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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23
STATE CAPITOL CHATTER

they either died or quit voluntarily be-
fore expiration of their terms, except in
Mr.. Jacobsons case, he retiring at the
end of his term.
Mr.. Wefald naturally grabbed at the
opportunity offered by this information,
saying that it "heartens me much to
learn that no railroad commissioner has
failed of election and I hope the
tradition will continue" This brought
both laughter and applause.
Mr.. Jacobson is past rs years of age
and explained that he had decided to
retire because his health has not been
any too good in the last year or two.
He is feeling quite well at present, how
ever, and most of the speakers at the
dinner wished him many more years of
happiness.
doubt if there is any man or woman
in the state, with any knowledge of the
splendid service rendered by o. P. B,
who wouldn't agree with all the nice
things said Of him at the dinner and
say, well done, thou good and faithful
servant"
Old-timers who can remember as far
back as the 1896 national election will
recollect that the late William j. Bryan
then ran for president against William
Mckinley on his famous "16 to /" free
silver plank.
Even that idea, then so generally
thought fantastic and un-economic,
isn't today regarded nearly so radical
Joe Wolf, Staples, Democratic ma
tional committeeman, told me the other
day that Democrats are trying at least
to be conSiStent-that is, as to the "16
to /" idea, because he now finds there
are at least 16 candidates for every one
federal job available in Minnesota under
the incoming Democratic administra-
ton.
Conditions must be even worse in
Washington because Bill Mitchell, u.
S. attorney general, on his arrival in
st. Paul on Monday to make the new
city hall dedicatory address, said that
he is looking forward with some pleas
ure" to March 4, because he can then
get out of Washington without danger
of being trampled to death by the hosts
of Democratic job hunters.
Last week attention was called in this
column to typographical error in the
Minneapolis Journal-the one with ref
erence to Gov. Olson giving free rein
to Mr.. Elsberg Gncoming highway COM
missioner) in running the highway de-
partment.
Well, the Owatonna Journal Chron-
icle's linotypist pulled one almost as
good last week, an editorial squib in that
paper reading Executive orders on part
of Pres. Hoover are expected to &C
complish the consolation of So federal
bureaus and agencies"
OF course, the editor meant and no
doubt wrote consolidation" but the
omission of two letters made quite a
difference
Meantime, there are indications that
the 1888 state legislature may attempt
somewhat similar consultations a
lot of employees won't get that out of it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23
J.C. Club Holds Meeting.

The International Relations Club of
the Ely Junior College held it's regular
meeting on Monday in the Memorial
building. Prospective members were
guests of the club. The president,
Frank Spreitzer, gave a short speech
on the purpose and aims of the club for
the benefit of the guests. After short
business meeting, the following program
was enjoyed: why the Interallied War
Debts Should be Cancelled" Jennie
Turula; ''The Government of India"
Anna Nosan; "The German Elections, "
Laura Laitala. Miss Eunice Berglund
entertained the club with several piano
selections in her accomplished manner.
Following the program a delicious lunch
was served by committee composed Of
Helen Berglund, Laura Laitala and
Anna NoSan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23

Favored continuance of wolf bounty.
That all monies received by game and
fish department from sale of licenses
be reserved exclusively for that depart
ment. That the conservation commits
sion be financed entirely from the
general fund. That wardens be given
an increase in mileage rates for use of
own cars while on official duty.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23
Busy Oysters

If all the enemies of the oyster
should suddenly declare an armistice
OF 90 years. by the time bostilties
were resumed the bivalves would fill
all the seas of the world and every
continent would be flooded by the over
flow. A female oyster produces H.
100000 eggs at time recent tests
shcw, but luckily for the world, only
about II of these eggs develop into
fullgrown oysters.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23
Rangers Meet and
Elect NeIU Officers.

The Rangers met Wednesday evening
and besides transacting business elected
officers. Those who will serve for the
coming year are:
PreSident-Frank Strukel.
Secretary-LouiS Zgonc.
Treasurer-Steve Banovetz.
Athletic Director-Frank Gerzin.
Assistant Athletic Director-Rudolph
Banovetz.
Girls Athletic Director-Miss Dorothy
Milkovich
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23
Card of Thanks.

We hereby desire to express our
heartfelt thanks to the many neighbors
and friends who rendered their assist
ance and sympathy during the funeral
of Mrs. Louis Veranth in this city last
week. To the donors of flowers are
especial thanks due.
MRS. MARY VERANTH.
LABERNIK FAMILY.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23
Discovery of Heat Rays

The presence of invisible heat rays
first was suspected more than 100
years ago when Sir William Herschel
found that a thermometer placed in
the red end of the solar spectrum was
hotter than when in the blue area,
and that a still higher temperature
was attained when the thermometer
was placed beyond the red end, where
nothing could be SEEN This led to the
discovery of ultraviolet light, the first
Invisible energy rays known to science.
Detroit News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23
Nor+hIand Christmas Eve
CBy F. Elwyn Latta, Ely, Minnesota. }

&<e%eH
Ring out, sweet chimes of bells
That tell the olden story.
Speak out with sounding threats
That shout the tale of glory.
The guiding star, on hills afar,
And golden voices singing,
Split Heaven wide on every side
For celestial hosts thus bringing.
Gods peace on earth, good will to men,
promise now fulfilling;
And yet we sing, this Christ chds cen,
Glad carols, joyful, thrilling.
Bring in the tree, and kindle logs,
In fire place broad and high.
Assemble friends and true loves here,
When night falls dark ming all the sky.
Make feast and praise, as high we raise
Swift anthems,-world wide chorus
While gifts spread on every side,
Thanks to Him, gift slain for
Let candles flaming glow,
In evening shadows falling,
Flash sparkling beam and blazing CLEAN,
Like spirit voices calling.
Soft star dust falls in silent flake
While all the world lies sleeping;
And windows dim, let snow beams in,
Like cautious angels peeping.
The infant babe of Judah's hills,
His wording chill is warming;
He seeks the glow of tender hearts,
Where children's souls forming.
Though gold and myrrh and frankincense,
Three ancient wise men brought,
mystic shrine unseen celebrate,
Our simpler gifts, with equal meaning fraught.
Mid bells and lights, and holy nights
With joyful voices singing,
Nenew the soul with spirits glow,
And set the whole earth ringing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23
Birds Had Teeth

The first birds, which developed
from the flying reptiles, all possessed
teeth. AS they progressed into the
later stages of bird evolution, how.
ever, the teeth were lost, and there are
now no living birds with teeth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23
Careers OF Husband.

Anyway, the woman who picks a
husband instead OF career has an
easier time running what she gets
than the other woman does the bust
ness she gets. Enquirer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23
Eight Great Indian Faith.

Religions of India might almost be
called legion, so diverse are the cults
Of the more untutored tribes hut eight
great faiths hold the field
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23

well without labelling our methods as
any particular Plan or System, and we
should hesitate long while before we
accept any one buck law
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23

stay there! Do not wait for him to
tell you
The third rule has taken on a new
Importance of late since recent medi-
cal studies have shown how many
weakened hearts and general failures in
health could be traced to an attack
that failed to get proper after care.
This rule is: do not go back to work
or to school or to any active pursuit
too soon. Give yourself an extra few
quiet days at home after all symptoms
seem ito have vanished. That few days
may save weakened heart and allow
it to return to normal strength. It may
save you from many unexplained ILL
nesses later on"
Persons with already weakened or
damaged hearts are especially warned
to take care of themselves during and
after an attack of flu.
The proceedings of the City Council
ard Roord IF E,d,,caf;o,, xry;J1 Ia fo,,od
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23

Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Pinkerton of Glen
wood are in the city for a Christmas
visit at the home of their daughter, Mrs.
Richard Chinn, and family.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23
One Point Of View

Work is somet..!g more than that
which earns your living. 1t is adding
something to the comfort and happi-
ness of other peopne
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23

Jack Seraphine, foreman of The Ely
Miner, has been confined to his bed
this week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23
on THIS OCCASION
Continued from page one0

on the ranges, Duluth and the
state goes out to the bereaved
relatives. He will be missed
and especially the men with
whom he came in contact on
the ranges will miss him most
as he always was popular
among them.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-12-23

The proceedings of the City Council
and Board of Education will be found
on the eighth page of the Miner.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-02-19
OFFICIAL
OFFERS A LIST
OF SUGGESTIONS
Prices Haze Been Lou In
Past Years And Come
Back; Bright Hopes For
1892.
Bv C. B. WILLIAMS
(Head, Department of Agromomy,
North Carolina State CoHege.)

(Head, Department of Agromomy,
North Carolina State College,
Anyone familiar with the structure
of North Carolina agriculture, result
ing from a long process Of try-out and
elimination, must know that most
farmers of this state will have to and
are going to devote a portion of their
farming operations this year to the
production of tobacco and cotton.
These men are specially equipped and,
together with their help, are we'll
trained through long years of exper-
fence for the production of these two
crops with a minimum of lost motion
and labor expenditure. Not only this,
but they have learned, from long ex-
perience, that through a series of years
their maximum cash returns per acre
have been secured from these crops in
the past and probably will be to a
great extent in the future, if proper
precautions are observed in their
growth.
The year 1881 is not the first year
in North Carolina when these two
crops have sold at prices far below the
cost of production. In 1880, the Vir-
ginia colonists and some 10 years lat
er, Maryland tobacco growers found
that only the highest quality of to-
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-02-19

sible to follow by each grower.
7. Use the best possible methods of
harvesting the crops and preparing
them for the market.
If these precautions are strictly OBJ
served by each grower, the cheapest
possible production per pound of each
will be secured of high quality prod
ucts. In every community there are
growers producing cotton and tobac-
co whose products each year generally
top the markets.
If growers of the state are doubtful
in any case about what kind of and,
fertilizer, or seed to use, or the best
cultural and harvesting methods to
follow, this department stands ready
at all times to render such assistance
as it an.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-02-19
SICM0N-CLARK FORM
new INSURANCE co.

The North Carolina corporation,
dealers in general insurance, sold its
business here to the Sigmon-Clark1
company and ]. P. Mattox it was rec
emily announced. Two years ago the
North Carolina corporation purchased
the insurance business of the Salisbury
Realty and Insurance, with which Ross
Sigmon had been connected for a long
period of years. In June, 1881, the
same company bought the Clark In
surance Agency which had been OPP
Grated by B. O.. Clark and ]. P. Mat
tox for several years.
Under the new deal the North Car
DINA corporation sold all its business
to Ross M. Sigmon and B. O. Clark
who have formed the Sigmon-Cl Clark
company, Inc, with the exception of
the Clark and Co. agency, which was
purchased by J. P. Mattox.
The Sigmon-Cla company will op-
crate at 11S W. Innes street. Mr.. Sig
mon has been in the real estate and in
surance business here for the past 20
years, and has also been affiliated with
building and loan companies and other
activities. He and Mr.. Clark will han
die a general line of real estate, insur-
ance and other allied lines.
Mr.. Clark has been in the insurance
and real estate business in Salisbury
for the past 10 years, and for more
than a year has been the cashier of the
North Carolina Industrial bank. Mr..
Clark will continue as cashier of the
Industrial bank it has been announced.
James P. Mattox, who has purchased
the business of the former Clark and
Co., and who has opened offices in the
Wallace building, will operate under
the name of ]. P. Mattox Insurance
Agency and will handle a general line
of insurance and will also deal in real
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-02-19
Only Best Cotton And Tobacco Will Pay In 1882

bacco paid for the cost of production.
At certain intervals since that time to-
bacco farmers for one reason or an
other have found the tobacco which
they produced and marketed did not,
on an average, bring them prices suffi-
Gent to pay for the cost of production
and marketing.
The following precautions are Of
fered for the consideration of growers
this year:
l.. Only that land on each farm best
suited to the production of the of
these crops commonly grown should
be planted this year. Since all facts
available point to the necessity of a
material reduction in the acreage of
both of these crops, the one feasible
plan to follow will be to grow these
crops only on lands which will pro-
duce moderately good to large yields
of the highest quality products with
proper tIedlIIeHG.
2. Preparation of this specially Sc
lected land in such a way that the best
possible seed bed will be provided for
the crops.
3. Plant the crops at the best time
and in the best manner, using seed of
varieties or strains best suited to each
local condition.
4. Use the kind and amount of fer
tilizer> best suited for each crop grown
on different kinds of soil. See that the
fertilizer is put in the best way and at
the time or times best suited for the
needs of the crops. This is no time to
economic on fertilization, provided
the right kinds and amounts are used
on these two crops for each kind of
soil.
s. Have the spacing of the rows and
the distances between hills of each crop
such as to fit the productiveness of the
land and the fertilizer treatment given.
s. Cultivate the crops thoroughly
and by the best practical methods pos
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-02-19
TALE OF Time"

The watch which you carry in your
pocket or wear upon your wrist marks
the elimination of a world-old search
for accurate tim~e-recording instru-
mentS.
Probably one of the first mechanical
inventions of primitive man was a
means whereby he could roughly de-
termine time. This was perhaps
brought about through his attention
being attracted to the shadow of a
tree or mountain that roughly mark
ed the rising or setting of the sun. As
he progressed in mental development
he erected a pole with definite mark
ings around it, such as stones set at in
tervals that would mark several pc
RODS of time during the day. This was
later called the Sun-Dial-a device de-
liberately planned to accomplish a GER
tain purpose. The man who took this
first step was the forerunner of the
manufacturer who supplies you with
the present-day watch.
Another early method used was the
plated rope of grass which was damp
ened before it was set afire so that it
would burn slowly. The creeping spark
marked the flight of the hours for
him, just as the rising and setting of
the sun marked the span of the day.
A long period intervenes between
these first crude efforts of the Sun
Dial and moistened rope timekeepers
and the present-day watch. The word
"dial' by the way comes from the
Latin "dies," meaning day.
Naturally, as man progressed in cul-
ture and found more and more work
for his hands, he sought and develop
ed more and more accurate time-re-
corders-the water clock (clepsydra)
credited to the Chinese as early as
1855 Be, the Sun-Dials of ancient
Babylon, Egypt, Greece and Rome, the
(portable astrolobes of China and Ara
bia, the hourglass of C~harlemagne, and
King Edwards time candle.
1t was not until twelve or thirteen
centuries after the birth of Christ,
however, that a clock, depending on
wheels and weights for its movement,
was invented, the first authentic rec
ord of such a mechanism being the
clock made by Peter Lightfoot, an in
genious monk, in 1885. Fifty-four
years later-in13S9-the famous clock
in the Cathedral at Rouen, still the
official timepiece of this historic
French town, was erected.
The first watch was made, twelve
years after the discovery of America,
by a young locksmith of Nuremberg,
Peter Henlein, who fashioned his
portable clock while hiding in a
monastery where he sought sanctuary
when charged with murder. This
Father Adam" of all watches was
spring-driven and made entirely of
iron. 1t was half a foot high, CORE
spondingly as thick, and lost about
one-half hour in each twenty-four.
The first wrist watch of which there
is any record was a New Years gift
to Queen Elizabeth in 1871, described
as a 'rich jeweled armlet having in
the closing thereof a clocke."
The story of the watch, from these
early days on, is a fascinating story of
patient evolution and constant refine
ment-the introduction of glass crys-
tails in 1920, the invention of the hair
spring Originally a pigs bristle) in
1861, the addition of the minute hand
in 1870, the application of jewels in
1904, and the appearance of the first
key1ess watch in 1852.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-02-19

estate. :
The Sigmon-Clar company an
nounced that E. L. Hardin and NJ. B.
Mattox, both we'll known citizens, will
be. affiliated with them in handling the
business of the new concern.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-02-19
BOTTLE RECOVERED

Goldsboro.-A note enclosed in a
bottle pitched in the ocean off the
Azores two and a half months ago
by William Sherman has been Return
ed to Sherman by Howard Murphy,
of Cameron, La.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1932-02-19

To advertise is always wise!
The Washington times., 1932-10-01
Our LeOnardtown
Correspondent
PAGEANT SCENE

LEONARDTOWN, Md, Oct. /.
AS if characters stepping off the
pages of a book, Federal investi-
gators armed with picks, shovelS
and spades, with guns strapped to
their belts are making a most
picturesque sight digging on the
old Barada Estate at Drum-Point,
in Calvert County, where some
$4,000 worth of imported whis-
kieS and champaneS were con-
fiscated some days ago, and the
scene of one of the most exciting
chapters of southern Maryland
where dry forces and hijackers
staged a thrilling battle with sub
machine guns and sawed-off shot
guns ever related here. Legend
tells of pirate battles and pirates
attacking the men of war hat
long, long ago sailed along the
coast looking for the Spanish
Amada. But this was only his
tory graphicly repeating itself
here. So far the half a hundred
agents and county authorities
have not unearthed anything like
a bottle of rum after days of
digging, but the mems backs are
tired from bending over, and
their hands bit blistered from
wheeling the digging in tools.
The Washington times., 1932-10-01
HIRED CAB PLAN
HIT BY ?, ]. {.

The Public Utilities Commis-
sion in a formal statement issued
yesterday denounced the rent-a-
cab system and threatened revo-
cation of licenses of all drivers
operating on the system in viola
ton of the Commissions order.
The statement, it is believed,
was directed at Peoples Counsel
Richmond B. Keech, who has
stoutly defended the rental SyS-
tenn since the Commissions at
tempt year ago to force cabs
to be equipped with meters.
The Commissions statement
claimed rental cab ompanieS
were exploiting labor and "fat-
tened upon the meager earnings
of those who rent their vehicles"
The statement further pointed
out that the Commissions order
banning the system had been up
held in Police Court and that
revocation of drivers licenses
might be sought if the order is
further violated.
The Washington times., 1932-10-01
ROSH HASHANAH
CELEBRATED

Inaugurating the year 5693 of
the Jewish calendar. rabbiS in
their sermons in the synagogueS
today reviewed the trials through
which the world has passed dur
ing the past year.
Celebration of RoSh HaShanah,
as the Jewish New Year is called,
will continue until tomorrow at
SundoWn.
A unique feature in the cele-
bration of the festival is the
sounding of the shofar (ram's
horn, the purpose of which is
to stir man to consecrate himself
to nobler life during the COM
ing year.
Blowing of the shofar, however,
which has acquired specially
solemn character, is dispensed
with when Rosh Hashanah falls
on the Jewish Sabbath, as is the
case this year. Therefore, while
the rams horn was not heard
at this mornings services, it will
be used in the orthodox Syna-
gogues tomorrow morning.
Rosh Hashanah is the ira
ditional day for the exchange of
greetings and good wishes and
for the pardoning of personal
grievances.
The Washington times., 1932-10-01
BOY, Is, FOUND.
SHOT DEAD

Mitchell Bolts, IS, colored, of
the 900 block of Forty-third Pl.
N. E., was found shot to death
early today in the lumber yard
of F.. L. Watkins, Minnesota
Avenue and Sheriff. Road North
east.
The homicide squad detectives
went to the Seat Pleasant, Md,
seeking Raymond Corner, of Seat
Pleasant, W atchman at the lum-
ber yard, who reported last night
that when ganged by a group of
six colored boys, shotgun went
off accidentally. He reported he
was not certain that anyone had
been struck.
Venth precincst police
searched the lumber yard last
night but found no body or trace
Of blood.
The watchman left the lumber
yard early today before the body
was found, less than 10 feet from
where the shot was said to have
been fired.
Acting Coroner A. Magruder
Macdonald ordered an inquest
and indicated the watchman
would be held until then.
The Washington times., 1932-10-01
|. D. us TAKEN
At BOYS CLUB

Seventy-five youngsters looked
from the outside with envious
eyes at some 400 of their luckier
playmates enjoying the diversions
of the washington Boys Club
gym last night-because they
lacked $3.50 for the membership
fee.
But 10 minutes after the club
director, C. M. Fyfe, heard of
them, the IS boys were mingling
with the 400-on credit.
F'yfe explained that although
last night was the time set aside
for enrolment, the boys may pay
their fees in any way they can,
even on the installment plan.