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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-21
Montana Has
Huge
Amount OF Gold
Estimated to Total Three
Hundred Million Dollars
Since 1862.
LARGE PART FROM
PLACER MINING

BUTTE, Sept 16, Especially Since
that historical day in 1862 when Gran.
vile and James Stewart and party Sc,
up the first string Of sluice-boxes a,
Gold Creek, near Deer Lodge and TO-
cused the attention of the world or
Montana, the Treasure state has pro-
duced more than three hundred million
dollars in gold, according to q report
by U. M. Sahinen released TODAY al
Montana School Of Mines. Mr.. Sahinen
is statistician for the State Bureau Of
Mines and Geology,
Figures complied by Mr.. Sahinen
show that from 1852 to 1882, inclusive.
Montana produced gold valued at $685.
496,883. II is the first time that such
an estimate has been published, so far
as is known. Such an amount of the
yellow metal would form a cube less
than 10 feet on an edge, it is estimated
The years from 1880 to 1882, inclu-
sive, show considerably less than a mil
lion dollars year, the lowest gold pro-
duction in the history of the state, with
the single execution of 1852" Mr.. Sa-
hinen reports Part of this decrease is
perhaps due to the slump in other met
al markets, because from 1916, when
the last dredge ceased operating at Al.
der gulch, to 1929, the majority of gold
produced in Montana was mined as al
by-nroduct with other metals
Placer mining in the state has ac-
counted for between one-haIf and two
thirds of the total production during
the II years. Montana has produced
nearly 2 per cent of all the gold in the
world since 1860 World production for
this period has been estimated at $16,-
SGT ,348, 400 Eleven per cent Of the total
metal production OF the state during
his same period has been gold. The
metal totals nearly the same value as
all the non-metallic products such as
soat, petroleum, natural gas, gems, and
claws.
The figures showr, are only estimates.
earlier ones, and cannot be
said to be accurate The amount OF gold
,arr1ed out of the state in money belts
md by other means. and of which no
'ecord has been made, cannot even be
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-21
TWO LIBBY LADIES HUSTESSES
AT PLEASANT BRIDGE PARTY

One of the incest parties Of the
early fall season was that given BY
Mrs. c. S. Webb and Mrs. c. S.
Christensen at the home of Mrs, Webb
last Thursday afternoon. Bridge was
the diversion Of the afternoon, with
for tables in play. Prize for high score
was won by Mrs r. r. Veldman. for
second high score by Mrs. Fred Clou-
tier, while the travelling prize-to the
one holding one face card or less--fell
to Mrs. Chas j. Martin. The serving
OF dainty refreshments brought very
pleasant afternoon to a close, at which
time pretty purse pencil of the Ever
sharp type was presented to each guest
as a favor. The home was made very
attractive for the occasion with pro-
fusion Of fall flowers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-21
Boxing
Program For
Local Fight Fans
Dixie Kid and Mickey Yale Matched
Tor Main Event-Three Other
Fast Bouts.

Another series of boxing bouts is to
be staged in Libby for the entertain
ment Of fight fans, on next FRIDAY
night, in the Libby opera house, at 8
o'clock.
The main event will be between Dix
lie Kid and Mickey Yale. Dixie Kid
tips the scales at 126 pounds, is a col
ored lad, and is touted as lightweight
champion of New Jersey. He made an
excellent showing on the last fight
card here. Yale fought in both boxing
programs staged here this summer and
Is hard hitting, aggressive fighter.
This bout ought to be real top-notch-
er and should be worth the price of
admission. Yale weighs. in at 1888
pounds.
The semi-final will be a 20 between
two colored boys, Perry, 1876 pounds,
and Davis, 1874 pounds. Perry fought
the Dixie Kid on the former program
and made good showing as fighter
who crowds his opponent all the time.
Another bout that promises plenty of
action will be one between two heavy
weights. James Rand. and Thomas Hall,
both colored boys. These boys are said
to be clever, smashing fighters.
The curtain raiser will be between
two white boys, Armstrong, 135 pounds
and McGovern. 1856 pounds. McGovern
is new performer before local fans,
but Armstrong fought in the second
bout on the last program, fight that
many thought was the best one of the
evening
This program will provide plenty Of
entertainment for the fans who enjoy
box fighting, and judging from previous
experiences, there will be large at
tendance.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-21
CAR HITS BIG STUMP;
NOW NO MORE CAR

AS the result of a head-on collision
between Chevrolet coupe and a
stump, there is one less automobile to
travel the highways. The collision hap
pened Saturday near Ural and the car
was being driven by Ben Baenen with
Jack Fem as companion. According
to report something went wrong with
the steering gear, the car left the road
and collided with stump. Only injury
to the men was badly cut nose re-
ceived by Fem. The car was complete
ly demolished. 1t is said the auto be-
longed to Mrs. George Martin and had
been borrowed by the men.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-21
Six Are Given
Final Citizenship
Papers By Court
Damage Case Won by Eureka Man
Is Awarded Sl,0O6.67 and
Costs.

Judge ]. E. lockwood of Kalispell
presided at session Of court in Libby
last Thursday at which one of the
principal items Of business was the
granting of final citizenship papers to
six applicants Those admitted to cit
izenship were Louis Deming, John
Hansen FINLAND, Mrs. Bruna Butt. all
OF Libby; John Coaker and John W.
kich, of Troy and Mrs. Alma Pearl Ross
of Gateway.
The probating of the estate of James
Walsh was completed and decree Of
final discharge granted. I
Judgment for damages in the sun,
of s1.006.67 and costs was won by A,
A. Purdv of Eureka against e. NJ. Stidd
and Flora Stidd, residents of the coas,
country. This case grew out OF an
automobile collision near Stryker some
time ago. The case was not contested.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-21
C.C.C.
Boys Doing
Good Work
Make Fine Record Fighting
Fires, Report Forest
Men.
PLENTY OF SPIRIT
AND COURAGE

MISSOULA.-Civil Conservation
Corps men in the northern r o k )
mountain region have demonstrated ex-
cellent courage as shock troops on for
est fires. The stiff-brimmed felt forest
service hat is lifted high in their
praise. Citations commencing their
work have been received from nearly
every forest district in Region One.
The willingness and courage of the
enrolled men who fought the Sheep
creek fire near Cascade, M o n ia a,
brought praiseworthy comments not
only from foresters, but also by ranch
ers living in that vicinity" said a forest
service official The terrific rainstorm
that invaded that treacherous steep
country, blocking roads and breaking
communications failed to dampen their
enthusiasm" he added.
Similar reports have been received
from the Absaroka national forest
where 100 enrolled men at West yell
lowstone fought the Elbow creek fire.
Led by Lieut. Harold vi. Smyser, camp
commander, the men left their beds in
the middle of the night, boarded trucks
and advanced against the roaring blaze
in the early dawn. Although timely rain
aided the men IN checking the fire.
there was no courage lacking when the
men advanced against the inferno, i'll
is reported
In the Bitterroot national forest CT
G. G. workers dashed from one blaze
% another when a lightning storm
ait that district. Small fires were quick
" eorralled while the men fought val
antly against the advance Of the larger
ones. Similar citations commencing c.
:, G. forest fire control are being re-
,eived daily, indicating the important
'art taken by these men in a year when
ire danger was great
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-21
Pipe Greek C.C.C.
Boys To Go To Virginia

Captain DeMerrittt of ten Pipe Creek
c. c. c. camp announced yesterday
that the men of that camp would be
transferred to Virginia for the winter.
Eastern boys who have not re-enlisted
will entrain for their homes on Septem-
Der 81. Those who have signed up for
the winter will start for Virginia about
October Is. 1t is said all but four
of the Libby boys have enlisted for
winter service.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-21
SAFE OF THE MACMARR STORE
AT BONNERS FERRY ROBBED

Bonners Ferry papers contain an ac-
count OF the robbing of the MacMarr
store at that place. Louis Larson. for
mer Libby citizen is manager of that
store.
According to the account, burglars
entered the store last Thursday night
and carried the safe down to the river
where it was blown open and contents
taken, amounting to about $3.50. The
burglars have not yet been apprehend-
ed.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-21
Improvement at Libby Hospital.

A pleasing improvement at the Libby
hospital is nearing completion. The two
doctors offices and the halls have been
reflnished throughout, the walls in
light-colored, attractive stipple work.
while the woodwork has been repaint-
ed The walls of the surgery have been
covered with white oilcloth and the
woodwork reprinted 1t makes marked
The work has been done
by Office Maize.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-21
PENNY IN WRONG PLACE
RESPONSIBLE FOR FIRE ALARM

The Libby fire department was called
out Monday night by fire scare at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter WOLF
1t was caused by penny used as a
fuse in the lighting system, the wire
becoming heated Chief Hoffman says
this should be warning against such
practice as it is dangerous one, al
though somewhat common. No damage
was done in this instance.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-21

Libby Team Defeated

The football team Of the Libby high
school travelled to Whitefish last Sat-
'usday Tor their first game OF the sea-
son. and went down to defeat under
a $40 score. According to report the
Libby team was not up to scratch and
played much below their usual form.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-21
Mrs. Christie Is Hostess

The members Of Fortnightly Bridge
club. were guests Of Mrs, James Chris
tie last Thursday evening, at which
time Mrs. Rosetta Burke captured the
honors Of the evening and the high
score prize, while the consolation fell
to Mrs H. x. Racicot. Refreshments
were served
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-21
Will Enroll All yJuemuIoycd

The Lincoln County Relief committee
IS making plans to enroll all unem-
ployed in the county. This will be done
under the supervision of the Helena
office Of the National Unemployment
bureau.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-21

V. s. Murphy of Tacoma and William
Z. Bates Of Burton. Wash, were In Lib
by Saturday looking over mining prop
critics shown them by ]. W. Barrett.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Eric Erickson were
Spokane visitors the last Of last week
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-21
Enttnr1ul

Your Pep Your Pep
You've got 1t, now keep it,
Doggone you, don't lose it,
Your pepi Your Pen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
Your Income Tax
LOSSES ON STOCK TRANSACTIONS

No gain or loss is recognized for income-tax purposes as q result of the exchange of stock or securities in q corporation solely for stock or securities in another corporation in pursuance of q plan of reorganiza- ton to which both corporatoins are parties or as result of the ex- change of stock or securities in q corporation solely for stock or se- curities in the same corporation in connection with a recapitaliZation. Where money or other property is received along with such ex- changes, no loss is recognized, al- though taxable gain may result. The statute also prohibits the de- duction for any loss from the sale or other disposition of stock or se- curities where the taxpayer, within Il period of 30 days before or after the date of sale or other disposi- tion, acquires or enters into con- tarct or option to acquire substan- tially identical stock or securities. The treatment of gains and losses resulting from the sale or exchange of capital assets under the revenue act of 1882 remains the same as 1t was under the revenue act of 1928. The term "capital assets" means with certain exceptions property held by the taxpayer for q period of moro than two years. and such property, of course, includes stocks and securities. In the case of an in- dividual, any loss sustained in re- spect of capital assets Is firt offset against any gains from such source. A capital net gain may, at the election of the taxpayer other than corporation, be taxed at the rate of 12R per cent instead of the regular rates for computing the normal tax and surtax on ordinary income. No election is allowed, however, with respect to the treat ment of capital net loss. as the reduction in the amount of the tax liability as q result of such capital net loss is limited to 121s per cent thereof. The amount of the tax payable in such case is subject to the further provision that in no case is the amount of tax to be less than 1t would be if computed without regard to the capital net loss provision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
Stocks Took Upward Jump After Early
 Morning Dullness
They Rose From Fractions to More Than Two Points Impetus Came From Senate Action on Dry Repeal

. the highs owens Illinois Glass ranged to more than points. At touched 35 3-4 up ?; National Dis tllers 19 1-4 up 2 1-4; U. s. In- dustrial Alcohol IS 7-8 up 1 5-8; Crown Cork & Seal IS up 2 and Liquic Carbonic 13 IA up 1 1-4. PICK UP 2- HI. ...... ...
 Some selling came into Coca Cola and the issue dipped from its early high of S3 IA to 81 1-S, the latter off 7-S points. Canada Dry Ginger Ale ranged between S-4 and 8 1-2, the latter unchanged from the previous close.
 Steel issues were bid up late in the day after ruling firm through out the early dealings. Steel com mon reached 27 1-2 up 7-8. and the preferred also made a fair gain.
 Allied Chemical, one of yester- days weak spots, rallied more thaa points as did Eastman Kodak. Gains of fractions to more than q point were noted in case, United Aircraft, Auburn, Du Pont, Inter- national Harvester, Westinghouse Electric and .Amreican Can.
 In the railroad group, gains ranged to more than 3 points, the DG5I III LULU WAAC anu 11uuSoHs Gains of a point or more were noted in Louisville and Nashville, Union Pacific, Chesapeake and Ohio, Chesapeake Corporation and New Haven; near the close efforts were being made to effect a sale of Wheeling and Lake Erie pre- ferred which has not appeared on the tape this year. The last pre- vious sale was 45. A bid of 5 was made today and the stock was of- fered at 30. The bid later was raised to 10 and the offering price reduced to 15.
 A sale of Wheeling preferred was made near the close at Il.
 Utilities were steady to firm. up 1as. Fractional gains were noted in the gas and electricity group.
 Bonds were unsettled by de- cline in United States government issues which reacted on the poor showing recorded in the weekly federal reserve report. That showed a rise of $l49,000, 900 in money in circulation caused large- ly by recent banking difficulties. A decline of $24,000.0O0 in gold supplies was offset by purchase of $25,000,000 government securities
 Commodities were higher in most instances. Corn featured the grain market. It closed up h to ts cent @ bushel. Wheat was up h to A cent and other grains ruled steady. Small gains were made by cotton. cocoa. silk, silver. rubber, hogs, and wool.
 The dollar was weak in terms of European currencies. Many of the European units were well above. par. The guilder was particular ly strong. The pound. sterling gained fractionally while the franc jumped more than a point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
WATERFOWL

Civic Union gymnasium teams under the direction of Al Schwent- erly will give an exhibition at 8 o'clock this evening In the lower hall of the community for the benefit of the Civic Union.
 Funeral services for Mrs Emma J. Budge. 76, widow of the late John Budge of North street. who died Monday, were held yesterday afternoon at Christ Episcopal church. Dr Thomas Cline. pastor, officiated. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery. fh, pallbearers were: Robert Belfet. Edgar Norton. Will liam A. Bartlett. Albert Reymond, Harold Kopp and Edward Coon.
 A service vas held in Memorial chapel in Evergreen cemetery "Wednesday afternoon for Charles q. Munger of Stratford who died 1t his home Monday. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
 Mir and Mrs Leman Bronson en- tertained on Valentines day in honor of their daughter Charline who celebrated her birthday. Those who attended were: Eileen Geog- hogan. Joan Henderson. Ann Stiv- CTS, Robreta Byrnes, Aurise Bro- deur and Jacqueline Brodeur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
200 Attend
 Benefit Dance
Event Sponsored By Doris
 JaCaruSO Success

over 200 persons attended the benefit dinner dance at Waverly inr last evening. sponsored by Mis-; Doris Jacaruso, assisted by a com fnittee of prominent Italian Amer ican women for the school milk fund.
 Ex-Governor Charles A. Temple. ton was toastmaster and called upon Mayor Frank Hayes, Robert E. Platt and Health Officer Dr Ed ward Godfrey for speeches.
 Entertainment was furnished by Domenic Mecca, accordionist, Sam uei Kramer. dancer. both of this city and Alberta Calandro, Anna Klynikowsky, Anna DiCerbo, An tonic D'Amato and Miss Schnable students of Antonio Ponselle who are preparing for the metropolitan stage.
 The committee in charge will turn over the receipts of the affair to Dr Godfrey tonight. Each and every member of the committee de- sires to thank every individual who helped in any way to make the af- fair the success 1t was.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
OAKVILLE

The Girl Scouts met at the Com munity house last evening with their captain, Miss Evelina Hauser. The regular routine work was car ried out. Miss Drucilla Llttlehales. Miss Alice Lascombe and Mrs George Downing were the assist ants.
 The scouts attending were: Mar that Arlington, Barbara Adams, June Allen, Dorothy Arlington. Carolyn Beardslee. Mildred Botelle, Edna Boulanger, Marie Boulanger. Eleanor Budd. Doris Cedarholm, Betty Currie, Violet Damico, Mar garet Greaney, Ada Hallock, Mar that Gwiazdowslti, Mary Hold ridge, Elsie Holm. Evelyn Laraway. Agnes O'Connell, Margaret Baxter. Irene Davidson, Gertrude Davidson. Dorothy Simons, Bernice Wilson. Peggy Budd. Grace Boulanger, Rose Boulanger and Josephine O'Connell.
 Mrs DcscIcnc EntcrtainS
 Wednesday afternoon the mem- bers of the Woman's auxiliary of All Saints church met with Mrs Eugene Deschene of Henry street. Plans for pancake and hash sup per to take place on February 2S were perfected.
 Refreshments were served and q social hour enjoyed. Those attend- ing were: Mrs Cahres Curtiss. Mrs Gaylord Burdon. Mrs Bertrand LaVigne, Mrs A. c. Becker, Mrs Eugene Deschene and Miss Carrie Woodruff.
 Briefs
 Thi seveninG rehearsal for the members of the choir of the All Saints church will be held at the home of Miss Florence Haight of Coulter street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
Prospectives for
 the Cabinet
(Continued from Page D

(Continued from Page D
 Senator Cordell Hull of Tennessee left. No decision was reached. 1t was understood, concerning Glass entry into the cabinet as secretary of the treasury.
 Glass left the train in Baltimore. Friends believed he would reach a decision in one or two days.
 The train left Washington for the north at 11:35 q. m., after stopping long enough for Hull to leave the train and Senators Carter Glass and Bronson Cutting to board it for conferences with the president elect. Glass and Cutting were ex- pected to go with MT Roosevelt to Baltimore or beyond.
 The president-elect appeared on a rear platform and was photo- graphed during the Washington stop. A heavy police guard. includ- ing Chief W. H. Morgan of the secret service, was at the station.
 The discussion with Senator Glass was expected to determine which portfolio Hull would take.
 Glass, mentioned prominently for the treasury post, is reported to be anxious to remain in the senate. II he declines the cabinet position 1t was argued that Senator Claude Swanson might be asked to assume the state department secretaryship, Hull going to the treasury.
 The conference with the Virgin ia senators was said to revolve about q plan whereby vacancy from that state could be created in the senate and former Governor Harry Flood Byrd be appointed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
CANCEL COURT COSTS IN PETERSON CASEE
COLOMBIA WILL SEND PERU CASE
 TO THE LEAGUE
Both Claim Small Fort of Leticia and Fighting Has Already Taken Place There

Geneva, Feb 17-(U.P.)-Colom- bia definitely decided to-day to ln- yoke the League of Nations cove nant against Peru. with which it has been involved in a dispute over the tiny river fort of Leticia.
 It was expected that Colombia would appeal to the league under Article XIV of the covenant, in- voked for settlement of the Man. churian dispute between Japan and China. The article provides that the league council investigate a dispute between members. and publish the facts and recommend ations for settlement. Leticia is re- cognized as Colombian territory under q treaty registered with the league. The council discussed the Leticia dispute recently at Peru's suggestion. but the report of the Leticia and Gran Chaco committee was interpreted as giving Colombia the right to expel Peruvians from Leticia and preserve order in Co., lombian territory
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-17
Bone Dry Arkansas
 Members For Repeal
(Continued from Page 1)

state ratification conventions vii begin the moment the repeal amendment Is submitted by con. greSs.
 Wet strategy is to pile up q series of quick ratiiications to start their snowball rolling. They rec ognize they face a long, hard fight to win the necessary 36 states and are counting heavily on initial mo- mentum to gain speed before they encounter the stubborn dry strong holds.
 Forecasts generally favor ap- proval of the senate repeal draft in the house on Monday.
 Delay until the spring specia session would make q difference in that some legislatures will adjourn years, and submission of repeal of them in session, waiting to act
 According to reports assembled by the Associa ton Against the Pro- hibition Amendment, legislature will be in session throughout Feb ruary in the following 37 states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado. Con- HtClICut, I(eld WdTe' ludnO, 1IiHOlb Indiana, Iowa. Kansas, Manic Maine, Maryland. Massachusetts Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri Montana. Nebraska, Nevada. New Hampshire. New Jersey. New Mex ico, New York, North Carolina North Dakota, Ohio. Oklahoma Oregon. Pennsylva mia, R h o d ( Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah Vermont, Washington, West Vir- ginia and Wisconsin.
 After March 4. when the present congress expires, the number oi legislatures remaining in session and in position to call ratification conventions will be sharply re- stricted. A number of legislatures are limited to 60-day sessions eX. piring around March 4. Other. have somewhat longer limits Some legislatures now in sessior have no statutory limit.
 Caucus Denies It
 Washington, Feb 17-UP)-A House democratic caucus by { vote of 115 to 46 to-day bound thu party membership to support tn. Blaine repeal resolution which vii be brought up in the House Mon day.
 The opposition to the motior was unexpectedly heavy, exceed ing the number of democrats wh'