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Evening star., 1940-07-21

At one of the first rehearsals, this
observer was told, DR.. Stokowski
felt that perhaps some of the ado
lescent players didn't realize how
important discipline was in SYM
phonic performance. So he bore
down pretty hard, halting and re-
vising, making individual players
60 over certain passages until they
were almost in despair Then, just
as the musicians seemed strained
to the breaking point and wonder
ing whether they could ever please
their distinguished mentor. he told
q joke, got them all to laughing,
gave them the green light, and
they played-as he wanted them to.
Consideration Shown.
During the rehearsal this reporter
witnessed he was impressed with
DR.. Stokowski's consideration. He
invariably spoke softly, even gently.
Once he was rather severe IN sum-
ming up the way a certain phrase
sounded to him.
Il hope you don't mind" he added,
and they laughed. 1T will sound
fine II you will just"
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Tested Rules Properly Observed Give

rule on the courts, but there is a
distinct tendency Toward change.
Women and girls, who more and
more are playing tennis with the
vigor Of men, began injecting khe
bright colors. White bandeaux
have given way to vivid colors, and
while skirts, trousers and shirts re-
main white, sweaters Of pastel
shades now predominate Woolen
and flannel jackets, which often
take the place of sweaters on the
court, also are likely to be in color.
Stacks and shorts, too, are making
headway as proper tennis garb.
Give Sun a Chance.
Swimming attire, already having
reached about the ultimate OF brew
ity, in spite of frowns from official
and volunteer censors, has little
left to subtract. Brassieres and
trunks, some with skirts and some
skirtless, are increasing the suntan
area Of multitudes of young women.
In general, however, women's bath
ing suits are still bibbed, although
entirely backless. the latter giving
the sun a chance to color the fair
ones to that popular mahogany out
doorsy shade. The masculine torso
has universally come into the open
except where officials rule that
trunks are insufficient concealment
Of male beauty.
Even shoes tave come in for
change. The theory that sturdi-
ness and weight necessarily go to-
gether has been discarded by the
makers of recreational footwear and
lightness and softness have been
introduced into all kinds of sports
shoes.
But many carefree souls seek sur
cease from the routine and worries
of-the workaday world in the great
outdoors, in woods or far of In the
mountains, or by secluded lake or
stream, and what to wear may not
present very puzzling problem to
them. For such there will be
chance to revel In old, comfortable,
about-to-be-cast-od clcthins. and
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music stands. They kept going over
tricky passages. And couple ap-
preached the maestros stand, where
the famed conductor sat slipping
water, and asked him questions,
which he answered smilingly.
There were other masterpieces to
explore-the tremendous Brahms
First Symphony" which Washing
tons music lovers also will hear.
For DR.. Stokowski is not playing
down to the inexperience and tender
Years of most of his charges. He's
playing what he conceives to be
the greatest music ever written,
old and new.
Once, when the Youth Orchestra
was playing tempestuous passage
in the Tschaikovsky Fifth Sym
phony," the maestro stopped them
and thus asked for still more fire:
Forget you're civilized!"
Well. they did. They fairly lifted
the rafters as they evoked that
mood in which the Russian forgot
the quiet ways Of Conservatives
and reverted to his savage ancestors
Of the Steppes.
Detects Blurred Run.
Sometimes, DR.. Stokowski would
halt the ensemble at what seemed
to layman an impeccably played
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the brasses.. the tympany quivered
with all the gorgeous coloring in the
spectrum Of the modern orchestra,
an orchestra that Bach. with his
heavenly visions, never imagined.
Test Presented.
Here, surely, was test Nearly
every instrument had solo part in
this vague, wistful, delicate painting.
But those astounding boys and girls
seemed to understand the intricacies
of Debussy as clearly as they COM
pretended the more massive dramas
OF Bach
Toward the close of "The After
noon of Faun,' Stokowski stopped
several times.
Its very fine" he said, "but still
too loud. 1t must be very soft. And
this is the most impressive part
of it,"
They tried until they had it as he
wanted-a tonal pattern as soft
ara evasive as the seafoam rolling
in below Convention Hall.
DR.. Stokowski told them to take
an intermission. They'd worked
hard. And some of them tumbled
of the stage, lighted cigarettes and
relaxed into boys and girls without
a care, their earnestness vanished.
But others refused to leave their
Evening star., 1940-07-21

nickle. whispered: Say, those kids
are good"
And the cop bit into his unlighted
cigar and scratched his head absent
ly. He wasn't watching the door.
Washington will hear the Bach
piece Tuesday night.
But. when DR.. Stokowski had
smoothed out a few places in the
fugue, he turned his young people
from master gone nearly 200 years
to one who left the contemporary
scene only % years ago-Claude De-
busy.
Here was a different problem, a
transition of two centuries from the
broad sonorities of the so-called clas-
sical to the shimmering tnnal sur
faces, the soft nunances of a modern
impressionist But the youngsters
took it in stride.
With sure tones, the bassoons
sketched the confused, half waking
dream of the Faun. The two harps
tinkled ravishingly. The violins
suggested the approach of the elu-
sive nymphs. The flutes, the oboes,
Evening star., 1940-07-21

clan should be consulted if the case
Is severe.
Flowers of sulphur applied to the
skin helps prevent chigger bites. one
of the most irritating af1lictions
visited upon those who tread the
soil. Mosquitoes may be kept away
for hours by the use of citronella.
Moist soap rubbed gently on mos
quito bite will relieve irritation.
Household ammonia, alcohol, and
glycerin are also recommended by
some authorities. The camper should
be certain he is not pitching his
tent in mosquito heaven" and in
any event always include mosquito
netting in his camp equipment A
fence Of powdered chalk around
food will keep ants away
Fire, mans indispensable friend,
assumes an even more emphatic i'm
portance when one plunges deep
into the woods. Then it becomes
imperative to obey certain basic
rules. First Of all, when camping,
always carry reserve supply OF
matches in q well-corked bottle or
watertight can. When ready to
start q fire remove all ground litter
within q radius Of several feet of
the fireplace Under no circum-
stances place q fire within 10 feet of
standing trees or against fallen logs
or tree roots. Avoid overhanging
branches and build the fire on an
earth or. rock foundation. Dig q
small hole for the fire and place a
rock on each side. A few iron rods
about three feet long, to be laid
across the fire to hold cooking uten-
sils, are useful addition to ones
kit.
In cooking. use a concentrated
small fire which has burned down
to a good bed Of red Goals. Some
campers have found 1t wise to carry
an old-fashioned cast iron Dutch
oven, or a two burner gasoline stove.
A small but ef1cient camp stove can
be made by filling large coffee can
half full Of sand or earth and pour
Ing in . cupful Of gasoline. Punch
several holes In the can Just above
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the level of the sand. A cupful of
gasoline will burn nearly an hour,
long enough for simple purposes.
Many experienced campers have
learned that it pays to take along a
sleeping bag. easily made at home
out of flannelette or woolen material
Even if blankets are kicked of dur
ing the night, the sleeping bag will
keep out the penetrating air of the
early morning hours. Woolen socks
are recommended, as is a woolen
union suit for wear at night.
The camper-vacationist should
have a well-stocked first-aid kit con-
tanning the following: Two gauze
bandages, two cotton bandages, roll
of adhesive tape. safety pins. alb
sorbent cotton, sterile gauze, tincture
of iodine, compound cathartic pills.
bicarbonate of soda. permanganate
of potash, castor oil, clinical ther-
mometer and hot-water bag.
In addition, the veteran out-of-
doors man when away from camp
will also take along an axe, whistle.
compass, moisture-proof box of
matches, parched cracked corn,
raisins, chocolate, length Of strong
braided cord or coil of small copper
wire, f1sh-hooks and fish-line.
At least once to every vacationist
in the great outdoors comes the ex-
perience Of being lost, and some
times 1t Is rather alarming unless
the situation Is handled intelligently.
When one Is aware he has lost his
bearings, in the deep woods, say, the
first thing to do is to sit down and
try to figure out, calmly and clearly,
where you are. Use your head and
not your legs. If caught by night,
fog or storm, make camp in the best
available sheltered spot. Build a
fire in q safe place.
Above all, do not wander about
aimlessly. Travel only downhill. If
injured, choose a clear spot on a
promontory, If possible, and build q
signal smoke. Do not shout, do not
run, do not worry, and most i'm
portant Of Ill, do not lose faith that
Ill viii be we'll
Evening star., 1940-07-21

what the fashion sharks have to say
will get scant hearing.
Virtually universal ownership of
automobiles and the consequent
easy accessibility of great natural
scenic and recreational areas, parti-
cularly national and State parks,
have increased the popularity of
al fresco outings and vacations
MANIFOLD in recent years. Such
adventuring by the uninitiated is
not without pitfalls. and those ac-
customed to the projections thrown
around the routine of living in cities
will do we'll to bone up" on the re-
quirements of living close to nature.
For one thing, they will find them
selves pitted against nature in the.
raw, and such friends as fire and
water may turn against the unwary
and untutored. The vacationist
away from the haunts of man
should use caution in regard to
drinking water rule No. /. There
is lurking peril in many an attrac-
tive roadside brook or spring. One
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the least doubt about waters purity
it should be boiled. In many To-
calities this problem is simplified by
the posting Of omcial signs indicat-
ing whether the water there is At for
human consumption.
Care With Food.
Care in the handling and prep
aration of food Is doubiy important
in warm weather and away from
the conveniences Of civilization.
Food poisoning is constant menace
bcaAse edibles spoil so rapidly. It
is wise to prepare small amounts at
q time. Among the items likely to
make one i'll If not properly refriger-
ated are dairy products, chickens,
fish and potatoes. Overeating when
away from the restraints of ordinary
life Is to be avoided at all times, but
especially when overheAted.
The forests are friendly for the
most part but not without perils.
One will want to swim In a tree
powered pool but he should first
make certain Of its safety. The
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swimming place should be explored
for hidden rocks and water-soaked
logs, holes and glass. One should
never swim alone or dive in less than
six feet of water. At least two hours
should elapse between eating and
swimming.
Vacationists should know what to
do about muscle cramps which often
attack swimmers, the danger they
present complicated by the fright
they arouse. But they can be COM
bated. If the cramp is in the calf
OF the leg, submerge and seize the
cramped muscle with thumbs and
fingers of both hands. Pinch the
muscle with both hands quickly, as
though trying to force the thumbs
and fingers through to meet the
others. Then go ashore quickly and
massage the muscle well.
Among the precautions all should
take in summer, whether at home
or vacationing, are those concern
ing sunburn, which sometimes is
quite dangerous. Tan should be ac-
quired gradually. One should avoid
midday rays and graduate the
period Of exposure q few minutes
each day until the slim takes the
tan naturally. II one inadvertently
acquires painful sunburn, however,
calamine lotion gives considerable
relief and may be applied to the
skin safely several times day. A
burn upon former burn especially
is to be avoided.
Wayfarers in the woods should
learn to recognize poisonous plants
and then avoid them sedulously. Ivy,
oak, and surnac poisoning are caused
by an irritating oil present in the
leaves. Poisoning also results readily
from contact with smoke from the
burning leaves. The skin should
be washed Immediately and thor
oughly with warm water and soap.
If poisoning occurs, apply calamine
lotion or solution Of ferric chloride.
Another good treatment is appli-
cation Of dressings wet with q solu-
ton Of epson salts as strong ~ can
be made with cold water. A physt.
Evening star., 1940-07-21
By Mary Jane Moore.

Many adult Americans can draw
on their own experience for guild
ance toward making their vacations
safe, happy and health-giving, but
experience gained by others, and
which may have eluded some of us,
often proves very helpful. Here
much of that valuable experience is
summarized.
Whether or not one goes away, re-
creation time usually demands its
own special wardrobes. And this
goes quite as Importantly for mi
lord as for milady. For the former
minor revolution is in progress.
Knickers, traditional fairway and
general outdoor recreation garb
have rapidly yielded ground to slacks
long, loosely cut trousers Of light
materials. The fact that these are
an adoption Of women's beach pa
jamas has set some men determined
ly against them, but such a minor
ity has not swung the trend away
from slacks to any appreciable ex-
tent.
Male modesty often rejects the
simplicity and comfort of shorts for
such public appearances as golf and
tennis involve. but along the beaches
and in the seclusion Of the forest the
average man has no inhibitions
about donning pants such as those
he wore as boy.
But the increasing popularity of
slacks and the persistent refusal Of
shorts to accept rejection does not
mean that knickers are entirely out
of the picture. They still top the list
for golf, fishing. hiking and similar
pastimes, though their position be-
comes more precarious.
A category of garb that has been
notably adapted to conditions is that
OF the horseman and horsewoman.
Although perhaps less swanky, jodh-
purs have quite extensively taken
the place of boots.
tennis finds itself running to
color In regard to favorite clothing.
For decades all white has been the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-12

MinneSotaS old age lien law, a sub
ject of bitter controversy since the
1899 legislature passed it and which
figured prominently in the election in
November, has been held constitutional
by the state supreme court. The court
reviewed the law from every angle
and its decision was to the effect that
where the aged with property who had
been left to shift for themselves by
their children in many cases wen-to-do,
it is no more than fair for the state
to have lien on the property for
their up-keep. The lien only covers
the amount expended to maintain the
aged and their minor children, of any
The decision held that the state may
grant benefits but is not required to
do so and in granting them it may i'm
pose such conditions as it deems
proper and just. If a person accept:
the grant he must accept it subjec
to the conditions. No property i!
taken from the aged and repayment
is only asked from the heirs after th'
death of the recipients of old age as
sistance. AS far as can be seen thi
is Just and fair to the balance o
the citizenry who are required to pa.
for the keep of aged and who an
perfectly willing to do so but do no
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-12
St. Louis County Farm
Bureau Elects Officers

Ray Hoef1er, Waino Somero and
Jacob L. Pete represented Ely at the
annual meeting of the st. Louis County
Club and Farm Bureau held in Duluth
at the last week end.
All of this years officers were re-
elected to serve during 1941 with one
exception. Herman T. Olson of Tower
was chosen second vice president to
succeed Mrs. Adolph Abranamson,
Saginaw.
j. Arthur johnson, Meadowlands, was
renamed president for the third con-
secutive term. Oliver S. Andersen,
Duluth, was renamed first vice pres
ident and M. B. Elson, Gilbert, was
elected secretary treasurer for the 22nd
consecutive term.
Directors reelected were Joseph j.
Kraker, Virginia; Frank S heldon
French River; Mrs. Abrahamson, Mrs.
G.. A. Perham, Iron; L. G. David, Hib-
bing Mrs. E. j. Kenny, Duluth and
E. P. Owens, Cook.
O. j. McIlvenna, Virginia, was chosen
to again head the Civic and Commerce
group. A resolution introduced by
John c. Handberg of Crane Lake was
adopted The resolution stated that
the waters of border lakes have ex-
ceeded maximum highs and minimum
lows prevailing in the state of nature
and that this condition has existed
since erection of dam at Kettle Falls
1t suggested establishment of a
maximum high level of two and one
half feet below the crest of the Kettle
Falls dam, not to drop downward more
than five feet. 1t also proposed that
the dixie at Bear River outlet on Nam
exon Lake be lowered.
The resolution was directed to the
International Joint Commission and
copies ordered sent to state officers
congressman and senators in Wash
ington and other interested parties.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-12
DON'T HITCH
Sled TO Car

Children, and grown-ups too, were
issued a warning this week by w. F.
Rosenwald, traffic and safety engineer
of the Minnesota highway department,
to refrain from hitching toboggans or
sleds onto motor vehicles. Every
winter, according to Mr.. Rosenwald,
serious accidents result from this lille
gal and dangerous practice
MANY children" said Mr.. Rosen-
valid, seeking excitement, have hitched
sleds or toboggans onto cars or trucks.
They have not stopped to think of the
danger they are counting by their
actions. And to add to the serious
ness of the situation, the motorists do
not realize they are towing a sled or
toboggan behind their cars"
Motorists cannot be held respon-
sible for accidents which may occur
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-12
BUSINESS IS
GOOD!
Tourists Leave State
$3.50, 900, 900!

Summer vacationiSts spent in excess
of $150,000,000 in Minnesota this year,
according to figures given out by the
state tourist bureau.
The bureau figures are based on an
estimated 10 per cent increase over
1889, for which the U. S. department
of interior travel bureau credits the
state with a total of $138,06 ,OO0 This
makes the 1910 total $151 ,872 600 The
agency, claimed $165,OOO,OOO as the
states 1899 total.
The tourist bureaus 10 per cent
boost estimate is based, in part, on
returns from $500 questionnaires sent
out to summer resort owners, chambers
of commerce and other tourist groups
in the state.
The survey shows that So per cent
of the resorts in the state either had
as good or better business as in 1889.
Of those claiming better business, i'm
provement ranged all the way from 81
to $40 per cent, while 81 per cent
of the total claimed losses ranging
from slightly less" to as heavy as Is
per cent less.
An interesting disclosure was the
fact that Sc per cent of the summer
resorts reporting stated that they
stayed open later in the fall This
indicates to bureau officials that the
tourist season is definitely being
heightened in the state from its for
mer closing date on Labor Day.
The survey shows quite clearly
bureau officials maintain that the wal
both aided and adversely affected Min
nesota tourist business. While the wal
obviously discouraged many Americans
from going abroad for a vacation this
year and many of them came to Min
nesota, it is a fact that there was
almost a complete stoppage of Cana
dian travel and several resort areas in
which Canadian patronage represented
almost one third of their business this
year reported that travel from Canada
was less than per cent.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-12
GIFT PAGE

knew on the Duluth & Iron Range
have passed on. The latest is Louis
Beiberman, who for 46 years was a
part of the system up to his retire
ment, nine years ago. Louis Beiberman
made and kept friends along the line
of the railroad he served so well. He
was a young man when he came on
the road and worked his way up from
brakeman on iron ore trains to one
of the most popular passenger con-
uctors on the line. Sympathy is ex-
pressed to h is surviving widow and
two daughters.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-12
Joyce Nelson's Speech
on +. 3. Judged Winner

A speech entitled mo Armistlce
With tuberculosis" written by Joyce
Nelson, Memorial high school student,
was chosen the Ely winner in the
tuberculosis contest sponsored by the
Minnesota Public Health association in
cooperation with the Women's Auxil-
larry of the Minnesota State Medical
association.
It will be entered in the state con-
test, where six winning essays will be
selected and read over radio station
WCCO.
All members of the high school
speech classes took part in the pre-
Iiminary contest in which Miss Nelson
Marcella Turula, and Ruth Erickson
were judged the winners. Acting as
judges were Miss Tyne SCUBA, Miss
Thekla Johnson, and Miss Gwendolyr
Freer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-12
Flu Musicale Met
Monday Evening.

Mrs. George Milavetz, Mrs. William
Maxi, Mrs. Emil Leino and Mrs
Helmi Koivumaki were hostesses fol-
the meeting of the Ely Musicale at
the December meeting held Monday
evening at the Community Center.
The program under the leadership
of Miss Chestine Knight, assisted by
Mrs. Joseph Veranth, Miss Mary
Lambert and Mrs. William Kendrick
featured Christmas music.
The sixth grade chorus under the
direction of Miss Eunice Berglund sang
Christmas carols. Games followed
after which Miss Lambert with Miss
Berglund at the piano led the group
singing and gifts were exchanged.
Mrs. Koivumaki was awarded the
door prize and lunch was served.
The January meeting will take place
on Monday, January 18th at the home
of Mrs. Gust A. Maxi with Mrs. Violet
Lassey, Mrs. M. Sandal, Mrs. B
Krause and Miss Berglund as hos
teSSeS.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-12
Bethany Lutheran Church
WALLACE CARLSON, Student Pastor

Sunday, Dec. 18th
$50 a. m.-Sunday school and Bible
class
10:45 a. m-Morning worship.
Monday, Dec. 18th
800 p. m.-Choir rehearsal at the
Community Center.
Tuesday, Dec. 18th
800 p. m.-Luther League program
and Christmas party at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Anderson.
Wednesday, Dec. 18th
7:45 p. m.-Mid-week service at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Charles Amen,
26 West Sheridan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-12-12

The latest "gyp" on the part OF
parties getting free money from the
state comes to light in the bill filed by
three arbitrator who desire $4,000 for
arbitrating a controversy between
Thornton Bros, of st. Paul and the
State of Minnesota which involved the
construction of about five miles of
highway in Morgan Park. The three
arbitrators awarded the firm $685. 900
in addition to the $356,000 contract
price. In this work the trio worked,
two of them 100 days and one 126 days
and for this are working the state
for SIT per day per arbitrator. Breath
taking salaries on the part of movie
stars, industrialists and fancy attor-
neys do not set so well with the gen.
eral public who must be satisfied with
between $50 and $3.50 per month and
the business man who has no regular
income. The editorial writer On the
News-Tribune says maybe these three
are worth SIT a day apiece. In that
event it is a great mistake to waste
such mental lightning on mere high
wey controversies. The three should
be called to Washington to end the
war, balance the budget, square the
circle and make everyone on this globe
happy, healthy and beautiful. Thai
should not be too much for men worth
SIT day."
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care to do this and then in case of
the death of old age recipients have
a group of heirs pop up to see and get
what is left. Again We suggest that
the Fourth Commandment be returned
to its place on the tablet.