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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-25
Washington
Merry.Go-Round
White House Expense Up $4,000
.. Frank Knox, Republican,
Could Have Had Navy Post in
Cabinet.
By DREW PEARSON
and ROBERT ALLEN

M ASHINGTON.-The new budg-
w ct reveals that Roosevelt
pruned almost every agency in the
government-except his own.
The White House budget actually
has been increased by $4,000 rather
than decreased, and now calls for
$152,750 to run the Executive Man.
sion and grounds during the next
fiscal year.
The increase, however, is for a
new coat of paint. In July and Au-
gust of this year, the White House
will be painted to keep it up to its
traditional name, and that paint job
will cost $4,000.
Aside from this, the White House
budget has not been pruned PEN
ny, although other government agen-
cies were. The amount for '"Trav-
ell and Entertainment" remains at
$4,000, as against $25, 900 two years
ago.
Roosevelt is the most travelled
President since Taft, and the cost
of going to Hyde Park and back,
plus Warm Springs and other trips
costs good bit more than the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-25

stands there in ringing memory and
near by an emery wheel. Under the
dust of years, on the shelf on the
west wall, lie few long unused
loading blocks on which, in the past
century, cartridges were filled to
order.
Traudt was born in 1861 and at
the age of IA years cleaned up the
shop for Mr.. Meunier, oiled guns
that cleaned in racks along the wall
and learned how to make ramrods
of hickory for the muzzle leaders of
60 years ago.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-25
By HUGH S. JOHNSON

w ASHINGTON. - Mr.. Murphy
w moves up to the Supreme court
and Mr.. Robert Jackson becomes
attorney general. There isn't any
use saying anything about it except
that it could have been worse. There
is little to distinguish these gentle
men for such positions except that
they are radical New Dealers and
Third Termites.
1t might be supposed that an ex-
perienced jurist, or at least law
yer of passable distinction, would be
better qualified for a place on the
highest court in Christendom than
zealot and lame-duck politician
without presumption to either pro-
fessional qualification. But Mr..
Roosevelt does not think so and here
in particular it might have been
worse. Indeed, it has been worse,
as witness the appointment of Hugo
Black.
The new attorney general is a
brilliant young man distinguished
most in official position by business
batting utterances and demagogic
speeches.
Mr.. Roosevelt may now in words
condemn such tactics in a plea for
unity as ranging "class against
Glass;" but this appointment of
about the most effective oratorical
rabble rouser in his official family
is sure to send a chill down the
spines of the economic royalists."
Tolerant as Wild Cats.
If actions speak louder than
words, these two appointments just
about cancel out the heart of the
Presidents speech opening congress
and asking the country to balance
the budget by increased national in
come through united effort, "calm-
ness, tolerance and cooperative
wisdom"
These radicals have about as
much tolerance as a cage full of
turpentined wild cats plus a couple
of Ickes.
The appointment of Mr.. Edison as
secretary of the navy was recent
decision. Mr.. Edison has not of
late been the apple of the Presi-
dents eye. He, with Assistant Sec
rotary Louis Johnson, are sup
posed to have been in the dog-house
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-25
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-25

OI DdSIlIuuleSS. "A DSu6V6-lC-Or-IlOt
item in this era of ring boastfulness.
He doesn't term every opponent a
'bum," and he doesn't promise to
f1atten him in the first round.
He won the middleweight title
from Freddie Steele on July 26, 1888,
lost it to Solly Krieger the latter
part of the year, and then regained
his laurels by stopping Krieger in
the fourth round of a return con-
test in Seattle on June q, 1889.
When Hostak accomplished this feat
he did something no middleweight
has achieved since Ketchen took
back his crown from Papke in 1908.
Crowd Pleaser
Win or lose, Hostak is a popular
fighter. When he climbs into the
ring his shyness is shed with his
robe. He's in there for one purpose
and that's to tag his opponent as
rapidly as possible. He has as
much raw courage as any fighter
in the ring today. In his 15-round
fight with Krieger in 1888 he fin
ished the last 10 rounds with both
hands broken, still trying for a
knockout.
The New York Boxing commits
sion, which moves in mysterious
ways, has refused to recognize Hos
talks claim to the title. It's blessing
has been bestowed upon Ceferino
Garcia of the Philippines and Los
Angeles. The National Boxing as
sociation recognizes Hostak as the
champion. The controversy has
caused widespread dissension, par
ticularly on the Pacific coast Most
ring addicts claim that the Seattle
fighter is head and shoulders above
the Philippine brawler.
Eddie Marine is Hostak's manag-
er, and their relationship calls to
mind innumerable magazine fiction
stories. It's the ancient tale of the
manager who discovers an unknown
lad, sees his latent possibilities,
trains him carefully for months, then
springs him on an unsuspecting
world. Of course the unknown
fighter goes on to win the worlds
championship. The story wouldn't
be complete without that final touch.
That's the story of Marine and
Hostak. 1t may be stereotyped.
Undoubtedly it is. But the pair
could serve as blueprint for the
much-used plot. It's just luck that
they haven't been sued for plagiar-
ism by some budding author.
Marine discovered HOstak back in
1880. He noticed kid who slipped
into his Tacoma, WASH, gym to
punch the bag. He liked the kid,
saw promise in him. He obtained
Father Hostak's consent and start
ed supervising APs training. For
nine months Al did nothing but shad-
ow box, punch the bag and drill in
basic maneuverS.
When Eddie Marino decided his
boy was ready for action he turned
him loose. The result is history-a
story which saw the unknown kid win
the worlds championship. He kept
the plot unchanged.
There's only one thing in this
world which frightens Al Hostak-
that's a radio microphone. Accord
ing to Manager Marine, Al never
ran out on fight in his life, but he
just won't show up for a radio en-
gagement. Whenever he confronts
mike his legs get rubbery and his
knees wobble.
But even that is taken care of by
a bit of strategy. Henry Hostak, AIS
brother, is usually on deck to do
the talking. Henry is better air
waves conversationalst. And Marine
will take his turn talking-to keep Al
from a vicious microphone.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-25

He's one of the few oldtimers left,
about the only one in his territory
who dates back to the days of muz-
zle-loaders and cartridges filed to
order. You can find him in Mil
waukee shop. A hearty, cheerful
reminder he is of those delicious
autumns when the whole town
turned out for turkey shoots and
man without a rifle was really no
man at all.
For "a of his Is years John Traudt
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-25

has made, shot and fondled guns,
has belonged to that fast vanishing
fraternity, the gunsmith. Mass pro-
duction and mail-order catalogues
have taken their toll, have left shad-
ows where there once was sunlight.
But it still takes some one who
knows how to fix gun and fix it
right.
In the shop is work bench full
of hand tools, gun barrels and gun
stocks. A Nineteenth century anvil
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-25
The Answers

/. 1t is outstanding in the pro-
duction of copper, cotton and
cattle.
2. A witty repartee.
8. A male swine; an uninterest-
ing person; peasant or rustic,
respectively.
4. There are usually 35 squares
in one month of the calendar.
5. The signature of John Han
cock is the most prominent on the
Declaration of Independence.
6. Usually clockwise.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-25

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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-25
Speaking of Sports
Hostak Proves
Worthy King Of
Middleweights
BY ROBERT McSHANE

tfteieaseo py western newspaper OhonJ
A S RARE as Russian victories in
Finland are boxers who can
stiffen opposition with one punch.
They're the answer to managerial
prayers; the pot of gold at the
rainbow's end and the royal flush
OF the cauliflower game.
Down through the years the
search has been constant for good
fighters who could land One-punch
knOckOuts. There have been some,
but far too few to satisfy hungry
American fight fans who demand
sensational finishes.
That's why Al Hostak, the young
Seattle middleweight, is one of to-
days greatest drawing cards. Not
since the days of Stanley Ketchell
has that division come up with a
slugger of Hostak's type. Ketchell
was standout in day when the
middleweight ranks boosted of such
fighters as Billy Papke, Mike Glib
bons, Frank Klaus, Eddie McGoorty
and others.
Patient Fighter
H0stak is the kind of fighter
who waits patiently for an opening.
He doesn't press matters and takes
plenty of time to size up an OPP
pOnent. When the stage has been
set he blasts over that deadly right
and the referee usually counts up
to ten.
Seattle Al is a welcome relief
from the modern school of pugilism
which fights best over the radio or
in newspaper columns. He is quiet
and unobtrusive, almost to the point
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-25
GEN ERAL
JOHNSON
.1dHc.'
wNu servio

Murphy and Jackson Are Rabble
Rousers Unfit for Their Jobs and
Jim Cromwell Couldn't Even Sell
Peanuts.
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Give q Thought to
MAIN STRE EFT

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! affect our living :. And the news
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3 Smart people who like to be
Z up-to-the-minute in living and
7 current events, follow advertise
y ments as closely as headlines.
\ They know what's doing in
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-25

Lacking SeIf-Reliance
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-25
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-01-25
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@ A General Quiz
The Questions

EtC SNCCItOEto
1. Why is Arizona known as the
&C state?
2. What is bon mot?
3. What is a boar; a bore; a
boor?
4. How many squares IN one
month of the calendar?
S. Whose signature is most
prominent on the Declaration of
independence?
6. When water runs down a
drain, does it revolve clockwise or
not?
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War literature has been made by
Carl Sandburg with his Abraham
Lincoln: the War Years" It is
an exhaustive study of Lincoln fol-
lowing Abraham Lincoln: the
Prairie Years. a most beautiful and
sympathetic account Of Lincoln's S
early life.
Gen. Grant, the colorful military
President. is portrayed in Meet
General Grant," by William E.
Woodward. thoroughly interesting
and realistic picture of Grant and
his times. Hamilton Fish: the
Inner History of the Grant Admin
istration,' by Allen Nevins is an
other revealing book on the period.
Mr.. Nevins also gives us Grover
Cleveland; Study in Courage" ="
biography Of the President who
is twice representative of our third
national period The author proves
that our so-called dull 80's" are
really intensely interesting and con-
tributes to better understanding
of those complex times.
Theodore Roosevelt, who ushers
in a new era in 1901, is portrayed
in Theodore Roosevelt" by Henry
F. Pringle, scholarly work like
THE Life and Times of William
Howard Taft" by the same author.
Woodrow Wilson and His Work" ;"
by William E. Dodd, a standard
biography. also covers a momentous
crisis in the history of the world.
The Incredible Era; the Life
and Times of Warren Gamaliel
Harding" by Samuel Hopkins
Adams, is not only a biography but
an illuminating study of American
politics during this administration.
A sharp contrast in both personali-
ties and politics is provided in "A
Puritan in Babylon; the Story of
Calvin Coolidge" by William Allen
White.
Herbert Hoover: a Reminiscent
Biography by Will Irwin. and
Roosevelt; Study in Fortune and
Power a late biography of the
present occupant of the White
House. by Emil Ludwig, brings up
to date the study of democracy as
view through the lives of United
States Presidents.
Evening star., 1940-02-25
Trouble in July
Bv Erskine CdldWeH. M

By ErSkine CdIdDeH. Neu
York: DueH, Sloan & Pierce
This is simply the story of a
lynching. 1t is a full-length novel
given over to telling how an innocent
colored boy was done to death by
his white neighbors down In the
back country of Georgia. 1t is
naturally, a narrowing thing. but
has more claims to merit than most
lynch novels which the reviewer has
read.
For one thing. Mr. Caldwell care
fully does away with hair-tearing
The facts of his story seem to him
awful enough for their awfulness not
to need emphasis, and so he pro-
ceeds to report the dreadful business
quite calmly. almost genially indeed
and with the use-even-of humor
where humor seems to him properly
indicated. This makes a vastly more
effective horror piece than does a
horror piece qua horror piece. We
have to believe this tale. It Is not
lmpossibly fiendish. 1t is just
human, and that, Of course, is in
f1nitely worse.
For another thing, Mr.. Caldwell
has not made his characters types.
His sheriff. for example, is living
man-venal. cowardly, dishonest,
and yet, being more of fool than
knave. one with whom We are
obligated to feel some sympathy.
The other men and women of the
tale are less strongly drawn in but
Evening star., 1940-02-25
Presidential Biographies
Available at Library

The month Of February celebrat-
ing the birthdays Of two great men
calls to mind the spirit of democ-
racy which is revealed in the books
of the life and times of our United
States Presidents. Only a few OF
the more outstanding and recent
biographies can be suggested, but
books about each can be obtained
from the Central Public Library
Eighth and K streets NV, and its
branches.
The first national period of this
country began in 1889 with George
Washington as first President
George Washington. Republican
Aristocrat.' by Bernard Fay. is an
interesting Interpretation as are the
George Washington Diaries" edited
by John C. Fitzpatrick and the Life
of George Washington" by Rupert
Hughes.
John Adams, the second Presi-
dent, is portrayed in that fine politi-
cal biography Honest John
Adams" by Gilbert Chinard. Mr.
Chinard has contributed another
scholarly biography, Thomas JEFF
ferson. the Apostle of American
ISM"
Jefferson, one of the most fasci-
mating and versatile of public fig
ures has lured many biographers.
''The Living Jefferson by James
Truslow Adams. shows the origin
and nature of his political ideas and
contrasts them with those of Alex
ander Hamilton. This book leads
one to Jefferson and Hamilton" by
Claude G. Bowers, which reveals
the differences in their politics.
Jefferson in Power" also by Mr..
Bowers. is recent contribution of
the Jeffersonian administration.
The second national period began
in 1929 with the Inauguration of
Andrew jackson about whom are
two fine books by Marquis James,
Andrew Jackson: the Border Cap
tain and Andrew jackson; Por-
trait Of a President" The last
title provides an excellent back
ground for the events of the Civil
War.
A magnificent addition to Civil
Evening star., 1940-02-25
News Is Ny Job


By Edna Lee Booker. Ne1O York: The Macmillan Co.
When Edna China
porter the Chinese translated her Precious Love Lotus This
might indicated subsequent marriage American business
Shanghai little
correspondent
Miss Booker amazing amount territory in relating
she moves from episode another swiftly times
interest She Chinese friends
including Chang Kashek
Nine Ciangwhom she met In Shanghai Miss Mayng soons
thenecent graduate Wellesley College the author writes with
clarity and bre she describes the development
the Chinese revolutionary movement the New Life
Japans carefully worked-ou which, accomplished will
freeze out Ill other interests In China" J.a.F.
Evening star., 1940-02-25
Mindless Cabins
By Mark Van Doren. Neu
York: Henry Holt & Co.

XOTf. HeHTy HOtL q GO.
This novel would appear to be q
study of the emotion of fear. As
such, 1t is fairly comprehensive. As
a novel, however, as fiction designed
to be read and enjoyed, it is hardly
more than a trifle.
The demonstration of the effect
OF fear is made in terms of a pair
of young people, a boy and girl
who are in love and intending to
marry. Their background is a
tourist camp on New Jersey high
way; the boy works there and the
girl lives on q farm nearby. She is
introduced to the reader as suffering
from a memory of childhood fears
acquired from association with a
violent-tempered father. The aunt
with whom she lives is morbidly
eccentric cat least in the first chap
tiers of the book and her effect on
the girl is to heighten her sense of
terror. In this rather depressing
setup the boy represents mental
health and wholesomeness and the
girl is shown to be completely de-
pendent on him for protection
against her private bogies.
Thus the opening scene. But very
shortly the gloom which at first
surrounds only the heroine spreads
to envelope the hero as well. The
young man is infuriated by the
evilly meant attentions shown his
fiancee by a passing stranger and
strikes a blow which results in the
strangers death. He manages to
conceal the body successfully and
to elude any suspicion. But a night
mare of guilt, terror and remorse
soon overtakes him. Eventually, by
steps which Mr.. Van Doren meas
ures out with yardstick precision,
Evening star., 1940-02-25
brief Reviews
|Of New Books
Modern Grocery.

Modern Grocery.
THE CHAIN STORE TELLS ITS
STORY. BY John P. Nichols.
New York: Institute Of Distribu-
ton.
The history of the chain store
written from. an admiring point Of
view.
Virginia.
VIRGINIAS SOCIAL AWAKEN
ING. BY Arthur w. James.
Richmond: Garrett IL Massie.
The story of the Virginia Board Of
Charities and Corrections, under the
leadership Of the Rev. Joseph T.
Mastin. The history of a quarter
century of social growth.
Modern Covered Wagons.
AN AMERICAN EXODUS. BY
Dorothy Lange and Paul S. Tay-
lor. New York: Reynal & Hitch
cock
The modern migration of poverty
stricken Americans toward the Pa
ciflc told in rather sobby prose and
illustrated with photographs. The
dust bowl, the sharecroppers, the
migrant workers, etc.
Miscellaneous.
THE GARDEN ENCYCLOPEDIA.
Edited by e. D. d. Seymour. New
York: William H. Wise & Co.
A large volume arranged in en-
cyclopedia form which would seem
to cover the subject Of gardening
very we'll. illustrated.
THE BOOK OF MODERN PUZ-
ZLES. BY Gerald Lynton Kauf-
man. New York: Simon G
Schuster.
Practically all kinds Of brain teas
ers. For those who like that kind Of
entertainment highly commendable.
WE CALL 1T HUMAN NATURE.
BY Paul Grabbe. Worked out in
cooperation with Gardener
Murphy: Harper g. Bros.
A very elementary presentation Of
clCuiClltdIy PAISNuOAOSASoA AuSo"' ~
pictures, cartoons. charts and the
like, the authors strive to inform you
as to why you are what you are.
THE WAITING ROOM. BY Helen
Irving Oehler. New York: For
tuny's.
A patient writes her memoirs.
poking mild fun at the doctors who
have experimental on her. Amusing.
Juveniles.
MR.. TOMPKINs IN WONDER
? LAND. BY G. Gamow. Illus
trated by John Hookham.
A storybook test of physics for
older boys and girls-or for grown
ups, too, for that matter. Amusingly
done.
OSCAR THE OSTRICH. Story by
Jerome Schwartz Illustrations
by Mark David. New York: Ran
dom House.
THE story of meek ostrich VINO
was pushed around by dictator
ostrich until he organized all the
other ostriches and made a fight.
Amusing.