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Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
Officer Takes Richie
To West Virginia

In Justice Haiglers court last Fri
day, the hearing of Irving Richie,
West Virginia banker, was again post
poned, this time to April 4, and
Ritchies bail was raised from $1,000
to $4,000, which he furnished A certi-
fled copy of the indictment received
here charged Richie with the taking Of
two $1,000 liberty bonds. Richie
claimed he could easily produce the
bonds as soon as he reaches his home,
stating that they are in safety de-
post box
A deputy of the West Virginia state
police force arrived here the last of
the week and on Monday left with
Richie, who waived extradition. The
deputy had extradition papers all made
out to present to Governor Erickson
had it been necessary. Among those
papers there was a complaint that
charged Richie with a shortage Of
from $4,000 to $4,000 in bank funds
it is said
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
Judge PomeroY
Takes Interest In
Highway Location
Has Correspondence with Congressman
Scott Leavitt in Endcavor to Keep
Road on South Side of River.

Judge C. w. Pomeroy of Kalspell
has lively interest in the final loca-
ton Of the Libby Troy highway, wish
ing, III common with most other people
III this district, to keep it on the south
side of the river Before announcement
of the definite location was made
Judge Pomeroy had considerable cor
respondence with Congressman Scott
Leavitt in regard to the matter. A
late letter from Congressman Leavitt
to Judge pomeroy follows:
Washington. D. C., March "a, 1882
Hon. G. w. Pomeroy,
District Court,
Kalispell, Montana.
My dear Judge:
Your letter of March has been
before me for some little time. / have
meanwhile been keeping closely in
touch with the location Of the Libby
Troy forest highway
I am very certain that the south side
route will be definitely approved and
have asked the Bureau Of Public Roads
to inform me just as soon as the Off
cial action is determined. I had hoped
to be able to tell you definitely before
this that final action had been taken
here The Bureau has promised me
that they will telephone just as soon
as the last step has been taken
With sincere regards,
Very truly yours
SCOTT LEAVITT.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
Ore Vein In
DIV. Mine
Grows Wider
Development Work on
Promising Property Is
Encouraging.
MUCH ACTIVITY
DURING THIS SEASON

One Of the mining properties in this
district that plans to carry on develop
ment this season is the d. & W. Min
ing and Concentrating company, which
owns Is contiguous claims on Prospect
creek eight miles south of Libby Drift
ing on vein No. | was started March
/ and it is expected will continue dur
ing the summer. The drift has only
progressed a short distance but al
ready the vein is showing much i'm
provement, the vein increasing in
width as the drift advances and the
ore values also improving.
When this vein was cut by the main
working tunnel last fall it showed
some IL to Is inches of ore Now the
vein, with only a few feet Of drift
ing, has increased to better than two
feet in width and the values are also
much better 1t is confidently believed
this vein will attain a width of from
five to six feet within the next $50
feet Of drifting, inasmuch as the out
cropping on the surface directly above
the vein is from 10 to Is feet wide.
The vein may even exceed the outcrop-
ping in width Other veins on this
property are even wider, ranging in
width from two to SO feet on the sur
face
1t is believed this property is one OF
the most promising in the district. The
values are in gold, silver and lead
Other nearby properties that have been
Continued on page s.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
Be Sure To Vote AT City Election;
Rum0red Second Ticket In Field
Much Talk Prevalent That Attempt Will Be Made to
Elect Mayor and City Council by Surprise Method,
Using Sucker Candidates.

Ii is highly important that every
qualified voter in Libby get out nexl
Monday and cast his or her ballot in
the city election This is important 70,
two reasons:
First. If you are satisfied with the
record made by the present admins
tration, you owe it to them to get
out and show your endorsement Of
their work. Do that by casting your
ballot and thus show them your ap-
probation.
Second 1t is important that you
cast your ballot for this further reason
There are persistent rumors over the
city that an attempt will be made to
elect an opposition ticket by the use
of stickers or by writing in names. If
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
Lions Club
Talks Over Work
For Summer
Members Enjoy Another Gathering
Held Last Monday Evening-Com-
mittees Report on Projects.

A large attendance was present at
the bi-weekly meeting of the Lions
Club held Monday evening at the
Turner Tavern After the serving of
dinner, President Christensen led the
meeting in discussion Of various mat
tiers. L. s. WEIGH reported regarding
improving of the swimming pool at
the log pond, stating that it is the in
tention Of the lumber company to make
substantial improvements there.
Harold Miller reported in regard to
the club erecting welcoming signs
where highways enter Libby. This
brought out more or less discussion,
some holding the opinion that there
are too many signs now along the high
ways. Others believed that attractive
signs such as the Lions Club sponsors
would be a nice thing. The matter
was held over for further considera-
ton.
c. S. Webb reported in regard to the
clubs erecting drinking fountains along
the highway where springs of good
drinking water make this possible. He
had Illustrations showing number Of
such fountains and is to gather more
information regarding them. W. f.
Kemp offered to transport free of
charge what material is needed for the
fountains when the club is ready to
build them 1t is planned for the club
later to hold a picnic where fountains
are to be built and all join in the work
combining a pleasant outing with the
accomplishment of service to the
community.
Marshall Murray, attorney of Eureka,
was a guest of the club and expressed
his appreciation of the privilege of en-
joying the evening with the club men,
bers
Norman Parr and w. F. Kemp were
duly introduced as two new members
Of the organization
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
Seed Loan Committee Appointed.

County Commissioner ]. W. Mile
gan Of Eureka, r. w Sm1thberger
banker of Libby, and P. A. Peterson
manager of the Troy Commercial COM
pany of Troy, have been appointed to
have charge Of crop production loans
to farmers in Lincoln county This
committee is getting the work under
way, and Mr. Smithberger says he has
already received a large number OF
applications. This paper has previously
printed the regulations governing the
loans
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31

a large majority of the voters should
remain away from the polls and not
cast their ballots, the election of an
opposition ticket might be made pos
sible. 1t is the right of the electors to
determine that question. If there is
not large percentage of the vote cast,
the result would not be representative
of the wishes of the citizens.
1t thus might be possible for an adj
ministration to get into power that
would not be truly representative of
the citizens wishes.
Therefore, we urge upon everyone
to go to the polls next Monday and
cast your ballot for the welfare Of
the city, for those men who have con-
sistently stood for progress, for COM
munity improvement for good govern
ment and for loyalty, at all times, to
Libby and Libby's interests.
WHEN YOU HAVE CAST YOUR
BALLOT AND CAST IT RIGHT YOU
HAVE DONE YOUR DUTY AS A
GOOD CITIZEN OF LIBBY.
One Contest on Official Ballot.
There will be only one contest on
the official printed ballot, although,
as stated above, there may be an at
tempt made to write in the names Of
other candidates or use stickers.
John H Skidmore has filed for police
magistrate and will contest with ]. w.
Haigler for that office. The official
ticket will be as follows:
For Mayor-Elmer Switzer.
For Alderman, First Ward-Dr. A. e.
Ostroot
For Alderman. Second Ward. A.
Krall.
For Alderman, Third Ward Vernon
Crotteau
For City Treasurer-Chas. T. Young.
For Police Magistrate-J W. HaigIer,
John II. SkldmOre.
Polling Places.
The voting place of the First ward
will be in the First National Bank
building for the Second ward it will
be in the council room at the City
Hall, and for the Third ward in the
Church of God. Polls will be open from
s o'clock in the morning to o'clock
in the evening
School Election Saturday.
The annual school election will be
next Saturday in the Grade school
building, with polls open from ~ IL neon
to o'clock p. m Here again there
should be large vote. Two trustees
are to be elected. The candidates are
Mrs. w F, Kienitz, the present incum-
bent, and Joseph Kujawa Show your
interest in our schools by casting your
ballot
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31

Fred S. Kinzie, formerly Of Troy, now
at Mullan, Ida, was in Libby Wednes-
day.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
NOTICE.

Manicke, Mont, March %, 1882.
Editor Western News
Dear Sir:
In the last issue of your paper you
have Lloyd Bower, w. j. Lloyd, Mr..
Anderson, Hubert Beebe and myself
as entering protests against the passage
OF the emergency poor fund.
We did however think that by TAX
ing care of the county poor and sick
at farm collectively it could be done
at large saving to the county.
We made no objections to the pas
sage of the $10,00000 emergency war
wrants for the poor fund as we all
know that the poor and sick must be
taken care of and feel it our duty as
citizens to do our part.
Hoping you will publish this in the
next issues of your paper so as to put
us in the right light in the eyes Of the
public and readers of the Western
News.
Yours truly,
DONALD r. LLOYD.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
Sewer Rats Too Much for Alley Cats

The Libby volley ball season came to
a close Tuesday evening when Paddy
Rowland's West Libby Sewer Rats took
Prof. Woods Alley Cats to trimming
seven games to four. At the close Ct
the games, Chuck Shanahan, referee
for the season. was presented with &
remembrance for his faithful services
Lunch was served under Jim Christie
direction. There is some talk Of playing
indoor baseball out doors now if the
weather will permit
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31
Makes Report:
0nFinanCeS0f
Relief Work
A Total of $1,413.53 Raised
in Cash for Help Of
Needy.
MUCH FOOD AND
CLOTHING GIVEN

Below is given a detailed statement
of the receipts and expenditures of the
Libby Relief Committee The present
committee was organized about Nov
ember 20, 1881 AT that time there
was balance in the relief fund car
ried over from the previous winter of
S8709. The following is a statement
of cash receipts and disbursements TO
March %, 1882:
Balance on hand Nov, 20, 1891 S 800
Voluntary cash donations .... 4110l
Special drive ......=............... 915.43
Total Receipts ...............Sl,4 13.53
Disbursements:
To City Of Libby for relief
work on streets ..........$ 10000
For food supplies and clothing
for needy Of Libby 1897
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31

Balance on hand March %,

bdldIlce Oh mana uaIcH ~
1882 209 Sc
Nearly all of the $45397 was paid for
food supplies. This is accounted for
by the very liberal donation of cloth
ing of all kinds and If It had not been
for such donations more cash would
have been needed to carry on the
work
In addition to above the Red Cross
donated $4,000 to the City for relief
work on the streets.
The people Of Libby have aided those
less fortunate in many ways and have
shown true spirit Of giving, which
has enabled the committee to carry
on.
While some activities will relieve the
situation somewhat, there is still need
for cash and donations will be ac-
cepted with thanks.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31

SCOTT LEAVITT.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-03-31

Mrs. Harold Miller was hostess to
the Three Tvs Bridge club last eve
ming, with high score prize at the
bridge games won by Mrs Josephine
Austin and the consolation by Mrs. c.
w. Gildea. Delicious refreshments were
served
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COPIES IF i ALASKA BILLS INTRODUCED BY
 DELEGATE RECEIVED

Copies of II bills introduced in the House of Representatives by AlaSka'S Delegate to Congress, Hon. James WickerSham, have been re- ceived by The Gateway. The bills are as follows:
 H.R. 234: A bill to authorize the entry of fur-farming homesteads on the public lands of Alaska. HR. 494: A bill to amend an Act of Congress entitled, An Act to create Legislative Assembly in the Territory of Alaska, to confer Leg. islative power thereon, and for other purposes, > approved August 24, 1912, and for other purposes. H.R. 496: A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to pur- ,, chase additional land for the site and better fire protection of the Federal and Territorial public building at Juneau, Alaska, and for other purposes.
 H.R. 499: A bill to repeal an Act of Congress entitled, An Act to prohibit the manufacture or sale of alcoholic liquors in the Territory of Alaska, and for other purposes" approved February 14, 1917. H.R. 500: A bill to authorize the construction of a coal bunker as a part of the Alaska Railroad at Seward, Alaska, and to make an appropriation for the construction and maintenance thereof.
 H.R. 5605: A bill authorizing the Thlinget and Haida Indians of AL aSka to bring suit in the United States Court of Claims, and con- ferring jurisdiction upon said court to hear, examine, adjudicate and enter judgment upon any and all claims which said Indians may have, or claim to have, against the United States, and for other pur- poses.
 H.R. 497: A bill to amend sec tion of chapter 3547, Thirty fourth Statutes at Large, part; en- titled, "An Act for the protection and regulation of the fisheries of Alaska" approved June 26, 1906.
 HR. 1929: A bill to provide for a memorial to William H. Seward for his distinguished services, at or near Seward, Alaska
 H.R. 498: A bill to repeal an Act of Congress entitled, "An Act to modify and amend the mining laws in their application to the Terri tory of Alaska, and for other pur- poses" approved August l, 1912.
 HR. 495: A bill to amend sec tion 6 of the Act of Congress, en- titled, "An Act for the protection of the fisheries of Alaska, and for other purposes" (Forty-third Stat utes at Large, pages 464-466) ap-
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Don't mss the "TaIkieSl"
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NOT SEWARD'S MAYOR

Newsboy: Extra! Extra! All about the operation on the mayor!"
 Customer: Here, boy, I don't see anything about an operation in this paper"
 Newsboy: Here 1t Is, see TOT yourself: Mayors Fete Comes Off Tomorrow.
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proved June 6, 1924.

proved June 6, 1924.
 HR. .485: A bill to establish a supreme court for the Territory of Alaska, to confer judicial power theron, and for other purposes.
 18th bill, S.1847, introduced by MT. Norris, would reduce the num- ber of court officials in the Terri tory of Alaska.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-08

Alaskan whales each are worth about $1 300. During the year of 1880 there were 355 whales taken in Alaskan waters by two whaling stations and they yielded products valued $470,265.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-08
,REORGANTZING TAX MACHINE

CHICAGO, Jan. ?. P)-LegiSla- ton law for the reorganization of the Cook County taxation machin- cry was passed by the State Senate Wednesday and rushed to the House. It. is claimed that only by this legislation will the city of Chi cago and Cook County be saved from a financial chaos and an- archy
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-08

Red--I see where lots of firms are cutting down their advertising.
 Blue-Yeah, doing it in times like these is on a par with taking the worm off the hook and fishing with a safety pin!-Pathfinde
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-08
HEARING JANUARY IS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 2. P) The Agriculture Committee has decided that it will begin hearings on January 18 in an investigation into the effects of short selling of agricultural products
Seward daily gateway., 1932-01-08

Try our Seattle Ice Cream Fresh on every boat at SYLVIA'S.
The Washington times., 1932-04-08
VERDICT.
IN HAWAII SEEN
BY w. r. HARRINGTON
Former Governor of Hawaii

HONOLULU. Hawaii, April 8.
The jury that will try Mrs.
Fortescue, Lieutenant Massie and
the two sailors is a good jury.
For me to suggest the pros
poets of conviction or acquittal in
this case would be reflection on
the integrity of these men that
would be wholly unjustified.
Nothing has occurred to sup
port the apprehension reported
to have been expressed by Mr..
Seth Richardson and others that
deep-seated antagonisms would
find an outlet in or around this
trial.
If anything like that happens
it will be lugged in from the
outside.
It is not in the atmosphere
today.
We do not settle our problems
Of justice in Hawaii on racial lines.
We never have. If let alone, we
never will.
Members Of the jury are well
known.
Whether they convict, acquit
or divide, I am confident that
the people of Honolulu will be
satisfied that their conclusions
were reached by honest convic-
ton, and a fair balancing Of the
law and the evidence.
The Washington times., 1932-04-08
Woman Leader Says Honolulu Morals
Should Be Tried in Fortescue Case

the race progress, but if woman's
honor is trampled undefended, all
is lost in chaos.
Grace Fortescue epitomizes
womanhood in Hawaii and the
United States. Not only is she
standing for woman's position in
Hawaii, but for American stand
ards of womanhood and mother
hood everywhere.
Thomas Massie is standing at
her side to right cruel wrong
perpetrated upon his defenseleSs
wife.
Two American men of the Navy
are standing trial for upholding
the honor of the Navy and its
attitude toward American women.
The weak link in this human
chain is whether or not the dead
Kahahawai was guilty of assault
that dreadful night last Septem-
ber.
The most striking impression
The Washington times., 1932-04-08
TYD|NGS SEEKS
TAR|FFLESS
TAX BILL
Tells Senate "InterminabIe
Debate" and Delay will Cost
U. S. $50, 900, 900 Revenue

A new move to strike all
tariff duties from the new tax
bill was made in the Senate
today when Senator TydingS
(D0 of Maryland, sponsored
a resolution directing the Sen
ate Finance Committee to re-
port a tariffless measure.
If the Senate adopts the reso-
luton, it will eliminate the cent
a-gallon tax on imported gaso-
line and oils and the So a ton
tax on imported coal as adopted
by the House.
Tydings said the inclusion of
tariff rates in the revenue bill
would mean many months of
interminable debate and delay of
its final passage"
Delay Called Costly
Each month of delay, he added,
would cost the Government $780,
100000 in lost revenue.
Over Administration protests
against soaking the rich," Demo
cratic and insurgent groups in
dorSed a tentative program to in
crease the taxes on huge incomes
and swollen fortunes beyond the
new high rates adopted by the
House.
1t appeared likely this coalition
would support the new Connally
rates, fixing a maximum tax of
so per cent on incomes in excess
Of 100000 a year. The House
maximum was 40 per cent on in
comes in excess of 100000.
Inheritances to Fore
The campaign for higher in
heritance taxes was launched by
insurgents. Senator Norris of Ne.
braska not only indorsed Senator
Connally's higher income tax
plan, put suggested increasing the
House estate tax from a maxi
mum of As per cent to maxi
mum of rs per cent.
The Connally rates would fol-
low the House bill up to its 40
per cent maximum on incomes in
excess of 100000. Then, there
would be sliding scale of in
creasing taxes to the new maxi
mum of so per cent on amounts
in excess of 100000.
Norris, however, said the Pro-
gressives we're more concerned
about increasing the maximum
House tax Of As per cent on in
heritances.
He said lie favored a maximum
rate of IS per cent to be imposed
on inheritances in excess of $780,
100000, but ranging much higher
than the House rates on all
estates in excess of $5,0O0,00O
The Washington times., 1932-04-08

Of this courtroom scene is that
the wrong defendants are on trial.
Community Blamed
In this particular instance, the
guilty is the community of Homo
lulu, and this community should
be sitting in the seats of the
accused.
The community of Honolulu
drove Mrs. ForteScue and Lieu
tenant MaSsie to their activities,
whatever they were, on January
8, when the crime with which
they are charged was committed.
The American flag flies over
the island, but women are not
treated according to American
standards in Hawaii.
That standard is now on trial
in Judge Davis court room-not
the guilt or innocence of Mrs.
Fortescue and her co-defendantS.
The Washington times., 1932-04-08
GETS
BONUS DEMAND
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(Continued from Page -
resentative Smell, of New York,
Republican leader; Representative
Patman CD, of Texas, head Of
the House fight for cash pay
ment; Representative Rankin
CD, of Mississippi, chairman of
the Veterans Committee, and
Representative Hawley (RO, of
Oregon, ranking Republican on
the Ways and Means Committee.
Impatient veterans in civilian
clothes shouted ION to the White
House" as the ceremony took
place. A special squad of Is po-
licemen had been detailed at the
Capitol but there was no dis
order.
The parade, managed by the
Veterans of Foreign Wars, in
cluded members of all eX-Service
mems organizations from several
Eastern States.
West VirginianS Lead
Leading the crowd of 1000
veterans was the Clarksburg
(W. Va Band of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars. Bugle corps of
the Victory Post, American
Legion, Washington, D. c., and
the Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Post 1,086, of Harrisburg, Pa
furnished stirring tunes.
Members of Champagne Post,
v. F. w., Baltimore, in red coats
and white helmets, received much
Aiding the veterans was Mrs.
Ellen Evans O'Neill, of Washing
ton, D. c., commander of w. w.
Post, Disabled Ameri-
can Veterans. She is said to be
the only woman who is head of
an ex-service mans organization.
Rep. Johnson in Line
Representative Jed johnson
CDO of Oklahoma, an enthu-
siaStic bonus advocate, jumped
into the line of marchers and
carried a flag.
Nearly 100 flags and banners
of various service mems organiza-
tions were massed in front of the
Capitol for the ceremony.