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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-02

From the list Of candidates a king
and a queen to rule over the three-day
festival, set for Feb. 10, II and Z, will
be chosen by popular vote of residents
of the community.
Purchasers Of IT Am An Ely 1899
Winter Sports Festival Booster-Are
You?" tickets are entitled to Is votes
for king and queen. Persons buying
tickets to the dance Saturday evening,
Feb. II, may cast 100 votes for their
favorite candidates. Buyers of both
tickets are also eligible to win cash
prizes.
Ballot boxes have been placed in both
theatres, junior college and high school,
Community Center, Chocolate Shop,
Sweet Shop, Forest hotel and Vertin's
cafe.
Advance sale of booster tickets by
members of the Ely Ski club has been
good, but they are expected to go into
circulation more rapidly with the an
nouncing of the candidates names.
Candidates for the coveted honor are
selling both booster and dance tickets
and are also being assisted by friends
Persons buying tickets are urged to
place the names of their favorite candi-
dates on the stubs and deposit them in
a ballot box as soon as possible. Dead
line for voting is Friday, Feb. 10, at 4
P. M. Ballot boxes will be gathered I'D
after this date and no more ballots
accepted. So if you want to be sure
that your favorites receive your sup
port, be sure and vote before the dead
line.
A long list of activities, entertain
ment, contests, and impressive cere-
monies are rapidly being arranged by
the committees in charge Many new
features have been added to this years
program.
A highlight of the sports events will
be hockey game Sunday afternoon be-
tween Eveleth high school and Junior
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-02

Congressman Harold Knut-
son stated in his last letter that
President Roosevelt in his
message, submitted to Con-
gress, had recommended the
Ievying of taxes on government
and state bonds and on the
salaries of state and federal
employees and the congressman
approved of his proposal.
The congressman further
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-02
H0efLer to st. Paul for
Secretaries COncIaUe.

Ray Hoefler, secretary of the Ely
Commercial club, will attend a meeting
of the Minnesota Association of Com
mercial Secretaries in st. Paul today
and tomorrow.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-02
st. Andrews Club to
Hold Meeting Friday.

st. Andrews club of the First Presby-
terrain church will hold its February
meeting, Friday evening, at els o'clock
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-02

MERCHANTS MEET TONIGHT.
The Ely Meat and Grocers association
will meet tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the
Community Center.
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Six Prospective Kings and
Four Queens in Drive
to Rule FrOlic.
WIDE PROGRAM SET
Long List of Contests and
Activities to Feature
3-Day Festival.

Six candidates for king and four for
queen of Ely's Winter Sports Festival
had filed their names by Tuesday
evening, the deadline, with General
Chairman John Smrekar and Mrs. Emil
Norby, chairman of the queens COM
mittee.
For King
John Skule
Joe Senta
Albert Kurre
Robert Carlson
Paul Yadlosky
John LaSSi
For Queen
Agnes Altar
Olga Tome
Patricia West
Vivian Oiala
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-02-02

The congressman further
Evening star., 1939-05-30

good business judgment indicates
that new highway facilities will pro-
duce a substantial increment in
value.
Conclusion.
The report of the bureau, and
the message from the President
transmitting 1t to Congress, are
being printed as House document
and will be available soon to all
members of Congress, to State,
county and municipal officials and
responsible students of highway
problems throughout the country.
The House Roads Committee, of
which have the honor to be chair
man, has begun a careful study of
the information and recommended
tions contained in the report. 1t
is not contemplated that there will
be any hasty action by the Con-
gress. No bills have been intro
duced yet, as result of the report,
and no committee hearings are
planned at this time. After further
conferences and consideration, it is
probable that some definite legisla-
tive proposals will be introduced and
considered later in the session.
In the earliest days of mans ef-
forts to build trails and promote
communication was important. Such
developments have become increas-
ingly important in modern times
with complex living. People live
in peace and plenty when they are
permitted to exchange and COM
municate freely, and roads and
bridges eliminate barriers of mis-
understanding.
In these days when modern
Caesars are building new empires
and again carrying out great road
building programs. in the older ma
tions of the world, think the course
our Nation should take is fittingly
expressed by little poem:
When Caesar took a westward
ride
And grabbed the Gauls for
Rome,
What was the first thing he did
To make them feel at home?
LIN AlO lIlSI CdSC lliC pcOplC lOdIlS !
No! He dug In and built good
roads
That's what old Caesar did.
He built good roads from hill to
hill,
Good roads from vale to vale;
He ran goodroads movement
Till Rome got all the kale.
He told the folks to buy home,
Built roads their ruts to rid,
Until all the roads led to Rome.
That's what old Caesar did.
And, if our Nation wants to be
The center of the map,
Where folks will want to settle
down
And live in pleEty's lap;
If this broad land its own abodes
OF poverty would rid,
Then let us plan and build good
roads,
Just like old Caesar did!
Evening star., 1939-05-30
Social Service Group
Will Visit Venezuela

At the invitation of the President
of Venezuela, a 2lman social serv-
ice mission, including four Wash
ingtonians, sails from New York
next month to confer with Vene-
zuelan cabinet, church and educa-
tional leaders on a national program
of social welfare for the South Amer
ican country.
Led by Dean Carl w. Ackerman
of the Columbia School of Journal
ism and the Rev DR.. John F.. O'Hara,
president of Notre Dame University,
the mission numbers DR.. Thomas
Parran, surgeon general of the
United States; the Right Rev. Msgr
Joseph M. Corrigan, president of
Catholic University: the Right Rev.
Msgr. Michael J. Ready, general Sec
retary Of the National Catholic We'll
fare Conference, and DR.. Edgar
Schneider, director. Rural Life Bu-
reau OF the Catholic conference.
President Lopez Contreras ex-
tended the invitation to the leaders
in this country to confer on prob
lens of social services employed in
the United States.
Following an eight-day conference,
the group will return to New York by
way of Colombia, Panama, Jamaica
and Haiti.
Evening star., 1939-05-30
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Evening star., 1939-05-30
Front Half Stricken

CHAPEL HILL, N. c. R.-There
was dismay at the dress rehearsal of
Noah" when only the hind half of
the elephant showed up for the
animals trek to the ark. The front
half had chickenpox. The show
went on-with an understudy.
Evening star., 1939-05-30

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Evening star., 1939-08-03
William !. Deminu
Funeral Service
Held Today
Prominent Authority on
COLONEL Architecture
Buried at Foirfux

Funeral services for William I.
Deming, 6S, prominent architect
here who died Monday at his home
In Chevy Chase. Md, after a one
day illness, were held today in Gawl-
er's funeral home. Burial was in
Fairfax, Va.
Mr.. Deming was born here Feb
ruary II, 1871, and educated in local
schools. He was graduated from Co.
lumbar College, now George Wash
ington University, and until 1901
practiced structural engineering.
He then became associated with the
firm OF Wood, Dom g. Deming.
The firm served as architects for
many Washington buildings, includ-
Ing the geophysical laboratory,
Gunston Hall School; the Union
Trust Building and the Masonic
Temple.
Aiding Colonial Restoration.
In 1924, Mr.. Deming established
his own Office and was architect for
several laboratories of the National
Bureau of Standards, the admin
istration building at Fort Belvoir,
Va; the Transportation Building
and the Washington Post Anex,
=. among others.
A leading authority on Colonial
architecture, he was identified with
many of the Virginia restorations of
historic homes and buildings. Among
the nearby Virginia structures which
he assisted in restoring were Gads-
by's Tavern, wellington and Wood
lawn.
At the time of his death he was
q former vice president and charter
member OF the Arts Club OF Wash
tngton and a member of the Wash
ington Golf and Country Club.
Though not recently member of
the Chevy Chase Club. he had for
merly been a member for 80 years.
Leaves Two Daughters.
He also was a member of the
American Institute Of Architects
and a director of the Allied Archi-
tects Of Washington.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Alice Fitz-
Hugh Deming, he leaves two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Catherine Deming Forney
and Miss Alice Fitz-Hugh Deming
and two sisters, Mrs. Emma T..
Evans and Miss Mae Deming.
Honorary pallbearers were Waddy
B. Wood, Edward w. Dom. Luther
Morris Leisenring, Frank B. Steele,
Lewis Lotion Moneyway, Richard
Fay Jackson, George Minnigerode,
Beall Bloomer, Samuel Henry and
Richard Mason.
Evening star., 1939-08-03

tient but-in some instances, at least
somewhat unsettled from the toss
ing Of the waves, waited the deputies
with warrants charging conspiracy
to violate gambling laws.
Stralla, who openly admits he was
q rum-runner in prohibition days,
snorted at the would-be visitors that
he had enough food on board to last
. year. The Rex, in addition to its
gambling salons, operated a large
restaurant.
Attorney General Earl Warren,
admiral" of the deputies fleet,
quietly retorted:
I'VE are satisfied that the Rex is
not doing business. If Stralla and
his crew want to remain in seclusion
three miles out on the ocean in
definitely, we can wait longer than
they can"
Mr.. Warren's men moved Tuesday
night to close the four gambling
ships which have been operating of
the Southern California Coast. On
Evening star., 1939-08-03

three, the games of chance were
quickly closed and patrons ordered
ashore.
Only Stralla offered defiance.
While his men turned hoses toward
the approaching boats and threw
steel gates over the landing steps,
he thundered through megaphone: !:
'Nobody's coming aboard this ship.
We're on the high seas and we're
prepared to defend our rights. Try
to use force and we'll use it. too."
A truce was arranged briefly to
permit more than 500 customers to
leave the ship. Then water taxi
service was suspended and the
blockade set up.
Evening star., 1939-08-03
New Jersey Relief
Expenditures Drop
~ the Associated Press

~ the Associated Press.
TRENTON, N. j., Aug. 3.-Private
employment gains were credited to-
day by State Relief Director Arthur
Mudd as the dominant factor" in
reducing unemployment relief costs
104 per cent in the first half
Of 1899, compared with the same six
month period last year.
The half-year cost for 1899 was
9l0,768, ,093; last year it was $12,-
o1s,862. Relief outlays in June de-
clined for the fifth consecutive
month.
Evening star., 1939-08-03
Son Of Ditcutor Diuz
Sues 'Juurez' Producers
By the Associated Press.

FTUBX,
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 3.-Porfirio
Diaz, son Of the late dictator Of
Mexico, has filed suit against War;
ner Bros. for allegedly offensive in
exactitude" in the representation of
his father In the Aim "Juarez."
The son demanded q Historical
rectification." One point OF the suit
was that "the actor representing my
father jumps like a Tarzan in the
presence Of Emperor) Macmillan" !"
The father, according to the sons
petition, was 40 years old at the time
represented in the picture and had
learned to behave like a civilized
military chief" The son is civil
engineer.
Evening star., 1939-08-03

The producers Of "Gone With the
Wind" gave out as big news the
fact that more than seven bales
Of cotton went into the $500 cos
tunes worn by the feminine char
acters in the long-awaited film.
Evening star., 1939-08-03
Waiting Game Begun
By Gambling Ship
And Deputies
Former Rum Runner,
Defiant, Declares He
Won't Give Up
Hy the Associated Press,

sy the Associated Press.
SANTA MONICA, Calf, Aug. B.
The owner and crew of q luxurious
gambling boat played a game not on
the Casino list today waiting
game with bobbing boatloads Of
sheriff's deputies.
In poker-faced patience Tony Cor
nero Stralla and 200-odd employees
lounged about the floating casino,
the Rex.
And just beyond reach OF hoses
playing from the ship, equally pa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

sent by members of Congress, govern ment departments and other groups Certain types of official mail, no doubt, should go free; but when the privilege is extended to take in a lot of political speeches and reports that go unread into thousands of wastebaskets, check is iIl- dicated.
 The Congressional Record, though not the country's most popular periodical, is among the more expensive publications. AS an actual record of the speeches and acts of the national legislative bodies, it is well worth publishing. It is when its pages are increased in number to carry speeches never made anywhere, and printed only to flatter and advertise Congressional politicians, that the Rec ord becomes burden.
 Correction of these two evils might not help the national budget greatly, but it would be satisfaction to most citizens and would arouse greater respect for their elected representatives and other public servants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
Expensive Senatorship

The people of Ohio are somewhat shocked to learn of their dubious distinc- tion in campaign costs. The Senate com mittee which studied the expenditures of the last primary and general elections now reports that Ohio's new Senator, Robert A. Taft, spent $159, ,451 for the two contests. It was the highest-priced victory in the Senate. A Senator's pay is $10,00O a year, making the campaign cost more than twice as much as the total salary for the full six-year term. The money, of course, was mostly contributed by friends.
 There is no talk of corruption or misuse of the money. Yet the question must arise in every citizens thought whether it is wise to have so much money spent for any of1ce-seeker in our democracy. One of the reforms we need to work out in government is system of nominating candidates, conducting campaigns and holding elections which will require only a moderate outlay of funds and will keep the expenses of rival candidates about equal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
Initial Test Coming

Governor Raymond E. Baldwin is defi- nitely committed to judicial reforms. He follows closely in the footsteps of his predecessor, Wilbur L. Cross, in this re- spect. From the very outset ex-Governor Cross had yen to take judicial appoint ments completely out of politics. To this end he saw to it that the Democratic Party had representation on the bench of both the Supreme and Superior Courts. He placed Democrats in Common Pleas Court positions, once an unheard-of thing. He also saw to it that some of the minor courts were peopled by Democrats.
 Now that may sound very much like giving all the spells to his own party, but everyone knows that all branches of our government had been completely dom- mated by the Republican Party in years gone by in this state Governor Cross simply thought it wise to recognize the fact that Democrat could also be deemed worthy of appointment to high office. And certainly his appointments bear ample testimony to this belief. With a return to Republican administration it might be natural to imagine a return to former G. O. P. tendencies.
 But the new governor is not planning to return to the old. He wants a new regime-one that is marked by progress. So we think the first test will come with interim appointments If they stand up in practically all instances we can truth fully say that the old regime has van ished The only hitch might be the Legislature. While the new Republican governor is entertaining these notions of progress and reform, we don't know about our legislators. In the past the small-town legislators have pretty much decided Republican policy. If they do so this year, then the gubernatorial will may have to be bent bit.
 We look to the policy of both the gov ernor and Legislature on appointments to be the tip-off as to what may be expected , during the next two years. It may be battle of governor against his own partymen; it may be just one long love- feast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
The Answer May Be Important

Mayor Jasper McLevy recognizes the distinction now between Wilbur L. Cross, as of January 2, 1889, and Wilbur l.. Cross of two weeks ago. The present one is MT. Cross; the other was Governor Cross. At the Jackson Day dinner Of the Democratic Party of Connecticut held Tn New Haven Saturday night ex-Governor Cross touched on the subject of the So- cialist Party in this state. He pointed out the phenomenon of Mayor Jasper McLevy securing over 160,O0O votes, whereas in former years he had registered only scant thousands.
 But what appeared more significant to the former governor was the relatlonsnlp of Socialism, as represented by Mayor McLevy and the party of which he was the leading candidate, to our state gov ernment. He sees a menace in Socialism, whether represented by McLevy or some other candidate. Connecticut has long looked kindly on the McLevy candidates The state has come to regard his rule m Bridgeport as symbolic of progress; It has never linked it with the philosophies of Socialism.
 But what of the future? The Socialist Party of Connecticut, as represented by Mayor McLevy, has visioned future In which those 10000 votes may be doubled and put the Bridgeport mayor into power at Hartford. Need that excite any fear in the hearts of thousands of Connecticut voters? Perhaps not, but as ex-Governor Cross pointed out any threat of totall- tartan state must be explained away before Connecticut's Socialist Party can be accepted as friendly to our present Democratic form of government.
 There is nothing new in what MT. Gross" had to say, commented Mayor McLevy and he further says he'll com ment on the remarks made last Satur- day night. We sincerely hope he VIII am ana that he will allay any suspicious thaC might be aroused as to militant Socialist Party in this state, one that might have serious designs on altering our form of government
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

The business of having the Legisla- ture get right down to the task of intro ducing measures is a good one. We hope that the 1889 Assembly distinguishes itself by one thing = the thoroughness with which it dispenses with the prelim- inaries. We often thought that our legis- lative sessions were too prolonged. This thought was uppermost when we noticed that important legislation was thrown care of al; the expense Of all the taxpay- erS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

This is dangerous season of the year for skating accidents and fatalities. While there are number of supervised skating areas in this city and they can only be patronized when the ice is sufficiently thick to care for crowd of skaters, there are dozens more brooks, ponds, swamps, etc., that are thronged every afternoon whenever they become coated with any thickness of ice. We are probably in the midst of the regu- lar January thaws now. January can always produce a thaw, you know. It weakens the ice and the larger the area, the weaker the ice covering is apt to- be after alternate nights of freezing and days of melting. Warn your youngsters of the dangers of thin ice and venturing out on surfaces that may give under too much weight. Don't let the little fellows skate alone, either. See that they are with older children or grown ups. - e..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

agreeable to Solicitor General Robert Jackson. Murphy and Jackson are close personal friends Representative Jack Nochols, dressy Oklahoman, sports a mas sive diamond ring that covers the entire lower half of the ring finger Dr. Francis Town send, old-age pension czar, looks like cadaver, but there is noth- ing ghostly about his food intake. At a senate restaurant luncheon he went right through the menu topping off with a husky dessert. .. Although a candidate for Republican floor leader, Rep. James Wadsworth of New York didn't know where his. party cau- GUS took place and rushed to the Democratic meeting instead. Col. Francis c. Harrington, new direc- tor of WPA receives only his army pay of $500 a year, although Harry Hopkins received $12,0O0. He waived the Hopkins salary in order to retain his military status. WOMEN AND SONG
 A friend, encountering Senator Henry Fountain Ashurst, re- marked: Why so serious?"
 "Well,' replied the irrepres-
 sible Arizonan, "when I was a
 younger man used to devote
 considerable time and attention
 to wine, women and song. I
 have given up song now and
 am turning my thoughts to the
 study of deep subjects"
 SOCIAL SECURITY
 The Social Security Board has a batch of amendments to the old-age pension and unemploy-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
Views of The Press

the Constitution confirms to states plenary power over the distribution of intoxicating liquors within their borders. This section prohibits any such distribution within a state "in violation of the laws thereof" The new rulings, which supplement earlier ones of the same general tenor, say in effect that state legis- lation in this respect is supreme, not even being subordinate to the general power of Congress to regu- late interstate commerce, not af- ected by the due process or equal protection provisions of the Four teenth Amendment. Statutes of Michigan and Missouri preventing importations of liquor from States which. discriminate against liquors produced in other States are unani- mously sustained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10
Whats Your I. O?
Can you answer seven of these test questions. Turn to last page for the answers.

1. Where is the Susitna River?
 2. What is the annual salary of members of the Presidents cabinet?
 3. What is another name for mol lusks?
 4. Name the new Japanese Am bassador to the U. s. .. .. .. .... ..5.. Who won the most valuable player" award in. the. American League for 1887? :. :. :. .. :. .. ..6.. What is the name of the arti- ficial lake behind Boulder Dam?
 2. How many points has 6 Mal- tese cross?
 8. What Is the correct pronuncia- ton of the word hearth?
 9. What Is homicidal mania7
 10. Where is the city of Johan- nesburg?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-10

We might point out, too, that when the weather produces thaws, driving is often hazardous. Where water will run across the highways 1t forms film of ice after nightfall. Often this isn't noticeable under the glare of ar auto headlight and the first thing the motorist knows is his car is sliding all over the road; perhaps through a fence, into a pole or into ditch. Careful drivers can control their car when thrown into a sudden skid, but even the most careful can't control a car when he doesn't know what's come. Watch your roads for wet or slippery patches these nights.