December 19, 1938 (8 pages)

a Thinking Out Loud By H. M. L. i vada City Nu COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA eget in the right to publish the Truth, with geod motives and for justifiable ends. — Alexander Hamil-_ ton March 15, The Liberty of the Press co iy —— In January contractors on the Narrows dam expect to complete roads, establishment ofa water System, the bringing in of excavation equipment, and possibly the beginning of excavation ‘work at site of the dam. A smaill town will be ‘built. Four dormitories for the accommodation of 200 men, 10 family dwellings, a small hospital, offices and buildings for the accommodation of U. 8s. Army ensineers and inspectors are structures which it is expected to complete in February. AS soon as these buildings are completed headquarters for the dam will be moved to ‘the site from MarysVille. In the meantime interests which expect to utilize the biggest debris dam in 'the world are busy with plans ‘to bring water to gravel deposits on San Juan Ridge. Little is heard of the plans of these gravel owners but ‘we are assured that rapid progress is being made in securing ditch rights and water to run in the ditches. This all spells prosperity in large letters for Nevada County. Due largely to the interest taken in the project by the California Hydraulic Mining Assovialtion, North San Juan for ‘the first time in history will have electric: light and power shortly after the first of the year. Plans are now being made for a great celebration when the historic old town discards its kerosene lamps and “lights up with juice.’’ We suspect that many of those families which have hung on to their water rights, their gravel claims and their ditches, since the days of tthe Sawyer decision will finally reap a rich reward for their patience and speed tion. As noted: in the Nugget of last . Friday, labor employed on the dam will ‘be chosen from the ranks of relief ‘workers only.when qualified for the jobs offering. Half of it will be supplied from the Nevada County branch of the Sitate Employment office in Grass Valley and half from the office in Marysville. This will go far toward taking off ithe relief rolls those men who lare able bodied and fitted for the rought labor . jobs, and. the skilled. Ais a matter of fact skilled Jabor on tthe ‘WPA rolls is something of a rarity. The federal government itself has fixed the wages, the labor :conditions and. the hours, governing the building of this great $3,00,000 dam, and these are a ‘part of the contract. There is no possible excuse for 'the labor trouble of any kind arising during the construction of the Narrows barrier. Many of the engineers and other officials employed at the dam will reside in Nevada City and Grass Valley. It has repeatedly been urged in this column that these two cities prepare to benefit from this ‘project by building homes for the influx of population during 1939. We are convinced that the next four years ‘will witness a steady growth of population throughout Nevadia: County. We believe that the Ridge will again rise as a charming and lovely section of small farms, devoted to dairies, poultry and fruit, of which North San Juan will be the immediate trading center. Whatever benefits the Ridge will of course stimulate business and trading in Nevada City and Grass Valley. Not only will the big Narrows dam restore the old days off prosmerity that ‘accompanied placer development, but the wide advertising given the project will react favorably upon quartz mining. There are plenty of sound investments available in -both placer and Yode mining to ‘those who are smart enowgh to see them ‘and have the money for development, For various reasons we do not anticipate ia boom. But we are reasonwbly certain that Nevada County today offers more returns on the money of shrewd and discriminating investors than any other spot . in California. : Mr. and Mrs. John A. Horner and Miss Carrie Pyle of Rayland, Ohio are visiting Mr. Horner’s sister, Mrs. Leslie Land, and his son, Cecil Horner, in Nevada City. Ira Horner of Sacramento brother of John Horner spent Sunday at the Land ‘home also. With Cecil Horner he motored to Reno, Nevada, Sunday morning and brought the visitors to this city. The Ohio visitors were’ delighted with beautiful Donner Lake and other inVol. 12, No. 99. The County Seat Paper NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA ie Gold Center MONDAY, DECEMBER > 12, 71938. IDAHO MARYLAND SIGNS CONTRACT The Idaho Maryland Mines corporation thas signed a contract with the Mine Workers Protective League. This action follows the decision ‘of the Circuit Court of Appeals that the National Labor Relations Board was without jurisdiction over the mining company which became final when the Labor Board failed to appeal to the Supreme Court within the legal time limit. The contract is-similar to that between the league and other major mining companies of the district, all but one of which have signed up with the league. The agreement runs until December 31, 1939. Among other orders of the Labor Board which went into the discard with Circuit Court of Appeals decision, was one forbidding the mining company to make a contract with the league, though curiously enough the Labor Board in the same order held that the League ‘was legal labor union and qualified under the Wagner act to enter into a contract with employers of its members. ve It is reported that 64 per cent of the Idaho ‘Maryland’s employes are members of. the Mine Workers Protective League. SIX MAJOR MINE ISSUES TO ARISE IN LEGISLATURE Present indications are that at least six major questions of éspecial interest to mining will arise in the next session of the California Legislature, which opens at Sacramento, January 2, according ‘to the legislative ‘bulletin of the ‘Mining Association of California. : Administration sources have indicated that a Little Wagner Act will be presented at the forthcoming session. In the face of court decisions declaring that the national Wage-Hour aw doez not appiy “to intra-state Mining, it is understood that a State Wage-Hour bill will be introduced in an attempt to cover intra-state companies. This is a general movement not only in California, and is understood to have emanated from sponsors of the national law in Washington. Probabilities are that another Severance Tax measure will be introduced. In the past strong sentiment has existed for the exemption « of gold, silver and quicksilver ‘from any such measure. Another attempt will probably be made to place unwarranted restrictions on gold dredging. Proposals ito change the so-called stream pollution law as it applies to the Klamath-Trinity area will be presented, Miners feel that the law should at least permit mining when streams are roiled by nature, rather than confine it to a set closing period. The Fish and Game Commission will probably attempt to secure more stringent regulations. -Now that it has been proved that discolored water is not harmful to fish life, it is probable that any such proposals will be based on a demand for clear ‘water for the benefit of the fly fishermen. In this connection it is well to remember that the Fish and Game Commission derives most of its revenue from the sportsman and will doubtless act accordingly. A large number of compensation insurance bills are expected, dealing principally with liberalizing ‘benefits. The senate is composed of 33 Republicans and 17 Democrats; and the assembly has 36 Republicans and 44 Democrats, Mr. and Mrs. Will ‘Pierce have moved from Alleghany to Grass Valley where they have entered business. ‘Mrs. ‘Will Moulton and small son of Boulder street, accomipanied her mother to Oakland and will remain for some time visiting, John Solaro and wife of Reno, are spending their vacation and the holidays in Nevada City with Mr. Solaro’s mother, Mrs. Phil Solaro. John is WITH LEAGUE . registrants an opportunity to conthe Commission and ito mining groups One Congressman has proposed that a qualified and reputable mining man be appointed a member of the commission. Bane, . markets, a (bitter “inside” fight is B. P. W.-C. SENDS XMAS _The Business and Professional Christmas cheer for some of the less fortunate members of the community. They. are preparing baskets to members*are requested to send the required items of groceries to the business place of Mrs. Dixie Rose so that the baskets may ‘be completed and delivered in good time. MINING MEN ASK SEC BURDENS WASHINGTON, and Exchange Commission, dications are that another matters to be considered by convenes in January. ber the present methods, Congres§men the last sary to assure needed capital into the domestic industry. From statements and speeches made in that period, it appears that mining men would jike to have the ‘protective’ features of the present law retained, but are of the opinion that some chaniges in the administration of the Act should be made in order to make it less burdensome for newly organized mining companies to register corporate securities, Among the suggestions offered by mining men has been the establishment of a “mining section’’ within the Securities and Exchange Commission composed of a staff of mining engineers. This ‘‘section’’ would expertly examine and interpret for the government aj registration statements ee enka to commonly §acake fa tusn, tic seeticn could de‘ine for registrants the mrincisles of the Act, secure additional data where necessary and aid generally with the many perplexing problems which confront the average registrant. It has also been advocated that in no instance the Commission apply retroactively to any of its conceptions or rules or regulations in a punitive manner, without first giving mining form ‘with such new requirements. In addition, mining attorneys suggest that the Commission before bringing ‘“‘stop-order’’ proceedings, which inflict grave injuries to the reputation of the company and its, officials, should first} exhaust its powers of preliminary investigation. Meanwhile, many members of Coneress have been busy making suggestions of their own to members of Replying to critics, Baldwin E. director of the registration division of the SEC, reiterated recently the assertion that the Commission is, not only friendy to mining but desirous of cooperating with the industry to, its full ability. Mining men and the mining press, however, refuse to accept (Mr. Bane’s assurances of friendliness, alleging that the SEC has continued to obstruct mine financing. In view of the intense dissatisfaction with existing conditions, the House mining bloc is expected to b unyielding in their efforts to gain sweeping modifications. The sentiment of many mining leaders and of. t¢ some members of Congress is to scrap the present rules and regulations governing the registraton of. /e¢ ] i problem from an entirely new angle, and reflect upon the prime purposes of the Act, designed to assure strict Federal ‘control of securities and the likely to develop between the Comteresting sights along the ‘highway. \ CHEER TO NEEDY ONES Women’s club will do its bit toward be delivered’ as Christmas gifts and. BE REMOVED De. '©,, Dee, 17> Confronted by sharp and widespread criticism of the Federal Securities all inattempt to liberalize ‘present regulations governing the registration of new mining securities will be among the first the House mining bloc when Congress Largely because of the small numof new mining companies seeking Federal registration and the alleged high cost to registrants under and mining leaders have realized for two years that drastic modification of the regulations is necesthe flow of much school students which not only give a creative outnish a superior entertainment to the spectators. The program and danctwelve o’clock. OPERATIONS RESUMED AT at Alleghany, which has been closed for several months. minning securities and ito attack the] out the winter. Inasmuch as such drastic action. president of the company thas anwould involve some weakening in. nounced thalt the basic policies of the Commission. been completed workings and resume the development program. A small crew is at present working. will be for the present concerned . level capacity or more) 75c. with further operations along the mission and the Congressional min-. ¢ ing bloc before any further modifi-. closed awaiting new financial ar; cation of existing ROE is ob-: with the P. G. & E. company. tetned. rangements which hare . made, ROTARY TOGIVE . ¢ A brief Christmas party will retary luncheon next Thursday. Each member has been invited to bring a medium-priced present for one other member, and Santa willbe there to distribute them. President Andy Holmes says thatrif the presents are funny or if they refer in facetious vein the receiving membber’s business or profession it will not bring down any fine on the donors. After serving as a medium of jollity for the Rotarians, the toys will be used to increase the store being accumulated for children whose Christmas might otherwise be cheerless. MORE NEW HOMES . IN NEVADA CITY Some nice new ‘homes.-are being constructed in and about Nevada City. On Pine street across from the Eden home, Mr, and Mrs. Milton R. Keiffer are building a five room modern home with a large basement, On upper Boulder street Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Richardson are building a cosy home on the Jacobs property. Mrs, Jacobs and Mrs. Richardson are sisters. The new house is near the Dick Lane home and adds much ‘to the group of attractive homes in the district. Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Carnes are building ‘a three room modern house on their large lot across from the Nevada City sanitarium. It is a fine location and attractive and modern when completed which, will be in about two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson have’ about completed an attractive bungalow on Turpentine Trail at the end of Clay street. They are practically all settled in the little modern new home. CAROLS, DANCE TABLEAU BY CHORAL SOCIETY With a chorus of eighty singers the Sharps and Flats Choral Society of -~ Nevada City Pie school will COLO oe Bequtie program of ‘hristmas scenes, nee and carols, at their program and dance to ; be given at the Nevada City high school gymnasium 6n Thursday night. The program will open with a candle light profecsional to ‘‘Come All Ye Faithful” leading to a tableaux representing the Sistine Madonna by Raphael posing in a large frame. At the tableaux the chorus will sing “The Sleep of the Child Jesus” and. “O Sons and Daughters,” two beautiful a Capella numbers. ~ During the evening many of the familiar Christmas carols will be rendered by the chorus which will . ’ make the affair a truly Yuletide party. This is the.first entertainment of this nature given by the society and it is looked forward to with great anticipation both by singers and the spectators. A new orchestra under the direction of Avery Phillips promises a real treat for: the dancers, Elaborate preparations are being made to convert the large new gymnasium into a Christmas scene in the snow. Parents and friends are urged to attend and thus encourage tthe high in this fine work et to the students but also will furng will continue from eight until 16 TO 1 EXTENSION Operations began again today at he Sixteen ito One extension mine Plans are to ontinue active operations through George W. Hallock, promoter and arrangements. have to de-water the The new work ourse of the ledge. The mine was now been CHRISTMAS FETE place the usual program at the Ro$1.37%, 90c. cavating (%4 $1.50. yard and over), $1.25. cubie yard) 93c. pavement ‘including) qub-erade for same, $1.25. er and over), $1.25. power), 75c. yard water level capacity 68c. Outdoor Xmas Trees — Bloom Brilliantly About fifity trees, wreaths and arches were noted in a tour of Nevada City last evening and it is believed ‘several others. there were, Carl Johnson, Mr. Arbogast, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Haddy, Nevada County Lumber Company, Mrs. Clara Scarfe, two; Miss Rachel Penrose, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ghidotti, Mrs, George Fortier,'Mrs. Mary German, Bob Evans, Mr. and Mrs. George Legg, Mr. and (Mrs. Paul Kemper, Mr. and Mrs. R. BE. Harris, and Mrs. Harry Poole, Mr, and Mrs. John O’Neill, Mr. and Mrs. ©. R. Murchie, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leiter, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Bennetts, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Ivey, Mrs. Ruby MilJer, Mr. and Mrs. Elza Kilroy, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Ott, Mr. and Mrs. L. Kopp, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Penlighted . Christmas j rose. = Mr. and Mrs Tony Rore, Mr. and Mrs., Joe Huy, Mr. and Mrs, Fred . were In the group noted and Mrs. Ed Berger, Mr. and Mrs. C. 8S. Mr. and Mrs. Linden, Mr. and Mrs. 4nd Mrs. W. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. T. Edinger, Mrs. Alma Cole Shel-. C. 0. Brown, Forest Service, Jack don, L. A. Hiscox, Mrs. Martha. Shebley, News and Novelty Shop. Hogue, Mr. and Mrs. John Darke, Mr. and (Mrs. Lorenzo ‘Chicogni Mr, and Mrs. Sam Trevethick, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Elza Kilroy each Tredennick, Mr. and Mrs. Chatfield, Mr, and Mrs. B. Tocealini, Ginas” Place, Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Tamblyn, Mrs. Betty Martin West, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Larsen, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sandow, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cain, Mr. and Mrs. William Treglown, Mrs. R. Fradelizio, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Curnow, Mrs. Lawyer, Mr. and Mrs, Will Jeffrey, Walrath Avenue; Mr. and Mrs. John Odgers, Mr. and Mrs. Dimmen, Mr. have beautifully lighted stars. Max Solaro, ifire truck driver, has eut out a Santa Claus and placed him in front ‘of the city hall. Solaro has placed a search light on the Kopp Bakery which lights ‘the Santa Claus in the center and about half way up the . city hall. NEV. COUNTY TO SHARE IN DAM LABOR SUPPLY Edward BH, Sttele, manager of the State Employment office in Grass Valley today emphatically declared that his office will divide on a fiftyfifty basis the business of supplying the contractors on the Narrows dam with labor. The con'tracts let for the various phases of the dam construction do not specify that all workers on the dam must be on relief but do stipulate that in so far as men on relief are qualified to hold down the jobs on the work, they shall be employed. It is not anticipated that there will be any discontent with wages paid for the scales of pay are generally above those now. in effect among labor organizations. They are as follows: The minimum raite per hour set by U. S. Department of Labor for: Asphalt workers, per hour 77c. Blade grader operator (finish work) $1.25. (Concrete worker for structures wet and dry, 77c, Canpenters, $1.10. Crane and derrick operators, $1.25. ‘ Common laborers, 62 %c. Dragline operators, (except shovel type) $1.25. Drill runner, 90c. Electrician, $1.37%. Finisher concrete rough $1. 10. Fireman, 90ic. Gunite workers, 90c. Grader operator (‘towing or motor rough work), $1.00. Hoist operator (buiding material) Hoist operator (structural) $1.50. Iron worker reinforcement, $1.25. Jackhammer men, 90c. * Laborers (bridge), 69. (Mechanic (trouble shooter), $1.10. Miner (machine and timbermen, Mucker (underground labor) 80c. Mucking machine operator, $1.25. ‘Cableway operators, $1.37%. Power shovel operator or other excubic yard or more) Moilers, 90c. Plumibers, $1.50. Powdermen, 90c. Compressor operator, $1.00. Concrete mixer operator (1 ‘cubic Concrete mixer operator (under 1 Roller operator, 90c. Roller operator finishing high type Rigger, structural, $1.50. Structural steel work, $1.50. Sloper, 75c. Swamper for draglines, 90c. Tractor operators (50 HOTAEDOM: Tractor operator (junder 50 horseTruck driver (4 cubic yard water Truck driver (less than 4 cubic id Blacksmith, $1.10. ° Ff Nozzleman (gunite workers) te SAD CHRISTMAS FOR ALL EUROPE, SAYS TEACHER LOS ANGELES,* Dec. 19.—Santa Claus. does not fit into the picture where a grim choice between butter and guns has been settled in favor of < guns, declares Dr. Andre LobanovHostovsky,: well known author and associate professor of history at the University of Californiaat Los Angeles. “The present Christmas will be the bleakest one in Europe since 1914. The spirit of carefree enjoyment resulting from the feeling of stability, financial security and a reasonable assurance of peace will be lacking, and in the place of it not only is there a growing fear of war and soc° ial upheavails, but the very essence of traditions upon which Christmas —~ was baséd have been uprooted,” declares Dr. Lobanov-Rostovsky, who is.the author of several well Known volumes dealing with post war history and Asiatic conditions. ‘The racial and anti-religious drives in the totalitarian states and the challenge to the fundamental ethics of Christianity are conducted with increasing ferocity in the name of twoideas: the power of the state and the disciplined obedience of the community, and they are producing a leveling standardization of thought and action. The most harmful expressions of individualism or of carefree enjoyment of traditions lending color to life are frowned upon as anti-social.’’ Even though no official ban on Christmas exists in some European states, financial stringencies caused by excessive armaments will kill the spirit of joy, believes Dr. LobanovRostovsky, who during the World War served with the Imperial Russion forces, with Deniken’s ‘White Russian forces and later with the French army. ELKS CLUB PREPARES — annual New Year’s eve jinks an . dance. great. program. charge-consists-of Charles Leiter, W. Schreiber, Myers ‘Mobley Frank Ghidotti. There will be 200 places and’ reservations for should be made at once with member of the committee, ceived a Christmas card froz former neighbor, John Pianezzi 5 superintendent in o message included mention announcement of the Pratti’s son, Albert, to in a Mexican paper. Piar ly lived in the old ho and remodeled by Mr. The Elks club is neraven ‘for its There will be a dinner, The committee Arthur Pratti of Clark Mexico.

a Thinking Out Loud By H. M. L. i vada City Nu COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA eget in the right to publish the Truth, with geod motives and for justifiable ends. — Alexander Hamil-_ ton March 15, The Liberty of the Press co iy —— In January contractors on the Narrows dam expect to complete roads, establishment ofa water System, the bringing in of excavation equipment, and possibly the beginning of excavation ‘work at site of the dam. A smaill town will be ‘built. Four dormitories for the accommodation of 200 men, 10 family dwellings, a small hospital, offices and buildings for the accommodation of U. 8s. Army ensineers and inspectors are structures which it is expected to complete in February. AS soon as these buildings are completed headquarters for the dam will be moved to ‘the site from MarysVille. In the meantime interests which expect to utilize the biggest debris dam in 'the world are busy with plans ‘to bring water to gravel deposits on San Juan Ridge. Little is heard of the plans of these gravel owners but ‘we are assured that rapid progress is being made in securing ditch rights and water to run in the ditches. This all spells prosperity in large letters for Nevada County. Due largely to the interest taken in the project by the California Hydraulic Mining Assovialtion, North San Juan for ‘the first time in history will have electric: light and power shortly after the first of the year. Plans are now being made for a great celebration when the historic old town discards its kerosene lamps and “lights up with juice.’’ We suspect that many of those families which have hung on to their water rights, their gravel claims and their ditches, since the days of tthe Sawyer decision will finally reap a rich reward for their patience and speed tion. As noted: in the Nugget of last . Friday, labor employed on the dam will ‘be chosen from the ranks of relief ‘workers only.when qualified for the jobs offering. Half of it will be supplied from the Nevada County branch of the Sitate Employment office in Grass Valley and half from the office in Marysville. This will go far toward taking off ithe relief rolls those men who lare able bodied and fitted for the rought labor . jobs, and. the skilled. Ais a matter of fact skilled Jabor on tthe ‘WPA rolls is something of a rarity. The federal government itself has fixed the wages, the labor :conditions and. the hours, governing the building of this great $3,00,000 dam, and these are a ‘part of the contract. There is no possible excuse for 'the labor trouble of any kind arising during the construction of the Narrows barrier. Many of the engineers and other officials employed at the dam will reside in Nevada City and Grass Valley. It has repeatedly been urged in this column that these two cities prepare to benefit from this ‘project by building homes for the influx of population during 1939. We are convinced that the next four years ‘will witness a steady growth of population throughout Nevadia: County. We believe that the Ridge will again rise as a charming and lovely section of small farms, devoted to dairies, poultry and fruit, of which North San Juan will be the immediate trading center. Whatever benefits the Ridge will of course stimulate business and trading in Nevada City and Grass Valley. Not only will the big Narrows dam restore the old days off prosmerity that ‘accompanied placer development, but the wide advertising given the project will react favorably upon quartz mining. There are plenty of sound investments available in -both placer and Yode mining to ‘those who are smart enowgh to see them ‘and have the money for development, For various reasons we do not anticipate ia boom. But we are reasonwbly certain that Nevada County today offers more returns on the money of shrewd and discriminating investors than any other spot . in California. : Mr. and Mrs. John A. Horner and Miss Carrie Pyle of Rayland, Ohio are visiting Mr. Horner’s sister, Mrs. Leslie Land, and his son, Cecil Horner, in Nevada City. Ira Horner of Sacramento brother of John Horner spent Sunday at the Land ‘home also. With Cecil Horner he motored to Reno, Nevada, Sunday morning and brought the visitors to this city. The Ohio visitors were’ delighted with beautiful Donner Lake and other inVol. 12, No. 99. The County Seat Paper NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA ie Gold Center MONDAY, DECEMBER > 12, 71938. IDAHO MARYLAND SIGNS CONTRACT The Idaho Maryland Mines corporation thas signed a contract with the Mine Workers Protective League. This action follows the decision ‘of the Circuit Court of Appeals that the National Labor Relations Board was without jurisdiction over the mining company which became final when the Labor Board failed to appeal to the Supreme Court within the legal time limit. The contract is-similar to that between the league and other major mining companies of the district, all but one of which have signed up with the league. The agreement runs until December 31, 1939. Among other orders of the Labor Board which went into the discard with Circuit Court of Appeals decision, was one forbidding the mining company to make a contract with the league, though curiously enough the Labor Board in the same order held that the League ‘was legal labor union and qualified under the Wagner act to enter into a contract with employers of its members. ve It is reported that 64 per cent of the Idaho ‘Maryland’s employes are members of. the Mine Workers Protective League. SIX MAJOR MINE ISSUES TO ARISE IN LEGISLATURE Present indications are that at least six major questions of éspecial interest to mining will arise in the next session of the California Legislature, which opens at Sacramento, January 2, according ‘to the legislative ‘bulletin of the ‘Mining Association of California. : Administration sources have indicated that a Little Wagner Act will be presented at the forthcoming session. In the face of court decisions declaring that the national Wage-Hour aw doez not appiy “to intra-state Mining, it is understood that a State Wage-Hour bill will be introduced in an attempt to cover intra-state companies. This is a general movement not only in California, and is understood to have emanated from sponsors of the national law in Washington. Probabilities are that another Severance Tax measure will be introduced. In the past strong sentiment has existed for the exemption « of gold, silver and quicksilver ‘from any such measure. Another attempt will probably be made to place unwarranted restrictions on gold dredging. Proposals ito change the so-called stream pollution law as it applies to the Klamath-Trinity area will be presented, Miners feel that the law should at least permit mining when streams are roiled by nature, rather than confine it to a set closing period. The Fish and Game Commission will probably attempt to secure more stringent regulations. -Now that it has been proved that discolored water is not harmful to fish life, it is probable that any such proposals will be based on a demand for clear ‘water for the benefit of the fly fishermen. In this connection it is well to remember that the Fish and Game Commission derives most of its revenue from the sportsman and will doubtless act accordingly. A large number of compensation insurance bills are expected, dealing principally with liberalizing ‘benefits. The senate is composed of 33 Republicans and 17 Democrats; and the assembly has 36 Republicans and 44 Democrats, Mr. and Mrs. Will ‘Pierce have moved from Alleghany to Grass Valley where they have entered business. ‘Mrs. ‘Will Moulton and small son of Boulder street, accomipanied her mother to Oakland and will remain for some time visiting, John Solaro and wife of Reno, are spending their vacation and the holidays in Nevada City with Mr. Solaro’s mother, Mrs. Phil Solaro. John is WITH LEAGUE . registrants an opportunity to conthe Commission and ito mining groups One Congressman has proposed that a qualified and reputable mining man be appointed a member of the commission. Bane, . markets, a (bitter “inside” fight is B. P. W.-C. SENDS XMAS _The Business and Professional Christmas cheer for some of the less fortunate members of the community. They. are preparing baskets to members*are requested to send the required items of groceries to the business place of Mrs. Dixie Rose so that the baskets may ‘be completed and delivered in good time. MINING MEN ASK SEC BURDENS WASHINGTON, and Exchange Commission, dications are that another matters to be considered by convenes in January. ber the present methods, Congres§men the last sary to assure needed capital into the domestic industry. From statements and speeches made in that period, it appears that mining men would jike to have the ‘protective’ features of the present law retained, but are of the opinion that some chaniges in the administration of the Act should be made in order to make it less burdensome for newly organized mining companies to register corporate securities, Among the suggestions offered by mining men has been the establishment of a “mining section’’ within the Securities and Exchange Commission composed of a staff of mining engineers. This ‘‘section’’ would expertly examine and interpret for the government aj registration statements ee enka to commonly §acake fa tusn, tic seeticn could de‘ine for registrants the mrincisles of the Act, secure additional data where necessary and aid generally with the many perplexing problems which confront the average registrant. It has also been advocated that in no instance the Commission apply retroactively to any of its conceptions or rules or regulations in a punitive manner, without first giving mining form ‘with such new requirements. In addition, mining attorneys suggest that the Commission before bringing ‘“‘stop-order’’ proceedings, which inflict grave injuries to the reputation of the company and its, officials, should first} exhaust its powers of preliminary investigation. Meanwhile, many members of Coneress have been busy making suggestions of their own to members of Replying to critics, Baldwin E. director of the registration division of the SEC, reiterated recently the assertion that the Commission is, not only friendy to mining but desirous of cooperating with the industry to, its full ability. Mining men and the mining press, however, refuse to accept (Mr. Bane’s assurances of friendliness, alleging that the SEC has continued to obstruct mine financing. In view of the intense dissatisfaction with existing conditions, the House mining bloc is expected to b unyielding in their efforts to gain sweeping modifications. The sentiment of many mining leaders and of. t¢ some members of Congress is to scrap the present rules and regulations governing the registraton of. /e¢ ] i problem from an entirely new angle, and reflect upon the prime purposes of the Act, designed to assure strict Federal ‘control of securities and the likely to develop between the Comteresting sights along the ‘highway. \ CHEER TO NEEDY ONES Women’s club will do its bit toward be delivered’ as Christmas gifts and. BE REMOVED De. '©,, Dee, 17> Confronted by sharp and widespread criticism of the Federal Securities all inattempt to liberalize ‘present regulations governing the registration of new mining securities will be among the first the House mining bloc when Congress Largely because of the small numof new mining companies seeking Federal registration and the alleged high cost to registrants under and mining leaders have realized for two years that drastic modification of the regulations is necesthe flow of much school students which not only give a creative outnish a superior entertainment to the spectators. The program and danctwelve o’clock. OPERATIONS RESUMED AT

at Alleghany, which has been closed for several months. minning securities and ito attack the] out the winter. Inasmuch as such drastic action. president of the company thas anwould involve some weakening in. nounced thalt the basic policies of the Commission. been completed workings and resume the development program. A small crew is at present working. will be for the present concerned . level capacity or more) 75c. with further operations along the mission and the Congressional min-. ¢ ing bloc before any further modifi-. closed awaiting new financial ar; cation of existing ROE is ob-: with the P. G. & E. company. tetned. rangements which hare . made, ROTARY TOGIVE . ¢ A brief Christmas party will retary luncheon next Thursday. Each member has been invited to bring a medium-priced present for one other member, and Santa willbe there to distribute them. President Andy Holmes says thatrif the presents are funny or if they refer in facetious vein the receiving membber’s business or profession it will not bring down any fine on the donors. After serving as a medium of jollity for the Rotarians, the toys will be used to increase the store being accumulated for children whose Christmas might otherwise be cheerless. MORE NEW HOMES . IN NEVADA CITY Some nice new ‘homes.-are being constructed in and about Nevada City. On Pine street across from the Eden home, Mr, and Mrs. Milton R. Keiffer are building a five room modern home with a large basement, On upper Boulder street Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Richardson are building a cosy home on the Jacobs property. Mrs, Jacobs and Mrs. Richardson are sisters. The new house is near the Dick Lane home and adds much ‘to the group of attractive homes in the district. Mr, and Mrs. Ernest Carnes are building ‘a three room modern house on their large lot across from the Nevada City sanitarium. It is a fine location and attractive and modern when completed which, will be in about two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson have’ about completed an attractive bungalow on Turpentine Trail at the end of Clay street. They are practically all settled in the little modern new home. CAROLS, DANCE TABLEAU BY CHORAL SOCIETY With a chorus of eighty singers the Sharps and Flats Choral Society of -~ Nevada City Pie school will COLO oe Bequtie program of ‘hristmas scenes, nee and carols, at their program and dance to ; be given at the Nevada City high school gymnasium 6n Thursday night. The program will open with a candle light profecsional to ‘‘Come All Ye Faithful” leading to a tableaux representing the Sistine Madonna by Raphael posing in a large frame. At the tableaux the chorus will sing “The Sleep of the Child Jesus” and. “O Sons and Daughters,” two beautiful a Capella numbers. ~ During the evening many of the familiar Christmas carols will be rendered by the chorus which will . ’ make the affair a truly Yuletide party. This is the.first entertainment of this nature given by the society and it is looked forward to with great anticipation both by singers and the spectators.. A new orchestra under the direction of Avery Phillips promises a real treat for: the dancers, Elaborate preparations are being made to convert the large new gymnasium into a Christmas scene in the snow. Parents and friends are urged to attend and thus encourage tthe high in this fine work et to the students but also will furng will continue from eight until 16 TO 1 EXTENSION Operations began again today at he Sixteen ito One extension mine Plans are to ontinue active operations through George W. Hallock, promoter and arrangements. have to de-water the The new work ourse of the ledge. The mine was now been CHRISTMAS FETE place the usual program at the Ro$1.37%, 90c. cavating (%4 $1.50. yard and over), $1.25. cubie yard) 93c. pavement ‘including) qub-erade for same, $1.25. er and over), $1.25. power), 75c. yard water level capacity 68c. Outdoor Xmas Trees — Bloom Brilliantly About fifity trees, wreaths and arches were noted in a tour of Nevada City last evening and it is believed ‘several others. there were, Carl Johnson, Mr. Arbogast, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Haddy, Nevada County Lumber Company, Mrs. Clara Scarfe, two; Miss Rachel Penrose, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ghidotti, Mrs, George Fortier,'Mrs. Mary German, Bob Evans, Mr. and Mrs. George Legg, Mr. and (Mrs. Paul Kemper, Mr. and Mrs. R. BE. Harris, and Mrs. Harry Poole, Mr, and Mrs. John O’Neill, Mr. and Mrs. ©. R. Murchie, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leiter, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Bennetts, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Ivey, Mrs. Ruby MilJer, Mr. and Mrs. Elza Kilroy, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Ott, Mr. and Mrs. L. Kopp, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Penlighted . Christmas j rose. = Mr. and Mrs Tony Rore, Mr. and Mrs., Joe Huy, Mr. and Mrs, Fred . were In the group noted and Mrs. Ed Berger, Mr. and Mrs. C. 8S. Mr. and Mrs. Linden, Mr. and Mrs. 4nd Mrs. W. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. T. Edinger, Mrs. Alma Cole Shel-. C. 0. Brown, Forest Service, Jack don, L. A. Hiscox, Mrs. Martha. Shebley, News and Novelty Shop. Hogue, Mr. and Mrs. John Darke, Mr. and (Mrs. Lorenzo ‘Chicogni Mr, and Mrs. Sam Trevethick, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Elza Kilroy each Tredennick, Mr. and Mrs. Chatfield, Mr, and Mrs. B. Tocealini, Ginas” Place, Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Tamblyn, Mrs. Betty Martin West, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Larsen, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sandow, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cain, Mr. and Mrs. William Treglown, Mrs. R. Fradelizio, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Curnow, Mrs. Lawyer, Mr. and Mrs, Will Jeffrey, Walrath Avenue; Mr. and Mrs. John Odgers, Mr. and Mrs. Dimmen, Mr. have beautifully lighted stars. Max Solaro, ifire truck driver, has eut out a Santa Claus and placed him in front ‘of the city hall. Solaro has placed a search light on the Kopp Bakery which lights ‘the Santa Claus in the center and about half way up the . city hall. NEV. COUNTY TO SHARE IN DAM LABOR SUPPLY Edward BH, Sttele, manager of the State Employment office in Grass Valley today emphatically declared that his office will divide on a fiftyfifty basis the business of supplying the contractors on the Narrows dam with labor. The con'tracts let for the various phases of the dam construction do not specify that all workers on the dam must be on relief but do stipulate that in so far as men on relief are qualified to hold down the jobs on the work, they shall be employed. It is not anticipated that there will be any discontent with wages paid for the scales of pay are generally above those now. in effect among labor organizations. They are as follows: The minimum raite per hour set by U. S. Department of Labor for: Asphalt workers, per hour 77c. Blade grader operator (finish work) $1.25. (Concrete worker for structures wet and dry, 77c, Canpenters, $1.10. Crane and derrick operators, $1.25. ‘ Common laborers, 62 %c. Dragline operators, (except shovel type) $1.25. Drill runner, 90c. Electrician, $1.37%. Finisher concrete rough $1. 10. Fireman, 90ic. Gunite workers, 90c. Grader operator (‘towing or motor rough work), $1.00. Hoist operator (buiding material) Hoist operator (structural) $1.50. Iron worker reinforcement, $1.25. Jackhammer men, 90c. * Laborers (bridge), 69. (Mechanic (trouble shooter), $1.10. Miner (machine and timbermen, Mucker (underground labor) 80c. Mucking machine operator, $1.25. ‘Cableway operators, $1.37%. Power shovel operator or other excubic yard or more) Moilers, 90c. Plumibers, $1.50. Powdermen, 90c. Compressor operator, $1.00. Concrete mixer operator (1 ‘cubic Concrete mixer operator (under 1 Roller operator, 90c. Roller operator finishing high type Rigger, structural, $1.50. Structural steel work, $1.50. Sloper, 75c. Swamper for draglines, 90c. Tractor operators (50 HOTAEDOM: Tractor operator (junder 50 horseTruck driver (4 cubic yard water Truck driver (less than 4 cubic id Blacksmith, $1.10. ° Ff Nozzleman (gunite workers) te SAD CHRISTMAS FOR ALL EUROPE, SAYS TEACHER LOS ANGELES,* Dec. 19.—Santa Claus. does not fit into the picture where a grim choice between butter and guns has been settled in favor of < guns, declares Dr. Andre LobanovHostovsky,: well known author and associate professor of history at the University of Californiaat Los Angeles. “The present Christmas will be the bleakest one in Europe since 1914. The spirit of carefree enjoyment resulting from the feeling of stability, financial security and a reasonable assurance of peace will be lacking, and in the place of it not only is there a growing fear of war and soc° ial upheavails, but the very essence of traditions upon which Christmas —~ was baséd have been uprooted,” declares Dr. Lobanov-Rostovsky, who is.the author of several well Known volumes dealing with post war history and Asiatic conditions. ‘The racial and anti-religious drives in the totalitarian states and the challenge to the fundamental ethics of Christianity are conducted with increasing ferocity in the name of twoideas: the power of the state and the disciplined obedience of the community, and they are producing a leveling standardization of thought and action. The most harmful expressions of individualism or of carefree enjoyment of traditions lending color to life are frowned upon as anti-social.’’ Even though no official ban on Christmas exists in some European states, financial stringencies caused by excessive armaments will kill the spirit of joy, believes Dr. LobanovRostovsky, who during the World War served with the Imperial Russion forces, with Deniken’s ‘White Russian forces and later with the French army. ELKS CLUB PREPARES — annual New Year’s eve jinks an . dance. great. program. charge-consists-of Charles Leiter, W. Schreiber, Myers ‘Mobley Frank Ghidotti. There will be 200 places and’ reservations for should be made at once with member of the committee, ceived a Christmas card froz former neighbor, John Pianezzi 5 superintendent in o message included mention announcement of the Pratti’s son, Albert, to in a Mexican paper. Piar ly lived in the old ho and remodeled by Mr. The Elks club is neraven ‘for its There will be a dinner, The committee Arthur Pratti of Clark Mexico.