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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
MAYOR WALKER WILL BE FIRED INSIDE 100 DAYS SAYS THE REV
 DIR JOHN HAYNES HOLMES

New York, March 31.-(UP)-A
 prediction that Mayor James J.
 Walker would be busted within 100
 days was cheered by a throng of
 several thousand New Workers last night at a monster mass meeting in Carnegie hall The prediction came from Dr John Haynes Holmes, CO., author of the charges against the mayor and one of several prominent speakers who attacked Walker bit terly for his conduct and municipal administration.
 The mass meeting, which over flowed the hall and necessitated a separate meeting in the street out side. was the greatest public dem onstration against Tammany Hall land the Walker administration since the political scandals began. The speakers, who drew prolonged ap- plause from their audience through out. assailed Walker unsparingly, and two resolutions aimed to remedy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
Bond Of $5O,OOO
 Already, Passed
 To Be Rescinded

necessary $50,000 new bill will be formulated.
 Wednesday, April 8. was desig- mated today as the day on which hearings will be held on various bond issues sponsored by the city of Waterbury. As other measures pertaining to the Brass City are scheduled for hearings on next Tuesday, 1t will be necessary for Waterbury representatives to spend two days on Capitol Hill. Bonds to- taling $2,555,000 include $1,00O,00O
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
Gov. Cross Sidewalk
 Commission Already
 Begins To Function

action and a hot battle took place Thursday and Friday at the capitol. Yesterday returning from being ab- sent for three days, due to illness. Governor Cross smothed out the matter.
 The governors office yesterday afternoon called ex-Mayor Martin Scully in Waterbury and asked him to go on the commission. Ex-Mayor Scully, however, declined the honor. stating that while he Is heartily in favor of the idea of protecting pedes- trains he could not spare the time for such an important task. Cover nor Cross then named Senator Law Tor of Waterbury, Senator Joseph
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
MODEL BOY WILL BE EXAMINED AS
 TO HIS SANITY

Salem, Mass. March 31.-(UP)- Written permission for an exam ination by state alienists of Russell Burns Noble, IT, model boy" charged with the staying of Mrs Clara E. c. Ellis in the bedroom of her Haverhill home, was received to- day by District Attorney Hugh A. Gregg from Richard J. Mccormick. counsel for the accused. Under state laws such permission is neces- sary.
 Gregg said he conferred with Dr George M. Kline of the state mental diseases department and was told that pr Clarence A. Bonner. super intendent of the state hospital at Danvers, and Dr L. Vernon Briggs. state alienist, would begin their ex- animation during the latter part of this week. The district-attorney said he was anxious to have Noble's mem tai status determined so that the trial might begin in May.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31

unemployment were adopted.
 "The city will be rid of him. glad ly rid of him." Dr Holmes declared in offering his prediction that Walker would be out of office within 100 days. Every action of the mayor and of Tammany Hall since the de- mand for investigation started has been a confession of guilty" he said. Recalling the days of Tweed and Croker, he charged that the democratic organization was incor- Irigible and said:
 Let this unspeakable crowd of political gangsters. who have stolen and robbed and burglarized the city for years, be banished from the company of decent men" Norman Thomas, socialist leader. Haywood
 Broun, newspaper columnist, and
 Robbi Sidney k. Goldstein were other speakers who attacked the ad'
 ministration and demanded Q clean. lup.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
DIRICIBLE FLEW
 OVER HER HOME
Mother of Lieut. Com. Rodgers Is III and Big Ship Paid Her Honor

Pittsburgh. March 31.-(UP)-- The U. S. S. naval dirigible, Los Angeles" dipped in graceful salute here to-day over the home of Mrs Clara Rodgers. whose son. Lieaten- ant Commander Bertram Rodgers, Is second in command of the ship.
 Mrs Rodgers. seriously i'll, was as- sisted to a window and saw the ship salute. Three sisters of the lieuten- ant commander also watched tire dirigible pass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
By Democrat Stan Man

Hartford, Mar 31-Governor Will bur l.. Cross newly appointed com- mission to study the need of walks for pedestrians along state highways today got down to business in an effort to perfect survey within the next week. Late yesterday Governor Cross stepped into the battle that has been raging since last week when Executive Secretary Kenneth Wynne took 1t upon himself to name a two-man commission, both of the members being republicans. Senator Joseph H. Lawlor of Waterbury, whose bill was passed providing for the commission. objected to Wynne's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
(By Democrat Stan Man)

Hartford. Mar s1-The discovery of an error in the city of Water bury's bond bill of $5O,000, which escaped detection when 1t passed re- gently in both the senate and house under the suspension of rules has made 1t necessary for the general assembly to rescind their previous action. The bill has been formally withdrawn and will be rewritten. It was discovered that according to the provisions of the measure only $2S,00O would be realized in the au- thorized sale of bonds. To insure the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
BOMB PLANTED
 AT ROYAL PALACE

Rome. March 31.-(UP)-An ofii- cial announcement to-day admitted that a bomb had been found near the royal palace at Turin, the resi- dence of Grown Prince Umberto and Crown Princess Marie Jose.
 The bomb was exploded without damage to person or property, &C., cording 10 the announcement. Ofi- ciais yesterday denied reports of a bomb explosion near the royal pal- ace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
WINE TO SPRINKLE GRAVES

Hammond Ind March (UP)-Authorities who found 70 gallons of wine in Eli Reguas cellar continued his case when he explained that according to Serbian custom" he used some of the liquor each Sunday to sprinkle the graves of his fellow countrymen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31

Some people you can fool all the time; others yOu can fool some tinic But nobody will be fooled on April \ sah that secs WOrdens Milky Way siins!reIs at ihe Buckingham hall,
 foolin'. Admission Soc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
PRIEST AND CURATEs ROBBED

Chicago March 31-(UP)-Two gunmen forced their way into the parish house of St Jarath church last night held up the Rev Thomas B. OBrien and two assistants robbed them of $750 in cash and $25 watch, bound them, taped the;s mouths, and escaped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
FURNITURE MAN TOOK HIS LIFE

Boston, March 31-(UP)-President Earle Conway of the Conway Furniture company committed suicide to- day the bathroom of his Beacon street apartment by shooting himself
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST FINED

Rockville, Md, March 31-(UP)-Despite his protest that he had rested Saturday. the day prescribed by his religion Charles Baenger Seventh Day Adventist was convicted of having violated Maryland blue law of 1723 by working around his home
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
SECRETARY TO KING GEORGE DEAD

London, March 31-(UP)-Lord Stamfordham, prl- vate secretary to the kng died at 4:30 to-day He was confidential political advisor well private secre- tary to Queen Victoria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
JAMES M. COX IS RECOVERING

Miami, Fla, March 31-(UP)-The condition of James M Cox former governor of Ohio, very good to-day St Francis hospital authorities said Cox under went operation for appendicitis last Saturday and has steadily improved since.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
Late Bulletins
GIANT BABOON ON MURDER BENT

Venice, Calf, March 31-(UP)-A giant baboon broke from cage the Venice pier to-day and injured five persons seriously, before policeman shot and killed the animal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, March 31.-(UP)-The treasury net balance on March 2S was $582, ,S66, ,208.77.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
The wsatlaer

Cloudy Tonight with Rain
 On Wednesday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31

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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-27
Another Libby Store
Entered BY Burglars
American Rose Bakery Robbed OF
Goodly Amount of Supplies
Entered Through Window.

The American Rose bakery was
burglarized early Sunday morning by
someone who evidently is laying in a
supply of provisions for winter con-
sumption Albert Peterson states he
figures what they took will total about
$35.
The burglars made away with sack
of flour, 50 pounds of cocoanut, Is
pounds of raisins, a lot of canned
peaches and similar fruit, extract, ic-
ing, etc. One peculiar thing about their
actions was that they did not hesitate
at taking small items. such as two
dozen eggs, pound of butter and a
sack containing only a little over a
pound of brown sugar The cash drawer
contained only few pennies which
they also took
Entrance was made through a side
window, after having attempted to
break in the back door. They also tried
another window but evidently did not
want to break it, after removing the
screen.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-27
Dr.. Thomson
Speaks At
Club Dinner
President of State School of
Mines Delivers Inter
esting Address.
WAS UNUSUALLY
PLEASING AFFAIR

The informal, out OF door luncheon
given last Thursday evening in Pioneer
park by the Libby Commercial clut
proved a most enjoyable evening fol
those who were present The unusual
character of the luncheon was what
made it SO pleasant. Tables were sci
beneath the towering pine trees; 9
quiet stream flowed nearby kettles
dubbed and boiled over fire between
two large logs and coffee steamed in
pots over brick fireplace. As the
sun slowly dropped behind the west
ern mountains, some 40 to so men
gathered at the tables to enjoy the
luncheon the mining committee had
prepared for them. All in all, the ef-
feet was most pleasing The quiet and
GOODNESS of the evening beneath the
tall pine trees after a hot summers
day; the comradeship and good nature
that prevailed made it simple little
affair that left pleasing memory for
everyone fortunate enough to be pres
ent.
The luncheon was given to honor
DIR. Francis A. Thomson, president of
the Montana School of Mines, and DR..
Russell Ribson, OF Harvard University,
who has spent the past several sum-
mers here doing field work for the
U. S. geological survey. In addition to
DR.. Thomson and DR.. Gibson, few
representatives from the neighboring
town Of Troy were present. These were
Earl Angel, AL Williams, /. L. Earn
heart and Dennis r. Woods, mining
engineer of Spokane, who was with
Mr. Earnheart Also present were At
torney S. M Logan of Kalispel, who
had brought DR. Thomson to Libby
from Kalispell and Mr.. Logans son,
William Logan, who is employed at the
Logan placer operations on Libby
creek.
The luncheon was planned to fit the
occasion and consisted of an abundance
of hot weiners, green corn grown by
H. A. Jouhin and S. o. Hunter. heap
ing plates of sliced tomatoes, rolls and
butter, fresh cucunbers land coffee.
This repast was efficiently prepared
and served by Charlie Young, chief
chef, ably assisted by Harry Bolyard,
r. w. Smithberger, Donald Hargreaves
ana leu DEITY " WiOiu HHuCIl VI Tie
success of the evening was due.
DR.. Thomson Speaks.
Following the luncheon, Mr. Logan
was asked to preside as chairman
which he did in his always pleasing
and efficient manner He introduced
DR.. Thomson, referring to the doctor
as man of outstanding attachments in
the geological and mining world and
as an educator
In opening his remarks DR.. Thomson
expressed his pleasure at being pres
ent at such d pleasant affair and also
for the opportunity Of briefly study
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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-27
Libby Schools
Open Monday,
August 81
Supt. Wood Presents Need
full Information for Par
entS and Students.
EVERYTHING READY
FOR OPENING DAY

Practically all arrangements have
been completed for the first day q
school. The buildings have been thor
oughly cleaned, several rooms have
been refinished, new texts are in place,
teachers are already arriving and the
business of the school year has be-
gun. The same open door policy that
has made the Libby schools of moro
than ordinary community interest viii
continue. The school has a big Job
cut out for it if it lives up to its OPP
portunities and aids in giving every
boy and girl of the community the
equipment for meeting ife's problems
To succeed, it must enjoy the confidence
and support of the people it serves.
With full realization of their priv
ileges and responsibilities, the trustees
and the faculty announce the Begin
ming of another school year
Beginners.
The legal age for beginning pupils
is six years. This has been interpreted
by the local trustees to mean six years
old before January first following tho
September in which the pupil enterx
Records kept for some time in the
Libby schools show that except in a
Continued on page eight
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-27
Naturalist Looks
For Rare Game
Animals and Birds
Wants to Locate Herd OF Caribou u
Lincoln C0unty--Has Found Whist
ling Swans on Local Lake.

Geo. M Wright, naturalist with the
national park service, headquarters at
Berkeley, California, arrived in Lib
by last Friday. He is trying to definite
ly locate a bunch of caribou that ex-
lists in the Yak country. 1t is the in
tension of the parks department to
locate this bunch of caribou some time
during the winter and if possible to
secure several of them to be placed in
some part Of Glacier Park. Mr.. Wright
states there are three species of Carl
bou and these mountain caribou are
the largest and being native and prob
ably non-migratory, might be the
nucleus of herd for the national
parks.
Mr.. Wright is also trying to locate the
now fast disappearing whistling swan
1t is the intention Of the department
to locate all remaining swan with .
view Of giving these rare birds the ut
most protection Eggs will be gathered
and incubated. A pair was located on
Dicky lake. These will be watched
for next June by Mr.. Wright Also 1t
was reported that the whistling swan
had been seen on Ashley lake. Mr..
Wright will 60 into this lake to verf-
fly this report
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-27
Shoots Companion in
Shoulder with Revolver
Two Libby Boys Have Accident While
on Fishing Trip to Geiger Lake
Not Seriously Injured

A six-shooter, a snake, log and
two boys composed a combination oil
circumstances that resulted in one Of
the boys being shot in the shoulder
Sunday, at Geiger lake. The boy who re-
ceived the shot was Lester Johanson
the companion was Charles Martin.
DR.. c. ]. Martin had taken his son
Charles, Lester johnson and Judson
Gaige out to the lake Sum
dAy morning for a few days outing
During the day Lester WAS stard;f
on log at the edge of the lake fish
ing while Charles was practicing with
the revolver some distance away
While standing on the log Lester
espied snake by the side of the log
whereupon he called to Charles to
come and shoot the snake. Charles
complied with his request and in at
tempting to get on the log in suit
able position, the two boys crawled
around each other. While engrossed ir
that operation, the revolver in Charles
hand was discharged, the bullet strik
ing Lester in the shoulder blade
Lester fortunately was stopped over
In Sucn pOSltl0n lnat the Duiie'
passed upward along the shoulder
blade, coming out at the top Of the
shoulder. 1t is said that Lester did moi
know he was shot until Charles saw
the blood.
Other campers at the lake helped te
take care of the wounded young man
while Charles started on the run fol
the nearest telephone, several miles
distant Word was phoned to DR.. Mar
tin and he went out and brought
Lester and Charles back to town. The
injury is merely flesh wound and |
speedy recovery is expected
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-27
Governor Erickson
Confirms News Of
Highway Funds
Writes l. S. WEIGH Expectation Is That
This Section Will Be Given Funds
This Fall and More Next Year.

The Libby Commercial Club is con-
stantly at work looking to the COM
pletion as soon as possible of highways
through this part of the state Hardly
week passes that does not see some
thing done-letters written or confer
ences held-looking to the furthering
of this program. Late months have seen
an especial activity by the highway
committee of the club in this regard,
and from present indications prospects
are bright for further appropriations
for this district in the not distant fu-
ture.
The club has been constantly urging
the necessity of completing the Libby
State Line highway as soon as pos
sible because of the great importance
of that highway to this district and to
all the northern part of the state In
that connection, L. S. WEIGH, chair
man of the highway committee, states
it is the plan Of the club to ask for
another project of not less than
seven miles extending westward from
the present work in the Kootenai can
yon That would do away with the
Objectionable highway in the canyon
and would help to bring a still larger
tourist traffic into this district. A GER
tain part of this traffic is now being
routed into aCnada via Boomers Ferry
later coming down into the United
States at points considerable distances
east of Libby By that means much
traffic and gas tax is lost to the state
and especially this part of the state
Mr.. WEIGH is of the opinion that with
finished highway to the state line
the gas tax received from the addi-
tional traffic would be sufficient tc
construct the needed highway.
Mr.. WEIGH, as chairman Of the high
way committee, is in receipt of a let
ter from Governor Erickson that is en-
couraging. The Governor writes, in
part as follows:
Dear Mr.. WEIGH:
am in receipt of your letter con-
corning the highway situation | ar
going to file your letter with the High
way Commission. | understand the plaf
is to secure as big an allotment wher
the distribution is made this fall a.
possible for that project and another
allotment for next year We all appre-
ciate how necessary that work is w
there and ! have talked with the Com
mission several times about it but they
don't seem to have gotten around tt
it. | shall be glad to keep the mattei
in mind and do everything possible t.
push it along
With all good wishes, I remain,
Sincerely yours,
j. E. ERICKSON,
Governor
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-27
viii Be No
Open Season on
Natiy8 Game Birds
Cannot Hunt PhsaSants This Year and
Duck Season Will Be Confined
to One Month.

Deputy Game Warden Darlington is
in receipt of letter from Robert II.
Hill, state game warden, stating that
at a recent meeting of the state fish
and game commission an order was
made closing the entire state to the
shooting of upland game birds for the
year 1881. Therefore, there will be no
open season on sharptailed grouse, blue
grouse, prairie chicken, sage hen or
sage grouse, fool hen, ruffed grouse,
commonly called native pheasant or
native partridge, and quail. This order
was made to further conserve our ma
tive upland game birds m the entire
state.
The hunting season on ducks, whose
numbers have been seriously depleted
by drought, was shortened to one
month by proclamation of President
Hoover on August Is. The proclama-
ton also applies to geese, brant and
coots throughout the United States and
Alaska.
The principal breeding grounds in
northwestern United States and Can
ada have been dried up by drought
over the last three years. In the north
ern part of the United States, except
Alaska, the season under the new reg
ulations, will open October l and close
October 81, The bag limit is Is ducks
and four geese, and the limit in posses
sion at any ole time is 30 ducks anc
eight geese
The closing of the season on al
upland birds was rather a surprise,
states Mr.. Darlington, as the Libb,
Rod and Gun club had recommended
to the commission an open season. Thil
they thought justifiable on account o
the good hatch in the last two years
However, the drought in other parts o
the state and the majority of otheI
clubs favoring closed season on birds
made it imperative on the commission
to declare a closed season Throughout
the state"
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-27
More Honors for Libby People.

Mr.. and Mrs M. D. Rowland re
turned home Sunday from attending
the grand lodge meeting Of the Masonic
orders, held in Butte. Both were given
additional honors. Mr.. Rowland was
elected to the office of deputy grand
master, the next to the highest office
in the grand lodge. Mrs. Rowland was
elected associate grand matron of the
Order of Eastern Star, likewise the
next to the highest office in that order.
On their way home they stopped at
Helena for a day to visit the state fair.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-08-27
Accidents Are
Numerous Among
Fire Fighters
Man Falls on Axe and Badly Gashes
Forcarm-Anothcr Chops Foot
One Cuts Self in Back Of Head

Fire fighters were the victims in a
number Of accidents the past week and
several of them are in the Libby hos
pital as result of the mishaps.
Fred Wuelfing of Boomers Ferry was
carrying double bitted bit over his
shoulder when he stumbled and fell.
The falling axe struck upright in the
ground and Wuelfing fell upon it, cut
ting a deep and wide cash in his right
forearm At first he bled badly and
companions wired to have DR.. Martin
meet him on the way in to town. Con-
sequently DR. Martin drove to Syl-
vanite Monday afternoon and then
learned that the wounded man was not
being brought in that evening, SO he
returned home. Wuefling was brought
out Tuesday by way of Rexford.
Richard Bloomdale was struck by
falling limb and sustained jagged
wound in the right arm.
Dan Morrison suffered severe axe
cut in the left foot, All the tendons ex-
cept those of the big toe were severed
and the bone of the little toe was cut
in two Glen Clancy Of Seattle also had
an axe cut in the foot but his was not
so bad as Morrison's
Another man carried an axe over his
shoulder and cut bad cash in the back
Of his head
Other Mishaps.
M. S. Gosswiller of Troy was. brought
to the hospital. with his left thumb al
most cut off, from an accident with a
buzz saw. The thumb was sewed on
and will ultimately heal
John Knutsen of Libby required a
few stitches in a jagged wound which
he got when he slipped from roof
and came in contact with a nail