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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12

While there are many who
profess to believe that there is
no honesty in being a public
official, it is our candid opinion
that honesty does not leave a
person the minute he is elected
to office. The rascals are al
ways ''in" according 70 those
''out" and this applies equally
to all parties. Think of your
neighbors and then ask your
self if they would be classed as
dishonest in your mind should
they be chosen to serve the
people in some public office?
In the words of Carlyle: Make
yourself an honest man and
then you may be sure that
there is one less rascal in the
world" Get the idea out of
your head that all those who
have money stole it and that
all those who have none are
lazy and indolent and should
get busy and make some.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12
GAME & FISH
LICENSES GAIN
Total of 557,970 Licenses In
1881 Issued for Fishing,
Hunting and Trapping.

The task of compiling the total
number of licenses issued and the
amount of revenue received from this
source for the year 1881 has practically
been completed by the Division of
Game and Fish. The figures show that
total of 557, $40 licenses were taken
out in the state during the past year
to cover fishing, hunting and trapping
operations. The revenue accrued IN the
sale of these licenses brought in a total
of $492 ,352.40, which is a satisfactory
gain over previous years when there
was no open season for the hunting of
big game.
It is safely estimated that if there
had been an open season on deer, the
total number of licenses issued would
have been increased by at least $4,000
to IS, 900 with added revenue amounting
to 100000 or more The fact that the
season for the legal trapping of muslrat
was closed had marked tendency to
cut down on the number of licenses
taken out by trappers. Commercial
fishing was also curtailed because of
the low prices prevailing in eastern
markets on all kinds of rough fish.
The increase in the number Of per-
sons who engaged in fishing and hunt
ing during the year passed is attributed
to two principal causes. First, the un-
employment situation and its effect and
secondly, reports indicate In no un-
certain manner the decided increase Of
nimrods among the members of the
fair sex
The grand total Of all receipts and re-
Endorsements for the Game and Fish
Division for 1881 amounted to Sos, 7O4.-
"a.
Individual fishing licenses led in
number with 229.598 issued but nom
resident fishing licenses brought In the
largest sum Of money The latter item
was responsible for the addition Of
$134, $3.50 IN revenue.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12
Winter Fishing Was Good.

The winter season for fishing in
Minnesota, which came to a close
February 1, according to reports re-
ceived by the Division of Game and
Fish, was a highly successful one.
More people were fishing and more fish
were caught is the comment by Thad-
deus Surber, superintendent of fish
propagation for the division. The date
for the closing of the winter fishing
season is stipulated by law.
It is reported that those who used
fish houses were not as successful as
persons who angled through the ice.
The crappie catch this winter was re-
ported larger than usual
There viii be no more fishing until
the trout season opens early in the
spring and later the pike and pickerel
season IN May.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12
|467 POSTS
OPEN drive
Zero" Hour for House to
House Canvas for Odd
Jobs is Set, Feb. Is.

Minnesota American Legionnaires of
467 posts viii participate in the
countrywide employment campaign
which begins at 8 A. NJ, on Monday
with house to house canvass to urge
every home, store, factory and business
establishment to speed repairs, i'm
provements and purchases.
In making this announcement, Oscar
F. Youngdahl of Minneapolis. American
Legion state commander, told Twin
City and Duluth newspaper editors and
radio station operators last Thursday
that in Rochester, New York, a ten
day campaign resulted in the expendi-
ture of over 100000 for odd jobs.
IF residents of Minnesota will CO.
operate on the same SCALE" Mr.. Young
dahl declared, the total benefit to our
unemployed will be tremendous"
The meeting at Hotel Nicollet with
the press and radio representatives was
for the purpose of coordinating public
ity plans for the statewide campaign.
Arrangements are completed IN Mime
apolis and Duluth, and at a meeting
last Sunday in Hotel Nicollet, the COM
manders of other Minnesota posts re-
ported that all over the state everything
is in readiness for the zero" hour.
AT 8 A. NJ, Monday Feb 15," it was
explained by A B. Kapplin of Duluth,
state Legion employment chairman, I'VE
will simultaneously commence the house
to house canvass. Thousands of Legion
solicitors will each have a list of sug-
gested repairs and improvements As
jobs develop, men will be supplied
through the local employment bureaus.
In the larger cities the federal and
state bureaus will cooperate"
Merchants have promised to aid by
fostering the idea on their newspaper
advertising. In this the radio stations
and theatres will cooperate Legion
leaders emphasize the fact that all un-
employed are eligible for the created
johs-they are not confined to veterans.
Among the national organizations sup
porting the Legion's countrywide en-
ployment program is The American
Federation of Labor
BUY needed goods now! Have
needed work done now" is the slogan.
Either action, directly or indirectly, viii
help to create jobs for the unemployed
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12
ELY SKI CLUB
TOURNAMENT
Seventh Annual Tournament
of the Ely Ski Club Here
Next Sunday.

The Ely Ski Club is sponsoring their
seventh annual tournament for the
local slide next Sunday, February IA
at 200 o'clock
It is expected that over forty riders
will compete and entry blanks have
been sent to Duluth, Virginia, Hbbing
Haley, Coleraine, Cloquet, Superior and
Minneapolis. There are expected to be
present in the group, two Olympic try
out riders; five National champions, two
Arrowhead champions and other out
standing skiers.
Local riders have been getting them
selves into the best form and are ex-
pected to make good showing. Sew
eral weeks ago the local riders COM
peted with four man team from vir-
ginia, won the match and showed fine
possibilities.
Booster tags have been prepared and
will be distributed among the spectators
at Csc each. Help the boys along by
wearing the tag.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12
Joe PuceI, Local Diver
AU-Anaeric0n Choice

Ed Kennedy of Columbia University,
editor of the National intercollegiate
Swimming Guide, has placed the Ely
High school swimming team as fourth
in National ranking.
This is ranking which should appeal
to the people of the city as there are
many High School teams in the United
States and TO be classed fourth IN the
upper bracket means considerable
Joe Pucel of the locals was placed ON
the AIl-American Interscholastic team
in fancy diving. Pucel is the only
Minnesota diver that ever was so re-
cognized. He is receiving the congratu-
lations of his large number of friends
in this city and school circles through
out the state.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12
Arrowhead Walton
Ledguers Elect.

Harry j. Denny of Duluth was
elected president of the Arrowhead dis
trict of the Izaak Walton League at the
district meeting at Coleraine, Saturday
evening. He succeeded Geo. Robinson
of Hibbing. Other officers chosen were
DR.. A. S. Cole of Chisholm, vice presi-
dent and Oliver Holcomb of Kelly Lake,
secretary-treasurer. o. L. Kaupanger
of Minneapolis was the principal
speaker.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12
st. AndreU Club
Holds Program Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
men of the ST. Andrews Club was held
last Friday evening at the Presbyterian
dining room. The members of the
committee on Young People" served
hearty and delicious supper of chop
suey. The committee of Social Re-
lations' was in charge of the program
The evening was spent in games and
visiting among the members President
Englund introduced a number of visi-
tors who were guests of the club.
The next meet g of the club will
be in charge q the committee on
Church Service" which will sponsor
the program. The committee on
Social Relations" will serve the supper.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12
TO FIX STATE
LAND STATUS
As Soon as Auditor King Re-
covers the Matter will be
Taken Up.

Whether State Auditor Stafford King
will turn over administration of state
lands, timber and minerals to the new
state conservation commission depends
on a conference to take place as soon
as Mr. King, who has been i'll at the
Veterans hospital, is able to meet with
committee representing the commits
sion.
Under an opinion given Friday by
Attorney General Henry N Benson, the
conservation act is valid as it applies
to this part of the state government,
which is made a fourth division of the
conservation department in the new
law. To determine the question finally,
however, court test may be arranged.
The conservation commission at its
meeting Saturday, named a committee
to confer with Mr.. King, consisting of
Commissioners John r. Foley, Wab-
asha; Ernest r. Reiff, st. Paul, and
James T. Williams, Minneapolis, and
W. T. Cox, director of the department.
The legislature, in appropriating
funds for land and mineral activities
of the state, turned them over as be-
fore to the state auditor, though the
conservation act had placed them under
the new department. They have re-
manned under the auditor, though the
conservation department was supposed
to have charge after July 1. 1881. The
question now is whether an agreement
can be reached, allocating funds ap-
propriated to the auditor, and giving
them to the same service under the
conservation commission
More than 70 men are now employed
in northern Minnesota under the audi
tor in the lands and minerals division
of the auditors Office. If the decision
is taken over, number of men may
still be retained by the state auditor for
auditing purposes
A director viii be named to head the
division after it has been taken over
by the conservation commission Al
though no action has been taken, it is
understood several of the members are
favorable toward F. A. Wildes, present
superintendent of mines under the
auditor
If an agreement can be reached by
the committee and MIR. King toward
ALLEGATION Of funds, the division viii be
taken over Immediately What action
the commission viii take if Mr.. King
refuses to give up a share of the APP
! preparations is predetermined.
It was pointed out, however, that In
such an event two courses of action
would be open One would be to wait
the actual taking over of lands and
minerals until the next Legislature
meets, and the second, court action
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12
Guns, Etc, to be Sold

The public sale of seized guns, fishing
tackle and other legally confiscated
articles. which is conducted by the Di-
vision OF Game and Fish each spring,
VIII be held this year on Saturday,
March IL, beginning at 1000 O'Clock A
M, IN the Senate chamber of the Old
Capitol building in st. Paul. A large
number of guns are on hand now and
many other confiscated articles are
listed for sale.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12

During December there were
1886 aliens deported from the
United States, making a total
of 1924 for the six months
from July to December. The
report of the immigration bur-
eau also showed that during
1881 there were 46,217 more
leaving the country that en-
tered. During the year there
were 43, 1853 entries and SO, $50
leaving. We know of several
who could have been added to
the deported list and the
country would not have missed
them a little bit.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12
Former Resident Dies.

Word has been received of the death
of Toivo Partti at Butte, Montana, on
Saturday. He was well known in this
city and Winton where he resided for
many years. Mr.. Partti was As years
of age and is survived by his widow and
one daughter who reside at MuIlan,
Idaho. He was brother Of Theodore
Partti. who with his family resides on
the east end of Shagawa Lake.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12

Cars taken In custody, .. 1913
The greatest number of arrests was
for failure to stop at arterial highway
signs, 1859. Driving while drunk came
second with 983, but the drunken
drivers paid the greater part of the
fines imposed, S64,083 Improper use
of license came third with 548 arrests.
and second in amount of fines imposed.
s6,026. Other causes for arrest were
careless driving. defacing highway, i'm
proper passing, improper lights, over
size and overweight equipment, i'm
proper parking, no chauffeur's license,
and vendors on highway.
Faulty lights were the cause of the
greatest number of tags for illegal
equipment, with 13,5o7 no rear light,
1880 light out of adjustment, 8,97s one
head lgiht, 2,311 glazing lights, 2,182
no clearance lights and 755 Illegal
lights. Illegal brakes, license obscured
or swinging, windshield wipers, warning
devices, and lack of rear vision mirrors,
also brought tags which required cor
rection Of the fault within 48 hours.
Improper parking brought warnings
to 1892 motorists Next came going
through stop sign, 1919; driving in
wrong lane, 2,876; speed in congested
area, 1880; improper lights, 1887.
Warnings were also given for improper
license, improper passing, improper
turns, passing on curve or crest of hill,
cutting in on traffic, and several other
causes.
Nine out Of ten acts of laid to
motorists were road directions and in
formation, but also included gasoline
delivered, garage called, minor repairs,
tire changes, starting cars, pulling cars
out of ditch, helping children across
highway, first aid to injured, and re-
moving obstacles from the road.
The report covers the activities Of
IS men for the full year and IS more
men from June l to December 81, the
patrol having been enlarged to 70 men
by the last Legislature
The average man travelled IS BOZ miles
during the year patroling the highways
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12

Philo Brockway is back in
the News-Tribune with his
Philosophy" column and his
admonition, 'It's your day,
Start it with a laugh" At the
head of the column is Philo's
picture and in speaking of his
likeness he thinks that perhaps
that old mug at the top of the
column really does help folks
to start the day with a laugh. y
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12

Cook, our enterprising rural
neighbor to the northwest, is
extremely and justifiably proud
of its new High School building
dedicated Saturday with ap-
propriate ceremonies. In honor
of the occasion, the News
Herald issued memorial PAM
phlet containing history of the
school with pictures of the
building and the influential
citizens credited with securing
legislation and the funds for
its construction.
The handsome new struc-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12
On This
Occasion
Just a few thoughts by the Editor
on things Material and Immaterial.

THAT this nation under God,
shall have a new birth of free
dom, and that government of
the people, by the people, for
the people, shall not perish
from the EARTH"
Abraham Lincoln.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12
ROAD PATROL
BUSY Year
Brown Reports 4,077 Arrested
Many More Given Warn
ngs, Tags, Assistance.

Activities of the Minnesota Highway
Patrol during 1881 are summed I'D in
the annual report of Earle Brown, chief
patrol officer, to C. NJ Babcock, COM
missioner of highways, as follows:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12

Continued on Page Four.)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-12

The handsome new struc.
Evening star., 1932-02-28

live up to the traditions of the corps. Maj.
Paul R. Hawley with his officers and enlisted
men added another chapter.
The wives and children of officers in the field
remained at Granada, where, despite primitive
conditions, life was not unenjoyabie Quartered
here were approximately dozen families and
18 to 20 children. The city boasted q movie
which provided diversion outside the home. The
Evening star., 1932-02-28

houses, while not equipped with the modern
conVeniences considered a necessity in this
country, were picturesque with their patios and
ornately tiled floors. After an experience with
the local schools, which proved unsatisfactory,
the children were given instructions at home or
sent to private CT ecclesiastical schools. In the
town itself the threat of banditry was not
menace. The Nearaguan people were friendly
Evening star., 1932-02-28

ESTABLISHING camps and routes of supply
- and communication a grueling prelim-
mary to the work at hand-the actual investi-
cation and survey Of the canal route. But
well fed army is usually good army SO far
as morale is concerned Training of course is
another matter But the Corps of Engineers
long has been reputed for its ability to accom-
phsh dffacult and dangerous missions.
But it Is indeed wonder there was not
more sickness as the result either of contracted
disease on injury for day after day the men
labored In the gloom Of the jungles, climbing
slippery, Undiscovered inclines or wading in
the ooze OF swamps where the air was putrid
with decaying vegetation
While it can be definitely stated that the
success OF the expedition from a technical
standpoint was due to the Corps of Engineers,
tfsefr achievement was made possible by the
fine cooperation of all units. Evacuation of
the sick and wounded was only one problem
OF the Medical Corps. Medical men accom-
panied the Engineers In the field and were
prepared at all times to treat on the spot
cases not sufficiently serious to warrant re-
movaI Sanitation had to be considered along
with the prevention of disease
But the Medical Corps did not confine its
work to the care of troops Most of the ma
tfves were woefully in need of medical atten-
tion. The standard of living among these
people, good many of whom were employed
on the survey for unskilled work. is extremely
pAHHeiVe. Iney i've In small hutS constructed
OF cane, with palm roofs and dirt
noors. Their food consists chiefly of beans
bananas. rice and plantains. They go bare
looted the year round, and ragged trousers
tattered shirts and delapidated straw sombreros
are the common costume of the men,
The women wear faded print dresses and
cotton underclothing made of flour sacks With
the coming Of the Engineers, however the mode
In wonen's wear underwent change. Bright
crimson signal cloth, discarded after its origi-
nal use, replaced the -four sack Few of the
children wear any clothes until they are ORG
years old.
FL Doctor, as he came to be known was
viewed by the natives both with awe and devo-
ton. Small wonder, for in their eyes he was
a man of miracles. After an injection of anti
venin a patient would recover miraculously
from the bite of the dreaded toboba, one of the
most venomous of reptiles. What faith could
these people have, then, in the weird rites
potions and incantations of the snake doctors?
The majority of children were infected with
round worms. Malaria abundant to say
nothing of the ravages of other tropical mala-
dies. Injuries also had to be treated.
The medical unit in Nicaragua did more than
Evening star., 1932-02-28
Plotting the Course of
MeuBigDHchWas
Harro70ing Task,
Fraught Win
Menace ofFe0er,
Poison Reptiles and
CHmahcHardshibs.

at Granada, San Carlos and the base camps
of the companies At later date some of the
small camps engaged in drilling to ascertain
the geological formation along the proposed
route also were equipped In this way unified
control of all field work was effected Head
quarters which was in touch with Washington
through Panama, was able in turn to COM
municste with all its remote camps in the
jungles and to respond promptly to orders for
supplies and equipment
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-12-23

this day the Word of God, begotten of the substance of the Father be- fore all ages. was united to our hu- manity engendered of the substance of His mother in the world; and this mystery is made complete by the union of our souls with Jesus Christ
 To celebrate this triple birth of our Savior, who from all eternity derives His Divine Nature from the Father, who took up his Human Na- ture from the Virgin His mother, and who unites our souls to Himself in the course of centuries, in the Catholic churches all over the world every priest offers three times to God the Sacrifice of the Mass, re- newal of the Sacrifice Christ offered on the cross for our redemption.
 The three masses will be said in Wrangell at 7:3O, 500 and 1O:3O a. m.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-12-23
CHRISTMAS DAY PRAYER

Almighty God our Father, the Christmas bells are beginning to ring out the evangel of our Savior S birth! We humbly pray that the bells of Christmas joy may ring again in our souls as we remember his love and grace. We pray that we may not only commemorate his birth in Bethlehem, but may we rejoice that he has been born in our souls. If in any way we are unfitted to celebrate the festive season wilt thou prepare us by thy Spirit! De- liver us from every sin which would scale our sight! Lift us out of all littleness and meaness, and make us noble and generous, endowing us with the spirit of our Lord! May we be mindful of others, and concerned about their goodl May we find our own strength in helping the weak May we discover our own light in bringing sunshine to others! Let the Christmas angels make their music in desolate places! May the entire world be hushed to hear the angels Let thy light illumine all our lives. and may we be lifted into heavenly places in Jesus Christ our Lord: Amen-J. H. Jowett
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-12-23
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Russell F. Pederson, Pastor

EVE 7:30. The Sunday School presents the program which will be concluded with the entry of Santa Claus with a treat for every boy and girl. All the children of the community are welcome.
 CHRISTMAS SUNDAY
 Il a. m. Morning Worship: "The Shepherds Came. The high school girls who love to sing are bring ing numbers of special music which will bring you an inspira- tion. Everybody attend. 12 noon Bible School. The United Program will have as It's theme Gods Gift to Man, Parents, let us be with our children. 5 pm Christian Endeavor: Christ mas in Picture"
 7;3O pm. Evening Worship: Christ mss Sets the Whole World Sing ing, Onward Christian Soldiers. ''
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-12-23

fairs for Alaska returned from a visit to Washington, D. c. on the Northwestern Monday night and spent several days at the Wrangell Institute. He was accompanied by Mrs. Gordon and little son, Paul, who have come north to make their home in Juneau. They left for that city on the Evans this morning. Dr. Fellowes, medical director for the same bureau, returned from Wash lngton Monday night also but pro- oeeued to Juneau on the, North western.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-12-23
At the Churches
CATHOLIC CHURCH
CHRISTMAS DAY

CHRISTMAS DAY December 25. Feast of the Nativ- ity: The temporal birth of our Lord at Bethlehem.
 Three masses are said on this day: at 7:9O, S:0O and 1O:3O a. m. Holy Communion may be received at any Mass,
 Musical program of the third Mass:
 Angels We Have Heard On High,
 Hymn.
 Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus and Bene-
 dictus from Loesch's Mass in F Adeste Fideles.
 The Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will be given after the third Mass. No service in the eve. ming,
 During the week mass at 7:3O am
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-12-23

The United States Coast Guard cutter Alert arrived from Ketchi- kan this afternoon to take Miss Margaret Weightman, government nurse, to Klawock where Mrs. Ag- nes Fletcher, government nurse at taht place, was in serious condition from a stroke of apoplexy which she suffered yesterday. The cutter will leave Wrangell at 2 o'clock in the morning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1932-12-23

Harold Meldahl who accompanied H. P. Corser to points east late in September returned home on the Northwestern Monday night. MT. Corser who was expected to return at the same time is reported as hav- 6ng had a second operation in the Philadelphia hospital.