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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
Lipstick Once Classed
With Witchcraft Art

London.-Use of lipstick was once
punishable offense in England, ac-
cOrding to DR.. Margaret Fishenden,
scientific investigator in the depart
ment of scientific and industrial re-
search.
Cosmetics were introduced into Eng
land by the knight crusaders, she de-
clared in a radio broadcast on Chem
iStry and the Housewife
In 1880, she said, it was decreed
that any woman who should "seduce,
or betray into matrimOny any of his
majesty's subjects by scents, paints
or cosmetic washes should incur the
penalty of the law in force against
witchcraft and that the marriage, upon
conviction, should stand null and
void"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
Bandits Heads Warning
to Chinese Comrades

Pieping, China.-Bandits captured
in Tatungfu, northern Shansi, have
served as a CORY object lesson for
their comrades still at large
Six were captured by Tatung police
in a robbery. They were taken to the
center Of the city and while thousands
watched old-fashioned executioners
chopped off their heads. The execu-
TONERS have had little practice re-
Gently and took some time for the
executions.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
Longest American Tunnel

The Cascade railroad tunnel, long
est on the American continent, is 7.79
miles in length. 1t was built through
solid granite, and is lined throughout
with concrete. The tunnel is straight
as a rifle bore, but the eastern portal
is 634 feet higher than the western.
This gives a continual flow of fresh
air through the tube. Work was COM
menced December %, 1925, and the
tunnel was completed ready for track
laying December %, 1928.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
Gen. Washington Knew
Pinch of "Hard Times"

Washington George Washington
arrived at his home from the RevOlu-
tionary war practically broke" re-
cent letters reveal.
He sent his mother Is guineas with
the explanation mat these were all
lie had and that they were due some
one else.
81 now have demands upon me for
more than $780, 340-odd of which is
due for the tax of 1856, and know
not where or when l shall receive
one shilling with which to pay it"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07

tribution. Contrary to general be-
lief, ocean water is not a specific So
luton, but continually changing mix
ture.
Water from the polar regions con-
tains an entirely different percentage
Of salt, chemicals and minerals than
water from the tropics.
"And COLDS peculiar molecular for
nations in ocean water offer an add
ed difficulty in extracting it. We found
veritable gold streams specific cur
rents which contain higher percent
age of gold"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
Montana Opens War on
Pelican to Save Fish

Minsdale, Mont.-The pelican is to
be banished from Montana His vora-
cious attacks upon fish have led to an
order from the state fish and game de-
partment encouraging hunters to kill
of Widespread, on an average, the
birds not only eat fish for food and
store others for short times in their
beaks, but kill fish for the pure love
of killing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
Pastor Offers Prize for
Sleeping During Sermon

Fond du Lac, Wis.-Confidence in
his ability to interest his congregation
prompted Rev. William A. Frazier Of
the plymouth Congregational church
here to announce that a reward of So
would be paid to any person who could
sleep In the church during any of a
series of summer sermons.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
Eagle Believed to Have
Attacked Child Killed

Tazewell, ya.-John Murray. a farm
er, killed an eagle at HOrsepen that
had a spread of IS inches from tip to
tip. 1t is believed that it was the
same eagle that attacked a child re-
Gently. The bird was found drinking
from a creek when shot.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
Asked If He Wants to Go
to Jail, Mute Saws "No"

William Leonard. twenty
three, was taken to Police court,
charged with begging. He prOfessed
to be deaf and dumb. Court attaches
tried various ruses. attempting to
make him talk, but all failed until
Judge John B. Gordon suddenly caught
his eye and asked, do you want to
go to jail?" Leonard quickly replied
"No." He was escorted to a cell
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
More German Food
Served in Paris Cafes

of Germans frequenting Montmartre
and Montparnasse, the two gayest
night haunts of Paris, has caused res
taurateurs and cafe proprietors to SUBJ
stitute German dishes for American
ones served as specialties.
In former years the restaurant men
catered to Americans with breakfast
foods, shot dogs" and baked beans
The decrease in Americans has re-
suited in the appearance of German
dainties.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07

name Of the free state.
The first batch of tickets, selling at
ten shillings $3.50 each, has been
distributed in Worcester, Springfield
and other New England cities and in
New York.
1t is believed that thousands of dol
lars have been collected for the worth
less slips.
The police are on the trail of a
well-known Boston gangster, formerly
prominent in the defunct Leader"
pool. who is believed to have assisted
in arranging for distribution Of the
tickets.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
Owl "Hypnotizes" Man;
Claws Out One of Eyes

Edmonton, Alta.-"HypnOtized' by
a vicious mother owl, which clawed
his face and body, Albert Hughes
Of Wainwright, Alta, was at hospi-
tai here after an operation for removal
of his right eye.
81 was walking underneath a tree"
said Hughes, when the owl suddenly
fiuttered from her nest. l didn't fight
back or run. couldn't. All i could
see was those two big eyes. l was
hypnotized."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
GOOD WORD FOR GLUTTON

THAT is where Peter is not only
- nice but smart as well. Kind
words always make friends and never
make enemies And the more friends
one has the better But it isn't with
any such selfish purpose that Peter
does it. Peter says kind things be-
cause he thinks kind things.
Now as he sat on the edge of the
pond of Paddy the Beaver deep in
the Green Forest and listened to the
news from the Great Woods in the
Far North, as told by Honker the
goose. who had just stopped over for
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
Motorist Arrested When
He Offers Chief a "Hip"

Quincy, Mass.-Frank Farrell was
motoring through Cohasset when he
stopped his car to ask pedestrian
for a match. A girl companion of
Farrell offered the stranger drink.
The stranger, who proved to be Police
Chief ii. j. Pelletier, arrested Farrell.
In court Farrell was fined 500 for
drunken driving.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
THE BLUE-NOSE BABBIT

THIS innocuous-looking creature is
responsible for the great vice
among the natives of Sumatra, known
as babbiting. Two full-grown Rabbits
are put in prize-fght ring after be-
ing fed mash of red peppers and gin
ger ala "nd the natives place bets on
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
Cause of Thunder

Thunder is caused by the sudden *
pansion of air in the vicinity Of a
lightning discharge. Reflection of the
sound from clouds and other objects
causes the long, drawn-out roll some
times heard when the discharge takes
place several miles away.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
Credited to ST. Luke

The. book in the New Testament
known as the Acts of the Apostles is
regarded as the work of st. Luke,
companion of st. Paul. 1t is supposed
that the book was written in Greek
about 63 A. D.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
Petri6ed Rattlesnake
Found on Mountain

Westfield, Mass.-Evidence IF
what may have been a prehis-
toric rattlesnake has been found
on Mount Teko.
The apparently petrified rep
tile appears on the face of
cliff score of feet from the
nearest footpath. Scientists who
have viewed it estimate that it
was about seven feet long and
four inches in diameter.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
Trans Other Fish

The "fan-shell," fish nearly two
feet long, in some wonderful manner
can snap its two halves together in
flash to entrap any wandering fish.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
Whipped Fruit Jelly.

Take package Of any flavor Of ge!-
atin-lemon is eood-add a pint OF
boiling water and mix well. When
cool and before it sets beat with an
egg beaten. Beat the white of an egg
until stiff. add one-half cupful of pow
dered sugar and add to the jelly with
two bananas, one orange and One-half
cupful of fresh strawberries, all cut
into small pieces. Make boiled Gus
tard with the egg yolk, two tablespoon
fuls of sugar and one and One-fourth
cupfuls of milk. Mold the jelly and
serve unmolded with the custard for
sauce.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
DESSERT FOR HOT DAYS

MYTH gelatin in so many attrac-
w tive forms-favOred, plain acidu-
lated and powdered-one may have a
different dessert for every hot day,
without repeating. Such desserts are
not only refreshing to look upon, but
are appetiZing and sufficiently satisfy
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07

This good looking bag in envelope
style is woven of large wooden, bright
ly cOlored beads in red, white and
blue, blending with the colors used in
the crocheted lands on the blouse
and with color of the hat 1t is a
clever accessory COR use with any
sports garb
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
notherye6aekBook

IF not to fly, why has the robin wings
While the green desert dares him to be
free
Why does he yearn to reach remotest
things,
The mountains rim-if 1t were not to
ber
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07

lead in the international disarmament conference
will be held in Geneva next year Our illustration shows
the scene in Los Angeles the caravan is about
start
The trip across the continent, mountains deserts
and plains. will take than three months for the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07

ing after hearty meal. The folisw-
ing is an old-time recipe, but Is al
ways enjoyed:
Snow Pudding.
Soak one and one-fourth tablespoon
fuls of plain gelatin in one-fourth cup
full of water fifteen minutes, then add
one cupful of boiling water and stir
until well dissolved; add one cupful IF
sugar one-fourth cupfuI of lemon juice
and stir until the sugar is dissolved,
then strain into large bowl. Beat
the whites of three eggs until stiff and
add to the gelatin mixture when it be-
gins to stiffen-beat until very light.
When stiff enough to mold, pour into
a mold that has been rinsed in cold
water. Prepare boiled custard,
using the egg yolks.. four tablespoon
fuls of sugar, one-half teaspoonfuls Of
salt, and pint of hot milk. Cook
until the spoon is coated. add flavor
ing and chill. Pour round the pudding
when serving.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-08-07
Crane Lee Cream

Grape Ice Cream.
Scald one quart of thin cream, add
one and one-half cupfuls of sugar,
pint Of grape juice-if sweet lessen
the sugar-add the juice of half lem
on and freeze as usual
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-07-04
AT THE SHOW

Speedway" the story of a reckless speed demon, written by Harry Beaumont, who wrote "The Flying Fleet" and featuring William Haines in the role of the devil-may- care auto racing pilot, will be shown at the Hyder movie show Sunday evening. The story vibrates with thrills and shows some remarkable auto speedway scenes. Haines is supported by Anita Page, Er- nest Terrence, Karl Dane and John Milan.
 The comedy number will be Saturdays Lesson," and pre- sents Hal Roach's kids in one of their liveliest offerings.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-07-04

The Moose park and swim ming pool north of town has been given added attractive ness during the week by the erection of a large rustic arch at the entrance. It is the intent ion to place on the arch a sign bearing the words Moose Park"
 Numerous visitors from Fly der and Stewart enjoyed pie nics and swimming at the park during the past week and with continued good weather it will undoubtedly be a decidedly popular resort. Swimmers state that the water in the big swimming pool has become comfortably warm as a result of the recent diversion of the cold creek water through a Hume.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-07-04
Near Ledge on Chickamin

Joe Fendley came in from the Chickamin Friday and re- Dorted the tunnel on the Met calf and Fendley group i.: about 125 feet.
 The big mineral zone had not been cut, but an increase of naturalization is believed 10 indicate its close proximity.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-07-04
Bad Day for Postmasters

The fire in Stewart Sunday morning possessed a peculiar interest to Hyder residents in that it occurred on the third anniversary of Hyder's big fire and involved destruction of the residence of the towns post master, c. P. Heinekey. The Hyder fire destroyed not only the residence of Postmaster Oren F. Hill but also the post office.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-07-04
Speedy Acticn Via Air Mail

The advantages of using the air mail where speedy delivery of messages or parcels is de- sired was we'll eXamplified this week when the Hydec Drug Go. received parcel cost package of goods from Denver, Colorado in exactly ten days after date on which the letter ordering the goods left Hyder. The letter, bearing air mail stamps, left here June goth and the package, which was forwarded from Denver by air mail, reached here via Ketchikan on June 30th. With direct boat con- nections from Seattle, the package would probably have arrived in 9 days or less.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-07-04
World Flyers Finish

Gatty and Post completed their world flight at 7:45 D.. m. Friday; time, 8 days, 15 hours, 51 minutes; actual fly ing time, 4 days, 10 hours 8 minutes.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-07-04
Fire Anniversary

Last Sunday, June 28, was the third anniversary of the big fire which destroyed most of Hyder's principal business section.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-07-04

Frank Fisher has built a wagon bridge across the creek west of his home on Missouri St., thereby opening that thor oughfare a considerable dist ance beyond Pioneer Hall
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-07-04
LOCAL TOPICS

The delay in hitting the zone is apparently due to the ore body dipping more sharply than surface appearances in- dicate.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-07-04

Local Girl Ends School Days
 Miss Lillian Stewart, who has been attending school in Seattle during the past four years, graduated at the close of the past term and is now home with her parents, MT. and Mrs. R. l.. Stewart.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-07-04
Zapora Due July 10

The motorship Zapora is scheduled to leave Seattle July 6 at midnight and should arrive here the morning of July 10th.
Hyder weekly herald., 1931-07-04

A fine horse belorging to Holger Johnson sustained d fractured leg as a result of being struck by an automobile on Premier Avenue early Thursday morning. Apparent ly no one aside from the driv- CT of the car saw the encount- CT and his identity has not been determined as yet.
The Washington times., 1931-10-06

LOCAL TEMPERATURES
The Washington times., 1931-10-06
NJ D R { TRAFFIC
LIGHTS ASKED

A resolution instructing a COM
mittee to confer with the director
Of traffic on the advisabilitty Of
placing two traffic lights at in.
tersections not so controlled at
present, was adopted at the meet
ing Of the Sixteenth Street High
lands Citizens Association. held
last night at the Sixth Presby.
terrain Church.
The corners named in the reso-
luton are at Fourteenth and
Kennedy Streets Northwest. Both
corners were declared to be dan.
gerous, due to bad visibility and
congestion.
George Bishop, 1889 Kennedy
st. N. w., member of the associa-
ton, attacked the new left-turn
as menace to safety.
The Washington times., 1931-10-06
DePGOLO, Racing Vet,
Talks to Trade BOdy

Several new firms we're elevated
to membership in the Washington
Automotive Trade Association at
q meeting of the organization last
night.
In addition the members heard
Peter DePaolo, internationally
krown automobile racer. tell of ex-
periences on the racing oval, and
laid plans for the annual ba "quet
to be held in December.
The Washington times., 1931-10-06
ADVERTISEMENT
It's Long Time
Since John Had
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He found the right, inexpensive
way to drive the cause Of this
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Happy nOw--nO more idle days
his wife iOyfuIly asserts.

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joint swellings-you can't help but
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So start today with a swift. safe,
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Just ask Peoples Drug Stores.
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nerve deadening drugs-it drives
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Uric acid poison starts to leave
body in "a hours-the same gen.
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NOT take advantage Of this absolute
guarantee today.
The Washington times., 1931-10-06
DEPARTURES FROM NORMAL

DEPARTURES FROM NORMAL
Accumulated excess OF temperature
since January 1,,193l. 622 degrees.
Excess of temperature since October
/, 1891, 81 degrees
Accumulated deficiency of precipita-
tion since January !, 1881. 4.s3 inches.
Deficiency Of precipitation since
october 1, 1881. 10 inches.
TIDE TABLES
Today-High tides. 242 a. m. and
3:19 d. m.
Low tides-'s:SO a. m. and s:I4 D. m
Tomorrow-HiEh tides, S:i1 a. m.
and 426 ". m.
Low tides-1O:B a. m. and 1887
.. m.
THE Sun AND MOON
The sun rises today, sos a. m. and
sets 5:45 D. M
The sun rises Wednesday. sos a. m.
The moon sets TO-DAY. sO7 p. m,
The moon rises Wednesday 1850
q. m and sets S:39 D. m.
COMPARATIVE TEMPERATURES
The Washington times., 1931-10-06
BETHANY BAZAAR

Bethany Chapter No. "a. Order
Of the Eastern Star, will hold an
all.nations bazaar tomorrow at
All Souls Church, Sixteenth and
Harvard st. N. W., preceded by
a turkey dinner.
The Washington times., 1931-10-06
AN EGG A DAY, FREcKLED

NEW CASTLE, Pa. Oct. 6
uNSO.-Every day for the past
two years, a hen owned by Mrs.
Mary Wadelka here has laid an
egg. And the eggs are freckled;
a light tan bespeckled with white
spots.
The Washington times., 1931-10-06
Weather Details
Forecast. Untn q p. NJ. wednesdas

Forecasts Until p. NJ. "wednesday
For the District OF Columbia and
virginia. partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday: not mu,h chance In tenn
perature; Rentle variable winds.
For Marylsnd. partly cloudy tonight
and Wednesday not nuite so warm in
northeast portion tonight: gentle vari-
able winds.
InrAI TEMPERATURES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-01
STATE SEEKS GIRL
ND|AMOND PROBE
Marion Roberts Is Believed
Woman Said With Gang
on Night of Torture.
nv tn. Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
CATSKIIIs N. Y, May 1.-The
State was trying today to find Jack
Diamonds show-girl friend, Marion
Roberts, in the belief that she may be
the woman reported with Diamond and
some of his men the night they are
accused of kidnapping and torturing
Grover Parks and James Larkin, Cairo
truckmen. She is reported to have LETT
the State.
Even If she Is not identified by Parks
and Larkin, Attorney General John j.
Bennett wants to ask her about the &C
tivities of the Diamond gang In the
Catskills. The attorney general SAID
the girl had been staying at the AGRA
home of Diamond.
Girl Nay he Charged.
The torturing took place in the ga
rage of Diamonds AGRA home, accord
ing to Parks and Larkin. The girl was
with Diamond prior to the tortIr1ng
and may be held as an accessory, the
attorney general said.
Diamond is free on $4,000 bail, ac-
cused of kidnapping and torturing Parks,
and indictments will be asked by the
State on Larkins account.
Legs" Still in Hospital.
Diamond, who was shot mysteriously
Monday. is still in an Albany hospital.
Mrs. Diamond Is at the home of friends
In Albany. She visited him yesterday.
About a hundred Catskill business
men met last night and pledged sup
port to the attorney general in his in
vestigation. Mr.. Bennett has said that
few had come forward with stories
about the gang, despite his promise OF
protection.
aAe
hank accounts Of Diamond and his
men to see If they evaded tax laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-01
u. S. STOPS DROUGHT
LOANS IN IS STATES
Time Limit Extended Until May Is
for Pennsylvania, Montana,
Oregon and Washington.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The Government went out of the
loan business yesterday for drought suf-
ferers in Is out of the % States
ravaged by last years unprecedented
dry spell.
Applications for loans from the ST.
100000 emergency fund appropriated
by Congress must be dated yesterday In
all States except Pennsylvania, Mon
the time limit has been extended until
May Is.
Another fund of $10,00O,0O0 will be
available until next Fan. at least. for
the purchase of stock in agricultural
credit corporations.
Crop production, farm rehabilitation
and storm State loans up to April %
totaled $42 ,809, 2l0. Secretary Hyde and
DR.. @. w. Warburton. secretary of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-01
ASKS NAME CHANGE

Gabriel Ahriel Santos today told the
District Supreme Court that 1t greatly
asked permission to be hereafter known
as Santos Rivera Abriel. Without ad-
vising the court Of his native land, the
petitioner explains that his present APP
pellation "does not betoken the actual
and proper custom for names given to
and used by citizens Of the land Of his
birth and recognized in this country"
The new name will Obviate all this, he
tells the court. Attorney Granger @.
Sutton appears for the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-01

william Armstrong, publisher of Arm-
strong's Scratch Sheet, and Henry T.
the National Scratch Sheet, were named
as defendants.
The court was informed through At
torneys Michael j. Colbert and John p.
Mullen that the new publication made
its first appearance April - and had
gained a wide circulation until. It is
alleged, the defendants served notice on
dealers that If they continued to offer
the new sheet for sale they would not
be allowed to sell the two rival publica-
tons. The plaintiffs declare they will
suffer irreparahle injury II the threat.
ened boycott is not enjoined by the
court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-01
Seeks Record to England.

CAPETCWN, Union Of South Africa,
May A9.-Tommy Rose, formerly
fight lieutenant of the Royal Flying
Corps, started from hare early today to
attempt o record flight to Croydon,
England. BY flying both day and night
he hopes to reach the airport in four
and one-half days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-01

National Drought Relief Committee,
said these loans had enabled farmers
to stage q comeback" by planting new
crops on land scared by the drought.
The Memphis ONCE led all regional
offices In approving loans, with l03.4so
loans totaling $20,919,553. In WASH
ington there we're 56,598 loans approved,
these totaling $7,658.56a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-01

which win be staged in this country for
the first time. #
The committee. accompanied TO the
White House by Representative Smell.
informed the President that In the past
1t had been customary for the heads
Of governments In Europe to open the
games.
The invitation was taken under con.
sideratiOn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-01
Hoover to Do Favor
For AL Smith When
He Opens Building

President Hoover will do q
favor tomorrow for Alfred =.
smith, his opponent In the 1928
presidential campaign.
At 1890 o'clock Mr.. Hoover
viii 20 to the telegraph room OF
the White House executive ofhces
and press q button which will
cause the doors of the Empire
State Building in New York to
swing open to the public for the
first time.
Former Gov. Smith Is an Of
fetal in the organization which
constructed the building.