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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-02-14
Ninson Makes Statement.

In statement issued at the time he
introduced the Legion's bill, Represent
alive Vinson expressed his own reasons
for supporting the legislation and he
was regarded as stating at the same
time the sentiment of vast majority of
congress, in both the house and senate.
Mr. WILSON'S statement follows:
THE adjusted service certificates
should be now due and payable.
These certificates evidence the sent
iment following the war both in con-
gress and the country that the World
War veterans should have an adjust
ment in their service pay.
Immediately following the war fed
eral civilian employees, who had stuck
to their jobs rather than going into
private employment at higher wages
and salaries, received adjustment in
pay for services rendered Thousands
of them received bonus approximate
ing the maximum sum in any adjusted
certificate.
Immediately following the war, the
federal government settled the claims
of the railroads against it with an ex-
peiditure of more than two thousand
millions Of dollars.
Immediately following the war, the
federal government settled the claims
Of war contractors, including certain
profiteers Of whom we have lately been
hearing, with an expenditure of more
than three thousand millions Of dollars.
In each of the foregoing instances
the adjustment was paid in cash There
were no IO.U.'s or Insurance policies
delivered to any Of the foregoing
claimants.
The World War veteran sought
similar treatment in service pay adj
justment. However, it was more than
six years after the close Of the war
before the issue Of the adjusted service
certificates made possible by the pass
age of the World War adjusted COM
pensation act which sought in this
measure to be amended.
In the adjustment with the civilian
employees. railroads and war con-
tractors, there was reformation oil
the contract by mutual agreement.
A One Sided Agreement
THE adjusted compensation act was
a one-sided agreement 1t was present.
ed to the house under suspension of
the rules which did not permit an
amendment While yet new member
Of the house, during its consideration,
! expressed my views that it should
be cash settlement or, at least, an
option in the soldier to receive cash
My notion then and now is that
this measure is an adjustment Of serv-
ice pay Certainly no one would con
tend that the services rendered do not
justify the adjusted pay considered in
said measure. 1t is for personal serv-
ices rendered. 1t is my contention that
the person rendering such personal
service is entitled to cash, or its equiv
alent, in any adjustment made. as Of
the date Of discharge Payment now
under this contention, will be approx
mately 16 years past due.
To me it is unthinkable that the
person rendering such personal service
must await the expiration of 20 wears
or die before the adjusted pay would
be forthcoming Certainly tho sun,
realized by beneficiary may he used
10 advantage by them. but tt il M
contention that the person RENDERING
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-02-14
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller Entertain.

The Four For One pinochle club was
entertained last night by Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Miller, at a pleasant evening
at cards. High score prizes were won
by Mrs Leo Becker and George Hayes,
while the consolation tokens were car
ried home by Mrs Forrest DeRosia and
Leo Becker Refreshments were served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-02-14
IniIiyi Campfire.

The regular meeting Of the Unaliyi
campfire was held al the home of Mrs.
Earl Madden, Friday afternoon A bust
ness meeting was held and plans made
to have a cookie sale. Saturday, Feb.
16, at the Variety grocery
Tuesday the girls held. a. special
meeting at Mrs. Madden's and spent
the evening in constructing posters 10
advertise their cookie sale
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-02-14
First Drama by an American

The first drama written by an Amer
lean and acted III america WIS .'Gus-
tavus Vasa," tragedy, by Benjamin
Colman. Harvard students gave
performance OF this play In 1900 In
Cambridge, Mass.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-02-14
The Turnspit Dor

Up to about 1900 in England and
France, the hardest working member
of large households was the turnspit
dog. In revolving, treadmlll-like
cage, hung from the ceiling and at
tached by pulleys to the spit before
the open fire, these dogs would run
from two to three hours at a time,
turning the meat while 1t roasted
Golfers Weekly.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-02-14
st. Johns Lutheran Church.

The Friendly Church"
Sunday, Feb 18th.
Regular morning worship beginning
at ii a. m.
Sunday school, Gas a m.
If you have no church affiliations,
you are invited to worship with u.s.
H. l.. PFOTENHAUER, Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-02-14
Veterans Side Of Bonus
Continued from page y

service certificates as a relief and re-
covery measure, the Legion fully I'M
derstands that ts.1 authority for raising
the necessary funds to make this law
effective rests solely in the hands Of
congress, originating in the house of
representatives and coneurred therein
by the senate The Legion has no
quarrel with the proponents of any
other bills now before congress ask
ing for the immediate payment of the
adjusted service certificates, of which
there are some 25, but desires to comply
with the recommendation adopted at it.
last national convention The American
Legion will abide by the decision Of
the congress as TO the method and
manner Of providing funds for pay
ment
Representative Wright Patman, Of
Texas, was quoted in the press follow
ing the introduction OF the Legion bill
as criticsing Commander Belgrano for
his action One newspaper quoted the
Congressman as saying the bill may
divide and conquer Us" It was pointed
Out tffdt ~tffefe H. =Hotillll8 Ill the aGll0n
Of the Legion that should divide vet
Grams On the other hand, many mem
bers Of congress felt that the action
was necessary 10 assure passage Of an
immediate payment bill and that this
action more likely has cemented vet
eran support.
While large majority Of congress
Is regarded as ready 70 vote for pay
ment Of the certificates, it is not known
that SO many Of them favor either in
flation, new currency laws or changes
in the banking system In any event.
there would be prolonged debate over
such issue In addition it was felt that
enough votes could be obtained to
override d possible veto of an outright
veterans bill whereas it. Waa improb-
able that enough support could be
marshalled to override veto Of infla-
ton. This accounted for the widespread
congressional approval Of the Legion's
quick action
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-02-14
The Churches
NJ. E. Church

The Junior Aid will meet Friday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Withee,
Mrs. Rose and Mrs Buchanan enter
tanning.
A coasting party is planned by the
Leaguers for Friday night.
Men of the church are at work on
plans for the Boston supper on Tuesday
night
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-02-14
Christian Science Church.

The subject for the Lesson Sermon
Sunday, February II, Soul"
Wednesday evening meeting at 800
o'clock.
Sunday school at Gas a. m.
The public is cordially invited to all
Of these services.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-02-14
The Presbyterian Church.
r. w. Orr, Pastor.

The success Of any enterprise de-
ponds equally upon the ability Of The
leaders and the willingness Of the fol-
lowers. The preservation of our nation
calls for wise leadership, but faithful
followers are just as essential. This
thought will be developed in the SER
mon next Sunday morning at the hour
of worship at II o'clock. The Bible
School invites you at 10 o'clock. The
Young People will meet in their room
at 5.45.
The Young Mems club meets on
Monday evening, the 18th.
The Lamplighters will meet as usual
on Tuesday evening, Miss Signe johann
son leader.
The Wranglers meet on Wednesday
evening at $50, and George Hayes will
be the leader.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-02-14
LOCAL STUFF

Deputy Game Warden Darlington IS
a visitor to Leonia today
Walker Wells, road machinery sales
man of Missoula, was in Libby last
Thursday.
Donald Lloyd was a business visitor
in Libby Friday from his ranch in The
Fisher river district.
Kiefer Gray, U. S. customs official at
Rooseville was Libby visitor Sunday.
From here he went to Troy on bust
ness.
For saIe-One schaeffer piano, cot
tage size No | condition. Cheap if
taken at once. Address P. O. Box 246.
Rexford, Mont. 1t
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. K. kedzie were
driven into Spokane Friday morning by
Vern Paddock. where Mrs. Kedzie
underwent another operation for eye
trouble. Reports are that she is getting
along nicely.
E. A. Rice reports that his crop. Of
lambs has arrived early this spring.
he having - of the little woollies and
all of them doing we'll. He says there
is no snow in his district and that he
rhubarb on the south side of The house
is up an inch or two
Miss Alice Boothman left Sunday Tor
Seattle for Today visit in that city
While there she will attend a conven-
fion of Berliners Parade of Fashion
and Beauty Follies of 1885 Miss Alys
Coe Of Kalispell is in charge Of Miss
Boothman's beauty parlor during her
absence.
Last Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. j. c.
Friend received a telegram bringing the
sad news that their daughter, Mrs.
VIM. ]. Kelleher, Jr., had passed away
in Los Angeles, Calf. Mrs. kelleher
was the former Mabel Friend. Mr.. and
Mrs. Friend have the sympathy Of the
community in their bereavement.
About 20 members and friends of
Circle A. of the Presbyterian church
met at the Grandjean home Friday for
the regular meeting Plans were COM
pleted for the annual birthday meet
ing for Feb. %, which will be at the
home of the president, Mrs. Cal Jewell:
each member to invite one or more
friends. Mrs. Fleetwood, Mrs. Orr and
Mrs. Ratekin were appointed COM
mittee for entertainment.
For Sale: Montana Hotel and furnish
ings, Troy, Mont, one block from depot.
"a rooms including furnished five room
apt for owner; concrete foundation and
double basement; cost in excess Of
$1,000 In 1894 Home Owners, Loan
Corp. made loan of Sl,22100 on this
property. Full price for lot, Hotel and
Furnishings complete is s17710O pay
able $500 cash for my equity, balance
to H. 0. L. c. at the rate Of $685. per
month. For further details write to
T. M. OMalley Almira, Wash, q u S.
Bur. Rec Ii
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-02-14

OF all our modern machinery, finan-
cial machinery is the most crude,
primitive and inadequate. That seems
10 be what is holding us back.
Russia is meeting with considerable
success in efforts to utilize the suns
rays for power and heat, Lenses and
blackened boilers are used
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-02-14
Better ! lines
Are you ready for them?

Business is getting ready All over the country
manufacturers and merchants are reorganizing
their methods cutting down overhead, cutting
out unnecessary expenses, buying wisely, spend
ing carefully, III general operating much more
efficiently. They have made good use of the
depression.
Thousands of individual men and women have
followed suit and have overhauled their fl
nancial habits. They have revalued the worth
while things in life and, even with reduced in
comes, have managed for the first time to start
Savings Account and add to it out of every pay
envelope or whenever they receive income
Are they ready for better times 2 Yes, and
more they're on their way.
And may we hope that You are one Of them!
The First State Bank Of Libby
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-02-14

For sale-One schaeffer piano, cot
tage size. No | condition. Cheap if
taken at once. Address P. O. Box 246.
Rexford, Mont. 1t
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1935-02-14

Kiefer Gray, u. S. customs official at
Rooseville, was a Libby visitor Sunday.
From here he went to Troy on bust
rDrc
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16
NEED FOR MORE
SCHOOLS CITED
Serious 0verCroWding List
ed in Report to Board of
Commissioners.

Serious criticism of over -crowding
in indianapolis high schools was
made today in the 333-page report
of a member committee to the
Board of School Commissioners.
The report, a result of two years
of study, charges that five of the
six local high schools are crowded
beyond the capacity for which they
were intended and that, while en-
rollment in high schools has in
creased 1889 per cent since 1920
81, the number of teachers has in
creased only 8043 per cent.
Particularly the report criticised
makeshift study halls in the high
schools, which, it said, indicated
crowded conditions.
After a preliminary study of the
report, Carl j. Wilde, new commits
Sioner, described the document as
truly remarkable" and said its dis
closures should prove an invaluable
aid in determining future school
policies.
Over crowded buildings, Mr..
Wilde stated, have become a COM
mon problem in American metro
politian centers. He cited as illus
tration a high school in Chicago,
completed in 1888 to accommodate
some 5000 students and now housing
more than 5000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16
COURT BACKED
BY ROOSEVELT
World Tribunal Necessary
for Justice, He Says
in Message.

By United Press
WASHINGTON. Jan. l6.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt today requested the
Senate to put the United States into
the World Court to make "interna-
tional justice practicable and serv-
icesble."
In a special message. the Presi-
dent threw the weight of his in
f1uence behind the World Court
movement, asking early ratification
of the protocols for American adj
herence.
Noting that both Republican and
Democratic platforms have advocat-
ed a voluntary international court,
Mr.. Roosevelt said this was an 'ob-
viously sound and thoroughly Amer
lean policy
The sovereignty OF the United
States will be in no way diminished
or jeopardized by such action" the
President said.
AT this period in international
relationships, when every act is Of
moment to the future of world
peace, the United States has an op-
portunity once more to throw its
weight into the scale in favor of
peace"
Ratification of the protocols at an
early date is expected generally.
Members of the old bloc of ire
concilables" who blocked entry into
the League of Nations. including
Senators Hiram Johnson CR. Cab
and William E. Borah (R.. Idaho)
still oppose the court, however,
despite Administration insistence
that it will not involve this coun-
try in the League.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16

supervisor, shot and seriously
wounded.
Norman Nash, kidnapped by the
bandits and shot through the hand
before he was released.
One unidentified member of the
bandit gang wounded by the
posse.
Suspicion was aroused when a
stranger was seen tinkering with an
automobile in the alley in back of
the bank this morning. Quietly the
village posse was assembled and
surrounded the bank, wounded and
captured the suspect who was work
ing on the caT.
Inside they found three bandits
waiting for the time lock on the
bank vault to open. The posse
charged and the bandits fed. Find
ing their car surrounded they
rushed to a nearby garage, where
they stole an automobile and kid
naped Mr.. Nash.
AS they fed they stopped long
enough to engage the posse in an
other gun duel and take their
wounded comrade away from the
officers. II the duel Mr.. Bundy was
shot and killed.
The alarm was broadcast and
Sheriff Axeline started from nearby
Maryhall County to intercept the
bandits. He was successful in head
ing them of on the highway. but in
q gun battle he was shot arid killed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16

casualties.
Not a single Federal agent was
so much as scratched by the bullets
fed from the machine guns of Bar
ker and his mother.
When the agents burst into the
house they found Barker dead and
Ma" Barker's body nearby with a
machine gun in her lifeless FIN
gers.
1t was estimated that more than
1000 shots we're exchanged during
the battle, which ragged for hours
and in which the agents finally re-
sorted to tear gas bombs.
Shortly after noon firing ceased.
Hostilities opened at a. m. A total
of 25 officers participated in the
battle. When the firing ceased. they
crouched behind cover. keeping guns
leveled on the house.
Barker has been hunted for sew
eral months. charged with the kid
mapping of Edward Bremen, wealthy
st. Paul banker.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16
7 SCRIPT EXPERTS
NAME HAUPTMANN
AS KIDNAP WRITER
Technical Testimony in Lindbergh Case Is
Near End as More State Aces
Pin Guilt on Bruno
THUMB-GUARD TESTIMONY STANDS
Defense's Plea to Strike Out Story of Ohio
Manufacturer Is Denied by Justice;
Trial to Be Speeded.
BgLHited Prose

FLEMINGTON n. j., JAM 16.-Abert D. Osborn, son
of previous witness today the seventh Government
expert charge the writing of the Lndbergh notes
against Bruno Richard Hauptmann accused the murderer
Of Charles A. Lindbergh Jr.
Mr.. Osborn 40-yearOld replica of his distinguished
father added the weight of his handwriting knowledge to
six previous experts and declared the start of his tes
mony his conviction that the hand that wrote the
notes also Hauptmanns application for automobile
license and the request writing done after his arrest
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16

brothers must act to free this state
of tyranny"
Miss Marian Mayer, student at
Louisiana State University, argued
against Longs boycott of student
news. She termed the Senator a
hybrid creature, who sprang up
from nowhere"
Mrs. Mary w. Robertson, prom
inent in the American Legion
Auxiliary. urged boycott against
legislators who voted for Longs
bills. Mrs. F. Higgins Of Plaquemine,
suggested taking some of these
legislators into the woods and work
ing on them"
Newspapers throughout the state
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16
Liberty or Bloodshed, Cry LOuisianans, Delivering
UZtimatum to Long Demanding End of Dictatorship

backed the stand of the organiza-
ton. E1rie Robinson, publisher of
the st. Francisville Democrat in q
signed editorial referred to Gov.
Allen as "a dirty pup" The editorial
said "the Governor should either re-
sign or commit suicide"
Meanwhile, Gov. Allen gave no
sign. He has refused to comment on
the situation, but has taken the
precaut.on to call in state police and
station them about LouiSiana's
$4,000, 900 capitol.
Entrances to the statehouse
grounds have been blocked of by
the police. Every person who enters
must have oficiaf business.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16

Allen refused to heed their de-
mandS.
Final impetus to the movement
against Long and the State Legis-
lature was given at mass meeting
of several hundred women in Baton
Rouge last night.
With prayers and tears women
speakers offered to sacrifice their
mems lives. if necessary. in a bat
tie against the dictatorship.
Mrs. j. S. RouSSell was elected
president of the women's auxiliary
to the Square Dealers"
Some one may be hurt" she said,
in fact, I'm afraid this will end in
bloodshed. but our husbands and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16
THREE MINERS ARE
RESCUED FROM FIRE
Ho0Sier Workers Are Burned
by Gas Flames.
By United Press

By CNtDeU Press
PRINCETON, Ind, Jan. IT,
Three badly burned coal miners
were rescued today after their
lamps ignited gas 100 feet below the
surface in the Mowry wage coal
mine near here.
The rescued miners, Roy Kirby
25; Lloyd Willis, 81, and John
Rogers, were removed to a hospital,
where they are expected to recover
Only the quick thinking of Her
man Willis and Virgil Willis, stand
ing at the top of the shaft, saved
the imprisoned men. They smelled
burning clothing and lowered a
rope. The miners fastened the rope
to themselves and were pulled to
the surface.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16
By United Press

By CHfttd fFSSS
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 16.-Huey
Longs foes modified today for a
showdown.
Drawn into cohesion for the first
time through the Square Deal AS
ISOLATION" his enemies in all parts
of the state we're awaiting nightfall
and the expiration of an ultimatum
delivered to Gov. o. K. Allen for re-
peal of the "dictatorial laws"
With tempers famed to a white
heat by two weeks of oratory and
organiza ton work, aroused citizens
promised action" tonight if Gov.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16
RICKENBACKER PLANE
ARRIVES IN NEWARK

Huge Airliner Five Minutes Late in
Dawn 10 Dusk Flight.
By United Press
NEWARK, Jan. 10 Col. Eddie
Rickenbacker, in command of the
Florida Flyer, landed at los p. m.
after a dash from New Orleans on
a round trip dawn-to-dusk fight.
The Flyer was just five minutes
behind the hour p. m.-when Col.
Rickenbacker had hoped to arrive
here. The plane carried Mrs. Wood
row Wilson and II other persons.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16
ATTACKS CHILD LABOR
Legion Official Urges Ratification
of Amendment.

Ratification of the national child
labor amendment was urged last
night by Miss Emma PuSchner.
American Legion National Director
of Child Welfare. before the Short
ridge Parent-Teacher Association in
Caleb Mills Hall. Mrs. Oscar B.
Brown, association president. pre-
sided.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16
City Publisher Seeks Fost

D. Laurance Chambers, vice presi-
dent of Bobbs- Merrill Co., Indian
apolis, is one of the nominees for
first vice president of the National
Association of Book Publishers in
the elections to be held in New York
today. Mr.. Chambers is in New
York attending the sessions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16
OFFICERS SON
IS HUNTED FOR
MURDER QUIZ
Young Bakery Salesman, Father of Four
Months-Old Baby Boy, Is Found Slain;
Poiceman's Kin Is Sought as Suspect
21-YEAR-OLD GIRL-WIFE COLLAPSES
Officers, Reconstructing Crime, Find Evidence
of Fight in Truck; Victim Dies Soon
After Admittance to Hospital.

Deputy shers and police today sought city patrol
mans 6-year-old in connection with the brutal Staying
late yesterday of James Eli Hunt 25yearod bakery sales
and father who shot through the head his truck
at lonely 71st-st and Ditch-rd
The youth, Richard Lese, of Petroman George r.
Lese known deputy sheris sad to have been with Mr.
Hunt his truck number of stops the truck made its
route yesterday before the shooting.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16
ASSEMBLY CONSIDERS
CONSTITUTION CHANGES
One Would Permit Negroes to Join
National Guard.

Another step in the submission of
four constitutional amendments to
the voters was taken in the 18th
General Assembly today.
T h amendments: Permitting
Negroes to become members of the
state militia; Establishing constitu-
tional qualifications for members Of
the legal profession; Extending the
powers of the General Assembly to
levy taxes, and allowing a majority
of the votes cast on constitutional
amendment to result in adoption.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16

No money was obtained.
The victims:
j. C. Bundy. bank cashier. shot
and killed.
Sheriff Glenn Axeline. shot and
killed.
One unidentified bandit who shot
and killed himself with a machine
gun to evade capture.
Charles Seipp, La Sale County
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-01-16
1884 TAG DRIVE BEGINS
City Police Arrest Two Motorists;
Cars Are ImpOunded.

Police today made their first ar
rests in the drive against improper
license plates. A coupe belonging
to the indianapolis Abattoir Co.,
was impounded and the driver ar
rested. Tony Feriacane, SITS Ross
lyn-av, was the second person ar
rested for having 1884 license plates.
His car was also impounded.