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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-02-04

w HERE is the party? At Mrs.
w Smiths on Walnut street and
it looks awfully much as though
the principals were caught by the
candid camera. Luckily, how
ever, they're perfectly groomed
for their parts:
Introducing Janet.
Janet in her jumper pattern
1885, is asking Mother which
glassware to use. Her plaid blouse
in taffeta makes her feel very
dressed up. Mother chose this
style because the many possibili-
ties for change make it a ward
robe rather than a dress and she
knew it would be easy-to-make.
Your own little girl may have
this same ensemble in sizes 6, 8,
10, II, and ID years. Size 8 re-
quires ia yards of 80 inch ma
terial for the jumper and 115
yards for the blouse.
Mother, the Hostess.
Mother is the perfect hostess,
calm and assured, because she
knows her all-occasion frock with
its sprightly crisp apron (Pattern
1920 is becoming and appropri-
ate. For house wear she made
up this model in print. She is
wearing here the crepe version
and knows that it will be delight
full for later on in cool black and
white. 1t comes in sizes "a, Sc,
38, 40, AZ, A, and 46. The dress
and apron in size SO require 512
yards of SO inch material. The
apron alone requires 11s yards.
And the Guest.
The guest just arriving is wear
ing her trigest Sew-Your-Own.
She likes it because the pulled
shoulders and swing skirt make
her hips look smaller. The collar
is young and the sleeves stylish.
This Tock is especially chic in
silk crepe alpaca or one of the
lovely new prints. For your own
daytime distinction, then, why not
make up Pattern 1905? 1t is avail
able in sizes IA, 16, Is, and 20
(32 to AZ bust). Size 16 requires
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-02-04
French Will Build an
8O-Inch Telescope

PARIS.-Plans are now complete
and the site selected for the new ma
tional observatory of astrophysics
with an 80-inch diameter telescope,
it is announced by M. Jean Perrin,
state under-secretary for scientific
research.
In cooperation with the Minister
of Public Instruction the observa-
tory will be operated by commit
tee of French astronomers and sci
entists.
The observatory will be located
in southwest France in the Bases
Alpes in the region of Forcalquier.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-02-04
Keeping Up
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New Eye Training
Needed to Meet
Air Travel Growth
More Perfect Vision
Must Be Developed

COLUMBUS, OHIO. - With
air travel becoming increasing
ly important, more attention
will need to be given to training
the eyes of the oncoming gen.
erations, it appears from re-
marks made by DR.. c. E. Rice,
consultant to the Social Securi-
ty board, at the conference here
of the National Society for the
Prevention of Blindness.
A well developed ability to see
with both eyes together is essential
for normal perception of depth.
This, DR.. Rice pointed out, is vitality
important for pilots of aircraft.
Without a normal depth percep-
ton, the future aviator and aviatrix
will not live long," he declared.
Squint is one example of an ex-
treme degree of lack of ability to
fuse the pictures in the two eyes,
or to make them see together.
Sometimes this squirt or crossing
of the eyes is due to mechanical con-
ditions which can only be corrected
by operation, but in some cases the
ability to fuse can be developed by
proper training, DR.. Rice said. Even
though the eyes are apparently
working together, in many cases
there may not be complete fusion
ability.
The cause of the condition, which
may lead to blindness of one eye
because it is not used at all, is I'M
known. DR.. Rice suggested that
some of the infectious diseases &C
quiIed early in life may play part
in causing the condition.
Cause of Myopia Not Known.
Nearsightedness or myopia is an
other visual defect about which not
much is known as to the cause. 1t
is probably due to defect in the
development of the coats of the
eye ball, and may even have its
origin in the makeup of the germ
cell from which the baby devel-
oped. Since the cause seems to
start operating long before the child
is born, it is wise, DR.. Rice thinks,
to encourage the prospective
mother to partake of wholesome
diet fortified with cod liver oil dur
ing the months before the child's
birth.
Other dangers that may threaten
the baby's eyesight before he is
born are various disease germs.
Most important of these are the
germs of syphilis, tuberculosis and
gonorrhea. Treatment of the mother
before the baby's birth will safe
guard the child from blindness due
to syphilitic infection. Guarding the
infant from danger of tuberculous
infection, either from infected milk
or from contact with tuberculous
patients, will protect his sight from
this particular hazard.
To Protect Baby's Eyes.
Not all cases of babies sore eyes,
dangerous because the condition
may lead to blindness, are due to
gonorrheal infection, DR.. Rice point
ed out. Other disease germs may
get into his eyes during the birth
process. Dropping silver nitrate
into the newborn baby's eyes, to
protect him against this hazard, is
now worldwide procedure.
1t is not fool-proof one, how
ever, and its success depends on
how it is done and on the quality of
the silver nitrate solution. An old
solution that has changed in chem
ical nature, DR.. Rice pointed out,
may be inactive and fail to protect
the baby's eyes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-02-04
SUSPENSE

''How are you going to voter" in
quired 81 Sinlin.
Haven't made up my mind" an
swered Farmer Corntossel, ST don't
think anybody ought to tell how he's
going to vote. Half my joy in life
is listening to radio speeches and
to keep the oratorical enthusiasm,
I believe in prolonging the suspense
as far as possible"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-02-04
Legend of st. Cecilia

st. Cecilia, patron saint of the
blind and of musicians, according
to tradition was loved by an angel
for her musical skill. A crown of
martyrdom was bestowed both up
on her and her husband. She is
said to have been the inventor OF
the organ. Dryden and Pope wrote
odes in her honor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-02-04

Candied Sweet Potatoes
Boil five large sweet potatoes
and cut them crosswise into
pieces one and one-haf inches
in thickness. Lay in pan and put
two tablespoonful of butter, cut
in slices, over them; then three
tablespoonful of powdered sug-
ar and two tablespoonful of mo-
lasses, and cook in oven for ten
minutes to get nice and brown.
Copyright.-wNU Service
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-02-04
Readiness With Thanks

Little David, visiting at the home
of a neighbor, was given a piece of
bread and butter, and he smiled 4
very polite ''thank YOU"
Lady of the House Compliment
ing)-That's right, David. ! like to
hear little boys say: thank you. :"
David (after little thought) -
Well, if you would like to hear me
say it again, you might put some
jam or jelly on the bread.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-02-04
BENEATH ATTENTION

The fat old man was in a bad
temper.
Where the dickens is the smok-
ing room in this placer" he shouted.
The hotel porter remained calm.
There is a door over there. with
Lounge: Gentlemen Only on it."
he said. "You ignore that and walk
straight in. STRAY Stories Maya
zine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-02-04
Blacksnakes Lay Eggs

Common blacksnakes are ovipa-
rous {egg laying). The difference
between the two models of reproduc-
ton is in the retention of the egg
for longer or shorter time in the
body of the mother.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-02-04
At College

First Student-What shall we do
tonight?
Second Ditto-Let's toss for it.
Heads we go to the movies; tails
We'll call on the girls. And if it
stands on edge, We'll study.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-02-04
Looked Natural

Burglar Bill-And after yez got
away from de cop, where did yez
hide?
Burglar Sam-Oh, I just ducked
into de city hall, Topped down in
chair and put me feet on a desk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1937-02-04
Best Kind of Nobility

If man be imbued with a gener-
Gus mind, that is the best kind Of
nobility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
Everyone Is Watching

If there was much attention centered on Waterbury as result of It's election of October 5, there are more eyes directed upon us right now as result of Mayor Frank Hayes reorganization plan, exclu- sively revealed to the city last Friday by the Waterbury Democrat There are few papers in the state that have ignored the Hayes plan. All have spoken about 1t and in practically every single instance it was in praise of his action. He has been styled as courageous and upright.
 And there has been lot of advice handed out, too. All of which would in- dicate that His Honor still commands state and is entitled to similar feeling at home here. From now on, however, the city is going to be an object of much attention. Every city and town will be watching to see just how Waterbury goes about the job of making its employees fit the jobs they hold. It's quite task and certainly what we do right here in this city will be accepted or rejected as model for others.
 Whether or not the Waterbury experi- ment will be regarded as out-and-out civil service is doubtful. AS yet nothing has been forthcoming from the Connec- ticut Merit System Association on the benefits of the Waterbury movement. However it can be expected to win ap- proval in general and in particular when and if the plan shows that it can accom- plish what it sets out to do. So far as Mayor Hayes intentions are concerned only complete success can be contem- plated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
Many Possibilities

The results of Tuesdays voting in Connecticut's three large cities will no doubt be used by political leaders and 1n- terested persons as means towards an end-the end being the 1888 congression- al and state elections. Next fall in addl- tion to electing state ticket, a complete one this time as the Attorney General will be up for election, there will be the six members of the House of Representa- tives to be chosen and one U. s. Senator. That the elections this fall are going to be used next fall is quite clearly 1ndl- cated.
 Even Waterbury's disputed election will play an important part In declolng who will run for the several offices. But between convention time, 1888, and the present time, there will be much see-saW- ing back and forth. Standing forth con- spicuously as a result of their victories Tuesday are two Democrats and one So- cialist-Thomas J. Spellacy, John w. Murphy, and Jasper McLevy. Both May ors Spellacy and Murphy must be regard ed as potentials right now for any office in the state government, whether or not incumbents are willing to step aside.
 The position of Bridgeport's Socialist mayor is about as strong right now as lt ever was. He more than strengthened his hold on the city government. He ran so far ahead of both his competitors that his vote was more than double their com bined totals. As candidate of the Social ist party for governor in 1888 he might rot command sufficient votes, but as ICepublican-Socialist candidate he could do tremendous damage to the Democrats. It may be remote possibility, but it may also be an idea.
 As to the lineup of democratic forces next fall, it's hard to do anything but speculate right now. We presume there will be much maneuvering for position, but we'll wager that the ticket ultimate ly adopted and presented to the state will be the strongest yet and we can't over" look the fact that the Democrats did con- siderable upsetting in 1884 and certainly were on the rampage in 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
A Useless Treaty

There is one thing the Dutch govern ment is not interested in. That is treaty with any power-meaning Ger many-concerning the territorial inviola- bility of The Netherlands. So says the Foreign Minister in a written answer to National Socialist in the legislature. The Foreign Minister also makes it clear this attitude does not imply that Holland ex- poets to become European battlefield. The government simply sees no reason for treaty.
 It is a hard commonsense view of the situation. Cynical as it seems, there is justification for the belief that treaty would not keep any great power from tramping across Holland if that seemed necessary at any future time. There were treaties guaranteeing BeIgium's neutrality in 1914. Until International treaties are supported by the same good faith and honesty that makes private
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
Hayes Merit System Notable Results Possible If Established Princi-
 ples Are Used in Waterbury,
HARTFORD COURANT

cal parties had been interested in the merit system principle. The campaign to put the proposed law on the ballots, however, met with strong opposition from MT. Hayes, who considered that 1t was imprac- tical and centered too much author ity in one head. Consequently, al. though the proposal ot the Merit System Association was not voted on, the election of Mayor Hayes for a fifth term and this plan for 6 sweeping removal of city employees should lead the public to expect some sort of Q merit system to be set up.
 The details of the Mayors plan have not been made known. Most city employees will have to reapply for their present positions, answer. ing questionnaires and later taking examinations. The Mayor may also be able to effect changes in the personnel of the school, fire and police departments, although power to discharge employees belongs to Che commissions governing these departments. The Mayor. however, has not appointed Q personnel d. rector, nor has he set up any sys- tenn for the permanent administra- ton of the merit system. At present he is the self-appointed director. Complete authority for determining impartially the fitness of candidates now rests upon him. N
 Possibly the Mayor will not allow this condition to exist for long. The establishment of an effective merit system depends upon a personnel director specialized in employment work and the application of merit system principles. The state went outside its borders to get a director, who had the necessary qualifica- tions. Any realistic merit system fur- ther demands civil service board appointed by the Mayor which will have the duty of selecting the per- sonnel director and his aides. The proper organization of such O board and the principles 1t lays down determine to what extent the city will be able to obtain the best corps of workers available.
 Mayor Hayes's sweeping reorgan- ization can achieve notable results If he puts established merit system principles into application. A fairly applied system on a permanent bas- Is will give employees confidence that they are considered irnpartially and will convince the people that an effort has been made to fill the city rolls on the basis of merit rather than politics. j,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04

of what the other four are doing on patronage and other matters. Budget Balancing??
 The commission has 6 budget of Ss,60O, 900, but 1t has been tossing dollars around SO lavishly that this probably will be spent long before the end of the year. Their salaries alone are $70,000. In addition to this they hired three publicity men Gone of whom has now quit in disgust and a secretary, R. w. Mccullough, West Virginia WJA man, to whom they pay 5000,
 Nine hundred employees al-
 ready have been hired. Most of
 these are supposed to be in the
 field, but they now crowd two
 Washington office buildings,
 and more are being brought in.
 The more brought in to Wash-
 ington, of course, the more room
 for more political appointees
 in the field.
 Meanwhile the coal operators, of who about 90 per cent hailed the 0uffey Act as Q great achieve nnent, are marking time, waiting for the Commission which was supposed to be their salvation, So far there has been no sign of action. F'
 Merry-G Col Round
 Sorest man in Arkansas the day after the recent special sen- atorial election was Congressman John Mcclellan. He could have the independent nomination but turned 1t down because he didn't think Governor Carl Bailey could be licked. Congressman John E. Miller took Q chance and won. Now Mcclellan is setting his cap for the seat held by Mrs. Hattie Caraway, who comes up from elec- ton next year ... Nathan Straus, newly appointed Housing Admin istrator, will make his first pub. lie address before the U. S. May ors Conference in Washington next week cIo press agents pulled a fast one on their AFL rivals at the first peace confer- ence. When the CIO delegation submitted its terms the A. F. of L.. was taken by surprise, had no statement ready. But when the Federation committee presented its counter proposal, the CIO press staff simultaneously gave newsrnen previously prepared reply. The result was that the Federation did not get an ex- elusive news break but had to share the story with the oIO statement. =, He
 (Copyright, 1887, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04

Editorial comment throughout the state on Mayor Frank Hayes reorganiza- tion plan has been uniformly favorable. Every editor has agreed that it is con- structive step. Few corstrue the move as political one, but regard 1t as indica- tive of the present-day trend towards non-partisanship in city government It is safe to say Waterbury's movements will be watched very closely for all pos Sible results.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
Waterbury StiIl Democraeic

While 1t is more or less futile task to answer such an argument as the Water bury Republican advances this morning as regards the true status of Democratic strength here as compared with New Haven and Hartford, where huge major itieS were rolled up last Tuesday, never theless, we feel our neighbor over on Leavenworth street should be checked up on the assertion that Waterbury has all but slipped out of the democratic column.
 To begin with Waterbury's last city election in October on the face of the returns proves that Democracy is is not only strongly entrenched, but that it still yields at least two to one "to the acre" as compared with it's nearest party con- tender and four to one to the party "pre- tender" to the throne. On basis of election yeturns regular Democrats and Independent Democrats polled something over 24,000 votes; republicans 14,000 or more, which, were 1t not for disaffection within Democratic ranks, would leave the Democratic party well out in front with 10000 or more majority.
 We merely cite this fact for the benefit of our neighbor to show that Waterbury is long way yet from being counted out of the Democratic column and under proper conditions, such as 14,000 year ago, if the Republican recalls, can roll up such democratic majorities as was given in the states two larger cities last Tuesday.
 So it would seem it is too early to draw conclusions statewide or otherwise as to Waterbury's status from a Democratic point of view as compared with the last city election. The ramifications that entered into that are too numerous to mention at length here and only too well understood in the sanctum sanctorum of the Waterbury Republican itself. Any way, 1t is water over the dam. What will happen next year, as someone said, IS another story.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04

One of the greatest aids the federal government has received in its battle against soil erosion in the far west has come from the Navajo Indians. Chee Dodge, one of the last of the great Navajo chieftains, gets the credit for lining up his tribesmen in the campaign to save much of the Navajo reservation in Ari- zona from being turned into desert. It has been his appeals to the Indians and his influence among them that has en- abled work to be done that will surely in time prevent the encroachment of dry areas on what were once the most fertile lands in the state. Indiscriminate pas turing of stock on the range was blamed by Chee Dodge for present day condi- tions. With his aid the federal govern ment hopes to put into operation pro- gram of land reclamation and cattle stocking that will prevent any further erosion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
P PressConnent
LAST CALL (New Haven Register)

The present exhibit of natural art all over the state of Connect icut ought to awaken in every observant citizen Q real sense of wonder and pride. and to turn into observers those who sometimes let some of the most satisfying things in life get away from them. Go up through the Naugatuck valley, for instance, or go down 1t: go up the Connecticut valley; go up into Kiilingwortn: or go almost any, where, and get something that will last through the long period to come of dull landscapes, of rugged but cold scenery. s
 It is always amusing to look on as rival schools of art dispute the merits of this and that. But there is something sustaining in looking on what the naples ex. hibit as against the oaks. the fields as against the forests. the villages as against the cities. in color, in composition and in lasting i'm. pressions. In some of Gie towns up Litchfield way, sharp frosls and winds already have brought the leaves down in quantities to delight the age which still has time to spend in scuffing knee- deep in october. But on all hands, enough is left to warrant the ven- ture that the foliage is about "st It's prime"
 4 few days, maybe c week or Q little more is the limit for the present exhibit. Given strong winds and rain, the show will be over. 4.4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04

And may we also point out that the best agents the federal government has today in its battle against soil erosion are the eco enrollees. During the past year members of various camps throughout the country collected 1,500,000 pounds of tree and shrub seeds, as well as 100000 pounds of native grass seeds They will establish erosion control plantings at strategic points throughout the nation where the danger is apparent. Wherever vegetation is needed to hold soil in place youIl find some of the seeds being placed. With such weapons as these we can't help but win the battle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04

A. Ellen strugis Hooper's Beauty and Duty"
 e. What Is the name of the schoolship of the Pennsylvania Nautical school?
 A. Annapolis"
 e. When were United States troops withdrawn from the Rhine after the World war2
 A. They were formally with drawn on January 24, 1928. A few troops stayed after that date to wind up the last details.
 e. Who invented the lightning
 A. The first lightning rod in the world was set up by Benjamin Franklin in September of l749.
 e. Can you give me some other names by which the houses of rep- resentatives in state legislators are known?
 A. Assembly in California, Me- vada, New York. and Wisconsin; {; house of delegates in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia; general assembly in New Jersey.
 If you want . copy of our book let SEX INSTRUCTION FOR YOUR AND YOUR CHILDREN write the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau. 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. 0. Enclose 10 cents in postage.