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Metropolitan news. (Chicago, Ill.) 1935-19??, 1936-10-31

overfiowlng.
Mr.. Wallace presided, and among
those on the platform were u. S.
Senator and Mrs. J. Hamilton
Lewis, Congressman and Mrs. Ar
thur w. Mitchell, Mayor Edward
J. Kelly, State Auditor Ed. J. Bar
rett, Hon. e. Smith of Washington,
d. c., Miss Flandy, committeewo-
man, J. Turner Wall, Asst. U. S.
District Attorney, J. Gray Lucas
and Prince Glanton.
Congressman Mitchell, in fiery
speech, lauded the New Deal, and
dwelt on what President Roosevelt
has meant to the country and to
the Negro. He reiterated the state
ment which he made in his speech
before the Democratic convention
in Philadelphia, that Negroes or
this country were a grateful peo-
pie and he was sure that they
would vote the Democratic ticket
in far greater numbers than they
ever did before.
His own record in Congress
spoke for itself. He had fulfilled
every campaign pledge, and had
given the best there was in him,
and he was anxious for the people
to compare his record with that OF
his opponent.
Emory e. Smith, Of Washington,
d. c.. thrilled his audience with
his brilliant flight Of oratory and
his caustic criticism of the Repub-
lican Party. He said that the Re-
publican so-called anxiety for the
Negroes was not in keeping with
what they were actually doing. He
asked: why Is 1t Republican bust
nesszmen do not employ Colored
efisineers and accountants who
have graduated from the best
schools in those professions?" He
said that the answer was simple
Republican leaders were only anx-
ious about the Negro as far as his
!. vote was concerned.
APralse For Mitchell.
y The speaker made fitting refer
ence to Congressman Mitchell, and
he wanted the people of Chicago
to know that they in Washington
thought very highly of him. He
reviewed the scene of the parade
IN which the Colored midsh1pman
was cheered while marching with
the others and said that Congress
man Mitchell had not only sent
Colored boys to West Point and to
the naval academy, but his exam
ple has been followed by a Demo
cratic Congressman from Philadel-
mia. He also dwelt on the point
that the complex duties in Congress
required man with an analytic
mind. which Mr.. Mitchelps oppon-
ent did not possess. Asa lawyer
Congressman Mitchell was able to
formulate legislation and stand on
rar with the dozens OF his col
legues who are lawyers.
In a final dramatic appeal for
votes. Mr.. Smith concluded thus:
Sin 1882 the Negro declared his
political independence, and in 1895
Negroes will continue to assert
that independence and vote over
vhelmingly Democratic"
MAYOR KELLY'S
Ap7ESs
Mzgor Kelly, who was given an
upfVarious reception when he en-
tered the packed hall, spoke next.
Metropolitan news. (Chicago, Ill.) 1935-19??, 1936-10-31

On Sunday afternoon. October 25 the 9th Regiment
Armory the of of the most enthusiastic meet
ngs held during this campaign The members of the End
Ward Regular Democratic Organization headed by Joseph
F. Tttinger ward committeeman packed the vast hall to
Metropolitan news. (Chicago, Ill.) 1935-19??, 1936-10-31

Who has been named member
of the CoIored Speakers Bureau of
the Democratic National Campaign
Committee. He is the editor of an
influential weekly newspaper of
Oklahoma City, Okla. He has made
several editorial declarations in ia
vor OF the continuation of the "New
Deal" OF Franklin %. Roosevelt.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17
IDAHO RESORT
CENTER

SUN VALLEY, Idaho, Dec. II.
Americas newest major winter re-
sort, Sun Valley, conceived and de-
veloped by William Averell Harri-
man, chairman Of the Union Pa
cific Board, takes it's place in the
sun and the snow this season, with
unique attractions for the sports
enthusiast.
Primarily a ski center, Sun Val
ley in addition boasts outdoor
warm swimming, sun bathing and
a variety Of other pastimes to lure
visitors.
Sun Valley Lodge, an ultra-mod-
ern Alpine hotel has been COM
pleted at a cost of million dollars,
and will receive its first guests De-
cember 81. For those who seek
sport at more modest budgets,
cabins at moderate rates are oh
tainable nearby. Sun Valley lies at
an altiture of 5000 feet.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17
FOUR COURSES
FOR GOLFERS

SOUTHERN PINES, N. c.,
Dec. 17.-With the outlook for
an active season the brightest
in many years, Southern Pines
offers the golfer the choice Of
four fine golf courses and the
facilities of three country
clubs.
First is the Southern Pines
Country Club, one of the most
beautiful layouts in the section,
which has an 18-hole and a nine
18-hole course rated by experts as
been completely resodded and re-
vamped during the past summer
and are in excellent condition.
On the northern edge of town
in the Knollwood section over
looking Southern Pines is the new
Pine Needles Club which was built
this summer by George T. Dun
lap, of New York, and his asso-
ciates. The Club has beautiful
18 hole course rated by experts as
one of the finest golf courses in
the mid-South. The entire course
was retrapped and revamped dur
ing the past summer, particularly
the last nine holes which have
been resodded with Bermuda
turf.
Ralph Kennedy Of the Winged
Foot Golf Club of New York, in
. making the round last week for
his fifteen hundred and fifty
fourth golf course in the United
States and Europe, stated that
the eleventh hole at Pine Needles
was the best designed hole on any
of the courses he had ever played.
Across the road from the Pine
Needles is the Mid Pines Club
operated by John j. Fitzgerald,
former manager of the Oyster
Harbors Club, OSterviIle, Mass.
The 18-hole course requires the
steadiest Of golf by the best of
golfers to equal par, yet the aver.
age golfer can get plenty of thrills
while playing the course.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17
Small SaiIfish Are
Barred in Contest

WEST PALM BEACH, Dec. IT.
Although anglers say the supply
of Sailfish here is inexhauStable
since few measuring less than
five feet are caught, the West
Palm Beach Fishing club is tax
ing no chances. Sailfish less than
seven feet long are not eligible
for any Of their trophies in the
winter contest or Silver Sailfish
Derby.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17
Florida SaiIfish
Tossed Back in Sea

WEST PALM BEACH, Dec. II.
Majority of sailfish captured here
are released and a white pennant
run up the halyard to signify the
catch. Fishing club rules say the
Sail" is caught if the captain,
striker or angler touches the
fish's bill.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17

ST. PETERSBURG, GLA.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17
SUNSHINE CITY
CROWDS SET
RECORD
By JOHN LoDw1CK

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla,
Dec. II. - Records of long
standing are falling at this re-
sort as every medium of trans
portation is being taxed by the
unprecedented invasion of win
ter visitors from every State of
the Union, from Canada and
many foreign countries.
Hotels are opening weeks earlier
to care for the pre-holiday rush,
while accommodations after the
first of the year are reaching a
new high. The smart hotels,
Soreno and Vinoy Park, opened
their doors today with Soren
Lund and Son, assisted by Philip
Sheridan, operating the former,
while Clement Kennedy returns
to the Vinoy as managing direc.
tor. Formal opening Of the
jungle Hotel and Country Club
will take place January 3,
although guests are being received
p11QT 10 I1ldI QdG6s
100000 Expected
Tourist statisticians here esti-
mate that 100000 visitors will
sojourn in st. Petersburg between
the holiday season and spring,
overflowing local accommoda-
tions, to the Gulf beaches, Clear
water, Safety Harbor and Indian
Rocks.
Among the larger tourist hotels
In the Sunshine City already re-
ceiving guests are the Suwannee,
Princess Martha, Huntington,
Dennis, Detroit, Alexander, West
Coast Inn, Pheil. Butler Arms,
Deermont, Don Cesar, Sunset
Inn. Poinsettia, Mari Jean, Penn
Sylvania, and Royal Palm. There
are 1873 hotels in the city.
Opening Of the Hotels Soreno
and Vinoy Park today inaugurates
a brilliant season Of dinner dances,
costume parties, bridge tournar
mentS and SocialS at the de luxe
hoStelrieS. Other December red
letter days include the 18th when
a mixed foursome golf tourna-
ment takes place at Pasadena
Country Club; 14th, when the
city's famous outdoor Christmas
lighting project, with thousands
of Illuminated Yule trees, goes
into effect; 18th, the first of the
winter carlton concerts at Box
Singing Tower, Lake Wales, and
18th, opening of greyhound rae
ing at the St. Petersburg Kennel
club.
Visitors From D. q.
Arrivals during the past week
from Washington were Miss Es-
telle Birch, 1841 Columbia Rd.:
Mrs. M. D. Bryant, 3014 Gates
Rd. N. W.; Miss Lois A. Chamber
lin, 3014 Gates Rd. N. W.: Miss
Margaret Finnegan, 1886 North
ampton St.; Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
F. Gates, 1921 Monroe ST.; L. S.
Hudson. 1922 Twenty-first st. N.
W.: Millard F. Lord and Miss
Alma M. Lord, 1912 Monroe st.
N. E.; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Meyer;
Harry E. Mitchell, 800 c. st.
s. w.
Mrs. ]. c. Pierce and F. L.
Pierce, 1920 I st. N. W.; Miss
Mary L. Porter, 500 c st. s. W.;
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Reynolds, 2423
Otis St. N. E.; Mrs. Sadie Ryan,
1926 Thirty-first st. N. W.; Mrs.
Don A. Sanford, 1924 McComb
St.; Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin w.
Smith, 221 Ninth st. S. E., and
Mrs. Bertha A. Tolson, 926 Penn
The Washington times., 1936-12-17
bikes in China

Holland is not the only land of
dikes. China has plenty of them.
On the Yangtse Kiang alone there
are 1000 miles Of dikes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-01-23
Interesting Chapter of
State History is Closed.

Fairmont-An interesting chapter of
Minnesota history has been closed for
Martin county. The last payment has
been made, and the books closed, on the
sale of school lands, and the states
payment invested school fund has re-
ceived its last dollar from the sale Of
public lands in that county. To Mark
Anderson of East Chain goes the honor
of making the last payment. Forty
years ago, Anderson purchased the
southwest quarter of Section 16, at $40
per acre, making his last payment this
month. Under the terms of the ad-
mission of Minnesota territory into the
Union in 1858, the federal government
coded to the state for school purposes
two sections of each township, sections
16 and &c. When the constitution was
adopted a wise provision was contained
that no money received from the sale
of school lands could ever be spent. 1t
had to be invested and the interest
used as school aid. The constitution
also provided for the gradual sale of the
school land, to prevent dumping of the
land for the benefit of spectators. As
result there is still traces in the less
populous sections which have never
been sold or offered for sale.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-01-23
Christmas Tree Waste
Reduced, Comet States.

The usual annual waste of Christ
mas trees through indiscriminate cut
ting was nearly eliminated as the re-
suit of the Christmas tree law passed
by the 1885 legislature, according to a
statement issued by Grover M. Comet,
director of forestry.
Preliminary estimates indicate that
approximately 100000 Christmas trees
were cut in Minnesota in 1885.
Of this number approximately 1900
600 were exported to other states and
100000 were used in Minnesota; 450,-
600 trees were subject to the tax i'm
posed by the Christmas tree law, while
10000 trees, used by municipalities,
were tax exempt.
The Christmas tree law, passed by the
1885 Legislature, required all trees cut
or sold in Minnesota to bear official
evergreen tree tags.
There were practically no major vio-
lationS of the law and operators are
said to be very much in favor of con-
tinuing it. Passage of the law made il
possible for the first time to gather ac-
curate figures on the Christmas tree
industry in Minnesota.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-01-23
Copper Pennies Call
the Fire Department

Anoka-The good citizens of Anoila
are getting thrifty-or perhaps it was
because it all happened in the Lincoln
apartments. Anyway, pennies, used in
place of good fuse plugs, were the cause
of a fire in that town recently. Fire
men ripped out wiring in the apartment
on an emergency call, only to find that
the Lincoln headed pennies had caused
the wires to become overheated with a
small blaze resulting. The fire chief
warned tenants that the use of copper
pennies to replace the fuse plugs was a
dangerous practice, since an overload or
a short on the line would cause the
wiring to become red hot and start what
might prove a serious or even fatal fire
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-01-23
Wolf BOunties in Itasca
County ShOIU Increase

Grand RapidS-f it were possible to
assemble in one pack all the wolves
killed in Itasca county during the past
year, a fearsome sight would be pre-
sented. Hunters and trappers brought
pelts form 1875 wolves and 81 cubs to
the Office of Thomas Erskine, county
auditor, and received certificates for the
bounty. The bouty paid is SIS for adult
wolves and Sc for cubs, which gives the
total sum of $3,111 paid to successful
wolf hunters during the year. The
bounty is first paid by the county, and
later refunded from state funds. Err
nest Goble of Writ was the most sue
cessful wolf trapper in Itasca county in
1885. bringing in 33 grown wolves and
11cubS for total bounty of $751; Most
of the wolves taken are the gray, or
brush variety. Very few pelts of the
big timber wolves are brought in, as
these terrors of the woods have re-
treated from the advance of civilization
and it has been several years since
trappers have brought in the pelt of
one of the big black Siberian wolves,
sometimes taken in Itasca county of
yore. There has been a steady increase
in number of wolves in the north woods
for the past two or three years. In
1882, there were 95 wolves, of all ages,
taken by Itasca county hunters; in 1888
but So; and in 1894, 1876 adult wolves
and "a cubs. Cas- county reports about
$500 more paid in bounties in 1885 than
in the pervious year. The kill there was
1873 full grown wolves and 81 cubs.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
SCHOOL BOARD
DISTRICT NO. Il.
Ely, Minnesota, January 10, 1886.

Ely, Minnesota, January Is, 1886.
! Regular meeting of the Board of
Education of Independent School Dis
trict No. IL was called to order at
seven-thirty o'clock P. M, by the
Chairman, B. S. Richards. On roll call,
the following members were found to
be present: Anderson, Gianotti, Jones,
Kotchevar, Richards and Skala Alb
sent: None.
Moved by Gianotti, supported by Kot-
chevar, that the minutes of the regu-
lar meeting of December 9, 1885 be ap-
proved as read Motion carried unani-
mously.
Proposal from the Ely Radio Service
to install three loud speakers in the
rear of the Washington Auditorium for
the sum of $139.25 was read.
Moved by Anderson, supported by
Skala, that the proposal from the Ely
Radio Service to furnish all labor and
material necessary for the installation
of three loud speakers in the rear of
the Washington Auditorium for the sum
of S139.25 be accepted. Motion carried
unanimously.
The proposal from John F. Mooney
and the Kelvinator Corporation to fur
nish new units for the Kelvinator
system for the sum of $4,000 and all
old equipment, and to install same ;or
the additional sum of $4,000 was read
and laid on the table for further con-
sideration.
Moved by Kotchevar, supported by
Skala, that the bill from Pete's Garage
in the sum of $92.65 covering cost of the
installation of booster brakes on the
Garford Buses be approved, and the
proper officers be authorized TO issue
a voucher in the amount. Motion car
ried unanimously.
Notice from the Minnesota School
Board Association of the annual meet
ing to be held in Minneapolis on Febru-
airy 8, 4, and 5, was read.
Moved by Skala, supported by Clan
otti, that the Superintendent and all
members of the Board be authorized TO
attend the annual meeting of the Min
nesota School Board Association in
Minneapolis on February 8, 4, and 5, at
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-01-23
YYOUNG MAN
died In DULUTH
Louis Moravitz Succumbs ir
Duluth Hospital Following
Long Illness.

After an illness for number OF
years, Louis Moravitz died at Duluth
hospital yesterday. The remains will
arrive here today and will be taken to
the Laing Mortuary.
Deceased was born in this city, 33
years ago. He attended the Ely schools
and was employed here up to the time
his illness prevented.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Anna
Moravitz, of the Chandler Location, and
eight brothers. The brothers are Mat
hew, Joseph, John Anton, Jacob,
Stephen and George of this city, and
Frank of Minneapolis.
The funeral will take place Saturday
morning from the Catholic church, the
Rev. FIR Mihelcic officiating. He was
a member of Lodge No. of the S. S.
G. u.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-01-23

Now that the Minnesota legis-
lature has validated the site
for the Minnesota State Hos
pital for Insane at Moose Lake,
it is to be hoped that the pro-
ject will be completed as rapid
ly as possible in order to allevi-
ate the overcrowded condition
of similar institutions through
out the state and to furnish
disqualification for unfortun-
ates now being cared for by
home folks for lack of room to
care for them in public in
stitutions equipped to scientifi-
cally do so.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-01-23
Music and Drama Club
Met With Mrs. f.. &. Jones.

Mozart, the emminent composer and
his works were discussed as the topic
for Monday evenings meeting OF the
Music and Drama Club held at the
home of Mrs. E. C. Jones with Mrs.
Jones and Mrs. A. w. Nelson as
hoSceSseS.
A biographical sketch of Mozart was
presented by Miss Julia Keefe and Mrs.
H. c. Newgord and Miss Keefe presented
compositions by Mozart at the ages OF
six and seven years.
Six phases of Mozart were given, di-
vided as follows: Biography; Mozart's
Relations with Hayden; Mozart's Vr-
tuosity; Mozart as Methodist; Influence
of Gluck upon Mozart; Mozart's Operas
The several phases were most artist
cally discussed and Illustrated by Mrs
Frank DiNino, Mrs. B. 0. Strachan anC
Mrs. E. c. Jones.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-01-23
Rifle Shot to Hail NeIU
Year X. O.'s Telephones.

Little Falls-At the stroke of II, as
old 1885 took flight and 1886 came in,
an unidentified person stood in an alley
in Little Falls all set to usher in the
new year. Pressed against his shoulder
was 5000 rifle, poised high in the
air. He pulled the trigger and the
bullet mushroomed thru a telephone
cable carrying 404 fine copper wires.
Instantly some 40 telephones in the
north end of the city went out of
commission. Within a few minutes
there was a call for emergency repair
crew The bad piece was cut out and
the two good ends stripped back while
workmen set themselves to the tedious
task of splicing each pair of wires.
A two-way signal system was required
for every splice so that the proper con-
nections were made. The work was
completed % hours after the break, al
though many phones were in service be-
fore then This is how a crew Of tele-
phone workmen spend New Years Day
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-01-23
Card of Thanks.

We herewith desire to express our
sincere thanks to our neighbors and
friends for their kindness, beautiful
floral offerings and the tender of cars
during our sad bereavement in the loss
of our beloved wife, mother and sister.
James Prout and Sisters, Ely,
w. Barkel, Ont, Canada,
Clinton Barkel, Canada,
Three Sisters, in Canada.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-01-23
Catholic Women FOresters
Hare Program at Meeting.

Tuesday evenings meeting of the
Women's Catholic Order of F'oresters at
the Community Center drew very
satisfactory attendance and most en-
joyable program was presented.
One new member was initiated after
which "Ballyho" was played at five
tables. The honors for the play were
awarded to Miss Mary Hutar, Mrs.
Michael Wienzierl and Miss Jennie
Palcher.
A lunch was served by committee
composed of Mrs. Matt Vertin, Mrs
Frank Milvasich and Mrs. Ed zupan-
cich.
Miss Katherine Hutar played the
piano for the community singing and
the dance that followed Miss Hutar
also favored the meeting with piano
solos.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-01-23

The annual story compiled
by City Treasurer Andrew
Watilo, Jr., appears in this
issue of the Miner and is well
worth reading. The figures
show the city in good financial
condition in all funds barring
S231,590.39 in outstanding
warrants, $2O6,466.27 of which
were inherited on January l,
1885, from the preceding years.
The report shows a cash bal
ance in the First National Bank
less checks in transit of
$1,O30.93, amounting to S12,-
378.75.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-01-23
Xmas Present Dog Walks
Back Home Thru Blizzard.

Breckinridge-E. c. Gesterling gave
his dog to a farmer, residing 8 miles
from Breckenridge. The farmer was
going to give the dog to his son for a
Christmas present. The dog became
lonesome and just as the dusk of
Christmas evening fell, started for his
old home in Breckenridge. The dog
travelled the distance through the bad
storm, only to find the home of the
GeSterling's empty, as the family had
moved. The faithful beast lay down
on the front porch, and when found was
almost covered with snow.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1936-01-23

the expense of the district. Motion car
ried unanimously.
Reports from the City Chemist on
tests made on water in the swimming
pool were read and filed
Communication from Frank Golob
relative to the purchase of used Law
atory was read.
Moved by Skala, supported by Clan
otti that the communication from Frank
Golob be accepted, and the matter of
disposing of a used lavatory be re-
ferred to the Sales and Purchasing
Committee with power to act Motion
carried unanimously.
The Sales and Purchasing Committee
reported that they had accepted the
proposal of the Fenske Hardware &
Furniture Co., on Pyrofax Gas Service
and had instructed them to install the
equipment and to start the gas SER
vice on January 6.
Moved by Kotchevar, supported by
Gianotti, that the report of H. A. Berg
with cash in the sum of $295. 43 received
from various sources be accepted and
illUIlcy NC UuIIlcu OVSI 10 UIcdSuItI
Motion carried unanimously.
The Committee on Finance reported
that they had checked the following
bills and pay rolls and recommended
their payment
H. A. Berg, Petty Cash, ......$ 1927
City of Ely, Water and Elec-
| ITCHY, l,UoA IL
First National Bank of Ely,
Interest on Warrants, 49,. 1903 II
Flox Co., Supplies, .... 59.5t
S. c. Johnson & Sons, Inc,
Maintenance, .... 1872:
Teachers Pay Roll, .... 15,65O9-
Employees Pay Roll, ....... 7,152 z:
Stanley Adkins, Attending
County School meeting, -. 2Ot
Agnew Variety Store, Supplies, 27O!
Tuure Aho, Milk, ..... So!
Allyn & Bacon, Text Books, 2.3t
American Education Press, Inc
Supplies, .................. 81
Frank Anderson, Milk, ... 1870!
VIM F., Anderson, Attending
! County School meeting, -. 20
Baxtrum Garage, Supplies, -. 1853
Burgher-Williams Co., Sup
/ pllSS, ........... i45
Burroughs Adding Machine
Co., Maintenance, ........ 1877
Caproni Galleries, Inc, Sup
plleS, ............... l.5
Central Garage, Maintenance, 23.1
Central Scientific Co., Sup
| pies, .............. 42.4
Christie Lithograph & Printing
Co., Supplies, ......... 3.3
City of Ely, Laboratory Fee, =. 100
Charles W. Clark Co., Refer
ence Books, ........... 81
Crane Co., Maintenance, 800. 90
Dawson Service, Reference
Books, ............... 81
iDebaters Information Bureau,
Reference Books, ....... CT
F. R. Dengel Co., Supplies, -. 33
William Dixon, Inc, Reference
Book, Observation-Disclosures. 2.7
Eagle Lock Co., Maintenance, is
Education Music Bureau, Inc,
Supplies, Observation-Disclosures. 80
Ely Finnish Stock Co., Supplies, 3.9
Ely Hardware & Furniture Co.,
Maintenance, .......... TAO
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John Bull Was a Musician

John Bull was a celebrated organist
and composer. The date of his birth
is not known. 1t probably occurred
about 1862. He is known to have died
in Antwerp on March II or Is, 1928
certain "ayre" which is practically
the same as that of the British ma
tional anthem is attributed to him.