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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-05
Largest of All Woodpeckers

Largest and handsomest of all
woodpeckers is the ivory-bill, which
is as large as a crow-21 inches
long. 1t is named for its ivory white
dagger-like bill, with which it can
dig through a tree. A famed nat
uralist once took a wounded ivory
bill to his hotel room, left it there
alone less than an hour. When he
returned, the bird had hacked down
mass of plaster from one wall,
pecked a fist-size hole through the
laths and was working on the
weather boards. Blush black of
body, the ivory-bill has a flaming
red crest and a white stripe along
the neck.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-05
Rodents Do Not Eat Matches

Rats and mice are often blamed
for starting fires by gnawing the
heads of matches. Yet experiments
have proved, says Golfers Weekly,
that these rodents will not touch the
combustible substance of a match,
even when dying of starvation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-05

although elected at large, he
tried a comeback in our dis
trict, the eighth, but failed to
get anywhere. When he misses
out in the seventh he will try
again in some other and if
districts and Shoemaker hold
OUT, he will be a perpetual con-
tender.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-05
How JAPANESE Women Iron

HOW JAPANESE women Iron
The japanese woman solves her
ironing problem without an iron.
Up to few years ago she usually
ripped her kimono to pieces, simply
washing it, after which she fastened
it to board, where it dried as a
handkerchief might be dried on a
window or mirror. In China, wom-
en- accomplish their ironing by using
bamboo poles, run through the legs
and sleeves of garments while wet,
and allowed to dry. The careful
worker shifts the pole from one leg
or sleeve to the other during the
drying process by way of shaping
the garment
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-05
CLEAN UP,

On the back page of this paper viii
be found notice issued by the city
health department to clean up your
premises. According to the officers
issuing the notice, the same will be
enforced to the letter.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-05

From the Red Lake Falls
paper we learn that. Francis H.
Shoemaker has filed for con-
gress again, this time from the
seventh district. He was or
iginally from the third district
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-05
Birthstone

Birthstone is a building stone used
in England on account of its beauty
and taken from quarries in the Low
er Oolite, in Wiltshire and Somer-
setshire. Fine grained and of rich
cream color, it is composed of about
94a per cent of carbonate of lime
and 21a per cent of carbonate of
magnesium.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-05

Writing in the American
pressman, William Green,
president of the American
Federation of Labor, has re-
Gently recorded his complaint
against industry-pinching taxes.
That a leading labor voice
should join with the voice of
capital in condemning too
many taxes on wealth is a sign
of Importance for the future.
eve cannot take out of bust
ness more than we put into it"
says Mr.. Green in the FRESHMAN
article. "Any abnormal with
drawal of profits from business
cannot fail to be other than
detrimental to our interests, !"
he said. John L. Lewis is also
calling for a consideration of
the problems of labor and CAPT
tai. If cooperation replaces
conflict on the industrial front,
the country will take an i'm
portant step towards brighter
future.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-05
First Game Law i'll 1894

Game laws in the United States
date from 1894. 1t was in that year
that Massachusetts first declared a
closed season on deer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-05

Two Harbors is in the throes
of a war between the mayor
and council members over the
purchase of a coal supply for
the year. The council, under
it's president, entered into a
contract with the Inland Coal
company for a certain figure
per ton, while the Pickands,
Mather company offered the
same kind of coal, or Elkorn
coal, considerable less per ton.
When the contract was pre-
sented to Mayor Brickley for
his signature, he refused to
sign it.
In commenting on the SUBJ
ject, Editor Hillman in the Two
Harbors Chronicle, stated that
it was time to transact the Of
fetal business of the city at
the city hall and not at road
side taverns or private rooms at
the hotel, where booze, steaks,
cigars and per cent figured in
the transactions. The editor
then cited that the coal con-
tract business was transacted
in a tavern outside the city;
a contract for the construction
of a gas plant was made at a
room in the hotel, and in fact,
all the contracts let for coal
loader, tractor, snow pillow and
other purchases were made,
not at the city hall, but at some
out-of-way place as stated,
without the mayor being
present.
We have known Mayor
for many years and
have never heard a voice raised
against his honesty. In our
opinion the people of Two Har-
bors should consider past per-
formances, and be governed
thereby. They should also
consider that it is not ethical to
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-05

Henry Ford, after his con-
ference with President Roose-
welt, told the reporters: eff fl
nance would get out of govern
ment and government would
get out of business, everything
would be all right"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-05
EarIy American PLAYWRIGHT

Royal Tyler was the first Amer
lean playwright, his play, "The Con-
trast," being produced in 1887.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-05
On This Occasion
health days as well.
Continued from !

Now that the pro-Spenoers
and anti-spenders have UNI
loosed such heavy artillery fire
in defense and in attack, over
the multi-billion dollar printing
program, one truth, at least,
emerges-economics is no
science! A historian long ago
called it the dismal science"
Most people agree today that
the former word fits it far bet
ter than the latter. 1t can be
shown, with reasonable evil
dence, that the world is round,
that light travels 10000 miles
per second, and that the moon
is not a ball of Swiss cheese.
But the Science" of economics
can boast no such incontro-
vertible truths upon which all
of us can agree. A spender is
a spneder, an anti-spender is
an anti-spender, and never the
twain shall meet-except in
line at the tax collectors Of
flee. If any of today's am
bilious youngsters seek new
worlds to conquer, let them
beat a trail into the confused
wilderness of modern econ
omics and government spend
ing, says an eminent economist.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-05

he never gives an imitation of a man
facing both ways at once.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-05-05

OUIIudy IIlt IduItS III LntIr Easter logs
were all dressed up and someplace to go.
In writing of movie star, news
paper says that she has been married
only once. That's probably a record
for Hollywood brides.
Evening star., 1938-07-07
DEPUTY AND SUSPECT
ARE SLAIN IN BATTLE
West Virginia Authorities Say
Shooting Started When Man
Visited Loot Cache.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BECKLEY, W. Va, July IA gun
battle in the isolated hill country OF
the Clear Fork district cost the life OF
Deputy Sheriff Jess Thompson and a
man identified only as Bennett, the
sheriff's office said today.
Deputy Thompson, with a compan-
ion. had set trap for persons who
robbed a Lawson store several nights
ago, officers said, and related the battle
occurred when Bennett and his son
came to the deputy's hiding place this
morning
Mrs. Georgia Males of Charleston,
daughter of Zack Karantonis, whose
store was robbed of $500 worth of mer-
chandise, said Deputy Thompson and
Rullie Stover. whom the officer had
deputized, found the loot hidden in the
hills and had kept a three day vigil
in hopes of catching the thieves.
She related Bennett, a coal loader
at Ameagle. and his son came to the
cache today. Deputy Thompson, she
said, surprised them and ordered
hands up"
The younger Bennett obeyed, Mrs.
Males asserted. but the father raised
only one hand. and with the other
shot Thompson with a rifle. The
deputy returned the fire, Mrs. Males
said
Evening star., 1938-07-07
RETIRED POLICE CAPTAIN
PRESENTED GOLD WATCH

Capt. A. A. Walter, who retired
July ! as head OF the White House
police force, yesterday was presented
with a gold watch and chain by men,
bers of the White House police and
Secret Service staff as token of their
affection and appreciation Of his long
sef 9ice.
Capt Walter has the distinction of
being the first head of the White
House police to 60 on retirement. He
joined the force in 1917 after serv-
ing IA years on the Metropolitan po-
lice force and was made captain six
months ago when Capt c. G..
Dalrymple died
The presentation of the watch and
chain was made by Capt. John NJ
D. McCubbin. who succeeded Capt
Walter as head Of the White House
force.
Evening star., 1938-07-07
HAMILTON SEES
GAINS IN HOUSE
G. 0. P. Chairman Predicts
From 80 to 100 New
Seats.
By the Associated Press.

by tNe Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, July 7.-Chairman
John D. NJ. Hamilton of the Repub-
lican National Committee predicts that
an underlying current" running
against the New Deal will result in
his party winning back between 80
and 100 seats in the House of Repre-
sentatives at the November elections.
In an address last night to 400
Pittsburgh party leaders, business men
and industrialists Mr. Hamilton de-
clared that Southern Democrats are
in revolt against the Roosevelt ad-
ministration, that the Presidents
popularity is diminishing and that his
congressional supporters have lost in
popular favor.
We should pick up in the neigh
borhood of 100 seats in the House l
don't say We will carry the House
We don't need to-" said Mr. Hamilton,
adding:
Il do say that if we had 40 more
seats in the House, we would have de-
feated every major piece of legisla-
ton OF the last two years or forced
amendments that would have made
them innocuous"
He said the underlying current"
against the New Deal has shown its
effects in the elections in PENNSYLVANIA,
South Dakota and Oregon and con-
tinued:
1T is a current that means the
American people will no longer tol-
crate national administration that is
seeking to destroy American democ-
racy.'
Mr. Hamilton said that he recently
went into the South at the invi-
tation of Democratic leaders who have
made up their minds that if they
can't rid themselves of Mr. Roosevelt
and his kind by 1910, they're going to
Join us to save the United States"
Evening star., 1938-07-07
Mine Areas to Be Planted.

Abandoned mining areas of Panama
are to be planted to papaya trees,
whose fruit Juice is used in the manu-
facture of food tenderizers
Evening star., 1938-07-07

The most popular Broodoon
weoves-in from 20 to Is diff
ferent coIornes.
Midsummer Reductions
Evening star., 1938-07-07

SummeT Mugs
Entire remaining stock Of Sum-
rer Rues-new and special
designs.
Midsummer Reductions
The Valley settler., 1938-05-13

A comani ttee Of the Council was to
ing beach. This road mey &c open
ed to the beech this season and
open up the picnic grounds.
< < Z x
AT LAST
The Valley settler., 1938-05-13

Vol.L-Noa Go--E q 111t31 a Ia 5!Aa L
COLONY DAY
Saturday, May IA, has been set
aside by the Civic Goltn2il Is Col"
ony Day, the third -e1ehns zion OF
the arrival of the Col oT.istG IN
the Ma tanuska Valley
The A.R.R.C. Will observe the holt
day. only the Trading Post, the
Coop Garage and the Hospita1 WILL
be open to the public
COLONY DAY PROGRAM
May IA, 1858
1900 to 1900 Am.
Comnuni ty Hall Program:
Walter Hunt1ey, Master Of
Ceremonies, Dr.. AIb-echt,
Singing Director, Don Irwin,
Speaker.
1900 to 1000 Pm.
Lunch hour Hot dogs and
coffee Will be served to those
who want to buy their lunch.
400 to 400 PM:
Sports
Is yd. dash : chi ldren under
rs yd. dash children over 6 and
under 10
rs yds dash girls over 10 and
under IA
100 I'd dash boys over 10 and
under Ia
Three-legged race open to all
Potato race boys and girls,
10 to IA
Nail-driving content women
Bicycle race
Soft-bal1 game High School VS..
married men
Also, at the Community Hall at
noon there will De a short talk by
Rev. B. j. Bingle, q musical selec-
ton plaYed by lIr. Alsre and awards
The Valley settler., 1938-05-13
AT LAST

ALI debt ed jus tments Woro completed
on April g. Now VIC can go home
with that satisfied fooling knowing
what tho future holds for Us: no
longer mood VIC figure and guess
bl1ndly. OF course, rhoro romcifls
the S igning Of tho FINAL contracts,
and VIC understand that over half Of
thQso have been signed.
Evening star., 1938-01-28
INCREASE SHOWN
IN RETAIL BUYING
! to 3 Per Cent Advance for
Week and z to 5 for
Year Reported.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Retail buy
ing In leading centers Of distribution
throughout the Nation this week rose
l to 8 per cent over last week and
2 to per cent over last year, Dun &
Bradstreet reported today.
varying percentages Of gains and
losses, reported by retailers, failed to
conceal the general upward trend
said the credit agency.
Wholesale buying was reported
above the preceding week and to
per cent above the like 1897 week.
Less interest Of retail shoppers in
clearance sale items was noted
Sales decisions were Influenced less
this week by dramatic price appeal,
as retailers found more Of their
patrons interested in offerings from
regular stock" said the agency "In
those districts where purchasing power
had yet to recover from its sudden
contraction during the final quarter
of 1887, even drastic mark-downs
failed to build volume.
q "The precipitous drop in tempera-
ture gave the needed impetus for the
enlarged movement of mems over
coats, women's heavy apparel, under
wear, blankets. and winter automobile
accessories. Ski outfits and equip
ment were in steady call. During the
closing week Of January clearances,
many merchants featured radios, Jew
elry, refrigerators, electrical appliances
and furniture"
Regarding the wholesale trade
trend, the agency said:
'Lull between trade shows gave
some divisions Of the principal whole
sale markets the appearance of less
activity, but In most branches the
number Of orders booked was larger
than that in the week preceding. -
Travelling representatives of whole
sale houses, who have turned to their
country territory. found interest In
Evening star., 1938-01-28
Most Drastic Revamping.

NEW YORK. Jan. % (P).-Revamp-
ing of the administrative machinery
Of the New York Stock Exchange as
proposed by committee of business
mer and brokers would be the most
drastic and far-reaching in the 146
years of the exchanges existence. The
committee, whose recommendations
were announced yesterday, has been
studying problems Of the exchange at
the request Of its president, Charles
r. Gay.
The Governing Committee of the
exchange met late yesterday, received
and held for further action the pro-
posals. which included replacement Of
the present non-salaried member pres
ident with a paid outside" chief ex-
ecutive; abolition of the existing Law
Committee. which has been regarded
as the real policy-making body Of the
exchange, and admission of repre-
sentatives Of the general public to the
Board Of Governors.
The committee suggested:
! A Board of Governors for the
exchange OF 80 persons. compared
with the so at present.
2. Three Of these governors, to be
nominated by the president, to repre-
sent the general public.
3. Six governors to represent nom
member or member partners of ex-
change firms having their principal
business outside New York City.
4. Terms Of governors would be
three years, and they would be" in
eligible to succeed themselves after
serving two terms. except after an in
terval Of at least one term.
The Law Committee of the Board of
Governors. often referred to as the
brains trust" of the exchange, which
is so constituted as to be virtually
self-perpetuating. would he replaced,
If the committee recommendations
are followed, by q seven-m man executive
committee, including the president
and the chairman Of the board. It
would serve in an advisory capacity
to the president and the full Board
Of Governors.
Evening star., 1938-01-28
CAPITAL TRANSIT
YEARLY NET JUMPS
Increase of $106,055.03 Is
Revealed in Report Made
Public Today.

Rejecting improvement since the
higher car and bus fares went into ef-
feet, the Capital Transit Co. reported
nst earnings for 1887 or Sl36,442.26,
against only $50, ,3S7.23 in 1895, an in
crease Of $l06,055.03.
The report, filed this noon with the
Public Utilities Commission, disclosed
. gain Of $685., ,42l!45 in operating rev.
enues during the year. Total operating
expenses, taxes and depreciation were
also higher than a year ago by $372,-
24l 81, or 3.8 per cent.
In spite Of the heavier expenses
operating income gained $l61,l79.77
during the year. This was an increase
Of Is per cent.
The Capital Transit Co. also made
the December report, showing a net
income of $37,850.26, an increase Of
$9,625.88. or 34.1 per cent.
The December report revealed a SUBJ
stantial increase In operating revenues
as a result Of the advance in fares
granted in November.
Evening star., 1938-01-28
INCOME OF $1,960,316
FOR ILLINOIS CENTRAL

CHICAGO. Jan. 2S.-The Illinois
Central system today reported net in
come OF $l,960,3l6 in 1887, an in
crease Of $l,l95,573 compared with
1896. The figure included credit of
$l,579,083 for excise retirement tax
accrued during 1896 under the Car
riers' Taxing Act Of 1885.
Railway operating revenues in
creased s93e,7 to s1l4,015,s09 while
net railway operating income rose
$766, 1893 to $l7,88l,8l5.
Evening star., 1938-01-28
WHOLESALE PRICE INDEX
DECLINES OF PER CENT
b the Associated Press.

b the Associated Press.
The Labor Department announced
yesterday that the wholesale price in
dex declined, 0.2 per cent during the
week ended January a.
A sharp decline in wholesale prices
of raw materials, caused primarily
by the lower prices Of farm products,
accounted for the decrease, the de-
partment said.
The drop Of 0.2 per cent brought the
general index to sos per cent Of the
Evening star., 1938-01-28
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Wide swings
In both directions in a group of rail
and utility issues gave the bond mar
ket a mixed trend in late trading to-
day.
Going into the final hour losses of
to 2 or more points were shown by
Baltimore g. Ohio refunding IS, Brook
lyn Union Gas IS, Commonwealth
Edison Is, Chesapeake & Ohio AIS
and New Orleans Public Service SIS.
Boston & Maine SIS of 1867 moved
up 4 points and advances of around a
point were shown by the 4s4s of 1861
and the SIS of 1855. Others gaining
fractions to more than point were
Warren Bros. IS. Burlington Is, North
ern Pacific Is and Loews 312s. United
States Governments came into favor,
advancing up to 9-32 of point. For
eign dollar bonds were narrow.
Evening star., 1938-01-28
Kellogg gg Co. Plans
Advertising Drive
In 1000 Papers
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. jan 28.-The largest
newspaper campaign ever launched for
kelloge's All-Bran will be run this
year. according to an announcement
by the Kellogg Co. of Battle Creek,
Mich.
All-Brar advertising is scheduled to
appear in 1000 newspapers. Full page
color advertisements will be used in
the American Weekly. This Week, the
First Markets group and several other
papers.
The schedule also includes advertise
ments in a number of national maga-
zines.
Evening star., 1938-01-28
T0KEIM DIVISION SALE
NEARING COMPLETION
Bs the Associated Press. .

BS the Associated Press.
FORT WAYNE. Ind, Jan. 2s.-
negotiations for sale Of the traflc
signal division Of the Tokeim OIL
Tank & Pump Co. to the Automatic
Signal Corp. Of New York are nearing
completion. Charles M. Neiser. presi-
dent OF the Tokeim Co., announced.
The sale will be effective as Of
January 8. The division will be moved
to the New York concerns factory at
East Norwalk, Conn. and most of the
workers who have been engaged in
manufacturing signal devices will be
transferred, Mr.. Neizer said.
Evening star., 1938-01-28
TWO COMPANIES FAIL
TO ACT ON DIVIDENDS

NEW YORK, Jan. 2s.-Directors Of
brooklyn Union Gas Co. broke q Is.
year record by failing to take any
dividend action on the capital stock.
On January 3 a dividend Of 40 cants
was paid, while In 1897 q total Of
$3.50 was declared. The company has
paid dividends on It's stock in e-ery
year since organization In 1895, with
the exception Of 1920 and 1921.
Directors Of the American Metal
Co. took no dividend action on the
common stock.
This was In accordance with a state.
ment made December "a last year.
The regular quarterly payment Of
$3.50 on preferred stock was ordered,
payable March to holders Of record
February 10.
Evening star., 1938-01-28
BROKERS LOANS DROP
3 MILLIONS IN WEEK

Ry the Associated Press.
The Federal Reserve Board reported
today that last weeks loans to brokers
and dealers on securities held by re-
porting member banks in New York
City totaled $65l. 100000.
For the week ended Wednesday, the
total represented decrease Of $3.00O,-
900 when compared with the previous
week.
Loans for the corresponding week
. year ago totaled $l,0l6 100000. =.
Evening star., 1938-01-28
q. 8. TREASURY POSITION,

The position of the Treas asury January 2s.
Receipts. S74, 677 066.Qs expenditures.
S63,976s56.O1; balance, S2,957.326.-
1925: customs receipts for the month
Receipts for the fiscal year tsince July
~, S3.462, 7sS, ,044 ,O6; expenditures 81
32s,S2729J.76. INCLUDING Sl.l56.39S-
S31 ;63 OF emergency expenditures: excess
Of expenditures. $3.50, ,O39 2A7. 10: gross
debt S37 :427 .910 0.36S.43 an increase Of
So, a,1e5,153.15 above the previous day;
1929, 002, 130.06 of inactive gold.
Evening star., 1938-01-28
PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. % Qp.-Lfye
poultry, fowl. Plymouth Rocks, fancy, 20;
mixed colors, fancy, 21-22; ordinary. 20;
outh Rocks. fancy. 1921.
Whest-No. red Winter. earlicky. do
Is;si sutterMTep % grades. AIDES s5.ssM; % score,
S4N-34N; 81 score 1924.
Esgs-1,Q37 cases; Steadier: unclaimed.
Evening star., 1938-01-28
SPECIAL DIVIDEND.

NEW YORK, Jan. % (P.-Direc-
tors Of Chickasha Cotton Oil Co.,
Chickasha, Okla. today declared q
special dividend Of so cents a share,
payable March to stock of record
February 10. The last payment was q
similar amount On July 1, 1895.
Evening star., 1938-01-28
EXCHANGE PLAN
HAILED BY S. {. c.
Reorganization Proposal Is
Declared 'warking Great
Step Forward
B3 the Associated Press.

B3 the Associated Press.
The Securities g. Exchange Com.
mission believes the plan for reor.
ganizing the New York Stock Ex.
change marks great step forward -
1T does credit to the committee and
to the New York Stock Exchange
the commission said in commenting
on the report of the Reorganization
Committee of the exchange
THE members of the committee are
to be congratulated on the realistic
attitude with which they have ap-
preached their problem and on the
dispatch with which they have COM
pleted their task.
I'VE hope that the membership OF
the exchange will receive and follow
the recommendations in the same con-
structive spirit which has 50 plainly
prompted the committee.
If adopted by the exchange, these
recommendations would create q
framework upon which could be de.
veloped a truly effective system OF
self-regulation under governmental
supervision"
Evening star., 1938-01-28
DIVIDENDS ANNOUNCED

NEW YORK. Jan. 2s.-Dividends de-
elared, prepared by the Standard Stats
Reduced.
Pc Stk of Pay
Rate. riod. record. able.
Fitzsimons g. Connell
Extra.
Simon, VIM, Brewery &c 2-l7 2-26
No Action Taken.
Bethlehem Steel Corp.
American Forcing. na
BElyn Union Gas. ,SyAs
signode Stl.
Strombers Carlson,
Evening star., 1938-01-28
CHICAGO CURB MEMBERS
TO VOTE ON SUSPENSION

- the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Jan. 2S.-Members OF
the Chicago Curb Exchange Will vote
next Thursday on . proposal to sus-
pend operations.
T. Z. Murchison, president, said the
curb has operated at q loss for the
lsst few years and that with volume
Of trading small and prospects for new
issues and new listings dim, many
members favor dissolution Of the ex.
change.
Evening star., 1938-01-28

spring goods strong, and transmitted
orders which abundantly confirmed
their reports"