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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08

Desert Explorers Find Odd Things of Interest

The Libyan desert expedition in
search of the lost oasis of Zerzura IN
der the leadership of Major Bagnold.
returned to Cairo unsuccessful. so far
as its primary object was concerned.
The expedition discovered northeast
of Owenat a remarkable circle OF
stones standing three feet high and
nine yards across. similar in formal
iion TO Stonehenge. This circle is
in the desert $50 miles from the near
est water. They then returned TO
Selma, and for the first time the jour
aey was made across the desert TO
Assault on the Nile by way of the
kharga oasis. following the northern
part of the Arabian way-the old slave
trade route from Darfur TO Assault, al
together over LOCO miles long, which
used TO be traversed by camels II
about 40 days. the distance from s.
lima 70 Assiut being about 40 miles
Major Bagnod stated that the slats
track was clearly marked by the sket
etons of camels. and that there we
yer 200 camel skeletons TO every mile
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08
One Language, In Time,
to Unite Whole World

At a recent meeting of the Amer
lean Association for the Advance
ment of Science speaker prophe-
sled that in the year A. D. $500 the
world would contain 35,000,000, 900
Inhabitants, all speaking one uni
versal language.
William the Conqueror's Domes-
day book showed population Of
about 100000 and in the $50
years that elapsed between that time
and the beginning of last century
the number increased to only 9,000,-
900. But the population doubled in
the 90 years between 1901 and 1851,
and doubled again in the next 80
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08
Frankness Wins

Many are the stories told about that
picturesque character Colonel Spike
(Nail EN- to the Cross Hennessy of
the artillery. Spike" was rough. and
he liked his men to be outspoken.
One of the lieutenants who served
under him when he commanded the
artillery training camp at La Courtine
tells that at one time the doughty col
onel became "hepped" on the subjecr
of tanks.
IT was his idea, at the time, that the
war was TO be won by tanks, and tina
any soldier who was any shakes of a
man should join the tank unit he was
onel was in his office surrounded by
his satellites, dispensing justice in ;
own way. A soldier of tough appear
ance stepped forward.
Spike gave the man the look
which quailed even the stoutest-
What do you want?"
"Sir. want to get out of the tanks"
Awed silence, while everyone waited
for the storm to break.
Then the colonel. with ominous
calm: "Oh, you do. What's the matter
with the tanksw
'Sir, have heard you are to be in
command Of them"
Second lieutenants looked about fur
lively for exits. Even the colonel
was bit taken aback. For moment
it seemed he might be visited by
stroke. Then be smiled.
Don't like me, do you"
'No, sir"
"AIl right" said the colonel You
win ~
(sa 1891. Western Newspaper Union,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08
Quick
COMFORT
for fretful
upset children

ALL children are subject to little
"A upsets. They come at unex-
pected times. They seem twice as
serious in the dead of night. But
there's one form of comfort on
which a mother can always rely;
good old Castoria. This pure vege-
table preparation can't harm the
tiniest infant. Yet mild as it is, it
soothes a restless, fretful baby like
nothing else. Its quick relief soon
sees the youngster comfortable once
more, back to sleep. Even an attack
of collie, or diarrhea, yields to the
soothing influence of Castoria.
Keep Castoria in mind, and keep
a bottle in the house-always.
Give it to any child whose tongue is
coated, or whose breath is bad.
Continue with Castoria until the
child is grownl
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08
Worlds Greatest Poets

Will Durant, greatly daring. has
essayed to name the greatest poets
OF all time. His list. published in
the American Magazine, will prob
ably suit nobody except Mr.. Dur
ant. 1t includes:
Homer, David, Euripides, Lucre-
thus, Ii Yai-po, Dante, Shakespeare.
Keats, Shelley and Whitman.
England gets three representa-
tives to Americas one. The nomi-
nee from China, probably unknown
heretofore to more than one Ameri-
can in a thousand, is described by
Mr.. Durant as a precocious literary
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08
CHAPTER (

CHAPTER K
About this time July. 1917 disturb
ing reports were submitted to me con-
fidentially by one of our naval officers
sent by Admiral Sims from London.
Calculations based upon tonnage
losses for May, June and July seemed
to confirm the conclusions of month
sufficient allied shipping left to bring
over an American army of required
strength. and that the allies would find
it difficult to keep up their food sup
ply from overseas.
The data presented by the naval
officer proved that if this rate of de-
struction could not be reduced the war
would be lost before we could fire a
shot.
This report was certainly most pes
simistic. but it did not dispel my con-
fidence in the success of the plan that
had been tested and was about TO be
inaugurated of sending ships over in
conveys under the protection of naval
vessels. Additional destroyers re-
auested by Admiral Sims had by this
time largely increased such craft i'll
European waters. and as a result the
activities of submarines had been
somewhat diminished for July as COM
pared with April.
Need of Speed Evident.
Yet for the time being ship construc-
ton in British yards continued below
losses and our shipping board ar home
had scarcely stopped wrangiing over
materials and types. All these facts
caused everybody TO realize the ex-
treme urgency of speed. and that in
turn gave some hope that the pros
poets might soon become brighter.
Ii was my belief. even in the face
of the heavy losses. that with COM
plete cooperation under expert man
agement and distribution. the shipping
would be ample for all purposes. This
would require. of course, that it be
placed under some central authority.
but the governments. especially the
British. that controlled most of it,
while apparently DESTROYS of helping.
did not seem inclined TO think they
could make any concessions. They had
entered into arrangements TO assist
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08
Hollands Changed Conditions

In the past 80 years great
change has taken place in Holland
with respect to its agricultural
status. Formerly it was an impor-
ter of dairy products. but little
more than a generation ago the
farmers of that country became in
terested In modern machinery, the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08

years, rising to over 36.0O0.000 In
1901. The last census showed a fur
Their big increase.
1t seems likely that universal
language will come in time. since
the multitude of tongues we now
have is a great hindrance TO travel
and commerce-London Tit-Bits.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08
Good Iuteuticna

While working a cross word puzzle.
mother asked her small son to look up
a certain word in the dictionary. He
picked up the teIeE hore book and be
gan looking and finally said: "Whai
uumber?'
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08

producer belonging TO the Tang
dynasty, born in 701. There were
$500 poets in that Tang dynasty"
Mr.. Durant informs his readers. land
Of them all Yai-po was accounted
best. A billion Cinnamon have sung
and loved his poems"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08
Asia's Two Distinctions

In comparison with other conf
nents of the world. Asia claims Il
have both the highest and the lowest
places: Mount Everest aud the Dea.'
sea
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08
Pushed Assigned

He was very fat, and stood behind
an irritable old woman in a line
waiting TO get in a show.
She-Stop your pushing, can't
you?
He-Excuse me, madam, / did not
push. I only sighed.-Tit-Bits.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08

might be available 10 strengthen their
armies in France and General Cador-
ma. of course, thought the Italian
armies should have their share.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08

For sale by all druggists. Be sure
to get the genuine product with
Chas. H. Fletcher's signature on
wrapper, and this familiar name
plate:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08
BARNARD Golf"

The name "barnyard golf' is given
in jest to horseshoe pitching.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08

To give some encouragement to this
grew up later between our men and
their early friends.
In all history do not believe there
has ever been an army on foreign soil
SO cOnsiderate and observant Of the
rights and interests of the people. The
peasant class made a strong appeal TO
every man In the army. Their SIM
plicity, their love of the soil and the
long hours of work in the fields by the
old men and women and young boys
and girls remained the constant admi.
ration of our soldiers.
am inclined TO think, however, that
the excellent behavior of the men in
the first contingent. their rather un-
military appearance in ill-fitting uni
forms and their apparent lack of for
NAL discipline created the impression
in the minds of the French officials
that they were too kind-hearted ia be-
come aggressive fighting troops.
AT the conclusion of my inspection
of various places Chaumont was Sc.
lected as the best site for our general
headquarters. 1t was on our line OF
communications to the front and Gen.
trally placed as to probable sectors of
our operations. The fine stone regi-
mental barracks became our headquar
tiers and we were able to obtain ample
billeting accommodations in houses for
all except the enlisted men, who were
provided with temporary barracks.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08
Her Motto

Bronson-Our cook is the LATEST
I've ever seem
His Wife-Yes, she thinks that
too many broths spoil the cook.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08

Although it had not been used for 50
years, in certain parts the tracks of
the camels were plainly visible.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08

use of which became popular at once
and the entire situation was changed
SO that at the present time the coun-
try takes care of its own consump-
ton and in addition a great deal Of
this material is shipped abroad.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08

A wise son overlooks a lot Of his
dads talk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-05-08

Although short OF my recommends
tons. even this schedule could be car
ried out only by very large increase
of tonnage. The other members oi
the conference were of the opinion
that if new adjustments could be made
there might be shipping for nine or ten
of our divisions before spring. So for
the moment there did not seem 10 be
the slightest chance of transporting
million men to France by the follow
ing June
After canvaSsing the whole sifua-
ton, the conference expressed the
unanimous opinion that a defensive
role should be ADOPTED on all second
airy fronts. The British ana French
representatives hoped that the sur
aus troops resulting from this course
The Washington times., 1931-08-27
kNUTSON HITS
FARM BOARD

A plea for the use of st. Cloud
granite in the construction of
permanent public buildings and
a protest against Federal Farm
Board policies were laid before
President Hoover today by Repre-
sentative Knutson of Minnesota
in conference at the White
House today.
He asked especially that the
st. Cloud granite be used in the
construction work to be under
taken by the Government shortly
in the Mississippi Valley. Knut-
sOH said the President was sympa-
thetic.
In discussing agriculture with
Mr.. Hoover, Knutson backed up
a protest filed with the President
on August "a on behalf of the
Minnesota delegation in Congress.
The delegation then. and Knut-
son today, presented three recon-
mendations to the President:
That the farm board recele
from a policy of restricting mar
keting activities of local or re-
gional co-operatives; that the
board cease compelling sound CO.
operative marketing associations
to join other organizations against
their will as a condition to loan;
and that the board cease com.
pelling sound co-operatives to
turn over supervision of policy
and personnel to the board as a
condition to loans,
The Washington times., 1931-08-27
Bogus Check for $12
Nets Man Six Months

Lee Fitzhugh Rector, Of the
Plains, Va. today was sentenced
to six months in Jail by Judge
Robert E. Mattingly on a charge
of having given a bad check for
$12.
Rector was accused of giving the
check to Harry J. Harvey, of sic
Kennedy ST. N. W.. on October 10.
1880. Police said Rector has just
completed a jail sentence in Vir-
ginia on a similar charge. Other
charges, one involving a check for
$400, which he is said to have ten
dered in payment for an auto
mobile are still pending against
him here, the court was told.
The Washington times., 1931-08-27
DIPLOMATS BID
To DANCE FETE
Times staff Photo

Invitations have been extended
to the staffs of the British En-
bassy and the Swedish and
Netherlands legations to attend
the ninth and final lantern festi-
val of the season tomorrow at Z
p. m. at the Sylvan Theater,
Monument Grounds. The events
are held under the auspices of
the Community Center Depart
ment and the office of Public
Buildings and Public Parks.
More than 100 Washington
girls will take part in a number
of folk dances of the three coun-
tries named.
The entertainment will be given
under the direction of Miss Sibyl
Baker, supervisor of the play
ground department.
The Washington times., 1931-08-27
WOMAN BANDIT
ROBSMAN At
GUN POINT
Smiling Girl Beckons to
Revenue Clerk, Gets His
$50 and Escapes in Car

Search for young woman
who smilingly relieves her victims
Of their wallets is being made by
headquarters detectives following
a robbery early today.
Lyle Boucher, an Internal Reve-
nue Bureau clerk, told police that
as he got out Of his car last
night in front of his apartment
at $500 K st. N. w., a woman
beckoned to him.
At Pistol Point
He walked over to her and
noticed she had a gun trained
upon him. She said:
"Give me your wallet young
fellow
The woman reached into his
hip pocket and removed the
pocketbook, which contained
about $50.
She started to rifle his other
pockets. but Bouche told her he
had only a small amount of
change, so she passed this up.
Help Call Fails
Boucher said he called fol-
aid as the woman fled in small
car. No one answered.
Boucher said the girl was s
feet 2 inches tall, of light com.
plexion with an abundance OF
freckles and was wearing a tam
o-shanter and a flowered dress.
The Washington times., 1931-08-27
2 DEMAND TRIAL
IN RUM CASES
Times Staff Photo

Four persons pleaded guilty to
violations of the prohibition law
in Police Court today. while two
others entered pleas of not guilty
and demanded jury trials. All
we're charged with possession.
Those entering guilty pleas were
Louis Taper. 27. of 1924 Tenth
st. N. W.; Grady v. Barnes, 38,
of 1929 Eye st. N. W.; Frank
Cristarella. 81, of Eli Pennsylvania
Ave. N. W.. and Nathonial Ma
gruder, colored, "a, Of 1920 T St.
N. w.
Judge Robert E. Mattingly i'm
posed a $50 fine and a jail term
of 80 days in Cristarella's case,
while the other cases we're con-
tinued until Saturday.
Jury trials were demanded by
Charles H. Savoy. colored. 40, of
2013 Twtlfth St, N. w.. and Harry
Mantague. colored, 35. of 1920
K st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1931-08-27
SWAIN CALLED
PERJURER

Charged with perjury in OBJ
tanning a license to marry a
i6-year-old Virginia girl, Wood
row Wilson Abbott, of Waterview,
Va, was held for the Grand Jury
by Judge Robert E. Mattingly in
Police Court today.
On recommendation of Assist
ant United States Attorney VIII
bert McInerney, the mans per
sonal bond was taken. Mr. Nc
Inerney explained that Abbott
came from Virginia with the
parents of the girl and volun-
tarily surrendered.
The warrant charges that Alb
bott, when he obtained a license,
July 8, to marry Dorothy Edmo-
mia Spencer, of Middlesex county,
va, represented the girls age to
be 18. The girls father, Harry
n. Spencer. appeared as the com
plainant.
The Washington times., 1931-08-27
p. u. C.. Asks Traffic
Sn1rL Be UntdngLed

The police department. was
asked by the Public Utilities Com
mission today to enforce at the
Michigan Avenue railroad grade
crossing in Brookland a regulation
which provides that traffic shall
not be delayed more than five
minutes at such a crossing.
The request was made after
complaints were received that the
shuttle bus of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company on
the Brookland route had been de-
layed as much as 40 minutes at
the crossing. The bus runs from
the Catholic University Grounds to
Twelfth and Monroe Streets
Northeast as a result of the re-
pairs being made to the Monroe
Street bridge.
The Washington times., 1931-08-27
OFF
FOR SEATTLE.
CONVENTION
Presidents Attention Not
Yet Called to Plans for
Five-Day Federal Week

The plan to establish a five
day week for employees of the
Government and to bring about
a general improvement in work
ing conditions, which is to be
submitted to two national con.
ventions to be held in the near
future, has not been officially
brought to the attention Of Pres
ident Hoover, it was indicated at
the White Mouse today.
The President however, Is
aware of the movement and will
give it his earnest attention, it
was stated, when Che necessary
information and data are sub.
mitted to him.
Convention on Soon
Demands for improved condi,
tionS are contained in programs
to be submitted to two national
conventions on the Pacific Coast
beginning September z, when the
National Federation of Federal
Employees will hold it's eleventh
biennial convention in Seattle
and the National Federation of
Postoffice Clerks will meet in
Los Angeles.
Carrying in their suitcases q
typewriter agenda that includes
practically every sort of legisla-
ton needed by Government en-
ployes in the Capital and through
out the country Luther C. Stew
ard, president, and Gertrude M.
McNally, secretary-treasurer, of
the Federation, left by train TO-
day for the Seattle convention.
d. C. Delegation
Accompanying MIR. Steward and
Miss McNally was an official dele
cation of Federal workers who
will represent the District of Co,
lumbia local unions. The Dis
trict delegates, it was announced,
will represent the largest indi.
vidual group of employees in the
Federation.
Among the propositions for
consideration of the Seattle con-
vention, as outlined by Mr.. Stew
ard and Miss McNally before
their departure this afternoon,
are:
A civil service court of appeals:
optional retirement after 80 years
service: standardized annual and
sick leave; at least one days rest
in seven; extra pay for night
work and overtime, and tranSpor-
tation allowances when transfers
are ordered.
Also enactment of legislation
providing needed salary increases.
with minimum compensation
Of $500 per year for every adult
Federal employe working full
time; ~
The Washington times., 1931-08-27
Wife Too BrGUe;;
Court Frees Man

When a wife continues to oc
cupy the same room with her
husband after he is alleged TO
have threatened her life she is
not in any great fear, Judge
Robert E. Mattingly ruled in Po-
lice Court today in dismissing a
threat charge against Samuel
Smith. colored. of 1918 Oregon
Ave. N. w.
Nettie Smith said her husband
became enraged August 81 when
she told him the children needed
clothes and said he would kill
her if she had him before the
Juvenile Court for non-support.
She admitted remaining with
him after getting warrant for
his arrest.
The Washington times., 1931-08-27
HEIRS SUPPORT
SANITY CLAIM

Attorneys for the heirs to the
estate of Mrs. Mary L. Sutton,
who died year ago, and whose
will is now being contested on
the grounds that she was men
tally incompetent when sha made
it, prepared today to return to
Greenwich, Conn, with number
Of dispositions supporting the
sanity of the aged woman.
The will is being contested by
Charles M. Price, a nephew; Caro-
lyn P. Dunham, a niece, both of
Morristown, N. j.. and James P.
Briggs, president of the Humane
Educational Society, of this city,
ali of whom claim to have been
left portions of the $4,000 estate
under the terms of an earlier will,
which they assert was made by
the 84-year-old woman in 1928.
Half to crest Farm"
This earlier will, which the
three are endeavOring to have ad-
judged the real will, according to
Briggs, provided One-haIf of the
estate of the deceased was to go
10 the animal rest farm" owned
by Mr.. Briggs at Potomac, Md.
Mrs. Sutton was a great lover of
animals, Briggs said, and had
often, declared her intention of
aiding him in his work.
The bulk of the estate under
the latest will goes to aanother
niece, Mrs. Matilda johnson, of
Morristown, N. j.
General ScOtt's Cousin
Mrs. Sutton. who was a cousin
Of Gen. Winfield Scott and a
widow of Edmund Field Sutton, of
Greenwich, Conn.,. died at her
home, 632 Randolph St. N. w..
about year ago.
Before her death, she had di-
Fectedi that her body be prepared
for burial by negro undertakers.
Police \ intercepted the funeral
cortege Nand questioned two East
Indian negroes.
The dispositions taken here will
be filed in court at Greenwich,
Conn. by. the firm of Wright,
Hirschburg & Pettingill. attorneys
for the heirs under the latest will,
which was filed for probate in
Connecticut last August.
The Washington times., 1931-08-27
KensingstOn Stores
Looted bY Thieves

The Sanitary Grocery Store at
Kensington was entered last night
by burglar. who stole IS cartons
OF cigarettes and two baskets Of
grapes.
Prowlers also entered a Piggly
Wiggly store two blocks away.
where 35 cartons of cigarettes and
a strip of bacon we're taken.
Entrance was made through q
screened transom over the front
show windows.
The Washington times., 1931-08-27
CREATED WORK,
CLIFFORD PLAN
FOR RELIEF
Director Hopes to Stimulate
Employment in Addition to
Raising Funds for JobleSS

The nationwide campaign to
provide unemployment relief dur.
ing the coming winter was be-
ing divided into three distinct
phases today as Walter S. Gif-
ford, director of the Presidents
organization for unemployment
relief was driving forward to
complete his organization.
The Clifford committee will -un-
dertake to ST lule4, and coor-
dinate the work of relief bodies
throughout the nation. by provid-
ing funds necessary to feed all
hungry jobless who may feel the
pinch keenly during the cold
weather.
Job Stimulation Sought
The first unemployment relief
committee named by President
Hoover. now merging into the
Clifford organization with its d.
recto Fred C. Croxton. as assist
ant, will continue to seek means
of stimulating employment and
thus reduce the demands on
charity.
The third phase of the Admin
istration's policy is expected to
be an increase in public works,
together with efforts to bring
the States, counties, cities and
citizen bodies into the plan to
create jobs.
Increased funds for internal
waterways improvements and
flood control appeared to be
most likely the main reliance Of
the Administration, with Fed
eral building program now
backed by ample funds and
other Government construction
on a speeded-up basis.
Amount Needed Studied
Having set the date of October
l9 for the commencement Of
drives for funds by local divisions
of relief organizations for funds.
Director Clifford is utilizing re-
search experts of the Govern
ment and the organizations in
an effort to determine upon the
total amount to be sought.
The Clifford relief organization
Is prepared to talk in "big
money" Hundreds of millions Of
dollars will be sought if the sit
uatiOn demands.
Plan To Make Work
In addition to the Great ton Of
Jobs through use of city funds.
Clifford has cited the made
work" plan used in New York
last year. where several million
dollars were raised by contribu-
tions to be paid to workers in
parks, streets and in other pub
lie Improvements for which the
city lacked funds.