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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
Hazelbaker
TalkS0nState
ISSueSAtRanY
Tells What His Policies
Would Be IF Elected
Governor Of Montana
MISS IRELAND
DISCUSSES SCHOOLS

II want it clearly understood that
favor old age pensions and unemploy-
ment insurance, administered by nom
political body and in amounts equal
to the need therefor, giving due regard
to the ability Of our state to cooperate. :
That quotation is one Of the first
statements made by Frank A. Hazel
baker, republican candidate for e~'er-
nor, before Libby audience Monday
night. Expanding this discussion Mr..
Hazelbaker further said:
Il believe the federal government
must inevitably assume the lions share
of the bill. : We must provide as
sistance that will carry no stigma of
pauperism, but national pension adj
ministered, as insist, by non-politi-
cal department, and awarded as re-
ward for good citizenship in whatever
niche of life we have lived.
Mr.. Hazelbaker was the principal
speaker at a republican rally and held
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
SubfnitSCoSt
Of NewLights
For Streets
Power Company Official
Meets Libby City Council;
Discuss Plans.
WOULD INSTALL 81
LIGHTS FOR $500

Merle Ely Of Standpoint, representa-
tive of the Mountain States Power conn.,
pany, met with the city council Tuesday
night to discuss plans relative to a new
lighting system for the business dis
trict. Plans are only in the first stages
OF development at this time, Mr.. Ely
submitted an estimated cost of $4,000
for 81 ornamental posts and lights fully
installed throughout the business dis
trict Under this plan the new system
would extend from First street to
Boulevard on Mineral avenue and from
Second street to Sixth on California
avenue, with cross lights on Second,
Third and Fourth streets between Min
eral and California The lights would
be on 1872 foot posts.
This is only one Of several suggested
plans. The city is asking for figures
on a rental basis, |. e., have the new
system installed by the utility company
and rented by the city Other figures
are asked for different sizes of lamps
and the cost of the current under the
new system. The engineer who was
to have given the additional estimates
did not arrive and that phase of the
matter could not be gone into Def
mite decisions as to the entire matter
will be made later.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
Club
viii Be Hosts
To Farmers
Plans Being Perfected For
Enjoyable Meeting On
Thursday, Oct. Is.
ARRANGING FOR
AGRICULTURAL SHOW

Another outstanding program is be-
ing planned for the next meeting of the
Libby Commercial Club This meeting
is an annual affair and is dedicated to
the farmers of the Libby district The
meeting will be held on next Thurs
day night, October IS, in Woodmen
hall in Libby.
Carl Gilbertson, chairman of the
clubs agricultural committee, assisted
by James Blackboard, Jr., and John Nc
Lellan, other members of the commit
tee, are busily at work with prepara-
tons for this annual affair. Their eff
forts are being seconded by the presi-
dent OF the club. Elmer Switzer. Sr.
Letters are being sent to all the
farmers in the Libby district asking
them to bring in samples of the crops
grown this year These will be worked
into an exhibit, which will be one Of
the chief attractions of the evening.
Anything and everything in the way Of
agricultural crops is desired, although
of course live stock is excluded and it
has also been Judged best not to at
tempt a display Of flowers.
This meeting is planned chiefly as a
night for the farmers and it is hoped
the farmers and their wives will re-
spond by attending and bringing in an
exhibit, either large or small. 1t is
frequently quite surprising what can
be grown in the district and it is very
probable the exhibits at this meeting
will be revelation to many.
Other entertainment features are be-
ing planned for the evening A mis-
cellaneous program will be presented
and lunch will also be served. Club
members are expected to bring their
wives and the farmers and their wives
will be the guests The program will
start at o'clock.
The Commercial club has planned a
series Of monthly meetings to cover
the entire year This one. dedicated, to
the farmers of the district, is considered
one of the most important of the
series.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
Will Probably Park
Large Tract at Depot

That the Great Northern Railway
company will very probably cooperate
with the city in project to park and
beautify the open tract lying directly
south of the depot was the result of
the visit here last Thursday Of Arthur
LIE Roy, landscape artist and superin-
tendent Of parks of the railway COM
pany.
lie Roy visited Libby in response to
a request for the beautifying Of the
tract filed by city officials. He was
taken in hand by Alderman Clay Park
err, and City Clerk Veldman, told what
the city would like to have done and
was later shown over the city and sur
rounding district.
LIE Roy was in no position to make
definite promises but said he would
draw up plans to submit to his superb
ors. The expectation is that the tract
will be parked by the railroad company
and thereafter will be maintained by
the city.
1t is understood plans will probably
include the grading Of the tracts ex-
tending from Mineral avenue one block
eastward and from the depot to First
street. A hedge will probably be plant
ed along the First street line to form
a background and shut out some rather
undesirable views. The tract will
probably also be handicapped with
shrubs and flowers After this work
is done the city will maintain it, as its
part of the bargain This is the tenta-
tive plan just what the exact outcome
will be cannot be stated at this time.
The Great Northern has extensive
nurseries at Munroe. Wash, from which
could be obtained all needed shrubs
and plants.
After his tour of the city Mr.. LIE Roy
expressed himself as exceedingly sur
prised at the natural beauties of the
city, its many attractive homes and the
glorious mountainous setting.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
LEGION COMMANDER
NAMES STANDING COMMITTEES

At meeting Of the American Legion
post last Thursday night, a committee
consisting of r. w. LIE Due, chairman
J. A. Krall and Harold Miller was APP
pointed to have charge of the annual
Armistice Day dance.
Commander Vernon Crotteau also
named the following standing commit
tees.
Membership-Vice Commander Robt
Mahar, chairman; Russell Whitefield
John Solem.
Child Welfare-Hugh White, chair
man; ]. A. Krall, Walter Neils.
Workmanship - Isac Ludvikson
chairman, Sam Vartinian.
Boy Scouts-R. V, Crater, chairman
c. r. Byers, Gus Adamson.
Service Officer-Russell Whitefield.
Americanism-G Gus Adamson, chair
man; Ira Miller, Walter WOLF.
Sick Committee A. Kemp, chair.
man. Chas. Martin, Sam Vartinian.
Entertainment - Albert Walbridge
chairman; P. E. Cheff AL Lovick.
Color Guard--Isac Ludvikson, A
Lovick, Ralph Spain, Harold Miller
Mulligan Feed-Julius Beccari, JOIN
Kuklinski, Blaze Echo.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
LIBBY MASONS PAY RETURN
VISIT TO KIMBERLY LODGE

That their Canadian cousins beyond
the international line are first rate en-
tertainers is the word brought back by
Libby Masons and Stars who went to
Kimberly, B. c., Saturday in a return
visit to the Masonic lodge Of that place.
A number Of Kimberly Masons and
Stars visited Libby some weeks ago and
this was return visit on the behalf Of
the Libby group
The Libby Masons assisted in confer
ring the first degree, and while this
was in progress the ladies who went
from Libby were entertained by the
Kimberly Eastern Stars. Among those
who went from Libby were:
| Mr.. and Mrs. M. d. Rowland, Mr. and
Mrs. James Blackboard, Jr., Mr. and Mrs.
Don Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. Rolf
Fremming, Mr.. and Mrs William
Trippett, Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Gowan,
DR.. and Mrs. ]. W. Church, Mr. and
Mrs. j. r. McCully, A. A. Wood, Fred
Birmingham, Ira Tester and Byron
Rouse.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
GUEST SPEAKER FROM SPOKANE
AT WOMANS CLUB MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of thu
Libby Wunan's club will be held in the
Community Room of the court house
on Tuesday afternoon. Oct. Is.
The program committee has arranged
to bring Mrs. Harry Raymond Of Spo-
kane to talk to the club members or
various phases Of home economics
particularly the planning and serving Of
balanced meals for the family and die
in its relation to our general well being
Mrs. Raymond is a former instructor
at Pullman college in domestic science
and at present is active in club work
in Spokane valley clubs
The programs for the club meetings
of the current year will be announced
in the new year books which will be
ready for distribution at the October
meeting.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
Over II Millions Spent
On State Highways

HEI .ENA, Oct. 1.--Of 156 highway
projects in the 1886 program, ia have
been completed and contractors are
busy on the remaining 81, anxious to
finish before snow flies, it was an
nounced by D. A. McKinnon, state
highway engineer.
Montana's total 1886 construction
program amounted to Sill, 126,8579O, Mr.
McKinnon said, including S8,265, 1862
on the primary or percent system and
S2.861 ,O71.28 on feeder or farm to mar
ket roads.
This outlay resulted in construction
of 534 miles of primary highways and
1873 miles of feeder roads. 1t also
brought about construction of % rail
road grade crossings and elimination OF
! four dangerous crossings by relocation,
Mr.. McKinnon said.
Of the $500 miles on the Z percent
system, Montana now has 4,6OO miles o.
improved highways, Of which 4,OW
miles are oiled He explained that dur
ing the 1886 season the state oiled SOY
miles with it's own forces, while BOX
miles were oiled by contract
With the approach of cold weather
highway construction is reaching
headline. Contractors who little more
than a month ago were employing ap-
proximately 5000 workers now are us.
ing less than 1900, Mr.. McKinnon said
Until snowstorns appear, however
construction will continue. Great Fall
Tribune.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
Forest Service Building
Mile Telephone Line

The forest service has a crew of
about 20 men working on the construc-
ton of new telephone line from the
Ants Flat ranger station to Libby via
Eureka. The new line will We about
50 miles in length and will be built OF
all-copper welded wire, modern in ev-
cry particular
Cedar poles for the new line are be-
ing cut from the Kaniksu forest. Two
trucks are hauling and deliver about
120 poles day to Libby.
The poles are treated in creosote be-
fore being used. The forest service has
treating plant now in operation at
Eureka, which will be moved to Libby
when the work Is finished there. It will
require this winter and next spring to
complete the line
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
DEFEAT THIS MEASURE

There is another proposed measure
that should be defeated by the citizens
of Montana at the November election.
1t is the proposed constitutional
amendment providing for what appears
to be an 8-hour day.
There is no objection to an 8-hour
day. In fact, it is said there is al
ready such statute ON Montanas law
books. But as is SO often the case,
there issa Joker in the present measure
Here is where the joker lies.
The bill is SO drastic that it would
prevent all labor over eight hours in
whatever form and nature, excluding
only farming and stock raising. If an
employer was rushed with work and
no trained mechanics were available
he still could not legally work his men
more than eight hours day even
though he paid them time and hall
for overtime. Under this bill, so it is
said, an employer cannot work IN his
own place Of business more than eight
hours. A doctor, dentist, house
wife would be forbidden to labor more
than eight hours a day. A school
teacher could not correct papers al
night at home after having put in eight
hours. Owners of service stations
auto camps hot dog stands, etc, etc.
would be held strictly to eight hours
It is said strict enforcement Of this
measure would drive many industries
out Of Montana into states where costs
Of operating would not thus be in
creased.
Eleven different associations of Mon
tana employers have taken up the cud-
gels against this measure. They advise
the public to vote against it.
The real object behind the measure
SO it is said, is the ultimate passage O
law requiring a 6-hour day. Tha
has already been strongly limited ct
The amendment would give the Mon
tana legislature power to reduce thu
number of hours constituting lega
days work, but it could not increase
the length of the working day
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
Comment
WORTHWHILE AND OTHERWISE,
ON MATTERS IMPORTANT AND
UNIMPORTANT.
SHOULD WAGE THIS FIGHT TO
A FINISH

We have often wondered why men
of good character and reputation will
stand as much vilfication and abuse as
they frequently do during the heat of
political campaign
The reason for silence under such
provocation is probably reluctance to
prosecute nasty affair in court and
the notoriety that even a good man
must face to defend himself against the
malicious darts of the INSCRIPTIONS.
But the worm has at least turned, to
use an old and homely phrase. During
the week Governor Elmer Holt filed
political criminal charges against John
w. Nelson, editor of the Montana Re-
view and Great Falls News.
During the heat of the primary cam
paign Nelson's papers charged Holt
with having looted a bank at Miles
City when he was its vice president
by allegedly using depositors' funds in
an irregular manner The governors
affidavit called the charges in the ar
ticle absolutely and unqualifiedly false
and libelous"
hGllOAl ID UlOuBiit d6dAiot ASSicoh iii"
der the corrupt practice act. If Nelson
is convicted he will face term in the
penitentiary.
The Montana corrupt practices act
is one of the stiffest pieces of legislation
ever enacted into law. 1t is designed
to protect the good name of decent
citizens from the attacks of the ma
licious minded. In some of Montana's
recent campaigns there has been alto
gether too much dirty mudslinging 1t
should be stopped.
II a mans record is bad and he seeks
public office, it is proper to expose
him. But the scattering of unfounded
canards is serious crime. 1t should be
punished accordingly.
According to news reaching this
newspaper, it is said Governor Holt
would not have started this action had
it not been from a desire to clean up
an intolerable condition that exists in
Montana politics. The right thinking
citizens of the state will hope that he
will push this action to a definite con-
clusion.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08

The members Of the 'O6 Club resumed
their meetings last Friday night after
the summers vacation. They were
guests Of Mrs. Joe Shaurette, the even
ing being devoted to cards. High score
prize was won by Mrs. c. w. Gildea
and a guest prize for the evening was
presented to Mrs. William Herbert by
the hostess. Because of Mrs. Herberts
contemplated departure from the city
within short time, she was also pre-
scented with farewell gift from the
members of the club. The Rev. Father
Taylor called during the evening, he
having recently been appointed pastor
Of the Libby parish
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
COZ, 900 SHARES GLACIER
SOLD OVER COUNTER

The most active stock in over-the-
counter trading in the last few weeks
was Glacier Silver-Lead, according to
brokers. One house is reported to have
handled 100000 shares on the buying
side and estimated that the actual turn
over exceeded 100000 shares at 1ls
to 4 cents,
The property is gold-lead-silver
producer, about eight miles south Of
Libby, Mont 1t recently came into a
new and aggressive operating manage
ment-Spokesman- Review
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
Bert Lakin Killed

Many Libby people who were for
merly residents of Bemidji, Mimi, will
be interested in the news that one
time Bemidji citizen, Bert Lakin, was
killed during the past week in forest
fire in the McCloud district Of northern
California. Walter Neils of this city
received a letter telling of the acct
dent but not giving details 1t is I'M
derstood that Mr. Lakin was employed
as logging superintendent of one of the
large lumber companies at Bemidli
For many years he has been manager
Of large lumber company at McCloud
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08

Libby friends will be interested in
the news that Miss Jean Kienitz will
be heard every Monday, Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday mornings from
HAS to 11.55 in a short broadcast from
the Washington State College. Pullman,
where Miss Kenitz is a student. She
is heard over station KWSC. Miss
Kienitz will talk on various phases oil
home economics in broadcast spon-
sored by the college.
Miss jean was chosen for this i'm
portant work after series Of tests
had demonstrated that she was besi
qualified to handle that part of thu
program on the air.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
DUCK HUNTING SEASON
OPENS ON SATURDAY

The duck hunting season in Montana
opens Saturday, Oct TO- at 7 o'clock
for 30-day stretch, with the fowl re-
ported plentiful despite a summer-long
drouth.
Drastic and rigid regulations of the
federal bureau Of biological survey
govern the migratory waterfowl shoot
ing this year. State game officials have
pointed out that the rules are intended
to make the forgotten duck more
numerous than ever before, and already
have brought results.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08

by the able support he gave to any call
made upon him for assistance for vari-
Gus undertakings throughout this part
Of the state. Those who came in con-
tact with him report that he was al
ways on the job. Regardless Of party
affiliations many will undoubtedly be
glad to hear what the senator will have
to say respecting the much discussed
national issues of the day.
MIR. Ayers is not stranger to Libby
He was here during the primary cam
paign and met many of the voters at
that time. They will be glad to hear
what he has to say regarding state
issues.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
LOAD OF LOGS
TURNS UPSIDE DOWN

A logging truck of the ]. Neils Lum-
Der Company slid off the highway and
turned upside down last Friday after
noon in the Fisher river district not
for from the gas station in that section.
The exact cause of the accident is
unknown although it is believed the
trailer gradually worked off the grade
until the pull was heavy enough to
ditch the truck. The truck did not
roll over until after the driver had
brought it to a stop.
The driver. Jim Brown, went over
with the load but escaped unhurt.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
Paul Schuyler Football Captain

Paul Schuyler Of Libby, for two years
an outstanding tackle at Dickinson
State Teachers College, acted as cap
tain of the Savage squad in their OPEN
ing game against Rapid City, 5. D., last
week. Schuyler's smashing game at
tackle helped the North Dakota Teach
ers earn a scoreless tie against heavier
South Dakota team
The strong Glendale team will OPP
pose the Savages October II in the
Dickinson teams homecoming game.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
WILL HOLD RECEPTION FOR
PARENTS AND SCHOOL BOARD

The P. T.. A. will hold its first meet
ing of the year on October IL. The
regular business meeting will be held
and the rest of the evening will be de-
voted to a reception for the teachers
and the school board.
Minnie Mouse, a lonely sentinel all
summer, is anxious to get back into the
room that has the largest number OF
parents present at the meeting.
Everyone is urged to be present.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08

the close attention of an audience that
comfortably filled the junior high audi
torium. In discussing relief he said
There can be no argument about the
necessity for adequate relief He said
it must be continued until there is en-
Payment for all who can work. He then
adAsd, However, there must be return
to sane and economic principles in the
administration of relief. Neither poll
tics, nor any other factor excepting
necessity, shall be considered in giving
relief to any person" Costs, be said,
must be cut to the bone in order that
more of the available money would be
left to go to the needy.
Supports Labor's Right to Organize
Mr.. Hazelbaker made it clear tfrat he
believes in labor's right to organize
In discussion of the labor question he
said. All honorable means should be
used to effect friendly settlement Of
labor troubles and erase all bitterness
between contestants. feel that the
right of labor, organized or morgan
lied, should receive full recognition
and that legislation desired by organ
lied labor should be accorded earnest
and sympathetic consideration by our
state government. propose that
they Cabor) be accorded seats on all
state boards and commissions concern
ing matters in which they have an &C
tive and vial part
Mr.. Hazelbaker recognizes the inn
portant part mining has had in the
prosperity Of Montana. He says there
is now increased activity in that in
dustry and that it should be helped
and encouraged. These new develop.
ments must be made accessible to tht
larger towns by mine to-market road
SO their people can have closer contac
with markets and SO miners may &c
their supplies to the mines and the orr
to the smelters. To this program
pledge my best efforts"
Would Not Appoint Legislators
| Mr.. Hazelbaker spoke strongly agains
distatorial government. He said, :
now come to another distasteful situa
ton in this state--the practice of hirin
legislators to fill state positions. Thi
can become vicious by using such job
as rewards for supporting certain legis
lation, and must not be allowed to be
come a practice Of the Montana stat
government"
4 The speaker recited how a bill wa
passed by the last legislature to sto
this practice. 1t was vetoed by tn
then governor, and failed to pass owe
his veto. A short time thereafter 3
members of the house and senate wer
working as state employees or member
of various boards or commissions Nj
Hazelbaker said he would work to sto
such practice and that IL elected n
legislator would be appointed by him
public office.
Mr.. Hazelbaker condemned extrava
! gance in state government and said
halt must be called on expenditure
The 1888 legislature had to pass on1
J one deficiency measure; the 1895 legis
, lature was called upon to pass rs sue
! measures to pay the bills Of state ds
Continued on page ~
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
SHOULD INSPECT FIRE HAZARDS
AND GET READY FOR WINTER

The week Of October to l6 is Fire
Prevention Week in Montana and Fire
Chief Hoffman suggests that property
owners observe the week by making
careful inspection of chimneys and
other fire hazards. repair them where
needed and get ready for winter By
this means many fires and much loss
can undoubtedly be avoided.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
Senator Murray Will
Speak Here Tomorrow

The democratic county central COM
mittee has arrangements made for big
rally to be held in Libby tomorrow
night, the 9Th. Two prominent candi-
dates OF the party will be here to talk
to Libby people. They are U. S. Sena-
tor James e. Murray and the Hon. Roy
E. Ayers, candidate for governor. The
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
HIGHWAY CONTRACT APPROVED

r. A Gowan, resident engineer for the
B. P. r., received notice this morning
from Washington that the Clifton APP
plegate contract had been approved, on
the four mile highway project west Of
Libby. Work was at once started by
the contractors.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-08
Major League Player Comes Home

Ed Lefty Brandt arrived in Libby
last Monday at the conclusion of his
1886 season on the pitching staff of the
Brooklyn Dodgers. He made the trip by
auto and drove from Billings to Libby
the last day. He is putting up at his
hunting lodge on Pipe creek