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Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-17

The proposed increase in freight
rates would defeat its own purpose
and. il fact, result in diminished
revenues. The record" it is said,
permits of no other conclusion"
Points Outlined
Other points emphasized in the
brief are:
l. The California fruit and
vegetable industry, producers
and shippers of live stock, eggs,
canned goods, dried fruit, wal
nuts and the lumber industry
because of their badly depressed
condition cannot absorb higher
freight rates and that such
higher rates at this time would
definitely result in loss of ton
mage and revenue to the rail
carriers through curtailment of
production and distribution or
diversion of tonnage to other
forms of transportatin, such as
truck and water carriers, or
through both such courses"
2. The present plight of the
carriers cannot it is said fbe as
cribed to inadequate rates, but is
simply the result Of diminished
available tonnage" Reference is
made to the testimony Of Herbert
Hoover before the Interstate Com
merce Commission in 1922, when he
pointed out that mo responsible
body will approach our problems on
any other basis" than the ultimate
return of the American people to
a normal economic activity"
3. Not only the slipping public
but the carriers themselves, it was
urged, would suffer irreparable in
jury if the application is granted
due to the diversion of tonnage and
slow and cumbrous processes of re-
Of rates and the ex-
treme difficulty of recovering ton
mage once diverted.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-17
MORATORIUM TO
BE OBJECT OF
HEATED ATTACK
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER
United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON Sept. II. up
Discussion of the administration
intentions as to extension OF the
debt moratorium and possible gen.
eral revision Of war obligations has
increased the likelihood Of q spec
tacular clash when congress con-
NeneS. between two old California
foes. President Hoover and Sena-
/ tor Hiram johnson, Republican.
At the time the Hoover debt
moratorium was announced on June
/ %. Johnson voiced suspicious that
the one year holiday was the be-
ginning of cancellation and de-
clared that congress should turn
its Searohhght on the situation.
Many Rumors
In the last few days insiStence
from banking groups that the debt
moratorium should be extended as
much as five years has become high
~ vocal here and has given rise
to many reports that the admins
tration was preparing to take some
such step. Officials have declared
that no further action is contem-
plated at this time, but the dis
cussion persists. To clear the air
it Is expected that those in con-
greSS opposed to cancellation, head
ed by Johnson. will insist upon a
definite statement of the admins
tration's attitude before the mora.
torium proposal IS ratified by con-
gresS.
At the time Mr.. Hoover pro-
posed the moratorium, the re-
action from senators and con-
gressmen indicated it would be
supported when congress met.
There is no indication that
sentiment h mate rally
changed since then. However,
the growing discussion of an
extension or general reyis-
ion has raised questions which
will be aired. The outcome is
expected to depend upon the
skill with which the administra-
ton forces meet the attacks.
This is a situation exactly to
Johnson's taste. He is a man OF
simple pleasures. Give him q chance
to include the International bank
erS interference in European en-
tanglements and his Old opponent,
President Hoover. all in one thYack-
ing and he asks for no more.
Johnson Quiet
Johnson has been relatively quiet
since his abortive sally for the Re
publican presidential nomination
in 1924. Up to that time he had
been conspicuous as a leader O.
the progressive wing OF the party
He was one of the most active in
the fight against the League of Na-
tions and went into the contest foc
the 1920 Republican presidential
nomination. He defeated Mr.. Hoov-
er in the California presidential
preference primary and was second
only to Leonard Wood in the Liter
AIRY Digest poll that year with Mr..
Hoover running third. He was one
Of the big three candidates in the
early balloting, being finally elm
mated when the deadlock between F
him. Wood and Frank o. Lowden +
4NSQ4LC0 III L4lN cE4CNl4OL1 VI W a. d
rem G. Harding as a compromise. /
After his second try il 1924, John
son subsidized and confined himself .
to senate duties, announcing that /
he had become immune to the buz- /
zing of the presidential bee.
Short, silver haired, he becomes
easily aroused in debate and al
such times the humor Of his private
conversation vanishes and he ham
mers in his argument with glow
ering intensity that holds the SEN .
ate's attention as few ether speak /
ers do.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-17
Cement Plant
At Work Again

RIVERSIDE, Cal. Sept II. U.P)
John Treanor, president Of the
Riverside Cement company, an
nounced today that the Riverside
plant will resume operation on Oct
ober /, employing between 200 and
300 men.
The plant has been shut down
since July l. Treanor stated he
hoped to keep the plant in full op-
Grafton all winter, depending en-
tirely on general business condi-
tions. !.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-17
TOmorrOw's S Menu

BREAKFAST: Chilled to-
mato juice, cereal, cream,
broiled cottage ham. creamed
potatoes, reheated rolls, milk,
coffee.
LUNCHEON: Stuffed baked
Cucumbers, lettuce and whole
wheat bread sandwiches,
peach custard, milk. tea.
DINNER. Planked blue
pike. shoe string potatoes.
baked squash. orange-date
and cress salad. blackberry
ice. plain cake. milk, coffee.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-17

perature; ger tie, westerly winds.
Southern TCalifornia--Fair wealth
er and nor nal temperature tonight
and FridaIt; overcast near coast to-
night; &c ntle northwest winds off<
shore.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-17
aIm. " SISTER MARY'S
|A. J. - - KITCHEN

sort of lunet than that prepare
for the high-school girl or boy.
If there is not q cafeteria in the
school to furnish a hot drink or
soup. this should be carried in 4
thermos bottle. The hot food aida
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-17
The Weather

Los Angeles and Vicinity-Fair
to. hight and Friday but with fog or
clouds in morning moderate tenn
Imperial Valley press., 1931-09-17

Rive rside will harvest about 400
tons o. walnuts this year.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-07-24
ELY SWIMMERS
ENTER CONTEST
ARROWHEAD SWIMMING CHAMPT-
ONSHIP MATCH TO TAKE PLACE
AT DULUTH BOAT CLUB POOL
ELY SWIMMERS ENTERED.

The Arrowhead swimming champi-
onship match viii be held at the Du-
luth Boat Club pool on Friday, July
81. This event is under the manage
ment of Harold Grinder of Duluth.
A series of matches has been arranged
for senior and junior boys and girls.
Mermen and mermaids from Duluth,
Eveleth, Ely, Biwabik, Floodwood, vir-
ginia, Chisholm and Hibbing viii be
entered A drawing card being adver-
tised is the championship medley re-
lay team Of this city.
Others from Ely who viii participate
IN the several events are Urho Elfving
who viii swim IN the 100 yard free
style; John BONNER and Alfred Kit
tia in the 200 yard free style. Kittila
viii also swim IN the 100 yard back
stroke event These entries are in the
over 16, or senior events.
In the boys class, Is years or under,
Urho TuomikoSd and Robert Tuomala
viii perform in the 100 yard free style;
Tuomala in the so yard back stroke
and Tuomikosh in the 100 yard breast
stroke.
No girls from this city have been
entered so far.
First and second place medals win
be awarded the winners.
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chosen for the ensuing year The
nominating committee which met after
being named by the president brought
in list of nominees which were ac-
cepted. No other nominations being
made the following were declared
elected:
President-W. P. Chinn of Duluth
Vice President-Peter Schaefer OF
Ely.
Vice President Frank st. Vincent of
Soudan.
Secretary-Wm. Pryor of Tower.
Assistant Secretary-L. NJ. Brownel
of Ely.
Treasurer-James Moonan of Ely.
Directors for three years.. j. Nor
com Of Tower and August Fenske of
Ely. These directors with William
Tracey and Louis Bieberman of Du-
luth and Grant McMahan of Ely and
Thos. Grierson of Eveleth make up the
advisory board in addition to the
officers
The day closed with ball at the
Washington Auditorium to music fur
nished by the Revelers of this city.
The ball was not as well attended as
usual owing to the extreme heat which
prevailed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-07-24
VERANTH AND
STARKMAN WIN
ELECTION OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
RETURNS JOS. VERANTH AND
ELECTS E. H. STARKMAN A FOR
MER MEMBER.

Tuesdays election for Director OF
School District No. II, brought out a
total of 2,154 votes in the four pre-
cincts of the district. The vote was
not as large as anticipated, the cam
paign having developed no particular
issues outside of the usual ones.
Joseph Veranth was returned with
the largest vote of any of the candi-
dates. He has served the district for
the past three years and the new cleo
ton gives him three more years. Con-
sidering the vote polled by him it was
very evident that his services were
satisfactory. E. H. Starkman, the
newly elected director, has served on
the board before and will not be new
in the position
Ed C. Bolitho and B. M. Lambert
were the losers in the battle of ballots
by very small margin Sizing up the
vote as cast in the several precincts
shows that the voter would have been
satisfied with either of the candidates
in the ticket. There was no landslide
as is frequently the case.
The vote was divided as follows:
Bolitho, $50: Starkman, 955; Lambert
1871; Veranth, 1921.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-07-24
TAMBORITZA ORCHESTRA TO
MAKE TOUR OF LARGE CITIES

Adoplh Franic Of Gettysburg, Onia.
arrived in the city last week accom-
panied by six young men to join the
Tamboritza orche ira of this city which
has won place IN the musical world
under the direction of Matthew Gouze
and which was composed of six local
young men playing under the name of
The Six Cossacks.
Mr. Franic is the manufactures of
by the Cossacks and these instruments
and the others which the party brought
with them from Gettysburg are the
only ones Of the kind in the United
States. He is putting his orchestra Of
fourteen through an intensive course
of training and as soon as they have
become accustomed to playing together
it is the intention to organize a con-
cert tour of the country Before
leaving, the orchestra will give concerts
in the range towns Having an en-
gagement already booked for Mime
apolis where the orchestra performed
two months ago before appreciative
audiences, good start will be had.
The new director and teacher arrived
here last week and on Thursday even
ing played with the Cossacks at the
Old Settlers banquet at the Memorial
Cafeteria. People present from all
parts Of the United States at this
banquet were loud in their praises of
the music furnished. The organization
will have the distinction of being the
only one of its size in the country and
at that only one of two tamboritza or
chestras in the United States.
We predict for the boys an enthusi-
astic reception wherever they may ap-
pear and can assure their audiences
IN advance Of their ability and enter
tainment second to none in the realms
of music.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-07-24

We listened to Congressman Pit
tenger's address at the Old Settlers
picnic and also the address by Col
lector Of Customs Curtis NJ johnson
at the banquet on Thursday evening
Both Of these gentlemen are more or
less in touch with the public and also
with public officials-in the councils
Of the latter both holding prominent
places and esteemed very highly by
the former Both gentlemen were very
Rnguine as to the business outlook
for the future and stated that it was
up to the people to assist the officials
in every possible manner to keep the
ship of state on an even keil and
asked for the cooperation of the
listeners In the enforcement of the
laws of the land regardless Of the
popularity of the measures on the
statute books. Both were of the
opinion that to test a law was to en-
force it to the letter and thus demon
strate its usefulness or its deficiencies.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-07-24
OLD SETTLERS REUNION NOT AS
WELL ATTENDED AS PREVIOUSLY.

Although about 1000 people were in
attendance of the 18th annual reunion
of the Vernilion Range Old Settlers
Association in this city on Thursday
of last week, the attendance was not
as large as on previous occasions.
Conditions were accountable for the
loss of attendance. In the first place
the depression was factor and sec
ondly the fact that the men at the
mines and the railroads were busy on
that day had large part in the lack
of attendance. With the mines work.
ing only four days a week, it was I'M
fortunate that the day Of the reunion
was not changed to conform with con-
ditions. Holidays on working days are
an expensive luxury.
Many from outside points were here
to meet with the old settlers of the
Vern1ilion There were more visitors
from outside than there were Vernilion
range people present. Nearly every
state in the Union contributed repre-
sentatives and Mesaba range and
Minnesota cities swelled the total.
The city was decorated for the oc-
casion. At 1000 o'clock, the parade
committee got the parade in motion
and after traversing the principal
streets, cars and buses took the par
aderS to Sandy Point. The Community
Band and the colors headed the
parade.
A large crowd was at the Point and
dinner was served at Il o'clock. No
booyah was furnished this year. The
Boy Scouts had stands at the picnic
where sandwiches and soft drinks were
sold. The larger part of those in at
tendance had brought baskets loaded
with eatables for themselves nd guests
Thursday was one Of the hottest days
of the season which also played a
large part in the non-attendaEce
After dinner, short program of ad-
dressc~ and sports were given. Presi-
dent ed B. James introduced County
Attorrey Edward Boyle who made
short Tux One of the oldest settlers
on tn grounds, William LaBeau, was
seated On the platform and also was
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-07-24

introduced by President James. Con-
gresham w. A Pittenger was tie
principal speaker and made a fine ad-
dress. The congressman has a happy
faculty of saying what he thinks. HIS
address was attentively listened to and
applauded.
A short program of swimming events
followed the speaking. Airplane trips
also had large part in the entertain
ment. The Scenic Anyways took parties
on sightseeing trips. A fine program
of concert music by the band pleased
the crowd.
At 7:30 the annual banquet took
place at the Memorial Cafeteria.
President James presided as toast
master. The banquet was served by
Mrs. c. M. Hanson and her assistants
and was pronounced one Of the best
ever served at these events. Music
during the banquet was furnished by
the tamboritza orchestra The Presi-
dent gave brief account Of the or
ganization of the Association in 1914
strumental in its organization.
As a tribute to those old timers who
had passed away during the past year,
the diners faced the east in silence for
minute The names as read were
as follows: j. II. White, Charles Ire
iona, Mrs. j. M Brown, Mrs. A. j.
Thomas of Ely; Charles Sandberg of
Soudan; Mrs j. M Burgess and Oscar
Johnson of Tower; j. H McInnis of
Virginia and Joseph Forth of New
Hampshire.
The speakers at the banquet were
DR.. O. W. Parker of this city and
Curtis Johnson of Duluth Dr. Par
ker made a fine historical address in
which he cited history made by the
pioneers since the beginning of the
country. He told of the hardships en-
dured by the pioneer not only on the
Vermilion range but from the time of
Columbus. He paid a glowing tribute
to the body of men and women who
opened up the country and made it
possible for the later corners to enjoy
the pleasures of civilization.
Curtis M. Johnson who followed DR..
Parker made one Of his usual good
addresses and also dwelt at some
length on the pioneers and their eff
forts in behalf of happiness. Mr.
Johnson told of being named as COL
lector of customs of the head of the
lakes and said he was there to do his
duty according to the laws of the land
which he asked all to uphold He said
he would be pleased to meet as many
as possible socially but did not care to
meet any Of them officially. BY this
he referred to border activities between
here and Canada.
During the meeting officers were
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-07-24

48 hours, Montana within seven days,
and several states, including Minnesota
within ten days. California, Kansas
and Maine require all visitors to have
drivers license.
The greatest variation is in the speed
regulations. Fourteen states have dis
carded fixed speed limits, while others
vary from Is to so. It is best, says the
bulletin, to learn the speed laws IN
states you wish to visit. The next best
thing is to maintain the speed of the
average vehicle weherever you happen
to be.
One rule that is good rule every
where is to Keep your car under such
control that it can always be stopped
in the clear space ahead"
In the line Of accident prevention, q
lowering of the number of school
children killed and injured by motor
vehicles is definitely being accom-
plished.
Exercise of greater care upon the
part of motorists is credited to some
extent but, according to the National
Safety Council, the larger credit is due
the children themselves.
The operation of school patrols is
said to be responsible for the reduction
to greater extent than any other one
means. In addition to affording direct
protection to the children, the forma-
ton and operation of the patrols has
served to impress upon them the need
of care at all times.
Ely has had satisfactory school
patrol for the past year. Effort is to
be made to get this adopted and in
use at many more schools throughout
Minnesota. The Minnesota Highway
department has undertaken the COM
pilation of a UNIFORM plan for opera
ton of school patrols that, while fully
adaptable to the situation in this state,
is well in accord with the plans of
other states and will relieve motorists
Of he confusion occasioned by the op-
Grafton of patrols under variety of
systems.
A number of Minnesota schools have
been using school patrols for some
time, but many more have not because
Of the belief that traffic conditions
right at the school did not warrant.
Experiences, however, appear to ar
que the value Of patrols for all schools
attended by the younger children, and
the cooperation of the newspapers in
making this particular arm of acct
dent reduction of the fullest possible
value is solicited
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-07-24
STUDY TRAFFIC ACT
ADVICE To DRIVERS
MANY PARTS OF THE LAW ARE
THE SAME IN MAJORITY OF
STATES-SAFETY RULES GOOD
EVERYWHERE-DIM LAW To
BE ENFORCED.

Minnesota motorists planning trips
to other states will do well to study
and observe the Minnesota traffic act,
says a State Highway Bulletin. Most
of the important provisions in this act
are also the law in a majority of other
states, and all of them are good safety
rules both at home and abroad.
Passing other cars on hills or curves
where the view is obscured, coasting
with gears in neutral, parking on the
travelled portion of the highway, and
passing street cars on the left, are out
lawed in nearly all states, including
Minnesota. Passing street cars taking
or diScharging passengers is also under
almost universal ban, but many, like
Minnesota, permit passing at safety
zones.
A signal for left turns is required
almost everywhere. A few places still
require a different signal for a right
turn, but most states, like Minnesota,
specify only one signal, the arm ex-
tended, Tor an adequate mechanical
signaD when stopping, starting, or
turning in manner which may af-
feet other vehicles. This means that
a right turn, from the right lane, not
affecting other vehicles requires no
signal.
The hit and run driver who fails 70
stop when involved in an accident is
an outlaw everywhere. Every state
according to the data collected by the
American Automobile association, re-
quires the driver whether the acct
dent involves personal injury or
property damage alone. e. give his
name and other information to the &C.
cupants of the other car. Some states
require formal report to the police
in every accident involving personal in
jury. Minnesota requires such a re-
port only when the persons injured
are capable Of receiving the report.
Minnesota and % other states ban
windshield stickers, except official per-
n1its. Ten states require full stop for
all railroad crossings, and six includ-
ing Minnesota, require stops at marked
crossings. Law or no law, it is a good
rule to stop at all crossings where the
view is obscured
Fifteen states require dimming of
lights when meeting cars The Mime
sofa law simply requires that the beam
of light be focused and pointed down.
ward to Illuminate the road and not
dazzle drivers Of approaching cars
Five states ban the use of spotlights
Most states which permit their use
have law similar to the Minnesota
rule, which prohibits pointing lie
beam to the left of the center of the
road, or more than 100 feet ahead.
The motorist who has complied with
the laws Of his own state as regards
car registration and drivers license
is usually safe in other states. Two
states, Colorado and Oregon, require a
permit when the car enters the state
Washington requires a permit WITHIN
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-07-24
|ELY AND COUNTY
CENSUS FIGURES
FIFTEENTH CENSUS OF MINNIE
sofa SHOWS SOME INTEREST
ING DATA IN REGARDS TO THE
STATE, COUNTY AND CITY OF
ELY.

From the fifteenth census OF the
United States taken last year, We
CLEAN some statistics which VIII prove
interesting. This census gives the
figures on the population of Minnesota
with composition and characteristics.
The total population Of the state Is
given as 1865, 953 with I,257.616 as W
ban or city jewellers including 1900
urban-farm population and 1858 .337
strictly rural, divided 883, o4e rural
farm and 418,288 rural non-farm- The
figures show that there was an in
crease in urban population from 1870
to 1880 Of IA per cent and a decrease
IN the rural population Of % per cent.
Ely has a population Of 6,I56 Of
which 1921 are male and 2,S35 female.
All the population is given as white.
The total Of native whites IN the City
OF Ely is given as 4,357 Of which 6e4
are of native parentage; 1868 Of foreign
or mixed parentage 1,799 are listed
as foreign born whites.
The age of the population of this
/ city is given as follows: Under S years
Of age, $40. from 5 to Il, 1888; from
Is to "a, 1,348; from IS to "a. sss;
from IS to A, 844; from As to "a, s3I:
IS years and over 160.
st. Louis County has a population Of
,596 of which LOG, TAB are males and
81 ,848 are females 453 negroes are
listed in this county. 50,O66 Of the
total are Of native parentage; 90 ,346
are OF foreign or mixed parentage
while 55,047 are foreign born whites.
The rural or farm population Of St
Louis County is listed at 22972.
st. Louis County has 4,872 farms OF
an acreage Of Gil acres each The
total value of the land and buildings IS
given as 81 ,228,645. The average
value Of land and buildings per farm
is given as s4,357, or s47s1 per acre.