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The Washington times., 1931-06-11
WICkERSHAM
COMMISSION

The Wickersham commission
has issued another part Of its
report, a Report on Prosecu-
tion," which is very interesting.
The utter absurdity of its re-
port on prohibition, together
with ( Z firm conviction in the
mind of every reasonable per
son that that report was tam
pered with by the Republican
politicians about the President,
should not lead to such gen.
eral disgust as to discredit the
commissions report on other
topics.
Commission Is Made
Laughing Stock
Reading Mr.. Wickersham's
protest against the interference
of politicians in prosecutions in
the courts one is easily per-
suaded that his ire is all the
greater because of the manner
in which Administration poll
tics has made his commission
the laughing stock of the coun-
try by it's meddling with the
report on prohibition.
The glaring contradictions be-
tween the individual reports Of
the members of the commission
and the summation shows be-
yond all doubt, that regardless
of denials, politics was injected
into the final form of that re-
port at the dictation of the Ad-
ministration. Little wonder that
a. man of Mr.. Wickersham'S
The Washington times., 1931-06-11
"A Great Writer to Another

Nick Arock, whose literary qups this newspaper keen
many readers amused cOngraulate his PAL Calvin Coolidge
On ceasng his writings for the period Then Nick
refers to his own brain strain in spelling things correctly
Nick not the only great writer who has trouble in this
direction but all writers later learn to pass up
word they do not know how spell and to use some other
There is tradition in the Washington Police Department of
local cop some years ago who dead horse in
Avenue he had to send in report on it,
Massachusetts was too much for him spell So he got
assistance and dragged the horse around into Street. making
q easy to wport the animal as there.
The Washington times., 1931-06-11

United States attorneys are ha-
bitually appointed as to a po-
litical and party prize. When
Mr.. Tuttle resigned we were
all immensely diverted for days
while the representatives of Re
publican factions in New York
we're beating a path to the
White House and by the Specu-
lations of the press as to which
faction would receive the favor
of the President.
The Washington times., 1931-06-11
WISE WORDS

Good manners are made up
of petty sacrifices.
Emerson.
It is the cause and not the
death that makes the martyr.
Napoleon.
Compensation is the law Of
existence the world over.
-En1erSoA
The Washington times., 1931-06-11

professional standing still feels
the sting of the ridicule!
X X X
U. S. Attorneys Appointed
on a Political Basis
Mr.. Wickersham, discussing
prosecutions and the difficult
ties in the way, lays much
stress on the need for the elinl-
nation of politics in the appoint
ment of United States nttor-
neys generally.
It is true, Of course, the
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17

The report of the full and true value
of property in each school district
and the report Of the taxable valua-
ton was submitted to the Board.
Com H. E. Brink reports that he
spent 8 days, August 6, 7, H. IA, Is, rs,
Is. 20 and 3lst inspecting roads and
road work and days, Aug 5, II, 13
and n inspecting bridges and bridge
work in his district
Com Geo j. Monio reports that he
spent S days, Aug 6, IA, II, 10, and
27, inspecting roads and road work and
one day, August 7th, inspecting bridges
and bridge work in his district.
Com. ]. w Millegan reports that he
spent 4 days, Aug. 5, 81, "a and 18th
inspecting roads and road work in his
district
The above reports are hereby rati-
fled by the Board.
The Commissioners are hereby
authorized to attend to all emergency
matters that may arise in their respec-
tive districts and to charge and collect
legal fee therefor.
The minutes of this meeting were
read and approved this 10th day of
September, 1881.
II. E. BRINK.
Chairman, Board of County Com
missioners.
Attest. WALTER l. WOLF.
Clerk.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17

ular session held this 10th day of Sep
TENDER, A. D., 1881, that the said Board
of County Commissioners hereby ask
and request that survey of the high
way from the West end of the said
Elk Hill Project to Libby, Montana be
made by the said State Highway Com
mission Of the State of Montana and
that said Commissioners earnestly re-
quest an early action thereon be taken
by the said State Highway Commits
sion Of Montana.
And Be 1t Further Resolved, that
the Clerk Of this Board transmit copy
Of said Resolution to the State High
way Commission Of Montana at Helena
Montana.
Passed by the unanimous vote of the
Board of County Commissioners Of
Lincoln County, Montana this 10th
day Of September 1881
Board of County Commissioners,
BY n E. BRINK,
Chairman.
BY GEO. J. MONO,
Member
BY J. w. MILLEGAN,
Member
Attest: WALTER l.. WOLF,
Clerk of said Board
The Board granted the County Clerk
5 days leave Of absence from the
State
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17
ReXfOrd News.

Mrs. Ethel Long and son George anc
daughter Caroline were callers at the
E E Madden home Friday evening
a few minutes.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Martin of Tobac-
co Siding were callers on his brother
Brock Martin, the last of the week.
Fred Mills is home from Coram
where he worked for the forest service
during the summer months.
Mrs. A. E. Johnston of Fortine is
here visiting her daughter, Mrs. G.
johnson, this weekend
Mrs. Shanahan was caller in Kalis-
pell Tuesday between trains.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Madden ano
daughter Ruth drovg to Spokane Fri
day on pleasure trip, accompanied
by Helen Young.
Mrs G. Johnson was in Fortine Tues
day visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
A. E. Johnston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mills and son
were callers in Eureka Friday alter
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Brock of Tooley
lake were in town Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wenzler, accom-
panied by Mrs. William Rodin and two
children and Hazel Ackrill, were call
ers in Eureka Tuesday.
Mrs. Dick and little son returned
Monday from Seattle where she has
been visiting relatives few weeks.
Fred Marks was a caller in Eureka
Tuesday on business.
Mrs. w. " Rodin and two children
left Sunday for Spokane where they
will spend the winter after visiting
her sister, Mrs. j. Wenzler, few
months,
Mr.. Sumo of Gateway was caller
here the first of the week.
Mrs. Carl West, accompanied by Mrs
Nellie Fielding, was in Eureka Satur-
day afternoon
Miss Weller spent Sunday with heI
folks in Whitefish
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Swartz were call
ers in Eureka Tuesday.
The grader has been run over the
highway from Rexford to Eureka which
improved the road very much. The
high school students are pleased as the
bus was hard riding in.
John Saxon of Gateway was caller
the last of the week.
Mr.. Logston Of Stonehill was bust
ness visitor here Monday.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17
Tooley Lake News Notes

We all appreciate the good rain
which visited this section of the coun-
ty last week.
Mrs. Bun Knott has returned home
from Kellogg where she was visiting
her brother, Guy Mckenzie and fam
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Truman and fam
lily were guests at the James Byers
home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Ross and family
visited at the W. H PARCELS home
Sunday afternoon.
w. E. Butts shipped bunch of cat
tie from Gateway Saturday.
Lester Truman went to Eureka Tues
day where he will attend school for
the coming year.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ross were callers
in Eureka Monday evening.
Esther Ann Knots spent few days
at the home of her uncle, Billy PARCELS,
last week.
The Anderson boys of Gateway will
start cutting slab wood near the Holder
camp this coming week.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17

No ii wasn't bombardment by an
enemy aircraft that you heard last
week A bear invaded the sacred pre-
cincts of the village. The fact that he
escaped with his hide whole was not
the fault of the good citizens of Ural.
w. r. Everett of Warland who is
employed with the trail crew here spent
the weekend at home.
Bill Young went to Pinkham the
last of the week. He will spend the
school year with his grandmother
there.
Pete Prettywood drove to Libby Sun
day. He was accompanied home by his
SON law, Charles Mile. Late Sum
day Mr.. Mile left for Spokane after
his wife and child They arrived back
here Monday evening.
Mrs. Jack Hunt and two daughters
and Pete Prettywood were Libby Wis
istors Tuesday.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17
Ural Happenings

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Graham and fam
lily were Libby visitors Saturday.
Rufus Young came home Thursday,
Mrs. Violet Noon was business Wis
itor at Libby Friday night and Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Livengood and
family were guests of Mr.. and Mrs,
Ben Graham Sunday.
Tom Nelson and son Rubie of Eure-
ka assisted Hedge Hammons haul the
school wood Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Jerry Fritsch took in
the show at Eureka Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Butt and family
of Libby were callers here Sunday.
The clouds have been working over
tire the nast wee'r
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Noon and Mr.
and Mrs. Knight from Bozeman were
over night guests of Mrs. Jerry Noon
Saturday night. They came to bring
Rachel knight who will spend the
school year with her aunt, Mrs Noon
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17
JUDGE POMEROY
GIVES YOUTHFUL HORSE THIEF
YEAR SUSPENDED TERM

Charlie Brown, l8-year-old Michigan
youth charged with horse stealing, was
sentenced to one year in the state peni-
Tertiary by Judge c. W. Pomeroy
Wednesday, and the sentence was sus-
pended when it was shown that the
youth had not been arrested previously
and a question was raised as to the
value of the animal
Brown, who was without funds, was
defended by George Grub, appointed
by the court. The horse was stolen last
month from Foot 1Bros. ranch near
Niarada. -Kalispell Monitor
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Those subscribers of this newspaper
whose subscriptions are in arrears are
asked to remit promptly. The date of
the expiration of your subscription is
shown opposite your name, on the up
per left hand corner of the paper. If
that date indicates that your subscrip-
ton is past due, remittance will be
appreciated
THE WESTERN NEWS.
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Libby Hotel, rent ..,.......---.a..... 4O.OO
Herman Goldberger Agency,
sub. otoo
John w Graham & Co, books. 329.39
Jessie J. Thomas, salary ........... $3.50
RESOLUTION.
Whereas, No survey for public road
or highway has been made by the
State Highway Commission of the
State Of Montana, for that certain piece
Of road or highway from the West end
of the Elk Hill Project Sc to Libby,
Montana, and
Whereas, the said Road or highway
from the Elk Hill Project to Libby,
Montana is one of the main thorough
fares between Kalispell, Montana and
Libby, Montana and is frequently
travelled, and
Whereas, it would be to the best
interest of Lincoln County to have
the said State Highway Commission
make a survey thereof so that any
improvements might be conserved.
Now Therefore, Be II Resolved by
The Board OF County Commissioners
! OF Lincoln County, Montana, IN reg
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17
lean Smelling & Refining company
smelter at Everett, Wash

Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Whitcomb were
in Libby yesterday for the purpose
Of buying horses but were unable to
get any here such as they wanted.
They are in the market for about 300
head which they will take to the Al
berta country.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17

The Shaughnessy Hill Lead-Silver
Mining company shipped carload of
ore the first OF the week to the Amer
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17
25YearsAgOm Libby

(Taken from the file of the Western
News of September 20, 1867
The democrats held an exciting coun-
ty convention in Kalispell which re-
suited in putting the following ticket
in the field:
For state senator, Thos. D. Long.
Fer representatives, Fred Whiteside,
Arthur Aylesworth, P. o. Collier.
For commissioners, R. W. Main,
Whitefish; M. 7. Small, Fairview; M.
J. Brown, Libby.
For sheriff, Vim. H. O'Connell.
For clerk and recorder, Chas. T.
Young.
For treasurer, Jas. T. HART.
For assessor, c. H. Moody.
For county attorney, w. T. Nc
Keown.
For superintendent of schools, Mrs.
Helen Berry.
\ Va ooA NSyOAt ". 49, AAAPfN~-
For coroner, w. P. Sherman.
For public administrator, Leland
Tansel
G. w. Millett is up from Kalispell
this week on business.
JOS Cechlosky was down from his
farm up the river during the week
and took back load of apples.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Johnston left
yesterday for Spokane where Mr..
johnson will be treated by specialist.
Simon Schneider was down from his
Swamp creek ranch on Monday with
a load of beef for the Libby Meat
Market
Carey Ferguson was down from his
ranch in the McGinnis meadows coun-
try the first Of the week and took back
load of supplies with him.
Grandma Babbett, mother of J. z.
Clark, left on Friday afternoon for her
home in Minneapolis and will probably
make that place her home again.
M N. Mohondro was up from Sand
point during the week on visit with
his family. Mr. Mohondro is working
with his team on the new Corbin road.
Mrs. Cowell, who has been running
boarding house at Moyie, B. G., has
returned to Libby She was accom-
panied by her daughter, Miss Ida, and
her son Maurice.
John P. Wall, George r. Brown, j.
r. Spencer and B. F. Howard attended
the democratic county convention at
Kalispell last Saturday as delegates
from the Libby precinct
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17

The Catholic ladies have organized
a literary called the "'06 Club to
meet "wednesday afternoon Of each week
from 2 to o'clock An admission Of
10 cents will be charged. Light re-
freshments served. Proceeds to 60 to-
wards the building fund Of the church.
Mrs. Jas. Leary, President; Mrs. f.
]. Mcbride, Secretary Treasurer.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17

Grandma Babbett, mother of J. z
Clark, left on Friday afternoon for her
home in Minneapolis and will probably
make that place her home again.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17

John P. Wall, George T. Brown, j.
r. Spencer and B. f. Howard attended
the democratic county convention at
Kalispell last Saturday as delegates
from the Libby precinct
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17

M. N. Mohondro was up from Sand
point during the week on a visit with
his family. Mr.. Mohondro is working
with his team on the new Corbin road
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17

One Of the most pleasant social
events of the season was the party
given. by Mrs. F. j. Mcbride on last
Friday afternoon and evening She
entertained the married ladies in the
afternoon from 2 to o'clock and in
the evening entertained the young
folks. Light refrehments were served.
All those who were fortunate enough
to attend were loud in their praise
of Mrs. Mcbride as an entertainer and
all thoroughly enjoyed her efforts to
entertain them.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17

Mrs. Cowell, who has been running
a boarding house at Moyie, B. c., has
returned to Libby. She was accom-
panied by her daughter, Miss Ida, and
her son Maurice
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17
County Commissioners
Proceedings

Continued, from page q
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Carey Ferguson was down from his
ranch in the McGinnis meadows coun-
try the first of the week and took back
a load of supplies with him.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17

THE WESTERN NEWS.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1931-09-17

Simon Schneider was down from hi.
Swamp creek ranch on Monday witt
a load of beef for the Libby Mea
Market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-17
SECRETARY DOAK'S
MOTHER EXPIRES
Pneumonia Proves Fatal Fol-
lowing Sinking Spell
on Saturday.

By the Associate u Press
BRISTOL, Va, February 17.--Mrs.
Elizabeth Doak, So, mother of Secretary
OF Labor william N Doak, died at II
o'clock last night of pneumonia. She
had been i'll several days.
Mrs. Dosks last illness followed a
fall
Even after pneumonia set in, she was
credited by her physicians with a chance
to recover. Her vitality was good de-
spite her advanced years. On Saturday,
however. she commenced 10 sink.
Funeral arrangements will not be
made, friends of the family said last
night, until word Is received from her
sons. the Secretary Of Labor and E. S,
Doak OF Detroit.
Mrs Dosk was the widow OF Sergt
c. d. Doak. a Confederate soldier. Her
family. the buttons, and that of heI
husband, we're pioneers in Southwest
Virginia settling in Wythe County be-
fore the American Revolution. She
nved on the farm settled by her an
| cesLorS IN l740 until 10 years ago.
When she was informed President
Hoover had appointed her son to the
I CA binet. she said only, I'm glad for
VIII He wants 1t.
One OF her prized possessions was All
autogra phed photo Of the President. sent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-17
ALEXANDRIA SHAFT
NOT TO BE MOVED
Confederate Monument Instead
May Be Beautifed for Mount
Vernon Road.

ALEXANDER. Va. February II
The Federal Government d spartments
in charge of the Mount Vernon Boule-
ward development work have no intcn-
ton OF making an attempt to move the
Confederate monument at Washington
and Prince streets here. it has been
learned but instead have plans under
way to beautify the statue.
The coping around the monum nj
may be changed somewhat to give
traffic better flow, and curbng along
Washington street in the vicinity of the
monument may be cut back to the
original width of the pavement. but
otherwise no major changes are planned
The present system OF lighting the
monument, consisting of four large
globes on pillars facing the four street
intersections, docs pot show off TO the
best advantage. the Government land
Scape engineers believe. and 1t has been
suggested that some method OF lighting
be established that will show off the
figure at night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-17
WITNESS ARRESTED
AFTER he TESTIFIES
H cad Of Simmons Motor Car Co
Suspected Of Illegal Entry
Into United States.

'Froin tie } 10 EoitiOn oil Yesterday Star ),
LOUIS A. Simmons "a years OLD
owner ot the Simmons Motor Car Co
and n nephew of Herbert GlsSSman and
MS brother DAVID who with nine
others are On trial before Justice
Luiring IN Criminal Division 2 on a
charge of conspiracy To violate the
liquor law was calico from the side of
hlS wife, WIN whom he was sitting
after he had testified for the defense
today and was taken INTO custody by
Erank ID. IIppttL, special agent OF the
lmmlkI alton Bureau, for luVestiga ton.
Simmons under crosse examination
by Assistant United STATES AtlOrn Y
Harold W. Orcutt, who with Assist a mt
United Statts Attorney James r. kIrk-
land is conducting The prosecution of
tlIe alleged ConNpIraiofS. brought out
inIornIAtIo tending to show that the
witness had not complied with the I'M
migration laws vii II he entered the
United States about eight wears ago
lie admitted being British subject
aud 10 have Come into This country
from Canada IL Is stated
Arrangements were being mad lsle
tins afternoon tor hIs releaSs OH bail
pending the inquiry bv the bureau
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-17
NAVY IS HELD BACK
! OF CIVIL AVIATION
MoHsts Denies Statement by
Brown Alleging Attitude of
= Contempt" by Service.

Postmaster General Waiter F. Browns
statement that the Navy regards COM
rrerrial aviation with some contempt
ives vigorously denied last night by Rear
Admiral william A. Moffett, chief OF
the Navy Bureau Of Aeronautics.
Mr.. Brown was addressing group
of airmail operators, whom he warned
that steps must be taken Immediately
to rurh the mounting postal denclt.
A committee of opera tors was appoint
ed to attempt resdjust contract rates
for carrying the mails by air.
Meanwhile, the Senate late yesterday
adopted resolution asking S~e Post
master General not to raise parcel post
"a tee without the approval OF Congress
This action was taken after Senator
Mex ellar OF Tennessee had declared
increases were planned which would
cost 1900 900.
Mr.. Brown told 4he operators air.
mail Is on trial and must improve It's
service II governmental support is 10
continue. He predicted sl5O.OOO 900
audited postal deficit for the next fiscal
year and a gross deficit of $500, 900 600
He warned the opera tors not to looH
for support from the military branch s
Of the Government, since these were
not at all enthusiastic about any part
civil aeronaut1cs might play III any
preparedness program" but spoke of
such aid with some contempt.
This statement was denied by Adj
Yniral Moffett. who said he was sure no
one in naval aviation has ever spoken
with contempt about civil OF CONNER
cial pilots and sirmen or What they
have accomplished"
We have the highest respect for
them" he added. "and believe that they
Tould he OF tremendous value to the
country In time of war. We believe that
under the regulation and the efficient
MANAGEMENT of the Bureau of Aeronau-
tics Of the Department OF Commerce
the planes are safe and eficient for the
purpose for which they are intended
and the pilots have no superiors.
Admiral MofTett said that while al
commercial planes could not be used for
naval purposes they would be enor-
mously valuable for transportation In
time of war
The Post once Department replied
b the Senstes resolution last night
saying that the application to the In
terstate Commerce Commission was in.
tended TO place the parcel post service
on = sound and self-supporting basis q!
required by law"
Hearings on the applications will b.
held Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-17

tee each viii devote their time 10 the
three branches Of scouting, cub scout
ing for hoys from tn IA; boy scouting
for bovs 10 tn rs and up. and ses scout
ing for boys from Is IN 10 and UP.
The three branches were explainss
bv Mr.. MacPeak. as was the advance
ment through the leadership field. Hw
subject was The Parent and the Boy -
Mr. Crclly announced that his aicies
I'm his work as deputy commissioner viii
be Scoutmaster Hunt of Berwyn. ana
Scoutmaster Taylor of Riverdsle Heights
Prof S. s. Steinberg, chairman NJ the
Public Improvement Committee. re-
ported and a thorough discussion was
bad on the community budget,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-17
COLLEGE PARK SCOUT
COMMITTEE is NAMED
President Of Home and School As
ISOLATION at Meeting Selects
Activity Supervisors.
SPECIAL Dispatch TO The Star.

COLLEGE PARK. Md, February II.
Following an address by Walter Mac
Peak. commissioner in charge of cub
scouting and sea scouting in the Wash
ington office Of the Boy Scouts OF
America, and announcement by II, j.
Crelly. scoutmaSter OF the College Park
Scout troops, that because of his recent
appointment to the post Of deputy COM
missioner OF scouting in Prince Georges
County, he would have 10 give up lead
ership Ct the College Park unit, the
College Park Home and School Associs :
tin last night named new commit
Tee 10 oversee the functioninR Of the
College Park atroop
w Addison Holbrock president ~
The association. which sponsors both
the Boy and Girl Scout troops here.
named the following to the new Scout
Committee
Nal Avian c. Gillem. jr.. chairman,
: p. Shaw. F. M Pickens James Shank
Hugh Shank F. l. Oswald, DR.. H. j.
Patterson. F. S. Holmes and w p.
Kemp. Two members OF the commit