Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-25

with big game than Major Ross. yet I
he viii not talk about them, for hs
Is very modest man. totally unaware
of his own sterling qualities His
work carries him continually among
the denizens OF forest and plain, and
few men know the habits and traits
of the wild game in Natures Zoo"
better than Ross
feel rather like telling tales out Of
school BY narrating the following ht.
tie story of Ross. II Is so typical OF
the great, big. boyish heart OF the
man. that can not refrain from tell
ing IT.
II so happened that Ross foregath-
cred with three other Americans in
Nairobi 20 celebrate Independence
day They had very lively dinner,
and afterward proceeded TO loose on
steam by firing of a number OF crack
ers and rockets. firing OF this tame
pastime, they started Ia 10 turn Mai
robi into wild West" town by
shooting out the street lamps from the
yeranda Of the hotel. This sport soon
palled. and they went for walk down
town with the object OF seeking new
helds OF enjoyment. They happened
TO pass the bank and saw the win.
dow open, and Parsee clerk working
at ledger under a light
The temptation was too strong for
Ross and his three American compan,
tots. They lit some crackers aud
threw them into the bank building
through the open window. The clerk
mistook them for bombs and rushed
out, shouting Murder The negro
constable on the beat below bleE his
whistle for help. and the barracks be-
ing close at hand. soon had some 20
dusky policemen respond 10 the
alarm call In the general mix.up.
and to avoid arrest for their prank.
Ross and his companions roughly han.
died the policemen and put them to
flight
happened to be in command of the
police at Nairobi. and soon came upon
the scene In answer to telephone
call, arrested the four practical jok-
ers for disturbing the peace and
resisting police officer in the exc
cution OF his duty" They were all
released on bail. and subsequently
stood their trial before the sessions
Judge and q white jury.
The Jury. In the face OF the weight
Of evidence. brought in. verdict OF
not guilty, and all we're acquitted.
Ross made an ample apology to all
concerned for his share Ia the on.
eapade. and laughingly told me that
he thought II pretty hard that a good
American could not enjoy his national
holiday without being arrested
When Colonel Roosevelt visited
East Africa he met Major Ross. and
the two men found much In common.
Al the banquet given in NairobI to the
ex-president, Major Ross was selected
to present a rhlnoceros-foot box to
the distinguished visitor as token OF
regard from the Americans Ia the
colony. In short speech at the pre-.
SENSATION. Major Ross. TO every ones
keen delight and particularly that OF
Colonel Roosevelt, repeatedly referred
to the famous hunter as Colonel
Rosenfelt." In his reply the colonel
referred to the many years Major
Ross had spent in America and par
ticularly in the vest. saying that they
were both pretty good Rocky noun
tain men"
IL ID somewhat surprising 10 thinA
how this man of many weird expert
ences and continuous adventure hal
settled down TO his official life Ii
East Africa. See him in his apotleal
white duck government uniform with
his breast glittering with his four or
ders and medals. and you will hard
ly credit that this Is the man who's,
reckless daring and quick.handed met
ing out of justice In the Boer war Sol
all the British army talking.
See him az ! have seen him, claC
In evening dress at government
house function. smoking a short pipe
and you may laugh for a moment be
cause he looks like a duck out Of wa
ter But you will not laugh long. fol
you will quickly recognize that her,
Is NAN. 1t ID because he Ia pre-
eminently a man that he IL a leader
. among men.
The spirit of the rover OF the plain
and the seeker after adventure Il
strong within him, and 1t IL plain /,
the naked eye. He is no social mimi,
Of civilized customs He is mol pol
! ished, his hands are not manIcured
his face Is not massaged. his clotheI
. are anything but fashionable. but h,
. cares not, and after a few minutes
conversation with him you do no
] care either
+. Again. see him playing with chill
. dren. as / have seen him, LAUGHING
] and happy, and you will begin 10 un
! derstand that though man may b,
quick to snuf out a life when il 4
) necessary, this does not imply that b,
] Is heartless or cruel No man who cai
. look at Ross when he is playing wit
) his little children friends. can b,
1 cruel or heartless.
But Ross will tell you that IL 4
sometimes imperative TO carry a gun
and If you do 30 it Is essential tina
! you can shoot straight and be quleke
on the trigger than the other man. Al
J lie once naiyely tod ma. Shoe
j quick and straight The as, man fl
) gets the full service and wont van
! no other
i one day the restless spirit within
j his gaunt, tall. weather beaten franz
/ ! will bid him pack up his traps end n