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SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 19, 1930. 5 THE MONTANA STANDARD, BUTTE, GRIFFITH IS VISITOR HERE Arbiter of Labor Disputes in Portland Former Star Montana Athlete. William Griffith, professor of psychology at Reed college in Portland, who a vistor in the city yesterday viewed the labor situation here with interest since he is arbiter for all disputes involving building crafts in the Oregon metropolis. Professor Griffith, who is visiting relatives in Anaconda, is widely known here and in other Montana cities, having been a star athlete at the University of Montana more than 15 years ago. His friends of that period remember the six-foot two, 235-pound college professor of today "Moose" Griffith, football letterman and weight-throwing tar.

For the last year and a half Professor Griffith has been chairman of a conciliation board of employers and labor representatives in Portland and he has had unusual success in mediation of disputes that have arisen. Under the arbitration system in Portland there have been no strikes or lockouts during Professor Griffith's time on the board. Professor Griffith will spend several weeks visiting in Anaconda with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.

A. WinHe has ben in charge of the psychology department at Reed college for the last four years and for the same length of time was in the faculty of the University of Washington at Seattle. CONVENTION PLANS ARE MADE BY ELKS Plans for the annual convention to be held at Virginia City, Aug. 15 to 17, were announced Thursday night at a well attended meeting of Butte lodge No. 240, B.

P. O. E. It is expected that nearly 350 members from this city will attend the three-day meeting. 12 DRIVER PERMITS SOLD BY TREASURER The drivers' license bureau in the city treasurer's office, issued a total of 12 permits yesterday, which is regarded as average business as comwith that of the entire month but considerably behind that of the first part of the week, when a total of 44 was issued in one day.

DOG CATCHERS TO BE HIRED MONDAY Butte will have, a couple of dog catchers on streets Monday, it was announced yetserday by Mike Walsh, commissioner of public works. "There are a couple hundred unlicensed dogs in the city according to the license records," the commisioner said. "It is not fair that some should pay and others escape. All owners should pay up." One dog license was issued yesterday by the city treasurer's office, the first since June 3. The city dog were laid off on May 11.

Gradually the news percolated down into the streets that Towser had nothing to fear from the authorities and the license department went out of business as a result. DR. RAFISH LEAVES TO ATTEND MEETING Dr. Sam Rafish, prominent Butte dentist, left last evening for Denver, where he will attend the National Dental association convention, which is expected 'to attract hundreds of delegates from all sections of the country. Following the convention, Dr.

Rafish will visit at Salt Lake City and Portland. In Portland he will meet his wife, who has been visiting relatives and friends there. DRIVERS REPORT AUTO COLLISION John Anderson, 1825 Schley street, reported to police last night that his automobile and another driven by E. Robitailla had collided at Mercury and Colorado street. Mrs.

Robitailla was severely shaken the impact and was taken to St. James' hospital for an examination. Daily Report of Road Conditions (By Associated Press.) Livingston (cloudy) to Big Timber slippery. To Gardiner, good. White Suiphur, good.

Great Falls (all gravel). To Glacier park, good. To. Shelby, good. To EcodistowTo HoaXie, To White Sulphur (dry) dirt roads improving.

Havre to Fort Benton to Glacier park, good. Kalispell or Whitefsh (clear). To Glacier park, good. To Eureka, good. To Missoula, good.

To Bonner's Ferry, Idaho good To Plains good. Missoula (clear) to Sand Point, Idaho, (fair) to Hamilton, good. To Butte, good. Butte, fair to Monida; poor to Spencer, Idaho. To Wisdom, good, Deer Lodge, dirt roads, fair.

To Bozeman, same. To West Yellowstone via Virginia City, fair, Lewistown (clear) to Roundup, good. To White Sulphur via Harlowton, good. To Roy and Malta, good. Helena (clear) to Great Falls wet and slow.

To Missoula, rough to Garrison, fair. To Butte, good, miles rough. remainder, Elk Park canyon, slippery. To Bozeman and Livingston, 17 miles rough. To Choteau, good.

BUTTE COUPLES WED AT SALT LAKE CEREMONY Mrs. Hanna C. Davies, 1016 Talbot avenue, became the bride, Thursday night, of James C. Donovan, and Davies' son, John L. Thomas, Mrs.

married to Miss Catherine Sommerville of this city at a double ceremony performed in Salt Lake City Thursday night, it was learned here yesterday. Following a brief honeymoon the couples will return to this city to make their home. FORMER BUTTE MAN TAKES POSITION IN CALIFORNIA OFFICE Jeremiah. J. Sullivan, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Gardner, 118 Minah street, has been appointed as a deputy attorney in the office of the district attorney at Los Angeles, according to word received yesterday by his parents. Mr. Sullivan is widely-known here. MAN IS ARRESTED ON TRAFFIC CHARGE Frank Leary was arrested and booked at the city jail yesterday afternoon on a reckless driving charge as the result of a collision Wyoming street and Anaconda road.

Leary's auto crashed into a motorcycle driven by Police Officer Frank Roe. Roe was severely bruised when thrown from the machine, but was able to resume his duties. Leary was released on his own recognizance to appear in court. VICTIM OF BEATING TAKEN TO HOSPITAL Olga Brown, found by police in a serious condition as the result of an alleged beating administered by an unidentlifed man, was taken to the hospital yesterday, according to police records. A description of the man who made the attack was given Chief of Police J.

J. Murto police. Detective Mundy are workphy ing on the case. WOMEN PLAINTIFFS IN DIVORCE CASES Two women, both of whom charge their, husbands, provide, with filed wilful suits neglect for divorce in district court yesterday. Halfrid A.

Frost asks for a divorce from Berndt A. Frost, whom she married here May 21, 1918, and whom she alleges has neglected her for more than the past year. Kathryn Gray petitions for a divorce form George B. Gray, who she avers deserted her more than a year ago and has failed to provide for her. She asks for restoration of her maiden name, Kathryn Logan, and an absolute decree.

The couple married in Hamilton, December 25 1925. the kiddies' evening meal you couldn't serve a better dish than Kellogg's Corn Flakes with milk or cream. So easy to digest. Extra good for children Kellogg's CORN Kellogg's FLAKES CORN FLAKES Sold by all grocers. Served by hotels, restaurants, cafeterias on diners RITES HELD FOR WALKERVILLE BOY Requiem High Mass Held at St.

Lawrence Church, for Thomas Platt. Requiem high mass was celebrated yesterday morning Lawrence church for Thomas Platt, well- Known Walkerville youth. The Rev. Father MacDonald offlicated and the responses to the mass sung by the choir, which also were, "Lead Kindly Light" and "Some Sweet Day." Many friends attended the services and joined the cortege to Holy Cross cemetery, where burial was made. The pallbearers were Bernard Harrington, Lawrence Palmer, John Palmer, Wayne Dusschee, Frank McCarthy and Harry Nichols.

MALONE FUNERAL HELD. Many friends attended requiem high mass at Sacred Heart church yesterday morning for Mrs. Ellen Malone. The Rev. Father Curran officiated following services at the family home, 411 East Park street.

The Sacred Heart choir furnished the music. Father Joyce conducted the final rites at the grave in Holy Cross cemetery. Frank Douglass, Frank Moore, Fred Scheuer, John Healy, Charles Erb and J. Brennan officiated as pall- bearers. WELL-KNOWN MAN John Bajovich, a resident of Butte for the past years, died Thursday night at his home, 829 East Galena 21, street.

During his residence in Butte Mr. Bajovich had been employed as a miner. He is survived by two cousins, Marko Bajovich Joe Bajovich, both of Butte, and by his mother and other relatives in Serbia. WOODS SERVICES HELD. Funeral services for Frank Woods, well-known Butte resident, were yesterday the Daly chapel.

Many friends were present and the casket was banked with floral offerings. Burial was in Mount Moriah cemetery, FLORAL PARK Englewood-Flat Correspondent's Phone 2-3685 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chapman contributed a delightful event to the week's social activities when they entertained at a lawn party Wednesday evening at their home, 126 Walnut street, in compliment to their house guests, Clifford and Frank Jordan of Detroit. Japanese lanterns and quantities of bright colored summer flowers added their charm to the spacious lawn.

Dancing and games gave pleasure until a late hour when a sumptuous buffet lunch was served to the guests who numbered 35. The Jordans' will leave Monday by motor for their home and will be accompanied by Fred Chapman who will attend school there. Mrs. Henry Marchiando of Oakland, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. D.

G. Bertoglio and family of 1801 Wall street. Mrs. B. F.

Grogan and daughters, Lorna and Margery, 1802 Cobban street, have returned from Deer Park, Where they visited Mrs. Grogan's mother, Mrs. J. W. Morris.

Mrs. Emma Panyon of 2200 Locust street, has left by automobile with a party of friends, for a visit in Wenatchee, Wash. William McPheters and Cleve Bishop are spending two weeks at the Boy Scout camp in the Lowlands. Emma Baldwin of 1834 Lowell avenue, was a charming hotess of the week, entertaining Tuesday evening at a bridge supper at her home in compliment to Butte members of Alpha Omicron PI. After several hours at cards a prettily appointed supper was served.

Lovely summer blossoms adorned the table at which were covers for Miss Elizabeth Pope, Miss Helen Cobb, Miss Vivian BoulMiss Eleanor Rice, Miss Pearl ware, Hirsch, Miss Elizabeth Graham, Miss Dorothy Hanson, Miss Nevin, Miss Kathleen O'Leary, Miss Virginia Warner, Miss Pauline Wirak and Miss Baldwin. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Iverson and family of 3t. Cloud, have returned to their home after a visit with Mr.

and Mrs. L. L. Hancock, 1818 Elm street. A delightful event of the week in the younger set was the surprise given Wednesday afternoon for party Miss Montana Mehring at her home, 1917 Thomas street, when Miss May Wilson and Miss Helen Curtis were hostess to a group of young folks in celebration of the fourteenth birthday anniversary of Miss Mehring.

The The hours were pleasantly spent at Contests and music, after games, which 8 tempting luncheon was served. Garden flowers in graceful arrangement surrounded the lovely birthday cake which was the attractive centerpiece. Covers placed for Miss Mehring, Miss Lynit Elliot, Miss Margaret Curtis, Miss Dorothy Bone, Miss Alice Curtis, Miss May Wilson, Miss Helen Curtis, Weldon Mainard, Jack McHatton, Fred Hodson and Allen Robinson, Miss Montana was the recipient of many lovely gifts. Mrs. L.

L. Hancock entertained at a beautifully appointed luncheon Thursday afternon at her home on Elm street, her guests being Mrs. Stuart Hall, Mrs. William C. Derry and Mrs.

Marshall Giles. A choice menu was enjoyed at a table lovely with its decorations of summer flowers. The favors were large bouquets of old-fashioned flowers, artistically arranged. Mrs. F.

M. Griffis of 2012 Nevada is spending the wek in Twin Bridges, the guest of friends. Mr. and Mrs. R.

W. Nesbit left Friday for Great Falls, after viisting Mr. Nesbit's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nesbit, 2020 Johns avenue.

They made the trip by auto and visited Glacier park on their way to Butte. BUTTE CRIPPLED YOUNGSTERS TO BE PICNIC GUESTS TODAY A red letter occasion in the lives of the crippled kiddies of Butte- will transpire today. It is the annual picnic given under the auspices of the crippled kiddies' auxiliary at the reservolr south of the city. Autos will call at St. James' hospital between 12:30 and 1 o'clock today to carry the kiddies- the little boys and girls who come under the auxiliary classification are invited to be on hand not later than the picnic grounds, where will be royally entertained, regardless of ELECTION CHECKS TO BE SENT OUT Officials to Receive Pay Next Week; Canvass of Vote Is Started.

Judges and clerks at the primary election last Tuesday will be paid early next week as soon as the canvass of the yotes, now going on is completed, J. Harrington, county clerk and recorder, announced yesterday. Names of the direct judges from and the clerks will be taken poll books, obviating the necessity of those employed sending in claims, Mr. Harrington said. The county clerk and recorder's office will prepare salary warrants for all employes and these will be' distributed some time next Only 10 precincts were canvassed during the yesterday.

The major part of the work done today, with the canvass 'expected to be completed Monday, Mr. Harrington said. DEVELOPMENT GROUP TO MEET IN HELENA INSTEAD OF BUTTE BILLINGS, July permanent organization meeting of the Montana Development association, which was scheduled to take. place in Butte July 25 and 26, will held Helena instead, F. B.

Connelly, presldent of the association, announced today. The dates remain unchanged. Temperatures IN BUTTE. Maximum .86 Minimum .47 IN OTHER CITIES. (By Associated Press.) Max.

Min. Pep. Havre 82 52 Helena 83 52 Kalispell 80 44 Miles City 84 64 T. Boise 88 45 Calgary 72 50 T. Los Angeles 84 64 Omaha .........1 106 76 Portland 72 52 St.

Paul-Mpls. 90 62 Salt Lake City 94 66 San Diego 74 68 San Francisco 68 52 Setatle 70 52 Spokane 80 50 Williston 82 62 Yellowstone 80 46 .08 (Precipitation for the 12 hours HUGE PLANE WILL COME TO BUTTE Stanolind III, Ship, to Make Flights for Local People. The Stanolind 10-passenger airplane, owned by the Standard Oil company of Indiana, will arrive at Butte Tuesday morning, August 5, to make a series of courtesy flights. In the course of the following day the ship will make eight flights, carrying guests in so far as space will permit, giving them an opportunity to view the city and surrounding country from the air. The Stanolind III.

is nearly 50 feet long, has a wing spread feet, and is feet high. Powered with three Wasp motors of 420 horsepower each, it can fly at 145 miles an hour at top speed and has a cruising speed of 110 miles. It can carry A total Head of 13,250 pounds, including. crew of two and passengers and baggage to the extent of 2,025 pounds. PETITION FILED.

Petition for letters of administration for the estate of W. L. Hamill were filed in Judge Frank L. Riley's department of court yesterday by Julia Harrington, public administrator. The estate is valued at $728, all in cash on deposit in a local bank.

His father and mother, residing in Clarkston, are the sole heirs. CHARGE MADE. Joe Fesmes is charged with defrauding a rooming house keeper in complaint filed in justice court yesterday. Elan Anderson, Adelaide block, is the complaining witness. The complaint avers that Fesmes has failed to pay his room rent.

CASE FINISHED. The divorce suit of Linda Le Fefer Norman Le Fever was taken against. advisement Judge Frank L. Riley, following completion testimony In district court yesterday, Mrs. LeFever charges cruelty.

Her husband is contesting action, seeking custody of the couple's 3-year-old child, also asked for by the wife in her complaint. I NEW LOWER PRICES I Three Sizes 104 to 304 Handy 2nick Delicious for SANDWICHES UNDERWOOD DEVILED HAM ending at 6 p. Brazil now has 48 talkie theaters. Wherever You GoYou Find Blue Ribbon Malt BLUE RIBBON MALT 1 EXTRACT The Organ Grinder AVA Pol AKA Ever increasing enthusiasm for Blue Ribbon Malt Extract is indeed impressive proof of permanent popLook Dots Vet I ularity! It is America's expression of appreciation for a uniform quality product. Packed full three pounds.

Book for delicious foods and candies. Write for Lena's Free Recipe Premier Mall Sales 720 N. Michignn Chicago Address Blue Ribbon Malt Extract America's Biggest Seller A Mali A a l7 Distributed by Butte Wholesale Grocery, Company LITTLE STORIES OF BUTTE whether or not they are wards of the organization. There will be all kinds of pop. lemonade, ice cream, cake, "hot hamberger sandwiches, corn.

candy, peanuts, 'an' There will be games of At the conclusion of the festivities the kiddies will be brought back to the city by the picnic committee, of which W. B. Daly is chairman. The cost of the picnic is borne through the private contributions of the auxiliary board members and merchants and dealers. LONG HORSEBACK TRIP TAKEN BY BUTTE YOUTH John Murray, young son of Mr.

and Mrs. J. E. Murray of West Broadway, abandoned automobile travel. one morning during the week, and set out for Boulder Hot Springs by horseback.

The youngster reached his destination at' 5 o'clock, thoroughly hot and considerably hungry, he reported. He and his pony, A former circus trick horse, lunched at Elk Park on popcorn and cake provided by the boy. Residents of the little town enjoyed an impromptu show when the pony staged a dance on his hind legs, begging for more circus dainties, the boy said. FISHING TACKLE TAKEN FROM PARKED MACHINE T. J.

Berthelot, 411 West Park street, reported to police yesterday that a fishing pole, two reels and a kodak had been stolen from his automobile while it was parked on South street. Curtiss Leas of Lake Avoca reported that his car had been robbed and a caliber pistol taken while the small machine was parked near his home, POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED AT CHURCH Miss Charlotte Hughes became the bride Thursday night of Frank' J. Glasgens at the parsonage of St. Mark's Lutheran church. The Rev.

M. D. Hudtloff conducted the marriage ceremony, which was witnessed by Oscar Hiber and Miss Mayme Koivel, While in the city Mr. Mrs. Glasgens will reside at the Finlen, but will later move to Chicago.

THEFT REPORTED. Mrs. N. Noe, 508 West Galena street, reported to police last evening that two handbags had been stolen from her auto while parked near the Hennessy store. The bags contained a quantity of ladies apparel.

HELD IN SEATTLE. HELENA, July 18-4P-Harry Turner, accused here of defrauding the Veterans of Wars, has been arrested in Seattle, The man is charged with obtaining money under false pretenses by drawing on a compensation check. He carried 8 telegram saying the check had been delayed. A Miner of Forty Years Ago Drilling a "Cousin Jack Upper." Candle Light, Hand Steel, Powder Thawing in Boots. Discovery and Naming of Anaconda Mine Michael A.

Hickey Parts for a Few Thousand With the Anaconda, Which Later Pays Millions Annually. Anaconda lore includes many tales In conflict with the story by Michael A. Hickey, its discoverer, but his version receives the most credence. Marcus Daly, who bought great property, confirms Mr. Hickey's account.

Hickey first noticed the Indication of a lead where the Anaconda mine is now located, in 1866. He located 1t legally January 1, 1875. On June 15, 1880, Daly, Hickey and Charles X. Larable applied for a patent. the time of the the May 31, 1881, approximately, fixes Hearst, Haggin, Tevis and Daly partnership.

A news item of this date stated that Marcus Daly lately sold the Anaconda mine to parties living on the Pacific coast for a consideration of $30,000. In 1866 Hickey was looking for great placer, a deal of quartz. attention to the hill," not "So I didn't pay a he said. "No one, in fact, seemed to be much impressed by the hill. "It WAS on the corner of the hill, where the old Anaconda shaft is located, that I picked up some green carbonate of copper and glanced at it.

The pieces varied in size from a bean to a walnut. At that time the Porter boys and Gilchrist were workIng on the Parrot taking out copper. I walked over to the Dixie with the specimens I had picked up and told my partner I bet I knew where the lead of Butte was locopper cated, and that it was right on that hill. "Still I didn't locate the property. I was looking for gold, not silver or copper.

I kept on placer mining and WAS engaged at that for a number of years in Butte. For 10 years the big copper mine was there concluded undisturbed before I finally to locate it. fore this mine," continued "I thoutht, quite a long time beMr. Hickey. "Several thousand locations had been filed in and about Butte and I wanted to get a new name.

"I served in McClellan's while in army in the war. One day camp had picked up a copy of the New York Tribune and read one of Greeley's editorials in which he said that McClellan's army WAS enveloping Lee's army 'like a great "It struck me that the word anaconda was a mighty good word, and it always stuck to me, So when I wanted a name that no one else had hit on I thought of Anaconda, and gave the mine the name which has become so famous." In October, 1895, Michael Hickey told this story. Within a month Marcus Daly said: "Hickey gave what I have always understood to be the facts about the discovery." There is A name in Montana sugar like Anaconda in copper. It is Great Western- G-W. Had Marcus Daly lived a few years longer, his friends say he would have added another new industry to his record as builder of Montana.

He was interested in bringing sugar production to this state, raising sugar beets on his Bitter Root farm to prove Montana's adaptability to the crop. In the Yellowstone valley the Great Western Sugar company built in 1906 Montana's first sugar faotory, It is one of the largest in the world. In more recent years three other sugar plants have been constructed in the state. Hence Montana profits today, from a growing industry which Marcus' Daly advocated. What Montana makes, makes Montana.

Demand G-W (Great Western) sugar of your grocer. Use it as you would any superior sugar in your canning, preserving and jelly-making. Great Western 1s a preserving sugar. For putting up jellies it has no superior. for THE GREAT WESTERN SUGAR COMPANY BILLINGS, MONT.

Great Western Sagar GRANULATIO SUGAR of the Great Western Sugar Company, containing (Advertisements bits of Butte history, appear every Friday authentic and Butte also on Monday and Tuesinteresting and Saturday in the newspapers, day every other week.) Real Business Pullers! Standard Want Ads.

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