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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-09
War1and News

Warland Townsend club held meet
ing at Gerber Hall Saturday night A
reelection of officers was held, the
results being; A. E. McKane, president;
Rose Morey, vice-president; Margaret
Franco, secretary; Alice Haworth,
treasurer; advisory comittee-L. B.
Franco, J. D. Daniel, Mrs. Danny
Paolini, Primo Paolini, Mrs. Ben
Graham, Ed Woodward
Following the meeting dance was
held in the school house. Everyone
reported having a good time.
Visitors to Libby included Ed Wood
ward, Mrs Ben Franco, Fred Franco,
Mrs. Clarence Brown and Mrs. Kill
patrick.
Ben Franco of Summit visited with
his family Sunday afternoon.
Gay Dare Smith of Libby was the
weekend guest of his grand parents,
Mr. and Mrs J. R. Fitzpatrick.
Jim Arnold Of Libby was in Warland
to attend the Townsend meeting and
dance.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-09
Libby People in Paris.

This newspaper is in receipt of copy
Of the Paris edition of the New York
Herald Tribune Of March 20. 1t con-
tains the following item under the
heading, News Of Americans in
Europe
Mrs. E. M, Alley, and Mrs. 3 M.
Hills, Of Libby, Montana. came abroad
early in the month, debarking from the
Berengaria, and have been visiting in
London. They are at present in Paris
at the George v and will remain until
next Thursday, when they return to
America
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-09
Real Estate Transfers.


Reported by Lincoln County Abstract
Co., Libby, Montana.
Metals Bank & Trust Co, to Alice
Roche, Grant Deed Its 5-6-7 Blk IL
Faust Add Libby NJ NV 26-30-31.
Calix Dugas to School Dist. No. ID.
w D Its As Blk Amended Western
Add Eureka.
School Dist. No. 13 to E. D. Baney,
w D Its As Blk Amended Western
Add Eureka.
Trad l.. Eberhart to L. v. Eberhart
w D Sc SW-Lot 4 Sec 5 NE NW-Lot
! Sec 17-33-34.
1st State Blk to Orvilla Gamache.
w D Its 7-8 Blk 2 Jennison Add Libby.
Frank Pival TO John d. Harmon. w D
Its 4-5-6 Blk Lukens Add Libby.
Frank DECKER to Chas. P. Breeder.
w D Lot Blk IL So Libby
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Rexford News

Mrs. ]. c. Shanahan and Mrs. J..
Jones were passengers to Whitefish
Wednesday evening
Mrs. Bud Madden, who has been at
tending school in Seattle, Wash, was
a Rexford caller last week. She is en-
route to join her husband, who is in
Chicago
Charlie Powell returned home from
Libby Tuesday evening, March 81.
Fern McCauley is now living in the
house recently vacated by Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Larson.
Mrs. Frank Ritcher and daughter
Lorraine, who have been visiting rela-
tives in Mora, Mimi, for several
months, returned home Sunday.
Mrs. Ann Robertson of Portland,
Oregon, is here visiting with her
brother, H DeGroot and wife
Mr. and Mrs Gerhart Larson left for
Galata Tuesday evening were they will
make their home
Rev. Reeder and Rev Swinehart held
services at the Community church
Tuesday and Thursday of last week
Carlyle Anderson is hauling mail
from Rexford to Gateway because of
the discrimination Of the "Fernie
Goose"
Marion Thompson spent the week
end in Libby visiting friends and
relatives.
The school election was held here
Saturday afternoon. Mrs Alice Arnold,
Mrs. Clara Hurst and H. Earl Roose
were judges. When the votes were
counted, it was found that Fred Marks
had received the majority of votes for
school trustee
Owen Rumley of Plains was Rex
ford caller Monday Mr. Rurnley was
former resident here.
H. De Groot is working as relief OPP
orator at Bolton this week.
Mrs Howard Of Bonners Ferry, has
been working at the R. R. Station in
Frank Cochran's place the last few
days
Esther Ann Madden is home for
few days from Pullman, Wash, where
she is attending school
R. L. La Dyer was a passenger to
Essex Thursday night. He will work on
the Essex hill since the discontinuance
of the Fernie train
Enid Buhmiller of Eureka was Rex
ford caller Saturday.
The dance given Saturday night for
the benefit OF the baseball team was a
decided success.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-09
Delightful Party.

Mrs. E. M. Boyes was hostess to
group Of ladies last night at her home,
cards being the diversion Of the even
ing with three tables Of contract in play.
Mrs. Rosella Burke won the high score
prize and Mrs. Ralph Fremming second
high The Easter motif was carried out
in decorations and with Easter favors In
the serving of refreshments.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-09
Fortinc News Notes

The Ralph Cole family moved to
Eureka last Wednesday.
w. A. Moore was in Eureka last
Wednesday.
Mrs Vic Wolff and daughter Fay
drove to Kalispell last Thursday.
Ben Hellenga is moving his tie mill
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First Lutheran Church.
G G. Gahrielsen. Pastor

G. G. Gabrielsen, Pastor
Welcome to our festive Faster service
at 1880 p. m. Music appropriate for
the day will be given bv the Rolseth
sisters and male quarte-. The pastor
will speak on the old and ever blessed
Easter gospel. Rejoice with us that
Christ our Lord Is risen indeed!
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-09
The Churches
M. E. Church

The young people are asked to meet
at the church at $50. The sunrise
service will be held at six o'clock and
the Easter breakfast will be at seven
in the parsonage. Special Easter music
will characterize the church service
at II o'clock, and an opportunity will
be given for the baptism Of infants.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-09

have moved into the Mrs. Ethel Long
house.
Joe Raley was taken to the Veterans
hospital at Walla Walla and is recover
ing nicely from a severe case of in
flamation of the bowels,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-09
St. Johns Lutheran Church.
THE Friendly Church

/ There will be a special service on
Good Friday, in the evening, beginning
at 7.30 P. M
Easter Sunday special services, be-
ginning at II A. M.
Sunday School, GAS A. M
The Bible class meets at the parson-
age on Monday evening, the 18th.
If you have no church affiliations,
you are invited to worship with us!
H. L. PFOTENHAUER, Pastor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-09
Two Ladies Entertain.

The Fortune club enjoyed an even
ing at contract as guests of Miss Phyllis
Boyes and Miss Peggy Witt last Monday
evening at the home Of Miss Boyes. The
high score prize was won by Miss Ruby
Thompson, low score prize by Miss
Helen Dahlberg and guest prize by
Mrs. James Christie. Refreshments
were served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-09

next Sunday at 7:30 in the evening.
You are cordially invited to attend and
to invite others.
Sunday School at 10 A. M.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-09
ST. Michael g. All Angels Episcopal
church

Holy Communion and Easter sermon
next Sunday morning at II o'clock
Children's Easter program at 10 A. M.
You are cordially invited to attend
and to invite others.
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KINNIKINIC.


The grade school teachers wish to
make the following announcement:
Due to the present school disturbances
and the extra spring activities, it has
been decided best to postpone the grade
school operetta scheduled for this
month. 1t is the plan of the teachers
to produce the operetta this fall.
Mamie Morgan, of the eighth grade,
has been absent from school for several
days because of illness.
The seventh grade is studying the
geography of Montana while the eighth
is studying Montana civics. Both grades
enjoy the study.
Several grade school children will
enter the Amateur Hour which will be
given Friday evening, by the High
School.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-09

A man judges new family by its
car; woman waits till she sees its
wash on the line.-Detro.t Free Prt S.
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Christian Science Church

The subject for the Lesson-Sermon
Sunday, April IL. Are Sin, Disease,
and Death Real?
Wednesday evening meeting at 500
-rsiair...1x
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Sunday school at 9.45 a. m.
The public is cordially invited 10 all
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Receipt books, Is cents, at this office.
Western News. tt
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-04-09
ST. Lukc's Episcopal Church.

Holy Communion and Easter sermon
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1t was so easy to fit ones self into the
atmosphere of the play; and then all
went so smoothly and convincingfy to
the climax that few realized the weeks
of effort Director George Hayes and his
cast had made. the hunt for furniture
that would fit the period, the busy days
Of Miss Sullivan and her Home &c.
class in designing costumes, the ram
sacking of closets for candle sticks, for
Paisley shawls and what nots." Mr..
Hayes has scored again. 1t was mighty
fine for amateurs" was the verdict of
the large audience as they happily
wiped their eyes after the final scene
of Mignonette. The Seniors of 1886 may
be sure that their play ranks with the
best Of the dramatic productions that
have been given in Libby High School.
Those who did not face the footlights
but who had distinct share in the play
were the advertising committee con-
Evening star., 1936-11-15

DR. GEORGE BROWN GooDE was
q worthy successor to Prof. Baird
and at the time Of his death, In 1896,
was recognized as the leading au-
thority on the fish and fisheries Of the
United States. He held the ONCE
Evening star., 1936-11-15

this city. DR.. Hessel, before referred
to, who was In charge of the carr
ponds in the Monument Grounds. Is
said to have introduced German carr
in the United States.
THE following letter was received q
short while back from william s.
Waudby, an early member Of the
Washington Light Infantry Corps. and
now in his eightieth year. The letter
will, no doubt, prove Of interest to the
survivors Of the corps, wherever they
may be. Mr.. Waudby says:
Dear Mr.. Proctor:
"Your article re The Washington
Light Infantry. in today's Star, was Of
great interest to me. as I was q mem
ber Of Company A Qs82-1s84), Your
reference to Oscar Shomo appealed to
me, as in those years we were fellow
craftsmen in the G. P. o. ! was 6 IT.
2 in, VT. lS0 lbs, and was No. 4 in
the Co. Big BILL" Thompson Of @.
p. o. was No. /. Adrian NJ. Jones of
@. p. o. was Lieut.. and Jessie Grant
was Sergt.
1T was in August, 1882 or 1883, that
we won $500 first prize in drill over
in Baltimore. Wow! It was q hot
day as we came on in the contest. 1t
commenced to rain, and that did not
deter our company. An immense down.
pour came on as we received the order
to Lie down and fire. We fell as
one man, and on getting up our uni
forms were streaked with mud all
down our front-as regular as II paint
Evening star., 1936-11-15
Continued From First Page.)


are inimical to neither waterfowl nor
fish, and hence do not pollute the
water. This method Of control, al
though costly, would be thoroughly
effective according to present scientific
evidence. It remains for the District
gunners who reverse the Potomac as
q ducking center to campaign vigor-
ously for the eradication Of the water
caltrop before the infestation becomes
so pestiferous that 1t will even impede
navigation. Congress could appropri-
ately allot funds for this worthwhile
project. The speed and thoroughness
of water caltrop spread is illustrated
aptly by the case Of Doague Creek on
the Potomac. In 1891 patch of the
Chinese lily IS feet square existed
there; today the growth has spread
to cover more than 100 acres of water
and marsh.
In addition to hand pulling Of the
plants they might also be controlled
by moving If the proper equipment
were developed for that purpose. At
tempts have been futile, which merely
severed the plants from 10 to IL inches
below the surface of the water. 1t
Is essential to cut them close to the
roots, q control measure which de-
mands additional experimentation be-
fore its practicability can be assured.
The lack Of adaptable aquatic mowers
Evening star., 1936-11-15

only during the years 1888 and 1889
and resigned 1t on account Of his
increasing duties in connection with
the Smithsonian Institution, of which
he was assistant secretary. He was
succeeded by Col. Marshall Mcdonald,
q Confederate soldier and a conspicu-
GUS figure on account Of his height
and his slender build. The writer
recalls his son Angus. Col. Mcdonald
served as commissioner from 1890
to 1895.
John J. Brice became commissioner
In 1897 and was succeeded by George
M. Bowers in 1899, who continued
In ONCE until 1918, when the COM
mission was transferred to the De-
partment Of Commerce.
DR.. Hugh M. Smith. who was made
deputy commissioner in 1908, when
the Bureau Of Fisheries was placed
under the Department Of Commerce
and Labor, took the place Of Mr..
Bowers when the Department of
Commerce was formed in 1918. and
continued IS commissioner until
1922. His successor was Henry
O'Malley, who served until 1882, since
which time Frank T. Bell has been
the commissioner.
A THOUGH the writer had the op-
portunity frequently to come in
contact with the employees of the Fish
Commission, In the early days, yet
he admits it Is difficult for him to re-
call the names Of all those who were
employed there back In the sos or COS,
but he will mention some of those
whom he knows Of or does remember,
namely:
G. w. Smiley, ]. P. Wilson, DR.. Rich
ard Rathbun, who was assistant in
charge Of scientific inquiry, and later
assistant secretary Of the Smithsonian
Institution, and 1t is quite probable
that Miss Mary j. Rathbun, sister Of
DR.. Rathbun, was also pioneer en-
ploye OF the commission, and DR.
James w. Flint was for years detailed
from the Navy to this special work.
r. Edward Earll was on its roll, as were
]. J. O'Connor. Capt. Collins. w. p.
Ttcomb, w. dec. Ravenel, afterward
connected with the National Museum;
Irving H. Dunlap, Charles H. Town
send, John w. Titcomb, B. w. Ever
man. A. B. Alexander, Hector Won
Bayer. N. P. Scudder. DR.. Yarrow. Dr..
Tarleton II. Bean, James z. Benedict,
James G. Traylor, secretary to the
assistant commissioner; James s. Gold
smith, in charge Of office records, and
who retired about q year ago as super
intendent Of buildings, U. s. National
Museum; w. H. Paige, and Meredith s.
Diggs, messenger.
Miss Fannie Rhees. daughter Of Will
liam ]. Rhees, was stenographer at
the commission, and among the rail-
road car messengers were Frank Ellis.
George Moore, Newton Simmons,
George Donnelly and Robert johnson.
DR.. Gorham and George Schneider
were among the draughtsmen; Pat
Murphy, clerk: Jim Corridor, clerk
and stenographer.
At the Fort Washington. Md, hatch
cry station was employed Capt. Har-
ron, and J. z. Brown was the first su-
perintendent Of the central station in
Evening star., 1936-11-15
FISH CULTURE OWES SUCCESS TO SCIENTIFIC EXPERTS
PIONEER HEAD A VOLUNTEER
Spencer Baird First Commissioners Was an Enthusiast in Se
t6c Development Of Work-Other Officers Changing
Jurisdiction.

brick dwellings known as Hardness
Row, erected by John @. Harkness, an
architect and builder, who in 1866
lived next door to the professor.
MR.. HARDNESS owned quite q
" good deal Of property in this
neighborhood, and at one time proba-
bly, owned a large part Of this block,
including not only the row mentioned,
but also q building which once stood
at the southwest corner Of New York
avenue and Ninth street, with high
brick wall running down Ninth street
to the alley. In 1878 this residence
was occupied by Charles p. Wannall.
1t was not long, however, before
Prof. Baird's residence on New York
avenue became too crowded, and in
1876 he built q larger home for his
family at 1445 Massachusetts, avenue
and assigned space in it for the Fish
Commission, and here it remained for
several years, or until the house next
door-No. 1443-was built, when the
commission moved into these quarters.
Later it moved into the old armory
building, where 1t remained until
about 1882, when it moved into its
present quarters in the Department OF
Commerce Building.
Regarding the armory building there
is much to be said, for hardly had 1t
been completed before it began to
take on q historic atmosphere, and
when the Civil War came on 1t played
an important part as hospital for
wounded soldiers. Congress provided
for its erection by an act approved
March 3, 1855, which provided that
81" /" the Secretary Of War be, and
he hereby is, directed to cause to be
constructed on such a central portion
on the public grounds, in the City OF
Evening star., 1936-11-15

NOUS. His write-up, printed the next
day, said:
About midnight, we made our way
through the Maine avenue mud to the
armory, and on entering the grounds
were brought up with q round turn
by a bit Of sharp steel at the end Of .
murderous- looking tube leveled at
our head, and by q sharp admonition
to stand In our tracks. Not wishing
to imperil life Of considerable value
to our wife and baby q boyD, We
promptly decided to do nothing rash.
and waited until an order was OBJ
tanned for our admission. Inside the
armory, the ground-fioor drill room,
we found the soldiers on duty for the
night. variously disposed in groups,
smoking, talking, ETC., while waiting
their turns to relieve the guard sta.
Evening star., 1936-11-15

Washington, as may be selected by the
President of the United States, q
suitable building for the care and
preservation Of the ordnance and
arms and accouterments of the United
States required for the use Of the
volunteers and militia of the District
of Columbia, and for the care and
preservation of the military trophies Of
the Revolutionary and other wars, and
for the deposit Of newly-invented and
model arms, for the military service,
and said ordnance and arms, and the
building to be used by the volunteers
and militia of the District Of Colum-
bia, under such regulations as may
be prescribed by the President, and
for the purpose of carrying this act
into effect the sum of $4,000 be. and
the same hereby Is, appropriated out
Evening star., 1936-11-15
TT Is with . great deal Of pleasure

TT Is with Q great deal Of pleasure
that the writer recalls the early
days Of the National Museum when
Prof. Baird was alive, and notes in
his mind the east north range Of the
building where was the fisheries ex-
hibit, and which extended over into
the north east range. Here were
shown many phases of the fish in
dustry, including methods employed
In catching the finny specimens, in.
cluding appliances used in their cap
ture and many illustrative models,
and up on the ceiling were festooned
in attractive fashion various makes
Of nets. Here also dangling from the
ceiling was o giant octopus, with its
long, twisted arms covered with suck
ers, sufficiently horrible In its appear
ance to give one the jimjams.
A very lifelike group which stood
on the floor, and which many will
no doubt recall. showed q whaler In
the bow Of his boat in the attitude
Of harpooning q whale. He was
dressed In his oilskins and wore o
typical fishermans hat.
Two specimens which seem to have
had no place in these halls were Q
Handsome pair Of boots made Of ALI.
gator hide and another pair made
from human skin, both Of which at
tracted much attention. They are
still probably somewhere in the
museum.
Another exhibit which particularly
interested the public was . large,
vaselike piece, made Of glass and
studded all over with gems, and of
exquisite workmanship. It was the
gift Of the Emperor Of Germany to
Prof. Baird for the part taken by
him and the United States Fish Com
mission In the International Exhihi.
tion at Berlin. That Emperor VIII
liam I had . very high estimation Of
Prof. Baird cannot be doubted when
We read what he said at the time that
this. the first honor prize, was awarded
him. It was this: '"rhat the prize
was awarded to Prof. Baird, not alone
as an acknowledgment that the dis.
play Of the United States was the
most perfect and most imposing, but
as a personal tribute to one who, in
the words Of the president Of the
Deutscher Fischerei Verein, is regarded
in Europe as the first fish culturist
in the world"
In 1882, when Prof Baird was the
commissioner of fisheries, the other
principal employees were: Maj. T. B.
Ferguson, assistant commissioner:
Herbert A. Gill, disbursing clerk, and
DR.. Rudolph Hessel, superintendent
Of Carp Ponds.
DR. GEORGE BROWN GooDE was
q worthy successor to Prof. Baird
and at the time Of his death, In 1896,
was recognized as the leading au-
thority on the fish and fisheries Of the
United States. He held the ONCE
Evening star., 1936-11-15
Of any money In the Treasury not
otherwise appropriated"

OF any money In the treasury not
otherwise appropriated"
AN EARLY description Of the old
= armory building tells US that the
main entrance faced the east and
that q Night Of steps led to the drill
rooms on the second and third floors.
The first floor was paved and arranged
for artillery, three suitable entrances
being provided on the north and south
sides Of the building. Each noor was
provided with IL iron pillars and with
racks for guns and cases for accouter.
ments. The dimensions Of the build
ing are about 81 by 1o3 feet.
The armory figured in the scare at
the time Of the John Brown raid at
Harpers Ferry in 1859.
At this time no one knew to what
extent the Harpers Ferry trouble
would reach, and President Buchanan
was about Is much alarmed as any
one else, hence he called out, through.
Mayor Berrett, for the protection OF
Government property. all the com.
panies Of the District Regiment, to be
posted at the National or Columbian
Armory. o building erected q few years
before.
The order was promptly obeyed by
the adjutant of the District Regiment.
Mai. p. r. Bacon, who, in business, was
q Pennsylvania avenue grocer. Maj.
Bacon, it seems, was acting for Col.
Hickey, who was absent from the city.
It did not take the militia long to as.
semble at the armory and to assume
q real war like air. Nor did it take
The Star reporter long. as the writer
has stated before, to reach there and
find out what the soldiers were doing.
even If he did get mired in the mud
for which Washington was then IA