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The Washington times., 1931-10-08
A.E.OF FL.PARLEY
READY To HEAR
FIREWORKS
Open Debate on Prohibition
and 5-Day Week to Bring
Out Heated Discussions

VANCOUVER, B. c., Oct. &
ON.S0 After some lively pre-
liminary skirmishes, the American
Federation of Labor convention
was to bring its big guns into &C
ton today. Debate on the floor
and consideration of innumerable
resolutions was to get under way
When the resolutions are adopt
ed they will. constitute the pro
gram of the American union man
for the coming year.
Among the issues are several
plans to modify or to abolish alto.
gether the prohibition laws-vary.
ing from the legaliZing Of 2.75 per
cent beer to the repeal of the
Eighteenth Amendment.
Several high officials are pre-
pared to tell the delegates that
repeal of the Eighteenth amend
ment is the thing to be desired
and to be championed by labor.
Delegates appear to be equally
divided on the matter Of the five
day week. Division of opinion va
ries from the plan of the adoption
of an emancipation prOcIama.
tiOn" which advocates the imme-
diate start Of the five-day week
and the Six-hOur day to the plan
Of discussing how to proceed to
bring the short work week and
day about.
Among other questions to be
considered are foreign relations.
armament. education, relief of the
unemployed. and numerous others
affecting labor
Delegates today were discussing
remarks made by President Green
at a luncheon given him by r. j.
Cromie, Vancouver newspaper
publisher.
Green declared that America
and Canada could capture the
markets of Russia and China and
thus create an outlet for North
American products.
The Washington times., 1931-10-08
Snow Moving Fund
Voted Without
Hot Words

NEW YORK, Oct. 8.-Mayor
Walker wiped beads of perspira-
ton from his forehead in the
crowded Board of Estimate
committee room, remarking:
"There should be no heated
argument over this"
There wasn't.
The committee approved the
request from Sanitation Com
missioner Hand for $1,O0O,OOO
for emergency snow and ice
removal during the coming
winter.
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CARS CRASH, WOMAN HURT

Mrs. Mabel Byler, 80, of 384O
T 'enty-fifth st. N. E., is recov-
ering today from injuries suffered
late yesterday when an auto
driven by her husband conided
with another machine at Sixth
and B SITS. N. w.
She was treated ct Emergency
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PhtIGdeIphiGn Held
As Drunk, DisOrderLU

Howell Mccartney, Of Philadel.
phia, was charged with drunk
and disorderly conduct after
treatment by the Prince Georges
county rescue squad yesterday
for possible alcoholic poisoning.
He was arrested in Riverdale.
The Washington times., 1931-10-08
MONKEY DOOMED TO DIE

NEW YORK, Oct. 8.-The or
der has gone out from Norwood,
N. j., headquarters that the next
patrolman who sees Binby must
shoot him. Bimby is a monkey,
owned by BENJAMIN Zinke, of Tap
pan Road.
Since Bimby escaped a week
ago he has made himself a
The Washington times., 1931-10-08

neighborhood pest, stealing milk
bottles and rolls from doorsteps.
carrying off chickens and ducks
and frightening children.
His chief delight, however.
seems to be sounding automobile
horns when he runs across parked
cars at night.
The Washington times., 1931-10-08
Poisoned Girl, Is,
Reported Improved

The condition Of Mary Eliza
beth Laskowitz. is, Of the TOO
block Tenth st. s. E.. who took
poison yesterday when her father
demanded an explanation of her
absence from school, was reported
improved last night She is in
Casualty Hospital.
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Hospital for head cuts and hip
injury. The other car In the
crash was driven By J. A. T'un.
ming, as, of l7ol Sixteenth
st. N. W.
The Washington times., 1931-10-08

Your renta, worries -. room. house
or apartment, can be solved today
through the Rental Column OF the
Classified Section.
The Washington times., 1931-10-08

Sheer Chiffons, service sheer
chiffons, and medium service
weights, fine gauge hose, and
even though called seconds and
irregulars are wonderful qualities.
The Washington times., 1931-10-08

The sale we had last week was
a record-breaker. We wired for
more. They came in by express
and we think we have enough
for the sale.
The Washington times., 1931-10-08

WHAT a tragedy! Every month
" those awful pains. She suf.
fered so nearly doubled up
with cramps.
Isn't it pitifuI to see a strong
woman so helplesss
Why punish yourself. !. . why feel
so miserable during these trying
times :. when you Can be free,
happy and keep OS yOsrj jest1
You've heard of il :. every
The Washington times., 1931-10-08

woman has 4. Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
1t picks you up tones up your
system. Like q tonic, it regulates
and strengthens.
Slip q box of the new tablets In
your handbag keep them handy
on your medicine shelf. Just ask
the clerk in the drug store for
Lydia E. Pinkham'S Tablets -.
there's no need for conversation.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
Ancient English Oak

Cowihorpe oak is said to BIZ the old
est In England, observes the Montreal
Family Herald Records say that II
is about one thousand six hundred
years of age. Taking root near the
great Roman road. some three miles
from Wetherby, 1t became one Of the
mightiest oaks In England. On one
occasion 100 children gathered in its
hollow trunk. In 1912 the tree was es-
timated to contain IA tons of timber,
the trunk was 60 feet in circumfer-
ence, 1t was 43 feet high, and It's main
branch so feet inches long. But
where once Git is said) boughs spread
over half an acre. there remain only
its huge gaunt limbs. Every spring,
however, green leaves still appear
among the topmost branches, and
workmen are doing what they can to
keep the giant alive for few more
years.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
MCIAGLEN FILM HERE
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY

Opening of the Indian lands in the
Dakotas for settlement by the whites
is tie epochal hiehlight of the Fox
Movietone production, mot Exactly
Gentlemen" which features Victor Nc
Laglen and Fay Wray.
Not Exactly Gentlemen is based
on one Of the most romantic periods in
American history, that following soon
after the Civil War and it is likewise
a gripping story of the struggle of two
youthful lovers, played by Fay Wray
and David Worth, for land
Historically accurate portraits OF
three bad hombres Of that period are
played by Victor McLaglen, Lew Cody
and Eddie Gribbon
Lovable outlaws they might well be
called for though they are killers with
a price on their heads, they prove to
be the guides and protectors of the
youthful lovers.
Incidentally they actually fight their
way through the picture and for those
who love real herman action, the view
of McLaglen battling a dozen in I
gambling saloon to rescue the girl, is
a treat for tired eyes.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03

Tourists are frequently a puzzle.
They travel well worn ruts for years,
seeeing what every one has seen and
then suddenly discover" some hidden
nook of charm with enthusiasm. IT
is often in this fashion that the
Balaric isles off the coast OF Spain
are discovered The isle OF NAL
lorca has a lovely -coastline, hills to
the south and east, mountains to the
north and west and fertile plains
within make 1t O. pleasant habitation.
Seek out the old monastery of Vallde-
mosa, or the subterranean lakes and
caves with their legends Of Corsair
pirates. ancient castles and miles OF
sandy beaches, sunsets through almond
trees and cheap living and you will be
enthusiastic, too.-Boston Herald.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
Chinese Rugs

The rugs of China proper are easily
recognized by their characteristic Chi
nose ornament. They are OF coarse
texture ard are woven with the Selma
knot on a cotton warp. the pile Is
thick with very smooth. surface. A
peculiar feature Is the clipping OF the
pile so as to form a furrow at the CON
tours OF the pattern. The prevailing
color Is yellow. sometimes Intentional
but often resulting from the fading
shades OF red and orange. Blue and
white are also freely used, but there
Is little true red, brown or green Pill
lar carpets are peculiar to China. They
are designed so that when wrapped
around a pillar the edges will fit to-
gether and give continuous pattern.
which usually Is coiting dragon.
Many small mats, seat covers, and
the like are found. The dating OF
Chinese rugs Is an almost impossible
task, as patterns have varied very lit
tie with time, and internal evidence
ID almost nonexistent.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
Found it Hard Job to
Convince Mother-in-Law

The small town mother-in-law Of a
New York girl had visited the couple
once In their New York apartment and
went home with serious misgivings
about this always gay wife OF her son
Williams.
Soon after the first baby arrived
the girl went to the small town. sew
eral hundred miles from New York.
to visit her mother-in-law and show
Off the baby.
Her lonesome husband telephoned
to her one night, and said that his
good old pal Bob was there and want
ed just to say hello and that then he
would take the phone back and talk
fast for his money.
The mother-in-law heard her saying,
why, hello, Bob before the CONVEX
sation was ended. and then, Il love
you. too. sweetheart, and nobody else
but you"
And it has taken the dear little old
ladys son himself to convince her that
things did not happen precisely as she
supposed they did.--New York Sun.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03

Rice is the principal food OF more
than one-third of the entire popula-
ton Of the world. and Is the most ex-
tensively cultivated OF grains. Work
ers OF the American rubber planta-
lions I'm Liberia eat 1t, along with the
coolies Of Japan and China, the KAT
frs OF the South African diamond
mines and the head hunters OF FIJI.
The League OF Nations statistical
survey Of what Is what In foodstuffs
indorses the United States system OF
rice grading as being desirable
method to follow, explaining that ex-
port rice from that source Is invari-
ably accompanied by certificate OF In
spectIon as evidence OF quality deliv-
cred. A million packets OF rice are
yearly exported under this provision.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03

Undersheriff and Mrs. L. G. Sperry
went to Spokane Sunday to spend a
few days in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. John Grove will leave
today for Bend, Ore, to visit with a
son for about two weeks.
Miss Inez Ratekin was at Troy Tues
day and at Eureka Wednesday attend
ing to county library matters.
Charley Lager, foreman in charge Of
development work at the Golden West
mine on the West Fisher. spent Sunday
in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Davis of Oil
mont, Mont, were here on business
Tuesday. They were former Libby
residents.
Mrs Harry Hough and daughter,
Miss Mary Beth, arrived home Tues
day night from visiting with friends
at Big Sandy
W. A. Wallace of Troy and his son
Walter, rancher of the Silver Butte
district, were transacting business in
the city Monday
County Commissioner and Mrs George
Monio drove up from Troy Tuesday
afternoon to look after business mat
tiers here for few hours.
| Stanley A. Boyer, former Libby
| young man who is now in the u. S
border patrol. has been transferred
from Shelby to Nelson, Wash.
Rev Price OF Whitefish, pastor of St
Luke's Episcopal church of this city
was in Libby holding services Sun
day evening and Monday visited Troy
| This office acknowledges pleasan
| call from Rev Price.
A. M. Hoffman, L. S. WEIGH, W. G
Seims and R. f. Russell composed !;
party that drove to Spokane Monda,
to take in the Dempsey bout in tn,
4 city that evening. They drove down
in Mr.. Russells car.
i, Frank c. Divis, rancher on the Yaal
river, was in Libby Monday afternoon
pIulEHlk Ill SUlliE idlflUS lIDIii Ills idilIi
to the Pioneer Meat Market He lef
here for Eureka where he expected I,
buy some wheat and take home witt
him. While here he expressed himsel
as highly pleased with the road worl
County Commissioner Monio is doinl
and says Mr. Monio is building an,
improving lot of highway in his dis
trict.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
Has Double Funeral.

Mrs. o. G. Gompf was in the upper
Yak district Saturday where she had
charge of a double funeral, when An
tone Obermeyer, Jr., and Lucille Camus
were buried.
Antoine Obermeyer was q years of
age and was killed by falling tree
while he was engaged in fighting the
big Yak fire. He was the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Antoine Obermeyer, Sr., resi-
dents of that district about IL years.
Miss Camus was the daughter, IS years
old, of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Camus,
also residents of that section for some
time.
The funeral was largely attended,
friends coming from many miles. Burial
was in private cemetery on the Ober-
meyer ranch.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
Profs4sor's Good Work

The late DR.. Charles f. Bessey, pro-
fessor Of botany at the University OF
Nebraska, was responsible for the gov
eminent forest In the sand hills. For
10 years Doctor Bessey had advocated
the planting OF trees over the sand
hills and he had finally prevailed upon
Roosevelt to set aside the tract and
start the work. The government nurs-
cry which was established was given
Doctor Besseys name.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
The Presbyterian Church.
r. W. Orr, Pastor.

K. W. Orr, Pastor.
The most important hour of the week
in Libby is the hour of public worship.
Neglect it not lest there die out in you
the sense of the presence of God. At
10 o'clock there is. an opportunity to
study the Gift of the Gospel to the
Gentiles' At II o'clock and at 7:30
you are invited to join with others
in public worship. The Young People
discussion group meets at 6.
The monthly meeting of the Session
is held ON the second Tuesday at 8
b. m in the church. This month the
date is the 9th.
Picnics are always attractive to the
children The annual Sunday school
picnic will be held in Pioneer Park or
Saturday, the 18th Of September. Din
ner will be served at noon
aar-
A Rally Day Program is in course
of preparation. The date for the da,
is September 9th. The Sunday schoo
will have a special session and there
will be an attractive service of wor,
ship for the congregation.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
kissing One Of Oldest
Forms Of Salvation

Among oientals, who keep the sexes
strictly separated, kissing on the
mouth Is mot -practiced, except az an
expression Of strong affection. The
oriental method Is to kiss the cheeks
alternately. placing the right hand up
on the shoulder sometimes under the
chin.
Kissing Is, therefore. usually re-
served as an expression of affection
between relatives. The kiss occurs
also, howeNer as salutation between
persons not closely related, but united
by affection. Hence to express their
favor by kissing, the more formal sal
utation with the hand on the shoulder
and the cheeks placed together. as In
Is IS; 10 800. The response to such a
salutation would be OF the more re-
spectful kind. In the case of Samuel
kissing Saul q Sam. III he may have
kissed him either on the cheek as a
mark OF affection or on the hand as
an expression OF reverence.
When the ceremonial OF the corona
tlon was taken to William Nv for APP
proval he said he would not be kissed
by the bishops The homage Is first
done by the spiritual peers, with the
archbishop at their head. The first OF
each class 1.-THE archbishop for the
spiritually says the words. and then
they all kiss his cheek In succession.
He ordered that part to be struck out,
but the nrelates would not stand IT.;
the archbishop demonstrated and the
king gave in.-London Mail.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Peterson are
the parents of son born Monday
morning.
Herman Sleizer left Friday for Kelso
Washington. where he has accepted a
position as teacher in the junior high
school.
James Harris, Jr., and Bob Farris
drove to Spokane Sunday to be there
for the Dempsey exhibition bout Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs E ]. Driear, daughter
Miss Lois and little Evaline Dale spent
last week in Spokane, returning home
Thursday.
Mrs. L. T. Hunter has taken rooms
in town, with the Misses Grandjean,
in order that her two little daughters
may attend school
The Methodist ladies will give their
annual corn feed and mulligan at the
H A. Joughin ranch on Sept IL. Please
bear the date in mind II
Libby Motor Inc, has purchased and
erected new electric sign of the Neon
type for their place of business. II
is an attractive sign and draws much
attention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Sleizer and Dor
othy, Donald and Harriet drove II
Spokane Friday returning Sunday
They were accompanied by their son
Arthur, who entered the Kinan Bust.
ness University to take a secretaria
course and also by Mrs. August Sleizel
Mr. and Mrs A. H. Lynn of Rentor
Wash, are spending the week in Lib
by renewing old acquaintance. The,
were formerly residents of Libby, whel
Mr. Lynn was employed as clerk il
the Libby postoffice They report the,
still have a very warm spot in thei
hearts for Libby and that they Xix
Montana.
Miss Helen Hargreaves, Miss Malli
Chapel and Miss Muriel Rose re
turned Friday from attending tn
grand lodge convention of the Orde
of Rainbow Girls, held last week a
Bohemian En- route home they stoppe,
at Great Falls and spent few hour
visiting with bill" Shoup, formerl
employed in Libby as linotype operate
for the Western News and who no,
has fine position with the Great Fall
Tribune. Mr. Shoup drove them aroun
the city in his car and while in tha
city they attended the North Montan
fair being held there.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
Methodist Church.

Bible school, 1000.
Morning worship, HOO. Subject.
Christian Communism"
Epworth League, $50
Bible study and prayer meeting
Wednesday 7:30 p. m.
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs
A. E Blackwell next Wednesday af-
ternoOn.
A cordial invitation is extended tc
all strangers in our city and all those
not having other church affiliations te
attend our services and enjoy the min
istry of this church.
r. F. WICK. Minister.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
Grapefruit in Trade

The Foster is the best known variety
of the seedless pink grapefruit II
was sport OF the Walter variety. 1t
was introduced In the winter OF 1906
and 1907 by Mr.. Foster at Monte Vista.
Fla, but It was not introduced into
trade until In 1914.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
Church OF God.

Sunday, Sept. s.
Sunday school, 10 a. m.
Preaching IL a. m. Subject. The
Knowledge of God
Young Peoples meeting Z p. m.
Preaching 8 p. m. Subject: "A Real
Profit in Life"
Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 pm
We invite you to attend any or all
of these services.
Pastor, REV FRED DECKER.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03

The subject for the Lesson-Sernon
Sunday, September 6, will be Man.
Wednesday evening meeting at 800
o'clock.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
The public is cordially invited to all
of these services
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
Credit Given Ancient.

The Greeks and Romans had no
modern advantages, vet they managed
to design structures which were A.
most AZ magnificent as our movie pal
aces.-Kalamazoo Gazette.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
Great Hospital Invsstnents

Hospitals In the United States rep
resent an investment of more than
81, LOCO 100000 which makes them one
OF the nations major industries, Z re-
search study indicates.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
Churches


THE Friendly Church"
Sunday, September 9th, II a. m.
Divine service, English language
Sunday school, 10 a. m.
At the close of the service there will
be meeting of the voting members.
Evening worship.
German language, 7:30 p. m.
II you have no church affiliations,
you are invited TO worship with us.
II. L. PFOTENHAUER, Pastor.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
Chops Finger Instead of Wood

NnoP1 nikci
M. D. Rowland is carrying one of
his hands around in a nice big white
bandage this week as the result of
severe cut he sustained when he
struck the hand instead of the wood
he was chopping.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
st. Luke's Episcopal Church.

Sunday school will open September
18th instead Of Sept. 9th as previously
announced
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03
Worlds Oldest Book

The Oldest volume known to exist
Is the Egyptian panyrns known as the
Papyrus Prisse.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-03

Scratch Pads--15c lb.--at Western
News office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17

real buy The best Ladder sold for $1 00. Stur
 dily constructed. Handy pail shelf folding lock iron brace. Steps mortised nailed and heavily rodded regular $1.5O Ladder. Special for Dollar Days only.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-17

Includes one quart Gloss A Enamei. any color, and one 3M inch Enamel brush. For Dollar Days only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-12-02
ETHER POLICEMEN
PATROL TELENS|0N
Necessity for Supervision of
New Form of Radio Re-
ported to Lamont.

Television's invasion Of the ether
waves has given the traffic policemen
OF the ether" a new and important beat
to patrol In their campaign against in
reference to reception,
With more than a score Of visual
radio stations romping up and down the
spectrum, radio inspectors of the Com
merce Department have been at wits
end as to how to check their opera
tons, according to william D. Terrell
the departments director Of radio and
figurative chief radio traffic cop" AS
television grows, the task of patrolling
the ether becomes more complex.
Celebrating on recommendation In
his annual report, Mr.. Terrell pointed
out that, even though all television
opera tons are experimental, the necessity
for checking stations as to frequency
deviation and intensity of signals is es-
sential to safeguard other modes of
communication carried on in the wave
lengths. Moreover, the Government
wants to keep abreast of developments
IN television, and 1t can only do SO by
observing the experimental operations.
Reporting to Secretary of Commerce La
mont, Mr.. Terrell said an experimental
receiving apparatus for interrogation Of
televtsion and devices for the measure
ment Of the frequencies of television
stations should be obtained "as soon as
possible" Inspectors who soour those
roadways of the sky daily have ingeni-
ously contrived means of measuring the
fTequencies of the stations, but they
have no method of identifying them,
since they have no visual radio appa-
ratus. In its operations the Radio Divi-
sion Is devoting more and more atten-
ton to visual radio, said Mr.. Terrell.
Appropriations for the coming year will
enable the purchase Of additional appa-
artus and viii improve somewhat the
checks on those stations.
In addition to operations in what Is
called the continental short wave band.
located just above the broadcast range