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The Billings Gazette from Billings, Montana • 12

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Friday, July 3, 1938. HOLD DENVER CCC WORKER IN BRUTAL BEATING OF WOMAN THE BILLINGS GAZETTE PLAN LARGER LINER. COLD STEEL COWS In striking contrast to the American tear gas and "billie" method of subduing unruly strikers, helmeted Belgian police are pictured above as they awed two demonstrators into submission with cold menacing steel sabers. REAL FARM RELIEF Here's the answer to that musical query, "How you gonna keep 'em down on the farm?" A radio on a cultivator does it for Herschel Batey, Paragould, farmer, shown here as he enjoyed music and baseball resumes while his IIOR MAY SOLVE KILLING II. OPPOSES AHMED 1ELICT CAIIFIK 1 1 BIB! Glasgow, July 2.

(JV-Preparations for constructing a bigger and faster companion to the S. S. Queen Mary were begun tentatively Thursday on the Clydebank. In shipping circles it was said the liner, if constructed, would probably be christened the King George V. in honor of the late monarch.

An official order for the construction still is awaited. mule team moved up and down the corn rous. 1 Is Said to Have Confessed Act in Try The United States navy cost the government only $4,000,000 a year a century ago. what he actually saw and the rest supplied by his imagination. Compulsory Military Training Is Hit by Educators.

Portland, July 2. () The National Education association went on record against war, compulsory military training and academic restrictions and then listened to a three-way debate Thursday night in which the Republican, Democratic and Socialistic theories were expounded. Fresh from a session in which they asked congress to repeal its widely discussed ban against teaching the facts of communism in the District of Columbia DUblic schools, the edu We If Li Killer of Hostess Is Expert Writer on Glass. Chicago, July 2. A bedroom mirror, police said Thursday night, may rjold the solution of the death of Mrs.

Florence Thompson Castle, 24, slain last Monday as she lay, sleeping with her 7-year-old son. Accepting the theory of a Milwaukee show card writer that whoever wrote the scarlet words, "black legion game," on the mirror next to Mrs. Castle's bed was experienced In writing on glass, authorities sought a man who once earned his living decorating the windows of meat markets or similar establishments. The newest phase of the investigation was suggested by Douglas C5n-way, 37, "just to get it off my chest." Police Capt. William O'Brien said Thursday night Mrs.

Castle's son, Jimmy, definitely was not a suspect. He said although the boy was a bewildered witness of his mother's death, authorities were convinced he had no further connection with the case. At police headquarters, officers said they were Inclined to the belief that Jimmy's story of the fatal beating with a brick possibly was part of cators went in for some political in nj Is to Get Money. Colorado Springs. July 2.

i Trapped by two small candy bars, Fred Lucero, 25-year-old CCC worker, was held here Thursday for the brutal beating and attempted robbery of a 74-year-old bedridden Hugo, Colo-woman Tuesday night. Lucero's arrest followed the discovery of two candy bars at the bedside of Mrs. Anna Griffin who was critically beaten about the head at her home at Hugo Tuesday night. The candy was purchased at a Hugo store and Lucero was identified as the purchaser. He was brought here Wednesday night for safekeeping by Deputy Sheriff Fred Schneider of Lincoln county after T.

I. Purcell, deputy district attorney announced he had confessed to beating Mrs. Griffin because he believed she had money hidden beneath her pillow. Purcell said Lucero. whose home is in Denver, admitted beating the aged woman with his shoe.

The deputy prosecutor also said Lucero in his confession said Beulah Chilson, an employe at the Griffin home, told him that Mrs. Griffin had money and that some of it probably would be found underneath her pillow. More than 1,300 game laws were enacted in the United States 1901 to 1910. DENTISTS New Location on Ground Floor 217 N. Broadway Opposite City Food Co.

Hours. 8:30 to 5:30 Phone 3394 struction on their own account. Participants in the debate were Democratic Gov. Paul V. McNutt of Indiana; Republican former Rep.

Burton L. French of Idaho, and Norman Thomas, Socialist party presidential candidate. "The Democratic platform does not retreat," said McNutt. "It does not make reckless promises." "The Republican party," French argued, "regards the constitution as the great bulwark of American liberties, but it recognizes change." Thomas decried "a world of poverty in the midst of potential abundance." The report of the resolutions committee which was adopted, asked that congress repeal the District of Columbia "red-rider" bill compelling teachers to take oaths they have not taught communism; recommended a permanent federal division for youth education; asked support of the congressional measure providing for to $300,000,000 annually In federal aid for education, and sought "full support of the tenure of position for teachers." MAKES FIBST ARRESTS TWO INITIATIVES 10 BE Oil BALLOT "WAKE UP (e THE KITCHEN" Invest in a New 1936 gogER Gas Range Money placed in a new Roper is not an expenditure. It's an investment that brings returns each day of the year.

You'll like both of the thrilling new models shown below. See them and you'll have trouble deciding which you want most. Learn about their fine features and you'll get one of them soon. SALE 7 Measures Assured of Vote in General Election. BOURBONS LAY CAMPAIGN PUNS Helena, July 2.

First arrests by the recently reorganized Montana liquor law enforcement unit were reported Thursday by A. D. Raymond, general manager of the liquor control department and head of the enforcement unit. Norman Brocksmith of Nashua was arrested on a charge of selling liquor over a drug store counter without permit or prescription and was released on a $500 cash bond, Raymond said. Christine Warra of Butte was arrested when state officers found her in possession of seven gallons of moonshine whisky, he reported.

She was arraigned before a United States commissioner and released on bond. Helena, July 2. (IP) Two measures were assured Thursday of places on the Montana general "rt ROPER FOR "WATERLESS" COOKING Sensational new burners found on Ropers only, offer unusual flexibility, the exact heat required for any task, proper location of heat which increases burner efficiency. Ideal for wholesome flavor-seal "waterless" cooking. i Farley Says Resignation not Discussed at Conference.

Washington, July 2. UP) Members of the Democratic high command, in a three-hour conference with President Roosevelt, Thursday laid the lines for a summer of heavy campaigning that they intend to climax in a whirlwind of activity next fall. Beyond stating that the protracted parley had worked out a tentative budget and had brought a discussion An old Greek superstition holds that it is unlucky to be married In May. Roosevelt, Silver Bow, Stillwater, Toole, Treasure, Wibaux and i.u it- i-1 muuuwiJMM mm UMii iwr rlU IfirnrmiMiMmi 1 i una wr mmMtmm iini.l.-A Ambassador Model with Stool Commodore Model BILLINGS GAS COMPANY REE election ballot. They are proposals to revise the present system of liquor control and to tax chain stores The deadline tor filing initiative petitions is Friday.

C. L. Walker, assistant secretary of state, said petitions filed Thurs-d a qualified two proposals for places on the fall ballot. Liquor Initiative petitions on file in his office contained 17,626 signatures where only 17,311 were necessary. The chain store tax petitions contained 18,143 signatures.

Two other initiative proposals, one also providing for a change in tlu liquor system and one to increase tax on natural gas, were still far from qualifying, Walker said. The liquor proposal assured of a vote in the fall would abolish the state liquor establishments and placj the licensing power with the state board of equalization. The chain store tax Initiative provides for a license tax ranging from $2.50 for one store to $1,000 for the sixth store. The present license tax is from $3 for the first store to $180 for 10 stores, and $30 for each additional one. Under the initiative, however, license rates would be reduced for gasoline concerns doing a 75 per cent gross business exclusively in petroleum products, and for lumber yards dealing In building materials, grain elevators handling grains and seeds and other business where the sale of goods, wares and merchandise Is less than 25 per cent of the gross business.

Counties qualified by petition for the liquor initiative were Beaverhead, Carbon, Daniels, Dawson, Deer Lodse, Fallon, Garfield, Granite, Hill, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Liberty, Lincoln, Madison, Meagher, Petrol During July we will' present a $10 Kitchen Stool to each purchaser of a new Roper Range. The stool is illustrated above. It has strong legs of tubular chromium, 26 inches high, with cushioned seat in either re, green or black covering. SELLING AGENTS FOR SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. Strain Brothers Has What It Takes of men to fill key campaign posts, the conferees declined, in the words of one, to "tell all." Although the president two days ago Intimated that Chairman James A.

Farley of the Democratic national committee might have an announcement as to whether he would resign as postmaster general, Farley said the matter was not discussed Thursday. As to expenditures from the war chest, Farley said he could not name a figure but that it was hoped the amount would be kept within that Epent in 1932 about $2,000,000. Participating In the parley, which displaced the regular cabinet meeting, were W. Forbes Morgan, treasurer of the Democratic committee; L. W.

Robert, secretary; Charles Michel- SPECIAL OFFER! son, publicity director, and Charles 7 vhIII I i -II Buy Now at This Savings 13Kc 7 Iff -fir West, undersecretary of Interior. Farley hinted that the discussions might have extended beyond the points he mentioned. When a reporter remarked that the three-hour parley must have allowed time "to cover a lot of ground," the postmaster general replied: "A hell of a lot. Too bad we can't tell it all." He will have a further opportunity Picnic Jugs ftV eum, Phillips, Pondera. Powder River, Powell, Prairie, Silver Bow, Stillwater, QUART Plus lc Federal Tax IN YOUR CRA'KCASE OR OWN CONTAINER 35c Quality Sweet Grass, Toole, Treasure, Wheatland, Wibaux and Yellowstone.

Counties qualified by petition for the chain store initiative measure Included Blaine, Broadwater, Custer, Cascade, Custer, Dawson, Flathead, Granite, Hill, Jefferson. Judith Basin, Lake, Meagher, Missoula, Musselshell, Powell. Prairie, Ravalli, Richland, tmmm T2f As Fine As Money Can Buy! CROSS COUNTRY gj $149 to talk politics with the president on a trip to Virginia Friday. Another conference, he said, will be held here Monday. Mlchelson said no announcement as to Farley's relinquishing his cabinet post, temporarily or permanently, need be expected before Monday.

The shift of Democratic headquarters to New Vork already was under way. The Republican opposition was laying cornerstones for the campaign during the day. Gov. Alf M. Landon of Kansas assembled three of his political lieutenants at Estes Park, where he Is vacationing.

In Chicago party headquarters expanded Into larger quarters, and in New York offices were leased for the eastern division campaign for Landon and Knox. The Lemke candidacy received nomethlng of a setback when the National Farmers' Holiday association, meeting in Bt. Paul, dropped a resolution which would have pledged support to the new party head. To what extent the president will stump the country or when the real drive for votes will begin. Farley was unwilling to say Thursday.

He added that Mr. Roosevelt must make such announcements himself. tvt ns ti it Xxjir-' XT'- it y. HIS Summer heat is deadly to your motor! Give it One of the greatest values in vacuum Juzs ever offered. Keeps con-tents hot or cold several hours.

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Resists thinning. Stays up on every moving part. Saves costly repairs. Change now! Camp Cot mm 7T ro $3.75 Unusually eon venientl You can fold and pack away this cot when not In use. Sturdy io enjoy licit iihisliev! Old Quaker gives a barrel of quality in every bottle and Perfect Fitting Seat Covers Coupe Sedan $2.45 Coach Have jrotir cur upholstery! This Is our most popular suit cover, tailored of hlEh quality fabric In patterns harmonious (or your car.

Escaped Uninjured In Plane Collision Vancouver, July a. (U.R Zipper Bags 69c SI Suede cloth, don-ble handler. Handy for overnight trips or to carry Swim Suits, tt aoesn i razee a oarrei oj money to buy it. Celebrate with Old Quaker on your July 4th holiday! The friendly whiskey with its friendly price gives you a perpetual holiday from paying a barrel of money for quality whiskey. Old Quaker is a marvelously mellow, straight whiskey with that wealth of delicious richness the American taste demands.

So delighted are American millions who have tasted and priced Old Quaker, that they've bought more than 3 million cases to date So why spend a barrel of money? Have Old Quaker spend the 4th with you! WajihlnRton Stats Highway Director Laccy Murrow escaped uninjured Thursday from a plane collision not In the air at municipal airport here. Murrow taxied his private plane into a ship owned by Lea Hing, Portland Chinese aviatrlx. He had landed here when fog at Castle Rock, forced him back on an attempted flight from Portland to Olympln. Damage to tho Hlng plane, which was unoccupied, amounted to 1500. It caught fire, but the blnrc was extinguished, appoIntTsolon.

Tackle Box Insect Screens Energex Battery $3.95 FOR ALL CARS 55c $1.19 Watertight The Ideal tackle bol for the fisherman III Krce Durable, dependable, economical Battery. Built to compare with any Improved screen that keeps buis out ii ana miKcs your endue run cooler. 90 PROOF (RAND I.VS0 Buttery. Bears STRAIGHT WHISKEY Steel Telescope Rods 95c Trout Baskets, from 89c Strong's Flies 25e X-pert Oiled Fly Line $1.50 Hunting, Fiihinf Licenses. Tallnhnnsre, July Gov, Dave SholU appointed William L.

Hill of GHlnrsvllle, Fla temporary titictTsnnr to the Ut United Slates Senator Duncnn U. Fletcher Thursday. Hill was secretary to Senator Fletdirr for 10 years. Hill will arm until a succeMor to rietcher is fleeted In November and qualified next January. month battery Eisy to aiiacn 10 grille.

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