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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-10-31
Others Interested

Mr.. Alley did not return with Mr..
Emmons, but will meet delegation
from Canada in Minneapolis this
week, who went to negotiate for
Canadian territory, with view to
erecting plants in the Canadian prov
inces for the treatment of zonolite and
market it throughout Canada. Some
correspondence has already been had
with these capitalists and they are
anxious to secure contract for the
handling Of zonoite there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13
NOBODY CAN MAKE IT RAIN.

Some years ago went through certain drought stricken regions in this country contracting to produce an inch or more of rainfall for a con- sideration of $1ooo per inch within period of three months If the rain came, the fees were collected; if it did not, the man lost nothing Inasmuch as the average amount of rainfall for each region is aeu- ely recorded, and since precipitation is quite lkely to occur naturally after a long drought and witaln the limits Of tho record, a shrewd operator is " safe in agreeing to produce rain.
 Bat according to the Weather Buerau of the United States Department of Agriculture, rain aslng7 is impossible for any human being. It is quite true that in the laboratory small amount of moisture can be precpitated by using special equip ment but meteorologists know of practical scheme for producing rain on a large scale. Widespread drought is due to lack of sufficient moisture in the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13
Teaching Oratory.
(New York World.l


 With regard to this $120000 gift by Mrs. Chauncey M Depew, which is bestowed on George Washing ton University to found school of oratory, many will feel rather ukeWarn enthusiasm Oratory, even in it's highest manifestations is not one of those things of which the be unreservedly proud; it consists to put the matter plainly chiefly of wind, and what it has accomplished, unless the cheers of those who hear it be rated accom- pishment is not visible to the naked eye. More negligible though it be- it is extremely doubtful whether it be taught For it produces its effect usually by having something to say, and to teach men something to say must be as difficult as to teach them how to think to grow new set of brains. Thus the school has a hard job ahead of it, and hasn't the consolation that the job is worth doing.
 Still, there is something to be said for it so far as the ctizenry at large is concerned. Among the pupils if the hopes of the sponsor realized will be sundry Congressmen attaches of the State De- partment and other high officers of government, who will be induced doubt, to polish up their grammar, rhetoric and diction. The Congressional Record, in consequence, may presently be expected to look less like comic almanac and more like a State publication; and that say what you will, is progress.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13
LESTER D. HENDERSON SHOULD BI
 RETAINED.

It is not reflection upon any of the candidates for the position to say that Commissioner of Edu- cation Lester D. Henderson ought to be reelected MT Henderson has led in the work that has built up 8 public school system in this Territory that has attracted the attention of the country He has done marvellous work in executing the school laws of the Territory and in helping to develop them. He has all the work of his office and the history and condition of all the schools of the Territory at his finger tips. He a of splendid education, high character intensive industry and large abilities He is worth more to the people at the head of their schools than it would be possible for any one else to be The Territory has been fortunate that it has had MT. Henderson and his services for the years that have passed It is particularly fortunate that it has an opportunity to retain him Commissioner of Education
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13
More or Less True

Nothing seems more certain thar that whoever invented the pocket mirror and compact wasn't inter- ested in getting girls who work ir offices to devote more time to bus mess.
 It is no trick for girls to slip on and off theirs, and time yet may come when they will at least turn out zipper clothes for men and thus simplify their dressing too.
 About the only possible explana- ton of why some people marry is that they just hate to think of divorce lawyers having to starve to death.
 About the only thing considered impossible these days is to have a pig time on a little money.
 The only thing as sure as death and taxes is the bet that a girl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

who raises cloud of smoke puff ing on cigarettes never raises a cloud of dust doing the heavy sweeping for her ma.
 The reason a girl now doesn't soak her hands with glycerine and rose water and then put on an old pair of gloves just before going to bed is because she hasn't put them in hot dish and scrub water during the day and get them rough enough to need any babying at night.
 A genius is husband who can hypnotize his wife into believing he is such a marvellous being it actually is wonderful privilege to be allowed to clean up the ashes he has dropped on the rug. There ain't no geniuses.
 If she wants handsomely engrav- ed invitations, gorgeous rousseau and big church wedding it means she's thinking more of the thrill than what she is getting in the way of husband; if she's content to slip over to the Squire's to get the ball and chain locked on him 1t means her only concern is get ting permanent meal ticket.
 A flapper doesn't give a darn how empty her head is if her stockings are nicely filled.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

atmosphere and the absence of other conditions es- sential to the formation of rain If there is little moisture to bring down, obviously no device for causing rainfall has any value
 Looking at the matter another way: To produce one inch of rainfall over an area of acre approx- lmately 113 tons of moisture would have to be drawn up into the air and then precipitated There are GAO acres in a square mile, for which 72520 tons Of moisture would be required. square mile, now ever would be scarcely dot in the center of any section where drought prevails. It would be less than one-seventieth of the of the Distr1st of Columbia Enormous quantities of energy are used in nature to elevate moisture above the earth be- fore it can be precipitated. It takes 5.o000o0 to 10O00O00 interpretations to evaporate the water
 in a square mile of the average dense cloud, ana even if some artificial means were found to cause the aggregation and fall of the nnitesmal drops Of which rain is made up, calculation shows that only trflng amount of precipitation would result, be- cause there is not much water in a cloud.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13
ALONG LIFE'S DETOUR
 By SAM HILL

New Sign You Have Arrived The unambitious still may be Content if in the Hall of Fame
 they get; But ones not really great these
 days, Less he's asked to endorse a
 cigarette.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13
Their Glory Usurped

We reckon old-fashioned quinine must feel toward aspirin about the way the old-fashioned black cottc- stockings do toward the nude siia hosiery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

The transportation of the Alaskan fur catch by airplanes, generally the vogue, is suggestive of the progress the Territory is making in at least one of the latest phases of transportation develop ment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

Judge in Pittsburgh has ruled that chewing gum is a drug. We always thought it was an exercise.-(Atanta Constitution
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

The announcement that the leaders of the revo- lution in Mexico will be executed when captured sug- gests that he is a reckless revolutionist who does not make preparations for a getaway before he starts things
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

Twenty y-1ve years ago four used to take four drinks form a quartet and warble sweet Adeline Now two drinks make them think of the old favorite Shall We Gather at The River?-(Flor- ida Times UnionD
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13
Hobson's Choice

She: "Why have you never mar ried?"
 He: q never could earn enough for two and never could find a girl who had enough for two who would have me"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13
Two of a Kind

l"O Oh O Nbi0 Blinks-You read the weather re- ports, don't you?
 Jinks-Yes, and then guess at what the weather is going to be. just as I guess what time it is when I look at my wife's wrist watch.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

There seems to be little difference between what they sell out here as Scotch and what they ped dle in Washington Embassy liquor. CIndianap- oils Star)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

Wonder whether Enstein thinks up theories for the sake of science or merely for the amuse- ment of watching the world try to understand them -(Cincnnati Enquirer)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13
That's One Question Wife Usual.
 L.. coffIoc IarSnlf

That's One Question Wife UsuaI-
 ly Settles Herself
 A young mother writes to one of the heart throb columns to ask this
 When father and mother are taking the baby out in it's carriage which should push the carriage?'
 It listens to us like the plaint of one who wishes they had gone in for birth control On the other hand, it also surprises us to find a woman who doesn't simply say to her liege lord, Do this" and he doeth it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13
Different

No picture is a lass With whom I am acquainted, Though like picture she,
 I will admit, is painted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

Seems to Have Faded Out of the
 Picture What has become of the old fashioned fellow who always had a tooth brush sticking out of his vest pocket?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13
Mother Mystery

In this age of marvels seems queer they haven't been able to produce an onion that won't re- mind you of what they claim lis terine will cure.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13
Passing Observation

Next to money, people hate most to be asked too often to lend their ears.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

Weather Note ALL WINTERS are OPEN = to CRITICISM.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

Dell E. Sheriff, JInleau's piano tuner and rebuilder Phone 573-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

GOLD BATHS NOT HARMFUL" Headline in medical column.
 Then why the heck don't these nuts who boast they take them go ahead and take them instead of lying about it?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

Can't Keep Warm in Nothing A modern lass is Rose,
 And in her knees has dimples- But in some other spots
 We'll bet she has goose pimples.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

NRf t.AAN NA-CA SaCoo al what the weather is going to be just as I guess what time it is when I look at my wife's wrist watch.
 Seems to Have Faded Out of the
 Picture What has become of the old fashioned fellow who always had tooth brush sticking out of his vest pocket?
 A One-Month Year That'd Beat 4
 Thirteen-Month One
 We hate these months
 With days so drear;
 We'd like to have
 June last all year. q don't stand for petting," said the brainy girl.
 Me, neither, it would be too tiresome," murmured the Dumb Dora.
 Stranger Things Have Happened Paper Made From Straw Hats" Headline in Boston Globe. Can't tell, in this age of wond- CTS and elimination of waste they yet may find way of making au- tomobiles out of old razor blades. No Place for Jazz Orchestra "In some African tribes musi- clan who plays badly is cruelty mu- tilated. News item.
 Our idea of courage would be for saxophone player to join that tribe.
 Can't Keep Warm in Nothing A modern lass is Rose, And in her knees has dimples- But in some other spots We'll bet she has goose pimples. Great for Running Up Bills How did you find that cheap car you bought?" asked Jones. Damned expensive,p growled the Grouchy One.
 'Fraid Cats GOLD BATHS NOT HARMFUL" Headline in medical column. Then why the heck don't these nuts who boast they take them go ahead and take them instead of lying about it?
 Mother Mystery In this age of marvels seems queer they haven't been able to produce an onion that won't re- mind you of what they claim lis- terine will cure.
 Weather Note ALL WINTERS are OPEN = to CRITICISM.
 Different No picture is lass With whom am acquainted, Though like picture she,
 I will admit, is painted
 Hobson's Choice She: "Why have you never mar ried?"
 He: q never could earn enough for two and never could find a s.;..1 .r,1,n had anni1oh fnr. twn who
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

Great for Running Up Bills How did you find that cheap car you bought?" asked Jones. Damned expensive growled the Grouchy One.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13
\ One Month Year Thatd Beat 4
 Thirteen-Mouth One

T don't stand for petting," said the brainy girl.
 Me, neither, it would be too tiresome," murmured the Dumb Dora.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

Stranger Things Have Happened
 Paper Made From Straw Hats" Headline in Boston Globe.
 Can't tell, in this age of wond- CTS and elimination of waste they yet may find way of making au- tomobiles out of old razor blades.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-03-13

No Place for Jazz Orchestra "In some African tribes musi- elan who plays badly is cruelty mu- tilated News item.
 Our idea of courage would be for saxophone player to join that tribe.
Evening star., 1929-12-05

of railroad corporations and is not con-
trolled by any railroad company as such,
but its stock Is held by voting trust
agreement, continuing until May J.,
1899, and the voting trustees are the
president and two other directors OF
the Pennsylvania Railroad.
"If these facts are correct" the COM
mission said, 1.-The Allegheny Corpora
ton can, by acquiring a controlling IN
tereSt in the stock of a railroad COM
pany, bring it under common control
with the railroad companies above men
toned, which are controlled by the same
interests as control the Allegheny Cor
poration. but without itself holding con-
troll of or being controlled by any one
of these railroad companies as such.
I'm a similar manner the Pennroad
company by acquiring stock control of
a railroad company, can bring 1t under
common control with the Pennsylvania
Railroad without itself controlling or
being controlled by the latter carrier as
such. In other words. common control
can be effected in both instances by
chain, one vital link in which is made
up of the control exercised, directly or
indirectly, over two or more corpora
tions by individuals. The process may,
of course, be facilitated by reducing the
control of the holding company of one
or all of the carriers involved to rela-
lively small, If not insignificant, finan-
cial interest through various devices,
Evening star., 1929-12-05

such as limitation Of the voting power
Of certain classes of stocks, the super
imposing or pyramiding Of one holding
company on top Of another and the
like"
Possibility Of Defeat.
If this is the situation, the commits
sion continued, the subsection Of the
uniflcation of carrier; by railroad to the
orderly processes of a carefully planned
scheme of public regulation, as was
planned to be accomplished, is very
likely to be partially or even wholly
defeated subject to the possibility that
the Clayton antitrust act may "in some
measure, after protracted litigation, en-
able control over the situation to be
maintained"
No specific recommendations for legis-
lation were made by the commission.
the problem and "itS evident dangers"
merely being called to the attention of
Congress for serious consideration"
The commission reported that under
the statute requiring the carriers to
surrender their income nj excess of 5%
per cent approximately $500 900 900 was
due from the roads for the years
1920-28, based on preliminary compu-
tationS. AS a result of the OFallon
decision by the Supreme Court, holding
that the commission must consider the
cost of reproduction Of equipment in
valuing the roads, this estimate must
be changed, the commission said. It
Evening star., 1929-12-05
RAIL. LEGISLATION
ASKED BY |. c. c.
Congress Urged to Prevent
Possible Defeat of "0rderIy
Consolidation


Consideration by Congress of new
legislation to prevent possible defeat by
holding corporations of the Govern
ment's plan for orderly" consolidation
of railroads was recommended today by
the Interstate Commerce Commission in
its annual report.
Congress also was informed that the
commission is proceeding with its gen.
eral plan for consolidation Of all carriers
into major trunk line systems, and
hopes to have this ready shortly.
TT seems clear" the commission
said, that the acquisition of control or
of an amount of stock sufficient to in
f1uence the policies of competing rail-
roads, either by individuals or by nom
carrier corporations, may result in the
suppression of competition in a manner
no less harmful than if such control be
exercised directly by one carrier over
another"
Purchase by one road of competing
line is prohibited by the Clayton act,
and under this statute the commission
several times has ordered roads to di-
{ vest themselves of stock acquired in
others The report points out, however,
that a further means of unifying car
riers through common control or affilia-
ton has been developed, and cites the
Alleghany Corporation and the Penn
road Corporation as examples.
Allegheny Group Control.
The Allegheny group was held to be
controlled, through a combination of di-
rect and indirect means, by the Van
Sweringen interests, which control
through similar means the New York.
Chicago & st. Louis. the Erie, the Pere
Marquette and the Chesapeake & Ohio.
The Pennroad Corporation, the COM
mission cited, also holds various stocks
Evening star., 1929-12-05

under his will. lie owned premises sos
A street southeast. assessed at $13, ,784,
and had personal property estimated at
$136,021.95. He is survived by the two
sons and by two granddaughters, Eliza
beth H. Durfee Of East Orange, N. j.,
and Helen Hesse of this city, children
of a deceased son, Conrad Hesse.
BY the terms of the will, which are
modified by several codicils, a life an
nuity of $3.50 annually is provided for
two nieces, Elizabeth and Anne Hesse
of Bremen, Germal.v, and the remain
ing estate is devised to the two sons
and the Union Trust Co. in trust to be
divided into three equal parts, one-third
to go to each of the sons and the re-
manning third to be held in trust by
the three trustees during the life of
Elizabeth M. HesSe, widow of his son
Conrad, who is to have one-third of the
Evening star., 1929-12-05

proceeds, and the other two-thirds to
be paid to the two granddaughters.
Provision is made for the purchase
by the son, Edwin B. Hesse. of the home
property at sos A street southeast for
$4,000, II he so desires. In the event
the son buys the property 5000 of the
amount is to go to the other son and
$4,000 to the granddaughters. Attorneys
Hamilton & Hamilton appear for the
executors
Evening star., 1929-12-05
]. C. HESSE ESTATE
VALUED AT $15O,OOO
Petition Filed by Sons, Edwin B
Hesse, Former Police Head, and
Henry A. Hesse.

John c. Hesse, father of Edwin B.
Hesse, retired major and superintendent
of police, who died November IA, left an
estate valued in excess of $50, 900, ac-
cording to the petition of his two sons.
Henry A and Edwin B. Hesse, and the
Union Trust Co., named as executors
Evening star., 1929-12-05

was estimated that under the present
system Of quasi judicial hearing proce-
required to dispose Of the present ar
rearage, and even at the end of that
period the work would not be current,
owing to the accumulation during the
interval
Evening star., 1929-12-05
OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN.
Myers Heads Washington Camp,
Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Washington Camp, No. 305, Sons of
Confederate Veterans, at a recent meet
ing elected the following officers: Fred
P. Myers, commander; Benjamin Grady,
adjutant; Gordon w. wilkins, treasurer;
Eugene w. Mercier, first lieutenant: j.
Raymond Pope, second lieutenant; Ern-
est r. Taylor, color bearer; Rev. j. r.
Briggs. chaplain; DR.. M. A. Russell, sur
geon, and J. E. Beall, quartermaster.
tn camp will hold an open meeting
December 10 at 8 O'Clock at the Con-
federate Memorial Hall, 1922 Vermont
avenue. Confederate veterans, Daugh-
ters Of the Confederacy and Sons of the
Confederacy are invited to attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-17
Bo Promoters Haze Quit Hoerig About Annual Tourney Being
CAPITAL CITY JUNIOR
DIVISION IS STRONG

Battling for the title in the Junior
division Of the Capital City Base Ball
League this season promises to prove
unusually interesting. Eight Of the
leading teams Of the class already are
entered in the loop Including Mard.
feldts, Calhouns, Hadleys, Ty Cobbs:
Corinthians, Powhatans, Lionels and
FairIawns "a
Seven teams are now lined up for
the senior division league race. They
are D. j. kaufman, Cardinals, Mont
rose, Moose, Ace, Miller and Corinthian
mines. @st -
A meeting Of managers Of midget
class teams wishing to have their mines
sponsored by American Legion posts In
the legion series to be conducted by the
Capital City League will be held Friday
night at 9 o'clock In the Post sports
department. 1t is hoped to obtain the
support CT post for all teams wanting
it.
Fourteen teams are now entered in
the midget series including IroqliS,
Auths, Delano Post, Lincoln Post,
George Washington Post, Victory Post,
George Sisters. Sam Rices, Russels.
Brookland Boys Club, Columbia
Heights, Alexandria White Sox, Corin-
thians and Iris Speakers. -
Capital City League oficials plan, to
complete organization next week and
teams wishing to compete In the loop
must file their intentions to enter the
respective divisions before midnight
Saturday night. r. j. Atkinson, Sec
Rotary, is receiving applications ct the
Post sports department. t-- go -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-17
Busfnen to Open Their Season
4 BY Battling Addisons Sunday

Va, for o'clock Sunday at virginia
Highlands, Va.
Bethesda A. C. base ballers are on the
lookout for games. Manager vernard
Nichols may be reached at Bradley
1911.
Matches with Junior class uniformed
mines are sought by Fairlawn Juniors
The team has diamond on Sundays
from to 5 O'Clock. Manager Beall may
be reached at Atlantic 4132.
A meeting Of the Rover Midget class
nine is to be held tonight at 7:30
o'clock at the home of Manager Coax
ley, 1917 G street northeast. The
team has won five straight.
Manager Robertson is booking games
at Adams $50 after pm. for the
Y. M. c. A. midget division nine.
Games with mines In their class are
wanted by Crandal Midgets. Call
Decatur 12o-W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-17
Duckpin Tournament Scores
CLASS y SINGLES.
CLUB
WILL VISIT CELTICS

ALEXANDRIA. Va. April l7-Rained
out Of their game at Berryville, Va, yes
terday, st. Mary's celtics and the
Wilkes-B Barre club OF the New York.
Pennsylvania League will meet here
Sunday at o'clock In Baggett's Park.
Rain forced q fourth postponement
Of the section A. third athletic district,
series game between Alexandria and
Washington-Lee High Schools at Bali
ston, Va, yesterday.
Chick Godfrey and his radio enter
tanners viii appear at Elks' Hall to-
morrow night in benefit concert for
the No. 5 Engine Company base ball
team. Funds derived viii be used to
purchase new uniforms.
Del Ray A. G. has scheduled q game
with Miller Furniture Co. Of Washing
ton for Edward Duncan Field Sunday
at 3 o'clock.
George Mason High will meet Fred
ericksburg High School Of Fredericks-
burg, Va, for the second time this
season when the two teams clash FRI
day at $50 o'clock on Edward Duncan
Field In . section A, third athletic
district, series game. George Mason
dropped the first, 8 to 4.