April 19, 1940 (6 pages)

@) APRIL MINING DEVELOPMENT ISSUE . . Thinking Out Loud “By H. M. L. eee De eee ete Pere . (eye seen a ETE Nevada City Nugget COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA s in with ifiable ends. ton. From the Californian, March 15, 1848: The Liberty of the Press consists the right to publish the Truth, good motives:and for ‘just—Alexander HamilNow when the Japanese minister of something or other says in carefully guarded Japanese verbiage that in event Holland is oc4g eupied by the Germans, it will ey perhaps become a ‘national necessity for Japan to look after the Dutch East Indies, why does not Secretary of State Cordell Hull speak right up and say, “that in event of Holland’s pyre-occupation with a German invasion, the United States will look with extreme disfavor upon any ‘encroachment by a third power upon Dutch possessions in the Pacific. That would be the truth. In fact we ‘suspect the Monroe Doctrine will be stretched any minute now to cover Iceland or the Dutch East Indies or any area that might provide a ‘ point of attack for either Japanese or Germans upon this country. We have no doubt that the United States wil send its navy to head off any proposed domination in the Pacific area’ which in time might threaten the safety of this country. Japan is entitled to a warning—on this score right now so that there need be no doubt of course should the occasion actually arise. St SSH RG SM But this kind of a challenge is seldom sounded in high diplomatic quarters, And quite possibly the Japanese are already acquainted with the views of Washington. They may have been gently conveyed by the American ambassador to Japan. But there is no doubt at all that Japan did fly a trial kite to see just what kind of a reception this piece of international affrontery would receive in the the world at large. A public statement, made by Secretary Hull, of the attitude this country would assume. were the Japanese actually to attempt a protectorate over the Dutch East Indies, might have a very salutary effect and be a real aid to preserving the peace in the Pacific. written SecreJapanese Since this was tary Hull has told the where to head. in. We note also that the Filipinos are having a second thought on severing all relations with this country. They want “to be independent but at the same time they ardently desire the United States to continue to protect them and to favor them in the matter of tariffs. In other ‘words they propose that the United States take care of them financially and safeguard them in a rough world, but they shall have the*’whole say-so as regards their domestic affairs. But i -there—isthe rub. Suppose, for in‘stance, there arose quarrels with the Japanese, who, by the way, are infiltrating into the Philippines by the thousands and the Filipinos began a series of riotous expulsions such as the California farmers indulged in a few years ago, the United States would have to protect the Philippines against Japanese wrath without having a word to say regarding the cause. This condition might easily arise with any other nation, for that matter. a Our relationship ‘with the Philippines has an intimate bearing on the whole future in the Pacific. The Philippines will not in a century ‘be in a condition to defend themselves. Under our government they have been far more prosperous than ever before in their history and it is due to our expenditures of millions of dollars for schools and sanitation, and to the influx of American capital that has developed their mines, sugar plantations, highways and shipping, that they are now so prosperous. They wish to keep all these benefits and’ the protection of our navy and our fiscal system, while playing at independence. It does not sound practical. We do not offer any suggestion regarding how long the tutelage of the United States in the Philippines should endure, put we —————---_—F efor sometime been convine; ed that now (meaning the next de‘ cade) is no time to turn the Filipinos loose, Whether we like it or not we shall be internationally responsible for them for the next fifty years, at least, and since we pe (Continued on Page Two) “Vel 14, No. 32. ‘The County Seat Papas: NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA, The Gold Center FRIDAY, APRIL 19, Bites PREDICAMENT OF ITALY IN WAR, IS ROTARY TOPIC Michael Brickley, member of the faculty of the Sacramento Junior college, and past president of the Sacramento Rotary club, gave a vivid account at yesterday’s Rotary luncheon, of the predicament in which Italy finds itself in the second world war. ‘While the light of Rome flickered out sometime between 400 and. 500 A.-D., Mr, Brickley said, western civilization owes to Italy a great debt for having preserved and carried over to the modern world the civilization and the culture of the ancient world. For 1300 years Italy was: divided among petty princes, warring fac tions, but while politically disunited, the Italians did hold to. the high standards of earlier arts and cultures and preserved and continued to add to this wealth even in the midst of its feuds and wars. It was not until the Napoleonic era that unity was imposed by France upon Italy, but with the passing of Napoleon, it again lapsed into interfraternal strife. It became under the domination of Austria early in tlre nineteenth century, and never was united until under Cavour, whose achievement, in bringing Italy once more into the status of a nation, was much overrated. As a matter of fact, as compared with Bismarck, Mr. Brickley said, Cavour, historically considered, was of much lesser stature. Italy received the recognition of other nations as one of the great powers but lacked many of the essentials of being great. It lacks great natural resources, except for an abundance of electrical energy, too poor to buy the raw materials for earrying on a great manufacturing industry. But with the great tradition -ef-the Roman empire behind it, Italian leaders, particularly Mussolini, have aspired to restore its former greatness. To really attain that state, colonies in the minds of its leaders, are a first requisite. At the end of the World war, despite the great loans made by the United States and Great Britain, Italy was practically bankrupt, its economy disrupted, and it was rapidly drifting into a state of anarchy. Then in 1921 Mussolini seized power and within a year had established himself as a dictator, a little wiser and a little more humane than Hitter;>-Mussolini—has—had.the great vision of restoring the ancient Roman empire. It is believed that he could be bought today by either Ailies or Germany with the promise of additions to his empire. The entry of Italy into the World War No. 1 was not to the credit of Italy. Austria and Germany were double crossed. The Italians proved to be more of a liability than an asset. They came in with the Allies on the promise of rich rewards, not all of which they received. Today Italy stands again at the cross roads, but, Mr. Brickley said, ‘I believe Mussolini has been learning, in the last few years. He knows that the moment he casts his lot with the Germans his Ethiopian empire will vanish. Moreover in case of the inauguration of aerial warfare on a large scale, Italy is particularly vulnerable because the population is so crowded. Even granting that the Allies confined their bombings to war objectives, owing to the crowded condition of the land, great numbers of noncombatants would be bound to suffer. Even the Italian fleet, better than it -was in 1914, to be sure, could easily be bottled up in the eastern end of the Mediterranean, an ideal area for aerial bombing. “If Italy could today see _ far enough into the future, probably like the United States, it would remain a neutral benevolent to Allies, selling planes, munitions and artillery, and-profiting by a greatly increased trade, But Italy may be swayed by the promises of Hitler, which it is surmised were made at that recent meeting ©f the two dictators at Brenner Pass, which provides for a-division of the Balkan states between Germany and Italy. Whether Italy does or does not beaes and is RESIDENTS ANGERED BY DUCK SHOOTING Residents of the ‘‘water front’? are quite angry over the wounding and in Deer iCreek ithe past week by children, it is claimed. The drake has a broken leg and wing. The hens are laying and there soon will be broods of young ducklings on the stream, which are a delight to everyone who passes. Fred Sauvee feeds these wild birds and they never leave ‘Nevada ‘City which is quite unusual. People in the neighborhood have become quite proud of the beautiful birds swimming on Deer Creek day in and day out, and it is uulawful to kill them. RED CROSS TO ESTABLISH FIRST AID STATION A Highway First Aid Station will be sponsored by the Nevada City Chapter of the American Red Cross. A meeting of ‘the board of directors held Wednesday afternoon authorized Leland Smith of the U. S. Forest Service, chairman of the chapter’s first aid activities, to establish such a station at a location to be chosen after further investigation. As Mr. Smith in his _ travels through the mountains is often called on to render first aid to accident victims, the ‘Red Cross board of directors further authorized the purchase of a kit of supplies for him to carry with him. The establishment of two first aid stations was discussed, but it was decided that after one station had been in operation for a while, more effective consideration could be given to the location and management of another. : The directors also received a report that National Red Cross headquarters is asking that garments; and other supplies for European war victims be ent in as rapidly as shipments can be made up. Mrs. -Belle Douglas secretary will forward about a dozen garments which she now has ready. Dress material and knitting wool are available for those who would like to start making additional cloning immediately, and more will be ordered when called for. Those who ore willing to hedp in this work are asked to call Mrs. McCraney, phone 341. WPA ALLOCATES $250,599 TO SACTO FLOOD CONTROL The following telegram has been received from Congressman Harry Englebright: Editor Nevada City Mueaat: Glad to tell you that Works Progress Administration advises me that $250,559 has been allocated for flood control and rehabilitation work on roads im Northern California. The work will include improvements in and along the Sacramento river, its tributaries, and adjacent areas, such as reconStruction and improving levees, clearing tributary streams and channels, reconstruction of -bridges, grading and surfacing roads. The amount to be allocated to various counties is to be determined by the Works Progress Administration for Northern California. (Signed) HARRY L. ENGLEBRIGHT, M. C. Flys to Nevada ‘City— Shattuck Leiter of the bay district came up with two companions Friday and visited his father, Charles W. Leiter. He came up by plane landing on the Nevada City airport. The local airport has several planes from outside points land each week, among them being Jim Lind of Lodi and an army ship on a_ practice flight. the war, but Italy does have the power of being of fremendous nuisance value to which ever side it decome a’ German ally, will not decide cides to oppose.” shooting of two of the five wild ducks}; CHIEF TOMORROW Mr. RURAL TEACHERS TO HEAR HEALTH When the members of the Nevada County Rural Teachers Club gather tomorrow morning for their April meeting their guest speaker will be Dr: Ellen S. Stadtmuller, chief of the Bureau of Child Hygiene, State Department of Public Health. The meeting will be held in the general meeting. room of the courthouse at 10 a. m. At that time Dr. Stadtmuller will speak on ‘The Health of the Child and the Teachers’ Part in the Health Program.” A business meeting will follow Dr. Stadtmuller’s lecture when club business will be discussed. Teachers will be given an opportunity to examine new supplementary publications for use in the schools. The ladies of the Methodist church are planning to serve a luncheon at 12:30 p. m. to ‘the club members and their guests. The Nevada County Board of Education is holding its session Saturday also and its members have been invited as_ special guests for the luncheon. Meetings of the club have proved very enjoyable and afford the teachers of the various districts the opportunity of becoming better acquainted with each other. DATRYMEN FINED FOR BREAKING William and Donald Frank, employees of the Frank Dairy of Rough and Ready, were convicted and fined $25 each yesterday in the court of Judge Gildersleéve for violation of statutes 671 and 672 of the California Agricultural Code. The prosecution was based on evi-_ dence that the Franks were breaking milk bottles belonging to other dairymen. : Evidence on stand was to the ‘effect that the (Frank brothers, had brought no bottles of other milkmen to the bottle exchange established for dairymen in Grass Valley. Milk bottles cost the dairymen between 8 and 9 cents each. Suspicion pointed to the Frank Brothers due _ to their lapse in returning bottles, but always recovering their own at the exchange. Glen E. Crooks, investigator for the dairy service of the Bureau of Animal Industry, states that the plea of ignorance regarding state laws governing return of milk bottles can not be made, because every dairyman, before he receives a state license, must swear that he is familiar with all the laws governing the dairy and market milk industry. It was upon -his complaint that the two Franks were arrested. Prior to their arrest for destroying the property of other dairymen,. one of the brothers was fined $5 for breaking bottles on the public highANNUAL JUNIOR PROM TONIGHT IN SCHOOL GYM The junior class of Nevada City high school is looking forward to a large attendance at the annual Prom to be held tonight at the high school gymnasium. The theme “Dutch Garden’”’ has been uniquely carried out. The programs are more _ attractive than usual. The grand march will be led by the junior class president, Mary Innis. Captain Carter’s popular 10piece orchestra will supply the music. Hobbie, class advisor, and his committees.have been working very hard and hope to be rewarded by a successful evening. The prices are $1.00 a couple and 25¢ for spectators. Calls ‘On Friends— Mr. and Mrs. Ed Morehouse, former Nevada City residents now residing in Sacramento spent Sunday calling on friends in this city. ~ Employ LODI BUS. AND PROF. WOMEN TO SEE TWIN CITIES A tour of Nevada City and Grass Valley will be made Sunday, April 28, by the literary section of the Lodi Business and Professional Women’s club. It is expected that between 35 and 40 members of the section will spend the day in the two cities. They will visit those points of interest which have historical significance in this vicinity. Arrangements were being made yesterday by Frank Lewis, of the Stockton Record staff, and W. T. Pettersen, circulation manager of that paper. FIREMEN UNABLE TO SAVE HOUSE AT INDIAN FLAT The Nevada City fire department responded to a call from the Indian Flat district yesterday when it was found the Willis Green house was on fire. The house, which contained six or eight rooms, was burned to the ground as it had made good headway before the firemen arrived. A shortage of water hindered the firemen also. Water in the truck was played onthe blaze. The house which is two miles from Nevada City on the Downieville highway was unoccupied at the time of the fire and the origin was undetermined. b HIGHWAY CREWS CLEARING BRUSH FROM ROAD SITE State Division a Highways Crewe are now clearing brush from the Nevada (City-Downieville ~highway project, under the supervision of A. C. Irish, construction engineer. Men are at work along the 3 1-4 mile improvement on the south side of the South Yuba river bridge and the half mile improvement near Indian Valley. Although—most—of-the~work—econsists in widening the present road, in some instances a new course has been surveyed. There are 25 men on the project with headquarters’ at Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Eight men are being employed in Sierra county near Indian Valley. The majority of the men on the project are ‘from Nevada and Sierra counties. Engineer Irish estimated that the road will be completed by the first of next year. FOREST OFFICIALS CONFERENCE ENDS AT TAHOE OFFICE A three day session of discussions and planning by district rangers and headquarters staff members of the Tahoe national forest ended Wednesday. Supervisor Guerdon Ellis presided at the conference and various department. heads instructed those present on the policies of work in their departments this year. : Among the discussions were the following topics: finances, fire control, public relations, improvement work, operation, lands and recreation and grazing. The group decided to have a guard training camp on June 13, 14 and 15 of this year. The procedure in hiring guards and also fire fighters was also discussed. A sign shop will be opened at the local warehouse soon to prepare ‘rustic camping, trail, recreation and direction signs to be placed in the forest.Will Develop— Edd Addington will return to the Horse Shoe mine near Feather Falls next week to do some development work. He has done considerable development on the property. forenoon} SRNR SR AR OO EES INevada County Mines 2,444 Men An increase in. employment, small but this month’s survey of mining in the counsignificant, is noted in ty. Zeibright is gradually resuming operations and a considerable increase is also noted in the Idaho Maryland forces. The total number of men employed in the 38 active quartz_and placer mines of the coun. ty is 2444, as compared with more than 2500 last fall. Snipers are returning to the streams, and while the big storms revealed new and rich spots, notably in the vicinity of Downieville, most of them complain of ‘‘poor pickings.”’ Claim holders are beginning their annual assessment work which must be completed by July 1. The following reports have been received from various active mining companies: THREE KINGS MINE Ted LeMaire, who is_ directing operations at the Three Kings mine at Alleghany, came down from the mine yesterday and stated another shift is to be added this week. An English>company has been. financing the property but when the war broke out money for financing was somewhat curtailed, but in recent weeks plans have been made whereby the property will enlarge its operations. LAVA CAP MINE The cyanide tailings plant at the Lava Cap mine is under construction and it will handle 400 tons of the tailings from the mill a day. The mine mill is treating 400 tons of ore each day. Plans are to raise the re— cently constructed dam ten feet, this summer. The company will build-@ road from the mine towards Grass Valley on the old county road, alsd,y straightening and enlarging it. Otto E. Schiffner is superintendent. ALASKAPROPERTY A second motor has burned out at the Alaska mine in the last few days and it is being rewired. Another mishap at’ the mine several weeks ago also caused the shaft to fill with water for the third time. A crew is doing some sampling on the 500 foot level in the shaft. There are 14 men employed at the property. Mr. Sorensen holds the lease on the property and Col. Miller is the engineer for the mine. (Continued on Page Six) No. LODE MINES Men ‘Payroll Employed Newmont “empire .:.4.2. arceieae 410 $61,500 North Star -.-.-:.2.: 266 39,900 Pennsylvania -...: 111 16,650 Zeibright . 5.6.6.5, 90 13,500 Muyonie: 30 4,500 Idaho-Maryland New Brunswick -.. 348 52,200 Bullion .. cits. Buc. ee 6,300 Wdaho ee ee 512 76,800 Lava Cap Banner— Céntral © -2.2. Se 300 4,500 Bradley Roselth cies cs 15 2,250 Others Golden. Center .. 115 17,250 Spring Hill ...-.14°, 3,10@ Great Northern .. 22 3,300 Stockton Hill ... 15 2,250 Williams s.2.2.2.6 wy 68 Boundary 2. 22.33 My 1,050 Giant King .:...: 10 1,500 Greystone .... 4. 600 Green Mountain .. 6 900 Liberty. *--:.-. eesemsncie: 3 450 Hot Water 6 900 Coan ... 3 450 Round Mt, / 8 1,200 Midnight . PE 300. Kentucky ‘Ridge .. 3 450 Mabon. 1nciec8.d5 0 8 ) Ancho-Brie . .-.-2..2 12°~ ‘Dawson Optimo ... prcenetas Lucky Strike .... England Bros. * Wyandotte Scotts Flat ... eRe : Shovel Placers: . on : te nenees

@) APRIL MINING DEVELOPMENT ISSUE . . Thinking Out Loud “By H. M. L. eee De eee ete Pere . (eye seen a ETE Nevada City Nugget COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA s in with ifiable ends. ton. From the Californian, March 15, 1848: The Liberty of the Press consists the right to publish the Truth, good motives:and for ‘just—Alexander HamilNow when the Japanese minister of something or other says in carefully guarded Japanese verbiage that in event Holland is oc4g eupied by the Germans, it will ey perhaps become a ‘national necessity for Japan to look after the Dutch East Indies, why does not Secretary of State Cordell Hull speak right up and say, “that in event of Holland’s pyre-occupation with a German invasion, the United States will look with extreme disfavor upon any ‘encroachment by a third power upon Dutch possessions in the Pacific. That would be the truth. In fact we ‘suspect the Monroe Doctrine will be stretched any minute now to cover Iceland or the Dutch East Indies or any area that might provide a ‘ point of attack for either Japanese or Germans upon this country. We have no doubt that the United States wil send its navy to head off any proposed domination in the Pacific area’ which in time might threaten the safety of this country. Japan is entitled to a warning—on this score right now so that there need be no doubt of course should the occasion actually arise. St SSH RG SM But this kind of a challenge is seldom sounded in high diplomatic quarters, And quite possibly the Japanese are already acquainted with the views of Washington. They may have been gently conveyed by the American ambassador to Japan. But there is no doubt at all that Japan did fly a trial kite to see just what kind of a reception this piece of international affrontery would receive in the the world at large. A public statement, made by Secretary Hull, of the attitude this country would assume. were the Japanese actually to attempt a protectorate over the Dutch East Indies, might have a very salutary effect and be a real aid to preserving the peace in the Pacific. written SecreJapanese Since this was tary Hull has told the where to head. in. We note also that the Filipinos are having a second thought on severing all relations with this country. They want “to be independent but at the same time they ardently desire the United States to continue to protect them and to favor them in the matter of tariffs. In other ‘words they propose that the United States take care of them financially and safeguard them in a rough world, but they shall have the*’whole say-so as regards their domestic affairs. But i -there—isthe rub. Suppose, for in‘stance, there arose quarrels with the Japanese, who, by the way, are infiltrating into the Philippines by the thousands and the Filipinos began a series of riotous expulsions such as the California farmers indulged in a few years ago, the United States would have to protect the Philippines against Japanese wrath without having a word to say regarding the cause. This condition might easily arise with any other nation, for that matter. a Our relationship ‘with the Philippines has an intimate bearing on the whole future in the Pacific. The Philippines will not in a century ‘be in a condition to defend themselves. Under our government they have been far more prosperous than ever before in their history and it is due to our expenditures of millions of dollars for schools and sanitation, and to the influx of American capital that has developed their mines, sugar plantations, highways and shipping, that they are now so prosperous. They wish to keep all these benefits and’ the protection of our navy and our fiscal system, while playing at independence. It does not sound practical. We do not offer any suggestion regarding how long the tutelage of the United States in the Philippines should endure, put we —————---_—F efor sometime been convine; ed that now (meaning the next de‘ cade) is no time to turn the Filipinos loose, Whether we like it or not we shall be internationally responsible for them for the next fifty years, at least, and since we pe (Continued on Page Two) “Vel 14, No. 32. ‘The County Seat Papas: NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA, The Gold Center FRIDAY, APRIL 19, Bites PREDICAMENT OF ITALY IN WAR, IS ROTARY TOPIC Michael Brickley, member of the faculty of the Sacramento Junior college, and past president of the Sacramento Rotary club, gave a vivid account at yesterday’s Rotary luncheon, of the predicament in which Italy finds itself in the second world war. ‘While the light of Rome flickered out sometime between 400 and. 500 A.-D., Mr, Brickley said, western civilization owes to Italy a great debt for having preserved and carried over to the modern world the civilization and the culture of the ancient world. For 1300 years Italy was: divided among petty princes, warring fac tions, but while politically disunited, the Italians did hold to. the high standards of earlier arts and cultures and preserved and continued to add to this wealth even in the midst of its feuds and wars. It was not until the Napoleonic era that unity was imposed by France upon Italy, but with the passing of Napoleon, it again lapsed into interfraternal strife. It became under the domination of Austria early in tlre nineteenth century, and never was united until under Cavour, whose achievement, in bringing Italy once more into the status of a nation, was much overrated. As a matter of fact, as compared with Bismarck, Mr. Brickley said, Cavour, historically considered, was of much lesser stature. Italy received the recognition of other nations as one of the great powers but lacked many of the essentials of being great. It lacks great natural resources, except for an abundance of electrical energy, too poor to buy the raw materials for earrying on a great manufacturing industry. But with the great tradition -ef-the Roman empire behind it, Italian leaders, particularly Mussolini, have aspired to restore its former greatness. To really attain that state, colonies in the minds of its leaders, are a first requisite. At the end of the World war, despite the great loans made by the United States and Great Britain, Italy was practically bankrupt, its economy disrupted, and it was rapidly drifting into a state of anarchy. Then in 1921 Mussolini seized power and within a year had established himself as a dictator, a little wiser and a little more humane than Hitter;>-Mussolini—has—had.the great vision of restoring the ancient Roman empire. It is believed that he could be bought today by either Ailies or Germany with the promise of additions to his empire. The entry of Italy into the World War No. 1 was not to the credit of Italy. Austria and Germany were double crossed. The Italians proved to be more of a liability than an asset. They came in with the Allies on the promise of rich rewards, not all of which they received. Today Italy stands again at the cross roads, but, Mr. Brickley said, ‘I believe Mussolini has been learning, in the last few years. He knows that the moment he casts his lot with the Germans his Ethiopian empire will vanish. Moreover in case of the inauguration of aerial warfare on a large scale, Italy is particularly vulnerable because the population is so crowded. Even granting that the Allies confined their bombings to war objectives, owing to the crowded condition of the land, great numbers of noncombatants would be bound to suffer. Even the Italian fleet, better than it -was in 1914, to be sure, could easily be bottled up in the eastern end of the Mediterranean, an ideal area for aerial bombing. “If Italy could today see _ far enough into the future, probably like the United States, it would remain a neutral benevolent to Allies, selling planes, munitions and artillery, and-profiting by a greatly increased trade, But Italy may be swayed by the promises of Hitler, which it is surmised were made at that recent meeting ©f the two dictators at Brenner Pass, which provides for a-division of the Balkan states between Germany and Italy. Whether Italy does or does not beaes and is RESIDENTS ANGERED BY DUCK SHOOTING Residents of the ‘‘water front’? are quite angry over the wounding and in Deer iCreek ithe past week by children, it is claimed. The drake has a broken leg and wing. The hens are laying and there soon will be broods of young ducklings on the stream, which are a delight to everyone who passes. Fred Sauvee feeds these wild birds and they never leave ‘Nevada ‘City which is quite unusual. People in the neighborhood have become quite proud of the beautiful birds swimming on Deer Creek day in and day out, and it is uulawful to kill them. RED CROSS TO ESTABLISH FIRST AID STATION A Highway First Aid Station will be sponsored by the Nevada City Chapter of the American Red Cross. A meeting of ‘the board of directors held Wednesday afternoon authorized Leland Smith of the U. S. Forest Service, chairman of the chapter’s first aid activities, to establish such a station at a location to be chosen after further investigation. As Mr. Smith in his _ travels through the mountains is often called on to render first aid to accident victims, the ‘Red Cross board of directors further authorized the purchase of a kit of supplies for him to carry with him. The establishment of two first aid stations was discussed, but it was decided that after one station had been in operation for a while, more effective consideration could be given to the location and management of another. : The directors also received a report that National Red Cross headquarters is asking that garments; and other supplies for European war victims be ent in as rapidly as shipments can be made up. Mrs. -Belle Douglas secretary will forward about a dozen garments which she now has ready. Dress material and knitting wool are available for those who would like to start making additional cloning immediately, and more will be ordered when called for. Those who ore willing to hedp in this work are asked to call Mrs. McCraney, phone 341. WPA ALLOCATES $250,599 TO SACTO FLOOD CONTROL The following telegram has been received from Congressman Harry Englebright: Editor Nevada City Mueaat: Glad to tell you that Works Progress Administration advises me that $250,559 has been allocated for flood control and rehabilitation work on roads im Northern California. The work will include improvements in and along the Sacramento river, its tributaries, and adjacent areas, such as reconStruction and improving levees, clearing tributary streams and channels, reconstruction of -bridges, grading and surfacing roads. The amount to be allocated to various counties is to be determined by the Works Progress Administration for Northern California. (Signed) HARRY L. ENGLEBRIGHT, M. C. Flys to Nevada ‘City— Shattuck Leiter of the bay district came up with two companions Friday and visited his father, Charles W. Leiter. He came up by plane landing on the Nevada City airport.

The local airport has several planes from outside points land each week, among them being Jim Lind of Lodi and an army ship on a_ practice flight. the war, but Italy does have the power of being of fremendous nuisance value to which ever side it decome a’ German ally, will not decide cides to oppose.” shooting of two of the five wild ducks}; CHIEF TOMORROW Mr. RURAL TEACHERS TO HEAR HEALTH When the members of the Nevada County Rural Teachers Club gather tomorrow morning for their April meeting their guest speaker will be Dr: Ellen S. Stadtmuller, chief of the Bureau of Child Hygiene, State Department of Public Health. The meeting will be held in the general meeting. room of the courthouse at 10 a. m. At that time Dr. Stadtmuller will speak on ‘The Health of the Child and the Teachers’ Part in the Health Program.” A business meeting will follow Dr. Stadtmuller’s lecture when club business will be discussed. Teachers will be given an opportunity to examine new supplementary publications for use in the schools. The ladies of the Methodist church are planning to serve a luncheon at 12:30 p. m. to ‘the club members and their guests. The Nevada County Board of Education is holding its session Saturday also and its members have been invited as_ special guests for the luncheon. Meetings of the club have proved very enjoyable and afford the teachers of the various districts the opportunity of becoming better acquainted with each other. DATRYMEN FINED FOR BREAKING William and Donald Frank, employees of the Frank Dairy of Rough and Ready, were convicted and fined $25 each yesterday in the court of Judge Gildersleéve for violation of statutes 671 and 672 of the California Agricultural Code. The prosecution was based on evi-_ dence that the Franks were breaking milk bottles belonging to other dairymen. : Evidence on stand was to the ‘effect that the (Frank brothers, had brought no bottles of other milkmen to the bottle exchange established for dairymen in Grass Valley. Milk bottles cost the dairymen between 8 and 9 cents each. Suspicion pointed to the Frank Brothers due _ to their lapse in returning bottles, but always recovering their own at the exchange. Glen E. Crooks, investigator for the dairy service of the Bureau of Animal Industry, states that the plea of ignorance regarding state laws governing return of milk bottles can not be made, because every dairyman, before he receives a state license, must swear that he is familiar with all the laws governing the dairy and market milk industry. It was upon -his complaint that the two Franks were arrested. Prior to their arrest for destroying the property of other dairymen,. one of the brothers was fined $5 for breaking bottles on the public highANNUAL JUNIOR PROM TONIGHT IN SCHOOL GYM The junior class of Nevada City high school is looking forward to a large attendance at the annual Prom to be held tonight at the high school gymnasium. The theme “Dutch Garden’”’ has been uniquely carried out. The programs are more _ attractive than usual. The grand march will be led by the junior class president, Mary Innis. Captain Carter’s popular 10piece orchestra will supply the music. Hobbie, class advisor, and his committees.have been working very hard and hope to be rewarded by a successful evening. The prices are $1.00 a couple and 25¢ for spectators. Calls ‘On Friends— Mr. and Mrs. Ed Morehouse, former Nevada City residents now residing in Sacramento spent Sunday calling on friends in this city. ~ Employ LODI BUS. AND PROF. WOMEN TO SEE TWIN CITIES A tour of Nevada City and Grass Valley will be made Sunday, April 28, by the literary section of the Lodi Business and Professional Women’s club. It is expected that between 35 and 40 members of the section will spend the day in the two cities. They will visit those points of interest which have historical significance in this vicinity. Arrangements were being made yesterday by Frank Lewis, of the Stockton Record staff, and W. T. Pettersen, circulation manager of that paper. FIREMEN UNABLE TO SAVE HOUSE AT INDIAN FLAT The Nevada City fire department responded to a call from the Indian Flat district yesterday when it was found the Willis Green house was on fire. The house, which contained six or eight rooms, was burned to the ground as it had made good headway before the firemen arrived. A shortage of water hindered the firemen also. Water in the truck was played onthe blaze. The house which is two miles from Nevada City on the Downieville highway was unoccupied at the time of the fire and the origin was undetermined. b HIGHWAY CREWS CLEARING BRUSH FROM ROAD SITE State Division a Highways Crewe are now clearing brush from the Nevada (City-Downieville ~highway project, under the supervision of A. C. Irish, construction engineer. Men are at work along the 3 1-4 mile improvement on the south side of the South Yuba river bridge and the half mile improvement near Indian Valley. Although—most—of-the~work—econsists in widening the present road, in some instances a new course has been surveyed. There are 25 men on the project with headquarters’ at Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Eight men are being employed in Sierra county near Indian Valley. The majority of the men on the project are ‘from Nevada and Sierra counties. Engineer Irish estimated that the road will be completed by the first of next year. FOREST OFFICIALS CONFERENCE ENDS AT TAHOE OFFICE A three day session of discussions and planning by district rangers and headquarters staff members of the Tahoe national forest ended Wednesday. Supervisor Guerdon Ellis presided at the conference and various department. heads instructed those present on the policies of work in their departments this year. : Among the discussions were the following topics: finances, fire control, public relations, improvement work, operation, lands and recreation and grazing. The group decided to have a guard training camp on June 13, 14 and 15 of this year. The procedure in hiring guards and also fire fighters was also discussed. A sign shop will be opened at the local warehouse soon to prepare ‘rustic camping, trail, recreation and direction signs to be placed in the forest.Will Develop— Edd Addington will return to the Horse Shoe mine near Feather Falls next week to do some development work. He has done considerable development on the property. forenoon} SRNR SR AR OO EES INevada County Mines 2,444 Men An increase in. employment, small but this month’s survey of mining in the counsignificant, is noted in ty. Zeibright is gradually resuming operations and a considerable increase is also noted in the Idaho Maryland forces. The total number of men employed in the 38 active quartz_and placer mines of the coun. ty is 2444, as compared with more than 2500 last fall. Snipers are returning to the streams, and while the big storms revealed new and rich spots, notably in the vicinity of Downieville, most of them complain of ‘‘poor pickings.”’ Claim holders are beginning their annual assessment work which must be completed by July 1. The following reports have been received from various active mining companies: THREE KINGS MINE Ted LeMaire, who is_ directing operations at the Three Kings mine at Alleghany, came down from the mine yesterday and stated another shift is to be added this week. An English>company has been. financing the property but when the war broke out money for financing was somewhat curtailed, but in recent weeks plans have been made whereby the property will enlarge its operations. LAVA CAP MINE The cyanide tailings plant at the Lava Cap mine is under construction and it will handle 400 tons of the tailings from the mill a day. The mine mill is treating 400 tons of ore each day. Plans are to raise the re— cently constructed dam ten feet, this summer. The company will build-@ road from the mine towards Grass Valley on the old county road, alsd,y straightening and enlarging it. Otto E. Schiffner is superintendent. ALASKAPROPERTY A second motor has burned out at the Alaska mine in the last few days and it is being rewired. Another mishap at’ the mine several weeks ago also caused the shaft to fill with water for the third time. A crew is doing some sampling on the 500 foot level in the shaft. There are 14 men employed at the property. Mr. Sorensen holds the lease on the property and Col. Miller is the engineer for the mine. (Continued on Page Six) No. LODE MINES Men ‘Payroll Employed Newmont “empire .:.4.2. arceieae 410 $61,500 North Star -..-.-:..2..: 266 39,900 Pennsylvania -.....: 111 16,650 Zeibright . 5.6.6.5, 90 13,500 Muyonie: 30 4,500 Idaho-Maryland New Brunswick -.... 348 52,200 Bullion ... cits. Buc. ee 6,300 Wdaho ee ee 512 76,800 Lava Cap Banner— Céntral © -2.2.. Se 300 4,500 Bradley Roselth cies cs 15 2,250 Others Golden. Center .... 115 17,250 Spring Hill .....-.14°, 3,10@ Great Northern .... 22 3,300 Stockton Hill ..... 15 2,250 Williams s.2.2.2.6 wy 68 Boundary 2.. 22.33 My 1,050 Giant King .:.....: 10 1,500 Greystone ........ 4. 600 Green Mountain .... 6 900 Liberty. *--:..-. eesemsncie: 3 450 Hot Water 6 900 Coan ..... 3 450 Round Mt, / 8 1,200 Midnight . PE 300. Kentucky ‘Ridge ... 3 450 Mabon. 1nciec8.d5 0 8 ) Ancho-Brie . .-.-2...2 12°~ ‘Dawson Optimo ..... prcenetas Lucky Strike ....... England Bros. * Wyandotte Scotts Flat ..... eRe : Shovel Placers: . on : te nenees