretary was instructed to cor
respond with the several county boards
in order to have the route legalized
and to concur in joint petition to
Mr.. Babcock for state aid on the pro-
ject. The Association hopes TO have
the project in shape to route traffic
over the new highway next summer.
The Ladies Aid of Fife served a
chicken booya and the delegates did
full justice to the feast. The next
meeting will be held in Northome at
the call of the president.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-18
HIGH TEAM FAILS
TO STOP VIRGINIA

With four of Ely's first string men
out of the game Saturday, the Ely
boys made considerable of showing
against the Virginia squad on the
home grounds. Those who are up on
this football stuff make the claim that
had the regulars been in their places
the Virginia boys would have been
held scoreless. With weak ends the
flashy halfback, Pepelnjak, for the in
vaders smashed through for apprec-
liable gains. Those out Of the game
constituted the defenders of the ends.
At one time in the game, it looked
like near riot when referee Roels
made decision which failed to meet
the approval of the local team, Coach
Buckley and some of the spectators
One of the. two Virginia touchdowns
was made by Peplnjak, the fashy half
back, on 50-yard canter through a
broken field, while the second one was
made by Don Olson on a line plunge
Two other long runs to the goal line
by Pepelnjak were not allowed, when
on each occasion a teammate was pen
allied for being offside.
Ely's only score came early in the
opening period with Kran smashing
through center for the remaining one
yard, after five consecutive offside pen
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-18
GALLAGHER WINS
GOLF SWEEPSTAKES

The golf tournament of the Shay
ava Country Club played last Sunday
attracted a considerable crowd OF
entries and some excellent scores were
hung up. The tournament Sunday
was sweepstake event for a golf club
as prize. Chas. Gallagher won the
event by hanging up an 18-hole score
of 81, six strokes under par. His
gross score was 80 and with a twenty
handicap, made it 81 net. Dougla:
Nankervis was next with score of Sc
Art Nyman third with 20.
MIR. Gallagher was presented with q
niblick by Harold LAUDER, pro. at the
Club. This was supposed to be the
last tournament to be played on the
Shagawa course but the excellent
weather at present being enjoyed may
mean other sweepstakes to close the
season.
Douglas Nankervis won the first o
the season. The second was taker
by Scotty bakers. The golf bag tour
nament was won by Ben Richards ant
Clifford Nelson and DIR. McCarty tool
the Laing trophy. A. c. Prisk won tn,
Oliver Iron Mining Company EN-,
ployees Tournament. The President
Cup, given by President Chas. Trezona
became the property of City Attorney
Carey.
The membership of the Club is con.
stantly being added to and it is ex-
pected that by the time play start.
next spring, the desired quota of Ion
members will have been obtained Al
present there are about 80 on the list
The course has been well patronizeG
this season by local people as well as
a large number of tourists Tourist.
in particular pronounce the Ely course
one of natural adaptability with ex-
ceptional fine surroundings, with haz-
yards galore and fairways to test the
skill of the most ardent golfers. The
grounds are being constantly improv-
ed, the latest being the improvement
of Nos. and fairways These will
be the best on the course when the
next season begins.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-18
.PORTHAN ATTENDS
FEED CONVENTION

John E. Porthan of the Ely Finnish
Stock Company, authorized local Pur-
ina dealer spent Thursday and Friday,
October 3 and 4, at st. Paul attending
convention of feed dealers sponsored
| by the Ralston Purina Company OF
st. Louis and Minneapolis. Some 300
dealers from Northern Iowa, Wiscon-
sin. Minnesota, North and South Da-
kota, Montana and Northern Mich
igan, were in attendance at the ses-
sions, which were held at the Lowry
and st. Paul Hotels.
1.-The main emphasis during the two
day convention, says MIR. Porthan,
twas on new merchandising ideas that
will help feed dealers render better
service to the feeders of poultry and
live stock in their communities. Sub
jects were presented, which will help
every member of our organization to
be of greater help than ever to our
customers.
1.-THE importance of the feed man
getting out onto the farms in order to
see that the farmer is making as much
profit as possible from the feed he
buys was stressed. Give the feeders
record cards to show them their actual
cost of production and profits" said
convention speakers, time and time
again. Let their own animals tell
them which feed to use-which one
makes them the most money.
"Another important point brought
out in the convention was the advant-
age to feeders of poultry and live stock
of buying for cash and taking their
feed out of the car or out of the ware
house.
A feed dealer has to charge more for
feed if he stores it. than if the farmer
stores it in his own barn. 1t costs
more to deliver So, too. it is cheaper
for farmer to pay cash than to buy
on credit Many feed dealers in all
parts of the country are pricing their
feed on the basis of cash from the car.
Then they have separate Service list
which icludes the extra cost of ware
housing, delivery and credit. In that
way farmer knows just what he Is
paying for service and can save the
service cost if he wishes and so lower
the cost of feed.
zone of the high spots of the con-
vention," added Mr. Porthan twas the
big banquet on Thursday evening
Not only were there inspiring and
helpful talks on business methods, but
there was, in addition an interesting
musical entertainment, put on by one
of the glee clubs from the University
of Minnesota.
1.-The ST. Paul convention is one of
series promoted by the Ralston
Purina Company for the purpose Of
helping dealers help their customers
to make more money
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-18
CARS WITHOUT TAGS
TIED Up BY PATROL

Automobile dealers who have been
making a practice of driving home
new cars without hcence plates may
get tip from the September report
of Earle Brown, chief patrol officer Of
the Minnesota Highway patrol, made
public by G. NJ Babcock, commissioner
of highways.
The practice of driving new cars
from the assembling plant or dis
tributing agency has grown rapidly in
the last two or three year, and some
dealers have got into the habit of driv-
ing these cars without the license
plates required by law When the
highway patrol began its work, such
dealers at first were warned. out later
cars driven without licenses were tied
up until plates were obtained.
During September SIS cars were
taken into custody. 81 of them for lack
of license plates, the majority of those
being new cars driven home by deal
ers. In some cases dealers who did
not have a sufficient number of deal
ers' plates, used individual plates
from other cars. This also is contrary
to law, and where cars are found with
plates issued for other cars. the plates
are confiscated and the cars held until
proper plates are obtained.
The report shows multitude of
other activities. Twenty two arrests
were made II of them for drunken
driving, in which case cars were also
tied up. A total of 1903 in fines was
collected. Red tags were given to 102
motorists for violation Of the motor
vehicle law, most of these being for
driving with one plate or the wrong
class of license. Aid was given to 954
motorists, including 828 given direc-
tons, 10 garages called 26 gasoline
delivered, and 80 minor repairs or aid
in getting out of the ditch. Aid was
given in 16 accidents. Thirty one
trucks were weighed, seven of them
found overweight.
A total of 1904 warnings were given
violators of the traffic act OF these
399 were for improper licenses. usually
due to license being covered by dirt,
bumpers, luggage or otherwise obs
brought warnings were improper park
ing STA; improper lights, 613; going
past stop" sign, 397; not driving on
right, 278; improper passing, 122; i'm
proper turn at intersection, "a: cut
out open, A; overweight trucks, 43;
improper brakes, 43; improper signal
ing, 43; one arm driving, Al; cutting
/ a. hi /.
livestock on highway. 80; passing on
crest of hill, 81; soliciting rides on
highway, 80; passing on curve, 81;
stickers on windshield, "a; miscellan-
eouS, 108.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-18
SHAKESPEAREAN
PLAYS At 0RPHEUM

A strong appeal is made to all lovers
of real dramatic art at the coming
visit of the charming young romantic
actress and her fine company of
Shakespearean actors, which will be
seen in repertoire at the Orpheum in
Duluth, opening Monday night, Oct
ober %.
Miss Hamper has been co-Starring
with the late Robert B. Mantell, dur
ing his illustrious visits in Duluth Her
many fine performances have always
been recognized by the press and pub
lie as being the acme of art and her
host of admirers have indicated that
a very fine welcome to her is assured.
Miss Hamper will be supported by
John Alexander in the leading male
role Alexander, who for many sea-
sons has been leading man for the
late Robert B. Mantell, viii play Shy
lock, Narcotic, Macbeth, Orlando and
Marc Anthony. They will be supported
by large company of players taken
from the ranks of the foremost repre-
sensations of the Immortal Bard. Miss
Hamper chose an excellent cast.
The night performance viii start at
8:15 and the Thursday matinee at
2:30. Several from this city viii be
in attendance.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-18

HEAVIER, Up She Goes" a stirring
march composed by the late Chas.
Kleemola, one time leader of the band
and a cornetist of more than passing
note This march is built on the cir
Gus band variety with plenty pep and
movement and is prime favorite with
travelling organizations. Overtures and
popular operate selections, with a
sprinkling of marches, followed.
The soloist for the occasion was
Harry T. Davidson, the singing pilot
of the Robin of the Scenic Anyways.
His offerings are selected with care
and his delivery is in a true artist
manner Mrs. Glenn Powers played
the accomplishments for Mr.. David
son at the piano. Another feature
of the Sunday concert was its ending
with the Star Spangled Banner"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-18
PAY YOUR TAXES NOW
TO AVOID THE PENALTY,

st. Louis County taxpayers are
urged by w. c. Sargent, county treas
urer, not to delay payment of the
final half Of the real estate taxes, due
October 81. and to avoid last-minute
payments. Better service and no wait
ing can be given taxpayers now. 1t is
urged that payment of taxes be made
by mail to avoid delay in the Office.
About s10,000000 will be paid before
October 81. Failure to pay taxes by
that date will result in penalty adj
.ded to the tax
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-18
OLDER BOYS CONFERENCES
HELD IN MINNESOTA.

Plans are being made for the nine
teenth Minnesota Older Boys Confer
ences which are held under the aus
plces Of the State Committee of the
Young Mems Christian Associations of
Minnesota. In order that they may be
available to every community they will
be held in the following places:
Fergus Falls. Nov. 1877; Window.
Nov. 22-24; Hibbing, Nov. 29-Dec 1;
Hutchinson, Nov 29-Dec. 1. The theme
chosen by the Statewide Conference
Committee is life at its Best"
Last year the conference for North
east Minnesota was held at Grand
Rapids and Melven Martini of Duluth
was elected president to preside at the
Hibbing Conference this year. Ely will
attend the Hibbing Conference.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-18
KNOW WHEN INDIAN SUMMER
IS?. YOU'RE LIKELY WRONG

Do you know when Indian Summer
is? OF course, you think you do, but
the chances are that you're wrong
For it's not the fixed season that SO
many people think it is. We'll, when
is it them" you ask.
In this issue of the Miner is an Illus
trated feature article which viii tel
you what science has to say about this
"delectable season. framed for its gen.
ial sunshine and alluring haze" as well
as what the people have had to say
about it. Be sure to read Indian
Summer" by Elmo Scott Watson in
this issue.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-10-18
MUNICIPAL BAND DRAWS
FINE CROWD SUNDAY

The first of the seasons concerts
by the Ely Municipal Band at the
Washington Auditorium Sunday after
noon drew a large audience who left
well pleased with the program given.
This was the first appearance in pub
lie with the band of the new conductor
Frank v. DiNino, and the initial ap-
pearance presaged much for the or
ganization.
The program opened with ''Yohly