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ONaaTHE OLD FRONTIERS
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had gone and he never heard of
him again.
Glass at first meditated killing
the man, but after talk with the
commanding officer, he was per-
suaded that to do so meant imme-
date trial and death for himself.
Martial law in the Indian country
was swift and certain. The officer
called in the man whom Glass
sought and the latter nearly tainted
when he saw in the flesh one whose
bones he supposed were scattered
over the prairie hundreds of miles
away in the Upper Missouri coun-
try. Glass expressed his feeling of
contempt for the man who had left
him to die, but on being given a
complete new outfit of rifle, am
munition and other necessaries, he
relinquished his plan of revenge.
Shortly afterward he left again for
the fur country to the west.
Little is known of Glass later
life. The records of the American
Fur Company show that he was at
Fort Union, at the mouth of the
Yellowstone, in 1880, and was for a
time employed as hunter for the
fort. The bluffs across the river
from the site of the post are known
to this day as Glass Bluffs. His
death was described by Prince
Macmillan of Wied, visitor at
Fort Union in the winter of 1882
80 as follows:
"Old Glass with two companions
had gone to Fort Cass to hunt bear
on the Yellowstone, and as they
were crossing the river on the ice
all three were shot and scalped by
a war party of thirty Aricaras."
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and killed his pursuer with shot.
Just then the main body of trap
pers arrived, having heard cries for
help. A dozen guns cracked and
the mother bear fell dead over the
PROSTATE Glass. 1t was found that
he was still alive, but in an appar-
emily hopeless condition. His whole
body was mangled. he could not
stand and suffered excruciating
pain. No surgical aid could be
given and it was impossible to
move him.
Delay of the party in this hostile
Indian country might mean disas-
ter to all, and lengthy council was
held to determine what course to
take. Finally Major Henry Undue
ed two men by a reward OF eighty
two dollars to remain with Glass
until he should expire. as not the
slightest hope for his life was en-.
tertained. These men stayed with
Glass for five days, when, despair
ing of his recovery and yet seeing
no prospects of his immediate death
cruelty abandoned him. taking with
them his rifle and all his accoutre.
ments, so that he was left without
any means of defense, subsistence
or shelter. The pair then set Out
on the trail of Major Henry's party
and when they overlook them re.
ported that Glass had died of hi:
wounds and that they had buriee
him in the best manner possible
They showed his belongings ant
their story was not doubted by an,
one.
But Glass was not dead. and al
though almost entirely helpless, h
managed to drag himself to near
by spring, over which hung buffalo
berry bushes and a few branche
containing wild cherries. When h
realized the treachery of his com
panions he did not despair, bu
grimly determined to live to search
them out and kill them. With tn,
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The route followed by Glass lay
eastward into Powder River val
ley; thence southwark and across
into the valley of the Platte. Here
they made boats of buffalo skin
and floated down the river until
they came suddenly and with much
dismay upon a band of Aricaras.
The Indians pretended friendship
and signed to the white men to
come ashore. They had little al
Tentative, SO after landing they
went to the chiefs lodge, where
they were welcomed and the pipe
passed. While they were smoking
they saw squaws carrying off their
weapons and other effects. They
feared treachery and jumped to
their feet, rushing from the tepee.
Glass saw two of his companions
overtaken and killed, but luckily
there was some heavy brush nearby
and into this he plunged. 1t afford
ed an admirable hiding place, and
he crawled further and further into
the scrub until the shouts of the
Indians looking for him grew
fainter.
Again he found himself alone in
the wilderness, but this time not
in such desperate straits as he had
been on the first occasion. for he
had with him his knife and flint
and steel. Once more he turned his
steps toward Fort Kiowa, fou,
hundred miles away. The buffalo
calves at this season were very
young, and as they were plentiful
he had all the meat he needed, TO,
it was comparatively easy to catch
them. In fifteen days he reached
the Fort. At the first opportunity
he left with a keelboat party bound
down the river and reached For,
Atkinson in June. Here he found
one of his faithless comrades. who
had enlisted in the army. The other
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SOME QUEER THINGS
IN THE WORLD NEWS

1t is reported from Sequim, Wash,
that man has discovered that oil
fried out of heron's leg placed on
fish bait will attract the finny tribes.
An exchange prints story from
Ketchikan that near Cooks Inlet is
a freak iceberg. It continually hobs.
turns and flops. It is said to be un-
usually evenly balanced, melting as
fast under water as in the air and it
the under part gets lightest, over it
goes.
Near Houghton, a heavy shower
left the sidewalks and paths covered
with minute minnOws. At Walulla,
WASH, red snow fell and from Byron
reports tell of a rattlesnake with sta
tionary rattles.
A story comes from kirkland of q
polygamous robin. Two female rob-
ms built nests in the same tree but
it was repeatedly noticed that but
one male bird paid attention to the
l
lost it's mate after nesting and the
other pair has adopted both bird and
young.
OFT the shore from Moclips, fisher
men watched a half-grown whale
with either a severe headache or
stomach pains. The mammoth imi-
tated a series of swimming acts at
tributed generally to flying fishes.
It leaped head foremost out of the.
water, rolled and beat the water with,
its tail, apparently in great agony.
A paper from Monroe, WASH, tells
of hen that wades in the same
brook wherein her brood of duck
lings swim.
Sunset, WASH, has a cat which
goes on long hunting trips into the
forest, killing weasels, squirrels and
woodchucks.
A Husum. Wash, dog came home
with six coyote pups and word from
Enumclaw, WASH, reports the kill
ing of black bear with one brown
cub and black one.
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HV11C KING OF WHO beasts OF the
Rocky Mountains is the grizz-
ly bear. While seldom enco,m-
tered today excepting in the remot-
est and most inaccessible Businesses
OF the Rockies, this monarch of the
wilderness century ago was the
one animal which hunters and trap
pers considered really dangerous.
Grizzlies were called by the earlier
explorers white bear" and many
were the narrow escapes related by
members of the Lewis and Clark
party and other frontiersmen who
were attacked by monsters of this
species and threatened with death
in terrible form. There were few
among the mountain men who had
not had disastrous experiences with
them at one time or another.
The grizzly bear is distinguished
from other species of bear by
number of marked characteristics,
such as facial profile, shape of an
terror claws, color Of hair and its
lack of ability to climb trees. The
color varies greatly, but there is
usually enough white hair in its
fur to give it a grayish color. In
size the grizzly averages about six
feet in length from nose to tail tip,
although they have often been
found nine feet, and some have
measured as much as fourteen feet
in length. A grizzly usually weighs
about five hundred pounds, but of
course the larger specimens weigh
much more. 1t is not only most
powerful brute, but is extremely
tenacious of life. The male has the
reputation of not being pugnacious,
rarely attacking a man without
provocation, and even when wound
ed often attempting to escape until
brought to bay. The female, when
her cubs are small, is savage and
dangerous always. Either sex of
the grizzly, when thoroughly rous-
ed, shows terrible rage and
strength. Hunters have often no.
ticed that when struck by a bullet.
a grizzly will start instantly in the
direction from which it comes
without waiting to see its enemy.
Shot Through Heart Often Will
Not Stop Rush Of Grizzly Bear
At close quarters no living thing
can withstand fighting grizzly.
Its attack is from a standing posi-
ton, first by a blow from its fore
foot, followed by crashing and
tearing with mouth and claws. An
old hunter gave this advice: Never
fire at a grizzly in hurry. Never
be stampeded by bears rush. 1t
will always stop, rise on its hind
legs and prepare to strike a side
long blow with its fore feet. At this
moment, when its head is extend
ed and in a position in which the
bullet will not glance, aim between,
the eyes and fire and the bear will
fall dead. A shot through the heart
frequently will not stop a grizzly.
Many man has been killed and
horribly mangled by one of these
brutes after it has been shot
through the heart. The only really
safe shot is between the eyes or be-
hind the ear. Either kills Instant
ly."
The most notable story of an en-
counter between a white man and a
grizzly was that of Hugh Glass.
Possibly this true tale, which was
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utmost effort he managed to pick
enough berries and cherries to keep
from starving. Gradually he nurs-
ed back his strength until he at
first could crawl and then walk.
His plan was a sufficiently desper-
ate one, but offered the only chance
for life. 1t was to strike out for
Fort Kiowa, trading post on the
Missouri a hundred miles away.
With hardly strength enough to
drag one leg after the other. with
no provisions or means of obtain
ing any, in hostile Indian coun-
try, he started. Upheld only by
the deep-set purpose of living to
hunt out the men who had deserted
him, he made mile after painful
mile.
Suffering from Terrible Injuries
Walks 100 Miles for Revenge
One evening he came upon a
pack of wolves that had surround
ed a buffalo calf and were attack
ing it. Glass waited until it was
dead, and then shouted and brand
ished a stick, frightening the ami
mails away. He had no knife and
no fire, but he managed to tear off
enough meat from the calf to make
meal, and eating sparingly, ii
gave him strength. When he fel,
able to go forward, he took as
much meat as he could carry, and
finally, after hardships and distress
incredible, reached Fort Kiowa
where he rested for a few days
Before he was again in fit condi.
ton to travel, and with some oil
his wounds still in bad shape, he
had an opportunity to join a party
of trappers bound for the Yellow.
stone and seized it eagerly. HI
was willing to retrace his steps into
the wilderness to the west on ths
chance of meeting Henry's part,
and the intended victims of his re.
venge.
Again fate played strange
trick. When the party were near.
ing the Mandan villages on the
Missouri, Glass decided that he
could save some time by going
overland across big bend in the
river to Tilton's Fort, trading
post. Still possessed of the one
overwhelming desire for revenge,
he struck out alone. BY doing so
he saved his life once more, for
the next day the Aricara Indians
attacked the party he had left and
killed every man.
AS Glass neared Tilton's Fort,
he saw two squaws in the brush
and recognized them as Aricaras.
He tried to hide, but too late. for
the women had seen him and at
once notified their men, who start
ed after him. Still feeble from his
injuries, he made little speed, and
Just as the Aricara warriors were
coming within gunshot of him and
he had given himself up for lost
again, he was overjoyed and as
tonished to see two mounted In
dams of the friendly Mandan tribe
riding toward him. They seized
him and carried him to the fort.
The same night he set out once
more up the river. After travelling
alone for thirty-eight days he at
length arrived at Henry's Fort,
near the mouth of the Big Horn
river, on the Yellowstone. The
amazement that his appearance oc-
casioned may be imagined, as it
was thought he was dead and had
been in his grave for weeks. He
was bitterly disappointed to find
that the two men who had deserted
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Amazing Adventures of Hugh Glass; Victim of Fight
With Grizzly that Became Classic of Western Frontiers

one of the most sensational hap
penings of the frontier a hundred
years ago, has survived in the an
nails of the fur days because of the
amazing facts involved in it that
have to do with treachery and a
mans grim fight to live to be re-
venged.
Glass was born in Pennsylvania,
but nothing is known of his life
before he enlisted with the second
Ashley-Henry expedition to the
Rocky Mountains in 1923 and was
wounded in a fight with the .Ari-
caras on the Missouri river. He
was then called an "old man." and
was one of the best marksmen and
hunters in the party. Under Major
Andrew Henry party set out to
trap beaver and explore the yell
lowstone river. and Glass was de-
tailed as hunter, an extremely inn
|portant duty. One morning he was
in advance OF the party, forcing his
way through thicket. when he
suddenly came upon a monster fe-
male grizzly bear that rose and at
tackled him before he had time to
"set his trigger" or even turn to
fly. The bear seized him by the
throat and lifted him from the
ground. Then hurting him down,
the ferocious beast tore off a
mouthful of his flesh and numbered
to her cubs, which were close by.
Glass now tried to escape, but the
bear. followed by her cubs, attack
ed him again. Selling him by the
shoulder she crunched his hands
and arms between her teeth.
Deserted by Companions, Glass
Is Left for Dead in Wilderness
Glass was in a terrible condition
and had given himself up for dead
when a companion detailed also as
a hunter appeared and shot at one
|of the cubs. The other, a half
grown bear, drove him into the
water, where he. stood waist deep
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the Missouri river near the present
site of Omaha. Still intent on re-
venge he accepted service as mes
senger to carry dispatch to For,
Atkinson, and with four men left
Henry's fort on the Yellowstone
February 18th, 1924.
Glass Meets Death on Prairie at
Hands of Old Foes, the Aricaras
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Near Houghton, a heavy shower
left the sidewalks and paths covered
with minute minnows. At Walulla,
WASH, red snow fell and from Byron
reports tell of rattlesnake with sta
tionary rattles.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-05-27
FIRST Mt. OLIVE NOTES.

+ Newtown, Va, May 23.-Several from
this section attended the special ser.
vices held at New Morning Star Bap..
1st Church last Sunday.
We have begun work on our new
school which Is located on what tradi..
ton calls, the highest spot in King and
Queen County.
Messrs. Clarence Beverly, Claudy
Beverly and son were the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. William e. Beverly q few
days ago.
Mr.. James Alsop has been confined
to his bed since last October. His con-
dition at this time is very critical.
Mrs. Annie Roane has been on tho
sick list for several weeks.
You are cordially invited to attend
tho special services at Mt. Olive Sui.
day sermon in the morning and a Liter
airy program In the afternoon.
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Y. w. O. a. NOTES.

At the Membership meeting ON las.
Wednesday evening, Mrs. NJ p. Num-
ain, chairman gave a very interesting
report Of the work Of the Association
for the first quarter. The work OF the
various committees was reviewed and
the progress in organization according
to standards approved by the National
was emphasized. With accommoda.
tons for lodging 16 permanent and 4
transients, the average permanent
lodged per week was II, the number OF
tranSients cared for was 81. Two .hous
and one hundred and sixty (2160) per
sons used the building. Five other OF.
CARNATIONS used building for meetings
or sociaIls. A splendid report of the Con
vention proceedings was given by the
delegate. Miss T.. II. McFall. An enjoy
able social hour was held after tho
business meeting.
The program given by the Aim High
Club on Sunday afternoon was intense
~ interesting. These young women re
serve great credit for the excellent
musical and literary numbers render
cd.
Mrs. ]. o. West will have charge OF
the program for the Vesper services on
Sunday. You are invited to attend and
should you come we feel that You will
enjoy it.
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CHICAGO NOTES.

Enroute from Milwaukee, Wis,
whore he had bcccn on legal businesses
matter Attorney u. A. Chapcllc, mem
lin and Chapclle Tulsa Oklahoma
stopped in tho city Il few days during
tho past week. Attorney Clrapelle visit
cd the plant of the Chicago Defender
and met Editor Robert S. Abbott, q
former schoolmate while at Hampton
Industrial Institute, Hampton, Va. for
the first time in twenty-siX years He
was also entertained at luncheon by NJ.
II. Bailey and Attorney Walter NJ.
Farmer Of The Bailey Realty Co.
Mrs. Eliza Jackson State Grand
Queen of Illinois Of A. u. X. and d. OF
a., is now at Springfield Illinois and
Will visit many other cities in Illinois
on her annual visit which will cover
about two weeks time
Rev II. l.. Scott pastor of Grants y.
M. e. Chapel 1900 Evans avenue has
moved his residence from St. Lawrence
Avenue. to 1901 Champlain avenue
where Ire and Mrs. Scott will be pleas
ed to welcome their many friends. g.
On May Goth, DR.. w. II. Marshall, 2
prominent physician and surgeon OF
this city will go to Owensburg, S. c., to
speak before the Alumni Association OF
Claflin University OF which he is a
graduate. DR.. Marshall will spend sew.
eral days with his mother and other
relatives at Chesaw, S. G.
Mrs. Ida Warren Of Lake Forest, H.,
spent some time in the city during tho
week on business.
Nine. Ezclla M. Carter, President tlr:
Carter System Of Hairdressers, 45GG
Prairie Avenue who just returned
from st. Louis, Mo-, in attendance OF
the General Conference Of the C. M. e
Church is much pleased with the ses
sion and the trip. While ut st. Louis
Nine. Carter met many of her agents
Everything is being made ready fol
the annual convention of Hairdresscrs
to be held in August in Georgia.
Miss Sarah Robinson of Florida Is
visiting the city for an extended stay
and is the guest Of her cousin, Mr.,
Lucy Sheppard 4436 Wabash Avenue.
M. IT. Bailey, President the Bailey
Realty Co., and Manager the Milton
, Mercantile Agency, 363S S. State st.
closed several deals during the weel
In Morgan Park and other suburbs FOL
clients who are purchasing homes ant
moving. away from the city.
! Hon. Vim. Herbert Fields Of st
Louis, Mo-, National Grand Master O
A. U. K. and d. Of A. passed through
Chicago during the week enroute t,
his headquarters from Michigan wher,
he organized several new lodges. Hon
Fields spoke in optimistic terms Of tn,
industrial condition in Michigan a.
. we'll as the country over.
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Mrs. Brooks, of L36, corner Of
Eleventh. Street and Salem Avenue,
who has been quito indisposed, is
much improved.
The Roanoke Agent for The Planet
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for noble manhood.
1t Is learned just as tho news goes
to press that Mr.. George Colvins, Of
Diamond Hill had a stroke this A.
N. and died about 1 O'Clock tonight
He was among the oldest citizens
OF Roanoke.
Mcssrs J. Il. Brown, Jr. and George
E. Moore, Jr. returned to the city.
They we're students at Mcharry Med
zeal College at Nashville, Tenn.
Miss Coppage. Of Norfolk, Va. gave
n grand recital at st. Paul M. e.
Church, Friday night, 18th to q
large crowd, which was we'll pleased.
She was tho guest at several func-
tions. She says that sh3 will pay
this city another visit in tho near
future.
Mrs. Carrie Creighton left for New
York City after spending month
with her mother and son, Mrs. B.
Wright and MT. Frank Creighton,
1856 Gainsboro Avenue, N. w.
The local Branch Of the N. A. A.
G. p. hold rousing meeting on the
22nd at tho Odd Fellows Hall, when
their new officers were installed as
follows: President, Mr. w. A. Gill
liam; Vice, Mr.. T. ~. Traynham Sec
Rotary, Mr.. b. r. Sherod; Treasurer,
Mr.. II. Tate. Mr.. George A. Thorn
ton and Mr.. Traynham were elected
delegates to the National Convention
at Newark, N. J. next month. The
, local Branch is alive again with 1876
| members.
MIR. Charles Jones, who has been
| seriously Ill the past ten weeks and
his mother, Of Meadowview, Va. were
visitors in the city the past week.
Mr.. Jones Is much better.
ohN IVY y. ItODluSUu, OI
1872 Seventh Avenue, N. w. spent the
| week end visiting at Cincinnati, o.
They reported a pleasant trip.
| Rev. William Moore, pastor Of the
First Church, Fincastle, Va. preached
| ut Hot Springs, Va. on April 29th to
the walters at that famous resort
Ho was greeted with full chapel
| All enjoyed his teaching as he spoke
| the truth. He was at his best
| Mrs. Dwella Winsor Coursey, OF
Philadelphia, Pa. returned to her
home. She was called here by the
death of her sister, Miss Buba Win.
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