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The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1932-02-12
Office OF APPLICATION FOR
UNITED STATES PATENT

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
n pursuance of an act of Congress
nproved May 10, 1872, and acts of
Congress supplemental thereto,
Donald Sinclair, for himself, and for
and on behalf of VIM. D. Grant, B.
Y. Grant and Katherine Shurick,
sole heir and widow of S. G. Shurick,
deceased, the post office address Of
all of whom is Wrangell, Alaska, has
made application for U. S. Patent
for four lode mining claims as en-
braced in U. S. Mineral Survey No.
1880, and known as General Lee,
General Grant, General Sherman
and General Logan Lodes, all situate
in the Wrangell Mining and Record
ing Precinct, Juneau Land District.
Territory of Alaska, each claim be-
ing 1900 feet in length and 900
feet in width, all being approx
mately 1850 feet in greatest length
and approximately 1900 feet in
greatest width, situate in what is
Evening star., 1932-05-13
HOBO TALKS IN SLEEP;
FACES DEATH PENALTY
Man solicits Aims, Is Given Bed
for Night and Reveals Kill
ing Of Young Girl.

MARSEILLE. France (speciaD -
Because he talks in his sleep, Henri
Roche. 81 years old, a, hobo. is likely to
be guillotined
A lumber merchant OF Avignon was
aceosted in the street by man who
pleaded that he was jobless and stary-
Evening star., 1932-05-13
NORDECK TO RENEW
PROBE THURSDAY
Senator Says Inquiry Has
Uncovered Evidence of
"Rotten Practices"
NJ the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Announcing that the Senate investi-
cation of the New York stock market
has uncovered plenty of evidence Of
rotten practices" Chairman Norbeck
said today the Banking Committee
would resume its open inquiry next
Thursday.
Norbeok's announcement was made
after a meeting of the Steering Com
inittee in charge of the investigation at
which William A. Gray, committee
counsel reported the progress of his
secret study of New York Stock Ex-
change and brokerage records.
Evidence Held Found.
working on 10 or IL cases of irregu
larities and stock manipulation.
He Is uncovering plenty Of evidence
of rotten practices for robbing the pub
]ic," Norbeck said. He will have some
cases ready for hearing next Thurs
day"
Norbeck refused to reveal the names
of the prospective witnesses or to give
any intimation of the particular phase
of the inquiry which viii be brought to
light at that time.
Gray will return to New York to con-
tlnue his secret investigation, but will
come back here for the hearing Thurs
day.
The counsel reported a great number
of subpoenas had been issued against
brokers who refused to allow the COM
mittee access to their books, but that
the subpoenas had served their pur-
pose. Norbeck explained it was q case
of giving the information to the in
vestigators in New York or bringing
their books down to washington.
King Urges Curb.
'They decided they would rather give
The books to us up there than to bring
them down here and so they have
capitulated," Norbeck said
Legislation to place a strict curb on
the operation of stock exchanges was
introduced yesterday by Senator King,
Democrat, of Utah. He submitted q
bill to prevent the use of the mails for
transactions on an exchange unless the
rules of that exchange are satisfactory
to the Postmaster General
King told the Senate the bill was de-
signed to prevent gambling in securi-
ties" which, he said, has been q curse
to this country and contributed ma
terially to the economic depression"
Evening star., 1932-05-13

ing. He took him home and gave him
meal and a bed. During the night
he heard the man talk In his sleep.
saying repeatedly, yes, I killed the
girl, but they won't get me-"
In the morning the merchant re-
ferred to this talk, whereupon the man
took TO his heels. The police were no.
tined and soon found the man, who
was Identified as Henri Roche.
Roche has confessed that he killed a
girl Of Is in the suburbs of MarseiIle.
He says that he was tired and hungry
when he saw an isolated house. which
ne entered. The girl was alone and
she shrieked when she saw him. To
make her stop he struck her on the
head and she fell dead.
Evening star., 1932-05-13
FRAZIER FARM BILL
REPORTED FAVORABLY
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The Frazier bill for bond and Treas
ury note issue to refinance agricultural
indebtedness at low interest rates, was
reported favorably today by the Senate
Agricultural Committee without a record
vote.
The bill, sponsored by the National
Farmers Union, would permit loans at
AZ per cent interest to be retired at
limited to funds for liquidating and re-
financing farmers debts, estimated by
various farm organizations to aggregate
between 81, 200. .000, 900 and 50 ,000. .0o0, 900
II obtain funds the Treasury would
tssut bonds bearing interest at 112 per
cent,as needed. 1t the bonds were not
sold, hey would be given to the Federal
Resere Board for issuing notes against
them, equal to their par value.
Evening star., 1932-05-13
GTY NEWS IN BRIEF.

TODAY.
Dane. Georgia State Society, 240C
Slxteent street, 9 pm.
Meetin Brightwood Citizens Asso-
clation, PAUL Junior High School
Eghtn ar Nicholson streets, 8 pm.
Meeting. washington Chamber of
CommerceMayfiower Hotel, 8 pm.
Gard par, benefit st. Francis de
Sales Cnurt Auditorium, Twentieth
street and Rode Island avenue north
Card party,Motor Bus club 21As
Georgia avenut a an nm
Meeting, nutlion and health ,sc-
ton, Women's tv Ci1b 5ae Iacksor
place, pm.
FUuRE.
Chicken supper, adies' Aid Society
II Street Christian yhurch Sixtb anJ
H streets southwest tuesday. S to 7
pm. w
~,o,s ~ AappS rnl fraternity. Omi-
NJ p'e'' Dioae'iisr, tomorrow, 8
Evening star., 1932-05-13
CARPENTERS TAKE
PAY CUTS TO WORK
Number of Union Men Get
Old Jobs-$8 a Day
Reported Paid.

A number of union carpenters, who
were locked out" of their work re-
Gently, when they refused to accept a
pay cut from $1l to So per day, as voted
by the Master Builders Association, to-
day were back at work.
One union official reported he had
been informed these men were return
ing to work at the old union scale of
$11 day, but from the employers body
came the statement that this scale ap-
Evening star., 1932-05-13
BRITAIN REPEATS BID
FOR MONEY CONFERENCE

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, May 13.-Sir John Simon,
British foreign minister, told the House
Of Commons today the government has
no official advices regarding the atti-
tude of the United States toward a
world money conference to consider
means Of arresting the fall of prices.
II should like, however" he said, ito
take this opportunity of repeating the
welcome given by the financial secre-
tary of the treasury to any attempt at
international collaboration on this most
important problem"
Evening star., 1932-05-13

piled only to those contractors engaged
on Government construction, who are
required by law to pay the prevailing
wage on public construction, which o
year ago was set at $11 for carpenters.
Union carpenters on private work
have been restored to their jobs In about
IS cases, but at the reduced scale of
So, and not $1l, as provided under the
wage agreement, which expired May /,
the spokesman for the employer asso-
citation declared.
Further, the spokesman said, nego-
tiations for establishment of a new
scale have been broken off, due to fail
ure OF the Carpenters District Council
to accept compromise offer said to
have been made by the contractors.
Evening star., 1932-05-13

Contractors report also that they are
not refusing to re-employ the union
carpenters so long as they viii accept
the reduced scale. They now are
operating under the open shop policy,
it is explained.
Meanwhile, it is reported that nego-
tiations concerning new wage scales for
other union building trades groups are
being continued.
Evening star., 1932-05-13
100 Ten-Piece Dining Room Suite

Fashioned of walnut veneers on a base
of fine cabinet woods. A handsome,
complete and fully guaranteed suite
consisting of ten carefully constructed
pieces, all of which are guaranteed.
Evening star., 1932-05-13
Utah Prisoners
Donate 2 Meals
For Unemployed
Nv the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SALT LAKE CITY, May 49,
Inmates Of the Utah State Peni-
tentiary believe some things are
worse than being convict. Being
out Of q job, for instance, and
hungry.
So they have voted to do with
out two meals next Sunday, in
keeping with q proclamation of
Gov. George H. Dern designating
1t q day of fasting. and have
asked Warden r. z. Davis to turn
over the money saved for the re-
lief of the unemployed.
In addition they voted to ap-
propriate 800 from the inmates
trust fund for unemployment re-
lief.
Evening star., 1932-05-13

A really magnificent suite at
an unbelievably low price. The
group is exactly as pictured, and
consists of a large dresser, Holly
wood vanity, new style bed and
chest of drawers. Each of the
pieces is finely constructed of
walnut.
Evening star., 1932-05-13

Among the supper dishes recently
recommended for children by the Brit
ish ministry of health are bananas,
pomegranates, apples, prunes, dates,
stewed danSons and oranges, and
lemonade with crackers.
Evening star., 1932-05-13
P0NSELLE UNDER KNIFE
Resting Comfortably After Re
moval of Fibroid Tumor.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, May 13 (P.-
Rosa Ponselle. Metropolitan Opera star,
underwent an operation yesterday for
the removal Of a f1broid tumor. She
was resting comfortably today and her
condition was not serious
Miss Ponselle entered the hospital
under an assumed name.
Evening star., 1932-05-13

South Africa Is giving tariff protec.
ton to African industries.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
Eureka News
MRS. THOMAS HALE
TAKEN BY DEATH

Velma Marie, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs JOS. Peltier of this city, passed
away at her home in Wallace, Ida,
March 25 1882.
She was born July 5th. 1903, in Eu-
reka. She attended the Eureka public
schools until her last two years OF
high school, when she transferred to
St. Matthew's Catholic school of Kali
ispell where she graduated. At the age
of twelve she was confirmed to the
Lady of Mercy Church at Eureka.
In JANUARY, 1927. she was united
in marriage to Thomas Hale of Kalis-
pelL They moved to Wallace, Ida,
where they had made their home up to
her death.
She was a very faithful member of
her church, and was dearly liked by all
who knew her She leaves to mourn
her death, her father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. JOS Peltier, three sisters,
Mrs. James Carey of Kalispell, Mrs.
Claus johnson and Edna of this city,
and three brothers, Alfred. Verne,
and Victor all of this city, along with
a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held from
the Catholic church of Wallace. Tues
day morning March %, 1882. Inter-
ment will be at Wallace where she
has made her home and has gained
many friends.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
CHAs. CASPERSON BROWNS.

Chas. Casperson, who had been miss
ing from his home at the Norden Hotel
in Kalispell since January 18th, was
found drowned in Flathead Lake III
the vicinity of Rollins
Mr.. Casperson, until just recently
had been a long resident OF Eureka
He came here in 1916, and was en-
ploved by the P. L. Howe Lbr. Co.
as stationary engineer, where he
worked until the mill discontinued
operations, which had been taken over
by the Brooks Scanlon Co. in the
meantime.
Mr.. Casperson was greatly respect
ed and liked by the whole community
especially by the younger folks, as he
was always ready TO take them SWIM
ming or ON any kind of an athletic
trip and his car was always at then
disposal.
For eleven years he was patron Of
the Montana Hotel All his friends
in the community are greatly grievee
over his unfortunate death.
The Lake Lodge Odd Fellows, oil
which he was a member, were II
charge of the funeral services. His
burial was at the C. E. Conrad Mem
orial cemetery at Kalispell Tuesday.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
Eureka Locals

Willard Fishel, son of DIR. and Mrs
Fishel. formerly of Eureka, is singing
over the radio in California.
Joe Peltier returned from Wallace,
Idaho Thursday
Dave Crowley, Mrs. Ray Eberth and
Gloria went to Kalispell Thursday.
Miss Alice Shield. Mrs. Ethel Long
and George were dinner guests of Mr.
and Mrs. O. F. Teel Thursday.
H. P. Weydemeyer of Fortine is
working on his deputy assessors job
He was in Eureka Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Diernan and
family, Jack Garner and Granville
Lyons were dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. H. Dierman Easter Sunday.
c. c. Rogers has been quite i'll for
the past several weeks.
Fl. c. Godfrey of Whtefish motored
to Eureka Tuesday.
A high school orchestra under the
supervision of Miss Grace Sweesy has
been practicing twice a week in prep
aration to play for graduation exer-
cises. The orchestra is composed OF
IL pieces.
Attorney Marshall Murray is attend
inc court at Libby this week.
Mrs. Merlin Scott went to Spokane
Thursday afternoon to visit friends
and relatives.
Leroy and Bill Smith motored to
Standpoint on business Friday and re-
turned Monday.
Geo. and Morris Carpenter are mix
ing gopher poison for the county at
the high school
Enos Campbell is attending court at
Libby as a juryman.
The Royal Neighbor Sewing Circle
met at the home of Mrs. A. Eberth
Friday afternoon and had an enjoyable
visit and luncheon.
DR.. c. B. Hamilton returned to
Browning Sunday afternoon after
spending the Easter vacation with his
family.
If you're looking for seed grain and
food sae q r Dierman. 43-44
DR.. and Mrs. j. A. Cook entertained
at an Easter dinner Sunday evening,
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Sal
ing Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Price, DR.. and
Mrs. Waters, and Mr. and Mrs l. T.
| Winslow
c. B. Graves made business trip to
Kalispell Monday.
| Mrs. Izora Boorman is home from
a visit with her son, Jack Boorman OF
Shelby .
Miss Nellie Graves was visitor in
Kalispell over the weekend
Continued on page -
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
GATHERED AT l.. c. H. S.

The Latin II class sponsored by MISS
Sweesy held party in the high school
library Thursday afternoon. A delicious
lunch was served and a delightful time
is reported.
The Seniors gave their annual Easter
breakfast at the high school Thurs
day morning at o'clock with the
members Of the faculty as theH guests.
Tables were set in the sewing room
and were decorated in the class col
ors and with favors appropriate to the
Easter season. A three course breakfast
was served by the members OF the
committee in charge and was much
appreciated
The scenery for the stage has been
repaired and refinished under the sup
ervision of Coach Stantus.
The booklets giving the program OF
events for the county track meet have
been made by Mr. Christison and the
tipping class and have been sent to
the various schools who will partici-
pate.
Lillian Scouten was visitor at the
high school several days this week.
Josephine Gray returned to school
Monday after a weeks absence on
account Of illness.
The Rev. Richard Price will preach
the baccalaureate sermon for the grad
uating class, Sunday, May !.
Miss Elizabeth Ireland, state super
intendent Of public instruction, will de-
liver the commencement address, Fri
day, May 49,
! Much work is being done on the
! track to get it in shape for the meet
Saturday, April 30.
The grade and high schools wish te
announce that dance will be held ir
the high school gym Saturday nigh
after the field meet Others please take
| notice.
] Vic and Edna Peltier have been alb.
sent during the past week due to thu
serious illness of their sister
! Roy Patrick was a victim Of thu
flu last week.
1t is reported that Franklin Long
graduated from Montana U. this las
quarter with the highest grades in tht
| history Of the u Congratulations
Franklin, Lincoln County High Schoo
is proud Of you Lewis Fetterly, alst
a Lincoln County graduate, has jus
completed his work at the u Bot
Fetterly and George Long are spend
ing few days at home before thu
last quarter begins at the U. Norman
Mikalson also enters the y. this las
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE

The following persons have been
nominated for the office of school
trustees to be elected at the regular
election held Saturday, April End, at
the Roosevelt school from ZOO P. m.
to 600 p. m.
Three year term: H. Mccullough, J
Mcclure.
Two year term. p. Campbell, F. J.
Zook
One wear term: w. S. Gibbons, Rev.
Fl. Simpson.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
EUREKA RIFLE CLUB.
LOSES TWO MATCHES

Last Wednesday evening the Eureka
Rifle Club shot three position postal
match with lone, Wash, and four posi-
ton match with Hamilton, Mont Get
ting thoroughly trimmed in each
match The lone club shot surpris-
ingly good score, the low man having
dropped only points below their
highest score While the local shooters
are doing well prone and sitting, they
need a lot of practice kneeling and
standing. We trust that another sea-
son will show an improvement in these
two positions.
Scores as follows:
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS.

The monthly business meeting will
be held on April 9th, the first
Wednesday Of the month A covered
dish luncheon will be served
The first evangelistic meeting was
well attended and the meetings will
continue throughout the week. Every
one is invited to come and hear Rev.
Shaw Of Havre and enjoy the special
music.
Easter services Sunday evening were
attended by the largest crowd in the
past two years. An Easter breakfast
was served at $50 in the basement
of the church and d8 were present.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
CHURCH OF GOD.

Sunday school 10 a. m. each Sunday
Worship II a. m. each Sunday.
Young Peoples meeting $50 p. m.
Worship at 7:30 p. m.
Prayer meeting each week 7.3O p m
Preaching services at Sheldon school
house 11:30 a. m.
Sunday school each Sunday at Shell
don school house 1890 a. m.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
AMERICAN LEGION
AUXILIARY NEWS

Members of the American Legion
Auxiliary met at the club room Mon
day afternoon, March rs. The occasion
being a shower in honor of the Hen
ningsen twins. After a delicious lunch
the ladies drove to the Price Maternity
Hospital where the packages were un-
wrapped. Many useful gifts were re-
ceived by the infants.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
FIRE DESTROYS OMAN HOME.

Eight o'clock Tuesday morning fire
broke out in the attic of the Oscar
Oman home on West Eureka hill. The
Eureka Volunteer Fire Department
turned our Immediately, but the fire
being in such a position they were
unable to do a great deal The house
was greatly damaged by fire and
water before the flames were con-
quered Most Of the home furnishings
were removed before they were dam
aged to any great extent
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
AN EXPLANATION.

Through misunderstanding the
Woman's club paid for the hauling
Of the gravel used to build the walk
around the monument in Pershing
Park. Mayor Gibbons intended to have
this gravel delivered free Of charge.
MRS. l.. w. FETTERLY.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
UNUSUAL INTEREST
In CITY ELECTION

Mayor Gibbons is running for re-
election. H. Mccullough also has his
hat in the ring for civ mayor For
treasurer the names of Helen Schagel
and Robert Waller will anpeaar on
the ticket. Have not heard of any COM
petition among the aldermen. But
wait until school election We are sure
to have some real excitement. Eureka
is full. of competent material for the
school board.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
EUREKA METHODIST CHURCH.

Henry c. Mecklenburg, Pastor.
Service will be held in the Methodist
church Sunday morning, April 3 at IL
a. m. You are all invited to this special
service of the church. The pastor will
preach The Sacrament of the Lords
Supper will also be administered
Special music. Come and worship with
u.s.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31

The annual issue OF government am
munition has been received. Two 30
caliber Springfield rifles and two 22
caliber Springfields are being issued
by the government, and should be here
by the time spring comes. The 200
yard range at the fair grounds will be
put in shape for standing and rapid
fire practice Those desiring to try
their hand at the longer ranges can
use the 1000 yard range near Roose-
Vile
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
MRS. WOLFF ENTERTAINS
PAST MATR0NC

Friday evening the Past Matrons Of
the Eastern Star Lodge met at the
home Of Mrs. Victor Wolff to enjoy
a covered dish dinner at 7:30 p. m.
An enjoyable evening was spent play
ing cards. Mrs. j. r. Rice and Mrs.
Geo. w. Day were their guests.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31

quarter. Bob Hamilton was forced to
awithdraw on account of illness.
w. The senior play, Are You Mason,
will be given Thursday, April 7.
Bill Ross was absent from school the
first four days Of the week as he was
helping his father move the pontoons
of the bridge at Gateway to Ural.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
NOTICE.

DIR. F II. Keller of Kalispell, special
list in fitting glasses and treating cross
eyes. may be consulted on Thursday
April 7th Make appointments at Mon
tana Hotel. One day only 42-43
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31

pERHAPS you have a fine stock Of
goods Of exceptional value Perhaps
1t IS quoted at extremely moderate prices.
Your windows may be more attractive than
any in town. But who knows those prices
# you don't consistently advertise them?
What proportion Of your trading area popu-
lation passes your windows when compared
with the number Of prospects that The
Western News talks to every week? The
Western News is the favorite home news
paper Of 1900 residents of Lincoln county
and has been increasing almost constantly
in circulation and advertising lineage for
years. helping to sell merchandise success
fully for the most progressive merchants OF
Libby 1t is a Magic Carpet of Trade
Let our representative tell you the facts in
a personal call.
The Washington times., 1932-06-22
AGED MAN SUES
DAUGHTER FOR
USE Of HOME

Charges that his daughter. Mrs.
Carrie I. Crawford, of 1890 Rhode
Island Ave. N. E., inveigled him
into deciding the house over to her
in consideration for caring for
him during the rest of his life,
and then made life unbearable
for him, were contained in a suit
filed by Charles Rocker, IT, of
Brentwood. Md, against Mrs.
Crawford in Circuit Court at
Upper Marlboro, yesterday.
The petition, filed by Attor-
neys T. Howard Duckett and
Charles Marbury, alleged that
Mr.. Rocker decided the house to
his daughter in the Hyattsville
office of J. Frank Lillard in
August, 1881. The house was
decided, it was alleged, for the
pretended consideration" of $40
In April, 1882, the petition stated,
Mr.. Rocker was forced to move
into the Brentwood home of one
of his sons.
The Washington times., 1932-06-22

The queen of the air" took
off from Washington today just
as blithely and smilingly as she
came yesterday to receive the
acclaim of the mighty of the
Nations Capital.
With her husband, George P.
Putnam, New York publisher,
Amelia Earhart Putnam, the first
woman ever to fly the Atlantic
Ocean alone. took off for New
York this morning from the
Washington Hoover Airport, carry
ing with her the special medal
of the National Geographic So
ciety.
The medal, first of its kind
to be presented to a woman, was
awarded by President Hoover last
night at ceremonies in Constitu-