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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-29

The recent rock slide at Niagara Falls has caused President Hoover as an engineer to consider the advisability of reereating the in- ternatonal board which two or three years ago reported that mechanical means would be necessary to preserve the beauty of the falls for all time. As we remember the suggestion was made that series of weirs or deflectors were to be concealed below the surface of the water just above Horseshoe Falls. his would cause diminution in the volume of water flowing over the middle of the falls and cause some of it to drop over the Hanks which at present get very little water flow. Continued efforts of water will wear away the hardest rock, and while the erosion may be so slight as to be imperceptbe. still few more rock slides like those of this year would great ly impair the beautiful contour of Niagara Falls. lnasmuch as it is one of the real natural wonders of the world it behooves the Canadian and United States governments to take action to preserve it as such before ma terial damage that can't be repaired is done. As an engineer President Hoover realizes this.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-29
HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE
 -[ol- EDITORS THIS STATE ELSEWHERE HAVE ABOUT THIS THAT AND THE OTHER THING

man who will say who deserves the honor. Plank and Pennock would have to be considered. but how about Bender, Waddell, McGinnity, John son and Grove? Ruth. has his ob- jections to all of these and particu- larly to Grove, whom he dismisses as "just a thrower." But those who remember some of the jobs turned in by Johnson, even in his last days in the box, to say nothing of the phenomenal feats of Waddell and of Bender and of McGinnity, wil lnot easily be convinced.
 started an argument here. But at any rate, with the hot stoves going full blast. he chose the proper sea- son for it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-29
TO=DAY'S SELECTED POEM
BELLS IN THE WIND

(By Jacob Hansen in The New York Times) As penetrating the fife of fear Manipulatde by savage god, The wind bewails the passing of a year To regions that no man has ever trOd No second, once familiar to the earth, Is liable to limp mortality; No fragmcntary scene, once given birth, Can ever cease to show facsimile. The year Is past and yet 1t is not lost, Fer somewhere 1t repeats a pantonmc. The sunken ship fOrevermOre Is tossed Upon the sea. somewhere in space and time. And bells that cease to sway shall rise and fall In jubilee that Is continual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-29
O-O-O OHMIGOSH,

WlId Ilfc IS disappearing. At least that's what they say, Blind tigers, though, arc gaining. In our city, day by day.
 o-O-o Ihe soldiers want to cut their bonus mellon but Mellon is against any cut. So there doesn't seem to be much chance of the cash bonus tree bearing fruit.
 o-O-o
 Character thieves are seldom apprehended. yet they are the most dangerous felons at large. Mussolini wants Butler to apolo- glze but Butler says he'll quit the marines first and that's the last thing we'd want to see happen.
 O-O-o
 Men prefer the dough lines to the bread lines.
 o-O-o l suppose the patient coughs up money when he pays the doctor his cold bill.
 If France loans Germany con- siderable gold the fatherland will probably be able to see the silver lining once more.
 o-O-o Ihe country doesn't want an extra session of congress, it will soon be warm enough to do without hot air anyway.
 O-O-o
 If they ever closed the wait ing rooms in railroad stations on sunday afternoon, lot of peo- pie wouldn't have any place to so.
 O-O-O The man who has a ring around the bath tub generally has one around his neck.
 O-O-O
 An optimist is a man who thinks we have need for sena- tors and congressman.
 O-O-o A nick town is Q place where the populace becomes excited if the 9:15 is five minutes late.'
 O-O-o MT Ronayne's introductory poem as published in Day by Day" this evening was accompanied by several little gems of wisdom and now I'll let you in on them.
 Nowadays the paths of glory lead but to the gravure.
 The modern flapper and Madame Cure may be sisters under the skin. but not, thank heaven. under the skull.
 Overheard on Hard Times SauarN,. Whats the crowd looking at over there, mister?" That's no crowd. pal. that's Paul Whiteman." Rounding the simile corner: As obscure as comma in the Wicker sham report-thicker than a boiler makers wrist-as inevitable as the hole in a doughnut-and busier than the seat of bank presidents pants.
 Geologists tell us that the earth's crust is shrinking. But not. we fear the peoples.
 And this completes MT Ronayne's contributions to Day by Day" to- night. And I'm sure my readers look forward to his next visit.-The Ed.
 o-O-o This concludes our broadcast for this evening. It came to you over DBD and was broadcast by the Wa terbury Evening Democrat. pioneer In this type of newspaper work. We are signing off at this time. to be back on the air again tomorrow evening at the usual hour.
 o-O-o
 Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-29
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MONITORS LAUNCHING

On January 29, 1862, the Monitor, the first successful iron-clad vessel in the history of the United States navy, was launched at Greenpoint. l.. I.
 Ridiculed at first as impractical, because of its odd pillbox shape, the Monitor proved it's worth few months later when it met the strong Confederate craft Merrimac and forced it to retreat in a disabled condition.
 Two months after this victory the Monitor, with other Federal vessels. made an unsuccessful attempt to capture Richmond. The famous ship ended its career on December 31, 1862, when it floundered in a storm off Hatteras and sank with four of- ficers and IA men,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-29

Copies of the Waterbury Charter Commis sion were distributed in the city this week and judging by the size of the book the Wicker sham report is put to shame. We saw refer ence to the latter as the "S6 word report. At that rate our charter report should be fairly low per word, as it is extremely verbose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-29

proceeding slowly. Trees don't mature in one year or two. Therefore it behooves us in Connecticut to regard them not as some- thing to be chopped down carelessly but to be preserved as long as possible and to be re- placed when destroyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-29

with the commission and took ad- vantage of it's rule permitting re- consideration of presidential nom,- nations. For, if the administration policy is to prevail, we might as well surrender to the power trust.
 No one has denied these facts. It is generally recognized by regu- lars and progressives alike that King and Russell were honest. faithful and entirely correct in their course of action"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-29
"A SMILES THE THING"
Good evening.
 O-O-O WAIT AWHILE

Perhaps you're a cleaner of pots and
 of pans. Or maybe you toll in a foundry; For that matter, too, there is even a
 chance That you're learning the rips in
 laundry. But just so you live by the sweat of
 your brow, And narys the odds how you do
 1t, Be sure you're the fellow I'm
 thinking of now, And kindly, if only you knew it.. Now maybe you've dreams that in
 nowise concern Your present inglorious calling, Perhaps there are times when you
 secretly yearn For chance at pursuits more
 enthralling. While driving your truck. you may
 ra-la-la- -lee, And think you've voice opefatic, Or mixing cement, in your minds
 eye you see Yourself winning fame cinematic. But don't be a dub and go off like a
 streak, Though the neighbors declare
 you're wizard, Don't give up the pay you collect
 ev'ry week Or you may have to hook your
 tin lizard. You may be wonder without any
 doubt, But don't get bug in your
 bonnet. Tor know you. my lad. if there s
 gold in your nut, The world will soon stumble
 upon it.
 -Mauriee J. Ronayne.
 Meriden.
 O-O-o Editor Day by Day: Oh boy, this IS getting better and better. First Lonely Lil and then Homely Bill. And now the william had to stick in. what's up. But we will find out If they keep at it.-Little No- body.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-29
Personal Health Service (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or treatment. will be answered by Dr Brady. Ad. dres. him. care Of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-29

Of the II species of snakes fou. in the United States, 17 are poiso,. ous. They are found in every state but especially In the southwest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-29

There some recompense in everything. A forced respite from golf improves ones backgammon game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-29

Flying time of the new air pas senger service between La Pax, Bo- livia, and Africa, Chile, is one hour. 25 minutes. as compared with 1f hours by railroad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-29

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 5.34 tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-29

Nothing dull about politics, anyway.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-03-19
GAS line PROJECT
FROM DRY CREEK TO
COST 81, 500, 600
CARBON COUNTY OIL FIELD
WILL SUPPLY FUEL TO
BOHEMIAN

Before the rush of high river
waters from the melting SHOWS Of
the Rocky mountains, the Billings
Gas company expects to be we'll on
its way in the construction of a
S2,500,00O gas pipeline from the
Dry Creek field in Carbon county
to Bozeman and other cities in
southern Montana, according to an
announcement Of the manager of
the Billings Gas company, susid-
larry of the Ohio Oil company.
Preliminaries to be undertaken
Immediately are the dredging Of
pipe crossings and laying of pipe
with heavy river clamps in the
beds of the Saltwater, Yellowstole
and Boulder rivers. Construction
of the line is said to offer no un-
usual or difficult engineering prob
lens, the greatest obstacles beint'
the three river crossings.
The pipeline will follow route
from Dry Greek to Absarokee and
from there to Reed Point. From
Reed Point the line will take prs'
ticallv a direct route to Bozeman,
paralleling the main highway. A
branch line from Absarokee will
serve Columbus and possibly other
towns in that vicinity, Accord 'g
to the Montana Oil Journal, a :
liable dissemination of oil news.
The gas company expects to
have gas available for consumers
in Bozeman and southern Montana
by fall. Pipe for the project has
been ordered and work will be car
ried on simultaneously in laying
the line and in installing distri-
button systems in the numerous
towns in which franchises have
been obtained.
The project will provide employ
ment for many southern Montana
laborers during the coming su d
mer.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-03-19
J. K. STANDISH WRITES
HISTORICAL DATA FOR
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE

Only a few of the old-timers n
Montana remember when part of
the old federal herd of camels were
used in Montana for freighting
purposes. Many of the present in
habitants of the Treasure state
do not know about the camels be-
ing used extensively for freight
ing supplies, gold ore and equip
nent of many of the richest min
ing districts during the early '50s
and SOS.
Sunday, March %, the Great
Falls Tribune will publish an exclu-
sive story and history of the camel
trains in Montana, which has beer
compiled and written by John K.
Standish, editor of the Montana
Newspaper Association of Great
Falls This story is the second Of
a series of articles Mr.. Standish is
writing for the Tribune. Last Sun
day his story of the Life Sketch
and Activities Of Calamity Jane"
attracted a great deal of atten-
tion and brought in very favorab' ,
comment. Mr.. Standish is gaining
recognition throughout the state as
a historical writer. Recently sew
eral of his stories have appeared
in national magazines.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-03-19
DEATH CLAIMS LIFE
OF ANGELO ROMITI
AT HOME FRIDAY

Death of Angelo Romiti, Al,
Friday mercifully ended mary
months of suffering from a heart
ailment that had developed into
dropsy. A few days prior to IS
death Mr.. Romiti had returned
from Thermopolis where he had
spent two weeks in an effort to
find relief for his malady.
Funeral services were conducted
Sunday afternoon at one o'clock
from st. Agnes Catholic church
with the Rev. FF. Molyneaux Of
ficiating. The body was inferred
in the Catholic cemetery where the
local aerie of Eagles conducted
brief ceremonies.
Mr.. Romiti was coal miner and
had been resident of Red Lodge
for 10 years. He was born in
Italy in July 1889. His death is
mourned by his widow, a son and
daughter; his parents and sister
in Italy.
The pallbearers were G. March,
ando, Tom Checked Joe Ferrand J..
John Marchello, Pete Gallo and
B. Buffo.
r. G. Martin had charge of fun
eral arrangements.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-03-19
.ELKS LODGE TO AGAIN
HOLD AUGMENTATION
CLASSES FOR ALIENS

Commencement of another AM
ericanization class for aliens who
propose to seek naturalization pa
pers in May and November, was
discussed Tuesday night by the
Beartooth lodge of Elks at a regu-
lar monthly meeting. A meeting
for organizing the class will be
held in few days. instruction is
free. The Elks have been instru-
mental in assisting aliens in past
years to successfully pass natur-
alization examinations. The Am
ORGANIZATION committee and in
struetors are: S. G.. Merriman, O.
j. Simmons, C. P. Larkin, L. R.
Spogen, H. A. Simmons and c.. A
Nordstrom.
Tentative plans were discussed
for the annual PATTERSON ban
quet.
Nine out of Is past exalted rul-
ers were present at the Tuesday
night meeting.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-03-19
THE TERRIBLE MEEK"
TO BE PRESENTED TO
EASTERN STAR, MASON

"The Terrible Meek, power
full drama of the Crucifixion will
be presented by the Rev. H. W
Woods Wednesday, March rs, at
Masonic Hall at o'clock, immed-
lately following the regular meet
ing of the Eastern Star, to which
all Stars, Masons, Rainbow Girls
and DeMoiay members are invited
"The Terrible Meek, from the
pen of Charles Ram Kennedy, de-
picts the human side Of the world g
greatest tragedy and takes place
the last hour of the darkness that
was upon the earth. The figures
of Christ and the two thieves,
which will be shown, have been de-
signed and painted by Rev. Woods.
The characters are those of the
Captain or Centurian in charge, one
of the Soldiers who helped in the
crucifixion and the Mother of Je-
sus.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-03-19
JUDGES SELECT FIVE
TO attend DISTRICT
MUSIC MEET, APRIL 4

Five out of II students were
selected to represent Carbon Coua-
ty High School in district music
competition at Worden, April 4.
Three judges selected Frances
Checketto as soprano soloist; Ma
RE Overgaag as contralto soloist;
Sybil Christian as piano soloist;
Paul Mcgowan as baritone soloist;
Miss Christian and Evelyn Weydt
will participate in the piano duet
contest.
The preliminaries were held Fri
day in the high school auditorium
here with Mrs. Roy Nutting, Mrs.
G. G. Rowan and R. G. Martin act
ing as judges. According to Miss
Evelyn Stager, supervisor of mu-
sic, winners of the district con-
tests will participate at the state
music meet, to be held in Billing.
The district contest will be held
at Huntley Project High School,
Worden.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-03-19

SEEK RED LODGE
ALDERMAN|C JOBS

Three candidates have appeared
before the city clerk to seek alder
manic positions in Red Lodge. ".
w. Flashman filed application last
week for alderman in the second
ward. On Thursday G. B. Foltz
filed from the first ward and john
Corey from the third, to succeed
himself.
Date for filing applications clo-
ses 10 days before the election,
Monday, April 6.
Holdover aldermen will be Ed
Cunningham in the first ward, Ray
Houton in the second and Anton
Salona in third.
No filings have as yet been made
in Bearcrek.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-03-19
PORTER MENTIONED AS
next CANDIDATE FOR
MONTANA GOVERNOR

George P. Porter, Montana state
auditor and commissioner of in
surance, has been mentioned as a
possible candidate for the next
Montana governor, but Mr.. Por-
ter declines to discuss the matter.
Mr.. Porter is now serving lis
fourth term as state auditor. He
is native Montanan, having been
born in Helena February IT, 1869
OF Scotch-English parentage, with
a dash Of Irish. Mr.. Porter at
tended Helena public schools until
the family's removal to Butte
where he went to school until Il,
going to work at that tender age.
He has been in the working harn-
ess for 40 years. Mr.. Porter is a
charter member of the first clerk S
union ever organized, the old
Knights of Labor.
Montana's state auditor is Re
publican, but Progressive, having
followed the late Theodore Roose-
welt into the Bull Moose party. No
man knows the business and af-
fairs Of the state more thoroughly
than does Mr.. Porter, and rumors
persist around the Capitol that he
is we'll qualified to aspire to the
governorship of the Treasure
State.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-03-19
CHRONIC MALADY IS
FATAL TO WALTER
LUHRSEN IN CODY

The body of Walter Carl Luhr-
sen, 40, we'll known jeweler, was
brought to Red Lodge for burial
from Cody by Mortician R. g.
Martin Monday. Mr.. Luhrsen died
in the late afternoon Monday fol-
lowing a painful illness of 10 long
weeks. He suffered from chronic
intestinal nephritis and had been
confined to his bed for the past
few weeks. Early this year he
sought medical cure or relief in
Billings hospital, that proved flu
tile. His many friends in Red
Lodge were gravely concerned at
that time over reports of his crit
zeal condition.
Funeral services are being held
at two o'clock this afternoon from
the Episcopal church, with the Rev.
Frank Durant officiating. Burial
will be made in the Atherton FAM
lily plot in the Red Lodge cemetery.
The pallbearers are Walter Lam
port, John Albert, C. E. Thompson.
Dave Henderson, A. E. Madsen and
O. j. Simmons.
Walter Luhrsen was born in
Reedsburg, Wisconsin May 80,
1881. He was a student of tho
Hutchinson Theological College IN
LaPorte, Indiana. He established
a jewelry store in Leona, Wiscon-
sin where he remained about a
year, coming to Red Lodge some,
26 years ago. 1t was here he mar
ried Miss Edith Atherton, Their
twenty-first wedding anniversary
occurred last January. Mr. Luhr-
sen had been engaged in the jewell
ry business at various business
sites in Red Lodge continuously
except for A years spent in Seattle
and until the family's removal
to Cody years ago.
Besides his widow he is survived
by daughter and son, Gertrude
and Richard; his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Friedrich Luhrsen of Reeds
burg, Wisconsin; three sisters.
Mrs. Lille Seagrave of Barabou.
Wisconsin, Mrs. Josie Smart of
Carthage, Missouri, Mrs. Agnes
Thomas of Troy, Wisconsin; ore
brother, V. F. Luhrsen of Great
Falls.
Mr.. Luhrsen's father and sister
Mrs. Thomas, came to his bedside
from Wisconsin before his demisa
Mrs. Seagrave and V. F. Luhrsen
arrived here yesterday for the
funeral services.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-03-19
FARMERS MEETING
SLATED NEXT WEEK
IN CARBON COUNTY
LIVESTOCK FEEDING TO BE
DISCUSSED AT FOUR
COUNTY POINTS

A series Of four farmers meet
ings in Carbon County, dealing
with feeding of livestock is an
nounced by Irving J. Courti.:.,
Northern Pacific Agricultural A
gent, Billings. These are being
sponsored by the Montana State
College, Northern Pacific Railway
and local organizations
These meetings will be held at
the following points:
Red Lodge, Wednesday, March
25th, 2 P. M. at the Court Room.
Joliet, Wednesday, March 18th,
s P. NJ. School Auditorium.
Belfry, Thursday, March 26th,
2 P. NJ. School Auditorium.
Fromberg, Thursday, arch
Goth, P. NJ. School Auditorium.
The purpose of the meetings is
to discuss the advantages Of feed
ing Montana feeds to Montana
feeder livestock. Work done ~
practical feeders and the Montana
Experiment Station in this area
indicates good possibilities for
marketing our feeds at a profit,
through feeding livestock.
The growing of feed crops pre-
paratory to feeding will be taken
up by Mr.. Courtice. Alfalfa and
feed grain crops will be the basis
of his talk.
At points in sugar beet terri
tory, fieldmen L. K. Mondt and L.
Hammond, will discuss improve
ment of irrigation practices.
Local organizations are COOPER
ating in putting on these meetings.
The intent of these meetings is to
discuss the possibilities of start
ing a little more feeding IN Carbon
County. We have the land, the
livestock, and the water. All we
need is to grow the right kind
of feeds and sell them through the
livestock. All businessmen from
the country or town are urged to
come and take part. Bring your
ideas and questions along.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-03-19
NEWSPAPERS REVIEW
BANDIT ESCAPE THAT
Led TO RED LODGE

Review of South Dakota bank
raid and the escape of the rob-
bers to Red Lodge and the Bear
tooth Mountain region where they
were captured by Carbon county
authorities in the year 1897, ap-
pears in a number of current Mon
tana weekly newspapers.
The article, when read by old
timers, will bring to mind the fear
lessness exhibited by peace officers
in capturing the bandits, who went
under aliases, after daring rob-
berry of the Butte County bank at
Belle Fourche, South Dakota on
June %, 1897. The fugitives
trail lead authorities along the
southern boundary of the state, to
Rosebud and Wolf mountains, the
Big Horn river region, Pryor
creek valley anu to Red Lodge
where Sheriff Dunn of Carbon
county and his posse, composed of
Dick Hicks, Constable Calhoun of
Columbus and young lawyer by
the name of Stone from Red Lodge,
captured the trio in the Absarokee
region.
The newspaper article is writ
ten bv "Mon Tana Lou" Grill and
is illustrated with picture of Mir
ror Lake in the Beartooth Noun
tains.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-03-19
SCHOOL HEADS TO
PLAN GRADE SCHOOL
TRACK, FIELD meet

A meeting of grade school sup
erintendents, principals and tea
cheers of Carbon county is to be
held at Belfry Saturday, March 28,
to formulate tentative plans for
the annual grade school track and
field meet, that will be an event
of the month of May.
A. t. Jenkins, principal of the
Roosevelt school in Red Lodge, and
chairman of the track and field
association, is engaged in notify
ing school heads to this effect and
requesting their attendance at the
Bclfry meeting.