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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-11
Duke Ellington Raps
Today's Swing Music

(ANP)--"The most
,ignincant thing that can be said
about swing music today II that II
has become s,agnant." So charges
Duke Ellington. renowned COM
poser and orchestra leader. in the
february issue OF Down Beat. the
musicians magazine.
Swing is stagnant. explains the
Duke. because nothing OF impor-
ance. nothing new nothing eth
sr original or creative has occur
ed in the swing heid during the
past two years
Jazz itself. says the Duke IS
It'll developing. ~, speaks m
many manners taking always ori-
sihal and authentic form S'ill IN
he ihroes 81 development and
formation D. has tough ~ Nay
upward through ne sifor.ful s'rng-
sles % sincere and irais Musicians
has Tough % escape mahtntsment
At Tho hands " is own 'cansinsi'
erffrs hNsc faraiical fans Who
h~e woven about II in'erminah's
tolls"
bur hoash Jazz shows proc
mise according - 'Ae DFAe me
growth Of popass ea'hssiasm
over Us siolsssen' teNow. swing
has distorted ;he sernne 'a'ges q
swing and sel u9 Ease Values ~
their places
1T is .he repeiFion ana mono-
tony of HE pi.sen' day s~ins ar
rangemenis Wilson hade ~ tof 10
future" warns Edna tn"
mechanics a. NOS q hs sirsfni
kuler-diless ere slnsas AND %
elsmen'ary s!ss'r
- soon "a 'he l.,. po'n 7i
view gains eomnercit sfaaerf
fntieh has happened 70 swing
he famous composer eNp ass or
tsiry hons rsef o'.- ssNag I'M
spi.aiion % 40 sow dea'h
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-11
AFTER DARK
Revelry In The Night Spots
BY Russ ]. Cowans

dancing at the Pioneer (tbeneath
Biltmore Hotel) each night now.
what's happened to Marvin coker!
f. He hasn't been In the hot spots
for some time....
The big topic OF discussion up
and down the Avenue these days
concerns the Melody Club.... the
boys and girls are wondering II
II will continue TO operate. .....
Glenn willingham. present mana
ger. is not positive about the fu-
ture OF the nitery. Joe Helms
and his Cats are at Henry's Bar
becue..
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-11
Funeral Rites Held
For Judge Nelson.
Owner OF Night Club

Funeral services for Judge Ncl-
sou. owner OF the Melody Club.
1888 ST. Antoine street. were held
from wrights Funeral Hon.
Beaubien street and, Hancock ave-
nue.. Wednesday afternoon. Mr..
Nelson. a world War veteran, died
last Thursday evening in his homs
643 Philadelphia avenue.
Born ~ years ago in Brunswick.
Ca. Mr. Nelson had lived In De-
troit since 1915. He was at one
time a member OF Ben Shocks or
chestra. He was also proprietor Of
the Band Box. 6o4 East Adams
avenue.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-11
Footlight-
Flie1keRs
py Alvin Noses for AMP


NEW YoRK-(ANP)--Las week
one OF our readers, Miss Lucille
walker OF Phoebus. Va, requested
a story on Porter Granger which
required quite biz OF research.
We're happy to grant this request
now.
PORTER GRANGER became l.
Identified with the American stage
somewhere between l9l5-l9ls. writ
mg a humorous sketch called "0n
The Puppys Tail'. which al once
anne local HIT shortly after
This starring vehicle. he became
one OF three owners Of he famous
Griffen Music corporation, the
largest Negro music store In the
West
But II the Puppy's Tall created
local praise Il Was as nothing COM
pared TO fTain'i Nohodys Bus
ness. which had its first presen-
,alion al, the old Dreamand cafe,
Chicago. with Alberta Hunter. In
the lead spot For two years
thereafter. internationally loved
sophie Tucker introduced the
sketch TO vaudeville circuits all
over the country. when Sara
Martin recorded "Tain't Nobody's
f, Bus ness" for the Okeh phono-
graph company. Porter Granger
was made. both as playwright and
song writer. The versatile Grain
ger who could play piano with
the best extan'. then joined up with
Mamie Smith. and for her first,
and ~ the way. her greatest
year before the Pickering flick
ers. toured the country with her
"Jazz Hounds.
Lucky Sambo'. third most sue
eessful Negro musical comedy OF
all time found Mr.. Granger in
he role co-aulhor as the years
sped BY. only shuttle Along
and "Rlackhirds' ,of Florence
Minis era) proved greater box
office attractions Continuing his
prolific short story. radio continu-
i'v. song and play writing. Porter
earned 10 his laurels by co-author-
ing Hot Rhythm a Broadway
success for season.
For the famous singer Jules
Bledsoe Mr.. Granger aulhored for
columbia a short entitled old
Man Trouble This short we well
remember. taking Broadwayites by
Storm. billboard and Variety,
me Biblical handbooks Of stage and
theatre. hailed 1t the sensation OF
ihat current season Bledsoe was
headlined hy Columbia al the Para
mount Theatre in the heart OF the
Gay White Way
For years he was a slaff writer
with clarence Williams. also the
We'll known Mills Music Corpora
ton. and finally achieved the goal
{ OF his career with none other than
the great lryin Berlin firm. Dur
ing his is wears OF writing music,
plays. movie shorts ct al. he has
composed for and recorded with
all OF the truly great blues singers
and for nearly every phonograph
corporation In the United States
He has contributed interpretations
for such Broadway productions as:
~Runnin' Wild and Brown Bud
dies. Has more than casual
lnterest in American Negro Folk
Music. and has been mentioned in
Vanity Fair. Nancy Cunards an
biology and Dr. Alain Locke S
The Negro and His Music a
tex book. Is on the threshold of
realizing next month"; what many
Zine critics claim.. the gem Of
his folk-wriiing called Panorama
OF Negro Folklore. Modest 10 a
fault he reflects rue genius plus
eentlemanly traits that only care
fnl breeding is capable OF produc-
ing.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-11
Singers Scheduled
For Brazil Sojourn

NEW YORK Ruby Mcdonald.
talented songstrcss who came 90
New York a few months ago from
Lorain. Ohio. has just signed a
ihree-year contract with Jonathan
Robinson. noted dramatic baritone.
Mr.. Robinson and Miss Mcdonald
have formed singing team ana
will likely make their first appear
ance In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-11

a contract having been offered
them from that country.
The daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Mcdonald. OF l.orain. o.
hio. she has been featured with
The bands of Alonro Ross and the
late King Oliver.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
WATER WELL
Continued from Pare .onel

shutting off the customary water
strata found in this district, at
I2570.
TexacO-Hessler No. 3, NV SEX
NWA 2O-33-5W, is drilling at 22O,
having spudded Oct. 26.
Texaco-TribaI MI 5B, CSL SWH
SWH Lot 4, Sec. 32-33-5W, is
drilling at 1910. Colorado shale
was at $50 and 10-inch casing was
set at $50.
TexacO-IAndquist No. 2, C SWA
SEH 17-32-5W. is building rig.
Texaco-Tweedy No. 8, c SWH
NEH 21-35-6W, is drilling at $50
feet. having spudded Oct. 20.
Wagner-Trustee-Tr 173 No. 2,
NE SEA SEX is drilling new hole
at 455, having passed through the
gravel bed which caused the loss
of the first hole.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
WESTERN MINES
CORPORATION
DEVELOPING

MAIDEN-With 81 men en-
ployed the Western Mines corpor-
alton is rapidly reaching the
status of one of the largest indie
pendent producers in the state.
Milling ore is being blocked out
underground and high grade ore
shoots are being developed with
ore bins under construction for the
storage of shipping rock.
New heavy drifters, Slopes, and
other mining equipment have been
purchased and is now being used
to step up production.
To insure sufficient water for the
mill a deep well is being drilled.
A large fuel storage tank has
also been installed
Another mining crew will prob
ably be hired shortly to break the
high grade for shipping.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
SOUTHERN
CROSS NO
GHOST CAMP

SOUTHERN CROSS-After a
shutdown of several years. the
\ Southern Cross mine is again be-
ing operated. this time by George
Z Thomas and his son, Bob Thomas
Like many OF the old Montana
mines and claims. the Southern
Cross has a history criss-crossed
by the wandering tracks OF many
men. On its record pages have
been written stories OF success and
failure, Of faith. Of greed and OF
generosity, and the rise and fall OF
Ia railroad
The Anaconda Copper Mining
company operated the mine for
many years under a lease and ex-
tended the B. A. & p. railroad
from Anaconda to Southern Gross
to tap the resources of that great
hill. The ore. containing principal
values in gold and silver. was val
liable as a flux and the precious
metals paid for the cost of mining
and shipping.
Then the smelter at Anaconda
no longer needed the Southern
Cross flux and the mine closed, the
workers left, and the community
fell into decay The railroad
tracks were torn up. and, except
for a few prospectors and summer
camp owners, the camp became de-
serted.
A few years ago, Bob Lindberg
started operating on the hill again
and then his property and the hold
ings of the Frank Realty Co., the
Orc Elmo, the Holdfast, and other
claims were taken up by Thomas H
a Chicago attorney, who
built. the Holdfast mill and started
operating on a fairly large scale.
Now the Thomas family is OPP
Grating the original Southern Cross
again and employing about so men.
Plans are being made to erect a
500 ton mill in the near future.
And so another "Ghost Camp"
gets new lease on life.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
GOVERNOR NAMES

Continned from PAGE N1et
he came to Cut Bank field for
Charles D. Fist, Twin Cities capt.
talist who did some drilling in
Cut Bank field. Later he was en-
ployed by Stanley Gray OF Mime
aDolis to take charge of the opera
tions OF three companies. the Super
Tor Petroleum, New Era Fuel and
Carr-Gray companies. operating In
Kevin-Sunburst field He was for
merly professor of geology at the
University of Minnesota and his
geological experience includes ex-
tensive work in foreign countries.
W. F. Rice is head OF Home oil
E. Refining company and OF Rice
Oil COMPANY. with producing pro-
nerties in Pondera and Kevin-Sun-
hurst fold Most Of the oil for the
Great Falls refinery is purchased.
however. in rut Bank field
T.. r O'Neil is head OF Santa
Rita on f. Gas company and North
west Refining company of Cut
Bank with extensive producing oil
properties
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04

which
Commission
o
Economics Committee.
practices
prevent competition. (RobnsonPatman amendment)
dealing (Clayton
Price fixing gasoline lubricants and fuel OIL Grade
intimidation oppressive tactics employed by
majo
Msbandhg, misleading advertising with respect to
characteristics gasoline lubricants
(Clayton
z and tank II by
gasoline lubricants (Cyon Act Trade Commission A)
8. Intercompany
related complaints which raise cues
swthr
price (d determinations
falling
display (f)
backstng;
(h) unfair of credit cards. SELL"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
BALD BUTTE
GOING STRONG

MARYSVIIlLE - Treating 200
tons of tailings per day in a
modern cyanide plant, the Bald
Butte mill of the J. c. Archibald
Co. six miles south of here is bid
ding for recognition in the field
of efficient gold recovery.
Employing eight men, the mill
runs "a hours a day using three
eight hour shifts.
An r. D. Z Caterpillar tractor
and a Sullivan slusher are used in
handling the tails preparatory to
treating. Don Archibald IL super
intendent of the operation.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
TARRANT WELL is
PLUGGED TO 22OO
FEET As GASSER

Tarrant-Kirk -Hoeschen No. / we'll
on West Pondera fold, in C NEA
SEA S4-27N-5W. has been COM
pleted as a gas we'll at a depth of
290o feet fatal depth was 232O.
in the top OF the Madison lime.
Water was found below the 6-bar-
rel flow OF oil which was deemed
not commercial The basal Colo
RADIO sands at 22OO feet showed
100000 cubic feet OF gas per day
and the gas will be sold TO Mon
tana-Dakota Utilities company for
use in its nearby Choteau line.
Whether another test IS to be drill
ed on this fold has not been deter
mined by r. c. Tarrant. who has
been contemplating moving farther
westward. lower on the fold Sew
eral wells in the district have had
large showings OF oil al the Madi-
son lime None has been drilled
deeper than the first lime break "
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
INDEPENDENCE:
DISTRICT
RE-0PENED

BIG TIMBER-Life has returned
to the long dead Independence
mining district 5 miles south of
here with the r. z. Yager-T. e.
Brakeman partnership operating the
Daisy No. Four claim.
The men built a so ton mill on
the claim, which is 10000 feet
above sea-level, but winter weather
conditions caused milling operations
to be suspended until spring.
At present there are seven men
working at the mine developing it
for. summer production.
Principal values are in gold, sill
yer, and copper.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
GLACIER COUNTY
LEASE AND OPER-
ATING AGREEMENT
Hy Glacier County Abstract Co.
CUT ANK. MONTANA

William O'Brien, et ux, Jennie ST
nero lens Rakke ct NIX. Michael Con
molly Il ux Kathleen Connolly Gibbons.
Annie Connolly Gaffaney. Bridget
Hammond. Mary Connolly GregOr, and
Michael Connolly guardian Of John h
James Connolly minors. 20 Glacier Pro-
duction Company w8sEl EiSwa Sec
-. WlSW3 see -. EiSEi Sec 30 SEA
SEl See % NBNEi SEINE Sec 3, ny
NW1 SEANW3: Sw3NE4 Sec 32-34-5
RELEASE or or. AND GAS LEASE
The Texas co to Eva Van Denmark
ct al S1NWi Sec 15-S2-5
ASSIGNMENT or ROYALTY
C. T. Gall0giy 10 Neale II Packard /
~ IL M Sec S-34-6
Mammoth OIL Company 10 The Frank
NJ wallace Agency Inc So SEA NlSW&
Sec n N1Swl 34-37-5
Halle q Davis ct con to First Nat
Rank Bring 5et SWa Sec ID EbsE4 Sec
i8.3f-8 TO secure $3.50
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
High Court Denies
Review Petition

Supreme court attaches were ad-
vised the IT, S. Supreme court had
denied a petition to review a
100000 mining action originating
in Beaverhead county
The suit was brought by Mary
NJ. Fabian as administering OF the
estate of Joseph NJ. Fabian against
George B. Conway and the Darby
Mining company.
The action concerns ownership
of mine tailings along Trapper
creek and resulted in a verdict IA
vorable to the defendants in the
district and state Supreme courts.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
GOLD MESSENGER
FLYING HIGH

Mining on four levels
and milling $50 tons of ore per
day, the Golden Messenger mine and
cyanide plant 81 miles northwest
of here are operating smoothly and
successfully.
Seventy men are employed in the
operation OF which J. C.. Archibald
is general manager and A. A.. Alan
iva is mine superintendent. J. D.
Moore is mill manager.
The property is owned and oper-
ated by the Golden Messenger cor
poration of Helena.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
Flynn Elected
Engineering Head

BUTTE William F. (BfD Flynn
of Anaconda, superintendent of
transportation at the Anaconda re-
duction works. was elected presi-
dent of the Montana Society of
Engineers at its SIND annual con-
vention here Oct. 1921. He sue
ceeds George Griswold Of Butte.
Anaconda was selected as the
next meeting place.
The conclave was attended by
approximately rs engineers from
Butte, Bozeman, Helena, Anaconda,
and other cities In western Montana.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
ASK MINE PATENT

Plymouth Mining company Of
Helena, Montana by c. e. Pew,
attorney-in-fact, made mineral ap-
plication at the Great Falls land
office for patent for the Swan
lode mining claim in Section %
Township 6 North range 4 West,
containing 39.125 acres.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
KIRKWELL ARANDoNED

Y N. Kirk has abandoned his
Robinson No. I we'll IN Dry Creek
az a total deDth OF $3.50 feet. The
we'll had water in the Lakota at
$50 to 5S2S feet and the Dakota
had only a showing OF oil and gas
from $500 TO $3.50. where a test
was made Faulting Is believed re-
sponsible for the failure to find oil
in this location. SW SWA NWA 3
7S-21E. on north flank of the fold.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
TOOLE COUNTY
ASSIGNMENT OF ROYALTY
Toole County Abstract Company
SHELBY, MONTANA


William Lee, Parliamentary Trustee
NV OF 1Iartin Rising. deceased to Dan
lei Rising $50 OF 1gS on SWa sksEa
- ElsE4 30-35-1W
James Lee, ct al to Daniel Rising.
5-32 Of 10 on SW4 SlSEa - EASE3
a0-.s5-1W
Natalie Thompson 10 Flora win 16
on Lots & 2 N8SEl SINE3 1-34-4W
Flora VIII TO Fred + Reem 10 on
Lots & . NtSE4 SRNEt 1-34-4W
v. h. Carlson 10 Nellie c. Bailey
1acS on E3EA 2S-3J-3W
ASSIGNMENT OF MARsHALLs GER
TIFICATE OF SALE
oil Well Supply Co 10 N Martin
WtNWl 1s-3f-1W
oil Well Supply Co 10 y NJ Martin,
NhNWi l5-3f-1W
+ II Martin TO W Hannah, M
+ N Martin to NJ Porter w3Nw3
~ 80 Nv
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04

VS. Plaintiff.
.sUNBURsT OIL & REFINING
COMPANY. corporation.
Defendant
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that on
the 18th day OF October 1882 the under
signed John n Hamilton as Receiver
Of the Sunbnrst OH * Refining Com
pany. filed in the United States District
Court, in and for the District OF Mon
tana, Great Falls Division his final
report and petition praying for an order
approving said final report OF his re-
ownership and authorizing him to make
payment OF certain Indebtedness against
The administrative fund OF said receiver
ship claimed by various persons and by
the Receiver ana upon such payments
as The court may authorize TO be made
being paid. he he discharged as such
Receiver and such rccriyershlp DE ter
minated and his bond be released from
liability and for such other and further
relief may seem equitable and Just.
AND said court by an order duly made
and given on the Goth day Of October.
ltSi, ordered that the 9th day OF Novem-
her, 1880. at the hour OF 1000 o'clock
In the forenoon thereof In the court
room OF the above named court IN the
Federal Building I'm the city OF Great
Fails Montana. he and they are here
hearing OF said final report and petition
At which time any and all persons In
terested therein may appear and show
cause II any they have, why said petit
ton and the prayer thereof should not be
granted and the final report Of said
John IT. Hamilton. ms Receiver be ap-
proved and he he authorized to nay out
NJ the administrative fund OF said re-
all Just claims against Il
and WHY said rcceivershin should not be
terminated. wound IN and ended and his
bond and the surities thereon. be re-
eased from further liability
Dated this goth day OF October. 1889
JOHN II. HAMILTON,
As Receiver OF the Sunburst OIL
& Refining Company.
Date Of first publication. October %,
$50 2x
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate Of Mary A Brown Deceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN by the
undersigned Francis r. Brown, Executor
Of the estate OF Mary A. Brown Deceased.
to the creditors OF and all persons
having claims against the said Deceased.
TO exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers. within four months after the
first publication OF this notice. TO the
said Executor at the office OF Murch
& Wuerthner, 400 Ford Building Great
Falls Montana. the same being the
place for the transaction Of the business
Of said estate in the County OF Cascade.
Dated October .. 1889.
FRANCIS r. BROWN,
Executor OF the estate OF
Mary A. Brown. Deceased.
Date OF first publication October %.
1880. II
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
INCREASED ACTIVITY AHEAD

In a forecast of activity for the
balance of the present year and the
year 1910 the Oil & Gas Journal
of Tulsa says that there win be in
creased drilling the remainder of
the year with a large increase in
South American fields. There will
be a tendency toward extensive
prospecting undertaken by larger
companies says the Journal
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
LEAsERs WORKING QUEEN

MADEN-Three men are work
ing on lease on the Queen mine
here by hand drilling and open
cut methods. The shipping ore Ia
sorted from milling rock and small
regular shipments are being made
to the smelter.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
Oil Trade Notes
Of Interest to Refiners and Marketers


relation of profits
object
figures
be
making
Following the breakdown
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
MISCELLANEOUS

s4S GALLON TANK, 4 Compartment.
bucket box side can racks, 2 inch
lines on Chevrolet truck, new red
paint job, excellent condition complete
$4,000. L. A. Dixon. Box 128A Mia
soula. i2-2a-d
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
MIN G

FOR a complete rock classification ana
miRerai cumulative and qualitative ana
sample to George Gibbons Have.
1852 Raleigh St., Denver 1O-fA-d
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS CREDT-
TORS AND ALL OTHER PERSONS
INTERESTED, MENTIONED IN
THE MATTERS BELOW.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04

CAPITAL sEBKERs-Put your project
before go Key-men. Cost Griffang
Details free. AMgTER LEONARD.
Fox Theatre Building, Detroit, Mlchs-
gan S-2<-n
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
UNITED STATES IN AND FOR THE
DISTRICT OF MONTANA, GREAT
FALLS DIVISION.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04

GENERAL AMERICAN TANK CAR
CORPORATION. a corporation,
VS. Plaintiff
SlNBURST OIL & REFINING
COMPANY, a corporation.
Defendant.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04
CHOUTEAU COUNTY
nv Chaueeap County Abstract Go.
FORT BENTON. MONTANA

ROYALTY DEED
Edwin F Peterson Jr 20 Fl L Curtis
ct al is OF 1Ss royalty on NiNB3 q
2l-S
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04

Geological reports copied or mira
eographed-mape reproduced Boz 500
Aontana Oh Mining Journal. Greas
Falls. Montana
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-11-04

TRADE CoOnnssIoN MAKES CHARGE

es Loss 'Refning, manfacuring. marketing c0mbned 4"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-03
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
How GoethoIs Tackled The Ponono Canal

A BRoAD-SHOULDERED, rud- dy-faced man, soft-voiced, with closely cropped white hair and twinkling gray eyes, sat before President Theodore Roosevelt. The President had called him to tackle the biggest engineering job ever conceived-construction of the Panama Canal.
 Briefly, the President outlined the task, told Maj. Gen. George W. GoethalS what he wanted. There was a Hull in the conversa- tion and then Goethals looked squarely at the chief executive.
 "Is this an order from my com- mander-in- chief. MT. President, or have l some choice in the matter?" Goethals inquired bluntly.
 "What do you mean?" Roosevelt asked.
 "I'd like to look over the job and see just what it is."
 "A good idea," cried the Presi- dent and at once he dispatched Goethals to Panama.
 Six weeks later the brilliant en- gineer reported laconically:
 "It isn't an intricate job. Just big one."
 So Goethals was assigned the staggering task and just 25 years ago he completed it, one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. Moreover, he set the ad- ministration of the Canal Zone on an efficient basis. With persistent Dutch sagacity he built and put into operation a strategic project linking the Atlantic and the Pa- cific, which today looms ever more important as a military safe- guard to the United States.
 Goethals, who died at the age of 70 in 1928, is shown above on a current postage stamp of the Canal Zone, enlarged.
 Copyright. 1889. NEA Service. Incl