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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-02-24
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tilely, watching the bay of Monte
rey, hoping for a ship to arrive
with news from the world, and fresh
faces, longing for a break in the
deadly monotony of life in the Royal
Preside of Monterey.
"No!" she exclaimed so suddenly
that Escabellito jumped. She pushed
him aside with her foot. and stood,
hands clenched at her sides. "No!
I will not live the rest of my life like
captive in chains, or a wild bird
Gagged! I will escape"
She went into the house.
After the blaze of sun shining on
the sandy parade-ground before her
house, and on the cleaning white
wash of the walls and houses she
was blinded for a moment. When
vision returned she paced slowly
through the six rooms Of the Gov
errors palace.
She passed down the hall and
looked into the dining-room, long,
low and narrow, with handmade
sideboard, table, benches, and one
window looking out into the kitchen
garden. Next the dining-room, a
bedroom, Angustias'; across the hall
a chamber for young Pedro, and
another for the Governor and his
lady.
She went into her bedchamber
and found Angustias, her maids and
the Indian girls in state of con-
fusion.
"Ah, my lady!" exclaimed the du-
ena, eff you could only give me
some word of advice! Where shall
put this stuff? There isn't room in
the house for it ALL"
"Angustias," said Eulalia, her
voice trembling, II can't tell you
what to do. 1t seems to me we shall
have to live here like a soldiers fam
lily. Do our cooking in the middle of
the floor, eat with our hands, and
throw scraps to the dogs. The Gov
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-02-24
TIPS to
Gardeners
Know Your Soil

A GARDENER who knows the
1 \ quality and texture of his soil
can get maximum returns from
his garden.
Clayey soils require careful ham
ding, but are productive. Sandy
soils are early. Sandy loans are
just about ideal for most home
garden crops.
Peas, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli,
caulifower, beets, carrots, radish
and onion like moderately cool,
moist conditions during develop
ment. Plant them early so they
will develop before the extreme
heat of summer arrives.
Plant them again later, timing
the planting so they will mature
during the cool, moist fall months.
Sweet corn, beans, tomato, pep
per, egg plant, cucumber, melons,
squash and pumpkin are not as
hardy as those listed above and
prefer plenty of heat, sunlight and
ample moisture for best develop
ment.
They should be planted later
than peas, lettuce and carrots, so
as to come into maturity during
the warmest weeks of summer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-02-24

errors palace, indeedi It is only fit
for soldiers woman, and her brood
of dirty brats."
Angustias saw the need for firm
action.
81 admit it isn't much of a place."
she said, beginning to stir about
briskly. "But we will do the best
we can. Your clothes of course,
can remain in the chests, and they
can be pushed back against the
walls" She began pulling things
about. Sand these can go in the
sala, and these in the dining-room,
and" ...,....., -.-,-.s..
"Ai, al, Angustias! Stop it! Listen.
Unpack only the clothes that need
for the present. AS for the other
things, leave them alone. What is
the use of unpacking them? will
not be here long,"
Angustias stopped. "What do you
mean, nina? Not be here long?"
She stepped over and looked anx-
iously into her mistress face. do
you feel ill? Do you feel that you
are going TOTO die? When your
time comes?"
Eulalia laughed nervously.
'No, no. Forget what I said.
am not afraid I am going to die.
Make things as comfortable as you
can, my good Angustias, for the
present" She patted the anxious
woman on the shoulder and walked
out into the sunshine again.
She became aware of little fur
ry among the soldiers at the gate.
A man was riding into the enclos-
ure, his clothes and horse bright
spot of moving color. Across the
parade-ground he moved toward the
palacio, his mount curveting and
caracoling spiritedly. He pulled up
before the lady in the big chair and,
swinging off his hat, bowed low,
much to her surprise. Then she rec
ognized him.
It was Captain Nicolas Soler,
the evening before. He was all
smiles and bows, and made not an
unhandsome figure in his gay
clothes, raiment which looked rath-
er strange to 'Eulalia as she had not
been in California long enough to
become acquainted with the singu-
lar and characteristic style the Cal
ifornian gentlemen had adopted.
Greetings to you, Sonora la Cob
ernadora!" he cried. 81 know your
Excellency is not receiving visitors
as yet, but l have made so bold as
to come and call nevertheless. You
will not be so unkind as to send me
away?"
Eulalia smiled.
eff it is the custom Of ladies in
California to receive early visits
from gentlemen while their hus-
bands are busy, suppose you may,
Captain Soler."
He dismounted and walked toward
her. He was short and broad for
his height, and Eulalia had rapid
impression that he looked like a
fighting rooster, with enormous sill
yer spurs springing from his heels
like game-cock's.
Again he bowed tremendously
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-02-24

IF YOU want to be all set for a
L full and gay Spring, have these
three dresses in your wardrobe.
Something for morning, something
for street and a lovely frock for
afternoon parties. All three are
easy to make. And you can have
the complete group for a fraction
of what you would usually spend,
if you make them at home.
Shirtwaist Style.
Trim and tailored, this is the IA
vorite silhouette for Spring. The
skirt with kick pleat back and
front is fun to wear, very comfort
able for walking and going about
your daily work. Note the yoke
top and inverted pleat in back of
bodice to permit perfect freedom.
1t is a grand spectator sports
dress and will make up beauti-
fully in silk crepe, rayon print or
cotton fabrics.
Princess for Morning.
You'll feel sweet as sixteen in
this pretty square-necked princess
dress with fitted lines. The sill
houette is nodded and slim. Note
the pretty sleeves, pulled high, to
make the waistline look even
smaller. Choose a pretty cotton
print or one of the new rayons to
make a dress as charming as the
one shown. You'll find the pattern
complete with sew chart telling
you exactly how to proceed.
Fitted Lines for Afternoon.
Look lovely and picturesque in
this frock on nodded lines with
uplift at the waist and soft shir-
ring in front of bodice. The roll
collar and low V neckline is very
slenderizing. You'll enjoy the
good lines, the fattsry of this
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-02-24
Sponge Nursery

At Turneffe, a group of coral is-
lands off the coast of British Hon
duras, a sponge nursery has been
established. Strains of wild
sponges, most suited to modern
tastes were first selected, and
now in a shallow, blue lagoon
thousands of pedigree sponge
fragments are steadily growing.
Each is weighted down with a ce-
ment disc.
AS these animal cuttings attain
maturity, a matter of four years
growth, they will again be dras-
tically dismembered and planted
in adjacent lagoons. Sponges die
quickly when exposed to light.
They are black skinned and thick
ly gelatinous when brought up by
shark-defying divers. A bath in
chemicals adds to their luster and
purity.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-02-24

EVENTUALLY, why not now, boz
- lero costume? The bolero vogue
is sweeping through all fashiondom
like wildfire. Both in suits and
dresses the bolero has leaped into
the very foreground of the mode
with such a flourish none can es-
cape it and what's more no one with
an eye to chic and charm will want
to escape a fashion so f1attering,
so kind to waistlines, so make-you-
look-young as do these new boz
lero silhouettes.
You can get most any type of
bolero outfit you happen to want
which counts a lot when you are
choosing a fashion first" for
spring. A simple tailored model is
very practical in that with a supply
of diverse blouses and a collection
of intriguing accessories your bo-
lero costume comes well nigh
serving as a whole wardrobe in it
self.
If you decide on a tailleur we
would suggest that you look for a
tweed In the ultra smart new wheat
color or if navy or black be your
preference you will be able to find
models galore tailored of wool twills
(watch twills for they are going
big) or of gaberdine or of dependa-
BILE crepe or that which will carry
the summer through, triple sheer.
See to it that the bolero be duly
equipped with trim little pockets,
two or more if you please.
For those whose fancy turns to
softer dressmaker styling there's no
limit to the models available. Per
haps the outstanding note is sounded
in plain with print combinations. OF
these types there is such a vast
outpouring from style sources you
will feel an attack of brain storm
coming on when you try to make a
selection. Sometimes the bolero and
skirt is in monotone with perhaps
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-02-24
CHAPTER XI-C0ntinued

"Ah, La Gobernadora," said the
priest. "Your prayers are answered
too, Don Pedro" His words to her
were simple, welcome, a blessing.
Then she was on her mount again.
DimIy she heard Pedrito presented
to the padre, and others talking.
But she was silent, as though under
spell.
"Good Father" the Governor was
saying, 'tyou must mount my horse
and we will all ride into Monterey
together. Come, up with YOU"
Fray Junipero drew back.
'Ah, my son, you know l never
ride. I still have the legs God gave
me, though one of them is not very
good"
The Governor threw his reins to
a body-servant.
"Then with your permission, Pad
re, I will walk with you"
eyes, yes. And my two Brothers
in-God! Where are you, my Broth
ers?" He looked around him. The
two friars who were muttering to
each other joined him with sancti-
monious smiles. Again Sierra put
his arms about them. eve will walk
together, this way, Brothers, I the
older in the center, with two strong
good young trees like yourselves to
lean against, eh?" he asked delight
eddy. The others acquiesced in en-
barrassment.
Young Pedro slipped his hand into
his fathers and walked beside him.
The Governor looked at his lady,
so still and white on her white
horse.
"My DEAR" he began. She smiled
at him, but addressed the priest.
81 too, would walk with your Rev.
erence, but" laying hand on her
heart with a dignified, significant
gesture, ''you see how it is with
me-"
The priest returned her smile and
raised a hand to her.
'But I will follow slowly behind
you, if I may"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-02-24

a wide binding or bordering of ami
mated print to which a gypsy sash
is matched. Then again the entire
bolero is of the print with sash to
match.
With object in mind of calling at
tention to the widely diverse trends
interpreted in the now-so-important
bolero costume, the three models
were carefully selected from among
a showing of advance fashions de-
signed by the Style Creators of Chi
cago in the wholesale district. These
are typical of what you will find in
leading shops and departments dur
ing the coming months.
In the center of the group we pre-
sent a charming dress of navy
crepe, its modish bolero effectively
trimmed in white nailheads. "They
say" navy is going to be an out
standing color choice for spring. In
fact, all blues are good with espe-
cial emphasis on the new gray
blues. Here's another pointer: try
with a navy bolero suit a blouse
and sash in a soft violet shade,
with which wear a boutonniere OF
spring violets, with plenty of sell
leaves in cool green.
Sugar sacking in the very, very
new wheat color makes the costume
to the left. 1t has a brown print
silk blouse with sash to match. The
meticulously tailored bolero has the
smart military influence.
Ideal for spring is the sheer wool
crepe in beige outfit pictured to the
right. The revers in tuxedo style
are of cat lynx, the tawny colorings
of which tune admirably to the gen.
eral scheme of things. The fur.
trimmed bolero is a fashion high.
light that is destined to shine bright.
ly in the style parade, so be sure to
keep your eye upon it. In conclud.
ing we just thought you might like
to know that in the shops you car
find the most fascinating boleros Of
colorful suede with belts or tie
sashes to match. Wear them with
any skirt or dress and you'll be
classed with the best-dressed.
g Western Newspaper Union.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-02-24
CHAPTER XII

The Governors lady sat in a great
handmade chair of native syca-
more wood on the portal of her new
home, basking in the warm SUM-
shine. Her feet rested on Escabel-
Ito, who lay eying Chichi, tethered
to one of the upright logs that sup
ported the matched roof of the por-
tai.
From within the house came
sounds of hustle and fuss, and An
gustias' exasperated voice as she
and the maids, with the help of a
couple of Indian girls, strove to dis
pose of the contents of Eulalia's
trunks and chests which crowded
the small house.
The arrival had been exciting. For
some time before they, Padre Ser
ia, the Governor, young Pedro and
herself, had reached the presidio,
they could hear bells ringing, vol
leys of shots, singing. AS they drew
nearer they could see moving fig
ures, black in the glow from great
bonfires built in the center and four
corners of the walled preside. It
was all too confusing for her to get
any definite impressions of the place
or of the people that crowded about
her. Only two personalities re-
manned with her. One was a round,
dark, officious little man, presented
by her husband as Captain Nicolas
Soler. The other was an Indian
girl, about fifteen, who was await
ing them in the house. The girl
had glanced casually at La Gober-
MADEIRA, then kept her eyes on the
Governor. He had patted her head
and called her Indizuela.
Eulalia frowned and kicked Es-
cabellito slightly as he slapped Chi
chi, who was reaching tentative ex-
ploratory fingers toward the small
Indians thatch of long hair.
Indizuela. Um-m. Rather pretty.
Some Spanish blood in her back
ground undoubtedly. She would have
to inquire, very carefully, about In
dizuela. At least she was adequate
ly clothed. La Gobernadora sighed
and stared out at the preside bask-
ing in the spring sun.
$50 this is the place." she reflect
ed. "This is the Royal Preside of
San Carlos de Monterey. That hut
in the center of the enclosure is no
doubt the royal chapel. / can
hardly believe there were nantes
tations of JOY and thanksgiving when
this place was founded or that bells
rang, masses were celebrated and
congratulations published all over
Spain and Mexico"
AS Eulalia gazed broodingly
across the bay, she knew, sudden
ly, that this was the first of many
hours she would pass So Hours
when she would strain her eyes fu-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-02-24
Hats of Youthful Drape
Style Shown by Milliners

Youthful draped hats are the lead
ing contributions of Paris milliners,
and a variety of new designs has
been launched for wear with cos
tunes of leading couture houses.
Still rising skyward with for
ward movement, the newest hats
have height in modified form to eff
feet a heightened silhouette without
giving an exaggerated line.
Berets, toques and turned up
brims, worn well back on the head
or poised to one side, are leaders
among the new types.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-02-24
Don't Neglect
Your Chld's Cold

Don't let chest colds or croupy
coughs go untreated. Rub Children's
Musterole on child's throat and chest
at once. This milder form of regular
Musterole penetrates, warns, and
stimulates local circulation. Floods
the bronchial tubes with its soothing,
relieving vapors. Musterole brings re-
lief naturally because it's a "counter.
irritant'-NOT just asalve. Recon-
mended by many doctors and nurses.
Three strengths: Regular, Children's
(mild), and Extra Strong.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-02-24
Late Tips From World Centers of Fashion

Trend is toward very large roomy
handbags.
Tucked and plated short sleeves
for afternoon are shown in mid
season collections.
Navy blue tailored street dresses
with touches of white trim are fea-
tured for daytime wear.
A petticoat fashion era seems i'm
minent now that faring skirts are
again forecast for springtime.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-02-24

Lacy f1uttery jabots are worn with
new suits.
Color is apparent in the vogue for
bright toques or turbans.
Unusual combinations Of colors
often produce startlingly beautiful
effects.
A three-tiered evening frock in
delicately tinted shades is an ex-
ample of the demure fashions that
are returning to favor for spring.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-02-24
a?!H s.

Vast wealth has been created
and big profits made from
p Wyomines natural resources.
Projected developments In SubIefte
County are expected to produce the
next oil sensation and result In even
greater profit opportunities.
Have you Sl6o that you could invest In
easy monthly payments with good
chance for big profits7 II costs MOTH
Ing to investigate and may lead to
fortune. Write today for free infor.
nation. c. Ed LEWIS. Evanston. Wy.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-02-24

The Will Makes the Giver
For the will and not the gift
makes the giver.-Lessing.
The Washington times., 1938-03-11

roads and streets, and for q
period of ten days or so there iS
disorder on q vast scale.
Every relative or friend ex-
poets to be housed, fed and fur
niShed unlimited quantities Of
liquid refreshments for that
period. ;
And what do they see? Moth
ing to speak Of. A thin line Of
blossoms that are not worth
crossing the street to see.
Down in the family peach or
chards in Georgia we have q
much more beautiful sight, but
no one thinks anything about
it. And you see more blossoms
and more beautiful blossoms
down in the Virginia orchard
country
Down with the cherry trees,
say I, and let us have peace In
Washington in the spring and
not be overrun with visitors.
GEORGIA GEORGE,
The Washington times., 1938-03-11

both these youngsters were
strong Tammany men and went
overheard for blue-eyed Billy
Sheehan.
Later, Messrs. Roosevelt and
Wagner worked together har-
moniously. They were on one
committee that investigated the
disastrous Triangle Shirtwaist
factory fire and it's 800 deaths.
Out Of that investigation came
the well-known RooSeveltian dis
taste for a certain type of cham
ber of commerce executives.
Also, it gave Franklin RooSe-
velt the acquaintance with a
young woman who then acted
as the clerk Of the committee.
Her name was Frances Perkins
now Secretary of Labor.
The Washington times., 1938-03-11

to those foreigners who did help
build America. who came to us
with honest intention Of becom-
ing part of progressive American
life. willingly bore their share
of the burden. and gave us the
priceless contribution of their
dreams and culture and sturdy
labor.
America has no finer citizens
than these naturalized foreign
erS-and it regards them with
pride and gratitude. BUT
there is another side of the story,
a far different side.
You wonder where America
would be today without its mil
lions of largely unnaturalized
foreigners2 We Americans also
wonder! We'd certainly be in
a far more prosperous condition.
For these other foreigners
"Who craned their necks to see
the place where they would be-
come rich'-are anything but a
pride and joy to the land they
have battened upon. They came
expecting to GET. but what
did they expect to GIVE?
Millions of them have spent q
lifetime here, sending a con-
slant trickle Of their gold back
home" without becoming citi-
zens in fact or in spirit. They
brought un-American filth, un-
American vices, attitudes and
habits and complacent igno-
rance.
AND FOR YEARS OUR MA
TIONAL TREASURY HAS
BEEN DRAINED IN A FRAN
TIC EFFORT TO CLEAN AND
CURB, HOUSE, FEED, AND
EDUCATE THESE GREEDY
ALIEN MOBS, WHO SHEER
AND DESPISE EVERYTHING
THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA STANDS FOR. :.
AND WHO USE THIS NATION
SIMPLY AS A CONVENIENCE.
You say the foreigner dreams
of America as a place where
there is work, good pay, and
abundance for ALL" America
would be that kind Of a place
if it wasn't supporting on its
relief rolls millions Of people
who contribute nothing, not
even their loyalty, to the hand
that feeds them.
X II
To the foreigner IUho is tOtlI-
inc to cast in his lot lDith US as
an American citizen, eDery op-
portunity should be giUen. But
If / had my 1OGy, the unnatural
ICED alien would stag on our
shore and on our relief roll just
long enough to get a return
ticket to the land OF his birth.
The Washington times., 1938-03-11

theme song.
Here's your chance. as an
American taxpayer, to see what
your unnaturalized neighbor
thinks of you and your Yankee
ways.
Dear Miss Robinson:
DO you know how America
seems to the poor European
worker? America! The land
of freedom and opportunity!
America, where everyone is
happy all the time where
there is always work and good
pay and abundance for all! So
the thousands come flocking,
with this dream in their hearts
-withered old people, haggard
children, budding into the steer
age-flocking to the land of
promise!
Then at last the boat nears
the shore. 'AMERICA!' some one
cries. They lean over the rail.
tears in their eyes. The men
crane their necks to see the
place where they are going to
become rich.
so they land-and the
trouble at once begins. They
are questioned. showed about,
shouted at by officers. They are
frightened, these Old World
people. They cannot under
stand. 1t is a cold, merciless
land. But they bravely endure
it-and still they hope.
But their hopes do not last
long. Is this America? 1t can.
not be! The days are broken
and dark. They are forced to
liDe in cheap and dirty flats
in tall, close buildings 11here
they get no sun. The food is
terrible. They must tOork all the
time Dork and tOork end
leSSly through life.
There is the life story Of mil
lions. Yet they courageously
kept on. And eventually they
made America what it is today.
IF 1T WASN'T FOR THE FOR
EIGNERs, WONDER WHERE
WE WOULD BE TODAY.
LAURA BUJNAROWSKI,
(17 Years.
"3340 Milwaukee E.,
Detroit, Mich"
That's a sincere letter, child
and I'm touched by the loyalty
and pity which inspired it. Yet
it's also a muddled letter, un-
fair, untrue and ungrateful-
AND EXPRESSING THE MOST
DANGEROUS ATTITUDE AND
ELEMENT IN AMERICA To-
DAY.
Before I proceed further, let
me pay deep and honest tribute
The Washington times., 1938-03-11
Taxpayers Wall

How about a little relief for
the struggling taxpayer in the
District?
The fifteenth of this month
we have to send Uncle Sam a
check for his income tax, and
then some time this month the
District tax collector will reach
out his hand and demand local
taxes.
Taxes must be paid, but why
not give us a break and stagger
the tax payments. If the in
come tax must be paid in
March, then why not change the
date of the District payment
till May or June, so we could
save up few pennies and meet
the taxes with less of a strug-
gle?
Certainly such an arrange
ment could be made very SIM
ply, and it would be of great
benefit to the taxpayers.
P. c.