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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-08-29
Pioneer Describes Sights
Following 1910 Fire

TROY, Mont, August 23.-Editor
Of Western News: Under the critical
conditions Of the present season our
beautiful and valuable forests are GER
tainly threatened by forest fires. As
| see it, it threatens to be more dis
astrous than the year of 1910. 1t be-
hooves us all to be extremely careful
in preventing fires.
| have examined a good many
places where campers had built fires.
In many cases the campers had shown
good intentions by putting water on
the fire before they left. The wet
ashes had formed d crust on top but
by taking stick and stirring up the
fire bed, live Goals were found next
to the ground. This would soon dry
the wet ashes on top to powder, the
wind would blow the dry ashes away
and expose bed of live Goals. Sparks
carried by the wind to the dry mold
in the edge of the timber could easily
start fire in the forest. They meant
alright, but were not thorough enough.
The best way is to pour water on the
fire and then take stick and stir
up the fire bed thoroughly, then pour
on more water until every spark is
extinguished.
| have a one pound coffee can, in
which | have some wet soil and
put it in our car in which to drop
cigar stubs and ashes from the pipe
instead of throwing them out Of the
car, which is often done and which
I1y,kI hae bnaY, TIM nf cfpr -
ing many fires.
The summer of 1910 fire started
on the bench land near the foot Of
the Cabinet range of mountains on the
west side, about two miles south of
the w. D. Savage ranch. A high wind
was blowing. AS the flames leaped
up the sides of the mountain and over
the top, Mrs. Savage painted a pic
ture of it and it was most faithful
reproduction. Every feature was rep
resented but the roar of the flames.
From where the fire started itsburned
to the foot of the mountainy where
there were two gulches running up
the mountain side parallel with each
other. As the draft of air was greater
there, the fire ran up the gulches like
race morse. ne flames cdHic to-
gether at the head of the gulches and
the ridge between, about 100 acres,
was completely surrounded by fire
and in few hours was all burned
over All Of the wild life within this
death trap was surely doomed to an
awful death as the flames reached
from the ground up to the tree tops.
Early the next morning ! took a
walk up the ridge between the two
gulches. Oh, what desolate sight!
The morning before this was a beau
tiful, parklike spot. A carpet of green
grass and wild flowers, the chirping
and songs of birds, and the gleeful
bark Of the pine squirrel were evil
dences that the happiness of wild life
ruled supreme. But Q. what a sad con-
trast. That carpet Of green grass and
wild flowers was changed to a carpet
Fof black ashes. Those "a few hours
before) green. beautiful trees were
changed to black skeletons. Not 9
green thing to be seen. As ! proceeded
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-08-29
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Timber Lands
Are Closed In
.LinCOlnCOunty
Extreme Fire Hazard Makes
This Action Wise and
Necessary.
SMOKING CAMPING
FORBIDDEN ON ROADS

Because of the extreme fire hazard
OF the present season, steps were
taken last Thursday, under the initi-
ative of Forest supervisor Frank J..
jefferson, to close all roads Of the
county, under certain restrictions and
conditions. A meeting was held Thurs
day afternoon of last week to consid-
.er the matter. Present were
Mr. Jefferson, members of the board
OF directors of the Libby Commercial
club, County Commissioner Brink,
Walter Neils and other timber land
representatives. As result a pro-
gram was decided on for the closing
of the highways of the county and
for the strict enforcement of the reg
ulation.
A public notice broadcasted over the
county said, in part:
"In view Of the terrible fire con-
sditions existing in northern Montana
and Idaho, the timber land owners of
Lincoln county, Montana, the Board
OF County Commissioners, the State
of Montana, and the National Forest
Service have, as precautionary meas
ure deemed it advisable to close
all timbered land to camping
or any other sort of visitation except
for strictly business purposes. Smok-
ing or building camp fires at any
place except places of habitation is
strictly prohibited to anyone"
An order issued by the board of
county commissioners reads:
"All smoking or camping on or
along the route of any public highway
in Lincoln County is prohibited. Also,
all roads within Lincoln County are
closed to all except urgent business
travel, except the Roosevelt highway
from Idaho state line to Stryker; the
Park to Park highway from Libby
to McGregor lake; the Rexford7Gate4
way road; the Eureka Rooseville road;
and the Troy -Noxon road"
All owners of timber land in the
county Joined in the action and issued
orders absolutely prohibiting entrance
upon any of their lands by any but
authorized persons. Those joining in
the order are the j. Neils Lumber
company, the Anaconda Copper Min
ing company, the Libby Lumber com
pany, Bonners Ferry Lumber com.
pany, Northern Pacific Railway com
pany and the Kootenai National For.
est, by F. ]. Jefferson, supervisor.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-08-29
New Corporation Purchases
Greenough Properties at Troy
ROBERT GREGG ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL CON
CLUsION OF NEGOTIATIONS FOR BIG MINING
PROPERTY-BELLEVED TO MEAN EARLY DE-
VELCPMENT OF HOLDINGS ON LARGE SCALE

The Snowstorm mine at Troy and
the entire holdings of the Greenough
Investment company in that district
were sold during the past week to a
new company recently Incorporated,
the Troy Mining company. The trans
action came as the successful termina-
tion Of deal on which Robert Gregg,
prominent citizen Of Troy, has been
working for several months. In con-
versation by telephone with Mr..
Gregg this morning he authorized the
Western News to say that the deal
has been closed and the first payment
made on the transfer Of the numerous
properties purchased. 1T is the largest
mining deal ever closed in western
Montana" stated Mr.. Gregg, "both
from the standpoint Of area involved
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-08-29
WOnnan'SC1ub
PlansProgran
For New Year
Popular Libby Organization
Announces Subjects For
1929 80 Meetings.
SERIES WILL OPEN
ON SEPTEMBER 10

In building the club program for
the coming year, topics have been Sc
lected with a constructive purpose
to meet the needs of the individual
club member as wife, mother, house.
worker and citizen. The women spon-
soring these programs will present
them with the objectiyes of enrich
ing the life, broadening the vision
ana stimulating thought and action.
Every Libby woman interested II
her home and the town cannot afford
10 miss these programs. Life in =
small town is largely what we make
II. JOIN the Womans. Club; bring
your ideas; get each others view
point and work for the good of an.
September 10.-Reassemblv Dav.
One act play.-Mrs. NJ. ]. DeLano.
October 8.--Know your state
Mrs. VIM. Kienitz.
November IL Books.-Mrs. Nh.
Joughin. -
December 10.-Christmas Pageant
Mrs. r. j. Piedalue.
January 14.-Education.-Mrs. Car
RE La Munyan, Mrs. M. X. Kedzie.
February 1.-THE Club Woman
Beautiful, Valentine Tea-Mrs. e. N,
Alley. -
March 11.-Worthwhile Women. (xl
Foreign. (b) American.-Mrs. Chas.
D. Rowe.
April 8.-The Indian.-Mrs. Ralph
Fields.
May 13.--Better Health.-Mrs. A.
A. Wood.
June 10.--Musicale.--Mrs. Walter
Niels.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-08-29

up the ridge / came upon three deer,
a doe and her two fawns lying close
together singed and charred. From
where | stood by the three deer
could see three blue grouse their
bodies burned to a crisp. As / pro-
ceeded up farther along the ridge
there was yearling buck. Evidently
he had got through the flames but
had died later from his burns. Just a
few hours before how beautiful. Not
a chirp or a song or bark from a
squirrel. The demon Fire had left
death, ruin and desolation in its black
ened path. Just a spark from a pipe,
a cigarette, a. cigar stub or from a
carelessly left camp fire will result
in the sad contrast | have described
here. A beautiful forest destroyed that
will require nature century or more
to replace.
Fires set by electrical storms are
beyond our control but we can pre-
VENT many fires ourselves by being
careful.
]. G.. VAN DYKE.
Kootenai Falls.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-08-29

and monetary consideration" As re.
CARDS plans Of the new owners, Mr.
Gregg had nothing to give out at this
time.
The Troy Mining company was in
corporated on August 10 with the
board of directors composed of Robert
Gregg of Troy, William A. Shoup Of
Missoula, George F. Stannard and ]
Arthur Lamb of Kalispell, and Samuel
B. Holbert of Spokane. The capitali-
cation is S625, 100000 The new COM
pany is holding its first stockholders
meeting at Troy today, said Mr.
Gregg. While nothing definite was
given out at this time, it is under
stood the new company plans big
development at its Troy properties
which will be welcome news to Troy
citizens and to all parts of the county
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-08-29
Shower Bride-to-Be.

Miss Mallie Chapel and Miss Muir
lei Johnson were hostesses Friday eve
ming, at Miss Chappel's home, to =
number of friends, the affair being !
shower for Miss Marguerite Ross
whose marriage to Mr. William Bali
schneider is announced for September
5. The evening was most pleasant
one for the young ladies present, and
the guest of honor was the recipient
Of large number of handsome and
dainty gifts.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-08-29
Fire Stons Ball Game.

The ball game scheduled for last
Sunday between the Pirates Of Libby
and the DeMolay team of Kalispell
was cancelled for the reason that
the Kalispell players were all
busy fighting forest fires. However,
a game was played on the local dia-
mond between the Pirates and Walter
WOLF All-Stars, resultino in vic
tory for the Pirates by big lead.
Mcknight and Baker were the bat
terry for the Pirates and Gregg, Mar
tin Patti and Allen for the All-Stars.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-08-29
Arrested Because Of
Fire CareleSSneSS

O. E. King was arrested Tuesday
on the complaint of having carelessly
let fire get away from him in the
timber and failing to take precautions
to keep it from spreading. His pre-
liminary hearing was held the same
day before Justice of the Peace Haig-
ler and his trial set for September s..
Joe Vukelich Of Libby was also ar
rested on fire charge, it being alleged
that he was responsible for a fire on
Warland creek Sunday Vukelich has
a cabin on the creek and was there
Sunday A few hours after he left,
the cabin Lrned down and started a
fire in the t,nber. Vukelich was ar
raigned before Justice of the Peace
Haigler, pleaded not guilty and re-
leased on $50 bond. His trial was
set for September a. It is said large
still was found on the Vukelich place
and reported to federal officers. Vuka-
Itch is employed at the Libby sawmill.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-08-29
Entertains for Miss Thompson.

Mrs. Irene Barrett was hostess to
a few friends Thursday evening OF
last week, the event being in honor Ok
Miss Louise Thompson of Canada.
who was guest here of Mr.. and Mira.
Bob Thompson. The evening was cn-
Joyably spent at games and cards,
with dainty refreshments served st
its close.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-08-29

August is going out with a ven
geance this year. Tuesday the govern
ment thermometer at the Libby for
est service office registered 96
Wednesday 80 and today at noon it
was 9S.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-08-29

Charles Fem, forest ranger in tho
Yaak district, called in Libby Sun
day
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-08-29
Forest Fires In Lincoln
County Still Under Control

The forest fire situation in Lincoln
county is still good with all fires un-
der control. A small fire broke out
Saturday on Granite creek caused, II
is believed, by sparks from the @. E.
King cabin. 1t spread over an eight
or nine acre patch before it was con-
quered. Fifty men and three pumps
were put on the fire and it was COM
pletely drowned out. No chance was
taken Of the wind spreading sparks
from it after it had been surrounded.
Another small fire started during the
week on the Yaak,. but that also was
soon under control. The forest service
Is gradually laying off the fighters
as the fires are put under control.
Fifty men were sent from Troy to
Glacier park fire.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-08-29

Mrs. Norris Adams left Saturday
for visit in Kalispell.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-08-29

James Fitch has returned to Libbv
from Whitefish and VIII assist as
buokkeeDcr at Libby Motor, Inc, for
a month or longer while Russell Lit
tie takes vacation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-05-10
CURB ON BOOKS
IN TARIFF BILL
ForbidS Entry of Solutions
and AnarChistiC Writings.

BIZ ScriDpS-H0tCdrd Newspaper Alliance
WASHINGTON, May 10.-"Sediti-
GUS and anarchistic literature"
would be prohibited from entry into
the United States under the pro-
visions of the new tariff bill now
being considered by the house.
1t would be included with obscene
and immoral books, articles and pic
lures, importation of which is now
prohibited under maximum penalty
of ten years imprisonment and
$4,000 fine. Under this provision
such classics as the unexpurgated
''Decameron," Rabelais and Arab
ian Nights freely sold in many
United States bookstores, already
are on the prescribed list.
Under the present law a federal
district judge is required to hear the
complaint, and to issue warrants
only if he deems the imported mat
ter immoral.
The new bill amends the law SO
that customs officials would be the
sole and final judges either of OBJ
sceniTy or as to a books degree of
anarchy or sedition. The usual pro-
cedure for other seized property is
to be employed in these cases also.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-05-10
Auto Trip to
CHfty Falls
Is Suggested

Clifty Falls state park, mecca OF
motorists and vacationists from all
parts of the state, is the destination
Of week end motor trip suggested
today by the touing department of
the Hoosier Motor Club.
The route outlined by the club;
South on Meridian street to Mad
ison avenue; bear left and follow
U. S. route 81 through Franklin, Co
lumbus, Seymour, Crothersville, to
Scottsburg, then east to State Road
S. to the park entrance.
The distance is 109 miles. There
is pavement to Scottsburg with the
exception of one short gravel
stretch at the south edge of Frank
lin, then fair to good gravel to des-
tination.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-05-10
TESTS FOR DRY
AGENTS SEVERE,
6,4OO MEN FAIL
Most Applicants for Jobs
FUNK in Preliminary
Examinations.

BIZ United Prcss
WASHINGTON. May 10 - The
second civil service examination
Tor prohibition agents is proving
even more severe on applicants
than the first, according to pre-
urinary figures on the outcome OBJ
tanned from the civil service COM
mission
kilograms are coming to con-
uessmen from many sections Of
The country calling attention 10
failures in the written eXamina-
tons. while civil service officials
say the second examination is only
partially completed
In the first examination more
than a year ago more than 90 per
cent of the 1900 applicants failed
to pass, and from this number only
about 1000 openings were finally
filed in the prohibition service.
There are still 1000 TO be filed.
In the second examination there
we're 9.4OO applicants and the num-
Der has dWindled to 1000 with only
the preliminary and written exam
nations completed. How many will
be dropped in the character and
personality tests yet to be made
can not be estimated.
The second examination was
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-05-10
INFIDEL|Ty AS
ONLY PLEA FOR
DIVORCE URGED
Presbyterian Church Asked
to Drop DeSertion
Grounds.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
MONTREAL, N. c., May TO-
When the 69th general assembly of
the Presbyterian church in United
States convenes here May 16 for the
annual weekly session, a recommen-
dalton that but one ground for di-
vorce be recognized, will be made.
The committee on divorce of the
church will report its proposal that
only violation of the Seventh Com
mandment constitute grounds.
Two grounds for divorce are now
recognized by the Presbyterian
church, desertion and infidelity.
The Scriptural basis for desertion
as a ground for divorce is not over
convincing, the report of the COM
mittee will say.
The committee studied problems
of marriage, and in it's report will
call attention to "hasty" marriages,
and recommend training of the
family life of church members to
overcome tendencies of modern
life"
Training of pastors for teaching
young people regarding marriage.
and a proposal that pastors be en-
joined from remarrying any but
innocent parties to divorce, will be
made.
Ministers will be warned to per-
form only marriages which in their
judgment have Divine sanction"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-05-10
Paid $500 for Jail Term

LONDON, May 10.-After serving
three months in prison, Ernest Lee,
IS, received a pardon and $500. 1t
was found after he had served this
time on a charge of posing at a
brewers agent and collecting a
commission, that another man was
guilty. The guilty man, already in
Jail on another crime confessed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-05-10

conducted differently than the first
civil service officials said. In the
drst all the applicants were given
the written test. IN the second an
experience examination was first
given, which eliminated 1900 of the
applicants. The written eXamina-
ton eliminated 2,1O0 more.
So far in the second examination
60 per cent OF the applicants have
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-05-10
WISE CRACK COSTS $40
Judge Suspends Speeder's Fine,
Adds One for Insult.

DETROIT. May 10.-After drawing
suspended sentence for speeding
Suren Rulian, rug merchant, turned
to the traffic officer who arrested
him and said: You're just big
idiot"
The court clerk heard the sotto-
voiced remark He told the judge,
who assessed Rulian a $40 fine.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-05-10
Bad Man" Starves Self

81 Ntff1 PrfSs
SANDWISH. Ontario, May 10
Day by day. in physical way, John
Parks, Is, the bad man Of Ontario,
gets leaner and leaner. Parks has
refused to eat or talk since his in
generation in the Essex county jail
a week ago. He offers no explana-
ton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-05-10

been dropped. The second exam
nation was for agents, investiga-
tors and inspectors.
While Prohibition Commissioner
James NJ Doran denounced the
first examination and said many of
his best men were being put out of
the service by failures, so far he
has made no comment on the Sec
ond. He is said to be waiting the
final result.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-05-10
U. S. ENVOY HONORED
Germans Name Cigar For Ambas-
sador to Berlin.

BIZ JUitcd PrC8s
BERLIN, May 10.-A new cigar,
Just placed on the market here, is
named after Jacob Gould Schur-
man. American ambassador to Ger
many.
Germany possesses no Academy Of
Immortals, as does France. Govern
ment medals and decorations were
abolished when Germany became a
rebublic. Hence, it has become a
popular custom for private firms to
honor prominent statesmen and
diplomats by christening the better
brands of cigars after them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-05-10
BROTHERS ARE SISTERS;
WOMEN RUN BUSINESS
Operate Successful Lumber Com
pany in Rhode Island.

BIZ UHjtCd Press
PROVIDENCE, r. T., May 10
Behind a sign which reads "O'Dris-
coll Brothers," two sisters conduct a
successful partnership as lumber
dealers here.
The business was established In
1895 by jeremiah F. O'DriScoll and
his brother Michael. The latter died
shortly afterward, his brother carry
ING on the business until his death
in 1912.
Meanwhile, JeIemiah's daughter
Kathryn had interested herself in
the firms affairs, and in that year
she became manager of the COM
pany. In 1913 her younger sister,
Helen, became her partner, and for
the past seventeen years they have
carried on as the 'O'Driscoll Broth
ers."
The Washington times., 1929-05-02

This place may or may not be
with the scullery help. depending
on the point of view. Anyhow, 1
am informed today that he intends
to return to America by way Of
Montreal in order to circumvent the
ship news men and photogra pliers
and that probably he will arrive in
New York strictly incognitO, IL not
by stealth.
Personally, / feel that Tunney Is
absolutely entitled to = whas he
wants and should get It, He has
asked for privacy and. during regent
months, 1t may have been noted
that he has attained privacy in q
degree that might have sufficed the
keeper OF a light house.
True. he has had to push the
face Of q photographer or two
down inside his lens In order 10
keep everything peaceful and
happy. But. after all, what
photographer do you know
whose face mightn't be the bet.
ter for the experience?
Tunney probably would prefer to
stay in Europe where one can push
a photographer and he stays pushed.
The American OF the breed is a far
more hardy specimen and, when
the man who doesn't wish to be
interviewed finally returns home,
the chances are that he will find
somebody waiting for him even II
he goes so far as to come back on
cattle boat. disguised as wild
oat in the feed box.
BY the way. did you know that
Gene il a master of disguise? The
The Washington times., 1929-05-02
Holy Cross Twirler
Pitches One-Hit Game

NEW HAVEN, Conn, May e.
Frank Nekola, Holy Cross twirler,
was hailed as the best college
pitcher in the East today rs a re-
suit of his feat In holding Yale. to
one hit yesterday. r
Only 20 batsmen faced him, Holy
Cross winning / to o. Nekola fan
ned 13 men. He has won five
straight games. and has pitched %
consecutive scoreless innings.
The Washington times., 1929-05-02

cause none ventured to break IN
upon their privacy.
1t won't be so here. They will
want to know about everything,
what he said yesterday and why
not: what he intends to do today.
tomorrow and next month. He
may declare for privacy and. as /
say, 1 think a man ought to get
what he wants. But ne will get
no more than the average window
dresser. .4 p. >..s
For, II he really Is sincere in his
expressed desire, he is going about
it in the wrong way. My sugges-
ton to Tunney is that he let him.
self be seen and heard everywhere
and on every occasion and, within
week, he won't be able to get into
a newspaper without a permit.
There is nothing more intriguing
to human nature than the quarry
that Is in flight.
The Washington times., 1929-05-02
10000 RazZ Referee
AS Miller Gets Decision

DETROIT, May ? U.N.S3--A
crowd of more than 10000 boxing
fans booed referees verdict award
ing the decision to Ray Miller, Chi
cago lightweight, over Billy Pc
trolle after a 10-round go in the
Olympia Arena here last night.
Petrolle was the aggressor
throughout. Miller landed only one
stiff wallop, whcih knocked Pc
trolle sprawling in the eighth round.
He jumped up without taking q
count,
The Washington times., 1929-05-02
Garden Wants Bout
TWixt Light-Heavies

NEW YORK, May 2.-Match-
maker Tom McArdle of Madison
Square Garden was to make final
offer today to Joe Smith, manager
of Tommy Loughran. for the light.
heavyweight champion to box James
J. Braddock, Jersey City slugger.
in 15-round bout at the Polo
Grounds here on July IL. Jack
Dempsey also is bidding for the
bout