November 10, 1939 (6 pages)

b Thinking Out Loud By H. M. L. evada ae Se ity Nugget . COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA in the right to publish the Truth, with good motives and for seat ifiable ends. ton. March 15, 1848: : The Liberty of the Press consists — A bilious electorate turned down Ham and Eggs again Tuesday. Owens and Kindig’s proffer of a benevolent dictatorship was decisively rejected, two to one, by California’s citizens. Owens states he will continue the. battle next year, which bears out predictions made in this column. Unless the people of California take immedfate steps to curb Utopian promotions of this kind, by either legislative enactment or constitutional amendment, we shall be plagued annually by Owens and Kindig or their successors in interest. There is a fat living for scoundrels in the guillibility of wishful thinkers as our initiative and referendum laws now stand. By the time Federal authorities conclude their probing of Messrs. Kindig_ and Owens, however, and the two promoters have made their accounting to the State it is just possible “that they will not be in a position to offer leadership next . year into the promised land of Ham and Eggs. The chiropractors who desired to take a short cut to full fledged medical practice were also downed in midfield without getting anywhere near the goal line. They must continue their jobs as humble masseurs and be content with tinkering the human spine. The oil measure which has been generally regarded as an effort on the part of Governor Olson to pay his political debts to the CIO and Standard Oil received another crackdown from the electorate. The ‘familiar spirit’? of the Governor’s office during the last session of the legislature was Harry ‘Bridges. He was perched there like the outside guard of the “I Will Arise”’ lodge of colored brethren. When Bridges sneezed Governor Olson blew his nose. It was in this environment that the oil control bill was hatched and enacted. Nevada County, which last year. turned’ down Ham and Eggs by the modest majority of 700 odd votes, this time voted more than two to one against the scheme. WAssorted “poll watchers’? sat in many of ‘the county’s polling places to challenge votes or ‘exercise whatever function is legally permissible to such persons, but no untoward incident marred the day’s voting, It was reported that these ‘‘watchers’’ wefe dispatched from the CIO parlor in Nevada City’s Chinatown. This would seem to confirm advertisements against Ham and Eggs, which boldly stated that the measure was backed solidly by communist organizations. These lonely ‘‘poll watchers,” some of whom were recognized, undoubtedly helped to roll up Nevada County’s majority against Ham and Eggs. Voters were reminded by their presence of their _ unpleasant activities of last year. Every precinct in the county except two beat the scheme. While the state defeated the measue a good two to one, Nevada County did better. The vote stands 2499 for, and 5089 against. The county committee of Citizens against Thirty ‘Thursday, is to be congratulated on doing a thorough job of education. In Truckee, where the CIO have flourished at intervals, Ham and Eggs took its worst beating when only 61 votes were mustered for the measure, and 202 voted against it. Somehow, it ‘would seem, the CLO nest in Truckee has been befouled. Nevada ‘City beat Ham and Eggs more than three to one. The total vote in the city’s five precincts stand at 274 for Ham and Eggs and 889 against it. This was better than the state or county average. It may be reasonably deduced from this vote and by a perusal of returns from other agricultural and mining communities that the traditional American’ spirit of sturdy independence and self reNance, has again been demonstrated at the polls. We note with mingled pleasure and pain that Governor Olson. is now threatened with recall by the Hollywood Ham and Egg outfit. While we think he deserves recall for his betrayal of the Ham and Eggers, we deplore the instrument . used. As a matter of fact the governor is so rapidly wishing himself into the: past tense, with his various antics, ranging from the removal of the relief headquarters from San Francisco to Los Angeles Vol. 13, No. 90. The County Seat P Paper NEVADA cit’ Y, CALIFORNIA, Death Ends Dr. Waldemar Lindgren, world famous economic geologist, died at his home in Brighton, Massachusetts, on November 3. To no other man is the mining community of Nevada City and Grass Valley, more indebted than to this geologist whose surveys, studies of the mineralized zones of this section are of basic value in all mining development. His work in ‘Nevada county was only the beginning of a long and_ distinguished career. An appreciation of his life and work has been prepared for the Nugget by Mr,.-H. P. Davis, well known engineer and author: It follows: By H. P. DAVIS The death of Waldemar Lindgren, internationally known as opé of the world’s most eminent economic mining geologists, was an _ irreparable loss to the mining world in general and to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with which institution Dr. Lingdren had until his death, been associated. Nowhere will Dr. Lindgren be more sincerely mourned than by the old timers of the California gold districts, particularly of this area where in 1893-94 he was engaged in the field work on which was based his extraordinary enlightening and accurate report. The Gold-Quartz Veins of Nevada City and Grass Va!ley, California, and The Nevada City Special Folio No. 29. both published by the United States Geological Survey in 1896. In the introduction of his report on the Nevada City-Grass Valley district, ‘Ca¥ifornia’s most productive gold mining area, Dr Lindgren acknowledged his special obligation to E. C. Uren, W. F. Englebright and W. W. Waggoner ‘“‘for much valuable information and cooperation.”’ My. Waggoner and Mr. Englebright, each of whom later contributed much essentially valuable material towards the elucidation of the problems of the area, have also passed away, ‘but many people here who had the great privilege of knowing Dr. Lindgren, including the writer, can, in addition to grateful acknowledgement of the value of his reports and maps, testify to his charmifg personality and never fgiling, kindness to those who came to him seeking information or advice. Dr. Lindgren was born February 14, 1860, at Kalmar, Sweden. At the Mining Academy at Freiberg, Saxony, ‘which founded in 1765, is the oldest advanced technical institution in the world, and had then for more than a hundred years been the, leading educational ‘mstitution in the field of mining, metallurgy and geology. After graduating with the degree of mining engineer, and special work in metallurgy, Lindgren sailed for America where, in 1883, he was appointed as assistant in the Northern Transcontinental Survey of the Northern Pacific Railway. When, a year later this survey was. disbanded he worked as assayer in smelting plgnts at Helena, Montana, and at Anaconda. In November 1884, he secured a position as assistant geologist in the world’s greatest geological organization, the United States Geological Survey, a connection which continued for 81 consecutive years. Lindgren held the position of assistant geolosist, 1884-95, geologist, 1895-1915, and chief geologist, 1911-12, U. S. Geological Survey, an administrative position which he relinquished in order that he might give more time to constructive scientific studies, and to his writings and lectures. : In 1912 Lindgren accepted appointment as’ William Barton. Rogers Professor of Geology and head ‘of the Department of Geology of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. About nine years ago, at the retirement age of seventy, his tender: (Continued on Page Six) age of eighteen he entered the Royal] and his pardon of two notorious murderers, to his present threeringed circus prison investigation, that it would seem more: reasonable to let himself off the political stage, than to give him the hook. Service of Waldemar Lindgren, Famous Geologist PHEASANTS IN NEV. COUNTY CAN NOT BE HUNTED Game Warden ‘Bari Hiscox warns sportsmen pheasant season is closed in Nevada County, it being one of the sections closed in order that the birds may wet a chance to establish themselves. However quail ‘seasoa opens on November 15. Errol MacBoyle, of the IdahoMaryland Mines company, released 200 chuker partridges last year and the birds disappeared into the woods. He is rearing another 209 this year and will release them as soon as bird hunting season is over or the last of the year. Wild pigeon season opens on December first and lasts until the 15th. It seems to De the habit of partridges to disappear for a Season or two and then to reappear in great numbers. The birds multiply rapidly, All of the Idaho(Maryland mines company property is a preserve for ‘wild game and a portion is allotted for a deer paddock. COURT OF HONOR TONIGHT FOR BOY SCOUT TROOPS Troop 24 and Troop 6 and the cub pack of Boy Scouts of America are holding a joint court of honor tonight at the elementary school auditorium. This to be the first court. of the fall season and the general publie is invited to attend. Troop 24 is sponsored by the Nevada Ciivy ‘Rotary Club, Troop 6 sponsored by Nevada City Native Sons of the Golden West, and the cub pack sponsored by the Nevada City elementary school Parent Teachers association. Edgar Williams, scout executive of Tahoe Council will be present. The court will be presided over by Judge Jones, local court of honor chairman, Bob Tamblyn for troop 24, Albert Pratti for troop 6, and Mr. Foreman representing Tom McCraney as cub master for the cubscouts. ‘Ralph Smith has arranged some musical numbers for the program and some colored talking pictures have been secured for the evening. The following is the advancements for troop 24. Tenderfoot scouts — ‘Clyde Cook, Delbert Fuller, Jack Barry, ;Robert Christian, Lauren (Moody, Donald Gall, Ned Mellott, Stephen Martin, Henry Ponticelli. Merit Badges: Life saving, swimming, Edward McGivern; Dramatics, physical development, conservation, James Morrison; leather craft, athletics, Bill Hullender; swimminz, Arnold Price and Bob Lystrup; safety, Bob Lystrup. Life award, Ernest Helme. Service awards (1 pin denotes a year’s membership)—Paul Synder, 2 pims; John Alderson, 1 pin; Bill Hullender, 1 pin; Dick Gregory, 1 pin; Ted Edinger, 1 pin; Arnold Price, 1 pin; Dick Evans, 1 pin. Patrol leader awards—Dick Evans, Jim Morrison, Bob Lystrup, Warren Smith. A. P. L, awards: Jim Nicholsen and Edward McGivern. HYDRAULIC ASSN. MEETS TODAY IN BRET HARTE INN The California Hydraulic Mining Association will hold a regular meeting today at Bret Harte Inn, Grass Valley at 2 p. m. The directors have decide to hold the meeting on Friday because Saturday, the regular meeting date, is on Armistice Day. F. M. Harris of North San Juan spent several hours in Nevada City yesterday. ROTARY IS TOLD STORY OF FLAG The Rotary heard an interesting disevssion of the Star Spangled Banner at luncheon in the National hotel yesterday. The speaker was William Richards of Satramento. He described the circumstances under which Francis Scott Key, author of the words of the national anthem, composed them. It was written on the morning of September 14, 1814, while he an’ involuntary guest upon. a British gunboat that he wrote the famous poem. shortly after he had glimpsed Old Glory still flying at dawn over Fort McHenry after the heavy bombardment from British warships, It was printed a few days later, and on September 25, it was_set to music and shortly afterward was being sung in taverns, theatres and at public meetings. The music is age old and was taken from the fellowship song, of an ancient Greek society, which closed its meetings with it, much as Rotary now closes its luncheon meetings with a song. Cecil Klee, scout master of the Rotary Boy Scout troop, reported that the troop has now reached its maximum membership of 32. Tonight there will be a court of honor in the court room of the court house over which Judge Jones will preside. All Rotarians were urged to attend. CHLORINATED CITY WATER IS NOW AVAILABLE After three days of work Street Superintendent Herbert Hallett and his crew have placed the new city chlorinating plant in the Canada Hill reservoir in operation. A building to house the plant and pipe lay= ing took considerable time. The try out was satisfactory and as soon as the rains start the chlorination plant will be placed in operation. This plant will cost the city about $600. Another plant is to be placed in the main reservoir to the north of Nevada City in the spring. The Canada Hill reservoir is used only during the winter months. As soon as irrigation season starts in the spring the northern reservoirs are in use. The Canada Hill reservoir is sometimes used as a booster reservoir during. the summer and otherwise is not in use. Hallett will test the chlorinated water twice a day. RAPE FOUND NOT GUILTY BY JURY Alfred Nicholson, charged with the rape of Veda Murch, yesterday was absolved of all blame by the jury which brought in a verdict of not guilty after deliberating for an hour and ten minutes. The trial began Wednesday in the Superior Court with the selection of the jury and presentation of testimony. The following witnesses testified for the people: Dr. Paul B. Barnes, Veda Murch and Elsie Mae Murch. The defendant Alfred Nicholson, Dr. J. W. Reeder and Mrs. Ida Bawes were defense witnesses. Final arguments by District Attorney Stoll for the people and Jas. Snell' for the defendant were presented yesterday morning. The jury consisted of: Frank O’Hare, Adeline E. O’Conner, Walter A. Besson, Harold James Crase, William G, Palladay, Frank A. Wilson, Mildred C. Rodda, Roy Stanley, Ovid E. Hope, John P. Richlin, Loyle E. Freeman, Arthur H. Emery. MRS. HATTIE LEGG ACCIDENT -VICTIM Holmes Ambulance fervice (wag called early yesterday morning to move Mrs. Hattie Legg to the Nevada City Sanitarium to _ receive treatment for a broken leg which she had suffered in a fall a short time before. Mrs. Legg is over ninety years of age and the injury ig near the hip which is quite serious for her advanced years. Hopes for an early recovery are expressed by the many friends of Baie Legg and her family, — ad The Gold Center FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1939. Twin Cities’ Close Tomorrow To : Honor Soldier Dead Twenty one years ago; in an obscure little corner of a_ forest in France representatives of the Allied nations met a German delegation and concluded the agreement of the Armistice. This was the armistice which brought an end to the most tragic war in all history. Twentyone years ago—on (November 11, 1918—the world rejoiced as never before. In its delirium of happiness, of relief, of new faith and ‘hope for humanity, men and nations celebrated what was honestly believed to be the birth of an endless era of peace. For twenty years we have annually observed the anniversary of that Armistice Day. For twenty years we have paid annual tribute to the men who died in the World War. Annually we have dedicated ourselves to a pledge for continued peace. Today we must rededicate ourselves to. this noble purpose and bind ourselves anew to that great ideal which means peace for America—with permanent and lasting security for its people. In keeping with the spirit of Armistice Day, let us do all we can by example and precept—to lead the people of the world in the paths of peace. Above all else, let us travel these paths ourselves by keeping faith with the promises we have -made to those who died in the World War. We made a solemn and. sacred promise their sacrifices were not made in vain—that the blood they spilled in No Man‘s Land the people of America have written an eternal pledge of peace for this nation and its people. Stores With God’s help let us keep that pledge. For the past.twenty years the peeple of Nevada County have observed Armistice Day; stores were closed; business at a standstill while we remembered the veterans who paid the price“that made Armistice Day possible. We, the Veterans of Nevada County have always been proud of the right to say we are from Nevada County, we appreciate the help you have always given us, of the beautiful memorial building you had built in Grass Valley, and the building under construction in Truckee; they show that you appreciate what we tried to do for you and for ourselves; win for the world a lasting peace. The closing on Armistice Day is optional, it has always been optional and before you make your final decision to keep your place of business open this year, ask yourself what did I gain or lose by closing these past twenty years; and if you believe it cost you money to. close Armistice ‘Day, we ask you that you visit the Veterans Memorial building in Grass Valley and look again .— upon the pictures of William Hague, Cc. C. Thomas and William Hegarty and ask yourself what did it cost those friends of mine to make Armistice Day’ possible. The final decision is yours. By Banner Mt. Post 2688, Veterane Foreign Wars. Julio Panelli, Commander, and. Hague-Thomas-Hegarty Post, 130, American Legion, Frank Clark, Commander. = Downieville Aid Is Promised By — State Commissioner By CARL STARKEY Residents of Nevada and Sierra counties,and civic leaders interested in the dangerous “‘road of a thousand curves’’ ‘were jubilant this week over the statement made ‘Monday evening, by Iener Nielsen, member of the California Highway Commission, that he and Amerigo Bozzani, also a member of the commission, would do all in their power to have the hazards removed from the Downieville highway. Nielsen said, “I believe that Mr. Bozzani and T can convince ‘the commission of the need for improvement: of the highway.” These words, the first assurance Nevada City people have received that some definite action would be taken, were received by a capacity crowd at the St. Charles hotel dining room in Downieville. The meeting followed a tour over the road by the commission, conducted by a delegation of the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce consisting of President Emmett Gallagher, Secretary H. F. Sofge, Cliff Robbins and Car] Starkey. The commissioners were particularly impressed by the _ tortuous stretch of road between Nevada City and North San Juan and the fact that the big, new streamlined school bus must travel the road daily carrying scores of children to and from Nevada City schools. Although fatalities have been few, it was pointed out to the commissioners that it was only because of extreme precautions taken by the drivers that major tragedies have been averated. Nielsen warned the meeting that the budget had already been submitted by their predecessors and it’. rend be difficult to raise the mony. He said, however, “If we can} ae money it the budget now or in the. nextufew months, I promise that Road in our power to make the highway a better highway.’ Nielsen, also made the statement that traffic accidents go hand-in-hand with road improvements. Citing in‘tances where fatalities have trebled on roads converted into highspeed highways he said, “When better roads are made—damn fools will drive them.” The dinner-meeting held at the St. Charles hotel in Downieville was. attended by 75 persons, including the entire board of supervisors of Sierra county. Wallace F. MePhee, principal of Downieville high school, presided as toastmaster. 3 That the need for the new road is recognized. by engineers was emphasized by Commissioner Nielsen when he quoted C. H. Purcell, state highway engineer, as saying that the Nevada ‘City-Downieville highway needs improvement and needs it ‘bai ly. Purcell, who achieved fame by designing and supervising the § Francisco bridges, is recognized as the foremost authority on highways in the country; and, according _ Nielsen, his word carries a lo weight, ; SMOKE INC ‘Noble Maconmack, AS ee county clerk, it is reported casion to go to the co 1:30 Sunday afternoon and the building. tun of amos Upon investigat ‘urnace burn: an some of the dangerous curves will Kei be eliminated.” If the funds are not readil

b Thinking Out Loud By H. M. L. evada ae Se ity Nugget . COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA in the right to publish the Truth, with good motives and for seat ifiable ends. ton. March 15, 1848: : The Liberty of the Press consists — A bilious electorate turned down Ham and Eggs again Tuesday. Owens and Kindig’s proffer of a benevolent dictatorship was decisively rejected, two to one, by California’s citizens. Owens states he will continue the. battle next year, which bears out predictions made in this column. Unless the people of California take immedfate steps to curb Utopian promotions of this kind, by either legislative enactment or constitutional amendment, we shall be plagued annually by Owens and Kindig or their successors in interest. There is a fat living for scoundrels in the guillibility of wishful thinkers as our initiative and referendum laws now stand. By the time Federal authorities conclude their probing of Messrs. Kindig_ and Owens, however, and the two promoters have made their accounting to the State it is just possible “that they will not be in a position to offer leadership next . year into the promised land of Ham and Eggs. The chiropractors who desired to take a short cut to full fledged medical practice were also downed in midfield without getting anywhere near the goal line. They must continue their jobs as humble masseurs and be content with tinkering the human spine. The oil measure which has been generally regarded as an effort on the part of Governor Olson to pay his political debts to the CIO and Standard Oil received another crackdown from the electorate. The ‘familiar spirit’? of the Governor’s office during the last session of the legislature was Harry ‘Bridges. He was perched there like the outside guard of the “I Will Arise”’ lodge of colored brethren. When Bridges sneezed Governor Olson blew his nose. It was in this environment that the oil control bill was hatched and enacted. Nevada County, which last year. turned’ down Ham and Eggs by the modest majority of 700 odd votes, this time voted more than two to one against the scheme. WAssorted “poll watchers’? sat in many of ‘the county’s polling places to challenge votes or ‘exercise whatever function is legally permissible to such persons, but no untoward incident marred the day’s voting, It was reported that these ‘‘watchers’’ wefe dispatched from the CIO parlor in Nevada City’s Chinatown. This would seem to confirm advertisements against Ham and Eggs, which boldly stated that the measure was backed solidly by communist organizations. These lonely ‘‘poll watchers,” some of whom were recognized, undoubtedly helped to roll up Nevada County’s majority against Ham and Eggs. Voters were reminded by their presence of their _ unpleasant activities of last year. Every precinct in the county except two beat the scheme. While the state defeated the measue a good two to one, Nevada County did better. The vote stands 2499 for, and 5089 against. The county committee of Citizens against Thirty ‘Thursday, is to be congratulated on doing a thorough job of education. In Truckee, where the CIO have flourished at intervals, Ham and Eggs took its worst beating when only 61 votes were mustered for the measure, and 202 voted against it. Somehow, it ‘would seem, the CLO nest in Truckee has been befouled. Nevada ‘City beat Ham and Eggs more than three to one. The total vote in the city’s five precincts stand at 274 for Ham and Eggs and 889 against it. This was better than the state or county average. It may be reasonably deduced from this vote and by a perusal of returns from other agricultural and mining communities that the traditional American’ spirit of sturdy independence and self reNance, has again been demonstrated at the polls. We note with mingled pleasure and pain that Governor Olson. is now threatened with recall by the Hollywood Ham and Egg outfit. While we think he deserves recall for his betrayal of the Ham and Eggers, we deplore the instrument . used. As a matter of fact the governor is so rapidly wishing himself into the: past tense, with his various antics, ranging from the removal of the relief headquarters from San Francisco to Los Angeles Vol. 13, No. 90. The County Seat P Paper NEVADA cit’ Y, CALIFORNIA, Death Ends Dr. Waldemar Lindgren, world famous economic geologist, died at his home in Brighton, Massachusetts, on November 3. To no other man is the mining community of Nevada City and Grass Valley, more indebted than to this geologist whose surveys, studies of the mineralized zones of this section are of basic value in all mining development. His work in ‘Nevada county was only the beginning of a long and_ distinguished career. An appreciation of his life and work has been prepared for the Nugget by Mr,.-H. P. Davis, well known engineer and author: It follows: By H. P. DAVIS The death of Waldemar Lindgren, internationally known as opé of the world’s most eminent economic mining geologists, was an _ irreparable loss to the mining world in general and to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with which institution Dr. Lingdren had until his death, been associated. Nowhere will Dr. Lindgren be more sincerely mourned than by the old timers of the California gold districts, particularly of this area where in 1893-94 he was engaged in the field work on which was based his extraordinary enlightening and accurate report. The Gold-Quartz Veins of Nevada City and Grass Va!ley, California, and The Nevada City Special Folio No. 29. both published by the United States Geological Survey in 1896. In the introduction of his report on the Nevada City-Grass Valley district, ‘Ca¥ifornia’s most productive gold mining area, Dr Lindgren acknowledged his special obligation to E. C. Uren, W. F. Englebright and W. W. Waggoner ‘“‘for much valuable information and cooperation.”’ My. Waggoner and Mr. Englebright, each of whom later contributed much essentially valuable material towards the elucidation of the problems of the area, have also passed away, ‘but many people here who had the great privilege of knowing Dr. Lindgren, including the writer, can, in addition to grateful acknowledgement of the value of his reports and maps, testify to his charmifg personality and never fgiling, kindness to those who came to him seeking information or advice. Dr. Lindgren was born February 14, 1860, at Kalmar, Sweden. At the Mining Academy at Freiberg, Saxony, ‘which founded in 1765, is the oldest advanced technical institution in the world, and had then for more than a hundred years been the, leading educational ‘mstitution in the field of mining, metallurgy and geology. After graduating with the degree of mining engineer, and special work in metallurgy, Lindgren sailed for America where, in 1883, he was appointed as assistant in the Northern Transcontinental Survey of the Northern Pacific Railway. When, a year later this survey was. disbanded he worked as assayer in smelting plgnts at Helena, Montana, and at Anaconda. In November 1884, he secured a position as assistant geologist in the world’s greatest geological organization, the United States Geological Survey, a connection which continued for 81 consecutive years. Lindgren held the position of assistant geolosist, 1884-95, geologist, 1895-1915, and chief geologist, 1911-12, U. S. Geological Survey, an administrative position which he relinquished in order that he might give more time to constructive scientific studies, and to his writings and lectures. : In 1912 Lindgren accepted appointment as’ William Barton. Rogers Professor of Geology and head ‘of the Department of Geology of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. About nine years ago, at the retirement age of seventy, his tender: (Continued on Page Six) age of eighteen he entered the Royal] and his pardon of two notorious murderers, to his present threeringed circus prison investigation, that it would seem more: reasonable to let himself off the political stage, than to give him the hook. Service of Waldemar Lindgren, Famous Geologist PHEASANTS IN NEV. COUNTY CAN NOT BE HUNTED Game Warden ‘Bari Hiscox warns sportsmen pheasant season is closed in Nevada County, it being one of the sections closed in order that the birds may wet a chance to establish themselves. However quail ‘seasoa opens on November 15. Errol MacBoyle, of the IdahoMaryland Mines company, released 200 chuker partridges last year and the birds disappeared into the woods. He is rearing another 209 this year and will release them as soon as bird hunting season is over or the last of the year. Wild pigeon season opens on December first and lasts until the 15th. It seems to De the habit of partridges to disappear for a Season or two and then to reappear in great numbers. The birds multiply rapidly, All of the Idaho(Maryland mines company property is a preserve for ‘wild game and a portion is allotted for a deer paddock. COURT OF HONOR TONIGHT FOR BOY SCOUT TROOPS Troop 24 and Troop 6 and the cub pack of Boy Scouts of America are holding a joint court of honor tonight at the elementary school auditorium. This to be the first court. of the fall season and the general publie is invited to attend. Troop 24 is sponsored by the Nevada Ciivy ‘Rotary Club, Troop 6 sponsored by Nevada City Native Sons of the Golden West, and the cub pack sponsored by the Nevada City elementary school Parent Teachers association. Edgar Williams, scout executive of Tahoe Council will be present. The court will be presided over by Judge Jones, local court of honor chairman, Bob Tamblyn for troop 24, Albert Pratti for troop 6, and Mr. Foreman representing Tom McCraney as cub master for the cubscouts. ‘Ralph Smith has arranged some musical numbers for the program and some colored talking pictures have been secured for the evening. The following is the advancements for troop 24. Tenderfoot scouts — ‘Clyde Cook, Delbert Fuller, Jack Barry, ;Robert Christian, Lauren (Moody, Donald Gall, Ned Mellott, Stephen Martin, Henry Ponticelli. Merit Badges: Life saving, swimming, Edward McGivern; Dramatics, physical development, conservation, James Morrison; leather craft, athletics, Bill Hullender; swimminz, Arnold Price and Bob Lystrup; safety, Bob Lystrup. Life award, Ernest Helme.

Service awards (1 pin denotes a year’s membership)—Paul Synder, 2 pims; John Alderson, 1 pin; Bill Hullender, 1 pin; Dick Gregory, 1 pin; Ted Edinger, 1 pin; Arnold Price, 1 pin; Dick Evans, 1 pin. Patrol leader awards—Dick Evans, Jim Morrison, Bob Lystrup, Warren Smith. A. P. L, awards: Jim Nicholsen and Edward McGivern. HYDRAULIC ASSN. MEETS TODAY IN BRET HARTE INN The California Hydraulic Mining Association will hold a regular meeting today at Bret Harte Inn, Grass Valley at 2 p. m. The directors have decide to hold the meeting on Friday because Saturday, the regular meeting date, is on Armistice Day. F. M. Harris of North San Juan spent several hours in Nevada City yesterday. ROTARY IS TOLD STORY OF FLAG The Rotary heard an interesting disevssion of the Star Spangled Banner at luncheon in the National hotel yesterday. The speaker was William Richards of Satramento. He described the circumstances under which Francis Scott Key, author of the words of the national anthem, composed them. It was written on the morning of September 14, 1814, while he an’ involuntary guest upon. a British gunboat that he wrote the famous poem. shortly after he had glimpsed Old Glory still flying at dawn over Fort McHenry after the heavy bombardment from British warships, It was printed a few days later, and on September 25, it was_set to music and shortly afterward was being sung in taverns, theatres and at public meetings. The music is age old and was taken from the fellowship song, of an ancient Greek society, which closed its meetings with it, much as Rotary now closes its luncheon meetings with a song. Cecil Klee, scout master of the Rotary Boy Scout troop, reported that the troop has now reached its maximum membership of 32. Tonight there will be a court of honor in the court room of the court house over which Judge Jones will preside. All Rotarians were urged to attend. CHLORINATED CITY WATER IS NOW AVAILABLE After three days of work Street Superintendent Herbert Hallett and his crew have placed the new city chlorinating plant in the Canada Hill reservoir in operation. A building to house the plant and pipe lay= ing took considerable time. The try out was satisfactory and as soon as the rains start the chlorination plant will be placed in operation. This plant will cost the city about $600. Another plant is to be placed in the main reservoir to the north of Nevada City in the spring. The Canada Hill reservoir is used only during the winter months. As soon as irrigation season starts in the spring the northern reservoirs are in use. The Canada Hill reservoir is sometimes used as a booster reservoir during. the summer and otherwise is not in use. Hallett will test the chlorinated water twice a day. RAPE FOUND NOT GUILTY BY JURY Alfred Nicholson, charged with the rape of Veda Murch, yesterday was absolved of all blame by the jury which brought in a verdict of not guilty after deliberating for an hour and ten minutes. The trial began Wednesday in the Superior Court with the selection of the jury and presentation of testimony. The following witnesses testified for the people: Dr. Paul B. Barnes, Veda Murch and Elsie Mae Murch. The defendant Alfred Nicholson, Dr. J. W. Reeder and Mrs. Ida Bawes were defense witnesses. Final arguments by District Attorney Stoll for the people and Jas. Snell' for the defendant were presented yesterday morning. The jury consisted of: Frank O’Hare, Adeline E. O’Conner, Walter A. Besson, Harold James Crase, William G, Palladay, Frank A. Wilson, Mildred C. Rodda, Roy Stanley, Ovid E. Hope, John P. Richlin, Loyle E. Freeman, Arthur H. Emery. MRS. HATTIE LEGG ACCIDENT -VICTIM Holmes Ambulance fervice (wag called early yesterday morning to move Mrs. Hattie Legg to the Nevada City Sanitarium to _ receive treatment for a broken leg which she had suffered in a fall a short time before. Mrs. Legg is over ninety years of age and the injury ig near the hip which is quite serious for her advanced years. Hopes for an early recovery are expressed by the many friends of Baie Legg and her family, — ad The Gold Center FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1939. Twin Cities’ Close Tomorrow To : Honor Soldier Dead Twenty one years ago; in an obscure little corner of a_ forest in France representatives of the Allied nations met a German delegation and concluded the agreement of the Armistice. This was the armistice which brought an end to the most tragic war in all history. Twentyone years ago—on (November 11, 1918—the world rejoiced as never before. In its delirium of happiness, of relief, of new faith and ‘hope for humanity, men and nations celebrated what was honestly believed to be the birth of an endless era of peace. For twenty years we have annually observed the anniversary of that Armistice Day. For twenty years we have paid annual tribute to the men who died in the World War. Annually we have dedicated ourselves to a pledge for continued peace. Today we must rededicate ourselves to. this noble purpose and bind ourselves anew to that great ideal which means peace for America—with permanent and lasting security for its people. In keeping with the spirit of Armistice Day, let us do all we can by example and precept—to lead the people of the world in the paths of peace. Above all else, let us travel these paths ourselves by keeping faith with the promises we have -made to those who died in the World War. We made a solemn and. sacred promise their sacrifices were not made in vain—that the blood they spilled in No Man‘s Land the people of America have written an eternal pledge of peace for this nation and its people. Stores With God’s help let us keep that pledge. For the past.twenty years the peeple of Nevada County have observed Armistice Day; stores were closed; business at a standstill while we remembered the veterans who paid the price“that made Armistice Day possible. We, the Veterans of Nevada County have always been proud of the right to say we are from Nevada County, we appreciate the help you have always given us, of the beautiful memorial building you had built in Grass Valley, and the building under construction in Truckee; they show that you appreciate what we tried to do for you and for ourselves; win for the world a lasting peace. The closing on Armistice Day is optional, it has always been optional and before you make your final decision to keep your place of business open this year, ask yourself what did I gain or lose by closing these past twenty years; and if you believe it cost you money to. close Armistice ‘Day, we ask you that you visit the Veterans Memorial building in Grass Valley and look again .— upon the pictures of William Hague, Cc. C. Thomas and William Hegarty and ask yourself what did it cost those friends of mine to make Armistice Day’ possible. The final decision is yours. By Banner Mt. Post 2688, Veterane Foreign Wars. Julio Panelli, Commander, and. Hague-Thomas-Hegarty Post, 130, American Legion, Frank Clark, Commander. = Downieville Aid Is Promised By — State Commissioner By CARL STARKEY Residents of Nevada and Sierra counties,and civic leaders interested in the dangerous “‘road of a thousand curves’’ ‘were jubilant this week over the statement made ‘Monday evening, by Iener Nielsen, member of the California Highway Commission, that he and Amerigo Bozzani, also a member of the commission, would do all in their power to have the hazards removed from the Downieville highway. Nielsen said, “I believe that Mr. Bozzani and T can convince ‘the commission of the need for improvement: of the highway.” These words, the first assurance Nevada City people have received that some definite action would be taken, were received by a capacity crowd at the St. Charles hotel dining room in Downieville. The meeting followed a tour over the road by the commission, conducted by a delegation of the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce consisting of President Emmett Gallagher, Secretary H. F. Sofge, Cliff Robbins and Car] Starkey. The commissioners were particularly impressed by the _ tortuous stretch of road between Nevada City and North San Juan and the fact that the big, new streamlined school bus must travel the road daily carrying scores of children to and from Nevada City schools. Although fatalities have been few, it was pointed out to the commissioners that it was only because of extreme precautions taken by the drivers that major tragedies have been averated. Nielsen warned the meeting that the budget had already been submitted by their predecessors and it’. rend be difficult to raise the mony. He said, however, “If we can} ae money it the budget now or in the. nextufew months, I promise that Road in our power to make the highway a better highway.’ Nielsen, also made the statement that traffic accidents go hand-in-hand with road improvements. Citing in‘tances where fatalities have trebled on roads converted into highspeed highways he said, “When better roads are made—damn fools will drive them.” The dinner-meeting held at the St. Charles hotel in Downieville was. attended by 75 persons, including the entire board of supervisors of Sierra county. Wallace F. MePhee, principal of Downieville high school, presided as toastmaster. 3 That the need for the new road is recognized. by engineers was emphasized by Commissioner Nielsen when he quoted C. H. Purcell, state highway engineer, as saying that the Nevada ‘City-Downieville highway needs improvement and needs it ‘bai ly. Purcell, who achieved fame by designing and supervising the § Francisco bridges, is recognized as the foremost authority on highways in the country; and, according _ Nielsen, his word carries a lo weight, ; SMOKE INC ‘Noble Maconmack, AS ee county clerk, it is reported casion to go to the co 1:30 Sunday afternoon and the building. tun of amos Upon investigat ‘urnace burn: an some of the dangerous curves will Kei be eliminated.” If the funds are not readil