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Evening star., 1932-02-11
APPORT|ON|NG HELD.
VOID IN NEW YORK
New Congressional Districts
Declared Illegal by Ap-
peal Court.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ALBANY, N. Y, February 1.-THE
New York Court of Appeals Tuesday
affirmed the lower courts decision that
the congressional reapportionment law
enacted by the Republican majority Of
the Legislature last year was uncon-
sttutional All the judges concurred.
The effect of the decision is to leave
New York without provision for the
two extra congressional districts award
ed the State en- the basis of the 1890
population.
The reapportionment was ordered by
the Legislature on joint resolution
which did not require the concurrence
of the Democratic Governor, Franklin
D. Roosevelt.
Early Settlement Due.
The Democrats contested on the
grounds that legislation creating new
congressional districts required the con-
sent of the Governor. That contention
was upheld by the Supreme Court and
by the Appellate Division.
Both parties said they would fight
the issue to the Supreme Court of the
United States, but of recent weeks
there has been growing sentiment for
a settlement of the issue SO that it can
be closed in time for the April prima-
ries, when delegates to the national
conventions are chosen by districts.
New York now has 43 congressional
districts.
The courts decision returned the
State to the 1911 law, by which pro-
vision was made for the election Of 43
congressman by districts and from
the State at large.
Court Outlines Opinion.
II both Democrats and Republicans
refrained from pushing the litigation
further the national convention dele
gates would be chosen that way.
The court opinion said:
I'VE hold that the resolution Of April
10, 1881, is without effect, that 43 of
Is Congressman shall be elected by dis
tricts created by the laws of 1911 and
the additional 2 elected at large by the
State.
This, of course, is in the absence of
. law passed by the present Legislature
now in session, redistricting the State
into As congressional districts"
Evening star., 1932-02-11
CREDIT MEN To- MEET

The annual Midwinter dinner meet
ing of the Associated Retail Credit
Men Of Washington will be held IN the
Italian garden Of the Mayfiower Hotel
Monday evening next at o'clock, it
was announced today.
Credit executives and bureau man
ayers attending the Columbia Regional
Conference, consisting of the States OF
Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina
New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Virginia,
West Virginia and the District. will be
guests of the local association at the
dinner
Speakers for the affair will include
Harry v. Ostermayer, president Of the
Associated Retail Credit Men Of Wash
ington; Charles Martin, Eastern field
representative, National Retail Credit
Association, and James r. Hewitt, chair
man of the Legislative Committee OF
the national body.
Evening star., 1932-02-11
HOOT GIBSON WINS

LOS ANGELES, February II CF).-
Mary Hobbs Tuesday lost her suit
against Hoot Gibson. cowboy film actor
for 100000 damages because Of an auto
mobile accident. which she claimed had
resulted in her left side becoming parti-
allv paralyzed.
Gibson testified his foot slipped off
the brake and his machine bumped
the one in which Mrs. Hobbs was rid
ing, but that she had said she was not
hurt The jury returned verdict In
his favor
Evening star., 1932-02-11
Dry Rivers Frogs
Wake Hotel Guests
When Feet Get Wet
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
TIJUANA, Lower California,
February 1.-THE Tijuana police
force went frog-catching yester-
day in the Tijuana River, the bed
of which is usually dry. because
guests In the Aqua Caliente Hotel
complained honking automobile
horns kept them awake.
Police discovered 1t wasn't auto
lorns-it was a lot Of very excited
frogs, singing because Of the un-
usual heavy rains.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19
ELY SPEAKER
In FINALS
Interesting Speaking Contest
Held Here Last Thursday
Evening.

The Sub-diStrict dcelamatory contest
held here last week was attended by a
large audience. Speakers from Tower
Soudan, Mountain Iron and Ely par
ticipated. Judges were Miss Stella
Ogren, public speaking teacher in the
Virginia schools; Supt. H r. Brown OF
Virginia, and Principal W. E. Boardman
of Eveleth. The date for holding the
district contest in which the winners
of Thursdays meeting will participate
has not yet been announced.
Tower won first place in the orator.
cal division; Mountain Iron secured
first place in the dramatic division and
Ely first place in the humorous division
All the speakers were roundly ap-
plauded. All did remarkably well and
the judges were divided as to the win
ners of the honors with the exception
of the first in the oratorical division
and in the humorous division which
were awarded the Tower and Ely
speakers by unanimous vote.
Terry Brownell in the oratorical di-
vision spoke on 'Masterful Men of the
Ages"
Isabel Mascot in the dramatic di-
vision rendered "Brickie."
Alice Wooden, in the humorous di-
vision, captured first place with her
rendition "Flossie Goes to a Football
Came"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19
Jobs Daughters Entertain
Wednesday, February "a.

Bethel No. z, Order of Jobs
Daughters will present a program at
the Masonic Hall on the evening of
Wednesday, February "A. No admis-
sion will be asked although free
will Offering to benefit the Educational
and Promotional Fund win be taken
Invitations have been sent to Masons
Eastern Stars and their friends. The
program to be given is as follows:
Star Spangled Banner" by the Jobs
Daughters.
Origin of Yankee Doodle by Mrs.
Peter Schaefer.
Yankee Doodle" by Jobs Daughters.
Piano Solo by Mrs. Frank DiNino.
For Distinguished Service" by Mrs,
Luther Bang, Mrs. Ruth King and
Audrey King.
Vocal solo by Mrs. Charles Lassi.
George Washington" by Mrs. VIII
liam Jones, Betty Purdy and Evelyn
Hoppa.
Vocal Solo by Lois Anderson.
Songs by Jobs Daughters.
Community Singing.
Lunch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19
More Miles Per Gallon
Last Year in the State

The average automobile and truck in
Minnesota Travelled 615 miles farther
in 1881 than in 1890, estimating by the
gasoline consumed in the state, says
a Highway bulletin.
Omitting trailers and motorcycles
there were 733,012 motor vehicles
registered in the state in 1890 and
10000 in 1881. In-shipments of gas
cline, less gasoline used for agricultural
and industrial purposes ON which the
tax was refunded, were 345 ,303, 700 gal
Ions in 1890 and 36s, ola, 600 gallons in
1881.
This makes an average of All gallons
per vehicle in 1890 and 512 gallons in
1881. If the average vehicle travelled
Is miles per gallon, this meant TOSS
miles per vehicle in 1890 and 1850
miles per vehicle in 1881.
Road toll, in the form of gas and
license taxes, was on the same basic
rate both years. Due to greater travel,
the average gas tax per year increased
slightly but cuts in car prices brought
down the average license tax, so that
the net increase per car was about go
cents. For this 60 cents the car owner
got an extra 615 miles of road use, and
he had better roads than ever before.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19
A. A. u. W. Sponsor
PIT. Association.

The Ely Branch of the American
Association of University Women is
sponsoring as its community -educa-
tonal activity the formation of a local
Parent Teacher Association.
A meeting has been called for Mon
day evening, February 20, at the Mem
orial High school at 500 o'clock in
room 106, for the purpose of organizing
a Parent Teacher unit for this city and
vicinity.
The object of the association is to
bring into closer relation the home and
the school, that parents and teachers
may cooperate intelligently in the train
and education of the children of this
community.
Those interested in such an organi-
zation are cordially invited to be present
at the meeting on February %. The
committee from the University Women
in charge of the meeting are Mrs. A.
j. McMahan, chairman; Mrs. Emil
Kosh and Mrs. John Valentine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19
Miss Clara Handberg
GiUen Surprise Party.

A surprise party was rendered Miss
Clara Handberg by members OF Beth
any Lutheran church and friends at
her home ON Wednesday evening at
which a very pleasant evening was en-
ioyed by a large number. Several
members of the church organization
spoke of the excellent work done by
Miss Handberg in the church and Sun
day school. In commemoration OF her
past services as S. s. superintendent
and secretary of the church she was
presented with gift attesting 70 the
esteem in which she is held Miss
Handberg responded and expressed her
heartfelt thanks. Lunch was served by
the surprisers.
Those present were Messrs. and Mes
danes John L. Anderson, Alvin Sund-
holm, Max Herseth, Martin Handberg,
Leander Anderson, Axel Hegfors; Mes
danes Edward Strom, Martha Lind
beck, Bertha Simonson, Chris Thomp-
son, c. M. Hanson, A Stenlund, Andrew
Sund, Henning Olson, Steve Thompson.
John Hanson; Messrs. Sam Braskerud.
Edward Peterson, Lynn PauIson, John
Nordstrom
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19
FEBRUARY %
OBSERVANCE
Ely Masons Have Arranged
Program for Washington's
Birthday.

In conformity with the desire to
observe this Washington bicentennial
year as expressed by the commission
appointed at Washington to fittingly
observe the birthday of the Father of
the Country" the local lodge of Masons
have prepared program for Monday
evening, February 22nd, to which all
Masons, Eastern Stars and their friends
have been invited This will be the
first of a series of programs to be
given by the organizations in this city
on the occasion of the Washington BIZ
centennial year which begins Monday
and ends on Thanksgiving day
A fine program has been prepared
for the evening to conclude with a
lunch served by the ladies of the
Eastern Star Walter E. Englund will
act as master of ceremonies and make
the introductions for the several num-
bers to be given.
Frank A. Wildes of st. Paul, superin-
tendent of mines for the state and well
known in this city, viii make the prin-
his subject Washington, the Man and
the Mason" Mr.. Wildes needs no in
PRODUCTION to the people of the YER
million range. At one time he was
superintendent of schools at Tower and
came in direct contact with affairs of
this range. Since his appointment as
state superintendent of mines he has
kept up this contact to the satisfaction
of our people. A program has been
prepared for this observance as follows:
Mount Vernon's Bells" Pale Noon
and Little Boy Blue" by the male
quartette directed by Mrs E. w. Han
son.
Air de Ballet" and ''Poeme Hun
grois," two clarinet solos by Frank
DiNino accompanied by Mrs. DiNino at
the piano.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19
IN HONOR OF
WASHINGTON
President Hoover's Address to
Open Bicentennial Cele-
bration Monday.

Tribute will be paid the Father of
the Country" George Washington, on
February %, when a radio program Will
go on the air from Washington, D. C..
The broadcast will begin at noon over
the National hookup As the program
goes on the air under eastern time, this
will start the program here at loo
o'clock. At noon, easten time, Presi-
dent Hoover will make an address and
will be followed by the Marine Band
and mems chorus in a program of
merit.
This will give the people of Ely and
in fact all the people of the United
States an opportunity of listening to
the presidents address on Washington
opening the bicentennial celebration
which will end on Thanksgiving day
and will be celebrated in every city and
hamlet of the country during this time.
In company with the balance of the
country, Ely will arrange for observ-
ances of the bicentennial with ap-
propriate programs at the schools,
churches, clubs and at other public
gatherings.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19
ELY BOYS WIN
SEVEN PLACES
Ely Ski Club Tournament Here
Sunday Attracted Large
Crowd.

Fine weather and fast slide greeted
the seventh annual ski tournament in
this city Sunday afternoon. Forty
riders from Ely, Coleraine, Virginia and
Hbbing participated and the scores
made were highly satisfactory.
The Ely riders carried off the honors
of the tournament. Joe Priyatel of the
Ely team and Harry Tregillis of the
Coleraine team were the spectacular
riders of the meet, each taking two
places.
Priyatel placed first in Glass D and
won the longest standing Jump. He
flew through the air a distance of SO
feet, or three feet less than the hill
record made by a more experienced
rider several years ago. Tregillis of
Coleraine was first in Glass A and B
and was judged the most graceful rider
of the meet. He also received high
honors at the Duluth meet few weeks
ago.
The result of the tournament in the
several classes we're as follows:
Class A and BIHarry TregiIlis of
Coleraine, first; Fred Magagnini of vir-
ginia, second; Theodore Passi of Ely,
third; Steve Seliga of Ely, fourth.
Class eugene Wilson of Coleraine,
first; Veikko Sarkipato of Ely, second;
Amerigo Magagnini of Virginia, third;
Veikko Hirvivaara of Ely, fourth.
Class D-Joe PriyateI of Ely, first;
Stanley Bennick of Virginia, second;
August Sarkipato of Ely, third; Hans
Markan of Coleraine, fourth; Leonard
Pete of Ely, fifth.
Local merchants had helped the club
in making the tournament possible by
furnishing the prizes given out to the
riders. After the tournament a lunch
was served by the members of the Ely
club to their members and guests.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19
band CONCERT
PLEASES MANY
Exceptionally Fine Program Is
Given by the Community
Band Sunday.

Owing to the several attractions
which held forth on Sunday afternoon
when the weather made being out of
doors a pleasure. the concert at the
Washington Auditorium by the Ely
Community Band was not as well at
tended as have been the offerings of
this organization during the past sew
eral months.
Two very fine selections by the band
opened the program. Mrs. John Stukel
followed with two well given and well
received solos. After another selection
by the band, Mrs. Frank DiNino and
Miss Iren Thomas rendered happy
offering on two pianos which was given
as only these two ladies can give it. A
selection from Madam Butterfly" by
the band followed.
Domenick Picciottino, tenor with an
excellent voice then sang two solos and
was recalled and responded with 20 Sol
Mic" in Italian. The gentleman was a
visitor in the city from Calumet, Mich.
here on visit with his cousin, Mrs.
John Prola. He left for his Michigan
home on Monday. Miss Lillian
Schaefer played accomplishments for
both Mrs. Stukel and Mr.. Picciottino.
Another selection by the band and
the playing of the national anthem
closed one of the most successful con-
certs given by this popular organization,
according to those in attendance. The
next and final indoor concert of the
season viii take place on February %.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19
Mrs. Andrew Cook Dies
After Long Illness.

Mrs. Andrew Cook, who with her
family has made her home in Winton
for the past twenty years. died at local
hospital Monday after an illness of
several years of cancer. She has been
able to be about her home up to about
year ago, since which time she has
been confined to her bed.
Mrs. Cook was 43 years of age and is
survived by her husband and nine
children. They have made their home
at Winton where Mr. Cook was en-
ployed IN the lumber woods during the
life of the industry
The funeral took place yesterday
morning from the Catholic church, Rev.
Father Mihelcic officiating. The fun
erd was largely attended
The family have the sympathy of a
host of friends in their bereavement.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19
Damage Suits Against
Ely Filed in Court.

According to petitions filed in Dis
trict Court with the clerk at Virginia,
Toivo II. Wenstrom and William Des-
jardins are plaintiffs in separate civil
actions against the City of Ely for
damages for the construction of water
lines and cutting Of trees on property
owned by them near Shagawa Lake.
The plaintiffs are also asking for a
restraining order prohibiting the city
from further construction of water
mains across their property. wenstrom
is asking for $1,000 damages and Des-
jardins requests $4,000 damages. The
case wiz probably be tried at the March
term of court.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19
WINTER SPORTS
AT BURNSIDE
First Arrowhead Payday Sun
day is Held at BURNSIDE
Lodge.
(By 3. G. Leighton, Hibbing0


Cheeks rosy, though rougeless, for the
women and increased vigor and vim
for the men were the outstanding ac-
complishments of the first Arrowhead
country winter playday held at the
winter sports demonstration center at
BURNSIDE Lodge, Sunday afternoon and
evening. Groups of visitors from Hib-
bling, Kelly Lake, Virginia, Gilbert and
Ely, voted the winter playday expert
ment a huge success. Thrilling to-
boggan rides, bump the bump slides, ski
sliding and a short hike through a
winter setting of unusual scenic beauty
to a nearby Indian village, gave the
groups in attendance a variety of in
teresting activity.
Believing that the entire Arrowhead
country is destined in the near future
to become the nations winter as well
as summer playground, civic leaders of
this area, with the Legion post at Ely
are cooperating with the Burnside
Lodge management in conducting this
winter play demonstration, especially
for the adult population of the Arrow-
head country. With the growth of
interest on the part of the public, it
is planned to introduce additional
winter activities in the hope of develop
ing similar centers IN every section of
the Arrowhead for the purpose of Sc
curing general participation by resi-
dents of this area, and attracting
tourists vacationists and winter sports
enthusiasts to this delightful country
The success of Sundays demonstra-
ton at Burnside Lodge resulted in an
announcement made today that another
play day viii be held next Sunday and
Monday The sliding facilities and
equipment, including two warming
and refectory service, are open and
free to the public. At 1000 A. M, on
study hike in the woods. Those bring
ing skis or snow shoes win be taken on
Monday. Feb. %, there VIII be a nature
similar hike to various islands and
the Indian village on Burnside Lake
Various groups of teachers. business and
professional men and women, and
members of various organizations are
making plans to spend either Sunday
or Monday at the BURNSIDE Lodge
Winter Recreation Center. Anyone de-
string to make special reservations or
seeking additional information is asked
to phone the Lodge direct.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19
Virginia Wins District
II. S. Debate Title.

Ely went through the debate contest
for the 18th district and IN the finals
with Virginia at Eveleth last Saturday
evening was defeated Ely had the
negative side of the question Resolved.
That the Federal States Should Enact
Legislation Providing for Compulsory
Unemployment Insurance" The Ely
team was composed of Ethel Remes.
Mayme Chernevitz and Elsie Folio
The Virginia team was composed OF
Harriet Schiebel. Conrad Stampelhar
and Herman Rosemund
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19

James Dyer, head of the Goodwill
Industries in Duluth was here We'd
nesday in the interests of the organi-
zation- Mr.. Dyer asys that material is
sorely needed IN order to keep the
force of physically handicapped en-
ployed. II you have a bag filled call
either of the dray lines and they win
take them to the depot for shipment.
Furniture VIII be taken uncrated by the
truck company.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19
Empress Cans for
ShOU Tickets

Empty Empress Coffee cans will be
legal tender at the Opera House for
show tickets on Saturday afternoon,
February 81, at 200 o'clock ALI
grocers handle this u-and of coffee,
packed and roasted in Duluth ''Dirig-
ible" will be the pictI e. shown This
is recognized as screen epic and you
should not fail to see it. Save can
and go to the show.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19

The decision of the Lake
County Commissioners to i'm
prove the Ely-Finland road
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-02-19
On This
Occasion
Just q few thoughts by the Editor
ON things Material and Immaterial

C1Cy COUNCIL at the laSC meet
ing as published in this paper
last week in which city en-
ployes were requested to spend
their money with local mer-
chants, has created consider
able discussion. There are
some who seem to think that
this action on the part of the
council infringes on their in
alienable rights to buy where
they please. The council in
fact, was very lenient and re-
quested that purchases be
made at home from local tax
payers whose money was being
used to pay salaries from which
to make these purchases. Had
they been so disposed, more
drastic rules could have been
adopted.
We recall an action of the
city council in one of the range
towns a few years ago wherein
it was demanded that all pur-
chases, wherever possible, be
made at home by city and
school district employees and
that failure to do so would cost
the employee his job. This ac-
ton was protested most vigor-
ously but the desired effect was
attained and outside purchases
dropped to a minimum. The
contention in this case was that
as long as the employee did his
work and earned his money, he
was entitled to spend it where
ever he pleased.
This year, above all others,
the local business man will be
hard put to pay the taxes re-
Quired to maintain the city
government, the county, the
state and the national govern
ments. These same local bust
ness men should receive all the
support that can reasonably be
given them. There are 1,023,-
373 full time workers on Uncle
Sans payroll on an average
salary of S1,275 annually. It
has also been established that
out of that vast number taxes
are paid by less than one-fifth.
If the same ratio applies to the
city, county and state govern
ments, it is appalling what a
burden is placed on those who
do pay direct taxes. This vast
army is paid by the tax monies
secured through direct taxa
ton.
In addition to all this, the
local business man (if he main
tains a place of business) is the
target for every solicitor for
this, that and the other, to
shoot at. He is called upon to
dispense charity for worthy
objects, buy tickets in money
schemes for public and in
dividual gain. He trusts you
on his books for the grub you
eat, the clothes you wear and
medical and legal attention for
and family and in many cases
the car and gas you use to go
outside to spend your money.
He feels the depression most
disastrously.
A fine gesture to the man
who is your friend in time of
sickness or other catastrophe
which curtails your earning
stood by you. Ask the "cat"
house for a donation or even
credit and see what you get.
While the councils recon-
mendations were made to its
employees, the same applies to
everyone and even to the bust
ness man himself. Buy all you
can in Ely. This is the place
its residents are trying to build
up and not Chicago, Mime
apolis and other catalogue
house centers. If you are in
the debt of the local tradesman
or professional man, go TO him
and talk things over. Pay
what you can on the old ac-
count but by all means don't
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