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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16
SCHOOL METAL
WORK PRAISED
Evening School Metal Projects,
Under M. J. Fleming, Given
National Recognition.

In a late edition of the u. S. De-
partment of the Interior bulletin, pub
lished by the Committee on Youth
Problems, under j. w. Studebaker, COM
missioner of education, appears an
article dealing with the vocational
metal work of the evening classes of
the Ely schools, project supervised by
NJ j. Fleming, machine shop instructor.
The article deals with Craft Expert
ments and is classed by the national
organization as a meritorius self-help
project. The article said:
six students, 1925 years old, in the
evening school vocational classes of the
Independent School District No. IL, Of
st. Louis County, Ely, MINI. design and
execute salable objects in metal.
Through a study of occupational
problems, conducted in a series Of
round-table discussions with the
students, it was determined that the
unemployed technician's best means of
securing work was to design an article
of his own that had commercial value.
'"The aim was accordingly adopted.
The objects produced were of a type
which could be handled through a de-
partment store or sold by the maker
in his own community. Among them
was a pair of fire-irons constructed as
group activity. They involved design
ing, pattern making, acetylene welding,
polishing, and foundry, forge and lathe
work. Thirty hours were spent on
them and Sc for materials. When COM
pleted, they were sent to a department
store which appraised them at high
value and agreed to handle them. Two
sets of candlesticks also were valued at
high figure.
1t is estimated that the cost of the
equipment necessary to make articles
of this kind would not exceed 500.
Some of the materials are quite cheap;
| the candleStickS were made of scrap
bronze. The project is sponsored by
the school district in its regular evening
vocational class. 1t was made possible
by the presence in the class of two boys
of unusual ability; one of them had
been trained as a mechanical engineer
and was expert in sketching, the other
had had experience as blackSmith's
helper. Plans are being made to have
the school lend or sell at cost to
students small woodworking machinery
made by the classes in the high school
and the junior college"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16

The recent book entitled at
Is The Law" digs up some queer
quirks on the statute books,
never repealed. One of these
is the Olson ressurrected "cor-
porate tax law" dormant for a
hundred years. 1t is also found
that in Chaseville, N. Y, it is
illegal to drive a goat cart past
a church on Sunday in a ridicu-
lous fashion; that in Zion City
it is a crime to make ugly faces
at anyone; that in Portland,
Maine, you must not tickle a
girl under the chinn with a
feather duster; that in Cali
fornia you may not enter a
tavern on horseback. Lets
pass a law" seems to have af-
flicted past generations as we'll
as the present one.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16
Thousands Are Visiting
The Arrowhead COuntrY.

Thousands of Americans, forced to
give up European trips this year, be-
cause of the prohibitive costs and the
unsettled conditions abroad, are turn
ing to the lakes and streams of the
Minnesota Arrowhead Country for their
summer vacations.
The 'See America First" slogan has
been revived and interest in this
famous Summer Playground" has not
only grown to unusual proportions
throughout the country, but is gaining
considerable Roadway in Canada, as
well as many foreign nations.
Inquiries received by the Minnesota
Arrowhead Association, an organization
of the leading civic organizations in
more than forty Northeastern Mime
sofa communities, reveal the growing
popularity of this recreational region
among residents throughout the nation,
most of whom have never visited the
Minnesota Arrowhead Country before,
according to S. ". SaNby, executive sec
rotary of the association. They are
looking for shorter trips and places they
can afford to visit, according to letters
coming in daily at the headquarters of
the organization in Duluth.
All tourist records in the history of
the Arrowhead were broken over the
double Fourth of July holiday the last
weekend. Hotels, resorts, lodges and
camps were packed to capacity, accord
ing to survey just completed by Mr..
Saxby, forecasting the biggest summer
season since 1929
Many of the prospective visitors are
inquiring for cottages and cabins at
Arrowhead lakes and streams, indicat-
ing a growing desire on the part of
many to spend from two to four weeks
in this area with their families.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16
The Feiioa Tree

The feijoa (feijOa sellowiana) is a
small tree of the myrtle family, some
times 155 feet high. 1t is native to
Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argen-
tina and is closely related to the gu
ava. The feijoa has olivelike leaves.
glossy green above and silver gray be-
meath, and large flowers, white outside
and purplish crimson within. The oval,
dull green fruit is marked with Grim.
son. 1t is about inchesAlong, with
translucent melting pulp and pineap-
pie flavor. 1t was introduced into Eu-
rope in 1890, says the Washington
Star, and brought to the United States
about 1900, where it is widely planted
In California.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16
Army Worm Moths
Invade the City.

The army worm moths invaded the
city by the millions during the recent
hot spell and completely surrounded
every light standard in the city during
the evening hours.
Thousands were killed but what be-
came of the millions after the lights
went out remains mystery.
The invasion was a dirty one and
walking along the streets under the
lights was an annoying procedure as
the moths fluttered down your neck and
all over your clothes.
The lights in business places at
tracted the bugs and proved most an
noying and dirty when they entered the
establishments before lights were ex-
tinguiShed.
The rain of Tuesday evening sort OF
cleaned up the bug mess and since that
time they have not been present in
such large numbers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16

annual picnic.
Serving of the tempting "booyah"
will begin at 1890. Bring your lunch
baskets. The "booyah" coffee, cream
and sugar will be served by the associ-
alton free. After dinner there will be
both land and water sports
DR.. Preston Bradley will make one of
his noted addresses at the picnic
pioneers of Yesterday and Today is
the subject chosen by DR.. Bradley for
his talk. The genial Dr. will also speak
at the banquet in the evening at the
Tower High School. James Bradley
Griffin will present musical readings at
the banquet, at which also the business
meeting and election of officers will be
held
The committee has decided not to
have ball this year.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16

The opinion recently eX-
pressed by George Wallace,
chairman of the State Tax Com
mission, that the only solution
he can see for the state tax
problem is a sales tax is
strangely at variance with the
sentiments expressed by those
responsible for appointing him
to his job.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16

The finance committee of the
local Boy Scout organization
have sent out letters asking for
contributions to maintain this
meritorius organization. The
returns have been more or less
satisfactory but many have
ignored the appeal. Those
with financial ability to aid in
this uplifting work should not
hesitate to donate. The or
ganization is turning out fine
young men and is entirely un-
selfish, teaching all the attri-
butes necessary to good citizen
ship. Send in your donation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16

"You can't sell them if you
don't tell them," says C. G.
Peterson of Grand Rapids.
What good is a fine stock of
goods if nobody knows it.
Peterson is a believer in adver-
Using and his ads appear in
the Grand Rapids papers week
ly with the result that he is
being styled the merchant
prince of the northwest" and
turns over his stock four times
a year. @
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16
Lunar Rainbows in Honolulu

Rainbows of great beauty are seen
on nights of full moon in Manoa val
ley, Honolulu, as well as in the day
time. Honolulu is one of the few places
in all the United States where this
phenomenon may be noted.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16
Pheasant Similar to Quail

The pheasant is not a native to the
United States, but its habits are very
similar to quail. The males have
elaborate plumage, while the females
have shorter tails and are somber
colored.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16
Size of Beavers Tail

A large beavers tail measures from
II to II inches for the scaley portion
(not counting the furry portion at the
base) and the width of the animals
tail Is almost exactly half its length.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16
Births Announced.

To Mr.. and Mrs. Peter jack, on
July 2, son.
To Mr.. and Mrs. John Kastelec, on
July Z, daughter.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Deyak, on
July 10, daughter.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16

you don't save something this
summer to tide you over the
winter. 1t is figured that when
the election is over this fall
no matter who is elected-an
attempt will be made to bal
ance the budget.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16
Asia, North America Bridge

Plant fossils found in Washington
and Idaho by Smithsonian Institution
scientists constitute evidence that there
was land bridge between Asia and
North America during the MiOcene age.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16

"Boondoggle Examples" was
the subject of a talk by Sena-
tor Metcalfe in Congress. The
best examples were $14,962 to
pave the bed of Wigwam brook
in New Jersey; $4,000 for a
gymnasium in a New Mexico
village with 1874 inhabitants !;
$4,000 to repair a community
center in Vermont but the re-
pairs could not be made be-
cause the community center
had not been built.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16

Kettledrums Scared Enemies
The ancient Parthians, according to
Plutarch, beat kettledrums to brighten
their enemies.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16

A writer in the Los Angeles
times has figured that it would
take a man a week to count
from 1 to 100000, working
fairly steady. Counting at the
same rate he would reach a
billion in just 10 years and
three months. To count to IL
billion would require something
over 218 years. Twelve billion
is just the sum that the Ameri-
can people must pay in taxes
every year. 1t has also been
figured that we pay twice as
much for taxes as we do for
clothing; Is times as much as
for domestic light and power,
and $5OO,OOO,O0O more for
taxes than for food.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16

There is a growing suspicion
that it will be just too bad if
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16

Within a short time the
Eleventh Judicial District Bar
Association will be called on
to endorse three men to fill the
three district court bench posi-
tions. The men of the Bar
association have done this be-
fore every election and their
endorsements have always pre-
vailed. The places of Judges
Edward Freeman, H. ]. Gran
mis- and E. J. Kenny, whose
terms will expire, are to be
filled. We understand the men
of the association will have the
names of these three before
them besides the names of
Mark Nolan of Gilbert and
Victor Gran of Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16

Mr.. Nolan, now completing
his third term as representative
of this district, has publicly ex-
pressed his opposition to the
custom of the associations en-
dorsement being taken as a
final word, he says, of the
ability and worthiness of an
aspirant to the high honors.
Notwithstanding his opposition
the bar members will go right
ahead and endorse three names
on the list whose judgment they
feel would be to the best in
terests of the public. Who
knows, Mark may be among the
three?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16
On This Occasion
Continued From Page One.)

whom we must honor and re-
spect. History does not bear
out his assertion. One third of
the signers of the Declaration
of independence in 1776 were
in their fifties or older. Ben
iamin Franklin was 70 when he
signed the document.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16

Pa and Ma are very much
elated over the energy shown
by their children in political
and administrative matters but
resent being pushed into the
discard by the offspring whom
they have raised, educated and
fed into the oppulent belief
that they know it all and that
the old folks are just so much
driftwood in the maelstrom of
life. The Fourth Command
ment still holds good in this
younger era Notwithstanding
the fact that many of those
reading this do not know what
the Fourth Commandment is.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-07-16

Youth is not a question of
years but of health and spirit
and accomplishments. Many
of the younger generation of
today in public affairs might
profit by listening to and taking
the advice of their fathers and
mothers and not run away with
the idea that parents are old
fogeys whose years places them
on a shelf alongside of the
moral code and the Ten Com
mandments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-07
MIR. HOOVER IN CONTROL

The decision of California Republican to send uninstructed delegation to the Cleveland convention reveals anew that MT Hoover is still of the Republican party and such is going to have considerable to say about who is nominated at Ceve land. Supporters of Gov Landon of Kansas were counting on California. It is Hoovers home state and had MT. Landon been successful capturing the delegation his chances at the convention would have been given very definite boost it out the Kansas Governor remains possibility but perhaps snot strong possibility for the nomination his supporters heretofore have trumpeted.
 The uninstructed delegation clean cut vic tory for MT Hoover and as such it was victory for the Old Guard which most observers concede will dominate and control the Cleveland convention. The men who will have the reins at the June COP clave in the Ohio city MT. Hoovers They include Charles D. Hiles of New York Earle s. Kins ley of Vermont, Ralph E. Williams of Oregon, J. Henry Roraback of Connecticut and Walter s. Hal lanan of West Virginia. Already these leaders have chosen the keynoter Senator Steiwer of Oregon and the permanent chairman, Bertrand H. Shell of New York All they need to stage a convention right is for the sage of Palo Alto to arrive in town and nod his approval. And it is very possible that he will nod quite vigorously that he has shown MT. Landon thing two in California.
 As Hoover control stock goes up at Cleveland the names of two so-caed dark horses become more and more prominent in the Republican picture-Keynoter Stewer and the Senator from Michigan MT. Vanden- burg The later who has been considered In the east constant threat to Landons ambition, slowly emerging a serious contender but MT. Stewer not be overlooked. The Oregon Senator is of liberal than Vandenberg and in fact he has gone so far for Republican to support New Deal legislation. While this must be very dstastetul to MT. Hoover the former President is politically wise enough to the possibilities of Steiwer as a man who the need for temporary legislations deal with emergencies but is opposed to the methods used in carrying those policies into law
 No they will not hold a convention Cleveland without MT Hoover and it begins to look more and more likely that need aspire to head the ticket for President without the former Presidents stamp of approval MT Landon. under the tutelage of MT Hearst can put his Kansas nick" act with the hope of convincing few voters that he is son of the soil and Senator Borah up and down the land about international affairs but it is MT. Hoover and his Old Guard henchmen who will pick the nominee at Cleveland
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-07
Horoscope ''The stars incline
 but do not cOmpel'
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1886.

FRIDAY, MAY $, l936.
 Adverse planetary aspects strong ly dominate today. according to as- trology. It is a day that may be disappointing to those who deal with banks and bankers.
 Money problems are likely to be discussed pessimistically under this rule of the stars It bodes ill for debtors. The wise will conserve their resources of every sort.
 Under this planetary government the tongue should be firmly bridled, for the stars presage much scandal and evil report that may involve both men and women in public life.
 There is a sign of evil portent af- fecting the high seas where there may be accidents and perils lead ing to international difficulties.
 Pluto is believed to be affecting China unfavorably. Bandits will continue to cause trouble and it is possible that a for moi Bolshevism possible that form of Bolshevism parts of the country.
 The tendency towards dictatorship will reach a climax in 1936 when the seers predict another world war. Re- volts of the people against the ty- ranny of self-made rulers will af- feet Europe.
 Astrologers still foretell long life for Joseph Stalin, dictator of Rus sia, if he manages to survive the next three or four years.
 Some sort of military excursion" predicted for Japan by a London astrologer, will be followed by an- other sensational event The con- junction of Mars and Uranus in April is read as portentous.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of much amusement and pleasure. There may be unexpected experiences that lead to embarrassment in money matters.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be witty and lovable. Sub- jects of this sign of Taurus are de- cided in their opinions and inde pendent in their actions.
 Louis Moreau Gottschalk, com poser, was born on this day 1929 Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include Philip Fox La Fol lette, former Wisconsin Governor 1897; James Hamilton, statesman 1786.
 Copyright, 1936)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-07
MODERN ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lee

O. Should wedding announce ments be mailed at the same time as the invitations?
 A. No, the invitations are mailed two or three weeks in advance, but the announcements should be mail ed immediately after the wedding never before. Some member of the family can attend to this.
 o. When a man gets into the ele- vator of any public building, where there is woman he knows, should he remove his hat?
 A. Yes.
 Q. Is one supposed to take lump sugar with the fingers?
 A. T'ongs are always used for lump sugar
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-07

The Democratic caucus was held the previous evening at Douglas in the city court room in the Hensen building John Henson was chosen chairman and s. J. Hopper secre- tary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-07

The Elks are planning to have a great time at the Sourdough Fes- tival Regular old style gambling with phoney money was to be the main feature of the evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-07
A BANKER ON NEW DEh.4 POLICIES

The monetary, fiscal and relief policies of the New Deal often the subject of bitter criticism by op ponents, do not meet dsfavor in of the impor- tant financial much implied by some of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-07
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused Do not say, Every one had sufficient money for their expenses" Say, flor his expenses"
 Often Mispronounced: Grass, Pro- nounce the as as in ask not as in at.
 Often Misspelled: Poultice. Ob- serve the ou.
 Synonyms: Ceremonial, ceremon- ious, formal, precise, punctilious, studied.
 Word Study: Use word three times and it is yours" Let us in crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Demur; to offer objections; to take exception. Pronounce the as in fur). If all the others wish to go, why should I demur ?"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-07

Matrmony apparently mad quieting nflu- ence on MT zioncheck. The Congressman now an- wants to forgive and forget the speed cops
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-07

After the fall election it's very possible there will be several candidates who will feel like joining Halle SeaSse in Switzerland
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-07

Reports indicate that Al Capone has decided that I years is long, long time. He wants out
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-07
LOOK and LEARN
 By A, c. Gordon

I. Why was 1900 not a Leap Year?
 3. Between what hours is the afternoon? B Of what European country is King Haakon the ruler?
 4 What is germanium? 5. What form of government has Switzerland? ANSWERS
 '. Because that number is not divisible by 400
 2. Between noon and sunset. 3. Norway. A A grayish white rare metal lie element, resembling carbon. n 5. Republic.
 FULL HOUSE You can get a FULL HOUSE for a dollar or less and It's 8 Winner! Ask your liquor dealer. sUld nS SHOP IN sUNEAp. FIRST!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-07
H A P P Y-
 --B I R T H D A Y

The Empire ertendS congratuld- tions and best ,DiShes todGy, their birthday anniuerSary, r. Ghe tollolU- ing:
 MAY '. Mrs. w. w. Council
 Ernest Holm George F. Todd John G. Erbland Roberta Dooley
 William Paul
 Lillian Kiloh
 Walter Bindseil
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-07
20 YEARS AGO
 From The Empire
MAY T, 1916.

The case against Edward Krause in the District Court was adjourn ed at noon in order that arguments might be made to the court in the mining case of Goldstein vs. R. P. Nelson ct al over the title of min ing property. Krause is beginning to show the effects of the mental strain under which he labors and has lost his devil may care" air The government is introducing evil dence against Krause on the charge of fraudulent use of the mails.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-07

The Elks are planning to have great time at the Sourdough Fes- tival. Regular old style gambling with phoney money was to be the main feature of the evening
 The City Council voted the prev. 1 ious evening to allow the Juneau School Board the sum of S23,000 for school expenses for the coming year Current bills were ordered paid and the finance committee was empow- cred to make arrangements to ob- tain the necessary money to cover expenses of the city until such a time as the tax and license money is collectible. The fire department was authorized to purchase 1000 feet of fire hose and other material asked for in the annual report.
 Camp Juneau 32 Arctic Brother hood appointed a committee to give a dance in the near future and the | committee decided to throw the large hall open to their friends and members on May 30 for a dance. Committee members were Burt B. Brewster, Clarence Cartwright Simpson MacKinnon, Ned Carlson and M. S. Perkins
 The baseball team of the city planned to meet the next day in the Fire Hall with the members of the committee appointed at re- cent meeting, and discuss ways and means of raising and financing the Juneau team for the coming sea- son.
 Ed Christie and Monte Snow of i Treadwell were the two best bowl CTS on the channel so far. They again took Martin Lavenik and A. H. Ziegler to the tune of 190 pins.
 H. L. Faulkner left on the City of Seattle for Wrangell where he will transact legal business.
 B. B. Yielding, superintendent of the Perseverance mine, returned from two months vacation trip on | the Prince John.
 Work was to start in short time on the Pekovich mining property at Funter Bay and will be pushed un- til the mine has been developed to a point where mill can be estab-. lished and steady production start ed.
 Miss Helen Smith entertained the previous afternoon at her home. Her guests were members of the younger set.
 The Germans are attacking the Canadian portion of the line on the western front. The enemy's bom- bardment is still very trying ac- cording to advices received by the Admiralty today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-07
CARNATIONS

Carnations for Mothers Day at Guys Drug Store, Douglas. adv.