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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Jan. 24. = Closing quotation today of Alaska Juneau mine stock is 1912, American Can 81, American Light and Power 59s. Anaconda 32%, Bethlehem Steel 62, Commonwealth and Southern IF, Curtiss Wright 47s, General Motors 355s, International Harvester 649s, Kennecott 39, New York Central IS, Southern Pacific 1875. United States Steel 58as, Cities Service 1s, Pound S4.99A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
SIMMONS TAKES LOCKHEED OUT
 ON ISLAND TRIP

Shell Simmons hopped the Lock heed yesterday to Sitka and way points, taking five passengers out and bringing back three.
 Going out, Jack Littlepageand Paul Sailo for Sitka; Anard Runquist and George Bolyan for Cobol, and Lee Boulier for Chichagof
 Coming in, from Hirst, Max Saul and J. Hardin, while Jack Little page made the round trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
MINE WORKERS
 ELECT SIX MEN

Five delegates to the Central La- Dor Council and one Trustee of the Juneau Mine and Mill Workers, Lo- cal 203, were elected Saturday by the latter body, according to voting figures released this afternoon.
 Delegates elected were Chris Jennings, w. A. Rasmussen, E. R. Schulz, Ted Danielsen and Charles Crozier.
 Jack Beukers was elected to the Trustee chair.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
ITALY SENDS
 } A|RPLANES
 OVER OCEAN
Experimental Flight Being Made Mussolini's
 Son Is on One

ROME, Jan. 24.-Three big tri- motored airplanes, one piloted by Premier Benito Mussolini's son Bruno, took off today from the Gui- donia Military Airport on an ex- perimental flight to South America.
 The planes, named the Green Mice, headed across Italy for the Sahara Desert with the intention of halting at Dakar, Senegal, 2,480 miles from the starting point, be- fore crossing the South Atlantic to Natal, Brazil, then to Rio de Jan- eiro.
 Each plane has a five-man crew.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
2 US. UNITS WIPED OUT, SPAIN WAR
RIDDEN FILES FOR
 REELECTION TO
 SENATE AS DEMO

Territorial Senator Henry Roden of Juneau today filed with the Federal Clerk his declaration of candidacy for reelection to the Senate from this Division on the Democratic ticket. The Senator has served in the Senate during the last two legislative sessions and was elected four years ago as an independent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
E. F. CLEMENTS TO SAIL ABOARD YUKON
 ON OFFICIAL TRIP

E. F. Clements, Territorial sani- tartan, is leaving tomorrow aboard the Yukon for Westward and h. terior points on official duty for the Territorial epartme t of Health.
 He will be engaged in sanitation work in Seward, Cordova, Valdez, Fairbanks, Anchorage, Palmer and vicinity.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
LEGION MEETS TONIGHT

Afford John Bradford Post, Am erican Legion, will hold it's regular business meeting tonight in the Dugout, Commander Walter Bacon presiding.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
AMERICAN PROTEST

TOKYO, Jan. 24.-The Japanese Foreign Office spokesman said written answer is expected to be giv- en within a few days to the U. S. against Japanese soldiers entering American property at Nanking. The spokesman said some necessary steps have already been taken by the Japanese authorities on the spot"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24

While U. s. Commissioner Felix Gray and Deputy Marshal William Markle were at Lincoln Island to- day aboard the gasboat Yakobi, Capt Tom Smith, investigating the reported death of an identified man there John D. Lane, 52, who, with his wife, 26, were brought to Ju- Ineau Saturday aboard the Game Commission vessel Seal, was being questioned by Assistant District At torney George w. Folta.
 Lane is the partner of Claud Phil lips and the latter is the man who was using the boat of John Sve which was located on the beach on Lincoln Island on Christmas Eve with a dead man hanging over the side, according to the report made to the Marshals office by Thomas F. Townsend and z. Goshgarian, trappers of that region, Saturday.
 Lane, according to authorities, said he and his partner, Phillips, had run short of food and that Phil lips had left their cabin near Bear Creek on December 16 to come to Juneau for supplies. He was using the boat 31-B-118 which was later found on Lincoln Island. That was the last, Lane said, he had seen of him. Officers checking here found that Phillips had come to Juneau and gotten supplies and left here on December 19 to return to Bear Creek
 Lane told officers, it was re- ported. that they had been held up for food and had gotten some from Augustus De Roux, asbestos mine operator at Bear Creek D. e RouX, officers said, confirmed the report
 Lane, who was accompanied by his wife, was brought into Juneau by Game officials Saturday in connec- tion with investigation of game law violations, they said
 Whether the body reported in the boat by trappers Townsend and Goshgarian is that of Phillips awaits results of the investigation being made today by Commissioner Gray and Deputy Marshal Markle.
 According to the trappers, the dead mans wrists and throat had been slashed There was a blood stained saw in the boat, they said, but no other weapon.
 Game officials reported that Phil lips gun was in his cabin near Bear Creek.
 Today officers were attempting to solve the problem of how Phillips, if the. dead man is Phillips, had gone so far past his cabin at Bear Creek. The boat was on Lincoln Island which is north of Shelter Island and the latter is north of the Bear Creek base, officers explained. Whether he had met with foul play or taken his own life also remained a mystery pending further investi- gation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
MIXING MOVIES
 WITH HIS FLYING

Dr. Joseph Aronson is mixing taking with his flying les sons.
 Yesterday, Dr. Aronson took his second flying lesson from Tony Schwamm in the Gastineau Flying Club Aeronca. While in the air, thd doctor took several feet of color movies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
CHAPELADIEs To MEET

Announcement is made that the Chapeladies of the Chapel by the Lake will meet at the home of Mrs. Garry Banta on Wednesday eve ming
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
MYSTERY DEATH IS BEING PROBED BY AUTHORITIES
Official Party Out Today on Lincoln Island Death
 Partner in Juneau

Forced back by storm cOndi- tiCns, the Yakobi sought shelter at Aux Bay this afternoon and was unable to continue to Lin coin Island with officers to in- vestigate the mystery death there. Deputy Markle and Com missioner Gray said another at tempt to reach the scene would be made tomorrow morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
DOW. JONES AVERAGES

The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: industrials 129.89, rails 29.7O, utilities 20.73.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
MAKE FIRST LEG

DAKAR, French West Africa, Jan. 24-Three Italian trimotored planes roared into this section today con- pleting the first leg of flight across the South Atlantic to Brazil.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
WAR PLANES OF JAPAN BOMBING CHINESE CENTER
New Attack Reported Made -One General Execut-
 ed-U. s. Note Sent

SHANGHAI, Jan. 24. - Japanese war planes have bombarded the de- lenses of Suchow, center of the Chi nese resistance along the east and west railway at Lunghai.
 The Japanese spokesman said the locomotive sheds, freight trains and nearby troop barracks have been de- stroyed in the attack.
 Japanese columns are now rush ing toward the city from the north and south and have fought several indecisive engagements.
 At Peiping there are reports of activities of Soviet troops. These forces are reported to be moving in western Suiyuan Province and are within a few miles of Paitow, railhead of the Toeipping system.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-24
HAN FUCHU EXECUTED

HANKOW, Jan. 24.-Gen. Han Fuchu, AS, who failed to prevent the Japanese armies from conquering most of the Shantung Province, the bread basket of China, has been convicted of treason and has died at the hands of firing squad.
 The General was Military Gov ernor and Commander of Shangtung Province since 1880. Shortly after he abandoned his capital to the Jap anese invaders, he was arrested on orders of Chiang Kai Shek. accus- ed of disobeying orders of his su- perior officers in retreating from the province on his own initiative. He was also charged with misapprop- riating funds and forcing the sale of opium.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-06-30
Curb Service AT
Beer PorIors and
Saloons UnIowfuI

notwithstanding July |, it
will be unlawful for operators of
saloons or beer parlors to sell or
deliver alcoholic drinks to persons
in automobiles parked on or near
their establishments, according to a
resolution adopted by the state
liquor control board, Administra-
tor l.. M. A. Wass has announced.
The resolution said the board deems
the consumption or purchase of
alcoholic beverages by drivers and
occupants of automobiles contrary
to public welfare and morals" Adj
ministrator Wass said violation OF
the resolution will be considered suf-
ficient cause for cancellation of the
license under which the drinks are
served. He added that investigation
has disclosed that minors who would
not be served at bars are able to get
beer, and in some instances hard
liquor, at curb service establish
ments.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-06-30
Prominent and Respected
Citizen Passes at Fortine

FORTINE, June ga long and
useful life was ended early last
Sunday morning, June &c, with the
passing of c. O. Winkley. AL
though Mr. Winkley had been in
falling health for some time the
end came quite Unexpectedly. The
funeral services were held Tuesday
at the Masonic building in Eureka
under the auspices of the Masonic
lodge. Interment was in the For
tine cemetery.
Charles Oscar Winkley was born
near Fairbault, Mimi, March 81,
1859, one of family of eight chill
dren, and passed away at Fortine,
Mont, on June 26, 1893, being rs
years and 3 months old His par
ents were pioneers in Minnesota,
having come there from New Hamp-
shire. He was employed on the
construction work of the Great
Northern railroad from Minot to
Helena He was married to Clara
Harris in 1899. He farmed in Mimi
esota until 1920 when he brought his
family to Fortine, having purchased
the Brittel ranch one mile and
half south of Fortine. When the
Lincoln County Farmers Mutual
Fire Insurance company was formed
about IA years ago Mr. Winkley
was elected president and held that
position until last January when he
resigned on account Of failing health.
He has also served as school trustee.
Mr.. Winkley was man Of high in
tegrity, one of those men whose
word was as good as his bond. Z
He leaves his widow, Clara, eight
children, Charlie, Philip and Frank
who live at home, Jack of Cincin-
natl, Ohio; Clarence of San Louis
Obispo, Calf; Mrs. Alice Purdy of
Eureka, Mrs. Harriet McGlenn of
Whitefish, and Mrs. Helen Israelson
of Trego, also a number Of grand
children. He is also survived by
his Oldest. sister, 81 years old who
lives in Minneapolis, and his young
est brother, whose home is in Pow
derville, Montana
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-06-30
New Choin Store
Tax Law Is Held
Valid By Court

HELENA -Montanas 1897 chaia
store tax law is valid, even if the
enacting clause was "mutilated" in
an attempt to pull the measures
teeth, District Judge A. j. Horsky
held Friday in court at Helena.
After he law, which increased
store license fees, was passed it was
discovered the enacting clause reads
Be 1t Enacted by the People Of the
State of Montana"
The constitution says enacting
clauses of measures enacted by the
legislature should read BE 1t En-
acted by the Legislative Assembly
of the State of Montana.
Seven Montana firms brought
suit against the state board of
equalization Collector Of the license
fee), contending the faulty enact
ing clause invalidated the law. AT
torney John A. Matthews represent
ed the state.
Judge Horsky held, in part, the
enacting clause was mutilated by
some unauthorized person, either in
advertently or Intentionally -ayy~ Cub
shutting the word people for the
words Legislative assembly, or the
first page of the said copy was
changed after the copy of the bill
was signed by the presiding officers
of the two houses"
Under the new chain store tax
law, the state board of equalization
has collected approximately $119,.
900, compared with about $4,000
received annually through the 1885,
law. Nearly 8,100 licenses have beer
issued this year, almost 1000 more
than were issued annually under
the old law.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-06-30
Files For Chief
Justice Supreme Court

Because of the death of Chief
Justice W aittv4 B. Sands of the Mon
tana supreme court after the ex-
piration of the time for filing pri-
mary election candidates, it has been
ruled that nominations for that high
office may be made by the write-in
or sticker method at the primary
election. Therefore, a blank space
will appear on the judicial ballot
for that purpose.
Terrence H. Macdonald, attorney
of Helena, is the first to announce
himself as a candidate for chief
justice. Macdonald was formerly a
resident of Kalispel1 and was in
duced to make the race by w. S.
Mccormick, former lieutenant gov
ernor and prominent in agricultural
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-06-30
Case i'm Court ON
Real Estate Deal

The district court was in session
again this week. A hearing between
Mrs. Lille E. Moore and Frank o.
Peterson was held Wednesday and
today. The case is an action for spe-
cific performance of contract to buy
farm in the Trego district. AL
tentative for damages for breach of
the contract. The defense is the
excessive price along with charges
of fraud and misrepresentation in
procuring the execution of the
contract.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-06-30
Two K. O.'s Feature
CCC Boxing Cord

An exceptionally and unusually
interesting smoker was held last Fri
day evening at the CCC camp. APP
proximate1y $50 towns people were
in attendance besides all of the reg
ular enrollees at the camp.
Two features of the evening were
the pie eating contest which was
won by Robert Loucks and the milk
drinking contest, won by joe Ku-
berka.
Eddie Oborn won a decision over
Bob Finch and Joe Kuberka took
the wrestling match from Robert
Loucks by gaining two falls out of
three.
The main events were run off
rapidly and Jess Baker won from
Frank Cash by x. O. in the third
round. The second wrestling match
was taken by Byron Woods from
Jack Norman by two falls out of
three.
A grudge fight between Kid
Hantzshe, lao pounds, and Bud
Foister, also lao pounds, was won
by Hantzsche. The fight, which
was to have lasted for six rounds,
was called in the fifth when Hantz-
she knocked Foister out. All were
fine fights. Sportsmanship plus in
telligent ring work were noted. The
boys are well trained
Music was furnished by the camp
orchestra. The timekeeper was DR..
v. A. Hannigan and referees were
Bill Seims, Chuck Martin, and Mar
tin Cormier. Judges were DR.. For
man, Tom Ratchford and Paul
Church.
Packages and cartons of cigar
cites were awarded to the winners
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-06-30
Installs Pump at Happy's Inn.

AL McGraw was in from Happy's
Inn last Saturday and reports that
he is installing a new pump at the
Inn, in a we'll that was recently
dug. The pump will be operated
by a gasoline engine. The new
equipment will provide water ia
cilities for the main building, sup
ply hot and cold water for baths
and for the kitchen. Mr.. McGraw
has made many Improvements at the
Inn since he took it over last win
ter. He is now prepared to serve
meals and provide all the usual ac-
commodations to tourists and local
visitors. Boating, swimming, fish
ing, hiking are only some Of the at
fractions he says can be found at
the Inn.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-06-30
Starting Poster Contest
On Fire Prevention

During the next two weeks the
Libby district of the Kootenai for
est service will sponsor poster
contest on fire prevention All boys
between the ages of II and 16 and
all girls between the ages of 10
and Is are invited to enter the con-
test. As prizes an over night trip
will be offered to the five best post
ers submitted by the boys and a
full day car trip for the five best
submitted by the girls. Posters or
slogans dealing with any phase of
the fire prevention program will be
acceptable. Anyone interested get
in touch with George Hayes. Post
er paper will be furnished to all who
are keenly interested in this type of
work It is understood that all work
submitted will become the property
of the forest service.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-06-30
WPA Sets Aside
$4,000 For Libby
School Building

This newspaper is in receipt of
kilograms from both Senator Wheel
er and Senator Murray which
stated that on last Friday the WPA
made an ALLEGATION of funds for the
proposed Libby school building.
Senator Wheeler gives the amount
as $4,000. The difference between
this sum and the estimated cost of
the building will have to be raised
by the Libby district by the sale of
bonds.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-06-30
Congressman
Cdrnpdignsfo for
Reelection
Speaks to Libby Audience;
Digs Into Governor
Refers to Jersey City.
SAYS WILL NOT
APOLOGIZE TO ANYONE

Congressman Jerry ]. O'Connell,
much heralded because of his re-
cent grievances with Mayor Hague
of New Jersey, spoke to a partially
filled auditorium Friday evening at
the New Theatre. The talk, sched-
uled for $3.50, did not begin until
almost 9 o'clock due to car trouble
between Libby and Kalispell.
Senator F. E. Baker introduced
O'Connell, who is now starting a
series of speeches throughout this
district for the purpose of re-elec-
ton to congress.
After few quips and the usual
stories, O'Connell launched into a
general announcement of the man
ner III which the state government
was being handled, along with a few
short but rasping statements con-
corning the present governor and the
senior senator. O'ConnelI said there
there should not be doubt in the
minds of the people as to the par.
ties who are directly in charge of
the administration of Montana at
the present time.
Proclaiming Wheeler a self-ap-
pointed God on earth" O'Connell
spoke of and read varied opinions
set forth by newspapers and col
umnists in Washington and through
out the east. He claims that the
reason for the lack of harmony in
the Montana delegation goes back
to the fact that Wheeler has turned
stool pigeon on the people of Mon
tana. when we are all through
with our present program in I941
we will retire both Wheeler and
Ayers O'Connell stated.
Although saying nothing more
about the Tom Mooney case than
the fact that he was still fighting
for MONEYS freedom, O'Connell
did launch into an explanation of
the Mayor Hague affair in New
Jersey which took place some time
3 ago.
Comparing Mayor Hague and Al
Capone, O'Connell said that Capone
was a pantyWaist operator and
didn't know what big time rackets
were He also stated that he would
use every bit of his influence
llllOQEilOul LIlE statues W IE5lOIG Tile
right of free speech to the people of
Jersey City
O'Connell said, I'm glad that |
fought the way | did and | do not
intend to apologize to anyone for
what | have done in Washington
Later on in his talk he made the fol
lowing statement, Il want to deny
that | am or ever will be a com
munist, if you please"
Jerry O'Connell is candidate
for reelection to congress on the
democratic ticket, His slogan is
For Roosevelt, not reaction; for
progress, not poverty; for peace,
not war" He was member of
the Montana railroad and public
service commission before being
elected to his present capacity as
congressman from the western dis
trict of Montana A self-appointed
champion of the laboring class, he
has such planks in his platform as
Higher Wages and Shorter Hours, !"
Guaranteed Rights for Labor"
Additional PWA and WPA Prof.
ects for Schools, Roads and Streets
and Passage of the Townsend
Plan"
O'Connell, who was accompanied
by his wife, remained in Libby I'M
til Saturday noon after which time
they left to continue the series of
addresses.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-06-30
Killed Deer Out of Season.

On Monday, in Justice Haigler's
court, A. E. Peterson of the Fisher
river district entered a plea OF
guilty to having in his possession the
carcass of freshly killed deer. He
was given fine of $50 Not choos-
ing to pay his fine, he was commit
ted to the county jail VIM. j. Dor
rington was the complaining wit
ness.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-06-30
Taxpayers
Association
Gives DATA
State Club Submits Figures
Regarding School, County
Business Matters.
SAYS PUBLIC SHOULD
TAKE MORE INTEREST

Between now and August 8, when
tax levies for 1888 are finally fixed,
budgets will be drawn up and ex-
penditures planned which will de-
termine the tax bills for the coming
year. Montana laws give taxpayers
every opportunity to confer with
school boards, city councils and
county commissioners and to inquire
why certain expenditures are neces-
sary. II they do not avail them
selves of that opportunity they have
no right to kick when tax payments
become due in November.
The Montana Taxpayers Associa-
ton has prepared some figures con-
corning previous expenditures and
budgets for the guidance of tax
payers who may be sufficiently in
terested to confer with budget
makers.
Taxable valuation of Lin
coin county .................. 81, 568,618.00
Total taxes levied, 1885 289, $4,000
Total taxes levied, 1887 303, 726.0O
Per capita tax value of
property ........................ 626Oo
Per capita taxes levied 1900
Average Co. tax cost per
$500 farm, excluding
debts, 1886 1880
Average Co. tax cost per
$4,000 farm, excluding
debts, 1936-37 .............. 3150
Average Co. tax cost per
$4,000 farm, excluding
debts, 1878 ................ 1924
Surplus cash in Co. treas
ury at beginning of
year, 1886 ........... 9,52100
Surplus cash in Co treas
urys at beginning of
year 1867 ...-.... l1,126.00
Surplus cash in Co. treas
ury at beginning of
year, 1878 .......-....... 2,832.OO
Cash reserve budgeted
for 1938-39 .................... 100000
Total interest paid on
registered warrants in
past three years -. 5,355.00
Estimated population of
county ........................... 1901
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-06-30
Extends Thanks To
Those Who Helped

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.,
national chairman of Civilian Re
lief in China, and the local chair
man wish to express appreciation to
the individual citizens and to the
civic and religious organizations of
Libby who supported this humani-
tartan cause. The Western News is
thanked for its helpful publicity and
also Miss Genevieve Veldman for
stenographic work. The following
tr-iln
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-06-30
Libby Team To Play
At Kalispell and Whitefish

The Libby ball team will 60 to
Kalispell next Sunday for a double
header on that day with Half Moon.
Onesgame will be played in the early
afternoon, the other in the evening
On Monday, the 4th, they will go
to Whitefish for a game with White
fish on the national birthday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-06-30
OF INTEREST TO MINERS.

1t will interest miners to know
that President Roosevelt yesterday
signed a bill passed by the recent
congress that does away with the
necessity Of development work on
unpatented claims for the fiscal
year June /, 1887, to June 30, 1888
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-06-30
Pay Off Court House Bonds.

The county treasurer's Office an
nounced Monday that they had re-
tired four court house bonds of
$1,000 denomination. Interest saved
the county due to the transaction
was $1,38892. The bonds, which
are held by the state, are not due
for some time and the payments
were made available by the balance
in the court house construction &C
count fund.