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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05
Rev. Williams in Politics.

Libby people will be interested in the
following item from a Portland, Ore,
paper inasmuch as the Rev Williams
was at one time pastor of the Presby-
terrain church here The item reads:
The Rev. S. G. Williams, pastor of
Kendall Community Presbyterian
church for the past seven years, Satur-
day announced that it is his intention to
seek election as city commissioner, con-
testing for that office with Commits
sioner O. R. Bean.
In announcing his candidacy Will
liams states that he has been uhe state
lecturer for the Townsend plan, and
In regard to this, and his candidacy,
says:
my interest in the Townsend move
ment shall never wane until the plan is
enacted into law as an honest relief for
the aged. My sole purpose in seeking
the comnissionership will be to stand
for progressive city and humani.ari-
an city; not the type of humanitarian
ism now exhibited by the city of Los
Angeles or the major part of what is
in evidence in the city of Portland"
Williams states that he is a Ten
neseean by birth. and that after COM
pleting his high school education in that
state he studied in colleges in Kentucky
and Ohio; that he is an ex-service man
and interested in progressive politics.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05
LOCAL STUFF

Architect Fred Brinkman Of Kalis-
peH was business visitor in the city
Tuesday
Elmer Phillips state superintendent
first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. M E. Tester left the
last of the week for Spokane to spend
few days IN the city.
Grit Browne was in the city Monday
from his ranch on the East Fisher, the
first time he has been in town this
winter
$50 acre ranch for sale; cash or terms
Orchard, irrigated garden, 30 a. in
cultivation, balance timber For par
ticu1ars write L. Schroeder, Troy,
Mont, r. 3. 1910
County Attorney and Mrs Murray
and their children were in Eureka over
he week end, visiting with Mrs. Muir
rays mother. Mrs. c. g. Hamilton, and
with other friends.
]. L. REILLY, of the Glacier mine, ar
rived in Libby Friday from Spokane
to look after the interests OF the mine
here and to put men to work pre-
paratory to resumption Of operations at
the mine.
Mrs. George Neils and small son
Vincent returned to Libby Tuesday
from Spokane where Vincent hid been
patient in a Spokane hospital, having
been seriously i'll with pneumonia The
little boy is slowly recovering.
Another evidence of spring was The
picking Of boquet of pansies the first
Of the week by Mrs. E. A Rice at their
ranch home. The snow thawed away
from the side Of the house and dis
closed a patch Of pansies in bloom. A
boquet of the hardy little blossoms was
taken by Mrs. Rice to her friend in
the hospital, Mrs. Phillips. Another
indication Of spring is the arrival of
the vanguard Of robins. Several have
reported seeing few of the redbreasts.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05
Indians Liked Colors in
Their Roasting Ears, Too

That most savages love gaudy colors
has long been known, but 1t remained
for DR.. A. I. Irwin Of the Iowa asri-
cultural experiment station, to point
out that the Indians loved color, rather
than sweetness, even In their "roastin'
ears"
Among all collections Of prehistoric
corn In museums. DR.. irwin stated,
only one true example Of sweet corn
has been found But the ancient color
scheme la varied. including blue, red
and yellow grains.
Corn Is 4 native Of the New world,
being quite unknown In Europe before
tho time OF Columbus. Early explorers
In America mntxH fanother
name for corn) to be the staple food
OF the Indians. In 1408 Columbus told
Ferdinand and Isabella that his broth
er found a dense population entirely
agricultural. and at one place passed
through Is miles OF corn felds." About
500 years earlier t1002) Lief the
Lucky" reported having seen a wood
en- crib for corn" when he wlntered At
"Vinland. "-Washington Post.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05
Gypsy Race Much Mixed,
Fourteen Dialects Used

The gypsy race is now very much
mixed one. with elements of the
blood OF all OF the countries In which
they have resided; and gypsles from
one part of the world may present
characteristics and appearances quite
different from those Of another part,
notes correspondent In the Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The English word gypsy reflects the
old belief of many countries that the
gypsies were Egyptians. In other
countries they were called Tartars.
The old agreement of the traditions
concerning them WAS that they had
come to Europe out of the east
Modern inquiry has revealed good
deal Of their true history. however,
and has established that the race is
originally from northwestern India
Bands of the inhabitants OF this re-
gion were driven away from their
homes and set wandering by hordes
of northern Invaders which swept
down upon them In the Ninth century.
These forbears of the modern gypsy
moved into Kabulistan and Persia, and
ultimately filtered through Syria into
Egypt and northern Africa and through
Turkey into Europe. There are now
IA or more distinct dialects OF their
language In European conntries-indi-
eating their widespread distribution
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05
The Electromagnet

Andre Marie Ampere. of France, dis.
covered among other phenomena, that
parallel electric currents In the same
direction attract each other, while
those in opposite directions repel each
other. He announced his belief that
the properties of magnet are pri-
marlly due to the action OF electric
currents. In 1920, with Arago, he mag
netized steel needles by placing them
Ia helix Of wire carrying an electric
current In 1926 William Sturgeon
produced the first electromagnetic worthy
OF the name. He bent core Of soft
iron into the form of a horseshoe, var
nished It TO provide insulation and
then wound 1t with a loose spiral OF
bare copper wire. His magnet could
lift nine pounds, or about twenty times
its own weight. So began the develop.
ment OF device that was to play an
important. part In the progress Of the
art OF electrical communication.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05

A MIRACLE:

1--WE got a miracle for you" said
George Wood to the reporter this
morning. Last Sunday Oscar Titman,
Carl Halvorson and myself were fish
ing in one of the Thompson lakes. We
decided to recess for awhile, SO all
three of us left our lines in the water
and walked some little distance to a
fire we had built When we returned
to the lines, Titman's had disappeared
and could not be found high nor low.
Whereupon Oscar cut pole, rugged up
a new line and began to fish. Feeling
something on his line, he began to pull
1t in hand over hand. What Was the
surprise of all of us to see that, caught
on his hook, was the missing line, on
one end of which was hooked a fine
four and a half pound trout and on the
other end the fish pole That's what
call a miracle concluded George.
Some miracle, indeed
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05
Tallest Building

Three inscribed terra Gotta cones
found In Iraq or Mesopotamla, that
ancient land that had seen centuries
OF civilization when Europe was still
peopled with barbarians, are on ex-
hibltion In the Smithsonian instItu-
ton. They were found In the city OF
Ur where Abraham was born some
1900 years before Christ. But even
then these cones were old. They were
placed In the walls OF a temple built
by King Liblt-Ishtar who preceded
Rlm-Sln, ruler at the birth OF Abra-
ham, and their inscriptions are devoted
to preserving the memory of this old
king. But while the inscriptions speak
mostly OF the ancient ruler they also
corroborate parts OF the Bible. They
mention cities spoken of In the Book
OF Genesis the existence OF which had
been doubted.-Pathfnde Magazine.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05
Is YearsAgo lnLibbY

On the evening of the oath Of Feb
ruary there took place at the Doak's
ranch, across the river, "one of the
most enjoyable dances since | have
been in the country" to us Scotty
Beaton's own expression. Only old
timers of Il years residence in Libby
or its vicinity were eligible. and to this
there was only one exception, but she
was such jolly good fellow that she
couldn't very well be left out
"Bill' Doak, with a sprained ankle,
danced couple of sets on one foot,
which reminds one of brave doings in
the prize-ring. "Scotty' danced the
highland fling and the whole company
made stab at two or three old coun-
try Irish reels. Excellent music
was rendered by Polette's orchestra,
and all report having had peach Of
time"
Charles Ordish, the mountain lion
hunter, and Herman Bocknan Jr.,
returned Friday from Leonia, bringing
with them the hides of mountain lion
and two bears.
What may eventually become one Of
the greatest mining propositions IN the
world is located on Wolf creek, in the
eastern part of Lincoln county, accord
ing to John J.. Hubbard. the mining
man. 1t is an immense dyke. which
crosses the country in that locality
and which, on the surface at least,
carries values In gold sufficient to
justify large operations.
The advertising columns of news
paper tell the story of the progressive
ness, or lack of it, of any towns bust
ness institutions.
Lincoln county also has some mines
that are not lost
Mrs. Gus Shoburg of Warland was
visitor in town Saturday.
Clyde NJ Daniels will soon be
through with his winter logging OPP
erations. Z
C. D. Hollister is building residence
on his property in South Libby.
j. T. Vaughan was in town from his
mining property on Libby creek.
L. r. Book went to Spokane Satur-
day to take an examination in forestry
work.
M Brandenburg, the retiring county
treasurer, was in town from Eureka
on Monday for few hours.
Miss Stella Harrison is here from
Oklahoma to visit with her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Ratekin.
]. H. Allen has opened butcher
shop on Mineral avenue.
County Clerk Samuel Carpenter, the
Sunny jim Of the court house, went
to his home near Gateway to spend
Sunday.
Henry Hufer of Boomers Ferry is
putting in barbershop in the Libby
hotel.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05
ALBERT PETERSON 2
MAKES GOOD AT KBU

Albert Peterson, graduate of the
Libby High School, has accepted a
splendid office position with the Mac
Truck Company at Spokane, Washing
ton. The Kinman Business University
and its active employment department
can help you secure a position in the
business world.
New Glasses start Monday. Now is
the time to get start while business
is on the upgrade Investigate what
KBU can do for you. Remember, KBU
is the school which refunds all tuition
paid during the first month if you are
not entirely satisfied.
Write for free copy of the interest
ing booklet entitled Planning Your
Future" The address is, Kinman Bust
ness University, S. 10 Howard Street,
Spokane.-advt
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05
NOTICE OF CITY ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that pursuant
to law an election will be held in the
City Of Libby on Monday the 9Th day
of April, A. D. 1896, for the purpose of
electing the following officers for one
year.
Mayor
Police Magistrate
City Treasurer
One Alderman for the first ward
One Alderman for the second ward
One Alderman for the third ward.
The voting place in the First Ward
will be the Woodmen Hall; the voting
place in the Second Ward will be in
the Council Room of the City Hall; the
voting place in the Third ward will be
in the Legion Hail.
Polls will be open at eight o'clock
A. M and closed at o'clock P. M.
Dated this 4th day Of March
A. D. 1896.
r. r. VELDMAN,
m5-12 City Clerk.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05
Relics From Ur

The Russians have decided to build
the tallest building in the world and
call 1t the palace OF the Soviets"
They have called into consultation
well-known architects and engineers,
who are the worlds foremost experts
In this kind OF work. The structure
Will be OF steel and marble, and In
formation like the tiers Of wedding
cake, surmounted by 200 foot chrom-
ium-plated statue Of Lenin. Altogether,
IT Will be 1915 feet high that Is, 376
feet higher than the Eifrel Tower In
Paris, and lis feet higher than the
Empire State building, at present the
tallest building In the world.-Path-
finder Magazine.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05

March 10, at the Variety Grocery,
Food Sale by the Methodist Jr. Aid. 1t
John Boothman underwent an OPP
Grafton at the Libby hospital on
Monday.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Grit Brown at the Libby hospital
on last Tuesday.
Plan to attend that fine dinner by the
Methodist Ladies Aid, on March IL.
Tables reserved, if desired. II
According to present plans, workmen
will start improvements on the athletic
field the first of next week.
Mr.. and Mrs James Blackboard, ST.,
left Tuesday to spend some time
vacationing in southern California.
The city council met in regular
session Tuesday night but transacted
no business except the regular routine.
Miss Beatrice Larson has been kept
from her duties at the county library
the past week or 10 days on account of
illness, she having been confined to her
bed at home. Reports are that she is
now convalescing.
Miss Jessie Staudacher will leave for
Helena Saturday evening, to attend the
annual conference of county superin-
tendents. She will also be present at
the Delegate Assembly of the Montana
Education association to be held at
Great Falls, March IL, 13, end a.
A number of baseball fans gathered
in the Mountain States Power company
office Sunday afternoon and talked
over plans for the coming summer.
Nothing definite was done at the meet
ing, IT being decided to postpone actual
organization Of club until more in
formation could be obtained as 10
finances, etc
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05

The Public Health Service says that
the invention OF the X-ray is OF three
fold Importance to the medical pro-
fession. 1t has made possible the OK
animation Of fractured bones to In
sure proper methods OF healing; the
examination Of internal organs such as
the stomach and lungs, and consequent
Increase In knowledge as to the posi-
ton and function; and nnally. the rays
themselves have certain medicinal
and therapeutic value, as In the treat
ment OF skin cancers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05
School News.

Myrtle and Helen Shenefelt enrolled
in the primary room Tuesday.
Edward and Vernettia Johnson, who
have attended school in Rexford the
past two months, returned to their
home in Troy Thursday.
The upper grades completed their
six weeks tests last week.
Those who were absent last week
were: Alvin Truman, Tony George, Ed
ward Dassow and Audrey Smith.
Those who received a fourth holiday
for being neither absent nor tardy
were: Nadine Marks. La Donna Scout
en-, Mary Hurst, Marion Thompson,
Keith Powell, Fannie Hurst. Keith po-
we'll. Donna Lee La Dyer, Billy
Cochran, Mary and Duane Hammons,
Jean Burch, Arthur Lee Martin, Myrtle
and Helen Shenefelt. Clair and Douglas
Truman. Jimmy Fulkerson, Eugene and
Leo La Belle, Bertrom Scouten. Jerry
La Dyer, Marion Artenian and Alice
Martin
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05
MIR. and Mrs. Dexter Entertain.

The members of the Double Ten
Pinochle club spent an enjoyable eve
ming last Saturday as guests of Mr..
and Mrs. w. E. Dexter, at the regular
meeting of the club AT the conclusion
of the games 1t was announced that
high score honors had been won by
Mrs. Dexter and August Wichman
while the low score distinction fell to
Mrs. L. j. Olson and George Neils.
Dainty refreshments were served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05
Entertains Fortnight1y Club.

Spending the evening at bridge, the
members Of the Fortnightly club gath
cred last Thursday night at the home
of Mrs. r. A. Racicot, who was hostess
to the group. The evening passed
pleasantly and at its termination it was
disclosed that Mrs. A. N. Richard had
won high score prize, Mrs. Rozella
Burke the consolation, while Mrs. Nor
ris Adams was awarded a guest prize.
Refreshments were served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05
Give No-Host Dinner.

The members Of the H. P. club met
last Sunday evening at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Gildea, when the
group joined in enjoying a no-host
dinner After dinner the evening
passed away rapidly at the card tables,
at the conclusion Of which it was found
that high score prizes had been won by
Mrs. Joe Kujawa and Sam Tefeau and
the consolation prizes, by Mrs. Israel
Crotteau and MIR. Kujawa.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05
Rexford News
Entcrtains Pinochle Club.

Mrs. Brock Martin entertained the
Pinochle club at her home Thursday
evening. This is to be the last meeting
of the season. When the scores were
added, Miss Ethel Montgomery was
awarded high prize and Mrs. La Dyer
low. Mrs. Fred Marks and Mrs. Leslie
La Dyer were guests. Delicious re-
freshments were served.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05

The equator In the center OF the
sea gods domain. and In olden days
sailors used to believe there really
were special gods who ruled the sea.
And they used to make sacrifices to
those gods The once serious cere-
mony OF sacrifice Ia kept In memory by
the frolic Of today.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05

What you call rugged individual
ISM" said Hi Ho, the sage OF China
town, cannot be suppressed. A prl-
vate toothache is always more I'm.
portant than any public policy"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05

Frank Cochran returned home
from ,Whtefish Tuesday
Mrs. Howard Of Bonners Ferry i
here relieving Frank Cochran for a
few DAYS.
Jim McGarey was a Rexford caller
last week.
June Scouten spenf the weekend in
Fortine VISITING friends.
Ward Shanahan made business trip
to Kalispell Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed johnson and family
moved to TROY THURSDAY
Fred Marvel made a business trip to
Kplisnel Tuesday.
Ruth THOMPSON had the misfortune
to cut her hand "Wednesday afternoon
The Ladies' Aid met at the home OF
Mrs. Ed Arnold Wednesday. Feb e.
Harry Scouter made a business trip
to Libbv Thursday.
Fern McCauIev Of Whitefish Is visit
inc friends in Rexford at present
Charles Sieson of Eureka was Rex
ford caller Friday.
A surprise partv was given in honor
of Dock Webb Friday evening. the oc-
casion being bis birthday. A truck load
Of Young people from ReHord attended
Plavinp numerous flames and candy
making were the diversions Of the
evening. u
Betty Hurst spent the weekend in
Eureka visiting at the home of Enid
Buhmiller.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05

Sl500.00 cash takes home 24x40; lots
and 4 acres adjoining. Fruit trees in
bearing. Box 206. 1t
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Grit Brown at the Libby hospital
on last Tuesday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05

rl5-12
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05

FOR SALE--7 room house; some fur
-niture Cheap If taken at once. Inquire
Western News office. 40-42
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-03-05

Plan to attend that fine dinner by the
Methodist Ladies Aid, on March r.
Tables reserved, if desired. 1t
Evening star., 1936-12-12

Ovioeno rates In dollars oased On las,
quarterly or semi-annual payment An.
nuaI 'ate-not Including extras Accu.
nnIsteo dividends Paid this year
81 faid last year q Companies reported
Evening star., 1936-12-12
10 Low-Yield Bonds.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 12.-Rails,
industrial convertibles and low-priced
utility liens turned in some sizable
gains in slow bond market today.
United States Governments and
foreign loans held within narrow
swings. with prices showing mixed
changes.
Among corporate issues taking the
lead in the first hour were Allis Chal-
mers As. American & Foreign Power
SIS, Youngstown Sheet g. Tube 3 l2s and
Pure Oil 4As, up y to around 2 points.
In q few cases high levels estab-
lished today we're records for the life
of the issues, this applying particu-
larly to some of the convertibles.
Rails receiving the best support in
eluded Baltimore g. Ohio 412s. Great
Northern As, Nickel Plate 4l2s and
Southern Railway As. Loans of In
ternational Telephone, International
Paper, Anaconda, Walworth, Pennsy-
lvania, Dixie Cement and National
Dairy Products also improved little.
Treasury "a, 3s4s and 414s and
Home Owners Loan Corp. IS were
traded at slight advance. The balance
Of the list was unchanged to shade
lower.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
BALTIMORE STOCKS
Dispatch to The Star
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

CHICAGO. December 12 R.-Poultry.
live, % trucks; steady: prices unchanged.
Dressed turkeys weak: hens. young, 81:
old, 1s; toms, young. Is pounds up. 90:
less than 1s pounds, 21; old. 1s; No. 2
turkeys, Is.
Butter. 7:01o; unsettled; prices un-
cars and local, 80; fresh-graded firsts. cars
and local, 90: current receipts. %. re-
friRerator standards. 261a; refrigerator ex-
tras. 2634
Potatoes. 80; on track, :215; total o. s.
shipments. 500; steady: demand fair for
best stock; supplies light. Sacked per
cwt; Idaho Fussst Burbanks; Y, s. No; l,
ington Russet Burbanks. y. s. No. 1. $50;
Colorado Red McClures: y; 8. No. l. Asa
b5; Wisconsin Round Whites. u. 8. No. /,
1.S71aa97k; U. s. commercial 1:70a75;
Michigan Russet Rurals. U. 8. No, /, LOO;
Green Mountains. U. g. No. l, 2.121a.
Butter futures, storage standards. De-
sernber. 31B: January. 80; February. 32as.
EGG futures refrigerator standards. De-
cember: 26s4; January. 26ha: fresh-graded
hrsts FeorTary 24i nu.,.. ,.,,.
S.71.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
|CURB LIST GAINS
ON BROAD FRONT
Recent Trading Favorites
Add Fractions to About
Point to Advance.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 1.-The
weeks gains in the curb market were
extended today over q large section
Of the list.
Recent trading fayorites, like Alumni
mum Co. Of America, Newmont and
Utilities Power & Light "a" added
fractions to around a point.
Jones & Laughlin Steel moved up
more than and Apex Electric climbed
about III. Electric Bond & Share,
American Cyanamid "B" and Inter-
national Petroleum were moderately
higher.
Prices dipped slightly in American
Gas & Electric. Wayne Pump, Gulf OIL
and Cities Service.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
Washington Exchange
SALES.

SALES.
Potomac Electric 512 % pfd.-5 at 112
AFTER CALL.
Capital Traction 5s-s1,000 at 1914.
Bid and Asked Prices.
BONDS.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
FOREIGN. EXCHANGES,

NEW YORK, December IL Rp.-Foreign
others in cents: Great Britain-Demand.
rranceGDemsnd 4;Sels: cables, d.66i...
Demands-Beleium 1851: Germany,
free, 4o;24: registered. POLO: travel.
sl23; 1:S.n 5ellsnd 5G nm, saa5 s9rysy e.
AT: Switzerland. 80: Spain. unquoted:
Portusai. 4.4e: Greece, .aoh: Poland.
2.34: Austria. 1S73n: Hungary, 1880;
Rumania. 10: Argentina Saxon: Brazil,
s.s0An: Toxic. 2s.62: Shanghai. 20. IS: I:
Hongkons, 3O.65; Mexico City, 27SS;
Montreal In New York 100 .09ss New
York in Montreal. 99.90ss. Nominal.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
Central Reports
$2,6l6,357 Profit
During October
N the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, December 12.-Net in
come after fixed charges Of the New
York Central Railroad Co. and its
leased lines in October was $2,6l6,357,
equal to 50 cents a share on the cap
ital stock. This compared with ST.
26l,102, or IS cents q share, In the
same month last year.
Net income after fixed charges in
the first 10 months totaled $6,117,663,
equal to $1.22 q share on the capital,
compared with q deficit Of $5,120,979
In the same period Of 1885.
Evening star., 1936-12-12
DOLLAR GOES HIGHER
IN LONDON DEALINGS
Ry the Associated Press.

BY the ASSOclate0 fTebS.
LONDON, December 12.-The
United States dollar gained 3-16 OF
q cent in the quiet foreign exchange
market today, closing at 40 3-l6 to
the pound, which compared with the
overnight New York rate of 4.90K
The French franc finished un.
changed again at 105.l5 francs to the
pound.