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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-05
.ife's Wire to Dahl
Interrupts His Trial

the whole world is with you.
Love. EDITH"
DEFENDED BY MARQUIS
In a long speech in behalf Of
Dahl, the Marquis de Merito
noted attorney appointed to de
fend him, emphasized the trick
cry" practiced by loyalist agents
in the United States and Mexico
They promised Dahl a post as
flying instructor at a substantial
salary, he said, and then forced
him to fight on his arrival il
Spain. The marquis made a
dramatic appeal for clemency
after reading to the court the
message of hope sent by the
flier's wife, he made moving ref
erences to her devotion and ap
peals to Franco and to her un
firing efforts to obtain her hus
bands freedom.
In a declaration read to the
court Dahl described how he had
enlisted at "red embassy" in
the U. S. A. as an instructor and
sailed for France from Mexico on
the steamer Mexique.
He was sent Immediately from
France to Valencia, the loyalist
capital, the declaration said, and
promptly compelled at pistol
point to go aloft."
FAILED TO GET PAY
For his efforts he had been
promised $500 a month, Dahl's
statement declared, but he re-
reiVed only a total OF $4,000 since
the date Of his enlistment.
The court sat on a raised dais
under a velvet canopy which
framed a large portrait OF Gen
Francisco Franco.
Under guard. Dahl, tall and
blonde, looked fit and apparently
was in in excellent spirits. He
waved cheerily to newspaper cor
respondents whom he recognized
The American stood out from
the other prisoners. One was a
small-statured Russian with dis
tinctly Monaghan features. An
other, still suffering from wound
received when he was shot down
had to be helped in on the arm of
an insurgent officer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-05

Il do not think any member
of the bar has any right to ques-
ton it. If the question can be
raised, it would have to be raised
by a litigant in a case. And 1
know of no law or rule under
which a litigant can challenge a
Supreme Court Justice. There
is no change of venue from the
court"
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17
ELy Old Timer Victim
of Heart Attack

Andrew Toutloff, resident of this
city nearly all his life, died suddenly
Friday afternoon of heart attack.
Mr.. Toutloff, who was 62 years of
age, was making his way home to the
Lake Addition. On his way he stopped
at the county garage building to visit
with his old friend, Frank Skalar. He
stated that it was hot and while in the
act of removing his jacket, collapsed
and fell to the floor.
Mr.. Skalar summoned group of
WPA workers a short distance away
who tried to make the stricken man as
comfortable as possible and medical aid
was summoned. Before the arrival of
the doctor, Mr.. Toutloff expired. A
sudden heart attack was given as the
cause.
He is survived by his wife, two
daughters and two sons. The daughters
are Mrs. John Anderson and Mrs. James
Rolando. The sons are Andrew, Jr.,
and Frank. All are residents of this
city.
The funeral took place Monday morn
ing from the Laing Mortuary, the Rev.
Frank Mihelcic conducting the same.
Pail bearers were Ernest Maddern, Fred
B. James, John Wulotz, Dr. H. c. New
CORD, Jack Peshel and Archie j. BONNER
Attending the funeral from Duluth
were Jos. Clement and two daughters,
son-in-law and grandchildren of de-
ceased.
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17
ELY STUDENTS
ON REGISTER OF
" GRADUATES
Students From This City Make
Excellent Showing in Class
of 1900 at University.

Virtually every state in the Union
was represented at the commencement
exercises of 1900 graduates receiving
diplomas at the University of Mime
sofa on Monday evening and attended
by filled stadium of parents and
friends of the honored students, among
which were several from this CITY,
Ely students at the gu" as is usual,
came through with high honors.
Miss Sallie Katherine Beuk, was
graduated with cum laude honorS as a
Bachelor of Science. She is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Beuk.
Walter Leino was a cum laude grad
uate as Bachelor of Science. He is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Leino.
William Andrew Mcfarland, son of
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Mcfarland, received
a degree as Bachelor of Science from
the Forestry department.
Jennie Turula, daughter of Andrew
Turula, graduated with a degree of
Bachelor of Science.
Everett Laitala, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Laitala, graduated as a Master of
Science in Mechanical Engineering.
One of II graduating out of class of
285 with high distinction as a Bachelor
of Science was Eda-Rae Jones, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.. Jones. Miss
Jones was among the leaders of the IL
in the higher bracket.
Kathleen Edith Lomasney, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Lomasney, re-
ceived degree as a Bachelor of Science.
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17
Popular Couple United
In Impressive Ceremony

At 9 o'clock high mass ceremony
performed at the Catholic church
Tuesday morning, the Rev. Frank Mi
helcic united in marriage Miss Frances
R. Mavetz, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Mavetz, to Albert Pluth, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Pluth of this city
Attendants were the Misses Mary Ann
Mavetz, sister of the bride from Mil
waukee, Wisconsin; Miss Hilda Pluth,
sister of the groom; Frank Mavetz,
brother of the bride, and John Roman.
Special music had been prepared for
the ceremony with Frank Milavasich
and Miss Mary Hutar rendering solos.
The bride wore white satin gown
and veil and carried white roses and
lilies of the valley The bridesmaids
wore peach lace gowns and carried tea
roses and sweet peas. All wore match
ing accessories.
Following the ceremony a breakfast
was served at the home of the groom's
parents and a dinner at the home of
the brides parents.
A brief wedding trip to Canadian
border waters is scheduled for the
couple after which they will be at home
in this city.
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17
PIANO PUPILS
EXHIBIT WORK
AT RECITALS
Pupils of Mrs. DiNino, Mrs
Newgord and Miss Thomas
Appear in Programs.

Friday evening at the home of Mrs
Frank v. DiNino, the pupils of Mrs
DiNino gave recital in which twenty
two participated and attended by many
of the parents of the young performers
Those taking part were Patsy Goulet
Jane Bolitho, Jennie Koshak, Leona
Pecha, Nancy Byrd Brownell, Phyllis
Hanson, Rose Ann Majerle, Gloria Pete
James Klobuchar, Frank Milovasich
Dorothy Abbanat, Florence Startz
Therese Fleming, Gerald Klobuchar
Donald Kangas, Harlan Lampi, Joe
Novak, Edith Bohince, Andrew Spolar-
ich, Rosemary Pirsch, Edna Makipihs
and Josephine Shepel.
On Tuesday evening the pupils OF
Mrs. H. G. Newgord gave recital at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs William
Trudgeon at 231 West Harvey street at
which also many parents and friends OF
the young performers were present
Those who played in the recital were
Willard Johnson, Dolores Haapala
Ilona Mills, Robert johnson, Shirley
Hodge, June Trudgeon, Lois Purdy
LaVerne KangaS, Camilla Legat, Ruth
SchWeiger, Leone Johnson, Volma
Mills, Dolores Neimi, Mary BONNER
Eileen Salminen, Lucy Bouska, Helen
Sundholm and Irja Essila.
On Thursday evening, June "a, the
pupils of Miss Irene Thomas will play
a program of solos, duets and quartets
in recital to be given at Room 1O6
of the Memorial high school building, at
8 o'clock.
The pupils will be assisted with
special numbers by the Senior Girls
quartet, composed of Josephine Shepel
Nancy King, Gertrude FilSon and Ella
Siren.
Peter and Betty Handberg, Carol Ann
Sutherland and Marian Rautio will give
selections on two pianos. Kathleen
Skantze, Sheldon Kayute, Dorothy Rom
Shirley Johnson and Sidney Jarva will
be heard in solos.
Two movements of Bethoven's First
Symphony will be given by Patricia
Moonan, Dina. Burgin and Phyllis
Palmgard. Theresa Garni, Gloria
Hussey and Marjorie Rikhus will par
ticipate in the Summer Nights Dream
Overture" by MendelSsohn.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend this recital.
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17
Northern Bass Season
viii Open on Monday.

Bass, crappies, and sunfish may be
taken throughout the state beginning
Monday, June 81, when it becomes legal
to take these species in the northern
zone.
The northern zone lies north of an
imaginary line running from Browns
Valley in the west, through st. Cloud
and Cambridge, and to the eastern state
line.
The daily limit for crappies is Is, with
25 permitted in possession; for black,
striped, yellow, siver, and gray bass
the daily limit is six, with IL permitted
in possession. For sunfish, rock bass,
and other fish not mentioned specifi-
cally in the law the daily limit, for a
mixed catch, is Is, with 80 permitted
in possession. The same applies to a
catch consisting of sunfish alone.
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17
On This
Occasion
A Few Observations on Matters
Material and Immaterial by
the Editor.

Senator Norris of Nebraska
has an idea that notes should
be issued against the over a
billion dollars of unobligated
gold in the u. S. Treasury to
pay current government debts
and help balance the budget
next year. 'The government
owns the gold the same as
own my coat, and it has every
right to use it to pay its debts. %
These notes would not be pay
able in gold but would have the
backing of the impounded gold
and could be used to pay both
public and private debts.
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17
143 Students Are Honored
at School Commencement
George Seke President of ST. Cloud Teachers College, Makes
Wholesome Address, Stanley Sustercich Honored With
American Legion Award.

alysis that could not fail to impress
his listeners.
The commencement program opened
with the professional by the high
school orchestra during which the
classes marched to their seats on the
stage. The Rev. Alex Tamminen gave
the invocation and the Junior College
chorus sang "Serenade."
Stanley Berglund gave the salutatory
address and the mixed chorus sang
Hymn of the Night" by Cain.
Virginia Jackson made the valedic-
tory address and Julia Skule the vale
dictory for the Junior College. Miss
Skule spoke on "An Appreciation"
President Selke delivered his address
on the subject "The Challenge of the
Future" and the orchestra played
Revere" by Vieutemps.
In neat and appreciated address w.
P. Wolff, on behalf of the American
Legion, announced the winner of the
Legion medal for the year and pre-
sented Stanley SuStercich, son of Mr..
RAlo AS44 aim olLolClCAS1l, WlI1l UlAC
award. Mr.. Sustercich is one of the
honor students of the 1887 high school
graduates.
The young man, who had no inkling
of the honor to be bestowed on him,
was visibly affected when he was an
nounced as the winner. The award
signifies unusual attainments in
scholastic and physical education &C
chievementS. The committee who in
vestigated the standings of the boys of
the class stated that they were well
satisfied the honors' had been properly
bestowed. The audience acknowledged
their satisfaction over the selection with
unlimited applause.
Stanley Adkins, superintendent of
schools, presented the class to Jack
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17

life is just beginning for you," stated
George Selke, president of the st. Cloud
State Teachers College, in his address
to the graduating classes at the COM
mencement exercises, Thursday evening
at the Washington auditorium, when
every seat in the auditorium was filled
President Selke made one of the best
addresses ever delivered in this city to
graduating classes. He did not soar
over the heads of his audience in his
address but confined himself to plain
facts in which he gave the graduate
wholesome advice and in which he
stated that while the world owed them
living, it was up to them to hustle
for it.
Life, he stated is made up of many
complexities further aggravated by the
situation in which the younger genera
ton have found themselves for the past
several years during the depression and
in the lack of employment. He spoke
of chances for the graduates to avail
themselves of opportunities which will
present themselves by reason of the
education acquired during their school
careers.
He did not picture the future of the
graduate as one bright spot in the
fight for existence and preference but
thought the education would help and
that along with education it required
some backbone and determination
to succeed. This was to be accom-
plished by hard work in his opinion.
Opportunities are present and the edu-
cation assimilated should help locate
them, President Selke thought.
Punctuating his address with anec-
dotes and sallies of wit, the speaker
kept his audience in good humor,
treasuring in their minds every word
uttered. AS we said before, the ad-
dress was a plain exposition of affairs
brough up to the present with an an
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17
Ely Couple Married
In Duluth Saturdau

Miss Evangeline May Jeffery, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Jeffery, and
Albert Erkkila, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Erkkila of 100 East Harvey
street, were united in marriage, Satur-
day, at Duluth,
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. HonniWell of the First Presby-
terian church. Emmett Jeffery, brother
of the bride, and Lydia Erkkila, sister
of the groom, were the attendants.
The young people are well known in
this city where they have resided since
birth and where they attended school,
the bride having been a graduate with
the class of 1887 The groom is an
employee of the Zenith mine.
They returned Sunday evening and
are at home to their many friends at
II East Conan street.
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17
Officials Admit Oliver
Employees Association
AS Bargaining Group
FAST WORKER.
E. A. Theiler Lands 20-pound Pike.

Less than two hours after Edgar
A. Theiler of Milwaukee had applied
for his fishing license, he landed a
20 pound northern pike on White
Iron lake.
Mr.. ThieIer was fishing in COM
pany with liver Kent of this city and
was making a short stay at Burley
Park.
The fish was at once shipped to
Milwaukee as the piece de resistance
for dinner for the city officials of
Milwaukee as a compliment from
Mr.. Theiler.
The dinner was served on Satur-
day and a unanimous vote of thanks
was given the donor. 1t was also
stated that We might expect visit
from the officials shortly as they
were very much impressed with the
size and flavor of the pike.
The fish measured A inches i'm
length and it took Mr.. Theiler sew
eral minutes to land it.
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17
Popular Ely Couple
United in Marria0e,

The Rev. A. Tamminen at the Suomi
Synod church, Sunday, united in mar
riage Miss Pearl Kittila, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Kittila of 421
East Pattison street, to John Nikkinen,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Erick Nikkinen of
35 West Conan street, before a church
filled with friends and relatives of the
high contracting parties.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Pertulla of
Eveleth, sister and brother-in-law of
the groom, were the attendants
A wedding dinner was served at the
home of the brides parents after the
ceremony.
The young couple will be at home at
35 West Conan street after a brief
honeymoon.
Both are well known by a host OF
friends in the city who join in wishing
them all possible happiness.
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17
Agent Neubauer Failed
To ShOU for Meetinq.

County Agent August Neubauer was
prevented from attending the soil con-
servation meeting held at the White
Iron school on Thursday evening and
at which the majority of the farmers in
the district near Ely were present.
The meeting had been called for the
purpose of explaining to the farmers
the workings of the AAA plan of agri-
cultural conservation and the benefits
to be paid hereunder
The non-appearance of Agent Neu-
bauer, who was to explain the act, was
sore disappointment to the farmers
assembled No cause for the absence of
Mr.. Neubauer was given at the meeting
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17
24O Employees Released as
Market for Ore Fails
Through Strikes.
40 REMAIN ON UPKEEP
Indefinite Opening of Mine
Hinges on Demand for
Ore at Furnaces.

With dull sickening thud, the news
OF the cessation of mining at the
Zenith on Monday, fell on the people
of the city and cast somewhat of a
pessimistic hue on the inhabitants after
few months of prosperity when it was
supposed We were getting out of the
slump that has envoloped us for several
years and were facing one of the
greatest years the mining industry has
ever enjoyed.
Rumors Of tie-up In mining at this
mine have been bruited about since
the beginning of the strike in the steel
mills Of the Lakes basin affecting the
Youngstown Sheet and Tube company,
the Republic Steel company and the
Bethlehem Steel company, all using
Pickands, Mather & Company ore sup
piled by the Zenith in this city, several
mines on the Mesaba and several other
mines in Michigan.
There was no call for ore in the
east owing to the CIO engineered strike
at the mills which bids fair to run
along for some time without settle
ment. The management of the Zenith
had no call for iron ore and hence
there is no object in mining it.
Before closing, Superintendent B. s.
Richards called a meeting of all the
men at the mine and explained fully
the cause of the shutdown. He stated
that the lack of demand for ore oc-
casioned by the steel mill strikes was
the sole cause and that the close would
be for an indefinite period or until
work was resumed at the mills and
there was demand for ore.
The shut down affects about 240 en-
ployes and falls heavily on them. Many
are new men who have begun work
during the past several months or since
better times for the mines were in pros
pect and had arranged their affairs to
correspond with the more prosperous
outlook.
To be in readiness when the demand
for ore again reaches here, a crew Of
about 40 men is employed underground
in manning the pumps, timbering some
needed places and otherwise keeping
the works in repair to be in condition
to speed up production as soon as orders
are received for ore and the eastern
mills now suffering state of con-
stipation, again become active.
It is to be hoped by all concerned
and especially by the business men of
the city that there will be break in
favor of the mills, mines and men In
the very near future. Prosperity among
the employees means prosperity for
business and business Is the life Of
community.
The outlook for a speedy settlement
is not very assuring at present. The
daily papers bring discouraging ac-
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17
MAKE RETURNS
ON SOCIAL TAX
Collector Landy Sends Out a
Warning That Failure to
Heed Will Be Costly.

Collector of Internal Revenue j. R.
Landy has revealed that the Supreme
Court decision upholding the validity OF
the Social Security Act prompted 215
Delinquent taxpayers in his district to
make returns under the provisions of
Titles VIII and TX of that Act. The
latest payments totaled $1673 SO.
Figures in the Collectors Office
showed that 32,804 employers filed
Treasury form SS1 in behalf of them
selves and their employees, paying
1862, 1859 in taxes earned in this dis
trict during the month of May. This
tax is levied under Title VIII of the
Social Security Act, which imposes an
income tax of one per cent on the
wages of every taxable individual and
on every taxable employer" an excise
tax of one per cent on the wages he
pays each of his employees.
In estimating that an additional
$1,000 employers were still ignoring the
fact that they must pay the one pei
cent wage tax due from every employer
and employee, Collector Landy pointed
out that the law makes the employer
alone subject to penalties for failure tc
file returns and make payments. The
employer is also responsible for the
collection of his employees share of the
tax, deducting it from the weekly wages
paid.
Employers of eight or more who have
not yet filed Treasury form $40 and paid
the excise tax of one per cent on their
1886 pay roll, as called for under Title
TX of the Social Security Act, have
already incurred Is per cent penalty
Mr.. Landy said. There is no excuse
for continued delinquency under Title
TX. Ample notice was given employers
OF eight or more that this lax was due
from them, and them alone, at sthe
latest, last April l. The employee does
not pay any of this tax.
Only 5081 employers have paid taxes
under the provisions of Title TX and
I estimate that this falls short by at
least Is per cent of the actual number
OF employers of eight or more persons
in this district. When my deputies, in
the course of their Investigations, dis
cover these delinquentS not only the
tax but the penalties will be assessed
against them. It would be well for this
type of employer to remember that Of
ficerS OF corporations are counted as
employees for the purpose of taxation -
i feel that as soon as employers who
are now delinquent realize the re-
Continued on Last Page)
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17
Zenith Mine Closes as
Steel Mill Strikes in
East Choke Operation
HELP GIRL SCOUTS.
Donate Food for Summer Camp.

Owing to the high cost of con-
Quoting the Girl Scout camping
period, in which over a hundred
girls will participate, the Girl Scout
Council, through Mrs. Vernice
Brownell, commissioner, are asking
the liberal minded people of Ely to
help meet the camping costs.
Groceries and provisions are ur-
gently requested and anything in
that line will be acceptable. The
donations are to be left at the Bou-
quet Shop where they will be cared
for until the camping period next
month.
The donation of jams, jellies,
canned goods, flour, vegetables, in
fact, anything in the provision line
will be thankfully received and ap-
preciated.
The Council asks all to be as
liberal as possible and express their
generosity by leaving supplies at
the Bouquet Shop.
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17
Engagement of Ely Man
to Philadelphia Girl.

From Philadelphia paper, clipping
OF which was sent to friends in this
city, it was announced that the Rev.
S. McWilliams of East Landsdowne,
announces the engagement of his
daughter, Pamela Leslie McWilliams, to
Erick Bernard Berglund, of Ceilings
wood, N. j., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Berglund of this city.
The marriage will take place on
June Is, it was announced. The many
friends of Mr.. Berglund, who was born
and grew to manhood in this city, Join
in wishing him happiness in advance
OF the nuptialS. The groom Is employed
with the Edison Laboratories in Col
lingswood in television research work.
The Ely miner., 1937-06-17
FEATURES
IN THIS
issue

William Bruckart sees signs that
Congress is becoming less subservient to
the Presidents orders. An interesting
review of capital news in the Wash
ington Digest"
How the nations highest tribunal
works to protect public welfare, dis
cussed in that popular series, "The
Supreme Court and How It Works"
How luck and superstition play their
sometimes tragic roles in sports. Hugh
Bradley tells of his interview with
Mickey Cochrane shortly Jefore the
'beaning" accident.
Smiles and chuckles for all the family
on our funny page.
Irwin S. Cobb sympathizes with the
poor little rich man in his problem of
running the yacht. A truckload of wit
ticisms by Americas foremost humorist.