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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-15

Lake road. AT that time Rocky Thomas
kept the stage station at Big Laramie
Crossing. We arrived at Laramie Cross
ing on Christmas eve and stayed over
to have Christmas dinner with Mr.. and
Ars. Thomas. who were both young
folks. Next morning started on the
road again
There we're several stage drivers on
the road They had their regular time
for changes. One Of them was Jack Gil
more, afterward partner Of Salisbury
in the staging business. He was young
man then, and drove me over the range
when the snow was four feet deep on
the level When one Of the horses got
off the rode we had TO dig him out Of
the snow. Across the range at the Bar
rel Springs station had to part with
Jack, as this was the end OF his run.
was sorry, for there had been no one
but Jack and / on the stage. and we
had had as good q time as anyone
could have under the circumstances.
when got to Salt Lake City was
very tired. and found there was no
travel on the road to Alder Gulch be-
cause the snow was too heavy It was
impossible to get through. I had to con-
tent myself there until the road opened
up. After day in the city found 9
few acquaintance, weatherbound like
myself. They had been freighting and
could get neither one way or the other
Among these was Jim Bozeman. . big
fine fellow. He was on his way back
from plotting 3 lot Of immigrants across
the plains from Iowa. With him were
some freighters, Jim 6heehan, Prank
Patent and one or two others. They all
boarded with Franklin Richards, . Nor
mon, who kept fins. respectable place.
re was one Of the twelve Apostles. and
had tw0 OF his wives with him. They
were nice, agreeable pleasant ladies'.
went to board with Richards. and we
had jolly congenial time. There Was
fine theater tn the city. not expen-
sive, and we took Il IN often.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-15

light of me and my box 1t was 3 O'Clock
before we got to the first station. They
expected to eat breakfast there and
were pretty hungry. They found they
couldn't get a bite to eat. They raised
Ned, and cursed Ben Holiday and his
stageline. I got back into the stage and
pulled out a chicken leg and sandwich
and began TO eat them. I couldn't ask
one Of them TO have a bite. They had
made 50 much fun Of me and my box
I was a little bit angry at them.
"The next station was Point Of Rock
on Bitter creek. We got there about 2
o'clock, and still no one but me had
q bite to eat. We found the family at
Point of Rock In distress for want OF
food. gave the little girl some crackers
and she ran to her mother with them.
They began to eat them as II they had
had nothing for week. When we were
ready to start on our way got on the
stage and started on my raisin box
againl One Of the men who had been
50 funny because I carried box Of
provisions came and looked into the
box and asked me If would let them
have some Of the food; they would
gladly pay for it. he said.
@Pay nothing answered. Go right
to 1t as long as It lasts
eft didn't last long, between them ana
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-15

90 per acre making total return to the project farmers IN
cash payments of $8855770 This crop has not been
extensively before but 1t is estimated that there $4,000
contracted for 1885 Seventyie farmers haVe
fOoa0ed the recommended practice Of fall pong IN ire
pairing land for seed peas ert year. e 20 formers
peas recommended and 72 farmers nocaed their
seed with trogenfring bacteria practice 0ich has proc
en- profitable.
There 283 of potatoes grO0n By 165 farmers,
h0 received Average of 100 Bushels acre. gO total
cash value of $4,000 Phosphate fertilizer tests gaze IN
yield of 805 bushels per acre. cd further substantial
ed precious recommendations reatiUe to its Potatoes
test plots shOwed higher percentage Of No. rs and earlier
maturity, aOeI as greater disease resistance.
ION the GreenfieLds divson of the project farm
produced $50 tons Of bees 81 of land a0ch
corng to the AAA program mill be north $3.50 per ton
making total gross retun Of $685. and total
gross income to the project of $2,925.
Eight thousand eight hundred fSve trees planted
by 80 different farmers These aO fen gears add much
the beauty of the farm home and furnish protection to
buildings and livestock"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1934-12-15
Sun River Project Crops
Show Big Sums in 1884

Ss0eeping productivity and cash yield of both
cereals and forage crops daring the last year the San
project northwest of Great FG reported summary
of 1884 activities prepared By D. p ThuY5eT associate
tension agent. Says the report
The Average yield per of cereals ts gear SO
per higher than last The acreage of UheGt 1915
per less than the total cropped last year. e the
total vGEe of all cereal crops (Which include 0hea oats
and barley 1864 cent greater than last These
Increased volues due TO better marketing conditions and
higher yeds the latter being due to better forming practices
1.-THE of alfalfa Increased AZ per cent and the
yaIe Of this crop 1874 per cent greater than last
SOee c0ver did not acreage bat 45 formers fol-
LOa0ed the recommended practice Of pL010ng snder
green manure for the benefit of succeeding Three
thousand three hundred srtyegt and fiveehs of
seed 0OaOn By 1872 farmers OO received
age yd per of 176 Bushels and gross return of $685.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-15

abella of PAP Baldwin street was rushed to St Mary's hispital by his son and a passerby, Robert Pat rick of Pleasant street. He suf- fered several broken ribs and pos- sible internal injuries. X-rays were taken to determine the full extent of his hurts.
 In it's mad dash from its parking grade, the driverless car went from side to side of the road, narrowly averted striking a passing ma- chine on Baldwin street and smashed through store front and display window of a grocery shop operated by D. Baini.
 Groceries. fruit and vegetables were flying through the air as the car crashed through the window and flying glass was scattered all over the street. The entire left window and sash of the store was demolished and the car was gotten out only after considerable labor.
 The driver of the machine was Irving Merriman of 69 Harper ave- nue. It was parked on Pleasant street, shortly below Pemberton street, when its brakes apparently slipped and it began it's headlong dash down the hill. Though it travelled but comparatively short distance, the hill gave the car so much momentum that it was going at headlong speed when it safely sailed through Baldwin street, which is usually filled with traffic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-15
WOMAN LAWYER
 IN DEDHAM CASE
Engaged By the Millen \ Brothers to Help in
 Their Defense

Dedham. Mass, March b. (UP) A woman attorney has been retained as associate defense coun- sel for the Millen brothers, Mur ton and Irving, but confusion con tinued today as to who will lead their fight against death in the electric chair when they and Abe Faber go on trial II days hence in connection with the Needham bank robbery and murders.
 The only certainty regarding the MilIens' defense was that Miss Ida Fendel of Boston, lawyer of seven years experience, would take part in it. She conferred with the brothers at Dedham jail yesterday and afterward District Attorney Edmund R. Dewing disclosed that defense counsel.
 Impatient with the Millens and their family over their failure 10 agree upon chief defense attorney, Superior Judge Nelson P. Brown, who will preside at the trial. said he would use his power to appoint a defense counsel unless one was obtained today.
 Attorney Albert R. Mackusick, white haired Boston attorney, re- tained by Joseph w. Millen, but unwanted by his two sons, was scheduled to accom- pany the father to Washington today i'll what ap- peared a vain attempt to secure the services of Clarence w. Dar- row. inteI> >ationally- famous tria' lawyer Darrow already had sent word that he would be unable to take the case because of his duties on the national board of review.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-15
TRADE CONDITIONS

Boston, March 15.-(UP).-A expansion in consumer purchasing during the past week was reported today by Dun & Brad street, Inc, in the weekly review of New England trade conditions.
 Wholesalers and manufacturers Of mems and women's wearing ap- parel and novelties are finding a rapid increase in their sales," the review said, "as merchants pre- pare for their Easter business, which it is expected will assume large proportions.
 F"Shoe manufacturers have, to a large extent, completed their spring runs, although in some cen- ters labor troubles have threatened to handicap last-minute delivery Work in some quarters Is com mencing on fall samples.
 Due partly to seasonal influ- ences, the demand for all grades of leather from the shoe manufac- turers has lessened considera bly, with prices slightly easier. Some- what lower/prices in hides were re- ported last week, but currently there has been little change in quo- tations, although the market has become more active.
 "A large quantity of cotton goods changed hands during the past month. but the market now is quiet, with prices we'll maintained. Although this is usually compara- lively quiet period for the mills, they continue to operate at high rate. Most finishing mills also are working close to capacity.
 Hardwood lumber is moving much more actively. The yards are beginning to take additional stocks and the call from manufacturers is increasing. New contract awards in New England still are low, al- though the past week showed an increase over the corresponding week of last year. Building lumber is slow.
 "Heavy building material prices are being advanced on some grades but most prices remain unchanged. Shipments of coal from tidewater points still reflect the increased con- sumption, due to the prolonged cold weather, which depleted the stocks of practically all retailers. Prices on paper continue firm, with a slight increase in the demand, particularly for kraft and the heavier grades"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-15
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Mar. 15-CUP)-Busi. ness was only about 20 per cent of normal activity in the Boston vol market today.
 P 'Ns were fairly steady and IT. unchanged. A little traG- l. ped in low quarterblood ie range 35 to 40 cents, q. !ost of the limited inter- es, .l fine and medium Texas and territory wools.
 The U. s. agriculture department said: The volume of business transacted by a few wool houses IS fair, but there are number of concerns that are not even getting any substantial inquiries. Most of the business being done is on 56s and fined territory wools with the largest volume on 64s and finer qualities. Strictly combing 56s, 3-S blood, territory wools are fairly firm at 80-S3 cents, secured basis. Sales of strictly combing 5Ss, eos, 1-2 blood, territory wools are being closed at 82-S5 cents, secured basis. Average French combing GAS and finer territory wools in original bags sell at 82-84 cents secured basis"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-15
CUNBOAT WRECK IS BEING VOWED
 INTO HONCKONC 
No One Lost on Fulton But Eight Seamen Were
 Slightly Burned

Hongkong, Mar. 15-(UP)-The U. s. Navy Gunboat Fulton, almost a total loss from mysterious fire which swept it from bow to stern, was lowed toward Hongkonk to- day from the pirate-infeSted waters of Bias Bay, where British war ships and merchantmen rescued it's crew of 1SO officers, sailors and marines.
 Eight seamen from the i1l-fated gunboat required hospital atten- ton from burns when they were brought here by the Fl. M. $. Wis hart, British destroyer, and the s. s. Tsinan, merchant steamer. Their burns were not serious.
 The Fulton was on pirate patrol in the Bias Bay section, 40 miles north of Hongkong, when the fire broke out. It was believed that oil had, ignited in the vicinity of the Diesel engines with which the craft had been refitted. The flames spread rapidly, feeding on oil which was scattered by the explosion of two cylinders. Water from emer- gency hoses failed to quench the fire.
 The flames attracted the alten- ton of the ships in the vicinity. They raced to the Fulton's side.
 The Fulton still was smouldering when the navy yard tug Poet Chau- cer took it in tow. Officers of the British destroyer Whitsed boarded the damaged vessel and found that the fire had swept through it's en- tire interior, gutting the craft alnidships.
 Meanwhile the U. s. Navy au- thorities dispatched the U. $. $. Ashville from Shanghai to replace the Fulton on patrol duty.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-15
BY ELMER c. WALZER limited Press Financial EditOr)

New York, March 15-(UP)-A statement by Secretary Morgenthau today that he opposed acting on silver now brought a crash in sil- yer metal on the commodity ex- change and a sharp break in silver shares on the stock exchange.
 The list dropped as silvers touched new lows. A rout occurred in the last hour. Tickers fell behind several minutes. Selling stopped be- tcre the close. Prices rallied slight ly from the days lows.
 At one time Silver Metal was down nearly 200 points from the previous close in the worst break of the year. On the stock market U. S. Smelting, leading silver stock, crashed to 118 3-S, decline of points from the previous close. Ger TO De Pasco broke to 33 1-2. off 5 points; American Smelling 43, off 2 3-4: and Howe Sound 45 3-4, off 2 1-4.
 Losses of 1 to more than ? points were noted in American Tobacco B, Auburn Auto, Bethlehem Steel. U. S. Steel, Youngstown Sheet & Tube, Montgomery Ward, General Motors, Du Pont, International Harvester, Wright Aero, Douglas Aircraft, Western Union, and West inghouse Electric.
 Trading turned dull again in the last half hour of dealings. Volume was light.
 Prices firmed fractionally from the lows but there was no general recovery. Schenley was a strong spot, rising nearly 2 points on the governments move to permit un- limited import of liquor from Cuba. Schenley is distributor of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-15
NEW DESTROYER
 HAD LAUNCHING
Daughter in Law of the President Smashed Bot
 tie of Real Wine

Quincy, Mass, March 15-(UP) President Roosevelt's daughter in-law, Mrs James Roosevelt, smashed bottle of American made champagne against the prov as the destroyer U. S. S. Farragut went down the ways at the Beth lehem Shipbuilding corporation's plant here to-day.
 Named for the hero of Mobile bay, the Farragut is one of the first group of destroyers built for the U. $. navy since completion of the wartime program in 1920. She was 90 per cent complete when her gray hull slipped into the Fore river this morning, and is expected to make her trial next month.
 Of 1,5OO tons displacement, the Farragut is $40 feet long and of 34-foot beam, powered with geared turbines and watertube boilers. She and sister craft now building at Bath, Me, and other yards are designed to give long cruising radius, and are fitted with a bat tery which should make them use- full on both attack and defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-15
RECOVERY ACT
 EXAMINED FOR
 REIMBURSEMENT
Action Has Begun Upon Three FrOnts-PrOgram
 Will Be Carried Out

Washington, March 15 - (UP) - The NRA with the problem of fundamental readjustment to the fore, today undertook action on three fronts to remove causes of conflict and carry out AdministraI tor Hugh s. Johnson's program. The troublesome question of col lective bargaining was under thor ough examination at hearing be- fore the National Labor Board concerning complaints of labor unions against the automobile in- dustry.
 The newly organized national re- covery review board started open hearings on the complaint of small business men against situations evolving from MIRA qualification.
 The third step was appointment of a committee of IF to represent retail and service trade industries in code modification negotiations.
 The hearing was called to avert strike threatened by American Federation of Labor unions of au- tomobile workers who claimed em- ployers had refused their demands for union recognition, increased wages, and improved working con- ditions. L. Dor representatives charged the companies were oper- ating and dominating company unions in violation of the automo- bile code.
 The company unions had 3S rep resentatives present. These repre- sentatives lauded employers and declared satisfaction with the company organizations.
 A. F. of l.. union spokesmen claimed their federal unions rep resented majorities of workers, ranging above 90 per cent, in plants of Hudson Motor company, Buick Motor company, Fisher Body plants. The little business man brought his troubles today to Clarence Dar- row, who opened hearings on hum dreds of complaints, mostly sub mitted through congressional off, fees. More than 800 came from Sen. Gerald P. Nye, R., N. D., whose attack on MIRA in behalf of small businesses resulted in forma- ton of the review board.
 The first case is a charge of monopoly against General Electric company, preferred by indepen- dent lamp makers. Complaints of small firms operating under the lumber code will be heard Monday. On March 22, complaints of inde- pendent rubber sundries manufac- turers will be heard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-15
TRADE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN
 AND JAPANESE
That Looms Up Strongly Since Textile Dispute
 Was Not Settled
BY w. G. QUISENBERRY United Press Stan Correspondent )

(Jnltcd PreSS Stan OOfreSpOnOentD
 London, March 15.-UP)- Trade assumed it's pre-war position in world politics to-day with the breakdown of British Japanese ne- gotiations to parcel textile markets.
 Great Britain faced the possibil- ity that Japan would loom in its vital trade picture as ambitious Germany did in the years just pre- ceding the World war.
 Failure of the textile negotiations seemed, for the moment, to be final, and perhaps the prelude of trade war that. as in the early years of the century, coincided with an armament race.
 Debate in the house of commons yesterday brought demands from big navy men that the naval con- struction program be speeded up, and from Anthony Eden, lord privy seal and government dis armament expert, unexpected praise for the United States most valu- able cooperation" in recent disar- mament negotiations.
 The cooperation has consisted mainly in the United States an- nouncing that it's disarmament delegate would leave Europeans 70 picker among themselves until they had found a basis for world wide negotiations, and the sugges- ton from President Roosevelt that if Europe wanted security that would permit disarmament, it could do so by pledging to make each frontier the limit for operation of troops and to join in a non-aggres- sion treaty.
 It might have been of great signi- ficance, or none, that Eden as the trade negotiations failed, praised America's disarmament attitude.
 During the last two years, while the United States has refrained from recognizing the Japanese ex- pansion program on the Asian continent, Britain has remained discreetly non-committal.
 It had a minor trade war with Japan over Indian markets which was ended in an armistice and brought the negotiations that fail- ed yesterday.
 This would likely entail closer with the United States in the Pacific.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-15
JOSEPH WADHAMS
 ADDRESSESuONS
Suggests Formation of Regulatory Body to Con=
 trOl Transportation

Public regulation of transporta- tion in the state of Connecticut has been highly successful, de- clared Joseph P. Wadhams, trans portation engineer of the public utilities commission, in talk at the Lions club meeting this after noon at The Elton.
 Transportation, he claimed, is still nevertheless greatly hampered by unregulated. competition. He suggested the establishment of one regulatory body to control all the states transportation and said that it would greatly improve the finan- cial condition of the companies operating in this state.
 He described the work of the commission, giving an outline of it's history since 1911. when it was established. There are public util- ity commissions in every state of the Union except Delaware. This states commission, he said, has Jurisdiction over more than 800 public utilities.
 Entertainment at to-day's meet ing was furnished by Joseph Le- zOtte, tenor, who was secured by James A. Phelan, chairman of the entertainment committee.
 Charles H. Chapman of the Con- necticut company, and Charles AL len of the Connecticut Light and Power company, were guests of honor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-15
100 PEOPLE DIED
 FROM EXPLOSION
Fifty Cases of Dynamite Blew Up and Caused
 Fatal Tragedy

San Salvador, Mar. 15-UP)- Officials sought vainly today the cause of an explosion so terrific that it killed 100 persons and was heard clearly for more than 22 miles.
 One hundred and fifty cases of dynamite. unloaded from a steam ship, were being placed aboard a two car freight train at La Liber- ted, 22 miles from here, when they were detonated.
 The warehouse at the docks, containing 15,0O0 bags of coffee, drums of oil and gasoline and 4,- 900 cases of assorted inf1ammables was blown to bits as were all workmen in the vicinity. Barges were blown up or out to sea.
 Adjoining buildings caught fire and before the blaze was put out, four blocks of the port and resort town of 31,000 inhabitants were burned. Buildings razed included the customs office, post office, telegraph office, the steamship of- flee and the principal hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-15
ANDREW NEUSS TO VISIT PENNSYLVANIA

Gratitude to the public for it's fine reception of Sundays concert by the Waterbury Philharmonic orchestra and for it's congratula- tions to him and his wife was eX- pressed today by Andrew Neuss, conductor. Leaving today for brief visit in Pennsylvania, MT Neuss said that he was deeply gratified at the response to the con- cert, both from the audiences ap- preciative applause and the many letters, wires and phone calls he received.
 MT Neuss said that most of the credit belonged to the members of the chorus and the orchestra. It was their cooperation and faithful ness, he stated, which made the event a milestone in the city's mus ical history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-15
CHINA HAS HER
 OWN CANCSTERS
But They Prey on the High Seas-Norwegian Ship
 Was LOOted

Swatow. China. March !5-CUP, The Norwegian steamer Nor vixen came into port today with a thrilling tale of piracy at sea.
 Chinese gangsters boarded the iIorviken in Shanghai, overpOw- cred the crew, threw radio equip mcnt overheard, footed the ship and escaped in junks, the master of the Norviken said.
 The piracy was one of series by band, allegedly directed by a master mind" in Shanghai. The raids have cost China coast lines scores of lives and millions of dol lars.
 The master of the Norviken said that shortly after his vessel sailed from Shanghai for Swatow Chinese who had come aboard as steerage passengers overpowered white off, cers and members of the native crew.
 The officer in charge was forced to steer to Chilang Point. Junks with accomplices of the pirates were waiting and took loot and 10 hostages, who are held for ran- som.
 The attack took place at night when some of the white officers of the Norviken were asleep.
 Loss could not be estimated pending check of the cargo.
 All the kidnapped passengers were Chinese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-15
Silver Issues Crashed Down Because of Adverse Report
Morgenthau Started |DownfaH or SilDer
Secretary of the Treasury Stated That He Was Op-
 posed to Action on Silver at Present

many Cuban liquors. National Dis- tillers was active, saging off frac- tionally. .-
 Producers 6 Refiners preferred rose more than a point. The com pany, now in receivership, will be seld shortly. Other oils were lower.
 Railroad shares ignored favor- able car loadings reports, easing with the general market. Automo- bile issues were weak all day as were mail order shares and the steels. Utilities lost their gains of yesterday. Gold mining issues sold off in sympathy with silvers.
 Other commodities were unset tied. Wheat closed at declines of IA to 1h cents a bushel; rye off more than cent and other grains off fractionally. Cotton futures sagged as md silk, hides, tin and copper. Rubber advanced.