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The Washington times., 1932-03-07

Cd, of New York, planned today
to call it up Wednesday.
Passage of a bill making the
carrying of a kidnapped person
across a State line Federal
crime is certain to follow as the
result Of the forecast made yes
terday by Attorney General
Mitchell.
Although the Attorney General
believes that state authorities
must accept first responsibility
in coping with kidnapers, he said
in a radio address that Congress
will enact such a measure. The
Attorney General had previously
opposed the legislation solely be-
cause of the financial condition
Of the government.
Urged BY Mitchell
Identic bills have been offered
in the House and Senate.
Regarding Congressional action,
Mitchell said:
"The pending bills to forbid
kidnaperS the use Of the mails
or punish transportation of kid
naped persons across state lines
probably will be passed. Under
present conditions no doubt
they should be-"
The Washington times., 1932-03-07
AID.
DRAWS FIRE p,

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh's ac-
ton in enlisting the aid Of racke-
teers TO help restore his kidnapped
baby was described today IS a
"sad travesty upon law enforce
ment in America by Senator
McKellar CD of Tennessee. He
said:
"T don't blame Lindbergh for
taking any steps which might
lead to the return of his child,
but I think it is a sad traveSty
upon law enforcement when he
has to invoke the aid of gang
SterS." ...
The same sentiment was ex-
pressed generally by other Sena-
tors, who considered it ironical
that the underworld had to be
enlisted to help perform the
duties of officers of the law. Sena-
tor Steiwer (R0 of Oregon said:
"It is a sad commentary on
American civilization and Gov
ernment when an aggrieved per-
son is obliged to appeal to GRIM
inaIs rather than officers of the
law" -
Incensed at the Lindbergh kid
naping, Steiwer has introduced a
bill making transportation Of
kidnapping persons from one State
to another punishable by life i'm
prisonment.
Senator King CD, of Utah,
declared:
zone cannot blame the father
for resOrting to any means to
secure the return of his child,
but it is unfortunate that the
aid of gangsters has to be in
vOked because officers of the
law are unable to ascertain and
arrest those who perpetrated
the atrOciOUS crime"
The Washington times., 1932-03-07
CLUE
PROVES DUD

WAUKEGAN, ILL.,, March z
UN.SO.-This Chicago suburb
was recovering today from excite
ment occasioned over, its brief
contribution to the search for the
Lindbergh baby.
A couple with a youngster
answering the description of the
kidnapped child registered at a
hotel here last night. The
couple, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl K.
Woodley, Minneapolis, were held
while authorities communicated
with Colonel Lindbergh.
Lindbergh'S hopes were raised
when the baby was described to
him.
'He kicked like the devil
when 1 touched him." Sheriff
Lester Tiffany told Lindbergh
over the telephone.
THAT'S his temperament"
declared the colonel.
He suggested that the child be
placed near the telephone. The
baby grabbed for it. Col. Lind
bergh then suggested that a
physician be called to examine
the baby and give a full de-
Scription.
'Thirty-three inches tall.
curly blond hair, seven upper
teeth and nine lower"
Colonel Lindbergh impatiently
asked for more details
Brown eyes,"
The couple was released. The
Lindbergh baby has blue eyes.
The Washington times., 1932-03-07
s COUSIN
HAS THEORY

CHICAGO, March Z G.N.S0
Belief that the Lindbergh kidnap-
ing was an inside job" was ex-
pressed here today by Earl Lind
bergh Seal, first cousin of the
flying colonel. He said:
'The baby must have been
taken by someone familiar
with the home at HOpeweI."
Seal, who is a Department of
Agriculture meat inspector, said
he and his family met the Lind
berghs in Baltimore about a year
ago,
The Washington times., 1932-03-07
COASTK|DNAPER
FIRES BEDS

HOLLYWOOD, March Z G..SJ.
How a strange man entered the
house and, after being baked in
his efforts to kidnap the two chill
dren of Jules White, film director,
set fire to their beds, was related
to police today by Marie Mendoza,
81, nursemaid, who three weeks
ago reported a negro had locked
her in a clothes closet.
Miss Mendoza called firemen
and police to the White residence.
They found the children's beds on
fire, with the children, 4 and l,
asleep in the bathroom. Miss
Mendoza said the invader knocked
her unconscious.
The Washington times., 1932-03-07
Lincoln Pool Freeze
Prevented bH Wind

There will be no skating today
on the reflecting pool in front
of the Lincoln Memorial.
Officials of the Office of Pub
lie Buildings and Public Parks ex-
planned that, while the tempera-
lures last night were sufficiently
low to cause q good coating of
ice, the fierce wind whipped the
water and kept it in motion.
The Washington times., 1932-03-07
BOND SUSPECT
. IN DRUG THEFT

Oliver Dennis, Of East Hyatts-
vile, Md, was released late yes
terday under $4,000 bond charged
with breaking into Spires phar-
macy in Hyattsville Saturday
night and stealing narcotics
valued at $40.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Thomas
A. Garrison made the arrest. He
said all the narcotics were recov-
cred,
The Washington times., 1932-03-07
MITCHELL E'SO.k.
ON K|DNAP BILL

Limitations on the police power
Of the United States make it
necessary for State agencies to
remain the chief bulwark Of the
nation in restraining the criminal
element, Attorney General vii.
liam D. Mitchell declared yester.
day in radio address in which
he advocated passage of anti-kid.
naping bills pending in Congress
Mitchell referred indirectly to
the Lindbergh kidnapping which
he said shocked the nation"
Although the Attorney General
urged the enactment of the bills
that would provide the death
penalty for kidnapers or con.
spirators, he warned that the
Federal Government was limited
in its police power.
The States have and must con-
tinue to hold the main reSponsi.
bility for the detection and pun.
ishment of crime, Mitchell de
clared.
The Washington times., 1932-03-07
Dies of Exposure,
SI.543 in Pockets

BALTIMORE, March z GN.S0.
Carrying Government insurance
and bonus papers he could i'm
mediately transform into $1,543
in cash, John Traxler, 40, this
city, a World War veteran, died
today from exposure after col
lapsing on the street.
The Washington times., 1932-03-07
PARTY AT GLEN ECHO

A card party sponsored by the
Glen Echo Volunteer Fire Depart
ment, will be held at the South
ern Dairy Auditorium Wednes-
day at 8 pm.
The Washington times., 1932-03-07
World Too GuLLibLe,
S1us ReU. CLinchy

There is too much faith. not too
little, today and we are the most
gullible people of all time, the
Rev. Russell j. Clinchy said in
sermon yesterday at the Mount
Pleasant Congregational Church.
The Washington times., 1932-03-07
KIDNAPPING CAR
ST|RS POLICE

NEW YORK, March z GNs0.
"A poliee alarm went out today
for a fnystery automobile" sus-
peeted of having a connection
with the Lindbergh baby kid
mapping case.
One radio police message order
ed four police cars to rush to
the New York end of the Man
haitian Bridge for the purpose of
heading off a tan sedan bearing
q New Jersey license.
A second general alarm was
dispatched later for all police
men to be on the lookout for
the sedan. IT,.
Aside from this, two women
and a man said to be a physician
were questioned in Astoria as the
result of remark alleged to
have been made by one of the
women concerning the Lindbergh
case.
One of the women was reported
to be a nurse.
She insisted the whole thing
"waS a joke"
The Washington times., 1932-03-07
DANCE AT CABIN JOHN

A dance to celebrate completion
of the new fire house of the
Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire
Department will be held March
II, at the firehouse on Conduit
Road.
The Washington times., 1932-03-07
CAPITAL HEIGHTS DANCE

A get-together meeting and
dance will be held at Greater
Capital Heights fire engine house
next Monday evening. The event
will be sponsored by the Ladies
Auxiliary.
The Washington times., 1932-03-07
international Photo


MRS ELIZABETH GAFFNEY AND REPORTER
THIS PICTURE shows Mrs. Elizabeth Gaffney, of New
York. telling Hearst reporter how her son was kidnapped
years ago and again heard from She has extended
her sympathy to Mrs. Anne Morrow Lindbergh mother
of Charles A. Lindbergh, jr.
The Washington times., 1932-03-07
RED" JOHNSON'S HOME

JOHNSONS
MISS BETTY of
Charles Lnbe holding
the Iindbergh N.
being in with the kidnapping
The Washington times., 1932-03-07
CATHOLIC WOMEN MEET

The Catholic Women's Club OF
Arlington county will meet to
night in the auditorium of ST.
Charles School, Clarendon.
The Washington times., 1932-03-07

CONSTANCE MORROW (CENTER)
WITH COMPANIONS

DETECTIVES have been assigned to guard Miss
Constance Morrow, 49, sister of Mrs Charles A. Lind
bergh. Miss Morrow received a threatening note
Morrow is shown with two companions at Smith Col
lege. Detectives short distance away from her
when the photo was mades
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-02-18
Gospel Hall.
Fisher River Country.

iSlitI IltGI lOulllIy.
Preaching service and young peoples
class every Lords Day afternoon at
2.3O.
Christian Education for the young
people every Friday afternoon at p. m.
Supper served at o'clock.
Preaching service every Friday eve
ming at 7:3O
Announcement is here made that
every Sunday afternoon. beginning
February It'll special sermons will be
given on the Seven Sayings OF Our
Saviour, while dying on the cross, as
follows:
Feb. 7th--Amazing Forgiveness
Father forgive them for they know
not what they do
Feb. 14th-Abounding Grace" Today
shalt thou be with me in Paradise
Feb. 21st-Tender Affections Behold
thy Mother
Feb -unutterable Anguish
MY God, my God, why hast Thou for
saken me-"
March 6th--universal Need y
thirst"
March 13th-The Glorious Triumph
1T is finished"
March 2Oth--Crossing The Bar
Father into Thy hands commit My
spirit"
March 27th--Easter Message" He is
risen indeed"
A cordial invitation is extended to all
l.. P. SANFORD.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-02-18
Trippers to Sorrento

Older than Rome Sorrento. in Italy,
goes back to the day Of Greek my
thology. 1t was a Phoenician colony
older than Tyre. Its name came from
the famous sirens. and its power to
lure men, and women, TOO, Is as great
today. Here Tasso was born, and here
lived Goethe, Cork. Marion Crawford
and many others. Ihsen stayed at a
little inn on the corso Umberto and
finished his Peer Gynt," and wrote
Ghosts here. Wagner, Byroh, Scott,
Cooper, Dumas, Verdi, Renan, Long
fellow. BulwerLytton. Heyse, Wilde,
and Nietzsche MI have made this trip,
SO lovely is the little town OF the
sirens by the sea.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-02-18
Some" Coin

Some people do mt care to receive
one OF our rapidly vanishing 5
shilling pieces on the ground that
they are far too heavy and cnmber-
some for modern purses or pockets
What would they think about the 81
.coin" issued BY Frederick Of Hesse-
Cassel 2OO years ago? This pleasant
little survival from 1131 was made
Of copper, was worth about u shill-
ings-and weighed tand still weighs)
six and a half English pounds.
Tint would have been the right
tyne Of coinage for careful fathers to
infiict on their wnnld-be Spendthrift
sons--not mich chance OF throwing
your money about with S4 piece OF
that kind. And perhaps fortunately
for. with ammunition OF that sort, II
yon did start throwing il about. the
result would have been more like
civil war than cash transaction
Manchester tFng.) Guardian.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-02-18
Water, in Middle Ages,
Drunk Only as Penance

In his volume, "The English Medi-
eval Feast" William Edward Mead
sets forth myriad OF curious facts
about the eating habits OF those val
iant trenchermen. the Anglo-Saxons OF
the Middle ages. Gastronomical hab-
Its Of the period, he shows, were based
more often on necessity arising from
conditions under which they lived than
from national idiosyncrasies. but many
OF them survive In some form In pres
ent-day recipes.
1t Is staggering to compute the
amount of beverages (water excepted)
that was regarded then as an average
days ration in single household. At
one feast lasting week In the home
OF the Archbishop Neville, brother OF
the "kingmaker." for instance, the
guests were provided with the equiva-
emit OF 1900 dozen Of wine and $4,000
gallons Of ale, he states. The small
household of the curl or Northumber-
land accounted annually for LOO
dozen OF wine and 1900 gallons OF
ale.
Water in those times was drunk
only as penance. and was known
commonly rs "rot-gnt stuff" Since
sanitation was entirely outside the
Ken OF the wlsest men Of the age. and
the quality Of any water used for
drinking likely to be extremely infe-
rior, 1t was wise enough precaution
to ignore it.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-02-18
Birds and the Bible

There are ut least 800 references to
birds In the Bible. says the American
Forestry association. Although 113 of
these references are to birds In gen
eral. II species Of birds are named.
The dove and eagle. the one as
ISOLATED with gentleness and peace and
the other symbolic of strength and
courage and noted for the heights to
which 1t can soar, are mentioned more
often than any OF the others. AIexan-
der Sprunt. Jr., writer for the Amer
lean Forestry association, says that the
dove In mentioned 81 times and the
eagle %.
Other species mentioned by Sprunt,
listed according to the number of times
their names appear. are. Raven, cock,
hen, owl. pigeon, sparrow, stork. peli-
can, quail swallow. yuture, ostrich,
bittern, peacock, cormorant, crane, par
fridge, offifrage, osprey, kite, cuckoo,
hawk, heron. nighthawk. lapwing, gle
benz, swan and gier eagle.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-02-18
Another Old Industry
Lost to Great Britain

One of the Oldest and most pictur-
esque industries in Britain Is the
preparation of woad as dye. Now
adays, the manufacture of this dye
has fallen into decay through the COM
petition Of indigo in its markets.
But its history goes back to the time
when ii was used as war paint by the
British warriors who fought under
Boadicea against the Romans. And.
in modern times, ii was employed for
a period sin dyelng the uniforms OF
policemen, sailors and officers In the
Guards.
The plant from which the dye is
made is OF bluish-green color, rather
like that OF spinach, and possesses a
yellow flower. Il is crushed to pulp
by huge wheels revolving on the stone
floor OF woad mill.
The wheels are rotated around GEN.
trail posts by horses. When the horses
have gone, round with the wheels 4
certain number of times. the pulp II
scooped out by workmen. and rolled
on board into Jumps about the size
of Dutch, cheeses. After drying for
three months in special drying sheds,
these Jumps shrink to the Size Of
baseballs.
These are then crushed down, and
mixed with water. after which they
undergo process of fermentation, to
get rid of certain vegetable elements
which spoil the purity of the dye.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-02-18
Rare Historical Relics

Excavations near konigsberg, Ger
many, brought to light finds OF great
historic interest from the days Of
the Vikings fNinth TO Eleventh cen
tury). Among them Is richly orna-
mented Norman sword With runic
inscription which has not yet been de-
ciphered. A brooch Of ConrlanlSh
origin shows That the Scandinayians
had commercial relations with that
country. The provincial museum of
the Lochstadt castle on the so-called
-"Frlsches Half" has secured Il sword
with the word "amen' inscribed on
it In runcs, throwing new light on the
introduction Of Christianity into Sean.
dinavia. Another Viking sword. dat
ing from the Eleventh century. came
to light from the bottom in the Baltic
sea in fishers net.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-02-18
WoRLDo WAR
sy : : YARNS
BLACK Jack" Shows the Way
LIEUT.. FRANK e. HAGAN

A vote of the A. e. r. to name Its
most distinguished appearing soldier
would reveal formidable candidate
In the person Of Gen. John J. pershing.
Not only was BLACK Jack" an ace
for appearance-he knew the drill
manuals from cover to cover and he
recognized the necessity OF the dis
cipline he demanded Of his soldiers.
A story Of Christmas day, 1915,
President Wilson and party, and Gen.
eral Pershing, emphasizes the latter
fact. "They all stopped at the vii
,age OF Sarrey, Haute Marne," relates
Charles r. Cabot of Boston, "follow-
Ing their Christmas dinner with men
and officers Of the Twenty d.
vision.
Besides the President and Mrs.
Wilson and General pershing, Lieut..
Gen. Hunter Liggett, Admiral Cary
Grayson. Monsieur and Madame JUS
serand were among the party. They
inspected the mems quarters In Sar-
rey, where equipment was laid out ON
the hayioft hunks we occupied.
Zone OF the ladies, perhaps Mrs.
Wilson, was curious to know how the
shelter halves could be made into
pup tent. Whereupon, General Perish
ing knelt quickly, gathered the shelter
halves, rifles and tent pins of two of
the men. Then he set up a pup tent
In the straw.
when the tent was erect, Black
Jack turned away. But President
Wilson touched him on the shoulder
and said. As your commanding off,
Ger. I desire you to leave this equip
ment as you found it.
General pershing quickly bent
down, refolded the shelter halves and
rearranged all the equipment In Its
proper place"
tto- 1880. Western Newspaper Union,
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LIONS CLUB WILL
BUY PICTURE
Continued from page ]

the programs for the regular meetings,
and moved that permanent program
committee be appointed to serve six
months. This was amended to provide
for one member as chairman of such
committee, he to appoint his helpers.
r. w. Billings was SO appointed.
Carlton Joughin, president Of the
Libby Commercial Club, announced
that this month would witness the 18th
anniversary of the organizing of the
Libby Commercial club and that the
club planned to commemorate that
event with special program some
time this month, date and particulars
to be announced later.
Vernon Bessey, leader of the Moose
American Legion band and guest Of
the club, spoke Of the activities Of the
band He said the band at present had
36 members and that it is making fine
progress. He called the attention of
those present to the fact that Montana
law allows cities to levy tax up to
one mill for the support Of band and
asked the Lions to petition the city
council for such action This levy would
bring in about $500 for the local band,
all Of which would be spent for band
expenses and none Of it for directors
salary.
The club adopted a motion made by
L. S. Welch to petition the council
in line with Mr.. Bessey's suggestion
and Harold Gompf was appointed
chairman of a committee to appear
before the council, he to appoint other
members of his committee.
j. A. Krall then introduced William
Herbert as the speaker of the evening.
Mr.. Herbert announced that he would
talk on the general subject of Gold"
and then proceeded to deliver dis
course of a few minutes that was high
ly complmented afterwards by his
audience. Mr. Herbert gave much in
teresting information as to the nature
Of gold, how it is and is not found IN
its natural state, told what percentage
Of it is present in u. S. gold coins, re-
cited briefly where it is found most
plentifully over the world and gave
a fund of entertaining information in
the few minutes at his disposal. He
closed by saying that undoubtedly
rich deposits Of gold and other pre-
cious metals are present in this district
and every citizen who desires the con-
tinued growth and prosperity of Libby
and vicinity should aid in every pos
sible way to search out and help de-
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-02-18
Ancient Trap Shooting"

The origin Of trap shooting may be
traced TO the ancient pastime of pop
Inlay shooting. game practiced by
the ancient Greeks and the expert bow
men OF medieval times, wrote w. w.
Greener, in THE Gun and Its Devel-
opment." The nopinjay was stuffed
parrot or fowl placed at the top OF a
pole and used as target, in some In
stances living bird was used. GER
tain amount Of liberty being given to
1t by the length OF the cord used to
secure 1t 10 the pole. Homer, In
The "Iliad," mentions popinjay shoot
ing, dove being the target.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-02-18
First Lutheran Church.
Sunday, Feb. q.

Services 7.30 p. m under the aus
pieces of the young folks. Two short
addresses will be given, one by Mr..
Gunder Larson and the other by Miss
Signe Johansson. The Junior Choir will
sing a selection from "The Treble Clef
Choir" by J. Lincoln Hall. Mr.. Karl
Knutson will sing a solo entitled,
Jesus, Thou Hast Bought Us"
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-02-18
Christian Science Church.

The subject for the Lesson-Sermon
Sunday, Feb. 81, will be Mind
Wednesday evening meeting at 800
o'clock.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
The public is cordially invited to all
If these services.
Complying with the request of the
u. S. congress to fittingly observe the
Bicentennial Of Washington's Birthday,
a special service will be held in the
Christian Science church at II a. m,
Monday, February %.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-02-18
Miss Margaret Cresswell WEEDS.

Miss Margaret Creswell was married
on Wednesday of last week to Mr..
Leonard Wyatt of Boomers Ferry, at
that place. The bride is the daughter of
Mr.. Logan Cresswell of this city and
grew to womanhood here, having
graduated from the Libby high school
with the class of '27. A large circle of
friends here will wish her every hap
piness in her married life.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-02-18

James Blackford, Jr, was transact
ING business in Eureka Saturday.
John McKain of Whitefish, probation
officer, was in the city last Friday.
Penney's have just received Ad-
vanced Spring Styles in Silk Dresses
selling at $4.98 adv.
". A. Dedrick was much surprised
Saturday when his mother, Mrs. E. M.
LEVITT, arrived from her home at Chest
mt, Mont, for visit with him and his
family.
A few counterfeit half dollars are
circulating in Libby. The workmanship
an them is very good and they would
readily pass without notice if one were
not on the lookout.
Supervisor c. S. Webb of the Koo-
fenai forest, accompanied by Rangers
C. R. Byers and Ed Henrichs, will
leave today for several days at the
regional office in Missoula.
Robert H. Hill Of Helena, state game
warden, was in Libby Tuesday con-
ferring with Deputy Game Warden
Darlington regarding game matters. No
business of particular news value was
transacted at this time, states Mr.. Dor
rmgton.
The pupils of Miss Stevenson's sixth
grade of the Libby schools recently
made cardboard model Of medieval
castle, which is a very fine piece Of
work. Miss Inez Ratelin, county librar-
ian, reports that it is now on exhibition
It the library and says the public is
invited to call and see II.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-02-18
The Churches


1.-THE Friendly Church"
Sunday, Feb. 21st., II a. m.
Divine service, English language.
Sunday school 9:45 a. m.
Evening worship, English language
7:30 p. m.
This is to be the second of a series
ofAspecial Lenten services. Special sing
ing. Subject of sermon. 81 Am Not He y
Biased on John 18, 1919
The Bible Class meets this evening
at the parsonaRe-atS 8.
If you have mo church affiliations,
you are invited TO Worship with us!
H. l. PF0TE NHAUER, Pastor.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1932-02-18
Roi1ph ON Rats

"Nith so much that Il beautiful and
rood IN the world, protests an Irish
man to the Dublin Opinion, lit is de-
plorable that so many writer's grovel
ii the sewer and delight in spewing
heir suggestive, salacious and sensual
,oisonl What ails our modern writ
rs?" "Some of Them" sapiently sug-
ests the editor, ought to lift their
ainds out of the gutter. After all,
We must keep our cutters clean"