November 6, 1939 (4 pages)

Thinking Out Loud Nevada City Nu gget in the right to publish the Truth, with good motives and for just-€ From the March 15, 1848: ° i The Liberty of the Press pees servations regarding the Washington administration’s attitude toward Commmunism that seem worthwhile repeating for the benefit of those who do not read the Sun. His observations follow under the caption: “It Was Time To Turn.” aS Viewing the sudden gestures of distaste and disapproval now being made by the Administration, its labor aides, allies and affiliates toward Communism in this country, it is impossible not to contrast the present attitude with that which marked the Roosevelt regime from about the middle of 1933 up to a-little more than a month ago. For more than five years the feeling of the Administration, from the President down, can be accurately described as ‘‘broadly tolerant.”’ In some conspicuous instances that is too mild a phrase to use. It would be more exact to say that ‘the treatment of the Communists had ‘been tender and that they were sympathetically dealt with. Notably this was the case with the Workers’ Alliance, an organization ‘conceived, controlled and directed by Communists. : The purpose of this group was to organize the unemployed relief roll. recipients of Government money into a union which could coerce the Government into giving them more money. The heads of the alliance were received by Mr. Roosevelt in the White House. Mrs. Roosevelt addressed their gatherings, and was photographed wth them. High officials intimately associated with the Roosevelts, such as Mr. Aubrey Williams, fawned upon and fulsomely eulogized them. Tt is true that in 1936 Mr. Roosevelt, under pressure, declared he did not want Communist support, but that did not prevent him from getting it with complete solidity. In that year’ the Communist party threw iits resources back of the New Deal ticket and openly proclaimed the Communist ‘strategy. of supporting New. Deal policies and the New Deal President. That was the strategy then and remains the strategy today. In 1938, New Deal politicians consulted and cooperated with Communist leaders in New York to defeat the anti-New Deal Congressman, John O’Connor, and the Communists, indorsing the New Deal ticket, made no nomination of their own in New York. Soon after that election the Communist leaders inaugurated ‘the third term movement. In this they were about a jump ‘ahead of Mr; -tekes,: «/Mr, Jackson and the other “inner circle’ boys. ° That the ClO, chief labor al‘y o° the New Deal and heaviest contributor to the Roosevelt campaign fund, is saturated with Communiism was openly charged two years ago and has now been proved. But neither in that organization nor in the Administration ‘was the slightest distate exhibited for the Communist activities within their ranks. On the contrary, the ‘‘fellow travelers’ gained strength at a rapid rate. In the CIO they gained control of various unions and guilds. In the Administration they got jobs and were received with favor. In a recent article exposing communist control of the Workers’ Alliance it was asserted that its members had come to be regarded as the “‘shock troops of the New Deal.’’ But a change has occured. Neither tenderness nor tolerance is now extended—at least openly— to the “‘fellow travelers.’’ Word thas gone out to cease fraternization and if Communists now on_ the Federal pay roll cannot be gotten off at least no others are to be put on. In the CIO Mr. Lewis has .inaugurated a “drive” to throw them. out and emits bitter denunciation of Communism. Neither drive nor denunciation will get very far, because in the CIO the Communists are too firmly intrenched. But a show of repudiation is being made all around. The most striking gesture is that of Mr. Murphy, the Attorney General, who has secured the indictment of Mr. Ear] Browder on the charge of using a forged passport, and an example is to be made of him, * Of course, Mr. Murphy did not (Continued on Page Four) ings and brush in the Round MountHIGHWAY BOARD MEMBER TESTS MAY WEST ROAD State Highway Commissioner Iener Nielsen arrived this afternoon two hours late for the lunch that H. F. Sofge, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce had arranged in his honor. Twenty were at the luncheon in the National hotel, but the guest of honor, Mr. Nielsen was unavoidably ‘absent. At three o’clock this Mr, Nielsen and party accompanied ‘by E. B. Gallagher, H. F. Sofge, president and secretary respectively, of the chamber, Cliff Robbins of the Bottle Shop and Carl Starkey, Nugget representative, took the May West road to Downieville. Mr. Nielsen expressed a desire to inspect the road in person and find out why, for sO many years, both Si®rra and Necada County residents hdve besieged the State Highway Commission to make the road safe for travel. Mr. Nielsen will spend the night with his party in Downieville and also inspect the road from Downieville to Sierraville, returning to Sacramento tomorrow. PATHFINDERS ARE VISITORS HERE A Path Finders Education Tour party consisting of 17 youths ranging in age from 17 to 20, arrived in Nevada City Saturday to spend a few hours before continuing on to San Francisco. The tour is sponsored by the Path Finder magazine and the selection of youths was deteremined as the result of a contest. They started from Washingtoh, D. C. last July and traveled northw ae through New England, east acros the United states down the yaa headed inland to the State of Nevada. Saturday they traveled over the Yuba Pass highway from, Reno into California, greatly admiring the scenery enroute. Saturday evening they left for San Francisco and will go south to Los Angeles and ‘then head for the south western states. After that they return to Washington, D. C., completing the tour, FRANK MAGUIRE, PLACER MINER, CALLED T0 REST Services for the late Frank T. McGuire, veteran mining man and expert on hydraulic operations, were held last week in Mariposa, according to Mrs, William Maguire, sister in law of the deceased. He died in Larkspur, Marin county, after an ilJness of three months. He was born 75 years ago in Lowell Hill, Nevada county, the son of pioneer parents. Most of his life was spent in the hydraulic mining industry: For many years he had been superintendent of hydraulic mines and was considered an expert in this field. He was one of the outstanding men of the mining industry and his advice was sought and followed in many instances. ' He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Edna and Mildred Maguire of Marin county and Mrs. Alene Milburn of Mariposa, one son, Frank, Jr., an engineer on the Narrows dam, There are alo five grandchildren, a brother, Barney Maguire of Liberty Hill, a niece, Mrs. Edna Meredith and a nephew, William Maguire of Oakland. {NOT A FOREST FIRE ! Several permittees burning slashain district today sent up clouds of smoke and it was thought for a tima that another forest fire was raging. The burning is being done beyond the Lake Vera section and west of the North Bloomfield road. Permits have to be secured for burning until December first. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spelker and ‘Miss Frances Pierce of Oakland and Victor Pierce spent the week end visiting Mr. and Mrs, Will Moulton and children in Nevada City. Mrs. Spelker, Miss Pierce and Victor ‘afternoon, the 18th district. ‘been an unwritten rule, during the ball players at U. C. Not since the boys made grid news at Berkeley, squad—a slim Negro lad plays tailCONVEYANCE TO POLLS All, persons unable to go to the polls to vote are requested to call phone 575, Chamber of Commerce, and a car will be sent to take them to the polls. MANY READY TO OPPOSE OLSON IN RECALL PLAN By CLEM WHITAKER The political rash--known as gubernatorialitis, is breaking out again in all sections of California—due to the budding recall drive against Goxernor Culbert L. Olson! Under normal conditions, most of California’s favorite sons wouldn’t have been bitten by the governshiy bug until 1942, the next regularly scheduled gubernatirial election year. But with recall petitions aeaines Governor Olson actually in circulation, even many conscientious citizens who don’t believe in resorting to the recall (except in dire emergeucies) have apparently concluded that where there’s so much smoke there may be a fire. As a consequence, Democrats and Repbulicans alike are looking -the situation over—and debating which way to jump in case the petitions should qualify. And there’s a list of prospective candidates as long as your arm— many openly and avowedly ambitious to be governor; others boomed by their friends. If the Olson recall goes on the ballot—a 50:50 possibility—here are some of the boys who might wish to succeed Mr. Olson, together with some others who might be ‘“‘drafted’’: Lieutenant Governor Ellis E, Patterson, who has announced his intention of running for the U. S. Senate, but might run for governor, if given proper encouragement by the Ham and Eggers. Willis Allen, one of the promoters of the Ham and Eggs scheme, and Nathan T. Porter, so-called “bankeng expert’ of the plan. Also ambitious is Charles G. Husband, 30Thursday orator. Senator Robert Kenny of Los Angeles, liberal leader, but a foe of Ham and Eggs. John F. Dockweiler and Herbert C. Legg, .both of Los Angeles and both Democratic candidates for governor last year. Walter Scott Franklin, bara; James Rolph III, San Francisco and Senator Jerrold Seawell, Roseville—all G. O. P. contenders for Lieutenant Governor last year. Attorney General Barl Warren former Attorney General U. S. Webb and President Robert Gordon Sproul of the Unversity of California—all three Republican stalwarts. None of this trio is personally ambitious, but one of the group might be ‘“‘drafted.’’ Fred E. Stewart, Oakland ‘member of the State Board of Equalization, a go-get-’em campaigner of the old Hiram Johnson school. Phil Bancroft, the fighting farmer, and Ray L. Riley, former State Controller—both G. O. P. candidates for U.-S. Senator last year — and State Treasurer Charles G. (“Handsome Gus’’) Johnson, one of the Republican brigade of constitutional officers. Senator John Phillips, of Banning, an up-and-coming G. O. P.’er, with a big farm following, and ‘Mayor Fletcher Bowron of Los Angeles, who became mayor on a recall ticket and is still ambitious, It’s a big list—and still growing. Former Governor Frank F, Merriam, our spy advises, has better than an even chance to soon wear the mantle of a congressman. Mr. Merriam, whose home is in Long Beach, will be a candidate for the seat left vacant, by the death of Congressman Thomas M. Eaton, representative of Santa BarBuzzing around the sports Rialto —soft pedaled but distinct—is the revived question of whether there’s last dozen years, against Negro footgreat ‘Walt Gordon made all-American rating at guard under Andy Smith, 20 years ago, have colored But now—the spark and drive of the back. with the frosh. His name. Walt Pierce are mother, sister and brother respectively of Mrs. Moulton. OFFERED BY CHAMBER ‘trees; many of them with only the drivers have showing that the trees were cut unnormal. Thirty-five per cent of the revenue collected by the forest servMINE WORKERS LEAGUE SELECTS The Mine Workers’ Protective League held an election yesterday forenoon to select a committee of five members to meet with mine operators of the district and make a new contract with hem. The present contract expires December 31 and has ‘been in operation 18 months. The meeting was held in Memorial Hall in Grass Valley and 150 miners attended’ the meeting. Fourteen were nominated for committee posts and then the election was held. The following five were chosen, Olney Donnelley, president of the league, Charles Rose, John Hill, William Hocking and Richard Stine. The. new committee members will hold a meeting and Mater hold meetings with the mine operators. Harmony has existed throughout the term of the old contract. ARMISTICE DAY T0 BE OBSERVED IN TWIN CITIES Armistice Day, Saturday, November 11, will be featured by a joint celebration of Hogue-Thomas-Hegarty Post, No. 130, of the American Legion and Banner Mountain Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. A majority of the stores in Nevada City will be closed between 10 and 11 o’clock, in accordance with the request of the city council, The celebration ‘will ‘be held in Grass Valley under the auspices of the American Legion. There will be parade from the business section to Memorial Park where a program is scheduled. In the afternoon at Hennesey Field the Nevada City Yellowjackets will battle the Grass Valley Miners inwtheir annual football game, Due to their showing in the last three games, the ’Jackets are given a chance to upset the dope and defeat the classy eleven from Grass Valley. CHRISTMAS TREES MOVE TO MARKET The Yule season is little more than a month away but forest rangers already report a thriving harvest of Christmas trees from national forest lands in California. In the public interest and as a benefit to overcrowded stands of fir trees, the United States forest service announces that cutting is being permitted under contract to Christmas tree operators in designated localities. Regulated ulate of the trees is in keeping with the best forest management practices, Regional Forester S. B. Show explained. This year, harvesting is allowed in areas approved by supervisors of all the forests in the state except the Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres and San Bernardino national forests. In the interest of proper management, cutting is not allowed in those four forests of southern California. Unfortunately, a few cases of unethical cutting operations already have been reported. In Lassen national forest Christmas tree poachers recently were apprehended by officers for felling 2000 silver tip fir tops cut out. Damage to second growth timber on Federal and private land was set at $1500. Regional Forester Show said that. the forest service would not tolerate oaching and this declaration is applied ‘by state law providing measures for the apprehension and convietion of violators. State highway patrolmen and other law. enforcement officers have been designated to check trucks containing trees and determine if the suitable credentials der proper authorization. Yule trees for the home are popularly classified as white fir, Douglas fir and red fir, commonly called “silver tip.” Indications are that retail prices for these species would be ice from the sale of Christmas trees to operators and dealers: helps to maintain county schools, roads and (Continued on Page Four) NEGOTIATORS hold election of officers tomorrow, Tuesday evening, chapter as matron the past Walter Carlson, county superintendent of schools, is worthy patron. of Mr. and. Mrs. cracked a bone in his right hand and wrist Saturday while playing foot ball. It is not known just how the accident happened but he was: at play with several other youngsters when it occurred, The hand is badly len and an X-ray revealed the ¢ He is at home recovering ifiable ends. Alexander HamilBy H. M. L. COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA — Wak & tak at Go Vol. 13, No. 89. The County Seat Paper = NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA, The Gold Center MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 19 ¢ : umnist, makes some pertinent obSean ee (Nevada County’s $12,000,000 annual gold producing industry faces extinction within a year if the Ham and Eggs scheme, Proposition No. 1 on tomorrow’s election. ballot, is passed by the voters of. the*state. This is the opinion of some of the Grass Valley-Nevada City district mine operators after a thorough study of the provisions of the act. It is believed by the mining operators the three per cent bullion tax which will be imposed upon the mining industry if the plan is successful, in addition to the three per cent pyramiding taxes on _ supplies essential in the carrying on of operations, will entirely esis development work. ‘Without development work,”’ said one mine operator, “‘of cour3e the life of the mine will be limited. It is safe to say practically all the mines in the district will be forced to close down within a year’s time.”’ The mine operators with whom the Ham and Eggs plan was discussed stated they are not fearful of the Nevada ‘County vote on the scheme. “As far as our company is concerned,” stated one mining official, ‘““we do.not fear an adverse vote by the miners. Most of them are building or already own their homes and know be ‘good for payments on_ their houses, “The miners realize the heavy taxes forced upon the industry would add to the working cost per ton in the deep mines. A lot of ore now milled at a profit could no longer be worked because it wouldn’t pay. Naturally that would shorten the life of the mines. They realize, too, sooner or later the richer ores, which are becoming less and less in ‘the mines of this area, will:be exhausted. Eventually there will not be any mines. So I repeat, Nevada County knows passage of proposition No. 1 would kill the gold mining industry in a short time. Those who have homes here and their jobs here are Ham and Eggs Would Close Mines Within — Year, Say Operators the Ham and Egg warrants would not}! too smart to vote for No. 1.” One mining official stated the vieiousness of the plan can be realized by comparing it with the proposed severance tax on gold, which has always been unitedly opposed by the mining fraternity, both employer and employee groups alike. This mine operator said he believes Ham and Eggs would have at least a three times worse effect on the mining industry than would any severance tax ever proposed. It was pointed out the gold mining industry will probably feel the effect of Ham and Eggs more than any other industry. Other ifidustries can boost the prices of their products to take care of the taxes but the gold price remains stable and the producers of gold have no alternative but to shut down if a profit can not be realized. ’ The last Nugget survey showed there are 2500 men employed in Nevada County mines. Mining officials were asked how those figures would be effected if the Ham and pee plan goes through, “We .estimated,” it was reported, “500 men would have to be dropped immediately. The cutting of the remainder of the payroll would be gradual, as development work is @iscontinued.”’ ‘It was stated the taxes under ‘the plan would mean the wiping out of. the Zeibright mine in Bear ValHey, which operates on marginal ore, im quick order: In real sincerity, one mining offi. cial in conclusion said: “The mines of this district cuvpaaill : a contented, happy community. It would be a calamity if the Ham and. Eggs scheme is successful at the polls Tuesday. Throughout the world there are no other mining camps ‘as beautifully situated as Grass Valley and Nevada City. The miners like it here, the mining operators like te live ‘here, but, and I cannot see any way out of it, both will have to go elsewhere if Proposition No. 1 car-' ries.” RED CROSS BOARD WILL MEET TONIGHT . " All ‘members of the eae of directors of the Red Cross are asked to attend a special meeting to be held this evening at 7:30 at the Chamber of Commerce rooms in the City Hall Mrs. Arnold Jackson, roll call chairman will report on progress in organizing the roll call campaign. Robert S. Elliott, Red Cross field representative, will address the directors on the roll call, and will outline the American Red Cross program for relief of Polish war refugees. Elliott arrived in Nevada City ou Saturday and has since been in conference with Red Cross officials. He will leave on Tuesday for Truckee, where he will confer with Red Cross officials. POT LUCK SUPPER Sixty members and guests enjoyed a pot luck supper served by Neva Rebekah lodge Saturday ° evening. Nominations of officers were made, After the meeting cards were enjoyed. Prizes were won by Mrs, Hilda Risley, Miss Annie Richards, Sam are to hold the election in three weeks. District Deputy Hilda Risley . ’ made an official visit. Four new members were rartintad into the order, EVANGELINE CHAPTER ELECT Evangeline Chapter, O. EB. S., will in the Masonic Mrs. Esther Joyal served the year. Hall. Burdette Jean Risley, small son Forrest Risley, Hooper, Mrs. Pauline Stephens. Plans HAM AND EGGS THREAT STOPS MINING DEAL “ .A promfnent and well financed gold mining company now operating i producing mines in the Philippines — has recently been investigating a large quartz property in Nevada County which has not been operating © since the rise in the price of gold. The management stated he was prepared to make a thorough examination of the property with the idea of purchase and operation but owing to the threat of the Ham and Begs racket would take no further action at this time. He stated further that in case this ruinous scheme should carry his company would. make ne further commitments in California. : HALLOWE'EN PARTY FOR trails, j injury.

Thinking Out Loud Nevada City Nu gget in the right to publish the Truth, with good motives and for just-€ From the March 15, 1848: ° i The Liberty of the Press pees servations regarding the Washington administration’s attitude toward Commmunism that seem worthwhile repeating for the benefit of those who do not read the Sun. His observations follow under the caption: “It Was Time To Turn.” aS Viewing the sudden gestures of distaste and disapproval now being made by the Administration, its labor aides, allies and affiliates toward Communism in this country, it is impossible not to contrast the present attitude with that which marked the Roosevelt regime from about the middle of 1933 up to a-little more than a month ago. For more than five years the feeling of the Administration, from the President down, can be accurately described as ‘‘broadly tolerant.”’ In some conspicuous instances that is too mild a phrase to use. It would be more exact to say that ‘the treatment of the Communists had ‘been tender and that they were sympathetically dealt with. Notably this was the case with the Workers’ Alliance, an organization ‘conceived, controlled and directed by Communists. : The purpose of this group was to organize the unemployed relief roll. recipients of Government money into a union which could coerce the Government into giving them more money. The heads of the alliance were received by Mr. Roosevelt in the White House. Mrs. Roosevelt addressed their gatherings, and was photographed wth them. High officials intimately associated with the Roosevelts, such as Mr. Aubrey Williams, fawned upon and fulsomely eulogized them. Tt is true that in 1936 Mr. Roosevelt, under pressure, declared he did not want Communist support, but that did not prevent him from getting it with complete solidity. In that year’ the Communist party threw iits resources back of the New Deal ticket and openly proclaimed the Communist ‘strategy. of supporting New. Deal policies and the New Deal President. That was the strategy then and remains the strategy today. In 1938, New Deal politicians consulted and cooperated with Communist leaders in New York to defeat the anti-New Deal Congressman, John O’Connor, and the Communists, indorsing the New Deal ticket, made no nomination of their own in New York. Soon after that election the Communist leaders inaugurated ‘the third term movement. In this they were about a jump ‘ahead of Mr; -tekes,: «/Mr, Jackson and the other “inner circle’ boys. ° That the ClO, chief labor al‘y o° the New Deal and heaviest contributor to the Roosevelt campaign fund, is saturated with Communiism was openly charged two years ago and has now been proved. But neither in that organization nor in the Administration ‘was the slightest distate exhibited for the Communist activities within their ranks. On the contrary, the ‘‘fellow travelers’ gained strength at a rapid rate. In the CIO they gained control of various unions and guilds. In the Administration they got jobs and were received with favor. In a recent article exposing communist control of the Workers’ Alliance it was asserted that its members had come to be regarded as the “‘shock troops of the New Deal.’’ But a change has occured. Neither tenderness nor tolerance is now extended—at least openly— to the “‘fellow travelers.’’ Word thas gone out to cease fraternization and if Communists now on_ the Federal pay roll cannot be gotten off at least no others are to be put on. In the CIO Mr. Lewis has .inaugurated a “drive” to throw them. out and emits bitter denunciation of Communism. Neither drive nor denunciation will get very far, because in the CIO the Communists are too firmly intrenched. But a show of repudiation is being made all around. The most striking gesture is that of Mr. Murphy, the Attorney General, who has secured the indictment of Mr. Ear] Browder on the charge of using a forged passport, and an example is to be made of him, * Of course, Mr. Murphy did not (Continued on Page Four) ings and brush in the Round MountHIGHWAY BOARD MEMBER TESTS MAY WEST ROAD State Highway Commissioner Iener Nielsen arrived this afternoon two hours late for the lunch that H. F. Sofge, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce had arranged in his honor. Twenty were at the luncheon in the National hotel, but the guest of honor, Mr. Nielsen was unavoidably ‘absent. At three o’clock this Mr, Nielsen and party accompanied ‘by E. B. Gallagher, H. F. Sofge, president and secretary respectively, of the chamber, Cliff Robbins of the Bottle Shop and Carl Starkey, Nugget representative, took the May West road to Downieville. Mr. Nielsen expressed a desire to inspect the road in person and find out why, for sO many years, both Si®rra and Necada County residents hdve besieged the State Highway Commission to make the road safe for travel. Mr. Nielsen will spend the night with his party in Downieville and also inspect the road from Downieville to Sierraville, returning to Sacramento tomorrow. PATHFINDERS ARE VISITORS HERE A Path Finders Education Tour party consisting of 17 youths ranging in age from 17 to 20, arrived in Nevada City Saturday to spend a few hours before continuing on to San Francisco. The tour is sponsored by the Path Finder magazine and the selection of youths was deteremined as the result of a contest. They started from Washingtoh, D. C. last July and traveled northw ae through New England, east acros the United states down the yaa headed inland to the State of Nevada. Saturday they traveled over the Yuba Pass highway from, Reno into California, greatly admiring the scenery enroute. Saturday evening they left for San Francisco and will go south to Los Angeles and ‘then head for the south western states. After that they return to Washington, D. C., completing the tour, FRANK MAGUIRE, PLACER MINER, CALLED T0 REST Services for the late Frank T. McGuire, veteran mining man and expert on hydraulic operations, were held last week in Mariposa, according to Mrs, William Maguire, sister in law of the deceased. He died in Larkspur, Marin county, after an ilJness of three months. He was born 75 years ago in Lowell Hill, Nevada county, the son of pioneer parents. Most of his life was spent in the hydraulic mining industry: For many years he had been superintendent of hydraulic mines and was considered an expert in this field. He was one of the outstanding men of the mining industry and his advice was sought and followed in many instances. ' He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Edna and Mildred Maguire of Marin county and Mrs. Alene Milburn of Mariposa, one son, Frank, Jr., an engineer on the Narrows dam, There are alo five grandchildren, a brother, Barney Maguire of Liberty Hill, a niece, Mrs. Edna Meredith and a nephew, William Maguire of Oakland. {NOT A FOREST FIRE ! Several permittees burning slashain district today sent up clouds of smoke and it was thought for a tima that another forest fire was raging. The burning is being done beyond the Lake Vera section and west of the North Bloomfield road. Permits have to be secured for burning until December first. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spelker and ‘Miss Frances Pierce of Oakland and Victor Pierce spent the week end visiting Mr. and Mrs, Will Moulton and children in Nevada City. Mrs. Spelker, Miss Pierce and Victor ‘afternoon, the 18th district. ‘been an unwritten rule, during the ball players at U. C. Not since the boys made grid news at Berkeley, squad—a slim Negro lad plays tailCONVEYANCE TO POLLS All, persons unable to go to the polls to vote are requested to call phone 575, Chamber of Commerce, and a car will be sent to take them to the polls. MANY READY TO OPPOSE OLSON IN RECALL PLAN By CLEM WHITAKER The political rash--known as gubernatorialitis, is breaking out again in all sections of California—due to the budding recall drive against Goxernor Culbert L. Olson! Under normal conditions, most of California’s favorite sons wouldn’t have been bitten by the governshiy bug until 1942, the next regularly scheduled gubernatirial election year. But with recall petitions aeaines Governor Olson actually in circulation, even many conscientious citizens who don’t believe in resorting to the recall (except in dire emergeucies) have apparently concluded that where there’s so much smoke there may be a fire. As a consequence, Democrats and Repbulicans alike are looking -the situation over—and debating which way to jump in case the petitions should qualify. And there’s a list of prospective candidates as long as your arm— many openly and avowedly ambitious to be governor; others boomed by their friends. If the Olson recall goes on the ballot—a 50:50 possibility—here are some of the boys who might wish to succeed Mr. Olson, together with some others who might be ‘“‘drafted’’: Lieutenant Governor Ellis E, Patterson, who has announced his intention of running for the U. S. Senate, but might run for governor, if given proper encouragement by the Ham and Eggers. Willis Allen, one of the promoters of the Ham and Eggs scheme, and Nathan T. Porter, so-called “bankeng expert’ of the plan. Also ambitious is Charles G. Husband, 30Thursday orator. Senator Robert Kenny of Los Angeles, liberal leader, but a foe of Ham and Eggs. John F. Dockweiler and Herbert C. Legg, .both of Los Angeles and both Democratic candidates for governor last year. Walter Scott Franklin, bara; James Rolph III, San Francisco and Senator Jerrold Seawell, Roseville—all G. O. P. contenders for Lieutenant Governor last year. Attorney General Barl Warren former Attorney General U. S. Webb and President Robert Gordon Sproul of the Unversity of California—all three Republican stalwarts. None of this trio is personally ambitious, but one of the group might be ‘“‘drafted.’’ Fred E. Stewart, Oakland ‘member of the State Board of Equalization, a go-get-’em campaigner of the old Hiram Johnson school. Phil Bancroft, the fighting farmer, and Ray L. Riley, former State Controller—both G. O. P. candidates for U.-S. Senator last year — and State Treasurer Charles G. (“Handsome Gus’’) Johnson, one of the Republican brigade of constitutional officers. Senator John Phillips, of Banning, an up-and-coming G. O. P.’er, with a big farm following, and ‘Mayor Fletcher Bowron of Los Angeles, who became mayor on a recall ticket and is still ambitious, It’s a big list—and still growing. Former Governor Frank F, Merriam, our spy advises, has better than an even chance to soon wear the mantle of a congressman. Mr. Merriam, whose home is in Long Beach, will be a candidate for the seat left vacant, by the death of Congressman Thomas M. Eaton, representative of Santa BarBuzzing around the sports Rialto —soft pedaled but distinct—is the

revived question of whether there’s last dozen years, against Negro footgreat ‘Walt Gordon made all-American rating at guard under Andy Smith, 20 years ago, have colored But now—the spark and drive of the back. with the frosh. His name. Walt Pierce are mother, sister and brother respectively of Mrs. Moulton. OFFERED BY CHAMBER ‘trees; many of them with only the drivers have showing that the trees were cut unnormal. Thirty-five per cent of the revenue collected by the forest servMINE WORKERS LEAGUE SELECTS The Mine Workers’ Protective League held an election yesterday forenoon to select a committee of five members to meet with mine operators of the district and make a new contract with hem. The present contract expires December 31 and has ‘been in operation 18 months. The meeting was held in Memorial Hall in Grass Valley and 150 miners attended’ the meeting. Fourteen were nominated for committee posts and then the election was held. The following five were chosen, Olney Donnelley, president of the league, Charles Rose, John Hill, William Hocking and Richard Stine. The. new committee members will hold a meeting and Mater hold meetings with the mine operators. Harmony has existed throughout the term of the old contract. ARMISTICE DAY T0 BE OBSERVED IN TWIN CITIES Armistice Day, Saturday, November 11, will be featured by a joint celebration of Hogue-Thomas-Hegarty Post, No. 130, of the American Legion and Banner Mountain Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. A majority of the stores in Nevada City will be closed between 10 and 11 o’clock, in accordance with the request of the city council, The celebration ‘will ‘be held in Grass Valley under the auspices of the American Legion. There will be parade from the business section to Memorial Park where a program is scheduled. In the afternoon at Hennesey Field the Nevada City Yellowjackets will battle the Grass Valley Miners inwtheir annual football game, Due to their showing in the last three games, the ’Jackets are given a chance to upset the dope and defeat the classy eleven from Grass Valley. CHRISTMAS TREES MOVE TO MARKET The Yule season is little more than a month away but forest rangers already report a thriving harvest of Christmas trees from national forest lands in California. In the public interest and as a benefit to overcrowded stands of fir trees, the United States forest service announces that cutting is being permitted under contract to Christmas tree operators in designated localities. Regulated ulate of the trees is in keeping with the best forest management practices, Regional Forester S. B. Show explained. This year, harvesting is allowed in areas approved by supervisors of all the forests in the state except the Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres and San Bernardino national forests. In the interest of proper management, cutting is not allowed in those four forests of southern California. Unfortunately, a few cases of unethical cutting operations already have been reported. In Lassen national forest Christmas tree poachers recently were apprehended by officers for felling 2000 silver tip fir tops cut out. Damage to second growth timber on Federal and private land was set at $1500. Regional Forester Show said that. the forest service would not tolerate oaching and this declaration is applied ‘by state law providing measures for the apprehension and convietion of violators. State highway patrolmen and other law. enforcement officers have been designated to check trucks containing trees and determine if the suitable credentials der proper authorization. Yule trees for the home are popularly classified as white fir, Douglas fir and red fir, commonly called “silver tip.” Indications are that retail prices for these species would be ice from the sale of Christmas trees to operators and dealers: helps to maintain county schools, roads and (Continued on Page Four) NEGOTIATORS hold election of officers tomorrow, Tuesday evening, chapter as matron the past Walter Carlson, county superintendent of schools, is worthy patron. of Mr. and. Mrs. cracked a bone in his right hand and wrist Saturday while playing foot ball. It is not known just how the accident happened but he was: at play with several other youngsters when it occurred, The hand is badly len and an X-ray revealed the ¢ He is at home recovering ifiable ends. Alexander HamilBy H. M. L. COVERS RICHEST GOLD AREA IN CALIFORNIA — Wak & tak at Go Vol. 13, No. 89. The County Seat Paper = NEVADA CITY, CALIFORNIA, The Gold Center MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 19 ¢ : umnist, makes some pertinent obSean ee (Nevada County’s $12,000,000 annual gold producing industry faces extinction within a year if the Ham and Eggs scheme, Proposition No. 1 on tomorrow’s election. ballot, is passed by the voters of. the*state. This is the opinion of some of the Grass Valley-Nevada City district mine operators after a thorough study of the provisions of the act. It is believed by the mining operators the three per cent bullion tax which will be imposed upon the mining industry if the plan is successful, in addition to the three per cent pyramiding taxes on _ supplies essential in the carrying on of operations, will entirely esis development work. ‘Without development work,”’ said one mine operator, “‘of cour3e the life of the mine will be limited. It is safe to say practically all the mines in the district will be forced to close down within a year’s time.”’ The mine operators with whom the Ham and Eggs plan was discussed stated they are not fearful of the Nevada ‘County vote on the scheme. “As far as our company is concerned,” stated one mining official, ‘““we do.not fear an adverse vote by the miners. Most of them are building or already own their homes and know be ‘good for payments on_ their houses, “The miners realize the heavy taxes forced upon the industry would add to the working cost per ton in the deep mines. A lot of ore now milled at a profit could no longer be worked because it wouldn’t pay. Naturally that would shorten the life of the mines. They realize, too, sooner or later the richer ores, which are becoming less and less in ‘the mines of this area, will:be exhausted. Eventually there will not be any mines. So I repeat, Nevada County knows passage of proposition No. 1 would kill the gold mining industry in a short time. Those who have homes here and their jobs here are Ham and Eggs Would Close Mines Within — Year, Say Operators the Ham and Egg warrants would not}! too smart to vote for No. 1.” One mining official stated the vieiousness of the plan can be realized by comparing it with the proposed severance tax on gold, which has always been unitedly opposed by the mining fraternity, both employer and employee groups alike. This mine operator said he believes Ham and Eggs would have at least a three times worse effect on the mining industry than would any severance tax ever proposed. It was pointed out the gold mining industry will probably feel the effect of Ham and Eggs more than any other industry. Other ifidustries can boost the prices of their products to take care of the taxes but the gold price remains stable and the producers of gold have no alternative but to shut down if a profit can not be realized. ’ The last Nugget survey showed there are 2500 men employed in Nevada County mines. Mining officials were asked how those figures would be effected if the Ham and pee plan goes through, “We .estimated,” it was reported, “500 men would have to be dropped immediately. The cutting of the remainder of the payroll would be gradual, as development work is @iscontinued.”’ ‘It was stated the taxes under ‘the plan would mean the wiping out of. the Zeibright mine in Bear ValHey, which operates on marginal ore, im quick order: In real sincerity, one mining offi. cial in conclusion said: “The mines of this district cuvpaaill : a contented, happy community. It would be a calamity if the Ham and. Eggs scheme is successful at the polls Tuesday. Throughout the world there are no other mining camps ‘as beautifully situated as Grass Valley and Nevada City. The miners like it here, the mining operators like te live ‘here, but, and I cannot see any way out of it, both will have to go elsewhere if Proposition No. 1 car-' ries.” RED CROSS BOARD WILL MEET TONIGHT . " All ‘members of the eae of directors of the Red Cross are asked to attend a special meeting to be held this evening at 7:30 at the Chamber of Commerce rooms in the City Hall Mrs. Arnold Jackson, roll call chairman will report on progress in organizing the roll call campaign. Robert S. Elliott, Red Cross field representative, will address the directors on the roll call, and will outline the American Red Cross program for relief of Polish war refugees. Elliott arrived in Nevada City ou Saturday and has since been in conference with Red Cross officials. He will leave on Tuesday for Truckee, where he will confer with Red Cross officials. POT LUCK SUPPER Sixty members and guests enjoyed a pot luck supper served by Neva Rebekah lodge Saturday ° evening. Nominations of officers were made, After the meeting cards were enjoyed. Prizes were won by Mrs, Hilda Risley, Miss Annie Richards, Sam are to hold the election in three weeks. District Deputy Hilda Risley . ’ made an official visit. Four new members were rartintad into the order, EVANGELINE CHAPTER ELECT Evangeline Chapter, O. EB. S., will in the Masonic Mrs. Esther Joyal served the year. Hall. Burdette Jean Risley, small son Forrest Risley, Hooper, Mrs. Pauline Stephens. Plans HAM AND EGGS THREAT STOPS MINING DEAL “ .A promfnent and well financed gold mining company now operating i producing mines in the Philippines — has recently been investigating a large quartz property in Nevada County which has not been operating © since the rise in the price of gold. The management stated he was prepared to make a thorough examination of the property with the idea of purchase and operation but owing to the threat of the Ham and Begs racket would take no further action at this time. He stated further that in case this ruinous scheme should carry his company would. make ne further commitments in California. : HALLOWE'EN PARTY FOR trails, j injury.